Tech. Services May 93 [WPF] - City of Joondalup
H10500
C I T Y O F W A N N E R O O
Notice is hereby given that a Meeting of TECHNICAL SERVICES COMMITTEE will be held in Committee Room 1 on MONDAY, 17 MAY 1993, commencing at 5.30 pm.
R F COFFEY
Town Clerk Joondalup
14 May 1993 Western Australia
A G E N D A
ATTENDANCES AND APOLOGIES
APPOINTMENT OF CHAIRMAN
CONFIRMATION OF MINUTES
MINUTES OF TECHNICAL SERVICES COMMITTEE MEETING HELD ON 19 APRIL 1993
PETITIONS AND DEPUTATIONS
BUSINESS OUTSTANDING FROM PREVIOUS MEETINGS
PROPOSED TOILET BLOCK: ALDERSEA PARK - ex G11036
"that Council defers consideration of the proposal to site a toilet block and car park on Aldersea Park pending the outcome of the public meeting."
A report will be submitted following the Public Meeting.
GRADE SEPARATED INTERCHANGES - WANNEROO ROAD - ex G11207
"defers consideration of the need for a grade separated interchange at the Whitfords Avenue and Wanneroo Road intersection pending further discussions with the Main Roads Department and the Department of Planning and Urban Development on this matter."
Advice is awaited from Main Roads Department. A report will be submitted in due course.
LIMESTONE QUARRY: LOTS 1 AND 2 FLYNN DRIVE - ex G11214
"defers for no more than six months, the application by Readymix for a development approval and Extractive Industry Licence for a limestone quarry on Lots 1 and 2 Flynn Drive, Neerabup."
This matter is currently being investigated; a report will be submitted in due course.
DRAINAGE SUMP - LOT 7 KINGSWAY - ex H10222
"consideration of the location of a drainage sump in Kingsway, west of Evandale Road junction be deferred."
This matter is currently being investigated; a report will be submitted in due course.
TASKFORCE FOR REMOVAL OF GRAFFITI - ex H10329
"a report be submitted to Technical Services Committee on the feasibility and cost of setting up a task force to investigate the incidence and instigate the removal of graffiti vandalism within the City of Wanneroo."
CITY ENGINEER'S & CITY BUILDING SURVEYOR'S REPORT H10534
CITY'S BUILDING AND ENGINEERING DEPARTMENTS' VIEWS ON THE PROPOSAL TO ESTABLISH A COMMUNITY MURAL ARTS PROGRAMME ON ITS BUS SHELTERS AND UNDERPASSES - ex H40416
"a report be submitted to Technical Services Committee on the cost and feasibility of Council employing a dedicated task force consisting of two people plus equipment to remove or paint over graffiti vandalism on bus shelters and public-owned buildings."
CITY ENGINEER'S & CITY BUILDING SURVEYOR'S REPORT H10535
WHITFORD BAY SAILING CLUB - ex H40434
"a report be submitted to Technical Services Committee on the progress of the development of Whitford Bay Sailing Club facilities at Mullaloo Point, Whitford."
CITY RECREATION & CULTURAL SERVICES MANAGER'S REPORT H10523
MATTERS REFERRED FROM OTHER COMMITTEES OR COUNCIL
PETITION TO PROHIBIT PARKING ON THE NORTHERN SIDE OF CREANEY DRIVE OPPOSITE CREANEY PRIMARY SCHOOL - ex H90304
"the petition from residents of Creaney Drive, requesting Council consideration of placing "No Parking" signs on the verge and roadway on the northern side of Creaney Drive, opposite Creaney Primary School be received and referred to Technical Services Committee."
This item will be evaluated after the start of the second term and a report will be presented accordingly.
ANNUAL TENDERS NOS 125-130, 132, 133-91/92 - ex H10403A
"consideration of extending tender reference 208-130-91/92 Graffiti Coating Aust Pty Ltd be deferred."
This matter is currently being investigated; a report will be submitted in due course.
KINGSWAY NETBALL COMPLEX CAR PARK - CLEARING OF SITE - ex H10428
"a report be submitted to Technical Services Committee on the legal ramifications of permitting the public to access Council owned land for the purpose of cutting and collecting firewood."
TOWN CLERK'S REPORT H10508
DUNCRAIG PLAYGROUP INC - ADDITIONAL STORAGE FACILITIES AT DUNCRAIG COMMUNITY HALL - ex H30443
"consideration of additional storage at the Duncraig Community Hall for the Duncraig Playgroup Inc be referred to Technical Services Committee."
CITY BUILDING SURVEYOR'S REPORT H10526
LIGHTING BRACKETS - BLUE LIGHT DISCO, TWO ROCKS - ex H30446
"a report on the cost of providing lighting brackets at the Two Rocks Hall be submitted to Technical Services Committee."
CITY BUILDING SURVEYOR'S REPORT H10527
PETITION REQUESTING ROAD TREATMENTS - DRAKESWOOD ROAD, WARWICK - ex H90404
"the petition requesting Council consideration of installing road treatments in Drakeswood Road, Warwick be received and referred to Technical Services Committee.
Local residents are in the process of formulating a survey on suggested traffic treatment options for Drakeswood Road. A report will be submitted following the submission and evaluation of the local residents' summary.
PETITION OBJECTING TO TWO STOREY DWELLING - LOT 225 (7) TWO ROCKS ROAD, TWO ROCKS - ex H90410
"the petition objecting to the two storey dwelling on Lot 225 (7) Two Rocks Road, Two Rocks be received and referred to Technical Services Committee."
CITY ENGINEER'S REPORT H10532
PETITION REQUESTING TRAFFIC TREATMENTS - CHADSTONE ROAD, ALLAMBIE DRIVE, CRAIGIE - ex H90411
"the petition requesting Council consideration of taking appropriate action to slow the traffic in Chadstone Road and Allambie Drive, Craigie be received and referred to Technical Services Committee."
A traffic assessment has been programmed and a report will be submitted in due course.
PETITION REQUESTING ROADWORKS - EDDYSTONE AVENUE, CRAIGIE - ex H90412
"the petition requesting Council reconsideration of the "short term recommendations" for Eddystone Avenue, Craigie be received and referred to Technical Services Committee."
CITY ENGINEER'S REPORT H10515
PETITION REQUESTING A ROUNDABOUT IN BLACKMORE AVENUE, GIRRAWHEEN - ex H90415
"the petition requesting Council consideration of the installation of a roundabout on the corner of Blackmore Avenue and Nelligan Avenue, Girrawheen be received and referred to Technical Services Committee."
CITY ENGINEER'S REPORT H10514
TRAFFIC CONCERNS - WANNEROO ROAD AND KINGSWAY, LANDSDALE - ex H90437
"a report be submitted to Technical Services Committee addressing the traffic problems at the intersection of Wanneroo Road and Kingsway, Landsdale and suggesting methods of alleviating these problems."
CITY ENGINEER'S REPORT H10511
REPORTS
H10501 ENGINEERING DEPARTMENT'S ANNUAL TENDERS - [208-6]
CITY ENGINEER'S REPORT H10501
H10502 INCREASE TO TENDER PRICE - TENDER NUMBERS 065-066-92/93 - [208-6]
CITY ENGINEER'S REPORT H10502
H10503 ANNUAL TENDERS: MECHANICAL SERVICES - [210-2-2]
CITY BUILDING SURVEYOR'S REPORT H10503
H10504 ANNUAL TENDER: BUILDING FIRE CONTROL SYSTEM MAINTENANCE SERVICES FOR WOODVALE LIBRARY, WARWICK RECREATION CENTRE, COCKMAN HOUSE AND JOONDALUP ADMINISTRATION CENTRE - [210-2-2]
CITY BUILDING SURVEYOR'S REPORT H10504
H10505 WANNEROO BRITISH SOCCER CLUB: PROPOSED EXTENSIONS - TENDER REF 208-054-92/93 - [208-054-92/93]
CITY BUILDING SURVEYOR'S REPORT H10505
H10506 PLANT REPLACEMENT RESERVE - PURCHASE OF PLANT AND VEHICLES - TENDER NUMBER 101-92/93 - [208-6, 208-101-92/93]
CITY ENGINEER'S REPORT H10506
H10507 PERCY DOYLE RESERVE: UNDERCROFT BRIDGE CLUB BUILDING - TENDER REFERENCE 208-093-92/93 - [208-093-92/93, 061-285-6]
CITY BUILDING SURVEYOR'S REPORT H10507
H10508 PUBLIC ACCESS TO FIREWOOD - COUNCIL LAND - [061-198-4]
TOWN CLERK'S REPORT H10508
H10509 ENGINEERING DEPARTMENT CURRENT WORKS - [201-2]
CITY ENGINEER'S REPORT H10509
H10510 STREET LIGHTING - NEAVES ROAD, MARIGINIUP - [510-475]
CITY ENGINEER'S REPORT H10510
H10511 TRAFFIC CONTROL WANNEROO ROAD/KINGSWAY JUNCTION, LANDSDALE - [510-222]
CITY ENGINEER'S REPORT H10511
H10512 PETITION FROM GIBBS ROAD ACTION GROUP - [510-3107]
CITY ENGINEER'S REPORT H10512
H10513 PEDESTRIAN OVERPASS ON WHITFORD AVENUE TO ACCESS WANNEROO WATER WORLD - [510-1287, 690-1]
CITY ENGINEER'S REPORT H10513
H10514 PROPOSED ROUNDABOUT - BLACKMORE AVENUE/NELLIGAN AVENUE, GIRRAWHEEN - [510-1163]
CITY ENGINEER'S REPORT H10514
H10515 PETITION REQUESTING ROADWORKS - EDDYSTONE AVENUE, CRAIGIE - [510-609]
CITY ENGINEER'S REPORT H10515
H10516 PARKING PROHIBITIONS - BEAUMARIS PRIMARY SCHOOL - [510-3573, 510-3072]
CITY ENGINEER'S REPORT H10516
H10517 EXTRACTIVE INDUSTRIES LICENCE - ACI OPERATIONS PTY LIMITED, LOT 50 ALEXANDER DRIVE, GNANGARA - [30/433]
CITY ENGINEER'S REPORT H10517
H10518 STORMWATER FLOODING - VARIOUS LOCALITIES - [506-7]
CITY ENGINEER'S REPORT H10518
H10519 STREET BENCHES - CONTRACT RENEWAL - [221-2, 560-2]
CITY ENGINEER'S REPORT H10519
H10520 RESURFACING OF YANCHEP SPORTS CLUB TENNIS COURTS - [323-3]
CITY ENGINEER'S REPORT H10520
H10521 BIKEWEST - COMMONWEALTH BLACK SPOT FUNDING - [432-1, 504-0]
CITY ENGINEER'S REPORT H10521
H10522 PRICE FLUCTUATION - SALE OF RECYCLED MATERIALS - [508-4]
CITY ENGINEER'S REPORT H10522
H10523 WHITFORD BAY SAILING CLUB - [765-20-1]
CITY RECREATION & CULTURAL SERVICES MANAGER'S REPORT H10523 - WITHDRAWN
H10524 MONTHLY REPORT - BUILDING DEPARTMENT - [201-0]
CITY BUILDING SURVEYOR'S REPORT H10524
H10525 CRAIGIE LEISURE CENTRE - POOL - [680-0]
CITY BUILDING SURVEYOR'S REPORT H10525
H10526 DUNCRAIG PLAYGROUP INC: ADDITIONAL STORAGE FACILITIES AT DUNCRAIG COMMUNITY HALL - [635-10-5, 894-12, 061-285-4]
CITY BUILDING SURVEYOR'S REPORT H10526
H10527 LIGHTING BRACKETS: BLUE LIGHT DISCO, TWO ROCKS - [437-1]
CITY BUILDING SURVEYOR'S REPORT H10527
H10528 PROPOSED RETAINING WALL: LOT 94 (65) ANEMONE WAY, MULLALOO - [1190/94/65]
CITY BUILDING SURVEYOR'S REPORT H10528
H10529 PROPOSED OUTBUILDING: LOT 87 (83) MARINE TERRACE, SORRENTO - [12/87/83]
CITY BUILDING SURVEYOR'S REPORT H10529
H10530 PROPOSED OUTBUILDING: LOT 75 (67) WEATHERLEY DRIVE, TWO ROCKS - [815/75/67]
CITY BUILDING SURVEYOR'S REPORT H10530
H10531 PROPOSED CARPORT/BOATPORT: LOT 224 (7) HERON CLOSE, EDGEWATER - [2093/224/7]
CITY BUILDING SURVEYOR'S REPORT H10531
H10532 PROPOSED DWELLING: LOT 225 (7) TWO ROCKS ROAD, TWO ROCKS - [442/225/7]
CITY BUILDING SURVEYOR'S REPORT H10532
H10533 MANDATORY PRIVATE SWIMMING POOL INSPECTIONS - [210-8]
CITY BUILDING SURVEYOR'S REPORT H10533
H10534 GRAFFITI TASK FORCE - [429-1-4]
CITY ENGINEER'S & CITY BUILDING SURVEYOR'S REPORT H10534
H10535 CITY'S BUILDING & ENGINEERING DEPARTMENTS' VIEWS ON THE PROPOSAL TO ESTABLISH A COMMUNITY MURAL ARTS PROGRAMME ON ITS BUS SHELTERS AND UNDERPASSES - [429-1-4]
CITY ENGINEER'S & CITY BUILDING SURVEYOR'S REPORT H10535
H10536 22ND ANNUAL BUILDING SURVEYORS CONFERENCE - [202-1-2]
CITY BUILDING SURVEYOR'S REPORT H10536 - WITHDRAWN
H10537 MONTHLY REPORT - PARKS DEPARTMENT - [201-5]
CITY PARKS MANAGER'S REPORT H10537
H10538 PETITION - PUBLIC OPEN SPACE - CONNOLLY - [250-3]
CITY PARKS MANAGER'S REPORT H10538
GENERAL BUSINESS
SCHEDULE OF MEETING DATES - [702-3]
APPOINTMENT OF DEPUTY TO POLICY AND RESOURCES COMMITTEE - [702-3]
H10501
CITY OF WANNEROO REPORT NO H10501
TO: TOWN CLERK
FROM: CITY ENGINEER
FOR MEETING OF: TECHNICAL SERVICES COMMITTEE
MEETING DATE: 17 MAY 1993
FILE REF: 208-6
SUBJECT: ENGINEERING DEPARTMENT'S ANNUAL TENDERS
Tenders were advertised in April to cover the Engineering Department's annual material supply and works services contracts for the 1993/94 financial year. Tenders closed on 27 April and the rates tendered are detailed on Attachments 1 to 11.
Generally, tenders conforming to specifications and providing the lowest tender rates are recommended to Council for acceptance. Additional information on a number of tenders and divergence from this recommendation process are outlined below.
Tender No 70-92/93 - Supply and Laying of Bituminous Concrete
Pioneer Asphalts Pty Ltd has submitted the lowest tender prices for all bituminous concrete mixes other than the 30mm laterite with oxide mix. This company has undertaken Council's asphalt works for the past thirteen years with the service, workmanship and quality of the product being of a high standard. The 30mm laterite with oxide mix is only used in small quantities and, as the price differential between the submission from Pioneer Asphalts Pty Ltd and Asphalt Surfaces Pty Ltd is not substantial, it is recommended that this portion of the tender be awarded to Pioneer Asphalts Pty Ltd.
There has been a price war in the asphalt business in recent years and asphalt prices have been artificially lowered. The prices have now increased substantially and will impact on Council's Road Resurfacing, Roadworks and Car Park programmes. A summary of prices/tonne for the most commonly used 7mm diorite mix over the past four years is outlined below for information.
1990/91 $94.95 1992/93 $71.00
1991/92 $52.00 1993/94 $97.80
Tender No 71-92/93 - Supply and Delivery of Asphalt Products
Asphalt products are used by the Engineering Department road maintenance crews for road reinstatement following service installations, road widening works associated with traffic management projects and road maintenance works.
The asphalt is delivered to the Works Depot in trucks specifically designed for cartage of hot asphalt. The asphalt is then loaded onto road maintenance trucks. The combination of the asphalt price and the delivery charge to Zone 3 is, therefore, the main criteria when considering the tender submissions. The diorite 5mm is the major material used by the Engineering Department with the average delivered load being 5 tonne.
A summary of the combined asphalt prices/tonne for this mix, delivery charges to Zone 3 based on a 5 tonne load and the minimum delivery loads are outlined below.
The Readymix Group $112.1
Pioneer Asphalts $ 93.0
Hotmix $138.7
Boral Asphalt $ 90.45
Overall, Boral Asphalt provides the lowest submissions for the supply of the diorite asphalt products to the Works Depot and is recommended accordingly.
