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MINUTES OF THE INFRASTRUCTURE SERVICES COMMITTEE OF UPPER HUNTER SHIRE COUNCIL HELD ON TUESDAY 14 FEBRUARY 2017 IN THE BARRY ROSE ROOM COMMENCING AT 1.00pm

PRESENT: Cr Wayne Bedggood, Cr Maurice Collison, Cr Ron Campbell, Cr Lorna Driscoll.

APOLOGIES: Cr James Burns Mr Jeff Bush (Manager Strategic Assets)

IN ATTENDANCE: Mr Waid Crockett (General Manager), Mr Alan Fletcher (Director Infrastructure Services), Mr Nick Havyatt (Manager Works Delivery), Mr Paul Turri (Manager Water Waste) via telephone dial in for Report ISC 02.5., Mr Chris Agosto Project Manager, Cr Sue Abbott. DECLARATIONS OF INTEREST: Cr Bedggood as an interested party as a Manager of a property which would benefit from the supply of water past the property’s gate. PUBLIC PARTICIPATION Nil

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UPPER HUNTER SHIRE COUNCIL

Infrastructure Services Committee - 14 February 2017

TABLE OF CONTENTS

INFRASTRUCTURE SERVICES REPORTS ............................................................... 3

ISC.02.1 WORKS PROGRAM - INFRASTRUCTURE SERVICES - WATER & SEWER ......................... 3 ISC.02.2 WORKS PROGRAM - INFRASTRUCTURE SERVICES ..................................................... 7 ISC.02.3 CAPITAL WORKS UPDATE ...................................................................................... 12 ISC.02.4 SCONE TO MURRURUNDI PIPELINE OPTIONS STUDY OUTCOMES .............................. 15 ISC.02.5 DEVELOPMENT SERVICING PLANS FOR WATER SUPPLY AND SEWERAGE .................. 22 ISC.02.6 COUNCIL POLICIES - DEBT RECOVERY .................................................................... 27 ISC.02.7 CLEAN UP AUSTRALIA DAY - LANDFILL ENTRY ......................................................... 32 ISC.02.8 SCONE HORSE TRIALS - SPONSORSHIP .................................................................. 35 ISC.02.9 RURAL WASTE COLLECTION SERVICE - ELLERSTON STATION ................................... 39

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INFRASTRUCTURE SERVICES REPORTS

ISC.02.1 WORKS PROGRAM - INFRASTRUCTURE SERVICES - WATER & SEWER

RESPONSIBLE OFFICER: Alan Fletcher - Director Infrastructure Services

AUTHOR: Paul Turri - Manager Water and Waste

Infrastructure Services Committee at its meeting on 7/02/2017 resolved that the matter be deferred to a future meeting

PURPOSE The purpose of the report is to provide an update on all works undertaken by the Water, Sewer and Solid Waste teams over the previous month and those planned for the upcoming month.

RECOMMENDATION

That the Committee receive the report and note the information. BACKGROUND The report provides information to assist in addressing ratepayer enquiries regarding construction, maintenance and other activities in the area of Water, Sewer and Solid Waste. REPORT/PROPOSAL Progress of major projects is listed in Attachment 1 along with planned works. The projects currently underway include:

Replacement of old water meters in all Water Supply Areas.

Upgrade of the Aberdeen St Sewer Pump Station in Scone. Replacement of the Valve pit lids is scheduled for February.

Updating the Developer Servicing Plans for Water and Sewer.

Scone to Murrurundi Pipeline.

Ultra violet light disinfection and additional chlorination for the Scone/Aberdeen water supply.

COMPLIANCE ISSUES

No compliance issue to report for the month of January 2017 for Water and Sewer. Council’s Solid Waste Coordinator and Director Infrastructure Services met with the EPA on 24 January 2017 to discuss the outcome of EPA audits on Council’s Solid Waste Depots. The meeting outcome was to map a way forward to improve Council’s Solid Waste and Recycling Facilities. Further reports will be presented to the Committee in coming months. OPTIONS Nil

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CONSULTATION

Director Infrastructure Services

Manager Water and Waste

Water and Sewer Distribution Engineer

Water and Sewer Process Engineer

Solid Waste Coordinator STRATEGIC LINKS a. Community Strategic Plan 2013+ The report addresses the following focus areas and community strategic objectives in accordance with the Community Strategic Plan 2013+. Focus Area 3 ‘Protect the natural and built environment and plan for a sustainable future for our Shire and our planet’. 9. Encourage and implement systems for minimisation of the environmental footprint of the

Shire, including energy efficiency and consumption of natural resources. 12. Promote a sense of responsibility within our community to care for our environment and

provide for a sustainable future Focus Area 6 “Maintain and enhance civil infrastructure and community assets to meet the needs of current and future generations” with the following Community Strategic Objectives: 19. Provide for replacement and improvement of community infrastructure through best

practice and risk management. 21. Provide secure and potable water supply and sewerage services to meet the demands

of future generations to urban areas of the Shire. 22. Develop economic and intergenerational plans for future infrastructure needs. b. Delivery Program The report addresses the following objectives as described in the 2016/17 DPOP:

Water Supplies To provide an adequate and secure potable water supply to recognized standards in defined areas on a cost effective basis. Sewage Services To maintain a sewage system for the transportation and treatment of sewage to licence requirements and encourage appropriate further expansion of services. Solid Waste Management To achieve and maintain environmentally sound waste management practices to meet community and statutory expectations.

c. Other Plans

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Implementation of asset management plans. IMPLICATIONS a. Policy and Procedural Implications Maintenance guidelines as identified within Service Levels, Asset Management Plans and Strategic Plans. b. Financial Implications Identified within individual items in the 2016/17 DPOP. c. Legislative Implications

Protection of the Environment Operations Act 1997

Water Management Act 2000

Public Health Regulation 2012. d. Risk Implications Maintenance and Capital activities play a vital role to mitigate and minimise Council’s risk in these areas. e. Other Implications Nil. CONCLUSION The updated report is provided as Attachment 1 and details work undertaken over the previous month and works planned for the upcoming month. ATTACHMENTS

1 Water, Sewer and Solid Waste Works Monthly Update - January 2017

2 RESOLVED

That the Committee receive the report and note the information.

