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Adoption of Draft Management Plan 2010/11 – 2013/14

The Lithgow City council 2010/11 – 2013/14 Management Plan was adopted by Council at its Ordinary Meeting held on 21 June 2010 (Minute No. 10-245)

Message from the Mayor Councillor Neville Castle

The Management Plan 2010/11 – 2013/14 represents Council’s commitment to the community. In recent years Council has developed a number of key corporate documents following extensive consultation with the community. These documents include:

• The Strategic Plan 2007 – Our Place, Our Future

• The Social Plan 2006-2011 • The Cultural Plan 2008 – 2013 • The Cultural Precinct Study • The Crime Prevention Plan • The Economic Development

Strategy • The Business and Retail Strategy • The Wallerawang Industrial Park

Study The Management Plan reflects the needs of the community identified within these plans. It has been designed to deliver outcomes the community has agreed are most important for present and future generations.

In addition to reflecting the feedback Council is constantly receiving from residents, business people and local organisations, this Plan provides a ‘ready reference’ on the objectives that Council has set for the next four years with specific tasks identified for the 2010/11 year.

This year Council has had to make some important decisions in relation to Water Sewer and Stormwater charges in order to be able to meet infrastructure and environmental requirements and the

ongoing growth and development of the community.

These increased charges will be allocated to both capital and recurrent projects within the respective programs to ensure better infrastructure and environmental management.

Councillor Neville Castle MAYOR

Executive Summary from the General Manager

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The Management Plan is a document that is required by the Local Government Act 1993 to identify “the Council’s activities for at least the next four years; and the Council’s revenue policy for the next year”. The Management Plan 2010/11 to 2013/14 achieves these requirements and builds upon last year's Plan to incorporate the strategies from Council's Strategic Plan. The following provides a summary of Council's activities and revenue policy for 2010/11.

Principal Activities Community • Provision and development of

information to the Community on Council’s business provided through a range of communications methods.

• Financial Assistance to numerous community groups and organisations to assist with a project or activity.

• Working with the Crime Prevention Committee to establish strategies in relation to assault, domestic violence, malicious damage and harassment.

• Provision of efficient customer service from Council’s administration centre.

• Support for bushfire and emergency services.

• Undertaking population modelling to progress the development of the Ageing Strategy

• Development of an open space and recreation strategy, and public lands plans of management.

• Improvements to a number of community halls Wallerawang Memorial Hall, Meadow Flat and Hermitage Halls.

• Upgrade of cricket practice wickets at Tony Luchetti Sportsground.

Transport • Continuing participation in the Bells

Line Expressway Group which aims to

make the Bells Line M2 Extension a reality.

• Providing a road safety program in conjunction with Mid-Western Regional Council.

• Participation in the local Traffic Authority Local Committee.

• Delivery of a joint road safety program with Mid Western Regional Council.

• Continuation of cleaning and sealing of the pavers in Main Street, Lithgow.

• Construction of a footpath heading west from Col Drewe Drive, South Bowenfels, Birch Place and connection to Sweet Briar Estate.

• Gravel sheeting for rural unsealed roads

• The undertaking of major road upgrades to Browns Gap Road in Hartley, Magpie Hollow Road in South Bowenfels, Sodwalls Road in Sodwalls in Rydal/Hampton Road at Hampton, Glen Davis and Glen Alice Roads in the Capertee Valley.

• Tree removal and planting of suitable shrubs and greenery to improve visual amenity at the Scenic Hill Lookout.

Employment • Implementation of the Economic

Development Strategy including the development of a Business Prospectus and promotional material to attract investors and new residents to the area.

• The holding of the fourth Lithgow Flash Gift.

• Development of a Marketing Strategy including branding with an emphasis on the local government area, council, and economic development and tourism to improve Lithgow’s profile and support development.

• Conducting regular meetings with Council’s economic and tourism advisory committees, the Lithgow Business Association and others to develop employment options.



• Operate the Lithgow Visitor Information Centre, including the continued implementation of tourist drives such as the Botanists and Tablelands Way and the Greater Blue Mountains World Heritage Drive.

• Installation of new town entrance signs in Lithgow.

• Development of professional corporate promotional and informational publications to keep the community informed of Council activities.

• Implementing a Christmas Decorations Program and Council Banners Program to promote the diversity of the community and activities.

Heritage • Completion of the Heritage Study to

identify items of environmental heritage to be listed within the comprehensive Local Environmental Plan.

• Continuation of the Heritage Advisor program to provide advice to residents on heritage planning and issues.

• Development of a Heritage Development Control Plan Study to identify local heritage values and develop appropriate heritage management throughout the local government area.

• Investigate the establishment of a Local Heritage Committee.

Education • Operation of the libraries and

enhancement of the Library collection. • Provision of financial assistance to

each local school for their annual presentation.

• Lobbying of universities to establish a presence in the Local Government Area.

• Upgrade of Portland Library.

Health • Carrying out of health inspections for

food premises, trade waste, septic tanks and water supplies.

• Assist Sydney West Area Health Service in the establishment of an oncology facility in the Lithgow area.

• Fluoridation of the Lithgow drinking water supply.

• Continue to progress the Live Well Lithgow initiative and develop the Work Well Lithgow Strategy in association with major employers in the local government area.

• With government assistance we will be constructing the Clarence Transfer Water System to increase its capacity to provide drinking water to residents.

• Design and construction of new water main extensions at South Bowenfels following completion of a new reservoir.

• Undertake a feasibility and options study for the recommissioning of the Portland Reservoir.

Environment • Convening of the Environmental

Advisory Committee to discuss matters relating to the environment.

• The undertaking of on-site sewage management and trade waste activities to protect water quality throughout the Local Government Area.

• Contribution to the Upper Macquarie County Council for noxious weeds management.

• Activation of the consent for the Blackmans Flat Waste Management Facility to provide a waste disposal facility for the Local Government Area.

• Continue stage 2 of the upgrade to the Lithgow Sewage Treatment Plant to improve the quality of effluent being discharged into Farmers Creek and the Sydney drinking water catchment.



• Commence the construction of the upgrade of the Wallerawang Sewerage Treatment Plant.

• Provision of additional and upgraded sewage infrastructure at South Bowenfels to cater for this growth area.

• Develop a Waste and Recycling Strategy for the local government area in accordance with the closure plan for the Lithgow Waste Management Facility and rural landfills.

• Construction of a waste transfer station at Capertee.

• Provision of Council's Alternate Fuel Rebate Program to residents in the urban areas of Lithgow, Lidsdale, Portland and Wallerawang who replace their coal heaters with a cleaner alternative.

• Commence preparation of a floodplain risk management plan for the local government area.

• Undertake an audit and gap analysis into Council’s State of Environment Report in preparation for the development of the 10-year Community Strategic Plan.

Arts and Culture • Investigate funding opportunities for

the development of a Way-finding and Signage Masterplan for the Lithgow Cultural Precinct.

• Provision of financial assistance to Arts OutWest and the Portland Art Show.

• Operation of Eskbank House Museum. • Development of a 10-year program of

capital improvements for Eskbank House Museum.

• Conducting Australia Day activities.

Youth • Hold youth forums throughout the

year to focus on youth issues and provide an opportunity for participation in civic processes and youth development.

• Investigate the feasibility of developing an adventure playground in Lithgow.

Growth • Continue to progress the preparation

of the comprehensive Lithgow Land Use Strategy to inform the development of the Local Environmental Plan which will guide development in the Local Government Area.

• Provision of Council's assessment services for development.

• Commence the preparation of a Comprehensive Development Control Plan to support the Local Environmental Plan.

• Review and update the development contributions system for section 94 contributions.

Governance and Administration Services • Provision of support and training to

Councillors. • Fulfil Council's statutory planning and

reporting requirements, including the preparation of a management plan for 2011/12 to 2014/15, the annual report for 2009/10 and quarterly performance reports on the progress of achievements for this Management Plan and the provision of a budget review statement. The annual and quarterly reports will be presented to Council meetings and will be available on Council's website www.lithgow.nsw.gov.au.

• Manage and report on Council’s finances.

• Continuation of Council's participation in the activities of the Central Tablelands Alliance and CENTROC including the performance of chairing/secretariat duties for both.

• Ensure employees of the Council are provided with appropriate training to

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enhance skills and knowledge, and a safe and healthy workplace.

• Commence a comprehensive review of the Corporate Strategic Plan and engage the community to develop a 10-year Community Strategic Plan.

Revenue Policy

A summary of the Revenue Policy is provided in the following:

2010/11 Estimated Budget

2010/11 Estimated Budget $’000Revenue $73,277Expenditure $73,269Surplus Result $8

Income

Expenditure

Salaries22%

Loans3%

Materials &

Services

Donations1%

Dep'n10%

Energy1%

Special Parking Rate The special parking rate which is levied on properties within the designated area of Lithgow increases to .00839 cents in the dollar ($) calculated on the valuation of an individual property.

Annual Charges Annual charges for sewage, water and waste have been reviewed in light of upcoming major capital improvements and the following changes are proposed:

Rates37%

Grants28%

Loans Raised 25%

Interest 2%

Fees & Charges

8%

Water Residential • The residential water Access charge

will decrease by $51 to $185. • The Water usage charge for the first

250kl will increase from $1.02 to $1.81 and for water used in excess of 250kl the charge will be increased from $1.76 to $2.61. This will allow the Lithgow local government area to progress water charges in compliance with the NSW Best Practice Guidelines.

Water Business • Business Access Charges remain

unchanged and depend on the size of the meter servicing the property.

• Water Access Charge will remain at $560.00 for a 20mm water meter. $740.00 for a 50mm meter, $840.00


for a 100mm meter and $1,660.00 for a 200mm meter.

• Water usage charge for business properties will incur a flat rate of $1.81 per kl for all water used.

Waste • Waste charges increase by $10.00

from $287.00 to $297.00 for residential and business properties.

Sewerage Residential and Business Council will spend approximately $30million in the upgrade of the Lithgow and Wallerawang Sewerage Treatment Plants in the coming years and for this to happen, hard financial decisions with regard to sewerage charges need to be made. Plans are also being made to upgrade the Portland Sewerage Treatment Plant. For this reason the following access and user charges are proposed for 2010/11:

• Sewerage Access charge for

residential properties will increase by $42.00 from $339.00 to $381.00.

• Sewerage Access charge for business remains unaltered and depends on the size of the meter servicing the property.

• Sewerage usage charge will increase by $48.00 from $143.00 to $191.00 for residential properties and $1.12 per kl will be charged on business properties charged in the majority of cases on 95% of water used.

Stormwater Charges There is no proposed increase to the residential stormwater levy which will remain at $25.00 per residential assessment, $12.50 per strata unit and $25.00 per 350 sq metres or part thereof for businesses but the 2009/10 cap on

business properties which is currently $350.00 will increase to $1,500.00. The change in the maximum cap will affect 63 properties and each individual landowner affected by the increase, will be individually notified. During consideration of the 2010/11 Management Plan Council reviewed the current charge for stormwater on business properties. Income raised from the stormwater charge is allocated to both capital and recurrent projects relating to new or additional stormwater management services such as the: • Construction & maintenance of

drainage systems, pipes basins & waterways

• Stormwater treatment • Stormwater reuse projects • Stormwater pollution education

campaigns • Inspection of commercial & industrial

premises for stormwater pollution prevention

• Stormwater pollution incidents • Water quality • Flood management • Stormwater Management In conclusion, it is pleasing to prepare this Management Plan which proposes to build upon the significant amount of on-the-ground improvements which Council has undertaken in 2009/10, whilst delivering a result which improves Council's financial position. I look forward to working with staff and the community in achieving the activities, initiatives and works as outlined in this Plan.

Roger Bailey GENERAL MANAGER


Table of Contents

Revenue Policy 6 Overarching Vision 10

Vision Statements 11 Is this Plan for you? 12 The Lithgow Local Government Area 15 Introduction 16

Aboriginal Heritage 16 How does Council Work? 17

Role of councillors 17 Setting Council’s Strategic Direction 19 1. Community 20

2010/11 Program of Works – Community 21 2010/11 Asset Maintenance Program of Works – Community 27 2010/11 – 2013/14 Capital Works and New Initiatives – Community 28 2010/11 Financial Assistance – Community 30

2. Transport 31 2010/11 Program of Works – Transport 32 2010/11 Asset Maintenance Program of Works – Transport 34 2010/11 – 2013/14 Capital Works and New Initiatives – Transport 35

3. Employment 37 2010/11 Program of Works - Employment 37 2010/11 – 2013/14 Capital Works and New Initiatives – Employment 41 2010/11 Financial Assistance – Employment 42

4. Heritage 43 2010/11 Program of Works - Heritage 44 2010/11 – 2013/14 Capital Works and New Initiatives – Heritage 45

5. Education 46 2010/11 Program of Works - Education 47 2010/11 – 2013/14 Capital Works and New Initiatives – Education 48 2010/11 Financial Assistance – Education 48

6. Health 49 2010/11 Program of Works - Health 49 2010/11 Asset Maintenance Program of Works – Health 52 2010/11 – 2013/14 Capital Works and New Initiatives – Health 53

7. Environment 55 2010/11 Program of Works - Environment 56 2010/11 Asset Maintenance Program of Works – Environment 59 2010/11 – 2013/14 Capital Works and New Initiatives – Environment 60 2010/11 Financial Assistance – Environment 61

8. Arts and Culture 62 2010/11 Program of Works – Arts and Culture 62 2010/11 – 2013/14 Capital Works and New Initiatives – Arts & Culture 63 2010/11 Financial Assistance – Arts & Culture 64

9. Youth 65 2010/11 Program of Works – Youth 65 2010/11 – 2013/14 Capital Works and New Initiatives – Youth 66

10. Growth 67 2010/11 Program of Works – Growth 68 2010/11 – 2013/14 Capital Works and New Initiatives – Growth 69

11. Governance and Administration Services 70


Table of Contents

2010/11 Program of Works – Governance and Administration Services 70

Our Organisation 79 Estimate of Council's Income & Expenditure 84 Ordinary Rates 92 Special Rates 92 Charges 94 Proposed Borrowings 97 Pricing Methodology for Goods and Services Provided by Council 98 Fees 98 Appendix 1 - Actions from Council Plans and Strategies 154


Vision Statements

Overarching Vision The overarching vision was developed in collaboration with the community and adopted by Council at its Policy and Strategy Committee Meeting of 3 October 2006 for the Strategic Plan (Minute No. 06-315). It sets a vision for the next 10 to 20 years for the Local Government Area and is therefore appropriate that it be incorporated into the Management Plan. The overarching vision statement is:

“A centre of Regional excellence that:

• Encourages community growth and development

• Contributes to the efficient and effective management of the environment, community

and economy for present and future generations.”


Vision Statements

Vision Statements

The vision statements were also developed in collaboration with the community and adopted by Council at its Policy and Strategy Committee Meeting of 3 October 2006 for the Strategic Plan (Minute No. 06-315), except the vision statement for governance and administration services which has been developed by Council. These vision statements represent the principal activity areas for this Management Plan. Progress in each of these principal activity areas is crucial if Council is to contribute to the realisation of the above vision. The vision statements and principal Activity areas are:

Vision Statements Principal Activity Area Vision Statement Community We retain, respect and strengthen both our overall sense of community,

and the unique linked communities of groups, rural areas, villages and towns that make up the Lithgow LGA.

Transport Providing a choice of effective public and private transport options for those who live, work and visit our community.

Employment Developing and embracing diverse job opportunities for all ages and abilities.

Heritage Celebrating, protecting and sustaining our unique industrial and natural heritage, its cultural landscapes and its built heritage.

Education Progressing to a “learning city of excellence” with a broad range of formal and non-formal education services.

Health Creating a healthy community providing opportunities and facilities for a healthy lifestyle.

Environment Balancing, protecting and enhancing our diverse environmental elements, both natural and built, for the enjoyment and support of both current and future generations.

Arts and Culture Supporting, celebrating and expanding a diversity of cultural and creative adventures that explore and discover the richness in our society.

Youth Providing suitable entertainment and recreational facilities; education and employment opportunities and lifestyle choices for our valuable community of young people.

Growth Providing for sustainable and planned growth, while enhancing the existing rural and village identity.

Governance and Administration Services

Developing community confidence in the organisation by the way it is directed, controlled and managed.


Reading this Document

Is this Plan for you?

In 2010/11 Council is moving towards a new way of thinking. By June 2012 Lithgow City Council will be required by legislation to develop a four-year Delivery Plan and an annual Operations Plan and this new Management Plan is the first step towards this change. The Lithgow City Council Management Plan 2010/11 – 2013/14 includes an Operations Plan component which is designed to provide a transparent insight into Council’s decision making processes and operations for 2010/11. The Plan provides council staff, councillors and the community with a direction of works over the next four years, with the first twelve months broken down within the Principal Activity Areas into an operational document identifying timeframes, responsible departments and overall budget. There are eleven principal activity areas which identify the actions Council will undertake in 2010/11 and these are reported in the following structure:

Principal Activity Structure Heading Definition Principal Activity Area A key theme area developed during community

consultation for the Strategic Plan. Statement of Intent The vision statement that the community

developed during consultation and which Council adopted for the Strategic Plan.

Note: Council developed the statement of intent for governance and administration services. Strategies Broad directions which are presented in the

Strategic Plan and assist in the achievement of the statement of intent.

Budget for Principal Activity A summary of the capital/new initiatives and recurrent net budget.

Note: A negative means a surplus budget. 2010/11 Program of Works The regular activities of Council which implement

the strategies and assist in the achievement of the statement of intent.

2010/11 – 2013/14 Capital Works and New Initiatives

New capital works and initiatives for 2010/11 and initiatives and works to be considered in 2011/12, 2012/13, 2012/13 and/or 2013/14 which implement the strategies and assist in the achievement of the statement of intent.

2010/11 Financial Assistance A list of successful groups who will receive funding from Council's Financial Assistance Program during 2010/11.



The Revenue Policy details the budget, rates, charges and fees for 2010/11 and is reported in the following structure:

Revenue Policy Structure Heading Definition Estimate of Council's Income and Expenditure An estimate of Council's income and expenditure

for the years 2010/11, 2011/12, 2012/13 and 2013/14.

Ordinary Rates Lists the residential, farmland, business and mining rate to be levied in 2010/11.

Special Rate Lists the parking rate to be levied on properties within the designated area for 2001/11.

Charges Lists the sewerage, stormwater, waste and water charges for 2010/11.

Borrowings Identifies the projects to be funded by loan and to what amount for 2010/11.

Fees Lists fees to be charged in 2010/11.

In addition, the Plan contains appendices which provide further details on the information already provided in the principal activity areas and/or revenue policy. The purpose of the appendices is provided in the following:

Appendices Appendix Purpose 1 – Actions from Council Plans and Strategies Identifies activities which have come directly from

Council’s Plans and Strategies developed in consultation with the community. The table provides a cross reference between the relevant plans and the Management Plan and Operations Plan.

The Plan also uses the following terminology:

Terminology Term Definition

Strategic Plan A plan which guides the direction for the Local Government Area over the next 10 to 20 years.

Management Plan A plan which details Council's activities for at least the next 4 years and the revenue policy for the next year.

Operational Plan A plan which details all activities, in particular, the components of an activity, its budget, the timing and key performance indicators for a financial year.

Quarterly Report

A report after the end of each quarter that details the extent to which the performance targets in the management plan have been achieved during that quarter and also includes a budget review statement that shows a revised estimate of the income and expenditure for that year.

Annual Report A report as to Council's achievements with respect to the objectives and performance targets set out in its management plan for that year.

Social Plan A plan which describes the community, its key issues and provides actions to address the key issues.



Economic Development Strategy

A plan which describes economic development of the area, its key issues, and provides actions to address the key issues.

Cultural Plan A plan which describes the community, its key issues and provides actions to address the key issues.

Cultural Precinct Study A study which provides a direction for the development of a Cultural Precinct in Lithgow from Bridge Street to Inch Street including the top of Main Street.

Crime Prevention Plan A plan which describes the community, its key issues and provides actions to address the key issues.

State of the Environment Report

A report as to the state of the environment in the Local Government Area, in particular, the environmental sectors of land, air, water, biodiversity, waste, noise and heritage.

Community Lands Plans of Management

Plans which provide a direction for the management of community owned land within the local government area.

Council Division and Department Titles

Executive

Community and Corporate

Regional Services

Operations

Department

Community and Culture

Development

Internal Services

Information Technology

Organisational Development

Policy and Planning

Tourism

Water and Waste


About Lithgow

The Lithgow Local Government Area


About Lithgow

Introduction

The Lithgow local government area covers approximately 4,551km2, extending from; Capertee in the north, Little Hartley in the east, Hampton-Tarana in the south and Meadow Flat in the west. With an overall population of 19,756, the main settlement areas are Lithgow with 11,298 people and Portland and Wallerawang with populations of 1,882 and 1,906 respectively (ABS Census of Population and Housing 2006). The villages of Capertee, Cullen Bullen, Tarana and Rydal all have populations of <250. The local government area is also inclusive of the rural communities of:

• Ben Bullen • Bogee • Clarence • Dargan • Glen Davis • Glen Alice • Good Forest • Hartley • Hampton • Kanimbla • Lidsdale • Lowther • Marrangaroo • Newnes • Palmers Oakey • Sodwalls

Aboriginal Heritage

The Lithgow local government area lies almost wholly within the Wiradjuri Aboriginal nation, with the Gundungurra nation situated to the south and the Darug nation to the east.


How council works

How does Council Work?

Role of councillors

The Lithgow local government area is represented by nine councillors elected in September 2008 for a four-year term of office. Our Councillors are: Councillor Neville Castle, Mayor Councillor Ray Thompson, Deputy Mayor Councillor Col Hunter Councillor Grahame Danaher Councillor Howard Fisher Councillor Joe McGinnes Councillor Martin Ticehurst Councillor Wayne Marshall Councillor Wayne McAndrew

Council meetings

Council meets every three weeks on a Monday, in the Council Chambers, 180 Mort Street, Lithgow to consider matters requiring a decision by Council.

Council meetings are open to the public except on occasion when there is a discussion of confidential items such as sensitive legal or commercial matters.

Business Papers are available on the Friday before each Council meeting at Council’s Customer Service Centre and on the website at www.council.lithgow.nsw.gov.au

Participation in Decisions

Residents have the opportunity to address the Council at each council meeting on any matter before Council listed for discussion at the meeting.

Council’s decisions are implemented by Council’s staff under the leadership and direction of the General Manager.

Monitoring organisational performance

Lithgow City Council’s performance is monitored through quarterly reviews of the Management Plan. The Annual Budget is presented to Council for comment and adoption. The Quarterly Report to Council includes:

• Progress reports on the key objectives set out in the Management Plan.

• Progress towards achievements of performance goals.

• Progress of current programs and projects.

• Financial performance compared to the budget.

Community Involvement

Council is required by legislation to consult widely with the community. Lithgow Council does this by actively working to extend and strengthen channels of communication with the community. By strengthening our community involvement in decision making and in the delivery of programs and projects we are working to build a better community and increase the sustainability of the area.

A number of strategies are employed to involve the community in decision-making and in the delivery of programs and projects.

During 2009/10 we have worked closely with the community to develop a number of key strategic plans through public forums, reference groups and surveys. Prioritised actions and activities from these documents have been included in the Management Plan.


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How council works

In addition to this we regularly hold;

• on-site community meetings • Engagement in program and

project-specific working groups such as the current Ageing Committee formed to develop an Ageing Strategy for the area

• Provide open access to key planning document through Council’s website, libraries and the Customer Service Centre.

• Distribution of ‘Council Connections’, Council’s quarterly newsletter

• Undertake surveys to gauge community satisfaction and to enable emerging issues to be discussed.

• Hold community forums to inform the community of the annual Management Plan process and invite feedback.

• Enable the community to participate through being a member of Council’s Committees.

The Mayor and General Manager also meet regularly with representatives of industry, community organisations and interested groups to stay abreast of current concerns and obtain feedback on Council’s performance.


