JUNEE SHIRE COUNCIL
AGENDA AND BUSINESS PAPER
Ordinary Meeting of Council
Tuesday, 20 July 2021
@ 4.30pm
in the Council Chambers
In accordance with Council’s Code of Meeting Practice, this Council Meeting is being recorded and will be placed on Council’s webpage for public information.
All present at the meeting are reminded that by speaking you are agreeing to your view and comments being recorded and published.
You are also reminded that, if or when speaking, you are to be respectful to others and use appropriate language.
Junee Shire Council accepts no liability for any defamatory or offensive remarks or gestures during this Council Meeting. ACKNOWLEDGEMENT OF COUNTRY
I would like to acknowledge the Wiradjuri people who are the traditional custodians of this land. I would also like to pay respect to the Elders both past and present of the Wiradjuri Nation and extend that respect to other community members present.
OATH
I swear that I will undertake the duties of the office of councillor in the best interests of the people of Junee and the Junee Shire Council and that I will faithfully and impartially carry out the functions, powers, authorities and discretions vested in me under the Local Government Act 1993 or any other Act to the best of my ability and judgment.
OUR VISION
“Junee will be a great place to live, with a healthy civic pride. That will come about because the amenity of the Shire – social, recreational, cultural, environmental and visual – is the best quality possible given our circumstances. There will be an increase in population because of this, with the increase made up of people who are net contributors to the community.
“Junee will be prosperous and existing services and businesses will have been preserved and grown. The Shire will have economic development strategies recognising the different circumstances of urban and rural areas.
“Junee will be a place where innovative, responsive leadership and management occurs in all facets of community life.
“It will be an independent Local Government area with a strong sense of identity.”
OUR MISSION
The community and Junee Shire Council are to Make Tracks systematically and with determination towards the Shire Vision.”
OUR COMMUNITY VALUES
Proud and welcoming – we are proud of our Shire and as a friendly community we encourage and support new residents and business owners.
Innovative and progressive – we welcome new ideas and we seek to make changes that will improve the lifestyle of our community.
Inclusive – we have a perspective broader than the Shire boundary; our regional focus means we are tuned to the opportunities available through co-operation and partnerships.
Leadership and wisdom – we listen and act; we are prepared to take tough decisions in the best interests of the future of our people, our place and our economy. AGENDA – 20 JULY 2021
CONFIRMATION OF MINUTES ORDINARY MEETING 22 JUNE 2021
MATTERS ARISING OUT OF MINUTES
DECLARATIONS OF INTEREST
MAYORAL MINUTE
GENERAL MANAGER’S REPORT 1. CARETAKER PERIOD PRIOR TO LOCAL GOVERNMENT ELECTION 2. DETERMINATION OF ANNUAL REMUNERATION FEES FOR COUNCILLORS AND MAYOR 3. AGREEMENT WITH SERVICE NSW 4. DRAFT ADVERSE EVENTS PLAN 5. NSW ABORIGINAL LAND CLAIMS ASSESSMENT 6. COUNCIL INVESTMENTS AND BANK BALANCES 7. INTRODUCTION OF STANDARD CONDITIONS OF DEVELOPMENT CONSENT FOR RESIDENTIAL DEVELOPMENT 8. SOUTHERN REGIONAL PLANNING PANEL COUNCIL NOMINEES 9. ATHENIUM THEATRE – PROPOSED CHARGES 10. DEVELOPMENT APPLICATION 2015/05 – CHANGE OF USE – LOT 1 DP1107048, 69 LORD STREET, JUNEE 11. DEVELOPMENT APPLICATION 2021/59 - NEW RURAL DWELLING HOUSE 12. FOUR SHIRES ROAD SAFTY ACTION PLAN 2021 -2025 13. MANAGEMENT OF STORMWATER DRAINAGE ASSETS
CORRESPONDENCE
COUNCIL COMMITTEE REPORTS
DELEGATES REPORTS I2S Inland Rail Illabo to Stockinbingal Community Consultative Committee – 24 June 2021 Inland Rail – Cr Halliburton
NOTICES OF MOTION
LATE BUSINESS (MATTERS OF URGENCY)
QUESTIONS/STATEMENTS WITH NOTICE Councillor Halliburton
INFORMATION BOOKLET – TABLED FOR THE INFORMATION OF COUNCILLORS
GENERAL MANAGER’S CONFIDENTIAL REPORT – RECOMMENDATIONS OF COMMITTEE OF A WHOLE MEETING 14. TENDER T3.2021 - ANNUAL WET PLANT HIRE 15. TENDER T4.2021 - ANNUAL DRY PLANT HIRE 16. TENDER T5.2021 - ANNUAL TENDER FOR PROVIDING TRAFFIC CONTROL SERVICES 17. TENDER T6.2021 - SUPPLYING AND DELIVERING DGB-DGS-AGGREGATES 18. TENDER T7.2021 - ANNUAL ROAD STABILISATION WORKS – PART SERVICES
CLOSE JUNEE SHIRE COUNCIL
CONFIRMATION OF MINUTES ORDINARY MEETING MINUTES OF THE ORDINARY MEETING OF JUNEE SHIRE COUNCIL HELD IN THE COUNCIL CHAMBERS, BELMORE STREET, JUNEE ON TUESDAY, 22 JUNE 2021. ______
PRESENT
Councillors N Smith, R Asmus, M Austin, R Callow, D Carter, M Cook, P Halliburton, M Holmes and K Walker.
STAFF
General Manager, Director Engineering Services, Chief Financial Officer, Director Planning and Community Development and Executive Assistant.
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PUBLIC FORUM
N/A ______
The meeting opened at 4.30pm.
CONFIRMATION OF MINUTES – ORDINARY MEETING 18 MAY 2021
01.06.21 RESOLVED on the motion of Cr P Halliburton seconded Cr R Asmus that the minutes of the Ordinary Meeting held on 18 May 2021, copies of which had been supplied to each Councillor, be confirmed.
BUSINESS ARISING
Nil
DECLARATIONS OF INTEREST
Councillors were invited to disclose any Declarations of Interest related to the items of business in the report.
Nil
MAYORAL MINUTE
Nil
GENERAL MANAGER’S REPORT
The General Manager presented a report which dealt with Items 1 to 10, and the following action was taken:
CHAIRPERSON: ______
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1[CFO] COMBINED DELIVERY PROGRAM OPERATIONAL PLAN 2021 – 2025
02.06.21 RESOLVED on the motion of Cr M Austin seconded Cr R Asmus that the Combined Delivery Program Operational Plan 2021-25, as presented, be adopted.
1. That the Revenue Policy 2021-2025, as advertised, and after taking into consideration all submissions made to the Plan and any amendments listed in the report to Council, be adopted;
2. That pursuant to the provisions of the Local Government (Financial Management) Regulation 1993 expenditure required to finance works, service and activities of the Council for the financial year 2021-2022 and as detailed in the Financial Estimates section of the Council’s Combined Delivery Program Operational Plan 2021-2025 be approved and voted accordingly;
3. That whereas public notice has been given by advertisement published on Council’s website of the preparation of the Draft Combined Delivery Program Operational Plan 2021-2025 in relation to the Council’s activities for the 2021-2025 period and the Council’s Revenue Policy for the 2021-2022 financial year and whereas such Draft Combined Delivery Program Operational Plan 2021-2025 and Revenue Policy have been publicly exhibited for not less than 28 days and whereas Council has considered any matters concerning the Draft Combined Delivery Program Operational Plan 2021- 2025 and Revenue Policy and whereas such Draft Combined Delivery Program Operational Plan 2021-2025 and Revenue Policy were amended as necessary, and adopted at a meeting held on 22 June 2021 and whereas the ordinary rates do not exceed in the aggregate the permitted increase the ordinary rates and the special rates and the charges detailed hereafter be and hereby are made for the financial year commencing 1 July 2021:
i) Make a FARMLAND rate of zero point one six five one two nine (0.165129) cents in the dollar on the land value of all rateable land in the area which has been categorised by the Council as Farmland pursuant to Section 515 of the Local Government Act subject to a base amount of three hundred and thirty two dollars and fifty cents ($332.50) in respect of each separate parcel with the base amount producing ten point one two percent (10.12%) of the total amount of the rate levy of the Farmland rate category, and
ii) Make a RESIDENTIAL - TOWN rate of zero point eight nine six nine seven three (0.896973) cents in the dollar on the land value of all rateable land in the area which has been sub-categorised by the Council as Residential - Town pursuant to Section 516 and 529 of the Local Government Act 1993 subject to a base amount of three hundred and thirty two dollars and fifty cents ($332.50) in respect of each separate parcel with the base amount producing thirty seven point zero three percent (37.03%) of the total amount of the rate levy of the Residential - Town rate sub-category, and
CHAIRPERSON: ______
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iii) Make a RESIDENTIAL – RURAL & VILLAGE rate of zero point four one zero seven six one (0.410761) cents in the dollar on the land value of all rateable land which has been sub-categorised by the Council as Residential – Rural & Village pursuant to Sections 516 and 529 of the Local Government Act, 1993 subject to a base amount three hundred and thirty two dollars and fifty cents ($332.50) in respect of each separate parcel with the base amount producing forty five point eight eight percent (45.88%) of the total amount of the rate levy of the Residential – Rural & Village rate sub-category, and
iv) Make a BUSINESS – TOWN rate of two point five three six seven five nine (2.536759) cents in dollar on the land value of all rateable land in the area which has been sub-categorised by the Council as Business – Town pursuant to Section 518 and 529 of the Local Government Act 1993 subject to a three hundred and thirty two dollars and fifty cents ($332.50) in respect of each separate parcel with the base amount producing twelve point seven zero percent (12.70%) of the total amount of the rate levy of the Business - Town rate sub- category, and
v) Make a BUSINESS rate of one point four zero six seven eight seven (1.406787) cents in dollar on the land value of all rateable land in the area which has been categorised by the Council as Business pursuant to Section 518 of the Local Government Act 1993 subject to a three hundred and thirty two dollars and fifty cents ($332.50) in respect of each separate parcel with the base amount producing thirty two point three three percent (32.33%) of the total amount of the rate levy of the Business rate category, and
4. That pursuant to Section 558 of the Local Government Act, 1993 such lands belonging to a public hospital, public benevolent institution or public charity and public reserves are non-rateable to an ordinary rate pursuant to Section 556/557 of the said Act.
5. That the schedule of fees and charges for 2021-2022 as outlined in the Combined Delivery Program Operational Plan 2021-2025 with the alterations as described in the report be adopted;
6. That the General Manager cause preparation and service of rate notices for the financial year 2021-2022.
2[MFBS] COUNCIL INVESTMENTS AND BANK BALANCES
03.06.21 RESOLVED on the motion of Cr R Callow seconded Cr K Walker that:
1. The Monthly Investment Reports as at 31 May 2021 be received and noted.
2. The Certificate of the Responsible Accounting Officer be noted and the report adopted.
CHAIRPERSON: ______
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3[DPCD] PLANNING PROPOSAL LEP 20/03 - AMENDMENT OF CLAUSE 4.2A - ERECTION OF DUAL OCCUPANCIES (ATTACHED) AND DWELLING HOUSES ON LAND IN ZONE RU1 – POST EXHIBITION
04.06.21 RESOLVED on the motion of Cr R Callow seconded Cr M Austin that:
1. Council resolve to adopt Planning Proposal LEP 20/03;
2. Council resolve to instruct the Parliamentary Counsel’s Office to draft the new clause.
As required under Section 375A of the Local Government Act, the following is the record of voting for this planning matter.
FOR: Councillors N Smith, M Austin, R Callow, D Carter, M Cook, P Halliburton, M Holmes and K Walker.
AGAINST: Nil
4[DPCD] DEVELOPMENT APPLICATION 2021/44 – RETAIN EXISTING 1.8M HIGH FRONT BOUNDARY FENCE (AS CONSTRUCTED)
05.06.21 RESOLVED on the motion of Cr P Halliburton seconded Cr D Carter that it is recommended Development Application 2021/44 from Sean and Jody Elliott to retain an existing 1.8m high front boundary fence (as constructed) be refused consent for the following reasons:
1. The current fence design (as constructed) is not considered suitable for the locality;
2. It is a visually dominating structure in a prominent position that detracts from the rest of the streetscape; and
3. Adds no positive influence on the future streetscape character.
As required under Section 375A of the Local Government Act, the following is the record of voting for this planning matter.
FOR: Councillors N Smith, M Austin, R Callow, D Carter, M Cook, P Halliburton, M Holmes and K Walker.
AGAINST: Nil
CHAIRPERSON: ______
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5[DPCD] VILLAGE IMPROVEMENT PLANS
It was MOVED by Cr D Carter seconded Cr P Halliburton that the Village Improvement Plans be sent to the Village and Rural Improvement Committee for ratification prior to Council determining the matter.
The MOTION was PUT and LOST.
06.06.21 RESOLVED on the motion of Cr P Halliburton seconded Cr R Asmus that Council adopt the Draft Village Improvement Plans for Old Junee, Illabo, Wantabadgery and Bethungra with the corrections as received from Councillor Carter and Councillor Halliburton.
6[GIS] COUNCIL CROWN RESERVE PLANS OF MANAGEMENT
07.06.21 RESOLVED on the motion of Cr R Callow seconded Cr R Asmus that the contents of the Council Crown Reserves Plans of Management report be noted.
COMMITTEE REPORTS
Nil
DELEGATES REPORTS
08.06.21 RESOLVED on the motion of Cr P Halliburton seconded Cr M Austin that the report of the South-west Zone Public Library meeting held 27 May 2021 be received.
NOTICE OF MOTION
09.06.21 RESOLVED on the motion of Cr M Holmes seconded Cr P Halliburton that JSC agitate for an 80klm per hour speed limit on Gundagai Road from Kahmoo Lane west into Junee township and an 80klm per hour speed limit on Byrnes Road from the Abattoir or a suitable point due south of same, north into Junee township.
It was MOVED by Cr P Halliburton seconded Cr M Holmes that JSC provide a limited amount of portable chairs and/or benches for use at graveside services at the Junee Cemetery and that they be stored in the existing shed.
An AMENDMENT was MOVED by Cr D Carter seconded Cr M Holmes that the matter of portable chairs and/or benches for use at graveside services at the Junee Cemetery be brought back to a future meeting.
The AMENDMENT was PUT and CARRIED.
The AMENDMENT then became the MOTION. The MOTION was then PUT and CARRIED.
CHAIRPERSON: ______
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10.06.21 RESOLVED on the motion of Cr D Carter seconded Cr M Holmes that the matter of portable chairs and/or benches for use at graveside services at the Junee Cemetery be bought back to a future meeting.
It was MOVED by Cr P Halliburton seconded Cr M Holmes that the pedestrian footbridge from the Junee Railway Station be positioned in Endeavour Park near the current rest stop.
The MOTION was WITHDRAWN.
LATE BUSINESS
11.06.21 RESOLVED on the motion of Cr K Walker seconded Cr M Austin that Councillor N Smith be granted a leave of absence from the July Ordinary Council meeting.
12.06.21 RESOLVED on the motion of Cr R Asmus seconded Cr R Callow that Councillor K Walker be granted a leave of absence from the August Ordinary Council meeting.
QUESTIONS ON NOTICE
Nil
INFORMATION BOOKLET
The information booklet was received and noted.
CONFIDENTIAL ITEM
13.06.21 At 5.28pm Council RESOLVED on the motion of Cr M Cook seconded Cr R Asmus to go into Closed Committee of the Whole under Section 10A (2):
(a) personnel matters concerning particular individuals (other than councillors), and
(d) (i) prejudice the commercial position of the person who supplied it.
7[CFO] PURCHASE OF PROPERTY
14.06.21 RESOLVED on the motion of Cr P Halliburton seconded Cr K Walker that the Council approve the purchase of Lot A, DP354467, Junee for a consideration of $265,000, plus associated property costs.
8[CFO] DEBT WRITE OFF
15.06.21 RESOLVED on the motion of Cr M Austin seconded Cr M Holmes that Council write off $3,242 due from the Estate of RJ and EA Hampton as the debt is unrecoverable.
CHAIRPERSON: ______
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9[DES] TENDER 2021.8 - JSC 2021-22 PRINCIPAL CONTRACT FOR LINEMARKING, RRPMS AUDIO TACTILE LINEMARKING
16.06.21 RESOLVED on the motion of Cr R Asmus seconded Cr M Cook that:
1. Council receive the report on the tender assessment for TENDER 2021.8 for the principal contract for linemarking and related delineation works.
2. In accordance with clause 178(1)(a) of the Local Government (General) Regulation 2005, award the tender to ACT Linemarking subject to both parties agreeing to sign the Contract for this project. 3. In accordance with clause 178(I)(a) of the Local Government (General) Regulation 2005, authorise Capital Lines & Signs to be engaged in the event ACT Linemarking is not able to complete the required works throughout the year.
4. Authorise the affixing of Council’s Common Seal to all relevant documents as required.
5. Notify the unsuccessful tenderers.
10[DES] TENDER 2021.2 - SAFETY BARRIER UPGRADE PROJECT
17.06.21 RESOLVED on the motion of Cr R Callow seconded Cr R Asmus that:
1. Council receive the report on the tender assessment for TENDER 2021.2 for renewal and upgrade safety barrier works on Junee Shire Council regional roads as part of the Safer Roads Program.
2. In accordance with clause 178(1)(a) of the Local Government (General) Regulation 2005, award the tender to Guardrail Infrastructure Pty Ltd and Western Safety Barriers as the reserve tenderer, subject to both parties agreeing to sign the Contract for this project.
3. Authorise the affixing of Council’s Common Seal to all relevant documents as required.
4. Notify the unsuccessful tenderers.
REVERSION TO OPEN COUNCIL
18.06.21 RESOLVED on the motion of Cr R Asmus seconded Cr M Cook that Council move out of committee and revert to an open meeting of the Council, the time being 5.30pm.
19.06.21 RESOLVED on the motion of Cr R Asmus seconded Cr R Callow that Council adopt the resolutions made in Closed Committee.
There being no further business, the meeting closed at 5.32pm.
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GENERAL MANAGER’S REPORT GENERAL MANAGER’S REPORT TO THE ORDINARY MEETING OF JUNEE SHIRE COUNCIL HELD ON 20 JULY 2021.
Item No: 1 CARETAKER PERIOD PRIOR TO LOCAL GOVERNMENT ELECTION
Reporting Officer: Chief Financial Officer
Key CSP strategic theme: Sustainable
Attachments: NIL
RECOMMENDATION:
That Council note the requirements of the caretaker period. ______
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
A caretaker period for Council will apply from Saturday, 6 August 2021.
During this time Council cannot make any decisions relating to Contracts over $150,000, or controversial planning applications.
BACKGROUND
The Council election is due to occur on 4 September 2021.
A caretaker period applies for four weeks prior to the election. This means that the caretaker period will be in place from Saturday, 6 August until election day.
CONSIDERATIONS
Section 393B of the Local Government General (Regulation) 2005 places restrictions on Council decision making during this time.
The following restrictions apply:
• Council must not enter into a contract for either expenditure or income, of an amount greater than $150,000.
• Council may not determine any controversial development applications. Under this clause a controversial development application means a development application under the Environmental Planning and Assessment Act for which at least 25 people have made a submission under Sect 79 (5) by way of objection.
• The Council may not appoint, re-appoint or remove the General Manager, except when appointing an Acting General Manager under Section 336(1) of the LG Act or when making a temporary appointment under Section 351(1) of the Act.
These functions may be exercised with the consent of the Minister.
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Connection with IPR
Strategy Strategy Details 6.1 Council is accountable and Financially Sustainable
CONCLUSION
Council needs to be aware of the caretaker period which will take effect from 6 August 2021 until the election. It will not be able to award large contracts (over $150,000), or determine controversial development applications during this time.
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Item No: 2 DETERMINATION OF ANNUAL REMUNERATION FEES FOR COUNCILLORS AND MAYOR
Reporting Officer: Chief Financial Officer
Key CSP strategic theme: 6. To Use and Manage Our Resources Wisely
Attachments: Nil
RECOMMENDATION:
For Councillors determination. ______
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
Pursuant to Section 241 of the Local Government Act 1993, the Local Government Remuneration Tribunal has determined that there will be a 2% increase in annual remuneration fees for Councillors and Mayors. This determination applies from 1 July 2021.
Because the remuneration fees are currently below the maximum allowable, Council could resolve to increase fees by more than 2%, up to the maximum.
BACKGROUND
At its meeting held 28 July 2020, Council resolved that Councillor fees remain the same as the previous year. The relevant resolutions are shown below:
04.07.20 RESOLVED on the motion of Cr D Carter seconded Cr P Halliburton that the Councillors fees remain the same as the previous year.
04.06.19 RESOLVED on the motion of Cr R Asmus seconded Cr D Carter that the Councillors fees be set at $9,190 with the additional Mayoral fee being set at $20,750 with the intention being that $3,950 of this Mayoral fee be paid to the Deputy Mayor to supplement this allowance.
Therefore, fees are currently set at $9,190 for Councillors with the additional Mayoral fee being $20,750 with $3,950 of this amount being paid to the Deputy Mayor.
It is now time for Council to determine the annual remuneration fees for Councillors and the Mayor for 2021/2022.
CONSIDERATIONS
The State Government has directed that there will be a 2% increase to Mayoral and Councillor fees for the 2021/22 financial year.
Junee Shire Council is classified as a Rural Council by the Local Government Remuneration Panel. The minimum fee for Rural Councillors is $9,370 and the maximum fee is $12,400. The Mayor’s fee over and above that of the Councillor fee is a minimum of $9,980 to a maximum of $27,060. Page 3 GENERAL MANAGER’S REPORT TO THE ORDINARY MEETING OF JUNEE SHIRE COUNCIL HELD ON 20 JULY 2021.
Even though the State Government has directed that fees will increase by 2% this year, given that Council is below the maximum it could still increase fees up to the maximum should it choose to do so.
If Council were to vote to increase fees by 2%, the Councillor allowance would rise to $9,374, the Mayoral Allowance would rise to $21,165 with $4,029 of this amount being paid to the Deputy Mayor.
Financial
The Council has allowed for an increase of 2% in its Operational Plan for 2021/2022.
Connection with IPR
6.1 Council is recognised as being financially responsible.
CONCLUSION
Council needs to make a determination, within the allowable range for a Rural Council, as to the level of annual renumeration for Councillors, the Deputy Mayor and Mayor for 2021/2022.
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Item No: 3 AGREEMENT WITH SERVICE NSW
Reporting Officer: Chief Financial Officer
Key CSP strategic theme: Prosperous
Attachments: NIL
RECOMMENDATIONS:
1. That Council delegate authority to the General Manager to enter into an agreement with Service NSW.
2. Authorise any necessary documents for execution under the Common Seal of Council. ______
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
Service NSW is requesting Council enter into a partnership agreement to provide access to its Services through its Customer Service counter.
The agreement will enable Council staff to help local small business owners access the services offered by Service NSW.
The agreement replaces the previous Memorandum of Understanding, is not legally binding and there is no cost to Council.
BACKGROUND
The purpose of this report is to provide background information and seek support to enter into a new agreement with Service NSW and to consider future business improvement initiatives.
Council currently has a Memorandum of Understanding in place with Service NSW to promote and provide access to NSW Government information and services to better assist business owners and to support the local economy.
The support provided by Council to individuals and businesses to access these services has been invaluable, particularly during these challenging times.
CONSIDERATIONS
Service NSW for Business provides free, personalised support to small business owners, to help them understand industry regulations, to guide them through transactions and to access support (grants).
The services provided to business owners include:
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• An online Business Profile to make it faster and easier for business owners to transact with NSW Government.
• Guidance and support for small business owners impacted by natural disasters or emerging issues to access a range of Government stimulus, support and information.
• Online business information hubs including how-to guides to help business owners understand key tasks and the support available when starting and running a business in NSW.
A new Partnership Agreement has been developed to provide consistency across all councils, reflecting the broader focus of Service NSW for Business and provides the opportunity for Junee Shire Council to engage with all services across Service NSW now and into the future.
The new Partnership Agreement includes further detail and clarity about the roles and responsibilities of all agencies in relation to the collection, storage and security of personal information.
The intention of the Partnership Agreement is to build awareness of specialist advice services available, ensure Council staff can direct enquiries to these services and provide applicants with the skills to be better informed and researched prior to lodging any applications.
For Junee Shire Council, the process is to endorse the proposed recommendations and to inform Service NSW when this endorsement has occurred.
By Junee Shire Council supporting this initiative, the local business community and potential business investors can have some confidence that Junee Shire Council is supportive of small business and is actively trying to reduce the costs associated with small business start-up.
Policy
Nil
Risk Assessment
This agreement replaces an existing agreement. The benefits of this service far outweigh the negligible risk to Council. The agreement is not legally binding.
Financial
This program is at no cost to Junee Shire Council to participate. Support material, training and advice is provided by Service NSW for Business at no cost. Implementation of the program should lead to reduced processing times and costs relating to applications to Council.
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Connection with IPR
Strategy Strategy Details 3.2 Support our To provide and/or facilitate business and commercial expansion for the economic Business Sector benefit of Junee.
CONCLUSION
A partnership with Service NSW will enable Council to play its part in supporting existing small business and the creation of new businesses within the shire.
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Item No: 4 DRAFT ADVERSE EVENT PLAN
Reporting Officer: General Manager
Key CSP strategic theme: Prosperous - To be a resilient community able to adapt for the future
Attachments: YES
RECOMMENDATION:
That Council adopt the Junee Adverse Event Plan. ______
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
The development of a draft Adverse Event Plan is a mandatory requirement with receiving Drought Community Programme funding. The Plan focuses on the recovery stage of emergency management post major unforeseen disasters.
There is a heightened awareness from governments to ensure communities can return to functioning normally as quickly as possible. The Plans bring into sharper focus planning that considers the local economy, maintaining community cohesion and the supply of essential utility services during times of prolonged recovery.
BACKGROUND
Council received eligible funding under the Federal Drought Extension Programme last year. Part of the funding agreement requires each council to prepare an Adverse Event Plan to improve community capacity in the recovery stage when unforeseen events such as natural disasters, or pandemics occur.
Adverse Events Plans are not involved with combat agency emergency management.
Riverina Eastern Regional Organisation of Councils (REROC) facilitated workshops with councils and emergency management agencies last year to assist with the preparation of these plans.
While the development of these Plans was motivated at the Federal level, there are well developed processes, procedure, plans and strategies that already exist at the State level across the emergency management sector. While there may appear to be some crossover points between existing State documents and this Federal initiative, the process has been developed to give further support to communities during the recovery stage.
Council already has in place several policies and procedures that address these key risk areas including:
• Local Emergency Management Plan • Business Continuity Plan • Emergency Evacuation Plan
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The Adverse Events Plan is not designed to replace existing plans or policies but to work in conjunction with these existing documents to inform new strategies that can be adopted over time.
Adverse Event Plans follow the guiding principles in the National Principles for Disaster Recovery of : • Understanding the context • Recognising complexity • Using community-led approaches • Ensuring coordination of all activities • Employing effective communication • Acknowledging and building capacity • Recovery assistance should be considered in the context of relevant National principles and complement existing ongoing assistance measures. • In the case of recovery support, assistance will be considered in the context of ongoing State and Federal Government services that assist communities, primary producers and businesses prepare for adverse events.
