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Council Meeting AgendaAgenda - Planning & Development Committee – Monday 14 April 2014 Page 1
Members Crs D Betteridge (Chairperson), G Docksey, A Glachan, P Gould, R Jackson,
K Mack (Ex Officio), D Thurley and H van de Ven.
Staff General Manager.
Members are advised that the next Planning & Development Committee Meeting will be held in the
Council Chambers, AlburyCity Administration Building, 553 Kiewa Street, Albury on Monday 14 April
2014, at 6.00pm.
PDC 1 – CONFLICT OF INTEREST DECLARATIONS RECEIVED BY THE CHAIR
1A Conflict of Interest Declarations
1B Declarations and Disclosures regarding Political Donations
1C Chairperson to advise that the meeting is being recorded for administrative purposes
PDC 2 – APOLOGIES
PDC 3 – CONFIRMATION OF MINUTES OF PREVIOUS MEETING .................................... 2
3A Planning & Development Committee Meeting held on Monday 10 March
2014 at 6.00pm (DOC14/18996) .................................................................................... 2
PDC 4 – MATTERS ARISING FROM THE MINUTES ............................................................ 7
PDC 5 – REPORTS/MINUTES OF COMMITTEES & WORKING PARTIES .......................... 8
5A Minutes of the Companion Animal Management Panel Meeting held on
Wednesday 19 February 2014 at 5.30pm ...................................................................... 8
PDC 6 – OFFICERS REPORTS FOR CONSIDERATION .................................................... 13
6A 2012-2013 Energy Monitor Report And 2014–2018 Energy Savings Action
Plan (DOC14/25717) ....................................................................................................13
7A Local Development Performance Monitoring Report 2012-2013
(DOC14/20553) .............................................................................................................26
PDC 8 – DELEGATES REPORTS FOR NOTING ................................................................ 32
PDC 9 – NOTICE OF URGENT BUSINESS ........................................................................ 33
Note A light meal will be served at 5.15pm, at „Charlies on Kiewa, for Councillors and staff required to attend the meeting.
Frank Zaknich
General Manager
Agenda - Planning & Development Committee – Monday 14 April 2014 Page 2
PDC 3 – CONFIRMATION OF MINUTES OF PREVIOUS MEETING
3A Planning & Development Committee Meeting held on Monday 10 March 2014 at
6.00pm (DOC14/18996)
Present Crs D Betteridge (Chairperson), G Docksey, A Glachan, P Gould, R Jackson,
K Mack (Ex Officio), D Thurley and H van de Ven.
Apologies Nil.
& Environment, Group Leader Engineering Projects, Group Leader Water and
Wastewater, Team Leader Town Planning, Team Leader Sustainability, Team Leader
Governance, IT Officer and Governance Officer.
PDC 1 CONFLICT OF INTEREST DECLARATIONS RECEIVED BY THE CHAIR AND
DISCLOSURE OF POLITICAL DONATIONS
1A Conflict of Interest Declarations
There were no Conflict of Interest Declarations received by the Chairperson.
1B Disclosure of Political Donations
The General Manager advised those present, of the legislative requirement for Disclosure
of Political Donations:
Advice to the Planning & Development Committee
The Environmental Planning and Assessment Act 1979, Section 147 requires a person
submitting planning applications or submissions regarding a planning application, to
disclose any reportable political donation and/or gifts to any local Councillor or employee
of Council. Reportable political donations include those of, or above, $1,000.
The Disclosure Statement forms are available on Councils website or from the Customer
Service Centre and must be lodged in accordance with the Act. The forms are also
available at the back of the Chamber during meetings.
There were no Disclosure of Political Donations received by the Chairperson.
AlburyCity – Planning & Development Committee
1C Recording of Meeting
The Chairperson advised those present that the meeting is being recorded for
administrative purposes.
There were no apologies.
3A Minutes of the Planning & Development Committee Meeting held on
Monday 10 February 2014 at 6.00pm
Cr Docksey Moved, Cr Gould Seconded
That the Committee recommends to Council that the Minutes of the Planning &
Development Committee Meeting held on Monday 10 February 2014, at 6.00pm, be
adopted.
CARRIED
Cr Thurley – Item 6A
Planning Proposal Amendment to IN1 General Industrial Zone to allow Agricultural
Produce Industries to be permitted with Consent (Consideration of Submissions). Cr
Thurley asked if there had been any response from NSW Department of Planning &
Infrastructure.
Michael Keys, Director Planning & Environment advised that they were still awaiting
further advice from the NSW Department of Planning & Infrastructure.
PDC 5 REPORTS/MINUTES OF COMMITTEES AND WORKING PARTIES
There were no Reports/Minutes of Committees & Working Parties.
PDC 6 OFFICERS REPORTS FOR CONSIDERATION
6A Staged Development Application Comprising Stage 1 Subdivision to Create
Two Lot Subdivision, New Road and Erection of a Car Wash Facility – DA
10.2013.32530.1 (AF13/02437) (DOC14/12759)
That the Committee recommends to Council that Council:
a. receive and note the contents of this report; and
b. grant consent for Development Application 10.2013.32530.1, subject to the
conditions contained in the Draft Determination of Development Application
(Attachment 5).
Disclosures of Political Donations
There were no disclosures of political donations and/or gifts by an applicant, objector or
Councillor at the time of determination of this Development Application.
6B Draft Contaminated Land Management Policy (DOC14/13491)
Cr Thurley Moved, Cr van de Ven Seconded
a. note the Draft Contaminated Land Management Policy; and
b. place the Draft Contaminated Land Management Policy on public exhibition.
CARRIED
6C Thurgoona/Wirlinga Precinct East-West Connector Road Review
(DOC14/15960)
Michael Keys, Director Planning & Environment circulated some additional maps and gave
a brief update in relation to this item. Mr Keys, responded to questions from Committee
Members.
a. receive and note this report;
b. resolves to publicly exhibit the draft East West Connector Road Review
documentation for a minimum period of 28 days; and
c. undertake public exhibition in accordance with the outline provided with this report.
CARRIED
(DOC14/16146)
a. note the contents of this report; and
b. endorse the attached Draft Submission in response to the Building Professionals
Board Review Report, Building and Certification Regulation – Serving a New
Planning System for NSW.
7A Changes to Exempt and Complying Development (DOC14/13943)
Cr Thurley Moved, Cr Mack Seconded
The Committee recommends to Council that Council receive and note this report.
CARRIED
There were no Delegates Reports for Noting.
PDC 9 NOTICE OF URGENT BUSINESS
There was no Notice of Urgent Business.
Meeting closed at 6.49pm.