Moved: M Collison Seconded: L Driscoll CARRIED

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ATTACHMENT NO: 1 - WATER, SEWER AND SOLID WASTE WORKS MONTHLY UPDATE - JANUARY 2017 ITEM NO: ISC.02.1

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Water, Sewer and Solid Waste Works Monthly Update – January 2017

Works Completed December 2016

Location Chainage/Details Work Budget Area

Scone Moonee Valley Close Extension of Sewer Main - Private Works Scone/Aberdeen Sewer supply

Scone Aberdeen St Sewer Pump Station

Replacement of odour control system. Scone/Aberdeen Sewer Supply

Works Planned February 2017

Location Chainage/Details Work Budget Area

Scone Aberdeen St Sewer Pump Station Upgrade

Project 85% complete. New access lids for Valve Pit yet to be installed.

Scone/Aberdeen Sewer supply

Scone/Aberdeen Togar Reservoir site Water valve replacement Scone/Aberdeen Water Supply

Sydney St, Scone Between Main & Waverly Streets

Completion of Mains Replacement Scone/Aberdeen Water Supply

Murrurundi New England HWY road crossings

Completion of road crossing upgrade project Murrurundi Water Supply

Scone/Aberdeen Various sections of Sewer reticulation system

Closed Circuit Television (CCTV) inspection of selected sewer mains.

Scone/Aberdeen Sewer Services

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ISC.02.2 WORKS PROGRAM - INFRASTRUCTURE SERVICES

RESPONSIBLE OFFICER: Alan Fletcher - Director Infrastructure Services

AUTHOR: Nicholas Havyatt - Manager Works Delivery

PURPOSE

The purpose of the report is to provide an update on the Works Delivery Program undertaken over the previous month and that planned for the upcoming month.

RECOMMENDATION

That the Committee receive the report and note the information.

BACKGROUND

The report includes information on Infrastructure Services work including roads, bridges, and parks. The report provides information to assist in addressing enquiries regarding construction and maintenance works. REPORT/PROPOSAL

Some of the major projects currently under construction or planned are:

Gundy Rd rehabilitation 2km to 3km from Scone is now complete.

Works have commenced on Gundy Road 13km to 14km from Scone.

Hunter Road and Willow Tree Road design works commenced.

OPTIONS Nil.

COMPLIANCE ISSUES – WORKS DELIVERY

Site Issue Progress

Merriwa Depot

Trade Waste discharge to sewer

Report completed and redesign of wash bay and refueling area underway. The expected completion date is June 2017.

Timor Caves Gravel Pit and Cressfield Pit

Incorrect batter slope for pit

Pits are being redesigned, then Council will regrade the pit to the correct batter slope. The expected completion date is June 2017.

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CONSULTATION

Director Infrastructure Services

Infrastructure Services Managers

Supervisors and Team Leaders STRATEGIC LINKS a. Community Strategic Plan 2013+

The report addresses the following focus areas and community strategic objectives in accordance with the Community Strategic Plan 2013+.

Focus Area 6 “Maintain and enhance civil infrastructure and community assets to meet the needs of current and future generations” with the following Community Strategic Objectives:

19. Provide for replacement and improvement of community infrastructure through best practise and risk management.

20. Maintain and upgrade the road network, with consideration given to additional sealing only on an economically justifiable basis.

22. Develop economic and intergenerational plans for future infrastructure needs. 23. Advocate, facilitate and provide traffic management and public transport facilities

to meet the needs of the community. b. Delivery Program

The report addresses the following objectives as described in the 2016/17 DPOP: Roads and Bridges – Local & Regional To undertake roads and bridge maintenance and construction works to Council’s standards and specifications so as to improve road safety and minimize future expenses.

c. Other Plans

Implementation of Asset Management Plans. IMPLICATIONS a. Policy and Procedural Implications

Road maintenance guidelines as identified within Asset Management Plans and Strategic Plans. These guidelines include grading and service frequency based on a variety of factors including vehicle movements, road utilisation etc.

b. Financial Implications

Identified within individual items in the 2016/17 DPOP. c. Legislative Implications

Not applicable.

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d. Risk Implications

Road and asset inspections are undertaken to mitigate and minimise Council’s risk exposure in these areas.

e. Other Implications

Nil CONCLUSION The updated report is provided as Attachment 1 and details work undertaken over the previous month and works planned for the upcoming month. ATTACHMENTS

1 Works Completed/In Progress January 2017

RESOLVED

That the Committee receive the report and note the information.

Moved: L Driscoll Seconded: M Collison CARRIED

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Works In Progress January 2016

Location Work Area

Capital Works – In Progress

Adelaide Street Stormwater Construction of new stormwater line in Adelaide Street Scone construction

Gundy Road Rehab 13km to 14km Rehab works on Gundy Road 13km to 14km from Scone Scone construction

Sandy Creek Bridge Replacement of Sandy Creek Bridge Contractor

Stewart Brook Road shoulders/grading Sections of Stewarts Brook Road to be resealed Scone Grader

Maintenance Grading - Completed

Comiala Road Maintenance Grading Merriwa Grader

Avocado Road Maintenance Grading Merriwa Grader

Glenalvan Road Maintenance Grading Scone Grader

Pages River Road Maintenance Grading Murrurundi Grader

Ridgelands Road Maintenance Grading Scone Grader

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Works Planned February 2017

Location Work Area (Crew)

Gundy Road Rehab 13km to 14km Rehab works on Gundy Road 13km to 14km from Scone Scone construction

Sandy Creek Bridge Replacement of Sandy Creek Bridge Contractor

Sydney Street kerb and gutter Kerb and gutter replacement Scone construction

Heavy Patch works Highway Golden Highway Merriwa construction

Golden Highway – Ringwood section Golden Highway Merriwa construction

Programmed Grading works

Yarrawonga Road Resheeting Works Merriwa

Rotherwood Road Resheeting Works Merriwa

Warlands Creek Road Maintenance Grading Works Murrurundi

Haydons Woolshed Road Maintenance Grading Works Murrurundi

Scotts Creek Road Maintenance Grading Works Murrurundi

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ISC.02.3 CAPITAL WORKS UPDATE

RESPONSIBLE OFFICER: Waid Crockett - General Manager

AUTHOR: Alan Fletcher - Director Infrastructure Services

PURPOSE The purpose of this report is to provide an update on capital works projects within the current budgetary period.

RECOMMENDATION That the Committee receive the report and note the information.

