2017-18 ANNUAL REPORT
Sharing the fire Contents
4 Introduction
8 Our Council
16 Community Financial Report
22 Our Performance
28 Spectacular Scenery and Healthy Environment
34 Sustainable and Prosperous Economy
36 Open and Responsive Government
42 Relaxed Living and Rural Lifestyle
46 Vibrant Towns and Villages
52 Accessible and Serviced Region
56 Healthy, Engaged and Resourceful Communities
62 Organisational Sustainability
66 Statutory Information
70 Financial Statements
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SCENIC RIM REGIONAL COUNCIL 2017-18 ANNUAL REPORT 3 Introduction
STRATEGIC OUR SCENIC RIM FRAMEWORK OUR REGIONAL
SCENIC RIM COMMUNITY PLAN Author and naturalist Arthur Groom, who co-founded Binna Burra Lodge The Scenic Rim Community Plan VISION in 1933, coined the phrase Scenic Rim in describing the region’s chain of 2011-2026 was adopted by Council in November 2011 following extensive mountains, plateaux and peaks that extend from the coastal hinterland in community consultation. It captures the east to the Great Dividing Range in the west. The local government the long-term vision of the Scenic Rim community and summarises its area formed during the council amalgamations of 2008 encompasses aspirations under seven themes. These The Scenic Rim Community Plan many of these features and was subsequently named Scenic Rim desired outcomes form the basis of 2011-2026 provides the shared vision our Regional Vision and provide the Regional Council. foundations of Council’s Corporate Plan for our region’s future. 2013-2018. By 2026 Scenic Rim will be a CORPORATE PLAN 2013-2018 This plan details strategies under network of unique rural communities the seven themes of the Scenic Rim embedded in a productive and Ipswich City Community Plan 2011-2026. An Lockyer Valley Region additional theme of Organisational sustainable landscape. Sustainability is included in the Corporate Plan to provide a focal point for Council’s performance and financial sustainability. We will enjoy a high quality rural lifestyle in self-reliant communities that provide a choice of quality local food, OPERATIONAL PLAN products, services and recreational opportunities. Our 2017-2018 residents will have affordable transport options and ready Logan City The annual Operational Plan provided access to the broader South East Queensland region. for a range of actions to be undertaken across the eight themes of Council’s Our community will support sustainable farms, businesses and Corporate Plan. Council monitored the industries compatible with our environment and lifestyle and implementation of those actions on a will provide rewarding employment and prosperity for residents. quarterly basis. A summary of significant Residents will benefit from the region’s productive farmland, outcomes for the year is provided from stunning natural environment and character-filled towns and pages 23 and 24 and a more detailed villages which attract tourists and visitors and support the review of our performance is provided ecosystems of the broader South East Queensland community. Southern on pages 25 to 27 of this report. Downs Scenic Rim will be an inclusive, caring and creative environment Region POLICIES AND with healthy and active residents. The region will provide a OTHER DOCUMENTS happy, safe and nurturing environment for children and families. Gold Coast Council has established a City We will participate in planning and managing our communities comprehensive suite of policies, and act to ensure the Scenic Rim is enhanced for future strategies and plans for the provision generations. of services to the community. Where appropriate, these are supported by the delegation of statutory powers to Tweed Shire the Chief Executive Officer. Council reviews its policies on a maximum Tenterfield three-year cycle and its delegations Shire Kyogle Shire are reviewed annually.
REPRESENTING THE COMMUNITY Councillors perform an important function by representing the public interest through a broad spectrum of community organisations - both locally and within the greater South East Queensland region. Those COUNCIL CAPITAL ESTIMATED GROSS representational arrangements were LOCATION AREA OPERATING COUNCIL RESIDENT REGIONAL reviewed following the quadrennial EXPENDITURE EXPENDITURE South East POPULATION 4238 square PRODUCT elections to ensure an appropriate 2017-18 2017-18 sharing of this workload amongst Queensland 41,753 kilometres $1726 million (at 30 June 2018) $69.38 million $48.4 million Councillors.
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MAYOR’S REPORT CEO’S REPORT CR GREG CHRISTENSEN JON GIBBONS
All of these events celebrated our region’s rich Indigenous Council’s 2018 Be Healthy and Active program, the biggest and heritage, a heritage that was shared with the world when best ever. As a legacy of the Commonwealth Games, Council members of our own Indigenous community featured in the received funding to extend the Be Healthy and Active program opening ceremony of the Commonwealth Games. It was a truly for a further two months to encourage our communities to proud moment for the Scenic Rim and for me as its Mayor. embrace a healthier and more active lifestyle with a great range of free and low-cost activities. Our program of recovery following Ex-Tropical Cyclone Debbie, which delivered the most significant flooding experienced in our Following these events came Eat Local Week in June, producing region in the past two decades, was a major focus for Council another bumper harvest for the Scenic Rim economy with in 2017-18 and the reconstruction will be ongoing well into the more than 90 events attended by more than 38,000 residents 2018-19 year. Half of Council’s road network, including three and visitors. quarters - more than 500 kilometres - of the region’s gravel Of course, these events - which help to boost our local roads, were impacted by the disaster which left a damage bill economy and promote community connections as well as of $38.5 million in its wake. individual health and well-being - are just the tip of the iceberg With funding under the Natural Disaster Relief and Recovery in terms of Council’s delivery of services to the community. Arrangements and Betterment funding to improve the resilience This Annual Report outlines the diversity and scope of Council’s of key infrastructure to damage in future extreme weather operations and the many achievements of the 2017-18 year, events, we are accelerating on the road to recovery. including our success in securing grant funding from other levels Our program of restoration works was a key topic of discussion of government and the delivery of a large capital works program at a series of Community Conversations public forums I in tandem with our flood recovery program which will continue presented across the region during February. At evening into the 2018-19 year. gatherings at Beaudesert, Tamborine Mountain, Beechmont, It would be remiss of me not to acknowledge my predecessors Canungra and Boonah I was pleased to meet with residents in Craig Barke, who served as CEO from 2008 to October and discuss Council’s priorities and receive feedback about 2017, and Kelly Stidworthy, who served as Acting CEO from community expectations for our delivery of services. October 2017 to mid-March 2018. These meetings also provided an opportunity for residents The year ahead promises many new challenges and the to comment on proposed changes to the Community Plan opportunity for continued growth, both as a region and an 2011-2026, the shared vision between Council and Scenic organisation. In August, Council adopted a new structure It gives me great pleasure to introduce Scenic Rim Regional Rim residents for the future of our region, at the mid-point in Joining Scenic Rim Regional Council as CEO in March, I had a for the organisation, drawing on the community vision of Council’s 2017-18 Annual Report and to reflect on our the plan’s life cycle. spectacular introduction to the region and its residents. region’s many outstanding achievements in what was our 10th the Community Plan and aligned with the Corporate and One of the first official functions I attended in my new role was anniversary year since the council amalgamations of 2008. This Annual Report represents Council’s report card on the Operational Plans. progress made in achieving the outcomes of the Community the opening of the Village Greens on Tamborine Mountain’s The refreshed organisational structure has four key areas of Exactly a year to the day after the Scenic Rim was dealt a Plan which provides the overarching framework for the Main Street, part of Council’s multi award-winning Vibrant and focus - our staff, our customer, our delivery and our assurance devastating blow by Ex-Tropical Cyclone Debbie, I was thrilled Corporate Plan and, in turn, the annual Operational Plan. Active Towns and Villages program. to welcome the Queen’s Baton Relay at the newly completed - to enhance our delivery of services and infrastructure to the The Village Greens opening in March was the culmination Village Greens on Tamborine Mountain, with the eyes of the It reflects our commitment to ensuring the Scenic Rim is the Scenic Rim community. best place in which to live, work and enjoy life to the fullest, of years of planning and community consultation and the world on our region in the prelude to the Gold Coast 2018 Importantly, it reflects the key themes of our corporate and that ours is a region of viable, and sustainable towns and new space was the perfect backdrop for the Queen’s Baton Commonwealth Games. mission which is best summed up as ‘enabling community villages whose enviable rural lifestyle respects the important Relay which heralded the start to the Gold Coast 2018 + environmental sustainability’. The Queen’s Baton Relay on 1 April and the Shared Fire relationship between the environment and economic growth. Commonwealth Games in April. events which were central to the Fires on Top of Mountains Scenic Rim’s Fires on Top of Mountains events held throughout cultural program, igniting enthusiasm for the Commonwealth the region in early April certainly achieved their aim in igniting Games across our region, brought our community together enthusiasm for the Commonwealth Games and drawing in celebrating our unique Scenic Rim lifestyle. The first of communities together. I enjoyed all of the events, which were the Shared Fire events followed the Queen’s Baton Relay on a credit to everyone involved - Council staff and community Tamborine Mountain and continued over subsequent days CEO Jon Gibbons Cr Greg Christensen members - who worked behind the scenes for more than 18 at Beaudesert and Boonah before culminating in the months to stage a spectacular program that I am sure will be spectacular Fire on Water celebrations at the Ramada talked about for years to come. Resort, Kooralbyn Valley. As well as providing a focal point for community celebrations, the Commonwealth Games was the perfect springboard for
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OUR COUNCIL
Council is governed by a popularly elected Mayor and Councillors, representing each of the region’s six electoral divisions, who were elected at Queensland’s quadrennial local government elections in March 2016.
Mutdapilly Mt Walker Peak Crossing
Harrisville Warrill View Kagaru Rosevale 6 Munbilla Tamborine Silverdale Wyaralong TAMBORINE Veresdale Roadvale Dam Allenview MOUNTAIN Wyaralong Scrub Kalbar Gleneagle 2 Fassifern The current Council for the Bromelton 1 Aratula Tarome 2016-2020 term comprises: BOONAH Il-bogan BEAUDESERT Dugandan 4 Canungra Mayor Cr Greg Christensen Lake Moogerah Division 1 Cr Nigel Waistell Mt Alford Kooralbyn Laravale Division 2 Cr Nadia O’Carroll Kerry Deputy Mayor, May 2017 - 2018 Beechmont Division 3 Cr Virginia West Croftby 5 Maroon 3 Maroon Dam Division 4 Cr Michael Enright Darlington Rathdowney Carneys Creek Hillview Division 5 Cr Rick Stanfield Deputy Mayor, May 2018 - Barney View Lamington Running Creek Division 6 Cr Duncan McInnes
COUNCILLOR RESPONSIBILITIES (c) participating in council meetings, policy development, and decision making, for the benefit of the local The responsibilities of Councillors are prescribed in the government area; Local Government Act 2009 which states that: (d) being accountable to the community for the local (1) A Councillor must represent the current and future government’s performance. interests of the residents of the local government area. (2) All Councillors of a local government have the same responsibilities, but the Mayor has some MEETINGS extra responsibilities. Council decisions are made at monthly Ordinary Meetings, (3) All Councillors have the following responsibilities— with business items generally referred to one of Council’s three Standing Committees for preliminary consideration. (a) ensuring the local government— Special Meetings were convened during the year for purposes (i) discharges its responsibilities under this Act; and of Budget adoption and consideration of urgent business (ii) achieves its corporate plan; and items. Agenda items for these meetings included references to legislation and Council’s strategic documents as appropriate. (iii) complies with all laws that apply to local governments; A schedule of attendances at meetings held during the period is included on page 68 of this report. (b) providing high quality leadership to the local government and the community; KOOROOMBA VINEYARD AND LAVENDER FARM © TOURISM AND EVENTS QUEENSLAND
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OUR COUNCILLORS
MAYOR DIVISION 1 DIVISION 3 DIVISION 5 CR GREG CR NIGEL WAISTELL CR VIRGINIA WEST CR RICK STANFIELD CHRISTENSEN DEPUTY MAYOR Cr Nigel Waistell was first elected to Council in Elected for a third consecutive term in 2016, Cr 2012 and re-elected for a second term in 2016. Virginia West has represented Division 3 since the Cr Rick Stanfield has represented Division 5 since He served as Deputy Mayor of the Scenic Rim from formation of Scenic Rim Regional Council in 2008, 2012, having previously served four terms on the April 2016 to May 2017 and was elected Planning serving as Deputy Mayor from 2012 to 2016 and former Boonah Shire Council. Elected Scenic Rim and Development Committee Chair in May 2018. as Corporate and Community Services Chair until Deputy Mayor in May 2018, Cr Stanfield is a former May 2018. She is currently Acting Chair of the Chair of Council’s Planning and Development Committee. During a military career from 1969 to 2015, Scenic Valleys Regional Road Group. Cr Waistell served in both the British and He was educated at Boonah primary and high schools Australian armies. Cr West served her community on the former and worked with at-risk youth before gaining his trade Beaudesert Shire Council from 2004 to 2008 and in the building industry. He took a break from military service between is committed to working as part of a team with a 1993 and 2001 to work in local government as firm vision and innovative focus to build a strong As one of the few practising wheelwrights in Australia the training manager for Ipswich City Council. and vibrant future for the Scenic Rim. today, Cr Stanfield takes a keen interest in preserving Cr Waistell’s vision for the Scenic Rim is to lost trades and skills. He also breeds Clydesdale A qualified nurse, Cr West was employed as a horses, which have a long association with the region, maintain, promote and enhance the qualities territory manager for a medical company prior to of the region which attract people to the region and has been involved in the Brisbane and Sydney entering public life. She is married with two adult Royal shows. Cr Stanfield has also been a triathlete - the natural environment, rural lifestyle, connected children, is actively involved in the local community community and tourism and agriculture businesses. and marathon runner and an active member of local and is committed to an environmentally sensitive community groups, particularly those focussed on In his spare time, Cr Waistell enjoys sailing, but practical approach to development. community and business development. He has also volunteering at the Tamborine Mountain Botanic Cr West is president of the Canungra Local represented his community on a range of diverse Gardens, Tamborine Mountain Landcare and Ambulance Committee and is a board member government and semi-government organisations. serving as the President of Tamborine Mountain of Tamborine Mountain College. She is also patron Cr Stanfield believes that retaining the country lifestyle Community Care. of the Beaudesert Rifle Club and the Beaudesert treasured by Scenic Rim residents is paramount, as District Orchid and Foliage Society. is encouraging the development of small business and industry to complement that lifestyle and boost jobs growth.
DIVISION 2 DIVISION 4 DIVISION 6 CR NADIA O’CARROLL CR MICHAEL ENRIGHT CR DUNCAN MCINNES
Cr Nadia O’Carroll and her family have lived on Having been elected to Council in 2016, A life-long resident of the Harrisville (Radford) district, From the factory floor to the executive level, Cr Greg Christensen’s Tamborine Mountain since 1992. She holds a Bachelor Cr Michael Enright considers it a privilege to Cr Duncan McInnes has represented the communities lengthy career across the manufacturing, mining and agriculture of Business degree, majoring in accounting, from the represent the residents of Division 4 as well as the of Division 5 since 2008 and has served as Chair of sectors has prepared him for his current role as Mayor of the Scenic University of Technology Sydney, and is a registered wider Scenic Rim community. In May 2018 he was Council’s Finance Committee since May 2017. Rim region. tax agent who has worked for Price Waterhouse, elected Chair of Council’s Corporate and Community University of Technology Sydney, Queensland Services Committee. His career has spanned four Cr McInnes is passionate about the region in which Elected in March 2016, Cr Christensen is committed to delivering University and as a self-employed accountant. decades in small and medium businesses in the he lives and has been actively involved in his local strong leadership to the region’s communities to meet the challenges Beaudesert district and he has been an active community for all of his adult life. Elected to Council in 2012, Cr O’Carroll became and opportunities ahead. member of his local community for more than He is married with four adult daughters, three of Finance Committee Chair and was re-elected in 2016, 30 years, beginning with the Beaudesert Junior For the past several years, he has provided consultancy and coaching whom live with their families in the Scenic Rim, serving as Deputy Mayor for a year from May 2017. Chamber of Commerce in 1982 and, more recently, services in the areas of leadership, business development and and is involved in a family dairying business which as Beaudesert Chamber of Commerce President in organisational and process change. Cr O’Carroll has been a volunteer, member or office produces some four million litres of milk annually. bearer in local organisations including the Tamborine 2013 and 2014. Cr Christensen’s professional background includes senior leadership With more than 30 years’ involvement in the wider Mountain Natural History Association, Tamborine With tertiary qualifications in business management roles at General Motors Holden, CSR Timber Products, OneSteel, WMC dairying community, he has served as a director at Mountain Rural Fire Brigade and Tamborine Mountain and training, Cr Enright has worked in customer Resources and Sugar Australia, with a focus on strategy, systems and local, state and national levels and has represented Show Society. service, sales and senior management. organisation alignment to unlock full business potential. This included his industry internationally. Cr McInnes is also a a period as Director for the Office of Manufacturing in South Australia. A qualified water monitor with SEQ Catchments, He has also been a member of the Beaudesert and Councillor of the Royal Queensland Show, better and an accredited volunteer with Queensland Parks District Health and Welfare Association, a Director known as the Ekka. With a passion for lifelong learning, Cr Christensen holds a Masters and Wildlife Service, Cr O’Carroll is committed to of the South East Community Credit Society from in International Management and accreditations in Executive Coaching He is committed to supporting local youth, providing protecting the Scenic Rim’s environment, rural values, 1994 to 2005 and served on the St Mary’s Pastoral and Mentoring. services to the community, creating jobs, attracting sense of community and unique lifestyle. She is Council for four years, two as Chairman. Cr Enright Council’s representative on the Queensland Climate new businesses, reducing red tape, stopping coal Cr Christensen’s family connection to the region dates back to the and his wife, Jen, live in Beaudesert and have two Resilient Councils program and is a board member seam gas exploitation, supporting farmers and 19th century. He was born and raised at Moorang and lives in the adult children. of the South East Queensland Catchments primary producers and promoting the Scenic rural district of Tarome with his wife of 41 years, Denise. Members Association. Rim’s unique and diverse beauty.
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OUR ORGANISATION EXECUTIVE LEADERSHIP
A key responsibility of Council is the implementation of an organisational structure appropriate to the performance of its local government responsibilities. Council’s present organisational structure was adopted in April 2014.
CEO level CEO Executive level
Manager level
Coordinator level Human Function/Team Leader level Resources
Communications and Staffing and Training and Employee Organisational Workplace Health Councillor Support Administration Development Relations Development and Safety
COUNCIL’S EXECUTIVE TEAM (FROM LEFT) CHIEF FINANCE OFFICER KELLY STIDWORTHY, DIRECTOR REGIONAL SERVICES TONY MAGNER, Chief Finance Director Infrastructure Director Regional Officer Services Services ACTING DIRECTOR INFRASTRUCTURE SERVICES CHRISTOPHER GRAY AND CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER JON GIBBONS.
Business Disaster Asset Continuity Management Management
Information Property and Works Community Health, Building Planning COUNCIL’S EXECUTIVE TEAM Services Operations and Culture and Environment The Chief Executive Officer (CEO) is Council’s principal officer whose statutory obligations are to: Works Land Use ICT Waste Design, Fleet Community Building and Governance Planning Financial Operations Survey and Development Plumbing • implement the decisions of the elected Council Management Operational Works Facilities Works Coordination Development • manage the day-to-day business of Council ICT Cultural Environment Assessment Rates Projects Services and Policy Parks, Gardens • organise reports to the Council and Cemeteries Purchasing Records Economic Health • conduct Council correspondence and Stores Development Services Property Management • manage and oversee the administration of the Council and its Corporate Plan and Operational Plan, and Accounts Libraries Compliance and Payroll Services • coordinate the activities of employees. Customer Contact These outcomes are managed by Council’s Executive Team, comprising the CEO, Director Infrastructure Services, Director Regional Services and Chief Finance Officer. BEHAVIOUR CHARTER ORGANISATIONAL VALUES In addition to supporting Council’s Organisational Values, members of the Management Team have undertaken to uphold the following standards, acknowledging: The personal and collective performance of Council’s staff is COMMUNICATION critical to the attainment of the organisation’s goals. To help We actively promote clear, concise and open discussion • Once a decision is made, I commit achieve these outcomes, staff adhere to eight core values of: between staff, Council and communities. • I am honest with myself and others
RESPECT QUALITY • I treat others the way I would like to be treated We act respectfully to each other, accepting each person’s We have pride in whatever we do, and strive to do it well. • I am personable and clear in my communications individuality and their role. • I maintain confidentiality STAFF WORTH TRUST Our actions demonstrate that our people matter. • I maintain my sense of humour and make work a fun place to be We build strong relationships that we believe in and rely on. • I achieve outcomes through cooperation HONESTY • I respect and value others and our collective contribution to the organisation TEAMWORK We act with integrity and when we ask an honest question, We work cooperatively to achieve common goals, drawing we get an honest answer. • I am accountable as a team member and take responsibility for my contributions on the strengths of each other, in a supportive and safe • I positively influence the outcomes and success of the organisation. environment. ACCOUNTABILITY We accept ownership of our role and responsibility for our actions.
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CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER ACTING DIRECTOR INFRASTRUCTURE SERVICES JON GIBBONS CHRISTOPHER GRAY Jon was appointed Council’s CEO in February 2018 and brings Boonah born and bred, Chris has spent most of his life in to the role extensive experience in local government. A former the Scenic Rim region. Director of Health and Environment at Bowen Shire Council, His 24-year career in local government has been mostly Jon has wide-ranging experience in managing environmental with Scenic Rim Regional Council and the former Boonah issues, development assessment, regulatory services, parks, Shire Council in various roles focused on the delivery and gardens and waste management and environmental health. maintenance of infrastructure assets. Jon is a former Chief Executive Officer of Carpentaria Shire For the past seven years, Chris has been Council’s Manager Council in Normanton and was Deputy Chief Executive Officer Works and has been Acting Director Infrastructure Services of Whitsunday Regional Council during the local government following the retirement of Patrick Murphy in early 2018. amalgamations of 2008. Chris hold a Bachler of Civil Engineering, is registered with the Most recently, he was the CEO of the Administration of Board of Professional Engineers Queensland and a member Norfolk Island in the South Pacific during a challenging of the Institute of Public Works Engineers Australasia. He is period of transition. passionate about the delivery of consistent levels of service Jon holds a Master of Business Administration (Local Government), across the region in a sustainable, affordable manner a Graduate Diploma of Local Government Management, a through the use of appropriate infrastructure asset Graduate Diploma in Urban and Regional Planning, and a Bachelor management processes. of Applied Science (Environmental Health). Chris lives in Scenic Rim’s west in a rural setting with wife and daughter and enjoys the lifestyle offered by the region. CHIEF FINANCE OFFICER KELLY STIDWORTHY After joining Council in January 2013 as Manager Finance, MANAGEMENT TEAM Kelly was appointed Chief Finance Officer in April 2014. She Reporting to the Executive Team, Council’s managers have key has more than a decade’s experience in local government roles in ensuring the delivery of agreed outcomes in line with the accounting and management, including financial management Corporate Plan and Operational Plan, as well as in identifying roles at City of Darwin and Narrabri Shire Council. opportunities and implementing strategies for organisational Kelly holds a Bachelor of Business degree and is a Certified improvement. Practising Accountant. As Chief Finance Officer, Kelly is The team meets regularly for professional development and responsible for the management of Council’s Finance and discussion of emerging issues. Information Services departments. The seven areas of responsibility shared by Council’s Her areas of expertise include financial sustainability, long- Management Team are: term financial forecasting, asset management, audit and risk management, insurance, financial reporting, procurement, HEALTH, BUILDING AND ENVIRONMENT major projects analysis, IT strategy, records management Randall Deans and business continuity/disaster management. PROPERTY AND OPERATIONS Kelly is committed to the continuous improvement of Council’s Luke Vogler (acting) systems, through the introduction of new technologies, and WORKS ensuring that Council remains financially sustainable. Tim Schluter (acting) COMMUNITY AND CULTURE DIRECTOR REGIONAL SERVICES Debra Moore TONY MAGNER PLANNING Tony joined Council in 2008, and has more than 35 years’ Scott Turner experience in local government, including directorial roles in New South Wales and Queensland councils. HUMAN RESOURCES Nick Verreynne He holds a Bachelor of Business degree and, as a member of the Local Government Managers Association, is an advocate for INFORMATION SERVICES continuous improvement and accountability across all aspects Colin Price of Council. As Director Regional Services, Tony leads a highly customer- focussed team, committed to community engagement and consultation and managing the future growth, sustainability and enhancement of the Scenic Rim region.
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COMMUNITY FINANCIAL REPORT
The 2017-18 Community Financial Report provides an analysis of Council’s fiscal performance for the year as detailed in the audited financial statements published from page 71 onwards.