PDC 4 – MATTERS ARISING FROM THE MINUTES
PDC 5 – REPORTS/MINUTES OF COMMITTEES & WORKING PARTIES
5A Minutes of the Companion Animal Management Panel Meeting held on
Wednesday 19 February 2014 at 5.30pm
Present John Mulvey (Compliance Team Leader), Cr Darren Cameron (AlburyCity
Councillor), Arthur Frauenfelder (RSPCA), Alicia Taylor (Animal Management
Facility), Molly Steel (Animal Management Facility), Glen Hemphill (AlburyCity
Compliance Officer), Robert OConnor (AlburyCity Compliance Officer), Carly
McDougall (AlburyCity Compliance Officer), Stacey Swan (Animal Management
Facility), Brydie Charlesworth (Albury/Wodonga Dog Rescue), Terry Westblade
(Albury/Wodonga Dog Rescue) and Gail Binnie (Administration Assistant)
Apologies Darren McFarlane (AlburyCity Compliance Officer), Brad Gill (AlburyCity Recreation
and Open Space Coordinator), Gervaise Gaunt (RSPCA), Peter McDonald
(AlburyCity Compliance Officer), and Sue Thurley (Community Member)
Guest Nil.
CONFLICT OF INTEREST DECLARATIONS RECEIVED BY THE CHAIR
There were no Conflict of Interest Declarations received by the Chairperson.
CONFIRMATION OF MINUTES OF THE PREVIOUS MEETING
John Mulvey Moved, Carly McDougall Seconded
That the Minutes of the Companion Animals Management Panel meeting held on
19 February 2014 at 5.30pm be adopted.
CARRIED
BUSINESS ARISING FROM THE MINUTES
Albury – A Dog Friendly City
Apology from Brad Gill for update on a dog friendly city. John Mulvey
advised he was informed that nothing had changed from the last report.
Action Item
Gail Binnie to resend details of the Logan Road “Off Lease Area to Members”.
Arthur Frauenfelder brought members attention to the „Fencing 2(b) Concept
Plan - A general discussion on the need to install fences to contain animals
took place.
CAMP 2
NSW Companion Animal Taskforce
Document from NSW Premiers Dept Division of Local Govt – Initiatives to
support Councils to improve cat and dog management in local areas.
Action Item
Arthur Frauenfelder advised of $900,000 funding for assistance and grants
on Review on Responsible Pet Ownership.
John Mulvey advised that further information was yet to be released by the
state government. Also, feedback from members would be welcome.
Bridie Charlesworth queried who runs dog training and assessment
programs and who puts together the material for the program?
John Mulvey advised our Compliance officers do not provide animal
assessments but have attended schools when requested to promote
responsible pet ownership.
Arthur Frauenfelder advised that recognised trainers have the ability to
provide schools and run a program. (K3 & 4-6, 2 to 3 classes a year).
CAMP 3
John Mulvey to review membership and representation of members
representing a cross section of the key stakeholders for companion animal
management panel, which includes representatives from: AlburyCity
Councillor, Local Veterinarian, Kennel Club, Feline Club, AlburyCity
Compliance, AlburyCity Parks & Recreation, Community and RSPCA. Molly
Steele has contacts for Kennel Club, while Carly McDougall suggested
„Gordon Cole for Kennel Club. Feline Club is covered by Albury/Wodonga
Animal Rescue. Robert OConnor asked had anyone approached the
veterinary fraternity to replace their membership. Arthur Frauenfelder advised
the meeting that Peter Ziebath representing the RSPCA & community had
passed away last year.
John Mulvey advised members that the makeup and scope of the panel was
defined under AlburyCitys Companion Animal Management Plan. A copy will
be provided to new members at the next meeting.
Feline Club - Discussion on membership for Feline Club, which once again
brought up the subject of the ongoing „Cat issues.
Cat Issues - Discussion on cat issues, that is; / keeping / curfews /
impounding / housing / controlling / desexing / feral / physical enforcement of
cats / trapping / identification / attacking birdlife / covenants. John Mulvey
and Robert OConnor advised of current legislation and the requirements for
cats.
Taskforce – John Mulvey advised the NSW Companion Animals Taskforce
is looking at cat issues, and on the question of curfews, John Mulvey advised
that a curfew could not be enforced as there is limited offences for cats under
the legislation.
Community Events – Bridie Charlesworth suggested a „Cat Friendly Day
could be considered for the community similar to Pets Day Out but members
advised that AlburyCity events covered all animals.
Cat Hoarders - Arthur Frauenfelder asked if Council could address cat
hoarders. John Mulvey advised that there was no legislation to control
hoarding, this usually became an animal welfare issue and controlled by
RSPCA.
Registration Fees
Robert OConnor advised members of the increase to the cat and dog
lifetime registration fees under legislation. Members were emailed this
attachment with previous Minutes. Discussion on use of the old forms with
old fees which has caused confusion, but form will be updated. Glen
Hemphill advised that updated fees and lifetime registration form can be
downloaded from www.dlg.nsw.gov.au Cr Darren Cameron queried how
fees were collected. Advice was given that fees were processed by the
Department of Local Government then distributed to Council.
General Discussion on new fees and fees on taking dog out from Pound –
Panel advised that fees are paid then distributed to Council / Contractor and
SDRO where necessary.
GENERAL BUSINESS
Menacing Dogs
Alicia Taylor queried if AlburyCity had declared any „Menacing Dogs yet?
Robert OConnor advised that not at this stage under the new definition.
Robert OConnor provided an explanation of a „Menacing Dog. A dog that is
likely or could cause unreasonable aggression. It is not the breed, but the
actions of the dog which will decide if it is a menacing dog.
Alicia Taylor questioned if a dog could be declared „menacing if it is within
the boundary of its own property? John Mulvey stated that „menacing; or any
category of dog will be judged on the merits of each case.
Advertising Animals for Sale
Alicia Taylor asked if anything can be done about newspaper advertising
animals for sale without a microchip. Animals cannot be sold without a
microchip in NSW, but this is happening through social media and is difficult
to control but there is no offence for advertising an animal for sale.
Photos of dog rescue dogs on AlburyCity website „Facebook.
Alicia Taylor asked if there was a way the Pound could take photos and put
on AlburyCitys Facebook? Cr Darren Cameron thought it might be possible
to have elink, and he will make enquiries with Communications Team and
advise at next meeting.
Terry Westblade asked if Council would be willing to do an AlburyCity
Webpage on „Facebook for rescued dogs?
Action item
Call Centre
Terry Westblade asked on details the Call Centre provides to callers re stray
dogs. John Mulvey advised that Compliance officers will provide after-hours
services but only for emergency situations.
