COUNCIL MEETING NOTICE & AGENDA
21 July 2020 General Council Meeting Notice & Agenda 21 July 2020
49 Stockyard Street Cunnamulla Qld 4490 www.paroo.qld.gov.au
Agenda General Meeting of Council Notice is hereby given that the Ordinary Meeting of Council is to be held on Tuesday, 21st July 2020 at the Cunnamulla Shire Hall, Jane Street Cunnamulla, commencing at 9.00am
1 OPENING OF MEETING
2 ATTENDANCES AND APOLOGIES
3 MOTION OF SYMPATHY
4 CONFIRMATION OF MINUTES Recommendation: That Council adopt the minutes of the General Meeting of Council held Tuesday, 23rd June 2020 as a true and correct record of that meeting. Recommendation: That Council adopt the minutes of the Special Meeting of Council (Budget) held Tuesday, 30th June 2020 as a true and correct record of that meeting.
5 DECLARATION OF INTEREST BEING 5.1 Material Personal Interest 5.2 Conflict Of Interest
6 MAYOR 6.1 Mayor Report 6.2 Visitor: Ross Mitchell – Kooma Aboriginal Corporation
7 OFFICER REPORTS 7.1 CHIEF OPERATIONS OFFICER 7.1.1 Operations Report 3 7.1.2 Operations Work Program Report 10 7.1.3 Project Management Report 13
7.2 CHIEF CORPORATE OFFICER 7.2.1 Corporate and Community Report 17 7.2.2 Tourism Report 25 7.2.3 RADF Minutes 41
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7.2.4 RADF liaison Officer 44 7.2.5 Freeholding Application 45 7.2.6 Paroo Wild Dog Advisory Committee Minutes 52
7.3 CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER 7.3.1 Action Item Register 64 7.3.2 Office of the Chief Executive Officer’s Report 67 7.3.3 Grants Report 72 7.3.4 Corporate Plan Adoption 74
8 CORRESPONDENCE 8.1 Jacqui McGuire – Special and show holidays nomination 2021 95 8.2 Hon. Cameron Dick - Queensland Economy Recovery Initiatives 98 8.3 MP Stirling Hinchliffe – 20/21 COVID Works for QLD program endorsement & 100 guidelines 8.4 Kev Phillips - QLD Opal Miners Association sponsorship 104 8.5 Wayne Harrison - Radio 2WEB sponsorship 107
9 LATE REPORTS 9.1 Financial Report
10 CLOSURE OF MEETING
Mr Sean Rice Acting Chief Executive Officer 21 July 2020
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7.1.1 Operations Report Council Meeting: 21st July 2020 Department: Operations Author: Rob Hinckfuss
Purpose The purpose of this report is to outline the status of the Operations Department to end June 2020.
Recommendation That Council receive and note the report.
1. General Shire Works, TIDS, R2R and DRFA Flood Restoration Program
• The DRFA FEB20 emergency works has been completed and work is now underway on the REPA stage. Subsequently all roads that were previously closed to heavy vehicles (due to extensive flood damage) have been re-opened (and signage removed).
• A new roads program has been developed for the 20/21 financial year but is in DRAFT format as we are awaiting further QRA FEB20 REPA approvals before we can lock down the budget/scope for that component. Only Bluegrass Rd and Thurrulgoona Rd have been approved for FEB20 REPA at this stage.
• PSC grader crews are working on RMPC medium formation work on Hungerford Rd and have only just started. They are continuing on from where they left off (approx. Ch 46.0km) and will work towards Eulo. It is expected that approx. 30km will be completed under this years budget (60km done in 18/19). They will also tidy up Wittenburra Rd (Turn Turn) under R2R whilst there.
• TMR have advised that another $300k for re-sheeting work on Hungerford Rd is forthcoming. This work is to be completed before December 2020.
• PSC Grader crews are working on road shoulders for RMPC on the Balonne Hwy (Ch 67 to Ch 86km). They should be completed by mid August.
• The town crew will be carrying out RMPC work on guideposts, slashing and rubbish collection (including tyres) on various TMR roads over the coming month.
• Submission work for the DRFA FEB20 REPA stage (by Proterra) is ongoing. Six submissions have been submitted to date for the SE quadrant alone, totalling $13M. All of those submissions are progressing well, the first one has been approved ($2.69M) with only a negligible reduction, the rest are all sitting between 65% and 80% in the approval process. The other submissions for other quadrants will follow soon.
• A council crew has started DRFA FEB20 REPA (and APR 19REPA) work on Bluegrass Rd with Thurulagoona Rd, Jobs Gate Rd (south), Bundaleer South Plains Rd and Murra Murra Rd to follow. These roads combined are a well used heavy vehicle route in the South East of the shire that subsequently receives a relatively significant amount of traffic. This stretch of road should keep two council crews busy for most of the flood works delivery period and ensures that council collects the maximum possible funding to help bankroll council’s own resources. This work will be
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mixed in with TID’s, R2R and council’s own maintenance budget to ensure that 2 of our 3 road crews are continuously employed in the SE quadrant for the majority of the 20/21 year.
• It is planned that two 10 man camps be constructed by an experienced camp contractor for accommodation of the crews for the duration of the works in the SE quadrant of the shire. One at Noorama race track and one at Bundaleer Station. Consultation with land holders and camp contractors is ongoing. It is proposed that various council staff will service the camps (empty sewerage, replenish water and fuel and service generators, etc). It is proposed that cooking and cleaning will be done by the camp residents with a food/living away from home allowance supplied.
• Proterra are currently engaging with local contractors to gauge the capacity of the local workforce for future FEB20 REPA work. They aim to use the maximum available local resources within the workforce. As the submissions become available they will utilise local contractors first and then make tender packages available for the work that cannot be delivered with local resources.
• Proterra have produced some new maps for the DRFA work showing known quarries (borrow pits) locations as well as about the known water access points.
• The floodway on Coonberry Plains Road has been identified as a legal fishway, so work is underway to design a floodway upgrade to propose to the QRA as all fishways are subject to very specific standards. The likely result is a decent crossing upgrade funded by the QRA. The floodway at Charlotte Plains is also being assessed and may be treated in a similar way although it doesn’t have existing culverts so the chance of QRA funding it is slim.
• Looking to the future, aside from wanting to get the roads back to standard for the residents of PSC, we are very aware that the BOM has indicated a likely chance of a la Nina weather pattern forming in the next 12 months increasing the risk of further flooding. We are keen to get as much work completed as possible to ensure that if there is another event the roads will have been brought back to standard to avoid more extensive damage.
• Proterra have engaged another roads supervisor, Shane Webber (Webby), to the team at Paroo. Shane will be working alongside Lowell Tillack to ensure that the work being delivered is up to QRA standards. He will also assist with pegging. Proterra are also recruiting an on-site manager/PM to help facilitate the work on the ground in Paroo. The aim is to have them here in 2-3 weeks. Anthony Liu has finished up in Cunnamulla as of 29/6/20 to help Proterra with other works. He may still do some PSC desktop work off-site.
• 2 new columns have been added to the PSC grids spreadsheet to check a) if they have a sealed approach and b) to check the condition of that seal. There are approximately 20 grids affected and there is information to suggest that a number of these approaches are in poor condition. Anthony Liu from Proterra is continuing with this off-site.
• A town crew has completed cleaning all grids on Thurulagoona Rd and plan to do those on Murra Murra Rd next.
• Trevor Jones has provided TMR with the JRMA data (Joint Maintenance Requirements Assessment) and RADAR data also (flood damage pickup). He will set
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up this years figures (plant rates, unit rates) with Doug Beal of Asset Edge soon so that RMPC work for 20/21 can begin.
• PSC has been continuing to assist QPS with equipment and services for their COVID- 19 border crossing on the Mitchell Highway and also on Jobs Gate Rd. To date we have supplied 2 office dongas, 1 generator, 2 portable light towers, 2 portable toilets and access to our accommodation dongas at Newpark Station for the Mitchell Highway crossing as well as toilet cleaning, generator re-fuelling services plus 30 star pickets and a chainsaw. At Jobs Gate Rd we constructed a border gate that QPS secure with a combination lock. To date we have expended approximately $81,322 on this exercise and consideration is being given to additional charges for the rent of the Newpark camp, dongas and public toilets (say totalling $4,000 per week) should we ever invoice the State Government.
• We are working on a 10 yr plant replacement plan, beginning in 2020, and aim to have it finished by the end of August.
2. Plant and Workshop –
Workshop update provided by Chris Cooke/Ky Powyer.
Below is a detailed list of works completed in the past month.
• Maintenance and repairs have been done on various plant in the workshop and on site. • Routine servicing has been carried out on 27 vehicles, machines and small plant. • Continuous maintenance on generators at QLD boarder. • Accepted delivery of 2 New Zero Turn Kubota lawn mowers that were then delivered to Yowah and Eulo. • Received delivery of one new Prime mover and one new smooth drum roller, both machines are in service. • Cages have been complete on the kitchen/canteen at John Kerr Park • Emulsion tank platform is still in progress and soon to be complete. • A new gear box has been ordered for one of our water trucks, awaiting installation. • Hired tractor has had new skid plates installed and awaiting arrival of new blades.
3. Water Supply and Sewerage Operations – Paul Doyle
Water
• Bores. Numbers 2, 3 and 4 running and keeping up with demand. • Water consumption for June. 91.6 ML. • Water Breaks: There were four mains breaks in Cunnamulla. Three breaks in Wyandra. • Eulo water consumption June 3.4Ml.
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Sewerage
• Pumps: All pump stations operating normally. • Hours run: (1). 39.5 (2). 22.9 (3).53.5. (4). 9.1. (5). 13.8. • Blockages: there were 8 blockages cleared for June, all being house lines with no mains blockages reported. • Work is continuing at the S.T.P renewal with contractors constructing earthworks and drainage lines.
New pump tank installed
Ground Works
Customer Requests
• There were fourteen C/R attended in June. Two water, eight sewerage, three council assets and one other.
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4. Sewer Upgrade Works
The Sewerage Treatment Plant Upgrade - Local spend is up to date $102,000.00.
Work Completed in May
Design / Procurement
• Final above ground pipework to be submitted. • WAS/RAS pumps, flow meters and tube settlers shipped. • Valves package ready to be delivered to site. • Blowers ordered and delivered to Brisbane ready for delivery to site. • Primary Pp station delivered to site. • Reo delivered to site • Clarifiers underway -100% completed. • Inlet box underway – 90% completed. • Splitter box underway – Ready to be shipped • Hydro cyclone fabrication – 100% completed • Balance Tank 1 - 100% completed • Balance Tank 2 - 100% completed • Balance Tank 3 materials ordered and fabricated underway – 60% • Inlet and Balance tank Platform fabrication underway – 90% • Above ground pipework shop drawings underway – 100% • Building ordered and fabrication has begun – 80% • Electrical switchboard fabrication complete – 90% • Ergon on site to establish TX location • 100% design report submitted • Balance tank 1 & 2 and two clarifiers onsite • RBC’s onsite
Site Works completed
• Cut and fill completed • Site Survey pegs readjusted off site • Road base layered in • IMHOFF tank decommissioned and capped • Filtrate Pp station installed • Primary Pp station installed
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• All underground pipework installed • Setting up for concrete works • Geotechnical technicians onsite testing complete • Surveyor complete setup • Installed overflow pipework site wide and tested • Installed valve pit and pipework for inlet pump station • Installed inlet pipework to pump station • Backfill at back of site • Installed electrical pits and conduits • Poured outfall manhole • Laid portable water lines onsite • Installed filtrate pump station • DCP testing commenced onsite
5. Parks & Gardens – Tim Higgins
The Parks and Gardens team have carried out the following activities during June.
• General maintenance of the town, which includes mowing, weed eating, watering and garden bed weeding. • Issues have been found with the current satellite watering system for the town, test has been conducted and the issues have been resolved. Extra watering is being carried out to catch up on the missed stations while the issue was being investigated. • An arborist has been contact in regards to the robber’s tree, and photos have been sent through for further analysis. • Fencing at Centenary Park has been repaired after being vandalised and broken. This included the fencing around the old wagon, tractor and steam engine.
6. Waste Management
Approximately 200t of tyres have been shredded and removed as part of the Regional Recycling Transport Assistance Package (RRTAP) program. Some larger truck tyres couldn’t be shredded but were trucked out with the shredded tyres.
In regards to banning tyre dumping from the facility the revised idea is that private operators like Dux tyres, PJ’s and others charge the public a surcharge on changed tyres and then store them on-site. Council then regularly collects those tyres (say once a fortnight) and takes them to the tip for further storage.
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Once enough tyres have been collected then a backload can be taken to Roma tip. This needs to be discussed with Maranoa Council first but other regional councils apparently take them there also.
It is proposed that 2 signs be made up (one for each entrance at the Cunnamulla tip) under the Illegal Dumping grant with wording as follows :
NO DUMPING of TYRES ALLOWED
(unless authorised)
Offenders will be Prosecuted
The basic improvements planned for Cunnamulla refuse facility have been discussed, and preliminarily costed, with supervisors and are being scheduled for implementation. In addition the Infrastructure Department is looking closely at planning another waste hole as the current hole will fill in the next 5-6 months. Some sites have been chosen on the current approved EP but there is some environmental consulting to be undertaken before this can be finalised.
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7.1.2 Operation works programme update Council Meeting: 21 July 2020 Department: Operations Author: Rob Hinckfuss
Purpose The purpose of this report is to inform Council of the proposed scopes of works for the 20/21 financial year, for the various roads programs, and seek approval of the same.
In addition approval in principal is sought to change one of the TIDS scopes through SWRRTG.
Recommendation That Council receive and note the report and approve proposed scopes of works for the 20/21 financial year, for the various roads programs.
That Council approve in principal to amend the Jobs Gate Rd TIDS scope, through SWRRTG, from pavement rehabilitation at Ch 62.53 – Ch 64.55 to medium/heavy formation grading work (possibly with gravel added) along various south parts of the road.
Scopes of Work
The following scopes are proposed for the 20/21 financial year for each road program. The total budget figure for each scope is in brackets.
RMPC ($2.055M budget)
• Shoulder grading on Balonne Hwy and Thargomindah Rd
• Formation grading on Hungerford Rd and Bollon-Charleville Rd
• Pavement repairs on Balonne Hwy and Bollon-Charleville Rd
• Culvert repair on Thargomindah Rd
• Slashing on all TMR roads
• Litter and bins on all TMR roads
• Guideposts and signage on all TMR roads
• RADAR (TMR) Flood Damage on Balonne Hwy, Thargomindah Rd and Barringun Rd
TMR Element 16 - Hungerford Rd Re-sheeting ($300k budget)
TMR Element 5 - Herbicide Spot Spraying ($20k budget)
TMR Element 6 - Maintenance of Fire Breaks ($50k budget)
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TIDS ($1.95M – Budget) • Bundaleer South Plains Rd (Ch 0.0 - 14.0) - HFG including top up gravel/loam resheeting
• Jobs Gate Rd (Ch 62.53 - 64.55) - Rehabilitate pavement to improve cross fall and reseal back to 4m original seal.