BACKGROUND In association with the 2016/17 Delivery Program and Operational Plan, a schedule of the planned capital works has been prepared. Budget holders have been asked to identify when the project is planned to be delivered. REPORT/PROPOSAL The spreadsheet provided under separate cover shows the expenditure up to the end January 2017, which is to date is running at 81.3%. Council is currently outsourcing some projects to help ensure the program is delivered on time. For example Water Main Replacements have been tendered out. The work will be completed prior to the end of this financial year. Key projects currently underway include:

Scone to Murrurundi pipeline environmental assessment. See the report in this business paper on the pipeline and additional irrigation options investigations.

Stormwater work in Adelaide St, Murrurundi

Belah Cutting roadworks on Gundy Road, Gundy

Splitter Creek Culverts, Sandy Creek Road, Timor

Engagement of contractors for water main replacement program at various locations.

OPTIONS 1. By receiving and noting the capital works update, Council is advised of works progress

and associated works scheduling. 2. Councillors may seek adjustments to works timing and priorities where identified. CONSULTATION

Director Infrastructure Services

Manager Works Delivery

Manager Strategic Assets

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Manager Water & Waste

STRATEGIC LINKS a. Community Strategic Plan 2013+

The report addresses the following focus areas and community strategic objectives in accordance with the Community Strategic Plan 2013+. Focus Area 6 “Maintain and enhance civil infrastructure and community assets to meet the needs of current and future generations” with the following Community Strategic Objectives.

19. Provide for replacement and improvement of community infrastructure through

best practice and risk management. 20. Maintain and upgrade the road network, with consideration given to additional

sealing only on an economically justifiable basis. 21. Provide secure and potable water supply and sewerage services to meet the

demands of future generations to urban areas of the Shire. 22. Develop economic and intergenerational plans for future infrastructure needs. 23. Advocate, facilitate and provide traffic management and public transport facilities

to meet the needs of the community. b. Delivery Program

The report addresses the following objectives as described in the 2016/17 DPOP.

Roads and Bridges – Local & Regional To undertake roads and bridge maintenance and construction works to Council’s standards and specifications so as to improve road safety and minimise future expenses.

Stormwater

To provide Stormwater drainage systems to manage flows c. Other Plans

Many projects are identified within Community Plans, Emergency Plans or specific operational plans ie Standards of Fire Cover for Rural Fire Service infrastructure. Council’s Asset Management Plans are also reference documents for the development of the capital works program.

IMPLICATIONS a. Policy and Procedural Implications

Some projects involve grant funds, community donations or use of other funding sources such as R2R funds and section 94 contributions. Expenditure of these funds is in accordance with relevant policies and legislative requirements.

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b. Financial Implications

All works have been budgeted for in accordance with the Delivery Program and Operational Plan (DPOP) 2016/17.

c. Legislative Implications

Not applicable. d. Risk Implications

The correct planning and completion of capital projects assists Council to mitigate their risk exposure.

e. Other Implications

Not applicable.

CONCLUSION The capital works update report provides Councillors with a review of progress of the 2016/17 financial year capital works.

ATTACHMENTS

Nil. ** Financial spreadsheet under separate cover. Chairperson Cr Campbell took the committee through the spreadsheet. Line Item 17 - Cr Bedggood requested a Councillor Briefing for update on Solar Panelling projects. Line Item 285 – Cr Collison asked about Moonan Cutting – Currently Council is looking at more affordable options for the treatment costs. The consultant has not yet provided the information required. Line Item 303 – Cr Collison asked about Hunter Road S Bends – Manager Works Delivery advised the design has been completed and Council Staff met with landholders last week. The project is progressing as quick as possible. Line Item 358 – The Chlorination dosing and UV lighting plant is designed for times of a major algal bloom, or times of turbidity, on the outcome of a risk assessment with now DPI Water and NSW Health..

3 RESOLVED

That the Committee receive the report and note the information.

Moved: W Bedggood Seconded: L Driscoll CARRIED

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ISC.02.4 SCONE TO MURRURUNDI PIPELINE OPTIONS STUDY OUTCOMES

RESPONSIBLE OFFICER: Alan Fletcher - Director Infrastructure Services

AUTHOR: Chris Agosto - Project Manager

PURPOSE The purpose of this report is to outline the findings of the Scone to Murrurundi Pipeline Options for Irrigation Supply from Scone to Cressfield Road study.

RECOMMENDATION That Council:

1. Not install any additional pipeline infrastructure above that required to provide potable water to Murrurundi and the three villages; and

2. Install a blanked-off pipeline outlet at the Cressfield Road intersection to allow excess (treated) water in the pipeline to be used for the future supply of water to irrigators should Council resolve to do so; and

3. Continue to offer rural customers along the pipeline route an urban style, metered connection for stock and domestic use.

BACKGROUND Council had previously engaged consultant PSI Delta Pty Ltd in 2015 to determine the feasibility of integrating a Rural Water Supply Scheme into this new pipeline. Council accepted two recommendations from the study - that the Scheme was not viable and would not be pursued; and to offer rural customers along the pipeline route an urban style, metered connection for stock and domestic use. Prior to the finalisation of the Scone to Murrurundi Pipeline concept design, Council recently engaged consultant GHD to explore possible options for irrigation to facilitate economic development in the area. This involved the analysis of a number of different pipeline configurations to determine if any of the configurations supported the business case to provide irrigation water to rural users between Parkville and Wingen, centred at Cressfield Road. The water demand and sale price data from the PSI Delta study was used in the GHD study. GHD undertook the hydraulic modelling of the pipeline system, the preparation of capital and operating cost estimates, determination of a revenue stream based on likely demand and sale price and the calculation of the net present value (NPV) of each of the options modelled over a period of 20 years. REPORT/PROPOSAL Options Considered The study analysed five different pipeline configurations in addition to the base case configuration from the concept design studies. The configurations were:

Option A – Lay an additional length of 200 mm diameter pipe in the same trench as the main pipeline from the intersection of the New England Highway (NEH) and Common

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Road to the intersection of NEH and Cressfield Road. This length of pipe would be capped off at each end and lay unused in the ground for potential future use if and when the demand for irrigation water outgrew what could be supplied by the base case configuration (252 ML/yr).

Option B – Lay an additional length of pipe in the same trench as the main pipeline as per Option A plus construct a 300 mm diameter water supply line from Scone reservoir to feed both lines at Common Road. This will enable two dedicated lines, one for potable water to Murrurundi and the villages and another for irrigation purposes. The water source for both lines will be the treated water from Scone reservoir.