Council is required to prepare a Community Financial Report in the Statement of Financial Position. ‘Recurrent’ is also each year in accordance with Section 179 of the Local referred to as ‘operating’ because the income and expenditure Government Regulation 2012. relate to operations and maintenance and not capital, although depreciation of assets is included. The Community Financial Report is required to: a) contain a summary and analysis of Council’s financial performance and position for the financial year; Statement of Financial Position b) be consistent with the general purpose financial statement This statement outlines what Council owns (assets) and what for the financial year; it owes (liabilities) at a point in time. Council’s net wealth is determined by deducting total liabilities from total assets; c) include the relevant measures of financial sustainability the larger the net equity, the stronger the financial position. for the financial year; and d) be written in a way that can be easily understood by Statement of Cash Flows the community. This statement summarises the actual flows of cash for a This Community Financial Report complies with the above period and explains the change in the cash balance held requirements and covers the financial performance and position from the start of the period through to the end of the reporting of Scenic Rim Regional Council for the financial year ended period. Cash flows are separated into operating, investing 30 June 2018. and financing activities. Operating activities include the normal transactions of FINANCIAL STATEMENTS conducting Council’s day-to-day business while investing Council is required to prepare a set of general purpose financial activities include the purchase and sale of assets and receipt statements each year in accordance with the requirements of the of capital grants, subsidies and contributions. Financing Local Government Act 2009, the Local Government Regulation activities include loan income and repayment of debt. The 2012 and Australian Accounting Standards. The financial ‘cash at the end of the reporting period’ equals the amount statements are required to be independently audited. The reported as ‘cash and cash equivalents’ in the Statement audited financial statements, as set out on pages 71 onwards of Financial Position. detail the financial performance, financial position, cash flows and net wealth of Council for the financial year ended 30 June Statement of Changes in Equity 2018, incorporating the following four financial statements and accompanying notes. This statement summarises the change in Council’s real worth throughout the financial year. Council’s net worth can change as a result of: Statement of Comprehensive Income • a surplus or deficit as recorded in the Statement This statement outlines: of Comprehensive Income; and • all sources of Council’s income (revenue); • an increase or decrease in the net value of non-current • all recurrent expenditure; and assets resulting from a revaluation of those assets. • capital expenses relating to the write-off of non-current assets. Both recurrent revenue and capital revenue are reported in the Statement of Comprehensive Income but only recurrent expenditure is recognised. Capital expenditure is recognised
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OVERVIEW Interest received was $0.2 million higher than last year due $0.3 million, legal costs of $0.7 million and IT systems The investment in associate represents Council’s participation to slightly higher than anticipated cash levels. Sale of contract maintenance of $0.4 million. rights in QUU. Upon formation of QUU, Council’s participation Council’s key financial results for the financial year ended and recoverable works income was down by $0.7 million on rights represented 60 per cent of Council’s regulatory asset 30 June 2018: Finance costs are the interest on loans taken out by Council the previous year which had been impacted by additional and these have remained in line with the previous year. base. The increase of $0.9 million from last year is due to the work related to flood damage. This was lower than the revised KEY RESULTS 2017-18 recognition of Council’s share of QUU returns. budget by $0.4 million. Depreciation and amortisation expenses are non-cash and Total income $112.3M represent the reduction of the value of non-current assets as a The written-down value of infrastructure, property plant and Operating grants and contributions were $11.3 million lower Total expenses $77.6M result of wear and tear, age or obsolescence. Non-current assets equipment increased by $46.6 million. The increase was than last year due to the receipt of $9.4 million for the National are shown in the Statement of Financial Position. These expenses due predominantly to asset revaluations of $19.7 million, Net result $34.7M Stronger Regions Fund, and $1.3 million received for emergent have increased by $2.3 million from last year. The increase is due infrastructure renewals and other additions of $52.4 million, Operating surplus/(deficit) $4.5M work grant subsidies for the emergency work undertaken after predominantly to a change in depreciation methodology from a offset by asset write-offs and disposals ($9.6 million) and Total assets $847.7M Ex-Tropical Cyclone Debbie. This year’s income was higher than consumption-based Advanced Straight Line Asset Management depreciation for the year ($15.9 million). the revised budget by $1.6 million, due predominantly to the (Advanced SLAM) methodology to a traditional straight line Total liabilities $46.3M 2017-18 capital expenditure prepayment of 50 per cent of the 2018-19 Financial Assistance depreciation methodology that management believes more Net assets $801.4M Grant which was received prior to year end. appropriately reflects the pattern of consumption of all Council Capital works of $48.4 million were undertaken during 2017-18. assets. Further information on depreciation is contained at Note The share of profit from associate is Council’s share of profits CAPITAL EXPENDITURE 2017-18 from Queensland Urban Utilities (QUU), in which it has an 13(f) of the audited financial statements. FINANCIAL PERFORMANCE Roads $24.8M ownership interest of 1.042 per cent. Further information Capital expenses represent the write-off of the written-down Total income on QUU can be found at Note 12 of the audited financial value of non-current assets because they have been disposed Bridges $6.5M Council’s income is derived from various sources with a statements. Council’s share of profits from associate is of. This can occur through sale or obsolescence. The increase Drainage $0.4M breakdown of Council’s 2017-18 income shown below. $0.4 million lower than the previous year due to the lower from the previous year of $3.9 million relates predominantly to Footpaths $0.7M level of QUU operating profit in 2017-18. Other revenue is the transfer of the Bromelton water main asset to QUU. Capital Rates and utility charges are Council’s main source of recurrent in line with the previous year. expenses are non-cash. Facilities, parks and gardens $4.4M income. However, other types of income such as fees and Vehicles, plant and equipment $4.4M charges, sale of contract and recoverable works, and grants Capital grants and contributions were $26.4 million higher than OPERATING RESULT Waste management $0.7M and contributions are also important sources of funding. last year due predominantly to the higher level of subsidies received for restoration and betterment work related to $20.6 OPERATING RESULT 2015-16 2016-17 2017-18 Other projects $6.5M RATES AND UTILITY CHARGES 45% million of flood damage, higher level of headworks contributions Operating surplus/(deficit) $6.7M $9.5M $4.5M Total $48.4M FEES AND CHARGES 5% $3.0 million and higher levels of non-cash contributed assets The operating surplus/(deficit) is the net result, excluding capital INTEREST AND INVESTMENT $3.0 million. The flood restoration works included in the above figures REVENUE 2% items, related to income and expenses. A surplus indicates that are as follows: SALE OF CONTRACT AND Total expenses revenue raised covers operational expenses and there is an RECOVERABLE WORKS 5% amount available equivalent to the surplus for capital funding Council provides a wide range of services to the community FLOOD RESTORATION 2017-18 GRANTS AND CONTRIBUTIONS - purposes or other purposes. A deficit indicates that revenue and, in doing so, incurs a variety of expenses. A breakdown Roads $19.0M OPERATING 4% raised does not cover operational expenses. Council’s operating of Council’s 2017-18 expenses is shown below. SHARE OF PROFIT FROM surplus in 2017-18 was $4.5 million. Bridges $2.5M ASSOCIATE 2% Waste management $0.1M OTHER REVENUES 3% FINANCIAL POSITION GRANTS AND CONTRIBUTIONS Total $21.6M - CAPITAL 34% Total assets EMPLOYEE BENEFITS 37% CAPITAL INCOME - LESS THAN 1% Assets consist of current assets, which can be converted to MATERIALS AND SERVICES 30% cash in less than one year, and non-current assets, which FINANCE COSTS 1% would most likely take longer than a year to convert to cash. ROADS 51% TOTAL INCOME 2015-16 2016-17 2017-18 DEPRECIATION AND AMORTISATION 21% A breakdown of Council’s assets is shown below. BRIDGES 14% Rates and utility charges $44.2M $47.6M $50.5M CAPITAL EXPENSES 11% DRAINAGE 1% TOTAL ASSETS 2015-16 2016-17 2017-18 Fees and charges $5.3M $4.7M $5.3M FOOTPATHS 1% Cash and investments $29.8M $29.3M $45.9M FACILITIES, PARKS AND GARDENS 9% Interest and investment revenue $2.0M $2.1M $2.3M Trade and other receivables $6.5M $11.7M $11.6M VEHICLES, PLANT AND EQUIPMENT 9% Sale of contract and WASTE MANAGEMENT 1% Other assets $2.9M $2.2M $2.0M recoverable works $4.8M $6.3M $5.6M OTHER PROJECTS 14% Grants and contributions - operating $3.5M $15.7M $4.4M TOTAL EXPENSES 2015-16 2016-17 2017-18 Loans $14.7M $14.7M $14.7M Share of profit from associate $2.4M $3.0M $2.6M Employee benefits $25.8M $27.7M $28.8M Investment in associate $33.0M $34.3M $35.2M Other revenues $2.8M $3.1M $3.2M Materials and services $18.3M $30.5M $23.4M Infrastructure, property, plant and equipment $694.4M $691.7M $738.3M Total liabilities Grants and contributions - capital $10.1M $11.8M $38.2M Finance costs $1.0M $1.1M $1.1M Total assets $781.2M $783.8M $847.7M Capital income $0.0M $0.1M $0.2M Depreciation and amortisation $13.3M $13.8M $16.1M Liabilities consist of current liabilities, which are expected to be paid or settled in less than one year, and non-current liabilities, Total income $75.1M $94.4M $112.3M Capital expenses $2.0M $4.3M $8.2M Cash and investments has increased from the previous year by expected to be paid or settled in more than one year. Total expenses $60.3M $77.4M $77.6M $16.6 million. Trade and other receivables reduced slightly from A breakdown of Council’s liabilities is shown below. Total income received during 2017-18 was $112.3 million last year by $0.1 million. Other assets consist of inventories, which was an increase of $17.9 million from the previous year. Employee benefits have increased by $1.1 million from last prepayments and intangible assets. These reduced by $0.2 TOTAL LIABILITIES 2015-16 2016-17 2017-18 Rates and utility charges were $2.9 million higher than last year due, in part, to an administrative pay increase applied million from the previous year due predominantly to a reduction Trade and other payables $4.9M $4.7M $11.2M year. This is in line with the budgeted rate increase including from 1 July 2017. Materials and services have decreased by of quarry materials on hand as at year end. The loan balance Employee benefits $9.8M $9.8M $10.8M growth allowance with rates and utility charges of $50.4 million $7.1 million from the previous year which had been impacted by of $14.7 million represents Council’s loan to QUU. This is budgeted for in 2017-18. Fees and charges were $0.6 million expenditure associated with the National Stronger Regions Fund an interest-only loan and payments received from QUU are Borrowings $20.2M $21.3M $23.2M higher than last year, due predominantly to an increase grant funding $9.4 million. This reduction in expenditure was recognised as interest revenue. The value of the loan represents Provisions $1.1M $1.0M $1.1M in planning application fees, subdivision fees and refuse offset slightly by increases in fleet maintenance and operations 40 per cent of Council’s regulatory asset base that was tipping fees. of $0.4 million, road and bridge maintenance and operations of transferred to QUU upon formation. Total liabilities $36.0M $36.8M $46.3M
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Net community assets and equity FINANCIAL SUSTAINABILITY INDICATORS Target: OPERATING SURPLUS RATIO Greater than 90 per cent per annum (on average over the long-term) Trade and other payables increased by $6.5 million from the Section 104(2) of the Local Government Act 2009 provides the Definition: following definition of financial sustainability: An indicator of the extent to which revenue raised covers previous year. Employee benefits increased by $1.0 million from 200 operational expenses only or are available for capital funding last year. Employee benefits represent the amount required A local government is financially sustainable if the local under the accounting standards to be set aside to fund purposes or other purposes. government is able to maintain its financial capital and employee entitlements for annual leave and long service leave. infrastructure capital over the long term. 150 How is it calculated? Net result (excluding capital items) divided by total operating Borrowings increased by $1.9 million due to the drawdown Financial sustainability is a strategy and ratios are used as of a $3 million loan offset by $1.1 million in repayment of loan revenue (excluding capital items). point-in-time measurements to assess the outcomes of the 100 principle. strategy. The Department of Infrastructure, Local Government Why is it important? Assists in identifying Council’s financial capacity and the ability Provisions consist of rehabilitation provisions for quarries and and Planning has developed financial sustainability indicators to to fund ongoing operations over the long-term. waste disposal sites. assist in the assessment of the long-term financial sustainability 50 of councils. Target: NET COMMUNITY ASSETS 2015-16 2016-17 2017-18 Between zero per cent and 10 per cent per annum Section 169(5) of the Local Government Regulation 2012 0 Net assets $745.2M $747.0M $801.4M outlines the three relevant measures of financial sustainability 2015-16 2016-17 2017-18 (on average over the long-term). Asset Sustainability Ratio n on which all Queensland local governments must report: 12 Minimum Target n COMMUNITY EQUITY 2015-16 2016-17 2017-18 a) Asset Sustainability Ratio Accumulated surplus $544.6M $561.7M $596.4M 10 b) Net Financial Liabilities Ratio Council’s Asset Sustainability Ratio for 2017-18 was 187 Asset revaluation surplus $200.6M $185.3M $205.0M c) Operating Surplus Ratio per cent. This means that Council is likely to be sufficiently 8 Total equity $745.2M $747.0M $801.4M maintaining, replacing or renewing existing infrastructure assets The measurement of the above ratios is in accordance with as they reach the end of their useful life. The indicator for Community equity increased by $54.4 million from the previous the Financial Management (Sustainability) Guideline 2013. 2017-18 still continues to be high due to the impacts of flood 6 year, which is the value of total comprehensive income of $34.7 restoration work undertaken as part of the Natural Disaster Relief million from the Statement of Comprehensive Income, and the Why is financial sustainability important? and Recovery Arrangements (NDRRA). movement in the Asset Revaluation Surplus of $19.7 million. 4 Local governments are responsible for directly providing residents with a wide range of public services and community NET FINANCIAL LIABILITIES RATIO 2 CASH FLOWS infrastructure and facilities. This requires local governments to Definition: hold and maintain a significant base of infrastructure assets, The Statement of Cash Flows shows where Council received its An indicator of the extent to which the net financial liabilities 0 which necessitates not only substantial initial investments but 2015-16 2016-17 2017-18 cash and where this was subsequently spent. of Council can be serviced by its operating revenues. also continued expenditure to maintain and renew assets over Operating Surplus Ratio n the course of their respective useful lives. Upper Limit n CASH FLOWS 2015-16 2016-17 2017-18 How is it calculated? Lower Limit n Total liabilities less current assets divided by total operating Net cash inflow/(outflow) from: The outcomes of Council’s financial sustainability strategy are as follows: revenue (excluding capital items). Council’s Operating Surplus Ratio for 2017-18 was six per cent. Operating activities $18.8M $17.0M $21.8M Council was forecasting an operating surplus ratio of 4.8 per Why is it important? Investing activities ($10.5M) ($18.6M) ($7.2M) • To allow for the adequate provision for programs (including cent for 2017-18 and the improvement in the result relates to capital expenditure) and services into the future without Assists in identifying Council’s financial capacity and the ability total recurrent revenue being higher than the forecast at the Financing activities $2.3M $1.1M $2.0M having to introduce substantial or disruptive revenue (and to fund ongoing operations over the long-term. end of the financial year. Net increase/(decrease) expenditure) adjustments; and Target: in cash held $10.6M ($0.6M) $16.6M This means that Council is expecting to generate healthy • To allow for the equitable distribution of the costs of Less than 60 per cent per annum (on average over the long-term) levels of revenues that can be used to fund proposed capital Net cash from operating activities increased by $4.8 million from establishing and maintaining community assets and 60 expenditure and debt repayments, and is less likely to the previous year. Net cash used in investing activities reduced services between current and future ratepayers. compromise the levels of service expected by ratepayers. by $11.4 million from the previous year. Net cash from financing The Queensland Audit Office’s report to State Parliament 50 activities increased by $0.9 million from the previous year. on the outcomes of local government audits for 2016-17 40 Year-end cash balance rated Scenic Rim Regional Council as having a low risk of financial sustainability concerns. Council is committed to 30 50 remaining financially sustainable through appropriate levels of service provision. 20
40 10 ASSET SUSTAINABILITY RATIO 0 Definition: 30 An approximation of the extent to which the infrastructure -10 assets managed by Council are being replaced as they -20 20 reach the end of their useful lives. 2015-16 2016-17 2017-18 How is it calculated? Net Financial Liabilities Ratio n Capital expenditure on replacement of assets (renewals) Maximum Target n 10 divided by depreciation expenditure. Council’s net financial liabilities ratio for 2017-18 was (17 per cent). Why is it important? This means that Council has the capacity to comfortably fund its 0 liabilities. A negative indicator means that current assets exceed 2015-16 2016-17 2017-18 Assists in identifying Council’s asset base consumption and renewal levels and capacity to fund the level of investment total liabilities and that Council has the capacity to increase loan Council’s year-end cash balance was $45.9M as at 30 June 2018. needed over the long-term. borrowings if required.
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OUR PERFORMANCE
Council’s Operational Plan outlines the organisation’s objectives for the year in delivering on the strategic outcomes of the Scenic Rim Corporate Plan 2013-18, which reflects the shared vision of the Community Plan 2011-2026.
Implementation of the Operational Plan 2017-18 was based on the eight strategic themes of the Corporate Plan. Highlights of our achievements are outlined below, with more detailed information on our performance in relation to each theme described in the following chapters of this report. As an additional measure of achievement, a series of Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) was developed. Our achievement in meeting our performance objectives against these KPIs is illustrated by the table on pages 25 to 27.
SPECTACULAR SCENERY SUSTAINABLE AND AND HEALTHY ENVIRONMENT PROSPEROUS ECONOMY • Treated more than 5000 kilometres of roadside and • Continued to work with organisations and agencies more than 150 bushland reserves to eradicate a range including AusIndustry and Trade and Investment of pest plant species. Queensland to identify opportunities for developing local business and stimulating growth. • Constructed and maintained more than 60 fire trails and asset protection zones ahead of a forecast high- • Hosted delegations from the cities of Bazhong in risk bushfire season. China and Vancouver in Canada. • Explored new waste management strategies and • Supported small business by staging a series of continued to drive waste recovery and recycling with workshops throughout the year. a range of initiatives. • Staged the most successful ever Eat Local Week • Supported the efforts of Scenic Rim landowners and program, with more than 90 events involving more community groups in maintaining the region’s world- than 38,000 Scenic Rim residents and visitors. class biodiversity and restored reserves damaged by • Launched Volume Two of the popular cookbook Ex-Tropical Cyclone Debbie in 2017. Eat Local: Food, Farming and Conversation in the • Contributed to more than 63,700 plantings during the Scenic Rim, as part of a program encouraging year as part of the One Million Trees Program. consumers to eat locally year-round.
OPEN AND RESPONSIVE GOVERNMENT • Managed more than 44,500 calls through our Customer Contact Centres. • Staged a series of community forums at Beaudesert, Beechmont, Boonah, Canungra and Tamborine Mountain to provide residents with an insight into Council’s operations and an opportunity for feedback. • Presented the Budget Stakeholder Forum at The Centre Beaudesert for key business and community members. • Increased our engagement with the media and expanded our social media audience. • Worked with the community to ensure the success of the Queen’s Baton Relay on Tamborine Mountain.
BETTY PUGH WALKS HER LEG OF THE QUEEN’S BATON RELAY ON TAMBORINE MOUNTAIN
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RELAXED LIVING AND VIBRANT TOWNS AND VILLAGES RURAL LIFESTYLE • Completed the Village Greens project and Rhoda Rushbrook Park on Tamborine Mountain. • Adopted the Local Government Infrastructure Plan which will form part of the new Scenic Rim Planning • Achieved widespread recognition for the Vibrant Scheme. and Active Towns and Villages program through state and national awards. • Continued to develop the Draft Scenic Rim Planning Scheme as the region’s first unified planning • Delivered new playgrounds at Kooralbyn, scheme and commenced planning for community Beaudesert and Canungra. consultation in the first quarter of the 2018-19 year. • Supported community groups through grants and • Enhanced our understanding of the potential in-kind support worth more than $180,000. impacts of flooding on the region through the • Provided a total of $100,000 in funding for sporting SPECTACULAR SCENERY AND HEALTHY ENVIRONMENT Flood Hazard Management and Disaster and recreational groups. Mitigation Assessment Project. KPI Comments Target Actual • Saved an estimated $25,000 through a consortium • Acquired a strategic parcel of land to help guide with Scenic Rim, Lockyer Valley and Somerset Pest Management 1 Programed property inspections undertaken in accordance with Pest Management Plan 95% 72.5% the future development of Beaudesert as the council libraries for the purchase of digital resources. Nominated roadside (local road) weed control activities undertaken in accordance with region’s principal population centre. Pest Management 2 95% 96.25% operational guidelines • Worked with Seqwater to improve community Reserve Management Undertake bushfire mitigation works in accordance with management plan 95% 96.25% access to the Lake Moogerah recreational area. Nominated weed control activities on State roads undertaken in in accordance with State Road Weed Control 95% 96.25% ACCESSIBLE AND treatment schedule SERVICED REGION
• Continued to work to restore the Scenic Rim’s SUSTAINABLE AND PROSPEROUS ECONOMY HEALTHY, ENGAGED AND infrastructure following Ex-Tropical Cyclone Debbie RESOURCEFUL COMMUNITIES in 2017. KPI Comments Target Actual • Celebrated our region’s history and identity through • Obtained funding under the Natural Disaster Relief Development Application Responses Assessment of applications within applicable service standards 100% 73.25% and Recovery Arrangements Betterment Program the Fires on Top of Mountains cultural project which Development Assessment 1 New development applications allocated to an officer within two business days 100% 100% drew an audience of more than 25,000 to events for 82 projects to restore essential infrastructure, Applicants contacted within two business days of new applications being allocated throughout the region in April. ensuring it is more resilient to future extreme Development Assessment 2 20% 20% weather events. to a Development Assessment Officer • Extended the popular Be Healthy and Active Planning Certificates Planning certificates issued within statutory timeframes 100% 74.5% community wellbeing program. • Continued the program of road and bridge upgrades. • Sought community feedback for the development • Upgraded stormwater drainage infrastructure in key locations. of a long-term plan for the Spring Creek precinct OPEN AND RESPONSIVE GOVERNMENT in Beaudesert. • Provided immunisation clinics for eligible students KPI Comments Target Actual at Scenic Rim secondary schools. Complaints Management Customer acknowledgement of complaints within 14 business days 100% 100% Financial Management Annual financial statements audited and signed by Queensland Audit Office by 31 October 100% 100% Information Access and Privacy Right to Information and Information Privacy applications processed within statutory timeframes 100% 75% Policy Development and Review Council policies reviewed within nominated review schedule 100% 30.26% ORGANISATIONAL SUSTAINABILITY RELAXED LIVING AND RURAL LIFESTYLE • Maintained a strong financial position and met or exceeded financial targets set by the Department KPI Comments Target Actual of Infrastructure, Local Government and Planning. Building applications approved within statutory timeframes (20 business days with Building and Plumbing 1 100% 99.5% • Enhanced the stability, performance and resilience an additional 10 business days where further information required) of our information services systems and Plumbing applications approved within statutory timeframes (20 business days with Building and Plumbing 2 100% 96.25% strengthened our defences against cyber intrusion. an additional 10 business days where further information required) • Continued to review and refine our Risk Building and Plumbing 3 Requests for action are responded to in line with service standards 100% 82.5% Management Framework to ensure continuous Camping Grounds Camping facilities available for use during scheduled State school and public holidays 90% 100% improvement and innovation. Compliance assessments for Higher Risk Developments undertaken within three months Development Compliance 95% 95% • Recorded our lowest ever lost-time injury rate in of commencement of use Scenic Rim Regional Council’s 10-year history Healthy and Active Program Deliver nominated activities in accordance with program schedule N/A N/A • Celebrated the contribution of staff to the success Submissions to proposed changes to state and regional planning policy and legislation Land Use Planning 100% 100% of the organisation. provided within public consultation timeframes Sporting Facility Availability All Council sporting facilities available for scheduled fixtures 90% 100%
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VIBRANT TOWNS AND VILLAGES ORGANISATIONAL SUSTAINABILITY KPI Comments Target Actual KPI Comments Target Actual Community Facility Maintenance 1 Libraries available for use during nominated opening hours 90% 100% Asset Management Portable and attractive assets stocktake completed by 30 June each year 100% 100% Community Facility Maintenance 2 Swimming pool water tested monthly during pool season 90% 100% Fabrication Fabricated items supplied to end user on time 90% 91.25% Community Facility Maintenance 3 Swimming pools available for use during nominated opening hours 90% 100% Financial Management 1 Council total recurrent expenditure to remain within 10 per cent of adopted budget 100% 100% No more than four requests for nursery or gardens services responded to outside Investment returns to be greater than average Queensland Treasury Corporation Nurseries and Gardens 1 4 0 Financial Management 2 100% 100% of five business day customer service standard overnight cash rate Investments to remain within credit rating and counterparty limits set in the Nurseries and Gardens 2 Nursery Tree Distribution Days delivered and quantities of trees supplied recorded 90% 100% Financial Management 3 100% 100% Investment Policy Park Buildings and Furniture 1 Request for action responded to within five business days 90% 90% Financial ratios remain within targets recommended by Queensland Audit Park Buildings and Furniture 2 Playground equipment inspected annually 100% 100% Financial Management 4 100% 100% Office in accordance with adopted budget No more than four requests for mowing or maintenance responded to outside of five Parks 1 4 1 Financial Performance Levy rates six monthly by 31 July and 31 January each year 100% 100% business day customer service standard Fleet 1 Fleet availability 90% 93.75% No more than four applications for tree work responded to outside of 10 business day Parks 2 4 2 customer service standard Fleet 2 Fleet capital purchases completed 90% 96.25% Human Resources Services 1 The administration of personal records is legally compliant at all times 100% 100% ACCESSIBLE AND SERVICED REGION Human Resources Services 2 Recruitment and selection practices are legally compliant at all times 100% 100% KPI Comments Target Actual Information Management 1 Records Management Helpdesk requests resolved within one working day 90% 95% Alliance and Contract Works Annual operating surplus >20 per cent 80% 81.30% Information Management 2 IT Helpdesk requests of Priority 4 and above resolved within 30 days 80% 97% Incoming correspondence registered into ECM and tasked within one business day Bridge Program 1 Load limits for timber bridges above acceptable load limit total >75 per cent 75% 86.89% Information Management 3 90% 90.5% of being received Bridge Program 2 The bridge load limit ratio is not to be less than 0.90 >0.90 0.9 0.93 Organisational Development 1 Corporate culture and climate surveys conducted bi-annually by 30 June 100% 100% No more than four requests for mowing or maintenance responded to outside Cemeteries 1 4 0 Action plans developed by 30 November bi-annually to address matters identified the five business day customer service standard Organisational Development 2 100% 100% in the Corporate Culture and Climate Surveys Cemeteries 2 Process all applications for burials within two business days 90% 100% Revenue Management Annual rates and charges outstanding less than five per cent at 30 June 100% 75% Footpaths Footpath network inspected, with defects logged, prioritised and programmed 95% 95% Personal Performance and Development Plan activities for all staff undertaken Manage Council Buildings Staff Performance and Development 1 90% 100% Residual Current Device testing completed every six months 100% 100% within relevant timeframes and Depots 1 Staff Performance and Development 2 Industrial Relations legislation complied with at all times 100% 100% Manage Council Buildings Test and tagging completed quarterly 90% 100% and Depots 2 Workplace Health and Safety 1 Workplace Health and Safety legislation complied with at all times 100% 100% Manage Council Buildings Workplace Health and Safety 2 Workers’ Compensation legislation complied with at all times 100% 100% Fire extinguisher testing completed every six months 90% 100% and Depots 3 NOTE: Reporting for Quarter 4, 2017-18 year, ending 30 June. Property Management Leases agreements maintained within currency period 90% 92.5% Public Amenity Facilities Requests for Action for public amenity facility maintenance responded to within 48 hours 90% 100% Number of road surface and reliability complaints per one million trip kilometres Road and Street Program 5 12 Target: Five valid complaints or less Waste Collection 1 Stolen bins replaced within four business days 95% 98% Waste Collection 2 Missed collection of bins serviced within two business days 95% 98.75% Waste Collection 3 New bins supplied within eight business days 95% 98%
HEALTHY, ENGAGED AND RESOURCEFUL COMMUNITIES KPI Comments Target Actual Animal Management 1 Reported animal attacks responded to within 24 hours 100% 100% Animal Management 2 Livestock wandering within a road reserve area responded to within 24 hours 90% 100% Animal Management 3 Collection of stray domestic animal requests are completed within one business day 90% 100% Animal Management 4 Environmental noise nuisance from animal requests are resolved within 30 days 80% 93.75% Animal Management 5 Impounded animals suitable for adoption to be transferred to a rehoming organisation 95% 100% Animal Management 6 Declared pest animal information on control methods provided to landholders within 30 days 100% 98.75% Animal Management 7 Number of dog registrations paid for the financial year 95% 95% Public Health 1 Vaccination rate of students with parental/guardian consent is greater than 85 per cent N/A N/A Public Health 2 Vaccination rate of total cohort is greater than 76 per cent N/A N/A Requests for Action for all customer requests responded to within applicable Public Health 3 100% 62.75% service standards Assessment of legislative and Local Law licences/approvals within legislative Regulatory Approvals 100% 75% guidelines and policies
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SPECTACULAR SCENERY AND HEALTHY ENVIRONMENT
The Scenic Rim’s spectacular scenery and healthy environment are among the most valuable natural assets to a region whose tourism and agriculture industries together contribute more than $400 million annually to the local economy. Council has continued to work in partnership with the community to meet the challenge of sustainable growth through a range of programs and initiatives.