• Eulo-Toompine Rd (Ch 42.66 - 43.86) - Widen seal to 7.0m, widen floodway’s 8.0m including raising floodway’s at Alroy and upgrading under floodway drainage
• Approval in principal is sought from Council to amend the Jobs Gate Rd scope, through SWRRTG, from pavement rehabilitation at Ch 62.53 – Ch 64.55 to medium/heavy formation grading work (possibly with gravel added) along the south part of the road. This is so that it provides more flexibility with filling gaps between flood damages along that portion of the road and better fits in the with SE quadrant plan for the year.
R2R ($1.46M budget) • Sealing Work:
5km of Cunnamulla town roads re-shaped and re-sealed including re-sealing of remaining Gidgee Stone and first coat seals. Seal one bad area of road on the Eulo Toompine Rd where about 1m of the road centre has been stripped (for 2km's approx.). Seal a number of grid approaches (say 20 grids – both sides). Re-seal problem areas on Cuttaburra Rd. • Grid Replacement :
Mooru Rd (ch 8.26) Koomerang Rd (ch 8.87) • Grid Cleaning :
• Approximately 30 grids will be inspected for cleaning.
• Rural Roadwork :
This includes MFG, HFG + 75mm Material, HFG + 100mm Material, Shoulder Grading on SE Quadrant roads (Bluegrass Rd, Thurulagoona Rd, Jobs Gate Rd (south), Bundaleer South Plains Rd and Murra Murra Rd) plus Wittenburra Rd (Turn Turn). • Concrete Floodway’s :
Charlotte Plains (not conc but stabilised gravel with concrete culverts under) – done to fish way standards.
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Shire Maintenance ($0.6M budget)
• Patch potholes and bad areas in depot yard
• More grid cleaning (say 25 grids)
• Waverly Mintaka Grid removal
• Formation grading (Secondary Roads)
• Kerb and channel work on town roads
• Emergency work and miscellaneous making up the remainder
DRFA - APR19 and FEB20 REPA ($1.72M budget)
• SE Quadrant (Bluegrass Rd, Thurulagoona Rd, Jobs Gate Rd - south part including to NSW border, Bundaleer South Plains Rd and Murra Murra Rd)
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7.1.3 Project Management Report Council Meeting: 21 July 2020 Department: Major Projects/ Asset Management Author: Chris Safonoff
Purpose The purpose of this document is to provide Council with an update on the activities undertaken by the Project Management Department.
Recommendation That Council receive and note the Project Management report for July 2020.
Project Update
1. CCEC Building
The D&C Contract for the new CCEC building has executed with DJ Buckley and site establishment has commenced with site being fenced. Site accommodation will be established over the next 2 weeks and foundation works will commence on the 27th July.
The construction works will commence with in excess of 200 six metre deep bored piers to provide the fully suspended concrete slab to cater for the highly expansive soil conditions. The concrete slabs will follow to be poured in three sections and these are targeted to be complete by the early September.
The project completion date is targeted for early March 2021.
2. JKP Change room/ Bar facilities
The works to the JKP change room have commenced on the 7th July and are targeted for completion by early September. Slab concrete works has already commenced.
The location of the change rooms was moved away from the entry gate due to access and services issues and was rotated slightly to face the oval as was agreed during a site inspection.
The final works to the bar and canteen including matching timber panelling to the front of the canteen, new protective cages around the services and gas bottles are ordered and will be completed along with the canteen.
It is proposed once all works are complete the user groups will be invited to test and ensure all aspects meet requirements prior to next event.
3. W4Q Project Budgeting and Scoping Review
Eulo Hall – The Eulo Hall works have been completed and have incorporated all of the user group requests that were identified in the community prestart meeting along with the minor requests from the RFDS to make changes to suit their needs.
Wyandra BBQ Areas/ Hall Drainage – The new roof drainage has been completed to run the water away from the hall to eliminate the ponding around and underneath the hall.
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The two repurposed electric BBQ’s from Cunnamulla are due to be placed adjacent to the hall and tennis court areas and are these are still awaiting co-ordination with the electrician to facilitate the power connections to these. The trenching for the cables has been completed and is currently open with a protective mesh barrier.
Yowah TV transmitter upgrade – The slab for the new TV dish has been completed and the equipment for the new dish has been delivered to the site. NCom are due prior to the end of July to install and commission the new dish.
Yowah Road Reseal - The Yowah reseal has been completed to all streets.
Information Billboards – The support posts to the first 3 large 18 metre billboards have been completed by council and Warrego signs have commenced with the installation of the framing to these and the sign skins. These will be completed in next week.
Cunnamulla Bushlands – Please refer to the tourism report for a detailed update on this project.
4. Digital Connectivity Project - Field Solutions Group
The stage 2 works that are now approved for the additional 0.6 million are currently being discussed with Field Solutions Group who are preparing siting options for discussion with council around what locations will best benefit from the additional coverage areas that can be achieved with this funding. Field Solutions Group have confirmed they will look at mapping to identify the highest density areas that may benefit the most and then issue this for consideration by the council.
The tower delivery for stage 1 of the project has been recently confirmed as being delayed until October which has had a significant effect on the go live date for the project. This has now been programmed by FSG as March 2021.
The explanation from FSG for the delay to the project is as noted below:
Travel and supply chain has been disrupted with COVD-19, as a result, detailed surveys and sourcing has had delays.
No suitable council land could be identified as a site for the Eulo tower so FSG have been advised to source a site on privately owned land which they are currently pursuing.
The Cunnamulla site at the rear of the works depot has been cleared and levelled in preparation for FSG, and we are sourcing the land access agreement from Bollon.
5. Deep Creek Bridge
Roadtek commenced on the Deep Creek Bridge project on site on the 7th July and the side track was placed into operation with all appropriate signage supplied and installed by council.
The design was modified to avoid the need for scaffold under the bridge due to the current water level. The use of a truck mounted unit on the bridge to provide scaffold access under the bridge to complete the steel modification works has been adopted. Following completion of this, the old bridge deck and timber elements will be demolished.
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The new composite deck will be installed along with new abutments and apron slabs and the new bridge is due to open in early September.
6. CCTV Safer Communities/ Town Lighting Upgrade
Field Solutions Group have provided an updated schedule for the installation of the CCTV network which has also been delayed due to the impacts of the supply chain with COVID-19.
The programme confirms FSG will be on site on Wednesday the 23rd July to begin installation works.
The Cunnamulla Police Station Fitout will be between the 3rd August and 31st August and they have confirmed that they are upgrading at their cost the Cunnamulla & Eulo System from a Network Video Recording System to a full Dell Server System which will increase storage capacity from 96TB to 144TB. This will allow for future camera upgrades without needing to upgrade the server or recorders. Wyandra will remain as a Network Video Recording System as there is no network connection to allow real time viewing.
The additional security lighting as requested by QPS in 22 locations has generally been agreed to be provided by Ergon at nil cost to council in 19 of these locations. The other 3 are still in discussion due to the lack of infrastructure in those locations and possibly could be provided at additional cost. This will be further reviewed.
All lights will have the new LED Luminaires and be vandal proof.
7. Sewer Treatment Plant
Pensar have made good progress on the STP project during the month. They have completed all demolition of the first existing clarifier and have installed all in ground services. They have now commenced on the slab works for both the balance tanks and the main shed which houses all of the rotating biological contactor equipment along with the clarifiers and the on site laboratory.
Deliveries of the large plant have commenced to Cunnamulla, and these are being stored within the Tuckwell yard, Two balance tanks, the 6 RBC units, and 2 of the clarifiers are all delivered.
The 100 percent design package has been received and is under final review by the external consultant.
All works are currently on programme to be completed in November 2020.
8. Wyandra SES toilet facility
The toilet structure is complete and connected to plumbing.
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9. Cunnamulla Hot Springs
The first round of the Architect EOI process closed on the 18th June and an overwhelming response was received in the form of 33 submissions.
The review of these submissions has been completed and the assessment spreadsheet with weighted scoring has been circulated to the steering group and working group members for their review and comments. A meeting will be scheduled to discuss and finalise the shortlist for the second phase.
The second phase will involve a site visit to Cunnamulla to walk the site and have a project briefing from the relevant parties and then the parties will be asked to formally submit final concepts and a fee proposal to undertake the design works.
It is envisaged this process will be complete and assessed for the August council meeting where a recommendation will be made as to the selected architect to take the project forward.
The architect will then work to resolve the final concept design and once this has been approved as a milestone, secondary consultants will be added to the team such as a structural engineer, hydraulics/pool engineer and a certifier to allow a full design & construct tender package to be prepared.
A D&C construction tender will be targeted to go to market in late October, which will allow a full position paper to be prepared by the end on November in line with funding expectations.
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7.2.1 Corporate and Community Services Council Meeting: 21 July 2020 Department: Corporate and Community Services Author: Toni Pender- Community Services
Purpose The purpose of this document is to provide Council with an update on the activities undertaken by the Corporate and Community Services Department.
Recommendation That Council receive and note the Corporate and Community Services Report as presented.
Discussion
1 Liveable Community
1.1 Community Support
Service Program Outcomes
Service Users this Month Number of service users Service users who received a service this month 10 Improved ability to access appropriate services 23 Service users who received improved social connectedness 24 Occasions where information, advice and referral services were provided 12
Services Provided this Month % of Time Allocated Access/Enquiries (information, advice, referrals and assessments) 5 Support (community/community center based development, coordination and 5 support) Program Reporting (daily, monthly and OASIS quarterly) 10 Meetings Channels (interagency, community reference group etc) 10 Development (study, leadership programs, information stalls etc 10 Community Education (workshops, programs, information stalls etc) 10 Council Community Programs/Events (NAIDOC, Qld Week, Cunnamulla 10 Fella Festival etc)
1.2 Youth Support
Service Program Outcomes
Clients for Month March April May Total number of registered Users 8 4 4 New registered clients 0 0 0 Clients who received one on one service 2 2 2 Active Case management plans 2 2 2 Closed Case management plans 0 0 0 Improved client outcomes 2 2 2 Case management Clients reassessed 0 0 0 Service users closed 0 4 4
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Description of Services Service Program Hours Monthly Achieved Total Access/Enquiries (information, advice, referrals and assessments) 30 23 Support / Client Management (case management /plans/ 80 83 outcomes/ assessments, referrals and YSCIS reporting, includes reporting, emails and phone calls) Program Reporting (daily, monthly and OASIS quarterly) 2 Channels (Drop in centre, life line) 15 Development (Study, Leadership programs, training etc.) 0 Workshops (Youth Education, mentoring etc) 5 213 Council Community Programs/Events (NAIDOC, Qld Week. 15 Cunnamulla Fella Festival etc)
Project Actions/Reports Status John Kerr Park Funding Building Development- Completed contingency plan In Progress Redevelopment Completed Final pre- construction qualification PHN- Funding Service agreement sent to Variation to the 2019/2020 Department for execution Deed to proceed with underspend of $20k to Plan for Community progress through the 2020/2021 year. Awaiting confirmation TRAIC Grant Program Planning Variation to the 2019/2020 Funding agreement to Delivering the program proceed with underspend to progress through the 2020/2021 year Community workshops that provide Social cohesion and connectedness are in the planning. QLD Day 2020 Planning and advertisement Variation to the 2020 agreement to with funding on the 6th June 2020 MOU Day Care Negotiating Solutions Awaiting for Cof CC to respond Paroo Shire Facility Hire use Developing a policy for use of The Policy is out for Policy Council’s facilities community consultation. CMQ Regional Partnerships Preparations, Planning and Progressing a visit planed Projects Meetings for communication plan in july
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2. Libraries 2.1 Cunnamulla Library
2.1.1 IPAD PURCHASES COMPLETE: The IPads and cases (courtesy of our State Library of Qld Micro Grant) have now been ordered and we are awaiting their arrival. We will have them all set up and ready to go once we are ready to welcome children/young people back into the library. There have been so many changes and additions to the library during COVID-19 there will be much excitement when we reopen.
2.1.2 VIDEO STORIES CONTINUE TO EXCITE: Our video First5Forever stories which are being uploaded onto the Council’s Face Book page, are continuing to cause excitement and competition within the community. The QLD Health “Birdie and the Virus” story received over 2400 views and 30 shares. Upon completion of our video stories series we have decided to distribute some prizes for; most views, most shares, most creative and most humorous.
2.1.3 MORE GRANT SUCCESS: We are beyond excited to announce our run of successful grant applications has continued, with the success of the State Library of QLD Strategic Priorities Grant. This grant is for $30,000. We are having a state of the art circulation desk, (which includes a returned books slot) constructed by a company specialising in library desks and has been especially crafted to fit our library. The addition of this circular desk will enhance customer service by enabling the patrons to have eye contact with us upon entering the library, improved book handling, and also adding to our already attractive library.
2.1.4 ARRIVAL OF INDIGENOUS LITERACY FOUNDATION BOOKS: For over 8 years now we have been the recipients of free books to distribute to our community from the Indigenous Literacy Foundation. Sixteen cartons of brand new books were received and distributed within one week. The selection of books ranges from toddler books to chapter books for young adults. The books were distributed as far as Eulo and Wyandra. CACH very kindly delivered the books out to the Eulo State School on our behalf. Normally we put the books out on our big oval table in the library and children come and collect them. But due to the library still being closed (because of COVID-19) that wasn’t possible, so CACH also delivered the books to the families at their homes. Attachment A for photos of Cunnamulla Library
2.2 Wyandra Library
All toys and items have been laboriously wiped over and disinfected in readiness for when we can once again welcome children to our library. In the meantime, we continue to run the Daily Report and order and deliver books to patrons requesting this service. No photos of Wyandra Library
2.3 Yowah Library A few tourists are now coming through. Although we are still closed to the public we are however conducting our home delivery service to those patrons who order books on a regular basis. We are also processing in-coming books that have been ordered from State Library as well as running and processing the Daily Report. No photos of Yowah Library
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2.4 Statistical Data JUNE 2020 Cunnamulla Yowah Wyandra Open Days 0 0 0 Items Loaned 635 Average loans per day 30 Visitor Statistics 0 0 0 Average Visitors Per Day 0 0 0 Adult Membership 428 156 50 Junior Membership 139 3 14 New Members 0 0 0 Requests made 217 0 0 Internet Hour Usage (hr.) 0 0 0
2.5 Highlights for July 2020
• CACH is assisting with approximately 90 home deliveries per month • Library reopens for patrons to drop back and borrow books. State Library has been very helpful with developing protocols for us for book handling and disinfection procedures. • Purchase new circulation desk and arranging delivery and installation.
