planning and engineering services committee agenda october
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AGENDA Planning and Engineering Services Committee Meeting To be held on Monday 19 October 2020 at 4:00pm City of Rockingham Council Chambers
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Notice of Meeting
Dear Committee members The next Planning and Engineering Services Committee Meeting of the City of Rockingham will be held on Monday 19 October 2020 in the Council Chambers, City of Rockingham Administration Centre, Civic Boulevard, Rockingham. The meeting will commence at 4:00pm.
MICHAEL PARKER CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER 15 October 2020
DISCLAIMER
PLEASE READ THE FOLLOWING IMPORTANT DISCLAIMER BEFORE PROCEEDING:
Statements or decisions made at this meeting should not be relied or acted on by an applicant or any other person until they have received written notification from the City. Notice of all approvals, including planning and building approvals, will be given to applicants in writing. The City of Rockingham expressly disclaims liability for any loss or damages suffered by a person who relies or acts on statements or decisions made at a Council or Committee meeting before receiving written notification from the City.
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City of Rockingham Planning and Engineering Services
Committee Agenda 4:00pm Monday 19 October 2020
1. Declaration of Opening Acknowledgement of Country
This meeting acknowledges the traditional owners and custodians of the land on which we meet today, the Nyoongar people, and pays respect to their elders both past and present.
2. Record of Attendance/Apologies/Approved Leave of Absence 2.1 Members Deputies
Cr Mark Jones Cr Hayley Edwards Cr Matthew Whitfield Cr Lorna Buchan Cr Deb Hamblin (Deputy Mayor)
Cr Craig Buchanan Cr Joy Stewart Cr Sally Davies Cr Rae Cottam Cr Leigh Liley
2.2 Executive
Mr Michael Parker Mr Bob Jeans Mr Peter Doherty Mr Manoj Barua Mr Peter Ricci Mr Brett Ashby Mr James Henson Mr Mike Ross Mrs Erica King Mr David Caporn Mr Ian Daniels Mr Om Gupta Mr Tony Bailey Mr Adam Johnston Mr Peter Varris Mr Aiden Boyham Ms Melinda Wellburn
Ms Andrea Holman
Chief Executive Officer Director Planning and Development Services Director Legal Services and General Counsel A/Director Engineering and Parks Services Manager Major Planning Projects Manager Strategic Planning and Environment Manager Land and Development Infrastructure Manager Statutory Planning Manager Health and Building Services Manager Compliance and Emergency Liaison Manager Infrastructure Project Delivery A/Manager Engineering Services A/Manager Asset Services Manager Parks Services Manager Governance and Councillor Support City Media Officer EA to Director Planning and Development Services EA to Director Engineering and Parks Services
2.3 Members of the Gallery:
2.4 Apologies:
2.5 Approved Leave of Absence:
3. Responses to Previous Public Questions Taken on Notice
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4. Public Question Time Members of the public are invited to present questions to the Chairperson about matters
affecting the City of Rockingham and its residents. Questions should relate to the business of the Committee. This is the only opportunity in the meeting for the public to ask questions.
5. Confirmation of Minutes of the Previous Meeting Recommendation:
That Committee CONFIRMS the Minutes of the Planning and Engineering Services Committee meeting held on 14 September 2020, as a true and accurate record.
6. Matters Arising from the Previous Minutes
7. Announcement by the Presiding Person without Discussion The Chairperson to announce to all present that decisions made at Committees of Council
are recommendations only and may be adopted in full, amended or deferred when presented for consideration at the next Council meeting.
8. Declarations of Members and Officers Interests
9. Petitions/Deputations/Presentations/Submissions
10. Matters for which the Meeting may be Closed
11. Bulletin Items Planning and Development Services Information Bulletin - October 2020
Engineering and Parks Services Information Bulletin - October 2020
12. Agenda Items Planning and Development Services 6
PD-047/20 Proposed Council Policy - Alfresco Dining 6
13. Reports of Councillors
14. Addendum Agenda
15. Motions of which Previous Notice has been given Planning and Development Services 10
PD-048/20 Notice of Motion - The Establishment of Cat Prohibited Areas in the City of Rockingham 10
16. Notices of Motion for Consideration at the Following Meeting
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17. Urgent Business Approved by the Person Presiding or by Decision of the Committee
18. Matters Behind Closed Doors
19. Date and Time of Next Meeting The next Planning and Engineering Services Committee meeting will be held on Monday 16
November 2020 in the Council Chambers, Council Administration Building, Civic Boulevard, Rockingham. The meeting will commence at 4:00pm.
20. Closure
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12. Agenda Items
Planning and Development Services
Planning and Development Services Health Services
Reference No & Subject: PD-047/20 Proposed Council Policy - Alfresco Dining
File No: LWE/78
Applicant:
Owner:
Author: Mrs Erica King, Manager Health and Building Services
Other Contributors: Mrs Emma Lambert, Coordinator Health Services
Date of Committee Meeting: 19 October 2020
Previously before Council:
Disclosure of Interest:
Nature of Council’s Role in this Matter: Executive
Site:
Lot Area:
LA Zoning:
MRS Zoning:
Attachments: 1. Existing Outdoor Eating Facilities in Public Places Policy 2. Proposed Alfresco Dining Guidelines
Maps/Diagrams:
Purpose of Report To seek Council support to advertise the proposed Council Policy on Alfresco Dining and Alfresco Dining Guidelines.
Background The City’s existing Outdoor Eating Area Policy has been operational for over a decade. It provides a mechanism under the City of Rockingham Public Places and Local Government Property Local Law 2018 to licence public land located adjacent to registered food premises for dining. The existing Outdoor Eating Area Policy has been reviewed. It is proposed to replace it with a new Council Policy on Alfresco Dining and Alfresco Dining Guidelines.
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Details The majority of the existing Outdoor Eating Area requirements have been carried over from the existing Policy to the proposed Guidelines, however there are some additions to reflect current thinking, which include: Providing flexibility for pedestrian access, depending on the street orientation and
pedestrian flow. The feedback from many proprietors has been that their customers prefer dining in the shade provided by the verandahs/eaves, and that customers often try to move tables so they can sit under the shade. The proprietors have provided feedback to the City Officers that they would rather have dining immediately adjacent to their premises. The proposed Guidelines will allow this to be considered in some circumstances, where this can be safely achieved without impacting on pedestrian movement.
The inclusion of Parklets, being temporary structures within car parking bays that offer alfresco dining (i.e. Ostro and Rustico - Rockingham Beach Road), which receive both a Development Approval under Planning Policy 3.3.24 and an Alfresco Dining Licence.
The change of name from Outdoor Eating Areas to Alfresco Dining. The revision of some existing requirements such as cleaning, to bring them in line with
current practices and City requirements. The inclusion of the Foreshore Boardwalk area as a special precinct.
Implications to Consider a. Consultation with the Community
The proposed Policy on Alfresco Dining and supporting Alfresco Dining Guidelines will be advertised following the Council’s decision. Following the advertising period, the Policy will return to Council for consideration, along with any comments received. Whilst the Alfresco Dining Guidelines do not require advertising, these will be provided during the advertising process to provide context to the community on the proposed changes.
b. Consultation with Government Agencies Nil c. Strategic Community Plan
This item addresses the Community’s Vision for the future and specifically the following Aspiration and Strategic Objective contained in the Strategic Community Plan 2019-2029: Aspiration 1: Actively Pursue Tourism and Economic Development
Strategic Objective: Business Development - Support business development initiatives throughout the City
d. Policy If the proposed Policy on Alfresco Dining is adopted, the existing Health Policy No.6.6 - Outdoor Eating Facilities on Public Places will be rescinded.
e. Financial Nil
f. Legal and Statutory Clause 3.1(1)(f)(ii) under the City of Rockingham Public Places and Local Government Property Local Law 2018 states: “A person must not without a permit carry on trading on local government property or public place unless the trading is conducted by a person who has a permit or permit to carry on trading on local government property under any written law.”
Any dining on public land therefore requires a permit prior to commencing. The Alfresco Dining Policy provides the mechanism to grant the permit, and the Alfresco Dining Guidelines provide the framework to ensure all dining is undertaken safely and consistently throughout the City.
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All Council decisions are subject to risk assessment according to the City’s Risk Framework. Implications and comment will only be provided for the following assessed risks.
Customer Service / Project management / Environment: High and Extreme Risks Finance / Personal Health and Safety: Medium, High and Extreme Risks
Nil
Comments Alfresco dining adds vibrancy to entertainment precincts through street activation. The City’s existing Outdoor Eating Area Policy has been operational for over a decade, and has been effective in allowing food premises to extend their dining area into public land. The existing Outdoor Eating Area Policy and Guidelines are workable and generally well received, however, the review of the existing Guidelines has provided an opportunity to include some flexibility for pedestrian access and alfresco dining locations, as well as minor changes to align the Guidelines with current practices.