Option C – Lay an additional length of pipe in the same trench as the main pipeline as per Option A plus construct a 200 mm diameter water supply line from upstream of the proposed Scone water treatment plant to the additional line at Common Road. This will enable two dedicated and independent lines, one for treated potable water to Murrurundi and the villages and another delivering raw water for irrigation purposes.

Option D – Increase the pipe size in the base case configuration to be 300 mm diameter from the Scone connection point to the Parkville pump station and 250 mm diameter from the Parkville pump station to Cressfield Road. The pipeline north of Cressfield Road will be the same as the base case. This will provide additional quantity of treated water for irrigation use.

Option E – The pipeline will be fed by a 250 mm diameter pipe from upstream of the proposed Scone water treatment plant to the line at Common Road. The section of pipe from Common Road to Cressfield Road will also be increased to 250 mm diameter. This will provide additional quantity of water for Murrurundi, the villages and irrigation supply. However, as the source is raw, untreated water, additional chlorination plants will have to be built prior to each village and there is the potential increase in capital requirements of $1.5M if water treatment plants are required in the future for each village (3 x $0.5M).

Option F – Construct the proposed base case system with one or more offtakes to allow treated water to be drawn off for irrigation when peak daily demand is not required by Murrurundi and the villages.

Results of Analysis The sale price of irrigation water was set as $1 per kilolitre ($1,000 per megalitre) regardless of its source and the irrigation demand set at 176 megalitres per year as the PSI Delta study found that as the price increased above this point the demand sharply decreased.

The costings did not include for the provision of an irrigation water supply line taking water from the main pipeline to any irrigation districts, nor did it include any storage of irrigation water. These costs will have to be met by the irrigators. The NPV was calculated over a period of 20 years with a discount rate of 4% and only included the additional costs associated with the provision of irrigation water for each option. A 30% contingency was included in the cost estimates. The NPV is the measurement of the profitability of the options that is calculated by subtracting the present value of cash outflows from the present value of cash inflows over a period of time. The greater the NPV the more profitable the option is.

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The results of the analysis are shown in Table 1 below. For the calculations of NPV it was assumed that Option A would be developed to Option C after a period of 10 years.

Option A Option B Option C Option D Option E Option F

Additional Capital Cost ($M)

1.38 2.46 3.73 1.15 3.42 0

Potable Supply Source

Treated Treated Treated Treated Raw Treated

Irrigation Supply Source

N/A Treated Raw Treated Raw Treated

Maximum Irrigation Supply (L/sec)

N/A 15 10 15 10 10

Annual Maximum Irrigation Supply (ML)

N/A 449 300 449 300 252

NPV at 176 ML/yr ($M)

-2.28 -3.30 -2.04 -1.99 -3.85 -0.84

NPV at Maximum Irrigation Supply ($M)

-1.81 -4.59 -0.85 -3.29 -4.16 -1.20

Table 1: Results of Analysis Discussion of Results None of the configurations produce a positive NPV. The major reasons for this are the up-front expenditure of large amounts of capital and that the cost of supplying treated water exceeds the expected sale price. Only Option C produces raw water for irrigation cheaper than the sale price of $1 per kilolitre, as Option E was penalised by the additional treatment costs required for the villages. Note that Options C and E have the highest additional capital costs. Option A could be considered as a way forward, laying the additional pipe when the main pipeline is being built then expanding into Option C at some time in the future. The risk is that the $1.38M capital will have to be spent up front with the possibility that the future additional demand for irrigation water in this area may not eventuate. If it does get developed into Option C it will take well in excess of 20 years to reach a positive NPV. This additional capital is not included in the project funding and will have to be sourced from other means, most likely from a loan. Option B should not be pursued as it has the 2nd lowest NPV which continues to decrease the more (treated) irrigated water is supplied. It can provide more irrigation supply than Option F but at a much higher cost. Option C can be constructed in two parts with the laying of the additional pipe when the main pipeline is being built (Option A) followed by the future construction of the raw water supply line when high irrigation demand is evident. This option will provide two dedicated and independent lines, one treated and one raw. If this option is fully constructed with the main pipeline the additional $3.73M will have to be spent up front with the possibility that the future additional demand for irrigation water in this area may not eventuate. If it does get developed into Option C it will take well in excess of 20 years to reach a positive NPV. This additional capital is not included in the project funding and will have to be sourced from other means, most likely from a loan.

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Option D should not be pursued as it also provides treated water at a loss. It can provide more irrigation supply than Option F but also at a much higher cost. Option E should not be pursued as it has the lowest NPV which continues to decrease the more (raw) irrigated water is supplied. It also requires the most additional up front capital with the risk that a further $1.5M capital may be required if water treatment plants are required in the future. Option F requires no additional capital and allows for up to 252 ML of treated water to be supplied to irrigators for the minimum NPV loss of all options over the 20 years. The NPV loss is because the cost to produce treated water exceeds the expected sale price of the irrigation water. If one or more offtakes are installed during construction of the main pipeline to Murrurundi it allows for the provision of irrigation water at some time in the future should the demand and price relationship improve and council resolve to do so. If the irrigation demand does not eventuate and/or the sale price does not increase then Council is under no obligation to supply irrigation water and will suffer no financial loss. Irrigation water provided under this scenario will take second priority and may not be available when Murrurundi and the villages require water. A control system could be implemented that only allows water to be sent to the irrigation offtakes when the other reservoirs have reached a pre-set level. OPTIONS Council officers consider the only viable options for additional irrigation water are: 1. Installing additional blanked-off pipeline outlets at other locations. This will be at minimal

cost and provide increased flexibility in supplying future irrigation water to different areas. The total volume of irrigation water supply will not increase with multiple outlets and supply of water to Murrurundi and the villages will take priority over the supply of irrigation water.

2. Lay the additional length of 200 mm diameter pipe in the same trench as the main pipeline as per Option A. This length of pipe would lay unused in the ground for potential use if and when the demand for irrigation water outgrew what could be supplied by the recommended base case configuration (252 ML/yr) and the water sale price increased. This would involve Council investing $1.38M capital up-front with no guarantee that it will ever be used and, if it is used, will take far longer than 20 years to reach a positive NPV.

CONSULTATION

The Consultation Section is to provide a bullet point listing of who has been consulted when writing the report. This could cover internal or external parties and/or both.