Strategic Direction

Setting Council’s Strategic Direction

The Management Plan 2010/11 – 2013/14 sets Councils strategic direction for the next four years. It has been designed to meet certain legislative requirements, communicate Council’s vision for the future of the Lithgow local government area and translate the Strategic Plan 2007 – Our Place, Our Future and other corporate documents into actions. It is a critical planning tool which:

• Highlights the issues of most concern to the Council and the Community.

• Identifies how Council will respond to areas of greatest need by identifying specific tasks and projects.

• Sets targets by which performance can be measured – Quarterly and Annually.

• Is a ‘living document’ constantly subject to review through Council’s Quarterly reporting process.

Strategic Plan 2007 – Our Place, Our Future The Strategic Plan 2007 – Our Place, Our Future is Council’s first step towards an integrated planning and reporting framework. The plan was developed following an extensive consultation process with councillors and the local community. It reflects Council’s and the community’s vision for the future of the Lithgow across 11 Key Principal Activity areas:

• Community • Transport • Employment • Heritage • Education • Health

• Environment • Arts and Culture • Youth • Growth • Governance and Administration

Services. The Strategic Plan is a 10-year plan which is delivered through short-term strategies and actions outlined in each Management Plan. The recently legislated Local Government Amendment (Planning and Reporting) Bill 2009 requires all NSW Council’s to have in place by March 2012 a new Integrated Planning and Reporting Framework. To do this, during 2010/11 Council will be undertaking a review of the current Strategic Plan to identify gaps and achievements over the past three-years. We will be working closely with the community to develop a 10-year Community Strategic Plan which will ensure the sustainability of the local government area into the future. The Integrated Planning and Reporting framework includes a number of changes to Councils reporting process. Of importance to this document is the replacing of the three-year Management Plan with a four-year Delivery Program and Operations Plan. This plan reflects Councils moving towards an integrated planning process.


Principal Activity Areas


1. Community

Statement of intent - Community

We retain, respect and strengthen both our overall sense of community, and the unique linked communities of groups, rural areas, villages and towns that make up the Lithgow LGA.

Strategies - Community Modelling the population and assessing its needs.

Protecting and enhancing areas of unique qualities and character.

Encouraging equitable access to services and facilities which meet the needs of the community.

Determining and prioritising the recreational needs of the community and explore funding options.

Encouraging community involvement in recreational activities and the use of facilities.

Providing support to community organisations to improve their ability to plan and deliver

recreational activities.

Ensuring adequate open space is provided throughout towns and villages.

Improving the quality of open space and recreational facilities.

Providing a range of housing opportunities to meet the diverse needs of the community.

Facilitating a safe community.

Budget – Community Recurrent

Budget for Community $’000

2010/11 Proposed 2011/12 Proposed 2012/13 Proposed 2013/14 Expenditure 794 931 951 980Income -234 -340 -341 -353RESULT 560 591 610 627

Budget – Community Capital

Budget for Community $’000

2010/11 Proposed 2011/12 Proposed 2012/13 Proposed 2013/14 Expenditure: 101 167 155 155Income: 0 0 0 0RESULT: 101 167 155 155



2010/11 Program of Works – Community

Strategic Objective 2010-2014

Performance Targets 2010-2011

Actions/ Performance Indicator

Department Timeframe

Companion Animals Maintain animal control in accordance with legislation and policy in relation to: • Number of animals

impounded • Number of animals

returned to owners • Number of animals

destroyed • Number of animals sold • Compared to the

2009/10 statistics • Maintain the companion

animals register

Record statistics and undertake comparative trend analysis. Provide updated statistical analysis to Council. Update the companion animals register.

Community & Culture

Annual Quarterly Weekly

Maintain the Lithgow Pound to improve security and ensure the comfort of animals.

Daily feeding and exercise of animals and cleaning of the Pound. Development of a long-term replacement strategy. Undertake routine building maintenance and ensure security systems are up-to-date.

Community & Culture

Daily June 2011 Annual

To provide for the effective and responsible care and management of companion animals.

Undertake community education on the care of and responsibility for companion animals to reduce number of un-microchipped and un-registered animals impounded.

Develop a community education strategy Implement Action Plan

Community & Culture

Sept 2010 June 2011

Cemeteries To provide a respectful cemetery service.

Maintain and Operate cemeteries at: • Capertee • Cullen Bullen • Dark Corner • Glen Alice • Hartley • Lithgow (3 cemeteries) • Lowther • Meadow Flat • Palmers Oakey • Portland • Rydal • Wallerawang

Monitor and report on number of complaints received in comparison to 2009/10. Ensure cemetery grounds are maintained.

Operations Quarterly



Community Buildings & Structures

To maintain clean and safe community buildings in a cost effective manner.

Clean and maintain community buildings and structures.

Buildings and structures are cleaned and maintained to an acceptable standard and within budget.

Operations Annual

Hold meetings of hall and theatre advisory/management committees in accordance with the Terms of Reference. • Meadow Flat • Union Theatre • Crystal Theatre • Civic Ballroom

Meetings held in accordance with terms of reference.

Policy & Planning Operations Development

Quarterly

To manage those community halls and theatres with advisory/management committees in conjunction with the community

Operate the Union Theatre. Increase in usage compared to 2009/10.

Internal Services

Quarterly

Community Information Produce and deliver to residents Council Connection Newsletters.

An edition delivered to residents in September 2010, December 2010, March 2011 and June 2011.

Executive Policy & Planning

Quarterly

Provide information through Council's and the Mayor's Column in the Lithgow Mercury.

52 columns printed. Executive Weekly

Produce media releases. 60% of media releases are published

Executive Weekly

Provide information through the Mayor's radio spot on local and regional radio.

Number of radio segments aired.

Executive Weekly

To disseminate concise and effective information to the community about Council's programs, policies and activities

Maintain the website. The website accurately reflects Council's programs, policies and activities of the time.


Weekly

Provide community information on the Cook Street Plaza noticeboard and in branch libraries.

Noticeboards updated weekly.

Community & Culture

Weekly To provide information about community activities and facilities.

Provide a Community Services Guide online.

Online Community Guide is established and maintained.

Community & Culture Information Technology

Annual

To provide access to television.

Maintain the Federally funded Blackspot television transmission equipment.

Complaints referred to contractor on the day received if a working day. Working with the Contractor to improve response times and equipment maintenance to reduce the number of complaints received.

Community & Culture

Daily



Community Support

Participate in the following community groups and activities: • Community Services

Interagency • Domestic Violence Liaison

Committee • Lithgow Child Protection

Agency • Lithgow Multicultural

Interagency.

Regular attendance at meetings by the Community Development Officer.

Community & Culture

Quarterly

Provide and promote Council's Financial Assistance Program.

Program advertised and submissions received in April & November. Number of submissions received and amount funded.

Community & Culture

November 2010 and April 2011 Quarterly

Provide advice and assistance to not-for-profit community groups and organisations in identifying appropriate funding sources and preparing grant applications.

Number of groups/organisations assisted and dollars.

Policy & Planning

Quarterly

To support the activities of community groups and organisations.

Provide support for special community events.

Requests completed within budget. Number of Events supported

Tourism Quarterly

Community Planning To implement the Social Plan 2006-2011.

Consider Social Plan actions in Council’s strategic planning instruments.

Priority items included in 2010/11 – 2013/14 Management Plan and 2010/11 Operations Plan. See appendix 1 for Social Plan Actions List.

Community & Culture

Annual

Progress development of the Ageing Strategy

Ageing Strategy prepared and adopted by Council

Community & Culture

Sept 2010 To plan for projected changes to community structure and demographics Undertake population modelling to

assist with planning for future needs

Findings and actions from the Ageing Strategy are reflected in all Councils Strategic Planning documents Implementation of priority strategies commenced Inclusion of priority actions in Councils Delivery and Operations Plans

Policy & Planning June 2011



Crime Prevention

Maintain street lighting. Complaints referred to Integral on the day received if a working day.

Operations Annual

Participate in the Police Community Safety Precinct meetings and the Lithgow Correctional Centre Community Consultative Committee.

Regular attendance at meetings by Mayor and General Manager.

Executive Quarterly

Participate in the Local Liquor Accord.

Attend meetings regularly.

Community & Culture

Quarterly

Implement key actions from Crime Prevention Plan

Crime Prevention Plan Committee with participation of key stakeholders established and meeting monthly. Priority crime prevention strategies in relation to assault, domestic violence, malicious damage and harassment implemented. Inclusion of priority actions in Councils Delivery and Operations Plans

Community & Culture

Monthly

To promote a safe community.

Remove graffiti from public places and liaise with Police.

All graffiti removed within 5 working days.

Operations Annual

Customer Service Operate the one stop customer service counter including: • Works requests • Bookings for community

facilities • Cashiering • Certificate production • Customer enquiries • Daily mail and accounts • Maintaining registers • Registering of development

applications, construction certificates and complying development applications.

• Internal and external customer feedback.

• Completion of all certificates in 14 days.

• Register all applications in 2 days.

• Daily balancing cashiering transactions.

• Daily mail and monthly balancing.

• Daily maintenance of registers

Internal Services Daily

Provide responses to correspondence.

A response provided within 14 days for written correspondence.

Internal Services Daily

To provide an effective and efficient customer service.

Develop an internal Service Committee to review the level of service provided to council’s internal and external customers

Develop an internal committee/working party to review councils service levels and develop an Action Plan for improved service in the areas of: • Compliance and

Audit

Executive Quarterly



• Finance • Engineering

(roads/water) • Town Planning • Promotion/Commu

nication Emergency Services

Participate in emergency services committees including the Bushfire Advisory Committee and the Local Emergency Management Committee in accordance with their terms of reference.

Attend meetings regularly.

Executive Operations

Quarterly To plan and assist for emergencies.

Provide annual and discretionary contributions to the NSW Rural Fire Service and fulfil responsibilities under the Memorandum of Understanding.

Contributions made and all responsibilities of the Memorandum of Understanding fulfilled.

Operations Annual

Private Works To undertake private works on request.

To provide quotations and/or undertake private works.

A profit is made, in accordance with Council’s Work at Owners Cost policy, on private works and the customer is satisfied with the work.

Operations Annual

Recreation Facilities Finalise Open Space and Recreational Needs Study

Implementation of the findings and recommendations of the Open Space and Recreational Needs Study through Council Policy, Delivery Plan, Operations Plans and Land Use Planning instruments.

Policy & Planning

Annual

Commence preparation of Community/Crown Lands Plans of Management in accordance with the 2010 adopted priority program.

Community/Crown Lands Plans of Management are prepared to accord with all relevant legislation, results of community and stakeholder engagement and sustainability principles.

Policy & Planning

Annual

Continue to review development options for an Indoor Aquatic Centre

Aquatic Centre Advisory Committee meetings held on regular occasions. Upgrade facility


Review hours and operations of the Lithgow Swimming Pool

Review undertaken and adopted by Council Actions identified implemented

Operations June 2011

To deliver to the community a co-ordinated and well-managed system of open space complimented by sporting and recreational facilities to meet a full range of recreational needs.

Review Service Levels at the Lithgow Golf Course

Review undertaken and adopted by Council Actions identified implemented

Operations June 2011

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Maintain gardens, parks, reserves, street trees and other public spaces.

Maintained to an acceptable standard and within budget.

Operations

Daily

Manage and prepare playing fields including: Conran Oval • Glanmire Oval • Kremer Park • Marjorie Jackson Oval • Saville Park • Tony Luchetti Sportsground • Wallerawang Oval • Watsford Oval • Zig Zag Oval. • Jim Monaghan Athletics Oval

Playing fields available for use except in exceptional wet weather conditions.

Operations Daily

Operate the Lithgow Swimming Pool.

The swimming pool is open on all days during the swimming season.

Operations October – March

To provide quality recreational facilities for the community.

Manage and prepare the Lithgow Golf Course


Operations Daily

To provide a forum for sporting groups to discuss matters relating to local sport and advise Council.

Organise the Sports Advisory Committee meetings in accordance with the terms of reference.

Attend meetings regularly. Develop and implement funding programs.

Operations Monthly

Street Numbering To identify premises.

To provide street and rural numbers to premises upon request and at subdivision stage.

Street and rural numbers issued upon request

Development Annual

Man


agement Plan 2010 – 2014 27

2010/11 Asset Maintenance Program of Works – Community

The following table refers to items listed in Council’s Recurrent Program of Works for 2010/11 and identifies areas of significant expenditure within the works programs greater than $10,000.

Objective Area/Activity Department Timeframe Estimated Total

Cost Community Buildings or Structures

Civic Ballroom Annual $71,476To manage and maintain clean and safe community buildings in a cost effective manner.

Public Halls Development

Annual $116,904

Recreation Facilities PARKS Queen Elizabeth Park Annual $155,040Endeavour Park Annual $19,993Lake Wallace Recreation Area Annual $65,000

SPORTS FIELDS Marjorie Jackson Oval Annual $35,000Saville Park Annual $10,162Tony Luchetti Sportsground Annual $198,206Wallerawang Oval Annual $10,970 SPORTS FACILITIES Lithgow Golf Course

Operations

Annual $247,516

To provide quality recreational facilities for the community

Lithgow Swimming Pool Annual $425,844


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2010/11 – 2013/14 Capital Works and New Initiatives – Community

The following notes should be considered when reading the Capital Works or Initiatives table:

NOTE 1: Any projects listed in the years 2011/12, 2012/13 and 2013/14 are only indicative and will be

subject to further refinement and Council's consideration when preparing the Management Plans for 2011/12 – 2014/15 and 2012/13 – 2015/16.

NOTE 2: 1. Works Programs undertaken internally by Council Officers will be reflected in the Estimated Total Cost

column as “in-house”. 2. Works Programs undertaken over a two to three year period will reflect the costs as apportioned to the

relevant year or timeframe. Project Name Description of Works Program/Key

Performance Indicator Department Timeframe Estimated

Cost of Program

Cemeteries 10 year Cemetery Improvements Program developed and adopted by Council.

2010/11 Develop a program for cemetery improvement works and commence implementation

Program implemented and included within Council’s Delivery and Operations Plans.

Operations

2011/12 – 2013/14

$20,100

Community Buildings & Structures Develop a program for toilet and facilities improvements in recreation areas.

Investigate the feasibility and options for the installation of toilet facilities at Hassans Walls Lookout.

Development 2010/11 In-house

10 year Building Improvements Program developed and adopted by Council.

Development 2010/11 In-house Develop a program for building improvements and commence implementation


Development 2011/12 – 2013/14

In-house

Undertake improvements to the Meadow Flat Hall

This project is dependent on successful grant funding from RLCIP

Development 2010/11 $50,000

Lithgow Golf Club building improvements

Continue Building improvements Development 2010/11-2013/14

$18.000

Crystal Theatre building improvements

Continue upgrading program Development 2010/11 $28,000

Lithgow CCTV Cameras Add an additional camera Development 2011/12 $8,000 Civic Ballroom Purchase 50 new chairs Development 2010/11 $5,000

Wallerawang Memorial Hall – Replace Flooring

2010/11 $45,000

Doors & Security 2013/14 $20,000 Civic Ballroom Facility upgrade

2010/11 $20,000

Lithgow Swimming Pool amenities roof, Drainage, Toilets

2011/12 $50,000

Family History Society Tank Street, Lithgow Roofing

2011/12 $15,000

Special Rate Variation – Four year works program 2010/11 – 2013/14

Red Cross Hall, Main Street, Lithgow

Development

2012/13 $50,000



Roof, Drainage, Painting Lithgow Golf Club Veranda Works – Heritage – Eastern Side

2012/13 $15,000

Hermitage Hall, Lithgow Heating

2013/14 $10,000

Vale of Clwydd Hall, Lithgow Painting & Toilets

2013/14 $10,000

2013/14

$20,000

2010/11-2012/13

$10,000

Lithgow Learning Centre Repaint General Asset Building Maintenance

2013/14 $15,000 Community Support

Conduct International Womens Day activities with the Domestic Violence Liaison Committee

Activities developed and implemented within budget

Community & Culture

30 March annually 2010/11 – 2013/14

$1,000

Undertake accessibility audit of Council footpaths and facilities

Community & Culture Operations

Mar 2011

Disability Access Plan developed and adopted by Council

Community & Culture

Develop a Disability Access Plan

Actions implemented and included within Council’s Delivery and Operations Plans.

Community & Culture Operations

June 2011

In-house

Support the development of a residents committee

Work with the Department of Housing, the community and other stakeholders to implement programs to address community needs and concerns in the Bowenfels community.

Support the provision and development of afterschool and weekend activities for children and youth.

Community & Culture

June 2011 – 2011/12

In-house

PlanningUndertake Gap Analysis of Social Plan and prepare issues paper

Community & Culture

Dec 2010 In-house Prepare a revised social plan in line with Council’s Integrated Planning and Reporting Framework Incorporate Social Planning issues

and actions into the Community Strategic Plan

Policy & Planning

2011/12 Sept 2011

In-house

Undertake the Preparation of a Housing Strategy

Housing Strategy developed and adopted by Council.

Policy & Planning Community & Culture

2011/12 $80,000

Commence Generic Community Lands Plans of Management for: Sporting Fields Sept 2010 Parks Dec 2010 Halls Mar 2011

Progress the development of Community/Crown Lands Plans of Management in accordance with 2010 adopted priority programs

Commence Generic Crown Lands Plan of Management for Hassans Walls Reserve

Policy & Planning

June 2011

$11,000

Open Space and Recreational Needs Study

Commence Open Space and Recreational Needs Study

Policy & Planning

June 2010 $20,000

2011 Census Data Undertake a statistical analysis of 2011 Census Data for the LGA

Policy & Planning

2012/13 $20,000

The above also assist in the achievements of strategies in the principal activity areas of growth. Recreation Facilities

Tony Luchetti Sportsground Upgrade cricket practice wickets Operations Dec 2010 $65,000 Develop a program for Stage 1 of the Lithgow Aquatic Centre Project.

Program for Stage 1 implemented and included within Council’s Delivery and Operations Plans.

Operations Mar 2011 $1.2million



10 year works program for Active & Passive Recreation Areas developed and adopted by Council.

Operations Mar 2011 In-house Develop a program of improvement works to active and passive recreation areas.


Operations Mar 2011 $70,474.09

Walking/Cycleway

Seek funding to establish a Walking and Cycleway along Farmers Creek to Lake Pillans Wetlands.

Policy & Planning, Community & Culture Operations

June 2011 In-house

Upgrade the boardwalk at Lake Pillans Wetlands

Operations 2011/12 To be identified

Lake Pillans Wetlands - Boardwalk

Develop a program for the ongoing maintenance of the boardwalk and walking tracks within the wetlands.

Operations 2011/12 In-house

Tree Planting/Beautification Plan Investigate a tree planting/beautification plan for the Lithgow Local Government Area.

Operations June 2011 In-house

2010/11 Financial Assistance – Community

Financial Assistance Timeframe Council Assistance

Recurrent Financial Assistance Lithgow show 2010/11 – 2013/14 $8,000 Ironfest 2010/11 - 2013/14 $10,000 Western Region Academy of Sport 2010/11 – 2013/14 $1,500 White Ribbon Day 2010/11 – 2013/14 $760

Non-Recurrent financial Assistance Non-Recurrent Financial Assistance requests determined in April and November 2010 in accordance with Council’s Financial Assistance Policy

2010/11 $96,000



2. Transport

Statement of intent - Transport

Providing a choice of effective public and private transport options for those who live, work and visit our community.

Strategies - Transport Providing road infrastructure which meets the needs of residents.

Continuing to lobby for improved access to and from Sydney over the Bells Line Expressway.

Promoting equitable access to public transport.

Maximising the number of passenger train services terminating at Lithgow and provide a fast train

service.

Improving and expanding the pedestrian and bicycle network.

Budget – Transport Recurrent

Budget for Transport $’000

2010/11 Proposed 2011/12 Proposed 2012/13 Proposed 2013/14 Expenditure 20,654 21,357 22,129 23,005Income -6,937 -7,179 -7,431 -7,690RESULT 13,717 14,178 14,698 15,315

Budget – Transport Capital

Budget for Transport $’000




2010/11 Program of Works – Transport

Strategic Objective

2010-2014 Performance Targets

2010-2011 Actions/ Performance

Indicator Department Timeframe

Abandoned Articles To improve safety and amenity of the neighbourhood

Impound abandoned articles from public places

Number of articles impounded in accordance with the Impounding Act.

Community & Culture

Quarterly

Access to and from Sydney Participate in the Bells Line Expressway Group.

Attendance at meetings and functions.

Executive Quarterly To lobby for improved access to and from Sydney over the Blue Mountains.

Lobby the State Government to maximise the number of passenger train services that terminate at Lithgow.

Lobbying undertaken. Executive Quarterly

Council Plant and Equipment To provide plant and equipment to undertake works.

Maintain Council's fleet of plant and equipment.

Maintained in accordance with manufacturers’ specifications to the satisfaction of internal and external customers.

Operations Annual

Parking Enforcement To provide available parking for residents and visitors.

Conduct on-street parking enforcement in the Central Business District of Lithgow and school zones.

• 200 parking patrols per year.

• 24 school zone patrols per year.

Community & Culture

Quarterly

Transport Groups To provide a forum for community and government authorities to discuss issues relating to local traffic and advise Council.

Organise the Traffic Authority Local Committee in accordance with the terms of reference.

Attend meetings regularly. Community & Culture

Bi-monthly

To improve access to public transport in the LGA.

Participate in Transport Working Party forum.

Attend meetings regularly. Community & Culture

Quarterly

Roads and Associated Infrastructure Maintain roads, bridges, footpaths, cycleways, drainage, roadside vegetation, carparks and kerb and guttering.

Maintenance undertaken to provide safe and acceptable standards and within budget.

Operations Annual

Clean footpaths and streets in Lithgow, Portland and Wallerawang.

Cleaning undertaken to an acceptable standard and within budget.

Operations Annual

To provide safe and serviced roads within the LGA.

Maintain traffic signs and other associated furnishings.


Operations Annual

Man



Road Safety Program

Host the Roads Safety Officer for Lithgow and Mid-Western Regional Council.

Host the Road Safety Officer at the Administration Centre.

Community & Culture

Annual

Implement the road safety strategic and actions plans including:

• Bike Safety sessions • Traffic Offender

Intervention Program • Driver Fatigue Project • Gateway Speed Prevention

Project • 2 Learner Driver

Workshops • Headlights On In Daytime • School Parking Education

Completion of identified activities by 30 June 2011.

Community & Culture

Quarterly

To develop and deliver the road safety message.

These actions have been funded by Council, Mid-Western Regional Council and the Roads and Traffic Authority

Man



2010/11 Asset Maintenance Program of Works – Transport

The following table refers to items listed in Council’s Recurrent Program of Works for 2010/11 and identifies areas of significant expenditure within the works programs above $10,000.


Cost Maintain drainage to an acceptable level

Drains maintenance and repair Annual $166,500

Maintain rural roads Roads maintenance and repair Annual $1,296,800Maintain urban roads Roads maintenance and repair Annual $1,453,000Maintain the streets and gutters to an acceptable level of cleanliness

Street and gutter cleaning

Operations

Annual $331,000



2010/11 – 2013/14 Capital Works and New Initiatives – Transport




NOTE 2: 1. Works Programs undertaken internally by Council Officers will be reflected in the Estimated Total

Cost column as “in-house”. 2. Works Programs undertaken over a two to three year period will reflect the costs as apportioned to

the relevant year or timeframe.

Project Name Description of Works Program/Key Performance

Indicator

Department Timeframe Estimated Cost of

Program Plant

Backhoe 2010/11 $200,000Mower 2010/11 $20,000Mower 2010/11 $20,000

Provide an ongoing plant & vehicle replacement program suitable to Councils Operational needs. Larger annual plant purchases

Light vehicles

Operations

2010/11 $80,000

Roads and Associated Infrastructure Continue the clean and seal paver program in Main Street, Lithgow

Continue Main Street Paver program

Operations 2010/11 $50,000

10 year Timber Bridge Improvements Program developed and adopted by Council.