CONSIDERATIONS
Risk
Council’s Enterprise Risk Management Register identifies: Failure to plan for or recover from adverse events or be prepared for emergency events eg: fire, flood, pandemic disaster recovery.
The Adverse Event Plan supports measures to address or mitigate this enterprise risk.
Policy
Local Emergency Management Plan
Finance
There is no financial impact by adopting this plan.
Connection with IPR
Strategy 5.2- Plan for and respond to our changing environment. Strategy 8.1 - Build strong relationships and shared responsibilities. Strategy 8.2 - Work in partnership to plan for the future.
CONCLUSION
Council can proceed to adopt the draft Adverse Event Pan. There is an emerging emphasis from the State and Federal Government to improve the recovery stages of emergency management. The development of this Plan is a starting point from which to build resilience in this area.
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ATTACHMENT TO GENERAL MANAGER’S REPORT
20 JULY 2021
Item No. Subject
4[GM] DRAFT ADVERSE EVENTS PLAN JU JUNEE SHIRE COUNCIL 2021
Adverse Events Plan
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INTRODUCTION ...... 2
PRINCIPLES ...... 3
IMPLEMENTATION RESPONSIBILITY ...... 3
COMMUNITY PROFILE AND KEY CONSIDERATIONS ...... 3 The LGA ...... 3 People ...... 3 The Economy ...... 4 Health Care ...... 4 Emergency Services ...... 4 Utilities, Fuel and Other Essential Supply Chains ...... 4
KEY RISK AREAS AND STRATEGIES FOR MITIGATION ...... 6 Natural Resource Management ...... 6 Economic Diversification and Community Resilience ...... 7 Communication and Coordination...... 9
KEY CONSULTATION POINTS ...... 10
KEY REFERENCE DOCUMENTS FOR THE PLAN ...... 10
GLOSSARY OF TERMS ...... 10
Page 1 INTRODUCTION
Junee Shire Council has developed this Adverse Events Plan in consultation with local stakeholders which include REROC/RivJO, Emergency Services (via LEMO) and relevant Council officers.
The Plan aims to build local leadership and community capacity to adapt and cope with unforeseen chronic stresses and acute shocks to improve preparation, management and recovery from those events. Planning for drought as an example, should consider water supply and quality, projects to buoy the local economy and maintain community cohesion and drought support coordination for prolonged periods.
An adverse event, is one that is unforeseen, creates chronic stress and acute shocks to a community and can include natural disasters, drought, pandemic and any other event or activity that Council deems to be an adverse event.
This document supports a whole-of-community response to an adverse event to assist Council and the community to deal with the on-going ramifications within the community and work towards recovery.
The Plan, amongst other issues is required to consider the following key risk areas:
• Natural Resource Management – how Council manages water & sewer supply, ground cover, trees, erosion, and biodiversity.
• Economic Diversification and Community Resilience – how Council will deal with infrastructure planning, tourism investment & recovery, diversification of local industries to adapt to changing circumstances, and capacity building for local leadership
• Communication and Co-ordination - how Council communicates with its residents, businesses and visitors to let people know what is available to them, maintain contact with them when, and determine how to best co-ordinate a sustainable recovery
Council has an important role in dealing with adverse events. Council fulfils this role through co-operation with its residents and businesses by working collaboratively to ensure that we deliver the best possible outcomes for the Shire. Council recognises that its residents look to Council to provide leadership, to provide support and to advocate for them in times of crisis.
Council already has in place a number of policies and procedures that address this key risk area including:
• Local Emergency Management Plan • Business Continuity Plan • Emergency Evacuation Plan
The Adverse Events Plan is not designed to replace existing plans or policies but to work in conjunction with those existing documents to inform the strategies which are adopted.
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PRINCIPLES
The Guiding Principles for this Plan are consistent with the National Principles for Disaster Recovery1 1. Understanding the context 2. Recognising complexity 3. Using community-led approaches 4. Ensuring coordination of all activities 5. Employing effective communication 6. Acknowledging and building capacity 7. Recovery assistance should be considered in the context of relevant National principles and complement existing ongoing assistance measures 8. In the case of recovery support, assistance will be considered in the context of ongoing State and Federal Government services that assist communities, primary producers and businesses prepare for adverse events
IMPLEMENTATION RESPONSIBILITY
The implementation of this Plan is the responsibility of:
• Junee Shire Council
COMMUNITY PROFILE AND KEY CONSIDERATIONS
By knowing and understanding our community we can identify key issues that need to be addressed in an adverse event.
The LGA
The LGA has one key population centre (Junee) and a number of smaller villages and localities. Council’s Emergency Evacuation Plan identifies where in each population centre residents should congregate in the event of an emergency.
People
The population of the LGA is approximate 6,600
Vulnerable Residents
There are a substantial number of older residents who may require additional assistance to deal with an adverse event.
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English is the primary spoken language in the LGA however the census has identified a significant number of residents whose primary language is Mandarin which may impact on the preparation of communication materials that deal with an adverse event.
The Economy
The LGA’s primary industries are tourism, railway, farming, meat processing, light engineering, small business and trades.
Health Care
The LGA is serviced by a hospital, ambulance station, medical centre and aged care facilities.
Emergency Services
The LGA relies on NSW Fire and Rescue for structural firefighting and the Rural Fire Service to deal with bushfires. There are also State Emergency Service and Volunteer Rescue Association units operational in Junee Shire who can respond to vehicle accidents, flood rescue and other emergencies.
Utilities, Fuel and Other Essential Supply Chains
Water and Wastewater
Water is provided through Goldenfields Water County Council.
The water utilities are required to have in place a: • Demand Management Plan • Drought Management Plan • Drinking Water Management Plan
Wastewater management is undertaken by Junee Shire Council who have a Pollution Incident Response Management Plan in place.
Electricity
Electricity distribution network is delivered by Essential Energy. Backup generators need adequate provision of fuel supplies organised for them to run. Supply chains need to be put into place to address this issue if the need arises (identified in the recent NSW Bushfire Review).
In a blackout or brownout Council refer to its Business Continuity Plan.
Gas
Gas is supplied to the LGA by Jemena Gas Networks (NSW) Ltd.
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Telecommunications
Telecommunications in an emergency would be via mobile phone networks, fixed NBN phone networks and Emergency Services radio networks. Consideration may be given to the use of satellite phones in the event of failure of communications networks (eg. due power failures, fire impact etc).
Fuel and Other Essential Supply Chains
Supply chains are integral to meeting the challenges presented by adverse events. The failure to have reliable and sustainable supply chains will impact on the ability of the Council and its residents/businesses to cope with an adverse event.
A supply chain for fuel is critical. Where mains power is lost, critical services, businesses and residents are likely to rely on generators for electricity. If fuel cannot be obtained to run generators then basic services are unlikely to be available. This has potential to impact sewer and water supply networks, railway crossings, telecommunications/internet, fuel and food supplies, medical and aged care facilities and many other essential services.
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KEY RISK AREAS AND STRATEGIES FOR MITIGATION Natural Resource Management
Area of Concern Risks Mitigation Strategy
Water Supply and availability Drought Water restrictions brought in. Dam water used to fight fires Dam water replaced on request by RFS. Urban water used to fight fires Communication protocols established between RFS and water utilities to choose the best source of water. Contamination of water Supplies Additional water testing for contamination in line with Failure of sewerage system Drinking Water Management Plan.
Source Alternative sources for drinking water identified.
Liaise with NSW Health on water testing and health. Sewerage System Availability Activate Pollution Incident. Response Management Plan.
Ground Cover, trees and soil Floods wash away ground cover Stormwater Management Plan. erosion Erosion undermined, loss of ground cover Work with Local Land Services (LLS) to control Roadside Grazing Permits. Stability of trees are undermined
Biodiversity Impacts Movement of equipment and machinery in response Work with LLS to raise awareness of the issue. to adverse event increases risk of spread of pests, Community education on the importance of maintaining disease and weeds biodiversity. Loss of biodiversity as an outcome of the adverse Implement Council’s Biodiversity Plan. event such as fire or drought Work with wildlife rescue organisations on relocation of threatened animals in an adverse event.
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Economic Diversification and Community Resilience
Area of Concern Risks Mitigation Strategy
Infrastructure planning Unable to complete projects or activities Outsource to labour hire or contractors to address lost time. Workforce availability constraints Support campaigns to encourage a better population mix. Implement a “Grow your Own” workforce.
Tourism investment Visitor economy collapses as a result of adverse event Prepare Tourism Development Strategies. Prepare Economic Development Strategies. Work with Regional Tourism groups to build and promote product post the event e.g. Rediscover your Backyard.
Diversifying local industries Lack of diversity impacts on ability to recover Identify alternative providers of services. Prepare Economic Strategy to build business growth. Support Buy from the Bush campaigns.
Capacity building for local Lack of capacity to provide leadership Utilise communication team to help construct messaging. leadership Training for senior management and leaders re communication in crisis.
Public Health Mental Health issues arise in response to event Liaise with Murrumbidgee Local Health District and Primary Health Network on programs to address mental health. Facilitate opportunities for community get togethers that bring people affected together. Liaising with health department.
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Area of Concern Risks Mitigation Strategy
Impacts to sanitation and hygiene services Provision of water for personal use. Plan for alternative power sources to run sanitation and water services
Economic Impacts Loss of Household/Farm /Business Income Facilitate programs for businesses to provide opportunities for part-time/casual work for residents Advocacy to State and Federal Council promotes “Buy Local” to keep money in the local economy Raise awareness of income support opportunities
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Communication and Coordination
Area of Concern Risks Mitigation Strategy
Communicating adverse events Residents not aware of where to obtain information Regular Communication advising residents of where to find information in an adverse event. Non-English-speaking residents may not understand communications Communications are delivered in other languages.
Communicating emergencies Residents not aware of where to obtain information Regular Communication through social media and webpages advising residents of where to find information
in an adverse event. Non-English-speaking residents may not understand Communications are delivered in other languages. communications
Community recovery Community slow to recover Council works with Recovery Officer where one has been appointed. Council works in partnership with State and Federal agencies to support community recovery.
Telecommunications Telecommunication services are lost during an event Satellite phones purchased in case of emergency (consider shared resource pool across LGA’s).
Create a Regional pool of satellite phones that could be Telecommunications services not integrated accessed by Councils during an event.
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KEY CONSULTATION POINTS
Council has a number of key consultation points that it will utilise in the event of an adverse event. These points assist Council to co-ordinate and communicate responses to an adverse event, allowing for better response outcomes.
The following have been identified:
• Local Emergency Management Committee • NSW Police, Fire and Rescue NSW, NSW Ambulance, SES/VRA • Australian Red Cross • Salvation Army • NSW Health/MLHD • Churches and Service Organisations • Education facilities • Rural Financial Counselling Service • Junee Community Centre • Interagency (Social Services) • Murrumbidgee Primary Health Network (PHN) • Cross-Border Commissioner
KEY REFERENCE DOCUMENTS FOR THE PLAN
The following Council documents are referenced in this Plan:
• Junee Shire Council Community Strategic Plan • Local Emergency Management Plan • Junee Local Environment Plan • Pollution Incident Response Management Plan
GLOSSARY OF TERMS
Adverse Event: Adverse events may include events such as fire, flood, severe weather and disease or other adverse events such as drought and/or sudden and unforeseen trade restrictions resulting from an adverse event, such as disease outbreak.
Catastrophic Disaster2: A catastrophic disaster is what is beyond our current arrangements, thinking, experience and imagination (i.e. that has overwhelmed our technical, non-technical and social systems and resources, and has degraded or disabled governance structures and strategic and operational decision-making functions). It should be noted that severe to catastrophic disasters differ from emergencies in that they exceed business as usual emergency management systems and capability design parameters.
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Community: A social group with a commonality of association and generally defined by location, shared experience or function, and with a number of things in common such as culture, heritage, language, ethnicity, pastimes, occupation or workplace.
Community-led recovery: Recovery from disaster is best led by the affected community where it takes responsibility for and drives recovery efforts, with all three tiers of Government supporting the approach. Recovery needs vary according to the scope of the adverse event and will change and evolve over time. Therefore, recovery activities will be directed by ongoing needs assessment with the community and supporting agencies.
Disaster: A serious disruption to community life which threatens or causes death or injury in that community and/or damage to property which is beyond the day-to-day capacity of the prescribed statutory authorities and which requires special mobilisation and organisation of resources other than those normally available to those authorities.
Emergency: An emergency is an unexpected, unpredictable and difficult or dangerous situation, especially and accident, which happens suddenly and requires quick action to deal with it.
Natural Disaster (COAG definition): Serious disruption to a community or region, rapid onset, threatens or causes death, injury or damage to property/ environment, requires significant and coordinated multi-agency and community response. (Examples of Natural Disasters: bushfire, earthquake, flood, storm, cyclone, storm surge, landslide, tsunami, meteorite strike, tornado).
Shared responsibility: When governments from all tiers, communities, business and individuals take an active approach to prevention, preparation, response and recovery.
Recovery: The coordinated process of supporting affected communities in reconstruction of the physical and social infrastructure and restoration of emotional, social, economic and physical wellbeing.
Resilience: The ability of a system, community or society exposed to hazards to resist, absorb, accommodate, adapt to, transform and recover from the effects of a hazard in a timely and efficient manner, including through the preservation and restoration of its essential basic structures and functions through risk management.
Response: Actions taken in anticipation of, during, and immediately after an adverse event to ensure that its effects are minimised, and that people affected are given immediate relief and support.
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GENERAL MANAGER’S REPORT TO THE ORDINARY MEETING OF JUNEE SHIRE COUNCIL HELD ON 20 JULY 2021.
Item No: 5 NSW ABORIGINAL LAND CLAIMS ASSESSMENT
Reporting Officer: GIS OFFICER
Key CSP strategic theme: Definition Of Terms Relating To Aboriginal Land Claims Attachments: Guideline For Criteria and Evidence
RECOMMENDATION:
That Council write to the NSW Department Planning Industry and Environment regarding Aboriginal Land Claim Nos. 39011, 39577 39632, 39633, 39539, 47250, 47267, 47268, 47269, 47270, 47271, 51759 and 51894 in accordance with respective comments on each claim detailed in this report. ______
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
The Department of Planning, Industry and Environment are systematically attending to a backlog of claims under Aboriginal Land Claims over Crown land across NSW. Many of the claims have been in these system for many years. Council was recently contact by the Department to assist them with several claims in the Junee Local Government Area.
The Department contact relevant Authorities such as councils and utility providers for assistance in assessing and determining claims.
Relevant authorities are requested to provide evidence to the Department as to whether the land is required for an essential public purpose. Such evidence needs to predate the lodgement of a claim. Of relevance to this report is that claims where lodge from 2015 to 2020 and none over Crown Land that the Council has been entrusted to manage.
Council has undertaken a comprehensive review of its records and provided comments in the table contained in this report.
It is proposed to provide this information to the Department.
BACKGROUND
The Department of Planning, Industry and Environment – Crown Lands, Aboriginal Land Claim Assessment Team (ALCAT) is currently assessing Aboriginal Land Claims over Crown reserves, some of which fall within the Junee LGA. The ALCAT has requested whether relevant authorities, including Council, have evidence or hold an interest in any of these reserves by 31 July 2021. Note: The reserves being assessed are Crown land parcels not under the management of Council.
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Aboriginal Land Claims are assessed in accordance with the provisions of the NSW Aboriginal Land Rights Act 1983 (ALRA). Section 36(1) claimable Crown lands includes lands that:
1. Are able to be lawfully sold or leased, or are reserved or dedicated for any purpose, under the Crown Lands Consolidation Act 1913 or the Western Lands Act 1901.
2. Are not lawfully used or occupied.
3. Do not comprise lands which, in the opinion of a Crown Lands Minister, are needed or are likely to be needed as residential lands.
4. Are not needed, nor likely to be needed, for an essential public purpose.
5. Do not comprise lands that are the subject of an application for a determination of Native Title that has been registered in accordance with the Commonwealth Native Title Act.
6. Do not comprise lands that are the subject of an approved determination of Native Title (within the meaning of the Commonwealth Native Title Act).
ALCAT is requesting that Council provide documentation regarding points 3 and 4 above, to assist with their assessment of the claims. Any supporting information must predate the lodgement date of an Aboriginal Land Claim.
The process of assessing a claim under the Aboriginal Land Rights Act does not involve public consultation. If there is an existing lease or licence between an adjacent landowner and the Crown, the Council’s submission will include a request that lessees be notified of a claim.
Council staff have assessed each reserve and provided comment in the following tables. The applicant for each of the following claims is the NSW Aboriginal Land Council (NSWALC).
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ALC Land Date of Reserve Comment No. Council Claim Purpose 39011 NSWALC 22/6/2015 Future Public Reserve adjacent to the Junee Cemetery. Requirements The Council has used this reserve as a gravel stockpile site for many years prior to the claim being lodged.
There is an operational need to use the reserve for this purpose.
Council has records of the site being used as a gravel stockpile and intends to submit that information to the ALCAT. It also may require the extension to lawn cemetery in the future.
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ALC Land Date of Reserve Comment No. Council Claim Purpose 39577 NSWALC 13/10/2015 Future Public Reserve adjacent to Combaning Road, Requirements Dirnaseer.
According to old Parish Maps the site was originally set aside for a school. There is no documented evidence of Council having an interest in this reserve.
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ALC Land Date of Reserve Comment No. Council Claim Purpose 39632 NSWALC 2/12/2015 Future Public Reserves at Wantabadgery. 39633 Requirements There is no documented evidence of Council having an interest in either of these reserves.
The Council notes the current land use zone and the potential use as residential land. The Council would include this in its submission to the ALCAT.
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ALC Land Date of Reserve Comment No. Council Claim Purpose 39539 NSWALC 13/10/2015 Future Public Old Junee Landfill site. Requirements Ceased operation on 1 July 2003. Was capped and remediated (aesthetically). Lease agreement with Dept. of Lands was terminated in 2004 after Council resolved to accept liability if potential land contamination issues arise in the future.
The Council intends to object to the claim on the basis of prior evidence of the land use given it has a liability over the land and that the site can be reactivated in the future should the need arise.
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ALC Land Date of Reserve Comment No. Council Claim Purpose 47250 NSWALC 14/2/2019 Future Public Reserve on Old Sydney Road, Marinna. Requirements No documented evidence of Council having an interest in this reserve.
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ALC Land Date of Reserve Comment No. Council Claim Purpose 47267 NSWALC 14/2/2019 Future Public Reserve at Old Junee. Requirements No documented evidence of Council having an interest in this reserve. Consideration for future residential land.
The Council notes the current land use zone and the potential use as residential land. The Council would include this in its submission to the ALCAT.
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ALC Land Date of Reserve Comment No. Council Claim Purpose 47268 NSWALC 14/2/2019 Future Public Reserves at Illabo. 47269 Requirements 47270 No documented evidence of Council having an interest in any of these reserves. Consideration for future residential land.
The Council notes the current land use zone and the potential use as residential land. The Council would include this in its submission to the ALCAT.
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ALC Land Date of Reserve Comment No. Council Claim Purpose 47271 NSWALC 14/2/2019 Future Public Reserve at Illabo. Requirements No documented evidence of Council having an interest in this reserve. Consideration for future residential land.
The Council notes the current land use zone and the potential use as residential land. The Council would include this in its submission to the ALCAT.
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ALC Land Date of Reserve Comment No. Council Claim Purpose 51759 NSWALC 11/8/2020 Future Public Reserve at Illabo. Requirements No documented evidence of Council having an interest in this reserve. Consideration for future residential land.
The Council notes the current land use zone and the potential use as residential land. The Council would include this in its submission to the ALCAT.
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ALC Land Date of Reserve Comment No. Council Claim Purpose 51894 NSWALC 24/8/2020 Future Public Reserve north of Junee Waste Management Requirements Facility.
The Council has made enquiry regarding a future extension of the Junee Landfill site.
The Council proposes to note the potential future public use of this land for ALCAT consideration.
CONSIDERATIONS
Policy
There are no relevant local policies impacting this report.
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Risk Assessment
The Council has no lawful authority in the administration of the NSW Aboriginal Land Rights Act. The assessment and determination of Aboriginal Land Claims under this Act rest with the relevant Minister
Financial
Not applicable
CONCLUSION
The Council has completed a comprehensive review of its records to establish what evidence it holds relevant to each claim. Where it has been established that a significant public purpose existed prior to claims being lodged, they are noted in the report.
The Council does not manage any of the Crown reserves under the Claims contained in the report.
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ATTACHMENT TO GENERAL MANAGER’S REPORT
20 JULY 2021
Item No. Subject
5[GM] NSW ABORIGINAL LAND CLAIMS ASSESSMENT Criteria and Evidence NSW Information to assist In preparation of a response GOVERNMENT
Providing information for an Aboriginal land claim assessment
This sheet details the two common terms, explains their interpretation and gives examples of the types of evidentiary materials to provide when requested for information during a Claim assessement
Lawful use If reference is made to a document in the Occurs when use is to more than a notional course of providing a response, provide the degree. The lands need to be used for its entire document to support the response. specified public purpose or for a purpose that furthers or is ancillary to the public purpose. Needed or likely to be needed The use needs to be actual, not just contemplated or intended. for an essential public purpose Lawful occupation Needed Encompasses legal possession, conduct Means required or wanted. Where lands are amounting to actual possession and some needed for an essential public purpose, a degree of permanence. It involves an manifestation of political will is required to element of control, of preventing or being in a establish need. Where lands are likely to be position to prevent the intrusion of strangers. needed for an essential public purpose, it is a Continuous physical presence on every part question as to whether it is likely that there of the land is not required, however some will in the future be a government physical occupancy is required, mere requirement: and if this addressed by activities of maintenance are insufficient. considering a trajectory, then the trajectory needs to be towards a requirement at the Evidentiary materials appropriate government level at the specified time in the future. Examples of materials supporting lawful use and occupation include, but are not limited to; Likely • Copies of tenure documents (licences, leases, permits etc.) Is a real or not remote chance, a real chance • Receipts or possibility, not more probable than not (possibility being a lower legal standard than • Rosters, sign in books, attendance probability). The essentiality of the need must sheets etc be sufficient to counteract the beneficial • Photographs taken at time intent of the Aboriginal Land Rights Act. A 25 • Documents that prove activity at the to 30-year time frame Is appropriate when location establishing a likely need. • Evidence of improvements made and/or maintenance undertaken • Utilities bills • Anything that establishes a presence upon the lands • Diary entries • Media material.
NSW Department of Planning, Industry & Environment 1 1 Criteria and evidence NSW Information to assist you in your response GOVERNMENT
Essential public purpose Documentation supporting the lack of development of the kind proposed Public purposes are those that are required Documentation showing the iack of and created by the government of the other suitable lands in the area country, or purposes of the administration of Documentation illustrating why the the government of the country. To be purpose proposed is important and essential, the purpose must be indispensable indispensable, or at least material and Documentation proving that the important. The use of the word essential sets a high standard. Public purposes may be intended use for the claimed lands existed as at the date of claim served by private Interests. Purposes carried lodgement out under statutory authority or requirement, for example, the Local Government Act (Shire Councils) can be public purposes. Examples of evidentiary materials supporting More information the need or likely need for an essential public If reference is made to a document in the purpose include, but are not limited to; course of providing a response, it would be • Government materials stating the appreciated that the entire document be lands are required for the essential provided as an annexure/attachment to public purpose support the response. • Material illustrating a trajectory towards the land being developed for If you have any questions regarding this the essential public purpose information piease contact the Aboriginai • Any documentation relating to the Land Claim Assessment Team on 02 6883 development of the land in general 3396 or email [email protected].
NSW Department of Planning. Industry & Environment 1 1 Aboriginal land claims NSW Definition of terms GOVERNMENT
Definition of terms relating to Aboriginal land claims
Over time, courts have provided some guidance on the definition of terms surround the Aboriginal Land Rights Act 1983(NSW) and the assessment of Aboriginai land claims
Needed or likely to be needed for Lawful use and/or occupation an essential public purpose Lawful: The term lawful means the activity being conducted on the claimed land at the date of Needed: Needed means required or wanted. claim was being conducted with the appropriate Where lands are needed for an essential public authority to do so. For instance, if the activity purpose, a manifestation of political will is required the approval of the reserve trust, then required to establish need. Where lands are likely that approval had been granted. to be needed for an essential public purpose, the question is whether it is likely that there will in the Lawful use: Lawful use of claimed lands occurs future be a government requirement; and if this is when the use is to more than a notional degree. addressed by considering a trajectory, then the The level required to demonstrate the use is more trajectory needs to be towards a requirement at than notional will depend on the purpose for the appropriate government level at the specified which the land is reserved. For example, a time in the future. reserve for public recreation would be expected to have a higher level of use than a reserve for Likely: The term likely refers to a real, or not tree plantation. remote, chance; a real chance or possibility. It does not refer to something being more probable The use of the land needs to be consistent with than not (possibility being a lower legal standard the reserve purpose; for a purpose that is in than probability). The essentiality of the need furtherance of or ancillary to the reserve purpose; must be sufficient to counteract the beneficial or an authorised secondary interest. The use intent of the Act. A 25- to 30-year time frame is needs to be actual, not just contemplated or appropriate when establishing a likely need. Intended. Essential public purposes: Essential public Lawful occupation: Lawful occupation purposes are those that are required and created encompasses legal possession, conduct by the government, or purposes of the amounting to actual possession and some degree administration of the government. To be of permanence. It Involves an element of control, essential, the purpose must be indispensable, or of preventing or being in a position to prevent the at least material and important. The use of the intrusion of strangers. Continuous physical word essential sets a high standard. Public presence on every part of the land is not required; purposes may be served by private interests. however, some physical occupancy is required. Purposes carried out under statutory authority or Mere activities of maintenance in isolation are requirement, for example, the Local Government insufficient. Act 1993(shire councils), can be public purposes.
© state of New South Wales through Department of Planning, Industry and Environment 2019. The information in this publication is based on knowledge and understanding at the time of writing (August 2019). However, because of advances in knowledge, users are reminded of the need to ensure that the information upon which they rely is up to date and to check the currency of the information with the appropriate officer of the Department of Planning, Industry and Environment or the user's independent adviser.