RSPCA & Veterinarian’s Costs
On behalf of the local Veterinarians, Arthur Frauenfelder queried what happens
with costs associated with treating an animal if no owner is identified. John Mulvey
advised that if Compliance officers take an unidentified dog to the vet, then
AlburyCity pays basic bill, but Council is not responsible for an unidentified dog that
presents for treatment by any member of the public or individual.
Meeting closed at 7.13PM.
The next meeting will be held at 21 May 2014.
REPORTS FOR DISCUSSION
Section 375A of the Local Government Planning Legislation Amendment (Political Donations) Act 2008, requires
that the General Manager keep a register containing each planning decision made at a Council or Committee
meeting, including the names of Councillors who supported the decision and those that opposed the decision.
To maintain the register, the amendments require that a division be called whenever a planning decision is put at
a Council or Committee meeting, including meetings closed to the public.
From 1 October 2008, anyone lodging a Development Application or anyone making a submission or commenting
on a Development Application will need to publicly disclose donations and/or gifts greater than $1000 made to a
local councillor, political party or employee of Council.
The disclosure requirements apply at the time the application is lodged with a Council or the NSW Government,
and also apply to individuals or entities lodging submissions in objection or support of the proposal. All disclosures
will be publicly available.
2. Requirements of Environmental Planning & Assessment Act 1979
In dealing with Development Applications, Councillors need to take into account specific matters contained in the
Environmental Planning & Assessment Act 1979 (as amended).
Accordingly, the provisions of Section 79C of that Act are set out hereunder, which can be used by Councillors
as a reference guide of issues to be considered.
79C Evaluation
(1) Matters for consideration – general
In determining a development application, a consent authority is to take into consideration such of the
following matters as are of relevance to the development the subject of the development application:
(a) the provisions of:
(i) any environmental planning instrument, and
(ii) any proposed instrument that is or has been the subject of public consultation under this Act
and that has been notified to the consent authority (unless the Director-General has notified the
consent authority that the making of the proposed instrument has been deferred indefinitely or
has not been approved), and
(iii) any development control plan, and
(iiia) any planning agreement that has been entered into under section 93F, or any draft
planning agreement that a developer has offered to enter into under section 93F, and
(iv) the regulations (to the extent that they prescribe matters for the purposes of this paragraph),
and
(v) any coastal zone management plan…
(b) the likely impacts of that development, including environmental impacts on both the natural and
built environments, and social and economic impacts in the locality,
(c) the suitability of the site for the development,
(d) any submissions made in accordance with this Act or the regulations,
(e) the public interest.
PDC 6 – OFFICERS REPORTS FOR CONSIDERATION
6A 2012-2013 Energy Monitor Report And 2014–2018 Energy Savings Action Plan
(DOC14/25717)
DATE 5 March 2014
CONFIDENTIAL YES NO If yes please tick one of the following reasons
Personnel Matters Commercial Legal Security Personal Hardship
ITEM FOR DECISION
FURTHER ENQUIRIES TO Matthew Dudley
Planning and Environment
PHONE 6023 8396
Purpose of Report
To present the key findings and conclusions of the 2012-2013 Energy Monitor Report and the 2014–
2018 Energy Savings Action Plan, including the implementation schedule to be read in conjunction
with the four year budget and New Initiative Proposals.
Background
An Energy Management Framework was developed and endorsed by Council in 2013 as a first step
toward a long term plan to reduce the cost of energy supply and use in its operations. Processes
related to the functioning of this framework are organisation-wide. The framework was developed with
a view to build Councils business value, and to achieve outcomes relating to:
unlocking significant savings in Councils budget;
reducing exposure to future price increases in energy markets;
improved risk management in regards to energy prices, energy efficiency and asset
management;
reducing Councils carbon footprint through improved energy efficiency and uptake of renewable
energy (in line with Albury 2030 – our community plan);
reducing Councils maintenance costs and improving reliability through energy performance
monitoring to identify and manage poor performing assets; and
a cultural change within Council by educating staff on energy management and empowering
them to drive improvement in energy performance.
Energy performance monitoring, energy saving measures and energy assessment are the three pillars
of the framework, with the Energy Monitor Report and the Energy Savings Action Plan the key
products. These pillars are interdependent in their implementation; performance monitoring improves
knowledge and understanding within Council of both energy supply and use and of performance
issues therein, performance data flags operational areas in which energy performance needs to be
assessed, and energy assessments identify measures to improve energy performance.
The first compilation of the Energy Monitor Report (for 2011-2012) presented a consolidation of all
current knowledge in regards to Councils energy profile, results of energy assessments, identified
energy saving measures and the status of implementation, and importantly it started an ongoing
commentary on the effect of these measures on Councils energy performance. Key features of this
report included:
a time series in performance data starting with fiscal year 2006/07 on electricity, transport fuel,
mains gas and LPG;
a selection of performance metrics including energy consumption, cost and carbon dioxide
emissions;
an evaluation of performance in regards to electricity supply and use;
an outline and implementation schedule for detailed energy assessments; and
listed areas in which the Energy Management Framework can be improved to enable Council to
lay the foundation for developing energy performance objectives, including complementary
measures to enhance the capacity and functioning of the Energy Management Framework.
The 2011-2012 Energy Monitor Report was complemented by Councils first Energy Savings Action
Plan (2013-2017). This Plan set out a raft of measures to improve Councils energy performance,
including the Solar Panel Installation Program for 9 of Councils buildings that were identified by
numerous energy assessments undertaken in 2011-2012. This plan also outlined an implementation
schedule and provided estimates of capital spend, energy and cost savings, and the internal rate of
return on the capital spend for each measure.
The second Energy Monitor Report (for 2012-2013) built on the coverage and information contained in
the first report, but it did not carry forward the consolidated information in regards to Councils
historical efforts to improve energy performance. Improvements contained in this report relate to the:
coverage and quality of presented energy performance data, although some quality issues
remain unresolved, for example; mains gas;
enhanced evaluation of this data including complementary performance metrics;
outcomes of the detailed energy assessment of heating, ventilation and air-conditioning
(“HVAC”) assets and of office lighting, and the incorporation of identified energy saving
measures into the 2014-2018 Energy Savings Action Plan;
implemented energy saving measures and an estimate of energy and cost savings associated
with each; and
continued (and improved) commentary on issues in which improvement is necessary to
enhance the capacity and functioning of the Energy Management Framework in its ability to
achieve its intended outcome of reducing the impost of energy on Councils budget.
The 2012-2013 Energy Monitor Report was complemented by the 2014-2018 Energy Savings Action
Plan that incorporates outcomes of the review of both the previous plan and recommendations
contained in energy assessments undertaken in 2012-2013. The 2014-2018 Energy Savings Action
Plan lists specific energy saving measures and an associated implementation schedule; commentary
is also provided on the status of measures contained in implementation year 2013-2014 of the
previous plan. Further, the plan includes information on the status of measures for the out years of the
implementation schedule including the addition of new measures, updates to existing measures and/or
changes to the implementation schedule, and lists further investigations required to inform identified
new measures. This plan supersedes the previous Energy Savings Action Plan (2013–2017).