Operations Sept 2010 In-houseDevelop a timber bridge improvement program and commence implementation


Operations Sept 2010 $55,000

Various urban drainage projects in Lithgow and Portland as per 10 year program. Works to be undertaken 2010./11 – 2013/14 are:

Park Street Portland Operations Dec 2010 $120,000

10 year Village Drainage Improvements Program developed and adopted by Council.

June 2010 Develop program of village drainage improvements and commence implementation


Operations

June 2010

$12,000



Construct footpath heading west from Col Drewe Drive, South Bowenfels, Birch Place and connection to Sweet Briar Estate.

Sept 2010 Develop footpath construction program and commence implementation with the construction of a footpath heading west from Col Drewe Drive, South Bowenfels, Birch place and connection to Sweet Briar Estate

Develop 10 year program and include in Councils Delivery Program and Operations Plan

Operations

June 2011

$35,000

Browns Gap road, Mar 2011 $130,000Glen Alice Road, Glen Alice Dec 2010 $160,000Glen Davis Road Dec 2010 $160,000

Roads to recovery program upgrades

Rydal Hampton Road, Hampton

Operations

Mar 2011 $110,000Cox’s River Road Mar 2011 $100,000Rural sealed roads rehabilitation

Program Magpie Hollow Road, South Bowenfels

Operations Dec 2010 $100,000

Short Street, Lithgow Mar 2011 $60,000Urban Roads Reseals Ivatt Street, Lithgow

Operations Mar 2011 $105,000

Sodwalls Road Dec 2010 $160,000Cox’s River Road Mar 2011 $25,000Reseals – 10mm – program • Short Street, Lithgow

(additional) • Wallerawang Reseals

Mar 2011 Mar 2011

$55,000$50,000

Lithgow/Portland Lanes – Mar 2011 $90,000Magpie Hollow Road 2011/12 $145,000Mid Hartley Road 2012/13 $80,000

Special Rate Variation – Four year works program 2010/11 – 2013/14

Glen Davis Road

Operations

2012/13 $105,000 Rydal Hampton Road 2013/14 $115,000

These initiatives are part of an asset upgrade/replacement program. Improve signage as part of the Marketing and Branding Strategy

Tourism 2010/11 Improve the Scenic Hill Entrance to Lithgow

Improve Landscaping at the lookout to include tree removal and planting of suitable shrubs and greenery.

Operations 2010/11

20,000.00

These initiatives also assist in the achievements of strategies in the principal activities areas of Environment, Community and Employment



3. Employment

Statement of intent - Employment

Developing and embracing diverse job opportunities for all ages and abilities.

Strategies - Employment Planning for a diversified economy which supports local employment.

Encouraging local employment opportunities for the community.

Protecting the economic assets.

Providing employment generation lands.

Promoting retailing opportunities in the LGA.

Developing our natural and cultural assets for the tourism market.

Budget – Employment Recurrent

Budget for Employment $’000

2010/11 Proposed 2011/12 Proposed 2012/13 Proposed 2013/14 Expenditure 1,380 1,283 1,330 1,334Income -179 -134 -139 -144RESULT 1,201 1,149 1,191 1,190

2010/11 Program of Works - Employment





Economic Development Commence implementation of the economic development strategy for Lithgow LGA.

Priority actions of the Economic Development Strategy are reflected in other relevant Council programs.

Identified programs implemented and achieving outcomes.

Policy & Planning

Annual

Provide opportunities for business through the leasing of Council owned retail and office space.

Number of premises leased.

Internal Services

Quarterly

To facilitate economic development in the LGA.

Regularly meet with and coordinate economic programs with the Economic Development Advisory Committee, the Lithgow Business Association and other stakeholders as required.

Number of meetings per year.

Number of identified programs/actions implemented in partnership.

Policy & Planning

Quarterly



To provide a forum to discuss Sister City matters and advise Council.

Organise the Sister City Advisory Committee meetings in accordance with the terms of reference.

Number of meetings convened.

Policy & Planning

Quarterly

Marketing and Branding Implement a marketing and branding strategy that includes specific actions for the promotion of:

• Lithgow Local Government Area

• Lithgow City Council • Economic Growth • Tourism

Identified collateral developed and implemented (as per available resources).

Policy & Planning

Tourism

Quarterly

Develop a brand that encompasses the LGA, Council, economic growth, tourism

Brand developed and being implemented (per available resources)

Policy & Planning, Tourism

Quarterly

Prepare marketing and branding collateral that promotes:

• the LGA and Council activities

• economic growth • tourism

Marketing collateral developed and distributed, e.g. interpretative and directional signage, displays, brochures, prospectus, banners, corporate publications etc (per available resources)

Policy & Planning

Tourism

Quarterly

Develop and implement an interpretative signage program for the LGA

Interpretative signage program developed and being implemented

Tourism Quarterly

To promote Lithgow Local Government Area as a place to live, invest and visit.

Upgrading of the brown and white tourism signs.

Signs installed in accordance with the plan and within budget.

Tourism Quarterly

Tourism Develop a tourism development strategy through tourism Operators and community consultation that includes, land use allocation and planning, facility development, product development and marketing.

Strategy developed Tourism June 2011 To develop and implement a tourism development strategy for the Lithgow LGA

Provide input into community tourism development initiatives, eg Capertee Valley and other Groups

Input from groups included for consideration in Council’s tourism strategy

Tourism Annual



Operate the Lithgow Visitor Information Centre including the provision of tourism marketing services such as:

• Tourism Ambassador Program

• 'What's in your Backyard' campaign

• Sale of LGA souvenirs. • Promotion of the LGA in a

range of media.

• Number of people visiting the Lithgow Visitor Information Centre compared to the 2009/10 statistics.

• Increase in accommodation and tour bookings made at the Lithgow Visitor Information Centre from the 2009/10 statistics.

• Increase in retail sales of Lithgow LGA souvenirs by 10% from the 2009/10 statistics.

• Increase in membership to the Lithgow Visitor Information Centre from the 2009/10 statistics.

• Type of promotional activities in the media and within budget.

Tourism Quarterly

Participate in the activities of Blue Mountains Tourism Ltd which promote the LGA including:

• Participation in Board meetings, promotional target team for the domestic and international markets and education network target team.

• Attendance at trade shows.• Participation in the visiting

journalist program. • Advertising in the Blue

Mountains Experience and Holiday Guide 2010/11.

• Promotion of local events.

Membership paid and LGA strategy actions implemented by 30 June 2011.

Tourism Quarterly

To foster tourism in the LGA through promotional activities.

Implement collaborative partnership strategies across LGA’s including:

• The Greater Blue Mountains Drive.

• The Botanists’ Way • The Tablelands Way.

Activities undertaken in accordance with the strategy and within budget.

Tourism Quarterly



To provide a forum for tourism Operators to discuss matters relating to local tourism and advise Council.

Organise the Tourism Advisory Committee meetings in accordance with the terms of reference.

Number of meetings convened.

Tourism Quarterly

To promote filming in the LGA.

Participate in the activities of CENTROC's Film Central.

Attendance at Film Central meetings.

Tourism Quarterly

Implement the Festivals and Events Strategy

Activities undertaken to implement Strategy.

Events Network established.

Tourism Quarterly To support and develop significant events for the LGA

Organise and stage the Lithgow Flash Gift.

Comparative increase from 2009/10 in:

• Sponsorship levels • Participation • Visitation • Competition Events • Supporting

Events/Activities

Tourism Quarterly

Indentify and support local tourism events:

• Daffodils at Rydal • Rally of Lithgow • Hartley’s Big Backyard • Celebrate Lithgow • Portland Spring Fair • KTM Sunny Corner Trail

Bikes • Wallerawang Autumn

Festival – 125th Anniversary of Charles Darwin visit to Wallerawang

• Other events supported/developed by council.

• Number of Events supported

• Number of events assisted

• Activities undertaken to assist local events coordinators and/or community groups.

Tourism Quarterly

To further develop and upgrade the interior layout of the Lithgow Visitor Information Centre

Upgrade facilities within the Lithgow Visitor Information Centre to incorporate additional storage area, interpretive information and meeting facility space

Upgrades completed as per available resources.

Tourism Annual



2010/11 – 2013/14 Capital Works and New Initiatives – Employment








Indicator


Program Council Employment

Review the corporate structure and implement

Develop workforce strategy Organisational Development

June 2011 In-house

Economic Development Develop business prospectus Support forums, business development initiatives Upgrade and maintain website

Implement programs in the Economic Development Strategy

Develop promotional material to attract investors and residents and participate in relevant exhibitions.

Policy & Planning

2010/11 – 2013/14

$40,000

Identify and develop publications to promote business and investment opportunities for the area..

Provide professional corporate promotional and informational publications in line with the Marketing and Branding Strategy.

Policy & Planning

2010/11 – 2013/14

$10,000

Main Street Program Consult with Main Street Business Owners in Lithgow, Wallerawang and Portland to identify strategies and/or an incentives program to upgrade/restore shop fronts.

Policy & Planning

June 2011 In-house

Derelict Buildings Program Investigate the feasibility of an incentives program for upgrading and repairs to property owners of derelict buildings and yards.

Policy & Planning

June 2011 In-house

These projects assist in the achievement of strategies in the principal activity areas of Community and Growth. Tourism

Develop promotional material to attract visitors to the Lithgow LGA

2010/11 $25,000Develop marketing collateral to promote the Lithgow LGA as a tourist and events destination.

Develop promotional material to support event development

Tourism

2010/11 $8,000



Marketing and Branding

Identify and develop corporate publications.

Provide professional corporate promotional and informational publications in line with the Marketing and Branding Strategy.

2010/11 – 2013/14

$10,000

Christmas Program developed and adopted by Council

August 2010/11

Develop a Christmas decorations program throughout the LGA


December Annually

$15,000

Council Banners Program developed and adopted by Council Program implemented and included within Council’s Delivery and Operations Plans.

Develop a Council Banners Program for the Lithgow LGA

Identify locations for banner poles and install as per strategy.

Policy & Planning

December 2010

$10,000

2010/11 Financial Assistance – Employment

Financial Assistance Timeframe Council Assistance Recurrent Financial Assistance

Lithgow Business Association 2010/11 – 2013/14 $10,000



4. Heritage

Statement of intent - Heritage

Celebrating, protecting and sustaining our unique industrial and natural heritage, its cultural landscapes and its built heritage.

Strategy - Heritage Identifying, preserving, improving and promoting the LGA's indigenous and non indigenous built

and natural heritage.

Budget – Heritage Recurrent

Budget for Heritage $’000


Budget – Heritage Capital

Budget for Heritage $’000

2010/11 Proposed 2011/12 Proposed 2012/13 Proposed 2013/14 Expenditure 46 16 15 15Income -46 0 0 0RESULT 0 16 15 15



2010/11 Program of Works - Heritage





Undertake work identified within the Heritage Audit Gap Analysis to enable items to be listed in principal LEP in line with priority program for completion.

Items proposed to be listed in the principal Local Environmental Plan have sufficient information to determine their assessed significance and conservation needs and have been included in the Heritage Schedule of the Draft Principal Local Environmental Plan.

Policy & Planning

Dec 2010 To identify, conserve, enhance and promote the conservation of the LGA’s heritage.

Undertake development of a Heritage Development Control Plan Study to identify local heritage values and develop appropriate heritage management policy and tools to assist implementation.

Study is completed and recommendations are carried forward into Council’s policy and development of relevant planning instruments and tools.

Policy & Planning

Dec 2010

Provide a heritage advisor program.

Number of residents utilising the service compared to 2009/10.

Development Quarterly

Presentation of the John Wellings Heritage Award

Present the Award Community & Culture

June 2011

To promote the conservation of the LGA's heritage.

Investigate the establishment of a local Heritage Committee through development of a discussion paper to be considered by Council.

Discussion Paper prepared and submitted to Council for consideration.

Policy & Planning

Development

June 2011



2010/11 – 2013/14 Capital Works and New Initiatives – Heritage








Indicator


Program Progress the implementation of the Heritage Study

Ensure recommendations are included within relevant planning instruments and Council policy.

Policy & Planning

June 2011

Progress the implementation of the Heritage Development Control Plan

Ensure recommendations are included within relevant planning instruments and Council policy

Policy & Planning

Dec 2010

Commence Plans of Management for key Council owned or controlled sites including management plans and conservation management plans as required to include ways to interpret, protect and conserve both European and Aboriginal Heritage.

Develop Conservation Management and Management Planning in accordance with an adopted priority program commencing with: • Blast Furnace Park • Union Theatre • Eskbank House Museum • Black Fellows Hands • Hassans Walls Lookout • Bracey Lookout

Policy & Planning

June 2010 2011/12

$27,000In-house

Continue with the Heritage Planning Program

Implement actions identified within the Heritage Planning Program in conjunction with the Heritage Advisor.

Development June 2011 $15,000

Investigate options for the establishment of a community heritage orchard in association with the Landscape Conservation Management Plan for the grounds.

Heritage Orchard – Eskbank House Museum


Community & Culture

2011/12 In-house



5. Education

Statement of intent - Education

Progressing to a “learning city of excellence” with a broad range of formal and non-formal education services.

Strategies – Education Encouraging and supporting a university presence in the Learning City that aligns with our needs

for skilled workers.

Enhancing the Learning City by providing learning opportunities which meet the needs of the

community.

Budget – Education Recurrent

Budget for Education $’000

2010/11 Proposed 2011/12 Proposed 2012/13 Proposed 2013/14 Expenditure 1767 1829 1893 1959Income -130 -135 -139 -144RESULT 1,637 1,694 1,754 1,815

Budget – Education Capital

Budget for Education $’000

2010/11 Proposed 2011/12 Proposed 2012/13 Proposed 2013/14 Expenditure 105 43 43 45Income -14 0 -14 -14RESULT 91 43 29 31



2010/11 Program of Works - Education





Learning City Implement activities identified in the Learning City Action Plan according to priorities.

Completion of identified activities by 30 June 2011.

Community & Culture

June 2011

Maintain membership of the Australian Learning Community Network.

Payment of membership. Community & Culture

June 2011

Operate the Lithgow Library Learning Centre and the Portland, Rydal and Wallerawang Libraries.

• Total number of library loans

• Number of people using the library service

• Number of new members

• Number of children attending story time and activities

• Number of children attending the homework centre

• Number of bookings for the technology centre, meeting and video conferencing room and compare with 2009/10 statistics.

Community & Culture

Quarterly

Conduct exhibitions and displays in the Lithgow Library Learning Centre.

4 exhibitions/displays per year.

Community & Culture

Quarterly

Sharing library resources with other communities.

The number of inter-library loans and reciprocal borrowers compared with 2009/10.

Community & Culture

Quarterly

To provide the community with opportunities to develop knowledge and skills through Learning City Programs.

Provide a community and education information service through events, displays and the Learning Shop at the Lithgow Library Learning Centre and the Portland, Rydal and Wallerawang Libraries.

Community and education information display areas are updated weekly.

The number of people attending the events.

Community & Culture

Quarterly

To lobby for a university in the LGA.

Lobby universities to establish a presence in the LGA.

Lobbying undertaken. Policy & Planning

June 2011



2010/11 – 2013/14 Capital Works and New Initiatives – Education





column as “in-house”. 2. Works Programs undertaken over a two to three year period will reflect the costs as apportioned to



Indicator


Program Learning City

Develop the local history collection • Photo digitising of the collection.• Improved storage and access to

Local Studies Collection • Map indexing • Mercury indexing of Lithgow

Mercury holdings

Community & Culture

2010/11-2013/14

$750

Enhance the adult, children, DVD, large print, language and teenage sections of the Library collection and provide kits for the Books for Babies program.

Purchase additional book and other reading resources

Community & Culture

2010/11-2013/14

$55,114 (Inc. special

purpose grant)

Installation of new furnishings, fittings and shelving.

$35,000Upgrade the Portland Library

New premises – rental

Community & Culture

2010/11

$15,000Preliminary investigation into feasibility developing a home library Service

Community & Culture

2010/11 Develop a home library service to housebound and isolated residents

Implement Home Library Service Community & Culture

2011/12

In-house

2010/11 Financial Assistance – Education


Recurrent Financial Assistance Local School Presentations 2010/11 – 2013/14 $750



6. Health

Statement of intent - Health

Creating a healthy community providing opportunities and facilities for a healthy lifestyle.

Strategies - Health Providing health services which meet the needs of the community.

Developing partnerships with a range of stakeholders to facilitate healthy lifestyles.

Providing safe drinking water.

Budget – Health Recurrent

Budget for Health $’000

2010/11 Proposed 2011/12 Proposed 2012/13 Proposed 2013/14 Expenditure 4,995 5,151 5,314 5,481Income -6,040 -6,231 -6,429 -6,633RESULT -1,045 -1,080 1,115 1,152

Budget – Health Capital

Budget for Health $’000

2010/11 Proposed 2011/12 Proposed 2012/13 Proposed 2013/14 Expenditure 19,594 8,868 1,989 1,740Income -18,209 -7,436 -5,09 -210RESULT 1,385 1,432 1,480 1,530

2010/11 Program of Works - Health





Community Health Support Sydney West Area Health Service to provide regular updates to Council on health issues of concern in the Lithgow Local Government Area.

Regular updates provided. Community & Culture

Quarterly To provide a forum for the community to discuss matters relating to health and advise Council.

Council to assist the community to establish an oncology facility in the Lithgow area.

Meetings held with the community.

Community & Culture

June 2011



Drinking Water

Provide drinking water to residents within the Farmers Creek reticulated supply system.

Compliance with the Australian Drinking Water Guidelines.

Water & Waste Quarterly

Purchase water from State water to supply:

• Cullen Bullen • Glen Davis • Lidsdale • Portland • Wallerawang • Marrangaroo

Maintenance of supply to residents and payment made.


To provide safe drinking water.

Maintain the Clarence Water Transfer System.

Maintenance of supply into the Oakey Park Water Treatment Plant.


Health Enforcement Conduct inspections of food premises and provide ongoing educational material.

170 inspections per year including a minimum of 1 inspection of each high risk premises per year.

Community & Culture

Quarterly

Conduct inspections of skin penetration premises and provide ongoing educational material.

All premises inspected once per year.

Community & Culture

Quarterly

Conduct routine monitoring of Council's reticulated drinking water supplies.

Number of samples per year:

• 177 microbiological samples

• 16 chemical samples • 26 disinfection by

products samples • 1 pesticide sample.

Community & Culture

Quarterly

Conduct commercial swimming pools and spa inspections and provide educational material.

1 inspection of each pool/spa per year.

Community & Culture

Quarterly

To provide effective and efficient compliance services to protect the health of the community

Conduct inspections of cooling towers and associated systems and respond to complaints.

• Conduct 6 inspections annually

• All complaints investigated and actions resolved or determined within 24 hours of receipt.

Community & Culture

Quarterly

Man



Maintain a register of water cooling and warm water systems.

Compliance with the Public Health (Microbial Control) Regulation at all times.

Community & Culture

Quarterly

Undertake routine monitoring of Farmers Creek, Lake Lyell, Pipers Flat Creek and Lake Wallace for blue green algae.

12 samples from each sampling site per year and implement appropriate action.

Community & Culture

Quarterly

Undertake inspections of caravan parks.

2 inspections per year. Community & Culture

Quarterly

Man



2010/11 Asset Maintenance Program of Works – Health

The following table refers to items listed in Council’s Recurrent Program of Works for 2010/11 and identifies areas of significant expenditure within the works programs greater than $10,000.


Cost Purchase Water from Fish River Water Supply

Health Annual $1,122,588

Maintain Water Pumping Stations Health Annual $42,840Maintain Reservoirs Health Annual $279,459Operate Water Treatment Plant Health Annual $613,795Maintain Water Mains and Services Health

Water & Waste

Annual $708,273



2010/11 – 2013/14 Capital Works and New Initiatives – Health








Indicator


Program Community Health Support

Develop Work Well Lithgow Strategy and adopt by Council & SWAHS

Sept 2010 Continuation of Live Well in Lithgow Health Promotion Project

Implement actions from Work Well Lithgow Strategy adopted by Council and SWAHS

Community & Culture

June 2011

$50,000

Drinking Water Stage 2 Funding Agreement Sept 2010 Environmental investigations and approvals

Dec 2010 Construction of infrastructure for a bulk water supplier including upgrade of Clarence Transfer System and transfer to villages serviced by Fish River Water Supply

Undertake tender process and commence construction

Water & Waste

June 2011

$2,000,000(Fully

funded)

This is an action of the State of the Environment Report 2007/08 and also assists in the achievement of strategies in the principal activity area of Environment and Growth.

Design and construct water main extensions commencing at South Bowenfels to new subdivisions

New reticulation main to subdivisions following completion of new reservoir. • Design • Landholder agreements • Construction

Water & Waste

2010/11 – 2011/12 Sept 2010 Dec 2010 June 2011

$225,000

10 year Water Mains and Services Renewals Program developed and adopted by Council.

Sept 2010 Develop a program of water mains and services renewals for Lithgow, South Bowenfels, Wallerawang and Portland. Program implemented and

included within Council’s Delivery and Operations Plans.

Water & Waste

Dec 2010

$100,000

10 year water reservoirs program developed and adopted by Council.

Sept 2010

Upgrade Cook Street water reservoir.

Dec 2010

Develop a program of upgrades to water reservoirs and commence implementation


Water & Waste

Dec 2010

$40,000

Oakey Park Water Treatment Plant Maintenance

Refurbish the backwash system • Commission Feasibility Study

Water & Waste

Dec 2010 $30,000



Construct one new metered standpipe

This continues the program to provide citywide access to metered standpipes

Water & Waste

2011/12

Formalise land tenure/access for the existing water reservoir at South Bowenfels

An operational requirement for service delivery

Water & Waste

Mar 2011 $100,000

Design developed including fluoridation, alum storage and pen stocks and adopted by Council.

Sept 2010 Design and construct upgrade to Oakey Park Water Treatment Plant

Construction Program implemented and included within Council’s Delivery and Operations Plans

Water & Waste

Dec 2010

$92,000

Undertake feasibility and options study for recommissioning of Portland Reservoir and adopted by Council.

Sept 2010 Portland Reservoir

Recommended options included in Council Delivery and Operations Plans for implementation

Water & Waste

2011/12

$100,000

Undertake Dam Safety Works as per priority program.

Program developed in accordance with the Dam Safety Audit 2009

Water & Waste

Sept 2010 $50,000

Cook Street High Reservoir Shaft Street New Reservoir

2011/12 Provide cathodic protection and corrosion prevention measures

Cathodic protection required as priority to prevent structural deterioration

Water & Waste

Dec 2010

$30,000

Water Quality Audit Feasibility Study and Undertake Water quality Audit

Water & Waste

March 2011 $22,000

These initiatives are part of an asset upgrade/replacement program.



7. Environment

Statement of intent - Environment

Balancing, protecting and enhancing our diverse environmental elements, both natural and built, for the enjoyment and support of both current and future generations.

Strategies - Environment Improving local air quality

Identifying and protecting the Department of Environment and Climate Change Estates.

Protecting and enhancing biodiversity through consultation and development of partnerships.

Ensuring Council land is suitable for its intended use.

Implementing the waste management hierarchy of avoidance, reuse, recycle and dispose.

Protecting and improving our water quality.

Improving our sewage infrastructure.

Securing the community access to water.

Fulfilling responsibilities under the Drinking Water Catchment Regional Environmental Plan No. 1.