NSW Department of Planning, Industry & Environment [ DOC19/169129 j 5 Aboriginal land claims NSW Definition of terms GOVERNMENT
Information for Crown land tenants about Aboriginal land claims
The Aboriginal Land Rights Act 1983(NSW) is important legislation that recognises the rights of Aboriginal people in New South Wales, recognising land was traditionally owned and occupied by Aboriginal people, and is of spiritual, social, cultural and economic importance to their people. It recognises the need of Aboriginal people for land and acknowledges that land for Aboriginal people in the past was progressively reduced without compensation.
tenure (lease or licence) holders to understand if The effect on a lease or licence the land subject to claim is lawfully used or occupied or is needed or likely to be needed for The lodgement of an Aboriginal land claim by a an essential public purpose. Land Council creates what is known as an inchoate (unformed) interest in the land. The full Over time, the courts have provided some extent of this interest is not known until the claim guidance on the definition of these terms and an is assessed and a determination is made by the extract of this guidance is detailed in the fact relevant Minister. sheet titled Definition of terms relating to Aboriginal land claims (go to The NSW Government (through the Department industry.nsw.gov.au/lands and search for the of Planning, Industry and Environment) will title). generally not authorise any dealing in land subject to a claim that will: Once relevant information has been gathered and assessed, we provide advice to the Minister on • prevent the land being transferred to a whether the land can be claimed. There is very claimant Land Council in the event it is found little discretion available to the Minister, and if to be claimable land is found to be claimable against the criteria, • impact on the physical condition of the land. the claim must be granted. To ensure these conditions are met, the The Aboriginal Land Rights Act 1983 provides proponent must usually seek consent from the appeal rights to claimant Land Councils where claimant Land Council for the proposed works or Aboriginal land claims are refused. The appeal activity before any landowner's consent can be can be lodged in the NSW Land and Environment provided. Court within a four-month period from the date of determination. During the assessment of an Aboriginal land claim, the department identifies and gathers It is important to keep in mind during the assessment of an Aboriginal land claim that the relevant information about the land at the date of lodgement. We will generally seek information Aboriginal Land Rights Act 1983 is beneficial and from relevant agencies (including local remedial legislation. government and infrastructure providers) and
NSW Department of Planning, Industry & Environment| 1 Aboriginal land claims NSW Fact sheet GOVERNMENT
Claimable Crown land Assessment and determination of Section 36(1) of the Aboriginal Land Rights Act Aboriginal land claims 1983 states that: The responsibility for determining Aboriginal land 'claimable Crown lands means lands vested in claims lies with the Minister administering the Her Majesty that, when a claim is made for the Crown Land Management Act 2016. lands under this Division: (a) are able to be lawfully sold or leased, or are The Crown Lands team at Department of reserved or dedicated for any purpose, Planning, Industry and Environment assesses under the Crown Lands Consolidation Act claims and provides the Minister with relevant 1913 or the Western Lands Act 1901 information to assist in determining whether land (b) are not lawfully used or occupied is claimable, with reference to the statutory (b1) do not comprise lands which, in the opinion criteria. of a Crown Lands Minister, are needed or are likely to be needed as residential lands More information (c) are not needed, nor likely to be needed, for You can get general information about the an essential public purpose Aboriginal Land Rights Act 1983 from: (d) do not comprise lands that are the subject of an application for a determination of • the Office of the Registrar of the native title (other than a non-claimant Aboriginal Land Rights Act 1983 at application that is an unopposed www.oralra.nsw.gov.au application) that has been registered in accordance with the Commonwealth Native • Aboriginal Affairs NSW at Title Act, and www.aboriginalaffairs.nsw.gov.au/alra (e) do not comprise lands that are the subject of an approved determination of native title The assessment of claims is done by the Crown (within the meaning of the Commonwealth Lands Aboriginal Land Claim Assessment Team Native Title Act)(other than an approved within Department of Planning, Industry and determination that no native title exists in Environment. Contact the team on: the lands). • E: [email protected] Lodgement of Aboriginal land • P: (02) 6883 3396 claims © State of New South Wales through Department of The Aboriginal Land Rights Act 1983 provides Planning, Industry and Environment 2019. The information in that the NSW Aboriginal Land Council and Local. this publication is based on knowledge and understanding at Aboriginal Land Councils may make claim(s) to the time of writing (August 2019). However, because of claimable Crown land(s). The date an Aboriginal advances in knowledge, users are reminded of the need to land claim is lodged is critical, and any ensure that the information upon which they rely is up to date and to check the currency of the information with the assessment generally will only be able to appropriate officer of the Department of Planning, Industry consider information and activities relevant to that and Environment or the user's independent adviser. date.
NSW Department of Planning, Industry & Environment| DOC19/168728 GENERAL MANAGER’S REPORT TO THE ORDINARY MEETING OF JUNEE SHIRE COUNCIL HELD ON 20 JULY 2021.
Item No: 6 COUNCIL INVESTMENTS AND BANK BALANCES
Reporting Officer: Manager Finance and Business Services
Key CSP strategic theme: Sustainable - Strategy 6.1 – Council is accountable and financially sustainable
Attachments: Nil
RECOMMENDATIONS:
1. That the Monthly Investment Reports as at 30 June 2021 be received and noted.
2. That the Certificate of the Responsible Accounting Officer be noted and the report adopted.
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
It is required under Clause 212 of the Local Government (General) Regulation 2005 and section 625 of the Local Government Act 1993 to provide the Council with a written report monthly setting out details of all money the Council has invested. On the following pages of this business paper is the Monthly Investment Report as at 30 June 2021.
BACKGROUND
Monthly report to the Council.
CONSIDERATIONS
Policy - Report required under legislation.
Risk Assessment - Appropriate financial management reporting.
Financial
Certification
I, Lloyd Hart, hereby certify that the investments listed in this report have been made in accordance with Section 625 of the Local Government Act 1993, Clause 212 of the Local Government (General) Regulation 2005 and Council's Investment Policy. The Internal and External Reserve Figures listed are an indicative value only, these items are correct at the reporting date, however subject to possible change upon review and reconciliation at any stage. Upon changes being required, Council will be advised accordingly.
CONCLUSION
The report is a legislative requirement to ensure and promote appropriate financial management, accountability and transparency.
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INVESTMENT REPORT AT 30 JUNE 2021
Performance Benchmark - Bank bill Interest No. swap As % of Amount Amount Date Date Rate Financial Institution of reference Total of Invested Invested Due per Days rate (pick Invested Interest $ $ Annum relevant rate eg. 30, 60, 90 days)
CBA Business Online Saver 0.01% 100.00% 390.85 250,391.78
Total On-Call Funds 100.00% 390.85 250,391.78
Total Investments 100.00% 390.85 250,391.78
Cash at Bank - as per 3,407,934.61 Bank Statement
TOTAL FUNDS 3,658,326.39
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30 JUNE 2021
a) Application of Investment Funds
Restricted Funds Description Value Externally Restricted Sewerage Fund $649,304.52 Domestic Waste Management Fund $19,616.57 Stormwater and Drainage Fund $86,654.00 Community Transport – Vehicle Replacement Fund $108,827.00 Specific Purpose Unexpended Grant $2,279,463.25 Junee Shire Council Reserves Trust $17,249.19 $3,161,114.53
Internally Restricted Employee Leave Entitlements $270,364.47 Junee Historical Society – Property Sale Proceeds $14,217.21 Gravel Pit Restoration $3,975.00 Trust/Deposit Funds $25,949.77 $314,506.45
Unrestricted Funds $182,705.41
TOTAL $3,658,326.39 FUNDS
* EXTERNALLY AND INTERNALLY RESTRICTED RESERVE FIGURES ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE PERIODICALLY, THEY ARE SUBJECT TO END OF FINANCIAL YEAR PROCESS AND ASSESSMENT, ADDITIONALLY FINAL AUDIT CERTIFICATION. THE FIGURES SHOWN ABOVE ARE INTENDED AS INDICATIVE AND SHOULD BE CONSIDERED IN SUCH TERMS.
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GENERAL MANAGER’S REPORT TO THE ORDINARY MEETING OF JUNEE SHIRE COUNCIL HELD ON 20 JULY 2021.
Item No: 7 INTRODUCTION OF STANDARD CONDITIONS OF DEVELOPMENT CONSENT FOR RESIDENTIAL DEVELOPMENT
Reporting Officer: Director Planning and Community Development
Key CSP strategic theme: Sustainable, Collaborative
Attachment: DPIE - Standard Conditions Of Consent
RECOMMENDATION:
Council note and receive this report on the introduction of Standard Conditions of Development Consent for residential development. ______
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
The Department of Planning, Industry and Environment (DPIE) have introduced Standard Conditions of Development Consent that are required to be utilised with residential development, including houses, multi dwelling housing, apartment buildings and shop top housing. This may have a small impact on internal Council processes and the way consent documents are provided to applicants.
BACKGROUND
As part of DPIE’s raft of planning system reforms, the introduction of Standard Conditions of Consent for residential development seeks to standardise conditions across the state to increase consistency and certainty, reduce approval timeframes in Local Government Areas (LGA’s) and make development consents easier to navigate and apply. In addition, the new standard conditions have been drafted in accordance with all required legislation, increasing the quality and robustness of consents if ever legally challenged. These conditions have been the subject of extensive consultation with key stakeholders to inform the content and format of these standard conditions.
Currently, the standard conditions apply to all types of residential development, including houses, multi dwelling housing, apartment buildings and shop top housing, with DPIE looking to expand this to other development types in the not-too-distant future.
These conditions are also intended to be integrated within the Planning Portal, whereby consent documents will be generated and provided to applicants via the Portal. This change was intended to occur on 1 July 2021, when lodgement via the Portal was made mandatory, however DPIE now advise this is more likely to occur at the end of July 2021.
The introduction of these standard conditions will not impact the ability for Council to create site or development specific conditions. DPIE has also released a guide for Councils in writing conditions, consistent with the standard conditions.
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CONSIDERATIONS
Policy
There is no specific policy related to this matter. From the implementation of these changes to the Portal, all consent documents will be issued to applicants online, with no hard copies to be provided. This may change Council internal processes, which currently generate consent documents via its corporate software Authority. Some of Council’s internal process will need to be reviewed to ensure consent documents are safely filed for future reference. Council staff will be reviewing these procedures and implementing changes as required.
Additionally, the conditions currently issued for residential works will change form and structure which may cause some initial issues in the community, for those that submit planning documents regularly. Council staff will be available to communicate these changes where required.
Risk Assessment
The adoption of the Standard Conditions of Consent has minimal impacts or risk for Council. Not adopting the Standard Conditions would involve legal risk to Council.
Financial
There is no financial implication of adopting the Standard Conditions of Consent.
Connection with IPR
3.5.2 – Provide development assessment services to meet NSW Government Integrated Planning & Reporting requirements
CONCLUSION
These changes will not have a significant impact on the general planning approvals process but will involve minor changes to Council internal processes and the way in which consent documents are made available to applicants.
No further action or reporting is required on this matter. Council will be informed of the introduction of standard conditions for other development types, as implemented or announced.
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ATTACHMENT TO GENERAL MANAGER’S REPORT
20 JULY 2021
Item No. Subject
7[DPCD] INTRODUCTION OF STANDARD CONDITIONS OF
DEVELOPMENT CONSENT FOR RESIDENTIAL
DEVELOPMENT
STANDARD CONDITIONS OF DEVELOPMENT CONSENT Residential development
May 2021
NSW Department of Planning, Industry and Environment | dpie.nsw.gov.au
Published by NSW Department of Planning, Industry and Environment dpie.nsw.gov.au
Title: Standard conditions of development consent – Residential development
First published: May 2021
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Residential development
Contents Residential development standard conditions ...... 1 PART A – GENERAL CONDITIONS ...... 1 PART B – BEFORE THE ISSUE OF A CONSTRUCTION CERTIFICATE ...... 5 PART C - BEFORE THE COMMENCEMENT OF BUILDING WORK ...... 8 PART D – WHILE BUILDING WORK IS BEING CARRIED OUT ...... 10 PART E - BEFORE THE ISSUE OF AN OCCUPATION CERTIFICATE...... 14 PART F – OCCUPATION AND ONGOING USE ...... 16 Appendix 1 ...... 17 Dictionary ...... 17
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Residential development standard conditions
PART A – GENERAL CONDITIONS
CONDITION REASON
Approved plans and supporting documentation To ensure all parties are aware Development must be carried out in accordance with the following approved of the approved plans and supporting documentation (stamped by Council), except where the plans and conditions of this consent expressly require otherwise. supporting Plan No. Revision Plan Title. Drawn By. Dated. documentation No. that applies to the development
Document Version No. Prepared By. Dated. Title.
In the event of any inconsistency between the approved plans and the supporting documentation, the approved plans prevail. In the event of any inconsistency between the approved plans and a condition of this consent, the condition prevails. Note: an inconsistency occurs between an approved plan and supporting documentation or between an approved plan and a condition when it is not possible to comply with both at the relevant time.
Design amendments To require minor amendments to Before the issue of a construction certificate, the certifier must ensure the the approved approved construction certificate plans (and specifications) detail the following plans and required amendments to the approved plans and supporting documentation stamped by Council. supporting documentation following assessment of the development
Payment of security deposits (if applicable) To ensure any damage to public Before the commencement of any works on the site or the issue of a infrastructure is construction certificate, the applicant must make all of the following rectified and public payments to Council and provide written evidence of these payments to the certifier:
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CONDITION REASON works can be Security deposit $
Inspection fee $
Other fees $
The payments will be used for the cost of: • making good any damage caused to any council property (including street trees) as a consequence of carrying out the works to which the consent relates, • completing any public work such as roadwork, kerbing and guttering, footway construction, stormwater drainage and environmental controls, required in connection with this consent, and • any inspection carried out by Council in connection with the completion of public work or the making good any damage to council property.
Note: The inspection fee includes Council’s fees and charges and includes the Public Road and Footpath Infrastructure Inspection Fee (under the Roads Act 1993). The amount payable must be in accordance with council’s fees and charges at the payment date.
Payment of building and construction industry long service levy To ensure the long service levy is Before the issue of a construction certificate, the applicant is to ensure that paid. the person liable pays the long service levy of $
Payment of development contributions To ensure development Payment of section 7.11 contributions contributions are paid to address Choose one of the following conditions depending on the estimated value: the increased For developments with an estimated cost of less than $10 million: demand for public amenities Before the issue of a construction certificate or
Community facilities $
Drainage and stormwater $
Administration $
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CONDITION REASON
The total contribution payable to Council under this condition is
(If applicable) The total contribution payable includes DISCOUNT AMOUNT> in discount given for 3) The applicant must pay the following contributions to Council for: Open space $ Roads and traffic facilities $ Community facilities $ The total contribution payable to Council under this condition is A copy of the development contributions plan is available for inspection at NSW Department of Planning, Industry and Environment | 3 Residential development CONDITION REASON Payment of section 7.12 contributions Before the issue of a construction certificate or development A copy of the development contributions plan is available for inspection at AND (if applicable) Payment of special infrastructure contribution [Where a SIC condition is imposed and the direction does not set out that written proof of payment is required in the terms of the condition, the following sentence must be included after it as part of the condition to ensure evidence of the payment of the contribution is provided]. The applicant is to provide written evidence from the Department of Planning, Industry and Environment that payment of the special infrastructure contribution has been made in accordance with the EP&A Act, to the certifier. AND / OR Planning agreement (if applicable) To ensure any planning Before the first construction certificate is issued or NSW Department of Planning, Industry and Environment | 4 Residential development PART B – BEFORE THE ISSUE OF A CONSTRUCTION CERTIFICATE CONDITION REASON To require details Construction site management plan of measures that Before the issue of a construction certificate, the applicant must ensure a will protect the construction site management plan is prepared before it is provided to and public, and the approved by the certifier. The plan must include the following matters: surrounding environment, • location and materials for protective fencing and hoardings to the during site works perimeter on the site and construction • provisions for public safety • pedestrian and vehicular site access points and construction activity zones • details of construction traffic management, including proposed truck movements to and from the site and estimated frequency of those movements, and measures to preserve pedestrian safety in the vicinity of the site • protective measures for on-site tree preservation (including in accordance with AS 4970-2009 Protection of trees on development sites and Council’s DCP, if applicable) and trees in adjoining public domain (if applicable) • details of any bulk earthworks to be carried out • location of site storage areas and sheds • equipment used to carry out all works • a garbage container with a tight-fitting lid • dust, noise and vibration control measures • location of temporary toilets. The applicant must ensure a copy of the approved construction site management plan is kept on-site at all times during construction. To ensure no Erosion and sediment control plan substance other Before the issue of a construction certificate or The applicant must ensure the erosion and sediment control plan is kept on- site at all times during site works and construction. NSW Department of Planning, Industry and Environment | 5 Residential development CONDITION REASON Waste management plan To ensure resource recovery Before the issue of a construction certificate, the applicant is to ensure that a is promoted and waste management plan is prepared in accordance with the EPA’s Waste local amenity Classification Guidelines and the following requirements before it is provided protected during to and approved by the certifier: construction. Council’s Waste Management Development Control Plan OR details the following: • the contact details of the person(s) removing the waste • an estimate of the waste (type and quantity) and whether the waste is expected to be reused, recycled or go to landfill • the address of the disposal location(s) where the waste is to be taken The applicant must ensure the waste management plan is referred to in the construction site management plan and kept on-site at all times during construction. Utilities and services To ensure relevant utility and service Before the issue of the relevant construction certificate, the applicant must providers submit the following written evidence of service provider requirements to the requirements are certifier: provided to the (a) a letter of consent from Dilapidation report (if applicable) To establish and document the Before the issue of a construction certificate, a suitably qualified engineer structural condition must prepare a dilapidation report detailing the structural condition of of adjoining adjoining buildings, structures or works, and public land, to the satisfaction of properties and the certifier. If the engineer is denied access to any adjoining properties to public land for prepare the dilapidation report, the report must be based on a survey of what comparison as can be observed externally and demonstrate, in writing, to the certifier’s building work satisfaction that all reasonable steps were taken to obtain access to the progresses and is adjoining properties. completed NSW Department of Planning, Industry and Environment | 6 Residential development CONDITION REASON Adaptable units (if applicable) To ensure adaptable units are Before the issue of the relevant construction certificate, the applicant must designed in ensure a report from a suitably qualified consultant is prepared and accordance with demonstrates, to the certifier’s satisfaction, that any adaptable dwellings the Australian specified in the approved plans or supporting documentation comply with the Standard. provisions of AS 4299-1995 Adaptable Housing Standards. Car parking details (if applicable) To ensure parking facilities are Before the issue of the relevant construction certificate, a suitably qualified designed in engineer must review the plans which relate to parking facilities and provide accordance with written evidence, to the certifier’s satisfaction, that it complies with the the Australian relevant parts of AS 2890 Parking Facilities- Off- Street Carparking and Standard and Council’s development control plan. Council’s DCP NSW Department of Planning, Industry and Environment | 7 Residential development PART C - BEFORE THE COMMENCEMENT OF BUILDING WORK CONDITION REASON Erosion and sediment controls in place To ensure runoff and site debris do Before the commencement of any site or building work, the principal certifier not impact local must be satisfied the erosion and sediment controls in the erosion and stormwater sediment control plan, (as approved by the principal certifier) are in place until systems and the site is rectified (at least 70% ground cover achieved over any bare ground waterways on site). Tree protection measures (if applicable) To protect and retain trees Before the commencement of any site or building work, the principal certifier must ensure the measures for tree protection detailed in the construction site management plan are in place. Signs on site (Prescribed condition EP&A A sign must be erected in a prominent position on any site on which building Regulation, work or demolition work is being carried out: clauses 98A (2) showing the name, address and telephone number of the principal and (3)) certifier for the work, and showing the name of the principal contractor (if any) for any building work and a telephone number on which that person may be contacted outside working hours, and stating that unauthorised entry to the work site is prohibited. Any such sign is to be maintained while the building work or demolition work is being carried out, but must be removed when the work has been completed. Note: This does not apply in relation to building work or demolition work that is carried out inside an existing building that does not affect the external walls of the building. Compliance with Home Building Act (if applicable) (Prescribed condition EP&A In the case of residential building work for which the Home Building Act 1989 Regulation, clause requires there to be a contract of insurance in force in accordance with Part 6 98(1)(b)) of that Act, that such a contract of insurance is in force before any building work authorised to be carried out by the consent commences. Home Building Act requirements (Prescribed condition EP&A Residential building work within the meaning of the Home Building Act 1989 Regulation, clause must not be carried out unless the principal certifier for the development to 98B(2) and (3)) which the work relates (not being the council) has given the council written notice of the following information — NSW Department of Planning, Industry and Environment | 8 Residential development CONDITION REASON (a) In the case of work for which a principal contractor is required to be appointed— (i) the name and licence number of the principal contractor, and (ii) the name of the insurer by which the work is insured under Part 6 of that Act, (b) In the case of work to be done by an owner-builder— (i) the name of the owner-builder, and (ii) if the owner-builder is required to hold an owner-builder permit under that Act, the number of the owner-builder permit. If arrangements for doing the residential building work are changed while the work is in progress so that the information notified becomes out of date, further work must not be carried out unless the principal certifier for the development to which the work relates (not being the Council) has given the Council written notice of the updated information. Notice regarding dilapidation report (if applicable) To advise neighbours and Before the commencement of any site or building work, the principal certifier Council of any must ensure the adjoining building owner(s) is provided with a copy of the dilapidation report dilapidation report for their property(ies) no less than Bushfire asset protection zones (if applicable) To ensure vegetation outside Before the commencement of any vegetation removal, or site or building the APZ is not work, a registered surveyor must survey the boundaries of the asset removed protection zone (APZ) and mark these on the ground. The clearing of vegetation to establish the APZ must only occur within the marked APZ boundaries, and in accordance with the supporting documentation approved under this consent. NSW Department of Planning, Industry and Environment | 9 Residential development PART D – WHILE BUILDING WORK IS BEING CARRIED OUT CONDITION REASON Hours of work To protect the amenity of the The principal certifier must ensure that building work, demolition or vegetation surrounding area removal is only carried out between: The principal certifier must ensure building work, demolition or vegetation removal is not carried out on Sundays and public holidays, except where there is an emergency. Unless otherwise approved within a construction site management plan, construction vehicles, machinery, goods or materials must not be delivered to the site outside the approved hours of site works. Note: Any variation to the hours of work requires Council’s approval. Compliance with the Building Code of Australia (Prescribed condition - EP&A Building work must be carried out in accordance with the requirements of Regulation clause the BCA. 98(1)(a)) Procedure for critical stage inspections To require approval to While building work is being carried out, any such work must not continue proceed with after each critical stage inspection unless the principal certifier is satisfied the building work work may proceed in accordance with this consent and the relevant following each construction certificate. critical stage inspection Implementation of the site management plans To ensure the required site While vegetation removal, demolition and/or building work is being carried management out, the applicant must ensure the measures required by the approved measures are construction site management plan and the erosion and sediment control implemented plan are implemented at all times. during construction The applicant must ensure a copy of these approved plans is kept on site at all times and made available to Council officers upon request. Implementation of BASIX commitments To ensure BASIX commitments are While building work is being carried out, the applicant must undertake the fulfilled in development strictly in accordance with the commitments listed in the BASIX accordance with certificate(s) approved by this consent, for the development to which the the BASIX consent applies. certificate (prescribed NSW Department of Planning, Industry and Environment | 10 Residential development CONDITION REASON condition under clause 97A(2) EP&A Regulation) Surveys by a registered surveyor To ensure buildings are sited While building work is being carried out, a registered surveyor is to measure and positioned in and mark the positions of the following and provide them to the principal the approved certifier — location (a) All footings/ foundations (b) At other stages of construction – any marks that are required by the principal certifier. Construction noise To protect the amenity of the While building work is being carried out, and where a noise and vibration neighbourhood management plan is approved under this consent, the applicant must ensure that any noise generated from the site is controlled in accordance with the requirements of that plan. OR While building work is being carried out and where no noise and vibration management plan is approved under this consent, the applicant is to ensure that any noise caused by demolition, vegetation removal or construction does not exceed an LAeq (15 min) of 5dB(A) above background noise, when measured at any lot boundary of the property where the construction is being carried out. Tree protection (if relevant) To protect trees during construction While site or building work is being carried out, the applicant must maintain all required tree protection measures in good condition in accordance with the construction site management plan required under this consent, the relevant requirements of AS 4970-2009 Protection of trees on development sites and any arborist’s report approved under this consent. This includes maintaining adequate soil grades and ensuring all machinery, builders refuse, spoil and materials remain outside tree protection zones. Responsibility for changes to public infrastructure To ensure payment of approved While building work is being carried out, the applicant must pay any costs changes to public incurred as a result of the approved removal, relocation or