General Manager

Director Infrastructure Services

Manager Water and Waste

Manager Economic Development and Tourism

Project Manager

GHD

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STRATEGIC LINKS a. Community Strategic Plan 2013+ The project addresses the following focus areas and community strategic objectives in accordance with the Community Strategic Plan 2013+: ECONOMIC

5) Enhance Economic and Employment Opportunities and Promote Development: 15. Encourage a diverse economy whilst promoting and preserving our agricultural and equine industries.

6) Maintain and enhance civil infrastructure and community assets to meet the needs of current and future generations:

22. Develop economic and intergenerational plans for future infrastructure needs. CIVIC LEADERSHIP

7) Provide community leadership through open, accountable and efficient governance: 25. Encourage an open and participatory Council, with an emphasis on community engagement, action and response.

b. Delivery Program The project addresses the following Water Services objectives as described in the 2015-16 DPOP:

To provide an adequate and secure potable water supply to recognised standards in defined areas on a cost effective basis.

c. Other Plans N/A IMPLICATIONS a. Policy and Procedural Implications Council’s Water Supply - Policy – Connection to Rural Properties would need to be modified to accommodate the provisions for an Urban Extension Scheme on the Scone to Murrurundi Pipeline. . Financial Implications The fitting of offtakes, as described in Option F, is only a minimal cost and can be absorbed into the Scone to Murrurundi Pipeline budget. The proposed urban style connection for stock and domestic use by rural customers along the route would be cost neutral to Council as the cost for connections would be collected upfront and a water usage tariff would cover the ongoing operational and maintenance costs to supply water. These rural customers will also incur the costs to purchase a water tank, pipework, pump and the establishment of the works on their property.

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If Council was to proceed supplying irrigation water under Option F then it would be liable to subsidise the shortfall in the cost of water supply or else increase the price of water to cover the costs of supply. If the additional pipe is laid as per Option A then Council will have to fund the unbudgeted $1.38M while the pipeline is being constructed and possible future development capital to construct a water supply line to it. c. Legislative Implications NIL. d. Risk Implications There is the risk that Council will lose money if it supplies irrigation water as per Option F. There is the risk that if Council lays the additional pipe as per Option A that the additional line will never be used and the money will be wasted. e. Other Implications NIL. CONCLUSION The options study done by GHD titled Scone to Murrurundi Pipeline Options for Irrigation Supply to Cressfield Road has found that all options to supply irrigation water to the Cressfield Road area are not financially viable and will cost Council money in either up-front capital costs or ongoing operational costs as the additional costs to produce irrigation water exceed the expected sale price. Scone To Murrurundi Pipeline Alternate Options Assessment is provided under separate cover. For a minimal cost, an offtake can be built into the pipeline to allow Council to provide irrigation water in the future if the demand and price relationship improves.

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ATTACHMENTS

Nil.

Cr Lorna Driscoll left the meeting, the time being 13:50.

Discussion involved meeting the present needs of the residents, whilst looking to the future of the area including drought proofing intensive agriculture farming, which would require access to untreated, raw water.

RESOLVED

That Council:

1.Explore a revised option E, with connection above the Scone reservoir. 2.Be provided with a further report at the March 2017 Infrastructure Services meeting.

Moved: R Campbell Seconded: M Collison CARRIED

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ISC.02.5 DEVELOPMENT SERVICING PLANS FOR WATER SUPPLY AND SEWERAGE

RESPONSIBLE OFFICER: Alan Fletcher - Director Infrastructure Services

AUTHOR: Paul Turri - Manager Water and Waste

PURPOSE The purpose of this report is to present the draft Upper Hunter Developer Servicing Plans for Water Supply and Sewerage to Council for public exhibition.

RECOMMENDATION

(a) That Council Adopt the draft Upper Hunter Development Servicing Plans for Water

Supply and Sewerage.

(b) Place the draft Upper Hunter Development Servicing Plans for Water Supply and

Sewerage on public exhibition for a period of 28 days.

BACKGROUND Section 64 of the Local Government Act 1993 enables a local government council to levy developer charges for water supply and sewerage. This section refers to Section 306 of the Water Management Act 2000 which states:

WATER MANAGEMENT ACT 2000 - SECT 306 Authority may impose certain requirements before granting certificate of compliance 306 Authority may impose certain requirements before granting certificate of compliance

(1) This section applies to such kinds of development as are prescribed by the regulations for the purposes of this section. (2) As a precondition to granting a certificate of compliance for development, a water supply authority may, by notice in writing served on the applicant, require the applicant to do either or both of the following: (a) to pay a specified amount to the water supply authority by way of contribution towards the cost of such water management works as are specified in the notice, being existing works or projected works, or both, (b) to construct water management works to serve the development. (3) In calculating an amount for the purposes of subsection (2) (a): (a) the value of existing water management works and the estimated cost of projected water management works may be taken into consideration, and (b) the amount of any government subsidy or similar payment is not to be deducted from the relevant value or cost of the water management works, and (c) consideration is to be given to any guidelines issued for the time being for the purposes of this section by the Minister. (4) If a water supply authority imposes a requirement under this section on the Crown, the Crown may request the Minister for Urban Affairs and Planning to determine whether such a requirement should be imposed and, if so, in what terms. (5) The determination made by the Minister for Urban Affairs and Planning in response to such a request is final and is taken to be the determination of the water supply authority. (6) Any water management works constructed in compliance with a requirement under this section are the property of the water supply authority.

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Developer charges cover part of the cost of providing water supply and sewerage infrastructure to new development and redevelopment. Developer charges have two related functions:

They provide a source of funding for infrastructure required for urban development.

They provide signals regarding the cost of urban development thus encouraging less costly forms and areas of development.

A Development Servicing Plan (DSP) is a document which details the water supply and/or sewerage developer charges to be levied on development utilising a water utility’s water supply and/or sewerage infrastructure. The DSP has the following objectives:

Allow UHSC to require an equitable monetary contribution for the provision of water supply and sewerage services to meet the demands generated by new development and redevelopment.

Facilitate the provision of a water supply and sewerage services which meet the levels of service set out the schedule and program of proposed works to meet increasing demands for water supply and sewerage services generated by development and redevelopment.