ATTACHMENT A. PHOTOS OF CUNNAMULLA LIBRARY
The circulation desk we are having customised and installed with the grant funds we received from SLQ. However ours will be slightly different. The look above is the ultimate look we are aiming to achieve and it is our hope that we may be able to obtain the cupboards through Assets in the near future to complete the nice, tidy streamlined look above.
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This is the “especially designed for our library” new circulation desk.
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3 HEALTH AND BULDING
3.1 HEALTH
3.1.1 Notifiable Diseases Nil Reported
3.1.2 Food Recalls: FSANZ 2020/57 received on 16/06/2020 FSANZ 2020/58 received on 26/06/2020 Emailed to local food outlets & advised to remove product from stock.
3.1.3 Food Hygiene Inspections: Nil attended for June 2020
3.2 BUILDING:
*19-20-11 Development Application for a Development Permit for a Material Change of Use for Health Care Services for CACH at 20 John St. Cunnamulla for Chronic Disease Unit & Respite Centre, received on 09/06/2020 from Peter Swan c/o StruX1 Design Toowoomba, forwarded to Chris Tickner. *Decision Notice – Approval (with conditions) dated 29TH June 2020 received from Chris Tickner & mailed out on 3/07/2020 to Peter Swann at StruXi Design.
*19-20-12 Forms for New Sewerage Treatment Plant Building Cunnamulla received on 15/06/2020. *Form 18: notice to the owner that a private certifier has been engaged, Peter Siebenhausen has been appointed. *Form 56: Notice to the Local Government that a private certifier has been engaged for New Sewerage Treatment Plant Building Cunnamulla on Lot 4 Wicks St Cunnamulla received on 15/06/2020.
*19-20-13 Ken Murray, Director & Private Building Certifier, AAA Building Consultants, Clermont has lodged building works approval for property in Arthur St. Cunnamulla on 23/06/2020, relocation of removal dwelling. *Form 20- Lodgement of building work documentation received 23/06/2020 *Decision Notice: Development Permit for building works approved with conditions received on 23/06/2020. *DA Form 2 received on 23/06/2020, builder is Oscar Gregory McKellar, Cunnamulla. *Archiving fee received on 23/06/2020, receipt no: 91314.
*19-20-14 Kevin Mizen, Private Certifier South West Building Certification, Chinchilla has lodged Development Application Form 6 Decision Notice with conditions at 49 Stockyard St Cunnamulla, Lot 106 & 107 on C1461 for New Office & Civic Centre. *Form 20 – lodgement of building work documentation received on 30/06/2020 *Form 56 – Notice to the local government that a private certifier has been engaged. *DA Form 2 – building work details received on 30/06/2020, builder is D J Buckley Builders, Toowoomba. *Development Application Form 6 Decision Notice with conditions received on 30/06/2020. *Q-Leave Portable Long Service Leave received dated 30/06/2020 *Archiving fee received on 30/06/3030. Receipt no: 91365.
Building Searches for June: Nil
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3.3 GENERAL:
Email received on 26/06/2020 re-new planning regulation to ease pressure in COVID -19 emergency forwarded to Chris Tickner.
3.4 ENQUIRIES RECEIVED BY CHRIS TICKNER
• Paroo Progress Association Inc. requested a letter of no objection from the council for them to obtain a liquor licence, Chris Tickner wrote letter of support, signed by Sean Rice & mailed out to Karen Ticehurst, on 4th June 2020. • Owen Kleidon from StruX has contacted Chris Tickner re-Cunnamulla Chronic Disease Unit & Respite Centre at CACH, He requires application advise, received on 4th June. • Customer from Wicks St. - called requiring information on building a Carport on the property, referred to Chris Tickner on 17/06/2020.
4. Local Laws June Monthly Report 2020
Requests Received Results
Dead Dog Picked Up 2 Found at the sewerage ponds Dog attacks 1 Dog attack Dogs vaccinated 3 Parvo Dogs surrendered Dog barking 3 Complaints regarding Kangaroo 1 Euthanized after being hit by a car Allotment notices were issued to 13 property owners in Untidy Yard 13 Cunnamulla Water Sheep 3 A wandering sheep notice was sent to an owner. Goat Meat Ants 1 Ants nest North St Horse wandering Horses euthanized Snake Emu Cats No of Animals Impounded 2 dangerous dog notices have been issued to their owner Dangerous dogs 2 whose 2 dogs attacked and seriously injured another dog Dogs rehomed No of animals euthanized
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Priority Status Update
Dog Registration Local Laws have developed a campaign to Campaign target dog registrations during the months of July and August. The campaign will focus on making all four town communities aware of the need to register their A Strategy dogs. Messaging will use radio advertisement, mail drop, Paroo Facebook posts, and newspaper. Followup compliance work will roll out following the encouragement type advertising. Pound Upgrade Plans for the upgrade on the dog impound yard has had good input and suggestions from Tony Koch Colin Ickeringill and Joe Lewis. Plans will C Planning be submitted to Chris Tickner to confirm planning and approval requirements.
Yowah Chief of Operations Rob Hinkfuss and Local Laws officer Joe Lewis travelled to Wyandra on Friday the 26th of June. Rob had received a request from Scott Shorten for a shed that he D Town Visit needed to store council equipment Scott uses for orderly work in Yowah. Joe caught up with Scott and some of the Locals to see what issues with animal management and allotments that were of concern. Car Body Clean The car body clean up organized by Local Laws, Council and Wayne Koop just before Christmas 2019 was quite successful. Most residents requested to participate in the program complied with the removal of vehicles, with some removed after the date the program closed. The transport service from Wayne Koop made it easier for residents to surrender vehicles they F Second Wave could not afford to move. Local Laws recommends another campaign for a second wave of car body removals. Voluntary removal is the preferred action otherwise infringement notices may be issued or council carrying out the work at the owners expense. A 28 day removal notice will be issued to residents that are in breech of hording vehicles, caravans and large accumulation of scrap. Wyandra Local Laws is assisting a number of businesses with compliance queries and assisting with Business G understanding of permit conditions and Assistance expectations for operation in the town area.
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7.2.2 Tourism Report Council Meeting: 21 July 2020 Department: Tourism Author: Barb Mason
Purpose The purpose of this document is to provide Council with an update on the progress of the Tourism Program for June/July 2020.
Recommendation
That Council receive and note the Tourism Report as presented.
Discussion
• Recovery Funding Council has submitted an expression of interest to the Growing Tourism Infrastructure Fund for stage 2 of the Cunnamulla Hot Springs and River Walk Project. Stage 2 of the development will see the construction of a pontoon and jetty to enhance this tourism development and increase the tourism product in Cunnamulla offering by providing access to water and boating experiences and activities on the Warrego River.
Council has been advised our project, Cunnamulla Hot Springs and River Walk Project- Stage 2 (GTI20024), has been approved by the GTI Assessment Panel to proceed to Full Business Case. Our submission is to be completed by the end of July.
• Visitor Feedback The Tourism Team have installed a new customer feedback system at the visitor centre. This is an interactive survey. Attached is the report from the first two weeks of visitors since reopening. Attachment A
• Bushlands The Tourism Team together with the Trainees from the Golden West Program have made significate improvements with the Bushlands. Priorities have been repairs to watering systems, weed eradication, repairs to the bush hut, repairs and maintenance to the nursery and hardening-off area. Signage quotes have been requested and Ian Charles from Nature Tourism Services has been successful in gaining the job of supplying updated signage for the Bushlands and Western Riverwalk. Mr Charles will been visiting the site to confirm the signage requirements and to also investigate other signage areas for future planning. The signage is very much intune with the Bushlands and will incorporate a QR code to allow an interactive element that will sit in the backend of the Council Tourism website. Attached is an example of the signage. Attachment B
• Western River Walk and Sandhills The Tourism Team and the Trainees from the Golden West Program have commenced repairs, maintenance and cleanup of the Western Riverwalk and Sandhills. Council is working with local Indigenous custodians of the Sandhills to restore and define the paths through the sandhills and identify placement of signs that will be of assistance to visitors and locals wishing to explore the area.
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Time Frame: 2020/06/01 - 2020/06/30 Wednesday, 01. July 2020, 10:45 h
Overview
Number of Feedbacks 107
This is the total Number of Feedbacks for the selected timeperiod.
Average Visitor Satisfaction Change of average Satisfaction
3 3.4 +0.4 2.6
3.8 2020/05/01 - 2020/05/31 2020/06/01 - 2020/06/30 2.2 4.2
1.8 Change in average Satisfaction. Adapts to the time period settings
selected in the filter. 4.6
1.4 4.7
5 1
This is the average feedback rating of the 5 Smiley. The higher the value the better (1= red smiley, 5 = dark green smiley)
Distribution of Satisfaction Development of satisfaction
100 5.0 5.0 5.0 5.0 5.0 4.7 5.0 5.0 90 4.8 4.4 4.4 4.3 80 4.0 3.9
60 3.0
40 SATISFACTION SATISFACTION
20
9 2 2 4 0
01.06.02.06.03.06.04.06.05.06.06.06.07.06.08.06.09.06.10.06.11.06.12.06.13.06.14.06.15.06.16.06.17.06.18.06.19.06.20.06.21.06.22.06.23.06.24.06.25.06.26.06.27.06.28.06.29.06.30.06.
The graph shows how often each smiley was selected. Shows the time course of average satisfaction
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Heatmap Satisfaction over Time and Day
Monday 5.0 4.8 4.8 5.0 5.0 5.0 3.0 5.0
Tuesday 5.0 5.0 4.3 5.0 4.5 5.0 3.5 4.8
Wednesday 5.0 4.7 5.0 5.0 5.0 5.0
Thursday 5.0 5.0 5.0 5.0 3.0 5.0
SATISFACTION Friday 4.6 4.2 3.5 4.7 4.8 5.0
Saturday
Sunday
0:00 1:00 2:00 3:00 4:00 5:00 6:00 7:00 8:00 9:00 10:00 11:00 12:00 13:00 14:00 15:00 16:00 17:00 18:00 19:00 20:00 21:00 22:00 23:00 24:00
Shows the average satisfaction during business hours and weekdays.
Improvement Potential
Reasons for dissatisfaction
2.5
2 2 2
1.5
1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1
REASONS FOR DISSATISFACTION 0.5
0 Friendliness Art Gallery Staff availability Parking Opening hours Competence Cleanliness Acessibility Museum
The reasons selected for being dissatisfied. This question is only asked visitors who selected the red, orange and yellow smiley.
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Who?
Gender - Tell us more about yourself. Are you...
50 47
40 39
30 GENDER 20
10
1 0 0 Female Male Diverse Prefer not to say
What age are you?
50
41 40
30 26 AGE
20
10 10 6 3
0 under 18 18-25 26-40 41-60 Over 60
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Who are you travelling with?
50
44
40
30
20 20 TRAVEL COMPANION 11 10 8
3
0 couple family with children alone group elderly
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Where to?
How many nights are you staying here?
50
44
40 35
30
20 NIGHTS STAY
10
4 3 1 0 0 1 day 2 - 3 days + 2 weeks 4 - 6 days 1 week 1 - 2 week
How are you travelling?
35 33 32
30
25
20
15
11
MODE OF TRANSPORT 10
5 5 3 2 0 0 caravan car 4 x 4 motorhome motorbike bus plane
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Where are you travelling to next?
Date Time System Text Feedbacks 2020/06/30 02:15PM System 1 st george 2020/06/30 11:09AM System 1 brisbane 2020/06/29 11:40AM System 1 St George 2020/06/29 09:18AM System 1 culgoa NP 2020/06/26 11:07AM System 1 st.george 2020/06/23 01:54PM System 1 st george 2020/06/23 10:49AM System 1 St George 2020/06/22 11:51AM System 1 st george 2020/06/22 10:16AM System 1 st George 2020/06/19 11:20AM System 1 st george 2020/06/18 02:49PM System 1 st george 2020/06/18 02:43PM System 1 st george 2020/06/17 03:49PM System 1 St George 2020/06/17 01:38PM System 1 st george 2020/06/15 01:52PM System 1 Burke 2020/06/12 12:08PM System 1 st george 2020/06/12 11:55AM System 1 st george.
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From where?
Where do you live?
100
85
80
60
POSTCODE 40
20
0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 QLD NSW VIC NT WA ACT TAS International Local
Your Queensland postcode: Your New South Wales postcode:
Date Time System Text Feedbacks No data available! 2020/06/30 04:17PM System 1 410 2020/06/30 04:16PM System 1 4212 2020/06/30 04:13PM System 1 4850 2020/06/30 04:11PM System 1 4212 2020/06/30 03:58PM System 1 4568 2020/06/30 02:15PM System 1 4019 2020/06/30 01:42PM System 1 4022 2020/06/30 12:53PM System 1 4020 2020/06/30 12:07PM System 1 4159 2020/06/30 11:09AM System 1 4074 2020/06/30 10:49AM System 1 4570 2020/06/30 10:30AM System 1 4301 2020/06/30 10:24AM System 1 4560 2020/06/30 10:05AM System 1 403 2020/06/30 09:40AM System 1 4179 2020/06/29 04:32PM System 1 4066 2020/06/29 04:30PM System 1 4350 2020/06/29 04:08PM System 1 4511 2020/06/29 04:03PM System 1 4520 2020/06/29 02:41PM System 1 4553 2020/06/29 01:00PM System 1 4497 2020/06/29 12:46PM System 1 4228 2020/06/29 12:20PM System 1 4228 2020/06/29 12:00PM System 1 4680 2020/06/29 11:40AM System 1 4560 2020/06/29 11:32AM System 1 4207 2020/06/29 10:56AM System 1 413 2020/06/29 09:18AM System 1 4074 2020/06/26 11:51AM System 1 4159 2020/06/26 11:50AM System 1 4518 2020/06/26 11:07AM System 1 4127 2020/06/25 01:21PM System 1 4340 2020/06/24 11:45AM System 1 4223
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Date Time System Text Feedbacks
2020/06/24 11:41AM System 1 4223 2020/06/24 10:30AM System 1 4575 2020/06/23 04:18PM System 1 4670 2020/06/23 01:54PM System 1 4207 2020/06/23 01:29PM System 1 4020 2020/06/23 01:06PM System 1 4122 2020/06/23 11:39AM System 1 4511 2020/06/23 11:07AM System 1 4400 2020/06/23 10:49AM System 1 4215 2020/06/23 09:59AM System 1 4551 2020/06/23 09:29AM System 1 4211 2020/06/22 11:51AM System 1 4226 2020/06/22 10:28AM System 1 4490 2020/06/22 10:16AM System 1 4507 2020/06/19 02:46PM System 1 4160 2020/06/19 11:20AM System 1 4053 2020/06/19 09:46AM System 1 4128 2020/06/19 09:07AM System 1 4670 2020/06/18 03:20PM System 1 4350 2020/06/18 02:49PM System 1 4210 2020/06/18 02:43PM System 1 4210 2020/06/18 12:00PM System 1 4500 2020/06/18 11:40AM System 1 455 2020/06/17 03:49PM System 1 480 2020/06/17 03:36PM System 1 4207 2020/06/17 02:38PM System 1 4490 2020/06/17 01:51PM System 1 4560 2020/06/17 01:38PM System 1 4350 2020/06/17 01:35PM System 1 4165 2020/06/17 10:54AM System 1 423 2020/06/17 10:22AM System 1 4226 2020/06/17 09:37AM System 1 4555 2020/06/16 12:18PM System 1 4160 2020/06/16 11:57AM System 1 4380 2020/06/15 01:52PM System 1 4650 2020/06/15 12:47PM System 1 4655 2020/06/15 11:11AM System 1 4825 2020/06/12 02:57PM System 1 4155 2020/06/12 02:55PM System 1 4304 2020/06/12 02:03PM System 1 4470 2020/06/12 12:08PM System 1 4207 2020/06/12 11:55AM System 1 4312 2020/06/12 11:51AM System 1 4518 2020/06/12 09:40AM System 1 4490 2020/06/11 10:33AM System 1 4490 2020/06/10 03:31PM System 1 4022 2020/06/09 12:39PM System 1 410 2020/06/08 12:48PM System 1 4505 2020/06/08 09:09AM System 1 4573 2020/06/01 03:59PM System 1 49 2020/06/01 11:17AM System 1 4490
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Comments
Would you like to share further suggestions, ideas or criticism?