Tender No 72-92/93 - Supply and Delivery of Road Sealing Aggregate
The major uses of road sealing aggregate by the Engineering Department are 14mm diorite for major road works and 5mm diorite for road maintenance operations.
The 5mm diorite aggregate is delivered to the Works Depot (Zone 3) and, when considering the delivery price per tonne, the lowest tender is that of Pioneer Concrete Pty Ltd.
A summary of the combined 14mm diorite prices and delivery charges for the four tenderers are outlined below.
Zone 1 Zone 2 Zone 3 Zone 4
$ $ $ $
Pioneer Concrete Pty Ltd 32.80 33.70 34.85 35.85
Boral Quarries 35.85 36.77 38.05 39.05
Readymix Group 34.80 35.53 36.55 37.58
Atlas Quarries Pty Ltd Diorite aggregate not supplied
Tender No 73-92/93 - Supply and Laying of Concrete Kerbing
Tender No 73-92/93 for the supply and laying of concrete kerbing covers a number of items of kerbing profiles and surface types. While the tender prices vary between the various profiles and surface types, it is impractical to engage different contractors for the individual kerbing profiles. Generally, a combination of kerbing profiles is required on projects and, for efficient and cost effective completion of the kerbing phases, it is necessary to engage a single contractor.
Overall, Comkerb has submitted the lowest tender rates for the supply and laying of concrete kerbing. Comkerb undertook Council's kerbing construction works in 1992/93 to a satisfactory standard and is recommended accordingly.
Tender No 75-92/93 - Supply and Delivery of Crushed Limestone
The crushed limestone road base, Mixes 1 and 4, is used primarily on major road projects and is delivered to site by utilising both Council and the supplier's trucks. General Bulldozing provides the lowest tender for the supply and delivery of these mixes and is recommended accordingly.
The crushed limestone road base, Mixes 2 and 3, is used primarily for road maintenance works, service trench reinstatement and road widening projects. A majority of the limestone is delivered to a stockpile at the Works Depot (zone 3). These mixes require additional crushing to provide finer, high quality road base material suitable for these smaller type projects. Quality of product is important and, generally, the basic cost is much higher than that for Mix 1. General Bulldozing prices for Mixes 2 and 3 appear low, however, the company has confirmed the prices and is recommended accordingly.
Tender No 76-92/93 - Supply of Bitumen Emulsion Stabilised Limestone
The Readymix Group provides the overall low and fixed price tender for the supply and delivery of the four mix types of bitumen stabilised limestone and is recommended accordingly.
Tender No 77-92/93 - Supply and Delivery of Signs
This tender provides for the supply of a variety of signs. The tender has been separated to allow the supply and delivery of signs to be shared by the three tenderers.
Tender No 79-92/93 - Construction of Concrete Vehicle Crossing Places
R & S L Eves provides the overall low tender for the construction of concrete vehicle crossing places and is recommended accordingly.
Tender No 80-92/93 - Construction of Footpaths and Dual Use Paths
This tender provides for the construction of footpaths/dual use paths primarily in well established localities. The specification required attention to reticulation adjustments and regrading of the verge area for 1m either side of the footpath. The construction of a footpath in an established lawn/garden directly affects the adjoining ratepayer and attention to the finishing of the verge by the contractor is essential.
Council's 1992/93 Contractor, R & S L Eves, undertook all works in the past year to a very high standard. The submission from R & S L Eves provides the overall lowest tender for the construction and repair of pathways and is recommended accordingly.
Tender No 81-92/93 - Supply and Erection of Fencing
This tender provides for security fencing for drainage sumps and various types of fencing associated with foreshore management and dune stabilisation works.
Smorgon Cyclone Fencing is recommended for the supply and erection of sump security fencing.
Generally, the road frontage and rural fencing is installed in lengths of 1000 metres or greater. Reviewing the metre run rates and combining the cost of bracing and corner units, indicates that the tender from Park and Rural Services Pty Ltd provides the lowest overall tender. This company also provides the low tender for track pathway fencing.
Tender No 82-92/93 - Hire of Plant and Auxiliary Equipment
Item A - Street Sweepers
Cruiser Road Sweepers (WA) Pty Ltd has satisfactorily supplemented Council's street sweeping fleet for a number of years and is recommended accordingly.
Item B - Multi Tyred Roller 300 Tonne
The tender of Mayday Earthmoving for the hire of a roller with and without an operator has been recommended. It should be noted that Council's contractor for the past eight years, A E Sherwood, submitted a late tender. The rate of $37/hour long term is extremely competitive and is the same rate as approved in 1992/93. However, this submission was not considered because it was received after the closing of tenders.
Tender No 83-92/93 - Supply and Delivery of Red Clay Paving Bricks
Clay paving bricks are primarily used by the Engineering Department for traffic island infill and traffic treatments.
The clay paving bricks tendered by Prestige Brick have only recently been manufactured from a new plant and are currently being tested to assess conformity with Council's specification. Midland Brick has been the sole supplier of these bricks in the past two years, following a rigorous testing and evaluation programme. It is considered that further evaluation and monitoring of the Prestige Brick product is required before it can be accepted.
In addition, the Midland Brick product provides two faces of equal standard which allow the brick to be reversed if one face is chipped during cartage, laying or by wear and tear.
On this basis, it is recommended that Midland Brick be approved for the supply and delivery of clay paving bricks.
Tender No 84 - 92/93 - Laying of Clay Paving Bricks
Clay brick paving is primarily used as infill to traffic islands and considerable brick cutting is required. The average size traffic island requires 16m2 of brick paving and 30m of brick cutting. Care needs to be taken as, generally, all works are undertaken under traffic conditions and considerable cutting is required in relation to the area of paving.
It is important for the safe and efficient completion of these projects that a contractor, experienced in these operations, is engaged by Council.
The lowest tenderer, Co Ca Me, was only formed in September 1992 and has primarily been involved in brick paving of driveways and patio areas.
Austra Landscapes, Council's current contractor, has undertaken the laying of clay brick paving in traffic islands to a high standard and is recommended accordingly.
Tender No 85-92/93 - Maintenance of Gullies and Manholes
Western Educting Service has previously undertaken works for Council to a high standard. An alternative three year tender was included in the specification, but, as there is no great financial benefit, it is recommended that an annual contract be awarded.
Tender No 86-92/93 - Supply and Delivery of Precast Concrete Pipes and Ancillary Products
The tender for precast stormwater pipes and ancillary products covers a number of items and prices vary between suppliers over the range of items.
CSR Humes Pty Ltd is recommended for the supply and delivery of concrete pipes, well liners and manhole liners.
Wembley Cement Industries specialises in the ancillary products associated with drainage systems and side entry systems and is recommended for the supply and delivery of these products.
Tender No 87-92/93 - Supply and Delivery of Bitumen and Bituminous Products
The major quantities of sprayed bitumen products used on Engineering Department works is in the range 2800 litres to 3199 litres.
Pioneer Road Services submitted the lowest rates for these quantities of anionic emulsion and winter seal. In addition, the Pioneer Road Services rates for these quantities of hot bitumen were not significantly higher than the lowest tender submitted by Boral Asphalt.
On this basis, Pioneer Road Services is recommended for the supply and delivery of hot bitumen, winter seal and anionic emulsion.
Anionic emulsion is also required at the Works Depot for storage in a 5000 litre elevated emulsion storage tank for use by road maintenance crews. Boral Asphalt supplied a quality service for this product in the past two years and is recommended accordingly.
Tender No 88-92/93 - Bus Shelter Graffiti Control
This is the second year that a tender has been called for bus shelter graffiti control. It is considered necessary because of the proliferation of graffiti on bus shelters and Council policy to remove graffiti within 48 hours of being reported, where practical.
The contract was ineffective for most of 1992/93 due to the poor performance of Council's contractor. At its March meeting Council terminated the contract to Graffiti Busters and awarded the remainder of the contract to Kleenit. There has been a marked improvement in the control of graffiti on bus shelters.
A number of graffiti control measures have been specified in the tender documents for evaluation over the contract period. These measures are summarised below and indicated by item numbers on Attachment 17.
Item No Description
1 Paint shelter with a City approved, transparent, non-sacrificial anti-graffiti sealant
2 Paint shelter with a City approved, non-sacrificial anti-graffiti paint
3 Paint shelter with a City approved, mission brown or cream paint
4 Remove graffiti from exposed aggregate shelter by sandblasting
5 Remove graffiti from shelter by using paint stripper
6 Remove graffiti from unsealed shelter by using City and Health Department approved graffiti removal solvent
7 Remove graffiti from sealed shelter by using City and Health Department approved graffiti removal and solvent
The use of a well established and efficient contractor is considered the preferred method of graffiti removal from bus shelters.
RECOMMENDATION
That Council:
1 accepts the tenders listed below as detailed on Attachments 1 to 18 to Report No H10501:
a Tender No 70-92/93 - Supply and Laying of Bituminous Concrete
PIONEER ASPHALTS PTY LTD
b Tender No 71-92/93 - Supply and Delivery of Asphalt Products
BORAL ASPHALT
c Tender No 72-92/93 - Supply and Delivery of Road Sealing Aggregate
PIONEER CONCRETE (WA) PTY LTD
d Tender No 73-92/93 - Supply and Laying of Concrete Kerbing
COMKERB
e Tender No 75-92/93 - Supply and Delivery of Crushed Limestone
GENERAL BULLDOZING Mixes 1, 2, 3 and 4
f Tender No 76-92/93 - Supply of Bitumen Emulsion Stabilised Limestone
THE READYMIX GROUP
g Tender No 77-92/93 - Supply and Delivery of Street Name Plates, Regulatory, Facility and Tourist Guide Plates, Roadwork and Special Purpose Signs
Refer Attachment 7
h Tender No 78-92/93 - Supply and Delivery of Pre-mixed Concrete
THE READYMIX GROUP
i Tender No 79-92/93 - Construction of Concrete Vehicle Crossing Places
R & S L EVES
j Tender No 80-92/93 - Construction of Footpaths and Dual Use Paths
R & S L EVES
k Tender No 81-92/93 - Supply and Erection of Fencing
SMORGON CYCLONE FENCING Sump Security Fencing
PARK & RURAL SERVICES PTY Road Frontage, Rural PTY LTD and Track Pathway Fencing
l Tender No 82-92/93 - Hire of Plant and Auxiliary Equipment
Item A - Street Sweepers
CRUISER ROAD SWEEPERS (WA) PTY LTD
Item B - Multi-Tyred roller 30 Tonne
MAYDAY EARTHMOVING (with and without operator)
m Tender No 83-92/93 -Supply and Delivery of Red Clay Paving Bricks
MIDLAND BRICK
n Tender No 84 - 92/93 - Laying of Clay Paving Bricks
AUSTRA LANDSCAPES
o Tender No 85-92/93 - Maintenance of Gullies and Manholes
WESTERN EDUCTING SERVICE
p Tender No 86-92/93 - Supply and Delivery of Precast Concrete Pipes and Ancillary Products
CSR HUMES PTY LTD Concrete RRJ pipes, well liners and manholes liners
WEMBLEY CEMENT INDUSTRIES Circular manhole covers, grated covers, bases, side entry systems
q Tender No 87-92/93 - Supply and Delivery of Bitumen and Bituminous Products
PIONEER ROAD SURFACES Hot Bitumen, Winter Seal, Anionic emulsion (Sprayed)
BORAL ASPHALT Anionic Emulsion (Tank and Drum)
r Tender No 88-92/93 - Bus Shelter Graffiti Control
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R T McNALLY
City Engineer
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H10502
CITY OF WANNEROO : REPORT NO H10502
TO: TOWN CLERK
FROM: CITY ENGINEER
FOR MEETING OF: TECHNICAL SERVICES COMMITTEE
MEETING DATE: 17 MAY 1993
FILE REF: 208-6
SUBJECT: INCREASE TO TENDER PRICE - TENDER NUMBERS 065-066-92/93
Notification has been received from Kalamunda Toyota that manufacturers' price increases have applied to Toyota products effective from 7 April 1993. As vehicles are not due to arrive from the manufacturer until 17 May 1993, the dealer is required to pay the manufacturer the increased price.
Dealer margins to government and local authorities, because of discounting and sales tax exemption, are not sufficient to absorb such increases and it is necessary for these increases to be passed on to the purchaser.
At Tender Number 065-92/93 for the supply of two Toyota Commuter buses, an increase of $752.00 per bus has applied.
At Tender Number 066-92/93 for the supply of a Dyna 300 cab chassis, an increase of $588.00 has applied.
The Kalamunda Toyota tender at Tender Number 066-92/93 of $21,985.00 for the supply of the Dyna cab chassis was $870.00 below that of the next lowest tender and its tender at Tender Number 065-92/93 was the only tender received. The City Engineer with the delegated authority vested in him has accepted the applied increases.
RECOMMENDATION
That Council:
2 endorses the City Engineer's acceptance of the manufacturer's price increase of $1,504.00 to Tender Number 065-92/93 and $588.00 to Tender Number 066-92/93;
3 accepts the revised tender prices submitted by Kalamunda Toyota at Tender Number 065-92/93 from $40,308.00 to $41,812.00 for the supply to two Toyota Commuter buses;
4 accepts the revised tender price submitted by Kalamunda Toyota at Tender Number 066-92/93 from $21,985.00 to $22,573.00 for the supply of a Dyna 300 cab chassis.
R T McNALLY
City Engineer
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H10503
CITY OF WANNEROO REPORT NO: H10503
TO: TOWN CLERK
FROM: CITY BUILDING SURVEYOR
FOR MEETING OF: TECHNICAL SERVICES COMMITTEE
MEETING DATE: 17 MAY 1993
FILE REF: 210-2-2
SUBJECT: ANNUAL TENDERS: MECHANICAL SERVICES
This report addresses the annual tenders for mechanical services for the following Centres:
1 Joondalup Administration Building: Air conditioning;
2 Joondalup Administration Building: Computer Room air conditioning;
3 Kingsley Administration Building: Air conditioning;
4 Wanneroo Library: Air conditioning;
5 Craigie Leisure Centre: Swimming pool plant and air handling;
6 Aquamotion: Swimming pool plant and air handling.
The administration and supervision of the above tenders is undertaken on behalf of the City by Consulting Engineers, Norman Disney & Young.
There are four separate contractors who attend upon the above six Centres. Each contractor was asked if he was prepared to maintain the current rates in the specified schedule of work for the respective Centre mechanical plant as contracted previously for the next financial year 1993/94.
This was in pursuance of Councils rollover clause "subject to the agreement of both the tenderer and the City of Wanneroo, agrees to the extension of the contract for a further twelve month period".
All contractors offered the twelve month extension of initial contract agreed to continue their individual contracts for a further 12 months ending 30 June 1994 and are listed in the recommendation.
RECOMMENDATION
That Council offers an extension of the initial contract for a further 12 months ending 30 June 1994 to the following contractors:
|FACILITY |CONTRACTOR |
| | |
|1 Joondalup Administration |Direct Engineering Services Pty Ltd |
|Building - | |
|(existing contract value - | |
|$4,740.00) | |
| |Compuroom Mechanical |
|2 Joondalup Administration |Services |
|Building - | |
|(existing contract value - | |
|$810.00) | |
| |Environ Mechanical Services |
|3 Kingsley Administration - | |
| | |
|(existing contract value - $1,090.00; extended contract value - $1,130.00) | |
| | |
|4 Wanneroo Library - |Designair Pty Ltd |
| | |
|(existing contract value - $1,796.00) | |
| | |
|5 Craigie Leisure Centre Swimming Pool |Environ Mechanical Services |
| | |
|(existing contract value - $2,387.00) | |
| | |
|6 Aquamotion Swimming Pool | |
| |Environ Mechanical Services |
|(existing contract value - $2,516.00; proposed extended contract value | |
|$2,387.00) | |
R FISCHER
City Building Surveyor
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H10504
CITY OF WANNEROO REPORT NO: H10504
TO: TOWN CLERK
FROM: CITY BUILDING SURVEYOR
FOR MEETING OF: TECHNICAL SERVICES COMMITTEE
MEETING DATE: 17 MAY 1993
FILE REF: 210-2-2
SUBJECT: ANNUAL TENDER: BUILDING FIRE CONTROL SYSTEM MAINTENANCE SERVICE FOR WOODVALE LIBRARY, WARWICK RECREATION CENTRE, COCKMAN HOUSE, JOONDALUP ADMINISTRATION BUILDING
Registration of interest for this annual maintenance service to the above Centres was called by Norman Disney & Young on behalf of the City of Wanneroo, and closed on 14 April 1993.