Voting Requirements Simple Majority
Officer Recommendation That Council APPROVES the advertising of the proposed Council Policy on Alfresco Dining (draft) for public comment, as follows:
Council Policy - Alfresco Dining Council Policy Objective Under the provisions of the City of Rockingham Public Places and Local Government Property Local Law, the City may permit activities such as trading on local government property. The purpose of this Policy is to set out the circumstances under which the City will issue permits for alfresco dining on local government property. The Policy aims to: • Ensure alfresco dining areas do not interfere with the safe and reasonable movement of
pedestrians of all abilities, vehicular traffic, and other street activities; • Encourage high quality alfresco dining areas to enhance the safety, vitality, amenity and
character of the City of Rockingham; and • Ensure that adjoining premises are not adversely affected by an alfresco dining area. Council Policy Scope This Policy applies to all alfresco dining on local government property under City of Rockingham control that is associated with a registered food business. This Policy does not apply to alfresco dining: • located on private property, where development approval may be required, or • as part of an approved outdoor event, or • that is not associated with a registered food business. Council Policy Statement To encourage high quality alfresco dining areas that do not interfere with the safe and reasonable movement of pedestrians and vehicular traffic or other street activities, the following will be considered in all applications: • consistency with Alfresco Dining Guidelines • location of the proposed alfresco dining area • consistent and predictable clear path of pedestrian travel maintained on footpath • compatibility with pedestrian, vehicle and emergency access
Planning and Engineering Services Committee Agenda Monday 19 October 2020 PD-047/20 PAGE 9 • compatibility with existing uses • safety issues such as traffic speeds, traffic levels and sight lines • location and number of sanitary facilities • amenity impact potential from noise, light or other sources • any previous non-compliances or issues by the applicant / food business. Alfresco Dining Guidelines Guidelines have been developed to implement the Policy Objectives and provide a comprehensive framework for the development, management and control of alfresco dining areas throughout the City of Rockingham. The Alfresco Dining Guidelines will be updated periodically to reflect any legislative and/or City operational changes. Council Adoption This Policy was adopted by Council at its Ordinary meeting held on …. Definitions Alfresco Dining Area means an area provided for dining on the footpath or other public area
under local government control associated with an approved food business, for temporary commercial dining activities only, within the City of Rockingham.
Trading means selling or hiring goods or services and includes the setting up of a stall and conducting business at a stall.
Legislation City of Rockingham Public Places and Local Government Property Local Law 2018 - clause 3.1(1)(f)(ii) Food Act 2008 - section 109 Environmental Protection (Noise) Regulations 1997 - regulation 7 Other Relevant Policies/Key Documents Alfresco Dining Guidelines Responsible Division Health Services Review Date Review every two years
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15. Motions of which Previous Notice has been given
Planning and Development Services
Planning and Development Services Compliance and Emergency Liaison
Reference No & Subject: PD-048/20 Notice of Motion - The Establishment of Cat Prohibited Areas in the City of Rockingham
File No: GOV/7-02
Proponent/s: Cr Mark Jones
Author: Mr David Caporn, Manager Compliance and Emergency Liaison
Other Contributors: Mr Brett Ashby, Manager Strategic Planning Mr Jeffrey John, Environmental Planning Officer Mr Nathan Leslie, Environmental Supervisor Ms Jelette Edwards, Governance Coordinator
Date of Committee Meeting: 19 October 2020
Previously before Council:
Disclosure of Interest:
Nature of Council’s Role in this Matter: Legislative
Site:
Lot Area:
LA Zoning: Not Applicable
MRS Zoning: Reserve for Conservation
Attachments:
Maps/Diagrams:
Purpose of Report To respond to the following Notice of Motion from Cr Jones:
"That Council DIRECT the CEO to establish Cat Prohibited Areas over conservation areas of the Rockingham Lakes Regional Park by introducing provisions into the City of Rockingham Cats Local Law and advertising for public comment before April 2020."
Background Notice of Cr Jones’s proposed motion was provided on 30 September 2020 and the following reasons were given in support:
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“As Council’s representative on the Rockingham Lakes Regional Park Community Advisory Committee I have been requested to commence the establishment of Cat Prohibited Areas over the Rockingham Lakes Regional Park to protect native fauna.
A recent article in “The Conservation” (14 May 2020) compiled results from 66 different studies on pet cats to gauge the impact of Australia’s pet population on the country’s wildlife. The article concludes that on average each pet cat in Australia kills 186 animals each year and is made up of 110 native animals (40 reptiles, 38 birds and 32 mammals). https://theconversation.com/one-cat-one-year-110-native-animals-lock-up-your-pet-its-a-killing-machine-138412 The City has been educating cat owners to confine their cats to their own property. Other Local Governments, like the City of Cockburn have adopted a staged approach in prohibiting cats in certain areas. The first stage includes prohibiting cats in conservation areas of regional parks.
The Cities of Stirling, Fremantle and Mandurah have additional provisions in their Cat Local Law in regard to prohibiting cats from selected areas.
Owners of pet cats captured in specific prohibited areas are fined. Cats that are not microchipped are sent to a facility such as the Cat Haven for rehoming.
The Friends of the Paganoni Swamp Reserve have been successful in obtaining grant funding for cat control.
When Council adopted the Local Cat Law it was advised that provisions could not be added to control roaming cats similar to how dogs are controlled. The Council should continue to advocate and lobby the State Government for broader and more consistent provisions to restrict and/or control roaming cats.”
Details Feral cats (Felis catus) are listed under the Environment Protection and Biodiversity Conservation Act 1999 (EPBC Act) as a key threatening process to the conservation of biodiversity in Australia. Feral cats prey on native fauna species, compete with native fauna for food, habitat and other resources. The City’s Natural Area Conservation Strategy 2017 identifies the following key management objectives to address the threats posed by feral cats within the City of Rockingham:
Ensure feral animal control methods are suitable for use in close proximity to urban environments
Optimise the use of limited resources by undertaking monitoring to prioritise areas of high feral animal activity
Prioritise control in areas of high quality natural vegetation to prevent degradation of habitat value
Prioritise areas of known fauna habitat, particularly to support Southern Brown Bandicoot populations.
It should be noted that the Strategy does not distinguish between feral and domestic cats, as domestic cats pose the same threats to biodiversity conservation as feral cats. In terms of monitoring, data relating to the density and distribution of feral fauna populations is collected through the City’s biannual Feral Animal Control Program. The program indicates that both domestic and feral cats are present in the City’s reserves and posing a threat to native fauna, however, domestic cat numbers in reserves are approximately double those of feral cats. To ensure the control programs are effective long term, the transition of cats from domestic to stray or feral must be prevented. By prohibiting access to reserves for domestic cats the effectiveness of the Feral Animal Control Program may also improve as it will more effectively target both the domestic and feral cat colonies. The following City managed reserves have been prioritised for the Feral Animal Control Program:
Baldivis Nature Reserve;
Dixon Road Conservation Precinct;
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Lake Richmond;
Lark Hill Environmental Reserve; Lewington Reserve;
Sawley Close Reserve;
Tamworth Hill Swamp;
Trenant Park Wetland; Woodleigh Grove;
Golden Bay Foreshore;
Port Kennedy Foreshore; Secret Harbour Foreshore;
Singleton Foreshore, and
Warnbro Foreshore.
Implications to Consider a. Consultation with the Community
In 2018, the City advertised a public notice State wide inviting the community to comment on the proposed Cats Local Law 2018. Public notices were placed in the West Australian, the Sound Telegraph and the Weekend Courier newspapers. The draft local law was also advertised through Facebook and the City’s website - Share Your Thoughts. Additionally, the draft local laws were able to be read at the City of Rockingham Administration Building and libraries during office hours. The public submission period was from 2 July to 17 August 2018, a period of more than six weeks and there were a number of comments received from members of the community about the impact of cats on native fauna. In 2019, numerous community events were held promoting responsible pet ownership including a registration drive. People surveyed during these engagements indicated a very high level of support for more laws relating to cat movement. There will need to be further public consultation in regards to this proposal as part of the process of changing local laws
b. Consultation with Government Agencies In May 2019, the Department of Local Government, Sport and Cultural Industries commenced a statutory review of the Cat Act and the Dog Amendment Act 2013. The purpose of the review, in context of the Cat Act, was to gather feedback and information about how effective it had been to date and to identify if there was a need for change. In September 2019, the department published a report on the findings of the review including that there was strong support for cat containment legislation. On 5 March 2020 the CEO corresponded with the Hon David Templeman, MLA Minister for Local Government; Heritage; Culture and The Arts, urging Government to implement the findings of the statutory review as soon as possible. On 26 March 2020 Minister Templeman acknowledged the City’s request, however, advised that no timeline had yet been set due to the Government’s need to focus on COVID-19.
c. Strategic Community Plan
This item addresses the Community’s Vision for the future and specifically the following Aspirations and Strategic Objectives contained in the Strategic Community Plan 2019-2029: Aspiration 2: Plan for Future Generations
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Strategic Objective: Preservation and Management of Bushland and Coastal Reserves - Encourage the sustainable management and use of the City’s bushland reserves.
Aspiration 4: Deliver Quality Leadership and Business Expertise Strategic Objective: Effective Governance - Apply systems of governance which
empower the Council to make considered and informed decisions within a transparent, accountable, ethical and compliant environment.
d. Policy Nil
e. Financial Funds have been allocated in the budget for costs associated with drafting, advertising and eventual Gazettal of the proposed local law.
f. Legal and Statutory The Cat Act 2011 (the Cat Act) was created in November 2011 to encourage responsible cat ownership and provide powers for authorities to take action to support this. There are provisions in the Cat Act to specify places where cats are prohibited absolutely in local laws.
g. Risk All Council decisions are subject to risk assessment according to the City’s Risk Framework. Implications and comment will only be provided for the following assessed risks.
Customer Service / Project management / Environment: High and Extreme Risks Finance / Personal Health and Safety: Medium, High and Extreme Risks
Nil
Comments Given the community support to manage the negative impact of cat populations on the natural environment, the City supports the Notice of Motion. There will need to be further consultation with the Department of Biodiversity, Conservation and Attractions (DBCA) in respect of the current proposal due to its role as a joint land manger and custodian of the Rockingham Lakes Regional Parks. Once consultation has occurred with DBCA the amendments can be drafted and then provided to Council to begin the local law process.