Date Time System Text Feedbacks 2020/06/29 04:30PM System 1 lovely visit, very helpful friendly staff 2020/06/29 04:08PM System 1 excellent 2020/06/29 11:40AM System 1 very good 2020/06/29 09:18AM System 1 Lots to see. Lovely reception everywhere. Thanks. 2020/06/17 03:49PM System 1 lovely thank you 2020/06/17 01:35PM System 1 great advice given for our specific needs 2020/06/17 10:54AM System 1 was a fanstastic information centre and museum, very friendly 2020/06/17 10:22AM System 1 we loved our visit thank you Cunnamulla! 2020/06/16 11:57AM System 1 excellent display & great people 2020/06/15 01:52PM System 1 Absolutely fantastic info and history centre. 2020/06/11 10:33AM System 1 it looks great staff are fabulous....love the displays and especially local crafts 2020/06/09 12:39PM System 1 good service, helpful reception 2020/06/08 12:48PM System 1 n/a not at the moment 2020/06/08 09:09AM System 1 very good center
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2006 2011 2013
2015 2017 2019
Cunnamulla Bushlands Interpretive Signage RFQ
www.naturetourismservices.com.au
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Response
We note that the brief requires the production of both an interpretive plan and supporting branding as an integral part of the project delivery. ĘĜŸĜŸ±ÏųĜƋĜϱĬĀųŸƋŸƋåŞƵĘĜÏĘĹååÚŸƋŅÆåÏŅĹŸĜÚåųåÚĜĹųåŸŞŅĹŸåƋŅ this RFQ as it impacts on the recommended mix of interpretive materials to be delivered. eÏÏŅųÚĜĹčĬƼƵåƋ±ĩåƋĘåĵ±ƋåųĜ±ĬŸĬĜŸƋ±ŸŞųŅƴĜÚåÚĜĹƋĘåÆųĜåü±ŸŸĜĵŞĬƼ being an indication of the types and scale of responses anticipated.
Ęåųå±ųåĘŅƵåƴåųŸĜčĹĜĀϱĹƋ±ĬƋåųűƋĜƴåŅŞƋĜŅĹŸƋŅŞƚųŸƚåĜĹųåĬ±ƋĜŅĹ ƋĘĜŸŸŞ±ÏåƋʱƋ±ųåĹŅƋ±ÚÚų域åÚĜĹƋĘåÏƚųųåĹƋĵ±ƋåųĜ±ĬŸŸŞåÏĜĀϱƋĜŅĹŸţ ĘĜŸĜĹÏĬƚÚåŸƋĘåƚŸåŅü±ƵåÆ±ŞŞÚĜčĜƋ±ĬĜĹƋåųŞųåƋĜƴåƋų±ĜĬƋŅÆå±ÏÏ域åÚ ƴĜ±}ÏŅÚåƋŅŞųŅƴĜÚåŸĜƋåŸŞåÏĜĀÏÏŅĹƋåĹƋƋŅƚŸåųŸĜĹƋĘåĜųĬ±Ĺčƚ±čåŅü ÏĘŅĜÏåƴĜ±ŅĹƋĘåāƼƋų±ĹŸĬ±ƋĜŅĹĜĹƋĘåĜųŞĘŅĹåĜĹƋåųĹåƋÆųŅƵŸåųţ
This same media can also deliver the audio content including bird calls ±ŸĜÚåĹƋĜĀåÚĜĹƋĘåÆųĜåüţĘåĜÚå±ĘåųåĜŸƋʱƋĬŅĹčƋåųĵĜĹƴåŸƋĵåĹƋŸ±ųå ÆåŸƋÚåĬĜƴåųåÚƴĜ±ƋĘåƋåÏĘĹŅĬŅčƼƋʱƋƚŸåųŸÆųĜĹčƵĜƋĘƋĘåĵų±ƋĘåųƋʱŠÆƼĜĹŸƋ±ĬĬĜĹčŞĘƼŸĜϱĬĜĹüų±ŸƋƚÏƋƚųåƋʱƋƵĜĬĬųåŧƚĜųåŅĹčŅĜĹčŅŞåų±ƋĜŅűĬ maintenance. eÚÚĜƋĜŅűĬĬƼƵåƵŅƚĬÚĜÚåĹƋĜüƼƋĘåÚĜýåųåĹÏåŸƋʱƋųåĬ±ƋåƋŅĜĹƋåųŞųåƋĜĹč “created” spaces such as Cunnamulla Bushlands versus those involved in responding to natural settings. Here created spaces can be simply ƚĹÚåųŸƋŅŅÚ±ŸŞĬ±ÏåŸĬĜĩåÆŅƋ±ĹĜÏč±ųÚåĹŸx±ųÆŅųåƋƚĵŸ±ĹÚ±ĬŸŅ ųåʱÆĜĬĜƋ±ƋåÚűƋƚų±ĬŸåƋƋĜĹčŸţåʱƴåŸĜčĹĜĀϱĹƋųåÏåĹƋĜĹƴŅĬƴåĵåĹƋ ĜĹÆŅƋĘƋĘåŸåƴåĹƚåŸƵĜƋĘŅƚųƵŅųĩ±ƋƋĘåc±ƋĜŅűĬeųÆŅųåƋƚĵ±ĹÆåųų± ±ĹÚ±ĬŸŅƋĘåÆƚŸĘĬ±ĹÚųåčåĹåų±ƋĜŅĹŞųŅģåÏƋƵŅųĩƚĹÚåųƋ±ĩåĹÆƼ Queensland’s Healthy Land and Water at the Three Mile Scrub on )ĹŅččåų±ųååĩĉĩĵĹŅųƋĘŅüƋĘåųĜŸÆ±Ĺå%ţ
Created spaces require more intervention to guide people in a meaningful manner than is the case in natural areas. These same interventions also typically need to be less obtrusive and imposing that the more spaced out interpretive signage interventions as may apply in űƋƚų±ĬŸåƋƋĜĹčŸţkĹåŅĹĬƼʱŸƋŅƋĘĜĹĩŅü±ŸƋųŅĬĬ±ųŅƚĹÚ±ÆŅƋ±ĹĜÏč±ųÚåĹ setting to appreciate the approach in play there. In created spaces there ĜŸ±ĹĜĹƴĜƋ±ƋĜŅĹƋŅåĹč±čåÏŅĹƋĜĹƚ±ĬĬƼƵĜƋĘƋĘåŸŞ±ÏåŸƼŅƚ±ųåĵŅƴĜĹč through.
This approach is current evident to some degree at Cunnamulla ƚŸĘĬ±ĹÚŸĜĹųåĬ±ƋĜŅĹƋŅĘŅƵƋĘåĵ±ųĩåųŸĬ±ÆåĬƋĘåƴ±ųĜŅƚŸƋųååŸĜĹŞĬ±Ïå around the site. At a structural level this is an appropriate response to ±Ïųå±ƋåڟޱÏåěĬŅƵĩåƼÆƚƋŅĹåƋʱƋŞųŅƴĜÚåŸŅĹčŅĜĹčÏŅĹĹåÏƋĜŅĹx engagement along the trail.
The other critical feature to note here is Cunnamulla Bushland’s ±ĵÆĜƋĜŅƚŸĜĹƋåĹƋƋŅŞųåŸåĹƋŸ±ĵŞĬåŸŅüƋĘåĩåƼåÏŅŸƼŸƋåĵŸüŅƚĹÚ±ÏųŅŸŸ the local region.
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Interpretive responses must be geared to supporting this approach. One ŸĘŅƚĬÚĵŅƴåüųŅĵŅĹåŸŞ±ÏåƋŅ±ĹŅƋĘåųƵĜƋʱŸåĹŸåŅüƋų±ĹŸĜƋĜŅĹţĘĜŸ ĵ±ĩåŸƋĘåĹååÚüŅųŮŞųåÏĜĹÏƋƋų±ĹŸĜƋĜŅĹŰųåŸŞŅĹŸåŸ±ĀųŸƋŅųÚåųĜŸŸƚå±ĹÚ ŅĹåƋʱƋĜŸƴåųƼåƴĜÚåĹƋĜűųÆŅųåƋƚĵxÆŅƋ±ĹĜÏč±ųÚåĹŸåƋƋĜĹčŸţ
ĘĜŸųåŸŞŅĹŸåųåŧƚĜų埱ŮĬ±ĹڟϱŞåĀųŸƋŰƋĘåĵåÚ±ŞŞųŅ±ÏĘƋŅĜĹƋåųŞųåƋĜƴå ÚåĬĜƴåųƼţFĹåýåÏƋƋĘåŸå±ƋŸ±ŸÏƚųųåĹƋĬƼŞŅŸĜƋĜŅĹåÚƵĜƋĘĜĹå±ÏĘųåčĜŅűĬ Ĭ±ĹڟϱŞåŸåƋƋĜĹčÆåÏŅĵåŞĬ±ÏåŸƵĘåųåƼŅƚϱĹÆųå±ĩƼŅƚģŅƚųĹåƼ±ĹÚ åƻŞĬŅųå±ĬĬŅüƋĘåŸå±ŸŞåÏƋŸĜĹÏŅĹƋåƻƋţʱƋ±ųåƋĘåÆĜųÚŸ±ĹÚƵĜĬÚĬĜüåƼŅƚ ƵŅƚĬÚåƻŞåÏƋƋŅŸååxĘå±ųĜĹ:ĜÚčååƋ±ĹÚŸũĜƋƵĜƋĘĜĹ:ĜÚčååƋ±ĹÚŸ±ĹÚ åƻŞĬŅųåƋĘåŸåŸĜčĘƋŸ±ĹÚŸŅƚĹÚŸƴĜ±}ÏŅÚåĬĜĹĩŸƋŅƋĘå±ŞŞųŅŞųĜ±ƋåƵåÆ support.
ĘĜŸĬ±ĹڟϱŞå±ŞŞųŅ±ÏĘÏŅĹƋų±ŸƋŸƵĜƋĘƋĘåÏåĹƋų±ĬĜŸåÚƋĘåĵå±ŞŞųŅ±ÏĘ currently evident in the materials brief. Locating all the bird call experiences ƋŅčåƋĘåųüŅųåƻ±ĵŞĬå±ƋģƚŸƋŅĹåŅųƋƵŅĬŅϱƋĜŅĹŸŸƚŞŞŅųƋåÚÆƼĜĹŸƋ±ĬĬåÚ onsite technologies to deliver these is a case of prioritising the delivery of an interpretive theme over that of organic landscape responses.
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caring for our creeks Caring for people, caring for culture, caring for Country. Aboriginal people have always known these to be one and the same.
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As you walk around here today, you can explore View of Newmarket ca. 1909. State Library of Queensland the revitalised riverbank habitats beside $ Enoggera Creek.
Powered by community energy with government early 1900s support, the creek ecosystems are being brought The settlement of Newmarket and the back to life. Ongoing works here at Davidson clearing of the Three Mile Scrub in the late 1800s had a devastating impact on 7+.67((/%$6(3/$7(:(/'('726,*1)5$0(7<3,&$/ 60$//%$6(3/$7(3/$1 Street are contributing to this renewal. Enoggera Creek and its surroundings.
The full extent of the impacts on local A feature of this project is the inclusion of a % water quality were graphically described Snap the QR code short interpreted walking track through the with your phone in one newspaper article in 1933. camera to access the regenerating bushland. Healthy Land and Water are proud to deliver this project to improve and web app guide to protect this section of Enoggera Creek. This can help you appreciate the diversity of Together with the local community, the interpretive trail. this project is an example of our collective dedication to the care of our Learn more about native flora and fauna that is nurtured when unique and beautiful land, waterways and biodiversity. how you can nurture natural habitats are restored. This project would not have been water sensitive possible without the input and support from the whole of the 7+.67((/5,%6:(/'('726758&785( urban spaces. This project also invites you to become surrounding Davidson Street community, but special thanks must
Follow the links in be given to the significant involved in protecting our creeks by contribution of the Australian 3$1),;('723$1'%277205,%6:,7+06&5(:6 the web app for Government, Save Our Waterways Brisbane Daily Standard 10 Jun 1933 Now and Brisbane City Council. contact details for embracing water sensitive community & the local habitat actions and minimising stormwater and protection groups. pollutants exiting your property.
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7.2.3 RADF Minutes - 29 June 2020 Council Meeting: 21 July 2020 Department: Corporate and Community Services Author: Toni Pender - Community Services
Purpose The purpose of this document is to provide Council with the RADF Minutes.
Recommendation That Council receive and note the minutes.
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Paroo Shire RADF Committee The Committee’s Role is to make recommendations to Council on the proposed distribution of RADF grant funds and on Council’s Arts Policy.
General Meeting Minutes
Monday 29th June 2020
1. OPENING OF MEETING The meeting commenced at 3:02pm.
2. Recording of those present Suzette Beresford (chair), Deb Dunsdon, Carissa Hammond, Judy Stewart, Jo Woodcroft, Toni Pender & Courtney Barlow.