Six companies registered for the work with four tenders being received:
Fire Fighting Enterprises 3,824.00
Wormalds Fire Systems 7,525.00
Reynolds Fire Protection 11,550.00
Wanneroo Electrics (WA) 21,256.00
The wide variation in prices is attributed to Wanneroo Electrics having sub-contracted this work previously and has incurred increased costs over the other tenderers. Fire Fighting Enterprises are too low to adequately cover the work involved and their tender is unable to be recommended (weekly inspection costs range between $5.23 - $6.92 per visit per site).
The tender is for the maintenance of Fire Resistant Door Sets and Automatic Fire Detection and Alarm Systems.
The tender values incorporate a comprehensive cover whereby the tenderer will cover all costs on any one visit up to $300.00. Also incorporated within the tender documents was a requirement to carry out monthly and annual inspections of all fire door sets.
After scrutiny of all tender submissions, Norman Disney & Young recommend the acceptance of the tender from Wormald Fire systems for the fixed price of $7,525.00 for fire maintenance for a twelve month period ending 30 June 1994.
RECOMMENDATION
That Council:
1 accept the tender from Wormald Fire Systems for the sum of $7,525.00 for the annual fire control systems maintenance service to Woodvale Library, Warwick Recreation Centre, Cockman House and Joondalup Administration Building;
2 agrees to the signing of the contract documents; and
3 subject to the agreement of both the tenderer and the City of Wanneroo, authorises the extension of the contract for a further twelve month period.
R FISCHER
City Building Surveyor
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H10505
CITY OF WANNEROO REPORT NO: H10505
TO: TOWN CLERK
FROM: CITY BUILDING SURVEYOR
FOR MEETING OF: TECHNICAL SERVICES COMMITTEE
MEETING DATE: 17 MAY 1993
FILE REF: 208-054-92/93, 061-198-7
SUBJECT: WANNEROO BRITISH SOCCER CLUB: PROPOSED EXTENSION - TENDER REFERENCE 208-054-92/93
Tender results were tabled for Council information in Technical Services Committee report H10302 (see Attachment A).
The Club has undertaken further negotiations with the lowest tenderer, Buckingham Redevelopment Company, with the result that through altering construction from concrete slab tilt up to brick cavity construction with some of the brick work to be donated and eliminating some internal plumbing fixtures, roof lights, tiling, render and preliminaries, the initial price tendered of $136,210.00 was able to be reduced to $100,070 (see Attachment B). The existing documents will have to be redrawn to reflect the proposed changes incurring additional expenditure.
Club members will be required to labour free of charge to maintain this price and it has been conveyed to the Contractor that this will be an undertaking he has to arrange formally with the Club tying members to normal labour sub-contract agreements. The Club is able only to contribute $30,000.00 towards the project and on this basis, the funds are as follows:
Income account 30951
$
. grants 30,000.00
. municipal funds 30,000.00
. Club contribution 30,000.00
Total 90,000.00
Expenditure
. building cost 100,070.00
. consultant fee/
advertising/printing 5,800.00
. redraw documents and
print 3,130.00
Funding shortfall 19,000.00
There is justification to consider providing additional funds to allow this project to be realised. Incorporated into the works are public toilets which would service that portion of Kingsway which has no available public toilets. These additional toilets have warranted the construction of a new septic disposal system and this component cost in the revised price has been allowed for in the $10,000.00 contingency sum.
RECOMMENDATION
That Council:
1 accepts the tender sum of $136,210.00 from Buckingham Redevelopment Company for the construction of proposed extensions to the Wanneroo British Soccer Clubrooms at Kingsway;
2 varies the contract as per Attachment B;
3 authorises the signing of revised contract documents;
4 refers to the Finance and Administrative Resources Committee for approval of an additional $19,000.00 in funds required to complete the project.
R FISCHER
City Building Surveyor
RF:SE
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H10506
CITY OF WANNEROO : REPORT NO H10506
TO: TOWN CLERK
FROM: CITY ENGINEER
FOR MEETING OF: TECHNICAL SERVICES COMMITTEE
MEETING DATE: 17 MAY 1993
FILE REF: 208-6
SUBJECT: PLANT REPLACEMENT RESERVE - PURCHASE OF PLANT AND VEHICLES - TENDER NUMBER 101-92/93 (REPORT ITEM E10616 REFERS)
Tenders were advertised on 17 and 20 April 1993 for the supply and delivery of the following:
Tender No
101-92/93 Two (2) 4 cylinder, 2.0L station wagons.
To be traded:
Tender No Reg'n No Delivered
101-92/93 Holden Apollo stn wagon WN 30064 10.01.92
101-92/93 Holden Apollo stn wagon WN 30209 10.01.92
Tenders closed on Wednesday, 28 April 1993 and tenders received are as per the attached schedules.
At its meeting on 27 June 1990, Council resolved to sponsor the Community Policing Programme by providing a donation to the Police Department of $30,000.00 for the purchase of two (2) vehicles. In support, the Police Department agreed to provide two full time police officers for this purpose.
In its July 1990 response, the Police Department indicated that a greater benefit to the Police Department would be achieved if Council undertook to provide the vehicles rather than the cash, as monies from the sale of the police vehicles would need to be returned to consolidated revenue. It was also stated that if ownership of the vehicles was retained by Council and the vehicles returned for sale on the open market, a self perpetuating system could be developed. Council subsequently purchased two new vehicles and, after approximately 12 months, replaced those vehicles with the current Holden Apollo Station Wagons.
However, it was not appreciated at the time of the agreement, that interest rates would reach such a high level to significantly impact on vehicle dealerships. In addition, all vehicles in the category requested by the Police Department, ie a 2.0 litre station wagon, have been upgraded in the last twelve months and are subject to price increases.
Tenders called earlier in the year had been deferred pending the release of new models and in the hope that the longer time would permit dealerships to be more competitive.
The tenders received highlight the critical situation when a tender from Melville Motors for an Apollo station wagon provides a changeover of $6,890.00 against that of North City Holden's $9,554.00 for the same vehicle being supplied. This is further highlighted by Scarborough Toyota's tender of $13,910.00 for the Toyota Camry, again the same vehicle with only a change in the "badge".
The tender of Midway Ford and that of Skipper Mitsubishi for the supply of a Ford Laser station wagon and a Lancer station wagon cannot be considered as they are not to specification. They are of a smaller engine capacity and other dealerships have not made any offers to supply smaller than stated vehicles.
The low tender of Melville Motors to provide Apollo station wagons at a changeover of $6,890.00 is the lowest acceptable changeover tender, should Council elect to continue its sponsorship to the Community Policing Programme.
Savings made on the original tender from the $30,000.00 donated by Council and the $900.00 credit gained at the first changeover, amount to $2,300. There is a shortfall of $4,590.00.
To give Council a basis for evaluation for its continued sponsorship, a report from the Warwick Community Policing officer on the service provided over the last twelve months is shown at Attachment 2. The Joondalup Community Policing officer was on leave at the time of request and could not provide a report for inclusion with this report.
Options available to Council are summarised below:
1 Discontinue sponsorship of the Community Policing Programme and offer two Holden Apollo station wagons for outright purchase.
2 Accept the tender of $6,890 from Melville Motors and approve an over expenditure of funds to accommodate this purchase.
3 Defer changeover of the current vehicles for a further twelve months.
Changes in taxation legislation effective from 1 January 1993 remove the opportunity to exchange Community Policing vehicles at the previous twelve (12) months or 20,000 Kms and now require that they be two (2) years or 40,000 Kms in keeping with normal Sales Tax Exemption legislation. Although the current vehicles will still attract sales tax exemption after the twelve (12) months/20,000 Kms, successive vehicles will not and the self perpetuating system in a more buoyant market is less likely. The additional funding to accommodate the changeover could then be included in the Draft 1993/94 Budget.
4 Joint sponsorship from dealers with a successful dealership offering to make up the difference in changeover.
Any agreement, therefore, being set up with a joint sponsor would necessarily require that ownership of the vehicles be retained by Council. However, to provide sponsorship advertisement for the dealership, it would be appropriate for such vehicles to carry the dealership logo as well as that of the City. The City Treasurer advises that should Council elect to proceed with the joint sponsorship, an approach be made to the Minister for Local Government seeking to waive the tender requirement, thus negating the need for Council assets to be tendered at disposal and allow a conjoint agreement to be arranged on a combined sponsorship or rotational basis with local dealers.
Conclusion
It may be appropriate for Council not to accept any tenders on this occasion, recall tenders in a further twelve months and, in the interim, establish a basis for agreement to permit a joint sponsorship.
Submitted for information and direction.
R T McNALLY
City Engineer
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H10507
CITY OF WANNEROO REPORT NO: H10507
TO: TOWN CLERK
FROM: CITY BUILDING SURVEYOR
FOR MEETING OF: TECHNICAL SERVICES COMMITTEE
MEETING DATE: 17 MAY 1993
FILE REF: 208-093-92/93, 061-285-6
SUBJECT: PERCY DOYLE RESERVE: UNDERCROFT BRIDGE CLUB BUILDING - TENDER REFERENCE 208-093-92/93
Tenders closed for the above project on 30 April 1993 with 7 tenderers being received.
1 Longo Constructions Pty Ltd 224,900.00
2 Keith Anderson Constructions Pty Ltd 226,500.00
3 Chevron Constructions Pty Ltd 234,451.00
4 Ormace Pty Ltd 234,854.00
5 WD Petersen & Son 236,800.00
6 Homestead Constructions Pty Ltd 236,900.00
7 Chieftain Management Pty Ltd 247,968.00
The lowest tenderer is Longo Constructions Pty Ltd at $224,900. This Contractor has not previously contracted with Council. This Contractor operates as a father and two son team where the father has been operating as a builder from the early 1950s. A check on previous contracts completed has been made and the contractor is considered to be competent and capable of completing this project.
The budget for the works comprises:
Income:
Federal grant - CCR & SF 1992/93
programme 100,000.00
State grant 35,000.00
Club funds/loans 65,000.00
Total 200,000.00
Expenditure:
Building as documented 224,900.00
Consultants fees 5,400.00
Total 230,300.00
The budget shortfall is $30,300.00 which will be accommodated in reduced work by the deletion at this stage of:
. air conditioning 20,000.00
. telephone 2,500.00
. security grille PS 4,500.00
. anti-graffiti coatings 2,500.00
. signage PS 1,500.00
Total 31,000.00
It should be noted that the Undercroft Bridge Club is pursuing a grant of $30,300 from the State Lotteries Commission to cover the funding shortfall. Should this be granted, then the works items deleted at the onset of the building project will be able to be incorporated at a later stage.
RECOMMENDATION
That Council:
1 accepts the tender of $224,900 from Longo Constructions Pty Ltd for the construction and completion of Undercroft Bridge Club building on Percy Doyle Reserve as per revised price;
2 authorises a variation to the contract to reduce the scope of the works by $31,000 for deleted items tabled;
3 agrees to the signing of the contract documents.
R FISCHER
City Building Surveyor
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H10508
CITY OF WANNEROO REPORT NO: H10508
TO: CHAIRMAN, TECHNICAL SERVICES COMMITTEE
FROM: TOWN CLERK
FOR MEETING OF: TECHNICAL SERVICES COMMITTEE
MEETING DATE: 17 MAY 1993
FILE REF: 061-198-4, 960-1
SUBJECT: PUBLIC ACCESS TO FIREWOOD - COUNCIL LAND
At its meeting on 28 April 1993 (Item H10428 refers), Council resolved that a report be submitted to Technical Services Committee on the legal ramifications of permitting the public to access Council owned land for the purpose of cutting and collecting firewood. This report addresses the relevant legal considerations.
Potential Proceedings in Negligence
Council's Solicitors, Kott Gunning, have submitted their advice in respect of this matter and essentially, suggest that Council would be ill-advised to allow public access to its land for the purpose of cutting and collecting firewood.
As the "owner" of the land, Council would place itself in a position where it may be liable for proceedings in negligence should an injury occur to those members of the public allowed access, either for free or for a set fee. Council has an obligation to protect members of the public invited onto its land from any risks which are "reasonably foreseeable". Whilst Council would not be liable were a member of the public to sustain an injury as a result of negligent misuse of a tool in the collection of firewood, Council can be held liable for dangers linked to the land. For example, a recently cleared site would present risks such as snakes and unstable areas of land; both representing reasonably foreseeable dangers.
The erection of signs warning of such risks would not eliminate potential liability, although it would diminish Council's exposure. However, there exists a variety of potential risks given the open nature of the area from which the wood is to be collected.
Charging Fees
Council's Solicitors advise against the charging of a fee for the collection of wood because where a fee is charged there is a greater responsibility upon the owner to protect the payer of the fee.
Further problems inherent in the adoption of a fee paying permit system include the provision of administrative resource to facilitate what would be a low income-generating activity, the practicalities of restricting wood removal to designated stockpiles or stands of timber, and the nature of enforcement should a person take wood without the required permit. The collection of wood without a permit is not an offence under existing legislation and as a consequence, Council would have to take civil proceedings against that person for the wood they had taken whilst trespassing.
SUBMITTED FOR INFORMATION
R F COFFEY
Town Clerk
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H10509
CITY OF WANNEROO REPORT NO H10509
TO: TOWN CLERK
FROM: CITY ENGINEER
FOR MEETING OF: TECHNICAL SERVICES COMMITTEE
MEETING DATE: 17 MAY 1993
FILE REF: 201-2
SUBJECT: ENGINEERING DEPARTMENT CURRENT WORKS
The Engineering Department Current Works Report is valid for works during the period ending 8 April 1993. The updated 1992/93 Capital Works Programme is shown at Attachment 1.
A COUNCIL WORKS
5 MAJOR WORKS
6 Gnangara Road, Gnangara
Full intersection treatment works at Alexander Drive/Gnangara Lake access road and Gnangara Road have been in progress since Easter. Drainage associated with the intersection construction has also been provided with gully installations outstanding.
Road construction will proceed during May and link up with the recently reconstructed section west of Alexander Drive by 25 June 1993.
7 Sydney Road, Gnangara
Work has continued under traffic since Easter on the Sydney Road reconstruction between Gnangara Road and Tuscan Way.
All culverts have now been installed and emulsion stabilised basecourse construction was undertaken in early May with the seal coat applied on 5 May 1993.
Outstanding crossover and verge reinstatements are in progress as part of final works associated with this project.
8 DRAINAGE
9 Frobisher Avenue, Sorrento
All works are now complete except for the construction of a structure over the bubbler at Geneff Park. This will be arranged by Parks Department pending funding availability.
10 Flynn Industrial Area Drainage Scheme
The outstanding 120 metres of 300mm diameter mainline pipe and table drain gullies have now been installed. Minimal sump site clearing, earthworks and fencing have been undertaken.
Widening and kerbing of the Warman Drive and Mather Drive intersection is now in progress as part of the final stage of this drainage project.
11 PEDESTRIAN AND CYCLE FACILITIES
12 Private
|Clarkson |Dual Use Path |Hester Avenue |
| |(2.1m wide) |(Hurst Trail to |
| | |Connolly Drive) |
| | | |
|Clarkson |Pedestrian |Willoughby Retreat |
| |Accessway |to Underpass |
| |(2.1 wide) | |
| | | |
|Clarkson |Footpath |Aldersea Circle |
| | |(Tindale Way to |
| | |Brooks Pass) |
| | | |
|Clarkson |Dual Use Path |P.O.S. |
| |(2.1m wide) |(Brooks Pass to |
| | |Carberry Square) |
| | | |
|Currambine |Dual Use Path |Oakland Hills Boulevard |
| |(2.1 wide) |(Aberfoyle Heights to |
| | |Lot 278) |
| | | |
|Marangaroo |Dual Use Path |Highclere Boulevard |
| |(2.1 wide) |(Lot 592 to Lot 535) |
| | | |
|Sorrento |Footpath |Lacepede Drive |
| | |(Seacrest Drive to |
| | |Lot 531 inclusive) |
| | | |
|Woodvale |Dual Use Path |Timberlane Drive |
| |(2.1 wide) |(Keating Crescent to |
| | |roundabout) |
9. Council Contractor
|Warwick |Dual Use Path |Beach Road |
| |(2.4 wide) |(Dorchester Avenue to |
| | |Train Station) |
13 TRAFFIC MANAGEMENT
14 Seacrest Drive/St Helier Drive Roundabout
The one outstanding crossover has been paved.
15 Girrawheen Avenue/Calvert Way Roundabout, Girrawheen
Outstanding works of line marking and footpath reconstruction have been completed. Parks Department will arrange for landscaping to be installed by the end of May 1993.