Voting Requirements Simple Majority
Officer Recommendation That Council DIRECTS the Chief Executive Officer to establish Cat Prohibited Areas over conservation areas of the Rockingham Lakes Regional Park by introducing provisions into the City of Rockingham Cats Local Law and advertise for public comment before April 2021.
Notice of Motion from Cr Mark Jones That Council DIRECT the CEO to establish Cat Prohibited Areas over conservation areas of the Rockingham Lakes Regional Park by introducing provisions into the City of Rockingham Cats Local Law and advertising for public comment before April 2021.
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HEALTH POLICY No.6.6 OUTDOOR EATING FACILITIES IN PUBLIC PLACES
STATEMENT OF INTENT
Under the provisions of the City of Rockingham’s Public Places and Local Government Property Local Law 2018, the City may permit trading such as the establishment of an Outdoor Eating Facility in a public place for the purpose of Alfresco Dining.
This Policy sets out the application procedure involved in establishing an Outdoor Eating Facility and the specific requirements deemed necessary by the City for the appropriate conduct of such a facility.
This Policy is to be read in conjunction with the City of Rockingham’s Public Places and Local Government Property Local Law 2018.
POLICY OBJECTIVES
The objectives of this Policy are as stated below;
1. To ensure that alfresco dining does not interfere with the safe and reasonable movement ofpedestrian and vehicular traffic.
2. To encourage high quality alfresco dining which enhances the amenity and vitality of the Cityof Rockingham.
3. To provide a comprehensive framework for the development, management and control ofalfresco dining throughout the City of Rockingham.
4. To ensure that alfresco dining areas are accessible to all patrons, including people withdisabilities.
1. Area
1.1 Application
This policy shall apply to all alfresco dining activities on public land throughout the City of Rockingham.
2. Location Requirements
2.1 General Location
Alfresco dining areas will only be permitted to be established on a public place directly adjacent to a food business that has been issued within an Eating House License or a Certificate of Maximum Accommodation by the City.
2.2 Pedestrian Access
(i) A minimum clear footpath width of 1.5 metres must be provided directly adjacent to thebuilding, running parallel to the street, unless otherwise approved by the Manager ofHealth Services.
(ii) In areas of heavy pedestrian traffic, City of Rockingham may require a wider pedestrianthoroughfare or may prohibit alfresco dining altogether.
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Pedestrians must be able to make normal use of the footpath without being obliged to step into the road at any point, or make other unwarranted detours. 2.3 “Boardwalk Foreshore Area”
(i) The “Boardwalk Foreshore Area” includes the shops located at the following address; Shop 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7 & 8 The Boardwalk, Lot 1 (No. 1 - 3) Railway Terrace, Rockingham. (ii) The 1.5m pedestrian access way for the “Boardwalk Foreshore Area” is designated by
the red brick pathway running parallel to the building, and must not be obstructed at anytime.
2.4 Distance from Kerb
A minimum 0.6 metre setback of the alfresco dining area from any kerb line is required to provide an appropriate separation distance from vehicles using kerbside parking, and for the safety of diners.
2.5 Vehicle Sight Lines
Alfresco dining areas must not obstruct sight lines for either vehicles or pedestrians, both at road junctions and vehicle access crossovers.
2.6 Demarcation of Alfresco Dining Area
The City will provide footpath identification of the approved alfresco dining area utilising coloured bricks, small brass plaques or the like, placed at regular intervals (approximately every 2.0 metres) along the alfresco dining area boundary.
3. Furniture 3.1 Placement of Furniture
(i) All furniture, including barriers must be placed and kept within the alfresco dining area
and must not compromise the access and safety of patrons or pedestrians. (ii) All furniture must be free-standing and removable, unless specific approval has been
given by the City. (iii) The proprietor of the food business is responsible for ensuring that at all times the 1.5
metre thoroughfare is kept clear of tables and chairs. (iv) Where umbrellas or similar sun protection is provided, they must be adequately secured
and of sufficient height (minimum 2.1 metres) above the ground to prevent injury to patrons or pedestrians. Depending upon the structure proposed, structural certification from a practising Structural Engineer may be required.
3.2 Number of Chairs
A maximum of one chair per m2 may be located in an alfresco dining area. Other items of furniture such as tables and umbrellas can be incorporated as necessary.
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3.3 Design and Materials (i) The design of the furniture, including barriers used for the alfresco activity should be in
keeping with the style and character of the host building and reflect the interior image of the business.
(ii) White tabletops and white chairs are not permitted in alfresco dining areas adjacent to
public roads, due to the possibility of glare. (iii) White plastic tables and chairs are not permitted. (iv) All furniture should be durable, waterproof, rustproof and weather resistant and should
fold or stack for storage. (v) All furniture, including barriers, must be maintained in a physically sound and
aesthetically acceptable condition and in a good state of repair and be designed so that corners and fastenings do not create a potential hazard for patrons and pedestrian traffic.
3.4 Removal and storage of furniture
(i) All furniture must be removed from the alfresco dining area at the close of business each
day, unless otherwise permitted by the City of Rockingham. (ii) City of Rockingham may require the removal of any furniture or structure from the public
area at any time to allow the undertaking of street or footpath works, maintenance or cleaning.
3.5 Advertising
(i) Advertising on furniture and structures may only bear the name of the associated
establishment and/or the name of a commercial product sold within the premises. (ii) Any additional signage must be approved by the City’s Manager Building Services, and
must not restrict access to any public thoroughfare as required by this Policy. 4. Operating Requirements 4.1 Hours of Operation
(i) Unless otherwise specified by the City, hours of operation of the alfresco dining area may
be determined at the discretion of the permit holder for the alfresco dining area. (ii) Alfresco dining areas serving alcoholic beverages will be limited to the hours stipulated
in the liquor licence. (iii) The permit holder must ensure that no noise nuisance is created by the alfresco dining
activity, and that any music complies in all respects with the Environmental Protection (Noise) Regulations 1997.
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4.2 Consumption of Alcohol (i) The consumption of alcohol within alfresco dining areas is permitted subject to
compliance with the City’s Alcohol Policy 2000 (as amended) and the proprietor obtaining the necessary approvals from the Department of Racing, Gaming and Liquor, and must ensure ongoing compliance with all Liquor Licence conditions.
(ii) Where alcohol is served, table service is mandatory and patrons must be seated at all
times.
4.3 Cleanliness and Hygiene (i) The permit holder is responsible for maintaining the footpath in a clean and sanitary
condition and free of visible dirt and food material at all times. This includes removing grease stains, keeping the vicinity clear of litter and waste materials and the high-pressure cleaning of the pavement, as and when required. No material from sweeping of the pavement is to be placed onto the road or stormwater system.
(ii) The City’s Waste Services will undertake two steam cleaning operations per annum of
the alfresco dining area.
4.4 Maintenance The permit holder for the alfresco dining area is responsible for maintenance of the area over which the dining activity takes place and shall make good, to the City’s satisfaction, any damage or staining to the surface.
4.5 Lighting
(i) Where alfresco dining occurs outside daylight hours, the permit holder for the alfresco
dining area must provide adequate, clear and well distributed lighting to ensure the safety and amenity of both patrons and the public.
(ii) Outdoor lighting shall not cause a nuisance by way of light spill to any nearby premises.
4.6 Electrical Wiring
(i) All electrical wiring connected to lights, devices or appliances situated in or about the
alfresco dining area shall not be placed;
(a) On or under the alfresco dining area; (b) Above any part of a public place so as to interfere or obstruct the passage of vehicles
or pedestrians; (c) In any manner or in any place which may be prejudicial to safety.
(ii) Any electrical wiring must be approved by Western Power and must not be placed across
the footpath.
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4.7 Dogs
Dogs are only permitted in the outdoor eating area under the following conditions:- (i) Area is to be sufficiently signed to advise patrons that dogs are not permitted in the
alfresco dining area; (ii) Premises to implement a Dog Management Policy, including staff training on
appropriate cleaning and hygiene practices, identification of potential tripping hazards, and corrective action procedures, to the satisfaction of the Manager Health Services;
(iii) Dogs do not enter the inside of the food premises; (iv) Area is to be kept clean at all times; (v) Pedestrian access ways remain unobstructed at all times."
4.8 Smoking
(i) The City of Rockingham supports any State Government initiative to introduce state wide
smoking bans in alfresco areas.
(ii) Smoking is not permitted within the alfresco dining area and the use of appropriate non-smoking signage by the permit holder is required.
5. Application and Administration Procedure 5.1 Assessment and compliance
(i) All applications shall be assessed in accordance with the requirements of this Policy and
the City of Rockingham’s Public Places and Local Government Property Local Law 2018, by the City’s Health Services. The City’s Statutory Planning Services shall be consulted during the assessment process.
(ii) Once an alfresco dining area has been approved and established, the City’s Health
Services is responsible for ensuring the permit holder complies with all imposed conditions of approval.