The process to review and compile the Energy Savings Action Plan is an organisation-wide
collaboration, and draws on information and data obtained from energy performance monitoring and
detailed energy assessments.
Council agreed to a raft of service and efficiency reviews to be undertaken in 2013-2014, including a
review of the Energy Management Framework. This review has drawn on information contained in the
Energy Monitor Report in regards to observed learnings and experiences in the functioning of the
Energy Management Framework, and its capacity to provide a basis to achieve savings in operating
costs. The review is intended to provide recommendations in regards to complementary measures to
enhance the capacity and functioning of the Energy Management Framework with respect to:
energy performance monitoring to identify and manage energy wastage and to lay the
foundation to develop energy performance objectives; and
collaboration on energy to establish a coordinated approach to energy management; and
Effective collaboration driven by an Energy Coordinator.
Corresponding reviews have also been identified for numerous Council facilities including the Albury
Entertainment Centre, the Lauren Jackson Sports Centre and the Swim Centres (Albury and
Lavington). The timing of these reviews is a key consideration in relation to the implementation
schedule of energy saving measures for each respective facility.
The 2012-2013 Energy Monitor Report and the 2014-2018 Energy Savings Action Plan are presented
for Councils information in Attachment 1 and Attachment 2.
Issues
2012-2013 Energy Monitor Report
Key findings and conclusions
The cost of energy supply on Councils budget in 2012-2013 amounted to $7.98M, or 7.0 per cent of
the total budget; in 2006-2007 the cost amounted to $3.99M and accounted for 4.4 per cent of the total
Council budget. This equates to a 99.9 per cent increase in the cost of energy supply over this time
period; however consumption over the same period only increased by 5.4 per cent.
In 2012-2013 electricity accounted for 84.7 per cent of total energy costs, followed by transport fuel
(12.8 per cent), mains gas (2.4 per cent) and LPG (0.1 per cent).
The cost of supplied electricity increased by 186.9 per cent since the base year (2006-2007); however,
consumption only increased by 13.2 per cent over the same period. When compared to the previous
year (2011-2012) cost and consumption increased by 22.3 and 4.7 per cent, respectively. The key
driver of the cost increase relates to regulated prices that determine tariff and network charges for the
supply of electricity in Council operations, and corresponding increases in charges associated with
street lighting infrastructure. This increase in regulated prices is best underscored by the observed
153.4 per cent increase in the cost per megajoule („MJ) of supplied electricity since the base year.
Council currently does not have the capacity to identify nor quantify what is driving increases in
electricity consumption within its buildings and facilities. This is a key consideration of the service and
efficiency review of the Energy Management Framework through which an energy performance
monitoring program could be recommended with a view to monitor, that is; sub-meter and manage
energy performance of key building assets, for example; heating, ventilation and air-conditioning
assets („HVAC), office lighting, other equipment and to minimise energy wastage.
According to the Ausfleet system the cost of transport fuel used in Council operations in 2012-2013
was $1.0M. This represents a 5 per cent decrease when compared to the base year (2006-2007), and
a 12.3 per cent decrease when compared to 2011-2012.
Costs associated with the supply of mains gas also increased since the base year (2006-2007) to the
amount of 52.3 per cent, although consumption in Council operations only increased by 9.4 per over
the same period. The key driver for the cost increase also relates to regulated gas prices, with the cost
per MJ of supplied mains gas increasing by 39.2 per cent since 2006-2007.
Energy Assessments
A detailed energy assessment of HVAC and office lighting assets in a selection of Councils buildings
and facilities was undertaken in 2012/13. The purpose of this assessment was to identify the operating
performance of HVAC and office lighting assets in regards to energy efficiency, and to recommend
measures to improve the operating and energy performance of each.
The key finding of this assessment, related to opportunities to significantly improve the energy
performance of HVAC and office lighting assets through asset replacement, improved maintenance
procedures and implementing energy saving measures. These measures have been considered in
processes under the Energy Management Framework and incorporated where appropriate into the
Energy Savings Action Plan provided in Attachment 2.
Identified Improvements
Council currently has 237 operational electricity National Meter Identifiers („NMI), 359 fleet assets and
32 mains gas Meter Installation Reference Numbers („MIRN). An important conclusion arising from
the compilation of the 2012-2013 Energy Monitor Report is a need to enhance internal data
management processes in regards to energy. Enhanced processes can provide efficiencies in energy
data management through:
improved data quality, currency and consistency across internal data systems;
effective and streamlined collection, consolidation, analysis and reporting on energy
performance, thereby achieve FTE efficiency gains; and
effective management of energy performance thereby enabling Council to manage poor
performing assets in real-time.
An additional finding of note is the current lack of internal capacity to confirm/verify purported savings
of implemented energy saving measures. This and the data management findings listed above are to
be considered by the service and efficiency review of the Energy Management Framework, especially
in regards to enhancing energy performance monitoring capacity of this framework.
Energy Savings Action Plan
A new structure for the funding of energy saving measures has been adopted. The new structure
comprises:
Energy Savings Annual Budget („ESAB) relying on a $50k annual budget allocation for
sustainability projects on buildings and facilities managed by the Asset Management team;
Building Maintenance Budget („BM) that relates to the annual asset capital works budget
managed by the Asset Management team;
Water Capital Works („WCW) budget managed by the Water and Wastewater group;
Approved New Initiatives („NI-A) and proposed New Initiatives („NI-P); and
No cost („NC) measures.
The 2014-2018 Draft Delivery Plan is based on the principles outlined above with consideration of the
following criteria:
2014-2015
ESAB has been allocated to measures with a payback estimated to be less than two
years;
NI- P are put forward as either have excellent payback periods (approximately two years)
but due to capital costs cannot be incorporated into the ESAB or the HVAC asset has
reached the end of its useful life; and
NI- A have previously been approved and scheduled for this fiscal year.
2015-2016
ESAB has been allocated to measures with a payback estimated to be less than three
years;
NI- P are put forward as either have good payback periods (less than six years) but due
to capital costs cannot be incorporated into the ESAB or the HVAC asset has reached the
end of its useful life; and
NI- A have previously been approved and scheduled for this fiscal year.
2016-2017
ESAB has been allocated to measures with a payback estimated to be less than five
years; and
NI-P are put forward as either have good payback periods (less than six years) but due to
capital costs cannot be incorporated into the ESAB or the asset has passed their useful
life.