reconstruction of infrastructure infrastructure (including ramps, footpaths, kerb and gutter, light poles, kerb inlet pits, service provider pits, street trees or any other infrastructure in the street footpath area). Shoring and adequacy of adjoining property (if applicable) (Prescribed condition - EP&A If the development involves an excavation that extends below the level of the Regulation clause base of the footings of a building, structure or work on adjoining land 98E) (including any structure or work within a road or rail corridor), the person having the benefit of the development consent must, at the person’s own expense — NSW Department of Planning, Industry and Environment | 11 Residential development CONDITION REASON Protect and support the building, structure or work from possible damage from the excavation, and Where necessary, underpin the building, structure or work to prevent any such damage. This condition does not apply if the person having the benefit of the development consent owns the adjoining land or the owner of the adjoining land has given consent in writing to that condition not applying. Uncovering relics or Aboriginal objects To ensure the protection of While demolition or building work is being carried out, all such works must objects of potential cease immediately if a relic or Aboriginal object is unexpectedly discovered. significance during The applicant must notify the Heritage Council of NSW in respect of a relic works and notify the Secretary of the Department of Planning, Industry and Environment and the Heritage Council of NSW in respect of an Aboriginal object. Building work may recommence at a time confirmed by either the Heritage Council of NSW or the Secretary of the Department of Planning, Industry and Environment. In this condition: • “relic” means any deposit, artefact, object or material evidence that: (a) relates to the settlement of the area that comprises New South Wales, not being Aboriginal settlement, and (b) is of State or local heritage significance; and • “Aboriginal object” means any deposit, object or material evidence (not being a handicraft made for sale) relating to the Aboriginal habitation of the area that comprises New South Wales, being habitation before or concurrent with (or both) the occupation of that area by persons of non-Aboriginal extraction and includes Aboriginal remains. Cut and fill (if applicable) To ensure soil removed from the While building work is being carried out, the principal certifier must be site is appropriately satisfied all soil removed from or imported to the site is managed in disposed of and accordance with the following requirements: soil imported to the (a) All excavated material removed from the site must be classified in site is safe for accordance with the EPA’s Waste Classification Guidelines before it is future occupants disposed of at an approved waste management facility and the classification and the volume of material removed must be reported to the principal certifier. (b) All fill material imported to the site must be Virgin Excavated Natural Material as defined in Schedule 1 of the Protection of the Environment Operations Act 1997 or a material identified as being subject to a resource recovery exemption by the NSW EPA. NSW Department of Planning, Industry and Environment | 12 Residential development CONDITION REASON Waste management To require records to be provided, While building work, demolition or vegetation removal is being carried out, the during principal certifier must be satisfied all waste management is undertaken in construction, accordance with the approved waste management plan. documenting that waste is Upon disposal of waste, the applicant is to compile and provide records of the appropriately disposal to the principal certifier, detailing the following: handled • The contact details of the person(s) who removed the waste • The waste carrier vehicle registration • The date and time of waste collection • A description of the waste (type of waste and estimated quantity) and whether the waste is expected to be reused, recycled or go to landfill • The address of the disposal location(s) where the waste was taken • The corresponding tip docket/receipt from the site(s) to which the waste is transferred, noting date and time of delivery, description (type and quantity) of waste. Note: If waste has been removed from the site under an EPA Resource Recovery Order or Exemption, the applicant is to maintain all records in relation to that Order or Exemption and provide the records to the principal certifier and Council. Clearing for asset protection zones (APZ) (if required) To ensure vegetation While building work is being carried out, the applicant must ensure the clearance during clearance of vegetation to establish the APZ is confined within the marked construction is APZ boundary, to the satisfaction of the principal certifier. confined within the APZ NSW Department of Planning, Industry and Environment | 13 Residential development PART E - BEFORE THE ISSUE OF AN OCCUPATION CERTIFICATE CONDITION REASON Works-as-executed plans and any other documentary evidence To confirm the location of works Before the issue of the relevant occupation certificate, the applicant must once constructed submit, to the satisfaction of the principal certifier, works-as-executed plans, that will become any compliance certificates and any other evidence confirming the following council assets completed works: (a) All stormwater drainage systems and storage systems (b) The following matters that Council requires to be documented Completion of public utility services To ensure required changes to public Before the issue of the relevant occupation certificate, the principal certifier utility services are must ensure any adjustment or augmentation of any public utility services completed, in including gas, water, sewer, electricity, street lighting and accordance with telecommunications, required as a result of the development, is completed to the relevant the satisfaction of the relevant authority. agency requirements, Before the issue of the occupation certificate, the certifier must request before occupation written confirmation from the relevant authority that the relevant services have been completed. Post-construction dilapidation report (if relevant) To identify damage to adjoining Before the issue of an occupation certificate, a suitably qualified engineer properties resulting must prepare a post-construction dilapidation report, to the satisfaction of the from building work principal certifier, detailing whether: on the (a) after comparing the pre-construction dilapidation report to the post- development site construction dilapidation report required under this condition, there has been any structural damage to any adjoining buildings; and (b) where there has been structural damage to any adjoining buildings, that it is a result of the building work approved under this development consent. Before the issue of an occupation certificate, the principal certifier is to provide a copy of the post-construction dilapidation report to Council (where Council is not the principal certifier) and to the relevant adjoining property owner(s). NSW Department of Planning, Industry and Environment | 14 Residential development CONDITION REASON Preservation of survey marks To protect the State’s survey Before the issue of an occupation certificate, a registered surveyor must infrastructure submit documentation to the principal certifier which demonstrates that: (a) no existing survey mark(s) have been removed, damaged, destroyed, obliterated or defaced, or (b) the applicant has re-established any survey mark(s) that were damaged, destroyed, obliterated or defaced in accordance with the Surveyor General’s Direction No. 11 – Preservation of Survey Infrastructure. Repair of infrastructure To ensure any damage to public Before the issue of an occupation certificate, the applicant must ensure any infrastructure is public infrastructure damaged as a result of the carrying out of building works rectified (including damage caused by, but not limited to, delivery vehicles, waste collection, contractors, sub-contractors, concreting vehicles) is fully repaired to the written satisfaction of Council, and at no cost to Council. Note: If the council is not satisfied, the whole or part of the bond submitted will be used to cover the rectification work. Removal of waste upon completion To ensure waste material is Before the issue of an occupation certificate, the principal certifier must appropriately ensure all refuse, spoil and material unsuitable for use on-site is removed disposed or from the site and disposed of in accordance with the approved waste satisfactorily stored management plan. Written evidence of the removal must be supplied to the satisfaction of the principal certifier. Before the issue of a partial occupation certificate, the applicant must ensure the temporary storage of any waste is carried out in accordance with the approved waste management plan to the principal certifier’s satisfaction. Completion of landscape and tree works To ensure the approved Before the issue of an occupation certificate, the principal certifier must be landscaping works satisfied that all landscape and tree-works, including pruning in accordance have been with AS 4373-2007 Pruning of amenity trees and the removal of all noxious completed before weed species, have been completed in accordance with the approved plans occupation, in and any relevant conditions of this consent. accordance with the approved landscaping plan(s) NSW Department of Planning, Industry and Environment | 15 Residential development PART F – OCCUPATION AND ONGOING USE CONDITION REASON To allow release of Release of securities / bonds (if required) securities and When Council receives an occupation certificate from the principal certifier, authorise Council the applicant may lodge an application to release the securities held in to use the security accordance with NSW Department of Planning, Industry and Environment | 16 Residential development Appendix 1 Dictionary The following terms have the following meanings for the purpose of this consent (except where the context clearly indicates otherwise): Applicant means the applicant for development consent or any person having the benefit of the consent (including, but not limited to, the owner of the property from time to time). Approved plans means the plans endorsed by Council and specified in Part A of this consent. AS means Australian Standard published by Standards Australia International Limited and means the current standard which applies at the time the relevant work is undertaken. BCA means the Building Code of Australia published by the Australian Building Codes Board. Building work means any physical activity involved in the erection of a building. Certifier means a council or a person that is registered to carry out certification work under the Building and Development Certifiers Act 2018 and principal certifier means the certifier appointed as the principal certifier for the building work under section 6.6(1) of the EP&A Act. Construction certificate means a certificate to the effect that building work completed in accordance with specified plans and specifications or standards will comply with the requirements of the EP&A Regulation. Council means NSW Department of Planning, Industry and Environment | 17 Residential development Principal contractor means the person responsible for the overall co-ordination and control of the carrying out of the building works or the owner where a principal contractor has not been appointed by the owner of the site. Property means the land to which the development application relates, upon which the development is to be carried out, as set out on page 1 of this consent. Stormwater drainage system means all works and facilities relating to: the collection of stormwater, the reuse of stormwater, the detention of stormwater, the controlled release of stormwater, and connections to easements and public stormwater systems. Suitably qualified means a person with at least a NSW Department of Planning, Industry and Environment | 18 GENERAL MANAGER’S REPORT TO THE ORDINARY MEETING OF JUNEE SHIRE COUNCIL HELD ON 20 JULY 2021. Item No: 8 SOUTHERN REGIONAL PLANNING PANEL COUNCIL NOMINEES Reporting Officer: Director Planning and Community Development Key CSP strategic theme: Prosperous Attachments: Schedule 7: State Environmental Planning Policy (State and Regional Development) 2011 Part 3: State Environmental Planning Policy (Aboriginal Land) 2019 RECOMMENDATIONS: 1. That Council nominates two people as Council nominees to the Southern Regional Planning Panel. 2. Council nominates Mr Tony Donoghue, Coolamon Shire General Manager and Councillor, Neil Smith as expert Council nominees. 3. The Council nominees will retain their nomination for three years from the date of this resolution unless otherwise determined by the Council during that term. ______ EXECUTIVE SUMMARY Council’s previous nominated members for the Southern Regional Planning Panel have expired. Although there are currently no significant development proposals afoot, it is recommended Council nominate two nominees to the Panel. At least one Council member is required to have expertise in one or more of the following areas: Planning, Architecture, Heritage, The Environment, Urban design, Land Economics, Traffic and Transport, Law, Engineering or Tourism. Many adjoining Councils have nominees from adjoining Councils that are Council staff owing to their expert qualifications and independence. Having two nominated members with expertise in the required fields will benefit Junee Shire when a significant development proposal is to be considered. BACKGROUND Planning Panels were introduced in NSW on 1 July 2009 to strengthen decision making for regionally significant development and certain other planning functions under the Environmental Planning & Assessment Act 1979 (EP&A Act). The principal functions of Planning Panels are to determine regionally significant DAs and undertake rezoning reviews. The State and Regional Development SEPP identifies the types of development classified as regionally significant (Schedule 7 of the State Environmental Planning Policy (State and Regional Development) 2011). The Aboriginal Land SEPP also identifies development declared to be Page 28 GENERAL MANAGER’S REPORT TO THE ORDINARY MEETING OF JUNEE SHIRE COUNCIL HELD ON 20 JULY 2021. regionally significant development (Part 3 of the State Environmental Planning Policy (Aboriginal Land) 2019). Please find relevant schedule and part as attachments to this report. A regional planning panel consists of five members: a) Three members appointed by the Minister (the State members) b) Two nominee of the applicable council (the council nominees) who are Councillors, members of council staff or other personals nominated by the council. The term of appointment for council members is not to exceed three years; however, members are eligible for re-appointment. At least one council nominee is required to have expertise in one or more of the following areas: planning, architecture, heritage, the environment, land economics, urban design, traffic and transport, law, engineering, or tourism. Councils are not restricted to nominating people from Council’s local area. They can appoint, terminate, and reappoint members at any time and can determine the duration of each appointment. It is common practice by many neighbouring Councils to have nominees from adjoining Council’s holding staff positions owing to their subject matter expertise and independence. Mr Tony Donoghue, Coolamon Shire General Manager, qualifies as an expert nominee and has agreed to continue to be a Junee Shire nominee if Council so decides. Councillor Neil Smith also qualifies as an expert nominee, and we recommend his inclusion as a Junee Shire nominee if Council so decides. CONSIDERATIONS Policy There is no Council policy specifically related to this subject. Risk Assessment Any risks with panel membership are addressed by legislation and NSW Government procedures. Financial Council can determine the fees paid to their Council panel members and are responsible for making such payments. No fees are proposed to be paid to Council panel members. Connection with IPR The Community Strategic Plan identifies the opportunity for development within Junee Shire in terms of what it means to the liveability, prosperity, and sustainability of the shire. The Southern Regional Planning Panel is one of the necessary components of development assessment. CONCLUSION It is recommended Council nominate two Council nominees to the Southern Regional Planning Panel, being the General Manager of Coolamon Shire Council, Mr Tony Donoghue and Councillor Neil Smith of Junee Shire Council. Page 29 JUNEE SHIRE COUNCIL ATTACHMENT TO GENERAL MANAGER’S REPORT 22 JUNE 2021 Item No. Subject 8[DPCD] SOUTHERN REGIONAL PLANNING PANEL COUNCIL NOMINEES State Environmental Planning Policy (State and Regional Development) 2011 Schedule 7 Regionally significant development (cl 20) 1 Definitions In this Schedule— eco-tourist facility means a building or place used for tourist and visitor accommodation, function centres or environmental facilities that is located in a natural environment and is primarily used for activities involving education about, or the interpretation, cultural understanding or appreciation of, the natural environment. rail infrastructure facilities has the same meaning as it has in Division 15 of Part 3 of State Environmental Planning Policy (Infrastructure) 2007. road infrastructure facilities has the same meaning as it has in Division 17 of Part 3 of State Environmental Planning Policy (Infrastructure) 2007. 2 General development over $30 million Development that has a capital investment value of more than $30 million. 3 Council related development over $5 million Development that has a capital investment value of more than $5 million if— (a) a council for the area in which the development is to be carried out is the applicant for development consent, or (b) the council is the owner of any land on which the development is to be carried out, or (c) the development is to be carried out by the council, or (d) the council is a party to any agreement or arrangement relating to the development (other than any agreement or arrangement entered into under the Act or for the purposes of the payment of contributions by a person other than the council). 4 Crown development over $5 million Development carried out by or on behalf of the Crown (within the meaning of Division 4.6 of the Act) that has a capital investment value of more than $5 million. 5 Private infrastructure and community facilities over $5 million Development that has a capital investment value of more than $5 million for any of the following purposes— (a) air transport facilities, electricity generating works, port facilities, rail infrastructure facilities, road infrastructure facilities, sewerage systems, telecommunications facilities, waste or resource management facilities, water supply systems, or wharf or boating facilities, (b) affordable housing, child care centres, community facilities, correctional centres, educational establishments, group homes, health services facilities or places of public worship. 6 Eco-tourist facilities over $5 million Development for the purpose of eco-tourist facilities that has a capital investment value of more than $5 million. 7 Particular designated development Development for the purposes of— (a) extractive industries, which meet the requirements for designated development under clause 19 of Schedule 3 to the Environmental Planning and Assessment Regulation 2000, or (b) marinas or other related land and water shoreline facilities, which meet the requirements for designated development under clause 23 of Schedule 3 to the Environmental Planning and Assessment Regulation 2000, or (c) waste management facilities or works, which meet the requirements for designated development under clause 32 of Schedule 3 to the Environmental Planning and Assessment Regulation 2000. 8 Coastal subdivision (1) Development within the coastal zone for the purposes of subdivision of the following kind— (a) subdivision of land for any purpose into more than 100 lots, if more than 100 of the lots will not be connected to an approved sewage treatment work or system, (b) subdivision of land for residential purposes into more than 100 lots, if the land— (i) is not in the metropolitan coastal zone, or (ii) is wholly or partly in a sensitive coastal location, (c) subdivision of land for rural-residential purposes into more than 25 lots, if the land— (i) is not in the metropolitan coastal zone, or (ii) is wholly or partly in a sensitive coastal location. (2) In this clause— coastal zone has the same meaning as in the Coastal Management Act 2016. metropolitan coastal zone means that part of the coastal zone between the northern boundary of the local government area of the City of Newcastle and the southern boundary of the local government area of the City of Shellharbour. sensitive coastal location means any of the following that occur within the coastal zone— (a) land within 100m above mean high water mark of the sea, a bay or an estuary, (b) a coastal lake, (c) a declared Ramsar wetland within the meaning of the Environment Protection and Biodiversity Conservation Act 1999 of the Commonwealth, (d) a declared World Heritage property within the meaning of the Environment Protection and Biodiversity Conservation Act 1999 of the Commonwealth, (e) land declared as a marine park or an aquatic reserve under the Marine Estate Management Act 2014, (f) land within 100m of any of the following— (i) the water’s edge of a coastal lake, (ii) land to which paragraph (c), (d) or (e) applies, (iii) land reserved under the National Parks and Wildlife Act 1974, (iv) land to which State Environmental Planning Policy No 14—Coastal Wetlands applies, (g) residential land (within the meaning of State Environmental Planning Policy No 26—Littoral Rainforests) that is within a distance of 100m from the outer edge of the heavy black line on the series of maps held in the Department and marked “State Environmental Planning Policy No 26—Littoral Rainforests (Amendment No 2)”. subdivision of land does not include a boundary adjustment, a strata subdivision, or a community title subdivision associated with another development that has been approved. 8A Certain coastal protection works (1) The following development on land within the coastal zone that is directly adjacent to, or is under the waters of, the open ocean, the entrance to an estuary or the entrance to a coastal lake that is open to the ocean— (a) development for the purpose of coastal protection works carried out by a person other than a public authority, other than coastal protection works identified in the relevant certified coastal management program, (b) development for the purpose of coastal protection works carried out by or on behalf of a public authority (other than development that may be carried out without development consent under clause 19(2)(a) of State Environmental Planning Policy (Coastal Management) 2018). (2) Words and expressions used in this clause have (in relation to coastal protection works) the same meaning as they have in State Environmental Planning Policy (Coastal Management) 2018. 9 Development subject to delays in determination Development that has a capital investment value of more than $10 million but less than $30 million— (a) for which a development application to the relevant council has been lodged but not determined within 120 days after the application was lodged, and (b) that is the subject of a written request to that council by the applicant for the application to be dealt with by a regional panel, unless the chairperson of the regional panel concerned determines that the delay in determining the development application was caused by the applicant. 10 Development in council areas where development assessment unsatisfactory (1) Development within the area of a particular council for particular purposes designated by the Minister by order published on the NSW legislation website. (2) Such an order cannot be made unless the Minister is satisfied that the performance of the council concerned in dealing with development matters has not met applicable performance criteria. Site footer We acknowledge the traditional owners of this land and pay respect to Elders, past, present and emerging. State Environmental Planning Policy (Aboriginal Land) 2019 Part 3 Regional development 11 Application of Part This Part does not apply to development on land to which this Policy applies unless a development delivery plan is in force under this Policy for the land. 12 Declaration of regionally significant development: section 4.5 (b) of the Act (1) The following development on land to which this Policy applies owned by a LALC is declared to be regionally significant development for the purposes of the Act: (a) development that has a capital investment value of more than $5 million, (b) development in respect of which more than 50 submissions are received after the development application for the development is placed on public exhibition, (c) development for which a development application to the relevant council has been lodged but not determined within 60 days after the application was lodged and that is the subject of a written request to the council by the applicant for the application to be dealt with by a regional panel, unless the chairperson of the regional panel determines that the delay in determining the application was caused by the applicant. (2) If development the subject of a concept development application under Part 4 of the Act is development that has a capital investment value of more than $5 million, a part of the development that is the subject of a separate development application is taken to be development specified by subclause (1) (whether or not that part of the development has a capital investment value of more than $5 million). (3) However, the following development is not declared to be regionally significant development: (a) complying development, (b) development for which development consent is not required, (c) development that is State significant development, (d) development for which a person or body other than a council is the consent authority, (e) development within the area of the City of Sydney. GENERAL MANAGER’S REPORT TO THE ORDINARY MEETING OF JUNEE SHIRE COUNCIL HELD ON 20 JULY 2021. Item No: 9 ATHENIUM THEATRE – PROPOSED CHARGES Reporting Officer: Director Planning and Community Development Key CSP strategic theme: Prosperous Attachments: NIL RECOMMENDATIONS: 1. Council receives the report on proposed charges for the Athenium Theatre. 2. Council endorses the proposed charges for the Athenium Theatre contained in the report. ______ EXECUTIVE SUMMARY Council have previously supported the development of the Junee Athenium Theatre (the Theatre) to lift the professionalism of the heritage listed asset with the aim of raising the profile of the Theatre regionally, to remain as a multipurpose space and develop a commercial kitchen with capacity to handle 300 persons at a function/movie. The Theatre has undergone an extensive refurbishment, however charges for hire of the Theatre have not increased to cover the increased running costs. The purpose of the report is to review hiring prices for the Theatre and establish a base hire for the use of the commercial kitchen. BACKGROUND The Theatre officially opened for entertainment purposes on the 10 October 1929. At this time, the Theatre was used as a general movie theatre, screening movies six days a week by 1938. The Theatre also held community functions, such as dancing lessons, church and community balls, and variety shows. In 2018 a Conservative Management Plan for the Theatre was reviewed, and the Athenium Theatre received substantial funding, for upgrades to the community facility. In 2021, the Athenium Theatre’s upgrades were officially completed, including the new commercial kitchen, storage, an outdoor function space and new air conditioning. The Theatre possesses high quality, upgraded amenities and an entertainment space with much improved facilities. The Theatre can seat up to 432 guests (subject to Covid-19 restrictions) and is an important historical landmark and opportunity for Junee. The refurbishments have created an impressive entertainment and event venue. The building is also listed on the NSW State Heritage Register, further establishing its profile. In addition to the above works, a new stand-alone website has been created for the Theatre which is designed to raise its profile and professionalism. Interest in the Theatre is increasing, and the professional nature of the website will further improve exposure. Page 30 GENERAL MANAGER’S REPORT TO THE ORDINARY MEETING OF JUNEE SHIRE COUNCIL HELD ON 20 JULY 2021. Please find web-site screen shots below. 1. Opening / home page with rolling video showcasing building usage. The video is a theatrical production designed to make an instant impact on the viewer. 2. Event pages Page 31 GENERAL MANAGER’S REPORT TO THE ORDINARY MEETING OF JUNEE SHIRE COUNCIL HELD ON 20 JULY 2021. 