16 Girrawheen Avenue/Nanovich Avenue Roundabout, Girrawheen
Outstanding works of line marking and footpath reconstruction have been completed. Parks Department will arrange for landscaping to be installed by the end of May 1993.
17 Fairway Circle, Connolly
Further paving of the verge has been programme to be started during the week commencing 17 May 1993.
18 Poseidon Road/Caridean Street Roundabout, Heathridge
All widening and kerbing works are complete. Drainage adjustments, asphalting, footpath reconstruction and line marking will be completed by the end of May 1993.
19 Waterford Drive, Hillarys
The construction of pedestrian refuge islands at the intersections of Oliver Street and Campbell Drive have been commenced with paving and line marking to be completed by the end of May.
20 Peregrine Drive Nib treatment, Kingsley
The provision of kerbed nibs adjacent to the Dalmain Primary School was commenced on the 19 April 1993 with kerbing works completed and outstanding works of paving and line marking to be completed by the end of May 1993.
21 Currajong Road/Roche Road, Duncraig
The provision of a pedestrian island was commenced on the 19 April 1993 with kerbing works completed and outstanding works of ramp connections to be completed shortly.
22 Giles Avenue Pedestrian Refuge Islands, Padbury
The provision of pedestrian refuge islands from Marmion Avenue to Barclay Avenue was commenced on the 23 April 1993. Kerbing has been completed and outstanding paving and line marking will be completed by the end of May 1993.
23 Seacrest Drive Pedestrian Refuge Islands, Sorrento
The installation of pedestrian refuge islands from Hepburn Avenue to Haynes Road has commenced with kerbing completed. Outstanding works of paving and line marking are to be completed by the end of May 1993.
24 Hainsworth Avenue Pedestrian Refuge Island, Girrawheen
The installation of a pedestrian refuge island near the intersection of Salcott Road is nearing completion with outstanding works of paving and line marking to be completed by the end of May 1993.
25 Camberwarra Drive Pedestrian Refuge Island, Craigie
The provision of a pedestrian refuge island near the intersection of Barwon Road is nearing completion. Paving and line marking will be completed by the end of May 1993.
26 Bernedale Way/Dava Street Intersection Widening, Duncraig
The widening of the Dava Street leg of this intersection was commenced on the 19 April 1993 with widening and kerbing works having been completed. Asphalting and verge reinstatements will be completed shortly.
27 Meridian Drive Pedestrian Refuge Island, Mullaloo
The provision of a pedestrian refuge island adjacent to the existing sump was commenced with outstanding works of paving and line marking to be completed by the end of May 1993.
28 Nicholli Street/Bernedale Way, Duncraig
The widening of the Bernedale Way section has commenced with widening and kerbing works having been completed. Outstanding works of asphalting and verge reinstatements will be completed shortly.
29 CAR PARKS
30 Kingsway Netball Car park
Construction of this car park extension, south of the existing car park, is now completed. The car park area has been finished to compacted limestone standard and requires minor works to improve the stormwater drainage storage basins.
31 Warwick Open Space Car park
Work commenced at the beginning of May on the clearing, earthworks and sub-base rubbling associated with the access road to this car park. This initial construction will be completed by mid May to allow the construction of the club building to proceed.
The car park construction will recommence in June after the car park design is finalised.
32 MISCELLANEOUS
33 Regatta Drive Sump, Edgewater
The re-shaping of the sump and lining with limestone was completed on 22 April 1993.
34 Maintenance
Council's maintenance crews have been undertaking major maintenance works in Flynn Drive to repair road subsidence and clear debris off roads and drains resulting from the heavy storm on Saturday, 1 May 1993.
The footpath crews have been engaged on general maintenance of slab paths, construction of insitu concrete footpaths associated with traffic treatments and reinstatement of washed out foreshore accessways due to the storm.
35 1992/93 ROAD RESURFACING PROGRAMME
The programme commenced on 9 October 1992 and the following roads have been completed.
Locality Street
Alexander Hts Alexander Drive
Craigie
Coyle Road
Mayhill Place
Cingalee Place
Girrawheen Marangaroo Drive
Heathridge Plankton Place
Bayou Court
Diemen Court
Hillarys Whitford Avenue
Kallaroo Airlie Street
Nautilus Way
Celtic Place
Lygnern Crescent
Mariginiup Honey Street
Padbury
Gosse Road
Austin Way
Whitford Avenue
Vernon Place
Quinns Rocks Hazel Avenue
Carpark and dual use path
Two Rocks Mitchell Place
Evans Place
Fawkner Road
Dawes Court
Henty Court
Caley Place
Carfax Place
Theydon Grove
Bower Grove
Yanchep Yanchep Beach Road
(Frontage Roads)
B CONTRACT WORKS
Scenic Drive Outfall (opposite San Rosa Road)
A contractor completed the construction of a cast insitu outfall structure at this location at the end of April.
Charonia Road Outfall
The same contractor undertook a similar project at this location during the period and all works are now complete.
C WASTE MANAGEMENT
On Monday 10 May, the changeover to the single operator domestic rubbish collection trucks will be completed. The maintenance required on the trucks is still quite high. It is anticipated that as the initial teething problems are sorted out, the reliability will rise.
A major training programme for the Waste Management Section was undertaken in April. It was aimed at raising communication skills, teamwork and individual responsibility. The section has over 3,000,000 customer contacts per year with residents and is often the only contact people have with Council. This course was part of an ongoing programme to ensure an effective, efficient and customer friendly service.
The trial of 240 litre carts at Mullaloo Beach over the summer months proved successful with none of the carts being vandalised. Carts have now been put into the Kingsway Complex and will be put into some other reserves to replace 200 litre drums. Carts have also been used at some recreation centres but some of these have been burnt.
There have been some significant price fluctuations for recycled materials and this is covered in a separate report. Collection volumes have been steady. Arrangements are being made for the extension of the collection areas commencing in late May or June. Timing is dependant upon the delivery of the collection trucks that were ordered last November.
D SUBDIVISIONAL DEVELOPMENT
The status of subdivisional development within the City of Wanneroo is shown on Attachment 2. This attachment highlights the contract value of works and associated number of lots provided for subdivisions completed this financial year, subdivisions commenced since 1 July 1992 and those subdivisions currently under or awaiting construction.
Submitted for information.
R T McNALLY
City Engineer
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H10510
CITY OF WANNEROO REPORT NO H10510
TO: TOWN CLERK
FROM: CITY ENGINEER
FOR MEETING OF: TECHNICAL SERVICES COMMITTEE
MEETING DATE: 17 MAY 1993
FILE REF: 510-475
SUBJECT: STREET LIGHTING - NEAVES ROAD, MARIGINIUP
The administrative process associated with Council policy in determining whether street lighting in a rural area should be installed has been followed in relation to Neaves Road, Mariginiup.
For Council edification, the administrative process is initiated after the receipt of a request for street lights by a ratepayer. It involves an inspection of the road layout to determine whether a minimum level of housing development (20% of available lots) has been attained. Once that criteria has been ascertained, a personally delivered advice is left with all residents in the affected area. Residents/ratepayers are asked to lodge their support or opposition with the Engineering Department. Where an unanimously supported, or unopposed street lighting request, eventuates, then the City Engineer is empowered by Council to proceed with the installation programme as determined with SECWA.
Residents/ratepayers have not lodged any opposition to the canvassed opinion for street lighting to proceed. SECWA has also supplied a design drawing of its recommended programme.
The illumination plan addresses all junctions, intersections, changes in horizontal and vertical road alignments and private crossover entry points where appropriate. This follows the standard practice when rural ratepayers seek lighting installation.
SECWA has also confirmed that the less costly option for power supply is to use photoelectric cells thereby offering, in effect, all night street lighting through this region.
The following two options for Neaves Road were submitted by SECWA:
Capital Tariff
Cost
1 Photoelectric cells (all night $ 4,604 $8.35 per day
illumination)
2 Connection to standard grid $13,545 $7.31 per day
(1.15am switch off)
In May 1990 Council resolved not to proceed with the conversion of its residential street lighting network to all night illumination due to the additional tariff imposition.
While it is appreciated that all night street lighting is not endorsed by Council, the remoteness of this area under evaluation does not warrant the capital cost needed to enable a 1.15am switch off.
RECOMMENDATION
That Council approves the illumination of Neaves Road, Mariginiup through use of SECWA installed photoelectric cells at an estimated cost of $4,604.
R T McNALLY
City Engineer
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H10511
CITY OF WANNEROO REPORT NO H10511
TO: TOWN CLERK
FROM: CITY ENGINEER
FOR MEETING OF: TECHNICAL SERVICES COMMITTEE
MEETING DATE: 17 MAY 1993
FILE REF: 510-222
SUBJECT: TRAFFIC CONTROL - WANNEROO ROAD/KINGSWAY JUNCTION, LANDSDALE (Item H90437 refers)
In January 1993, representatives from the Main Roads Department and Police Department met with Engineering Department staff to discuss the traffic management at the intersection of Wanneroo Road and Kingsway, particularly for Saturdays during the netball season. The meeting followed advice from the Police Department that it would no longer provide officers for traffic control at this junction. The Main Roads Department had also advised that the installation of temporary traffic lights was not a viable option.
The traffic congestion at the intersection of Wanneroo Road and Kingsway has been an ongoing concern during the netball seasons The Police Department has indicated that, for the past eight years, two officers have conducted point duties at this intersection. However, as the available police resources are limited, this duty is influencing general patrol duties, which includes responding to emergency situations.
Also, in the past six years, at least eight traffic accidents have occurred while police officers have been conducting "points" and one officer has been struck by a vehicle.
However,the short term traffic engineering solutions at this location are not easy to resolve. The future planning of this area will result in Hepburn Avenue being extended east of Wanneroo Road. This road construction will provide access to the Kingsway Sporting complex through the signalised Hepburn Avenue and Wanneroo Road intersection. However, the programming of this road is dependent on the development of the shopping complex at the corner of Hepburn Avenue and Wanneroo Road. A timetable for this work has not been established.
Currently, the northern connection of Driver Road to Furniss Road and recent commissioning of traffic signals at Marangaroo Drive with Wanneroo Road do provide motorists with alternative routes to the Kingsway and Wanneroo Road intersection.
A number of other options has also been investigated to address the short term concerns. However, as the traffic congestion is a peak situation for basically a weekend day between April and September, physical restrictions on traffic movements at this intersection cannot be readily implemented. As enforcement is not available, any traffic restrictions, such as banned right turns, are required to be of a permanent nature. This, however, will affect all other users of Kingsway.
The Police Department has also advised the employment of paid off duty police officers is not an option as it is contrary to departmental policy. Also, non police personnel are unauthorised by law to direct or control traffic. Therefore, the fundamental issue of traffic control has not been resolved.
In the interim, a plan indicating various access routes to the reserve, as shown on Attachment 1, was distributed to netball patrons. Also, the traffic flows are being monitored with the Main Roads Department to assess possible further traffic improvements, such as signing, and a reduction in the speed limit along Wanneroo Road.
Submitted for information.
R T McNALLY
City Engineer
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H10512
CITY OF WANNEROO REPORT NO H10512
TO: TOWN CLERK
FROM: CITY ENGINEER
FOR MEETING OF: TECHNICAL SERVICES COMMITTEE
MEETING DATE: 17 MAY 1993
FILE REF: 510-3107
SUBJECT: PETITION FROM GIBBS ROAD ACTION GROUP
Council, at its March meeting (Item H10309 refers), resolved to:
36 list funds in the 1993/94 Budget to commence the land acquisition programme for East West 10;
37 form a Study Group comprising representatives of the Gibbs Road Action Group and Council's Engineering Department officers to examine appropriate traffic calming measures for Gibbs Road.
Accordingly, an explanatory letter detailing Council's consideration of the various options of road construction or traffic calming of Gibbs Road was distributed to all Gibbs Road households south of Wesco Road. Nominations for the Study Group were sought.
Local residents subsequently held a meeting arranged by the Gibbs Road Action Group. This meeting resolved to request Council to rescind the resolution of 24 March 1993, Item H10309, as it was totally unacceptable to residents and that the following recommendation be forwarded to Council for consideration:
38 list funds in the 1993/94 Budget to commence the land acquisition programme for Nowergup Road;
39 list funds in the 1993/94 Budget to construct Nowergup Road and list this project as a High Priority in the Road Construction Programme for 1993/94.
This position is consistent with previous advice received from the Action Group.
A recent traffic classification survey, as shown on Attachment 1 indicates the number of truck type vehicles using Gibbs Road.
It is recognished that the construction of East West 10 remains the long term solution to the problem of truck traffic in Gibbs Road, Nowergup. However, substantial land acquisition is required for the project and protracted negotiations will delay this process. Also, the order of cost for a single carriageway is $1,000,000.
It is noted that the Residents Action Group has formed a committee to assist with details regarding the construction of Nowergup Road and other issues affecting the residents.
On this basis, the proposed formal traffic study group can be initially established as a liaison group to progress the land acquisition. The traffic calming study of Gibbs Road can also be reviewed pending the progress of the Land Acquisition Programme. In addition, the construction of Nowergup Road can be listed in the Capital Road Works Forward Plan.
RECOMMENDATION
That Council:
40 defers implementation of a traffic calming study for Gibbs Road pending negotiations on the land acquisition for East West 10;
41 lists, on a priority ranking, the construction of East West 10 in the Capital Works Forward Plan;
42 advises the Gibbs Road residents accordingly.
R T McNALLY
City Engineer
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H10513
CITY OF WANNEROO REPORT NO H10513
TO: TOWN CLERK
FROM: CITY ENGINEER
FOR MEETING OF: TECHNICAL SERVICES COMMITTEE
MEETING DATE: 17 MAY 1993
FILE REF: 510-1287, 690-1
SUBJECT: PEDESTRIAN OVERPASS ON WHITFORD AVENUE TO ACCESS WANNEROO WATER WORLD
Council resolved at its March 1992 meeting (Item 610320 refers), to defer consideration of grade separated pedestrian facilities across Whitford Avenue pending further assessment on the future planning of Craigie Regional Recreation Reserve and associated traffic management strategy.
The provision of a grade separated crossing such as an overpass to Craigie Regional Recreation Reserve would generally facilitate the crossing of the dual carriageway of Whitford Avenue. This would be of potential benefit to Padbury residents.
Recently, as part of the preferred Transperth bus links associated with the Northern Suburbs Transit System, traffic signals were installed at the Whitford Avenue and Gibson Avenue intersection to assist bus turning movements.
These traffic signals incorporate a pedestrian crossing phase and, therefore, provide a crossing facility for Padbury residents wishing to access the Craigie Regional Recreation Reserve.
The linking to the traffic signals of the dual use paths along Whitford Avenue also provides an improved pedestrian and cyclists' movement near the recreation reserve.
In this regard, it is considered that the need for a grade separated pedestrian facility has a low priority and can be reviewed with future development of the Craigie Regional Recreation Reserve.
RECOMMENDATION
That Council:
43 does not install grade separated pedestrian facilities across Whitford Avenue;
44 reviews the need for additional pedestrian crossing facilities of Whitford Avenue with the future development of the Craigie Regional Recreation Reserve.
R T McNALLY
City Engineer
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H10514
CITY OF WANNEROO REPORT NO H10514
TO: TOWN CLERK
FROM: CITY ENGINEER
FOR MEETING OF: TECHNICAL SERVICES COMMITTEE
MEETING DATE: 17 MAY 1993
FILE REF: 510-1163
SUBJECT: PROPOSED ROUNDABOUT - BLACKMORE AVENUE/NELLIGAN AVENUE, GIRRAWHEEN
Residents of Blackmore Avenue and Nelligan Avenue, Girrawheen have petitioned Council to construct a roundabout at the junction of both of these roads. (Item H90415 refers).
In support of this petition, residents claim that several accidents, including one fatality, have occurred in Blackmore Avenue over recent years.
The Main Roads Department reported data indicates only one minor accident in May 1989 involving a "U" turning vehicle. While Blackmore Avenue carries in the order of 3200 vehicles per day, vehicle turning movements at the Nelligan Avenue intersection are comparatively light. On site observations of turning movements did not indicate any significant traffic conflicts during the survey periods.
As a consequence, the treatment of this site is considered to have a low to medium priority in Council's Forward Traffic Management plan. A preliminary traffic management strategy for this area also indicates the need for other roundabouts as shown on Attachment 1. The implementation of this traffic programme will be assessed on a priority ranking.
RECOMMENDATION
That Council:
1 lists for consideration in the Traffic Management Forward Plan a roundabout treatment at the junction of Blackmore Avenue and Nelligan Avenue, Girrawheen;
2 advises the petitioners accordingly.