MAINTAINING PUBLIC LAND the plantings which were successfully completed and are now being maintained by Council. The region’s ongoing battle against invasive weeds continued in 2017-18, with Council treating more than 5000 kilometres of roadside and more than 150 bushland reserves to eradicate a RESTORING DAMAGED RESERVES range of pest plant species. Public lands were also surveyed and monitored for the presence of feral and native animals as well as Ex-Tropical Cyclone Debbie in early 2017 dealt a devastating rare and threatened species. blow to Scenic Rim bushland which was the focus of restoration works throughout the 2017-18 year. Council staff and teams Bushfire mitigation works, which included the construction and from the Department of Education and Training joined forces maintenance of more than 60 fire trails and asset protection to restore damaged reserves across the region, treating weeds, zones, were undertaken by Council’s Reserve Management Team planting trees and repairing areas scoured by floodwater. in preparation for a forecast high-risk fire season. Fuel reduction While helping Council to rehabilitate the region’s natural assets burns were also carried out in Council reserves to remove damaged during the natural disaster, the trainees gained vegetation to further reduce the region’s bushfire risk. valuable experience and qualifications in conservation and and management. SUPPORTING WORLD-CLASS BIODIVERSITY Scenic Rim landowners have continued to play a major role PLANTING A MILLION TREES in protecting a region of world-class biodiversity. Through a Council’s One Million Trees Program resulted in more than range of initiatives, Council supports conservation efforts on 63,700 plantings during 2017-18. The Rural, Habitat, River private property which help to preserve and enhance habitats and Community Tree initiatives delivered a total of 25,395 for native plants and animals. Members of the Land for Wildlife plants to the Scenic Rim community, with 108 applicants program receive encouragement and technical advice and requesting more than 35,000 plants. Some 11,183 plants have access to grants to for specific projects. Members of the were planted across Council Reserves as part of key works wider community are also able to apply for funding through and habitat regeneration efforts. Council’s Environmental Grants Program to help preserve and enhance the natural environment. Conservation Agreements, made between Council and owners of high-value environmental RESTORING RIVERINE ENVIRONMENTS assets, offer rate relief for participating landowners. In 2017-18, Council funded the creation of appropriate Nature Refuges to The work of groups and individuals in preserving and achieve the highest level of habitat protection. There were 298 enhancing the region’s riverine environments continued to be members of the Land for Wildlife program and 22 Conservation supported by Council through a range of initiatives in 2017- Agreements in place during 2017-18. 18. The rehabilitation of riparian areas and the prevention of erosion through tree planting and the eradication of serious riparian weeds, such as Cats Claw Vine and Chinese Celtis, RESTORING GREEN CORRIDORS continued throughout the year. Through the Scenic Rim Rivers Three projects under the Australian Government’s 20 Million Improvement Trust, Council worked with Seqwater on riparian Trees Program, which aims to plant 20 million trees by 2020, improvement along Reynolds Creek and continued to work have now been completed by Scenic Rim Regional Council. on restoring areas along Burnett Creek, Teviot Brook and Work continued during 2017-18 on the Back Creek, Ill-Bogan Warrill Creek. Council’s involvement with the Logan Catchment and Riverbend Reserves with weeding, tree planting, habitat Action Plan and the Bremer Catchment Action Plan contributes restoration and environmental monitoring. Flooding, frost and to maintaining the biodiversity of the region’s World Heritage- prolonged dry spells were among the challenges faced during listed areas.
28 SCENIC RIM REGIONAL COUNCIL 2017-18 ANNUAL REPORT SCENIC RIM REGIONAL COUNCIL 2017-18 ANNUAL REPORT 29 SUPPORTING ENVIRONMENTAL INITIATIVES • unlawful tree clearing Council’s Environmental Grants Program continued to attract • sediment pollution, and keen community interest, with $100,690 allocated for • breaches of local laws. environmental projects during 2017-18. Community groups and 33 members of the Land For Wildlife program received funding for a wide range of local environmental projects, BOOSTING WASTE RECOVERY AND RECYCLING including weed control and habitat restoration, that benefit Council continued to drive waste recovery and recycling across the Scenic Rim region as a whole. Projects benefiting from the region with a range of new initiatives in 2017-18. The environmental grants complement Council’s conservation introduction of Paintback collection points - for the disposal of initiatives on private property and bushland reserves. unwanted cans of paint and varnish - at three Scenic Rim waste Environmental grants have helped members of the Scenic transfer stations and trial collections of lithium ion, and small AA Rim community to protect endangered species such as and AAA batteries at most sites, will help to reduce the volume the bristlebird, glossy black cockatoo and koala as well as of materials disposed of in landfill and increase the recovery of vegetation including our unique brigalow scrub and native reuseable materials. macadamia trees. These waste reduction strategies, which are part of the implementation plan for Council’s Waste Reduction and ENSURING COMPLIANCE WITH LOCAL LAWS Recycling Plan, are aligned with Council’s 2025 Vision on Waste, and aim to: Council has taken an ‘educate, then regulate’ approach to ensuring compliance with state and local laws that help to • provide quality waste management infrastructure and preserve the Scenic Rim’s natural values, ensure the safety services at an affordable price of the community and maintain the amenity of residential areas. • communicate waste avoidance, waste minimisation, Despite this approach, Council was obliged to issue several litter prevention and other waste management issues penalty infringement notices during 2017-18, imposing fines to Scenic Rim residents and visitors for non-compliance with enforcement notices, breaches of pool • maximise the recovery, reuse and recycling of resources safety standards, and the contamination of water in line with from the region’s waste streams, and the Environmental Protection Act 1994. However, most matters involving the enforcement of state or local laws were resolved • reduce the volume of waste being disposed of in landfill. successfully without the need for legal action. Council is exploring a range of waste management strategies, During 2017-18, Council’s compliance team responded to including waste-to-resources and waste-to-energy, which will a wide range of requests from members of the Scenic Rim become more economical through new technology as the community in relation to matters including: waste management industry continues to evolve. • pool fencing laws New technology has also enhanced Council’s efficient operation of its Bromelton landfill. The use of a drone to survey monthly • dangerous and dilapidated buildings compaction rates, coupled with a new software package, allows • developments without approval Council to more accurately predict the lifespan of each landfill • the contravention of development approvals cell, which is key to budgeting and landfill planning.
REVEGETATION IN PROGRESS
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ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT 2016-17 2017-18 Number of new Voluntary Conservation Agreements 3 2 Land protected under environmental management programs Bushland reserves 152 152 Land for Wildlife properties 268 298 Environmental Grants 19 33 Conservation Agreements 24 22 Council nursery trees planted Distributed under Free Trees Program 7,290 6,678 Trees planted in parks, gardens and cemeteries 620 199 Shrubs, grasses and ground covers planted in parks, gardens and cemeteries 12,625 18,885 Rural Trees Program, National Tree Day and in-kind donations 929 1424 Total 21,464 27,186 Million Trees Rural 32,160 12,026 Habitat 9,078 4,926 Community 16,514 7,893 River n/a 550 Revegetation (Green Army/Energex) 29,396 11,183 Total 87,148 36,578
WASTE MANAGEMENT 2016-17 2017-18 Weekly kerbside collection services at end of period (waste bin only) Domestic services 14,396 14,781 Commercial 1,191 1,179 Recycling statistics COUNCIL’S ONE MILLION TREES PROGRAM RESULTED Green waste mulched: IN MORE THAN 63,700 PLANTINGS DURING 2017-18. - Tonnes 5,008 4,185 - Cubic metres 16,694 13,950 Waste oil (litres) 53,900 55,000 Tyres (number) 2,220 1944 LOOKING AHEAD PROTECTING KOALA HABITAT *Batteries (tonnes) 38.2 197 A range of initiatives to preserve and enhance the A partnership between population genetics and health of this group, identifying Scrap metal (tonnes) 1,767 1,970 Scenic Rim’s natural values have been funded in Council and researchers in key koala corridors, and inform efforts to reduce the loss Refrigeration units degassed 1,578 1,580 Council’s a study of Peak Crossing’s or fragmentation of habitat and the death or injury to koalas koala population is helping Cardboard (tonnes) 677 682 2018-19 Budget. This has provided: through road accidents and attacks by domestic dogs. to develop strategies to Mixed recyclables (kerbside collection, other • $50,000 for the Million Trees Program, which aims protect habitat at Sandy Funded by Council and the New Hope Group, the project has glass and plastics (tonnes) 3,058 2,990 to plant one million native trees by 2025 Creek and Purga Creek. involved researchers from the University of Queensland and the Queensland Trust For Nature who have captured tagged, E-waste (tonnes) 22.78 25 • $101,500 for the Environmental Grants Program, The 2018 Sandy Purga measured and obtained samples from koalas to gather data Mobile phones (kilograms) 28.39 24 for community projects which will leave a lasting Creek Koala Research on their numbers, health and survival. Paintback (tonnes) 11 legacy for future generations Project will assist in the long-term maintenance of All captured koalas were ear-tagged and fitted with collars Waste processed (tonnes) received at transfer stations • $46,000 to the Habitat Protection Program, to support the conservation efforts of landowners a healthy koala population with GPS trackers, allowing researchers to monitor their Beaudesert 1,610 1,491 in the Peak Crossing district range and tree preferences after their release. Canungra 1,218 1,183 • 75,000 for the treatment of invasive plants along and contribute to a Council roadsides, and broader understanding While the collars were removed after three months, the Rathdowney 443 450 coloured ear tags will help to inform future koala surveys. • $1.7 million for the design and construction of of koala health in South Tamborine Mountain 1,532 1,543 a new landfill cell at Council’s Bromelton waste East Queensland. Tagging as many koalas as possible with visible coloured ear Boonah 1,702 1,586 management facility and the purchase of new With insufficient data to allow an accurate estimate of the tags will greatly enhance the value of future community koala landfill lids to reduce operational costs and extend Kalbar 161 149 number of koalas or population density within the Scenic surveys and the abilityto monitor changes in their population. the life of the landfill through the use of less daily Peak Crossing 346 347 Rim’s natural landscapes, the project will provide critical capping and material cover. Being able to identify individual koalas has been shown baseline information about this threatened species. Total 7,012 6,749 to improve community engagement with conservation Deposited into central landfill 40,598 39,513 The study will also contribute to the understanding of strategies, promoting more careful driving and responsible koala ecology in the area by providing information on the management of pet dogs.
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SUSTAINABLE AND PROSPEROUS ECONOMY
Council’s economic development activity aims to capitalise on opportunities to boost the Scenic Rim economy, in line with the shared Community Plan vision for the region. Its focus is on attracting business investment to the region, profiling and developing agri-tourism operations and opportunities, and promoting significant events which build our regional reputation and encourage visitor and local spending.
IDENTIFYING BUSINESS OPPORTUNITIES Council works closely with organisations and agencies including AusIndustry and Trade and Investment Queensland to identify opportunities for developing local business capability and stimulating growth, promoting support programs and connecting with potential partners. In 2017-18, Council developed a new digital platform and identity, Invest Scenic Rim, to act as a focal point for delivering information and messaging around the region’s economic profile, business sectors and investment potential. This website is complemented by a monthly electronic newsletter, The Scenic Rim Report, which features both news and profiles on successful local businesses.
TAKING A GLOBAL APPROACH Council is taking a global approach to the region’s tourism to Brisbane and back, comprising around 45 wagons, each marketing and capitalised on opportunities to build relationships holding an average of 76 pallets of goods. Items transported and synergy with potential international partners in 2017-18. range from beer and wine to grocery items and building In September 2017, the Scenic Rim hosted a delegation from materials for major customers including Woolworths, Coles, the Chinese city of Bazhong in the Sichuan province and Mayor Carlton & United Breweries, Aldi and Laminex. The strategic Greg Christensen travelled to South Korea for the Australian importance of Bromelton as the future crossroads between Pacific Cities Summit and Mayors’ Forum in Daejeon as part the interstate rail line and the inland rail project is underscored of the South East Queensland Council of Mayors’ delegation. by the significant land holdings at Bromelton that have been In March 2018, Council welcomed a delegation from the city acquired by the Australian Rail Track Corporation and property of Vancouver, Canada. giant Mirvac.
PROVIDING A CATALYST FOR GROWTH SUPPORTING SMALL BUSINESS Supported by Council and the Australian Government, the $35 Recognising the important role played by small business in the million SCT intermodal freight facilility at Bromelton has been regional economy, Council has continued to work closely with a powerful catalyst for further economic development within the Scenic Rim’s five Chambers of Commerce to increase the the Scenic Rim. The 130-hectare site within the Bromelton capacity and competiveness of this industry sector. During State Development Area outside Beaudesert has positioned 2017-18, Council continued to participate regularly in local the Scenic Rim as a key transport and logistics hub after more Chamber meetings and in facilitating quarterly meetings of than one million tonnes of freight was moved between south- the region’s Combined Chambers of Commerce. In July 2017, east Queensland, the Port of Brisbane and southern capitals Council partnered with the Australian Tax Office to deliver two in SCT’s first year of operation. Currently employing 70 people workshops, focused on tax essentials and record keeping, in the region, SCT handles four trains a week, from Melbourne for small businesses in the region.
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Council was represented on a number of key committees and forums, including the Queensland Government’s annual Destination Q Forum, the Queensland Information Centres Association and Australia’s Green Cauldron Steering Committee and in 2018, continued to work closely with local tourism stakeholders through its Tourism Advisory Committee. Former Qantas Chair and former President of the Sydney Olympic Games Organising Committee, Gary Pemberton, was appointed as the new independent Chair of the Tourism Advisory Committee, which meets quarterly to facilitate co-operation and provide input to the implementation of the tourism strategy. His wealth of industry experience and expertise have been welcomed as a boost to Council’s promotion of the region as ATTRACTING VISITORS TO THE REGION a tourism destination. The region’s four key pillars of visitor experiences - food and To ensure the local industry remains up-to-date with new wine, adventure, family and romance - supported Council’s trends and developments, Council presented a series of wide-ranging tourism marketing campaigns in 2017-18. The programs for business operators, in conjunction with Brisbane Queensland Rail network, various print media, television, Marketing, on digital marketing and being ‘Asia Ready’ to metropolitan radio and digital channels were used to spread take advantage of emerging opportunities. A highly successful the message and build the Scenic Rim brand. In January 2018, workshop, attracting more than 80 participants, focused on Council released a new 48-page, A4 size Visit Scenic Rim the opportunities presented by the Star Group’s Queen’s Wharf visitors’ guide, which has been very well received. Distributed development and construction of Brisbane Airport Corporation’s throughout Queensland and across Australia at Visitor second runway. Information Centres, Customer Service Centres, RACQ travel Council also channelled funds to a number of events throughout centres, airports and transit centres, the guide is also the region during the year, including the Tamborine Mountain available online. Scarecrow Festival, the Scenic Rim Clydesdale Spectacular, The Scenic Rim’s five Visitor Information Centres - at Tamborine the Race4Kooralbyn mountain bike series and the Grapest Mountain, Beaudesert, Boonah, Canungra and Rathdowney five-kilometre run at Albert River Winery. – are an important port of call for tourists to the region. In 2017- 18 they attracted almost 73,000 visitors who were provided EATING LOCALLY YEAR-ROUND with a wealth of information about the region and tourism options. The service provided by Visitor Information Centres Federal Government funding announced in December 2017 is complemented by information from the online sources will make Eat Local Week an everyday experience, showcasing provided by Council’s digital platforms including the Visit Scenic year-round the region’s producers, products, cafes and tourism Rim website, Visit Scenic Rim Facebook page and Eat Local operators championing local, sustainable produce. Council websites and Facebook pages. In the past year, our Visit Scenic received an $80,000 Australian Government grant from the Rim website saw traffic increase by 48 per cent from 204,000 Department of Industry, Innovation and Science’s Building page views to more than 302,000. Around 85 per cent of this Better Regions Fund for a three-pronged project that builds was by new visitors, showing that we are continuing to attract on the success of Eat Local Week by providing consumers GROWING FROM STRENGTH TO STRENGTH new interest in our region as a destination. Council’s Visit Scenic with easy tools and ways to enable them to ‘eat local’ every Rim Facebook page now has more than 9700 followers, with day. The project included a business accreditation system, The signature event, the Winter Harvest Festival at Aratula, popular posts reaching between 10,000 and 12,000 users, a user-friendly digital platform, and the publication of Volume which showcased food, wine and local produce with market while the Visit Scenic Rim Instagram page has more than Two of the popular cookbook, Eat Local: Food, Farming and stalls, cooking demonstrations, celebrity chef appearances 12,700 followers. These figures, supported by high levels of Conversation in the Scenic Rim. The book was launched to and children’s activities drew a record crowd of more than engagement, show Council is well-positioned in comparison acclaim in May, the digital platform was unveiled in the first 14,000. Other Eat Local Week events held throughout the with online platforms maintained by other tourism destinations half of 2018 and the accreditation program is on track for region - in partnership with farms, tourism businesses across south east Queensland. completion in the first half of the 2018-19 financial year. and hospitality providers - included long table lunches, degustations, farm gate festivals, street food festivals, Council’s presence at two of the largest public events held in markets, vineyard lunches and wine tastings, farm tours south east Queensland in 2017-18 provided ideal opportunities providing an insight into produce from paddock to plate, for building awareness of the region’s tourism and food offerings LOOKING AHEAD producer tours, cooking classes and workshops on a range to inspire potential visitors. The Regional Flavours food and wine of specialist skills such as cheese-making and food styling. festival at Southbank, held in July 2017, attracted more than An advocacy program to drive investment that 80,000 people over two days and the RNA Show, better known will deliver economic benefits to the region and a Thirteen food ambassadors, including chefs Josue Lopez as the Ekka, which attracted more than 400,000 people over tourism marketing strategy that continues to build our from Emporium Hotel Southbank and Javier Codina from 10 days in August 2017, superbly showcased the Scenic Rim. destination brand and attract visitors to the Scenic Rim Moda Restaurant, MasterChef Australia 2017 runner-up will be key priorities in 2018-19. Adventure tourism Eat Local Week produced another bumper harvest for the Ben Ungermann and Queensland Food Fellow Alison PROMOTING TOURISM INDUSTRY GROWTH and eco-tourism offerings and credentials will be a Scenic Rim economy, with this year’s event the biggest ever. Alexander, helped to promote Eat Local Week and the From humble beginnings in 2011, the event has evolved region’s food and beverage offerings. Council has continued to work on a range of initiatives to focus of the tourism marketing strategy. The launch into the region’s premier celebration of our key industries support the projected growth of the region’s tourism industry of the Eat Local Scenic Rim accreditation program, The launch of Eat Local Week also featured the release of tourism and agriculture, which are worth more than $410 to $300 million by 2021, in line with its Scenic Rim Tourism showcasing the producers, products, cafes and tourism of Volume Two of the popular cookbook Eat Local: Food, million annually to the local economy. Strategy 2017-2021. Collaboration with Tourism Australia, operators who champion local, sustainable produce, Farming and Conversation in the Scenic Rim, by Brenda Tourism and Events Queensland and our regional tourism will further the promotion of the region’s key industries In 2018, in its eighth consecutive year, Eat Local Week Fawdon and Christine Sharp. This book celebrates a further 26 Scenic Rim farmers, growers and makers through candid organisation, Brisbane Marketing, during 2017-18 has raised of agriculture and tourism. featured more than 90 events attended by more than 38,000 the Scenic Rim’s profile and further developed the capability residents and visitors - up from 32,000 in 2017 - during the conversations, more than 60 wholesome recipes and of local tourism operators. June-July school holidays. stunning imagery.
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OPEN AND RESPONSIVE GOVERNMENT
Council is committed to managing the organisation as a progressive business, with a focus on customers and continuous improvement, to provide value-for-money services to the Scenic Rim community.
ENGAGING WITH THE COMMUNITY Council’s commitment to meaningful community engagement, in line with the Local Government Act 2009, was underscored by a series of public events throughout the year. Scenic Rim residents were invited to be part of the dialogue when Mayor Greg Christensen presented a series of Community Conversations across the region during February with Beaudesert, Tamborine Mountain, Beechmont, Boonah and Canungra the venues for evening community forums. The presentations provided community members with the opportunity to learn more about Council’s role, its program of flood recovery works in the wake of Ex-Tropical Cyclone Debbie and to have their say to help guide future planning. The Community Conversations aimed to provide a clearer picture of how Council operates and what informs its decision making as well as for residents to offer feedback on what they regarded as priorities within the scope of Council operations. MAYOR GREG CHRISTENSEN INTERVIEWED BY CHANNEL 7 Residents had an opportunity to meet their local councillors and learn more about the challenge faced by Council in balancing financial sustainability against community demand for services. LIAISING WITH THE MEDIA Discussion also centred on the Scenic Rim Community Plan The international media spotlight was on the Scenic Rim in 2011-2026 - a shared vision between Council and residents of April with Tamborine Mountain the last stop for the Queen’s the Scenic Rim - with community members invited to have their Baton Relay on its journey to the Gold Coast for the 2018 say on proposed updates to the plan. Commonwealth Games. The region’s spectacular scenery provided a stunning backdrop for the baton relay and the At the mid-point in the plan’s 15-year life cycle, the Community community turned out to provide the biggest single welcome Plan Pulse Check aimed to ensure the document continued event for the baton since its arrival in Australia. to reflect the aspirations of Council and the community for the growth and development of the Scenic Rim region and was Council strives to maintain good working relationships with updated following feedback from the consultation process. the print and electronic media which provide important communication channels to the community and assist in The 2017-18 year concluded with the Mayor’s Community promoting the Scenic Rim region to a wider audience. During Budget Forum at The Centre Beaudesert on June 13, following 2017-18, Council prepared and distributed for broadcast and the adoption of the 2018-19 Budget at a Special Meeting publication a total of 136 general news media releases, in of Council. addition to some 50 releases about arts and cultural initiatives Members of the business and wider community turned out including the region’s Shared Fire community celebrations which to hear Chief Executive Officer Jon Gibbons, Chief Finance coincided with the Gold Coast 2018 Commonwealth Games. Officer Kelly Stidworthy and Mayor Greg Christensen discuss There was a 14 per cent increase in the number of media Council’s direction and Budget initiatives for the coming enquiries in 2017-18 since the previous year with Council’s financial year. communication team actioning 285 requests for information.
MAYOR GREG CHRISTENSEN OPENS THE DIALOGUE AT THE COMMUNITY CONVERSATIONS PRESENTATION AT THE CENTRE, BEAUDESERT
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INCREASING OUR AUDIENCE Under the Local Government Act 2009, issues which are within the scope of Administrative Action Complaints about councils The growing use of social media has been reflected by the include: increase in Council’s following on its corporate Facebook page, ScenicRimRC and Twitter platform, @ScenicRimRC, during • a decision, or a failure to make a decision, including a failure 2017-18. The number of Facebook page likes increased by to provide a written statement of reasons for a decision 21 per cent to 5490 while the number of Twitter followers grew • an act, or a failure to act by 14 per cent to 816. When compared with the 2015-16 year, • the formulation of a proposal or intention, or this represented an increase of 89 per cent and 46 per cent respectively over each platform. The use of Facebook Live, to • the making of a recommendation. engage directly and with immediacy with the community, has Scenic Rim Regional Council manages Administrative Action added value to Council’s communications outcomes. Complaints through a three-stage process comprising: Council’s @VisitScenicRim Facebook page, which promotes Stage 1: By the Council department to which the subject the region as tourist destination, increased its reach by 43.54 matter relates per cent during the 2017-18 year to 9471 likes as at 30 June. Stage 2: Internal review of Stage 1 decisions by the Council maintains a dedicated disaster management Facebook Chief Executive Officer page, @ScenicRimAlerts, to communicate with the community during extreme weather events, providing updates on bushfire Stage 3: External review of Stage 2 decisions by the conditions and weather warnings from the Queensland Fire and Queensland Ombudsman’s Office. Emergency Services and Bureau of Meteorology. At 30 June This process has ensured that matters raised in 2017-18 have 2018, this had 8283 followers. The introduction in 2017-18 of been adequately considered, that complainants have been the Disaster Dashboard website has enabled the community to afforded natural justice and the complaint issues have generally access the most accurate and up-to-date information including been resolved satisfactorily, as shown by the table below. weather warnings, road conditions and power outages. Council’s redeveloped, mobile-responsive website had 129,936 ADMINISTRATIVE ACTION COMPLAINTS 2016-17 2017-18 unique visitors over 274,573 sessions in 2017-18. Stage 1 complaints received 30 - Stage 2 reviews 7 20 CONNECTING WITH OUR CUSTOMERS Resolved under AAC Process 38 19 The introduction of new call centre software in 2017-18 has Not resolved at end of period 4 1 enhanced the experience of the many customers who connect with Council by phone. With research showing that customers prefer to communicate with Council via the telephone, the RESPONDING TO INFORMATION REQUESTS ENSURING THE BATON RAN SMOOTHLY introduction of the new software at our Customer Contact Centres has supported our organisation-wide commitment The Right to Information Act 2009 and the Information Commonwealth Games on 1 April, which coincided with Privacy Act 2009 acknowledge the need for openness and to continuous improvement as an integral part of our Easter Sunday, traditionally one of the busiest days for service delivery. accountability by government, balanced by the need to protect individuals’ privacy. Information held by Council may be released visitors to the Mountain and also one of the most significant The new software was designed for effortless customer administratively on request, if it is in the public interest to do so, of the Christian calendar. interaction and provides data enabling the statistical analysis unless protected by the provisions of the Privacy Act. Formal To minimise disruption, a working group that included of our interaction with customers. It enables live tracking of application processes for the release of information are applied members of the local church community and local businesses agent status, queue volumes and hold times, allowing real-time when the release of information may be of concern to third management of staff resources. This has proved invaluable parties. (pictured left) was formed to raise awareness of the traffic during peak service times as resources are redistributed. management arrangements to be put in place to ensure Council’s call centre managed approximately 44,517 calls Of the nine Right to Information applications received during the safety of participants and spectators during the relay run. during 2017-18, with its priority to resolve the majority of 2017-18, only two were outstanding at the end of the reporting A traffic management map detailing the series of rolling inquiries at first point of contact and some 6600 customer period. There were no outstanding Information Privacy requests were actioned across the organisation. applications as at 30 June 2018. road closures across Tamborine Mountain on 1 April was developed and distributed to businesses and homes via DELIVERING STATE GOVERNMENT SERVICES RIGHT TO INFORMATION APPLICATIONS 2016-17 2017-18 letterbox drops, social media and public notices published in A traffic management plan to ensure the smooth running of Scenic Rim newspapers. Thousands of Scenic Rim residents Boonah residents and members of the wider community On hand at start of period 0 1 the Queen’s Baton Relay in the Scenic Rim was a team effort and visitors turned out to see the cavalcade of more than have continued to benefit from convenient access to State Received 7 9 between Council, emergency services personnel and the 50 vehicles escort the Queen’s Baton and the 10 community Government services through the ‘one-stop shop’ provided by Tamborine Mountain community in the lead-up to the Gold Withdrawn 4 2 champions (pictured above) as they relayed the baton Council at its High Street offices. Piloted in 2014, the program Coast 2018 Commonwealth Games. has enabled the community to carry out licence renewals, driver Finalised 2 6 across Tamborine Mountain, from Rotary Lookout on Main testing, vehicle registration and applications for birth, death Outstanding at end of period 1 2 Tamborine Mountain was chosen to host the baton relay Western Road through to the newly opened Main Street and marriage certificates without the need to travel to Ipswich on the last leg of its journey to the Gold Coast 2018 Village Greens. or Beaudesert. Most of the 8300 transactions processed by Council’s customer contact staff in 2017-18 related to vehicle INFORMATION PRIVACY APPLICATIONS 2016-17 2017-18 registrations and drivers’ licence renewals. On hand at start of period 0 0 LOOKING AHEAD MANAGING COMPLAINTS Received 2 1 Withdrawn 0 0 Council will continue to focus on the needs of the Scenic Rim community and respond to community feedback Local governments are accountable to their communities and to further enhance its service delivery across the organisation. The draft Scenic Rim Planning Scheme will be a Council welcomes feedback, whether positive or negative. It Finalised 2 1 key area of focus for community consultation in the first half of the 2018-19 year, with Council staging information respects the right of individuals to lodge a complaint and is Outstanding at end of period 0 0 sessions and seeking submissions on the region’s first ever unified planning scheme. committed to managing complaints responsibly, efficiently, effectively, fairly and economically.