3. Venue hire pages with inbuilt booking system, showcasing fresh imagery of the Theatre, commercial kitchen and outdoor function space. Page 32 GENERAL MANAGER’S REPORT TO THE ORDINARY MEETING OF JUNEE SHIRE COUNCIL HELD ON 20 JULY 2021. Current Running Costs Current charges are not covering the increased running costs of the Theatre. Provided below is an accurate estimate of current costs to Council of hiring the Theatre for a one-day event: Running Costs per Hire Costs Electricity per day $43.60 Booking Liaison/Agreements $33.00 Orientation to Theatre $58.00 Set up and set down costs $66.00 Cleaning $100.00 *Other Costs $68.50 Total $369.10 Electricity costs have increased, particularly given the new air conditioning system which is now in place. Bookings can be accommodated online, however Council liaison remains required following the online initial booking request and agreements are prepared and completed. Council also ensures prior to each event hirers are given an extensive orientation to the building to ensure compliance. Considerable time is also spent on setting up the venue, setting down and increased cleaning costs are required to ensure the venue maintains at a professional standard. *Other Costs outlined in the table above include indirect costs such as depreciation, interest on loans and staff time, together with insurance, building maintenance, rates, software licenses, security and marketing expenditure which currently exceeds $25,000 per year. We have included a daily cost equivalent in the table above to factor in a minimal amount of this cost per daily booking. For your information, with thirty (30) hiring events per year these Other Costs would equate on their own to around $833/hire at 100% recovery or if a recovery of 50% of the indirect cost would be $416/hire. Also note, Council is looking at making the sound system more robust and unable to be tampered with. Recent maintenance has identified concerns. During and between many events, tampering is occurring which is increasing costs to fix and maintain the system. These costs have not been factored into the above. The importance of the now robust booking system is essential to ensure Council can track issues as they arise given who has access to the Theatre. When looking at comparable venues throughout NSW, the Theatre is priced significantly lower than those of similar structure. As the Theatre is a community building Council want to ensure Page 33 GENERAL MANAGER’S REPORT TO THE ORDINARY MEETING OF JUNEE SHIRE COUNCIL HELD ON 20 JULY 2021. the cost is not prohibitive, however even with a proposed increase, the cost remains competitive and enables council to recoup some of the running expenses. Proposed Fees HIRE OF ATHENIUM THEATRE CURRENT PROPOSED PRICING SPACES PRICING Bands/Concerts/Performances - @15% of ticketed sales or $1,000 (whatever is the greater) Special Events (eg. Wedding, Anniversaries) $350 $750 Corporate Hire - per event/day. $140 $500 Community Hire/meetings - per event/day. $120 $300 Community Hire/Meetings - per hour (1-4 $20 $50 hours only). Commercial Kitchen - per event/day. - $300 Outdoor Function Space (grassed area) - On - $150 its own - Per event / day. Outdoor Function Space (grassed area) - On - $30 its own - Per hour (1-4 hours). Page 34 GENERAL MANAGER’S REPORT TO THE ORDINARY MEETING OF JUNEE SHIRE COUNCIL HELD ON 20 JULY 2021. HIRE OF ATHENIUM THEATRE CURRENT PROPOSED PRICING SPACES PRICING Outdoor Function Space (grassed area) - In - No extra fee conjunction with the Theatre or Commercial Kitchen. Audio Visual Assistance as required - At cost Furniture - per event / day. - $10 per large round banquet table, $10 per outdoor setting, no charge for chairs. Council Staff hire per hour - $45 Bond - with alcohol $550 $750 Bond - without alcohol $50 $100 • Prices will continue to be available on application. • Unlike many other venues, a cost difference between Commercial and Community will remain. • The Friends of Athenium and Junee Brass Band will continue to hold meetings and rehearsals at no cost and have access to limited exemption to hiring charges for the Theatre space when organising free community performances. • Costs will be reviewed regularly to ensure Council recoups a reasonable proportion of the Theatre’s operating costs. CONSIDERATIONS Policy There is no specific policy relating to this report. Risk Assessment There is a financial risk to Council if fees are not increased and reviewed regularly in line with running costs. Financial Without fee review and increases, the Council will be continuing to subsidise the running expense of the Athenium Theatre. Page 35 GENERAL MANAGER’S REPORT TO THE ORDINARY MEETING OF JUNEE SHIRE COUNCIL HELD ON 20 JULY 2021. Connection with IPR 3.3.3 – Promote the Athenium Theatre as a local and regional tourism and cultural facility. CONCLUSION It is recommended that Council receives the report on the proposed charges for the Athenium Theatre and endorses the new fees as contained in the report. Page 36 GENERAL MANAGER’S REPORT TO THE ORDINARY MEETING OF JUNEE SHIRE COUNCIL HELD ON 20 JULY 2021. Item No: 10 DEVELOPMENT APPLICATION 2015/05 – CHANGE OF USE – LOT 1 DP1107048, 69 LORD STREET, JUNEE Reporting Officer: Director Planning & Community Development Key CSP strategic theme: Liveable, Prosperous, Sustainable Attachments: Statement of Environmental Effects Development Plan Set; Floor, Signage, Site s4.15 Development Assessment Report Council Required Carparking Seal & Traffic Movement Plan RECOMMENDATIONS: That Development Application No. 2021/05 from Mr Phillip MacGregor for the Change of Use of a Service Station to a Take Away Food and Drink premises, located on Lot: 1, DP1107048, known as 69 Lord Street, JUNEE be APPROVED based on the following reasons: 1. The assessment of the proposal indicates the takeaway food and drink premises and the associated car movement and parking areas, and business identification signage are permissible with consent on the land in accordance with the provisions of the LEP. 2. The Development Application, as submitted, is not inconsistent with the controls or objectives of the Junee Development Control Plan 2015. ______ EXECUTIVE SUMMARY The proposal involves the change of use of an existing disused service station to a take away food and drink premises and associated business identification signage, vehicle parking and movement areas. The application does not require any variations to development standards contained in the Development Control Plan 2015. The application has received six submissions in relation to the development with various concerns, including traffic impacts, land contamination concerns and the potential for social and economic impacts. The development application is recommended to be approved subject to conditions. BACKGROUND The proposal involves the change of use of an existing disused service station to a take away food and drink premises and associated business identification signage, vehicle parking and movement areas. Page 37 GENERAL MANAGER’S REPORT TO THE ORDINARY MEETING OF JUNEE SHIRE COUNCIL HELD ON 20 JULY 2021. As a condition of consent, and in discussion with the landowners, it will be required to decommission and remove the existing Underground Petroleum Storage Systems and investigate the site for potential land contamination. Once this has been completed, the site will be sealed with an asphalt seal. These will be the main physical external works to be undertaken on the site. Internal works will occur with the fit out of the retail area and the installation of a cool room. Neighbour Notification was undertaken with six formal submissions being received by Council. Relevant planning issues raised by submissions included traffic impacts, land contamination concerns and the potential for social and economic impacts to the locality. The application was also referred internally to the Engineering Department for comment regarding access and traffic. A comprehensive Section 4.15 Development Assessment Report prepared by Council’s Town Planner has been completed and is provided as an attachment to this report. The submitted plans and Statement of Environmental Effects on which the application was assessed is also provided as an attachment to this report. The assessment found there were no major planning grounds on which to refuse the development. The development is considered to be suitable, subject to conditions. CONSIDERATIONS Policy State Environmental Planning Policies SEPP55 – Remediation of Land is considered to be relevant to the subject site, being a former service station site. The applicant has provided Council with a copy of works proposed to be undertaken to remediate the site – namely the removal of existing Underground Petroleum Storage Systems (UPSS) and the testing of soil surrounding the UPSS’s for potential contamination and removal of soil if required. This action will form part of the conditions of consent for this DA, with the provision of a further validation report and notice of completion of remediation works to be provided to Council once these works are completed. SEPP64 - Advertising and Signage is relevant to the proposed development, which includes the installation of various business identification signage on the building and on predominantly existing signage structures. This type of signage requires consent, not meeting the provisions of the SEPP (Exempt and Complying Development Codes) for signage generally. The applicant has provided a response against the assessment criteria. It is considered the proposed signage is generally in accordance with the objectives and provisions of SEPP64. Junee Local Environmental Plan 2012 The proposed development is considered to be a take away food and drink premises, as defined by the Junee LEP 2012. Page 38 GENERAL MANAGER’S REPORT TO THE ORDINARY MEETING OF JUNEE SHIRE COUNCIL HELD ON 20 JULY 2021. Take away food and drink premises located in the IN2 Light Industrial zone is a use permissible with consent under the land use table contained in the Junee LEP 2012. The objectives of the IN2 zone are: • To provide a wide range of light industrial, warehouse and related land uses. • To encourage employment opportunities and to support the viability of centres. • To minimise any adverse effect of industry on other land uses. • To enable other land uses that provide facilities or services to meet the day to day needs of workers in the area. • To support and protect industrial land for industrial uses. • To facilitate industry development that supports regional economic influences. • To foster emerging industries that broaden the economic and employment base of Junee. It is considered that the proposal is consistent with the objectives of the zones, taking into consideration the surrounding development, history of the site and context of the locality. No additional land use conflict is likely to occur as a result of this development. The proposed development generally supports the objectives of the zone. Junee Development Control 2015 The development is generally consistent with the requirements of the Junee DCP 2015. There is no specific chapter of the Junee DCP 2015 considered to be applicable to the development. Proposed Non Standard Conditions As a result of the assessment and internal and external referrals, the following non-standard conditions will be imposed on the development if this Development Application is approved by Council: 1. The existing Underground Petroleum Storage System (UPSS) and associated infrastructure will be removed from the site and disposed of as outlined in the provided Advisory Letter from Envirowest Consulting and in accordance with the relevant EPA Guidelines within 6 months of the date of this consent. A validation report will be provided to Council as soon as practicable once these works have been completed. REASON: To ensure compliance with the requirements of SEPP55 – Remediation of Land 2. Access to and from the site is to be conducted in accordance with the Council approved Traffic Access Plan. Adequate signage is to be provided to the satisfaction of Council prior to the issue of any Occupation Certificate REASON: To ensure the safety of traffic operations in the area 3. On the completion of the required UPSS decommissioning and removal, the traffic movement and parking areas are to be sealed with a minimum asphalt 14/7 two coat seal, as indicated on the approved Traffic Access Plan. REASON: To minimise the generation of dust from traffic movement on the site. Page 39 GENERAL MANAGER’S REPORT TO THE ORDINARY MEETING OF JUNEE SHIRE COUNCIL HELD ON 20 JULY 2021. 4. The hours of operation shall be limited to 11.00am to 8.00pm on Sunday to Wednesday, and 11.00am to 10.00pm on Thursday to Saturday, as indicated on the stamped approved Statement of Environmental Effects. All externally located illuminated signs are to be turned off outside of these hours. REASON: To reduce the impact of illuminated lighting and noise generation on nearby residential dwellings. Risk Assessment The approval of this development has minimal impacts or risk for Council. Financial There is no financial implication of approving this development consent. Connection with IPR 3.5.2 – Provide development assessment services to meet NSW Government Integrated Planning & Reporting requirements CONCLUSION It is recommended Development Application No. 2021/05 from Mr Phillip MacGregor for the change of use to a take away food and drink premises, located on Lot 1, DP1107048, known as 69 Lord Street, Junee be APPROVED based on the following reasons: 1. The assessment of the proposal indicates a take away food and drink premises and the associated business identification signage, car movement and parking areas are permissible with consent on the land in accordance with the provisions of the LEP. 2. The Development Application, as submitted, is not inconsistent with the controls or objectives of the Junee Development Control Plan 2015. Page 40 JUNEE SHIRE COUNCIL ATTACHMENT TO GENERAL MANAGER’S REPORT 22 JUNE 2021 Item No. Subject 10[DPCD] DEVELOPMENT APPLICATION 2015/05 – CHANGE OF USE – LOT 1 DP1107048, 69 LORD STREET, JUNEE Section 4.15 Development Assessment Report Application Summary Development Application No: DA2021/05 Proposed Land Use: ☐ Residential ☒ Commercial ☐ Rural ☐ Other Property Description: Lot: 1 Section: - DP: 1107048 Address: 69 Lord Street, JUNEE Applicant: Mr Phillip MacGregor Owner/s: Mr Bruno Spatari Proposed Development ☒ Local ☐ Integrated ☐ Designated Classification: Assessing Officer: Rohan Johnston - Town Planner Development Application & Site History Details of Previous Consents DA2009/22 – Change of Use, DA2016/32 – Install in-ground (Last 5 years) diesel tank, Previous Use Service Station Previous Subdivision(s) Affecting the Nil. Site Easements/Restrictions on title Nil. 1 Junee Shire Council Section 4.15 Assessment Report Development Specifics The development involves the change of use of the premises from a service station to a take away food and drink premises. Figure 1: Proposed Development The development involves the installation and replacement of existing business identification signage, removal of existing service station infrastructure, fit out of existing building for use as a bottle shop, including retail sale areas and cool room. Public Consultation Notifications – Adjoining Landowners: Notification Required Newspaper Advertisements: Advertising Required Exhibition Dates: Start: 8/01/2021 End: 22/05/2021 No. of Submissions Received: Six (6) submissions received. All Submissions Acknowledged? Yes- all submissions acknowledged. Referrals Date Government Agencies Referred - to: Agency Name: ☐Rural Fire Service NSW ☐Office of Environment and Heritage ☐Department of Primary Industries ☐Department of Planning, Industry & Environment ☐Other – Insert details of Agency. Agency Response/Conditions: N/A ☒Engineering Internal Referrals: 2 Junee Shire Council Section 4.15 Assessment Report ☐GIS ☐Other Comments or Recommendations: Engineering comments include provision of 14/7 2 coat seal for movement and car parking areas, installation of entry and exit signage, entry only via Kanaley Square and left turn exit via Lord Street. Entry and exit permitted at second Lord Street entrance furthest from the roundabout. Additional Planning Commentary: Provision of 2 coat seal to occur after remediation works to remove existing fuel tanks have been undertaken. Access arrangements to be conditioned with provision of a Carpark Seal and Traffic Movement Plan. The Provisions of Any Environmental Planning Instrument State Applicable? Environmental State Environmental Planning Policies Y N Planning Policies State Environmental Planning Policy (Aboriginal Land) 2019 ☐ ☒ (SEPPs) ☐ ☒ State Environmental Planning Policy (Activation Precincts) 2020 State Environmental Planning Policy (Affordable Rental Housing) 2009 ☐ ☒ State Environmental Planning Policy (Building Sustainability Index: BASIX) ☐ ☒ 2004 State Environmental Planning Policy (Educational Establishments and ☐ ☒ Child Care Facilities) 2017 State Environmental Planning Policy (Exempt and Complying ☐ ☒ Development Codes) 2008 State Environmental Planning Policy (Housing for Seniors or People with a ☐ ☒ Disability) 2004 State Environmental Planning Policy (Infrastructure) 2007 ☐ ☒ State Environmental Planning Policy (Koala Habitat Protection) 2020 ☐ ☒ State Environmental Planning Policy (Major Infrastructure Corridors) 2020 ☐ ☒ State Environmental Planning Policy (Mining, Petroleum Production and ☐ ☒ Extractive Industries) 2007 State Environmental Planning Policy No 19—Bushland in Urban Areas ☐ ☒ State Environmental Planning Policy No 21—Caravan Parks ☐ ☒ State Environmental Planning Policy No 33—Hazardous and Offensive ☐ ☒ Development State Environmental Planning Policy No 36—Manufactured Home Estates ☐ ☒ State Environmental Planning Policy No 50—Canal Estate Development ☐ ☒ State Environmental Planning Policy No 55—Remediation of Land ☒ ☐ State Environmental Planning Policy No 64—Advertising and Signage ☒ ☐ State Environmental Planning Policy No 65—Design Quality of Residential ☐ ☒ Apartment Development 3 Junee Shire Council Section 4.15 Assessment Report State Environmental Planning Policy No 70—Affordable Housing (Revised ☐ ☒ Schemes) State Environmental Planning Policy (Primary Production and Rural ☐ ☒ Development) 2019 State Environmental Planning Policy (State and Regional Development) ☐ ☒ 2011 State Environmental Planning Policy (State Significant Precincts) 2005 ☐ ☒ State Environmental Planning Policy (Three Ports) 2013 ☐ ☒ State Environmental Planning Policy (Urban Renewal) 2010 ☐ ☒ State Environmental Planning Policy (Vegetation in Non-Rural Areas) 2017 ☐ ☒ Ministerial Directions Section 117(2) – Ministerial Directions ☐ ☒ SEPP Commentary: SEPP55 – Remediation of Land is considered to be relevant to the subject site, being a former service station site. The applicant has provided Council with a copy of works proposed to be undertaken to remediate the site – namely the removal of existing Underground Petroleum Storage Systems (UPSS) and the testing of soil that surrounded the UPSS’s for potential contamination and removal of soil if required. This action will form part of the conditions of consent for this DA, with the provision of a further validation report and notice of completion of remediation works to be provided to Council once these works are completed. In accordance with Section 7 of the SEPP, Council considers that the site may potentially be a contaminated site and is satisfied that the proposed remediation works will make the site suitable for the proposed landuse. A notice of completion must be provided to Council in accordance with Section 18. SEPP64 - Advertising and Signage is relevant to the proposed development, which includes the installation of various business identification signage on the building and on predominantly existing signage structures. This type of signage requires consent, not meeting the provisions of the SEPP (Exempt and Complying Development Codes) for signage generally. As per Section 8 of the SEPP, Council must not grant consent unless it is satisfied that the signage is consistent with the objectives of the SEPP and the signage satisfies the assessment criteria outlined in Schedule 1. The applicant has provided a response against the assessment criteria. Part 3 Advertisements of the SEPP does not apply to the proposed signage, as the signage meets the definition of business identification signage as set out in Section 9. An assessment of the signage in accordance with Schedule 1 is provided below: 1. Character of the area • Is the proposal compatible with the existing or desired future character of the area or locality in which it is proposed to be located? The proposal is considered to be compatible with the existing character of the area, with signage generally being present in the area. The site also has a number of existing signs that are proposed to be replaced. • Is the proposal consistent with a particular theme for outdoor advertising in the area or locality? 4 Junee Shire Council Section 4.15 Assessment Report It is considered that the proposal is consistent with the existing theme of outdoor advertising in the area, as the proposal generally involves the replacement of existing signage and branding elements. There is no Council strategy or guide for outdoor advertising in this area. 2. Special areas • Does the proposal detract from the amenity or visual quality of any environmentally sensitive areas, heritage areas, natural or other conservation areas, open space areas, waterways, rural landscapes or residential areas? It is considered that the proposal will not detract for the amenity or visual quality of any environmentally sensitive area, heritage conservation area, conservation areas, open space area, waterways, rural landscapes or residential areas. The current state of the site will be improved overall as a result of the proposed. 3. Views and vistas • Does the proposal obscure or compromise important views? No important views are considered to be present in the locality. • Does the proposal dominate the skyline and reduce the quality of vistas? The proposal will not have any additional impact on the skyline or existing vistas. • Does the proposal respect the viewing rights of other advertisers? It is considered that the proposal will not impact on existing signage in the area. 4. Streetscape, setting or landscape • Is the scale, proportion and form of the proposal appropriate for the streetscape, setting or landscape? The proposed signage is considered to be appropriate for the existing streetscape. The proposal involves the general replacement of existing signage. • Does the proposal contribute to the visual interest of the streetscape, setting or landscape? It is considered that the proposal will improve the visual interest of the site, by improving the visual appearance of the existing building through the replacement of existing signage. • Does the proposal reduce clutter by rationalising and simplifying existing advertising? No, the proposal does not involve rationalisation or simplification of existing advertising. • Does the proposal screen unsightliness? The proposed signage will improve the visual amenity of the existing structure, being a disused service station site. • Does the proposal protrude above buildings, structures or tree canopies in the area or locality? The proposal will not increase protrusion above existing buildings or structures. • Does the proposal require ongoing vegetation management? The proposed does not require ongoing vegetation management. 5. Site and building • Is the proposal compatible with the scale, proportion and other characteristics of the site or building, or both, on which the proposed signage is to be located? The proposal is considered to be compatible with the scale and proportion of the site and building. • Does the proposal respect important features of the site or building, or both? It is considered that the proposal respects important features of the site and building. • Does the proposal show innovation and imagination in its relationship to the site or building, or both? 5 Junee Shire Council Section 4.15 Assessment Report The proposal generally replaces existing signage on the site and building. 6. Associated devices and logos with advertisements and advertising structures • Have any safety devices, platforms, lighting devices or logos been designed as an integral part of the signage or structure on which it is to be displayed? No safety devices, platforms etc are required to be installed on the proposed signage. 7. Illumination • Would illumination result in unacceptable glare? The proposed signage will generally replace existing signage and will not result in unacceptable glare. • Would illumination affect safety for pedestrians, vehicles or aircraft? No proposed illumination will affect safety for pedestrians, vehicles or aircraft. • Would illumination detract from the amenity of any residence or other form of accommodation? Illumination will not significantly detract from the amenity of any residence or accommodation. Any illumination to be turned off outside of opening hours. • Can the intensity of the illumination be adjusted, if necessary? The illumination cannot be adjusted. • Is the illumination subject to a curfew? Illumination will be subject to approved opening hours only. 8. Safety • Would the proposal reduce the safety for any public road? Signage is not considered to reduce the safety for any public road. • Would the proposal reduce the safety for pedestrians or bicyclists? The proposed signage is not considered to reduce the safety for pedestrians or cyclists. • Would the proposal reduce the safety for pedestrians, particularly children, by obscuring sightlines from public areas? The proposed signage will not obscure sightlines from public areas. It is considered that the proposed signage is consistent with the provisions of SEPP64 – Advertising and Signage. The proposal is considered to be consistent with the provisions of the relevant State Environmental Planning Policies. The Provisions of Any Environmental Planning Instrument – Cont. Biodiversity Section 7.3 - Test for determining whether proposed development or activity Applicable? Conservation Act likely to significantly affect threatened species or ecological communities, or their habitats Y N 2016 No.63 In the case of a threatened species, whether the proposed development or activity is likely to have an adverse effect on the life cycle of the species such that a viable ☐ ☒ local population of the species is likely to be placed at risk of extinction, In the case of an endangered ecological community or critically endangered ecological community, whether the proposed development or activity— (i) is likely to have an adverse effect on the extent of the ecological community such ☐ ☒ that its local occurrence is likely to be placed at risk of extinction, or (ii) is likely to substantially and adversely modify the composition of the ecological community such that its local occurrence is likely to be placed at risk of extinction, In relation to the habitat of a threatened species or ecological community— ☐ ☒ 6 Junee Shire Council Section 4.15 Assessment Report (i) the extent to which habitat is likely to be removed or modified as a result of the proposed development or activity, and (ii) whether an area of habitat is likely to become fragmented or isolated from other areas of habitat as a result of the proposed development or activity, and (iii) the importance of the habitat to be removed, modified, fragmented or isolated to the long-term survival of the species or ecological community in the locality, whether the proposed development or activity is likely to have an adverse effect on ☐ ☒ any declared area of outstanding biodiversity value (either directly or indirectly), whether the proposed development or activity is or is part of a key threatening ☐ ☒ process or is likely to increase the impact of a key threatening process. Comments There are no known or anticipated impacts caused by the development on threatened species or communities that would require further assessment under the Biodiversity Conservation Act 2016. In Force LEPs Applicable? Local Y N Environmental Junee Local Environmental Plan 2012 ☒ ☐ Plans Land Zoning Relevant? (LEPs) Y N IN2 Light Industrial- Permissible with Consent ☒ ☐ 4.1 – Minimum subdivision lot size ☐ ☒ 4.1A – Minimum subdivision lot size for strata plan schemes in ☐ ☒ certain rural and residential zones 4.2 – Rural subdivision ☐ ☒ 4.2A – Erection of dual occupancies (attached) and dwelling houses ☐ ☒ on land in Zone RU1 4.2B – Erection of rural workers’ dwellings in Zone RU1 ☐ ☒ 4.2C – Exceptions to minimum lot sizes for certain rural subdivisions ☐ ☒ 4.6 – Exceptions to development standards ☐ ☒ 5.3 - Development near zone boundaries ☐ ☒ 5.4 - Controls relating to miscellaneous permissible uses ☐ ☒ 5.5 – Controls relating to secondary dwellings on land in a rural zone ☐ ☒ 5.10 – Heritage conservation ☐ ☒ 5.11 – Bush fire hazard reduction ☐ ☒ 5.13 – Eco-tourist facilities ☐ ☒ 5.16 - Subdivision of, or dwellings on, land in certain rural, ☐ ☒ residential or environment protection zones 5.18 - Intensive livestock agriculture ☐ ☒ 5.19 - Pond-based, tank-based and oyster aquaculture ☐ ☒ 5.20 - Standards that cannot be used to refuse consent—playing and ☐ ☒ performing music 6.1 - Earthworks ☐ ☒ 6.2 - Flood Planning ☐ ☒ 6.3 - Stormwater management ☒ ☐ 6.4 - Terrestrial biodiversity ☐ ☒ 6.5 - Groundwater vulnerability ☐ ☒ 6.6 - Riparian land and watercourses ☐ ☒ 6.7 - Wetlands ☐ ☒ 6.8 - Salinity ☐ ☒ 7 Junee Shire Council Section 4.15 Assessment Report 6.9 - Essential Services ☒ ☐ LEPs Commentary: The proposed development is considered to be a change of use to a takeaway food and drink premises as defined by the Junee LEP 2012. Takeaway food and drink premises located in the IN2 Light Industrial zone is a use that is permissible with consent under the land use table contained in the Junee LEP 2012. The objectives of the IN2 Light Industrial zone are: • To provide a wide range of light industrial, warehouse and related land uses. • To encourage employment opportunities and to support the viability of centres. • To minimise any adverse effect of industry on other land uses. • To enable other land uses that provide facilities or services to meet the day to day needs of workers in the area. • To support and protect industrial land for industrial uses. • To facilitate industry development that supports regional economic influences. • To foster emerging industries that broaden the economic and employment base of Junee. It is considered that the proposal is generally consistent with the objectives of the zone. All essential services are available on the site, with the existing connections to utilities to continue to be used. Stormwater to be directed to Councils existing stormwater management infrastructure. The Provisions of Any Environmental Planning Instrument – Cont. Development Control Plans DCPs Applicable (DCPs) Y N Junee Shire Council Development Control Plan 2015 ☒ ☐ Policies/S.94A Plans Y N Council Policies & Procedures – checked? ☒ ☐ Relevant plans ☒ ☐ DCP Commentary: The development is generally consistent with the controls and objectives of the Junee Shire DCP 2015. There are no specific sections of the DCP that relate to Commercial Development in Junee. The Advertising provisions of the DCP are more relevant to the heritage conservation areas of Junee, and it is considered that as the signage generally replaces existing signage on the building, the proposal is consistent with this section of the DCP. The Provisions of Any Environmental Planning Instrument – Cont. VPAs Applicable Planning Agreements Y N (VPAs) Any 93F VPAs or Draft VPAs? ☐ ☒ VPAs Commentary: N/A Any Matters Prescribed by the Regulations Regulations Regulations Applicable? Y N Does Section 4 of the Regulations have any ☐ ☒ relevance? Any specific items prescribed by the Regulations of ☐ ☒ relevance?* 8 Junee Shire Council Section 4.15 Assessment Report *(Clause 92, 93, 94 or 94A of the Regs) Regulations Commentary: No requirement to upgrade Fire safety 4.15(b) Matters for Consideration Likely Impacts of the Development Primary Matters Comments The proposal is considered to have minimal impact on the context and setting of the area, being the adaptive reuse of a service station on the site. The Context & Setting signage proposed will generally replace existing signage and will improve the current visual appearance of the site. The site design is limited by the existing form of the site, suitable conditioning Site Design & Internal of traffic flow through the site will reduce potential impacts of the Design development. Ecologically Sustainable N/A – adaptive reuse of existing structure. Building Design Moderate impact. The proposal will potentially increase traffic in the area as the site is currently disused. The addition of a roundabout at the intersection Access, Transport & may increase driver confusion and impact the permitted entrances and exits Traffic from the site. With suitable conditions, the traffic and access impact can be suitably managed. The impact to the public domain is considered to be minimal, given the existing Public Domain state of the site and previous uses. Utilities All utilities are available to the site and will continue to be utilised. The site is not located in a heritage conservation area or in close proximity to Heritage a heritage item. Overall heritage impact is considered to be nil. Other Land Resources Positive, adaptive reuse of existing building and site. Minimal additional impact – additional hardstand area that may generate a Water small amount of additional stormwater. Soils Positive – remediation works will improve soil quality of site. Air & Microclimate Positive – site seal will reduce dust generation from traffic onsite. Flora & Fauna Nil – no existing flora or fauna onsite. Waste Minimal waste generation is anticipated as a result of the development. Energy Minimal. Minimal impact anticipated, site to be utilised as a takeaway food premises Noise & Vibration only. Main noise generation to be traffic moving in and out of the site. Natural Hazards Site is not mapped or identified as flood or bushfire prone land. Technological Hazards Minimal. Site to employ anti-theft and crime measures as required. Land use is Safety, Security & Crime considered to be a potential attraction for antisocial behaviour due to the Prevention nature of the goods sold from the premises (alcohol). Economic Impact on the Generally positive – additional business on a currently disused site located in a Locality prime location. Mixed social impacts – potential for additional social issues as a result of an additional bottle shop in the area, however as the site will not permit Social Impacts consumption onsite there is limited opportunity for antisocial behaviour in the area. 9 Junee Shire Council Section 4.15 Assessment Report Minimal, construction works will not occur over a long period and will have Construction limited impact to the public domain or neighbouring properties. Overall, the potential impacts of the proposal are considered to be minimal or Cumulative Impacts positive. Other? Nil. Additional Planning Commentary: It is considered that the overall impact to the locality to be minimal. The potential impacts can be mitigated through conditions of consent or by management policies. Suitability of the Site for the Development. Primary Matters Comments Does the proposed ☒ Yes development fit within ☐ No the locality? Are the site attributes ☒ Yes conducive to the ☐ No development? Additional Planning Commentary: The site is considered to be suitable for the proposed use. Any Submission Made in Accordance with the Act or the Regulations Primary Matters Comments Are the issues raised of Concerns raised in submissions include traffic concerns, land contamination relevance to the DA? concerns and potential social impacts of alcohol on the community. Are relevant issues raised All concerns raised have been considered and addressed by this assessment in the submissions being report and through additional information provided by the applicant. considered? Additional Planning Commentary: Traffic issues have been closely assessed by Councils Engineering and Planning Staff, with conditions to be implemented to reduce traffic impacts as far as practicable. Land contamination has also been considered and will be conditioned that remediation will be completed prior to the sealing of the forecourt area. The Public Interest Federal, State, Local Comments Government Interests & Community Interests Do any policy statements from Federal or State ☐ Yes Governments have ☒ No relevance? Are there any relevant ☐ Yes planning studies and ☒ No strategies? Is there any management ☐ Yes plan, planning guideline, ☒ No ______or advisory document that is relevant? Are there any credible ☐ Yes research findings ☒ No ______applicable? Have there been relevant ☐ Yes issues raised in public ☒ No ______meetings and inquiries? 