Budget – Environment Recurrent

Budget for Environment $’000

2010/11 Proposed 2011/12 Proposed 2012/13 Proposed 2013/14 Expenditure 8,223 8,410 8,693 8,986Income -7,687 -8,000 -8,323 -8,660RESULT 536 410 370 326

Budget – Environment Capital

Budget for Environment $’000

2010/11 Proposed 2011/12 Proposed 2012/13 Proposed 2013/14 Expenditure 3,403 1,640 830 938Income -3,939 -2,050 -1,729 -1,411RESULT

-536 -410 -899 -473



2010/11 Program of Works - Environment

Strategic Objective




Air Quality To reduce the number of coal heating appliances.

Provide the Alternate Fuel Rebate for the replacement of coal heaters with a cleaner heating alternative.

• Promotion activities undertaken

• Increase in the number of rebates provided compared to 2009/10.

Community & Culture

Quarterly

Environmental Education 4 education programs/visits per year.

Community & Culture

Quarterly To improve the community's knowledge of environmental issues.

Provide education on environmental matters to the community. Develop and provide

educational programs and materials on Water, Sewage, and Waste management programs.

Water & Waste

Quarterly

Environmental Advisory Committee To provide a forum for environmental groups to discuss matters relating to the environment and advise Council.

Organise the Environmental Advisory Committee meetings in accordance with the terms of reference.

Attend meetings bi-monthly.

Community & Culture

Bi-monthly

Environmental Improvement Grants Prepare grant applications for funding of environmental improvement works.

Number of grants successfully obtained and completed.

Policy & Planning

Quarterly

Participate in Save Our Swamps program with Blue Mountains City Council over 3 years

Meetings and field days attended.

Community & Culture

Quarterly

Complete conservation projects in former Rylstone Shire

Gully and sheet erosion works completed.

Community & Culture

Quarterly

To seek opportunities to enhance the environment.

Implement the Urban Sustainability Grant funded project over 3 years.

Project business plan objectives met.

Community & Culture

Quarterly

Environmental Memberships Participate in the activities of the Water Directorate.

Subscription paid. Water & Waste

Annual To work together to share information.

Participate in the activities of the saveWater Alliance

Subscription paid. Water & Waste

Annual

Environmental Protection Licences To responsibly manage scheduled activities to protect the environment.

Comply with the environment protection licences for:

• Lithgow Sewerage Treatment Plant

• Lithgow Solid Waste Facility

• Lithgow Water Treatment Plant

• Portland Landfill • Portland Sewerage

Treatment Plant

Compliance with licence conditions.

Water & Waste

Annual



• Wallerawang Sewerage Treatment Plant.

• Sewage Pump Truck

Environmental Regulation Respond to pollution incidents within 24 hours.

Community & Culture

Quarterly To fulfil Council's appropriate regulatory authority responsibilities under the Protection of the Environment Operations Act.

To ensure compliance with Councils Environmental Management System for:

• Sewage Management • Water treatment and

distribution • Waste Management

Water & Waste

Quarterly

To prevent harm to human health and the environment from pollution.

Commence the preparation of a State of Environment Audit

• Audit completed and gap analysis prepared.

• Identified actions incorporated into the Community Strategic Plan

Policy & Planning

Mar 2011

On-site Sewage Management To implement the on-site sewage management strategy

Undertake activities identified in the on-site sewage management strategy.

Septic Systems

• 400 inspections undertaken.

• Appropriate action taken where systems are failing.

Aerated Waste Water Systems

• 20 random inspections undertaken.

• Service reports monitored and responded to.

• Appropriate action taken where systems are failing.

Community & Culture

Quarterly

Trade Waste To implement the Trade Waste Program

Undertake activities identified in Trade Waste Strategy

200 Inspections undertaken to indentify compliant and non-compliant premises.

Community & Culture

Quarterly

Weed Management To control environmental and noxious weeds.

Control environmental and/or noxious weeds on public land through Council and/or services provided by the Upper Macquarie County Council.

Seasonal program completed within budget.

Contribution made to the Upper Macquarie Council and program of works completed.


Man



Water Quality

To provide a sewage system that is managed to provide environmental security and system reliability.

Provide a secure and reliable sewage reticulation system to residents of Lithgow, Lidsdale, Marrangaroo, Portland and Wallerawang.

Operations undertaken to an acceptable standard and within budget.

Water & Waste

Quarterly

Waste Management Collect street litter bins in Lithgow, Portland and Wallerawang.

Waster & Waste

Quarterly

Collect park, lookouts and recreation area litter bins.

Collection service provided to an acceptable standard and within budget.


Provide kerbside garbage and recycling collection service to all residents within the collection service area.

• Achieve a reduction in garbage material collected from 2009/10.

• Achieve an increase in recycling material collected from 2009/10

Water & Waste

Quarterly

Provide garbage disposal facilities within the LGA at:

• Angus Place • Capertee • Cullen Bullen • Glen Davis (until reaches

capacity) • Lithgow • Portland • Wallerawang.

A decrease in garbage disposed from 2009/10

Water & Waste

Quarterly

To provide waste and recycling collection services that encourage a reduction in land filling.

Provide a green waste collection service to residents in Lithgow, Lidsdale, Marrangaroo, Portland, Rydal and Wallerawang.

4 services per year and an increasing number of green waste bookings from 2009/10

Water & Waste

Annual

Assist the Sydney Catchment Authority with in kind contributions for a free chemical collection service for residents.

Provide agreed assistance. Water & Waste

Annual

Attend meetings and participate in Netwaste activities.

Attend meetings regularly as resources allow

Water & Waste

Annual

Man



2010/11 Asset Maintenance Program of Works – Environment

The following table refers to items listed in Council’s Recurrent Program of Works for 2010/11 and identifies areas of significant expenditure within the works programs above $10,000.

Objective Area/Activity Department Timeframe Estimated

Total Cost Operate Sewage Treatment Plants Environment Annual $1,639,378Maintain Sewer Mains Environment Annual $397,424Maintain Sewer Pumping Stations Environment Annual $553,549Waste Collection, Recycling, Disposal and Maintain Waste Facilities

Environment

Water & Waste

Annual $1,946,223



2010/11 – 2013/14 Capital Works and New Initiatives – Environment


NOTE 1: Any projects listed in the years 2011/12, 2012/13 and 2013/14 are only indicative and will be subject to further refinement and Council's consideration when preparing the Management Plans for 2011/12 – 2014/15 and 2012/13 – 2015/16.





Indicator


Program Waste Management

Activate Blackmans Flat Waste Management Facility

Consent activation as per the requirements of the development agreement.

Water & Waste

Mar 2011 $100,000

Conduct community waste education campaigns

Provide information to the community on waste and recycling.

Water & Waste

Dec 2010 $10,000

Waste and Recycling Strategy developed and adopted by council

Water & Waste

Sept 2010 Develop Waste and Recycling Strategy

Strategy implement in accordance with the closure plan for Lithgow Waste Management Facility and landfill closure plans and included in Councils Delivery and Operations Plans

Water & Waste

Dec 2011

$20,000

Tender new garbage and recycling contracts

In accordance with the closure plan for Lithgow Waste Management Facility and landfill closure plans.

Water & Waste

June 2011 $20,000

Flood Management Commence Floodplain Risk Management Plan in accordance with the Flood Development Manual and relevant legislation and sustainability principles.

June 2011 Preparation of a Floodplain risk Management Plan

Findings and recommendations of the plan inform Council’s Community Strategic Plan, Delivery and Operations Plans.

Policy & Planning Operations

2011/12

$95,000 (includes reserves) In-house

State of Environment Report Audit completed and gap analysis prepared. Identified actions incorporated into the Community Strategic Plan

Policy & Planning

Mar 2011 $10,000

Prepare Biodiversity Strategy and adopt by Council.

Preparation of a Biodiversity Strategy

Implement Biodiversity Strategy and include in Council’s Delivery and Operations Plans.

Policy & Planning

2012/13 $100,000



Trade Waste

Install Grease Arrestors in Council Kitchens to achieve compliance

Identify priority program in accordance with Hall maintenance and refurbishment programs.

Development June 2011 - 2011/12

In-house

Water Quality Complete construction of Lithgow Sewage Treatment Plant augmentation to improve the quality of effluent being discharged into the Sydney Drinking Water and Hawkesbury Nepean Catchments.

A major augmentation required to improve the performance as required by changes to licence

Water & Waste

Dec 2010 $11,300,000(includes funding)

Commence construction of Wallerawang Sewage Treatment Plant augmentation to improve the quality of effluent being discharged into the Sydney Drinking Water and Hawkesbury Nepean Catchments.

A major augmentation required to improve the performance as required by changes to license.

Water & Waste

June 2010 $3,000,000(includes funding)

This activity is an action of the State of the Environment Report 2006/07. This project is funded by Council, the Department of Water and Energy and the Sydney Catchment Authority

Also assists in the achievement of a strategy in the principal activity area of Growth Commence De-sludge of selected lagoons at the Sewage Treatment Plants

Desludging program will commence following the construction of the biosolids dewatering system.

Water & Waste

Jan 2011 $100,000

De-sludge the lagoons at the Oakey Park Water Treatment Plan.

Desludging program will commence following the construction of the biosolids dewatering system.

Water & Waste

2011/12

Construct the Lithgow STP effluent reuse project.

Commence construction of the Lithgow STP effluent reuse project

Water & Waste

June 2011 – 2011/12

$238,657

Commence South Bowenfels infrastructure augmentation program

Undertake tender process, award contracts and commence construction

Water & Waste

June 2011 $772,000

Doctors Gap Sewage Provide sewage to Doctors Gap Water & Waste

2011/2012

Provision of sewage service truck to replace gantry’s at pumping stations

OHS improvement designed to reduce operating and maintenance costs.

Water & Waste

June 2011 $100,000

Sewer Vent Replacement Program Annual program as per adopted strategy

Water & Waste

June 2011 $60,000

Sewer Overflow Protection Works to prevent sewer overflows from reticulation network

Water & Waste

June 2011 $100,000

Pump Stations Electrical Upgrades Ongoing program Water & Waste

June 2011 $60,000

Some of these initiatives are part of an asset upgrade/replacement program.

2010/11 Financial Assistance – Environment


Recurrent Financial Assistance Solid Fuel Incentive Program 2010/11 – 2013/14 $4,140


Delivery Plan 2010 – 2014 and Operations Plan 2010/11 62

8. Arts and Culture

Statement of intent – Arts and Culture

Supporting, celebrating and expanding a diversity of cultural and creative adventures that explore and discover the richness in our society.

Strategy – Arts and Culture Preparing and implementing a cultural plan.

Budget – Arts & Cultural Recurrent

Budget for Arts & Culture $’000

2010/11 Proposed 2011/12 Proposed 2012/13 Proposed 2013/14 Expenditure 2 2 2 2Income 0 0 0 0RESULT 2 2 2 2

2010/11 Program of Works – Arts and Culture

Strategic Objective




Eskbank House Museum Operate Eskbank House and Museum.

An increase visitation from 2009/10.

Community & Culture

Quarterly

Conduct exhibitions and displays.

4 exhibitions/displays per year.

Community & Culture

Quarterly

To develop and promote Eskbank House and Museum as a cultural heritage venue.

Development of Marketing materials and public programs at Eskbank House Museum.

• Promote Eskbank House Museum in accordance with Council Branding and Marketing Strategy

• Develop events and activities to promote the EHM and its Collection

Community & Culture

Annual

Cultural Activities and Facilities To develop cultural facilities and activities across the Lithgow LGA

Implement key recommendations from the Cultural Plan subject to funding. See capital Works/Initiatives section.

Key recommendations implemented.

Community & Culture

June 2011

To celebrate the cultural heritage of the LGA.

Coordinate Australia Day activities within the LGA.

Increased participation compared to 2009/10.

Community & Culture

Jan 2011

Provide an opportunity for our community to enjoy Council's art collection.

Develop a program for exhibitions and conduct an exhibition of the Council art collection.

1 exhibition per year. Community & Culture

Annual

To support local artists and cultural industries.

Support and respond to requests Requests for support and information responded to.

Community & Culture

Annual



from local artists in relation to

• community arts funding programs

• Networking programs.

Establish a Cultural Industries Network

Network established. Community & Culture

Mar 2011

2010/11 – 2013/14 Capital Works and New Initiatives – Arts & Culture








Indicator


Program Building Improvements

Upgrade display and exhibition equipment at Eskbank House Museum.

Develop a program to upgrade exhibition equipment and storage solutions.

Community & Culture

2010/11-2012/13

$6,000

Exhibition development of Eskbank House Museum.

Investigate the opportunity to undertake an internship with the Powerhouse Museum in exhibition development and interpretation.

Community & Culture

2010/11 In-house

Develop a 10-year program of Capital Improvements for Eskbank House & Museum as part of the Conservation Management Plan and Landscape Strategy.

Community & Culture

Capital improvements to Eskbank House Museum from Eskbank House Trust reserves

Implement Capital improvements Including: • external painting, • structural repairs to stables, • BBQ and shade shelter

Community & Culture

2010/11 $40,000

Cultural Precinct Way finding and Signage Masterplan and interpretive signage Improvements to public spaces

Implement key strategies from the Cultural Precinct Study

Improvements to Lake Pillans Wetlands

Community & Culture

2010/11 – 2013/14

Subject to grant funding



2010/11 Financial Assistance – Arts & Culture


Recurrent Financial Assistance Portland Art Show 2010/11 – 2013/14 $2,070 Greater Lithgow Arts Council 2010/11 – 2013/14 $400



9. Youth

Statement of intent - Youth

Providing suitable entertainment and recreational facilities; education and employment opportunities and lifestyle choices for our valuable community of young people.

Strategy – Youth Improving the quality of life of the LGA's youth.

Budget – Youth Recurrent

Budget for Youth $’000


2010/11 Program of Works – Youth

Strategic Objective




Youth Council Coordinate and provide support to the Youth Committee

4 meetings of the Youth Committee per year.

Quarterly To enable young people to have a voice to Council.

Hold Youth Forums on issues of concern to young people

4 Youth Forums per year.

Community & Culture

Quarterly



2010/11 – 2013/14 Capital Works and New Initiatives – Youth






relevant year or timeframe.


Indicator


Program Recreation

Adventure Playground Investigate the feasibility of an adventure playground in Lithgow

Policy & Planning Operations

2010/11 In-house

These actions also assist in the achievement of strategies in the principal activity areas of Community, Education, Arts and Culture.



10. Growth

Statement of intent - Growth

Providing for sustainable and planned growth, while enhancing the existing rural and village identity.

Strategies - Growth Planning for an annual growth rate of 1 to 2% for the LGA.

Planning growth in the towns and villages, followed by rural residential areas.

Facilitating the sustainable planning of land through assessment criteria.

Providing residential land to cater for future growth.

Providing for rural living in an appropriate development form that will minimise its impact and

maximise the concentration of population in and around existing towns and village.

Providing infrastructure for growth.

Budget – Growth Recurrent

Budget for Growth $’000




2010/11 Program of Works – Growth

Strategic Objective



Indicator Department Completion

Date Development

Progress the preparation of Land Use Strategy informed by Local Profile and Issues Paper

Land Use Strategy endorsed by the Department of Planning

Policy & Planning

Dec 2010

Commence the preparation of Local Environmental Plan to accord with the Standard Instrument (Local Environmental Plans) Order 2006 informed by an endorsed Land Use Strategy

Draft Principal Local Environmental Plan is forwarded to the Minister for making of the plan and gazettal.

Policy & Planning

June 2011

To provide comprehensive planning controls for the Lithgow City LGA

Commence the preparation of a Comprehensive Development Control Plan to support the comprehensive LEP

Adoption of a comprehensive LGA wide Development Control Plan by Council

Policy & Planning

June 2011

Review and finalise Development Servicing Plans

Adoption of Development Servicing Plans

Policy & Planning

Dec 2010

Prepare a development contributions system using one or more methods available under Section 94 of the Environmental Planning and Assessment Act, 1979

Adoption of Development Contributions Plan/s

Policy & Planning

Dec 2010

To develop a fair and equitable development contributions system to meet the demands generated by development

Finalise Planning Agreements Policy

Adoption of Planning Agreements Policy

Policy & Planning

Dec 2010

Assess all applications including:

• Development applications • Construction certificates • Complying development

applications.

Number of applications received and a median time for processing improved compared to 2009/10

Development Annually

Undertake all development related inspections where Council is the consent authority and/or principal certifying authority.

Inspections undertaken within 48 hours of request.


To provide an assessment service for applications and constructions.

Process and issue:

• Building certificates • Planning certificates.

Number of applications received and a median time for processing improved compared to 2009/10.


Undertake a review of Operational conditions of development consent and enforce compliance.

Number of actions taken. Development Annually To ensure compliance with legislative requirements.

Investigate non compliance with the Environmental Planning and Assessment Act.

Number of actions taken. Development Annually



2010/11 – 2013/14 Capital Works and New Initiatives – Growth





relevant year or timeframe.


Indicator


Program Planning

Continued review of Internal Development Assessment Process for development under both Part 1V and Part V of EP & A Act, 1979

• Undertake an internal audit of existing processes.

• Part IV and Part V Development Process developed.

• Adoption of Part IV and Part V Development Process by Council.

2011/12 In-house

Undertake continued investigation of the Marrangaroo Study areas including categorisation of streams; risk assessment of a gas pipeline; flooding extent of Marrangaroo Creek and tributaries; stormwater, water and sewerage infrastructure requirements.

• Completion of remaining investigation/studies.

• Findings and actions included in the development of future plans and strategies.

Policy & Planning

2011/12 $100,000



11. Governance and Administration Services

Statement of intent – Governance and Administration

Developing community confidence in the organisation by the way it is directed, controlled and managed.

Budget – Governance Recurrent

Budget for Governance $’000

2010/11 Proposed 2011/12 Proposed 2012/13 Proposed 2013/14 Expenditure 3,262 3,291 3,358 3,548Income -25,376 -26,292 -2,211 -28,164RESULT -22,114 -23,001 -23,853 -24,616

Budget – Governance Capital

Budget for Governance $’000

2010/11 Proposed 2011/12 Proposed 2012/13 Proposed 2013/14 Expenditure 296 365 360 347Income 0 0 0 0RESULT 296 365 360 347

2010/11 Program of Works – Governance and Administration Services

Strategic Objective




Council Memberships Attend meetings and support the Central Tablelands Alliance.

4 meetings of the General Managers per year.

Executive Quarterly

Implement the Business Plan for the Central Tablelands Alliance.

Activities undertaken as described in the Business Plan.

Executive Quarterly

Contribute to CENTROC and participate in its activities.

4 meetings of the Board per year and 4 meetings of GMAC per year.

Completion of the Mayor's term as Chair and General Manager's term as Executive Secretary.

Executive Quarterly

To work together to interweave and optimise the sharing and coordination of resources and information.

Participate in the activities of the Local Government and Shires Association.

Subscription paid and attendance and participation at annual conferences.

Executive Annual



Council Meetings

Produce business papers and minutes for Council Meetings, Committee Meetings and Extraordinary Meetings.

Business papers and minutes produced and delivered in accordance with the Local Government Act and Regulations and the Code of Meeting Practice.

Executive Annually To conduct the business of Council in an open and democratic manner.

Council and committee meetings are conducted regularly.

Council meetings conducted in accordance with the meeting schedule.

Executive Tri-weekly

Councillor Support Provide information to Councillors regularly.

Information provided in the form of briefing sessions, memos, emails and meetings.

Executive Tri-weekly

Provide Councillors with the payment of fees, expenses and the provision of facilities and support in relation to discharging the functions of civic office.

Assistance provided in accordance with Council's policy.

Executive Weekly

Provide training to Councillors Identify training requirements in the Training Plan and complete training.

Executive Annually

To support Councillors in their role.

Provide training for Councillors on the culture of the indigenous community and people of Culturally and Linguistically Diverse Backgrounds.

Included in training plan. Executive Annually

Depot To provide a base for Council's Operations.

Provide depot buildings for the housing of stores, plant and workshop.

Depots maintained Operations Annually

Documents To ensure the integrity and security of Council's records.

Register, collate, archive and dispose of Council's records.

Compliance with legislation, policies and procedures.

Internal Services

Annually

To provide access to Council's records.

Assess, determine and respond to requests for Council information.


Internal Services

Annually

Provide training to staff. Staff receive training at induction sessions

Internal Services

Annually To ensure information which Council collects is used lawfully and for the purpose it was collected.

Assess, determine and respond to complaints.


Internal Services

Annually

Finance To provide sound financial advice and management of Council's finances.

Manage and monitor Council's finances.

The Financial Statements audited by 31 October and lodged with the Department of Local Government by 7 November.

Quarterly Budget Review Statement to Council prior to 31 August, 30 November, 28 February

Internal Services

Nov 2010

Quarterly



and 31 May. Model, levy, issue and recover rates, annual charges and sundry debtors including fees.

Rate notices issued by 31 July and quarterly instalment notices by, 31 October, 31 January, 30 April. Pursue 100% of outstanding debts to achieve improvement on the previous years percentage of outstanding rates.

Internal Services

Quarterly

Finalise the revaluation and reporting of current assets at fair value as required by junction with the financial DLG requirements.

Roads, drainage and other assets revalued to Fair Value by 30 June 2011.

Internal Services

June 2011

Maximise and secure Council's Investment Portfolio through a variety of investment institutions, types and terms.

Invest in accordance with legislation and Council's Policy.

Internal Services

Annually

Manage Council's loan portfolio. Compliance current Management Plan and in accordance with Council resolutions.

Internal Services

Annually

Assist in the external audit of Council's financial records.

Full audit during 1st and 2nd quarters and interim audit during 3rd and 4th quarters with an unqualified audit result achieved.

Internal Services

Quarterly

Review the 10 year financial plan and include strategies to improve Council's current financial ratios.

Review completed by 30 June 2011.

Internal Services

June 2011

Account for approved applications and monitor grant funding.

Grants administered in accordance with grant conditions

Internal Services

Annually

Information Technology Manage and maintain the communications networks.

Networks Operational and accessible greater than 98% per year.


Annual To ensure high service levels of Council's information and communications network. Manage the leases for copiers,

personal computers and printers.Machines Operational and accessible greater than 98% per year.


Annual

To comply with current licensing requirements.

Renew software licenses. All software licensing is current.


Annual

To enhance Council's geographical information system.

Maintain and continue development of the geographical information system to ensure integrity with Council's Property system.

98% match of properties. Information Technology

Annual

Insurance Secure adequate and cost effective insurance coverage.

Insurance coverage is current at all times.

To provide insurance coverage of Council's activities and assets. Liaise with the insurance

company regarding claims. Process of claims within 14 days of receipt.

Internal Services

Annual

Internal Auditing To implement internal auditing programs.

Undertake activities identified in the Internal Audit Plan.

Activities completed by due date.

Internal Services

Annual



Legislation

Monitor and pursue legislative changes.

Staff aware of legislative change.

To understand and manage Council's statutory responsibilities. Perform Council's legal

responsibilities under applicable acts and regulations.

Compliance with legislation.

Internal Services

Annual

Local Government Week To celebrate Local Government Week.

Undertake activities focusing on Council in the community.

Program of activities completed.

Executive Annual

Corporate Planning and Reporting Report the outcome of a quarterly performance review of the management plan and provide a budget review statement.

Reports to Council prior to 31 August, 30 November, 29 February and 31 May.

Internal Services

Policy & Planning

Quarterly

Prepare management plan for 2010/11 to 2012/13 in accordance with the requirements of Local Government Act and Regulations.

Plan adopted by 30 June. Internal Services

Policy & Planning

June 2011

To plan and report on activities of Council.

Prepare Operational plans for all Divisions.

Plans approved prior to 30 June by the General Manager.

Policy & Planning

June 2011

Prepare the annual report for 2008/09 including the state of the environment report.

Report(s) submitted to the Department of Local Government by 30 November.

Internal Services Policy & Planning

Nov 2010

Complete a review of the 2007 Corporate Strategic Plan

Review of Corporate Strategic Plan completed.

Gap analysis undertaken and developed.

Policy & Planning

June 2011

Develop a 10 year Community Strategic Plan for the Lithgow LGA

Commence the development of Community Strategic Plan.