Detail the contribution rates and UHSC’s payment policies. The DSP has been prepared in accordance with the 2016 Developer Charges Guidelines for Water Supply, Sewerage and Stormwater. The completed DSP is to be registered with DPI Water (formerly NSW Office of Water). Currently there are three Development Contributions Plans currently applicable to the Upper Hunter Shire, these being the Scone Shire Council Contributions Plan No.1, Merriwa Shire Council Section 94 Contributions Plan and Murrurundi Shire Council Contributions Plan. These plans combine both the levy contributions for public amenities and services (Section 94 of the Environmental Planning and Assessment Act 1979) and the levy for Water and Sewer Development (Section 64 of the Local Government Act 1993). The Upper Hunter Developer Servicing Plans for Water Supply and Sewerage once adopted will replace the three Development Contributions Plans. The new DSP supersedes previous water supply and sewerage development contributions plans. In 2016 Council engaged WaterOz consultants to develop the draft Upper Hunter Developer Servicing Plans for Water Supply and Sewerage. Prior to the introduction of the Local Government Act in 1993, councils used the provisions of section 94 of the Environmental Planning and Assessment Act 1979 to obtain developer contributions for water supply services. REPORT/PROPOSAL The Draft Development Servicing Plans (DSPs) cover water supply and sewerage developer charges for the areas serviced by Upper Hunter Shire Council. This document comprises five water supply DSPs and three sewerage DSPs. The developer charges per equivalent tenement (ET) in each DSP area are summarised in the table below.

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Note: the current (2015/16) charges are provided as a guide for reviewing the draft. They will not appear in the exhibition draft or in the final DSPs.

DSP Area

Calculated Developer Charge per

ET

Current

Developer Charge per

ET

Proposed Developer Charge per

ET

2015/16

2016/17

2016/17

2016/17 Water Supply

Murrurundi $55,097 $55,648 $3,304 $7,000

Middlebrook $17,345 $17,518 N/A $17,500

Scone & Aberdeen $6,625 $6,692 $7,216 $7,000

Cassilis $1,644 $1,660 $660 $1,660

Merriwa $0 $0 $3,304 $7000

Sewerage

Cassilis $28,798 $29,086 N/A $2,300 *

Scone & Aberdeen $10,777 $10,885 $1,608 $10,800

Merriwa & Murrurundi $2,331 $2,355 $1,652 $2,300

*Waived for the first two years of operation of the Sewerage Treatment System to encourage

community members to connect to the sewer.

The charges will be indexed on 1st July each year on the basis of movements in the consumer price index (CPI) for Sydney. These DSPs will be reviewed after 5 to 6 years. The DSP has been prepared in accordance with the 2016 Developer Charges Guidelines for Water Supply, Sewerage and Stormwater. The existing assets serving the DSP areas and the timing and expenditures for new water supply and sewerage works that will serve the DSP areas are shown in section 5 of the plan. Water supply and sewerage levels of service are included in section 6 of the plan. Developers are responsible for the full cost of the design and construction of water supply and sewerage reticulation works within their subdivisions. OPTIONS The options are that Council:

1. Place the draft Upper Hunter Development Servicing Plans for Water Supply and Sewerage on public exhibition for a period of 28 days.

2. Modify the plans prior to public exhibition.

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CONSULTATION

Director Infrastructure Services Director Environment and Customer Services WaterOz consultants

The draft Section 64 Development Servicing Plans for Water Supply and Sewerage has been prepared with internal consultation with Corporate and Infrastructure Services. It is proposed to place the draft Plan on public exhibition for a period of 28 days. STRATEGIC LINKS a. Community Strategic Plan 2013+ The Community Strategic Plan 2013+ identifies the community vision for the Local Government Area through the identification of priorities and aspirations for the future. This is done through four key focus areas. Of relevance to the draft Section 64 Plan is Key Focus Area 6: “Maintain and enhance civil infrastructure and community assets to meet the needs of current and future generations”. b. Delivery Program The adoption of a new Section 64 Development Contributions Plan is in accordance with the Community Strategic Objectives for town planning: “Facilitate and provide for a growing population, including for example, affordable housing, community amenities, health and welfare services”. c. Other Plans A separate Contributions Plan for public amenities and services required as a consequence of development (Under Section 94 of the Environmental Planning and Assessment Act 1979) has been developed by the Planning Department and will be exhibited concurrently with the draft Section 64 Plan. IMPLICATIONS a. Policy and Procedural Implications Nil b. Financial Implications The draft Section 64 Development Servicing Plans once adopted will provide additional funds for the critical water and sewer infrastructure that is necessary to service new developments. c. Legislative Implications

Local Government Act 1993, Section 64 Local Government (Savings and Transitional) Regulation 1993, Section 9 (a) & (b). Water Management Act 2000, Section 305 (1) and Section 306 (2) and (3) DPI Water’s Best-Practice Management of Water Supply & Sewerage Guidelines August

2007 (formally NSW Department Water and Energy)

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DPI Water’s 2016 Developer Charges Guidelines for Water Supply, Sewerage and

Stormwater d. Risk Implications The imposition of a condition of consent (as with all conditions of consent) requiring the payment of a contribution can be appealed by an applicant in the Land and Environment Court. It is therefore important to ensure that the contributions imposed by the plan are justifiable and there is a clear nexus between the development and the specific public amenities and services for which the contribution is sought. e. Other Implications Nil CONCLUSION The Upper Hunter Section 64 Development Servicing Plans for Water Supply and Sewerage

once adopted will provide Council with means to fund critical water and sewer infrastructure

that are required to service additional development within the Shire.

ATTACHMENTS

Section 64 Developer Servicing Plans attached under separate cover.

Discussion was had regarding the guidelines of fee charges, and if Council could adjust the fees, which was confirmed.

4 RESOLVED

(a) That Council Adopt the draft Upper Hunter Development Servicing Plans for

Water Supply and Sewerage with amendments.

(b) Place the draft Upper Hunter Development Servicing Plans for Water Supply and

Sewerage on public exhibition for a period of 28 days.

Moved: M Collison Seconded: R Campbell CARRIED

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ISC.02.6 COUNCIL POLICIES - DEBT RECOVERY

RESPONSIBLE OFFICER: Alan Fletcher - Director Infrastructure Services

AUTHOR: Hannah White - Administration Trainee

PURPOSE The purpose of this report is to update Council’s policy on Debt Recovery for New Kerbing, Guttering and Paving for Footpaths and Cycleways

RECOMMENDATION That Council adopt the updated policy on Debt Recovery for New Kerbing, Guttering and Paving for Footpath and Cycleways.