10 Junee Shire Council Section 4.15 Assessment Report Were there consultations ☐ Yes and submissions made in ☒ No ______addition to (d) above? Will the health and safety ☐ Yes of the public be affected? ☒ No. Additional Planning Commentary: It is considered that the development will not have any significant adverse impact on matters pertaining to the public interest. RECOMMENDATION Approve Development Consent It is recommended that Development Application 2021/05 be granted approval, pursuant to Section 4.16 of the EP&A Act 1979, subject to the following conditions: Standard Conditions: D1, D2, D5, D167, D195, D196, D169, D23, D46, D47, D50, D67 Additional Conditions: 1 The existing Underground Petroleum Storage System (UPSS) and associated infrastructure will be removed from the site and disposed of as outlined in the provided Advisory Letter from Envirowest Consulting and in accordance with the relevant EPA Guidelines within 6 months of the date of this consent. A validation report will be provided to Council as soon as practicable once these works have been completed. REASON: To ensure compliance with the requirements of SEPP55 – Remediation of Land 2 Access to and from the site is to be conducted in accordance with the Council Required Carpark Seal & Traffic Movement Plan. Adequate signage is to be provided to the satisfaction of Council prior to the issue of any Occupation Certificate REASON: To ensure the safety of traffic operations in the area and on the subject site 3 Within 3 months from the required UPSS decommissioning and removal, the traffic movement and parking areas are to be sealed with a minimum asphalt 14/7 two coat seal, or equivalent, as indicated on the Council Required Carpark Seal & Traffic Movement Plan. REASON: To minimise the generation of dust from traffic movement on the site. 4 The hours of operation shall be limited to 11.00am to 8.00pm on Sunday to Wednesday, and 11.00am to 10.00pm on Thursday to Saturday, as indicated on the stamped approved Statement of Environmental Effects. All externally located illuminated signs are to be turned off outside of these hours. REASON: To reduce the impact of illuminated lighting and noise generation on nearby residential dwellings. Name of Assessing Officer: Rohan Johnston – Town Planner Signature of Assessing Officer: Date: 15/07/2021 11 Junee Shire Council Section 4.15 Assessment Report STATEMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL EFFECTS What is a Statement of Environmental Effects? A Statement of Environmental Effects (SEE) is a detailed report that describes the proposed development and identifies any likely or potential impacts. The report will also outline proposed measures to mitigate these impacts. The statement includes written information about the proposed development that cannot be readily shown on the submitted plans and drawings. A well prepared SEE allows opportunity to demonstrate the merits of the proposal. In contrast, a poorly prepared SEE often leads to requests for more information, delaying the assessment until matters have been resolved. The submission of a SEE is a chance to provide Council with logical, rational and reasonable arguments for the proposed development. It is also a chance to demonstrate that the environment has been considered in the design stage by highlighting concerns and the means proposed to avoid, minimise, mitigate or manage them. When is a Statement of Environmental Effects required? Under the provisions of Schedule I of the Environmental Planning and Assessment Regulation 2000, all development applications must be accompanied with a SEE. The complexity of an application will determine the extent of information to be provided. What to include in a Statement of Environmental Effects The SEE should address all the issues that are applicable to your proposal. As a minimum, the SEE is to address the following matters: a) A detailed description of the proposal b) the environmental impacts of the development, c) how the environmental impacts of the development have been identified, d) the steps to be taken to protect the environment or to lessen the expected harm to the environment, e) in some cases, the SEE will also have to consider any matters indicated by any guidelines issued by the Director General. An accurately prepared SEE will enable Council Officers to assess applications efficiently and avoid any delays in the assessment process. Council has the authority to reject an application that it regards as being insufficient or incomplete. For proposals that are likely to have minimum impact, a brief SEE will be sufficient. The following Statement of Environmental Effects Standard Form can be used as a general guide for small scale development, such as: • dwellings; • carports; • swimming pools; • shed; • boundary adjustments; • dual occupancy; or • change of use. STATEMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL EFFECTS JU nee This Statement of Environmental Effects is not exhaustive and where insufficient information has been provided Council reserves the right to stop the assessment of the application pending the submissions of more detailed information. Development applications which are of a larger scale will require a more detailed Statement of Environmental Effects Proposal Provide a detailed description of the proposed development tJ_? ~ OC\-::> ·--~~~_Q_____ sl:_1_ !=- ,A-:?_\_?2_~-~~---- IN ·--·· :B..~.. :::IJ_~~--·--~---·········±:...... ~t?-~§:.-"f.f;: ______...... l---' .t:.. cs=o--:.=t" --···------····------·············--······-·------ I Site Analysis Describe the existing use of the site: _t0o ~~-~~.£.~---==-~_m_§L______..... ~.i-~------..s-j ~.!__ Describe the proposed use of the site: :-re- I 1 Are there any known site constraints: ·-············-··-·------····----·---·---i Consider (actors such as flooding, slope, bushfire, land contamination etc. , ················-···-·-·····-····--···········-·····················--·-·······----··--······---·····-----1 Permissibility Is the proposed use permissi ble '-(f-S ?~,~,t.s..s 1'HlE. I~ fl.u~ ~ in the zone under the Junee Local Environmental Plan 2012 ,_.. QLEP)? Does it meet the objectives of the zone: Are there matters or provisions specified for .....e ..~.~---···············-·········-············· ··························--···········--·········-·························-··-···-········· consideration under the JLEP? ··-----· ------·-·-·-·---·------ What are the relevant DCPs t-J I. L-- applicable to the development? Is the development consistent ------with the DCPs? ··------··- ·-- 1------···----······------· ·-····----···--·------····- If the development does not strictly comply with standards ----~--~--~---·········-···-········--···----··---···-·······-·····-·······-···-··-··-·---·-·--··· of the JLEP and/or DCPs, does ,__. it have merit for the proposed variation? I Conte xt and setting Does the development fit with character of the area? .... '(f; ~···=····-~15.:11r:: ?-.. ___ f.k:J. •. !.. 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Shadow diagrams ore required i( there is potential (or overshadowing or i( the development is two storeys or more Will the proposed development generate offensive noise or ~ L- ,..._) ( '==·----·-·······--·--··--···--······-···-·····-·---···--·····--···-·····-- vibration? If so, what measures will be used to mitigate the noise sources? I Operational Uses {for commercial uses only) I Hours and days of operation: Please tick From To 0 Sunday fl , bO 2C) oo 0 Monday t I oo 2-o ·00 0 Tuesday 11 00 Onsite activities: ..St! ..L£s ...... or: ...... 1B .. K .f.. ..W..~ .'d._._q ~e.. tf o_L ~w..o______ .~a Er rJ_11..i.d..!t. ..: ...... 1.e.f311 co o._!!.a.{)..d....c< t_. r- -·------f'AlU44/E C.H1/JS ¢JN'tJ 1Vc.1/5 . Type and quantity of raw materials, finished products and waste products to be stored on site: Identify any proposed hazardous materials or processes: Does the development include skin penetration practices? Please describe accordingly: Consider the provisions of the NSW Health Authority Does the development include food preparation practices? Please describe accordingly: Consider the provisions of the NSW Food Act 2003 and FSANZ Food Standards Does the development include the placement of signs? Please indicate the number of signs and describe accordingly: Consider the size, colours, wording, location, etc. Refer to SEPP No. 64 - Advertising and Signage Traffic and Access Provide details of accessibility for vehicles, pedestrians, bicycles and disabled persons: Will local traffic movements or volume be affected? Provide details of traffic movements: Will additional requirements for access, onsite car parking, loading and unloading be required? How many onsite car parking spaces are provided for the development? Refer to Council's DCP No. 20 - Off Street Parking Policy Utilities Does the development require access to reticulated water, sewer and storm water drainage systems? How will these be provided? . ' Will the development result in an extension of the reticulated ·------water, sewer or storm water ------·------drainage system? Does the development include the installation of an onsite 1------·------·------·----1 sewerage management system? ---·- ··------·------·------·------! Describe other utilities that are/or required to be ·------·----·------connected: ~------~------i Consider provisions of electricity, gas, telecommunications, etc. Waste Does the development involve I f"-J L- the disposal of liquid trade ----·---·------·-·--·------waste? If so, please indicate ------·------·------! methods of disposal: I Additional Supportive Information --~------A-(_TAGH ~-u~------ ------··------·--··----··---- ------·------ ·------·------< ------·------·-·------ ------·----·------·--·------·------·-··------l ------···············------·--···················------..---·------·------< >------·------!------·------···------·------·----····-········---······--···--·------ NOTE: Statements that claim to have no adverse impacts are not considered to be credible documents Signatures Signature(s) Date Name Environmental Pty Ltd ABN 18 103 955 246 Page 1 Envirowest Consulting Geotechnical 9 Cameron Place, Orange NSW Tel (02) 6361 4954 Asbestos 6/72 Corporation Avenue, Bathurst NSW Tel (02) 6334 3312 Services PO Box 8158, Orange NSW 2800 Email [email protected] Web www.envirowest.net.au 21 April 2021 Peter Campbell Peter Campbell Real Estate Ref: L13054c Peter, Remediation works at former service station 69 Lord Street, Junee A former service station located at 69 Lord Street, Junee NSW (Figure 1) requires decommissioning as part of a development application to open a Bottle Mart store. An inspection was undertaken of the site on 30 March 2021 to assess the underground petroleum storge system (UPSS) and recommend measures for remediation. The service station was closed and has not been operational for several years. Four underground storge tanks were identified and associated bowsers (Figure 2). The size of and contents of the tanks was determined (Table 1). The tanks contain a small amount of petrol/diesel and water. Table 1. Tank inventory Number Product Size (kL) Contents 1 Petrol (ULP) 4.5 500L petrol 2 Petrol (ULP) 9.0 700L water 3 Petrol (PULP) 4.5 50L petrol 4 Diesel 4.5 100L diesel The UPSS Regulation (2014) requires underground storage tanks not operational to be permanently decommissioned and a validation investigation to be undertaken. Decommissioning of the UPS will require: • Pump out of the product in the tanks by a waste disposal contactor • Excavation and removal of the tanks by an appropriately licensed contractor in accordance with EPA and SafeWork NSW guidelines • Disposal of the tanks • Removal of all feeder pipes and vents • Assessment of soil around the tanks for contamination by an environmental scientist in accordance with EPA guidelines • Remediation of any contaminated soil or groundwater • Preparation of a validation report in accordance EPA guidelines • Supervision of the decommissioning and remediation by an environmental scientist If soil contamination is identified at the time of tank removal then soil remediation will be required to be undertaken. A Remediation Action Plan will need to be prepared for the remediation works. Envirowest Consulting Pty Ltd L13054c Page 2 Regards Greg Madafiglio CEnvP Senior Environmental Scientist Attachments Figure 1. Location of the site Figure 2. Location of the underground tanks Figure 3. Photographs of the UPSS and site Appendix 1. Limitations Envirowest Consulting Pty Ltd L13054c Page 3 Figure 1. Site locality 69 Lord Street, Junee, NSW Envirowest Consulting Pty Ltd Job: R13054 Drawn by: GM Date: 21/4/21 Envirowest Consulting Pty Ltd L13054c Page 4 UST4 UST1 UST2 UST3 Figure 2. Location of the UST 69 Lord Street, Junee, NSW Envirowest Consulting Pty Ltd Job: R13054 Drawn by: GM Date: 21/4/21 Envirowest Consulting Pty Ltd L13054c Page 5 Figure 3. Location of tank and fills Envirowest Consulting Pty Ltd L13054c Page 6 Envirowest Consulting Pty Ltd L13054c Page 7 Appendix 1 Report limitations and intellectual property This report has been prepared for the use of the client to achieve the objectives given the clients requirements. The level of confidence of the conclusion reached is governed by the scope of the investigation and the availability and quality of existing data. 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The actual interface between materials may be far more gradual or abrupt than a report indicates. Actual conditions in areas not sampled may differ from predictions. It is thus important to understand the limitations of the investigation and recognise that we are not responsible for these limitations. This report, including data contained and its findings and conclusions, remains the intellectual property of Envirowest Consulting Pty Ltd. A licence to use the report for the specific purpose identified is granted for the persons identified in that section after full payment for the services involved in preparation of the report. This report should not be used by persons or for purposes other than those stated, and should not be reproduced without the permission of Envirowest Consulting Pty Ltd. Envirowest Consulting Pty Ltd L13054c SERVICE DOOR -~ - -- CLEANER STORAGE WASH/ HANO BASIN ~(oC(;( ~Hf r ( r¥V4 FOOD PREP AREA FOR STAFF \. 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Key issues impacting on local road safety include aging populations, long distances travelled and the presence of agricultural machinery on local roads, heavy vehicles and tourists passing through the region. Junee Shire Council also participates in the branding of their pool cars with safety messages to educate the public. BACKGROUND This document is the plan for delivering road safety outcomes in Temora, Bland, Coolamon and Junee shires over the financial years 2021 – 2025. As partners in the NSW Government’s Local Government Road Safety Program, the four Councils will continue to employ a Road Safety Officer (RSO) to assist in developing, planning, implementing and evaluating local road safety projects. In line with the NSW Road Safety Strategy 2012-2021, the Safe System approach to road safety will continue to be used to address road safety issues within the Bland, Coolamon, Junee and Temora shires. Safer Roads, Safer Speeds, Safer Vehicles and Safer People will be at the centre of strategies to address local road safety concerns. CONSIDERATIONS This Four Shires Road Safety Action plan has two sections: • Section One - This section will outline relevant local government information, crash analysis, other supporting data, and stakeholder information. Page 41 GENERAL MANAGER’S REPORT TO THE ORDINARY MEETING OF JUNEE SHIRE COUNCIL HELD ON 20 JULY 2021. • Section Two - Will provide details on council’s road safety projects for the period 2021 – 2022, Council Strategic Plans, and key objectives for application of the Safe System. Financial There is no financial implication from endorsing the plan. The programs and or projects listed within the plan are generally funded through Transport for NSW. Connection with IPR 3.1.1.4 Deliver road safety programs, projects, and infrastructure CONCLUSION The Junee Shire Council Road Safety Officer assists Council to achieve the goal of zero deaths on its road network through a collaboration with Transport for NSW. Our community is educated about road safety through face-to-face and online presentations and workshops, articles for social media, Council websites and newsletters, and organising a variety of visual reminders, such as Variable Message Boards. In Junee Shire, the statistics from 2015-2019 reveal the shire had 76 crashes on its road network, resulting in 107 casualties including seven fatalities. To address these issues, we will present a range of projects to the community during the financial year 2021-2022. These include: • Speeding On Local Roads - Speed Is the number one behavioural factor contributing to death and serious injury across the Junee LGA. This campaign delivers the message to slow down and drive to the conditions. • Fatigue - Fatigue is the second highest contributing factor on our roads. This campaign will highlight the need to be prepared to drive by resting before hitting the road. • Drink Driving: The Plan B – “Win A Swag” campaign is a collaboration with local licensed venues to encourage alternative solutions to drink driving when heading home from a night out. • Older Drivers - There will be presentations to the 65+ community on the Top Ten Misunderstood Road Rules and Mobility Scooter awareness addressing the road safety concerns specific to this section of our community. • Young Drivers - The Helping Learner Drivers Become Safer Drivers provides helpful information on road rules to those supervising learner drivers to become safer drivers and to also offer hints and tips to help make this experience a happy less stressful event. • Workplace safety - Work with Council to help embed safer road behaviours into its workplace and use of fleet vehicles. Page 42 GENERAL MANAGER’S REPORT TO THE ORDINARY MEETING OF JUNEE SHIRE COUNCIL HELD ON 20 JULY 2021. Road safety is a shared responsibility and education is a vital part of helping reduce our road toll. The role also includes collaborating with local police and highway patrol, community groups, schools, other councils, Transport for NSW and a range of relevant stakeholders to best support our community’s road safety needs. The Road Safety Officer holds a critical role in identifying and analysing the issues impacting the community with the ultimate goal of reducing death and injury on our roads. Page 43 JUNEE SHIRE COUNCIL ATTACHMENT TO GENERAL MANAGER’S REPORT 22 JUNE 2021 Item No. Subject 11[DES] FOUR SHIRES ROAD SAFTY ACTION PLAN 2021 -2025 BLAND COOLAMON JUNEE AND TEMORA SHIRES Action Plan 2021 - 2025 Table of Contents Introduction ...... 2 Executive Summary ...... 3 Road Safety Plan 2021 ...... 7 NSW Road Safety Strategy ...... 7 Safe Systems ...... 8 SECTION ONE: LOCAL GOVERNMENT AREA...... 9 Temora Shire ...... 9 Crash data analysis ...... 10 Bland Shire ...... 14 Crash data analysis ...... 15 Coolamon Shire ...... 19 Crash data analysis ...... 20 Junee Shire...... 24 Crash data analysis ...... 25 Road Safety Information from Local Stakeholders ...... 29 NSW Police...... 29 Schools ...... 29 Partners and stakeholders ...... 29 SECTION TWO: Council Strategic Plans ...... 30 Road Safety Officer Projects – 2021 - 2022 ...... 31 Alcohol – What’s Your Plan B? ...... 31 Motorcycle Riders and Bicycle Riders ...... 31 Fatigue – Don’t Trust Your Tired Self ...... 31 GLS – Helping Learner Drivers Become Safer Drivers ...... 31 65 Plus Mobility Scooter, Older Drivers/Top Ten Misunderstood Road Rules ...... 31 Speed – Speeding on Local Roads ...... 31 Additional Projects ...... 32 Traffic Committee Meetings ...... 32 Temora, Bland, Coolamon and Junee Shires Action Plan 2021-2025 Page 1 of 32 Introduction This document is the plan for delivering road safety outcomes in Temora, Bland, Coolamon and Junee shires over the financial years 2021 - 2025 As partners in the NSW Government’s Local Government Road Safety Program the four councils will continue to employ a Road Safety Officer (RSO) to assist in developing, planning, implementing, and evaluating local road safety projects. In line with the NSW Road Safety Strategy 2012- 2021, the Safe System approach to road safety will continue to be used to address road safety issues within the Bland, Coolamon, Junee, and Temora shires. Safer Roads, Safer Speeds, Safer Vehicles and Safer People will be at the centre of strategies to address local road safety concerns. • Section One: This section will outline relevant local government information, crash analysis, other supporting data, and stakeholder information. • Section Two: Will provide details on council’s road safety projects for the period 2021 – 2022, Council Strategic Plans, and key objectives for application of the Safe System. Other documents which relate to this plan: • Bland Shire Council Community Strategic Plan 2020 - 2024 • Coolamon Shire Council Community Strategic Plan • Junee Shire Council Community Strategic Plan • Temora Shire Council Community Strategic Plan 2030 • NSW Road Safety Plan 2012 - 2021 • NSW Road Safety Plan 2021 • Local Government Road Safety Program • Future Transport 2056 • Murray-Murrumbidgee Regional Transport Plan • Central West Regional Transport Plan Temora, Bland, Coolamon and Junee Shires Action Plan 2021-2025 Page 2 of 32 Executive Summary This document builds on each shires’ community strategic, operational and delivery plan to continue addressing road safety issues in the Local Government Areas (LGA). Key issues impacting on local road safety include aging populations, long distances travelled, and the presence of agricultural machinery on local roads, heavy vehicles, and tourists passing through the region. An analysis of the four LGAs was conducted using the most recent ratified crash data for the five year period 2015 to 2019 and identifies the trends and local road safety issues as: • crashes predominately involve a single vehicle • are non-intersection crashes occurring in 100 km/h speed zones, and • crashes predominately involve the crash movements, ‘off road on straight, hit object’ and ‘Off road on a curve, hit an object • key age groups involved in crashes • the prevalence of local residents crashing in their own or a neighbouring LGA • involvement of the behavioural factors of speed, fatigue, alcohol and non-restraint use Other road safety concerns include: • the long distances residents need to travel to access work, shopping centres, medical services, schools, universities, sports, and other facilities • ageing communities and a lack of public transport • agriculture is a key industry in all four shires, and farm machinery is often driven on rural roads leading to potential conflict with other road users • school zones are in wider than normal streets, and drivers do not always slow to the required 40 km/h • main streets are often a thoroughfare for heavy vehicle engaged in road transportation • three main highways increasing traffic on the network • prevalence of heavy vehicles and light trucks on roads in the area • lack of defined rest areas for long haul truck drivers • conflict between heavy vehicles and other road users on rural roads with narrow sealed pavement • risk of collision with animals and wildlife • drivers with limited experience in sharing rural roads with large road transport, or when towing a vehicles Temora, Bland, Coolamon and Junee Shires Action Plan 2021-2025 Page 3 of 32 Crash data analysis for the four shires reveals serious outcomes for road crashes with serious injuries being the predominant type of injury across all four LGAs. The rate of fatalities for road users across the four shires of Bland (10%), Coolamon (6.9%), Junee (6.5%) and Temora (5.2%) are higher than Riverina Murray (3.7% and NSW (1.7%). When reviewing serious and moderate injury outcomes the greatest number of casualties are in Coolamon (81.0%), Bland (77.9%), Junee (75.7%) and Temora (74.1%). All four shires are higher than, NSW at (66.6%) and Bland, Coolamon and Junee were all higher than Riverina Murray (74.4%). When examining the number of casualties by age and gender there is a very high representation of males across the majority of age groups, 21-29, 60+, and 17-20 for the four LGAs (combined statistics). The first year of solo driving (Provisional Red P-Plates) is the highest risk phase of a driver’s life. With their relative inexperience, they also face a higher risk of being involved in a crash. Despite making up only about 15 per cent of all NSW licence holders, the crashes that involve younger drivers (aged under 26 years) account for almost a quarter of annual road fatalities. Most crashes in Bland, Coolamon, Junee and Temora shires involved motor vehicle controllers who held standard licences. Temora, Bland, Coolamon and Junee Shires Action Plan 2021-2025 Page 4 of 32 Cars are the most frequent vehicle type involved in crashes across the four LGAs followed by light trucks (including four wheel drive utility vehicles). Heavy vehicle crashes for Bland Shire (26.9%) are significantly higher than heavy vehicle crashes in Riverina Murray (6.8%) and NSW (6.6%). Temora, Bland, Coolamon and Junee Shires Action Plan 2021-2025 Page 5 of 32 Contributing behavioural factors to crashes are divided into four key categories – speed, fatigue, alcohol and unrestrained. Speed is the highest contributing behavioural factor in Junee (32.9%) and Bland (30.0%), followed by fatigue. The highest contributing behavioural factor in Temora (25.9% and Coolamon (15.8%) is fatigue followed by speed Residents from all four shires are predominantly crashing within their own shire, or in neighbouring LGAs. Drivers from NSW regional areas feature in crashes across all four shires. The two dominant crash movements across the four LGAs are ‘off road on straight, hit object’ and ‘off road on a curve hit an object which are reflective of features outlined in the four shires’ topography. When reviewing crashes by road classification the majority of crashes in Coolamon, Junee and Temora shires were on classified roads. Both Bland and Coolamon had a significant number of crashes on state highways Temora, Bland, Coolamon and Junee Shires Action Plan 2021-2025 Page 6 of 32 Addressing these issues is ongoing and involves the cooperation and active participation of council’s Road Safety Officer, councillors and council management, TfNSW, NSW Police, NSW Community Health, schools, service organisations, the media, and the wider community. Strategies to address road safety issues using the Safe Systems Model are detailed in Section 2 of this plan. Road Safety Plan 2021 The Road Safety Plan 2021 sets out priority areas to address recent increases in the road toll and to move us towards achieving the NSW Government’s State Priority Target to reduce fatalities by 30 per cent by 2021. Our aspirational long-term goal is zero trauma on the NSW road network. The plan will deliver on six priority areas: • Saving lives on country roads • Liveable and safe urban communities • Using the roads safely • Building a safer community culture • New and proven vehicle technology • Building a safe future NSW Road Safety Strategy The NSW Government is committed to improving road safety for the community and plans to make our roads the safest in the country. The NSW Road Safety Strategy explains how to achieve this by 2021. In 2011, we worked with the NSW Road Safety Advisory Council and the heavy vehicle industry to develop the strategy. “Working Towards Vision Zero” is a key part of the strategy, which aims to reduce the likelihood of crashes and the severity of those that occur. The strategy has a target to reduce annual deaths and serious injuries by at least 30 per cent by 2021 Strategy highlights: • Continue and expand targeted safety works via the NSW Safer Roads program • Elevate road safety across the design, construction and maintenance of the road network • Address serious injury trends and post-crash care and response • Increase involvement with local government • Focus on high-risk road users: pedestrians, bicycle riders, motorcyclists, younger/older road users • Highlight the need for greater respect and improved interactions among road users • Enforce road rules to ensure compliant and safe road users • Promote safer vehicles and better safety standards • Improve community involvement in road safety • Explore road safety technologies to reduce road trauma • Develop specific strategies to target key road user groups Temora, Bland, Coolamon and Junee Shires Action Plan 2021-2025 Page 7 of 32 Safe Systems A Safe System is central to moving Towards Zero fatalities and serious injuries on our roads. The underlying principles of the Safe System approach are that: • road safety is a shared responsibility • the human body can only withstand limited forces in a crash before this results in a fatality or serious injury • continuous improvements in vehicles, roads and behaviour will reduce fatalities and serious injuries. The four elements of the Safe System approach, first used in Scandinavia, are safer people, safer roads, safer speeds and safer vehicles. We need to improve the safety of all parts of the system, so that if one part fails, the other parts will protect people from being killed or seriously injured. With all of these elements working together as a whole, the system is more forgiving of human or mechanical error and the impact of a mistake made on the road does not result in a fatality or serious injury. Temora, Bland, Coolamon and Junee Shires Action Plan 2021-2025 Page 8 of 32 SECTION ONE: LOCAL GOVERNMENT AREA Temora Shire Temora Shire is in southern New South Wales and is located 418km south west of Sydney, with Canberra a two-and-a-half- hour drive to the east, Griffith a one-and-a-half to two hour drive to the west and Wagga Wagga 88km to the south. Melbourne is 541km to the south. Temora is positioned on the most direct east-west route between Sydney, the Murrumbidgee Irrigation Area and Adelaide. The Temora Shire includes the town of Temora and villages of Ariah Park, Springdale. The shire covers an area of 2802km² and is boarded by Bland LGA to the north, Coolamon to the Temora Shire boundary west, Cootamundra and Young to the east, and Junee to the south. Temora Shire Council maintains a road infrastructure of 92.39kms of regional roads, 74.01kms of urban roads, and 304.45kms of rural sealed roads, 763.48kms of rural unsealed roads and 130.65kms of state sealed roads. Two state roads run through the shire: Burley Griffin Way and Goldfields Way. Burley Griffin Way carries inland link traffic through to Newell Highway and Hume Highway. Goldfields Way provides an inland link to Wagga Wagga and the Olympic and Sturt highways. Two regional roads also cross the shire: Mary Gilmore Way and Milvale Road. The Australian Bureau of Statistics (2016 census) notes the population as 6110 persons – 3073 females (50.3%) and 3063 (49.7%) males. The median age is 46 years. Children aged 0-14 years are 19.3 per cent of the population and people aged 65 years and over are 24 per cent. The Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander population is 2.3 per cent of the population and 88.4 per cent were born in Australia. The most common other countries of birth are England (1.2%), Philippines (0.6%), New Zealand (0.4%), India and Germany (0.3%). There are 2641 people in the labour force and 56.4 per cent are employed full-time, 31.9 per cent part- time and 4.9 per cent unemployed. The most common occupations are managers (22.2%), professionals (14.1%) and technicians and trades workers (13.2%). The highest employment sector is sheep, beef, cattle and grain farming (17.8%). Other major industries of employment are school education (6.6%) supermarket and grocery stores (4.6%), local government administration (3.4%), and legal and accounting services (3.2%).1 The most common methods of travel to work for employed people are car, as driver (62.2%), work from home (11%) and walked (7.2%). Most private dwellings (35.4%) have two registered motor vehicles followed by one registered motor vehicle (32.2%). The Temora Shire area has a variety of agricultural industries including wheat, canola, and sheep. Of the employed people in Temora Local Government Areas, 17.8 per cent worked in sheep, beef cattle and grain farming. 