Policy & Planning

June 2011

Prepare asset management plans for:

• Buildings, Operational land and other assets

• Roads, drainage, kerb and gutter and footpaths.

Asset management plans for buildings, Operational land and other assets completed by 31 December 2010.

Asset management plans for roads, drainage, kerb and gutter and footpath is commenced by 30 Dec 2010.

Internal Services

Dec 2010

Develop a long-term Corporate Asset Management Strategy that satisfies the Integrated Planning Framework

Investigate a Corporate Asset IT Program in accordance with the Integrated Planning Framework

Community & Corporate

June 2011

Corporate Communications To develop, monitor and implement council’s internal and external communications.

Develop relevant policies and standard working procedures relating to communications practices.

Develop and implement a community engagement policy and SWP as part of council Integrated Planning

Policy & Planning

June 2011



and Reporting Framework.

Develop and implement a Media Policy and SWP.

Codes and Policies To develop modern and legislatively compliant codes and policies.

Develop, review and implement codes and policies.

Codes and policies developed and reviewed as required

Policy & Planning

Annual

Employees Attract and recruit staff on merit. Staff recruited in

accordance with relevant legislation, procedures and the principles of equal employment opportunity.

Organisation Development

Annual

Provide salary, benefits and favourable working conditions in accordance with the relevant industrial legislation.

Compliance with relevant legislation and procedures.


Nov 2010

Conduct annual performance appraisals of staff.

Appraisals completed by 31 October 2010.


Oct 2010

Recognise long serving employees through the recognition of service procedure.

Annual presentation held. Organisation Development

Dec 2010

Conduct an Employee Opinion Survey

Employee Opinion Survey Conducted.


June 2011

To implement procedures and practices which foster a desirable place of work.

Implementation of Workforce Plan

Identify priority actions from Workforce Plan outcomes.


Dec 2010

To provide a workplace that promotes the principles of equal employment opportunity and is free of discrimination.

• Implement the equal employment opportunity management plan through:

• communication of policies and programs

• collection and recording of appropriate information

• review of personnel practices

• Evaluate and review.

Actions listed in the Equal Employment Opportunity Management Plan are completed and reviewed as part of the 2009/10 Annual Report.


Oct 2010

To implement, monitor and review the Occupational Health and Safety, Rehabilitation and Environment Management System.

Internal audits undertaken for each quarter.

Develop and Implement OHS Action by 4th quarter.


Quarterly

June 2010

Provide access to external support and counselling service.

Maintain access to an employee assistance program.


Annual

Provide relevant immunisations to appropriate staff.

Relevant staff immunised against Hepatitis A and B and the flu.


Annual

Provide a rehabilitation program for injured employees.

Return to work plans implemented.


Annual

The Occupational Health and Safety Committee meet and undertake activities.

8 meetings per year. Organisation Development

6 weekly

To provide a safe and healthy workplace.

Undertake Noise monitoring and hearing tests for employees.

Program to be implemented to ensure noise monitoring and hearing tests are


June 2010.



undertaken on commencement and retirement of employment.

Implement a triennial program for relevant employees commencing 2010/11

Promote OHS within the workplace

Participate in OHS promotion initiatives and promote OHS in staff newsletter


Quarterly

Organise external audit on Council’s OHS Management system and work practices

External OHS Audit undertaken.


June 2010

Implement the training plan. Identified training is completed by 30 June 2010.


Annual

Prepare the draft training plan for 2010/11.

Training objectives identified in the annual performance appraisals of staff for inclusion in draft training plan which is to be completed by 30 November 2010.


Nov 2010

To enhance the skills and knowledge of the workforce.

Purchase training programs and materials.

Programs and materials purchased and within budget.


Annual

Risk Management To manage Council's risk. Develop and implement risk

management strategies in the areas of corporate management.

Improve the annual score by 3% over 2009/10.


April 2011

Stores To maintain an adequate level of stock for internal supply to Operational programs.

Order and issue stock items as required.

Stock takes undertaken mid to end of December and June.

Internal Services

Dec 2010 and June 2011

Customer Service To provide ensure efficient customer service standards.

Develop an internal Service Committee to review the level of service provided to council’s internal and external customers

Develop an internal committee/working party to review councils service levels and develop an Action Plan for improved service in the areas of:

• Compliance and Audit • Finance • Engineering

(roads/water) • Town Planning • Promotion/Communica

tion

Executive Quarterly



2010/11 – 2013/14 Capital Works and New Initiatives – Governance and Administration Services







Indicator

Department Timeframe Estimated Cost of Program

Building Improvements Continued refurbishment of the Administration Centre as required.

2010/11 – 2013/14

$70,306

Upgrade Lift 2010/11 $70,000

Administration Centre Refurbishment

Upgrade air conditioner in the Council Chambers

2010/11 $20,000

Queen Elizabeth Park Greenhouse

Re-roof the greenhouse at Queen Elizabeth Park

Development

2010/11 $3,500

Depot Wallerawang Depot Install CCTV Cameras at

Wallerawang Depot Development 2011/12 $8.000

EPA Compliance Fuel Tanks Upgrade fuel bowsers at Lithgow Depot

$75,000

Upgrade fuel bowser at Wallerawang Depot

Operations 2010/11

$75,000

This initiative is part of an asset upgrade/replacement program Information Technology

Upgrade connectivity to the Hartley Building

Sept 2010 Network upgrade

Commence upgrade of switching and network cabling in Administration Centre

Mar 2011

$30,000

Replacement Program Investigate leasing options June 2011 $36,000Electronic Document Management System Upgrade (Dataworks)

Dec 2010 $35,000

Geographical Information System

2011/12

Finance system review 2013/14

Software upgrade

Electronic Document Management System Upgrade (Dataworks)

Internet Technology

2013/14

E-Planning Review Commence review of E-Planning requirements in accordance with legislation

Internet Technology

2012/13

To be identified



Telephone network to voice over IP

2011/12

Wireless network review 2012/13

Technology Upgrade

Network review

Internet Technology

2013/14

Legislative Compliance Update Automated 149 Certificate System to implement Principal LEP once gazetted.

Implement changes in accordance with LEP

Internet Technology

2011/12 In-house

Personnel Research design options for new salary system

2010/11 – 2012/13

Commence design of a new salary system.

Implement new Salary System

Organisational Development

2013/14

In-house

Corporate Planning and Reporting Undertake a review of the current 2007 Strategic Plan and develop a gap analysis

Develop a gap analysis of Councils Corporate Plans and present to Council and the community.

December 2010/11

Undertake an extensive Community Engagement process as per the Community Engagement Strategy and develop Draft Community Strategic Plan

June 2011

Adopt Draft Community Strategic Plan and place on exhibition.

June 2011

Adopt final Community Strategic Plan, provide to the Department of Local Government.

September 2011

In-house

Develop a Community Strategic Plan and implement through Councils Delivery and Operations Plans.

Implement through Council’s Delivery and Operations Plans.

Policy & Planning

2012/13 – 2013/14

In-house

Corporate Communications Develop a communications strategy informed by Councils marketing and branding strategy and client satisfaction survey.

Communications Strategy developed and adopted by Council.

2011/12 $40,000In-house

Media Monitoring Strategy developed and adopted by Council.

2011/12

Software or database for media monitoring identified and developed/implemented

2011/12

Identify and implement a strategy for media monitoring

Implement Media Monitoring and incorporate strategies to ensure an informed response to community issues into Corporate and Communications Planning.

Policy & Planning

2012/13 – 2013/14

In-house



Customer Service

Service Standards Action Plan Conduct an internal audit and community survey to identify gaps in Councils service standards. Develop and implement an action plan to improve service standards through training, ongoing monitoring and corporate publications/intranet development to inform and educate staff.

Executive Policy & Planning

2010/11 In-house

Man

Our Organisation


Our Organisation

Lithgow City Council is structured into four Divisions:

• Executive • Community and Corporate • Regional Services • Operations

The services we provide include:

• Asset Management • Capital Works • Community and cultural development • Development assessment • Environmental health and building control • Recreation and open space management • Urban Planning.

Our internal services include:

• Customer services • Finance and Accounts • Human Resources and Organisational Development • Risk Management • Information Systems • Document Management • Governance

For more information on our facilities, projects or services, please contact our Customer Service Centre on 02 6354 9999 Monday to Friday 8.30am – 4.00pm or visit Council’s website www.lithgow.nsw.gov.au.























Executive Division


Community & Corporate Division


Regional Services Division


Operations Division


Iain StewartActing Group Manager

Operations

Council Plant and Depots Urban and Rural Operations

Recreation – Parks & Gardens

Development Control and Traffic Management

Budget


Estimate of Council's Income & Expenditure The following table provides a detailed estimate of Council's Net Operating Result for 2010/11, 2011/12, 2012/13 and 2013/14 are:

Estimated Expenditure from Continuing Operations 2010/11 2011/12 2012/13 2013/14

EMPLOYEE COSTS

Ordinary Time 9,642,852.86 9,980,813.51 10,426,585.57 10,806,793.53

Time and a Half 22,495.72 23,283.07 24,097.98 24,941.41

Annual Leave Taken 871,641.03 902,148.46 933,723.64 966,404.01

Sick Leave Taken 252,217.96 261,045.60 270,182.20 279,638.55

Long Service Leave Taken 158,994.96 164,559.77 170,319.38 176,280.54

Training (Executive Salaries) 213,999.27 221,489.24 229,241.37 237,264.81

Superannuation 1,428,045.00 1,478,026.59 1,529,757.52 1,583,299.01

Workers Compensation 950,000.31 983,250.32 1,017,664.07 1,053,282.33

Employer Reimbursement. Subject to FBT

16,068.38 16,630.77 17,212.85 17,815.30

FBT Contributions 49,809.10 51,552.43 53,356.76 55,224.23

Payroll Tax 69,247.88 71,671.55 74,180.07 76,776.35

Employee On-Costs 10,116,234.18 10,481,781.00 10,906,986.09 11,224,284.63

Employee On-Costs -10,116,234.18 -10,481,781.00 -10,906,986.09 -11,224,284.63

CWGA Trainees 26,464.51 27,390.77 28,349.45 29,341.68

13,701,836.98 14,181,862.08 14,774,670.86 15,307,061.75

MATERIALS USED

Plant 2,583,620.41 2,707,333.44 2,853,216.33 2,856,714.33

Stores and Materials Ex Store 124,043.44 128,384.95 132,878.45 211,229.17

Materials and Creditors 30,829,715.34 15,808,734.11 8,502,078.34 8,868,570.71

Fuel and Oil 698,367.00 722,809.85 748,108.19 774,291.98

Registration 59,938.26 62,036.10 64,207.36 66,454.62

Fish River Water 1,122,588.10 1,161,878.68 1,202,544.44 1,244,633.49

35,418,272.55 20,591,177.13 13,503,033.11 14,021,894.30

CONTRACTUAL SERVICES

Garbage Contracts 1,344,387.38 1,391,440.94 1,440,141.37 1,490,546.32

1,344,387.38 1,391,440.94 1,440,141.37 1,490,546.32

OTHER EXPENSES

Interest Expense 1,062,927.78 1,536,075.70 1,503,133.35 1,450,403.02

Interest on Overdraft 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00

Lease Payments: External 103,052.64 106,659.48 110,392.56 114,256.31

Statutory Expenses 57,500.35 59,512.86 61,595.81 63,751.67

Audit Fees - Audit Services 40,464.36 41,880.61 43,346.43 44,863.57

Legal Expenses 96,313.91 129,684.91 103,173.87 106,784.96

Consultants -5,175.00 173,343.87 134,456.41 -5,737.62

Budget


Mayoral Allowance 19,282.05 19,956.92 20,655.41 21,378.35

Members Fees & Allowances 94,803.41 98,121.53 101,555.78 105,110.24

Members Expenses 8,999.81 9,314.80 9,640.82 9,978.25

Insurance (Ex Compensation) 950,382.70 962,946.10 996,649.22 1,031,531.93

Street Lighting 338,561.44 350,411.09 362,675.48 375,369.12

Electricity 288,017.61 298,098.23 308,531.67 319,330.28

Gas 51,750.00 53,561.25 55,435.89 57,376.15

Water 19,286.19 19,961.21 20,659.85 21,382.94

Rates 414,699.18 429,213.66 444,236.12 459,784.40

Telephone 190,416.04 197,080.62 203,978.42 211,117.66

Advertising 88,687.95 81,442.03 84,292.50 87,242.73

Printing & Stationery 49,330.00 40,706.55 42,131.28 43,605.87

Postages 57,499.59 59,512.08 61,595.00 63,750.81

Subscription 41,926.36 43,393.79 44,912.57 46,484.51

Office Expenses 207,139.85 193,689.73 200,468.87 207,485.32

Bank & Government Charges 98,000.00 101,430.00 104,980.05 108,654.35

Contributions 631,031.72 652,599.58 671,765.56 691,602.36

Other 2,070.00 2,142.45 2,217.44 2,295.05

4,906,967.94 5,660,739.05 5,692,480.36 5,637,802.23

DEPRECIATION

Dist Exp - Water 29,238.44 30,261.79 31,320.95 32,417.18

Dist Exp - Sewerage 29,238.44 30,261.79 31,320.95 32,417.18

Dist Exp - Waste 0.02 0.02 0.02 0.02

Dist Exp - Operations -29,526.39 -30,559.81 -31,629.41 -32,736.44

Generated Depreciation - Plant & Equip

436,047.98 451,309.66 467,105.50 483,454.19

Generated Depreciation - Off Equip Com

92,635.61 95,877.86 99,233.58 102,706.76

Generated Depreciation - Furniture & Fittings

11,462.11 11,863.28 12,278.50 12,708.25

Generated Depreciation - Buildings 2,393,510.98 2,477,283.86 2,563,988.80 2,653,728.41

Generated Depreciation - Other Structures

228,347.91 236,340.09 244,611.99 253,173.41

Generated Depreciation - Roads/Bridges

997,908.50 1,032,835.30 1,068,984.53 1,106,398.99

Generated Depreciation - Drainage 90,614.25 93,785.75 97,068.25 100,465.64

Generated Depreciation - Water Supply

634,754.26 656,970.66 679,964.63 703,763.39

Generated Depreciation - Sewerage System

1,167,999.98 1,190,350.80 1,213,483.91 1,237,426.67

Generated Depreciation - Tip Remediation

191,475.00 198,176.63 205,112.81 212,291.76

ESP Office Rental 397,417.01 411,326.61 425,723.03 440,623.33

ESP External Service Provider 686,407.87 710,432.12 735,297.26 761,032.67

ISP Internal Service Provider 6,013,313.55 6,223,779.53 6,441,611.79 6,667,068.25

GOV Governance Charge 986,465.35 1,020,991.64 1,056,726.34 1,093,711.77

SDA Service Delivery Agreement 2,263,868.23 2,343,103.61 2,425,112.24 2,509,991.14

Dist Exp - Loan Repayments 282,923.57 337,970.90 299,299.88 307,920.36

Budget


Cap Exp - Transfers to Reserves 908,636.75 1,211,539.04 1,079,892.90 1,018,714.15

Contra - Transfers from Reserves 85,000.00 0.00 0.00 0.00

17,897,739.42 18,733,901.13 19,146,508.45 19,697,277.08

Estimated Income from Continuing Operations 2010/11 2011/12 2012/13 2013/14

RATES & ANNUAL CHARGES

General Rates - Residential -5,169,067.68 -5,353,068.73 -5,540,426.14 -5,734,341.04

General Rates - Business -1,498,587.44 -1,551,857.94 -1,606,172.97 -1,662,389.02

General Rates - Farmland -1,428,621.50 -1,479,352.63 -1,531,129.97 -1,584,719.52

General Rates - Mining -1,797,906.77 -1,861,791.67 -1,926,954.38 -1,994,397.78

Special Rates - Sewerage -4,022,992.11 -4,156,624.92 -4,294,934.87 -4,438,085.66

Special Rates - Parking -212,854.03 -214,712.77 -222,227.72 -230,005.69

Sewerage Usage Charge -319,000.28 -334,108.46 -349,745.43 -365,929.69

Stormwater Levy -237,412.63 -245,722.07 -254,322.34 -263,223.63

Annual Charges - Water -1,367,965.81 -1,440,215.42 -1,514,993.78 -1,592,389.37

Annual Charges - Gas Mains -14,997.15 -15,522.05 -16,065.32 -16,627.61

-16,069,405.40 -16,652,976.66 -17,256,972.92 -17,882,109.01

USER CHGS, FEES, INTEREST, OTHER

Waste Management Charges -2,895,858.31 -2,997,213.35 -3,102,115.82 -3,210,689.87

User Charges - Water Charges -2,132,000.50 -2,224,359.29 -2,319,950.63 -2,418,887.67

User Charges - Sewerage Trade Waste charges

-140,244.50 -144,453.06 -148,808.92 -153,317.22

User Charges - Property Rental -399,133.84 -413,103.53 -427,562.16 -442,526.83

User Charges - Swimming Pool Charges

-136,807.52 -141,595.78 -146,551.64 -151,680.94

User Charges - Vehicle Lease -108,247.13 -112,035.78 -115,957.03 -120,015.53

Fees - Regulatory/Statutory -761,468.63 -788,120.03 -815,704.23 -844,253.86

Fees - Private Works -94,281.94 -97,581.81 -100,997.17 -104,532.07

Fees - Discretionary (Other) -30,000.00 -31,050.00 -32,136.75 -33,261.54

RTA Charges State Roads -89,010.00 -92,125.35 -95,349.74 -98,686.98

Interest - Investments -520,375.18 -540,793.32 -561,926.08 -583,798.50

Interest - O/Due Rates & Charges -109,429.56 -113,259.59 -117,223.67 -121,326.51

Interest - Advances -517.50 -535.61 -554.36 -573.76

Proceeds Sale Property -249,500.00 -249,500.00 -249,500.00 -249,500.00

Other Op Revenue - Other -315,196.38 -326,228.24 -337,646.25 -349,463.89

-7,982,070.99 -8,271,954.74 -8,571,984.45 -8,882,515.17

OP GRANTS AND CONTRIBUTIONS

Op Grants - General Fin Assist -3,096,944.22 -3,232,764.76 -3,345,911.53 -3,463,018.44

Op Grants - General Pens Subs -510,272.73 -530,001.62 -550,421.03 -571,555.12

Spec Op Grant - Lib per Capita -54,104.87 -55,998.54 -57,958.49 -59,987.04

Spec Op Grant - St Lighting -49,276.35 -51,001.02 -52,786.06 -54,633.57

Spec Op Grant - Other Operation -300,880.16 -386,558.46 -403,279.02 -416,753.77

Op Contributions - RTA Registered -112,019.36 -115,940.04 -119,997.94 -124,197.87

Budget


Roads

Op Contributions - Reimbursements -573,614.10 -593,690.60 -614,469.78 -635,976.20

-4,697,111.79 -4,965,955.04 -5,144,823.85 -5,326,122.01

CAPITAL GRANTS & CONTRIBUTIONS

Cap Grants - Water Supp Assets 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00

Cap Grants - Sewerage Assets -6,055,000.00 -2,316,000.00 0.00 0.00

Cap Grants - Community Centres -2,208,000.00 0.00 0.00 0.00

Cap Grants - Roads & Bridges -560,000.00 -560,000.00 -560,000.00 -560,000.00

Cap Grants - Flood Mitigation -150,000.00 -150,000.00 -150,000.00 -150,000.00

Cap Grants - Other 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00

Cap Cont - s94 Road works -60,000.00 -60,000.00 -60,000.00 -70,000.00

Cap Cont - Water -51,000.00 -80,000.00 0.00 0.00

Cap Cont - Sewerage -90,000.00 0.00 -80,000.00 -80,000.00

Cap Cont - Kerb & Gutter 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00

-9,174,000.00 -3,166,000.00 -850,000.00 -860,000.00

INTERNAL INCOME

Plant Hire Income -2,770,229.78 -2,867,187.82 -2,967,539.40 -3,071,403.27

Dist Inc - Water 0.06 0.06 0.06 0.07

Dist Inc - Sewerage 0.06 0.06 0.06 0.07

Dist Inc - Waste 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00

Dist Inc - Operations 29,526.40 30,559.82 31,629.42 32,736.44

Dist Inc - Depreciation Added Back -436,047.98 -451,309.66 -467,105.50 -483,454.19

Depreciation Office Equip Commercial -92,635.61 -95,877.86 -99,233.58 -102,706.76

Depreciation Water -11,462.11 -11,863.28 -12,278.50 -12,708.25

Depreciation Buildings -2,393,510.98 -2,477,283.86 -2,563,988.80 -2,653,728.41

Depreciation Other Structure -228,347.91 -236,340.09 -244,611.99 -253,173.41

Depreciation Office -997,908.50 -1,032,835.30 -1,068,984.53 -1,106,398.99

Depreciation Drainage -90,614.25 -93,785.75 -97,068.25 -100,465.64

Depreciation Water -634,754.26 -656,970.66 -679,964.63 -703,763.39

Depreciation Sewerage -1,167,999.98 -1,190,350.80 -1,213,483.91 -1,237,426.67

Depreciation Tip Remediation -191,475.00 -198,176.63 -205,112.81 -212,291.76

ESP Office rental -397,416.99 -411,326.58 -425,723.02 -440,623.32

ESP External Service Provider -686,672.28 -710,705.81 -735,580.53 -761,325.83

ISP Internal Service Provider -6,013,313.60 -6,223,779.58 -6,441,611.84 -6,667,068.28

GOV Governance Charge -986,465.34 -1,020,991.63 -1,056,726.33 -1,093,711.76

SDA Service Delivery Agreement -2,263,868.23 -2,343,103.61 -2,425,112.23 -2,509,991.16

Contra - Transfers to Reserves 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00

Cap Inc - Principle Loans Raised -12,765,000.00 -3,684,000.00 0.00 0.00

Cap Inc - Transfers from Reserves -3,256,562.67 -3,860,919.15 -2,087,552.89 -1,858,960.78