5.2 Application for Permit
Not withstanding the requirements of the City of Rockingham’s Public Places and Local Government Property Local Law 2018, a proprietor of a food business seeking the issue of an Outdoor Eating Facility Permit shall make application to the City in writing on the prescribed form (Application for Traders License) and such application shall be accompanied by –
(i) The appropriate fee
(ii) Two (2) sets of plans of the proposed alfresco dining area to a scale of 1:50 showing –
(a) the location and dimensions of the proposed alfresco dining area and the means
by which the eating area is to be separated from the balance of the street or public place;
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(b) the position of all tables, chairs and all other structures proposed to be provided in the alfresco dining area;
(c) a description of the type and make of all tables, chairs and all other structures proposed to be provided in the alfresco dining area;
(iii) Two (2) sets of plans at a scale of 1:200 depicting the alfresco dining area and all land
improvements thereon within 30 metres of the boundaries of the alfresco dining area.
(iv) A colour photograph(s) of the proposed furniture and other structures to be set up in the alfresco dining area.
(v) Proof of adequate insurance arrangements for public liability insurance, of not less than $10,000,000.
(vi) The provision of an indemnity from the permit holder indemnifying the City in respect of
any injury to any person or any damage to any property which may occur in connection with the use of the public place by the permit holder.
(vii) Such other information as may be required by the City to be included in the application.
5.3 Renewal of Permit
On or by the 30 June each year the permit holder may apply to the City in writing, or on an application form (Application for Traders Permit), for a renewal of their Outdoor Eating Facility Permit. This written request must be accompanied by the prescribed fee and proof of adequate insurance arrangements for public liability insurance.
6. Cancellation of Permit The CEO may, by notice in writing, cancel a permit at any time if the requirements of this policy or any specific condition of approval are not complied with. 7. Fees Fees and charges are established in accordance with sections 6.16 to 6.19 of the Local Government Act 1995 and may be reviewed annually.
7.1 Zones
The City has established three specific zones throughout the City which apply to the application of fees.
Zone 1 All premises located within the geographical area, zoned as “Waterfront
Village” under the City’s Town Planning Scheme 2 (refer to Map 1).
Zone 2 All premises located within the geographical area, zoned as “City Centre Zone” under the City’s Town Planning Scheme 2 (refer to Map 2).
Zone 3 All premises not located within Zones 1 or 2.
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The City has established the following fees applicable to Alfresco Dining;-
Zone Application Fee
Additional fee per annum based on the area (metres squared) used for alfresco dining.
Additional fee per annum if licensed by the Department of Racing, Gaming and Liquor to sell alcohol.
Zone 1 $100.00 $15.00 per metre squared $50.00
Zone 2 $100.00 Nil $50.00
Zone 3 $100.00 Nil $50.00 7.2 Transfer of Outdoor Eating Facility Permit
An application for Transfer of an Outdoor Eating Facility Permit shall be accompanied by the transfer fee of $38.00.
Map 1 – Zone 1 – Waterfront Village (area shaded light blue)
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Map 2 – Zone 2 – City Centre Zone (area shaded purple)
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Table of Contents Introduction
The Permit ……………………………………………………………………………………… Page 4
Permit Applications ……………………………………………………...…………………… Page 4
Application requirements …………………………………………………………………….. Page 5
Insurance ………………………………………………………………………………………... Page 5
Fees ………………………………………………………………………………………………. Page 6
Change of Owner/Transfer ……………………………………………….………………….. Page 6
Permit Conditions …………………………………………………………………………….. Page 6
Location …………………………………………………………………………………………. Page 6
Pedestrian access …….……………………………………………………………………….. Page 7
Furniture and equipment ……………………………………………………………………... Page 9
Design requirements ………………………………………………………………… Page 9 Removal and storage of furniture …………………………………………………. Page 10 Umbrellas ……………………………………………………………………………… Page 10 Planter boxes ………………………………………………………………………… Page 10 Screens ………..………………………………………………………………………. Page 10 Heating and cooling equipment …………………………………………………… Page 10 Lighting ………………………………………………………………………………… Page 11 Electrical installations ………………………………………………………………. Page 11
Management of the Permit Area …………………………………………..……………….. Page 11
Maintenance …………………………………………………………………………………….. Page 11
Food Safety ……………………………………………………………………………………... Page 11
Patrons …………………………………………………………………………………………... Page 12
Entertainment …………………………………………………………………………………... Page 12
Hours of Operation ……………………………………………………………………………. Page 12
Liquor licence …………………………………………………………………………………... Page 12
Toilets ……………………..…………………………………………………………………….. Page 12
Dogs ………………………………..……………………………………………………………. Page 12
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Advertising and Signage ……………………………………………………………………... Page 13
Smoking …………………………………………………………………………………………. Page 13
Disability access and inclusion ……………………………………………………………... Page 13
Special Precincts ……………………………………………………………………………………… Page 14
Parklets…………………………………………………………………………………………... Page 16
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Alfresco Dining Guidelines The purpose of these Guidelines is to provide information and guidance to registered food businesses which wish to establish an alfresco dining area within the City of Rockingham. The Guidelines set out the conditions for alfresco dining areas and provides a framework which applications for alfresco dining permits will be assessed and for alfresco dining areas to be managed. An alfresco dining permit is not required for outdoor dining activities: on private commercial or industrial land, where development approval may be required; as part of an approved outdoor event; or not associated with a registered food business. Applications for an alfresco dining permit can only be made by a food business that has a Certificate of Registration issued by the City’s Health Services. THE PERMIT A permit for alfresco dining will allow the permit holder to place approved furniture and equipment on the footpath or public area in front of their food premises. The permit does not grant exclusive rights over the relevant public space and the permit holder cannot exclude the general public from using tables and chairs provided for the purpose of alfresco dining. An alfresco dining permit will be: issued in the name of the applicant transferable at the City’s discretion valid only for the times and dates on the permit valid only for the area stipulated on the permit valid only for the activity described on the permit subject to fees and charges subject to conditions of approval Permits will be issued for one financial year and expire on 30 June each year. Applications for renewal of the permit must be made one month prior to expiry. The City may amend permit conditions by written notice to the permit holder at any time with or without consultation of the permit holder. The City reserves the right to cancel or suspend a permit at any time to ensure public safety is maintained, or for breach of permit conditions.
PERMIT APPLICATIONS An application for an Alfresco Dining Permit must be made on the approved application form. (See Appendix 1) Applications will be considered on their merits and assessed against the criteria in these Guidelines.
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An application for a permit which proposes permanent fixtures such as screens, enclosures, canopies or other permanent shade structures and signage, may constitute development and require development approval from the City. No furniture, fixtures or other equipment are to be placed in the defined alfresco area until: all approvals have been granted, including development approval where required. payment is received of all fees. a Certificate of Currency showing the required level of Public Liability Insurance is
returned to the City and endorsed by the permit holder’s insurer. Application Requirements Applications for an Alfresco Dining Permit should be submitted with the following information to ensure efficient application assessment. 1. Completed application form (See Appendix 1); 2. Details of Public Liability Insurance for $20 million dollars with indemnity provision to
also include any proposed permanent structures; 3. A plan of the proposed alfresco dining area, indicating; size and location in the public
area, location of any proposed barriers or planter boxes, anticipated diner numbers and the proposed hours of operation;
4. Images and information and/or manufacturers brochure showing any furniture,
umbrellas, heaters or cooling units and the like proposed for use in the alfresco dining area;
5. Information on how equipment such as umbrellas and barriers are to be secured; 6. Images of the site and the surrounding context, showing location of any public facility
(bus stop, post box etc), any street furniture, street tree or rubbish bin, and any parking restrictions, accessible parking bays or loading zones;
7. Information on any proposed signage or advertising to be used in the alfresco dining
area; and 8. Payment of fees and charges. Please note that upon assessment of the application further information or documentation may be required, dependant on the location. A successful application will result in an Alfresco Dining Permit being issued. City Officers may attend and inspect the set-up of the alfresco dining area to ensure compliance with the Permit conditions of approval. Insurance Public Liability Insurance provides the applicant with insurance cover for their legal liability to third parties for injury and/or property damage arising from the alfresco dining area. The applicant must hold a current Public Liability Policy with an APRA (Australian Prudential Regulation Authority) approved insurer.
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A copy of the applicant’s Public Liability Insurance (Certificate of Currency) with a cover of not less than $20,000,000 (twenty million dollars) must be provided with the application for an Alfresco Dining Permit. Fees Fees are established in accordance with Sections 6.16 to 6.19 of the Local Government Act 1995 and may be reviewed annually. Fees and charges for the current financial year can be found on the City’s website.
Change of Owner / Transfer An Alfresco Dining Permit is issued in the name of the applicant. Where there is a change of owner of the food business associated with the Alfresco Dining Permit, the new operator can complete an Application for Alfresco Dining Permit form and forward it to the City with the required fee for a new Permit to be issued. A change of owner / transfer is only to be completed where the new owner / operator does not make any changes to the defined alfresco area, and the number and type of tables and chairs or fixtures noted on the existing permit. If any changes are made, then a new application must be submitted with the appropriate information and fee. PERMIT CONDITIONS Location Alfresco dining areas will only be approved where the location, size or layout will not compromise public access, circulation, safety of patrons or other street users, and must not block sight lines for pedestrians or vehicles. Generally, alfresco dining areas can only be established outside the food business to which they relate (not encroach across neighbouring property lines) and on footpaths with a width of at least 3.1m. Alfresco dining areas must not obstruct any fire escapes or emergency exits. Should the proposed alfresco dining area include any City infrastructure (eg litter bin, public seat etc), the City is under no obligation to remove this infrastructure to allow for commercial use of the public area. If the City agrees to relocate or remove any City infrastructure, the business that makes the request will be liable for the costs involved. Minimum setback requirements for an alfresco dining area are as follows: 0.6m from kerb (near normal parking, or where there is no adjacent parking); 1.5m from kerb when near accessible parking; 1m from any public transport access point, bus zone or taxi stand; 1m from any driveway crossover or pedestrian crossing; 1m from any service object including fire hydrant, utility pit, drain, public seat, bike rack,
pay phone, parking meter, rubbish bin or the like; 1m from any landscaped area or street tree (measured from the outside of the street
tree pit or grate); 1m from loading zone; and 2m from the corner alignment of the building at street intersections.