2017-2018
No measures currently allocated to ESAB. However, subject to outcomes of energy
assessments and reviews of the Energy Savings Action Plan over subsequent years,
energy savings may be incorporated thereafter;
Additional photovoltaic measures have yet to be identified, but it is anticipated that the
2015 review of the Energy Savings Action Plan may propose new photovoltaic
installations that would be included in implementation year 2017/18 and thereafter; and
NI-P are put forward as assets are past their useful life but there is significant cost and
planning associated with the proposals.
2014 Review of the Energy Savings Action Plan (2013–2017)
35 measures were included in the ESAB budget in 2013-2014. As at 30 December 2013, the review
confirmed that:
six measures contained in the Energy Savings Action Plan have been implemented, and that an
additional measure identified through a detailed assessment post-compilation of the previous
Energy Savings Action Plan has also been implemented;
an additional seven measures (one of which was scheduled for 2013-2014) are in progress;
these are either no cost measures or are funded through the Building Maintenance or Water
Capital Works 1 budgets (refer to table 13 in Attachment 2); and
1 It has been identified that measures identified under this group actually pertain to the Sewer Fund. Groupings for water and
wastewater operations will be revised in the 2015 review of the Energy Savings Action Plan to consider the “General Fund”, “Sewer Fund” and the “Water Fund”.
ESAB budget for the remaining 21 energy saving measures was reallocated to fund priority
projects, namely the independent review of the HVAC and lighting design for the Albury
Regional Art Gallery redevelopment project, and the balance was used to partially fund the
upgrade of HVAC assets in the Albury Entertainment Centre (Theatre wing).
The review recommended that the remaining 21 measures be either rescheduled depending on
payback and availability of funds, or deferred to when the asset is due for replacement. This
recommendation has been incorporated in the 2014 – 2018 Energy Savings Action Plan.
Estimates of cost and energy savings (obtained from energy assessment reports) are in the order of
$557k and 167 MWh per year, respectively, from „completed or currently „in progress measures.
Measures implemented in regards to improving energy performance of water infrastructure assets
account for a significant portion of the estimated savings ($502k and 126 MWh). However, actual
savings would need to be determined from sub-metering as the energy profile of these assets are
influenced by any variation in the amount of water pumped through the reticulation system.
A key finding of the review is the lack of capacity in the Energy Management Framework to
confirm/verify purported estimates of cost and energy savings of implemented measures, and to
confirm that they have been implemented correctly. Sub-metering energy performance monitoring
would enhance Councils capacity to address both findings.
Solar panels installed at the Banjora Child Care Centre produced 1.8 MWh of electricity between
October and December 2013. The cost savings associated with this renewable energy will be
confirmed by a review of tax invoices, with the outcomes of this review to be incorporated in the next
Energy Monitor Report.
2014–2018 Energy Savings Action Plan
The Energy Savings Action Plan (2014–2018) proposes 60 energy saving measures over the next four
years. These measures pertain to 12 Council sites with 31 measures to be funded through the ESAB,
3 measures funded from the Building Maintenance budget, approved Water Capital Works measures,
“No Cost” measures, 12 proposed New Initiatives and the continuation of the solar panel installation
project (8 approved new initiatives). A summary of the energy and cost savings of these measures is
provided in Table 1 below, with more detailed information provided in Attachment 2.
Example of measures included in the Energy Savings Action Plan include:
installing power factor correction equipment to manage the impact of peak demand tariffs;
investigating the cause of high base loads identified for numerous Council buildings and
facilities, and to identify options to reduce these;
upgrading HVAC and lighting equipment that have passed their useful life; and
improving energy performance (and monitoring thereof) by upgrading or installing Building
Management Systems with energy smart features for a selection of Council buildings and
facilities.
Table 1: All measures including proposed New Initiatives
Implementation Year Capital Spend ($) Cost Saving 2 ($/yr) Energy Saving (kWh/yr)
2014-2015 312,886 149,728 459,779
2015-2016 565,511 131,876 420,111
2016-2017 534,701 67,476 291,450
2017-2018 1,000,000 70,264 118,000
Total 2,413,099 419,344 1,289,339
The ESAB forward estimate would be underspent in 2016-2017 and 2017-2018 if proposed New
Initiatives are agreed to. Processes under the Energy Management Framework will consider and
prioritise funding of additional measures for these years in subsequent reviews of the Energy Savings
Action Plan.
The Energy Savings Action Plan also incorporates outcomes of a detailed energy assessment of the
installation of solar panels at a selection of Council buildings and facilities. The revised capital spend
and energy and cost savings presented in Table 2 below have been updated in the New Initiatives
database (and incorporate inflation).
Asset Capital Cost ($) Energy
Total (2013/14)
50,000 29,356 15,264 13.9 7,489 3.8 2014-2015
Albury Family Day Care 50,000 31,463 17,533 13.9 7,489 4.1 2014-2015
Waterview Laboratory 50,000 42,490 21,040 16.7 8,987 4.6 2014-2015
Total (2014/15)
Albury Airport 275,000 112,148 53,425 48.7 15,108 7.0 2015/16
Lauren Jackson Sports Centre
Total (2015/16)
LibraryMuseum 219,000 139,464 64,110 58.5 11,929 10.7 2016/17
Total (2016/17)
Total 898,000 665,682 326,885 284.0 88,989 7.0
Note: Revised capital spend would be $659,262 if Banjora Childcare Centre is excluded (implemented in 2013).
2 The cost savings shown will be achieved in the twelve months after the measures are implemented.
2015 Review
The review of the Energy Savings Action Plan (2014–2018) is to commence in December 2014.
Without pre-empting the outcomes of the service and efficiency review of the Energy Management
Framework, complementary measures identified by this review could enhance Councils capacity to
improve energy performance and monitoring thereof, internalise energy investigations and
assessments, and provide efficiencies in data management including the compilation of the Energy
Monitor Report and the Energy Savings Action Plan.
Service and Efficiency Review of Energy Management Framework
This review is ongoing with Part 1 anticipated to conclude in May 2014. The key considerations of this
review relate to clarifying:
energy performance monitoring with a view to identify and manage energy wastage and to lay
the foundation to develop energy performance objectives;
collaboration on energy with a view to establish a coordinated approach to energy
management; and
effective collaboration driven by an Energy Coordinator.
Learnings from the first 12 months of the Energy Management Framework are to be considered by the
service and efficiency review. Key learnings and experiences relate to:
a need for effective collaboration on energy management, especially in regards to building
projects and the assessment of energy saving measures, and either in giving regard to existing
Council strategies, policies, plans, guidelines and procedures or in directly incorporating energy
management within each;
a need to develop in-house capacity to coordinate and/or undertake energy assessments with a
view to minimise the impost of these activities on Councils budget;
a need for an effective and efficient energy performance monitoring program to enable:
identification of poor performing assets, that is; energy wastage and to inform and guide
asset maintenance procedures;
confirm purported energy and cost savings associated with implemented energy saving
measures; and
lay the foundation for consideration of energy controls, for example; building
management systems, VSDs, PFCs.