-35,354,758.95 -27,536,248.13 -22,760,049.20 -23,236,465.29

Budget Surplus / Deficit 8,142.86 34,014.24 26,996.27 32,629.80

Budget


Net Program Cost Summary OPERATING AND MAINTENANCE (RECURRENT) BUDGET

PROGRAM/ACTIVITY 2010/11 2011/12 2012/13 2013/14 EXECUTIVE

Executive Office 1,356,357 1,381,922 1,430,290 1,480,350

Elected Members 189,329 195,955 202,814 209,912

Executive Support 86,122 89,136 92,256 95,485

Organisational Development 768,230 795,118 828,948 871,751

On Costs: All Programs -8,538,210 -8,848,526 -9,216,567 -9,474,701

Tourism 615,051 663,298 689,988 708,048

Executive ISP OD To Others -1,119,982 -1,159,181 -1,199,753 -1,241,744

Executive SDA Service Delivery Agreement 1,314,742 1,360,758 1,408,385 1,457,678

Centroc Program Costs 35,681 11,055 11,441 11,842

General Purpose Revenues -14,280,887 -14,808,146 -15,326,431 -15,862,856

-19,573,568 -20,318,611 -21,078,630 -21,744,235

OPERATIONS

Operations Office 4,136,000 4,280,760 4,430,587 4,585,657

Operations SDA Service Delivery By Other 151,001 156,286 161,756 167,417

SDA Service Delivery Agreements To Other 2,114 2,188 2,265 2,344

Regional Roads Maintenance 123,506 127,829 132,303 136,933

Urban Roads Maintenance 455,073 471,000 487,485 504,547

Rural Roads Maintenance 1,275,373 1,320,011 1,366,212 1,414,029

Bridge Maintenance 40,000 41,400 42,849 44,349

Ancillary Maintenance 109,769 113,610 117,587 121,702

Street Cleaning 429,739 444,779 460,347 476,459

Drainage 75,833 78,487 81,234 84,077

Private Works -15,000 -15,525 -16,069 -16,631

Traffic Facilities 324,162 335,508 347,251 359,404

Emergency Services 208,417 215,712 223,262 231,076

Cemeteries 162,133 147,004 177,398 182,775

7,478,120 7,719,050 8,014,465 8,294,140

RECREATION

Recreation: SDA Delivery From Others 191,485 198,187 205,124 212,303

Streetscape 614,488 635,995 658,255 681,294

Sports fields/Playgrounds 697,826 722,250 747,529 873,692

Swimming Pool 283,054 292,961 303,214 313,827

Parks & Gardens 350,937 363,220 375,933 389,090

Noxious Pest Control 150,009 155,259 160,693 166,318

2,287,799 2,367,872 2,450,748 2,636,524

COUNCIL: PROPERTY

Buildings: Administration 4,702 4,867 5,037 5,214

Buildings: Community 376,699 389,883 403,529 417,652

Buildings: Recreation 102,141 105,715 109,415 113,245

Budget


Buildings: Economic -172,650 -178,693 -184,947 -191,420

Buildings: Other Land & Buildings 237,867 246,192 254,809 263,727

Buildings: Transport 67,093 69,442 71,872 74,388

Buildings: Public Toilets 301,443 311,993 322,913 334,215

SDA Service Delivery Agree From Others -484,804 -501,772 -519,334 -537,511

432,490 447,627 463,294 479,509

WATER

Revenues -3,654,205 -3,826,312 -4,004,443 -4,188,808

SDA Service Delivery By Others 834,443 863,648 893,876 925,162

SDA Service Delivery Agreements -753,509 -779,882 -807,178 -835,429

Water Office 1,601,887 1,568,943 1,623,856 1,680,691

Fish River Water 1,122,588 1,161,879 1,202,544 1,244,633

Pumping Stations 58,307 60,348 62,460 64,647

Reservoirs 195,667 202,515 209,603 216,939

Water Treatment 752,245 774,172 796,865 820,353

Mains & Services 815,666 837,084 859,251 882,193

Water Private Works -3,377 -3,495 -3,617 -3,744

Water Other Expenses 1,500 1,553 1,607 1,663

971,213 860,452 834,825 808,301

WASTEWATER

Revenues -4,516,079 -4,672,188 -4,833,760 -5,000,987

Wastewater Private Works -3,377 -3,495 -3,617 -3,744

SDA Service Delivery By Others -1,029,946 -1,065,995 -1,103,304 -1,141,920

SDA Service Delivery Agreements 339,004 350,869 363,149 375,859

Wastewater Office 1,444,891 1,495,462 1,547,804 1,601,977

Treatment Works 1,359,312 1,406,888 1,456,129 1,507,093

Mains 348,758 360,965 373,598 386,674

Pumping Stations 672,460 695,996 720,356 745,569

-1,384,977 -1,431,497 -1,479,645 -1,529,478

WASTE MANAGEMENT

Waste Management 662,068 685,240 709,224 734,047

SDA Service Delivery By Others -122,323 -126,604 -131,036 -135,622

Collection & Recycling -974,065 -1,008,158 -1,043,443 -1,079,964

-434,320 -449,522 -465,255 -481,539

DEVELOPMENT

Development Office 2,136,248 2,241,017 2,288,403 2,368,497


1,656,213 1,744,180 1,774,177 1,836,273

RECORDS MANAGEMENT

Internal Services Records 506,902 524,644 543,006 562,011

ISP Records To Others -474,438 -491,044 -508,230 -526,018

32,464 33,600 34,776 35,993

Budget


INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY / GIS

Information Technology / GIS 1,234,539 1,277,748 1,322,469 1,368,756

ISP IT To Others -1,471,172 -1,522,663 -1,575,956 -1,631,115

-236,633 -244,915 -253,487 -262,359

INTERNAL SERVICES

Internal Services: Office 3,010,815 3,085,144 3,193,124 3,304,883

Internal Services -5,244 -5,428 -5,618 -5,815

ISP Finance To Others -2,945,493 -3,048,585 -3,155,286 -3,265,721

60,078 31,131 32,220 33,348

PLANT & DEPOT

Plant & Depot 488,286 505,376 523,064 541,371

Plant Operations -518,882 -537,043 -555,840 -575,294

Workshop / Depot 125,830 130,234 134,792 139,510

SDA By Others 38,606 39,958 41,356 42,804

133,839 138,524 143,372 148,390

INSURANCES

Insurance Management 667,670 670,339 693,800 718,083

667,670 670,339 693,800 718,083

POLICY & PLANNING

Policy & Planning 949,991 983,241 1,017,655 1,053,272

Policy & Planning Contribution To Others -41,150 -42,591 -44,081 -45,624

908,841 940,650 973,573 1,007,648

COMMUNITY: LIBRARY

Community: Library 1,513,833 1,566,817 1,621,656 1,678,413

SDA Service Delivery Agreements 123,417 127,736 132,207 136,834

1,637,249 1,694,553 1,753,863 1,815,248

COMMUNITY

Community Office 599,259 630,233 650,156 667,409


584,394 614,848 634,232 650,928

CUSTOMER SERVICE

Customer Service 769,753 796,695 824,579 853,439

ISP Customer To Others -454,610 -470,522 -486,990 -504,035

SDA Service Delivery Agreements -7,343 -7,600 -7,866 -8,141

307,800 318,573 329,723 341,264

HUMAN HEALTH & COMPLIANCE

Human Health & Compliance 340,064 351,967 364,286 377,036

340,064 351,967 364,286 377,036

ROAD SAFETY

Road Safety 14,793 15,311 15,847 16,402

14,793 15,311 15,847 16,402

OPERATING AND MAINTENANCE BUDGET DEFICIT / (SURPLUS)

-4,116,471 -4,495,867 -4,763,816 -4,818,526

Budget


Net Program Cost Summary CAPITAL AND DISCRETIONARY BUDGET

PROGRAM/ACTIVITY 2010/11 2011/12 2012/13 2013/14

EXECUTIVE CAPITAL

Debt Servicing 161,705 170,000 160,000 150,000

161,705 170,000 160,000 150,000

REGIONAL SERVICES CAPITAL

Operations Capital 1,464,813 1,471,102 1,647,389 1,807,584

Operations Miscellaneous 136,000 131,000 138,000 209,800

Recreation Capital 140,808 307,157 367,850 134,245

Recreation Capital RLCIP Projects 28,115 0 0 0

Plant, Workshop & Depot 375,909 360,000 230,000 305,000

Buildings Capital 210,330 352,000 465,425 373,150

Buildings Capital: Other 122,500 20,000 0 21,000

2,478,474 2,641,259 2,848,664 2,850,779

CAPITAL

Waste Management 434,320 449,528 465,255 481,539

Policy & Planning Capt 292,000 208,700 218,150 183,700

726,320 658,228 683,405 665,239

IT CAPITAL

Information Technology / GIS 135,000 195,000 200,000 197,000

135,000 195,000 200,000 197,000

COMMUNITY CAPITAL

Community: Library 91,114 43,000 29,930 31,700

Community & Cultural 101,950 183,320 170,000 170,000

193,064 226,320 199,930 201,700

WATER

Water Infrastructure 6,650 855,000 500,000 450,000

Water Reserves, Loans Etc -977,863 -1,715,452 -1,334,825 -1,258,301

-971,213 -860,452 -834,825 -808,301

WASTE WATER

Wastewater Infrastructure 939,840 1,810,000 955,000 705,000

Wastewater Reserves, Loans, Capt 445,137 -378,503 524,645 824,478

1,384,977 1,431,497 1,479,645 1,529,478

4,108,327 4,461,852 4,736,819 4,785,895CAPITAL AND DISCRETIONERY BUDGET DEFICIT / (SURPLUS) -8,143 -34,015 -26,997 -32,630

Revenue Policy


Ordinary Rates Council has 4 categories of ordinary rate, being residential, farmland, business and mining. These categories are further divided into subcategories for residential, farmland and business. An ordinary rate will be applied to each parcel of rateable land within the Local Government Area in 2010/11. This Management Plan has been prepared based upon an increase in the rate peg limit for 2010/11 of 2.6% and subsequently this amount has been incorporated into the rate model. It should also be noted that the special variation to the ordinary rate for the provision of fire services in the Local Government Area which was approved and adopted in 2006/07 is proposed to continue in 2010/11.

Special Rates Special Variation to the Ordinary Rate for Infrastructure Improvements At its meeting held on 9 March 2009, Council resolved to apply for a special variation to the ordinary rate to fund infrastructure improvements. On 3 July 2009, the Minister for Local Government approved a special variation to the ordinary rate which involves a 4.77% increase to the ordinary rate for infrastructure improvements. This special rate will be ongoing for 2010/11, 2011/12, 2012/13 and 2013/14 and is included as follows:

Residential Base Amount

($) Ad Valorem Amount

(c in the $) Total Yield

($) Lithgow 241.00 0.00532510 $3,065,736.73 Wallerawang 210.00 0.00348350 $387,397.57 Portland 210.00 0.00348350 $375,987.55 Strathlone/Littleton 241.00 0.00532510 $388,873.11 Lidsdale 241.00 0.00532510 $76,174.98 Marrangaroo 241.00 0.00532510 $95,176.22 General 169.00 0.00291930 $1,351,801.53

Farmland Intense Use 312.00 0.00255780 $183,445.06 Farmland 312.00 0.00255780 $1,245,176.44

Business Lithgow 338.00 0.02012760 $1,229,774.12 Wallerawang 338.00 0.01181030 $96,947.44 Portland 338.00 0.01181030 $30,434.12 Lidsdale 230.00 0.02012760 $5,009.38 General 230.00 0.00401390 $136,422.38

Mining Coal Mines 8,246.00 0.11482673 $1,797,906.77 Total Estimated Yield $10,466,263.21The special variation of 4.77% above the ordinary rate (after rate pegging) for 2009/10 will be ongoing for 10 years. Rate pegging of 2.6% for the 2010/11 financial year has been included in the table below.

Revenue Policy


The outcomes, measurement and reporting requirements of the special variation to the ordinary rate to fund infrastructure improvements are detailed in the following:

4 Year Works Program 4.77% Special Rate Variation - Infrastructure 2010/11 2011/12 2012/13 2013/14

Roads

Sodwalls Road 164,160

Rydal Hampton Road 117,990

Cox's River Road 25,650 41,040

Magpie Hollow Road 148,770

Mid Hartley Road 82,080

Glen Davis Road 107,730

Glen Alice Road 71,820

Reseals - 10mm 104,000 104,000 104,000 104,000

Lithgow/ Portland Lanes 92,340 92,340 92,340 92,340

Total Road Improvements 386,150 386,150 386,150 386,150

Buildings

Wallerawang Memorial Hall - Flooring 46,170

Civic Ballroom: Repoint Brickwork 20,520

Lithgow Swimming Pool Amenities; Roof, Drainage, Toilets 51,300

Family History Society Tank St: Roofing 15,390

Red Cross Hall: Roof, Drainage, Painting 51,300

Golf Club: Veranda Works - Heritage eastern side 15,390

Hermitage Hall: Heating 10,260

Vale hall: Painting & Toilets 10,260

Learning Centre: Repaint 20,520

Wallerawang Memorial Hall : Doors & Security 20,520

General Asset Building Maintenance 10,260 10,260 10,260 15,390

Total Building Improvements 76,950 76,950 76,950 76,950

TOTAL EXPENDITURE SPECIAL RATE 463,100 463,100 463,100 463,100

Revenue Policy


Outcomes Measurement Reporting in Annual Report Infrastructure Improvements

Improve the condition of the following roads in 2010/11 Sodwalls Road Cox’s River Rd Reseals Lithgow/Portland Lanes

Road works completed Report on on-the-ground works undertaken.

Improvement works to the following buildings in 2010/11 Wallerawang Memorial Hall – Flooring Civic Ballroom: Repoint Brickwork General Asset Building Maintenance

Improvement works completed Report on works completed

Rating Model Option 1 showing the special variation to the ordinary rate to fund the infrastructure works is presented in Appendix 3.

Parking The special rate for parking for 154 CBD properties will continue within the designated area of Lithgow. This rate is to fund the maintenance of parking facilities within the designated area. The ad valorem rate and estimated yield is provided below.

Parking Ad Valorem Amount

($) Estimated Yield

($) Designated area of Lithgow 0.839 $212,854.03

Charges Council proposes to make the following annual charges:

Revenue Policy


Sewerage Charges

The following residential or business sewerage access charge will be levied on all rateable and non rateable properties which are connected to or within 50 metres of Council's reticulated sewerage system:

Sewerage Access Charges Type Charge

($) Estimated Yield

($) Residential 381.00 2,697,480.00 Less write-off pension rebate -169,750.00 Business (main size): 200mm 1,660.00 1,660.00 100mm 840.00 16,800.00 50mm 740.00 42,920.00 20mm 560.00 197,120.00 Total Estimated Yield 2,786,230.00 The following sewerage usage charges will be levied to all properties using Council's reticulated sewerage system:

Sewerage Usage Charges Type Charge

($) Residential 191.00 Business (95% of water usage) 1.12

The residential sewer charge is calculated by guidelines issued by Best Practice pricing using the following formulae: BR = SDF X (AC20 + (CR X UC)) Where: BR = Annual residential sewerage bill ($) AC20 = Annual non-residential sewerage access charge for 20mm water service connection ($) SDF = Sewer discharge factor – the proportion of total residential water consumption that is discharged to the sewerage system CR = Average annual residential consumption (kL) UC = Sewer usage charge ($/kL)

Stormwater Charges

The following stormwater charges will be levied on all residential and business properties except those which are vacant land. This levy will be used to partly fund the maintenance and improvements to urban drainage and the flood mitigation works at Farmers Creek, Lithgow. These projects will also require additional funding through Council expenditure and in relation to the Farmers Creek flood mitigation works, two thirds of the contribution are sourced from the State and Federal Governments.

Revenue Policy


Stormwater Charges Type Charge

($) Estimated Yield

($) Residential 25.00 148,925 Strata Unit (Residential) 12.50 1,087 Business 25.00 per 350sq metres ($1,500 Cap) 87,400 Total Estimated Yield 237,412 The Hawkesbury-Nepean Catchment Action Plan has been reviewed in the preparation of this Management Plan.

Waste Charges The following waste charges will be levied on all rateable and non rateable properties:

Waste Charges Type of Service Charge

($) Estimated Yield

($) Residential 297.00 2,367,684 Second Bin Medical Waste/Large Family

297.00 2,079

Business 297.00 181,170 Non Rateable 297.00 64,152 Unoccupied Urban 112.00 77,392 Rural 72.50 170,158 Total Estimated Yield 2,862,635

Revenue Policy


Water Charges The following residential or business water availability charge will be levied on all rateable and non rateable properties which are connected to or within 50 metres of Council's reticulated water supply system:

Water Availability Charges Type Charge

($) Estimated Yield

($) Residential 185.00 -1,418,025.00Less write-off pension rebate -180,250.00 Business (main size): 200mm 1,660.00 1,660.00 100mm 840.00 22,680.00 50mm 740.00 56,980.00 20mm 560.00 231,280.00 Total Estimated Yield -1,550,375.00 The following water usage charges will be levied to all properties using Council's reticulated water supply system:

Water Usage Charges Kilolitres Used Charge

($) 0 – 250 Residential 1.81 / kl 250+ Residential 2.61 / kl All business – Flat rate 1.81 / kl

Proposed Borrowings Council intends to borrow monies to support the projects listed below in 2010/11.

Proposed Borrowings Projects 2009/10

($) Complete detailed design, tender and construct the stage 2 augmentation of the Lithgow Sewerage Treatment Plant 7,677,000

Complete detailed design, tender and commence augmentation of the Wallerawang Sewerage Treatment Plant (Interest free loan from State Government to be repaid over 10 years)

3,568,000

Waste water fund purchase of 2 new pumping stations for Tree View Estate and South Littleton for emergency storage.

720,000

Water fund loan infrastructure mains renewal and reservoir upgrade 800,000 Total Borrowings 12,765,000 The borrowings will be sought from lending authorities approved by the Department of the Local Government. Security for borrowings includes Council's assets and consolidated funds.

Revenue Policy


Depreciation As advised last year Council’s treatment of depreciation has altered to previous Management Plans. Council had previously ‘cash funded’ depreciation; this draft Management Plan reflects Council’s injection of the depreciable value, $6,244,751 back into infrastructure improvements.

Pricing Methodology for Goods and Services Provided by Council The pricing methodology for goods and services provided by Council is based on the concept of user pays and cost recovery.

Fees The proposed fees to be levied are detailed in the following schedule of fees.

Fees and Charges


Animals Dog Registration Non-desexed dog Per dog 150.00 0.00 150.00 Desexed dog Per dog 40.00 0.00 40.00 Non-desexed dog owned by registered breeder Per dog 40.00

0.00 40.00 Desexed dog owned by an eligible pensioner Per dog 15.00 0.00 15.00 Cat Traps Daily hire 19.09 1.91 21.00 3 Day hire 22.73 2.27 25.00 Weekly hire 35.45 3.55 39.00 Refundable deposit 113.64 11.36 125.00 Dog Traps Daily hire 22.73 2.27 25.00 3 day hire 35.45 3.55 39.00 Weekly hire 57.27 5.73 63.00 Refundable deposit 150.00 15.00 165.00 Citronella Collar Daily hire 11.82 1.18 13.00 3 day hire 35.45 3.55 39.00 Refundable deposit 115.91 11.59 127.50 Impounding Surrender & disposal Per animal 41.82 4.18 46.00

Fees and Charges


Maintenance weekdays Per day 11.82 1.18 13.00 Maintenance weekends Per day 19.09 1.91 21.00 Release of animal Per animal 35.45 3.55 39.00

Fees and Charges


Sale of Animal Animal Per animal 46.36 4.64 51.00 Stock Impounding Maintenance - sheep Per day weekdays 11.82 1.18 13.00

Maintenance - sheep Per day weekends/public holidays 19.09 1.91 21.00

Maintenance - horse, cow, pig, goat Per day weekdays 24.55 2.45 27.00

Maintenance - horse, cow, pig, goat Per day weekends/public holidays 36.36 3.64 40.00

Notification (impounding) Per notice 36.36 3.64 40.00 Stock Transport to Pound Transport Per animal Actual cost of transporter Microchipping of Animal Microchipping Per animal 41.82 4.18 46.00 Microchipping of animal owned by pensioner/health card holder Per animal 31.82 3.18 35.00 Microchipping of animal for release to animal rescue organisation Per animal 31.82 3.18 35.00

Fees and Charges


Buildings & Grounds

Administration Centre Council Chambers Commercial/Government usage Per hour 58.18 5.82 64.00 Commercial/Government usage Per day 345.45 34.55 380.00 Committee Room Commercial/Government usage Per hour 37.50 Commercial/Government usage Per day 175.45 17.55 193.00 Training Room Commercial/Government usage Per day (min 2 hours) 115.45 11.55 127.00

Eskbank House & Grounds Entry

Adult (over 17 years) 4.54 0.46 5.00 Pensioner 3.63 0.37 4.00 Child (5-17 years) 2.27 0..23 2.50

Non Lithgow LGA Resident

Child (under 5 years) 0.00 0.00 0.00 Adult (over 17 years) 2.27 0.23 2.50 Pensioner 1.81 0.19 2.00 Child (5-17 years) 1.36 0.14 1.50

Lithgow LGA Resident

Child (under 5 years) 0.00 0.00 0.00 School Groups – Non Lithgow LGA Resident Child (5-17 years) 2.27 0.23 2.50

Fees and Charges


School Groups – Lithgow LGA Resident Child (5-17 years) 1.36 0.14 1.50 Tour Groups (Non School) – Non Lithgow LGA Resident

Adult/Pensioner 3.36 0.34 3.70

Tour Groups (Non School) – Lithgow LGA Resident Adult/Pensioner 1.91 0.19 2.10

Courtyard Gallery Hire Courtyard Gallery Display – for profit group/individual Per day 18.82 2.18 20.00 Courtyard Gallery Display – non profit group Per day 0.00 0.00 0.00 Function/Workshop Hire – for profit group/individual Half day 90.91 9.09 100.00 Function/Workshop Hire – for profit group/individual Full Day 181.82 18.18 200.00 Function/Workshop Hire – for non profit group/individual Half day 18.82 2.18 20.00 Function/Workshop Hire – for non profit group/individual Full Day 35.60 4.40 40.00 Market Stalls

Hobbyist vendor 2.4m2 site with own stall/van/tables 10.91 1.09 12.00

Hobbyist vendor 2.4m2 powered site with own stall/van/tables 21.82 2.18 24.00

Not for profit organisations 2.4m2 site with own stall/van/tables

Commercial vendor 2.4m2 site with own stall/van/tables 327.27 32.73 360.00

Commercial vendor 2.4m2 powered site with own stall/van/tables 381.82 38.18 420.00

Grounds Function Hire Wedding ceremony booking fee Per booking 40.09 4.91 45.00

Fees and Charges


Wedding Ceremony Between 9am and 5pm 409.09 40.91 450.00 Commercial photography in garden Between 9am and 5pm 90.91 9.09 100.00 Major event non refundable deposit Per 2 days 50.00 5.00 55.00 Major event ground hire Per 2 days 454.55 45.45 500.00 Major event ground hire for returning events Per 2 days 409.09 40.91 450.00

Fees and Charges


Administration Photocopy Per A4 page 0.50 0.05 0.55 Photocopy Per A3 page 0.59 0.06 0.65 Copy of photograph out of copyright Per postcard photo 11.36 1.14 12.50 Copy of photograph out of copyright Per A4 photo 17.27 1.73 19.00 Family/local history searches Per hour 34.55 3.45 38.00

Hall Hire Civic Ballroom Refundable deposit Bond GST only if bond used 300.00 30.00 330.00 Charity Per event 60% commercial hire Major function includes use of all facilities Per event 817.09 81.71 898.80 Minor function includes use of only ballroom Per event 115.45 11.55 127.00 Preparation/rehearsal for major or minor functions Per day 175.45 17.55 193.00 Preparation/rehearsal for major or minor functions Per hour (if less than 6 hours) 31.36 3.14 34.50 Major function and 10 rehearsals Per event 1,240.91 124.09 1,365.00 Major function and a week’s setup Per event 1,240.91 124.09 1,365.00

Supper Room Refundable deposit Bond GST only if bond used 300.00 30.00 330.00 Minor function including Kitchen Per event 90.91 9.09 100.00 Microphone

Fees and Charges


Microphone Refundable Deposit Per event 136.36 13.64 150.00

Fees and Charges


Microphone and DVD player Deposit (refundable) Per event 300.00 30.00 330.00

Chair & Table Hire Refundable Deposit Bond GST only if bond used 300.00 30.00 330.00 Chairs & tables 0 - 50 items Per event 68.18 6.82 75.00 Chairs & tables 50 - 100 items Per event 113.64 11.36 125.00 Chairs & tables 100 - 200 items Per event 181.82 18.18 200.00 Chairs & tables > 200 items Per event 222.73 22.27 245.00 Delivery & Collection Chairs & tables 0 - 50 items

Per event 68.18 6.82 75.00

Delivery & Collection Chairs & tables 50 - 100 items

Per event 113.64 11.36 125.00

Delivery & Collection Chairs & tables 100 - 200 items

Per event 181.82 18.18 200.00

Delivery & Collection Chairs & tables > 200 items

Per event 222.73 22.27 245.00

Replacement cost chairs Per chair 63.64 6.36 70.00 Replacement cost tables Per table 100.00 10.00 110.00

Union Theatre Upstairs room – community groups Per booking per hour 19.09 1.91 21.00 Upstairs Room - commercial Per booking per hour 30.00 3.00 33.00 Refundable deposit Per booking 300.00 30.00 330.00 Hall – community groups Up to 4 hours 57.27 5.73 63.00 Hall – commercial Up to 4 hours 175.45 17.55 193.00 Hall – community groups Per four hour sessions 57.27 5.73 63.00 Hall – commercial Per four hour sessions 175.45 17.55 193.00 Hall – community groups Per event up to 3 days 304.55 30.45 335.00