3. Apologies Corissa Jackson, Carol Godfrey & Hannah McKillop.
4. Confirmation of Minutes of Meeting Monday, 23rd March 2020
Moved: Deb Dunsdon Second: Judy Stewart
5. Business Arising from the Minutes Outstanding Outcome Reports The Outcome Reports from the Cunnamulla & District Show Society and Barbara Mason are still outstanding from projects held in mid 2019. Both the Show Society and Barbara are to be sent letters asking for the reports to be submitted and explaining that failure will jeopardise chances of future funding through RADF.
6. Outward Correspondence Letters of Offer: Bangarra Dance Paroo Pony Club
7. Inward Correspondence Nil
8. Election of New Chair All committee members in attendance were in favour for Deb Dunsdon to be elected as the RADF Chairperson for the 2020-21 financial year.
9. Round 3 2019-20 Applications for RADF Funding
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Paroo Progress Association – Warrego River Bird App – the grant will be used towards the cost of developing an app that recognises local birds through photos and sounds. RADF Requested $8,450.00 The RADF Committee had questions around which Paroo Priority the application came under and whether it met the RADF Guidelines. The Committee suggested passing the application on to Alison Shaw, the Paroo Shire Council’s Grants Officer. Alison will be able to consult with the Paroo Progress Association to find other avenues of funding. This application will be passed on to the Grants Officer and the Paroo Progress Association will be notified of this decision. Paroo Progress Association – Cunnamulla All Aboard Town Band Statues – the grant will be used towards the cost of the recycled scrap metal statues depicting 5 figures representing the Cunnamulla Town Band. RADF Requested $13,650.00 The RADF Committee has approved this application for the following amount: $13,650.00 with the conditions that: • The start date is pushed back to after the approval date; and • The Emerging Artists checklist is completed.
10. General Business RADF spread sheet The budget for the 2019-20 financial year will be over-spent by $6,175.48. RADF decision of next rounds dates The opening of the funding rounds for the 2020-21 financial year will be decided once the funding is approved by Arts Queensland. Open for general business RADF Training The committee members present at the meeting were interested in seeing if there was any training available in regards to the basics of RADF just as a refresher for our older members and a great starting point for our new members.
11. RADF Financials RADF start amount $55,085.52 Refunds $1,736.00 Available funds $56,821.52
Advertising $500.00 Meeting Expenses $200.00 Training expenses $500.00 Administration $2,000.00 Touring Arts Performances $11,000.00 Round 1 $2,762.00 Round 2 $32,385.00 Round 3 $13,650.00 (if approved)
Balance remaining -$6,175.48
12. Chair & date for next meeting Chairperson: Deb Dunsdon Date: TBA
13. Closure of Meeting 4:07pm
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7.2.4 RADF Liaison Officer Council Meeting: 21 July 2020 Department: Regional Arts Development Fund Advisory Committee Author: Community Services
Purpose This report provides a recommendation by the RADF Advisory Committee from the meeting held on the 29th June 2020 for financial assistance for 2 projects. Council is requested to approve and adopt the following projects that were endorsed in accordance with current policies.
Recommendation That the RADF Community Advisory Committee recommended the projects from ROUND 3 2020 RADF Funding held on Monday the 29th June 2020 be approved and adopted.
Discussion:
Applications received for assistance...... 2 Applications out of round ...... 0 Applications approved...... 1
RADF Financials
RADF start amount $55,085.52 Refunds $1,736.00 Available funds $56,821.52
Advertising $500.00 Meeting Expenses $200.00 Training expenses $500.00 Administration $2,000.00 Touring Arts Performances $11,000.00 Round 1 $2,762.00 Round 2 $32,385.00 Round 3 $13,650.00 (if approved)
Balance remaining -$6,175.48
Applicant Name Project Description Amount (No GST)
Round 3 2019-20 Paroo Progress RADF Requested $8,450.00 $8,450.00 Association – Warrego To be passed on to River Bird App The funding will be utilised for the PSC Grants Officer costs of developing an app that for other avenues of recognises local birds through funding. photos and sounds. Paroo Progress RADF Requested $13,650.00 $13,650.00 Association – Approved with Cunnamulla All Aboard The funding will be utilised for the conditions Band Statues cost of recycled scrap metal statues depicting 5 figures representing the Cunnamulla Town Band.
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7.2.5 Freeholding Application of Lot 3 on BAN32 Council Meeting: 21 July 2020 Department: Office of the Chief Executive Officer Author: Tony Koch, Director of Community Support & Engagement
Purpose Council has been advised by DNRME that the Department is assessing an application from RN Schmidt Property Pty Ltd ATF to freehold the Grazing Homestead Perpetual Lease block 3/BAN32 (see attached maps), being part of the rural property aggregation Bando and Retreat, 1477 Mount Alfred Rd, Wyandra Q 4489.
Due date for response to DNRME is 24 July 2020.
Recommendation That Council notes the letter dated 26 June 2020 from DNRME and resolves that Council has no objections to this freeholding application for lot 3 on plan BAN32.
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Author Freya Green File / Ref number 2020/011729 Directorate / Unit State Land Asset Management Phone (07)45301277
26 June 2020
Paroo Shire Council P.O. Box 75 Cunnamulla QLD 4490
Dear Sirs
APPLICATION FOR CONVERSION TO FREEHOLD – GHPL 15/1423 LOT 3 ON BAN32 – TITLE REFERENCE 17652061
The department has received the above application. The proposed use of the land is grazing. The enclosed Smartmap shows the subject land and the surrounding locality.
Please advise the department of your views or requirements including any local non-indigenous cultural heritage values that the department should consider when assessing this application.
Objections to the application, and any views or requirements that may affect the future use of the land should be received by close of business on 24th July 2020. If you offer an objection to the application, a full explanation stating the reason for the objection should be forwarded to this Office.
If you wish to provide a response but are unable to do so before the due date, please contact the author before the due date to arrange a more suitable timeframe. An extension to this due date will only be granted in exceptional circumstances.
If a response is not received by the due date and no alternative arrangements have been made, it will be assumed you have no objections or requirements in relation to this matter.
This information has been provided to you in confidence for the purpose of seeking your views on this matter. It is not to be used for any other purpose, or distributed further to any person, company, or organisation, without the express written permission of the department unless required.
If you wish to discuss this matter please contact Freya Green on (07)45301277.
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All future correspondence relative to this matter is to be referred to the contact Officer at the address below or by email to [email protected]. Any hard copy correspondence received will be electronically scanned and filed. For this reason, it is recommended that any attached plans, sketches or maps be no larger than A3-sized.
Please quote reference number 2020/011729 in any future correspondence.
Yours sincerely
Freya Green A/Senior Business Support Officer
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7.2.6 Paroo Wild Dog Advisory Committee Minutes - 18th June 2020 Council Meeting: 21 July 2020 Department: Corporate and Community Services Author: Tony Koch
Purpose The purpose of this document is to provide Council with Paroo Wild Dog Advisory Committee Minutes.
Recommendation That Council receive and note the minutes.
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WILD DOG ADVISORY COMMITTEE MEETING Supper Room, Cunnamulla Thursday, 18th June 2020
1. OPENING OF MEETING The Paroo Wild Dog Advisory Committee was declared open at 9:08am
2. ATTENDANCE AND APOLOGIES Chairman Peter Lucas Mayor Suzette Beresford Councillor James Clark Peter Vagg Shane Warner Kym Williams Rod Cribb Peter Warren Colin Ickeringill – PSC Stock Route Officer Tony Koch – PSC Chief Corporate Officer Skyela Kruger – AgForce SWQ Wild Dog Coordinator
APOLOGIES Richard Beresford Shellie Cash – National Parks
MINUTES TAKER Beatrice Callegher
Chairman Peter Lucas congratulates Mayor Beresford, Councillor James Clark and Colin Ickeringill on their new roles and thanks them for participating on the Paroo Wild Dog Advisory Committee.
3. CONFIRMATION OF MINUTES RESOLUTION Paroo Wild Dog Advisory Committee adopts the Minutes of the Meeting held on Thursday 20th February 2020 as a true and correct recording of that meeting. Mover Peter Vagg Seconder Kim Williams CARRIED
4. BUSINESS ARISING FROM MINUTES • 1080 Accreditation: Colin is not far away from getting his accreditation. Council has applied for Queensland Feral Pest Initiative Fund to deliver training in competences required to handle 1080 poison for our baiting programs. Council will host the training in Cunnamulla if the application is successful. The training will be open to the public, not only to Council/Government employees, as the Law will change on the 26th September allowing anyone to participate and get the 1080 accreditation.
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• Budget 2020-2021: Council replicates roughly the same budget as 19/20 financial year. It has been increased to cover inflation. The $2.00/kg contribution from landholders will still be in place. However, the cost of meat will be higher and this has been accounted for in the 20/21 Budget.
• Baiting Racks construction quotes: quotes are coming in for the purchase of constructed baiting racks. $10,000 is the amount allocated for the purchase of constructed racks and supplier will quote on how many can be supplied within this amount. Council has approached Simrae and Young’s Welding from Charleville. The amount is not sufficient to provide enough racks to cover all the baiting areas, however it’s a starting point. Transport of racks into properties needs to be considered as the racks are fairly long and cannot fit in a ute. Transport will need to be organized.
• Eulo Shed for 1080 storage: the shed is suitable for the 1080 storage. There is enough space and it’s lockable. Simon is keen on obtaining the 1080 accreditation.
• Scalp Report: $6,600 have been paid out for the scalps, which equal to 132 dogs/scalps received until end of May. Council should receive a few more by end of June. Council has kept records of scalps (sex, age, property, etc.) since 2002 which is really important to maintain as it is very handy when Council applies for funding. Colin has been urged to work on the scalp register and keep it updated.
• Prices for vegetable crates: Colin has found a Brisbane company which can supply collapsible vegetable crates. Colin is following up this matter and requesting quotes. The crates will be purchased with Government funding money ($14,000 which was initially allocated to the purchase of 20ft freezer and which needs to be spent by 30/06/2020).
• Federal Funding: $171,000 was the amount allocated for the dog trappers and $148,800 is total cost spent for this program, including trappers’ wages and scalps. There is still $22,200 to be spent by 30/06/2020. This amount could be spent on more trapping however Council will have to apply for an extension of time as trapping would be best to be done later in the year, before November. Mayor Beresford advises it is more likely it will get approved if the extension of time is reasonable or not too far away from the original date.
RESOLUTION Paroo Wild Dog Advisory Committee requests Council to apply for an extension of 4 months for the remaining balance of $22,200 of funding allocated to the wild dog trapping program.
Moved Shane Warner Seconded Peter Warren CARRIED
RESOLUTION Paroo Wild Dog Advisory Committee requests Council to reallocate the unspent $14,000 funding as follows: $6,000 to the purchase of baiting racks, $6,000 to the purchase of
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collapsible vegetable crates (subject to the cost) and the remaining $2,000 to the purchase of injectors, service kits and freight
Moved Rob Cribb Seconded Peter Vagg CARRIED
• The 600lt Avgas pod purchase has been approved by Council.
5. CHAIRMAIN’S REPORT
There has been a bit flow under the bridge since our last meeting, for starters we had a council election and now have a new Mayor Suzette Beresford and Councillor James Clark on our committee, I would like to thank them for feeling that the committee was important enough to be involved in. The council has also appointed a new Stock Route Officer Colin Ickeringill, congratulations Colin and I look forward to working with you in the wild dog control program, it will be good to get back to having someone to communicate with.
The council employed 4 wild dog trappers have finished up their 90 days employment in the shire, I have not got all the results but think it was a successful project, with feedback from landholders being very positive. The program did get prolonged because of the wet weather, with a lot of stop – start going on, reports to me were that the dogs were tough trapping and mostly older dogs, this shows that the baiting program is working and picking up those younger dogs, this project will push up our scalp tally though. I would like to thank those that organised trappers in their area, I know it takes time and more phone calls and a bit of begging at times.
The May baiting program seemed doomed from the start, I got informed that the meat processor would not be supplying us with any meat and to cancel the baiting, this was not the case and we were supplied with 6940 kg of meat on the 10th May, this allowed us to start the program and do Wyandra, Carellen, Nara and Glentuckie. The rest of our meat arrived on Wednesday the 20th May 5480 kg dog and 600 kg pig baits, Rod Cribb unloaded his baits for Murra Murra strip off the side of the road, ready to fly out on Thursday, I was informed that our 1080 accredited person had taken ill so cancel, but as the meat was on the strip we had to go ahead, Tony Koch organised Cameron Wilson (Bio-security officer) to attend, it rained and was done on Friday. Peter Warren’s group (Noorama) baited on Wednesday the 27th May, Richard Beresford’s group Baroona baited 28th May, and Eulo area went on Friday 29th May, very long program.
Problems with baiting program.
• Meat ordered too late so processor could not supply on time and cost $4.50 a kilo • Water in fuel drums at Wyandra, plane had to go to Charleville for fuel and filters extra cost flying. • No plastic bags to put 1080 poisoned meat in • Start – stop operation added cost for ferry time 5 hours x $550.00
QFPI funding round 4 closed on the 31st May and the Council has put in an application for funding to extend the trapping program and also for training of 1080 accredited people and
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for the 3 competencies required when the new Health bill goes through, this funding is from the Queensland government and only has $1 mil allocated for it. The funding is for the control of Invasive weeds and pest animals in drought declared areas.
Federal funding was also applied for in January 2020, the project was for combating pest and weeds impacts during drought and was Bio-security management of pests and weeds – round 2 with only $10 mil available across Australia. Paroo applied for $800,000 for dog fencing.
I would like to thank all the committee for the work you have put in, in some trying times with the stop – start operation we have had, to those for supplying a bed and feed for the pilot and thrower and organising the landholders for the trappers.
Application for Communities Combatting Pests and Weeds Funding for $800,000 was unsuccessful. Tony Koch enquired about the reasons and didn’t get too far with obtaining feedback on Paroo application. The Grantor and its assessment team do not give out specific feedback to individual applicants. There is a summarized report detailing the features of the successful applications. Peter recognises there is a problem with Paroo Shire Council’s fencing funding applications as Paroo doesn’t seems to get any.
RESOLUTION Paroo Wild Dog Advisory Committee receives and notes the Chairman’s Report
Moved Peter Lucas Seconded Peter Warren CARRIED
6. MAY 2020 BAITING PROGRAM REPORT 72 properties participated to May baiting program and 13,000kg of baits were used. Council should work out the percentage of properties participating to the baiting programs.
7. SCALP SPREADSHEET Council has received 132 scalps up to the end of May 2020.
8. AREA REPORTS
Wyandra - Peter Lucas: The Paroo Shire autumn baiting program commenced at Wyandra airstrip on Monday the 11th May, with 12 landholders in attendance and Tom King as acting Stock Route Officer with a council offsider, fuel and 1080. Evan Palmer once again picked up our meat and delivered to Wyandra airstrip, the meat was very good and was well packed and chilled, with very little blood. We did have a problem with water in the fuel drums again, this caused the plane to have to go to Charleville for fuel and filters, which added to our cost and extra time, we also had no plastic bags.