BACKGROUND Council is required to maintain a set of policies that are current and meet the requirements for Council to operate under. Council must review all policies within 12 months of a new Council being formed, but also need to review and update policies as necessary to keep their content up to date. REPORT/PROPOSAL The following policies have been reviewed and updated as indicated by the tracked changes in the attached documents. The changes are highlighted below.

1. Minor change to title of policy. 2. Clarification of wording to describe that landowners will pay no more than the paving

cost for a standard 1.2m wide footpath. If a 2.5m wide path is constructed, landholders will be charged 47.5% of the standard 1.2m wide path.

3. Limit to maximum charges a landowner can be charged. Work fronting large lots have become a problem as paving of footpath and cycleways extends into large lot rural residential or rural areas. The revised policy seeks to limit invoices to a fair & affordable level of $4000 + GST.

4. The revised policy seeks to reward land owners who pay 100% of the invoice, rather than paying off the invoice over 5 years. This suggestion has come from landowners.

5. The revised policy seeks to standardise the cost of new kerb and guttering and new paving for footpaths and cycleways. The standard costs will be:

Kerb and guttering = $210 per metre (inc GST)

Paving for footpaths & cycleways = $130 per metre (inc GST) These prices will require annual revision in Council’s fees and charges.

OPTIONS 1. Accept the modified policies. 2. Amend the modified policies.

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CONSULTATION

Director Corporate & Community Services Director Infrastructure Services Manager Works Delivery Manager Water and Waste Manager Strategic Assets

STRATEGIC LINKS a. Community Strategic Plan 2013+ CIVIC LEADERSHIP

7) Provide community leadership through open, accountable and efficient governance. b. Delivery Program Effectively manage the business of Council within its Charter. c. Other Plans Councils Asset Management Plans IMPLICATIONS a. Policy and Procedural Implications Policies are due for ratification by Council. b. Financial Implications Nil c. Legislative Implications Nil d. Risk Implications Nil e. Other Implications Nil CONCLUSION

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That the amended policies be adopted.

ATTACHMENTS

1 Financial Management - Policy - Debtors - Debt Recovery - New Kerbing, Gutter & Paving for Footpaths and Cycleways

RESOLVED

That Council adopt the updated policy on Debt Recovery for New Kerbing, Guttering and Paving for Footpath and Cycleways.

Moved: R Campbell Seconded: M Collison CARRIED

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ISC.02.7 CLEAN UP AUSTRALIA DAY - LANDFILL ENTRY

RESPONSIBLE OFFICER: Paul Turri - Manager Water and Waste

AUTHOR: Coleen Brown - Solid Waste Coordinator

PURPOSE The purpose of this report is to detail the cost of free gate entry to Council landfills for Clean Up Australia Day.

RECOMMENDATION That Council grant free entry to Council landfills for authorised and registered collectors on Clean Up Australia Day.

BACKGROUND In previous years, Council has allowed residents of the shire free access to landfill sites on Clean Up Australia Day. REPORT/PROPOSAL Council over several years has allowed all residents a free drop-off service at Council landfills as part of the Clean Up Australia Day Campaign. The waste from this drop-off is coming from individual properties and not part of the registered Cleanup Australia activities. The March 2016 collection resulted in 288 visits (43.44 tonnes) being made to Council landfills at a cost to Council of $11,000 including Regional Regulated Levy payable to EPA of $3,300. Council offers an annual bulk waste collection across the shire to those who currently have a kerbside collections service. Both Muswellbrook and Singleton Council’s only allow certified and registered Clean Up Australia (CUA) participants free entry to landfills on this day. A further report will be provided on a proposal by staff to time the 2018 bulk kerbside pickup at the same time as Clean Up Australia Day to improve synergy and promote the concept of Clean Up Australia Day. OPTIONS 1. To not offer free landfill entry to the general public on CUA day. 2. To continue the free entry service for residents on CUA day.

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CONSULTATION

Director Infrastructure Services

Director Corporate and Community Services

Manager Water and Waste

Muswellbrook and Singleton Council STRATEGIC LINKS a. Community Strategic Plan 2013+

Economic: 11 Provide efficient and effective advisory, assessment and regulatory services focused on being customer “friendly”, responsive and environmentally responsible. 12 Promote a sense of responsibility within our community to care for our environment and provide for a sustainable future. 24 Effectively and efficiently manage the business of the Council within its Charter.

b. Delivery Program

Promotion of waste reduction, reuse and recycling, including resource recovery.

Minimization of pollution of the environment due to waste disposal.

c. Other Plans

Waste Management Strategy IMPLICATIONS a. Policy and Procedural Implications

N/A

b. Financial Implications

2016 Data 288 Number of Visitors 43.44 Tonnes $11,000 Loss of income $3,300 RLA levy payable to EPA Additional costs will also be incurred in having extra staff available on this day for Scone and Aberdeen landfill, following issues last year with vehicle queues and delays. Approximate cost $500 Estimated total cost to Council for free drop-off $ 3,800

Estimated total lost income to Council for free drop off $11,500 c. Legislative Implications Nil

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d. Risk Implications

Demand for service.

Financial cost of service and economic viability.

Community impact and response. e. Other Implications Nil CONCLUSION The free drop-off is not recorded in any of Council’s reports for Clean Up Australia Day activities, as it is not a recognised and registered collection activity.

ATTACHMENTS

There are no enclosures for this report

RESOLVED

That Council grant free entry to Council landfills for authorised and registered collectors on Clean Up Australia Day.

Moved: M Collison Seconded: R Campbell CARRIED

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ISC.02.8 SCONE HORSE TRIALS - SPONSORSHIP

RESPONSIBLE OFFICER: Alan Fletcher - Director Infrastructure Services

AUTHOR: Hannah White - Administration Trainee

PURPOSE The purpose of this report is to consider a request for assistance for the Scone Horse Trials to be held on 4 and 5 March 2017.

RECOMMENDATION That Council provide one-off assistance with mowing the Scone Horse Trials site.

BACKGROUND Upper Hunter Shire Council has provided assistance to the Scone Horse Trials with the preparation of the site, generally mowing and gravel access track maintenance, since 2016. REPORT/PROPOSAL The organisers have requested Council once again help with the preparation of the event by slashing the grounds prior to the week of Thursday 23 February 2017. Council has supported this event in the past with the same service. The value of the ‘in-kind’ work is approximately $2,700. Scone Horse Trials organisers will be asked to display signs and make announcements acknowledging Upper Hunter Shire Council’s sponsorship and have done so in the past. OPTIONS 1. Agree to fund the slashing work. 2. Not fund the slashing work. 3. Alter the level of assistance. CONSULTATION

Director Infrastructure Services Manager Works Delivery Parks & Facilities Coordinator

STRATEGIC LINKS a. Community Strategic Plan 2013+ SOCIAL 1) Promote wellbeing through health, education, recreation and culture for a healthy, vibrant

and fulfilling life for our community.