Energy performance monitoring and assessment has been applied only to a subset of Councils
operations. Over time this coverage will need to be increased with a view to ensure that Council is
efficient and effective in how it uses energy. How this can be achieved will need to be further
investigated by the service and efficiency review.
Identified budget savings attributed to outcomes of this service and efficiency review are contingent on
the implementation of capital works outlined in this report.
Albury 2030
Albury 2030 provides a number of outcomes relating to sustainability and energy. These outcomes
relate to both Council and Albury business and the transition to low carbon operating organisations
through:
Theme 1 (A Growing Economy) – outcome #1.5 “promote Albury for Industry and Business”:
encourage business and industries to participate in the Commonwealths Clean Energy Future
initiatives” (strategic action 1.5.3).
Theme 2 (An Enhanced Natural Environment) outcome #2.1 “reduce Alburys ecological
footprint”: implement an energy savings action plan (strategic action 2.1.2), and encourage
business and industries to participate in the Commonwealths Clean Energy Future initiatives”
(strategic action 2.1.5).
These outcomes are carried forward in “Albury – Our Future” – a community sustainability strategy.
Finance
Capital spend and energy and cost savings data relating to the solar panel installation project have
been revised (refer to Table 2 above). This revision was required to reflect outcomes of the detailed
energy assessment of solar panel infrastructure that had not concluded before the 2013 New Initiative
process had ended. There is a combined savings in the revised capital spend to the amount of $232k
over the Four Year Delivery Program, comprising a saving of $46k in 2014-2015 and a saving of
$224k in 2015-2016; however, there is an increase in the capital spends for 2013-2014 ($420) and
2016-2017 ($38k).
Twelve New Initiatives have been put up for consideration and implementation over the next four
years. These initiatives are generally the significant capital spend items that cannot be covered under
the ESAB budget, and have been prioritised based on payback and the condition of the asset, that is;
assets that have passed their useful life. The capital cost of these initiatives over four years is
proposed to be $1,606,680, and they are estimated to provide a cumulative annual saving of 564,414
kWh and $184,405 in electricity consumption and cost after the four years.
If all measures (including proposed new initiatives) are implemented as per the Energy Savings Action
Plan, it is estimated that Council will save by the end of year four a total of 1,289,339 kWh of electricity
per year and $419,343 in cost savings per year (as per Table 1).
A service and efficiency review commenced in December 2013 regarding the Energy Management
Framework. New initiatives may be identified through this or subsequent processes that will be
proposed in the next budget development process. Estimated budget savings arising from the
implementation of complementary measures identified by this review are $16k in 2014-2015, and
$82k, $110k and $113k for the subsequent three years.
Risk
Business Risk – Finance
The extent to which Council is willing to finance energy saving measures noting that
individual measures vary in capital spend, operating cost, internal rate of return and
payback. This risk is managed by the Energy Saving Action Plan through a carefully
considered implementation schedule based on measures that are prioritised in line with
management priorities and asset replacement schedules, and present a reasonable IRR
and can be included in the Four Year Delivery Program.
Taking no action would expose Council to ongoing high electricity prices;
Taking no action could potentially give rise to a situation where Council urgently needs to
manage ageing assets in key buildings and facilities, including financing replacement;
Council currently does not have the capacity to confirm/verify purported energy and cost
savings of implemented measures. This risk is currently being considered by the service
and efficiency review of the Energy Management Framework;
Additional costs of capital works can be offset in the long-term with forecast savings that
currently have been budgeted for.
Corporate Risk – Public Image
The community has, through Albury 2030, provided direction on sustainability and
energy. The Energy Management Framework and its processes and products
demonstrate a fiscally responsible commitment to this expectation.
Council is a leading organisation in the community and has the opportunity to be a leader
and implement change.
Council owns and operates a number of community facilities whose HVAC and lighting
assets is past its useful life. Failure of this equipment prior to replacement could result in
cancellations, loss of repeat bookings or poor publicity/ complaints from facility users.
OHS and Public Risk
Not relevant at this point in the process but will need to be detailed upon agreement to
implement energy saving measures that will have a degree of direct impact on staff
and/or the Albury community.
Community Engagement
The community has been consulted and engaged throughout the development and adoption of “Albury
– Our Future” and more recently the major review of “Albury 2030”. The community has identified a
sustainable future for the City including financial sustainability and a reduced carbon footprint as
priorities.
Options
Options for the Planning and Development Committee to consider in regards to the Energy Savings
Action Plan include:
1. endorse the Energy Savings Action Plan and consider the implementation schedule in
conjunction with the four year budget and New Initiative proposals; or
2. modify the Energy Savings Action Plan; or
3. take no action with regard to measures contained in the Energy Savings Action Plan.
The preferred option is Option 1 that has been developed to provide a fiscally responsible and
balanced approach to implementing energy saving measures. This option relies on a detailed
assessment against valid and reasoned criteria and fits in well with Councils financial objectives and
the Four Year Delivery Plan. Capital works identified as New Initiatives all require detailed
consideration in the budget process.
Option 2 exists if Council seeks to modify the Energy Savings Action Plan and/or its implementation
schedule. Option 3 is not preferred as it removes a commitment and funding to deliver savings in
operational costs in regards to energy.
Despite the significant capital works spend proposed, it will meet community objectives and over time
offset the cost through capital savings and efficiencies.
Conclusion
Councils operational and service delivery functions are reliant on energy, whether it be the
consumption of electricity, transport fuel, mains gas or LPG, or a combination of each.
The cost of energy supply on Councils budget in 2012-2013 amounted to $7.98M, or 7.0 per cent of
the total budget; in 2006-2007 the cost amounted to $3.99M and accounted for 4.4 per cent of the total
Council budget. This equates to a 99.9 per cent increase in the cost of energy supply since 2006-
2007. Energy market prices are forecast by the Commonwealth to continue to increase over the
coming years.
An Energy Management Framework was established in 2013. Energy performance monitoring, energy
saving measures and energy assessment are the three pillars of this framework, with the Energy
Monitor Report and the Energy Savings Action Plan its key products that guide and inform decisions
on energy management in Council operations.
The Energy Savings Action Plan (2014–2018) outlines a fiscally responsible approach to reducing the
impost of energy in Councils budget, and importantly it will provide a visual demonstration of Councils
leadership on sustainability and energy. It lays the foundation to achieve financial gains through
improved energy performance, and can be complemented by an enhanced Energy Management
Framework that can provide effective energy management across the organisation.