1 Australian Bureau of Statistics – 2016 Census Temora, Bland, Coolamon and Junee Shires Action Plan 2021-2025 Page 9 of 32 Crash data analysis Fifty-four crashes that occurred in the Temora shire from 2015 to 2019 resulting in 77 casualties (four fatalities and 73 injured persons). The three fatal crashes were all the same crash movement ‘off road on a straight, hit an object’, in 100 km/h speed zones and involved fatigue. Fatigue was the number one contributing factor involved in crashes within the Temora LGA at 25.9% (14) followed closely by speed at 24.1% (13), alcohol was a factor in 7.4% (4) of crashes and one person was unrestrained. Temora, Bland, Coolamon and Junee Shires Action Plan 2021-2025 Page 10 of 32 The casualty age groups, and gender involved in crashes are: Casualty crash involvement by licence types: Temora, Bland, Coolamon and Junee Shires Action Plan 2021-2025 Page 11 of 32 Road classification and speed limits involved in crashes: The most common collision type is single 66.7% (36) and the vehicles involved in crashes are cars 68.5% (37), (light truck 27.8% (15), motorcycle 11.1% (6) heavy vehicle 9.3% (4), and pedal cycle 1.9% (1). Temora, Bland, Coolamon and Junee Shires Action Plan 2021-2025 Page 12 of 32 The crash movements involved in crashes were: Intersection, adjacent approaches 4 Opposing vehicle; turning 1 U-turn 1 Rear-end 7 Off road, on straight 1 Off road, on straight hit object 18 Off road, on curve 1 Off road, curve, hit object 10 Out of Control on straight 3 Out of Control on 1 curve Other crash type 7 Twenty seven of the 54 crashes involved Temora residents and another 10 involved residents of neighbouring or nearby LGAs. Eight drivers were from interstate or overseas. Forty-six of the crashes occurred in fine weather and 37 happened during daylight. Thirty-nine of the crashes happened on a weekday and 15 occurred on the weekend. When considering the time of day, the crashes were spread across whole day with peaks between 2pm and 5pm. Temora, Bland, Coolamon and Junee Shires Action Plan 2021-2025 Page 13 of 32 Bland Shire Bland Shire is located on the northern fringes of the Riverina region of New South Wales. West Wyalong is the major centre and is situated on the intersection of the Newell and Mid-Western Highways and within a 160 kilometre radius of Wagga Wagga, Griffith, Forbes, Parkes, and Cowra, while Canberra is within 300 kilometres. The villages of Ungarie, Barmedman, Weethalle, Tallimba, Naradhan, and Mirrool are in the shire. The shire covers 8560km² and is bordered to the west Carrathool, to north by Lachlan and Forbes, to Bland Shire boundary the east by Weddin and Young, and to the south by Temora, Coolamon, and Narrandera. Bland Shire is located 593 kilometres north of Melbourne, 483 kilometres west of Sydney, 256 kilometres from Canberra and 163 kilometres from Wagga Wagga. There is a total of 3249.1kms of local, regional and state roads within the shire which is made up of 878.51km of sealed roads, 2370.54km of unsealed roads, and 23.94km of urban roads. Two state highways run through Bland Shire; the Newell Highway which carries inland link traffic to Queensland, Victoria and South Australia, and the Mid-Western Highway which carries inland link traffic from the Sturt Highway between South Australia and Queensland. The Australian Bureau of Statistics (2016 census) notes the population as 5955 persons with 49.9 per cent male and 50.1 per cent female. The median age is 43 years. Children aged 0- 14 years are 20.6 per cent of the population and people aged 65 years and over are 21.5 per cent. The Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander population is 4.4 per cent of the population. Some 82.2 per cent of people were born in Australia and most common other countries of birth were England (1.2%), New Zealand (0.5%), Papua New Guinea (0.4%), and Philippines and South Africa (0.3%). There were 2636 people in the labour force with 61 per cent are employed full-time, 29.0 per cent employed part-time and 3.6 per cent unemployed. Of the employed people, 24.5 per cent work in sheep, beef, cattle and grain farming. Other major industries of employment includes metal ore mining (8.2%), school education (5.6%), local government administration (4.6%), and road freight transport (2.5%). Pace Farm, Australian Wheat Board and Bland Shire Council are the shire’s other major employers.2 The most common occupations are managers (27%), technicians and trades workers (13.8%), labourers (12%), machinery operators and drivers (10.8%), and professionals (10.5%). The most common methods of travel to work for employed people are car, as driver (53.1%) worked from home (15.3%) and walked (6.1%). Most private dwellings (34.9%) have two registered motor vehicles followed by one registered motor vehicle (31.5%). 2 Australian Bureau of Statistics – 2016 Census Temora, Bland, Coolamon and Junee Shires Action Plan 2021-2025 Page 14 of 32 Crash data analysis Eighty crashes occurred in the Bland local LGA over the five period 2015-2019 resulting in 120 casualties including nine fatalities and 111 injured persons. Examining the nine fatal crashes there were nine killed and 22 injured. In Bland LGA seven fatal crashes involved cars, eight were light truck crashes, three involved a heavy vehicle and one involved a bus. The road user movements included head on (three), intersection, adjacent approaches, rear-end, off road on a straight – hit object, off road on curve, off road on curve – hit object, and other crash type (one each). The behavioural factors involved in the fatal crashes included speed (two), fatigue (four) and alcohol (two). Eight of the crashes occurred on state highways. Seven of the crashes occurred in 110 km/h, further two happened in 100 km/h speed zones and one occurred in a 50 km/h speed zone. Speed accounted for 30% (24) of casualty crashes, fatigue 26.3% (21). Alcohol was a factor in 8.8% (7) of crashes and eight people were unrestrained. Temora, Bland, Coolamon and Junee Shires Action Plan 2021-2025 Page 15 of 32 The age groups and gender involved in crashes are: Crash involvement by licence types: Temora, Bland, Coolamon and Junee Shires Action Plan 2021-2025 Page 16 of 32 Road classification and speed limits involved in crashes: The most common collision type is single (66.3%) and the vehicles involved in crashes are cars (58.8%), light truck (32.5%), heavy vehicle (27.5%), motorcycle (2.5%) and pedal cycle (1.3%). Temora, Bland, Coolamon and Junee Shires Action Plan 2021-2025 Page 17 of 32 The crash movements involved in crashes were: Intersection adjacent approaches 1 Head-on (not overtaking) 8 Opposing vehicles turning 1 U-turn 1 Rear end 10 Lane change 1 Hit railway train 1 Off road, on straight 7 Off road, on straight hit object 23 Off road, on curve 1 Off road, curve, hit object 13 Out of Control on curve 4 Hit animal 2 Other crash type 7 Thirty six of the 78 crashes involved Bland residents and further 17 involved residents of neighbouring or nearby LGAs. Twenty three crashes involved interstate or overseas drivers. Sixty crashes occurred in fine weather and 48 happened during daylight. 55 of the crashes happened on a weekday and 25 occurred on the weekend. When considering the time of day, the crashes were spread across whole day with peaks between 12 and 1pm and 4pm and 5pm. Temora, Bland, Coolamon and Junee Shires Action Plan 2021-2025 Page 18 of 32 Coolamon Shire Coolamon Shire is in south- western New South Wales and is located adjacent to the Newell Highway and the Burley Griffin Way. Coolamon is situated on the railway line between Junee and Narrandera. Coolamon shire is located 480 kilometres north of Melbourne, 506 kilometres south-west of Sydney, 264 kilometres west of Canberra, and 40 kilometres north-west from Wagga Wagga. Coolamon shire consists of the townships of Coolamon, Ganmain and Ardlethan, and Coolamon Shire boundary the villages of Marrar, Matong, and Beckom. The town’s economy is based on a combination of agriculture, tourism, boutique shopping, and events and festivals. The shire covers an area of 2433km² and is bordered to the west by the LGA of Narrandera, to the north by Bland and Temora, to the east by Junee, and to the south by Wagga Wagga. Coolamon Shire Council maintains a road infrastructure of 146.26kms of regional roads, 98.13kms of urban roads, 251.07km of rural sealed roads, 748.40kms of rural unsealed roads and 9.98kms of state sealed roads. There is only a small section of a state highway (9.98km) running through Coolamon, however its proximity to Wagga Wagga means that regular traffic between the two towns is increased as Coolamon residents travel to Wagga Wagga daily for employment. The closest state road is Goldfields Way. The Australian Bureau of Statistics (2016 Census) notes the population as 4315 persons with 50 per cent male and 50 per cent female. The median age is 44 years. Children aged 0-14 years are 20.6 per cent of the population and people aged 65 years and over are 23.4 per cent. The Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander population comprises of 3.2 per cent of the population. 84.8 per cent of people are born in Australia and the most common other countries of birth are England (1.4%), New Zealand (0.4%), Netherlands, Germany and India (0.2%). There were 1827 people in the labour force and 58.6 per cent were employed full-time, 29.7 per cent part-time and 5.5 per cent were unemployed. The most common occupations are managers (26.7% professionals (12.6% technicians and trades workers (13.9%), labourers (11%), and community and personal service workers (10.3%). The most common methods of travel to work for employed people are car, as driver (63.6%), worked from home (11.3%) and walked (4.9%). Most private dwellings (34.6%) have two registered motor vehicles followed by one registered motor vehicle (29.5%). Temora, Bland, Coolamon and Junee Shires Action Plan 2021-2025 Page 19 of 32 Crash data analysis Thirty eight crashes occurred in the Coolamon LGA over the five period 2015-2019 which is four less than the previous five year period, resulting in 58 casualties including four fatalities. Examining the three fatality crashes (four killed, three injured), vehicles involved were two cars, one heavy truck, and one motorcycle. Two were single vehicle crashes and one involved multiple vehicles. The crash movement included ‘off road on a straight, hit an object’, ‘off road on curve’ and intersection ‘adjacent approaches’. Two occurred on a state highway in 110 km/h speed zone, and one occurred in 100 km/h zone. All occurred in fine weather and during daylight. Speed was involved in 13.2% (five) of casualty crashes, fatigue 15.8% (six), alcohol 2.7% (one) and unrestrained 5.2% (three). Temora, Bland, Coolamon and Junee Shires Action Plan 2021-2025 Page 20 of 32 The casualty age groups, and gender involved in crashes are: Crash involvement by licence types: Temora, Bland, Coolamon and Junee Shires Action Plan 2021-2025 Page 21 of 32 Road classification and speed limits involved in crashes: The most common collision type is single (24), and the vehicles involved in crashes are cars (26), light truck (10), heavy vehicle (2), motorcycle (3) pedestrian crash (2) and pedal cycle (1). Temora, Bland, Coolamon and Junee Shires Action Plan 2021-2025 Page 22 of 32 The crash movements involved in crashes were: Intersection adjacent approaches 5 U-turn 2 Rear-end 1 Vehicle leaving a driveway 1 Overtaking; same direction 1 Out of control on straight 1 Off road, on straight 3 Off road, on straight hit object 13 Off road, curve, hit object 3 Other crash type 8 Twenty of the 38 crashes involved Coolamon residents and another seven involved residents of neighbouring or near by local government areas. Eight of the drivers were from interstate or overseas. Thirty of the crashes occurred in fine weather and 26 happened during daylight. Twenty seven of the crashes happened on a weekday. When considering the time of day, the crashes were spread across whole day with peaks between 9am and 10am. Temora, Bland, Coolamon and Junee Shires Action Plan 2021-2025 Page 23 of 32 Junee Shire Junee Shire is in southern New South Wales and is located adjacent to the Olympic Way and the main south railway line. It is located 491 kilometres north of Melbourne, 438 kilometres south-west of Sydney, 222 kilometres west of Canberra, and 38 kilometres from Wagga Wagga. Junee consists of the township of Junee and the villages of Bethungra, Illabo, Wantabadgery, Harefield, Old Junee, Junee Reefs and Dirnaseer. The shire covers an area of 2030km² and is bordered to the west by Coolamon Shire, to the north by Junee Shire boundary Temora Shire, to the north east and south east by Cootamundra-Gundagai Regional Council, and to the south by the City of Wagga Wagga. Junee Shire Council maintains a road infrastructure of 44kms of regional roads, 81kms of urban roads, 471kms of rural sealed roads, 328kms of rural unsealed roads and 84kms of State sealed roads. The Olympic Highway runs through Junee and the Goldfields Way runs near Junee Shire carrying inland link traffic to Wagga Wagga and links to the Hume Highway for traffic to Sydney and Melbourne. The Australian Bureau of Statistics (2016 census) notes the population as 6295 persons. Of these 56.8 per cent are male and 43.2 per cent female. The median age is 40 years. Children aged 0-14 years are 17.8 per cent of the population and people aged 65 years and over 16.3 per cent. The Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander population is of 7.8 per cent and 82.9 per cent of people were born in Australia. The most common other countries of birth are England (1.3%), New Zealand (1.1%), Taiwan (1%), China (0.4%) and India (0.3%). There were 2431 people in the labour force and 61.3 per cent are employed full-time, 28.3 per cent employed part-time and 4.8 per cent unemployed. Most common occupations include labourers (16.6%), community and personal service workers (16.2%), technicians and trades workers (14.4%), clerical and administrative workers (12.9%), and machinery operators and drivers (10.9%). The most common methods of travel to work for employed people are car, as driver (62.8%), worked from home (10.6%) and car, as passenger (7.3%). Most private dwellings (35.33%) have two registered motor vehicles followed by one registered motor vehicle (30.1%). Temora, Bland, Coolamon and Junee Shires Action Plan 2021-2025 Page 24 of 32 Crash data analysis Seventy six crashes occurred in the Junee LGA over the five period 2015-2019 resulting in 107 casualties including seven fatalities and 100 injured persons. Examining the seven fatality crashes (seven killed and two injured) that occurred in the Junee LGA, two were car crashes, three involved a light truck crash, two involved a four wheel drive and one involved a pedestrian. The crash movements included ‘off road on a straight, hit an object’, ‘hit pedestrian’, ‘off road on a curve, hit object’ and ‘. All were single vehicle crashes in 100 km/h speed zones. Speed was involved in 32.9% (25) of casualty crashes, closely followed by fatigue at 14.5% (11). Alcohol 6.6% (5) and unrestrained was a factor in of 0.9% crashes, with one person unrestrained. Temora, Bland, Coolamon and Junee Shires Action Plan 2021-2025 Page 25 of 32 The casualty age groups, and gender involved in crashes are: Crash involvement by licence types: Temora, Bland, Coolamon and Junee Shires Action Plan 2021-2025 Page 26 of 32 Road classification and speed limits involved in crashes. The most common collision type is single (57), and the vehicles involved in crashes are cars (56), light truck (16), motorcycle (9), pedestrian (4), heavy vehicle (1), pedal cycle (1). Temora, Bland, Coolamon and Junee Shires Action Plan 2021-2025 Page 27 of 32 The crash movements involved in crashes were: Intersection, adjacent approaches 4 Head-on 4 Rear-end 5 Hit railway train 1 Hit pedestrian 2 Hit animal 4 Off road, on straight 7 Off road, on straight hit object 17 Off road, on curve 0 Off road, curve, hit object 19 Out of Control on straight 4 Out of Control on curve 2 Other crash type 7 Twenty four of the 76 crashes involved Junee residents and another 40 involved residents of neighbouring or nearby LGAs. Four drivers were from overseas or interstate. Of note are 17 drivers were from the Cootamundra and Gundagai LGA and an additional 19 were from the Wagga Wagga LGA. Fifty six of the crashes occurred in fine weather and 49 happened during daylight. Forty three of the crashes happened on a weekday and 33 on the weekend. When considering the time of day, the crashes were spread across whole day with peaks between 2pm and 7pm. Temora, Bland, Coolamon and Junee Shires Action Plan 2021-2025 Page 28 of 32 Road Safety Information from Local Stakeholders NSW Police Highway Patrol indicated its concern for speeding, fatigue and drink driving and are willing to be consulted and incorporated into projects designed to tackle these local issues. Police noted that state highways, particularly the Newell Highway, Goldfields Way/Olympic Highway and Burley Griffin Way remain a concern for the number of road crashes Non-compliance with seatbelt wearing has also been noted as an emerging trend, along with driver distraction (mobile phone usage) and driver drug detection. Schools Schools within Temora, Bland, Coolamon, and Junee shires actively work with the Road Safety Officer to promote: • safe school zones • safe behaviour by parents and students travelling to and from school • safe road use behaviours by students outside school hours Schools and school bus operators liaise with the Road Safety Officer to advise road safety problems, to seek assistance in conjunction with support from the NSW Department of Education Road Safety Education Consultant with road safety programs they are delivering, and also to promote road safety through their newsletters. REROC and local government work in conjunction with TfNSW and each school to provide safety around school information and Kindy Kits. Partners and stakeholders The Road Safety Officer will partner with a range of partners and stakeholders to implement and promote road safety initiatives across the shires including: • delivery mobility scooter and road rules refresher workshops in each shire in conjunction with service providers such as the Allied Health Stepping on Programs, local government Home And Community Care (HACC), and Murrumbidgee Local Health District community nurses • attend community meetings including the Temora Police and Community Committee (TPCC), Temora Business & Enterprise Group (TBEG), Newell Highway Taskforce (NHTF), Traffic Committee Meetings and West Wyalong Community Police Safety Precinct Committee (WWCPSPC) • provide current information about correct use of child restraints to family day care and preschools within each shire • meet annually with bus operators in all shires to identify and address their road safety issues and liaising as needed to address issues of concern to them. Additional stakeholders include: • Local bus operators • Local schools and their parent’s groups • Cycling groups and other cycling enthusiasts • Community organisations such as Progress Associations, Lions Club, Rotary, Probus, SES • Town committees and Village 355 committees • Community Transport • Community Health nurses and occupational therapists • Local driving instructors and local organisations • Local clubs and pubs • NSW Health Temora, Bland, Coolamon and Junee Shires Action Plan 2021-2025 Page 29 of 32 • Council Youth Officer • Men’s Sheds • Country Women’s Associations (CWA) SECTION TWO: Council Strategic Plans All four councils have a Community Strategic Plan that identifies as a priority the need for a safe and accessible shire in which to travel. • Temora Shire Council Community Strategic Plan 2030 • Bland Shire Council Community Strategic Plan 2020 - 2024 • Coolamon Shire Council Community Strategic Plan • Junee Shire Council Community Strategic Plan Items of action within strategic plans include: • work in partnership with key stakeholders to improve road infrastructure for vehicle and pedestrian access • maintain and improve general vehicle and pedestrian access within the shire • maintain major roads and highways to facilitate safe travel throughout the shire • facilitate the maintenance of rural road networks that support the agricultural sector • prioritise the sealing and maintenance of roads with support being given to school bus routes, high traffic routes and major truck routes • support safe and accessible travel to and from school for children and their families • continue to plan, improve, and extend the walking and bicycle paths, particularly to sites of community and tourist interest • plan expansion of road network to support heavy vehicle access including road trains • review future infrastructure requirements to facilitate community and public transport, and access to health services in consideration of ageing demographics • ensure that speed limits are enforced, especially in our rural communities as well as the heavy traffic areas • develop and implement of a Road Strategic Plan that contributes to making travel throughout the shire(s) easier and safer; contributing to address road trauma on shire roads by participating in road safety education and efficient use and planning of the road network as part of its strategic objective to improve the safety of people on shire roads • implement road safety programs in cooperation with TfNSW to encourage and educate safe and responsible practices - particularly across the four main contributing behavioural factors • ensure employment of RSO in the four shires • enhance our reputation as a place to live and work through improving our transport network. In addition, the Road Safety Strategic Plan – Temora, Bland, Coolamon, and Junee (2021 - 2025) Mission Statement is: “Reduce the number and severity of crashes in our shires by addressing local road safety issues and community concerns”. Temora, Bland, Coolamon and Junee Shires Action Plan 2021-2025 Page 30 of 32 Road Safety Officer Projects – 2021 - 2022 After reviewing all operational, delivery and community strategic plans, the Road Safety Officer will deliver the following road safety programs in partnership with the Local Government Road Safety Program over the 2021 -2022 financial years. Alcohol – What’s Your Plan B? Support TfNSW drink driving Plan B campaigns with media releases, social media, and promotional material including brochures, banners, and promotional giveaways. Continue to promote the message that drink driving is not acceptable and drivers need to plan their night out and have a Plan B in place. This project includes the Win A Swag Campaign, which aims to promote conversations around making safe choices in getting home after consuming alcohol, other than driving. Motorcycle Riders and Bicycle Riders Conduct a campaign to improve the understanding and awareness of being a responsible rider and cyclist. Provide information for riders, cyclists and motor vehicle controllers on how to share the road to ensure everyone has a safe journey. Support campaign with media releases, social media, promotional material including brochures, banners and utilising variable messaging sign boards. Fatigue – Don’t Trust Your Tired Self Conduct fatigue campaigns (Don’t Trust Your Tired Self). Expand delivery of fatigue messages to strategic community groups, council staff, local businesses and local government information sites. Support existing Driver Reviver sites with media releases and Variable Messaging Signs (VMS). Support campaigns with media releases, social media, and promotional material including brochures, banners. GLS – Helping Learner Drivers Become Safer Drivers Conduct Graduated Licencing Scheme workshops targeted at providing supervising drivers with strategies to create safer drivers through education. Provide teaching strategies to supervisors and increase the awareness of the importance of them as ‘teacher’ in the process. Support campaigns with media releases, social media, school newsletters, youth community groups, advertising, and promotional material including brochures and promotional giveaways. 65 Plus Mobility Scooter, Older Drivers/Top Ten Misunderstood Road Rules Collaborate with stakeholder groups to deliver Top Ten Misunderstood Road Rules presentation and discuss safe driving, and mobility scooter safety for the 65+. Identify transport options other than driving and provide information on pedestrian safety. Provide information and discussion on ANCAP ratings and the value of selecting the highest ANCAP vehicle affordable. Promote safer vehicle choices. Speed – Speeding on Local Roads Conduct campaigns addressing speed across the LGAs with a focus on identified speed issue areas including state highways, regional and local roads, school zones, and double demerit point periods. Expand delivery of speeding messages to strategic community groups, council staff, local businesses and local government information sites. Utilise resources such as traffic counts, and police enforcement. Support campaigns with media and social media releases. Temora, Bland, Coolamon and Junee Shires Action Plan 2021-2025 Page 31 of 32 Additional Projects The following is a list of additional projects that can be/are supported by the RSO for local council in conjunction with NSW Centre for Road Safety and TfNSW. • Bike Week – September 2021 • Fatality Free Friday Campaign – May 2022 • Road Rules Awareness Week – April 2022 • Bus Safety Awareness Week – February 2022 • Fatality Free Friday - May 2021 • National Yellow Ribbon Road Safety Week – November 2021 • Rural Road Safety Month - August 2021 • Maintain RSO Facebook page Traffic Committee Meetings Assist local traffic committees for each council as determined by each council. This may include minute taking, report preparation, follow up activities, crash analysis, and site inspections. Temora, Bland, Coolamon and Junee Shires Action Plan 2021-2025 Page 32 of 32 GENERAL MANAGER’S REPORT TO THE ORDINARY MEETING OF JUNEE SHIRE COUNCIL HELD ON 20 JULY 2021. Item No: 12 MANAGEMENT OF STORMWATER DRAINAGE ASSETS Reporting Officer: Asset Engineer Key CSP strategic theme: Sustainable Attachments: Nil RECOMMENDATION: That a comprehensive review of the combined Road and Bridge Asset Management Plan be completed prior to 30 June 2023. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY Stormwater drainage forms a critical part of local infrastructure and represents a primary measure that the Council can undertake to provide resilience to the increased frequency and severity of storm events and the ongoing financial sustainability in asset management. It is recommended that a comprehensive review of the Road and Bridge Asset Management Plan, which includes stormwater drainage, be completed with respect to the greatly enhanced asset data quality and systems. BACKGROUND The stormwater drainage asset class comprises urban drainage pits and pipes, as well as open drains and rural road culverts throughout the Junee shire. The value of stormwater drainage assets, as at 30 June 2020, represents 8.7% of the total value of assets held by Junee Shire Council. Stormwater drainage assets are included in the Road and Bridge Asset Management Plan. This plan covers all transportation assets, as well as stormwater drainage. In the financial year 2019/20, a comprehensive revaluation and full capture of all known stormwater drainage assets was completed. The revaluation was tabled with the auditors during the end of financial year audit proceedings, and the newly updated stormwater drainage data and valuation were accepted. In the financial year 2020/21, stormwater drainage assets have been imported into the asset management system. End-of-year financial audit proceedings for the financial year 2020/21 are still underway; the valuations as at 30 June 2021 will be finalised as part of external auditor’s work later this year. With Stormwater drainage assets imported into the asset management system, 77.5% (by asset value) of all assets held by Junee Shire Council have been incorporated into the asset management system. Page 44 GENERAL MANAGER’S REPORT TO THE ORDINARY MEETING OF JUNEE SHIRE COUNCIL HELD ON 20 JULY 2021. CONSIDERATIONS Asset Management Plans are marked for review every four years, to align with the Council election cycle. They are generally scheduled to be reviewed in the financial year following the newly elected Council. Minor reviews are completed periodically. It was determined through these reviews that the plans should be comprehensively reviewed following the revaluation of stormwater drainage as at 30 June 2020 and the implementation into the asset management system as at 30 June 2021. Junee Shire Council is now in a position where over three-quarters of all assets have been transferred are now maintained in the new asset management system. This presents the opportunity to conduct a comprehensive review of the asset management plans while benefitting from high quality, accurate asset data with mapped locations for all assets. Policy Road and Bridge Asset Management Plan Risk Assessment Stormwater drainage is a significant asset class that requires periodic review. Financial Stormwater carrying balances as per the financial statements as at 30 June 2020: Balance $ ‘000 Cross carrying amount 16,913 Accumulated depreciation (7,035) Net carrying amount 9,878 Yearly depreciation (158) Connection with IPR 6.1.1 Prepare, review and update corporate documents in consultation with the community to meet NSW Government Integrated Planning & Reporting requirements. 