Fees and Charges


Hall - commercial Per event up to 3 days 1,503.41 150.34 1,653.75 Grand piano Per session 175.45 17.55 193.00 Grand piano refundable deposit GST applicable if retained 525.91 52.59 578.50 Lighting system Per session 347.45 34.75 382.20 Lighting system refundable deposit GST applicable if retained 525.45 52.55 578.00 Sound system Per session 347.27 34.73 382.00 Sound system bond GST applicable if retained 525.45 52.55 578.00 Hoskins Building Gym Per year 1,218.18 121.82 1,340.00 Refundable deposit GST only if bond used 300.00 30.00 330.00 Senior Citizens Per year 642.27 64.23 706.50 Theatre Group Per year 1,218.18 121.82 1,340.00

Memorial Hall Refundable deposit GST only if bond used 300.00 30.00 330.00 Day 9am - 6pm 175.45 17.55 193.00 Night 6pm - midnight 175.45 17.55 193.00 Session Per hour 40.00 4.00 44.00 Session (community group) Per hour 18.18 1.82 20.00 Session (community) Up to Four hours 57.27 5.73 63.00 Playgroup/community group Yearly usage 636.36 63.64 700.00

Crystal Theatre Hire Per event/user Fee determined and collected by the Crystal Theatre Management Committee

Fees and Charges


Parks and Sporting Fields Hire Kremer Park General Fees For All Bookings Refundable Bond per event / season 220.00 22.00 242.00 Lighting per hour 7.27 0.73 8.00 Bump in / Bump Out per day 88.19 8.81 97.00 Hire (includes electricity / amenities) per day 176.36 17.64 194.00 Shed – Community Per day 9.09 0.91 10.00

Portland Show Show Per event 667.28 66.72 734.00 Special Event Per event 364.55 36.45 401.00

Harness Racing Training Per season 1334.55 133.45 1468.00

Rugby League - Mid West Ground Rental Per season 867.28 86.72 954.00 Training Per season 867.28 86.72 954.00

Camping (Groups) Includes electricity and amenities per night 176.36 17.64 194.00

Saville Park General Fees For All Bookings Refundable Bond per event / season 220.00 22.00 242.00

Fees and Charges


Lighting per hour 7.27 0.73 8.00 Bump in / Bump Out per day 88.19 8.81 97.00 Hire (includes electricity / amenities) per day 176.36 17.64 194.00

Touch Football Competition Per season 239.10 23.90 263.00

Lake Wallace General Fees For All Bookings Refundable Bond per event / season 220.00 22.00 242.00 Bump in / Bump Out per day 88.19 8.81 97.00 Hire (includes electricity / amenities) per day 176.36 17.64 194.00

Camping (Groups) No power available per night 176.36 17.64 194.00

Circus General Fees plus relevant Building and Food inspections Site hire per performance day 364.55 36.45 401.00

Wallerawang Oval General Fees For All Bookings Refundable Bond per event / season 220.00 22.00 242.00 Lighting per hour 6.37 0.63 7.00 Bump in / Bump Out per day 88.19 8.81 97.00

Fees and Charges


Hire (includes electricity / amenities) per day 176.36 17.64 194.00

Rugby League - Mid West Ground Rental Per season 867.28 86.72 954.00 Training Per season 867.28 86.72 954.00

Blast Furnace Park Refundable Bond per event / season 220.00 22.00 242.00 Bump in / Bump Out per day 88.19 8.81 97.00 Hire (Electricity / amenities not available) per day 176.36 17.64 194.00

Watsford Oval

General Fees For All Bookings Refundable Bond per event / season 220.00 22.00 242.00 Bump in / Bump Out per day 88.19 8.81 97.00 Hire (Electricity not available) per day 176.36 17.64 194.00

Marjorie Jackson General Fees For All Bookings Refundable Bond per event / season 220.00 22.00 242.00 Bump in / Bump Out per day 88.19 8.81 97.00 Hire (Electricity not available) per day 176.36 17.64 194.00 Lighting per hour 7.27 0.73 8.00

Fees and Charges


Senior Soccer Ground Rental Per season 716.37 71.63 788.00 Training Per season 716.37 71.63 788.00

Conran Oval General Fees For All Bookings Refundable Bond per event / season 220.00 22.00 242.00 Bump in / Bump Out per day 88.19 8.81 97.00 Hire (Electricity not available) per day 176.36 17.64 194.00 Glanmire Oval General Fees For All Bookings Refundable Bond per event / season 220.00 22.00 242.00 Bump in / Bump Out per day 88.19 8.81 97.00 Hire (Electricity / amenities not available) per day 176.36 17.64 194.00

Jim Monaghan Oval General Fees For All Bookings Refundable Bond per event / season 220.00 22.00 242.00 Bump in / Bump Out per day 88.19 8.81 97.00 Hire (Electricity not available) per day 176.36 17.64 194.00

Zig Zag Oval General Fees For All Bookings Refundable Bond per event / season 220.00 22.00 242.00 Bump in / Bump Out per day 88.19 8.81 97.00

Fees and Charges


Hire (Electricity not available) per day 176.36 17.64 194.00

Swimming Pool Entry Child (Learn to Swim conducted by Dept Sport and Recreation or Schools) Per child 1.00 0.10 1.10 Child sports days/carnival Per child 2.00 0.20 2.20 Admission child (5 years - 16years) Per child 2.00 0.20 2.20 Admission adult Per adult 4.00 0.40 4.40 Non Swimming parent/carers accompanying Learn to Swim participants Per person 0.91 0.09 1.00 Spectator fee Per person 2.00 0.20 2.20 Pension concession Per pensioner 2.00 0.20 2.20 Single monthly - child/pensioner Per month 33.64 3.36 37.00 Single monthly - adult Per month 42.73 4.27 47.00 Family monthly Per family 66.36 6.64 73.00

Season Single yearly - child / pensioner per person 66.36 6.64 73.00 Single yearly - adult per person 88.18 8.82 97.00 Family yearly per family 195.45 19.55 215.00 Single child / pensioner yearly (early bird first month) per person 62.73 6.27 69.00 Single adult yearly (early bird first month) per person 88.63 8.67 92.00 Family yearly (early bird first month) per family 167.27 16.73 184.0

Carnivals School carnival per carnival 62.73 6.27 69.00 Swimming Club / Regional carnivals per carnival 104.55 10.45 115.00

Fees and Charges


Note: Fees cover use of the 50 metre Olympic Pool Only. Swimming Pool Patrons may use the Learners and Waders Pools during carnivals. Special Events Disco / Dance per event 275.45 27.55 303.00

Queen Elizabeth Park Refundable Bond per event 220.00 22.00 242.00 Bump in / Bump Out per day 88.19 8.81 97.00 Rotunda Hire (includes power) per day 101.00 10.00 111.00

Tony Luchetti Sportsground General Fees For All Bookings Refundable Bond per event / season 314.55 31.45 346.00 Lighting per hour 36.37 3.63 40.00 Part Lighting per hour 7.27 0.73 8.00 Bump in / Bump Out per day 176.36 17.64 194.00 Hire (all facilities) per day 364.55 36.45 401.00

Part Hire (not including playing fields) per day 176.36 17.64 194.00 Kiosk / Canteen per day 72.73 7.27 80.00 Ground Marking use of Council materials Full cost

Camping (Groups) Electricity, toilets, supper room per night 182.73 18.27 201.00

Lithgow Show

Fees and Charges


Show Per show 3031.82 303.18 3335.00

Senior Cricket Training / Competition Per season 716.37 71.63 788.00

Touch Football Competition Per season 334.55 33.45 368.00

Rugby League - Group 10 Ground Rental (excluding Grandstand Room) per season 1825.45 182.55 2008.00 Training per season 1334.55 133.45 1468.00

Rugby League - Mid West Ground Rental (excluding Grandstand Room) per season 867.28 86.72 954.00 Training per season 867.28 86.72 954.00

Harness Racing Ground Rental Per event 1825.27 182.73 2008.00 Water Usage : Plant Hire Per hour 85.45 8.55 94.00 Operators wages - ordinary time Per hour 36.37 3.63 40.00 Operators wages – time and a half Per hour 54.55 5.45 60.00 Operators wages – double time Per hour 73.64 7.36 81.00 Training per season 667.28 66.72 734.00

Minor Sports Fields / Parks Refundable Bond per event / season 220.00 22.00 242.00 Bump in / Bump Out per day 88.19 8.81 97.00 Hire per day 176.36 17.64 194.00

Fees and Charges


All Parks / Ovals Not for Profit Organisations per event / season No Hire charge provided refundable bond is paid

Cemetery Services Burial/Grave Rights Adult Per site 777.00 77.70 854.70 Children 0-7 years Per site 424.55 42.45 467.00 Destitute Per site 424.55 42.45 467.00 Interment Adult double depth Per site 735.00 73.50 808.50 Adult single depth Per site 493.18 49.32 542.50 Children 0-7 years - Single Per site 367.27 36.73 404.00 Children 0-7 years - Double Per site 692.73 69.27 762.00 Destitute Per hour 367.27 36.73 404.00 Outside Working Hours (3.30pm) Per hour Full Cost Outside Working Hours (3.30pm) Saturday per hour Full Cost Stillborn/premature baby - single Per site 241.36 24.14 265.50 Stillborn/premature baby - double Per site 692.73 69.27 762.00 Lowther Cemetery : Catholic Section only Per burial / internment 863.63 86.36 950.00 Lowther Cemetery : Stillborn/premature baby - single Per site 241.36 24.14 265.50 Lowther Cemetery : Stillborn/premature baby - double Per site 692.73 69.27 762.00

Fees and Charges


Columbarium Walls (Niches) Lithgow/Portland/Wallerawang/Cullen Bullen Per niche 509.09 50.91 560.00 Lithgow North & West Garden Wall Per niche 430.45 43.05 473.50 Memorial Garden (Ashes) Lithgow/Portland/Wallerawang/Cullen Bullen Per position 692.73 69.27 762.00 Interment/Ashes Cremains Per interment 304.55 30.45 335.00 Ashes Removal Removal Per removal 283.64 28.36 312.00 Columbarium Plaques Bronze plaque 275x255mm Per plaque 516.82 51.68 568.50 Bronze plaque 190x190mm Per plaque 421.36 42.14 463.50 Plaque Only Satin Chrome 135x95mm Per plaque 418.18 41.82 460.00 Plaque Only Satin Chrome 270x250mm Per plaque 491.82 49.18 541.00 Beam at Wallerawang/Portland/Lithgow Bronze plaque 381x216mm Per plaque 516.82 51.68 568.50 Plaque (Dual) 1st detachable plate Per plaque 623.18 62.32 685.50 Plaque (Dual) 2nd detachable plate Per plaque 329.09 32.91 362.00 Private Plaque Install Plaque installation Per installation 84.09 8.41 92.50

Fees and Charges


Exhumations Less than 7 years Per site 986.36 98.64 1,085.00 More than 7 years Per site 627.27 62.73 690.00 Monumental Permit Single/double Per monument 73.18 7.32 80.50 Cemetery Records Enquiries Per hour 83.64 8.36 92.00

Certificates Building Certificates Additional Inspections Per inspection 85.00 0.00 85.00 Class 1 or Class X Building Per dwelling 210.00 0.00 210.00 Floor area < 200 sqm Per application 210.00 0.00 210.00

Floor area > 200 sqm < 2000 sqm 210.00 0.00210.00 plus 0.42c per sqm

over 200 sqm

Floor area > 2000 sqm 966.00 0.00966.00 plus 6.3c per sqm

over 2000sqm Part Building - external wall/nil floor area Per application 210.00 0.00 210.00 Copy Per copy 10.50 0.00 10.50

Essential Service Compliance Compliance Per year 71.59 7.16 78.75

Fees and Charges


Section 603 Certificate Property debt information (As per DLG) Per certificate 54.55 5.45 60.00 Urgent 603 Per certificate 159.09 15.91 175.00

Section 602 Certificate LGA Property information non financial Per request 31.82 3.18 35.00 Property information non financial (Valuers) Annual 159.09 15.91 175.00 Property information non financial (Valuers) Issued monthly 209.09 20.91 230.00 Property information non financial (Valuers) Issued quarterly 236.36 23.64 260.00 Historical information print for Valuers Per print 42.27 4.23 46.50

Fees and Charges


Compliance Certificate for Swimming Pool Swimming Pool Fence Per certificate 95.45 9.55 105.00

Section 735(A) Certificate (Local Government Act)

Orders Per certificate 90.00 0.00 90.00

Section 121ZP Certificate (Environmental Planning and Assessment Act)

Orders Per certificate 90.00 0.00 90.00

Land Classification Certificate Section 54 Local Government Act Per certificate 30.00 0.00 30.00

Planning Certificates (149) Section 149(2) Standard Planning/Zoning/Land Per certificate 40.00 0.00 40.00 Section 149 within 24 hours Additional to ordinary fee 100.00 0.00 100.00 Section 149(5) + 149(2) Additional Information Per certificate 100.00 0.00 100.00 Section 149(5) within 24 hours Additional to ordinary fee 100.00 0.00 100.00

Fees and Charges


Development Complying Development Compliance Certificate - Footing/Slab/Frame First 3 inspections 130.91 13.09 144.00 Compliance Certificate - Additional inspection Per inspection 85.00 8.50 93.50 Private Certifier – Holding fee Per certificate 30.00 0.00 30.00 Complying Development Certificate A) - Minimum 76.36 7.64 84.00

76.36 7.64 84.00 Complying Development Certificate B) - +0-$100,000

GST is applicable Plus $3.00 per $1,000 362.73 36.27 399.00 Complying Development Certificate C) -

+$100,001-$250,000 GST is applicable Plus $2.00 per $1,000 649.09 64.91 714.00 Complying Development Certificate D) -

+$250,001+ GST is applicable Plus $1.00 per $1,000

Construction Certificates

Application Fee - A) (first 3 inspections) Work up to $5,000 GST is Applicable$61.00 plus 0.5% of the

building contract price

Application Fee - B) $5,000 - $100,000 GST is Applicable$85.00 plus 0.35% of the


Application Fee - C) $100,000 - $250,000 GST is Applicable$461.00 plus 0.20% of the


Application Fee - D) $250,000 + GST is Applicable$788.00 plus 0.10% of the

building contract price Advertising Per construction certificate 300.00 30.00 330.00 Compliance Certificate - Footing/Slab/Frame First 3 inspections 130.91 13.09 144.00 Compliance Certificate - Additional Inspections Per inspection 85.00 8.50 93.50 Private Certifier Holding Fee Per certificate 30.00 0.00 30.00 Copy of certificate Per certificate 119.09 11.91 131.00

Fees and Charges


Certified copy (cl 262 EP&A Reg) Per certificate 36.36 3.64 40.00

Damage Default Deposit ($30.00 retained) Residential 601.36 60.14 661.50 Commercial 1,202.73 120.27 1,323.00 Minor<20,000 170.91 17.09 188.00 Re-inspection Per inspection 100.00 10.00 110.00

Retention Structural Engineer Certificate Unchecked 30.45 3.05 33.50 Within 12 months of Disapproval/Lapse % fee (27.50 min) 60.00 6.00 66.00

Building Specifications Brick, veneer, timber dwellings Per specification 10.00 1.00 11.00

Structural Certificate As required & appointed by Council Per certificate 230.91 23.09 254.00

Demolition Applications Commercial demolition application As per DA Fee Commercial security deposit GST only if bond used 1,204.55 120.45 1,325.00 Residential demolition application As per DA Fee Residential security deposit GST only if bond used 1,204.55 120.45 1,325.00

Relocatable Home Outside LCC area (max 120km then add 1) Per inspection 601.36 60.14 661.50

Fees and Charges


Within LCC area Per inspection 400.91 40.09 441.00 Bond GST applies if bond used 22,050.00 2,205.00 24,255.00

Same Day Inspection Same Day Inspection Per inspection 124.09 12.41 136.50

Signs Signs $237.50 plus $77.15 for any more than 1 sign or as per DA scale fees which ever is the

greater Advertising/Notification Fee Newspaper (Except Designated Development – EPI or DCP requirement) 330.00 0.00 330.00 Designated Development 1665.00 0.00 1665.00 Other development requiring notice 500.00 0.00 500.00 Neighbours and/or nearby residents 130.00 0.00 130.00 Advertised Development (Cl252(1)(b) EPA reg) 830.00 0.00 830.00

Assessment under Part V of EP&A Act Assessment Per hour 85.23 8.52 93.75

Application Proposal with estimated cost up to $5,000 110.00 0.00 110.00

170.00 0.00 170.00 Proposal with estimated cost between $5,001 - $50,000

plus $3.00 for each $1,000

Fees and Charges


of estimated cost or part thereof in addition to the

base fee 352.00 0 352.00 Proposal with estimated cost between $50,001K-

$250,000

plus $3.64 for each $1,000 in excess of $50K or part

thereof in addition to the base fee

1,160.00 0.00 1,160.00 Proposal with estimated cost between $250,001 - $500,000

plus $2.34 for each $1,000 in excess of $250k or part


1,745.00 0.00 1,745.00 Proposal with estimated cost between $501,000 - $1M

plus $1.64 for each $1,000 in excess of $500,000 or part


2,615.00 0.00 2,615.00 Proposal with estimated cost between $1,000,001- $10M

plus $1.44 for each $1,000 in excess of $1,000,000 or part


15,875.00 0.00 15,875.00 Proposal with estimated cost more than $10,000,000

plus $1.19 for each $1,000 in excess of $10,000,000 or part thereof in addition to

the base fee

Dwelling House rural $100,000 or less As per scale maximum of $364.00 Residential $100,000 or less As per scale maximum of $364.00

Fees and Charges


Minor non-exempt (garages, pools, etc) No Construction Certificate As per scale maximum of $364.00

Pre Application Inspection Prior to Lodgement 89.00 0.00 89.00 Dual Occupancy For relative only 150.00 0.00 150.00 Dual Occupancy (other) As per DA scale

DA Not Involving building, subdivision Per application 220.00 0.00 220.00 DA Change of Use Per application 220.00 0.00 220.00 Application not involving building, subdivision, change of use

Per application 220.00 0.00 220.00

Compliance Certificate Per certificate 58.00 0.00 58.00

Designated Development Designated development Per application As per DA scale

Archive Fee Fee Per application/certificate 50.00 0.00 50.00

Fees and Charges


Environmental Impact Statement Copy Per EIS 25.91 2.59 28.50

Integrated/Concurrence 110.00 0.00 110.00 Application

plus $250 to Integrated/Concurrence Authority in addition to

sliding scale DA fee

Rezoning Applications LEP minor rezoning Full cost LEP major rezoning Full cost Local Environmental Study Required Full cost

Development Control Plan Amendments Development Control Plan Amendment (not requested by Council)

Full cost

Subdivision Certificate/Linen Release Administration costs Per linen plan 136.36 13.64 150.00 Administration costs additional with seal Per linen plan 53.64 5.36 59.00 Linen Re-release/Surveyor Error Per linen plan 53.64 5.36 59.00 Linen Re-release/LPI Requisition Per linen plan 53.64 5.36 59.00

Fees and Charges


Modification of Consent Modification application Per application As per the maximum fees set out in the EP&A Regulation

Review of Determination Review of determination Per review 50% of original fee

Occupation Certificate Certificate Per certificate 73.64 7.36 81.00

Developer Contributions Section 64 Developer Servicing Plan - Sewer Refer to Developer Servicing Plans for details of payments schedule. Section 64 Developer Servicing Plan - Water Refer to Developer Servicing Plans for details of payments schedule. Section 94 Contribution Plans Refer to Development Contribution Plans for details of payments schedule. Headworks Water (former PWD) Per lot $2,234.00 0.00 $2,234.00 Headworks Water (South Bowenfels) Per lot $1,032.00 0.00 $1,032.00 Headworks Sewer (former PWD) Per lot $1,787.00 0.00 $1,787.00 Headworks Sewer (South Bowenfels) Per lot $1,161.00 0.00 $1,161.00 Note: these charges will be repealed upon adoption of Developer Servicing Plans

SEPP 1 No concurrence required Per application 237.00 0 237.00 Concurrence required Per application 594.00 0 594.00 Development requiring concurrence $110.00 0 $110.00

SEPP 4 Change of usage Per application 65.00 6.50 71.50

Fees and Charges


Subdivisions

No new road 250.00 0.00250.00 plus 40.00 for each

lot

Strata 250.00 0.00250.00 plus 50.00 for each

lot

With new road 500.00 0.00500.00 plus 50.00 for each

lot

Fees and Charges


Withdrawn Application If written notice is received before assessment commenced Per application refund 86% 0 86% If initial correspondence referrals sent etc Per application refund 77% 0 77% If assessment commenced Per application refund 50% 0 50% If assessment substantially completed Per application refund 27% 0 27% If assessment fully completed Per application refund 10% 0 10%

Enquiry Written response - minor enquiry Per enquiry 68.18 6.82 75.00 Written response - major enquiry Per enquiry Full cost

Section 68 Approvals Water application Per application 100.00 0.00 100.00 Sewer application Per application 100.00 0.00 100.00 Stormwater application Per application 100.00 0.00 100.00 Other solid fuel Per application 100.00 0.00 100.00

Council Officer For extra DA/CC consent requirements Per inspection 100.23 10.02 110.25

Signs: Swimming Safety Private pool signs Per sign 21.00 2.10 23.10

Fees and Charges


Documents Purchase of Documents Council Minutes Per year 127.27 12.73 140.00 Corporate Documents (not listed below) Small B&W (1-20 pages) 10.00 1.00 11.00 Small Colour (1-20 pages) 20.00 2.00 22.00 Medium B&W (21-50 pages) 20.00 2.00 22.00 Medium Colour (21-50 pages) 30.00 3.00 33.00 Large B&W (51+ pages) 30.00 3.00 33.00 Large Colour (51+ pages) 40.00 4.00 44.00 Documents on CD 5.00 0.50 5.50 Development Control Plans 40.09 4.01 44.10 Lithgow City LEP 1994 (including written statement & maps)

55.14 5.51 60.65

Lithgow City LEP 1994 written statement 27.73 2.77 30.50 Lithgow City LEP 1994 individual map 7.64 0.76 8.40 Rylstone LEP 1996 written statement 27.73 2.77 30.50 Certified Zoning Extract Map s150 EP&A Act & cl262 EP&A

Reg 38.18 3.82 42.00 Marrangaroo Local Environmental Study 44.09 4.41 48.50 Marrangaroo Structure Plan 32.73 3.27 36.00 Strategic Plan 32.73 3.27 36.00 Strategic Plan CD 5.00 0.50 5.50 Engineering Codes and Specifications Per code/specification 69.55 6.95 76.50 Subdivision Code Per code 25.00 2.50 27.50 Maps – Copies of DP’s Per sheet 2.50 0.25 2.75

Fees and Charges


Fees and Charges


Freedom of Information Original Per application 27.27 2.73 30.00 Review Per review 27.27 2.73 30.00

Photocopying (Max 50 copies) A4 Per page 0.50 0.05 0.55 A3 Per page 0.59 0.06 0.65 Plan Per page 5.68 0.57 6.25

Plan Printing A0 Per sheet 11.45 1.15 12.60 A1 Per sheet 7.64 0.76 8.40 A2 Per sheet 5.91 0.59 6.50

Subpoena Research Research Per hour 68.18 6.82 75.00

Finance Debt Recovery As per actual court charge or recovery agent. Charged to Property/Debtor

Receipting Fee for Returned Funds

Fees and Charges


Charge to process refund Per receipt 11.45 1.15 12.60

Returned Cheques Charge for processing dishonoured cheques Per cheque 38.18 3.82 42.00

Rates Interest Section 566(3) LGA 1993 9% pa calculated or rate specified by the Minister for Local Government in the