A recent detailed energy assessment identified a raft of energy saving measures relating to HVAC
assets in key Council buildings and facilities that are in need of replacement. The assessment
concluded that these assets currently operate inefficiently (due to their age) and thereby increase and
will continue to increase the financial impost of energy in Councils budget. A number of these
measures are included in the Energy Savings Action Plan as proposed New Initiatives.
The service and efficiency review of the Energy Management Framework may recommend
complementary measures to enhance its capacity to provide Council with long-term savings in its
operating costs. These measures relate to improved energy performance monitoring, an effective
collaboration model on energy management, resourcing the framework, and the policy settings for
improved energy performance.
a. note the key findings and conclusions of the 2012/13 Energy Monitor Report; and
b. endorse the Energy Savings Action Plan and consider the implementation schedule in
conjunction with the four year budget and New Initiative proposals.
Attachments
2. Energy Savings Action Plan (2014–2018).
PDC 7 – OFFICERS REPORTS FOR NOTING
7A Local Development Performance Monitoring Report 2012-2013 (DOC14/20553)
DATE 17 March 2014
CONFIDENTIAL YES NO If yes please tick one of the following reasons
Personnel Matters Commercial Legal Security Personal Hardship
ITEM FOR DECISION
FURTHER ENQUIRIES TO Michael Keys
Planning and Environment
The 2012-2013 annual Local Development Performance Monitoring report has just been released by
the NSW Department of Planning. This report includes a comprehensive breakdown of development
assessment and construction statistics for all Councils in NSW.
The report demonstrates the performance of Councils development and construction assessment
teams, and clearly indicates the high level of service and low turnaround times provided to the
community. The ability to compare these results to other local government areas in NSW provides an
insight into the commitment and level of service provided to the local community.
Background
the processing of Development Applications, Construction Certificates and Complying Development
Certificates for all Councils in NSW for the 2012-2013 financial year. The report was compiled by the
NSW Department of Planning based on data collected from all Councils.
The report was initiated in 2005-2006 by the Department of Planning to identify blockages in the
development assessment process, as well as Councils with significant issues in the processing of
applications. Councils with processing times averaging more than 100 days have been “named and
shamed” since the inception of the performance report. In 2012-2013 there were 15 Councils who took
an average of more than 100 days to determine Development Applications (DAs).
The development sector in NSW has been relatively static over recent years including 2012-2013,
however there was an 11% increase in the total value of development approved across the State.
Local development determinations (DAs and CDCs) increased by 0.5% on previous year in NSW with
74,875 approvals worth $24.49 billion (up 11%).
The Mean Gross Time* across all NSW Councils for determining a development application during
2012-2013 was 68 days.
The Mean Net Time** across all NSW Councils for determining a development application during
2012-2013 was 45 days.
For AlburyCity in 2012-2013 there were 908 applications determined (includes Development
Applications, Complying Development Certificates and Modifications to DAs). These applications had
a total value of $149.2 million. The figures represent a slight decrease on the previous years levels of
development activity but an increase in the total value of 3%.
During the reporting period the Planning and Environment Group determined Development
Applications in an average of 33 days (gross*) and 24 days (net**). This provides a slight
improvement on the corresponding processing times of 35 days (gross*) and 24 days (net**) in 2011-
2012. These figures are significantly better than the respective state averages and further highlight the
level of service on offer at AlburyCity.
Significant development applications determined by Council in the reporting period included:
Medium Density Housing – Demolition of Buildings, Construction of Four Units and Strata
Subdivision - $800,000 - 430 Parnall Street, Lavington.
Factory, Associated Office and Carpark - $820,000 - 44 Bennu Crt, Thurgoona.
Decommission Existing Service Station, New 24hr Fuel Facility and Signage - $800,000 - 79
Union Road, North Albury.
Renewable Energy Facility – Albury Landfill - $1,1M - 545 Mudge Street, Hamilton Valley.
Warehouse, Associated Office and Carpark - $765,000 - 2/115 Catherine Crescent, Lavington.
New Community Centre & Home Unit & Demolition of 4 Units - $470,000 - 708A Cahill Place,
Albury.
Four (4) lot Torrens Title Subdivision - 85 Bennu Circuit, Thurgoona.
Extension to Existing Warehouse - $741,000 - 22 Bennu Circuit, Thurgoona.
Alterations and Additions to Albury Base Hospital – PET Scanner Facility - $2.4M - 201 Borella
Road, East Albury.
31 Lot Torrens Title Subdivision and Demolition of Buildings - $1.3M - Ex-CSU Campus, 624
Olive Street, Albury.
Modification of Consent – Additional Use – Water Bottling Plant and Office Refurbishment - 215
East Street, East Albury.
Dual Occupancy Development - $450,000 - 736 Peel Street, Albury
New Classroom Blocks and Associated Amenities (Staged) - $4.3M - Wewak SSP School, 973
Fallon Street, North Albury.
Sixty Nine (69) Lot Staged Subdivision - 586 Urana Road, Lavington.
Retirement Village Extension – Murrayvale - $3.5M - 20 Martha Mews, Lavington.
Five Terrace Houses and Community Title Subdivision, $1.3M - 476 Wilson Street, Albury.
Science Centre at Trinity College, $1.5M - 421 Elizabeth Mitchell Drive, Thurgoona.
Seniors Living – Hume Country Estate Retirement Village – Infrastructure for Stage Two, $775K
- 690 Logan Road, Glenroy.
Medium Density housing – 8 Unit Development and Demolition of Existing Residence and
Sheds, $1.5M - 515 Ebden Street, South Albury.
Medium Density Housing - Three (3) Unit Development, Front Fence and Three (3) Lot Torrens
Title Subdivision, $480K - 445 Prune Street, Lavington.
Six (6) Lot Torrens Title Subdivision - 648 Prune Street, Lavington.
Aged Care Facility Extension, $4.8M - 286 Warren Street, Lavington.
Integrated Housing Development, $850K - 604-608 Olive Street, Albury.
Transport and Resource Recovery Depot, $2.6M - 15 Reiff Street, Lavington.
Five Storey Residential Flat Building and Strata Subdivision, $12M - 684-690 Dean Street,
Albury.
Multi Agency Storage Facility and Associated Office, $2.5M - Waterworks Road, East Albury.
Alterations and Additions to Community Health Facility & Associated Carpark, $1M - 664 Daniel
Street, Glenroy
Alterations and Additions to Residential Care Facility including Demolition Works and Retaining
Wall, $4.5M - Borella House, 319 Borella Road, East Albury.