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RELAXED LIVING AND RURAL LIFESTYLE
Council is committed to managing sustainable growth so that the relaxed living and rural lifestyle, which is helping to drive development in the Scenic Rim, will continue to be enjoyed by future generations. Although the region’s population is expected to increase by 50 per cent in the next three decades, this growth is expected to occur within the existing urban footprint under a single, integrated planning scheme for the Scenic Rim.
PROGRESSING A NEW PLANNING SCHEME be assessed under the provisions of the Beaudesert Shire, Boonah Shire and Ipswich City Planning Schemes as they Significant progress on the Draft Scenic Rim Planning Scheme apply across the region. during 2017-18 represented an important milestone in the region’s 10-year journey following the establishment of Scenic Rim Regional Council in 2008. ADOPTING OUR INFRASTRUCTURE PLAN Guided by the Scenic Rim Community Plan, the new planning Scenic Rim’s Local Government Infrastructure Plan - scheme will replace the planning schemes of the former providing the blueprint for the trunk infrastructure necessary Beaudesert Shire, Boonah Shire and Ipswich City Council areas for coordinated, efficient and financially sustainable urban within the Scenic Rim local government area and will underpin development - was adopted by Council in May. Taking effect development aligned with the community’s shared vision for our on 20 June 2018, the Local Government Infrastructure Plan region for the next 20 years. was developed in line with the Planning Act 2016 and replaced the Priority Infrastructure Plans of the former Beaudesert Shire, As the first ever unified planning scheme for the Scenic Rim, Boonah Shire and Ipswich City Planning Schemes. The Local it aims to provide certainty for residents, landowners and Government Infrastructure Plan will also be a key element of investors by identifying land use intent for particular areas, the Draft Scenic Rim Planning Scheme. Council’s plans for infrastructure to support growth and balance the social and economic development of the region and to protect and enhance the region’s lifestyle and the natural BUILDING ON ANOTHER YEAR OF GROWTH assets valued by the community. With a 25 per cent increase in residential dwelling construction, Council progressed the development of the new planning 2017-18 represented another year of growth for the region’s scheme under the Queensland Government’s new planning building industry. Council issued a total of 337 Class 1 building framework which took effect in July 2017. The new planning approvals, 85 more than in the 2016-17 year, continuing the scheme was developed in the context of the State trend of recovery in the Scenic Rim’s building industry that Government’s Planning Act 2016 as well as the State began in 2015-16. The 649 building approvals issued by Planning Policy. private certifiers in 2017-18 represented an increase of 9.4 per cent over the previous year, while the number of Council- Changes were made to the draft planning scheme in response issued building approvals increased by .04 per cent during the to issues raised during the State Interest Review process and same period. A total of 416 plumbing approvals, representing a communications strategy was developed for the community an increase of 16 per cent, was issued and the number of consultation which will commence in the first quarter of the regulatory inspections performed by Council increased to 3132 2018-19 year. for the year. While some aspects of the planning scheme, including State Council’s approval in March of a subdivision will see the further Planning Policy are not negotiable, Council will be seeking development of Gleneagle as a residential area. The 49.47 feedback, through properly-made submissions, on possible hectare site, formerly occupied by a poultry farm on the Mount improvements that can be made to the planning scheme Lindesay Highway, will be redeveloped over four stages with 82 to ensure that it reflects community values and enables residential allotments ranging in size from 1000m2 to 1210m2. sustainable growth. Across the Scenic Rim., Council approved a total of 158 new Until a single Planning Scheme for the Scenic Rim is finalised, lots during the year. planning and development within the region will continue to ENJOYING LAKE MOOGERAH © TOURISM AND EVENTS QUEENSLAND/JASON CHARLES HILL
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IMPROVING LAKE ACCESS AND AMENITY Enhanced recreational facilities and improved public safety at Lake Moogerah were a focus for Council in partnership with Seqwater in 2017-18. With more than 150,000 visitors a year, Lake Moogerah is already a major drawcard for the Scenic Rim and the removal of 39 cabins from the dam’s flood margin will make the area more accessible to the region’s residents and visitors. The removal of the cabins from the dam’s foreshore will allow the extension of the current day use area and overnight camping at Moogerah Caravan Park, enabling better use of one of south-eat Queensland’s most popular aquatic recreational areas. Council and Seqwater aim to have the site ready for use for the 2018-19 summer holiday season.
2016-17 2017-18 Facilities registered under Plumbing and Drainage Act 2002 Backflow prevention devices 610 653 On-site sewerage facilities 2997 3203 Building approvals Inspections performed 875 675 Council-certified approvals issued 220 221 Privately certified approvals issued 649 717 Plumbing approvals Inspections performed 3030 3132 Approvals issued 349 416 Service requests Development compliance 349 198 Building compliance 29 146 Development applications processed Material change of use 123 118 Reconfiguration of a lot 36 43 Operational works (signage) 9 7 Change of development conditions 12 33 Extension of time 10 24 Building envelope approval 0 4
HIKING AT MOUNT BARNEY Building envelope amendment 9 15 © TOURISM AND EVENTS QUEENSLAND New lots approved 116 158 ENHANCING OUR ACQUIRING LAND FOR FUTURE USE UNDERSTANDING Council’s acquisition of a strategic parcel of land during 2017- 18 will help guide the future development of Beaudesert. LOOKING AHEAD OF FLOODS The purchase of 180 hectares of surplus land once earmarked for the Glendower Dam was successfully negotiated with the Council’s 2018-19 Budget includes $2.87 Partial funding under the Queensland Government’s Grants State Government, securing land on the eastern outskirts of million for planning. A focus for the first quarter and Subsidies Program helped Council to undertake its Flood Hazard Management and Disaster Mitigation Assessment Beaudesert to cater for future growth. of the year will be community consultation on Project, which was completed in the 2017-18 year. Bounded by Beaudesert-Nerang Road and Tabragalba House the new Draft Scenic Rim Planning Scheme, Road, the land was to have been part of the footprint for a dam to ensure it reflects community values and The project delivered wide-ranging benefits for the for the Albert River catchment before a decision was made to community, primarily assisting Council in its role in disaster enables sustainable growth. Council will The project, involved expanding existing flood studies of the construct Wyaralong Dam on Teviot Brook. management and in planning for and responding to flood continue to work with the State Government Albert River, Bremer River, Logan River, Purga Creek, Teviot events of varying severity. It will also allow Council to Brook, Upper Coomera River and Warrill Creek. The land acquisition will support Council’s planning for and other agencies to encourage development determine the possible impacts of flooding, including the community amenities and infrastructure as Beaudesert which balances economic need with the shared accessibility of key road crossings within the region and In addition to the existing one per cent Annual Exceedance continues to grow as the Scenic Rim’s principal population vision of the Community Plan. potential areas of inundation. This information will also Probability (AEP) flood event, which is the model adopted centre. It also provides the potential for urban renewal and assist disaster management authorities in communicating by Council for its flood hazard planning, the project also development of the Beaudesert town centre in the long-term with the community in parts of the region likely to be considered the impacts of flood events modelled on two per through the relocation of existing amenities. affected by flooding. cent, five per cent and 10 per cent AEPs for each catchment.
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VIBRANT TOWNS AND VILLAGES
Council is realising the shared Community Plan vision for the Scenic Rim as a region of vibrant towns and villages through ongoing investment in infrastructure and the organisations which enrich community life.
ACHIEVING NATIONAL RECOGNITION A project designed to revitalise Scenic Rim communities won national recognition in 2017-18 for both its contribution to regional growth and its excellence in landscape planning. In a major coup for the Scenic Rim, Council’s Vibrant and Active Towns and Villages program was recognised by the Australian Institute of Landscape Architects at its national awards presentation in Sydney in October and was Highly Commended at the National Awards for Local Government by Minister for Regional Development, Territories and Local Government Dr John McVeigh in May. POETRY PANEL IN TAMBORINE MOUNTAIN VILLAGE GREENS After being lauded as Queensland’s best example of landscape August and the Village Greens at Tamborine Mountain in planning, Council’s town centre master plans for Boonah, May 2018. Beaudesert and Tamborine Mountain by John Mongard Landscape Architects received the national Award of Excellence As at 30 June, the Vibrant and Active Towns and Villages in the Landscape Planning category, surpassing designs program had attracted more than $1.7 million in State submitted by the City of Sydney, City of Perth, City of Adelaide Government funding since 2016. and City of Melbourne. The awards citation said Vibrant Towns of the Scenic Rim UNWRAPPING THE REGION’S NEW TOYS “highlights the pathways to achieve long term sustainable, Christmas came early for Scenic Rim families when Council people-oriented and economically viable places within one of unveiled three new playgrounds between August and Australia’s most picturesque regions”. It added that community December 2017. engagement had played a key role in planning which “reveals the history, culture and scenic amenity that make these An aviation-themed playground at Kooralbyn, where construction places real.”. commenced in early 2017, was the first of the new play areas to be launched in the 2017-18 year. Vibrant and Active Towns and Villages is a long-term program to revitalise and renew the communities of the Scenic Rim by The opening of new playgrounds at Jubilee Park, Beaudesert, delivering civic improvements to act as the catalyst for social and DJ Smith Memorial Park, Canungra, were the focus of and economic growth, enhancing the liveability of communities. community celebrations in the lead-up to Christmas, with many families providing positive feedback on the all-abilities elements The National Awards for Local Government recognise the of the new equipment. efforts of councils in creating vibrant and connected regional Council’s 10-year, $2.5 million Playground Strategy aims to communities that promote diversity and inclusion and make create a sustainable network of attractive, affordable and safe a positive difference. playgrounds that are functional and fun and offer a wide variety Scenic Rim Regional Council’s vibrancy project was highly of outdoor experiences to develop children’s physical and social commended alongside Latrobe City Council in Victoria and skills and challenge young minds. the overall winner, City of Melbourne. Guiding the long-term management of more than 40 playgrounds Council continued to progress its ground-breaking master across the Scenic Rim, Council’s Playgrounds Strategy aims plans for the revitalisation of the Scenic Rim in 2017-18 with to meet the needs of the region as its population continues the completion of the Rhoda Rushbrook Park at Tamborine to grow along with community expectations for recreational Mountain in July, the Tamborine Memorial Hall precinct in opportunities for the Scenic Rim’s youngest residents. A FAMILY FUN DAY WAS HOSTED BY SCENIC RIM REGIONAL COUNCIL IN NOVEMBER TO CELEBRATE THE COMPLETION OF THE NEW PLAYGROUND IN JUBILEE PARK.
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ENRICHING COMMUNITY LIFE A total of 844 events, including theatre performances, festivals and movie screenings, saw combined attendances of 35,317 Groups which are vital threads in the social fabric of Scenic during the year. Rim communities benefited from Council’s financial and in-kind support of more than $180,000 during the year. Not-for-profit The centres also provided arrival and departure points for organisations, which rely mainly on volunteers, were supported Japanese students on Farmstay visits to the Scenic Rim. by Council through a total of 188 grants which assisted Key events on The Centre Beaudesert’s community calendar groups throughout the region in hosting activities, festivals and included the Australia Day Awards and citizenship ceremonies celebrations which not only brought the community together but as well as the annual International Women’s Day Breakfast, also attracted visitors to the Scenic Rim. Council’s Community International Men’s Day Dinner and the Sports and Grants Program represents an investment in strong and vibrant Recreation Forum. communities. Grants have supported the purchase of office and computer equipment, improvements to club premises and the Boonah Cultural Centre’s significant events included the 2018 provision of training for volunteers. Although fewer grants were Girl Guides Quilt Show and a special performance presented allocated in 2017-18, compared with the previous year due to by the Queensland Music Festival of Bach to Bush, in addition only two funding rounds, each application approved received to the Boonah Cultural Foundation’s annual Arts Festival, a higher level of financial support. the Bookfest and Writers Festival events. A range of projects and programs undertaken by sporting, Cultural Centres’ programming during 2017-18 also included numerous events, activities and professional development cultural, welfare, youth and service organisations will be opportunities for members of the Scenic Rim community to supported by Council’s Community Grants Program in two participate in the Fires On Top Of Mountains cultural program six-monthly funding rounds from 2018-19 onwards. and its culminating events in April (see page 61)
COMMUNITY GRANTS PAID 2015-16 2016-17 2017-18 CULTURAL CENTRES 2015-16 2016-17 2017-18 WINNERS OF THE 2018 AUSTRALIA DAY AWARDS Number 132 88 62 Boonah functions held 358 303 305 Value $137,813 $112,119 $140,513 Boonah attendees 16,072 12,961 14,170 Beaudesert functions held 547 523 539 IN-KIND GRANTS 2015-16 2016-17 2017-18 Beaudesert attendees 23,155 24,145 21,147 Number 141 165 129 Blast into Arts attendees 3850 3583 3113 Value $40,629 $58,138 $39,863 Arts Dinner attendees 284 368* 298 *April Arts Dinner replaced with commencement of Cultural Policy consultations with community and stakeholders KICKING COMMUNITY GOALS Council helped 12 sporting and recreational groups kick some goals by providing a total of $100,000 in grants for seed THE CENTRE BOONAH EVENT funding, capital projects and equipment in 2017-18. EVENT TYPE BEAUDESERT CULTURAL CENTRE TOTALS The Sport and Recreation Grants Program supports the long- Meetings/rehearsals 346 111 457 term sustainability of local groups which play a vital role in Performances 36 23 59 providing opportunities for increased participation in physical Council/civic events 12 1 13 activity within the Scenic Rim. Cultural development As well as encouraging a more active community, sporting and events 76 34 110 recreational groups represent vital threads in the social fabric of Movie screenings 56 120 176 Scenic Rim communities. Exhibitions 7 10 17 Projects eligible for Council’s sport and recreation grants include Dinners 5 4 9 minor capital and facility improvements, field maintenance or surface upgrades, major equipment items, construction Total Events 538 303 841 materials or leverage funding. Grants provided for leverage or seed funding have enabled FUNDING PUBLIC HALLS sporting and recreational groups to pitch for more significant Public halls, which provide focal points for community funding from other levels of government for larger facility interaction across the Scenic Rim, were supported by projects and upgrades. Council through the allocation of $27,600 in 2017-18. Funding was shared between 12 public halls, whose volunteer BRINGING THE COMMUNITY TOGETHER committees make a positive difference in the life of their As venues for concerts, debutante balls, graduations, end- communities and help Council to realise the vision for the of-year events and corporate meetings, workshops and Scenic Rim as a region of vibrant and active towns and villages. forums, the Scenic Rim’s cultural centres are at the heart of community life. EXPANDING LIBRARY SERVICES The Centre Beaudesert and the Boonah Cultural Centre The global trend that has marked the changing use of libraries continued to provide focal points for a wide range of community was reflected in the Scenic Rim’s 77 per cent increase in the events, from informal gatherings to world-class concerts, number of wifi sessions in 2017-18 compared with the THE FIRES ON TOP OF MOUNTAINS CULTURAL PROGRAM IGNITED COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT during 2017-18. previous year.
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Although there has been a decrease in the traditional borrowing While this accounted for an increase of 19 per cent in adult of library items, online access to digital resources has increased attendance over the previous year, there was also a 31 per by 30 per cent. cent increase in the attendance of children’s programs. Digital resources such as ebooks, eaudio books, online digital Some 10,200 children turned out to 567 programs, which magazines and other learning platforms represent a significant included the addition of Auslan to the storytime format, and part of Council libraries’ annual budget for books and resources. multi-generational storytimes at the Wongaburra aged care However, savings estimated at around $25,000 were achieved facility at Beaudesert. through a consortium formed by Scenic Rim Regional Council, Although the number of new member registrations was Lockyer Valley Regional Libraries and Somerset Regional marginally lower in 2017-18, this figure nevertheless Libraries to purchase digital magazine and eaudio book represented an average increase of 42 in the number subscriptions as well as a shared learning platform, Transparent of new library cardholders each week. Language online.
This arrangement not only minimised Council’s costs but LIBRARIES 2014-15 2015-16 2016-17 also enabled it to add BorrowBox to its online resources. Items borrowed 261,384 247,973 246,311 As well as reducing Scenic Rim’s costs, the consortium Internet/PC bookings 17,733 17,610 18,304 agreement has enabled Somerset to expand its library resources. WiFi Internet bookings 10,040 12,962 27,396 Savings were also achieved for the Scenic Rim through the Items delivered to housebound conversion of Council’s individual purchase of the Civica customers 4,508 3277 2,361 |Spydus library management system to a consortium purchase Storytelling attendees 5,454 5,555 5,178 in conjunction with Lockyer Valley Regional Council. Grant Holiday craft attendees 2,886 2,623 2,569 funding enabled the acquisition of a 3D printer. New members 1,952 2,185 2,264 Increased interest in digital technology has seen an increased Adult information session demand for training and, in 2017-18, Council libraries provided attendees 2,688 1,879 1,711 computer instruction for 9546 Scenic Rim residents. Adult regular program attendees 3,841 4,646 4,587 All library branches continued to host community sessions for adults that supported lifelong learning, with 7500 participants in Reservations filled 22,338 20,492 20,016 678 programs including book clubs, writers’ and poetry groups, Online loans (digital resources) 7,509 10,474 13,669 WINNING THE RACE AGAINST THE CLOCK craft and games groups, workshops, hearing tests Visits to libraries 202,745 211,263 205,401 The race was on to complete the ground-breaking Village of community needs and expectations and the Mountain’s and legal information sessions. Greens project by April, when the eyes of the world were on unique character and environment. the Scenic Rim for the running of the Queen’s Baton Relay Co-funding of the Village Greens by Council and the on Tamborine Mountain. State Government represented an investment that will pay Scenic Rim councillors and Tamborine Mountain business economic and social dividends for Tamborine Mountain operators celebrated the turning of the sod at the Main as well as the wider Scenic Rim region. Street project in November, just four months out from the Commonwealth Games, beginning a countdown to reach the project’s finishing line by 1 April. Despite wet weather, the Village Greens were completed in time for the community celebrations for the Commonwealth Games and were officially opened at the end of April. The turning of the first sod (pictured) represented a milestone in the delivery of a project which had been more than two years in the planning and involved a number of rounds of community consultation and feedback from Tamborine Mountain residents and business operators. Community members had the opportunity to contribute to the planning process through written submissions, forums and stakeholder workshops and the final plans for the Village Greens were revised in March 2017 to take account
LOOKING AHEAD Council’s 2018-19 Budget includes $875,000 for the Vibrant and Active Towns and Villages initiative. Funding of $1.6 million from the Australian Government’s Building Better Regions Fund, announced in July 2018, will enable Council to progress the next stage of works at Boonah, the Town Square precinct. The federal funding complements Council’s allocation for the renewal of the Boonah town centre which will boost the capacity of the car park at the rear of the Council Chambers, improve access to High Street, enhance the forecourt of the chambers building and extend the precinct to incorporate a versatile multi-function street-side area. A total of $250,000 was allocated for playgrounds at Moffatt Park, Aratula, and Springleigh Park, Boonah. Council will also work in partnership with Tamborine Mountain Lions Club to deliver a new playground at Lions Park in time for Christmas 2018. SCENIC RIM’S REGIONAL COUNCIL MOBILE LIBRARY SERVICE
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ACCESSIBLE AND SERVICED REGION
As vital economic corridors, Scenic Rim’s roads and bridges are the lifeblood of our local economy. Council is committed to the restoration and improvement of the road and bridge network, with investment in this infrastructure providing the catalyst for continuing economic growth and development.
REBUILDING THE ROAD NETWORK Roads to Recovery Program provided for the second of three stages of an important north-south connection between the The restoration of the Scenic Rim’s road network following Ex- Tropical Cyclone Debbie and the associated rainfall and flooding Scenic Rim and Logan City. The upgrade of Kilmoylar Road at which damaged essential road infrastructure in late March and Kagaru continued in 2017-18 with stage two of the reconstruction early April 2017 was Council’s priority throughout the 2017-18 year. works including a nine-metre wide bitumen sealed pavement with improved horizontal and vertical alignment. Assisted by funding from the Queensland and Australian Governments under the Natural Disaster Relief and Recovery Road reconstruction works also commenced in 2017-18 on Arrangements, Council delivered $28.9 million of restoration Christmas Creek Road, Laravale. This included the reconstruction works to the road network. Works will continue in 2018-19 of a 1.4-kilometre section of road, with improved horizontal and and are on target for completion by the end of the financial year. vertical alignment, as well as an upgrade to drainage structures. This project was funded jointly by Council and the Queensland With the focus on restoring the road network for Scenic Rim residents, business operators and visitors to the region, Council Government, under the Transport Infrastructure Delivery Scheme. deferred delivery of much of the 2017-18 reseal program. ASSESSING THE REGION’S INFRASTRUCTURE INVESTING IN INFRASTRUCTURE Council’s commitment to ensuring the region’s infrastructure assets Council’s $74 million Budget in 2017-18 provided $65.28 million are well maintained and operational continued in 2017-18, with a for roads and bridges, reflecting its commitment to maintaining program of inspections to gather data enabling the prioritisation and renewing infrastructure which is a key driver of the regional and optimisation of future works. economy. This continued investment in the key infrastructure of roads, bridges and footpaths aimed to capitalise on the region’s The 793-kilometre unsealed road network, and 73-kilometre economic opportunities and meet the needs and expectations footpath network were inspected during the year using vehicles of Scenic Rim communities. fitted with video imaging equipment, with the condition of each segment rated and the location of defects recorded. Captured STEPPING UP FOOTPATH IMPROVEMENTS imagery is also used to confirm asset details and serves as a digital record of the state of the roads at a point in time, which is Funding of $580,000 in Council’s 2017-18 Budget provided for then compared with previous data to analyse trends in changes in footpath upgrades and repairs throughout the Scenic Rim, in line condition and the impacts of factors such as weather and traffic. with the shared Community Plan vision for an accessible and serviced region. Other assets inspected included major culverts, public transport shelters, and stormwater pipes and pits. Drainage pits were Works commenced on the Long Road footpath at Tamborine inspected using GPS-enabled smart devices, and around Mountain and were continuing into the 2018-19 financial year. The delivery of this footpath link between education and sports 30-kilometres of stormwater pipes were examined using remote- and recreation facilities has improved safety for pedestrians with controlled closed circuit television cameras. This has informed the construction of a new footpath that meets current standards. Council staff of potential maintenance issues, such as cracked Sections of footpath at High Street, Boonah; McKee Street, or blocked pipes in the drainage network. Beaudesert; and Duncan Street, Canungra, were completed to Sound management of stormwater infrastructure ensures our improve pedestrian safety and the connectivity of high-use areas. towns are more resilient to wet weather events, and the use of GPS-enabled equipment is also helping Council to update UPGRADING THE ROAD NETWORK its asset register, accurately recording the location and In a continuation of works delivered in the 2016-17 financial year, confirming the attributes of assets such as their size, type, funding from Council’s Budget and the Australian Government’s and construction material.
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Major rehabilitation works were required for five bridges in 2017-18: Blanks Bridge and Rose Bridge at Running Creek; S Mylett Bridge at Palen Creek; Newman Bridge at Maroon and Jurd Bridge at Mount Barney. The result has been improved load capacity of the structures and increased the efficiency in the road network. Following routine inspections, minor rehabilitation works were carried out on a number of bridges to avoid load limits being imposed.
IMPROVING DRAINAGE INFRASTRUCTURE Improving the function and efficiency of existing drainage structures, as well as the construction of new infrastructure, have been a focus for Council during 2017-18. Key drainage projects during the year were the replacement of a large inlet structure at Sumba Court, Tamborine Mountain, to improve safety, and an upgrade at James Street, Beaudesert, which included reconstruction of a section of James Street and the construction of kerb and channel to control the flow of stormwater. A study of drainage across residential areas of Tamborine Mountain continued during 2017-18. This ongoing study will provide the information needed to meet the challenge of managing water flows from significant rain events in an area with limited urban stormwater infrastructure.