There was some wild dog activity on the eastern side of the Warrego River prior to our baiting program, Russell Itzstein trapping 6 dogs in January, with a slow build up in wild dog sign up to May. The properties baited in this area by plane were, Woodlands 135 kg, Playboy
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135 kg, Macks Creek 135 kg, Quilberry 135 kg, Morinda 135 kg, Moruya 135 kg, Ardgour 135 kg, Northam 135 kg, Offham 270 kg, we lost Yarramanbar again this round, but picked up Playboy again and added Moruya and Macks Creek which helped fill in a couple of holes in the program.
The western side of the river outside the cluster fence there was little knowledge of wild dog activity as all of this area has absentee landholders, these landholders do allow us to bait their properties by air, although we do lose Spring Creek this time, which leaves a big hole in the coverage of that area and I feel we will see a build-up of wild dogs because of it, baiting this area has kept the number of wild dogs low. The only report received prior to our May baiting was Ben Dunsdon shot 5 dogs on Rosevale outside the cluster fence and tracks on Cliffdale and Wallen outside the fence.
The properties baited in this area by plane from the Yalli airstrip were Rosevale 270 kg, Aldville 270 kg, Mt. Alfred 270 kg, Yalli 270 kg, Yerrel / Humeburn 270 kg. Put out by vehicle Wallen 200 kg, Warrego Park 40 kg, Murweh 100 kg and Cliffdale 100 kg. We did lose Spring Creek, but did pick up Humeburn which helped.
We used a total 3140 kg of meat being 10 plane loads and 440 kg by vehicle. There has been little wild dog sign since we baited.
Nara – Peter Lucas: the bottom area of the Wyandra is baited off the Nara airstrip, with Andrew O”Brien and Rodrick (Geso) Taylor organising for me. Alan (Crackers) McDonald requested after the November baiting for the Nara strip to be lengthened and graded Geso did fix the problem. The May baiting resulted in adding Victo to the list, but losing Nulbear and using a total of 1080 kg of meat put out by plane. The properties baited are Mayvale / Cleland, Charlotte Plains 270 kg, Adgingbong 270 kg and Victo 270 kg.
Eulo - Shane Warner: dog activity has picked up again as there is still a big area not being baited. It was good to have Kane Lucas trapping our area. It is important to get the right quantity of meat on each pallet for each owner and clean Avgas for the plane. The potential 1080 storage Shed in Eulo is suitable and Simon is keen to get his 1080 accreditation.
Upper Nebine - Peter Vagg: Michael O’Brien picked up the meat on Monday. There was a good group of 8 people helping. Properties baited by plane: Metford 100kg, Woodvale 100kg, Bardia 80kg, Rollo 100kg, Moroo 150kg, Woonoona 300kg, Cobbrum 200kg, Carellen 150kg, Charlotte Vale and Linden 150kg. Properties baited by vehicle: Melray 50kg, Yarmouth 100kg, Nulbear and Clover Lakes 50kg. In February there was a Council employed trapper (Craig Zerk) for 3 months who caught 36 dogs in total. Meat doesn’t seem to solve the problem, dogs are still in the area.
Noorama - Peter Warren: baiting went well, Talbalba 100kg big bait, South Plains 250kg, Waihona 100kg big bait, Noorama 200kg big Bait, Middleton 200kg pig bait. We picked up Middleton and lost Black Bank because it has been sold. Not happy with the big bait, varieties of sizes, not uniforms and too big sometimes. Dogs are still present in the area.
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Lower Nebine - Rod Cribb: program went quite well, however the bait meat wasn’t excellent.
Cuttaburra – Rod Anthony: 800kg have been laid
National Parks – Shelley Cash: No baiting was done in Binya and Lake Bindegolly. 2,700kg of pig bait and 1,290kg dog bait were laid in Currawinya National Park.
9. SKYELA KRUGER’S REPORT Murweh’s last baiting program had 54 landholders participating and 5.9ton of bait has been used. The Baiting has not been as good as the November’s one. Murweh Shire has received 1,169 scalps this FY with a reduction from last FY which was about 1,700 scalps. The Budget for the Wild Dog control has been reviewed. Scalps bounty amount paid out to farmers has been reduced to allow more money into the baiting program. More money spent in the baiting program, less money paid out to Scalps bounty.
Maranoa no long have a wild dog committee. Council has collected 2,940 scalps this FY. They may run the Wild Dog Advisory Committee again as its importance has been brought to the Mayor’s attention.
Quilpie Shire Wild Dog Committee has a new chair. The total number of scalps received in the current financial year is 353.
Bulloo Shire baiting program went well, however not as good as in the past.
Balonne Shire exclusion fencing program is ongoing. The baiting program participation was very low due to Covid-19. The total amount of scalps was 140 up to end of January 2020. No new updates until August when the next Wild Dog Advisory Committee meeting will take place.
10. BUDGET 2020/2021 The Budget 2020/2021 will carry forward what was allowed in the last financial year’s budget. The budget will be finalised and approved on Tuesday 30th June 2020. Considering the general price inflation, Council has allowed a bit extra money for the meat purchase which will cost about $5.00kg and for the plane costs.
November Council Baiting Program’s expenditure was $85,000 of which $52,000 recovered as following: $26,000 received from landholder ($2.00kg) plus $26,000 received from SQ Landscape. The total Council cost for November Baiting Program was $33,000. The May baiting program will cost Council around $59,000 without SQ Landscape contribution which is still within the budget. Christine Crafter from SQ Landscapes has promised she will support us with another $26,000 for a November Pig Baiting Program (once a year).
11. BAITING DATES The allocated dates for PSC next baiting program are 26th October to 30th October 2020.
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12. MEAT PURCHASES AND QUANTITY The purchase of meat will be looked after by Colin. The committee suggests buying the same quantity as for the May baiting program, approximately 13 tonne.
13. SQ LANDSCAPE FUNDING Christine Crafter from SQ Landscape has promised $26,000 contribution towards the next baiting program (same amount as last year).
14. WILD DOG TRAPPERS REPORTS
14.1 Kane Lucas This round of trapping threw some challenges up with the rain that was received in the trapping area which was great to see but did drag the program out. I started at Hazelfield and worked my way south staying on the eastern side of the river then jumped onto the western side of the Paroo towards the end. With most of the landholders over the moon to have a council trapper in the area I was looked after really well, most of the landholders where very proactive with their dogs and there was only a couple of property’s that didn’t already have traps in the ground when I arrived. With the exception of the northern part it was a consistent theme that there was no young dogs only a few older dogs on each place which was great to see as the program seems to be working. With a lot of the landholders willing to show me around and provide property maps it made it a lot easier for me to get onto these older dogs as they were all going to take time to trap. With having to move on at times with one dog left most of landholders where eager to run traps which was great as I could leave traps in the ground and still move on without leaving a dog behind. On a sad note it was very apparent that there is an issue with vacant properties in the area as it was the only time I would find young dogs coming into neighbouring properties this is much the case at Hazelfield especially on the northern section of the place, seem to be a number of young dogs moving down from the north and west along the river. The lack of food source this year seems to be helping control the numbers and hopefully means a good baiting, this was apparent throughout the area as the dogs would hang on the areas that have sheep and goats. All in all for me it was an enjoyable run as it is a lot easier to put the hard work in for landholders that are enthusiastic and appreciative of the service council was supplying.
For the contact I covered 20 properties in total and did 13,000km on the bike for a total of 30 dogs, that number may be higher as I have left traps in the ground with Hazelfield, Koomooarang and Tarko. Properties covered. Hazelfield (7), Koomooarang(2), Moonajaree, Back of Baroona, Bowra, Nulla, Waihora(4), Padabilla(1), Pabra, Wandilla(3), Pitherty(3), Gumahah(4), Garrawin, Wyuna(4), Neverfail, top end of Tyrone, Weria Park, Turn Turn(2), Wittenburra, Tarko.
14.2 Craig Zerk I trapped on Carellen, Mooro, Rollo, Cobbrum, Woodvale, Koonawarra, Metford, Corfu, Blairmore, Bardia and a small area of Lulworth.
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I finished with 34 dogs and 2 more that I instructed people and they trapped, so 36 scalps were taken. On Carellen 8 dogs were removed 5 were male and 3 female. All were from 4 years to older. Mooro 11 dogs were removed, 7 males and 4 females. 5 of these were 1 year old and the ages ranged from 1 year to 10/11 years of age. Cobbrum 4 dogs were removed 3 male and 1 female ranging from 4 to 10 years of age. Bardia 1 female was removed she was approximately 10 years of age and had 8 unborn pups inside her. Woodvale 6 dogs were removed, 3 male and 3 female, they were from4 to 8 years and 2 of the females were on heat. Koonawarra 1 male 10/11 years of age. Rollo 2 both male 1 6/7 years of age the other 1 year old. Blairmore 1 male aged 9/10 years of age. Lulworth 2 dogs were removed both male 15/6 years of age the other 9/10 years old. Dogs were left on Rollo Cobbrum and Mooro due to finishing my contract I would like to thank the Paroo shire council Peter Lucas and Peter and Belinda Vagg and the properties that let me trap on them and the properties that I was allowed to camp on.
14.3 Russell Itzstein I first started at Tinnenburra, south of Cunnamulla, not far from the NSW border. The properties that I went on were Tinnenburra, Glentuckie, Irrara and Terraldon. There was a couple of dogs on Terraldon and 3 or 4 dogs between Glentuckie and Irrara, the rain came in and I went home. NO DOGS CAUGHT
I then started looking for dogs around Wyandra. I went to Alpha, Claverton Park, Quilberry and Macks Creek. A few good dogs getting around on all places. I caught 2 dogs on Quilberry, 1 dog on Macks Creek, 1 dog on Claverton Park and 3 dogs on Alpha before heading back to Tinnenburra. 7 DOGS CAUGHT
Because of the recent rain it was still a bit wet on some of the properties so I went further south to Kywong and Gilnockie, 2 or 3 dogs running between the two properties. Rain came in so I went home again. NO DOGS CAUGHT
Back to Wyandra to check on the same properties again. Claverton Park and Quilberry have gone quiet with dogs but caught another 2 dogs on Alpha and another 1 dog on Macks Creek. I went into Northam for a look. A couple of dogs are in that area. A dog pulled out 1 of my traps which I tracked for 2 days and eventually got him. Caught 1 more dog on Northam. 5 DOGS CAUGHT
Back to Tinnenburra to help the property owner of Glentuckie catch a problem dog that has been killing sheep and that and that he cannot trap him. After a few days I got 1 dog on Glentuckie but also had traps on Tinnenburra and Irrara. No dogs getting around on Tinnenburra but still a couple going between Irrara and Glentuckie so property owner could check them for me in case any dogs come back. 1 DOG CAUGHT
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I moved onto Cleland to look for more dogs there but did not find any fresh dog activity. I also went to Mayvale and Charlotte Plains. Could not find anything on Mayvale but neighbouring property to the east had dog activity there. Caught 1 dog on Charlotte Plains with maybe 1 more dog still in the area. 1 DOG CAUGHT
I went back to Wyandra. I went back to the properties of Macks Creek, Claverton Park, Quilberry, Alpha and Northam. I caught 1 dog on Claverton Park and 1 dog on Quilberry with the possibility of maybe 2 more dogs still working in that area but have gone very quiet with minimum movement around. Macks Creek has 1 or 2 dogs still there but have gone quiet also and not moving around as much. I caught 1 more dog on Alpha and could be anywhere between 1 to 3 more dogs there which come and go from neighbouring properties from the North and East of Alpha. Still 1 dog on Northam but plenty of dog sign and activity over the boundary fence to the East as well. 3 DOGS CAUGHT
I caught 1 more dog at Irrara, from the traps I had left in. Since that dog has been trapped there hasn’t been any other dog tracks on the 2 properties. There still could be a couple of dogs getting around on Kywong and Gilnockie. 1 DOG CAUGHT
14.4 Peter Gardiner Talbalba – No previous history of having a wild dog problem. Roo shooter shot 2 wild dogs mid December 2019. Started wild dog trapping program on 6th January 2020. Shot 1 young bitch on the 6th January at Pascarell bore (approx. weight 17kg/12 months old). I trapped a 12 month old dog (18kg) Pascarell bore on 9th January. I trapped 12 month old bitch at Pascarell bore (18kg) on 13th January. An older bitch and 2 young dogs were seen on camera at Pascarell Bore, rain came and dogs disappeared. May have gone south into NSW border (border close by). Several runs were completed on Weona and Blackbank Stations but no dog signs were found. Owners hadn’t seen any tracks for several months. 18th January I was also asked to look and give advice on wild dog activity at Noomerra Station, no dog signs found. Noomerra have been proactive in monitoring dogs. Peter Warren contacted me on 20th April and advised he had seen recent dog tracks and recent killing while mustering. Set traps on Talbalba and Weona on 23rd April. On 24th April NSW side had baited. No more tracks were sighted and no further dogs trapped on Talbalaba. Discussed baiting program with Peter Warren and discussed baiting roads and water points and using dominant wind direction when baiting. Observation and local knowledge indicates dogs move into this area from the south. One 5 year old bitch trapped Talbalaba on 25th June.
South Plains – Moved to South Plains on 28th January. A few dogs had previously been trapped on South Plains but 1 dog still killing goats and sheep. I had a thorough look but no dog tracks or dog sign found and I was advised that particular dog does not follow any roads or tracks. Owner had not noticed any particular dog activity since October 2019.
South Glen – Moved to South Glen on 4th February set traps on South Glen, Murra Murra, Bendee and Ryandale stations. I trapped lone dog 5 year old 23kg good condition on Weona/Murra Murra boundary grid on 16th February. I trapped 2 year old bitch 19kg (never
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Total of 15 wild dogs trapped for this program. A lot of these dogs were educated and dogs were caught on a mixture of food curiosity lures and gland lures, dog urine/scat. Some of these educated dogs were caught on marker sets with no lure used at all as they were walking past any lures used including dog urine.
Observations and monitoring are showing there is still 1 bitch remaining on Bendee Station and 1 dog and 1 bitch remaining on Ryandale which are coming out of Barrington Station onto Ryandale for short periods. These are walking past sets (educated). 1 dog still remains on Murra Murra/South Plains which is also very educated and not following any roads or tracks with very little sign found.
The baiting program in the Murra Murra area has been successful as there are no young wild dogs been trapped in the area. All wild dogs trapped are mature. Observations and local knowledge indicate dogs are coming in from the north as there is an exclusion fence to the south, east and west. Also observed only 1 cat track seen and abundant small wildlife e.g. goannas and echidnas seen which would be due to the baiting program.