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Figure 1 - Clearances required around the alfresco dining area
Pedestrian Access The primary function of a footpath is to provide access for pedestrians and other users travelling along the street. This clear path of travel, which is to be maintained on all public footpaths before other users are considered, is referred to as the pedestrian clearway. The pedestrian clearway must provide a consistent and predictable path of travel for each street block. Pedestrians must be able to make normal use of the footpath without being obliged to manoeuvre around street furniture or street trees, step onto the road at any point or make other unwarranted detours. This means that alfresco dining areas along one street must all have the same pedestrian clearway alignment. The minimum clear pedestrian clearway width to be provided at all times is 1.5 metres. In areas of heavy pedestrian traffic, a wider pedestrian clearway may be required and in some locations alfresco dining may be unsuitable. The default alignment for the pedestrian clearway is adjacent to the building line, running parallel with the street. See Figure 2 Where conditions are suitable, the City will consider a kerbside pedestrian clearway alignment. See Figure 3 The permit holder is to ensure that all furniture, fixtures and any objects associated with the alfresco area are retained in the approved area at all times and do not encroach into the pedestrian clearway or other areas of the footpath.
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Figure 2 - Shows the default alignment for the pedestrian clearway
This clear path of travel is in a consistent location on the block and is predictable for pedestrians
Figure 3 - this clear path of travel is in a consistent location on the block, and is predictable for pedestrians.
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Figure 4 - this pedestrian clearway is not in a consistent location on the block, and is not predictable for pedestrians.
Furniture and Equipment Alfresco dining furniture including barriers and other equipment, must be maintained in physically sound and aesthetically acceptable condition and in a good state of repair. They must be designed so that corners and fastenings do not create a potential hazard for pedestrians and patrons. Furniture and equipment must be sturdy enough to withstand strong winds and be easily packed or folded away. All furniture and equipment including barriers must be placed and kept within the area defined in the permit during operation of the alfresco dining and must not compromise the access and safety of patrons, pedestrians or road users. All furniture and equipment including barriers is to be free standing and removable, unless specific approval has been given by the City for permanent fixing. Design requirements The design of the furniture, including barriers used for the alfresco dining area should
be in keeping with the style and character of the host building and reflect the interior image of the business
Alfresco dining patron numbers will be determined on assessment of each application, but will not exceed an occupancy of one person per m2.
White tabletops and white chairs are not permitted in alfresco dining areas due to the possibility of glare.
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Removal and storage of furniture All furniture must be removed from the alfresco dining area at the close of business each
day, unless otherwise permitted by the City. Where furniture or equipment has been permitted to remain on the footpath or public
area during the hours of darkness, illumination of the obstructions shall be provided by the permit holder and is to be approved by the City.
Umbrellas Umbrellas are permitted, provided they: have a minimum clearance of 2.1 metres above the footpath level to prevent injury to
patrons and pedestrians are adequately secured against the effects of adverse weather, and are closed or
removed during strong wind conditions. Details in regards to how the umbrellas are to be secured is to be provided with the application
are maintained in good condition at all times removed from the footpath when not in use, unless approved by the City do not include side curtains are not reflective or create glare Planter boxes Planter boxes are to be of a design approved by the City, and must not block sight lines for pedestrians or vehicles. Planter boxes must be constructed of durable materials and the physical appearance must complement the streetscape character of the area. Watering and discharge from the planter boxes must not enter into the stormwater system, stain the pavement area or create a hazard for pedestrians. Vegetation in planter boxes is to be maintained and replaced as necessary. Barriers / Screens Portable screens must be appropriately secured at all times to maintain safety in adverse weather conditions (e.g. weights/sand bags). Screens must be aligned parallel to the kerb or designated alfresco area, be retained within the approved area, and must not block sight lines for pedestrians or vehicles. Heating and Cooling equipment Any proposed heating or cooling units will need City approval. The units should be specifically designed for outdoor operation and should be equipped with emergency shut off valves. If gas heaters are used they should: turn off automatically if they are overturned, be turned off when the alfresco area is not in use, be stored safely, as per AS/NZS 1596
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The use of BBQ’s and cooking equipment in alfresco dining areas is generally not supported, but may be considered on an individual basis as part of the Alfresco Dining Permit application. Consideration will be given to public safety, egress and the suitability of the proposed location.
Lighting
Where alfresco dining occurs outside daylight hours, adequate lighting must be provided and maintained by the permit holder.
Lighting must be evenly distributed across the alfresco dining area to ensure the safety and amenity of both patrons and pedestrians is met.
Lighting must not cause a nuisance by way of light spill to nearby premises or impede road users vision.
Electrical Installations
All electrical installations connected to lights, devices or appliances situated in or about the alfresco dining area are to be undertaken by a licenced electrician and a Certificate of Compliance provided to the City in regards to the works.
Electrical installations and power cords must not be placed in any manner or in any place which may be detrimental to safety or interfere with or obstruct the safe passage of pedestrians or vehicles.
MANAGEMENT OF THE PERMIT AREA
Maintenance
The permit holder is to maintain the alfresco dining area, including the pedestrian clearway, in a clean, hygienic and tidy state at all times including:
frequent sweeping and spot mopping during trading hours to ensure that spillage of food,beverages and grease does not cause staining to the footpath
litter is to be managed to ensure it does not escape within or outside the designateddining area
cleaning the area at the close of the business day, including hard to reach spaces aroundfurniture and structures
only non-penetrating alkaline products should be used for cleaning the alfresco paving preventing waste, sweepings and wash down water from entering the gutter or
stormwater system disposing of waste within the proprietor’s rubbish bin and not into public litter bins ensuring the area is free of trip hazards
The permit holder is responsible for maintenance of the alfresco dining area and shall make good to the City’s satisfaction, any damage or staining to the surface.
The permit holder is to maintain all furniture and fixtures in a good state of repair at all times, and ensure that any heating and cooling units are serviced and maintained regularly and that any lighting is maintained in good working order.
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Food Safety The permit holder is to maintain food safety standards by: taking all reasonable precautions to prevent food and beverages being contaminated
when conveyed to the alfresco dining area only lay out cutlery, crockery and glassware when a meal is ordered only prepare food and beverages within the food premises, unless a separate approval
is granted by the City’s Health Services disposing of meal remnants promptly to discourage birds or other pests from frequenting
the area Patrons The permit holder is to ensure the orderly conduct of patrons within the alfresco dining area to ensure no disturbance or nuisance is caused to users of land adjacent to the area or to vehicles or pedestrians travelling along the area. Entertainment The permit holder is to ensure that noise generated from activities in the area (includes any music and patron noise) comply in all respects with the Environmental Protection (Noise) Regulations 1997. Consideration should be given to nearby land uses before allowing music in the alfresco dining area. Hours of operation The hours of operation of the alfresco dining area will be limited to the hours of operation of the adjacent food business, however, the City may further limit alfresco trading with consideration to amenity and proximity to residential properties. Liquor Licence The consumption of alcohol within an alfresco dining area is permitted subject to the permit holder obtaining the necessary approvals from the Department of Local Government, Sport and Cultural Industries. A copy of this approval is to be provided to the City. Table service is mandatory for alfresco dining areas with a liquor licence when the pedestrian clearway is adjacent to the building line (refer Figure 2). Toilets The applicant must demonstrate that acceptable toilet facilities are available in the premises to accommodate patron numbers. Patron numbers includes the combined seating both inside the premises and in the alfresco dining area, and toilet facilities are to comply with National Construction Code and Building Code of Australia requirements. Dogs Permit holders considering a ‘dog friendly’ alfresco dining area must ensure: dogs do not enter the food business - unless they are a guide/assistance animal
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the premises has implemented a dog management policy, with staff trained in appropriate hygiene and cleaning practices, identification of potential tripping hazards and corrective actions and procedures
that dogs in the alfresco area will need to be kept under effective control by means of a physical restraint by the owner or person responsible for the animal
that patrons understand that dogs are not allowed to be or cause, a nuisance within the alfresco dining area.
Advertising and Signage Alfresco dining areas are to be visually attractive and not dominated by advertising. Only advertising in the form of the business logo or the name or logo or name of products used / sold by the business is permitted. Advertising of items not related to the business is not permitted in alfresco dining areas. All signage and advertising on permanent fixtures or structures will require Development Approval Smoking Smoking (including e cigarettes and vaping devices) is not permitted in alfresco dining areas. Access and inclusion for people with a disability The City strongly encourages that consideration is given to make your alfresco dining area accessible. Making an alfresco dining area accessible to people with a disability is more than just providing access for wheelchairs. People with a disability can face a number of barriers and the following should be considered; Outdoor Dining Is your furniture stable? Can a wheelchair fit easily under at least some of your tables? As a guide a table surface
height of 750mm - 850mm is recommended. Can a wheelchair access the outdoor dining area without impeding the pedestrian
access way? Is your seating access friendly? As a guide seating height of 450mm - 520mm is
recommended. Is there sufficient lighting (without glare) in the area to assist those with vision
impairment? Does the colour of your furniture contrast with the area around it, enabling the vision
impaired to navigate the space? Does your premises offer an accessible toilet? Menus and Cutlery Are your menus in large font and easy to read? Do you have hard copy menus that can be read at the table rather than having to locate
a menu board? Is your crockery and cutlery easy to hold and use?