2015-16 2016-17 2017-18 IMPROVING NETWORK RESILIENCE Road Hierarchy Analysis (km) more resilient to future extreme weather events and that the 4a Rural connector 73 73 73 road and bridge network remains accessible for Scenic Rim 4b Rural collector 122 120 120 residents and visitors. 5a Rural access 303 300 301 SHARP BRIDGE Key projects included the replacement of Jerome and 5b Rural access 352 338 340 Bennetts Crossing Bridge at Ferny Glen, and improvements 5c Rural access 348 359 362 to the geometry and pavement of Thiedeke Road at DRIVING OUR RURAL ECONOMY 5d Rural access 474 464 463 Beaudesert, Round Mountain Road at Josephville and The lifting of load limits following bridge upgrades will deliver 5e Rural formed 55 47 45 Innisplain Road at Innisplain. Illinbah residents will a range of benefits for the Scenic Rim, which depends on the benefit from an improved culvert structure, with works 5f Rural formed 39 38 45 reliable movement of heavy vehicles and freight to drive the programmed on the two Mahoney Crossings among local economy. 5g Rural unformed 18 65 65 the reconstruction works. Unrated (parking bays, etc) 18 87 8 The replacement of Adams Bridge at Rosevale included Betterment funding has also provided for more resilient road significant works to the road approaches and the construction Total 1,802 1,804 1,814 paving in vulnerable locations across the network including of a new concrete structure on an improved alignment near Gravel road length graded (km) 290 252 37 Armstrong Road at Biddaddaba, Old Kalbar Road at Kalbar, the existing bridge. Co-funded by Council and the Australian Gravel road length resheeted (km) 201 170 289 Council submitted more than 220 project proposals for Croftby Road at Moogerah, Knapp Creek Road at Knapp Government as part of the national Bridges Renewal Programme, funding under the Natural Disaster Relief and Recovery Creek, Cainbable Creek Road at Cainbable, Tamrookum projects were also delivered at Camp Creek Bridge on Camp Gravel road shoulder resheeted (km) 54 34 24 Arrangements Betterment Program following Ex-Tropical Church Road at Tamrookum, Curtis Road at Canungra Creek Road at Running Creek and Churchbank Bridge on the Sealed roads resealed (Km) - Cyclone Debbie and its associated rainfall and flooding in Mutdapilly-Churchbank Weir Road at Mutdapilly. including top coats replaced under and Stanfield Road at Coulson. Council contributed more 2017. The approval of funding for 82 projects will ensure NDRRA 71 87 Note 1 12 than $1 million towards the 82 resilience projects to secure A further eight bridges will be replaced with funding from the that essential infrastructure is not only restored but also Betterment funding for the Scenic Rim. Australian Government’s Bridge Renewal Programme in 2018-19. Design works were carried out during 2017-18 on Sharp Bridge, BRIDGES 2015-16 2016-17 2017-18 Botan Creek Bridge and Back Creek Bridge at Beechmont, as Concrete Previously not reported 5 well as Ferguson Reserve Bridge at Allenview. Design works also Timber LOOKING AHEAD progressed during the year on Josephville Bridge and S Todd The biggest single construction project ever undertaken by Scenic Rim Regional Council - five new concrete Bridge at Josephville, Brookland Bridge at Kagaru, and Cavell Load limited below MALL* 26 21 13 bridges and 2.5 kilometres of road - will be undertaken in 2018-19 funded by Council’s Budget, the Federal Bridge at Boyland which will be delivered in the 2018-19 year. Load limited above MALL* 6 6 5 Government’s Bridge Renewal Programme, the State Government’s Transport Infrastructure Development In addition to being safer, new bridges require less ongoing Not Load limited 46 50 54 Scheme and the Natural Disaster Relief and Recovery Arrangements. Five key construction projects across the maintenance, representing a long-term cost savings for region will feature in Council’s $11.2 million road improvement program for 2018-19. The Budget also includes *MALL - Minimum Acceptable Load Limit ratepayers and, importantly, are free of load limits for heavy $925,999 for footpath improvements that will not only enhance community connectivity but also individual vehicles. This is a key consideration for the Scenic Rim’s Note 1: Reduced works in 2017-18 were a result of the health and wellbeing. rural communities in transporting produce and farm equipment. Infrastructure recovery program effort.
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HEALTHY, ENGAGED AND RESOURCEFUL COMMUNITIES
In partnership with other government agencies and community groups, Council supports initiatives that promote individual health and wellbeing and provide cultural and recreational opportunities that strengthen the social fabric of the Scenic Rim.
PREVENTING DISEASE licences and in response to community concerns. In 2017- 18, Council responded to a range of complaints relating to Council’s School Immunisation Program has continued to overgrown or unsightly allotments, declared pest animals and support individual and community health by providing clinics plants, and domestic animals and livestock potentially impacting to immunise Scenic Rim secondary school students against a community health and wellbeing. range of vaccine-preventable diseases. The program, run by Council under an agreement between Metro South Hospital Other public health matters that were investigated concerned and Health Services through the Princess Alexandra Hospital, unsanitary premises and complaints regarding noise, dust, is an efficient and cost-effective way of providing appropriate smoke and odour as well as asbestos issues in premises which vaccinations to eligible students at public and private secondary are not classed as workplaces. schools throughout the Scenic Rim. ENVIRONMENTAL AND PUBLIC The annual program aligns with the National Immunisation HEALTH LICENSING 2015-16 2016-17 2017-18 Schedule and includes the Human Papillomavirus HPV vaccines Food 381 402 382 Gardasil 4 and 9, Diphtheria, Tetanus and Pertussis (whooping cough) vaccine Boostrix and for the Meningococcal strains of Personal appearance services 3 4 3 A,C,W and Y. All Local Law Licences (advertisements, animal keeping, In 2017-18, clinics were held at Beaudesert State High events, accommodation) 334 374 384 School, Boonah State High School, Tamborine Mountain State High School, Tamborine Mountain College, the Kooralbyn SERVICE REQUESTS INVESTIGATED International School and McAuley College at Beaudesert. Health services n/a 1894 1911 At the completion of each immunisation phase, Council submits Environmental policy and services 93 56 65 data on vaccines administered as well as summary reports to Compliance services n/a n/a 85 the Australian Immunisation Register, Vaccination Information and Vaccination Administration System and hospital and health services personnel. SCHOOL IMMUNISATION PROGRAM - VACCINES ADMINISTERED 2015-16 2016-17 2017-18 Human Papillomavirus (HPV) Gardasil 4 three-dose course 1921 1732 454 Human Papillomavirus (HPV) Gardasil 9 two-dose course commenced 2018 n/a n/a 525 Diphtheria, Tetanus and Pertussis (dTpa) 950 524 549 Meningococcal A,C,W,Y n/a 83 231
PROTECTING COMMUNITY HEALTH The health and wellbeing of the Scenic Rim community is supported by Council through annual inspections of licensed food premises and other businesses operating under Local Law
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MANAGING ANIMALS CELEBRATING OUR HISTORY Community health and wellbeing and the safety of pets More than 3500 members of the Scenic Rim community turned and their owners is a focus for Council through its animal out to fly the flag on Queensland Day when Council staged a management role. special celebration with funding from the State Government Council makes every effort to reunite impounded animals with and in partnership with the Beaudesert Rotary Club. Marking their owners, including the use of social media, and in 2017- the 159th anniversary of Queensland’s establishment as a 18 the number of impounded dogs that were euthanised was colony separate from New South Wales, Council’s inaugural almost half that of the previous year. Impounded animals which Queensland Day celebrations featured a range of free family are unclaimed are offered for re-homing through multiple animal activities including pony rides, a jumping castle, football and welfare organisations. In 2017-18, Council introduced its own basketball shoot-outs, skateboard demonstrations, the Bush adoption program to re-home cats through the use of social Buddies native wildlife show and face painting at Jubilee Park. media profiles on Council’s facebook page and the Pet Groups promoting sporting and recreational opportunities Rescue website. were among the 40 stallholders to participate in the event. All cats offered for sale through Council’s Small Animal Facility The line-up of free entertainment included the Beaudesert State have been desexed, vaccinated, wormed and microchipped as High School String Sensations and Concert Band. A citizenship well as temperament tested to ensure they are suitable pets ceremony, one of four held throughout the year, was a highlight that will settle well into their new homes. of the day. A total of 32 Scenic Rim residents pledged their CITIZENSHIP CEREMONY MARCH 2018 INTERNATIONAL WOMEN’S DAY BREAKFAST 2018 allegiance to Australia at Council’s citizenship ceremonies ANIMAL MANAGEMENT 2015-16 2016-17 2017-18 in 2017-18. Dogs Registered at end of period 5151 5159 5124 DEVELOPING FUTURE LEADERS Impounded 336 304 242 School was in for 31 Scenic Rim secondary students who Impounded and returned to owner 120 116 102 participated in Council’s Youth Leadership program in 2017. The program provided an ideal forum for an exchange of Impounded and rehomed 140 108 93 views between Council and Year 10 students from Tamborine Impounded and euthanised 76 80 43 Mountain, Beaudesert and Boonah secondary schools and Cats helped to develop the leadership skills of young people who Impounded 348 278 256 represent the future of Scenic Rim communities. Impounded and returned to owner 19 8 13 Many participants from previous years are now playing key leadership roles in their schools and communities and have Impounded and re-homed 169 161 118 enjoyed the opportunity for personal growth presented by the Impounded and euthanised 160 109 125 program. Olympian Selina Scoble, who represented Australia in Animals reported lost/found by the public women’s volleyball at the Sydney 2000 Olympics and has since Animals reported lost 317 286 42 built a successful career as a business and leadership coach, BUSH BUDDIES AT QUEENSLAND DAY EVENT YOUTH LEADERSHIP PROGRAM 2017 mentored the students in a series of insightful sessions that Animals reported found 93 61 7 culminated in a presentation by each student at The Centre, Beaudesert, in August. PROMOTING INDIVIDUAL WELL BEING The colour and excitement of the Gold Coast 2018 CREATING A LONG-TERM MASTER PLAN Commonwealth Games inspired Council’s 2018 Be Healthy and Active program, supporting individual health and wellbeing Scenic Rim residents were invited to help shape the future of a and community interaction. key sporting and recreational space by having their say on the development of a Master Plan for the Spring Creek Precinct Running throughout February, March and April, the 2018 in Beaudesert. Council received funding from the Queensland program for all ages and abilities was the most diverse ever, Government to develop a long-term Master Plan for the Spring with more than 3000 community members participating in free Creek Precinct, which includes Lions Park, to identify community and low-cost activities from aqua fitness to Zumba. priorities for a well-designed sporting and recreational space Funding from the Embracing 2018 Commonwealth Games that could be enjoyed by all Scenic Rim residents. legacy program provided for an extension of the Be Healthy The focus of information gathering for the planning process was and Active program under the Game On! banner. not only on current community needs and expectations but also Targeted activities were delivered across the Scenic Rim, a much longer-term view to envisage what might be needed in providing opportunities to build more inclusive, engaged 10 or 20 years as the region continues to grow. Sporting and and active communities. recreational groups - as well as families, young people and older community members - were asked to share their vision for a Residents of Boonah, Beaudesert, Canungra and Tamborine precinct that will be at the heart of Beaudesert and the wider Mountain and their surrounding areas as well as Beechmont, Scenic Rim region. Their feedback will inform planning that will Rathdowney, Kooralbyn, Kalbar, Mount Alford and Aratula, continue in 2018-19 and beyond. had an opportunity to participate in the extended program.
Highlights of the extended program included a mini STRENGTHENING COMMUNITY CONNECTIONS Commonwealth Games at Boonah and Beaudesert for the under 14s and traditional Indigenous games, for children and A series of events held throughout the year recognised the adults of all ages and abilities, offering an insight into Aboriginal contribution of Scenic Rim residents to the region, celebrated RESIDENTS OF ALL AGES BENEFITTED FROM THE BE HEALTHY AND ACTIVE PROGRAM and Torres Strait Islander culture. our culture and helped to strengthen community connections.
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The 2018 Australia Day Awards honoured the Scenic Rim’s Miniscule by Kate French, comprising small-scale bronze community champions who make a difference in the day-to- artworks depicting Tamborine Mountain’s native animals, day life of the region through their participation in sporting and enlivens the stone walls of the Village Greens on Main Street. recreational groups, service clubs and volunteer organisations. Works by local poets were also featured in the Gallery Walk and A total of 33 nominations was received across categories Main Street projects with sculptural elements included in the including Community Champion and Citizen of the Year, streetscaping along with historical information panels. with eight awards presented on the evening. The valuable contribution of volunteers to their communities MANAGING DISASTER RECOVERY AND PLANNING was also recognised at Volunteer Thank You morning teas at Beaudesert, Boonah and Tamborine Mountain. The long-term recovery following Ex-Tropical Cyclone Debbie, that impacted the Scenic Rim in April 2017, and planning for Get Savvy expos were also staged at Beaudesert, Boonah possible future natural disaster scenarios continued to be a focus and Tamborine Mountain during the year to provide Scenic for Council in 2017-18. Rim residents with information about a wide range of health, community and government services. The introduction in February of the Disaster Dashboard website has not only enabled direct communication between the Scenic Free family Movies in the Park outdoor screenings were enjoyed Rim community and the Local Disaster Coordination Centre by a total of 510 children and parents at Boonah, Beaudesert but also provided a 24/7 source of information relevant to the and Tamborine Mountain. community year-round. The International Men’s Day Dinner and International Disaster Dashboard provides a user-friendly platform as a single Women’s Day Breakfast provided valuable opportunities source for a wide range of information including updates about for community networking and for guests to be inspired weather warnings, road conditions and power outages, as well as by motivational speakers. the operation of evacuation and recovery centres during natural disasters. It brings together social media feeds, emergency BLAZING A CULTURAL TRAIL contact details, weather radar, emergency news and information about fire danger ratings, river heights and Seqwater dam levels. After 10 years of blazing cultural trails across the Scenic Rim, the Open Studios program drew to a close in 2018. The final The Scenic Rim Disaster Dashboard is available at http:// program involved 288 artists at 26 studio sites across the disasterdashboard.scenicrim.qld.gov.au/ or via Council’s website, region, which included pop-up studio locations, in collaboration www.scenicrim.qld.gov.au with the Canungra and Boonah Chambers of Commerce. An Queensland Get Ready funding in 2017 provided for materials estimated 7967 art lovers visited artists in their studios and at to enhance the ability of Council, the Scenic Rim Local Disaster locations on the cultural trail. Management Group and the wider community to respond to As well as promoting culture within the Scenic Rim community, disasters. SUPPORTING the Open Studios program also generated economic benefits This included the development and distribution of mini evacuation for the region, contributing an estimated $78,903 to the local kits throughout our 12 nominated evacuation centres and COMMUNITY economy through sales and opportunities for participating promotional materials to be distributed to the community to raise artists and collectives. awareness of the Disaster Dashboard online resource. CULTURAL In its 10-year history, the Open Studios program involved 456 Queensland Get Ready funding also assisted with Council’s individual artists at 119 individual studio locations. Council is purchase of WaterRIDE, a program to improve the intelligence DEVELOPMENT now working with local artists, businesses and community capability of Council’s Local Disaster Coordination Centre by organisations to transition the promotion of the program to identifying areas within the Scenic Rim local government area The high point of the year’s cultural program, the Fires a digital platform as a new phase in its evolution. potentially impacted by rain or flooding. on Top of Mountains (FOTOM) project, celebrated and showcased the heritage, unique identity and stories of the CELEBRATING OUR HERITAGE AND IDENTITY Scenic Rim against the backdrop of the Gold Coast 2018 Commonwealth Games. Historical societies, artists, cultural organisations and Scenic • Flock Project, involving partnerships between local artists, Rim residents helped to shape the Vibrant and Active Towns Community engagement and storytelling were pivotal to the Indigenous storytellers and primary schools to create success of FOTOM, which began with extensive community and Villages projects which have become focal points for the performances and artworks themed on the region’s native Canungra and Tamborine Mountain communities. consultation and project planning - more than 550 activations bird life. LOOKING AHEAD over four years at Tamborine Mountain, Beaudesert, Boonah Integral to the success of these projects - Rhoda Rushbrook and Kooralbyn - linked closely to Council’s cultural policy. The FOTOM events drew an audience of 25,570 at Park and the Village Greens at Tamborine Mountain and the Following the success of the 2018 Fires on Top of gateway sculpture installed at Canungra in 2017-18 – was the Mountains cultural program, the Scenic Rim is set to FOTOM brought together elements developed through the: Tamborine Mountain, Beaudesert, Boonah and culminating input from locals in developing public art, signage and heritage blaze with creative talent with the Arts Ablaze festival in the spectacular Fire on Water celebration at Kooralbyn. in 2019. Council secured $100,000 of Australian • First Nation Shared Fire Project, involving Indigenous information woven into each to create a unique sense of place The project included 3948 participants, 439 volunteers, Government support under the Building Better dance, art, ceremony and performance to share cultural in each community. Strata Canungra, designed by Russell 577 performers in the Orchestra, 130 artists in pop-up Regions Fund – Community Investment stream - to stories Anderson, provides a gateway into the Canungra township and studios and markets, the recording of 32 oral histories, 760 help stage the conference and festival that will bring reflects the topography of the nearby Lamington Plateau. • Community Story Project, involving narratives reflecting participants in the Flock Bird lantern and First Nation Shared the arts and cultural community to Kooralbyn for the stories of our region accompanied by a musical score Fire project, 202 participants in circus workshops and 347 The Bower, designed by Richard Howie and Nicole Jeske, five days in October. Planning for Arts Ablaze, to performed by a People’s Orchestra and Choir stands as a gateway sculpture in Rhoda Rushbrook Park on be funded with $137,000 from Council, will be a key community members in dance activations. Gallery Walk, drawing inspiration from the nest of the satin focus during the 2018-19 year. • Scenic Rim Writers Group, mentored by the Queensland As a legacy of the project, there were five new musical bower bird that inhabits Tamborine Mountain. Writers Centre to gather local stories for publication of compositions, 12 new theatre characters, publication of The The Word on the Street anthology Rhoda Rushbrook Park also features Flame Tree, Stone Fruit by Word on the Street anthology themed around Scenic Rim Paul Stumkat, an artwork inspired by flowers and seedpods, that • In Cabaret, involving opportunities for capacity and skill place names, a 10-metre Shared Fire public artwork, 20 encourages children of all ages to climb over its textured surface. building for our region’s artists, and the sculptural fire pits and two promotional videos.
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ORGANISATIONAL SUSTAINABILITY
Council provides a high level of service delivery to the Scenic Rim community through the sound management of financial resources and the dedication and skills of its employees. Our workforce culture values people and their contribution while governance structures focused on continuous improvement ensure we have the organisational capability to meet the needs of our growing region.
CREATING A CULTURE OF WORKPLACE SAFETY across the organisation. Through the annual PPD appraisal process, managers and staff are assessed on their adherence With just five lost-time injuries, Council’s safety record in 2017- to Council’s organisational values. The positive results achieved 18 was the best in the organisation’s 10-year history. during 2017-18 have continued to build on the outcomes of All staff throughout the organisation played a part in achieving previous years. outstanding results in reducing workplace incidents and injuries, with lost-time injury figures reflecting the safety culture Council ENHANCING ICT INFRASTRUCTURE has been striving for since the amalgamation of 2008. Council’s has continued to build on its investment in its As at 30 June, the lost-time injury frequency rate (LTIFR) was information services infrastructure stability, performance 7.58, compared with 20 at amalgamation in 2008 and 30.4 in and resilience during 2017-18. With minimal cost increase, the 2014-15 year. bandwidth capacity to the network vendor was increased The outstanding results achieved in 2017-18 can be attributed fivefold and further resilience was designed and implemented to the introduction of new rehabilitation processes in recent in our information services systems. years and the efforts of managers, supervisors and co-workers Following a cyber-security audit, a number of recommendations in conjunction with the workplace health and safety team. were adopted to further strengthen our defence against intrusion. A Mobile Device Management (MDM) environment, Workplace health and safety is a priority for Council, which which secures smart phone and tablet access to Council’s ICT values the wellbeing of all its employees, ensuring they are environment, was piloted during the financial year and is now provided with the necessary personal protective equipment and being rolled out to all Council-owned mobile devices. on-going workplace health and safety education to minimise the risk of injury. Updated firewalls, with best-of-breed intrusion prevention software, were also installed. Design work was completed and Our inaugural Safety, Health and Wellbeing Expo for staff was approved for an upgrade of Council’s core information services a highlight of the year’s workplace health and safety training infrastructure and Council’s Enterprise Resource Program, program. (See the full story on page 65). Technology One, was upgraded and a desktop upgrade to Windows 10 was designed and awaiting implementation at BUILDING ON OUR SKILLS BASE year’s end. Planning undertaken during 2017-18 will ensure that Council retains a skilled workforce in line with the strategic direction MONITORING THROUGH INTERNAL AUDIT mapped in its Community Plan 2011-2026, the Corporate Plan The Local Government Act 2009 requires councils to provide Scenic Rim 2023 and annual operational plans. assurance that they discharge their responsibilities effectively Council’s corporate training program ensures staff have the and efficiently by maintaining an internal audit function to review skills and competencies for their roles, enabling the efficient risks, internal controls, performance and compliance. delivery of services in an evolving technical and legislative Council’s Audit and Risk Committee for the 2017-18 comprised: environment. • Mr Jason Evans (External Chair 2017-2018) • Ms Amanda Pafumi (External Member 2017-2018) UPHOLDING OUR ORGANISATIONAL VALUES • Mayor Greg Christensen, and A Personal Performance and Development (PPD) process ensures Council’s values are applied at an individual level and • Cr Nigel Waistell. MARK GILLET AT THE WHEEL AT THE STAFF WELLBEING EXPO
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The Committee met four times during the year, with the Internal VALUING AND REWARDING STAFF RATIO DESCRIPTION FORMULA TARGET 2017 – 18 ACTUAL Auditor, External Auditor, other Councillors and key Council staff Employee awards and recognition of service milestones are part invited to attend as observers. Operating Surplus Ratio This is an indicator of the extent to Net operating surplus divided by Between 0% 6% of a positive organisational culture that values and rewards the which revenues raised cover operational total operating revenue and 10% Matters considered by the Committee included: commitment of Council staff. expenses only or are available for capital • internal and external audits Valued Employee Awards are presented quarterly and annually funding purposes or other purposes. to staff who have demonstrated outstanding performance in • the 2017-2018 Financial Statements Net Financial Liabilities Ratio* This is an indicator of the extent to which Total liabilities less current assets, Below 60% -17% their role in line with Council’s values. Plant Operator, the net financial liabilities of Council can divided by total operating revenue • Council’s Risk Management Program Ged Butterworth, was voted by staff as the Valued Employee be serviced by its operating revenues. of the Year for 2017. • Council’s Continuous Assurance Program, and Asset Sustainability Ratio This is an approximation of the extent to The capital expenditure on the Greater than 90% 187% Council also acknowledges the contributions of staff who which the infrastructure assets managed replacement of infrastructure • Scenic Rim’s Flood Recovery Program. have achieved significant milestones of service to Scenic Rim by Council are being replaced as they assets, divided by depreciation Regional Council and the previous councils from which the reach the end of their useful lives. on infrastructure assets
MANAGING RISK organisation was formed during the amalgamation process of *This is calculated using net financial liabilities, i.e. total liabilities minus current assets. The negative number indicates that Council’s current assets exceed the total liabilities. Therefore, Council has exceeded this target. 2008. The number of staff recognised for their service at the Council is committed to delivering a comprehensive, robust 2017 end-of-year function at The Centre, Beaudesert, is shown and effective Risk Management Framework. Its focus is below. on continuous improvement and ensuring that the Risk Plant Operator, Glen Bigalla, who started with the former Management Framework is embedded, integrated and reviewed Beaudesert Shire Council, was the employee recognised for regularly to minimise risk and maximise opportunities. Council’s 45 years of service. Risk Management Framework strives to: • maintain and improve reliability and quality of service SERVICE MILESTONE 2016-17 2017-18 provided by Scenic Rim Regional Council, within Council’s 10 years 20 21 controls and capabilities 15 years 6 2 • minimise or eliminate adverse impacts from Council’s 20 years 3 8 services or infrastructure on the community, visitors and 25 years 7 4 the environment 30 years 2 1 • capitalise on opportunities identified for Scenic Rim 35 years 4 3 Regional Council 40 years 1 1 • safeguard Council’s employees, assets, financial 45 years 0 1 sustainability, property, reputation and information, and • promote risk management principles as a strategic tool to ensure informed decision making throughout Council. Scenic Rim Regional Council is committed to ensuring risk management is integrated into business processes and decision making. Ongoing review and active implementation and monitoring of our Risk Register has been undertaken by Council’s Risk Reference Group (RRG). The RRG, which meets SHOWCASING HEALTH AND SAFETY quarterly, reviews the centralised Risk Register for Level One Workplace safety and individual health and Jo Crotty, from Danger Sun Overhead and Level Two risks and provides strategic direction and advice and well-being took centre stage when (pictured with Jennie Youll), who shared relating to the ongoing development and implementation of risk Council presented its first Safety, Health their deeply personal stories of injury and management throughout the organisation. The Audit and Risk and Wellbeing Expo for staff at The Centre, illness. Jason, a passionate advocate for the Committee, which meets quarterly, oversees the implementation of the Risk Management Framework, providing guidance and Beaudesert. Coinciding with National prevention of spinal cord injury, described advice where appropriate. Work Safe Month in October, the expo’s how a car accident as a young man left him information sessions for staff included a paraplegic and how it continues to have Council continued to review and refine its Risk Management representatives from a range of service an impact on his life decades later. Framework during 2017-2018 to ensure continuous providers offering advice on issues such MAYOR GREG CHRISTENSEN AND GED BUTTERWORTH Jo, whose mission is to raise awareness improvement and innovation. A key initiative of the year was as injury prevention, fitness, nutrition, of the dangers of skin cancer - not only an Enterprise Risk Management Workshop. Facilitated by JLT defensive driving and insurance. for outdoor workers - lost her husband Principal Risk Services and attended by the Mayor, a number of ACHIEVING LONG-TERM FINANCIAL SUSTAINABILITY Councillors, Council’s senior Executive Team members and JLT The safety message was amplified in Rohan to melanoma in 2009 and is now risk specialists, the workshop focussed on Council’s: Council maintained its strong financial position in 2017- poignant presentations by two keynote singlehandedly raising four sons who 18, enhancing processes and challenging staff to strive speakers, Jason McGregor, of PBF, keenly feel the loss of their father. • Risk Management Framework for continuous improvement. Financial targets set by the • Corporate-wide risks Department of Infrastructure, Local Government and Planning were met or exceeded and, at 3.97 per cent, Council’s level • Strategic risks, and of outstanding rates was below its maximum target of five per • Risk appetite and associated risk appetite statements. cent. Council’s investment returns of 2.29 per cent, as at 30 LOOKING AHEAD Based on the outcomes of the workshop, Council will continue June 2018, were above its minimum target of 1.5 per cent. The delivery of value-for-money services to the community will continue to be a focus for Council in 2018-19, with to refine and modify risk statements, ratings and controls on We are embracing innovation and collaboration to continue strategies to improve productivity, drive efficiency, enhance workforce capability and ensure human and financial a quarterly basis, and monitor and re-visit the risk appetite to deliver projects and provide services while maintaining resources continue to be managed efficiently. statements and other key documents at appropriate intervals. community assets and financial capital.
Marc Dorse presents at workshop.