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City Engineer
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H10515
CITY OF WANNEROO REPORT NO H10515
TO: TOWN CLERK
FROM: CITY ENGINEER
FOR MEETING OF: TECHNICAL SERVICES COMMITTEE
MEETING DATE: 17 MAY 1993
FILE REF: 510-609
SUBJECT: PETITION REQUESTING ROADWORKS - EDDYSTONE AVENUE, CRAIGIE
A multi signature petition has been received from the Eddystone Avenue Action Group seeking the programming of road improvements in a section of this road (Item H90412 refers). In particular, the petitioners have requested the implementation of a service road in the unconstructed western portion of the Eddystone Avenue dual carriageway between Gradient Way and Craigie Drive.
The petition was in response to a questionnaire recently distributed to local residents regarding future planning options associated with Eddystone Avenue.
The petitioners have requested that a suggested long term recommendation of a service road in this section of Eddystone Avenue be constructed as part of the initial works to improve the overall amenity of the area.
At this stage no timetable has been established for the proposed treatment of Eddystone Avenue. The release of the traffic study findings for comment is part of a proposed ongoing public consultation process to finalise a preferred strategy for Eddystone Avenue.
This public consultation process is anticipated to be initially for a submission period of six to nine months and involves public displays and meetings. Accordingly, further consultation will be undertaken with the street residents and other relevant authorities on the preferred strategy for this road. In this regard, the petitioners request will be noted and listed for assessment as part of the ongoing Eddystone Avenue traffic study.
Submitted for information.
R T McNALLY
City Engineer
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H10516
CITY OF WANNEROO REPORT NO H10516
TO: TOWN CLERK
FROM: CITY ENGINEER
FOR MEETING OF: TECHNICAL SERVICES COMMITTEE
MEETING DATE: 17 MAY 1993
FILE REF: 510-3573, 510-3072
SUBJECT: PARKING PROHIBITIONS - BEAUMARIS PRIMARY SCHOOL
The Principal of the Beaumaris Primary School and President of the P & C Association have sought Council's assistance in reducing traffic congestion around the school. In particular they have requested extended parking prohibitions in Santiago Parkway and Beaumaris Boulevard, Ocean Reef.
The basic strategy behind these prohibitions is to create unofficial one-way circulating traffic flows, utilising the extensive school perimeter as a set down/pick up area, so that the number of children crossing either road is minimised. Children crossing these roads will be encouraged to use the pedestrian refuge islands. The existing parking prohibitions are shown on Attachment 1. The extent of the proposed "NO PARKING, CARRIAGEWAY OR VERGE" prohibitions for the peak school hours in Beaumaris Boulevard and Santiago Parkway are shown on Attachments 2 and 3 respectively.
The majority of householders in Santiago Parkway have indicated support for the proposed street parking prohibitions. Beaumaris Boulevard has a few direct residential lot frontages.
Also, to correspond with the school operating times, the peak hour parking prohibitions will be marginally adjusted. This will require an amendment to the existing "NO PARKING, CARRIAGEWAY OR VERGE" prohibition on the east side of Santiago Parkway.
RECOMMENDATION
That Council
45 installs "NO PARKING, CARRIAGEWAY OR VERGE, 8.00 - 9.00AM, 2.30 - 3.30 PM, MONDAY TO FRIDAY" signs along the west side of Beaumaris Boulevard between Constellation Drive and Carroo Heights, Ocean Reef as shown on Attachment 2 to Report H10516;
46 installs the 'NO STANDING ANYTIME, CARRIAGEWAY OR VERGE" signs on both sides of Beaumaris Boulevard for 9 metres north and south of the pedestrian refuge island adjacent to the Primary School as shown on Attachment 2 to report H10516;
47 installs "NO PARKING, CARRIAGEWAY OR VERGE, 8.00 - 9.00AM, 2.30 - 3.30 PM, MONDAY TO FRIDAY" signs along the east side of Santiago Parkway from the roundabout at the Nina Way junction to Barossa Heights, Ocean Reef as shown on Attachment 3 to Report H10516;
48 amends the existing 'NO PARKING, CARRIAGEWAY OR VERGE, 8.15 - 9.15AM, 3.00 - 4.00PM, MONDAY TO FRIDAY" signs to "NO PARKING, CARRIAGEWAY OR VERGE, 8.00 - 9.00AM, 2.30 - 3.30PM, MONDAY TO FRIDAY" along the east side of Santiago Parkway abutting Lot 790 as shown on Attachment 3 to Report H10516;
49 advises the P & C Association accordingly.
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H10517
CITY OF WANNEROO REPORT NO H10517
TO: TOWN CLERK
FROM: CITY ENGINEER
FOR MEETING OF: TECHNICAL SERVICES COMMITTEE
MEETING DATE: 17 MAY 1993
FILE REF: 30/433
SUBJECT: EXTRACTIVE INDUSTRIES LICENCE - ACI OPERATIONS PTY LIMITED, LOT 50 ALEXANDER DRIVE, GNANGARA
ACI Operations Pty Limited has applied for renewal of the Extractive Industry Licence and Development Approval applying to Lot 50 Alexander Drive (formally Lot 1 Gnangara Road), Gnangara. The company has been extracting sand for glass making from this Lot for many years and the site has reserves for approximately another 5 years. The rehabilitation of the site is progressing on schedule.
The site was originally expected to be finished in 1995. Changing market conditions and the increase in glass recycling has significantly extended the life of the quarry.
There is a current Road Maintenance Contribution Agreement on this quarry.
RECOMMENDATION
That Council:
50 approves the application by ACI Operations Pty Limited to commence development of a sand quarry on Lot 50 Alexander Drive, Gnangara in accordance with the provisions of its Town Planning scheme, subject to:
1 the use of the land for quarrying purposes ceasing by 30 June 1998 unless a further approval is granted by Council;
(b) maintaining a water allocation or secure water supply for dust control;
(c) all fuel storage on site being in approved underground tanks or in above ground tanks on a bunded, hardstanding area that will contain any
leaks and being constructed in accordance with the Water Authority of Western Australia's specification for temporary, small, elevated, flammable liquid (hydrocarbons) installations in underground water pollution control areas;
(d) submission of an annual updated site contour plan and rehabilitation report;
(e) the applicant entering into an agreement with the City of Wanneroo, under Section 85 of the Road Traffic Act, to pay the City of Wanneroo a road charge contribution for each cubic metre of sand removed from the site for extraordinary expenses for repairing and maintaining roads under its care in the neighbourhood of the proposed excavation at the rate agreed. Such payment to be made quarterly;
(f) stabilising all stockpiles and using suitable dust suppression methods in work areas to prevent the generation of dust;
(g) hours of quarry operation being restricted to:
Monday to Friday
(except public holidays)
0700-1700
Saturdays 0800-1700
Public holidays
Work not permitted
Sundays Work not permitted
(h) there being a clear understanding that the approval does not indemnify the quarry operators from any future action under the Environmental Protection Act 1986;
(i) standard conditions;
51 approves an Extractive Industry Licence for ACI Operations Pty Limited on Lot 50 Alexander Drive, Gnangara, with the following conditions:
(a) annual fee $300;
(b) period of licence five years to 30 June 1998;
(c) rehabilitation bond $10,000;
(d) under By-law 21 of the Extractive Industry By-laws agreement to the operator paying Council a road charge contribution for each tonne of sand removed
from the site for extraordinary expenses for repairing and maintaining roads under its control in the neighbourhood of the proposed excavation at the agreed rate. This agreement is in accordance with By-law 7 of the Extractive Industry By-laws and Section 85 of the Road Traffic Act.
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H10518
CITY OF WANNEROO REPORT NO H10518
TO: TOWN CLERK
FROM: CITY ENGINEER
FOR MEETING OF: TECHNICAL SERVICES COMMITTEE
MEETING DATE: 17 MAY 1993
FILE REF: 506-7
SUBJECT: STORMWATER FLOODING - VARIOUS LOCALITIES
Heavy rainfall occurred on Saturday, 1 May 1993 throughout the City of Wanneroo. The Bureau of Meteorology (Wanneroo Station) recorded 103mm in the 24 hour period. Residents also reported that rain gauges recorded 88mm in Duncraig and 117mm in Sorrento for the 24 hour period. For the recording in Sorrento, it was reported that 55mm fell in 40 minutes. Given the rainfall duration and intensity, it seems likely that a 1 in 100 year design storm event was reached.
A large number of calls were received regarding stormwater flooding with
. 13 cases of house flooding been reported mainly from the Duncraig/Marmion/Sorrento area (see Attachment 1).
. A further 17 houses were reported to have been in danger of flooding except for action taken by the residents, State Emergency Service or Council Emergency Crews.
. 32 Cases of other major property flooding were also reported.
. Hazardous road flooding of significant roads were reported at several locations including Goollelal Drive, the intersection of Dorchester Avenue and Beach Road, intersection of Hepburn Avenue and Freeway, Davalia Road, High Street, Kingsway, Shenton Avenue and at Moolanda Boulevard. Minor road floodings were also commonplace.
. A number of stormwater disposal sumps were reported to have been at or near their capacity throughout the City and as far north as Quinns Rocks.
A significant number of the flooding reports were from Sorrento, with the majority of the remaining reports from the southern suburbs (Duncraig, Greenwood and Kingsley). These complaints can be generally attributed to the lower standard of drainage in the older suburbs.
Preliminary investigation of all of the stormwater property floodings have been undertaken. Typical findings are as follows:
Greenwood Kindergarten
Flooding and damage occurred inside the Kindergarten. Water was reportedly "knee deep" on the road outside. The extreme heavy rainfall, possible overflows from the Greenwood Village Shoppers car park, insufficient capacity of the street drainage and maintenance problems were likely causes of the flooding. The adjacent sump did not overflow.
Suitable drainage improvements to the collector system for this location are being evaluated. This will include a detailed catchment survey and analysis. Liaison will also be undertaken with the adjacent shopping centre owners to evaluate any drainage improvements.
30 Kempenfeldt Avenue, Sorrento
This house was flooded for the second time this year. The house is located at a road low point and is below road level.
Prior to 1993, house flooding has not been reported. Property flooding has previously occurred but there have been no reports since 1985 when drainage improvement works were undertaken.
The first flooding on 3 April 1993 highlighted a maintenance concern. The flooding of 1 May 1993 indicates that further improvement works are necessary to cope with extreme storm events and this maintenance concern.
Possible improvement works are being evaluated.
6 Floribunda Avenue, Sorrento
House flooding occurred at this location and there is also a history of property flooding with one previous case of house flooding reported in 1979.
Floribunda Street is served by a leach drain which can be overloaded by heavy rainfall. This system is typical of the existing drainage in Sorrento. This type of disposal system was commonly adopted in areas of undulating terrain but has no established performance standards. Effective drainage improvements at this location requires construction of mainline drainage at a considerable cost. This location has been listed for improvements as part of an area wide drainage upgrading programme.
General
In view of the flooding which occurred, an overall drainage strategy for these areas is being programmed. While the desired solution for drainage systems is to provide a gravity pipe to a suitable discharge outlet, this strategy is dependent on site constraints and costings. The funding for these works will be listed on a priority basis with hazardous road flooding and house flooding priorities.
Submitted for information.
R T McNALLY
City Engineer
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REPORTED HOUSE FLOODINGS
1 MAY 1993
48 Barker Drive DUNCRAIG
3 Cooba Place DUNCRAIG
22 Myaree Way DUNCRAIG
Greenwood Kindergarten GREENWOOD
4 Moolanda Boulevard KINGSLEY
16 Goollelal Drive KINGSLEY
11 Marine Terrace MARMION
3 Caan Place MARMION
6 Floribunda Avenue SORRENTO
15 Raleigh Road SORRENTO
30 Kempenfeldt Avenue SORRENTO
23 High Street SORRENTO
66 Clontart Street SORRENTO
SUMPS REPORTED OVERFLOWING
1 MAY 1993
Craigie Drive BELDON
Merrick Way DUNCRAIG
Eucalypt Court DUNCRAIG
Hyacinth Close HEATHRIDGE
Simpson Road PADBURY
Freeman Way SORRENTO
Ariti Avenue WANNEROO
H10519
CITY OF WANNEROO REPORT NO H10519
TO: TOWN CLERK
FROM: CITY ENGINEER
FOR MEETING OF: TECHNICAL SERVICES COMMITTEE
MEETING DATE: 17 MAY 1993
FILE REF: 221-1, 560-2
SUBJECT: STREET BENCHES - CONTRACT RENEWAL
In 1983, Council was approached by Streetside Advertising to allow the location of benches within road reserves depicting advertisements. A succession of reports was submitted to the November 1983, December 1983 and February 1984 Technical Services Committees owing to the conflict between the existing Council directional advertising signs' policy and the impact of specific business name signage attached to these benches.
Council resolved in February 1984 to allow the installation of advertising benches throughout the City road reserves under certain conditions and on the basis that tenders were called to secure a supplier.
A three year contract was awarded to Streetside Advertising, effective from 1 July 1984.
In 1985, Council embarked upon a comprehensive review of its Engineering Standards and Specifications. The committee membership embraced Councillors, several representatives from major private engineering consultants and staff. When addressing the issue of street furniture, the committee resolved as follows:
"That Council review the provision of bench advertising within the road reserve at the expiration of the current three year contract and that Council not permit any further advertising within the road resource outside of its current policy."
The Town Clerk informed Council at its February 1987 meeting (Item A11218 refers) that Council was obliged to invite tenders for the contract renewal. In February 1987 (Item B10222 refers) Council resolved to extend its agreement with Streetside Advertising for a further 3 year period commencing on 1 July 1987 with a 3 year option of renewal, subject to the negotiation of rates.
The option period was accepted and expires on 30 June 1993.
During the entire term of this arrangement with Streetside Advertising, Council has secured the following inducements:
52 one free bench for each of the 60 benches depicting advertisements;
53 examples of remuneration:
1990/91 - $55.00 per bench = $3,300.00
1991/92 - $62.00 per bench = $3,720.00
1992/93 - $70.00 per bench = $4,200.00
54 additional free benches (not the subject of any contractual arrangement) have been located and maintained free of charge for public use.
Maintenance and graffiti removal have been arranged by the company at the earliest opportunity. The Engineering Department has not received any formal complaints about the location or refurbishment of this street furniture.
Streetside Advertising offers the following rates to Council, should it be resolved to extend the contract further:
1993/94 - $85.00 per bench = $5,100.00
1994/95 - CPI increase per bench = $5,202.00 (CPI 2%)
1995/96 - CPI increase per bench = $5,306.00 (CPI 2%)
Furthermore, an additional 50 benches will be made available for public use. Council has the right to free publicity on these benches.
Council is reminded, however, that specific business name commercial advertising within the City road reserves is contrary to policy. The introduction of street benches, depicting advertisements, in 1984 was endorsed in variance to accepted road reserve usage. No other form of street furniture or facility carries a specific commercial message. While the right to reject a continuation of the contract in question remains an option for Council, the community benefit derived from the facility provision is tangible.
Council would need to expend an estimated $20,000 to replace all seats currently located at bus stops. This sum may be reduced be negotiation with the supplier for seats to remain.
In summary, Council has 2 options to consider:
55 adhere to its policy relating to the use of road reserves for specific business name advertising and remove all benches depicting advertisements. This option may require negotiation with the supplier for benches at bus stops to remain;
56 override existing policy and recall tenders for the supply of benches for a 3 year term.
Submitted for direction.
R T McNALLY
City Engineer
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H10520
CITY OF WANNEROO REPORT NO H10520
TO: TOWN CLERK
FROM: CITY ENGINEER
FOR MEETING OF: TECHNICAL SERVICES COMMITTEE
MEETING DATE: 17 MAY 1993
FILE REF: 323-3
SUBJECT: RESURFACING OF YANCHEP SPORTS CLUB TENNIS COURTS
The Yanchep Sports Club has requested Council, via the City Recreation and Cultural Services Manager, to fund the resurfacing of its tennis courts at an estimated cost of $14,000.
The Club has advised (attachment 1 refers) that the courts receive extensive use, both from members and non-members and that the current deterioration of the courts may lead to the Club not being able to play pennants competition.
Inspection of the courts by officers of the Engineering Department has revealed that the courts are in need of resurfacing, however, under the lease agreement between Council and the Club, this is the Club's responsibility.
The Recreation and Cultural Services Manager is of the opinion that Council should support the request to assist in the resurfacing of the courts as there are no other courts in the Yanchep area and the courts are utilised by local community residents.
RECOMMENDATION
That Council lists for consideration in the 1993/94 Draft Budget an allocation of $14,000 for the resurfacing of the Yanchep Sports Club tennis courts.