Government Gazette Rating inspection 81.14 8.11 89.25

Articles Impounding Abandoned Article Release fee - per article 115.45 11.55 127.00 Conveying an article to pound Full Cost Storage at Pound Per day 10.45 1.05 11.50 Servicing of notice of impounded article Per notice 63.00 6.30 69.30

Shopping Trolleys Impounding and Release Fee 36.82 3.68 40.50 Penalty after 14 days Per article/per day 1.05 0.10 1.15

Skateboards/Bicycles etc. Confiscation/impounding/release Per article 31.36 3.14 34.50

Fees and Charges


Footpaths & Roads

Restoration Footways Concrete Industrial Per square metre 347.45 34.75 382.20 Concrete Residential Per square metre 139.09 13.91 153.00 Formed & Grassed Per square metre 93.64 9.36 103.00 Hotmix Per square metre 175.45 17.55 193.00 Paved Per square metre 400.00 40.00 440.00 Kerb & Gutter Dish Per square metre 231.82 23.18 255.00 Gutter only Per lineal metre 175.45 17.55 193.00 Kerb inlet lintels Per 1.8 metre 347.27 34.73 382.00 Kerb only Per lineal metre 175.45 17.55 193.00 Minimum 175.45 17.55 193.00 Roof water outlets Per outlet 80.68 8.07 88.75 Standard Per lineal metre 138.86 13.89 152.75 Road Concrete Per square metre 347.27 34.73 382.00 Flush Seal Per square metre 139.09 13.91 153.00 Formed earth Per square metre 70.00 7.00 77.00 Gravel Per square metre 70.00 7.00 77.00 Hotmix Per square metre 347.27 34.73 382.00

Fees and Charges


Driveway Construction Concrete Per square metre 92.73 9.27 102.00

Footpath Construction Concrete Per square metre 92.73 9.27 102.00

Road/Footpath Closure Application GST is applicable 242.00 plus costs

Temporary

Includes set up and removal of barricade, 2 weeks advertising and resident, emergency and business notification GST is applicable 890.00 plus costs

Road/Footpath Lease Lease investigation Per investigation 231.81 23.18 255.00 plus costs

Road/Footpath Opening Opening permit Per permit 70.00 7.00 77.00 Default fee No previous permission 165.45 16.55 182.00 Pavement opening Per opening 110.00 11.00 121.00

Road/Footpath Drainage Drainage connection inspection Per inspection 105.00 10.50 115.50

Fees and Charges


Road/Footpath Bond

Restoration bond GST applicable only if bond retained per square metre 330.68 33.07 363.75

Road/Footpath Purchase Purchase investigation Per investigation 231.82 23.18 255.00 plus costs

Road/Footpath Closing Closing application Plus costs 1,158.18 115.82 1,274.00

Stock Grates and Grids Application Fee Per application 200.00 20.00 220.00

Hoarding Approvals Hoarding Approval - Footway Per lineal metre per month (min 1 month) Per lineal metre 20.91 2.09 23.00 Application Fee Per application 105.00 10.50 115.50

Hoarding Approval - Roadway Per lineal metre per month (Min 1 month) Per lineal metre 31.82 3.18 35.00 Application Fee Per application 105.00 10.50 115.50

Stalls/Markets Street Stall - charge for community group Per stall 9.09 0.91 10.00

Fees and Charges


Street Stall - charge for commercial users Per stall 47.73 4.77 52.50 Street Stall - commercial Per inspection 70.00 7.00 77.00 Temporary stall/premise Per year 105.00 10.50 115.50 Community stall/market Per inspection 58.18 5.82 64.00 Country stall/market Per inspection 58.18 5.82 64.00

On Street Dining Application fee Per application 115.45 11.55 127.00 Table Per table 30.00 3.00 33.00 Chair Per chair 5.91 0.59 6.50

Footpath Trading Articles on footpaths (including sandwich boards) Per article 80.68 8.07 88.75

Parking Application for parking during construction Per vehicle per event 47.73 4.77 52.50 Associated activities (change in signage and advertising etc)

Full cost

Health Inspections Food Premises P4 low risk Per inspection 52.73 5.27 58.00 P3 medium risk Per inspection 83.64 8.36 92.00 P1 & 2 high risk Per inspection for first hour, 157.27 15.73 173.00

Fees and Charges


then $80/hour

P1 to 4 reinspection Per reinspection 52.73 5.27 58.00 S3-4 temporary food stall low to medium risk Per inspection 52.73 5.27 58.00 S1-3 temporary food stall high risk Per inspection 83.64 8.36 92.00 Commercial water supply Per inspection 157.27 15.73 173.00

Premises First Inspection Per inspection 73.64 7.36 81.00 Reinspection Per reinspection 52.73 5.27 58.00 Skin penetration premises inspection Per inspection 37.27 3.73 41.00

Mortuary Public Health Act Per year 255.91 25.59 281.50

Water Truck Sample for carter Per sample 70.00 7.00 77.00 Water Truck Inspection Per year 48.18 4.82 53.00

Library Services Inter Library Loans Non NSW Libraries Per item 12.00 1.20 13.20 Inter Library loans for LGA customers Per item 6.82 0.68 7.50

Lost/Damages Items

Books

31.82 3.18 or GST applicable35.00 minimum or replacement costs

Fees and Charges


Audio cassettes 18.18 1.82 20.00

Video cassettes 36.36 3.64 or GST applicable40.00 minimum or replacement cost

Magazines 12.18 1.22 13.40 Kits Replacement copy per item 37.27 3.73 41.00 CD ROMs Replacement copy per item 60.91 6.09 67.00 Lost Cards 2.73 .27 3.00 LOEB Collection Refundable 45.45 4.55 50.00

Membership Residents and Ratepayers 0.00 0.00 0.00 Reciprocal Borrowers 0.00 0.00 0.00 Non-residents who are not reciprocal borrowers Per annum 23.64 2.36 26.00

Visitors who are not reciprocal borrowers Fee refundable when leaving the area 23.64 2.36 26.00

Photocopies (limit of 25 in a row) A4/foolscap Per copy 0.55 0.05 0.60 A3 Per copy 0.64 0.06 0.70 Colour - A4/foolscap Per copy 0.82 0.18 1.00 Colour - A3 Per copy 1.82 1.18 2.00

Fees and Charges


Photographic Sales Prints (postcard size) Per print 11.82 1.18 13.00 Prints (A4 size) Per print 18.64 1.86 20.50 Prints (postcard size) (corporate cost) Per print 11.82 1.18 13.00 Prints (A4 size) (corporate cost) Per print 18.64 1.86 20.50

Public Fax Charges Local First 3 pages 3.00 0.30 3.30 STD First 3 Pages 4.00 0.40 4.40 International First 3 Pages 10.91 1.09 12.00 Additional pages Per page 1.05 0.10 1.15 Receiving a fax First 3 pages 2.73 0.27 3.00

Receiving a fax Each following page after 3 pages 1.18 0.12 1.30

Miscellaneous Family history/local history searches written requests Per hour 45.45 4.55 50.00 CD purchase 2.73 0.27 3.00 Library bags Per bag 3.82 0.38 4.20 Document preparation/computer use commercial Per hour 84.55 8.45 93.00 Document preparation/computer use Per hour 31.82 3.18 35.00 Scanning local history Per photo 2.73 0.27 3.00

Internet including e-mail/chat Charges

Fees and Charges


Library Members - First hour Per hour 0.00 0.00 0.00 Library Members – subsequent hours Per hour 2.72 0.28 3.00 Non Library Members - First hour Per hour 2.72 0.28 3.00 Non Library Members – subsequent hours Per hour 2.72 0.28 3.00 Scanning of photographs Flat rate 1.45 0.15 1.60 Laminating Per page 2.64 0.26 2.90 CD burning including CD 5.91 0.59 6.50 CD burning excluding CD 3.36 0.34 3.70

Meeting Room Hire – Business Hours Business Per hour 60.91 6.09 67.00 Business Per day 183.64 18.36 202.00 Community groups non profit Per hour 6.36 0.64 7.00 Training Per member per group 2.64 0.26 2.90 Training Per hour per individual 79.09 7.91 87.00

Video Conferencing 128K call out from Centre Per hour depending on distance 143.64 14.36 158.00 128K call into Centre Standard CTC Charges 60.91 6.09 67.00 384K call out from Centre 315.55 31.45 346.00 384K call into Centre 60.91 6.09 67.00

Fees and Charges


Plant Hire Plant Backhoe Per hour (or part) 57.44 5.74 63.18 Tar Truck Per hour (or part) 92.31 9.23 101.55 Tipper 12T Per hour (or part) 45.10 4.51 49.61 Tipper 8T Per hour (or part) 30.82 3.08 33.90 Tipper 5T Per hour (or part) 33.08 3.31 36.38 Tipper 3T Per hour (or part) 25.69 2.57 28.26 Tipper 2T Per hour (or part) 18.80 1.88 20.67 Tipper 1T 4X4 Per hour (or part) 21.55 2.16 23.71 Tipper 1T 2WD Per hour (or part) 17.79 1.78 19.57 Loader Per hour (or part) 86.44 8.64 95.09 Skidster Per hour (or part) 57.44 5.74 63.18 Grader (Cat or Volvo) Per hour (or part) 92.46 9.25 101.70 Small Grader Per hour (or part) 61.64 6.16 67.81 Ford Tractor/Reach Mower Per hour (or part) 72.16 7.22 79.38 Ride On Mower Per hour (or part) 30.82 3.08 33.90 Tractor Per hour (or part) 36.84 3.68 40.52 Out Front Mower Per hour (or part) 36.84 3.68 40.52 Kembla M&S Dog Trailer Per hour (or part) 50.11 5.01 55.13 Small Excavator Per hour (or part) 36.84 3.68 40.52 Massey 4x4 Tractor Per hour (or part) 36.84 3.68 40.52 Tractor with Loader Per hour (or part) 30.82 3.08 33.90 Roller 15T Per hour (or part) 72.16 7.22 79.38 Roller 3T Per hour (or part) 53.37 5.34 58.71

Fees and Charges


Macdonald Johnston Sweeper Per hour (or part) 92.46 9.25 101.70 Sweeper Scrubber/American Lincoln Per hour (or part) 41.34 4.13 45.48 Water Tanker Per hour (or part) 49.62 4.96 54.58 Dove Tail Per hour (or part) 36.84 3.68 40.52 Hiab Tilt Tray Per hour (or part) 81.94 8.19 90.13 Toyota Dyna Per hour (or part) 20.29 2.03 22.32 Workshop Truck Per hour (or part) 41.34 4.13 45.48 Table Top Ute 1T 2WD Per hour (or part) 16.54 1.65 18.20 Table Top Ute 1T 4x4 Per hour (or part) 20.29 2.03 22.32 Slide on Water Tank Per hour (or part) 20.29 2.03 22.32 Water Tank Trailer Per hour (or part) 20.29 2.03 22.32 Eel Trailer Per hour (or part) 20.29 2.03 22.32 Boat & Trailer Per hour (or part) 20.29 2.03 22.32 Traffic Lights Mast Per hour (or part) 26.69 2.67 29.36 Motor Bike Per hour (or part) 20.52 2.05 22.58 Falcon Utility Per hour (or part) 16.54 1.65 18.20 Falcon S/W Per hour (or part) 16.54 1.65 18.20 Subaru Forester Per hour (or part) 16.54 1.65 18.20

Tourism Linking Tourism Website Annually 48.18 4.82 53.00 Membership Annually 95.45 9.55 105.00 Trade Show Brochures Only 119.09 11.91 131.00 Trade Show Attendance 227.27 22.73 250.00 Souvenirs - Postage Per package 8.18 0.82 9.00

Fees and Charges


Internet usage - First hour Per hour 2.72 0.28 3.00 Internet usage – subsequent hours Per hour 2.72 0.28 3.00

Fees and Charges


Waste Disposal Charge Greenwaste/Building Waste Per cubic metre 19.09 1.91 21.00 Compacted Per cubic metre 11.36 1.14 12.50 Under supervision Minimum 81.82 8.18 90.00 Commercial waste Per cubic metre 20.00 2.00 22.00

Replacement MGB Bin replacement Per bin 92.73 9.27 102.00 Compost Bin/Worm Farm Compost bin Per unit 31.82 3.18 35.00 Worm farm Per unit 63.64 6.36 70.00

Transfer Station Key Per key 22.73 2.27 25.00 Replacement Key Per key 22.73 2.27 25.00

Delivery and Pick Up of Garbage Bins Delivery and pick up of garbage bins Per event Full cost

Recycling Crate Replacement Recycle Crate Replacement Per crate 15.00 1.50 16.50

Fees and Charges


Wastewater Liquid Waste Liquid Waste Service Council contractor ordinary time 2500 litres 127.27 12.73 140.00 Council contractor ordinary time 3000 litres 140.91 14.09 155.00 Council contractor ordinary time 7000 litres 175.45 17.55 193.00 Council contractor weekends & public holidays 2500 litres 189.09 18.91 208.00 Council contractor weekends & public holidays 3000 litres 220.45 22.05 242.50 Council contractor weekends & public holidays 7000 litres 247.27 24.73 272.00 Septic Tank-Discharge to STP Septic Tank Annual fee 721.82 72.18 794.00 Septic Tank Per 1000 litres 28.64 2.86 31.50

Trade Waste Application Fees Category 1 Per application 36.36 3.64 40.00 Category 2 Per application 54.55 5.45 60.00 Category 3 Per application 110.91 11.09 122.00

Annual Fees Category 1 (including commercial premises not preparing hot food) Per premises 128.18 12.82 141.00 Category 2 (including commercial premises Per premises 190.91 19.09 210.00

Fees and Charges


preparing hot food)

Category 3 349.09 34.91 384.00

Reinspection Fees Reinspection Per reinspection 67.27 6.73 74.00

Usage Charge Category 1A: Non-compliance As per schedule 3.5 in the Liquid Trade Waste Policy. Category 2: With Approved Treatment Facility Per kilolitre 1.34 0.13 1.47

Category 2: Without Approved Treatment Facility

Per kilolitre and refer to schedule 3.5 in the Liquid Trade Waste Policy 12.27 1.23 13.50

Excess Mass Charge As per schedule 3.5 in the Liquid Trade Waste Policy. As per schedule 3.5 in the Liquid Trade Waste Policy.

Non Compliance Excess Mass Charge

As per schedule 3.5 in the Liquid Trade Waste Policy.

Discharge of Stormwater to the Sewerage System As per schedule 3.5 in the Liquid Trade Waste Policy.

Fees and Charges


Sewerage Connection Connection - Outside sewer rate area Full cost Connection - Subdivision/development Full cost

Drainage Plan Alteration to (covers 1 Inspection) Per alteration 70.00 7.00 77.00 Amended (covers 1 inspection) Per amendment 70.00 7.00 77.00 Copy Of Per copy 34.55 3.45 38.00 Draft & Prepare Per preparation 70.00 7.00 77.00

Inspection Plan Dwelling/Drainage (Covers 2 Inspections) Per plan 92.73 9.27 102.00 Other (Covers 2 Inspections) 1st closet/urinal 92.73 9.27 102.00 Add closets 11.36 1.14 12.50 Additional/Amended Drainage 57.73 5.77 63.50

Septic Septic Tank On Site Disposal Application Per application 255.00 0.00 255.00 Receipt of Pump Out - Application Per application 63.50 0.00 63.50 Receipt of Pump Out - Original 51.50 0.00 51.50 Absorptivity Test Per hour 102.00 0.00 102.00 Pump Out Per litre 0.17 0.00 0.17

Fees and Charges


Disposal of septic/greasetrap waste at STP Per kilolitre 31.50 0.00 31.50 Pump out of septic/greasetrap at STP Per pump out External plant hire rate

Septic Safe Program and Aerated Wastewater Treatment Systems (AWTS) 1 year approval to Operate for AWTS (Pensioners only) Per year 29.09 2.90 32.00 5 year approval to Operate for AWTS Per 5 years 143.64 14.36 158.00 1 year approval to Operate SEPTIC TANK Per year 10.90 1.10 12.00 3 year approval to Operate SEPTIC TANK Per year 10.90 1.10 12.00 5 year approval to Operate SEPTIC TANK Per 5 years 48.18 4.82 53.00 Inspection for first hour then $80 per hour thereafter. Per approval conditions 67.27 6.73 74.00 Reinspection for non compliance Per re-inspection 67.27 6.73 74.00 Aerated wastewater treatment systems - 2+ reminder letters Per reminder letter 41.82 4.18 46.00 Approval to Operate for commercial AWTS systems serving 20 or more people. Per year 227.27 22.73 250.00 Additional bacterial sampling Per sample 63.64 6.36 70.00

Water Analysis Sample analysis Per analysis 90.91 9.09 100.00

Consumption Charge Inaccessible Meter: Read Previously Averaged from last read Inaccessible Meter: Not Read Previously Per half year 45.45 4.55 50.00

Fees and Charges


Delivery

Truck Operator & Water Per hour or part thereof (min 1 hour) 172.73 17.27 190.00

Interest Sec 566(3) LGA 1993 10% pa calculated or rate specified by the Minister for Local Government in the

Government Gazette

Meter Reading Change of owner Per change 46.36 4.64 51.00 Meter test Per test 46.36 4.64 51.00

Connection / Reconnection Outside working hours Per connection/reconnection 195.45 19.55 215.00 Working hours Per connection/reconnection 59.09 5.91 65.00 Water Meter Key Per key 9.91 0.09 10.00

Connection Meter Connection (Note Charge for meters as WOC)

Per connection 59.09 5.91 65.00

Repair meter WOC Actual Cost Full cost

Fees and Charges


Standpipe Commercial carter Per year 3,390.46 339.05 3,729.51 Commercial carter Per quarter 872.10 87.21 959.31 Water usage plus access charge Per kilolitre 2.42 0.25 2.67 Daily access for metered water standpipe Per day 5.00 0.50 5.50

Works at Owners Cost/Private Works All works at owners cost will be charged actual wages, oncosts, plant, stores and materials at full cost recovery (wages and plant will be charged a minimum of 4 hours). All work at owners cost will have a 20% profit margin applied.

Works at Owners Cost Design for K&G, Footpath, Drain, Mains extension Full cost+20% Footpath Full cost+20% Kerb & Gutter Full cost+20% All private works are charged at a minimum of 1 hour hire unless for a callout which will be 4 hours minimum. Hire of plant must be operated by a licensed Council operator. Plant hire charged at external hire rates as determined in 'Plant' Hire within these Fees. Plant As shown in 'Fees Plant' Wages Labour - ordinary Per hour 35.09 3.51 38.60 Labour - time & half Per hour 50.73 5.07 55.80 Labour - double time Per hour 68.50 6.85 75.35 Materials

Item Per item Full cost Contractors - other Creditors Contractor Per invoice Full cost

Fees and Charges


Stores

Handling Fee Per account 35.00 3.50 38.50 Items Per item Full cost

Other Amusement Devices Inspection & Approval Small device 34.36 3.44 37.80 Inspection & Approval Large device 46.77 4.68 51.45 Late Application on day Per application 92.59 9.26 101.85

Computer Hire Hire Per hour 127.27 12.73 140.00

Facsimile ISD First 3 pages 10.50 1.05 11.55 Local First 3 pages 3.00 0.30 3.30 STD First 3 pages 4.00 0.40 4.40 Additional pages Per page 1.00 0.10 1.10

Moveable Dwelling Caravan Park Per site 11.45 1.15 12.60

Rural Address Numbering Application for dwelling in rural zone not included with development application.

Per application 50.00 5.00 55.00

Number Per number 5.45 0.55 6.00

Fees and Charges


Traffic Control Course se Maximum 16 people 1,700.00 Individuals filling a course Per participant 140.91 14.09 155.00 Photo licence/log book/administration Per participant 36.82 3.68 40.50 Catering costs Per participant 11.36 1.14 12.50

OHS General Induction for Construction (Whitecard) Course Per participant 121.36 12.14 133.50 Issue of whitecard Per participant 20.91 2.09 23.00 Catering costs Per participant 5.45 0.55 6.00

Hire of Sun smart marquee Refundable deposit Per event 286.36 28.64 315.00

Officers Response Verbal or written response Per hour 81.82 8.18 90.00

Appendix


Appendix 1 - Actions from Council Plans and Strategies The following tables cross references actions listed within the 2010/11 – 2013/14 Delivery Program and 2010/11 Operations Plan with Councils relevant planning instruments. Action Reference Document/s Page/s Delivery/Operations Plan

Reference Provision of information to the community Social Plan 2006 – 2011 (Revised Dec 2008) 146-165 21 Participate in community groups Social Plan 2006 – 2011 (Revised Dec 2008) 146, , 165, 175 21 Consider Social Plan actions in the draft management plans Social Plan 2006 – 2011 (Revised Dec 2008) 146 21 Consider financial support of community groups and organisations Social Plan 2006 – 2011 (Revised Dec 2008) 147, 171 30,48,63,67 Reporting of Social Plan actions in the annual report Social Plan 2006 – 2011 (Revised Dec 2008) 146 76 Prepare an Open Space Study Social Plan 2006 – 2011 (Revised Dec 2008) 147 24,29

Social Plan 2006 – 2011 (Revised Dec 2008) 147 Consider actions from the Cultural Plan Cultural Plan 2008-2013

65-67

Further investigate the feasibility of an indoor heated swimming pool

Social Plan 2006 – 2011 (Revised Dec 2008) 148 25,29

Resourcing of the Lithgow Library Learning Centre Social Plan 2006 – 2011 (Revised Dec 2008) 148 47,48 Social Plan 2006 – 2011 (Revised Dec 2008) 148, 175 Implement priority actions from the Crime Prevention Plan in

relation to assault, domestic violence, harassment and malicious damage

Crime Prevention Plan 23

Participate in the Police Community Action Team (Now Police Community Safety Precinct Meetings)

Social Plan 2006 – 2011 (Revised Dec 2008) 148 23

Continue program of footpath and road maintenance Social Plan 2006 – 2011 (Revised Dec 2008) 149 32 Participate in the transport working group Social Plan 2006 – 2011 (Revised Dec 2008) 149 32 Hold activities for International Womens Day Social Plan 2006 – 2011 (Revised Dec 2008) 165 28 Coordinate and provide support to the Youth Council Social Plan 2006 – 2011 (Revised Dec 2008) 166 68 Investigate ways to remediate the slipperiness of Main Street pavers Social Plan 2006 – 2011 (Revised Dec 2008) 167 35 Develop an Ageing Population Strategy Social Plan 2006 – 2011 (Revised Dec 2008) 167 21 Develop a Disability Access Plan Social Plan 2006 – 2011 (Revised Dec 2008) 169 28 Plans of Management for Council owned or controlled sites to include ways to interpret, protect and preserve Aboriginal heritage

Social Plan 2006 – 2011 (Revised Dec 2008) 28

Provide Council's Alternate Fuel Rebate State of Environment Report 2003/04, 2004/05, 2005/06 2006/07, 2007/08

Not Referenced 63

Appendix


Design and construct Blackmans Flat Waste Management Facility State of Environment Report 2003/04, 2004/05, 2005/06 2006/07, 2007/08

Not Referenced 61

Construct stage 2 augmentation of the Lithgow Sewerage Treatment Plant

State of Environment Report 2003/04, 2004/05, 2005/06 2006/07, 2007/08

Not Referenced 62

Upgrade Portland/Wallerawang Sewerage Treatment Plants State of Environment Report2005/06, 2007/08 Not Referenced 62 Provide a heritage advisor program State of Environment Report 2006/07, 2007/08 Not Referenced 44 Present the John Wellings Heritage Award State of Environment Report 2006/07, 2007/08 Not Referenced 44 Develop a Way finding and Signage Masterplan Cultural Precinct Master Plan Not Referenced 66 Improvements to public space Cultural Precinct Master Plan Not Referenced 66 Interpretive signage Cultural Precinct Master Plan Not Referenced 66 Improvements to Lake Pillans Wetlands Cultural Precinct Master Plan Not Referenced 66