64 SCENIC RIM REGIONAL COUNCIL 2017-18 ANNUAL REPORT SCENIC RIM REGIONAL COUNCIL 2017-18 ANNUAL REPORT 65 Statutory Information 67 TOTAL $74,358 $75,116 $74,358 $74,358 $86,722 $74,358 2017-18 ANNUAL REPORT SCENIC RIM REGIONAL COUNCIL 2017-18 $139,968 The general purpose financial statement is shown on The general purpose financial statement pages 71 to 106. year financial sustainability statement is The current shown on page 107. is The long-term financial sustainability statement shown on page 110. about the general audit reports The auditor-general’s purpose financial statement and current-year shown on financial sustainability statement are pages 104 to 106 and 108 to 109. passed during the period to were No resolutions amend the Expenses Reimbursement Policy. passed during the period to were No resolutions or expensing for recognition amend the threshold physical assets. of non-current LOCAL GOVERNMENT REGULATION 2012 REGULATION LOCAL GOVERNMENT s183 Financial Statements (a) (b) (c) (d s184 Community Financial Report period is shown The Community Financial Report for the on pages 16 to 21. s185 Particular resolutions (a) (b) 3 1 $7,967 $8,048 $7,967 $7,967 $9,292 $7,967 $14,997 MANAGEMENT SUPERANNUATION NUMBER OF SENIOR $66,391 $67,068 $66,391 $66,391 $77,430 $66,391 $124,971 REMUNERATION During the period Council operated the following During the period Council operated the following Business Activities: - Roads collection - Waste - Building certification statutory None of the above activities satisfied the for classification as a significant business threshold activity. None of these business activities commenced operations during the period. Council applied the competitive neutrality principle to Council applied the competitive neutrality these business activities. EFFECTIVE 30/06/2018 BAND SALARY $200,000 - $299,999 $300,000 - $399,999 Total of all remuneration packages that were payable packages that were of all remuneration Total for 30th June 2018 is $1,122,463.63 Local Government Act 2009 and by the Local Government information which is prescribed contains report This section of the for the period. annual report Council’s Regulation 2012 to be disclosed in Local Government ACT 2009 LOCAL GOVERNMENT s45 Significant business activities (a) (b) (c) (d) s201 Remuneration paid to Senior Management Employees packages of senior The value of remuneration management employees was: Remuneration and superannuation payments to Councillors during 2017-18 were: Duncan McInnes Richard Stanfield Michael Enright Virginia West Nadia O’Carroll Nigel Waistell Gregory Christensen COUNCILLOR s186 Councillors (a) STATUTORY INFORMATION STATUTORY 2017-18 ANNUAL REPORT SCENIC RIM REGIONAL COUNCIL 2017-18 66 Statutory Information 69 2017-18 ANNUAL REPORT SCENIC RIM REGIONAL COUNCIL 2017-18 Council allowed a discount of five per cent on current five per cent on current a discount of Council allowed of all rates rates if the total amount year general for which included on an assessment and charges and rates overdue is allowed and all the discount the on or before by Council received charges, are date which is 30 days from due date for payment, rate notice. of issue shown on the community service organisations as listed numerous in the Revenue Statement; and associations on Council-owned sporting groups land that do not have a liquor licence; and controlled the from stock dips and pump sites held separately trustees; balance of holdings or held separately by and under the land identified as Historic Subdivisions Council Planning Scheme. Boonah Shire on the internal is shown The report audit for the year on Page 104. no about competitive neutrality complaints and were competitive neutrality complaint reports during the period. required or responses received (g) the commitment to preserve As part of Council’s concession a whole or partial we provided environment, into owners of land who entered on the General Rate to and/or a Voluntary Conservation Covenant a Voluntary on the portion of depending Conservation Agreement, Voluntary in the defined of the conservation area the area of land. of the total area Conservation Covenant/Agreement of the general a full rebate In 2017-18 Council granted and the waste disposal utility rate, separate charge charge to: • • • • of the lesser of $100 or Council also granted a rebate rates and charges levied on 10 per cent of the gross owned and occupied by totally and rateable properties holding a TPI permanently incapacitated (TPI) veterans Gold Card. (h) any investigation notices (i) & (j) Council did not receive $27,600 $70,000 $91,500 $187,577 $100,690 GRANTS PAID Register of On-site sewerage and greywater use Register of On-site sewerage and greywater facilities Register of Resolutions about land subject to Flooding Development Register of Decision Notices re Applications Council did not operate Councillor discretionary Councillor discretionary Council did not operate funds during the period. the The assessment of our implementation of Corporate Plan 2013-2018 and Operational Plan 2016-17 is included on pages 22-27. a detailed provide Pages 29 to 65 of this report performance for the year. assessment of Council’s business Council did not operate any commercial units. charges a Council did not levy any special rates or local service, facility or activity supplied by another government. issued during No invitations to change tenders were the year. kept by Council during were The following registers the period: - Register of Interests - Outcomes of Complaints against Councillors - Register of Delegations - Council Policies - Register of Local Laws - Register of Cost Recovery Fees - Register of Impounded Animals - Dog Registry - Road Map and Register - Asset Register - Register of Council Business Activities Suppliers - Register of Pre-qualified - Devices - Register of Backflow Prevention - Burial Register - Related Parties Register Charges Register - Infrastructure - - Register of Notices given under S251 Building Act and Entry Notices - Register of Pest Control - Register of Development Applications - pool safety regulations - Register of exemptions from - Register of Budget Accommodation Premises Grants from Council Programs were: were: Programs Council Grants from PROGRAM Community Grants Program Assistance Program Public Halls Environmental Grants Program Fund Arts Development Regional Sport and Recreation Grants (b) s190 Other Matters (a) (b) (c) (d) (e) (f) s189 Grants provided to Community organisations to Community organisations provided s189 Grants (a) 1 5 2 Nil Nil Nil Nil Nil 11 11 12 12 12 11 12 9,342 16,078 20,590 24,628 28,196 23,370 48,998 NUMBER PURPOSE TRAVELLED VEHICLE KM VEHICLE KM DEVELOPMENT PLANNING AND COMMITTEE (12) 11 11 12 12 12 11 12 TOTAL $5,726 $5,734 $5,226 $6,993 $5,434 $4,340 $11,455 s176C(2) s176C(6) tourism and business collaboration. s1v76C(4)(a) s176C(3)(a)(i) LGA SECTION COMMITTEE (12) CORPORATE AND CORPORATE s176C(3)(a)(ii) or (b)(i) COMMUNITY SERVICES To promote Scenic Rim region and opportunities for To solutions, emerging infrastructure and societal need. solutions, Business mission to Singapore to investigate innovative 11 11 12 12 12 11 12 $462 $462 $462 $3,321 $2,435 $1,289 $3,198 FINANCE Singapore TRAINING AND TRAINING AND CONFERENCES COMMITTEE (12) DESTINATION Daejeon, Republic Daejeon, of Korea. 2017 Asia 2017 of Korea.
Pacific Cities Summit 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 $4,069 $4,080 $1,176 $3,353 $3,420 $2,956 $7,115 DATE COUNCIL VEHICLES SPECIAL (2) 2-6 July 2017 9-14 Sept 2017 11 11 12 12 12 11 12 $729 $725 $921 Mayor Mayor $1,195 $1,192 $1,205 $1,141 MOBILE DEVICES POSITION ORDINARY (12) ORDINARY Nil to Nil to COST Council Council 2017-18 ANNUAL REPORT SCENIC RIM REGIONAL COUNCIL 2017-18 Statistics for complaints made against Councillors during 2017-18 were: Statistics for complaints made against Councillors Meeting attendances for the year were as follows: for the year were Meeting attendances The cost of expenses incurred by, and the facilities provided to Councillors in 2017-18 was as follows: was as in 2017-18 Councillors to facilities provided and the by, incurred of expenses The cost Duncan McInnes Duncan McInnes Richard Stanfield Richard Stanfield Michael Enright Michael Enright Virginia West Virginia West Nadia O’Carroll Nadia O’Carroll Nigel Waistell Nigel Waistell Gregory Christensen Gregory Christensen Crime and Corruption Act 2001 Complaints of corrupt conduct under the Crime and Corruption COUNCILLOR Complaints for which no further action was taken (i.e. assessed as frivolous or vexatious) (i.e. Complaints for which no further action was taken CEO Misconduct complaints referred to Department’s Complaints heard by Regional Conduct Review Panel Tribunal Complaints heard by Local Government Remuneration and Discipline Other complaints dealt with COMPLAINT TYPE COUNCILLOR Inappropriate conduct complaints referred to Department’s CEO Inappropriate conduct complaints referred to Department’s Inappropriate conduct complaints referred to Mayor COUNCILLOR Gregory Christensen Gregory Christensen (f) (d) & (e) Orders and recommendations made during the period about misconduct or inappropriate conduct of Councillors: Nil conduct of about misconduct or inappropriate made during the period and recommendations (d) & (e) Orders (c) A further $769 was incurred in printing and stationery for Councillors in printing A further $769 was incurred s188 Overseas Travel travel made by a councillor or local governmentThe Annual Report for a financial year must contain information about any overseas capacity during the financial year. employee in an official s187 Administrative Action Complaints is shown on page 40. Administrative Action Complaints Process implementation of Council’s regarding A report 68 (b) Financial Statements 71 Page 1 2017-18 ANNUAL REPORT SCENIC RIM REGIONAL COUNCIL 2017-18 Significant accountingSignificant policies function resultsby of Analysis Rates and utility charges chargesandFees revenues Other subsidies,donations contributionsand Grants, expenses Employee services and Materials amortisationand Depreciation cashand equivalents Cash receivables other and Trade associate in Investment equipment and plant Property, measurements value Fair payables other and Trade Borrowings Provisions surplus revaluation Asset Commitments for expenditure liabilities Contingent fund benefit defined Regional - Superannuation funds Trust activities operating from (outflow) / cashsurplusnet inflow to operating Reconciliation net of Reconciliation liabilitiesof financing activities arisingfrom Financialinstruments events Significant period reporting the after Events competition policyNational Transactions related with parties 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 Scenic Rim RegionalScenic Council Financial Statements FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FINANCIAL Management Certificate Independent ReportAuditor's Current StatementYear Financial Sustainability Long Term Statement Financial (Unaudited) Sustainability For the year ended 30 June30ended2018 year the For Table of Contents StatementComprehensive of Income Statement of FinancialPosition Statement of CashFlows Statement of ChangesinEquity Notes to the Financial Statements
2017-18 ANNUAL REPORT SCENIC RIM REGIONAL COUNCIL 2017-18 © TOURISM AND EVENTS QUEENSLAND CANUNGRA VALLEY 70 Financial Statements 73 14 669 466 2017 $'000 1,634 5,556 1,076 8,351 1,024 36,806 21,809 20,175 14,997 34,308 14,678 42,454 11,709 29,255 Page 3 746,975 185,294 561,681 746,975 783,781 741,327 691,672 5 526 503 933 2018 $'000 1,485 5,913 1,233 46,259 23,466 21,981 22,793 15,642 35,220 14,676 58,925 11,627 45,862 801,414 205,023 596,391 801,414 847,673 788,748 738,326 18 17 16 17 16 15 12 11 11 10 Note 13 (h) 2017-18 ANNUAL REPORT SCENIC RIM REGIONAL COUNCIL 2017-18 Asset revaluation surplus revaluation Asset Accumulatedsurplus Provisions Borrowings Other liabilities Provisions Borrowings Trade and other payables other and Trade Property, plant and equipment and plant Property, Intangible assetsIntangible Investment in associate in Investment Trade and other receivables other and Trade Other assets Inventories Trade and other receivables other and Trade Cash and cashand equivalents Cash The above statement should aboveThe be in read statement conjunction the accompanying notes. with Total equity Equity Net assets Total liabilities Total non-current liabilities Non-current liabilities Total current liabilities Scenic Rim Rim RegionalScenic Council Statement of Position Financial Current liabilitiesCurrent Total assets Total Total non-current assets Non-current assets Total current assets As at 30 June2018 30 at As assetsCurrent 95 2017 $'000 3,112 3,037 1,088 4,694 2,084 6,327 1,728 4,342 13,797 73,045 30,491 27,669 47,554 77,387 17,057 94,349 94,444 11,828 15,713 82,521 (15,329) Page 2 161 2018 $'000 3,169 2,639 1,142 5,279 2,279 5,620 8,192 4,372 16,101 69,377 23,387 28,747 50,517 54,439 77,569 34,710 19,729 38,243 73,875 112,118 112,279 5 9 8 4 7 3 12 18 6 i) 6 ii) Note 2017-18 ANNUAL REPORT SCENIC RIM REGIONAL COUNCIL 2017-18 Grants, subsidies,donationsand contributions Grants, Other revenues revenues Other Financecosts amortisationand Depreciation Interest received works recoverable and contract of Sales Share of profit from associate services and Materials Fees and chargesandFees Employee expenses Employee Grants, subsidies,donations contributionsand Grants, Rates and utility charges Increase / (decrease) in asset revaluation surplus inasset (decrease) revaluation / Increase Total recurrent expenses recurrent Total Capital expenses Recurrent expenses Items that will not be reclassified to net result Total revenue Capital income Capital revenue Recurrent revenue Total recurrent revenue recurrent Total Statement of Comprehensive Income Scenic Rim Rim RegionalScenic Council Total comprehensive income for the year The above statement should aboveThe be in read statement conjunction the accompanying notes. with Total expenses Total income Expenses Net result Other comprehensive income Income For the year ended 30 June302018ended year the For 72 Financial Statements 75 123 (11) Total $'000 1,728 19,740 34,710 17,057 54,439 801,414 745,247 746,975 746,975 (15,452) Page 5 0 0 123 (11) $'000 Asset Asset 19,729 19,740 surplus 185,294 200,623 205,023 185,294 (15,329) (15,452) (Note 18) revaluation 0 0 0 0 $'000 34,710 17,057 17,057 34,710 surplus 561,681 544,624 596,391 561,681 2017-18 ANNUAL REPORT SCENIC RIM REGIONAL COUNCIL 2017-18 Accumulated Accumulated Change in value of future rehabilitation costrehabilitation future of invalue Change Revaluations of property, plant and equipment and plant property, of Revaluations equipment and plant property, of Revaluations costrehabilitation future of invalue Change Scenic Rim Rim RegionalScenic Council Statement of Changes in Equity Other comprehensive income comprehensive Other 2016 as 1 at July Balance Net operating result income comprehensive Other Total comprehensive income for the year For the year ended 30 June302018ended year the For 2017 as 1 at July Balance Net operating result Total comprehensive income for the year as 30 at June 2018 Balance The above statement should aboveThe be in read statement conjunction the accompanying with notes. Balance as 30 at June 2017 Balance 2017 (922) (578) $'000 1,351 1,322 2,000 2,051 1,078 16,971 10,436 62,966 15,731 29,833 29,255 (1,065) (31,736) (18,627) (62,712) Page 4 2018 $'000 1,556 1,961 3,000 2,294 4,346 1,963 21,796 32,672 71,743 16,607 29,255 45,862 (7,152) (1,037) (1,118) (43,341) (55,469) 24 10 23 Note
2017-18 ANNUAL REPORT SCENIC RIM REGIONAL COUNCIL 2017-18 Statement of Flows Cash Scenic Rim Rim RegionalScenic Council Cash flows from investing activities Inflows: equipment and plant sale property of from Proceeds subsidiescapital acquisitionscontributionsandfor Grants, associatefrom received Dividend Outflows: equipment and plant property, for Payments Net cash inflow / (outflow) from investing activities Cash flows from financing activities Inflows: borrowings from Proceeds Outflows: borrowings of Repayment Cash flowsfrom operating activities Inflows: Receipts from customers For the year ended 30 June302018ended year the For Interest received subsidiescontributionsand Grants, Outflows: suppliersemployees to and Payments expense Interest Net cash inflow / (outflow) from operating activities Net cash inflow / (outflow) from financing activities Net increase / (decrease) in cash held Cash at beginning of reporting period reporting of beginningat Cash Cash at end of reporting period The above statement should aboveThe be in read statement conjunction the accompanying with notes. 74 Financial Statements 77 Page 7 2017-18 ANNUAL REPORT SCENIC RIM REGIONAL COUNCIL 2017-18 Health, building and environment - deliver public health and safety risk management initiatives, riskmanagement initiatives, publicsafety and health deliver - environment buildingand Health, services. streamlinedpracticaland regulatory Provide programs. lifestyle healthy educationand resources scenic natural vistas, uniquebiodiversity, region's enhancethe and protect Conserve, ecologicaland processes. quality plannedand well through prosperity and regionsgrowth the facilitate - Planning development. itslegislative complies Council that ensure to with framework the provides - Governance decisionmaking,facilitatestransparent andand processesrequirements accountability for managementethical performance behaviour. and The objective of this function is to ensure the community is serviced by a high quality and effective effective and highquality a by iscommunity serviced the ensure thisfunctionisof to objective The and road Council's on constructionmaintenance and works provides function The network. road network. bridge by environment natural and community our support and protect thisfunctionisof to objective The collection disposaland services. waste provides function The managingwaste. sustainably objectiveThe of this function is to provide professional services to assist infrastructure with designservices, of includesconstruction, provision maintenanceassetthe and management.This alsofunction The managementmanagementfleet services. and assetfacility management, includesdisastermanagement. Councillorsandand Mayor the to support highquality provide thisfunctionisof to objective The including communicationsalsofunction includes Officer the This engagement. and Executive Chief humanresources functionacross the of Council.allof provision professionalfinancialof information and thisfunctionincludes of provision the objective The records. and functionincludes technology finance, information across The all Council. services of planning services, environment buildingandincludesfunction health, culture, and community This functioninclude: the of objectives The governance. and services and arts recreation, sport, through assist - capacity buildingservices incommunity Community socialhealth, educationtraining and services quality for advocacy stronga Provide culture. sustainable and appropriate localbusiness investment Encourage practices,services. provide and businessthe to support sector.and incentives tools, opportunities, Works Waste management Infrastructure services Executive Finance and information services Regional services Analysis of results by function of results by Analysis (a) Components of Council functions : asfollows are 2(b) inNote oncomponents Council's reported the to relating activities The Scenic Rim Rim RegionalScenic Council Notes to the statements financial For the year ended 30 June302018ended year the For 2 to
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547,282 574,131 105,386 109,677 122,878 783,781 155,470 847,673 2017 2018 $'000 $'000 Assets Assets Page 8 1,432 11,803 45,571 17,057 48,014 34,710 (9,967) (3,892) (5,982) (3,473) (6,032) (3,777) (10,524) (11,406) Net Net 2017 2018 $'000 $'000 result result for period for period 8,149 5,955 3,492 9,453 3,794 9,285 27,853 11,581 27,444 14,190 17,748 77,387 77,569 16,012 Total Total 2017 2018 $'000 $'000 expenses expenses 19 17 2,167 7,387 7,689 3,421 3,666 4,606 17,886 39,247 63,319 94,444 57,299 112,279 Total Total 2017 2018 $'000 $'000 income income
0 0 1,399 7,387 6,250 7,689 5,589 1,600 3,104 3,487 48,763 66,903 51,298 69,663 2017 2018 $'000 $'000 Other Other 0 0 19 17 768 562 Income Income 1,821 6,001 1,119 11,636 33,658 14,556 27,541 42,616 2017 2018 $'000 $'000 Grants Grants 2017-18 ANNUAL REPORT SCENIC RIM REGIONAL COUNCIL 2017-18 Functions Functions Infrastructure services Waste management Works Waste management Works Infrastructure services Executive Finance and information services information Finance and Executive Regional servicesRegional Total Finance and information services information Finance and Regional servicesRegional Total Notes to the financial statements Scenic Rim Regional Council Regional Rim Scenic For the year ended 30 June 2018 30 June ended For the year 78 Year ended 30 June 2017 2 (b) Revenue, expenses and assets have been attributed attributed the been to following have and assets expenses functions: Revenue, (b) 2 30 June 2018 Year ended Financial Statements 81 7 194 176 377 130 295 340 777 419 333 408 259 251 525 2017 $'000 3,169 1,199 1,157 3,902 2,427 2,086 1,098 9,360 2,677 2,584 1,639 3,595 2,743 32,773 27,669 30,491 13,797 33,486 13,546 25,137 (2,995) (5,104) Page 11 7 395 206 182 130 357 511 780 791 240 415 340 200 238 143 536 2018 $'000 3,349 1,326 1,513 4,133 2,868 2,408 2,331 2,778 2,367 4,394 2,885 35,323 23,387 16,101 28,747 26,794 15,958 27,227 (3,407) (6,576) 21 Note 2017-18 ANNUAL REPORT SCENIC RIM REGIONAL COUNCIL 2017-18 Capitalised fleet expenses fleet Capitalised Capitalised employee expenses employee Capitalised Other employee related expenses related employee Other Administration staff Depot and outdoors staff employees timeequivalent full Total Councillor remuneration represents salary, and other allowances paidin allowances other and salary, represents remuneration Councillor duties. their out carrying respect of period: reporting of end at employees Council Total members Elected Maintenance and operations - facilities- operationsand Maintenance fleet - operationsand Maintenance cemeteriesand gardens parks, - operationsand Maintenance facilities waste - operationsand Maintenance expenditure grant regions fund stronger National expenses Office leases Operating - Rentals costsLegal Other materials and services Less: Depreciation expense (refer Note 13) assets intangible - Amortisation Total staff wages and salariesand wages staff Total Less: services Audit Cultural services Donations paid systemsIT maintenance bridges and roads - operationsand Maintenance animal and managementPest works Recoverable Strategic planning Wastecollection contract Councillors' remuneration Annual, sick and long service leave entitlements leave sick Annual, longservice and Superannuation Materials and services Depreciation and amortisation Employee expenses Employee 9 7 8 Scenic Rim Rim RegionalScenic Council Notes to the statements financial For the year ended 30 June302018ended year the For 72 798 247 2017 $'000 1,447 4,308 4,245 2,230 4,501 9,396 1,744 1,045 10,783 11,828 15,713 Page 10 620 357 811 168 2018 $'000 2,627 2,104 5,269 3,432 4,052 4,372 3,036 26,818 34,191 38,243 State Government subsidies grants & Government State Contributions value fair at developers by contributed drainage and Roads Commonwealth government grants government Commonwealth Other physical assets contributed developers by at fair value Non-reciprocal grants for expenditure oninfrastructure Non-monetary revenue received is analysed asfollows: is analysed received revenue Non-monetary Monetary revenue designated for capitalpurposes: fundingdesignated for revenue Monetary Contributions recognised as income during the reporting period and which were obtained on the condition the that onobtained were which and period recognised asreporting income Contributions the during they be expended in a manner specified by the contributor but had not been expended at the reporting date: reporting the at expended been not had but contributor the specifiedmannerina by expended be they Commonwealth general purpose grant purpose general Commonwealth Other commonwealth government grants government commonwealth Other subsidies grants & government State Contributions a) Total capital grants, subsidies, contributionsand donations Conditions contributions over b) Total recurrent grants, subsidies, contributions and donations subsidies,andcontributions donations and grants - other Capital asfollows: analysed are Recurrent - grants and subsidies,andcontributionsgrants other - and Recurrent asfollows: analysed are ii) i) 2017-18 ANNUAL REPORT SCENIC RIM REGIONAL COUNCIL 2017-18 are recognised at the fair value of the contribution received on the date of acquisition.of date the on received contribution the of value fair recognised the at are expenses. Physical assets contributed to Council developers by in the form of road works, stormwater infrastructure and park becomesobtainsCouncil "onmaintenance" development the the (i.e. when recognisedas revenue equipment are of form isinthe sufficient ongoingmaintenance) there assets data and the of becomesandcontrol any liablefor specifications such of assets. non-cash contributions values and All approximate the determineplansand to drawings Grants, subsidies and contributions that are non-reciprocal in nature are recognised as revenue in the year in which inwhich year the in recognisedas are revenue nature innon-reciprocal subsidies are contributionsandthat Grants, them. Whereis recognisedas obtainsover controlCouncil revenue reciprocalinnature, are that received are grants any have does currently Councilnot fulfilled. are agreement funding the obligationsperformance under various the grants. reciprocal recognised asare 13(a) Note inrecognitionthresholdsset out the of inexcess value a contributionswith Non-cash and asrevenue recorded thresholds are the contributions assets.below Non-cash as andnon-current revenue Grants, subsidies, contributions and donations 6 Notes to the statements financial Scenic Rim Rim RegionalScenic Council For the year ended 30 June302018ended year the For 80 Financial Statements 83 2017 $'000 3,037 34,308 32,989 34,308 (1,718) 291,449 389,964 307,127 3,264,220 5,410,712 5,800,676 2,229,329 2,536,456 1,382,101 Page 13 2018 $'000 2,639 35,220 34,308 35,220 (1,727) 253,281 332,971 301,705 3,352,232 5,569,303 5,902,274 2,248,337 2,550,042 1,348,322 2017-18 ANNUAL REPORT SCENIC RIM REGIONAL COUNCIL 2017-18 - 1.042% - - Queensland Urban Utilities Urban Queensland - - Water- services sewerage and participation return received and accruedand received return participation share of profit of associate of profit of share Net assets Current liabilities Current assets Non-current assets Non-current liabilities Opening balance Opening Plus Less year of balance end Closingat Revenue Net profit Participation rights held in Queensland Urban Utilities are (QUU) accounted for using the equity method to reflect calculated was 2010 July 1on rightsparticipating the of initialvalue The significant Council's influenceQUU. on CouncilsparticipatingQUU. and the by agreed ratio a applying by and asset basevaluation, usingregulatory a incomeJune 2018.comprehensive 30 at other and profit QUU's includesof endshare Council's year at value The Name of the associate Principal activity Proportion ofownership interest Council's investment in the associate comprises: Participation rights rightsinparticipation movements of Details Extract from the associates statement of comprehensive income: Extract from the associates statement of financial position: Investment in associate 12 Scenic Rim Rim RegionalScenic Council Notes to the statements financial For the year ended 30 June302018ended year the For 0 2 363 2017 $'000 1,447 1,880 9,829 14,678 11,709 14,676 28,892 29,255 Page 12 0 208 2018 $'000 1,894 9,525 1,088 2,627 11,627 14,676 14,676 45,862 44,774 GST recoverableGST Interest is charged on outstanding rates at a rate of 11% per annum. No interest is charged on other debtors. isThere no concentration of credit risk for rates receivable. debtors other charges,and fees utility and organisationsloanscommunity to free Interest Rateable revenue and utility charges utility and revenue Rateable Other debtors Utilities Urban Queensland loan- Shareholder Non-current Current Cash at bank and on handon bankand at Cash Balance as per statement of flowscash of statement as per Balance Term deposits at variable interest rates interest deposits variable at Term The loan to Queensland Urban Utilities is carried at amortised cost and is an interest only loan. amortisedcostat isisUtilities only interest carried and an Urban Queensland loanto The Trade debtors are recognised at the amounts due at the time of sale or service delivery, settlement on trade debtors trade settlement on delivery, service sale timeof or amounts the recognised at due the at are debtors Trade date. invoice the from days 30 within required generally being impairment required. if beingmadefor allowance an is assessed with receivables of collectability periodically The no with years five of maximum a usually are recognised cost. Terms at are groups community to advances Loansand obtained. is normally not Security charged. interest Externally imposedExternally expenditure restrictions at the reporting date in relation subsidies:and grants unspent government to Trade and other receivables Council has no bank overdraft facility. Cash and cash equivalents includescash and cashequivalents Cash Junecash all 2018, hand, 30 onat bankedcheques and not but receipted readily are that liquid investments highly short-term, financial institutions, other and deposits callheldat with risk changesof invalue. subjectlow a to are amountsCouncil’sthat and cash optionof the at known to convertible monthslesscashbe or to equivalents. considersCouncil six of periods deposits,allitsfor term being The businessandinstitutions. deposits andinnormalsavings held call at Cash accountsare various of Cash andcash equivalents 2017-18 ANNUAL REPORT SCENIC RIM REGIONAL COUNCIL 2017-18 11 10 Notes to the statements financial Scenic Rim Rim RegionalScenic Council For the year ended 30 June302018ended year the For 82 Financial Statements 85 Page 15 2017-18 ANNUAL REPORT SCENIC RIM REGIONAL COUNCIL 2017-18 Depreciation equipment and plant property, other asonunlimitedisit hasan depreciated Land not useful Depreciation life. eachdepreciableamount of revalued cost net or the assetsiscalculated basis straight-line aonso write-off as to asset, less its estimated residual value, progressively over its estimated useful life. Council had previously usedthe itsestimated previously haduseful life. Council over asset,less progressively itsestimated residualvalue, managementbut believe depreciationmethodof SLAM) (Advanced Asset Management Straight-line Advanced straight- consumptionof assets.Council all of pattern The reflects the basis straight-line appropriately more the that thischangeinaccountingto due year current impact the the and2017 on July 1 from effective basisline was $1,826,991. estimatewas constructedtimeassets, an the from internally respect acquisition of inof date or, the from depreciated Assets are asset isuse.completed commissionedandfor ready Wherereplacement,componentsthese subjectidentifiableregular components are to that separately assets have increasesoriginally that the expenditure Any relate. they assignedassetwhich distinct the to usefulare from lives depreciableamount is depreciated asset an of ispotentialcapitalised new service assessedthe and or capacity Council. assetthe remaining useful the of to lifethe over assetare thresholdthe recognition above assets particular are spares purchasedthat specificallyfor Major relate. they samecapitalisedthe onbasisdepreciated and assetwhich asthe to estimatedthe over leaseholdon landisor allocatedto progressively improvements depreciableamount of The shorter. is the lease, whichever the of period unexpired the or Council the to improvements the of usefullives usefulof range the of Details annually. reviewed equipment and are plant property, of estimated usefullives The 13(h). inNote eachclass for shown asset of are lives Impairment intangibleassetsand assessed physical are annualbasis.indicatorsan impairment of non-current on for All Property, plant and equipment Property, (f) (g) 13 Scenic Rim Rim RegionalScenic Council Notes to the statements financial For the year ended 30 June302018ended year the For is Page 14 Property, Plant and Equipment Equipment and Plant Property, Land Title Act 1994 or the Land Act Land Act 1994 . All other asset classesother All measured usingcost . are the model. Fair Value Measurement Fair controlled by the Queensland Government pursuant to the relevant legislation. This landis recognisedinthese not legislation. This relevant the to pursuant Government Queensland the by controlled Valuation asset classesinfrastructure other and are drainage network, bridge and road buildings valuation, at Land, AASB116 accordance in with value, model, fair at revaluation measuredusingthe Recognition of value total a reseals/resheetingwith road lessof $5,000, than value total a equipment and with plant Itemsof assets, drainage other resealsresheeting), / assets bridge and (excluding road other less$2,000, than of year inthe asexpense an treated are lessof $10,000, than value total a assets buildingsandinfrastructure with value total a capitalisedequipment are and (includingwith plant Land items property, of other acquisition. All A comprehensive revaluation by external valuers is performed at intervals of no greater than 5 years. Details of of Details years. 