6.1.1.5 Review and update Asset Management Plans CONCLUSION The collection and maintenance of stormwater drainage asset data has improved greatly over the past two years. Feedback from the auditors during the end of year financial audit proceedings as at 30 June 2020 was received saying that Junee Shire Council’s asset data was the best of all Councils in the area under audit by these auditors. An opportunity is presented to conduct a comprehensive review of the asset management plans and to deliver a significant advancement in the asset management practices of Junee Shire Council. This aids the long-term sustainability of the region. Page 45 JUNEE SHIRE COUNCIL DELEGATES REPORTS MEETING MINUTES I2S Inland Rail Illabo to Stockinbingal MEETING MINUTES I2S Inland Rail Illabo to Stockinbingal Community Consultative Committee DATE / TIME LOCATION 24 June 2021 Cootamundra Library 1.10pm FACILITATOR MINUTE TAKER DISTRIBUTION Garry West Garry West Illabo to Stockinbingal CCC ATTENDEES (SHOW ORGANISATION IF NOT ARTC) } Garry West (Independent Chair) } Mark Ellis (Cootamundra-Gundagai Regional Council) } David Carter (NSW Farmers) } Russell Vincent (Community Member) } David Carr (Community Member) } Melvyn Maylin (A2P Project Director) } James Coleborne (Community Member) } Heath Martin (Stakeholder Engagement Manager, } Rohan Johnston (Junee Shire Council) Southern NSW) } Cr Pam Halliburton (Junee Shire Council) } Grant Johnson (Stakeholder Engagement Lead I2S) } Geoffrey Larsen (Community Member) } Jessica Jackson (Stakeholder Engagement Advisor I2S) } Cr Leigh Bowden (Cootamundra-Gundagai Regional } Angela Stewart (Senior Environmental Advisor) Council) APOLOGIES (SHOW ORGANISATION IF NOT ARTC) } Martin Honner (NSW Farmers) } Alister Lunn (Director West, Community and Place, } Sharon Langham (Cootamundra-Gundagai Regional Regional and Outer Metropolitan, Transport for NSW) Council - Alternate) } Shane Sykes (Inland Rail Regional Liaison Officer, Department of Infrastructure, Regional Development and Cities) GUESTS (SHOW ORGANISATION IF NOT ARTC) } John Zannes (Project Manager, Inland Rail, Transport } Sam Carr (Local Landowner) for NSW) } Wayne Window (Senior Environmental Advisor) Discussions NO. DISCUSSIONS 1.Welcome The Chair welcomed all to the meeting and acknowledged the Traditional Custodians of the land on which the meeting is held. Mr West welcomed Russell Vincent to the meeting as a new community member of the I2S CCC and acknowledged Sam Carr as an observer to the meeting. AUSTRALIAN RAIL TRACK CORPORATION 1 of 9 UNCONTROLLED WHEN PRINTED | CONFIDENTIAL | SUITABLE FOR EXTERNAL OR INTERNAL USE MEETING MINUTES Community Consultative Committee NO. DISCUSSIONS 2.Declarations of Interest Mr West advised the meeting that he was appointed as the Independent Chair of the CCC by the NSW Department of Planning, Industry & Environment (DPIE) and is paid by ARTC. 3.Minutes of Previous It was noted and agreed that the minutes of 25 February 2021 were Meeting approved and uploaded to the Proponents website. Actions listed to circulate the SEARs was done and the review of noise impacts on livestock were deferred until the environmental update during the meeting. 5.Correspondence NIL 6.Proponent’s Reports Melvyn Maylin (I2S Project Director) Provided update on activity since February CCC meeting. The presentation will include a visualisation on which Grant Johnson will provide a commentary. We are in a reference design stage and the 70% reference design consultation has been completed. We have now commenced 100% reference design consultation. Ongoing consultation continues as well as working on the environmental approvals and an update on these will be provided today. An updated alignment map has been provided to all impacted landowners dealing with the private access, stock underpasses and culverts. The land acquisition processes will commence in the second half of 2021. The Draft Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) is expected be lodged with DPIE for review in Q3 2021. Public exhibition is planned for late 2021 for a minimum 28-day exhibition period where the public and other government agencies will be invited to make formal submissions to DPIE. Approval hoped for in the second half of 2022 with the awarding of the Design and Construct (D&C) Contract in 2023. The procurement process has already started to identify possible future contractors who would proceed through a submission of interest phase followed by a request for proposal stage. This is being conducted concurrently with the other Inland Rail projects of A2I and S2P which are the ‘brownfield’ projects either side of I2S. The D&C Contract for I2S will not be awarded until the EIS has been approved. Provided a high-level schedule of the stages (see presentation). Q: Is there likely to be only one contractor? AUSTRALIAN RAIL TRACK CORPORATION 2 of 9 UNCONTROLLED WHEN PRINTED | CONFIDENTIAL | SUITABLE FOR EXTERNAL OR INTERNAL USE MEETING MINUTES Community Consultative Committee NO. DISCUSSIONS A: Anticipating a single contractor for the D&C contract for I2S in principle, however there are some aspects such as signalling still to be resolved. A I2S Fly-Thru visualisation was shown with Grant Johnson (Stakeholder Engagement Lead I2S) providing commentary (see https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=O9f5q2geHSc on the website) Changes to the project since the 70% reference design stage include reduced earthworks (cut & fill) which means shorter construction duration; fewer environmental impacts; improved visual amenity; smaller footprint and better budget outcomes. There has been a rationalisation of the location for the Rail Maintenance Access Road (RMAR) to align with Rural Fire Services (RFS) requirements; for example, the RMAR moved to the east side from Ironbong Road to Old Cootamundra Road. The crossing loop has been moved to the eastern side of the alignment and there has been a rationalisation of culverts, bridges and longitudinal drainage throughout the entire alignment in consideration of the latest flood modelling results and all stock underpass locations have been finalised based on flood modelling and stakeholder considerations. Detailed information provided on the level crossings. Old Sydney Road Level Crossing will be a passive level crossing (i.e. stop signs) together with road sealing 15 metres back from the stop line on both sides. These have been designed in accordance with current policy. Q: What is the current policy? Is it the usage of the road? A: The policy is determined by the Australian Level Crossing Assessment Methodology (ALCAM) which takes into account volumes of traffic, frequency of trains, visual site lines together with an element of risk mitigation. If there is a policy change and a budget commitment with it then the design will be changed to meet the new policy requirements. Q: Junee Shire Council has adopted a policy that level crossings on all public roads should be active rather than passive. A: At this time the project has to comply with ALCAM. Q: Seasonal conditions should also be a consideration! Eg Dry dusty roads need to be considered in regard to the distance of sealing. AUSTRALIAN RAIL TRACK CORPORATION 3 of 9 UNCONTROLLED WHEN PRINTED | CONFIDENTIAL | SUITABLE FOR EXTERNAL OR INTERNAL USE MEETING MINUTES Community Consultative Committee NO. DISCUSSIONS A: What is long enough? That is not determined, but we will consider the issue. Q: Where will the stop signs be in relation to the track? A: Can’t give you a precise distance but it is a standard configuration. There will also be additional advance warning signs which are standard. Ironbong Road Level Crossing will be an activated level crossing, (i.e lights, bells and boom gates). There is also improved drainage with the culvert system. John Zannes (TfNSW) noted it is Transport for NSW policy that all active level crossings are to have road speeds reduced to a maximum of 80 kph and that is to be rolled out into the future. Some sites will have lower speed limits due to local circumstances. Q: It is noted that the Crown Road level crossing (PU11390) is an activated crossing, but the Council Public Road Level Crossing (PU15950) is passive. Why? A: The Crown Road Level Crossing is just north of the end of the passing loop which causes poor visual impacts if a stationary train is on this loop and a moving train approaches the crossing on the main line. Dirnaseer Road underbridge has 3 spans with vertical clearances and shortened abutments on the southern and northern sides on private land to permit local landholder machinery & stock movement without having to access the public road. (Vertical abutment v “spill through” abutment). Old Cootamundra Road Underbridge has 4 spans with a vertical clearance and shortened abutment on the southern side to allow for landowners’ access. Corbys lane level Crossing is a Council public road with a passive crossing (i.e. stop signs). Burley Griffin Way changes provide a tie-in before the existing bridge and a link into the existing Country Rail Network (CRN) line. This is a very complex site. This design lessens the impacts on the existing Burley Griffin Way, so as to keep it open during construction. The neighbouring landowner impact has also led to land acquisition discussions commencing. Some alignment changes also had to be AUSTRALIAN RAIL TRACK CORPORATION 4 of 9 UNCONTROLLED WHEN PRINTED | CONFIDENTIAL | SUITABLE FOR EXTERNAL OR INTERNAL USE MEETING MINUTES Community Consultative Committee NO. DISCUSSIONS undertaken to avoid a scar tree identified through the environmental investigations. Q: The speed limit of 100kpm over the bridge is too fast to meet the 60kpm limit as vehicles, particularly trucks, approach the village. A: That is a matter that should be taken to the CGRC Traffic Committee to consider. TfNSW will also give consideration at the design stage to the impacts of truck speeds which may also result in further advance warning signs. Q: Where will the water from the bridge and the embankment go? A: The water impacts have been considered by the hydrology team and will come back to the next CCC meeting with an answer in regard to drainage design. [ACTION] The principle is not to divert water on a different path to where it currently goes. Q: Has consideration been given to tree planting to mitigate the noise impacts from the line in the village? Will there be lights on the bridge? A: There are no lights proposed on the bridge but the question of tree planting to mitigate noise will be taken on notice. [ACTION] Heath Martin (Stakeholder Engagement Manager, Southern NSW) provided an update on stakeholder engagement, including consultations scheduled on the 100% reference design and EIS engagement, particularly noise and hydrology. The land acquisition process is to commence in the second half of 2021. This process has been changed and will now include a personal manager as part of the process to ensure landowners have the required support throughout the process. The process will run for approximately 18 months. Q: How many affected landowners have not directly met with? A: Two. However, information is being provided to them. Highlighted the social PinPoint map and the I2S fly through that are available on the project website. Q: How many Aboriginal Land Councils have been consulted? A: Three LACs have been consulted. The main concerns identified through consultation are access, acquisition and compensation, noise and vibration during construction and operation, and biosecurity. AUSTRALIAN RAIL TRACK CORPORATION 5 of 9 UNCONTROLLED WHEN PRINTED | CONFIDENTIAL | SUITABLE FOR EXTERNAL OR INTERNAL USE MEETING MINUTES Community Consultative Committee NO. DISCUSSIONS A number of changes to the design have been undertaken as a result of stakeholder feedback including: RMAR now on eastern side for fire access to Bethungra ranges; vertical clearance under bridges increased; clearances at level crossings are larger than standard to allow access for large machinery; location of private level crossings; shortened abutments on underbridges and stock underpasses on private land; and a scar tree avoided. Q: Is the Government still committed to the budget for this project? A: No advice has been provided to the contrary. Angela Stewart (Senior Environmental Advisor) provided a detailed overview of the project approval and EIS processes and advised that Inland Rail had been declared a Critical State Significant Infrastructure project on 3 March 2021 given the size and complexity of the NSW. The declaration does not change the approval pathway that must be followed, but it does allow for some preconstruction activities to progress with approval. These include minor utilities work, surveys and investigations, or storage of materials in existing rail facilities along the alignment. The SEARs were recently reissued with updates to the requirements for flooding and hydrology and guidelines that have been updated in the last two years. [ACTION] Chair to circulate SEARs issued by DPIE 30 April 2021. Specific examples were provided on how the assessment is approached and undertaken for noise & vibration; traffic & transport and landuse & property. Q: You mentioned the number of trains. Are they extra trains? A: They are the numbers forecast, but it depends upon demand. Inland Rail is building the line and other infrastructure developments (such as intermodals) are not our responsibility. Key property impacts include: 26 private landowners who would be subject to acquisition, totalling approximately 446 hectares; total acquisition of Crown/Council and TfNSW roads would be approximately 11.8 hectares; total acquisition of Crown land is approximately 0.74 hectares and permanent reduction of cropping land accounts for about 196 hectares. AUSTRALIAN RAIL TRACK CORPORATION 6 of 9 UNCONTROLLED WHEN PRINTED | CONFIDENTIAL | SUITABLE FOR EXTERNAL OR INTERNAL USE MEETING MINUTES Community Consultative Committee NO. DISCUSSIONS Wayne Window (Senior Environmental Advisor) provided an update on investigations relating to noise impacts on livestock. Not a lot of relevant research is available to assist. Further investigations will be made to see if this issue can be further advanced. 7.General Business Q: Are contractors that undertake the construction work familiar with local rural conditions such as seasonal conditions and school bus times? Periods of high fire danger are a major concern. Will the contractors be able to work on days when ‘hot day exemption notice is required? A: Issues such as these will be addressed through the development of a Traffic Management Plan after project consent in addition to Construction Environmental Management Plans. Consultation Management Plans are also adopted which provide contact details for contractors. Presentation by David Carr on landholder concerns was tabled and addressed by David seeking a response by the Inland Rail team. David indicated he was more than satisfied with the personal interface he was getting as a landowner. The people who meet with him show they care and are willing to understand the issues. Most neighbours’ concerns relate to the proposed activities during construction and post construction. Many have and are being addressed but there are still outstanding issues such as the post construction visual impact of the new operating rail line in a rural environment. Very happy with the extent and detail of the hydrology impact assessment and the proposed design elements. An outstanding issue is the noise impact on livestock, particularly the sheep population and this needs to be seriously addressed. Some research papers have been provided but are yet to be adequately addressed. There is the potential for parts of properties that may be useless during construction. The appointment of an independent consultant to assess the sheep population in the vicinity to the rail line is requested, to assess the impact of loss of productivity and economic impact. AUSTRALIAN RAIL TRACK CORPORATION 7 of 9 UNCONTROLLED WHEN PRINTED | CONFIDENTIAL | SUITABLE FOR EXTERNAL OR INTERNAL USE MEETING MINUTES Community Consultative Committee NO. DISCUSSIONS Melvyn Maylin indicated they took on notice the issues raised and will be addressed in future meetings. [ACTION] Q: How long will the EIS be on exhibition? A: A minimum of 28 days. Q: If the project is approved when will construction start? Main concern is the ongoing operation of farms during such a lengthy period. A: Mid 2023 and expect to take up to 2.5 years to complete. The project will be staged so the impact will be progressive. Q: Are many people attending the information sessions? A: At the moment not very many. The numbers vary from the attendances in the earlier sessions when the information was new. Need to continue to review methods of communication. Actions NO. ACTIONS ACTION BY DUE DATE 1 Circulate latest SEARs to all CCC members. Chair ASAP 2 Provide Hydrology drainage design in Stockinbingal. Melvyn Next Maylin / Meeting Grant Johnson 3 Advise whether tree planting is possible to mitigate noise in Melvyn Next Stockinbingal. Maylin / Meeting Grant Johnson 4 Respond to presentation on landholder issues presented by Melvyn Before David Carr. Maylin next meeting Next Meeting 1pm Thursday 30 September 2021 and 9 December 2021. Location to be advised. AUSTRALIAN RAIL TRACK CORPORATION 8 of 9 UNCONTROLLED WHEN PRINTED | CONFIDENTIAL | SUITABLE FOR EXTERNAL OR INTERNAL USE MEETING MINUTES Community Consultative Committee AUSTRALIAN RAIL TRACK CORPORATION 9 of 9 UNCONTROLLED WHEN PRINTED | CONFIDENTIAL | SUITABLE FOR EXTERNAL OR INTERNAL USE Albury to Illabo Inland Rail Wagga 24th June 2021 The notes below are my version of the meeting: Sears circulated with the Minutes from the last meeting. 70% through the Reference Design. There are still some changes coming, however. There has to be 7.1 clearance under a structure. Trains will be 1.8 klm long. Junee to Illabo---the twin tracks will be used as passing loops. About 50 level crossings, Albury to Illabo. They have no plans to close any. About 40% of the public crossings are active. Axle Loads Axle Max Speed 21 tonnes 115kph 25 tonnes 80 kph Inland Rail sponsors $1,000-$4,000 Grants four times a year. Kemp Street Bridge The bridge itself will be HML compliant. The approaches will not be---they will have the same compliancy as now. We will have to pay for them to be HML compliant. Inland Rail will do a tie-in on both sides, but not to HML standards. Council can safeguard the material used in these tie-ins by stipulating the type of material that will be required/acceptable. Council can oversee this as it is their road which will be affected. The walls/banks to hold the embankments will satisfy HML requirements. Footbridge We will need to know where we are to place this, to a maximum height of 1.5 metres, by the end of October. This is needed to satisfy the requirements for the EIS. Underpass There will be one track over the bridge. It will be on the eastern side. The current track will be slewed. The bridge will be strengthened where needed. The southern trains will wait at Harefield, where there are two lines, plus the siding for Qube. The animation for the Junee Shire is on the Inland Rail website. (Albury to Illabo). Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) This will be lodged early 2022 for public exhibition. Traffic and Transport June 2021. Looks at each end of the bridge etc. That is what the approaches will look like. Procurement There are two times per year when 60 hour windows are available for work to be completed. Albury to Illabo will be procured as a single contract. The construction cannot start until the EIS is approved. There was an industry briefing on 21/6/21. From March 22 compulsory acquisition will begin. They are anticipating 6-8 Inland Rail trains a day. Next Meetings: 29th Sept and 8th December 2021. Illabo to Stockinbingal Inland Rail Cootamundra 25th June 2021 70% Reference Design has been completed. There has been the odd tweak since the 70% reference design was completed. The Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) is 95% complete. Land acquisition processes will start second half of 2021 and will continue into 2022. A contract to build it cannot be awarded until the EIS is approved late 2022. The hydrology studies prepared by Inland Rail seem to be an accurate reflection of water flows. The build will start 2023 and it will take 2-2.5 years to build, with late 2025 the estimated completion point. The animation for this is on the website. When work starts, work will be from 6-6 daily, with every second weekend no work 1-6 on Saturdays and all day Sunday. Public holidays no work. About 6 trains a day in 2026 building to 11 a day in 2040. Next Meetings: 30th September and 9th December 2021. Councillor Pam Halliburton 29th June 2021 JUNEE SHIRE COUNCIL QUESTIONS ON NOTICE QUESTIONS ON NOTICE FROM COUNCILLOR P HALLIBURTON Referred to Council’s Meeting of 20 July 2021 1. What can be/is being done to alleviate the build-up of rubbish at the property on the corner of Lord and Gate Street in Kanaley Square? 2. What can be/is being done to alleviate the build-up of vehicles on the corner of Lord and Duke Streets, and the whole building area on the corner of Regent and Duke Streets? Response Both properties are owned by the same person. This person is extremely difficult to contact. Council have, over the past 12 months, attempted via phone and mail to make contact to express a desire for clean up with no result. Legal action may be required to pursue the areas being cleaned up. ______ A Question with Notice inclusion in the Council’s business paper is administered under the Code of Meeting Practice for Local Councils in NSW and includes: • They must be in writing and be submitted no later than 5:00pm seven business days before the meeting is to be held. • Councillors must put questions directly, succinctly, respectfully and without argument. • The Chairperson must not permit discussion on any reply to, or refusal to reply to, a question put to a Councillor or Council employee. • Responses to a question with notice may be by way of a report included in the business paper for the relevant meeting of the Council or orally at the meeting. Page 1 JUNEE SHIRE COUNCIL INFORMATION BOOKLET JUNEE SHIRE COUNCIL INFORMATION BOOKLET ORDINARY MEETING TUESDAY, 20 JULY 2021 1[GM] COUNCILLOR DELEGATE MEETINGS 2[WSRM] WORKERS’ COMPENSATION/REHABILITATION 3[LOIC] LIBRARY 4[DES] WORKS PROGRAM 5[RSO] ROAD SAFEY OFFICER 6[DES] SEWERAGE SYSTEM 7[DCB] RANGER REPORT 8[DCB] SOLID WASTE REPORT 9[EO] WEEDS 10DCB] 10.7 CERTIFICATES 11[DCB] DEVELOPMENT/COMPLYING DEVELOPMENT DETERMINATIONS 12[DCB] HEALTH, BUILDING, PLANNING AND ENVIRONMENTAL INSPECTIONS 13[CDM] COMMUNITY AND RECREATION 14[DES] CUSTOMER SERVICE REQUESTS SUMMARY ******* 1[GM] COUNCILLOR DELEGATE MEETINGS Notification of Council committee meetings or community meetings for which Councillors may be attending. Council Committee Meetings Attendee Council Committee Meeting Date Cr R Asmus Youth Council TBA Traffic Committee (Technical Cr M Cook Committee) Schedule if required Delegates Meetings Attendee Delegate Meeting Date Cr M Holmes Junee Health Advisory Committee 20 July 2021 22 July 2021 Cr P Halliburton Riverina Regional Library 27 October 2021 Cr R Callow Goldenfields Water County Council 24 August 2021 Mayor/General Manager REROC 27 August 2021 Mayor/General Manager Riverina Joint Organisation 27 August 2021 Cr D Carter Weeds Committee 28 September 2021 Cr D Carter Director Engineering Riverina Zone, Rural Fire Service Services Bushfire Management Committee (TBC) Cr D Carter Riverina Zone Service Level Agreement General Manager Committee TBC Riverina Murray Regional Emergency General Manager Management Committee TBA Cr N Smith General Manager Police Community Liaison Meeting TBA 2[HR, WH&RM] WORKERS’ COMPENSATION/REHABILITATION There were no recordable incidents for the month of June 2021. 3[LOIC] LIBRARY Date Places and Spaces Community Adults Children Seniors 1/6/2021 Tuesday Storytime 4 6 2/6/2021 Scrabble 7 8/6/2021 Tuesday Storytime 7 7 Page 2 of 14 Date Places and Spaces Community Adults Children Seniors 9/6/2021 Scrabble 6 15/6/2021 Tuesday Storytime 4 4 22/5/2021 Tuesday Storytime 2 6 23/6/2021 Scrabble 5 30/6/2021 Drawbots - holiday event 1 6 4[DES] WORKS PROGRAM MR78 (Olympic Highway) • Potholes patched, repaired wearing surfaces. • Rest Areas and Toilets have been maintained. • Weekly safety inspections have been undertaken. • Line marked and Road Pavement Markers on the heavy patches, rehabilitation work and reseals. • Trees trimmed and lopped. • Culvert works completed at Aerodrome Lane entry. • Signs and guideposts maintained and replaced. MR57 (Goldfields Way) • Trees trimmed and lopped. • Fortnightly safety inspections have been undertaken. • Potholes patched, repaired wearing surfaces. • Completed culvert works. Page 3 of 14 • Signs and guideposts maintained and replaced. MR243 (Regional Roads - Canola Way, Old Junee Road and Gundagai Road) • Signs and guideposts maintained. • Gundagai Road - widening and rehabilitation - 800m - in progress. Rural Sealed Roads • Byrnes Road Rehabilitation - 750m - Completed. • Oura Road – widening and rehabilitation works are underway - 1km. • Signs and guideposts maintained. • Completed George Street drainage. Rural Unsealed Roads • Signs and guideposts maintained. • Billabong Road - graded with patch gravelling. • Patch gravelled Commens Lane. • Patch gravelled Aerodrome Lane. Urban Sealed Roads • Jetpatched various town streets. • Gutters cleaned. Junee • General maintenance. • John Pott’s Drive Stage 8 - subdivision works completed (except the fencing works). • Broadway museum Maintenance works underway. • Junee Tip - improvement works are underway. • Drains cleaned. Villages • Footpath works almost completed in Wantabadgery. • Shade Shelter works – Sandy beach. • Footpath works almost completed in Bethungra. • Shade Shelter works - Bethungra. • Footpath works are underway in Illabo. Private Works • Supplied gravel. Parks And Gardens • Routine gardening works. • Mowing and whipper snipping works at parks, ovals, and cemeteries. • Gardens weeded. • Roses trimmed. • Trees trimmed and lopped in Junee town. 5[RSO] ROAD SAFETY OFFICER • Contacted Eurongilly and Illabo Public schools to see if interested in Road Safety Packages; yes, they are. Packages put together and will deliver when school returns from holidays. Page 4 of 14 • Attended Wagga Bicycle Safety and Development Forum: The topics discussed at this forum were: - Today’s best practice on designing for bicycles and pedestrians in a safe an accessible way. - How to make safe cycling infrastructure work simply and cheaply in small communities. - What is Transport for NSW doing in the Active Transport space. - Lessons learned from Council’s who have ‘been there and done that’. - How to engage with the community to promote cycling participation, safe cycling and positive interactions between other road and path users. • Road safety meeting - Embedding positive road safety. • First 2021/22 project approved by TfNSW before 2021/22 funding allocated. Campaign starts 5 July 2021. • Various Facebook posts. 6[DES] SEWERAGE SYSTEM Over the month of June, there were two chokes in the services and one choke in the mains. Three new service connections were installed with one damaged service riser repaired. Total inflow to the treatment plant for the month was 64ML. There was 7ML of effluent reused with the final effluent discharge totalling 56ML. Operational staff from Cootamundra / Gundagai Council visited the STP for process tutoring prior to commissioning a similar plant at Gundagai. Site tests indicate the process is producing good effluent. 7[DCB] RANGER REPORT Abandoned/Impounded Vehicle Notices attached – Vehicle holding Vehicles Vehicles Vehicles impoundment at end of impounded claimed disposed process month commenced July 2020 2 0 0 0 0 August 2020 1 0 0 0 0 September 2020 1 2 0 0 2 October 2020 3 1 0 0 3 November 2020 0 0 0 0 3 December 2020 0 0 0 0 3 January 2021 0 0 0 0 3 February 2021 1 1 0 0 4 March 2021 0 0 0 0 4 April 2021 1 0 0 0 4 May 2021 1 1 0 0 5 June 2021 0 0 0 0 5 Page 5 of 14 Impounded Dog Activity Inward activity for the month Outward activity for the month Carried Picked up Over by Ranger Holding at from inc. Not Released end of Previous holding Surrendered Re-homed Euthanised registered to owner month Month from previous month July 2020 4 0 3 3 1 0 0 August 3 0 0 3 0 0 0 2020 September 4 2 1 1 3 0 0 2020 October 2 0 1 2 0 0 0 2020 November 5 0 3 3 1 0 1 2020 December 1 1 0 0 2 0 0 0 2020 January 7 0 0 5 1 0 1 2021 February 8 0 5 7 1 0 1 2021 1 March 1 3 0 1 4 0 0 0 2021 April 2021 13 0 5 6 7 0 0 May 2021 0 6 2 4 4 2 0 0 June 2021 0 11 0 3 10 1 8[DCB] SOLID WASTE REPORT Junee Landfill Waste Facility (JLWF) The Junee Transfer Station is functioning well with no issues or incidents at the site. Rural Transfer Stations All rural transfer stations were inspected on the week of the 12 July 2021. All stations were in good condition. 9[EO] WEEDS • Private property inspections carried out in the town and village areas. Due to the virus, a focus was put on smaller lifestyle blocks because we can undertake these without face to face meetings with landholders. • Bridal Creeper and African Boxthorn continue to be monitored and controlled. • Coolatai control undertaken at Old Junee by RENWA staff. • High risk roadways inspected across the Shire. • Staff have completed inspections of high-risk pathways and sites. • Monitoring of Biocontrol sites undertaken. • RENWA staff in regular contact with neighbouring Councils and LLS staff. 10[DCB] S.10.7 CERTIFICATES Average Processing time (Working Days) for last 10 Certificates 2 days Page 6 of 14 11[DCB] DEVELOPMENT/COMPLYING DEVELOPMENT DETERMINATIONS DA/CDC DEVELOPMENT DETERMINATIO ADDRESS NO. APPROVED N DATE DA2021/36 New Shed 50 Belmore Street, Junee 1/06/2021 DA2021/37 New Dwelling 29 Lillian Street, Junee 15/06/2021 DA2021/47 New Dwelling 474 Pinchgut Lane, Dirnaseer 4/06/2021 DA2021/48 New Shed 82 John Potts Drive, Junee 7/06/2021 DA2021/49 New Dwelling 4 Cuttle Court, Junee 4/06/2021 DA2021/50 New Dwelling 29 John Potts Drive, Junee 11/06/2021 New Balconies, decks patios DA2021/52 35 Pretoria Avenue, Junee 30/06/2021 terraces or verandah DA2021/53 New Shed 11 Hayes Crescent, Junee 21/06/2021 Alteration/Additions to 895 Aerodrome Lane, DA2021/54 30/06/2021 Existing Dwelling Harefield DA2021/55 New Dwelling and New Shed 12 Hayes Crescent, Junee 25/06/2021 Alteration/Additions to DA2021/57 13 Bolton Street, Junee 25/06/2021 Existing Dwelling DA2021/62 New Dwelling 2 Cuttle Court, Junee 25/06/2021 Alteration/Additions to DA2021/63 952 Strathmore Road, Yathella 30/06/2021 Existing Dwelling CDC2021/02 New Swimming Pool 38 Kinvara Drive, Junee 4/06/2021 CDC2021/03 New Swimming Pool 12 Walster Street, Junee 29/06/2021 CDC2021/04 New Swimming Pool 20 Loughan Road, Junee 29/06/2021 CDC2021/07 New Dwelling 78 John Potts Drive, Junee 30/06/2021 DA/CDC DEVELOPMENT DETERMINATIO ADDRESS NO. MODIFIED N DATE Alterations/Additions to DA2019/51/02 Existing Dwelling, New 25 Pretoria Avenue, Junee 15/06/2021 Garages and Carport DA/CDC DEVELOPMENT DETERMINATIO ADDRESS NO. REFUSED N DATE 1.8m Colour Bond Fence to DA/2021/44 76 Regent Street, Junee 22/06/2021 Perimeter Boundary 12[DCB] HEALTH, BUILDING, PLANNING AND ENVIRONMENTAL INSPECTIONS 61 health, building and planning inspections were carried out during the month of June 2021. 13[CDM] COMMUNITY AND RECREATION 1. Junee Junction Recreation and Aquatic Centre - JJRAC Statistics for June 2021 The following tables summarise the attendance and membership statistics at JJRAC for June 2021. Page 7 of 14 Graph 1: Total Attendances by Month Graph 2: Total Attendances by Month by Type of Visit Page 8 of 14 Graph 3: Centre Attendance by Type Graph 4: Membership Numbers by Type Page 9 of 14 Graph 5: Yearly Comparison of Month by Month Membership Numbers Graph 6: Comparison of Visits by Year Page 10 of 14 Social Media Statistics JJRAC social media data. The following statistics were recorded: Facebook Page Facebook Page Instagram Page MONTH Likes Reach Followers Nov 2020 1,403 11,087 720 Jan 2021 1,461 14,567 732 Feb 2021 1,467 10,344 734 Mar 2021 1,475 8,897 736 Apr 2021 1,484 10,666 736 May 2021 1,487 8,894 737 June 2021 1’492 8,908 739 2. Community Development a) Youth Program/Youth Council Page 11 of 14 b) Junee Athenium Theatre c) Visitor Information Centre The Broadway Museum/Visitor Information Centre was closed during the first half of May due to the replacement of the Museum’s roof. JVIC Walk-Ins by Month and Year Page 12 of 14 JVIC – Most Popular Day to Visit Where Visitor is From (2015-2021) Page 13 of 14 14[DES] CUSTOMER SERVICE REQUESTS SUMMARY – JUNE 2021 In JUNE MERIT 2021 Finalised Progress Grand Total Community and Business Administration 3 3 Environmental Issues 3 3 Development and Environmental Services 5 2 7 Environmental Issues 4 4 Planning and Development 1 1 Public Health 1 1 2 Engineering Services Administration 28 2 30 Cemeteries 1 1 Infrastructure 8 1 9 Parks and Reserves 7 7 Waste Management 12 1 13 Executive Services 1 1 General Administration 1 1 Grand Total 36 5 41 James Davis General Manager Page 14 of 14