I am currently finalising the trapping program, monitoring and observing recent wild dog activity after the current baiting program and will advise of any further activity and baiting success. This trapping/baiting program is one of the best I have seen and I wish to thank you for giving me the opportunity to be a part of it.
Trapper Wild Dog Comments Kane Lucas 30 Craig Zerk 36 Very successful program, landholders Russell Itzstein 18 extremely happy Peter Gardiner 15 Total 99
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15. FEDERAL FUNDED PROJECTS Discussed on Agenda Item 4
16. FEDERAL FUNDING FOR FENCING Discussed on Agenda Item 4
17. QFPI FUNDING PROJECT Discussed on Agenda Item 4
18. GENERAL BUSINESS
• Dog traps available • Peter Lucas discusses and provides a list of duties/responsibilities to the new RLO and a list of duties/responsibilities for the landholders area representatives as follows:
Paroo Shire Wild Dog Control Program.
Two major co-ordinated baiting programs a year May and October Meat and Plane supplied by Council, to landholders outside a Cluster Fence these Landholders pay $2.00 a kilo for all wild dog baits taken. Landholders wanting pig baits pay full cost of meat. Landholders inside a Cluster Fence pay full cost of meat and plane. Landholders wanting to do individual baiting outside the two major baiting programs, have to supply their own meat and dispatch themselves Wild dog trappers are supplied by council when funding for employment can be sourced. Wild Dog Scalps must have a filled out claim form, signed by claimant, the property owner or Area Representative (If absentee landholder) and destruction can be by Council RLO or Area rep, whoever destroyed the scalps.
Rural Land Officer requirements
Do all Orders two Months Prior to baiting Dates Order meat quantities two months before baiting dates (Around 13,000 kg dog baits) Order enough 1080 concentrate for the baiting program from Bio-security Charleville. Order plastic bags for the baiting program from Bio-security Charleville (650 bags) Order enough Deed Poll books from Bio-security Charleville Order two new avgas fuel drums (Full) from local distributor Check that the freezer container box is working All meat should be weighed in, off the truck on delivery and weighed out onto landholders vehicle
Landholder Area representatives
Notify all Landholders in their area of the baiting dates as early as possible Contact all landholders in their area, for meat quantities required and number of landholders participating in baiting program Send list of landholders and quantity of meat required to RLO or Chair WDAC. Organise landholders for baiting stations to 1080 meat and load plane Organise landholders to supply an Authority to Sign form filled out
All Landholders can organise to do an ad hoc baiting program anytime during the year, they only have to contact the Paroo Shire Rural Lands Officer to get a time and place and supply their own meat.
• Buy plastic bags for the baits and order enough Deed Poll books
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• Landholders must give 72h notification to neighbors before baiting and hang signs in the boundaries which should be removed within 4 weeks from baiting. • Aaron Little would like to bait his 2 properties with 300kg baits each. Council is willing to do it, however owner will have to pay the full meat cost. • Will organise another meeting prior to the next baiting program (October).
19. CLOSURE OF MEETING The Paroo Wild Dog Advisory Committee meeting was declared closed at 2:02pm
ACTION ITEM REGISTER
DATE ITEM OFFICER 18.06.2020 Order Baiting Racks Tony Koch 18.06.2020 Request quotes for vegetable crates Colin Ickeringill 18.06.2020 Reports about dog trapping and availability of traps on newsletter Tony Koch 18.06.2020 Buy Plastic bags Colin Ickeringill 18.06.2020 Order Deed Poll Books Colin Ickeringill 18.06.2020 Work out percentage of properties participating to Baiting Program Colin Ickeringill
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7.3.1 Action Item Register Council Meeting: 21 July 2020 Department: Chief Executive Officer Author: Sean Rice
Purpose The purpose of this document is to provide Council with an update on items that were previously raised in Council Meetings requesting information, action or follow up. Recommendation That Council receives and note this report as presented. Discussion The Action Item Register (Attachment A) has been updated based on discussion at the previous month’s Council meeting and follow up by the responsible officer.
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7.3.2 Office of the Chief Executive Report Council Meeting: 21 July 2020 Department: Office of the Chief Executive Author: Sean Rice – Acting CEO
Purpose The purpose of this document is to provide Council with an update on activities within the Office of the Chief Executive for the month of June 2020.
Recommendation That Council receive and note this report.
Discussion
1. Economic Development
1.1. Economic Development
1.1.1. Digital Connectivity (POF4, WC2, WC3, WC4, WC5, GMG3) • Field Solutions Group have provided Council with a proposed project timeline for both Stage 1 and 2 of the digital connectivity project. • At the time of writing this report, it appears that in order to save time/costs overall, FSG have combined the delivery for both stages. • This however, will push back the delivery of Stage 1 which was originally projected to be in September 2020 to April 2021. • The EDO and Project Manager are working with FSG at the moment to determine if the above is definitely the case, and if there is any way of reducing this extension. • The EDO is meeting with the Governance Manager to work through options for appropriate procurement for Stage 2 of the project to make sure project efficiencies/milestones, legislative requirements, and the procurement policy are all followed and met. • As State Government views Stage 2 as an extension on the initial project, they are in the process of developing a ‘funding timeline’ (rather than a full separate funding agreement) for both sides to sign off on prior to Council receiving the grant money. o At this stage, the State Government is proposing a 50% milestone payment at commencement of Stage 2 and 50% at project completion. 1.1.2. Economic Development Advisory Committee (EDAC) (POF1, POF5) • The first EDAC meeting for 2020 has been scheduled for 28 July 2020.
1.2. Digital / Media
1.2.1. Facebook (Corporate Plan Priority Areas: POF5, TD1) • June 2020 Key Facebook Statistics: Paroo Shire Council Best performing FB Page’s Posts post (based on reach)
Total impressions (i.e number of times 56,418 6,209 the post was displayed to a user):
Reach: (i.e number of unique users to 1,321 5,373 whom each of your posts were displayed
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during the post's lifetime.): (average across all posts) Engagement Rate: (i.e number of times 11.4% that users engaged with your post as a 16.3% percentage of impressions. This indicates (average across all posts) how engaged people are with your content): Number of reactions/comments/shares: 1,700 239 Post link clicks: 268 N/A
Other post clicks: (i.e number of times during your posts’s lifetime that users clicked anywhere in your post without opening a web link, 4,475 773 reacting to, commenting on, or sharing your post. This includes clicks to play a video and view a photo):
o Total posts uploaded: 35 o Best performing post (in terms of reach) was the post about Paroo in Pink on 12/06/2020 at 1.10pm. o New page likes: 24 (total as of 30/06/2020 = 2,037) o Page unlikes: 3
1.2.2. Media • Below media releases have been sent out: o 25 June – Mayor Beresford’s June council meeting wrap-up o 25 June – Homecoming for newly appointment Paroo Shire Council CEO o 2 July – 2020/21 Paroo Shire Council budget released . This included a full media pack with 5 separate releases plus a Mayor’s message and budget snapshot page • Other media activity included organising “Paroo is open for business” story when the QLD borders reopened on 10 July o A videographer approached the Tourism Manager and EDO to travel to the Paroo-NSW border on 10/7/2020 to film a media piece for channel 10 and 7 about the border reopening as well as an interview with Mayor Beresford. o A sign was also created with the Paroo Shire tourism logo for display on the border so our shire gets its name out there even more. o As nothing is guaranteed in the world of media, unfortunately not as much coverage was gained as first hoped although some of the Mayor’s interview did make it on TV. . This was due to the QLD Government changing the rules regarding Victorians entering only 2 days prior which resulted in the story being skewed towards the queues on the border and the discontent from that.
1.2.3. Google My Business Listing • Over the past month (via the Google My Business listing) there has been: o Total views 5,543 . Views on Search: 633 . Views on Maps: 4,910
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o Customer Actions . Visits to website: 79 . Request for directions: 19 . Phone calls: 49
1.3. Marketing
1.3.1. Paroo Review • EDO is currently in the final stages of finalising the Winter Paroo Review magazine, which has been delayed due to issues in obtaining content and workload. The EDO is trying to get this out as soon as possible.
1.3.2. Operational Plan/Budget and Corporate Plan Documents • Both documents have been completed • The Operational Plan/budget document in particular was quite labour intensive due to the quantity of figures, graphs and tables to input.
1.3.3. Website • A new page has been created where all media releases will now also be uploaded to 1.3.4. How’ve You Bin? Campaign • Entries closed on Sunday 12 July and an album of the entries was uploaded on Monday 13 July for the public to vote on. • So far, votes are going very well and the entries’ album is getting great reach and engagement. • Voting closes at 12pm on Friday 17 July.
1.3.5. eDMs (electronic direct mail / eNewsletters) • eDMs sent were: o Wrap-up of June Council meeting o 2020/21 Budget snapshot • Some Facebook posts encouraging people to sign up to receive the eDMs have been uploaded which has resulted in 14 new sign-ups to the database.
1.3.6. Other • 2 x job ads. o Administration Executive Support Officer o Mechanic • 0 x tender ads
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• 0 x road reports • 2 x funeral notices
2. People and Culture
2.1 Current work in progress:
Now that the organisational Chart has been finalised, we are hoping to fill the positions Plumber and Mechanic, which in turn after a three month period will enable us to recruit the apprentices.
Positions Filled
Position Department Name Commences Local Outside Applicants Applicants Plumber Infrastructure John Stanton 6th July 2020 0 3 Tourism Officer Community Philippa 13th July 1 7 Hooker 2020 Works Infrastructure Ethan 20th July 1 4 Coordinator Crumblin 2020
Positions Advertised
Position Department Local Outside Applicants Applicants Local Laws Community 0 1 (via recruitment agency Admin Officer – Executive CEO 0 0 Support Mechanic Infrastructure 0 0
Pending Advertising this week Workshop and Fleet Supervisor
Sick Leave Hours Taken for 2019 – 2020 Hours - 3947.04
Training Nine employees have now been trained in Authorised Person/Government Worker, and most employees will be trained in first aid, in the coming week.
Creating Human Resources Improvement Plan Currently putting a HR plan together to advise CEO what needs implementing, improving and what resources are needed. Recommendation to use cloud based software for HR, Training and WHS to remain compliant and in line with WHS audit recommendations.
3. Workplace Health and Safety
• 244 Take 5’s completed at various work sites as per requirement of SafePlan
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• Completed 1 General Induction for new council staff and 2 Inductions for Contractors – Total 3
• Chaired the Paroo Shire Council Safety committee meeting.
• Conducted safety assessment of civil construction work at Humeburn Road site.
• Developed a safe work method statement for Civil Construction reducing the need of completing 4 separate SWMS to one.
• Reviewed, replaced and/or replenished first aid kits across the Shire.
• Reviewed extensive Safety Management System documentation of Principal Contractor prior to them commencing the construction work at John Kerr Park. Also a Contractor at road work crews at Eulo area.
• Safety inspection at Sewerage Treatment Plant construction site.
• Completed Self Audit of Council as required by Workplace Health and Safety Queensland (The Regulator).
• Installed safety signs around depot to direct traffic flow as per Safety Committee resolution.
• Lost Time Injury (LTI) one staff member 20 days WorkCover with a medical certificate until 31 July 2020.
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7.3.3 Grants Application Report – June 2020 Council Meeting: 21 July 2020 Department: Office of the Chief Executive Officer Author: Alison Shaw
Purpose The purpose of this agenda item is to provide Council with the Grants Application Report as at 30 June 2020 as prepared by Alison Shaw of The Right Grant.
Recommendation That Council receives and notes the report.
Discussion See attached report.
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Grants applications submitted
FUND Department/Provider Project Total Project Council Amount Status Cost Contribution Requested Community Drought State Govt Financial hardship $244,000.00 $244,000.00 Pending Support Program community grants. Event funding Small Business Month State Buy from the Bush $4150.00 $400.00 $3750.00 Pending Grant QLD – Share your (in kind) story event Queensland Veterans’ State Restoration and repair $70,000.00 $30,000.00 $40,000.00 Pending Submitted 2.5.2020 Memorial Grants of Cunnamulla War Program Memorial Fountain Queensland Feral State To deliver training in $19,800.00 $8,000.00 $11,800.00 Pending Submitted 1.6.20 Pest Initiative competencies (in-kind) required to handle 1080 poison for bi- annual baiting programs. Driver Reviver Federal Mobile signage $25,524.00 $5,524.00 $20,000.00 Successful Further funding for Driver Reviver infrastructure will be available in 2020/2021 Local Roads and Federal Infrastructure to be Community $973,000.00 identified and Infrastructure Program application to be Funding Allocation submitted GTI – Tourism State Pontoon for River $631,184.00 $23,000.00 $608,184.00 EOI successful – full Infrastructure Funding Cruise project business case due associated with Hot 24.5.2020 Springs
Funding opportunities: The Queensland Resilience and Risk Reduction Funding program is now open, application close 22 July 2020 All applicants are expected to make a financial contribution towards the eligible project costs.
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7.3.4 Adoption of Corporate Plan Council Meeting: 21 July 2020 Department: Office of the Chief Executive Officer Author: Sean Rice, Acting Chief Executive Officer
Purpose The purpose of this report is for Council to adopt the revised Corporate Plan for 2018-2023
Recommendation That Council adopts the revised 2018-2023 Corporate Plan
Discussion
As part of the 2020/21 Budget process, Council in a recent workshop proposed minor amendments to the Paroo Shire Council Corporate Plan. These amendments included items such as updated Vision, Mission and Values, current statistics and some images of our Shire.
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CORPORATE PLAN 2018 - 2023
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CONTENTS
MESSAGE FROM THE MAYOR AND CEO 4
PAROO SHIRE COUNCILLORS 5
ABOUT PAROO SHIRE 6
KEY STATISTICS 7
ABOUT THE CORPORATE PLAN 9
COMMUNITY CONSULTATION PROCESS 10
OUR VISION, MISSION AND VALUES 11
MONITORING OUR PROGRESS 11
COUNCIL’S ROLE 11
OUR PRIORITIES FOR 2018 - 2023 12 - 13
PROGRAMS AND SERVICES 14 - 19
Photo credit (bottom image on front cover): Footprints in Mud by M Johnstone 2019 #ParooPride Photography Competition Adult Runner-up
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MESSAGE FROM THE MAYOR AND CEO
We look forward to the coming year as Paroo Shire comes out of the COVID-19 pandemic restrictions and starts to rebuild its visitor numbers which in turn will re-energise our local businesses.
This year is the mid point of our Corporate Plan and a number of our priorities have been achieved, particularly our aim to obtain funding for major infrastructure works. A number of these projects will reach completion this year and will add to the long term sustainability of the Shire.
Our staff are at the forefront of service delivery to the community and we extend our appreciation for their efforts and contribution to the organisation.