5 than greater no of intervals at is performed valuers external by revaluation comprehensive A disclosed14. are inNote methodsand valuations of valuers model. measuredusingrevaluation the previously assetincludes class cost' buildingsat were that 'Buildings The theseassets for deemedhasusedcost. beenas their most valuation recent The and AASB 13 amount of carrying the sothat required where revalued are assetsvalue physical measured fair at Non-current the involves revaluation This date. reporting the at value its fair from differ eachclass assetof materially doesnot costthe independent assessment elementsanto eachasset of value. or the of suitableapplication a index of fees and all other establishment costs. fair at recognised asassets are contributions, of form revenues andthe in equipment and received plant Property, asset class.respective the recognitionthresholdsfor the exceeds value that where valuation Council by value The cost of property, plant and equipment being constructed by the Council includesCouncil costthe purchasedthe of equipmentconstructed and being by plant cost property, of The overheads. labour of proportion appropriate anand labour materials, direct services, Acquisition asassets the of given value fair as isdeterminedthe Cost cost. at recorded Acquisitions assetsof initially are considerationplusdesign costsengineering feesand acquisition,incidental architect's the in, to including freight Wageacquisitionconstructionthe assets asof or capitalfor isincurred treated materialsandexpenditure capacity maintainoperational to the costsmaintenance, minorrenewals operating and repair Routine expenditure. major replacement a to of relates that expenditure as while incurred, asset isexpensed non-current the of ispotentialassetmaintain capitalised. component an its to service of Capital workin progress Land under the roads and reserve land which falls under the falls under landwhich reserve androads the under Land financialstatements. Capital and operatingexpenditure greater than $1). than greater 2017-18 ANNUAL REPORT SCENIC RIM REGIONAL COUNCIL 2017-18 (e) (d) (c) (b) (a) Property, plant and equipment Property, 13 Notes to the statements financial Scenic Rim Rim RegionalScenic Council For the year ended 30 June302018ended year the For 84 Financial Statements
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Total additions Total 30,656 26,486 4,170 0 0 0 0 0
Other additions Other 12,789 8,619 4,170 0 0 0 0 0
Infrastructure renewals Infrastructure 17,867 17,867 0 0 0 0 0 0
*Additions comprise: *Additions $'000 $'000 $'000 $'000 $'000 $'000 $'000 $'000
Not depreciated Not 1-40 5-75 15-80 4-100 6-100 depreciated Not years in life useful estimated of Range
Net value as at 30 June 2017 June 30 at as value Net 691,672 23,118 15,447 1,210 38,875 502,282 57,081 53,659
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Closing accumulated depreciation balance depreciation accumulated Closing 173,849 0 9,759 1,215 4,660 139,616 18,599 0
Transfers between classes between Transfers 0 0 0 0 0 3 (3) 0
Revaluation due to impact of natural disaster natural of impact to due Revaluation 34,305 0 0 0 0 34,305 0 0
Revaluation due to external assessment and indexation and assessment external to due Revaluation 8,639 0 0 (25) 188 4,394 4,082 0
Depreciation on write-offs on Depreciation (6,990) 0 (22) (300) (1) (6,628) (39) 0
Depreciation on disposals on Depreciation (1,163) 0 (1,163) 0 0 0 0 0
13,547 0 2,301 306 335 9,332 1,273 0 9 period in provided Depreciation
Opening balance as at 1 July 2016 July 1 at as balance Opening 125,511 0 8,643 1,234 4,138 98,210 13,286 0
Accumulated depreciation and impairment and depreciation Accumulated
Closing gross value gross Closing 865,521 23,118 25,206 2,425 43,535 641,898 75,680 53,659
Transfers between classes between Transfers 0 (17,065) 0 0 762 15,703 588 12
Assets classified as held for resale for held as classified Assets 200 0 0 0 0 0 0 200
Revaluation due to external assessment and indexation and assessment external to due Revaluation 27,492 0 0 (100) 1,758 25,932 (1,435) 1,337
Write-offs Write-offs (11,332) (338) (28) (300) (37) (10,420) (209) 0
Disposals Disposals (2,419) 0 (2,177) 0 0 0 0 (242)
1,045 0 0 0 210 588 147 100 b) ii) 6 valuation at assets Contributed
Additions * Additions 30,656 26,486 4,170 0 0 0 0 0
Opening gross value as at 1 July 2016 July 1 at as value gross Opening 819,879 14,035 23,241 2,825 40,842 610,095 76,589 52,252
Asset Values Asset $'000 $'000 $'000 $'000 $'000 $'000 $'000 $'000
2017 2017 2017 2017 2017 2017 2017 2017 Note
Cost Cost Valuation Valuation Valuation Valuation Valuation measurement of Basis
progress equipment infrastructure network
Total in work Capital and Plant Other Drainage bridge and Road Buildings Land
13 (h) Property, plant and equipment and plant Property, (h) 13
For the year ended 30 June 2018 June 30 ended year the For
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Total additions Total 48,407 42,751 4,782 0 0 0 0 0 874
Other additions Other 23,311 17,655 4,782 0 0 0 0 0 874
Infrastructure renewals Infrastructure 25,096 25,096 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
*Additions comprise: *Additions $'000 $'000 $'000 $'000 $'000 $'000 $'000 $'000 $'000
Range of estimated useful life in years in life useful estimated of Range Not depreciated Not 1-40 6-75 15-80 4-100 10-100 15-100 depreciated Not
Net Value as at 30 June 2018 June 30 at as Value Net 738,326 35,166 16,675 916 40,958 529,874 22,443 36,519 55,775
Closing accumulated depreciation balance depreciation accumulated Closing 187,824 0 10,728 1,544 5,366 149,850 9,586 10,750 0
Transfers between classes between Transfers 0 0 7 0 0 0 8,881 (8,888) 0
Revaluation due to external assessment and indexation and assessment external to due Revaluation 5,314 0 0 22 172 4,908 0 212 0
Depreciation on write-offs on Depreciation (6,298) 0 (560) 0 (4) (5,582) (46) (106) 0
Depreciation on disposals on Depreciation (999) 0 (999) 0 0 0 0 0 0
Depreciation provided in period in provided Depreciation 15,958 0 2,521 307 538 10,908 751 933 0 9
Opening balance as at 1 July 2017 July 1 at as balance Opening 173,849 0 9,759 1,215 4,660 139,616 0 18,599 0
Accumulated depreciation and impairment and depreciation Accumulated
Closing gross value gross Closing 926,150 35,166 27,403 2,460 46,324 679,724 32,029 47,269 55,775
Transfers between classes between Transfers 0 (30,687) 170 4,932 630 22,126 31,815 (28,986) 0
Revaluation due to external assessment and indexation and assessment external to due Revaluation 25,054 0 0 35 1,441 21,457 0 919 1,202
Write-offs Write-offs (14,490) (16) (563) (4,932) (13) (8,458) (164) (344) 0
Disposals Disposals (2,394) 0 (2,394) 0 0 0 0 0 0
Contributed assets at valuation at assets Contributed 4,052 0 202 0 731 2,701 378 0 40 b) ii) 6
Additions* 48,407 42,751 4,782 0 0 0 0 0 874
Opening gross value as at 1 July 2017 July 1 at as value gross Opening 865,521 23,118 25,206 2,425 43,535 641,898 0 75,680 53,659
Asset Values Asset $'000 $'000 $'000 $'000 $'000 $'000 $'000 $'000 $'000
2018 2018 2018 2018 2018 2018 2018 2018 2018 Note
Basis of measurement of Basis Valuation Valuation Cost Valuation Valuation Valuation Cost Cost
valuation cost network infrastructure equipment progress
Buildings at at Buildings Land Buildings at at Buildings Road and bridge bridge and Road Other Other Drainage Capital work in in work Capital and Plant Total
13 (h) Property, plant and equipment and plant Property, (h) 13
For the year ended 30 June 2018 June 30 ended year the For ANNUAL REPORT SCENIC RIM REGIONAL COUNCIL 2017-18
Notes to the financial statements financial the to Notes Scenic Rim Regional Council Regional Rim Scenic 86 Financial Statements 89 Page 19 882 Upper impact ($'000) -882 Lower Amount of potential potential of Amount Upper 2.50% inputs (%) Sensitivity to 2017-18 ANNUAL REPORT SCENIC RIM REGIONAL COUNCIL 2017-18 Lower -2.50% unobservable market unobservable Unobservable inputs Unobservable asset between Relationship consumptionthe and rating consumedof service level potential Fair value sensitivity to unobservable inputs unobservable to sensitivity value Fair inputsassessmentanand unobservable the the of of summary a provides table following The measurements. value fair the to theseof sensitivity Asset valuation Buildingsat Level 2 valuation inputs valuation 2 Level includedbulk the of This properties. of range a of value fair the determineused to were These from hasderived been value fair residentialproperties commercialandresidential The properties. such attributes asproperty key differencesin adjustingfor after saleprices comparableof properties metre. square priceper are approachmost significantthisintovaluation inputs The size. usingcombinationa salesof direct comparison derived generally been Commercialbuildings have sale pricesfrom of hasderived been capitalisationandvalue approach income of Fair approach. The size. such attributes asproperty inkey differences adjustingfor after comparableproperties metre. square per priceand yields rental are approach most significantthisvaluation inputsinto inputs valuation 3 Level qualifiedregistered costusingusing the approach professionally valued Specialisedbuildings were componentising eachestimatedreplacementapproachthe building the costby for The valuers. factors. of a range account into and taking useful lives different with parts buildings significant into While other 2) (level market evidence basedmetressquarecouldfrom onsupported be rates unit the consumptionof assetand condition) usefullife, pattern inputs(such as estimates value, residualof fair of determinationprofessionalfinal judgementimpacted the on and significantly extensive require inputs.3 using level classifiedvalued been assuchhaving As theseassets were value. Land fair values were determined by independent valuer, APV Valuers and Asset Management (APV) (APV) AssetManagement and Valuers APV valuer, independent by determined were values fair Land assessment Council's on Based 2016. December of 31 effective revaluation comprehensive a through thisclassappliedto assets.of was indicesindexation June an 2018, as 30 at appropriate specialas landused for astitlewell heldinfreehold land value usedto inputswere valuation 2 Level prices Sales comparablerules. landsites of in zoning current isinuse under restricted purposeswhich most significant The size. such attributes asproperty inkey differences adjustedfor are closeproximity metre. square priceper are approach thisvaluation inputsinto Assetand Valuers APV valuer, independent by determined were values buildingfair Major on Based 2016. December 31 effective revaluation comprehensive a through (APV) Management thisappliedto was assessmentindices indexation Council's June an as2018, 30 at appropriate of assets. of class Land (Level 2) (Level Land 3)and2 (Level valuation Buildingsat Specific valuation techniques used to value Council assets comprise: Fair value measurements value Fair (ii) Valuation techniques used to fairderive values for level 2 and level 3 valuations 14 Scenic Rim Rim RegionalScenic Council Notes to the statements financial For the year ended 30 June302018ended year the For 1,210 Page 18 53,659 57,081 38,875 2017 653,107 502,282 Total $'000 916 55,775 40,958 36,519 2018 664,042 529,874 0 1,210 38,875 55,836 598,203 502,282 2017 0 $'000 Level 3 Level 916 (Significant 40,958 35,271 607,019 529,874 2018 unobservable inputs) 0 0 0 1,245 53,659 54,904 2017 are categorised on the following basis: following categorisedthe on are 0 0 0 $'000 Level 2 Level (Significant 1,248 55,775 57,023 2018 observable inputs) Note 13 (h) 13 (h) 13 (h) 13 (h) 13 (h) Fair Value Measurements Fair - Fair value based on inputs that are directly or indirectly observable for the asset or liability (level 2) (level liability asset the or for observable indirectly or directly are basedinputson that value Fair - 3) (level assetliability the and inputsfor basedunobservable on value Fair - - Land Buildings valuation at - network bridge and Road - - Drainage - Other infrastructure - Fair value based on quoted prices (unadjusted) inactive markets for identical assets or liabilities (Level 1) Other infrastructure Land Buildings Road and bridge network Drainage At 30 2018 June At Property, plant and equipment and plant Property, Recurring fair value value fair Recurring measurements 2017-18 ANNUAL REPORT SCENIC RIM REGIONAL COUNCIL 2017-18 There were no transfers between levels 1 and 2 during the year, nor between levels 2 and 3.and2 levels between nor year, the during 2and1 levels between transfers no were There The table presents the Council's assets measured and recognised at fair value at 30 June 2018. 30 at assets value Council's measuredpresentsrecognisedthe andtable fair at The The fair values of the assets are determined using valuation techniques which maximise the use of observable use observable of the maximise techniques which assets usingdetermined the valuation of are values fair The specific minimise and fair estimates.allsignificantto use entity isof it If the available, inputsrequired where data, significant the of moreis inputs based not or one If asset2. the isincluded inlevel observable, assetan are value assets, infrastructure Counciliscase the for This asset3. the isincludedmarket data, inlevel observable on assetssimilar identical assets.or market for is These active no there which specialist a for of are nature which inputs. unobservable and usingcombinationa observable of valued are In accordance AASB 13 with 13. AASB inaccordance3 with level or 2 measurements level as either value categorises table fair following The categorisationas for criteria meet the which assetsliabilities value or measured fair any at does have not Council 1. level The carrying amounts of trade receivables and trade payables are assumed to approximate their fair values due values fair their assumed are approximate to payables trade and receivables amounts trade of carrying The to their short-term nature (level 2). Council also has assets measured at fair value on a non-recurring basis as a result of being reclassified as asrequirementsdisclosedcomprise is Council's surpluslandthat Statement to inthe sale.assets These for held of value fair the inputstechniquesdetermineused the andto valuation description the of Financial Position. A of 2)". measurements (level value fair heading"Non-recurring the under thislandisincluded below Council does not measure any liabilities at fair value on a recurring basis. recurring aon value liabilities fair at does measureany not Council value fair The incurred. loss when or recognisedprofit interest in measuredcost amortisedat are with Borrowings the represents and Corporation Treasury Queensland the by disclosedis16 provided inNote borrowings of 2). (level balanceat date undiscountedcontractual cash flows (i) Recognised fair value measurements basis: recurring aon value assets fair at measuresCouncil recognisesandfollowing the Fair value measurements value Fair 14 Notes to the statements financial Scenic Rim Rim RegionalScenic Council For the year ended 30 June302018ended year the For 88 Financial Statements 91 Page 21 Upper 14,294 14,294 impact ($'000) Lower Amount of potential potential of Amount -14,294 -14,294 Upper 2.50% 2.50% inputs (%) Sensitivity to 2017-18 ANNUAL REPORT SCENIC RIM REGIONAL COUNCIL 2017-18 Lower -2.50% -2.50% unobservable market unobservable Unobservable inputs Unobservable asset the where of Condition conditionbasedonas client suppliedby asset between Relationship consumptionthe and rating consumedof service level potential Fair value sensitivity to unobservable inputs unobservable to sensitivity value Fair assessmentinputsanand unobservable the the of of summary a provides table following The measurements. value fair the to theseof sensitivity Asset bridges, Roads, other and drainage infrastructure bridges, Roads, other and drainage infrastructure Land classified as held for sale during the reporting period was measured at the lower of the carrying carrying the of lower measured the at was period classifiedreporting Land salethe during as heldfor theseof value fair less costvalues sell. inuse to The fair and value the of greater the amount and alsosalesusing determinedthe comparison assetsapproach. was The Council supplied the asset register of all buildings included in the buildings at valuation class. buildings allof supplied assetCouncilincluded buildingsthe APV register inthe valuation at The buildingconditionsoassets.confirm theseasof the to inspectionphysical a every of performed estimatedcostassetthe costthe replacethe approach is calculated take to adjusted to then andUnder determinesassetan valuer thisthe achieve to accumulated order In depreciation. account any of factors. of range a between interrelationship basedthe on consumption scaleeachasset rating for type professionalinclude judgment and require asset value fair the relationshipto their andfactors These commercialandcondition, legal related depreciation obsolescence key of determination the and economic consumptionfuture of assumptions the of pattern usefullifeand such asresidualvalue, benefit. and firm valuation the of past experience the on basedinitially consumption scales rating were The of understandingand accounttakeintoexperience to the updated then guideswere and industry further were valuation results the of engineers, asset The managementfinancestaff. and council’sown remainingof assets level the of the understandingand confirmationagainst council’s by own evaluated potential. service Non-recurring fair value measurements value fair Non-recurring Asset conditionAsset potential consumedof asset service consumptionscale level rating the and between Relationship Buildings at valuation Buildingsat Fair value measurements value Fair (iii)Valuation processes entitiesland, major the of value fair the determine to qualifiedvaluers and independent engagesexternal, Council the whether determine assessment to annual isbasis. undertaken An a regular on buildingsinfrastructure and is considereda material variation any If value. fair the from assetsdifferent the amount of is materially carrying using revaluation interiman applying by or revaluation comprehensive by iseither undertaken revaluation indices. appropriate allasset by classesfor undertaken subjectrevaluation to was revaluation comprehensive a2013 July 1 at As APV. An interim revaluation using appropriate indices performed was for all asset classes APV by as at 30 June allasset classesfor as 30 at internally performed indices usingwas appropriate revaluation interim An 2015. majorbuildingslandand the asset APV classesfor undertaken by was revaluation comprehensive A June2016. allasset for internally performed indices usingwas appropriate revaluation interim An 2016. December 31 asat classesJuneJune30and2018.as2017 30 at asfollows: evaluated and inputsderived 3used are main level The 14 Scenic Rim Rim RegionalScenic Council Notes to the statements financial For the year ended 30 June302018ended year the For Page 20 0% 99% 90% 70% 100% 100% Extreme 0% 98% 85% 70% 45% High 100% 0% 94% 75% 54% 34% Mod 100% Fully Written Off 0% 92% 65% 40% 20% Low 100% % RSP of Depreciable Amount % 0% 85% 50% 25% 10% Line 100% Straight Theoretical end of life.of end Theoretical At intervention point. No longer providing providing longer No point. intervention At remedial If service. of acceptablean level assetthe actionis immediately takennot closedbe to needor will decommissioned. Indicators showing the need to renew, renew, to need the showing Indicators Should future. scrap innear or upgrade inclusion Capital inthe by reflected be Works Plan to or renew replace in short service remainingof level low Very term. potential. adequate level of remaining service service remainingof level adequate signs short immediateof No or potential. obsolescence. term remainingof level adequate an Providing some are there but potential service to asset’s the ability concernsover of level adequatean provide continueto medium May to short term. inthe service signsbe obsolescenceof mid to inshort term. New or very good or very conditionNew high – very potential. service remainingof level no conditiongood with very inbut new Not obsolescence future and any indicatorsof service remainingof highlevel a providing potential. an condition,ingoodand providing Aged The quantitative disclosures of the remaining service potential (RSP) relating to eachcorrespondingto relating (RSP) potentialdisclosures remainingservice the of quantitative The asfollows: consumptionare of patterns utilised each the thisinof valuation conditionscore for Description During the year there were a number of new projects completed where the actual cost was recorded recorded actualcostthe was projectscompleted where new of numbera were there year the During negligible. Whilewas end impact year at the depreciation and of thesecouldclassified be at asvalued likelihood inthe andthat represented these that portfolio total the of proportion low the given 2 level road, all that policy aadopted have we 3 level at valued be most likely would they valuations future 3. level at assetsvalued bedeemed to infrastructure are other and drainage bridge, Road, bridge, drainage and other infrastructure assets were valued using level 3 valuation inputsusing valuation 3 usinglevel valued assets infrastructure were other and drainage bridge, Road, componentising eachestimatedreplacementapproachasset the cost for by cost The the approach. factors. of accounttaking andintorange a usefullives different assets the significantintowith parts Whilemarket from couldsimilarsupported be basedmetressquareor capacity on rates unit the consumptionof inputs usefullife, pattern (such as other estimates 2) value, residual of (level evidence professionalfinal impactedjudgement the on and significantly extensive asset required and condition) 3 using level classifiedvalued been assuchhaving As theseassets were value. fair of determination inputs. valuation The fair value of infrastructure and other infrastructure assets was determined by independent valuer, valuer, independent by determined assets infrastructure was other and infrastructure of value fair The interimrevaluation an Junethrough 302015 effective (APV) Asset Management and Valuers APV assessmentindicesindices. Council's onJune usingas2018, Based appropriate 30 at appropriate of performed was revaluation last comprehensive thisclassappliedto assets.of The was indexation an measurements. value fair the determineused to methods were following The 2013. July 1 at as APV by Road, bridge, drainage and other infrastructure assets (Level 3) 6 5 4 3 0 1 2 Score 2017-18 ANNUAL REPORT SCENIC RIM REGIONAL COUNCIL 2017-18 Fair value measurements value Fair 14 Notes to the statements financial Scenic Rim Rim RegionalScenic Council For the year ended 30 June302018ended year the For 90 Financial Statements 93 49 761 939 2017 $'000 8,351 4,668 1,076 2,000 2,873 20,175 21,251 20,173 21,251 (1,861) Page 23 0 963 2018 $'000 1,233 1,304 3,000 3,112 15,642 11,226 21,981 23,214 21,251 23,214 (2,000) 2017-18 ANNUAL REPORT SCENIC RIM REGIONAL COUNCIL 2017-18 Creditors and accruals Corporation Treasury Queensland Corporation Treasury Queensland GST payable GST accruals wages and Salary balance Opening Loansraised Annual leave leave Annual Interest accrued repayments interest and Principal Book value at period end period at value Book Non-current Current Current Details of movements in borrowings: Corporation Treasury Queensland All unsecured borrowings are provided by Queensland Treasury Corporation. Treasury Queensland by provided are unsecuredborrowings All denominated amortisedcost, beingat amountsinterest in$A carried and are borrowings All comparative or capitalisedcurrent hasbeeninterest the asduring it accrues.No expensed June152038. to 2027 September 15 from vary dates repayment Final period. reporting period. the during loanagreement breaches the of defaults noor been have There debt the of value the represents This $24,811,981. was date reporting the at loanmarket value The no itsterm, for debt holdthe to Council the of intentionit is the As date. that it at repaid Council the if madebeintheseaccounts. to is required provision Council has no assets pledged as security. Trade and other payables terms. day 30onsettled generally are unsecuredand current at date isreporting recognised the measuredamountat andas unpaid the salaries wages andfor liability A date. that to up services employees' respectin of rates pay be will that levels salary and wage of hascalculatedbeen value present basedthe on annualleave for liability A is annualleave on-costs. All includesandsettledbeemployee to related is expected liability the when paid months. twelve settlement beyond defer unconditional to an right classifieddoes have Council asnot as current Borrowings costs treated are isrecognisedmeasuredcost. amortised asat Interest accrues.it are Borrowing Loanspayable not are therefore and year one completed within generally are Council the asassets constructedby expense, asan assets. qualifying be consideredto Queensland the by underwritten are Borrowings inarrears. madequarterly are repayments interest and Principal State Government. A liability for trade creditors is recognised upon receipt of the goods or services ordered and are measured at the measured the at are and ordered services goods or is creditors the recognised of receipt upontrade for liability A are applicablecontingent of discountspurchase/contractnet discounts.than price Amountsowing agreed other 15 16 Scenic Rim Rim RegionalScenic Council Notes to the statements financial For the year ended 30 June302018ended year the For Page 22 The consumption rating scales were based initially on the past experience of the valuation firm and firm valuation the of past experience the on basedinitially consumption scales rating were The of understandingand accountexperience takeinto to the updated then guideswere and industry further were valuation results the of engineers, asset The managementfinance staff. and council’sown remainingof assets level the of the understandingand confirmationagainst council’s by own evaluated potential. service Under the cost approach the estimatedcostasset the costthe replacethe approach is calculated take to adjusted to then andUnder determinesassetan valuer thisthe achieve to accumulatedaccount an order of depreciation. In factors. of range a between inter-relationship basedthe on consumptionscaleeachasset rating for type professionalinclude judgment and require asset value fair the relationshipto their andfactors These commercialandcondition, legal related depreciation obsolescence key of determination the and economic consumptionfuture of assumptions the of pattern usefullifeand such asresidualvalue, benefit. To provide assurance over the accuracy of this information and taking into account the cost benefit of takingaccountintocostandinformation this of of the benefit accuracy the assurance over provide To eachassetof 4% samplingreliesaupon- inspections(3% approach physical valuation undertaking the inspection. physical a While by is verified system heldinthe data the samplingthe where approach, type) of highlevel a asset provides the management system, controlsassociatedinternal with combinedwith guarantee a asset provide conditionit doesnot inthe held managementthe data