R T McNALLY
City Engineer
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H10521
CITY OF WANNEROO REPORT NO H10521
TO: TOWN CLERK
FROM: CITY ENGINEER
FOR MEETING OF: TECHNICAL SERVICES COMMITTEE
MEETING DATE: 17 MAY 1993
FILE REF: 432-1, 504-0
SUBJECT: BIKEWEST - COMMONWEALTH BLACK SPOT FUNDING
The Department of Transport, through Bikewest, approached Local Government authorities in January for schedules of outstanding cycleway projects delayed through funding requirements.
The Engineering Department lodged a schedule of projects in response to the prompt from Bikewest (item number 10220 refers). However, confirmation is now to hand that the Federal Government has withdrawn its commitment to the initiative.
Bikewest advises that it will continue to actively seek funding to provide improved cycling facilities to encourage and make cycling safer.
Submitted for information.
R T McNALLY
City Engineer
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H10522
CITY OF WANNEROO REPORT NO H10522
TO: TOWN CLERK
FROM: CITY ENGINEER
FOR MEETING OF: TECHNICAL SERVICES COMMITTEE
MEETING DATE: 17 MAY 1993
FILE REF: 508-4
SUBJECT: PRICE FLUCTUATIONS - SALE OF RECYCLED MATERIALS
Major changes in the market for some items collected by Council's recycling service require Council to consider and set a policy on items to be collected. Consideration can also be given to developing alternative uses.
The fortnightly collection service collects newspaper, glass, plastic, car batteries, used engine oil and liquid paperboard cartons.
The area serviced is about to be extended with the delivery and commissioning of additional collection trucks. It is an appropriate time to review the materials to be collected. It is easy to add items to the collection list and much harder to take items off.
The price of some plastics being collected has dropped from $10 per tonne to negative $60 per tonne and verbal advice has been received that the company processing these plastics will close at the end of this month. The price for newspaper has also dropped from $30 per tonne to $10 per tonne with an uncertain future due to subsidised exports from Germany and the USA. The Swan Brewery has formally advised that it will phase out refillable beer bottles this year.
Philosophy
There are several philosophies that can be used for supporting recycling including:
1 conservation of resources;
2 thoughtful, effective use of materials;
3 conservation of capacity in landfill site
4 provision of a service requested by the customers;
5 meeting of legal requirements (ie Germany, USA);
6 everything that can be recycled being recycled;
7 generate employment.
The recycling systems established under the different philosophies will be different and will cost significantly different amounts to operate.
1 Conservation of Resources
This approach aims to provide a net benefit to the community. The definition of community could be the municipality, State, nation or world and each could give a slightly different outcome.
At the municipality level the analysis would mainly be a cash basis as an effective measure of the value of resources consumed in collecting and sorting the materials for recycling against the value of the material collected.
On the broader scale, factors such as subsidised power supplied to some manufacturers and fuel taxes may change the cost balance to some extent. Reliable information is not available. The impact could be tested by a simple procedure, such as adding 10% to the sale price of materials.
A conservation of resources approach would involve an evaluation of each type of material that could be collected to determine if it should be collected. Some materials may warrant simple drop off facilities rather than fortnightly kerbside collection.
2 Thoughtful, Effective Use of Materials
This would be fairly similar to option 1, but may consider things like composting, reprocessing of builders' rubble and incineration as methods of promoting full use of materials used in our community.
3 Conservation of Capacity in Landfill Sites
There is no likely shortage of landfill sites in Western Australia, but future sites will be further away and therefore more expensive to use.
This issue is an economic one and needs to be carefully evaluated. Alternative practices at a landfill site can provide over a 30% volume saving and may be more cost and resource efficient.
4 Provision of a Service Requested by the Customers
State and Federal Governments, as well as conservation groups, have been very actively promoting recycling for several years. Despite the Industry Commission report on Recycling it is noticeable that major reforms, such as resource pricing, have not been implemented. The responsibility for funding recycling is being borne by Local Government.
Many promotions on recycling suggest that it can be a big money earner for Councils. This is not true, although collection of some items can be profitable if a Council is located close enough to a particular processor to make savings on transport and sorting costs.
Surveys indicate that some people are willing to pay a significant amount for a recycling service and another group are strongly opposed to paying anything. The situation in Wanneroo has not been officially surveyed although a small student survey in 1990 indicated similar results.
An option could be to provide the recycling collection as an optional service with a separate charge.
5 Meeting of Legal Requirements
In the USA and Germany the Governments have legislated for mandatory recycling. This has resulted in recycling at any price and flooded the market with commodities. This has sent many small private collection businesses broke and results in the collection agency paying to have the material taken away. The impact on Wanneroo is seen in the falling price for newspaper.
The glut of newspaper is expected to last at least three years while new processing capacity is being constructed.
There are no mandatory recycling quotas in Western Australia.
6 Everything that can be Recycled being Recycled
This is the stance of a number of very vocal groups in the community. Recycling is considered to have a virtue that overrides any cost considerations. Usually only a small, but conspicuous section of the domestic rubbish stream is actually discussed.
Nearly everything can be recycled or incorporated into products if you pay enough!
It is more appropriate to set a condition such as everything that can be recycled for less than $20 or $200 per tonne net cost should be recycled.
7 Generate Employment
The Government has often quoted the number of jobs that could be created by recycling. If this is the aim, then it needs to be clearly understood and the cost stated, $2,000 per week towards creating ten jobs for example. This would enable appropriate collection and processing decisions to be made.
One of the funding problems with this is that the cost is borne by Local Government and the reduced social security payments benefit the Federal Government.
The current recycling service is addressing a mixture of philosophies 1, 4 and 6.
The Mindarie Regional Council's study on Secondary Treatment Options will be presented this month. It will require the three member Councils to carefully review their recycling policy so that a clear and informed public debate can be initiated.
Service Costs
Plastics cost much more than other materials to collect due to their light weight. A recent study put the cost at $700 per tonne. There are about 25,000 plastic bottles in a tonne giving a collection cost of 2.8 cents each. In addition, there are sorting and bailing costs.
Attachment 1 indicates the approximate collection costs of the various materials and the current market price at the Badgerup Road sorting plant door for the City of Wanneroo based on the first nine months of the financial year.
The Badgerup Road Recycling Sorting Plant is operated by a contractor at a cost of $126,000 per annum for the first 4000 tonnes and $28 per tonne for additional material. The contractor is responsible for sorting, baling etc to prepare the materials for sale.
A modest promotional programme is undertaken to inform residents and promote the general benefits of recycling and careful use of resources.
The total cost this year of servicing each property on the recycling service is estimated to be $20.23. The recent price changes would increase this by about $1.50 per property. The current collection rate is 0.116 tones per property per year. The two materials of most concern are newspaper and plastics.
Newspaper makes up 60% of the weight of materials collected. It would be difficult for Council to operate a recycling service without including newspaper. Arrangements are being made to purchase a small general purpose bailing machine so that the large bailing press at Badgerup Road Recycling Sorting Plant can be relocated and used to bale newspaper. This is expected to add between $10 and $20 per tonne to the sale price of newspaper.
In the longer term, there are two local proposals that may provide a stable market for newspaper - the de-inking plant and the Moora Pulp Mill. Both proposals are still waiting for financing.
The HDPE (clear) and mixed plastics are very expensive to collect on a per tonne basis. The HDPE is mainly milk bottles and some cordial and other containers. It is currently processed in Victoria and transport costs are significant. There is a large stockpile of material at the main processing plant run by Brickwood Holdings in Victoria. There is very little prospect of the current price increasing in the near future.
The mixed plastics have been delivered loose to the processing plant in Fremantle to allow detailed sorting. It costs $60 per tonne to transport the plastic and the processor does not pay for it. Originally, the plastic was being collected from Badgerup and Council was being paid $10 per tonne.
It is now understood that the processor (Plastic Recyclers Australia) will cease taking material for processing at the end of this month.
The mixed plastics require careful hand sorting into a range of product grades. This currently precludes them from being baled for more economic transport. Any mixed plastic collected will have to be disposed of as rubbish.
In comparison, PET plastic is primarily manufactured by ACI, which is subsidising the price. A company official has indicated verbally that the current price system will remain for some time. The market price for PET plastic in the USA is similar to HDPE.
Council should no longer collect any mixed plastic. There appears to be no compelling reason for Council to ask its ratepayers to meet the high cost of collecting HDPE clear.
Policy
In reviewing its recycling collection policy Council needs to consider if and by how much the community should subsidise recycling. The current costs are about $20.23 per property and $175 per tonne of material.
The costs have not been widely discussed and there has not been any noticeable comment from the general public.
At this stage it is recommended that Council set the guideline of not collecting any material for recycling with a net recycling cost over $200 per tonne. This would result in the current collection programme excluding all plastics except PET.
A long term philosophy will need to be debated in conjunction with the Secondary Treatment Options report from the Mindarie Regional Council.
RECOMMENDATION
That Council:
1 does not collect any plastic other than PET plastic containers in its kerbside recycling collection programme;
2 sets a guideline of not collecting for recycling any material in its kerbside recycling programme with a net recycling cost greater than $200 per tonne.
R T McNALLY
City Engineer
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TABLE 1
COLLECTION COSTS JULY 1992 TO MARCH 1993
| | | | COST PROPERTY | | |
|MATERIAL |TONNES |COLLECTION COST | |TOTAL COST |SELLING PRICE |
| |COLLECTED | PER TONNE |PER YEAR | | PER TONNE |
| | | $ | $ | $ | $ |
| | | | | | |
| | | | | | |
|Newspaper | 1,211 | 110.00 | 8.21 | 142,900 | 10.00 |
|Glass Cullet | 593 | 131.00 | 4.47 | 77,683 | 60.00 |
|Deposit Bottles | 67 | 131.00 | 0.51 | 8,777 | 158.00 |
|Al Cans | 36 | 400.00 | 0.83 | 14,400 | 650.00 |
|HDPE (clear) Plastic | 34 | 700.00 | 1.37 | 23,800 | 205.00 |
|PET Plastic | 12 | 700.00 | 0.48 | 8,400 | 630.00 |
|Mixed Plastic | 20 | 700.00 | 0.80 | 14,000 | - 60.00 |
|Car Batteries | 17 | 148.00 | 0.13 | 2,516 | 80.00 |
|Engine Oil | 17 | 148.00 | 0.13 | 2,516 | 100.00 |
| | ----- | ------ | | ------- | |
|TOTAL | 2,007 | 147.00 | | 295,000 | |
H10524
CITY OF WANNEROO : REPORT NO H10524
TO: TOWN CLERK
FROM: CITY BUILDING SURVEYOR
FOR MEETING OF: TECHNICAL SERVICES COMMITTEE
MEETING DATE: 17 MAY 1993
FILE REF: 201-0
SUBJECT: MONTHLY REPORT - BUILDING DEPARTMENT
BUILDING CONTROL BRANCH
STATISTICS
A summary of the building licenses for the month of April 1993 is shown on Attachment A. A 4 year comparison is shown on Attachment B. The number of permits issued in April 1993 was 28% more than the number of permits issued in April 1992 and the value was 70% more. Compared to the four year average, the number of permits is 105% and the value is 145%.
The financial analysis of licence receipts is set out below:
1992/93 1991/92 1992/93 1991/92
Month's Month's Year to Date Y-T-D
Month Actual Budgeted Actual Actual Budgeted Actual
$ $ $ $ $ $
JUL 171,517 78,300 40,117 171,517 78,300 40,117
AUG 102,011 83,600 81,324 273,528 161,900 121,441
SEPT 117,867 86,300 68,892 391,395 248,200 190,333
OCT 126,888 94,400 93,810 518,283 342,600 284,143
NOV 116,517 91,700 71,960 634,800 434,300 356,103
DEC 118,009 75,300 75,569 752,809 509,600 431,672
JAN 91,331 61,700 62,995 844,140 571,300 494,667
FEB 95,921 75,600 79,366 940,061 646,900 574,043
MAR 182,371 68,900 109,075 1122,432 715,800 683,118
APR 99,978 77,700 85,053 1222,410 793,500 768,171
Actual year-to-date receipts to the end of April 1993 are 154% more than the budgeted receipts.
The number of permits approved from July 1992 to April 1993 was 17% more than in July 1992 to April 1993 and the value was 50% more as shown on Attachment A.
NOTICES AND PROSECUTIONS
|Unauthorised, non-complying fence |Background: File No: 345/784/213 |
| | |
|Mr & Mrs KR & ML Harris | |
| |An inspection of the property at Lot 784 (213) Camberwarra Drive, Craigie, revealed|
|Lot 784 (213) |that an 1800 high masonry fence had been constructed without Council approval and |
|Camberwarra Drive, |it does not comply with Council's By-laws relating to Fencing and Private Tennis |
|Craigie |Court Floodlighting. |
| | |
| |The By-laws require a 1500 truncation to be provided between the fence and a |
| |driveway. Despite the service of a site instruction and a clear explanation of the |
| |By-laws, no action has been taken by the owner to bring the fence into compliance. |
| | |
| |Should an accident occur because the truncations have not been provided, Council |
| |could be liable if it does not pursue conformity with its By-laws. |
| | |
| |Background: File No: 59/527/8 |
| | |
| |An inspection of the property at Lot 527 (8) Myaree Way, Duncraig, revealed that a |
| |section of fence forward of the building line contravenes Council's By-laws |
| |relating to Fencing and Private Tennis Court Floodlighting. Also, a spa has been |
| |installed without a building licence. |
| | |
| |Council previously served Notices on the owners for failing to provide truncations |
| |to a masonry fence forward of the building line and for a temporary study |
| |constructed without a building licence. The owners provided the truncations but |
| |have failed to demolish the study. At its April meeting, Council resolved to |
| |instigate prosecution proceedings. |
|Unauthorised, | |
|non-complying fence and unauthorised spa |Action is required to bring the latest fence contravention into compliance and a |
| |licence application is required to be submitted for the spa. |
|Mr & Mrs IP & TS Quirke, | |
| | |
|Lot 527 (8) Myaree Way, | |
|Duncraig | |
| | |
BUILDING CONTROL ACTIVITY
This month 681 building applications were received and 574 building licenses were prepared for issue. Two site instructions for building infringements were issued and eight matters were satisfactorily resolved.
Swimming pool inspections resulted in one site instruction issued and 12 matters were resolved from 78 inspections. 264 site visits were carried out for advice to ratepayers and builders.
Total inspection-related functions carried out by the Building Control Section numbered 5149.
COUNCIL BUILDINGS WORKS PROGRAMME
The Building Works Programme for 1992/93 is set out in Attachment C.
RECOMMENDATION
That Council:
1endorses the action taken in relation to the issuing of Licenses as set out in Attachment A to Report H10524;
2instigate prosecution proceedings against the owners of Lot 784 (213) Camberwarra Drive, Craigie, for failing to bring the 1800 high masonry fence constructed on the front boundary of the property into compliance with Council's By-laws relating to Fencing and Private Tennis Court Floodlighting.
3 a) serve a Notice under its By-laws relating to Fencing and Private Tennis Court Floodlighting, requiring the owners of Lot 527 (8) Myaree Way, Duncraig, to bring the side boundary fence into compliance with Council's By-laws;
b) serve a Notice under Section 374 (1) (b) of the Local Government Act on the owners, requiring them to submit an application for a Building Licence for the unauthorised spa, together with the required licence fees.
R FISCHER
City Building Surveyor
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H10525
CITY OF WANNEROO REPORT NO: H10525
TO: TOWN CLERK
FROM: CITY BUILDING SURVEYOR
FOR MEETING OF: TECHNICAL SERVICES COMMITTEE
MEETING DATE: 17 MAY 1993
FILE REF: 680-0, C.250-7, 485-10-1
SUBJECT: CRAIGIE LEISURE CENTRE: POOL
The Risk Management Division of SGIO were recently requested to comment on a proposed skateboard facility at an existing outdoor swimming pool area at Craigie Leisure Centre.
With respect to the proposed skateboard facility, this issue will be separately addressed, however the inspection by the Risk Management Division noted that the small, three metre deep, external pool is a concern.
The Assessor commented as follows: "The design of the outdoor pool areas is such that it would attract parents with young children. A young child could easily wander up to the three metre pool area and enter before the Attendant or other patrons were aware of what happened. The depth of the pool also attracts the older children and adults who may be inclined to be more boisterous around a deep pool with regard to a variety of diving activities. The design of the pool is not conducive to this activity because there is limited room and it is fairly narrow."
The Risk Assessor recommends:
1 fence off the three metre deep pool to clearly define the area and prohibit entry to young children;
2 clearly sign post the fact that the pool is three metres deep;
3 sign post the behaviour standards expected in the outdoor swimming area more clearly at a number of locations.