Thirty Six (36) Lot Subdivision and Drainage Reserve, Staged - 230 Kerr Road, Thurgoona.
Installation of a 70KL Liquefied Natural Gas Storage Facility and Boundary Adjustment, $1.5M -
Shell Service Station, 571 Wagga Road, Lavington.
Industrial Warehouse and Associated Office and Carpark - $700K - 3/115 Catherine Crescent,
Lavington.
The Performance Monitor report provides an ideal opportunity to benchmark Councils services
against other local government organisations across the state.
In order to provide a comparative figure, rather than comparing AlburyCity with the whole of the state
or large metropolitan councils, a relevant comparator base has been identified. Principally, this
includes Category 4 councils. Category 4 councils are grouped together, based on their population
and relative similarities, in function and operations. There are 30 councils across the State identified
as Category 4, however, comparing all of these councils there are some significant discrepancies. To
provide a more appropriate benchmark comparison, only those councils who processed more than
400 Development Applications in the financial year have been included. This reduces the field to 14
councils in this grouping, including Wagga Wagga, Dubbo, Queanbeyan, Wingecarribee and
Tamworth. A summary of the comparative information is provided in Table 1.
Table 1 – AlburyCity vs Comparitor Base Councils
Data Category DLG
Value $132.7M $124.4M -6%
Section 96 Determined 105 81 -23%
S 96 Mean Days (gross*) 41 27 -34%
CDC’s
Value $16.9M $24.8M +46%
% Issued by Council 38% 60% +58%
% issued by Private 62% 40% -36%
DA Types
% Single new dwelling 26% 23% -12%
% Commercial / retail /office 7% 14% +100%
AlburyCity continues to outperform in comparison to other relevant comparative councils, particularly
in regards to determination times. AlburyCity is 44% lower for gross total days and 29% lower for net
days compared to the group averages.
It is clear from the survey results that AlburyCitys approach and commitment to an outcomes focused
development assessment process is achieving desired performance levels and is leading practice
when compared with other local government areas across the state.
Key items to note in the table include a higher than average percentage of CDCs (29%) compared to
the comparator group average (19%) and the high value of CDCs ($24.8M) compared to group
average ($16.9M). AlburyCity has maintained a high percentage of CDCs as a proportion of total
approvals for the last four years.
There is no doubt that the Customer Service Guarantee has been a significant contributor to the
results of the survey and our performance. This level of service is now an expectation of the
development industry in Albury.
In addition to comparing our performance with Category 4 Councils, a further comparison with other
specific regional centres is provided in Table 2. The data highlights the strength of regional cities and
the variety of investment levels across the cities.
Table 2 – Comparative Data with Regional Centres
Council Name Albury City Council
Dubbo City Council Tamworth Regional Council
Wagga Wagga City Council
Number of DA’s 589 477 518 617
Value of DA’s $124.4M $158M $112.3M $183.2M
Average Value DA’s $241,205 $331,237 $216,795 $296,921
Mean gross time for DA’s 33 43 36 50
Mean net time for DA’s 24 21 24 32
Number of s96 81 74 69 157
Mean gross days for s96 27 43 25 40
CDCs
% CDC of total 29 22 37 19
Value of CDC’s $24.8M $21.6M $30.8M $12.7M
Average Value CDC’s $104,202 $152,824 $103,355 $89,437
Number of CDC determined by council
142 26 128 64
96 110 170 78
Commercial – (No.) 84 24 78 86
Alts & Adds - % of all DA's 43% 49% 34% 42%
New Dwellings - % of all DA's
23% 20% 30% 28%
CDC Types
Commercial – (No.) 28 9 11 0
Alts & Adds - % of all DA's 63% 40% 67% 0.0%
New Dwellings - % of all DA's
22% 50% 28% 0.0%
Total DAs & CDCs
Key
*Mean Gross Time - refers to average time to process application including referrals and requests for further information from the
applicant.
**Mean Net Time – refers to average time to process an application less the referral times and other stop the clock provisions
such as requests for information from the applicant.
The very positive results are not solely due to the performance of the Planning and Environment Group,
but also reflect the cooperation and assistance that is present in the organisation across all groups. This
is also reliant on the delegations and trust provided by the Council.
The report is a very extensive document (comprising two volumes of 117 & 95 pages) and will be tabled
at the meeting. Electronic copies are available to view or download from the Planning NSW website at:
www.planning.nsw.gov.au. Copies are available for Councillors on request.
Issues
The continued strong performance of AlburyCity in relation to assessment and determination of
applications for development assists in achieving the goals of Albury 2030, in particular “Outcome 1.3
Plan & Cater for Increased Growth” and “Outcome 1.5 Promote Albury for Industry and Business”.
Risk
Business Risk – Quality and professional service encourages positive outcomes and sustained
growth for the City. Failure to provide this could deter development and result in lost
opportunities for the City. Should Council not suitably resource this area then Council risks
compromising both its reputation in this field but also continued compliance with its policies and
state legislation.
Corporate Risk – Council has a strong public image in relation to its development assessment
process and has been a continued leader in its performance for a number of years.
WHS and Public Risk – No safety risk to Council staff or the public is identified.
Community Engagement
Planning and Infrastructure publish the Local Development Performance Monitoring Report 2012-13
each year and provide associated media around its release and contents. A copy of the Local
Development Performance Monitoring Report 2012-13 is published on their website for any interested
community members. Councils public consideration of this report, with its summary of results relevant
to Albury, will provide an opportunity for interested community members to become aware of the report
and the performance of Council in assessing and determining applications for development.
Conclusion
performance of AlburyCity with regards to development assessment.
AlburyCity has maintained a high performance level and continues to focus on professional and high
quality service.
Recommendation
That the Committee recommends to Council that Council receive and note the report.
Attachment
1. Local Development Performance Monitoring Report 2012-2013 (to be tabled at the
PDC 8 – DELEGATES REPORTS FOR NOTING
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PDC 9 – NOTICE OF URGENT BUSINESS
Items raised at the meeting by Councillors.
AGENDA PLANNING & DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE - 14 APRIL 2014
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3A Planning & Development Committee Meeting held on Monday 10 March 2014 at 6.00pm
PDC 4 – MATTERS ARISING FROM THE MINUTES
PDC 5 – REPORTS/MINUTES OF COMMITTEES & WORKING PARTIES
5A Minutes of the Companion Animal Management Panel Meeting held on Wednesday 19 February 2014 at 5.30pm
PDC 6 – OFFICERS REPORTS FOR CONSIDERATION
6A 2012-2013 Energy Monitor Report And 2014–2018 Energy Savings Action Plan
PDC 7 – OFFICERS REPORTS FOR NOTING
7A Local Development Performance Monitoring Report 2012-2013
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