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General Accessibility Are your staff made aware of the considerations to make alfresco dining areas more
accessible? Are your doorways clear of hazards? Are any steps clearly marked? Are there any head height hazards? Guide Dogs and Assistance dogs Is there space for a guide/assistance dog to be placed without impeding the pedestrian
access way? Is a water bowl available on request for guide/assistance dogs? Considering these aspects is important for making your alfresco dining area accessible to people with disabilities. If you require any assistance regarding accessible alfresco dining areas, please contact the City’s Access and Inclusion Officer on 9528 0333, who can provide further assistance. Special Precincts for Alfresco Dining The following are nominated as special precincts: Waterfront Village zone Foreshore boardwalk
Waterfront Village (area shaded light blue)
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Alfresco dining areas located in the Waterfront Village special precinct attract an additional cleaning area fee dependent upon the size of the proposed alfresco dining area.
Foreshore Boardwalk (area shaded yellow)
Alfresco dining areas located in the Foreshore Boardwalk special precinct attract an additional cleaning area fee for the Waterfront Village precinct.
Foreshore Boardwalk additional considerations:
Discs have been installed in the Foreshore Boardwalk paving. Alfresco dining ispermitted up to the discs.
The City will not support any permanent shade structures being attached to the adjacentbuilding.
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Parklets
There are some locations where the City will consider the creation of a ‘parklet’. Parklets are temporary moveable structures placed in car parking bays, providing publicly accessible seating and amenities for the community, including alfresco dining for adjacent food premises. Parklets are required to comply with both the Alfresco Dining Guidelines and Planning Policy 3.3.24, and are subject to applications for both Development Approval and Alfresco Dining.
Further Information
For further information, or for assistance in preparing and lodging an application, please contact the City’s Health Services on 9528 0333.
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BULLETIN Planning and Development Services October 2020 PLEASE RETAIN FOR COUNCIL MEETING
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City of Rockingham Planning and Development Services Bulletin
October 2020 TABLE OF CONTENTS
1. Health Services 5 1. Health Services Team Overview 5 2. Human Resource Update 5 3. Project Status Reports 5
3.1 FoodSafe 5 3.2 Industrial and Commercial Waste Monitoring 5 3.3 Mosquito Control Program 6 3.4 Environmental Waters Sampling 6 3.5 Food Sampling 6
4. Information Items 7 4.1 Food Recalls 7 4.2 Food Premises Inspections 7 4.3 Public Building Inspections 7 4.4 Outdoor Event Approvals 8 4.5 Permit Approvals 8 4.6 Complaint - Information 9 4.7 Noise Complaints – Detailed Information 9 4.8 Health Approvals 9 4.9 Septic Tank Applications 10 4.10 Demolitions 10 4.11 Swimming Pool and Drinking Water Samples 10 4.12 Rabbit Processing 10 4.13 Hairdressing and Skin Penetration Premises 10
2. Building Services 11 1. Building Services Team Overview 11 2. Human Resource Update 11 3. Project Status Reports 11 4. Information Items 11
4.1 Monthly Building Permit Approvals - (All Building Types) 11 4.2 Other Permits 12 4.3 Monthly Caravan Park Site Approvals 12
3. Compliance and Emergency Liaison 13 1. Compliance and Emergency Liaison Team Overview 13 2. Human Resource Update 13 3. Project Status Reports 13 4. Information Items 13
4.1 Ranger Services Action Reports 13 4.2 Building and Development Compliance 14 4.3 Emergency Management - CRMs - September 2020 15 4.4 Fire Management Plans 15 4.5 Prescribed Burning 15 4.6 Disaster Resilience Workshop 16 4.7 Evacuation Centre Activation Exercise 17
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City of Rockingham Planning and Development Services Bulletin
October 2020 TABLE OF CONTENTS
4.8 SmartWatch Key Result Areas 17 Engagement with Community 17 Increasing Perception of Safety 18 Notable Statistics 18
4. Strategic Planning and Environment 19 1. Strategic Planning and Environment Team Overview 19 2. Human Resource Update 19 3. Project Status Reports 19
3.1 Local Planning Strategy 19 3.1.1 Sustainable Transport Plan 20 3.1.2 Environmental Planning Strategy 20
3.2 Baldivis Tramway Environmental Assessment 20 3.3 Lake Richmond Management Plan Implementation 20 3.4 Coastal Hazard Risk Management and Adaptation Plan - Implementation 21 3.5 Karnup District Structure Plan 21
4. Information Items 22 4.1 Structure Plan Assessment Status 22
5. Land and Development Infrastructure 23 1. Land and Development Infrastructure Team Overview 23 2. Human Resource Update 23 3. Project Status Reports 23
3.1 Managed Aquifer Recharge (MAR) - Feasibility Study 23 4. Information Items 23
4.1 Referrals 23 4.2 Delegated Land and Development Infrastructure Assets Approvals 23 4.3 Handover of Subdivisional Roads 24 4.4 Delegated Subdivision Engineering and Public Open Space Practical
Completions 24 4.5 Delegated Authority to Approve the Release of Bonds for Private
Subdivisional Works 24
6. Statutory Planning 25 1. Statutory Planning Team Overview 25 2. Human Resource Update 25 3. Project Status Reports 25
3.1 Pedestrian Access Way Strategy Review 25 3.2 Conservation Plan fmr Roads Board Museum 25 3.3 Review of Planning Policy 3.3.1 - Control of Advertisements 26
4. Information Items 26 4.1 Subdivision/Development Approval and Refusals by the WAPC 26 4.2 Notifications and Gazettals 26 4.3 Subdivision Clearances 26 4.4 Subdivision Survey Approvals 26 4.5 Subdivision Lot Production 27 4.6 Delegated Development Approvals 27
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October 2020 TABLE OF CONTENTS
4.7 Delegated Development Refusals 28 4.8 Delegated Building Envelope Variations 28 4.9 Subdivision/Amalgamation Approved 29 4.10 Strata Plans 29 4.11 Subdivision/Amalgamation Refused 29
7. Planning and Development Directorate 30 1. Planning and Development Directorate Team Overview 30 2. Human Resource Update 30 3. Project Status Reports 30
3.1 Rockingham Primary Centre, Centre Plan Implementation (LUP/137-08) 30 3.2 Design Review Panel (LUP/2094) 32
4. Information Items 32
8. Advisory Committee Minutes 33
9. Appendices 33
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Health Services Monthly Team Summary
1. Health Services Team Overview
The Health Services Team delivers a range of services which includes food premises, public buildings, public pools, waste water, event approvals, permit approvals, water quality, mosquito control, noise, asbestos, hair dressers, skin penetration premises, beauticians, industrial audits, lodging houses, notifiable diseases and stables/animals.
2. Human Resource Update
Nil
3. Project Status Reports
Project 3.1 FoodSafe
Budget: $5,000 Expenditure to date:
$1,023
Commencement date:
1 July 2020 Estimated finish date:
30 June 2021
Project Officer: Mrs Emma Lambert, Coordinator Health Services
Author: Mrs Erica King, Manager Health and Building Services
Progress Report:
One (1) Food Safety Program was verified or audited during September.
Two (2) people completed Online “I’m Alert” Food Safety Training during this month.
A total of 14,075 users have undertaken the I'm Alert Food Safety Training Program since its introduction.
Project 3.2 Industrial and Commercial Waste Monitoring
Budget: $15,000 Expenditure to date:
$1,311
Commencement date:
1 July 2020 Estimated finish date:
30 June 2021
Project Officer: Mrs Emma Lambert, Coordinator Health Services
Author: Mrs Erica King, Manager Health and Building Services
Progress Report:
• Twenty three (23) Industrial Audits were conducted during September.
• Three (3) oil water separator samples were collected during September.
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Project 3.3 Mosquito Control Program
Budget: $50,000 Expenditure to date:
$12,482
Commencement date:
1 July 2020 Estimated finish date:
30 June 2021
Project Officer: Mr Eduardo Perotti, Senior Environmental Health Officer
Author: Mrs Erica King, Manager Health and Building Services
Progress Report:
Eight (8) mosquito complaints were received in September. Six (6) larval monitoring surveys were conducted in September. Two (2) local treatments were conducted during September. Two (2) aerial larviciding operation occurred in the Peel Region during September involving
City of Rockingham sites. Two (2) adult trapping runs were conducted in September. The following Mosquito-borne Disease Notifications were received during September: Comparative Data September 2020 September 2019 2020 Progressive
Total Barmah Forest Virus 0 0 0 Ross River Virus 0 1 13
Project 3.4 Environmental Waters Sampling
Budget: N/A Expenditure to date:
N/A
Commencement date:
1 July 2020 Estimated finish date:
30 June 2021
Project Officer: Ms Hannah McDonald, Environmental Health Technician
Author: Mrs Erica King, Manager Health and Building Services
Progress Report:
September 2020 September 2019 2020 Progressive Total Ocean Sampling 0 12 91 Lake Sampling 8 7 66
Project 3.5 Food Sampling
Budget: $1,000 Expenditure to date:
$199
Commencement date:
1 July 2020 Estimated finish date:
30 June 2021
Project Officer: Ms Hannah McDonald, Environmental Health Technician
Author: Mrs Erica King, Manager Health and Building Services
Progress Report:
One (1) food sample was collected in September. The sample was analysed in response to a food complaint.