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b. Delivery Program To facilitate the provision of recreation and cultural facilities to meet identified community needs providing appropriate user support. c. Other Plans Nil. IMPLICATIONS a. Policy and Procedural Implications Nil. b. Financial Implications The change out rate for the work is approximately $2,700. This cost will need to be funded from Council’s donations budget. c. Legislative Implications Nil. d. Risk Implications All events require a risk evaluation to be undertaken prior to the event. e. Other Implications Nil. CONCLUSION The recommendation is to provide assistance for the preparation of the Scone Horse Trials site.

ATTACHMENTS

1 Email from Blair Richardson requesting Council help with Slashing for Scone Horse Trials on the 4th & 5th March

RESOLVED

That Council provide one-off assistance with mowing the Scone Horse Trials site.

Moved: R Campbell Seconded: M Collison CARRIED

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ITEM NO: ISC.02.8

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ISC.02.9 RURAL WASTE COLLECTION SERVICE - ELLERSTON STATION

RESPONSIBLE OFFICER: Paul Turri - Manager Water and Waste

AUTHOR: Coleen Brown - Solid Waste Coordinator

PURPOSE The purpose of this report is to examine the feasibility of introducing a waste collection service to Ellerston Station.

RECOMMENDATION That Council:

1. Introduce a waste collection service to Ellerston Station on a fee for service basis, subject to Ellerston Station adopting costs.

2. Extend current collection contract to include the service.

BACKGROUND Ellerston Station has approached Council regarding the provision of a garbage collection service for the property. The service is for approximately 60 residences, commercial areas and offices. Ellerston is also investigating resource recovery and recycling options REPORT/PROPOSAL Ellerston Station currently has approximately a residential and commercial population, which would require servicing by approximately 60 wizbins (230L Municipal Garbage Bins (MGB)), possibly up to 100. Staff have met with management on site to investigate a variety of options including:

Provision of bulk collection bins vs hooklift bins,

Purchase of wizbins

Dropoff area and area needed for collection by contractor,

Recycling requirements,

Environmental issues concerning vermin etc.,

Collection frequency,

Future growth and special services e.g. Polo Carnivals.

Indicative costs were prepared and presented to Ellerston Station for consideration. Such fees and charges would be a collection based fee. By extending the current collection contract to include this service Council maintains contract management requirements as well as inclusion with Council’s Environmental Protection Authority reporting requirements.

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It is anticipated that approximately 2 -3 tonnes of waste would be generated per fortnight and this would be sent directly into Muswellbrook Landfill as an addition to our current arrangement. OPTIONS 1. To introduce a bulk waste collection service (being 10 x 3m3 bulk bins)to Ellerston

Station or a fortnightly collection basis and extend the current collection contract. 2. To introduce a wizbin (MGB) collection service, to the proposed 60 premises would not

be economically viable and present major logistical issues. 3. To encourage Ellerston Station to enter into private collection agreements with no

service facilitated by Council. CONSULTATION

Ellerston Station management regarding requirements, financial cost, management issues as well as recycling options.

Current contractor extension to provide this service. Council Senior Management regarding fees and charges and service delivery

extension. STRATEGIC LINKS a. Community Strategic Plan 2013+

Economic: 11 Provide efficient and effective advisory, assessment and regulatory services focused on being customer “friendly”, responsive and environmentally responsible. 12 Promote a sense of responsibility within our community to care for our environment and provide for a sustainable future. 22 Develop economic and intergenerational plans for future infrastructure needs.

Environment 24 Effectively and efficiently manage the business of the Council within its Charter.

b. Delivery Program

Promotion of waste reduction, reuse and recycling, including resource recovery.

Minimization of pollution of the environment due to waste disposal.

Investigation of future waste management operations as identified in the waste management strategy including the provision of an organic waste collection service

Implementation of new collection contract for domestic waste services across the shire.

c. Other Plans

Waste Management Strategy IMPLICATIONS a. Policy and Procedural Implications

Purchasing and Procurement – waste contract management and current collection contract arrangements.

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b. Financial Implications

Service would be provided on a full cost recovery basis. Indicative costs from contractors, yet to be finalised, are estimated at $30,000 per annum for collection service

c. Legislative Implications Extension of current Waste Collection Contracts under NSW Tendering Guidelines. Environmental Protection Authority waste collection contracts. d. Risk Implications

Demand for service changes including special events.

Availability of contractor to undertake collection.

Financial cost of service and economic viability.

Road usage by waste collection vehicles on fortnightly basis. e. Other Implications Increased environmental management activities by Ellerston and Council for waste minimization and disposal. CONCLUSION The introduction of a waste collection service to Ellerston Station is assisting with waste management within the shire and meeting strategic and operational waste management goals. The service would be a full cost recovery service within the current waste collection contract framework.

ATTACHMENTS

There are no enclosures for this report

RESOLVED

That Council:

1. Introduce a waste collection service to Ellerston Station on a fee for service basis, subject to Ellerston Station adopting costs.

Moved: M Collison Seconded: R Campbell CARRIED

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COUNCILLORS QUESTIONS: Cr Bedggood Can the memo that had been issued regarding the installation of the RV Dump Point at the intersection of Aberdeen and Kingdon Streets be reissued. Cr Collison Can Bells Bridge be inspected again – the approaches are in a disgraceful state. Will Hunter Road be graded before the Polo begins in March 2017 Cr Collison to provide the date of Polo commencement. Urgent action request for the bridge on Stewarts Brook Road - a bolt has been exposed which caused damage to a resident’s car, this requires fixing properly, patching is not sufficient. Can a message be sent to staff to please be careful not to run over guide posts. Cr Campbell How many loads of gravel have been used on unsealed secondary roads? Flight Springs Road has been graded twice with no proper table drain, the entrance to the pipe is blocked and water washes straight over the top. Director Infrastucture Services responded that Council is trying different solutions to identify long term sources of gravel that have acceptable performance. Meeting Closed 3.35pm