system over comfort valuation. of date as the at conditionisisthe as valid recorded data and correct the all that The natureThe of road network infrastructure is that there is large a very number of assets which comprise purposes of the asset for possible inspectto every physically isnot asandresult it a network the assetconsequence heldinthe a data As of reliance isaccuracy placedcompleting the onvaluation. a includesplannedinspections itsandassociatedregular management and system controls. This internal for especially Likewise, treatments. renewal maintenanceand activities following system the to updates be only may and is locatedunderground portfolio the of portion large a infrastructure, network drainage basis. inspectedirregular anon Relationship between asset consumption rating scale and the level of consumedpotentialof asset service consumptionscale level rating the and between Relationship Asset Condition Road, bridge, drainage and other infrastructure assets 2017-18 ANNUAL REPORT SCENIC RIM REGIONAL COUNCIL 2017-18 Fair value measurements value Fair 14 Notes to the statements financial Scenic Rim Rim RegionalScenic Council For the year ended 30 June302018ended year the For 92 Financial Statements 0 74 660 295 125 208 221 527 298 476 95 2017 $'000 6,486 1,828 5,626 1,054 Page 25 0 648 153 152 324 925 151 476 2018 $'000 2,882 1,163 1,971 7,072 3,960 10,357 2017-18 ANNUAL REPORT SCENIC RIM REGIONAL COUNCIL 2017-18 Flood modellingFlood consultancy Contract for banking services Withinyear one years 5 than later not but year 1 than Later Contract for kerbside waste collection Contract for cleaning services equipment and purchases Plant Bridge works Road works Waste management works Operating leases Operating non-cancellableto operating relation in lease payments Minimum asleasesfollows: are Contractual commitments commitments financial recognisedthe inContractual not but balanceat date statements are as follows: Capital commitments contractualcommitments financialCapital recognisedinthe not but balancedateat statements are as follows: year one within payable are expenditures These Local Mutual Government mutualliability localisCouncilmember a the government of Regional Scenic Rim The up beingwound pool the of event the In Queensland. self-insurancepool, LGM rulesprovide and deed trust the due, fall meet itsdebtsit isasunableto they or poolmembers the inindividual the metbe by accumulated deficit will any that contributionspoolrespectin total isthe contribution to as their same proportion financialJunestatementsthe 2017 30 at deficit As a arises. that year any to arise. will liability accumulatedan surplusany it is anticipatedandnot reported Commitments for expenditure Contingent liabilities amounts liabilities contingent asof follows: are estimates and Details maximum of Local Workcare Government local Queensland isCouncilmember a the of Regional Scenic Rim The compensation self insurancescheme, LocalGovernment workers government Workcare. towards indemnity an thisscheme hasCouncilprovided the Under remainshouldself the may debtsbadwhich cover to bank guarantee a to insufficient available funds insurancelicence was cancelledbe there and workers Government's Queensland the outstandingliabilities. Only cover shouldabove the guarantee the of part callany on may compensationauthority the to exposure maximum Council's circumstancesarise. The is: bankguarantee 19 20 Scenic Rim Rim RegionalScenic Council Notes to the statements financial For the year ended 30 June302018ended year the For 0 13 10 123 638 617 369 617 369 648 752 448 (89) (34) 2017 (563) $'000 6,204 5,556 5,556 1,634 6,015 2,963 4,636 27,316 27,191 16,409 Page 24 185,294 106,779 (15,329) (15,452) 13 11 18 (7) 617 305 318 398 769 785 369 398 623 (11) 2018 (612) $'000 5,608 5,913 1,485 6,204 6,377 2,965 4,636 19,729 19,740 28,518 27,898 17,678 205,023 123,328 Opening balance Opening Increase (decrease) in provision - borrowing cost borrowing - inprovision (decrease) Increase Increase (decrease) in estimate of future cost Entitlements accrued Entitlements paid Opening balance Opening Opening balance Opening Increase (decrease) in provision - borrowing cost borrowing - inprovision (decrease) Increase Increase (decrease) in estimate of future cost Balance at the end of period of end the at Balance Balance at the end of period of end the at Balance Balance at the end of period of end the at Balance A provision for long service leave has been calculated based on the present value of wage and salary salary and wage of hascalculatedbeen value present basedthe on leave longservice for provision A on- includessettledandbeemployee to related is expected liability the paidwhen be will that levels costs. defer unconditional to an right does have Councilnot where ascurrent is treated leave service Long asnon-current. is treated leave longservice other months. All twelve settlement beyond Refuse sites restoration This is the present value of the estimated future cost of restoring the quarry sites quarry the cost restoring estimated of future the of value present isthe This at the end of their useful lives. leave service Long This is the present value of the estimated future cost of restoring the refuse sitesrefuse the cost restoring estimated of future the of value present isthe This at the end of their useful lives. rehabilitationQuarry Change in value of future rehabilitation costs (refer Note 17) Land Revaluations of property, plant and equipment (refer Note 13(h)) Note equipment (refer and plant property, of Revaluations (a) (c) (b) Buildings Road and bridge network bridge and Road Drainage Other infrastructure Major plant and equipment and plant Major Refuse sites restoration Refuse sites restoration Long service leave service Long Quarry rehabilitationQuarry leave service Long following asset categories: Movements in the asset revaluation surplus were as follows: The closing balance of the asset revaluation surplus is comprised of the Non-Current Details of movements in provisions: Current Asset revaluationAsset surplus 2017-18 ANNUAL REPORT SCENIC RIM REGIONAL COUNCIL 2017-18 Provisions 18 17 Notes to the statements financial Scenic Rim Rim RegionalScenic Council For the year ended 30 June302018ended year the For 94 Financial Statements 1 69 23 226 729 189 (95) 97 2017 $'000 4,247 1,858 4,342 1,078 13,797 20,173 17,057 10,783 16,971 21,251 (3,288) (4,502) (3,037) (11,828) (11,828) Page 27 91 24 (8) 173 (37) 2018 (161) $'000 2,225 1,568 8,192 1,368 1,963 8,031 3,812 16,101 21,251 34,710 13,486 21,796 23,214 (2,639) (38,243) (38,243) Note 16 2017-18 ANNUAL REPORT SCENIC RIM REGIONAL COUNCIL 2017-18 Opening balance Opening Cashflows balanceClosing (Increase) decrease in inventories decreaseininventories (Increase) (Increase) decrease in other assets inpayables (decrease) Increase inprovisions (decrease) Increase Increase (decrease) in other liabilities Change in restoration provisions expensed to financecoststo expensed provisions inrestoration Change Depreciation and amortisation Share of profit from associate Capital income Capital expenses subsidiesgrants, contributionsandCapital decreaseinreceivables (Increase) The ScenicThe Rim Regional Council performs only a custodial role in respect not are they Council, the monies.used thesefundscannottheseby be of As account thesefinancial to in statements. brought Reconciliation of liabilitiesarising fromfinancing activities Borrowings: Trust funds paidbe to entitiesyet other collectedbehalf of onheld or Monies entities those behalf of on or to out Reconciliation of net operating surplus to net cash inflow / (outflow) from operating activities Net result Non-cash operating items: activities: development and Investing Financingactivities: assets inoperating liabilities:and Changes Net cash inflow / (outflow) from operating activities 24 22 23 Scenic Rim Rim RegionalScenic Council Notes to the statements financial For the year ended 30 June302018ended year the For 63 297 2017 $'000 2,809 3,169 Local Page 26 64 262 2018 $'000 3,023 3,349 Note 7 . Investment risk - The risk that the scheme's investment returns will be lower than assumedthan additionaland lower be will returns scheme's investment the risk that The risk- Investment shortfall. the fund to needed contributionsare assumed,benefitsto than increasingvested rapidly morerise salaries will or wages riskthat risk The - growth Salary funded. be Council expects to make contributions of $267,345 to the Regional Defined Benefits Fund in 2018-19 in Fund Benefits Defined Regional the make to to contributions $267,345 of expects Council SuperannuationRegional - defined benefit fund 2017-18 ANNUAL REPORT SCENIC RIM REGIONAL COUNCIL 2017-18 Total superannuation contributionssuperannuation Total Superannuation contributions made to the Regional Defined Benefits Fund Benefits Defined Regional contributionsthe made to Superannuation employees contributionssuperannuationfor Other electedmembers contributions superannuationfor Other There are currently 63 entities contributing to the scheme and any changes in contribution rates would apply equally to allto equally apply changeswould ratesscheme incontribution the entitiesto 63any contributingand currently are There financial 2017-18 planinthe the contributionsto total made Councilless the of 4%Regional entities. ScenicRimthan 63 year. No changes have been made to prescribed employer contributions which remain at 12% of employee assets and there are are assets there and employee of 12% at remain contributionswhich employer prescribedmadebeen to changeshave No contributions. of rate changethe to requirements known no time signingof thesefinancial the statements this At 2018. is beingconducted July asinvestigation actuarial 1 at Another is still progress.ininvestigation are: actuary, the of advice the on rate, increasingcontribution the LGIAsuper most inresult significant risks may that The obligations should that local government be unable to meet them. However the risk of this occurring is extremely low and inand low riskisoccurring thisof the extremely meet However them. unableto be obligations localshouldgovernment that actuary. an of advice madebethe on only changescouncil's deed obligationsto trust will LGIAsuper the accordancewith indicated “at that actuary The 2015. lastJuly as completed 1 undertakenat assessmentactuarial scheme the The of was ain schemethe benefitsand was vested the assetsschemenet the the of 2015, exceeded July 1 of date valuation the since hashappened that that anything of isCouncil aware not The date." financial positionvaluation as the at satisfactory date. reporting the benefits, asat indicatesassetsvested schemetimethat meetthe sufficient the not the of to are The scheme is a defined benefit plan, however Council is not able to account for it as a defined benefit plan in accordancein plan benefit defined asait account to isCouncil able for not scheme however is plan, benefit defined a The plan obligation, benefit defined the of share itsproportionate accountis to unable for because LGIAsuper AASB119 with assets and costs. the changeato result in benefitsand future affect may funded under or schemethe isover which amount by Any Council. the of recognisedasliability been asset hasnot an but or rate, contribution local governments’ another of schemeportion athe can Councilliable be to for ScenicRegional Rim Technically Council contributes to the LGIAsuper Regional Defined Benefits Fund (the scheme), at the rate of 12% for each permanent for 12% of rate scheme), the at (the Fund Benefits Defined Regional LGIAsuper the contributesto Council be may and deed trust LGIAsuper the is setaccordance inrate with This member. is benefit defineda who employee schemesuperannuationthe is complying Fund a Benefitsfor Defined Regional The actuary. an of advice the on varied the by legislation isandalso governed (Supervision) Industry Superannuation Commonwealth the of purpose Government Act 2009 Act Government 21 Notes to the statements financial Scenic Rim Rim RegionalScenic Council For the year ended 30 June302018ended year the For 96 Financial Statements 99 0 64 253 284 181 2017 $'000 $'000 4,668 29,255 26,387 55,642 11,226 25,605 23,214 34,440 26,387 21,251 25,919 amount Carrying Carrying Page 29 3 0 49 107 1196 2018 Total $'000 $'000 4,668 45,862 26,303 72,165 11,226 24,948 31,426 42,652 26,303 29,250 33,918 cashflow contractual 0 0 $'000 years Over 5 Over 20,378 20,378 19,245 19,245 0 0 $'000 8,841 8,841 8,005 8,005 years 1 to 5 2017-18 ANNUAL REPORT SCENIC RIM REGIONAL COUNCIL 2017-18 year $'000 2,207 4,668 2,000 6,668 0 to 1 11,226 13,433 Cash and cashand equivalents Cash receivables other and Trade The following table represents the Council's maximum exposure to credit riskcredit to exposure maximum Council's the represents table following The Financial assets table: impairment isdisclosed following any amountinthe of the and receivables past due of Ageing past due Not days 31-60 due Past days 61-90 due Past More than 90 days 90 than More Past due 1-30 days 1-30 due Past Impaired Total Financial instruments (c) Liquidity risk (c) Liquidity obligations meeting in difficulty encounter may Council the where situation the to refers risk Liquidity inthe itstrading risk through liquidity to isCouncil exposed financial liabilities. The associatedwith capitalworks. for Corporation Treasury Queensland from course businessof normal borrowings and longmaintaining and short sufficient both funds, riskby liquidity to managesCouncil itsexposure term, to cater for unexpected volatility in cash flows. the represents It Council. the risk financial of liabilities liquidity setsheldby table the out following The reporting financial the liabilitiesof of end interest) the andat (principal contractualcashflows remaining agreements:impact the netting of excluding period, 2018 payables other and Trade (b) Credit risk financialincur loss may asCouncilresult of a the situationwhere the to refers riskexposure Credit obligations arise obligation. These financialdischargea instrumenttheir to to failing party another customers. from receivables and investments Council's the from principally eachclassto inrelation risk balancecredit dateat recognisedto of financial exposure maximum The impairment. for provisions assets thoseamount any of of inclusive assetgrosscarrying isthe Council. financial assetsthe to relating by held is collateral heldassecurity No andCash cash equivalents Corporation Treasury Queensland the with its investments risk through to exposed be may Council The and deposits(QTC) held banks with or other financial institutions. Cash Fund QTC The is an asset are Deposits counterparties. rating credit highof variety wide a with invests that management portfolio banks financialand institutions rated/regulated highly heldwith are investments Other capitalguaranteed. is assessedlikelihoodcredit failure the a of capital guaranteed, as not remote. whilst and receivables and other Trade defaulted any recover to sellproperty to the power hasCouncilthe the receivables, casethe rate of In caseagainst riskCouncildebts.inthe credit these of the protects thispower effect In amounts. appliesand services normalcases,goods or other assesses CouncilIn providing credit riskbefore the minimisebusinessto procedures risk. protection credit the Loans - QTC Loans- 2017 payables other and Trade Loans - QTC Loans- 25 Scenic Rim Rim RegionalScenic Council Notes to the statements financial For the year ended 30 June302018ended year the For 0 293 293 2017 $'000 Page 28 0 459 459 Equity 2018 $'000 0 293 293 2017 $'000 0 Profit 459 459 2018 $'000 2017 $'000 29,255 21,251 amount 2018 $'000 Net carrying 45,862 23,214 Sensitivity analysis riskat earnings analysis, Ageing analysisMaturity Measurement method Measurement Cash and cash equivalents (Note 10) (Note cash and equivalents Cash 11) cost amortisedat measured - (Note receivables other and Trade 15) measured amortisedcost–at (Note payables other and Trade 16) measuredcost amortised–at (Note Borrowings • The Council does not invest in stocks, in bonds, currencies,does invest Council commoditiesnot highrisk investments. other or The • unlessfinancial another Corporation Treasury Queensland the Whenfrom • borrows it borrows, Council the institution can offer a more beneficial rate, taking into account risk.any • Investments in financial assets are only made where those assets are with a bank or other financial institutioninother bank a or thoseassetswith are madewhere infinancial assetsonly Investments are • year. lessoneof than period a for are and Australia Financialassets Financialliabilities Interest rate risk Risk exposure Credit Risk risk Liquidity The Council minimises its exposure to financial risk in the following ways: financialriskfollowing to inthe minimisesCouncil itsexposure The 2017-18 ANNUAL REPORT SCENIC RIM REGIONAL COUNCIL 2017-18 Net borrowings are*QTC at interest fixed rates and are therefore not subject to interest rate sensitivity (a) Interest rate risk Queensland with borrowings andits investments risk through rate interest to isCouncil exposed The variable of hasCouncilaccess mix afinancial to institutions.other The and (QTC) Corporation Treasury canminimised.be riskexposure rate interest sothat QTC optionsfundingthrough rate fixed and financial assets liabilitiesandvariable basedthe for on is shown movements rate interest to Sensitivity date. reporting amount at carrying possible change ininterest reasonably a effect depicts analysis what sensitivity rate interest following The the at values carrying the basedon equity, and profit on have would increase)(assumed1%be rates to held be calculation assumeswould change rates ininterest the The that period. reporting the of end period. the constant over Financial risk management Council's activities expose it to a variety of financial risks - interest rate risk, credit risk and liquidity risk. policies financialon approved Councilfinancial risksto ismanaged inaccordance with Exposure financialof markets seekand to policies focusvolatility managing onriskmanagement.the These Council.financialof the performanceeffects on minimise adverse potential - methodsof asfollows usingvariety a measuresCouncil riskexposure The Financial assets and financial liabilities are presented separately from each other and offsetting has not been applied. has been not offsetting and each other Financial from assets financialand liabilitiesseparately presented are Financial assets and liabilities when, only and Financial when, Position, of recognises initsCouncil Statement financialfinanciala aasset liability or Council becomes a party to the contractual provision of the instrument. hasfinancialcategorisedCouncilmeasured andthe assets asdatefollows: financial and liabilities reporting heldat Financial instruments Cash and cashand equivalents Cash QTC borrowings* QTC 25 Scenic Rim Rim RegionalScenic Council Notes to the statements financial For the year ended 30 June302018ended year the For 98 Financial Statements 101 0 0 0 3 0 18 23 92 58 10 245 227 190 682 2017 $'000 3,576 1,436 1,867 1,286 1,654 1,718 1,163 14,676 Page 31
4 2 10 82 59 10 235 152 193 710 2018 $'000 3,610 5,177 1,193 4,932 2,046 1,052 1,701 1,727 4,932 4,932 1,157 14,676 2017-18 ANNUAL REPORT SCENIC RIM REGIONAL COUNCIL 2017-18 Receivables Queensland Urban Utilities - Participation return benefits employee Short-term The payment to Queensland Urban Utilities for the construction of the Bromelton state development water main water statedevelopment Bromelton construction the the of for Utilities Urban Queensland to payment The 2018. madeJuly 18on was 11) loan(Note Shareholder - Utilities Urban Queensland provided. been have guarantees No someand executive Officer Executive Chief Council's Councillors, includeMayor, the KMP comprises: financialcompensationyear the accrued during paidor management.KMP annualreport. inthe disclosures remuneration provided are Detailed Revenue Queensland Urban Utilities - Participation return (Note12) Expenditure Water- Utilities Urban Queensland access consumptionand sewerage and charges Queensland Urban Utilities - Construction of Bromelton state development water main pools swimming sampling- analysis and Laboratory - Utilities Urban Queensland coursenormal Council of inthe were andlength arm's at were Utilities Urban Queensland transactionswith All operations. participationfinal the for 2018 September 28 of date payment aproposed have Utilities Urban Queensland 2018. inJuly received was loaninterest and equivalents outstandingtax The return. Payables Queensland Urban Utilities - Construction of Bromelton state development water main Queensland Urban Utilities - Tax equivalents Tax - Utilities Urban Queensland benefits Long-term Queensland Urban Utilities - Tax equivalents (Note 5) (Note equivalents Tax - Utilities Urban Queensland Post employment benefits employment Post Queensland Urban Utilities - Loan interest Loan - Utilities Urban Queensland Queensland Urban Utilities - Loan interest Loan - Utilities Urban Queensland Queensland Urban Utilities - Waste- Utilities Urban Queensland fees tipping Queensland Urban Utilities - Venue hire Venue - Utilities Urban Queensland Queensland Urban Utilities - Sponsorship - Winter- Sponsorship - Utilities Urban Queensland festival harvest (c) Loans and guarantees to/from related parties Transactions with related parties (a) Transactions with associates (b) Outstanding balances (d) Transactions management with personnel key (KMP) 29 Scenic Rim Rim RegionalScenic Council Notes to the statements financial For the year ended 30 June302018ended year the For 0 0 778 2017 (237) $'000 1,398 1,939 Page 30 (1,300) (1,225) (2,525)
0 0 0 531 (56) 2018 $'000 4,132 4,663 4,663 3,644 17,979 21,623 (5,743) (16,025) (21,824) $'000 Waste Collection 0 42 441 483 483 $'000 Building Building Certifying 0 325 5,295 5,620 5,620 $'000 Roads Expenditure Emergent works Emergent Restoration works works Betterment claimable)point (not Lesstrigger claimable expenditure Total Revenue subsidies works Emergent Restoration works subsidies subsidies works Betterment subsidies received Total This requires the application of full cost pricing, identifying the cost of community service obligations (CSO's) and obligations (CSO's) service cost community the of applicationcostthe fullof identifying pricing, requires This has identified Councilnot activity. that within publicof ownership disadvantages and eliminatingadvantages the Surplus / (deficit) LessExpenditure : Community service obligations service Community Revenue for services provided services for Revenue any CSO's. any (b) Financial performance of activities subject to code of competitive conduct: The Scenic Rim Regional Council applies the code of competitive conduct to the following activities: activities: following conductthe to appliescodeCouncil competitive of the Regional Scenic Rim The Roads Building Certifying Waste Collection Events afterEvents the reporting period balancedate.the after materialadjustingnoevents were There National competition policy to which(a) Activities the code of competitive conduct is applied disaster standard or level of service to a more disaster resilient standard. thisevent: associated with revenue and expenditure the of Summary The majorityThe of the costs associated this with natural disaster event are funded under the Natural Disaster Relief and Recovery Arrangements is NDRRA (NDRRA). a joint Commonwealth / State government funding program. natural eachactivated to contribute to is Council required Regional Scenic thesearrangementsRim Under point. trigger maximum a to up disasterevent Under the guidelines NDRRA works are classified as emergent works, restoration works or betterment works. eligiblepublicprotect disaster to course a of the become during necessary have that works are works Emergent assets or to restore essential services and maintain public safety. It also covers immediate post-disasterrepairs ensure to repairs temporary and efficiency of reasonablelevel a at eligible assetsto operate enablethemto to replacement eligiblepre- assets reconstruction of or their the to to relate works Restoration accesssafety. and itspre- assetenhancement an the beyond of to relate works Betterment service. of level or disasterstandard Natural disaster the throughout property andcausing 2017 infrastructure damageto inMarch occurred significantevent flood A Tropical Severe – Event nominatedas “NDRRA was event flood This region. Council Regional ScenicRim ScenicRim the for declared was 2017"and March associated and 28-31 flooding, andDebbie rainfall Cyclone RegionalCouncil area on 1 April 2017. Significant events 2017-18 ANNUAL REPORT SCENIC RIM REGIONAL COUNCIL 2017-18 28 27 26 Notes to the statements financial Scenic Rim Rim RegionalScenic Council For the year ended 30 June302018ended year the For 100 Financial Statements 103 2017-18 ANNUAL REPORT SCENIC RIM REGIONAL COUNCIL 2017-18 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 $'000 debts Page 32 expense expense Doubtful recognised
0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 on $'000 outstanding Provisions for doubtful debts 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 $'000 Outstanding balance (incl commitments) 5 3 54 70 87 155 103 154 $'000 Amount of Amount during year transactions (i) (ii) (iii) (iv) (i) (ii) (iii) (iv) . Councils contribution assists with riverine maintenance works inthe maintenance works riverine assists Councilscontribution . with (i) accordance with the Award for the job they perform. they jobthe for Award the accordancewith (ii) Scenic Rim Rivers Improvement Trust is controlled members by and of the operates KMP under the RiverImprovement Trust Act 1940 region. by to agreed was funding The members KMP. of entitiesby controlledto funding grant provided Council (iii) Council. paidin are process.length They arm's an through employed were membersclose KMP Allof family (iv) (i) Council purchased materials and services from an entity that is controlled a by member All of KMP. operations. coursenormal Council of inthe were andlength arm's at purchaseswere - Payment of rates and utility charges Charges and Feesof chargesFeesRegister andincluded inCouncil's - Local Laws Subordinate and Localof Laws FinespenaltiesandRegister included - inCouncil's publicgeneral the to open are functions Council which at Attendance - public general the to open are facilitiesVisitingCouncil which - is deemedimmaterial value dollar total whose Transactions - 2018 Most of the entities and people that are related parties of Council live and operate within the ScenicRim the within operate and live Council of parties related are entitiespeoplethat and the of Most itsandCouncil transactionsoccur between citizen basis regular ordinary a on Therefore, area. Council Regional Council has not included these types of transactions in its disclosure, where they are made on the samemadethe onterms are they transactionsof initsdisclosure, has includednot Council where thesetypes public.general the to conditions and available related parties. Some examples include: examples Some parties. related grants program grants close for family expenses Employee members of KMP Purchase of materials and services from services materialsandof Purchase an entity controlled a by member of KMP in- of provision and precept a of Payment kind support to Scenic Rim Rivers Trust Improvement Council's under funding of Provision Provision of funding under Council's Council's under funding of Provision program grants close for family expenses Employee members of KMP 2017 Purchase of materials and services from services materialsandof Purchase an entity controlled a by member of KMP in- of provision and precept a of Payment kind support to Scenic Rim Rivers Trust Improvement 2017-18 ANNUAL REPORT SCENIC RIM REGIONAL COUNCIL 2017-18 (f) Transactions with related parties that have not been disclosed Transactions with related parties (e) Transactions with other related parties 29 Scenic Rim Rim RegionalScenic Council Notes to the statements financial For the year ended 30 June302018ended year the For 102 Financial Statements 105 2017-18 ANNUAL REPORT SCENIC RIM REGIONAL COUNCIL 2017-18 2017-18 ANNUAL REPORT SCENIC RIM REGIONAL COUNCIL 2017-18 104 Financial Statements 107 6% -17% 187% Actual Local Target Between 0% Between 10% and than greater 90% than greater not 60% 2017-18 ANNUAL REPORT SCENIC RIM REGIONAL COUNCIL 2017-18 Financial Management (Sustainability) Guideline Guideline (Sustainability) Financial Management ______Chief Executive Officer, Jon Gibbons Scenic Rim Regional Council Date: and the and Certificate of Accuracy How is calculated measure the Net result (excluding capital items) revenue operating total by divided capitalitems) (excluding the on expenditure Capital assets infrastructure replacement of depreciation by divided (renewals) expense on infrastructure assets liabilities less assets current Total revenue operating total by divided capitalitems) (excluding For the year ended 201830 June ended year the For (the regulation). (the Local Government Regulation 2012 Regulation Local Government Operating surplusratio Operating Net financialliabilities Net ratio Asset sustainability ratio . The amounts used to calculate the three reported measures are prepared on an accrual basis and are drawn accrualanonbasis drawn are measuresandprepared are reported amounts calculate usedthree to the The . Scenic Rim Rim RegionalScenic Council Statement Current Sustainability Financial Year Note 1 - Basis of Preparation Government 2012 Regulation Government statementfinancial sustainability year thiscurrent that certify we Regulation the of 212(5) Section accordance In with calculated. accurately hasbeen ______ChristensenGreg Mayor, Scenic Rim Regional Council Date: For the year ended 30 June302018ended year the For Measures of Financial Sustainability financialtargets: andratios Juneagainst2018 30 key at performance Council's the statementfinancialinaccordance isspecial sustainability a with statementpurpose prepared year current The the of requirements the of 178Section to pursuant statementfinancialprepared hasbeen sustainability year current This 2013 June30ended2018. year financialpurposethe statements general audited for Council's the from 2017-18 ANNUAL REPORT SCENIC RIM REGIONAL COUNCIL 2017-18 106 Financial Statements 109 2017-18 ANNUAL REPORT SCENIC RIM REGIONAL COUNCIL 2017-18 2017-18 ANNUAL REPORT SCENIC RIM REGIONAL COUNCIL 2017-18 108 110 SCENIC RIM REGIONAL COUNCIL 2017-18 ANNUAL REPORT A: PO Box 25 Beaudesert Qld 4285 | T: 5540 5111 | W: www.scenicrim.qld.gov.au