The estimate of cost to provide pool fencing, a gate and signage as recommended is $6,500. No budget funds have been provided.
RECOMMENDATION
That Council includes in its 1993/94 draft budget, allocation of $6,500 for the fencing, gate and sign posting of the three metre deep outdoor pool at Craigie Leisure Centre.
R FISCHER
City Building Surveyor
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H10526
CITY OF WANNEROO REPORT NO: H10526
TO: TOWN CLERK
FROM: CITY BUILDING SURVEYOR
FOR MEETING OF: TECHNICAL SERVICES COMMITTEE
MEETING DATE: 17 MAY 1993
FILE REF: 635-10-5, C.894-12, 061-285-4, 940-5
SUBJECT: DUNCRAIG PLAYGROUP INC, BUNYIP TOY LIBRARY INC: ADDITIONAL STORAGE FACILITIES AT DUNCRAIG COMMUNITY HALL
DUNCRAIG PLAYGROUP INC
Correspondence has been received from the President of Duncraig Playgroup Inc requesting consideration of additional storage at the Duncraig Community Hall for the Duncraig Playgroup Inc (H30443 refers). This additional storage is over and above the 17m2 already provided for the group at the Duncraig Community Hall.
In her letter, the President of Duncraig Playgroup Inc, (Mrs N Wood), refers to the lack of storage space due to the necessity for each user group needing to pack away all equipment after use to leave the hall clear for other users. As a multiple user building, this was an express condition of usage accepted by the four main user groups (Duncraig Playgroup Inc, 1st Duncraig Scout Group, Duncraig District Guides and Duncraig Out of School Care) as implied in their joint letter of 21 December 1990.
Because Duncraig Playgroup Inc offers two different programmes (babies and 4 years old) in both ends of the hall, the difficulty of packing equipment from both halls is acute.
At a meeting on site with Mrs Wood and Mr Mark Stanton, Facilities Manager for the Sorrento/Duncraig region, the Property Manager, Mr Jan Sobon, established that an area of approximately 12m2 would be adequate for the additional storage area. It was also established that this area is primarily to service the northern part of the hall.
The attached plan (SK1, Attachment 1) shows a location adjacent to the northern verandah, offering both additional storage adjacent to the northern hall and further protection to the verandah.
BUNYIP TOY LIBRARY
In addition to the above, Bunyip Toy Library Inc has, for some time, been seeking premises in the City of Wanneroo from which to operate their toy library. Councils Children's Services Advisory Committee has recommended that in the long term, this toy library should be incorporated into the proposed Hepburn Heights Family Centre should the State Government approve this project.
In the short term, however, the Children's Services Advisory Committee has recommended that the Bunyip Toy Library be incorporated into the Duncraig Community Hall. To locate an area 5m x 5m around this hall does create several difficulties of access for toy library members if the current operation of the hall is maintained To this end, before being able to finally establish the accommodation requirements of Bunyip Toy Library, it will be necessary to liaise with both Bunyip Toy Library and Duncraig Playgroup Inc.
The Bunyip Toy Library Inc has indicated that for storage alone, 15m2 would be required, but for storage and lending (ie exclusive use), 25m2 would be required.
BUDGET:
At present, no funds have been budgeted for the construction of this additional storage area.
Given the sloping ground, the minor structural alterations required to the verandah, the electrical modifications, removal of existing window and installation of ventilation and skylights, engineering fees and modifications to existing irrigation, it is anticipated that the works for Duncraig Playgroup alone will cost approximately $15,000. For Bunyip Toy Library Inc, stand alone option, an additional $25,000 should be allowed.
RECOMMENDATION
That Council:
. endorses the sketch plan for the additional storage at Duncraig Community Hall for Duncraig Playgroup Inc;
. authorises the City Building Surveyor to liaise with Duncraig Playgroup Inc., Bunyip Toy Library Inc and the Recreation Facilities Manager for the Sorrento/Duncraig region to establish the requirements and best arrangements for access and sharing facilities for both groups.
R FISCHER
City Building Surveyor
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H10527
CITY OF WANNEROO REPORT NO: H10527
TO: TOWN CLERK
FROM: CITY BUILDING SURVEYOR
FOR MEETING OF: TECHNICAL SERVICES COMMITTEE
MEETING DATE: 17 MAY 1993
FILE REF: 437-1 (H30446)
SUBJECT: LIGHTING BRACKETS: BLUE LIGHT DISCO, TWO ROCKS
Following Councillor Waters' request for Councils consideration of providing 'lighting brackets' at the Two Rocks Hall for the Blue Light Disco (H30446 refers), discussions with Mrs Joanne Kilsby, organiser of Blue Light Discos in the Two Rocks area have revealed that the required 'brackets' are "something that can be lowered and raised" in the middle of Yanchep/Two Rocks Recreation Centre to which mirror ball and disco lighting can be attached.
Given that a mirror ball requires between two and three metres of lighting bar space, to suspend a six metre length of pre-wired lighting bar would provide 1.5 metres at each end of the bar for the suspension of other lighting. To raise and lower this bar, a winch system would be required. To provide a controllable electric feed to each lighting outlet along the bar, a flexible "loom" that can be extended or shortened as the bar is lowered and raised but will be out of reach at roof level when the building is occupied will be required.
Structurally, the location of such a lighting bar near the apex of the roof is difficult, but not impossible. If the bar load is spread over two portals at each end, and the 'head block' located at top of wall level (to control support wires to the winch) has the existing beam between portals strengthened to resist the load, it is possible to mount the lighting bar above the centre of the court (refer Attachment A).
BUDGET
It is estimated that the cost of installing the lighting bar is:
. strengthening beam at top of wall 850.00
. providing beams between portals for 1 800.00
suspension points
. lighting bar installation and wiring 5 000.00
(including winches, etc)
. contingency 500.00
Total Expected Cost 8,150.00
RECOMMENDATION
That Council:
. accepts the principle of installing a wired but unpowered lighting bar at Yanchep/Two Rocks Recreation Centre;
. lists the sum of $8,150.00 for installing a lighting bar at Yanchep/Two Rocks Recreation Centre for consideration in the 1993/94 draft budget.
R FISCHER
City Building Surveyor
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H10528
CITY OF WANNEROO REPORT NO: H10528
TO: TOWN CLERK
FROM: CITY BUILDING SURVEYOR
FOR MEETING OF: TECHNICAL SERVICES COMMITTEE
DATE: 17 MAY 1993
FILE REF: 1190/94/65
SUBJECT: PROPOSED RETAINING WALL:LOT 94 (65) ANEMONE
WAY, MULLALOO
APPLICATION
An application has been received for approval to construct a limestone retaining wall at Lot 94 (65) Anemone Way, Mullaloo, which will exceed 2000 in height (see Attachment 'A').
COUNCIL POLICY
Council Policy requires that any application for a retaining wall which will exceed 1000 in height must be accompanied by the written comments of the affected adjoining owners. If the proposed wall will exceed 2000 in height, the application must be placed before Council for its consideration.
BACKGROUND
A letter and a signed plan have been submitted by the affected adjoining owners who have no objection to the proposed wall.
COMMENTS
As indicated on the attachment, the Lot rises 3000 from the front of the lot to a level area in the centre and then drops again to the rear 4000. The proposed retaining wall will be 2200 high in the right rear corner of the Lot and will meet a 1500 high retaining wall constructed on the adjoining rear lot. The return wall on the left hand side boundary will be 10000 long and will taper from 2200 to approximately 1200 high.
RECOMMENDATION
That Council approve the proposed limestone retaining wall to be constructed at Lot 94 (65) Anemone Way, Mullaloo, subject to the wall not exceeding 2200 in height.
R FISCHER
City Building Surveyor
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H10529
CITY OF WANNEROO REPORT NO: H10529
TO: TOWN CLERK
FROM: CITY BUILDING SURVEYOR
FOR MEETING OF: TECHNICAL SERVICES COMMITTEE
MEETING DATE: 17 MAY 1993
FILE REF: 12/87/83
SUBJECT: PROPOSED OUTBUILDING: LOT 87 (83) MARINE TERRACE, SORRENTO
APPLICATION
An application has been submitted for approval to construct an outbuilding at Lot 87 (83) Marine Terrace, Sorrento which will have an area greater than normally approved by Council (see Attachment 'A').
COUNCIL POLICY
The City Building Surveyor is authorised to approve an outbuilding in a residential area up to 60 square metres in area. When an application is received that will exceed this area, the application is to be submitted to Council for it's consideration. The applicant is required to provide the written comments of the affected adjoining owners and a statement that the building will not be used for habitable or commercial purposes.
BACKGROUND
The applicant has provided the written favourable comments of the adjoining owners. The area of the proposed outbuilding is 64.8 square metres. The outbuilding is to be a steel framed and metal clad structure and will be used as a garage, accessable from a laneway which runs past the rear of the lot.
RECOMMENDATION
That Council approve the proposed steel framed, metal clad outbuilding to be erected at Lot 87 (83) Marine Terrace, Sorrento, subject to the area not exceeding 64.8 square metres and the applicant providing a statement that the building will not be used for commercial or habitable purposes.
R FISCHER
City Building Surveyor
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H10530
CITY OF WANNEROO REPORT NO: H10530
TO: TOWN CLERK
FROM: CITY BUILDING SURVEYOR
FOR MEETING OF: TECHNICAL SERVICES COMMITTEE
MEETING DATE: 17MAY 1993
FILE REF: 815/75/67
SUBJECT: PROPOSED OUTBUILDING: LOT 75 (67) WEATHERLEY DRIVE, TWO ROCKS
APPLICATION
An application has been received for approval to construct an outbuilding at Lot 75 (67) Weatherley Drive, Two Rocks which exceeds the area normally approved by Council (see Attachment 'A').
COUNCIL POLICY
The City Building Surveyor is authorised to approve an outbuilding on a residential lot up to 60 square metres in area. Where an application is received for an outbuilding which exceeds this area it must be accompanied by the written comments of the adjoining affected owners and submitted to Council for consideration. The applicant must also provide a written statement that the building will not be used for habitable or commercial purposes.
BACKGROUND
The area of the proposed outbuilding is 66 square metres and the applicant indicates that it will be used as a workshop, boat shed and craft room. The written favourable comments have been received from the adjoining affected owners and the applicant has provide the statement that the outbuilding will not be used for habitable or commercial purposes. The outbuilding will be of brick construction with a colorbond metal roof.
RECOMMENDATION
That Council approve the proposed outbuilding to be erected at Lot 75 (67) Weatherley Drive, Two Rocks subject to the building not exceeding 66 square metres in area.
R FISCHER
City Building Surveyor
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H10531
CITY OF WANNEROO REPORT NO: H10531
TO: TOWN CLERK
FROM: CITY BUILDING SURVEYOR
FOR MEETING OF: TECHNICAL SERVICES COMMITTEE
MEETING DATE: 10 MAY, 1993
FILE REF: 2093/224/7
SUBJECT: PROPOSED CARPORT/BOATPORT: LOT 224 (7) HERON CLOSE, EDGEWATER
APPLICATION
An application has been received for approval to construct a carport/boatport at Lot 224 (7) Heron Close, Edgewater, located on the front boundary of the property (see Attachment 'A').
RESIDENTIAL PLANNING CODES
Clause 1.5.5 (b) of the Residential Planning Codes states that a carport may, with the approval of Council, be constructed up to the street alignment.
BACKGROUND
As indicated on the attachment, Lot 224 adjoins a disused limestone quarry and is at the end of a cul de sac. The project has no effect on any adjoining property. The owner of the adjoining Lot 225 has submitted a letter stating he has no objection to the proposal.
Due to the shape and location of the Lot, the proposed carport/boatport will allow better usage of the property and in a location that can not be used for any other purpose except landscaping.
However because the applicant wishes to provide gates to the front boundary accessing the proposed carport and the gates cannot open over Council's verge, he has agreed to locate the carport 1500 from the front boundary. As the minimum front setback is normally 6000, Council approval is sought for the lesser setback of 1500.
RECOMMENDATION
That Council approve the proposed carport/boatport to be erected at Lot 224 (7) Heron Close, Edgewater, with a front building setback of 1500.
R FISCHER
City Building Surveyor
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H10532
CITY OF WANNEROO REPORT NO: H10532
TO: TOWN CLERK
FROM: CITY BUILDING SURVEYOR
FOR MEETING OF: TECHNICAL SERVICES COMMITTEE
MEETING DATE: 17 MAY 1993
FILE REF: 442/225/7
SUBJECT: PROPOSED DWELLING: LOT 225 (7) TWO ROCKS ROAD, TWO ROCKS
APPLICATION
An application has been received for approval to construct a two storey dwelling at Lot 225 (7) Two Rocks Road, Two Rocks. The lot slopes from one side boundary and earthworks and retaining required to level the site will raise the height of the proposed dwelling (see Attachment 'A').
COUNCIL POLICY
Where an application for a dwelling is received which exceeds two storeys, the written comments of the affected adjoining owners are to be submitted. Council has the discretion to approve a dwelling which exceeds two storeys.
BACKGROUND
Comments were sought from the owners of the lots indicated on the attachment. A reply has not been received from the owner of Lot 224 and it must be presumed there is no objection. The owners of Lot 226 have indicated they have no objection.
The owners of Lot 239 have indicated that they do not object to a two storey dwelling on Lot 225 but feel the ground level should be lowered instead of raised. The owners of Lot 240 which is a vacant Lot and Lot 238 object to the height of the proposed dwelling because they consider they will lose sea views and the value of their properties will devaluate.
PETITION
A petition containing 37 names including those of the owners of Lot 239 has been submitted from property owners who do not live in the immediate vicinity, in fact 5 of the petitioners reside in Yanchep (see Attachment 'A1').. The Petition is headed with the following:-
"We, the undersigned, object to the two storey dwelling of above average height on Lot 225 (7) Two Rocks Road, Two Rocks.
The ground works being undertaken to accommodate the house has brought the level of the house to an unacceptable height. This construction when built on top of the excessive ground works, will in many ways interfere with our way of life: block light to our properties, loss of amenity and may devalue our properties.
We, the undersigned request a further inspection of the above property followed by a meeting with all affected parties."
ARCHITECTS PHILOSOPHY
As a result of the petition, a further inspection of the property was carried out and it was considered that if the dwelling was lowered by 1000 it would be more acceptable to the affected adjoining owners. The architects were contacted and requested to discuss this option with the owner of the property.
The architects responded with their philosophy as shown on Attachments A2, A3 and A4. As stated in the architect's letter, the proposal fully complies with the Building Code of Australia and the Residential Planning Codes. The average height of the four elevations of the dwelling is 6980.
COMMENTS
In response to the City Building Surveyors request to consider lowering the floor level of the building, the architect has indicated that if the proposed floor level were lowered any further, it would result in elaborate underpinning costs to existing neighbouring structures.
Council can either approve or refuse the application. If the application is refused, the applicant would have the right of appeal to the Minister for Planning. As the proposed dwelling complies in all respects with the relevant codes and regulations, it is considered that approval should be given. The affected adjoining owners should also be advised by letter the reasoning for Council's actions.
RECOMMENDATION
That Council
(1) approve the application for the proposed dwelling to
be erected at Lot 225 (7) Two Rocks Road, Two Rocks.
(2) advises the affected adjoining owners by letter of
Council's actions.
R FISCHER
City Building Surveyor LC:lc:se:bre05003
H10533
CITY OF WANNEROO REPORT NO: H10533
TO: TOWN CLERK
FROM: CITY BUILDING SURVEYOR
FOR MEETING OF: TECHNICAL SERVICES COMMITTEE
MEETING DATE: 17 MAY 1993
FILE REF: 210-8
SUBJECT: MANDATORY PRIVATE SWIMMING POOL INSPECTIONS
BACKGROUND
A report was submitted to the February 1993 meeting of Council in respect to minimum penalties for non-complying swimming pool enclosures (H10241 refers). Council resolved that the Minister for Local Government be advised of Council's concerns.
MINISTERS REPLY
The Ministers reply dated 21 April 1993 is as follows:-
"I appreciate the serious nature of the matters raised in your letter. I am aware that the Private Swimming Pool Regulations are not understood or supported by some sections of the community. In addition they refer to the Australian Standard which is a technical document. These circumstances make the task of a magistrate more difficult than that which existed under the superseded prescriptive Swimming Pool Fencing By-laws.
In writing the current regulations the Government of the day was responding to broad community concerns that the prescriptive regulations needed to be upgraded to offer a higher level of protection to people at risk of drowning or immersion injury. That Government also supported Departmental Policy that the regulations be written in performance terms. This policy is being consistently applied to building control legislation throughout Australia.