Cr Suzette Beresford Sean Rice Mayor, Paroo Shire Acting CEO, Paroo Shire Council
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PAROO SHIRE COUNCILLORS
Mayor, Cr Suzette Beresford 0427 551 191 [email protected]
Deputy Mayor, Cr Rick Brain 0400 088 013 [email protected]
Cr James Clark 0499 299 700 [email protected]
Cr Patricia Jordan 0427 551 452 [email protected]
Cr Joann Woodcroft 0427 551 230 [email protected]
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ABOUT PAROO SHIRE
Paroo Shire is a rural region located in south west Queensland and includes the townships of Cunnamulla, Eulo, Wyandra and Yowah. Covering an area of almost 48,000km2, Paroo borders the Bulloo, Murweh, Maranoa, Quilpie, Balonne and Bourke Shires.
A region built on wool production, Paroo is an area rich in history. Cunnamulla was home to the largest wool shed in the southern hemisphere and has not rested on its laurels. Industries within the region now also include meat sheep, cattle, goats, macropod harvesting, opals and honey production. Tourism is also a growing industry, with people from around the country and overseas visiting to share in this unique part of Australia.
Our residents are spirited, determined, welcoming and resilient. We are blessed with strong community pride with residents all contributing to Paroo’s positive future.
WHERE ARE WE NOW? WHERE ARE WE GOING?
Our real strength is our people. Despite some challenges, Paroo is preparing Council is dedicated to running the shire as for a period of positive change. Council is best we can, by providing as much support to implementing measures and developing our residents as possible, and also running the strategy to create growth and bring extra Council responsibly to ensure a sustainable revenue into the region. future. Local governments today are expected to deliver more services than just ‘roads, The Paroo Shire is leading the charge in rates and rubbish’, with Council’s roles and south west Queensland in working with obligations now extending to social, economic, the Department of State Development, cultural and environmental issues at both a Manufacturing, Infrastructure and Planning local and regional level. on developing an Economic Development Strategy, as well as a planning scheme. Our shire profile shows that we have a Considerable effort has already been put in, relatively high degree of social and economic and will continue to be put into destination disadvantage that both impacts on Council’s branding and shire image in order to develop ability to generate revenue and increases the region as a popular tourist destination. the reliance on Council as a service provider. As the fastest growing sector, tourism is an It’s no secret that Council has struggled industry Council will be concentrating on in financially in recent years. We have delivered a order to bring extra dollars to local businesses. substantial operating deficit every year which means that we are not able to fully fund the This combined with support from the replacement of our community assets. In community will no doubt contribute to recent years we haven’t been able to fully fund sustainable and exciting future for Paroo. depreciation of our assets.
The result is that we have to be responsible in the way we manage our finances and deliver services to the community.
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KEY STATISTICS
Total population of
1,562 (ABS Estimated Resident Population, 2019) (13.6% decline from the previous five years)
Median age 28.2% 28.2% of of the population 46 71.8% years are indigenous (ABS Census, 2016) (ABS Census, 2016)
Drought declared since 31.4% employed in 1 April agriculture 2013 (NIEIR, 2019)
Median household income is 6% of residents Simply Organized 62.9% of the are born Queensland overseas average (ABS Census, 2016) (ABS Census, 2016) 2018 - 2023 CORPORATE PLAN81 7 General Council Meeting Notice & Agenda 21 July 2020
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ABOUT THE CORPORATE PLAN
Long term strategic planning is crucial to ensure our shire and Council become not only sustainable, but stays sustainable and grows for future generations.
The Corporate Plan 2018 - 2023 is Council’s key long-term planning document which will guide the allocation of resources and delivery of services to the community. It is also the primary document from which Council’s other plans and strategic documents are developed.
The Plan identifies and is structured around five key priority areas, which will form a base for all Council decisions and strategy over the five year period.
SET LONG TERM SHIRE VISION VISION
IDENTIFY PRIORITIES AND SERVICE DELIVERY FIVE YEAR CORPORATE PLAN COMMITMENTS
DETERMINE AND ANNUAL OPERATIONAL PLAN AND BUDGET IMPLEMENT (INCORPORATED INTO ALL BRANCH OPERATIONAL PROJECTS BUSINESS PLANS)
QUARTERLY PERFORMANCE MONITOR AND REPORT ASSESSMENTS AND ON PERFORMANCE ANNUAL REPORT
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COMMUNITY CONSULTATION PROCESS
In developing the 2018 - 2023 Corporate Plan, Paroo Shire Council utilised the content and community consultations that took place for the 2008 - 2012 Corporate Plan, as well as the current local and regional issues that the shire is facing through community feedback at Council meetings.
What Paroo might lack in population size, it makes up for in community spirit and mateship. Due to the tight-knit nature of the community, the elected members of Paroo remain closely in touch with residents so the engagement process never ends.
Councillors’ scan of current environmental and future Residents trends survey Councillors and other vision and community priority setting feedback to Councillors THE
Corporate Plan ENGAGEMENT Draft adoption and Corporate Plan implementation PROCESS developed
Consideration Community of submissions engagement received on on draft plan draft plan
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OUR VISION OUR VALUES
Paroo Shire is committed to being progressive In making and implementing our decisions we in thought and action, where our inclusive will be guided by the principles of integrity, communities provide unique places for people efficiency and continuous improvement and to live, visit and prosper. exhibit the following values:
P – Pride A – Accountability OUR MISSION R – Respect O – Open and Transparent O – Opportunities for Employment To improve the Paroo Shire’s assets and S – Safety amenities, act as a custodian of culture and C – Commitment the environment, and foster sustainable development and innovation.
MONITORING OUR PROGRESS
QUARTERLYThis Corporate PERFORMANCE Plan will CouncilANNUAL will OPERATIONAL report on the CouncilPAROO will conduct SHIRE an be implementedREPORT annually implementationPLAN AND BUDGET and long annualANNUAL review REPORTof what was through Council’s operational term objectives through achieved, measured against plans and budgets, which quarterly reporting the priorities listed in this details specific actions and to Council. Corporate Plan. The results their associated cost to will be published in the Paroo meet the current and future Shire Annual Report which is needs of the community. published in the first quarter of each financial year.
COUNCIL’S ROLE
As we work towards our outcomes, we recognise that not all of them can be achieved by Council alone. Council will fulfil a range of roles in working to achieve the outcomes outlined in this plan.
These roles include:
COUNCIL ROLE DESCRIPTION Provider Delivering services to the community Funder Funding other parties to deliver community services Regulator Regulating activities through legislation, local laws or policies Forming partnerships and strategic alliances with other parties in the interests Partner of the community Assisting others to be involved in activities by bringing groups and interested parties Facilitator together to deliver community outcomes. Promoting the interest of the community to other decision makers and influencers Advocate to advance community outcomes
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OUR PRIORITIES 2018 - 2023
PRIORITY AREA PRIORITY FOCUS
SI1 Develop a Shire Road Maintenance Plan with annual program SI2 Achieve high delivery of annual capital works programs in line with funding for renewals as per the Asset Plan Building and Maintaining SI3 Successfully deliver Councils Capital Works Program including key projects such as the our Shire’s Infrastructure new CCEC, John Kerr Park Development, (SI) Hot Springs and Riverwalk Development. SI4 Assess cost/community benefit of non-essential infrastructure SI5 Enhance our focus on sound Asset Management strategy, planning and implementation for all Councils assets
POF1 Adopt and implement a three year Economic Development Strategy POF2 Develop an advocacy plan Planning For Our Future POF3 Develop a Business Attraction Strategy (POF) POF4 Pursue alternative sources of revenue to diversify Council’s income streams POF5 Enhance community communication and engagement
WC1 Support our volunteers and existing service providers Ensuring the Wellbeing WC2 Support existing businesses of Our Community WC3 Attract new businesses WC4 Enhance local employment opportunities and (WC) job containment WC5 Enhance lifestyle for Paroo resident and visitors
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PRIORITY AREA PRIORITY FOCUS
CSC1 Implement new Corporate Organisational Structure and control framework to Creating a build governance and capability within the organisation Sustainable Council CSC2 Develop a 10 Year Sustainability Plan focusing (CSC) core business and value for money CSC3 Adopt and implement a long-term Asset Management Plan
GMG1 Attract and support new investors GMG2 Take proactive steps to increase Generating and the population Managing Growth GMG3 Enhance connectivity GMG4 Maintain wild dog control program (GMG) GMG5 Provide greater focus on delivery of works for TMR, noting the importance of this funding to Councils sustainability
Developing and TD1 Develop a destination brand for Paroo Promoting Paroo as a TD2 Examine Sister City tourism opportunities TD3 Develop a shire-wide image campaign Tourist Destination TD4 Develop collaborative parterships to (TD) promote Paroo’s destination brand
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PROGRAMS AND SERVICES
PROGRAM 1: MANAGING COUNCIL AS A BUSINESS
COUNCIL AREA SERVICE AREA SERVICE EXAMPLES COUNCIL ROLE • Civic leadership • Advocacy Provider / Advocate / Executive • Ensure compliance with the Partner Local Government Act • Civic leadership • Advocacy Provider / Advocate / Councillors • Ensure compliance with the Partner Local Government Act Office of • People management Human the CEO • Workplace culture Partner / Regulator Resources • Recruitment Staff • Internal transfer of labour on-costs across Provider Resources Council’s service areas
• Protect the health and safety of Council staff, Workplace contractors and community Health Partner / Regulator • Ensure compliance with the Workplace and Safety Health and Safety Act • Maintain financial health of Council • Facilitate and guide procurement activities • Optimise the return on Council’s cash and investments Financial Financial • Manage Council’s debts, and recover overdue Provider / Partner / Management Management debts owed to Council Regulator • Undertake the delivery of Council’s rates and property functions • Optimise the compliant management of tax obligations • Facilitate and guide business practices Information Partner / Regulator / • Ensure Council is open, fair, compliant and Technology Advocate responsive to complaints • Provide systems and protocols to enhance Corporate Governance the performance, effectiveness, efficiency and Provider Governance transparency of service areas Financial • This revenue is Council’s receipt of the general Assistance Provider component of FAGS Grants (FAGS)
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PROGRAM 2: BUILDING OUR COMMUNITY
COUNCIL AREA SERVICE AREA SERVICE EXAMPLES COUNCIL ROLE
Community Provider / Services • Administration of community service programs Regulator / Advocate Administration Celebrations Provider / Funder / • Enable the celebration of significant events and Functions Partner / Facilitator Community • Coordinate services and interagency Provider / Development collaboration to support the community Partner / Funder • Provide information, advice and referrals to Provider / Youth Program young people and their families Partner / Funder Sport and • Provide health and wellbeing programs to the Provider / Liveability of Recreation community and schools Partner / Funder the Community Program • Deliver RADF program in partnership with the RADF Provider / Partner Queensland Government Funded • Provide and support a range of community Funder / Regulator Programs facilities, organisations and services • Work with other organisations, Councils and Regional Provider / government departments in the region to Partnerships Partner / Funder deliver services to the Paroo community Drought • Provide and support a range of facilities, Provider / Community organisations and services that help meet the Partner / Funder Program community’s needs and aspirations Library / Cemeteries / Community Swimming Assets and Pool / TV • Provision of services for Paroo Shire Provider Services Translators / Community Housing
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COUNCIL AREA SERVICE AREA SERVICE EXAMPLES COUNCIL ROLE Public Order • Ensure Local Laws are fairly and consistently Regulator and Safety administered • Provide a health and safe environment Provider / Funder / Environmental • Minimise community’s exposure to health Partner / Health Regulating Our and environmental risks Facilitator / Advocate Community Stock Routes Provider / • Manage and maintain stock route network and Rural Lands Regulator Pest and • Coordinate pest and weed Provider / Regulator / Weed Control management activities Partner / Advocate • Promote and market the shire as a tourist destination Tourism Provider • Support local businesses to better deliver to the tourist market Community • Formuate and implement strategies that will Brand and Economic promote economic growth Provider Resilience Development • Enhance the Council and Paroo Shire brands • Activities and actions to reduce or eliminate the Disaster Provider/ likelihood or effects of a natural or man-made Management Partner disaster, including Get Ready QLD funding
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PROGRAM 3: MANAGING OUR ASSETS
COUNCIL AREA SERVICE AREA SERVICE EXAMPLES COUNCIL ROLE • Proivde a safe and cost effective water supply Water Provider and treatment of wastewater Essential • Proivde a safe and cost effective treatment Sewerage Provider Services of wastewater Waste • Waste collection Provider Management Council • Manage Council-owned buildings and facilities Provider Buildings Halls and • Maintain community halls and Recreation Provider • recreation facilities Facilities Parks and • Maintain parks, gardens and Provider Gardens • sporting areas Maintaining and • Maintain levee banks to provide effective Levee Banks Provider Operating Our protection from a flood event Assets and • Maintain town streets of Cunnamulla, Eulo, Services Town Streets Provider Yowah and Wyandra
Storm Water • Maintain storm water infrastructure Provider
Shire Road • Maintain the shire road network to agreed Provider / Partner Maintenance levels of service.
Airport • Provide access to air travel Provider / Partner
• Management of Council assets Asset • Maintain data integrity Provider Administration • Deliver an effective and efficient insurance function • Procurement Warehouse Provider • Inventory management Managing Delivery of Our Depot • Maintain depot and remote work facilities Provider Assets and Services Plant • Supply and maintain Fleet, plant and equipment Provider Operations Engineering, Planning and • Management of the delivery for engineering, Provider Environment planning and environment related services Administration
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PROGRAM 4: EXTERNAL WORKS
COUNCIL AREA SERVICE AREA SERVICE EXAMPLES COUNCIL ROLE RMPC - State • Deliver infrastructure works as contracted with Provider Roads the Department of Transport and Main Roads
External Works Private Works • Deliver works on privately owned infrastructure Provider
Roads to • Deliver local road infrastructure maintenance Provider Recovery
PROGRAM 5: RENEWAL, UPGRADE AND CREATION OF OUR ASSETS
COUNCIL AREA SERVICE AREA SERVICE EXAMPLES COUNCIL ROLE • Manage assets so to improve the sustainability Depreciation Provider of our Shire • Projects that return the asset to agreed level of service Renewal, Capital • Projects that are improving Provider Upgrade and Program Creation of existing infrastructure Our Assets • Projects that will construct new infrastructure Works for Queensland • Undertake maintenance and minor Provider (W4Q) - infrastructure projects COVID-19
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PAROO SHIRE COUNCIL 82-88 Broad Street, Cunnamulla, Queensland 4490 [email protected] (07) 4655 8400 www.paroo.qld.gov.au
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9 LATE REPORTS
10 CLOSURE OF MEETING
MINUTES CERTIFICATE
Confirmation
……………………………………… ……………………………………. Suzette Beresford Sean Rice Mayor Acting Chief Executive Officer
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