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4. Information Items
4.1 Food Recalls
Author: Mrs Erica King, Manager Health and Building Services
Four (4) food recalls were conducted during September.
Date Company Product Contaminant Action
1/9/2020 Milk Lab and Almond Breeze
UHT Almond Milk Potential microbial contamination (Pseudomonas)
Recalled
20/8/2020 Milk Chocolate coated Sultanas
David Jones Chocolate Coated Sultanas
Undeclared allergen (Peanut)
Recalled
27/8/2020 Ms Chows Vegetarian Dumplings Undeclared allergen (Shellfish)
Recalled
10/9/2020 Keep it Cleaner
Plant based chocolate Protein powder
Undeclared Allergen (Dairy)
Recalled
4.2 Food Premises Inspections
Author: Mrs Erica King, Manager Health and Building Services
Risk Category
No. of Inspections undertaken
No. of Inspections undertaken 2020 Progressive
Total September 2020 September 2019 High 2 8 63 Medium 59 79 671 Low 8 10 492 Very Low Risk 1 1 6 Food Vehicles 3 12 21 Family Day Care 3 2 37
4.3 Public Building Inspections
Author: Mrs Erica King, Manager Health and Building Services
No. of Inspections undertaken
No. of Inspections undertaken 2020 Progressive
Total September 2020 September 2019
Low Risk 0 1 23 Medium Risk 6 8 67 High Risk 2 1 17
Planning and Development Services Bulletin October 2020 PAGE 8 4.4 Outdoor Event Approvals
Author: Mrs Erica King, Manager Health and Building Services
No. Outdoor Public Event Date of Event 1 Food Truckin for a Cause - Port Kennedy - Not held due to COVID 2 September 2020 2 PDCC Doghill race 5 September 2020 3 Food Truckin for a Cause - Steel Tree Baldivis - Not held due to
COVID 5 September 2020
4 Food Truckin for a Cause - Bell Park - Not Held due to COVID 6 September 2020 5 Dinner at Dusk - Secret Harbour - Not held due to COVID 6 September 2020 6 Peel Estate Wines Family Friendly Events 6 September 2020 7 Rockingham Car Rally 12 September 2020 8 Food Truckin for a Cause - Port Kennedy 12 September 2020 9 Blue Tree Painting Baldivis 12 September 2020 10 Surf Beach Boardriders Club Inc 2020 Competition Calendar 12/13 September 2020 11 West Coast Masters Cycling Club - Doghill Rd 13 September 2020 12 Food Truckin for a Cause - Golden Bay 13 September 2020 13 Singleton Village Food Truck Night 18 September 2020 14 Food Truckin for a Cause - Steel Tree Baldivis 19 September 2020 15 Rockingham Twilight Markets - Bell Park 19 September 2020 16 Dinner at Dusk - Singleton 19 September 2020 17 South Coast Baptist College - Community Fete 19 September 2020 18 Spring Plant and Produce Fair - Baldivis Community Garden 20 September 2020 19 Food Truckin for a Cause - Fantasy Park Waikiki 20 September 2020 20 Organic and Holistic Fair and Picnic Day 20 September 2020 21 Dinner at Dusk - Safety Bay 25 September 2020
Two (2) outdoor event inspections were conducted during September.
4.5 Permit Approvals
Author: Mrs Erica King, Manager Health and Building Services
Name of Permit Number of Permits
2020 Progressive
Total New – Regular Permits - Amusements, Water Based, Personal Trainers 5 34
Renewal Regular Permits - Amusements, Water Based, Personal Trainers 7 40
Charity Fundraising Permits 2 6 Street Entertainer Permits 1 10 Filming Permits 3 15 Advertising Permits 0 5 Casual Event Permits - Amusements and Non-food 7 32 Casual Food Stall Permits 2 11 Market Permits 10 40 Food Stall Permits - Annual 28 94 Total 65 287
Planning and Development Services Bulletin October 2020 PAGE 9
4.6 Complaint - Information
Author: Mrs Erica King, Manager Health and Building Services
Complaint Category Description September 2020
2020 Progressive Total
Air Pollution Clean Air 15 142 Animals General 13 61 Mosquito Control General 8 41 Food Safety Food 8 86 Others General 13 109 Refuse General Litter 1 22 Noise Pollution General Noise 42 348 Pest Control Various 0 56 Substandard dwelling / building Residential 3 16 Total 103 881
4.7 Noise Complaints – Detailed Information
Author: Mrs Erica King, Manager Health and Building Services
Complaint Category September 2020 September 2019
2020 Progressive Total
Air Conditioner 1 0 8 Construction 1 0 29 General 15 32 119 Musical Instrument 2 0 6 Specified Equipment 7 3 37 Stereo 16 25 150 Total 42 60 349
Noise Management Plans: Three (3) Noise Management Plans approved for out of hours essential works.
4.8 Health Approvals
Author: Mrs Erica King, Manager Health and Building Services
No. of Plans Processed September 2020 September 2019
2020 Progressive Total
Food 10 8 85 Public Building 1 1 12 Hairdressing 2 1 17 Skin Penetration 0 2 20 Outdoor Eating Area 2 1 5
Planning and Development Services Bulletin October 2020 PAGE 10
4.9 Septic Tank Applications
Author: Mrs Erica King, Manager Health and Building Services
No. of Applications processed
No. of Applications processed 2020 Progressive
Total September 2020 September 2019 Domestic 4 5 34 Commercial 0 0 5 Inspections 5 5 28
4.10 Demolitions
Author: Mrs Erica King, Manager Health and Building Services
No. of Applications processed
No. of Applications processed 2020 Progressive
Total September 2020 September 2019 Domestic 7 3 44 Commercial 0 0 1
4.11 Swimming Pool and Drinking Water Samples
Author: Mrs Erica King, Manager Health and Building Services
Name No. of Samples taken No. of Samples taken 2020 Progressive Total September 2020 September 2019
Swimming Pools 17 14 128 Drinking Water 0 10 29 Pool Inspections 6 2 13
4.12 Rabbit Processing
Author: Mrs Erica King, Manager Health and Building Services
Month No. of Rabbits processed for human consumption
Carcasses condemned
Whole Part
September 2020 879 5 9
4.13 Hairdressing and Skin Penetration Premises
Author: Mrs Erica King, Manager Health and Building Services
No. of Inspections undertaken
No. of Inspections undertaken 2020 Progressive
Total September 2020 September 2019 Hairdressing 2 4 17 Skin Penetration 1 4 17
Planning and Development Services Bulletin October 2020 PAGE 11
Building Services Monthly Team Summary
1. Building Services Team Overview
The Building Services Team delivers a range of services which includes: Assessment and issue of Certificates of Design Compliance (CDC’s). Assessment and issue of Building Permits, Demolition Permits, Occupancy Permits,
Occupancy Permits (Strata), Building Approval Certificates (Strata) and Building Approval Certificates (unauthorised work).
Assessment and issue of approvals for variations to the Residential Design Codes for single and 2 group dwellings and associated buildings.
Assessment and issue of approvals for the granting and renewing of Licences for Caravan Parks (“facilities”).
Assessment and issue of Approvals for the placement of Park Homes and location of ancillary buildings associated with Park Homes and Caravans.
Assessment and issue of Permits and Approvals for selected types of signs. The enforcement of the Building Act 2011 provisions.
2. Human Resource Update
Nil
3. Project Status Reports
Nil
4. Information Items
4.1 Monthly Building Permit Approvals - (All Building Types)
Author: Mrs Erica King, Manager Health and Building Services
Type Certified Uncertified Total September 2020
Total September 2019
Dwellings 74 0 74 40
Adds & Alts 48 107 155 102
Class 2 - 9 10 0 10 10
Group Dwellings 0 0 0 0
Percentage 55.23 44.77
Total 132 107 239 152
Building Permits Issued for Pools and Spas
Total September 2020 Total 2020 Total September 2019
44 391 47
Planning and Development Services Bulletin October 2020 PAGE 12 4.2 Other Permits
Author: Mrs Erica King, Manager Health and Building Services
Permit Type Total September 2020
Total 2020 Total September 2019
Demolition Permit 4 34 4
Permanent Sign Licence 1 2 2
Community Sign 0 19 7
Street Verandah 0 0 0
Occupancy 4 28 7
Strata Titles 0 0 0
Unauthorised Building Works:
Building Approval Certifications (Class 1 and 10)
8 44 6
Occupancy Permits (Class 2-9) 4 38 7
R-Code Variations: Approvals Refusals
46 0
344 0
34 0
4.3 Monthly Caravan Park Site Approvals
Author: Mrs Erica King, Manager Health and Building Services
Caravan Park Park Homes
Additions etc
Total September
2020 Total 2020
Total September
2019
Baldivis Lifestyle Village 0 0 0 0 0
Cee & See 0 0 0 1 0
Lakeside 0 0 0 1 0
Palm Beach 0 0 0 0 0
Rockingham Holiday Village 0 0 0 1 0
Tuart Lakes Lifestyle Village 0 0 0 6 0
Planning and Development Services Bulletin October 2020 PAGE 13
Compliance and Emergency Liaison Monthly Team Summary
1. Compliance and Emergency Liaison Team Overview
The Compliance and Emergency Liaison Team delivers a range of services which includes: Rangers - enforce laws including those related to parking, dogs, cats, litter, off road vehicles,
abandoned vehicles and camping. Bush Fire Prevention - manages and coordinates the Fire Break Compliance Program and the
Permits to Burn Program along with enforcement of the Bush Fires Act 1954. Emergency Management - manages and coordinate activities to support local emergency
management arrangements and to ensure the City’s compliance with statutory obligations arising from the Emergency Management Act 2005.