One outcome of this approach is that the current regulations are more complex than the old By-laws and refer to the Australian Standard. Some pool owners may successfully argue in the courts that their pool enclosure meets the performance standard of the regulations even when the enclosure does not comply in the perception of the Council.
Local Governments have experienced some difficulty in uniformly applying the regulations. I am now reviewing the regulations with the objective of simplifying some of their detail to a wider range of the community.
Departmental officers and industry representatives are now meeting as an editorial committee preparing an interpretive guide to the swimming pool regulations. This guide may be of assistance to prosecutors in informing magistrates of the intent and application of the regulations. Mr Ray Fischer's suggestion of a flow chart to explain the regulations and related texts, made in a telephone conversation with the Principal Building Officer, is a constructive idea which will be considered by the committee.
There is no provision for minimum penalties in Section 245A of the Act. Departmental staff will bring this to the attention of those officers working on the new Local Government Act and the Integrated Building Act for their consideration."
Submitted for information.
R FISCHER
City Building Surveyor
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H10534
CITY OF WANNEROO REPORT NO: H10534
TO: TOWN CLERK
FROM: CITY BUILDING SURVEYOR
AND CITY ENGINEER
FOR MEETING OF: TECHNICAL SERVICES COMMITTEE
MEETING DATE: 17 MAY 1993
FILE REF: 429-1-4
SUBJECT: GRAFFITI TASK FORCE
Council, at its March 1993 meeting, sought a report on the establishment of a Graffiti Task Force to investigate the incidence and instigate the removal of graffiti vandalism within the City of Wanneroo (item H10329 refers).
This report seeks to clarify the nature of the Graffiti Task Force and its role.
Background
Graffiti has been part of life since early civilisation. There are a number of factors which make its control harder. These include:
. improved technology, ie development of marker pens and spray cans, has made the application of graffiti much easier. Conversely, technology has assisted in making 'target hardening' better;
. changing society. Todays society is much more mobile and diverse so that many of the constraints which controlled behaviour have gone.
In Wanneroo, it has been an increasing problem for some years to the extent that Council, in 1991, adopted a policy seeking the removal of graffiti within 24 hours of it being reported.
Concern about 'graffiti' and the associated crime has lead the State Government to establish a Task Force. Further information concerning this Task Force should be sought, especially as the establishment of a Task Force at Wanneroo may replicate the work of the Government Task Force.
Councils Policy
Councils policy with respect to vandalism and graffiti is:
"To minimise the effects of graffiti and vandalism and to safeguard the public interest, Council's Building, Engineering, Recreation and Parks Department will:
(a) endeavour to remove graffiti from Council property within 24 hours of it being reported;
(b) remove vandalised playground equipment from reserves as a matter of urgency and replace it as soon as practicable;
(c) treat all vandalism which represents a danger to the public as a matter or urgency;
(d) report on a regular basis to Council on the effectiveness of the vandalism and graffiti policy;
(e) investigate and implement methods of 'target hardening' graffiti and vandal prone sites and items;
(f) develop pilot community programmes which mitigate against Graffiti and Vandalism".
Graffiti Removal
Since the implementation of the policy, there has been a concentration of the removal of graffiti and target hardening. Graffiti removal and the application of protective coatings has been mainly carried out by contractors. This has proved to be the most cost-efficient mechanism, see Report H10535 with respect to bus shelters and underpasses. Concerning Council buildings, it appears that the incidence of graffiti and its removal is declining.
Council, at its April meeting also, deferred consideration of extending tender reference 208-130-91/92 Graffiti Coatings of Australia Pty Ltd. This tender was to extend a current contract for the removal of graffiti from Councils buildings.
Scope of Graffiti/Vandalism
There is limited information from Councils records which allows the scale of graffiti vandalism to be assessed. A quick assessment of the level of graffiti can be gained from a visual inspection of the district. One of the first tasks of any Task Force may be to carry out a graffiti/vandalism audit. This may require the implementation of new procedures/systems.
It is clear that even if Council buildings are relatively free of graffiti, it is still widespread, being found on other public amenities such as petrol stations, SECWA transformers, etc. Council could ask the utility organisations to instigate graffiti removal programmes.
Graffiti Mitigation
Council has developed pilot community arts programmes in an effort to change the behaviour and actions of graffitists. These include bus shelter and underpass mural arts projects. The effectiveness of these programmes is still being assessed.
In August 1992, Council requested the Western Australian Municipal Association to support the introduction and legislation by the State Government to control the sale of spray can pant as a method of preventing unauthorised graffiti. No legislation has been implemented.
Formation of Task Force
It is not clear from Councils resolution what form the task force should take, its function and membership.
There are a number of options including:
1 continue with Councils current policy and wait on the outcome of the State Governments Task Force;
2 establish a Task Force of Councillors, Officers and community representatives to establish Terms of Reference and investigate options for graffiti control
Submitted for direction in respect to the formation of the Task Force.
RECOMMENDATION
That Council offers an extension of the initial contract for a further twelve months, ending 30 June 1994 to Graffiti Coating Australia Pty Ltd.
R FISCHER R MCNALLY
City Building Surveyor City Engineer
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H10535
CITY OF WANNEROO REPORT NO: H10535
TO: TOWN CLERK
FROM: CITY BUILDING SURVEYOR AND CITY ENGINEER
FOR MEETING OF: TECHNICAL SERVICES COMMITTEE
MEETING DATE: 17 MAY 1993
FILE REF: 429-1-4
SUBJECT: CITY'S BUILDING AND ENGINEERING DEPARTMENTS VIEWS ON THE PROPOSAL TO ESTABLISH A COMMUNITY MURAL ARTS PROGRAMME ON ITS BUS SHELTERS AND UNDERPASSES
Council, at its April 1993 meeting, when considering the City's Building and Engineering Departments views on the proposal to establish a community mural arts programme on its bus shelters and underpasses, sought a report on the cost and feasibility of Council employing a dedicated task force consisting of two people, plus equipment to remove or paint over graffiti vandalism on bus shelters and public-owned buildings (item H40416 refers).
An assessment, as follows, of the time taken by Council's contractors to clean bus shelters reveals that a Task Force greater than proposed above would be required.
Bus Shelters - 235 Exposed Aggregate
The contractor (Kleenit) uses a 2 man crew and completes the circuit of shelters over 3 days. It is understood that a 10 hour day is involved, making 30 x 2 = 60 man hours per circuit. At present a circuit is requested every fortnight. In addition, the contractor offers a 24 hour special removal service at the same rate. The estimated annual cost of this operation is $33,540.
The estimated annual cost for a Council formed 2 man crew using current rates is:
76 man hours x 26 fortnights x $21.50 per hour = $42,500
Utility with 1000 litre water container
60 x 26 x $10.00 per hour = $15,600
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$58,100
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Underpasses (21 in total)
At present, only 5 underpasses receive weekly attention.
The estimated cost to clean 21 underpasses
is 21 x $60 x 26 (fortnightly) = $32,760
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Total Bus Shelters & Underpasses: $90,960
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Capital Costs
Bus Shelters (In addition, the capital cost to $17,625
apply a protective coating to all bus shelters
to facilitate the removal of graffiti is $17,625)
Underpasses (Protective Coating) $45,000
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$62,625
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It becomes apparent when Building and Parks requirements are considered, that a 2 man task force could not control graffiti removal under the strategic plan objectives set by Council in February 1991.
Council is also aware that the previous contractor engaged to remove graffiti from bus shelters did not perform and his contract was terminated. It is expected that the appointment of the new contractor will result in a major improvement.
RECOMMENDATION
That Council:
1 at this time does not employ a dedicated task force consisting of two cleaners plus equipment to remove or paint over graffiti vandalism on bus shelters and public-owned buildings; and
2 endorses the appointment of Kleenit for graffiti removal from bus shelters as recommended in Report H10335.
R FISCHER R MCNALLY
City Building Surveyor City Engineer
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H10537 CITY OF WANNEROO REPORT NO: H10537
TO: TOWN CLERK
FROM: CITY PARKS MANAGER
FOR MEETING OF: TECHNICAL SERVICES COMMITTEE
MEETING DATE: 17 MAY 1993
FILE REF: 201-5
SUBJECT: MONTHLY REPORT FOR APRIL 1993 - PARKS DEPARTMENT
The Parks Department monthly report is submitted to indicate the major areas of work activity carried out by the Department's groundstaff.
PARK MAINTENANCE
General parks checks and maintenance works are continuing to schedule.
Planting at Craigie Leisure Centre and Windermere Park is complete.
TURF WICKETS
Turf wicket renovations is complete. The grass cover is excellent.
WEED CONTROL
In-house spray unit is not operational at present due to operator annual leave requirements.
PLAYGROUND EQUIPMENT
The mobile play trailer is located at Juniper Park until 4 May 1993. The next location will be John Moloney Park.
Play equipment has been installed at the following locations:-
Shepherds Bush Park - complete unit
Newcombe Park - complete unit
Neil Hawkins Park - abacus unit
Mawson Park - tic tac toe unit
PLAY EQUIPMENT SAFETY CHECKS
Major structural and safety inspections are carried out every 6 months. Inspection reports are kept on record. Visual checks are carried out twice a week by park attendants.
Maintenance works and vandalism repairs are ongoing.
MOWING
Mowing of reticulated parks is ongoing.
The verge mowing crews will be used on mowing of reticulated parks, tree planting and other projects as required.
Vertimowing has been completed at Ferrara Park.
TREE PRUNING
The large cherry picker is progressing works orders, the large percentage of which are ratepayer requests.
The small Afron cherry picker is progressing the SEC list of trees under power lines. The next programmed area is Duncraig.
Where possible all street tree pruning will be completed by Council labour. This will mean the hire of another Afron picker when necessary. In-house labour has shown that works are carried out to a higher standard than contractors. Costs compare favourably.
"Clipper" growth retardent has been injected into specific trees in the Wanneroo, Kallaroo and Hillarys areas. Girrawheen and Koondoola works are progressing. "Clipper" encourages a bushier more compact growth, thus reducing the amount of pruning of trees under power lines.
CONSTRUCTION
Changeover to winter sports is completed. Goals have been erected and wickets requiring covering have been covered.
Mulch has been delivered to Craigie Leisure Centre, Windermere Park and Marmion Avenue median strip.
Large logs have been removed for the pruning crew.
Chichester Park grassed area between ovals has been topdressed.
Vertimowing dethatchings have been removed from various locations.
Undeveloped parks and verges which have been cleaned up ready for dry grassing are as follows:
Kinross Avenue verges
Callander Park, Kinross
Heppell Gardens Park, Clarkson
Josephine Park, Alexander Heights
Mitchell Park, Two Rocks
Waddington Park, Koondoola
RETICULATION
Woodvale Library garden areas reticulation has been converted to scheme due to problems with dirty water blocking sprinklers.
Craigie Leisure Centre trickle irrigation is complete. Reticulation to building garden surrounds is still operational with reduced running times.
All parks reticulation is off except for test cycles.
Reticulation Repairs
Thirteen mains breaks and nine lateral breaks have been repaired.
Girrawheen Scout Hall reticulation has been extended.
Craigie Leisure Centre reticulation main lines have been extended.
BORES AND PUMPS
Neville Park pump has been repaired. Edgar Griffiths Park pump is out for repairs. Kingsway British Soccer electric motor is out for rewind.
ENGINEERING WORKS
Reinstatement of domestic reticulation following footpath installation has been completed at the following locations:
Granadilla Park, Seacrest Drive, Vernon Place
GREEN PLAN
Community Planting Program
Response to the 1993 Green Plan Community Planting Program continues to grow, with some 250 volunteers registered. Response to advertisements lodged in the Wanneroo Times calling for volunteers has also been very good.
Schools Involvement Program
Agreement has been reached with 10 schools to revegetate Council reserves and landscape verges adjacent schools. Among these is an innovative scheme involving the Hunger Project, Girrawheen High School and the Green Plan whereby students undertake a plant-a-thon in remnant bush along verges of Girrawheen High School to raise money for the Hunger Project.
Green Plan Display
The Green Plan display, designed to raise public awareness of the Green Plan and the Community Planting Program, has been to Duncraig, Whitford, Woodvale, Wanneroo and Girrawheen Libraries and will then be set up at Yanchep Library and Eddystone Primary School.
LEAP (Landcare & Environment Action Program) Project
The current LEAP project, which involves sand dune restoration and rehabilitation at Whitford Nodes Recreation Area is due for completion on 7 May 1993.
All objectives of the project have been met with the exception of the planting component. This has been delayed due to the lack of rain and will be completed by Corrective Services labour once winter rains eventuate.
A proposal for funding has been submitted to DEVET for consideration for a future LEAP project involving development of Council bush reserves as Conservation areas. A decision on funding is expected by June 1993.
Jobskills Project
Council's application for funding of a Jobskills project to upgrade the landscaping of Wanneroo Road median has been approved.
Participants have been selected by the Jobskills broker, Blue Collar People, in conjunction with the local CES. 12 participants are currently undergoing intensive training for 3 weeks prior to commencing work with the City of Wanneroo on 17 May 1993.
Submissions for funding of 3 further Jobskills projects are currently being prepared:
- Development of Hepburn Heights Conservation Area in conjunction with Landcorp.
- construction of a Heritage Trail commemorating the 10th Light Horse camp north of Neerabup National Park.
- Landscaping of Ocean Reef Road and Marangaroo Drive medians.
Community Services Juvenile Offenders Program
3 juvenile offenders have completed Community Service Orders at both Marangaroo Conservation Reserve and the City Works Depot.
COMMUNITY SERVICES WORKS UNIT
Recent works completed by the Corrective Services crews include:
Large Crew (currently averaging 18 workers per day)
Craigie Leisure Centre - clean up and mulching.
Prince Regent Park - clean up/weed removal and dripper installation.
Geneff Park - bollard installation.
Edgewater Park - post and rail installation.
Chichester Park - bollard installation.
Santiago Park - weed removal
Lilburne Park - rubbish removal/clean up.
Marmion Avenue - Roadside clean up.
West Coast Drive - roadside clean up.
Small Crew (currently averaging 5 workers per day)
Garden maintenance provided to recipients of Welfare's Home Support Service, involving 7 properties and 10 working days.
Other works for this crew included Caltrop removal from Wanneroo Road and weed removal from Marmion Avenue median, tube and plant transportation.
VANDALISM, THEFT AND DAMAGE FOR MARCH 1993
Windermere Park, Joondalup
8 Toro sprinklers broken $ 325
Moolanda Park, Kingsley
2 Point posts bent over $ 210
Butterworth Park, Koondoola
Shrubs and trees destroyed $ 280
Girrawheen Senior Citizens
Crew hit & cut Telecom service $ 100
31 Guron Road, Duncraig
Pruning crew dropped branch
which hit and broke wall $ 150
F GRIFFIN
City Parks Manager
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H10538
CITY OF WANNEROO REPORT NO: H10538
TO: TOWN CLERK
FROM: CITY PARKS MANAGER
FOR MEETING OF: TECHNICAL SERVICES COMMITTEE
MEETING DATE: 17 MAY 1993
FILE REF: 250-3
SUBJECT: PETITION - PUBLIC OPEN SPACE - CONNOLLY
A petition containing 90 signatures of local children was received in this office on 20 April 1993 requesting that Council gives consideration to developing the area of land at the rear of Congressional Crescent, Connolly, on the south side of Shenton Avenue into a play area for local children.
The land in question is currently surplus land for the Mitchell Freeway Reserve and at a special electors meeting held on Thursday 15 April 1993 it was resolved that Council rejects the proposal of Amendment 593 to rezone the land in question to residential.
At the meeting of Council held on Wednesday 28 April 1993 the following was resolved:
1 "refers the above decision to the Town Planning Committee for further consideration in conjunction with other comments received relating to Amendment 593".
2 "advises Landcorp of the decision and seeks its comments prior to any further consideration by Council".
As the land is currently not vested in Council's care and control it is not possible for Council to expend funds by providing play equipment or carrying out any improvement to the land in question.
In the future, should the land come under Council's control, there would be no reason why Council could not develop the area into a playground or something similar for the local children.
RECOMMENDATION
That the petitioners be advised that Council is unable to agree to their request for the following reasons:
1 The land in question on the south side of Shenton Avenue and at the rear of Congressional Crescent, Connolly, does not, at the present time, come under Council's control.
2 Council is unable to expend funds on land that has not been vested in Council.
3 If, at some time in the future, this land is vested in Council's care and control then consideration will be given to the development of a play area for the local children.
F GRIFFIN
City Parks Manager
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