SmartWatch - vehicle based patrol service focussed on high visibility deterrence of illegal or anti-social behaviour.
Prosecutions, Appeals and Restriction Management - manages prosecutions, infringement appeals and requests to remove or amend restrictions.
Building and Development Compliance - investigates and enforces laws including those related to planning approval, land use, untidy properties, swimming pool and spa barriers, sign and building compliance.
2. Human Resource Update
Nil
3. Project Status Reports
Nil
4. Information Items
4.1 Ranger Services Action Reports
Author: Ms Sarah Nicolaides, Coordinator Ranger Services
CRMs September 2019 September 2020
Dogs/Cats 456 555
Vehicles (Abandoned/Off Road/Impounded) 63 61
Litter 6 9
Parking 91 118
Illegal Camping 20 7
Property Confiscated 0
Livestock (eg. roaming/wandering) 6 4
Dogs September 2019 September 2020
Impounded 76 34
Claimed 63 26
Transferred to Rehoming Agency 11 7
Euthanised/Deceased 2 1
Infringements 111 85
Planning and Development Services Bulletin October 2020 PAGE 14
Dogs (cont…) September 2019 September 2020
Cautions 192 177
Applications for More than 2 Dogs 3 3
Cats September 2019 September 2020
Impounded 21 13
Claimed 4 6
Transferred to Rehoming Agency 9 5
Euthanised/Deceased 8 2
Infringements 6 7
Cautions 33 25
Applications for More than 2 Cats 0 2
Other September 2019 September 2020
Parking Infringements 692 354
Parking Cautions 221 206
Impounded Vehicles 5 3
Litter Infringements 5 2
Litter Cautions 0 0
Other September 2019 September 2020
School Patrols 29 44
Beach Patrols 36 341
4.2 Building and Development Compliance
Author: Ms Jane Anderson, Coordinator Building and Development Compliance
INSPECTION TYPE TOTAL COMPLIANT NON-COMPLIANT
CANCELLED/REMOVED
% COMPLIANT
% NON-COMPLIANT
Pools in the City as at date 2 October 2020 10051
4-yearly barrier inspections due in September 2020 246
4-yearly first inspections conducted in September 2020
250 191 59 7 78.60% 21.40%
4-yearly second inspections conducted in September 2020
59 55 4 0 93.22% 6.78%
4-yearly third inspections conducted in September 2020
4 4 0 0 100.00% 0.00%
4-yearly fourth inspections conducted in September 2020
3 2 1 0 66.67% 33.33%
Planning and Development Services Bulletin October 2020 PAGE 15
INSPECTION TYPE TOTAL COMPLIANT NON-COMPLIANT
CANCELLED/REMOVED
% COMPLIANT
% NON-COMPLIANT
4-yearly fifth inspections conducted in September 2020
0 0 0 0 0.00% 0.00%
Total number of 4-yearly program inspections conducted in September 2020
316 252 64 7 81.55% 18.45%
Preliminary (pre-construction) inspections conducted in September 2020
47
Final (upon pool completion) inspections conducted in September 2020
38
Number of infringements issued in September 2020 0
CRMs
Category September 2020 September 2019
Home Occupation 6 4
Commercial Vehicle Parking 0 0
Unauthorised Development 2 3
Untidy Property 18 7
4.3 Emergency Management - CRMs - September 2020
Author: Mr Greg Whip, Coordinator Emergency Management
Total CRM
31 CRMs have been completed
4.4 Fire Management Plans
Author: Mrs Helen Edwards, Fire Prevention Officer
Firebreak Inspection Officers have been in the field checking compliance with approved Fire Management Plans and liaising with rural and semi-rural property owners to ensure they are prepared for this coming Fire Season.
4.5 Prescribed Burning
Author: Mrs Helen Edwards, Fire Prevention Officer
This month DFES have conducted a number of burns on land under its management and also on City of Rockingham land. Residents requiring assistance with burning are referred by our team to an Officer of the Department of Fire and Emergency Services (DFES) which now has full management of our local brigades.
Planning and Development Services Bulletin October 2020 PAGE 16
City Bushland Reserve - Hillman
DFES Crew - City Bushland Reserve - Hillman
4.6 Disaster Resilience Workshop
Author: Mrs Helen Edwards, Fire Prevention Officer
On 1 September 2020, the City of Rockingham and DFES jointly hosted a whole of community based Disaster Resilience Workshop with a COVID-19 focus which was a great success.
Planning and Development Services Bulletin October 2020 PAGE 17
COVID-19 Disaster Resilience Workshop
4.7 Evacuation Centre Activation Exercise
Author: Mrs Helen Edwards, Fire Prevention Officer
The Department of Communities (DoC) facilitated an Evacuation Centre exercise at the Mike Barnett Centre. The aim was to exercise and identify the actions required by City of Rockingham Officers in activating the centre before the arrival of the DoC in response to an emergency impacting our community. The exercise was a great opportunity for officers who had undertaken the required training to refresh their skills. It was also an opportunity for those officers involved in the January 2020 Evacuation Centre activation for the Baldivis bushfire to pass on learnings to others.
4.8 SmartWatch Key Result Areas
Author: Mr Stuart Kenny Coordinator SmartWatch Mrs Maria Butterly, Administration Officer SmartWatch
Visibility
KPI Target Actual Compliance Response within 15 minutes to CARs 90% 100% Exceeds
Percentage of CoR streets patrolled - monthly 100% N/A *See Explanatory
Note Below Achieve 40,000 patrol km’s per month 40,000 kms 49,749 kms Exceeds
Engagement with Community
KPI Target Actual Compliance Attend 1 Community Event per month 1 4 Exceeds
Planning and Development Services Bulletin October 2020 PAGE 18
Increasing Perception of Safety
KPI Target Actual Compliance All community patrol requests actioned 100% 100% Meets
Community Patrols undertaken at least once per shift 100% 100% Meets
Notable Statistics
Requests For Attendance 77 Community Patrol Requests 52
Holiday Watch Requests 34 On Patrol Reports 75
Fire Watch 29 Hotspots 20 Targeted Locations
Field Reports to WAPOL 238 CCTV Requests 2
* This KPI has been set aside during the peak fire season to enable increased patrols in high fire risk areas as a risk based measure to reduce the amount of deliberate fires (arson) in bushland within the district and increase the potential of the early detection of outbreaks.
Planning and Development Services Bulletin October 2020 PAGE 19
Strategic Planning and Environment Monthly Team Summary
1. Strategic Planning and Environment Team Overview
The Strategic Planning and Environment Team delivers a range of services which includes:
• Facilitating projects and undertaking tasks that establishes and reviews the City's planning framework (Strategic Planning);
• Assessing and making recommendations on proposed land use plans such as Structure Plans and Activity Centre Plans (Strategic Planning);
• Implementing the Council’s environmental initiatives that broadly focus on reducing the City's ecological footprint (Environment); and
• Assessing and making recommendations on planning proposals that have an environmental implication, including those assessed under the Environmental Protection Act (Environment).
2. Human Resource Update
Nil
3. Project Status Reports
Project 3.1 Local Planning Strategy
Budget: $235,188 Expenditure to date:
Nil
Commencement date:
July 2016 Estimated finish date:
July 2021
Project Officer: Mr Jeff Bradbury, Senior Projects Officer - Strategic Planning
Author: Mr Tristan Fernandes, Coordinator Strategic Planning
Progress Report:
The Local Planning Strategy is intended to guide the growth and development of our City for the next 20 years and beyond, as well as protecting what the community values most about Rockingham and surrounds. To date, a range of studies and Strategies have been completed to inform community engagement and the preparation of a Local Planning Strategy as follows: Housing Study Employment and Transport Study Environmental Study Coastal Hazard Risk Management and Adaptation Plan Rural Land Strategy Preliminary engagement with the WAPC will be undertaken on key aspects of the planning investigations, following which final Councillor engagement will be undertaken ahead of the matter being placed before Council seeking approval to commence community engagement in late 2020. A range of associated projects are also underway that will ultimately inform the LPS including: Sustainable Transport Plan Environmental Planning Strategy Further details with respect to these projects are provided below.
Planning and Development Services Bulletin October 2020 PAGE 20 Project 3.1.1 Sustainable Transport Plan
Budget: To be advised. Expenditure to Date:
Nil
Commencement Date:
September 2020 Finish Date: January 2021
Project Officer: Mr Tristan Fernandes, Coordinator Strategic Planning
Author: Mr Tristan Fernandes, Coordinator Strategic Planning
Progress Report:
Project scope under development.
Project 3.1.2 Environmental Planning Strategy
Budget: $50,000 Expenditure to Date:
Nil
Commencement date:
May 2019 Estimated finish date:
December 2020
Project Officer: Mr Jeff John, Environmental Planning Officer
Author: Mr Jeff John, Environmental Planning Officer
Progress Report:
The Environmental Planning Strategy will seek to provide a framework to better protect and enhance ecological values on private land within the City of Rockingham. Preparation of the draft Strategy is currently being finalised.
Project 3.2 Baldivis Tramway Environmental Assessment
Budget: To be advised. Expenditure to Date:
Nil
Commencement Date:
July 2020 Finish Date: June 2021
Project Officer: Mr Jeff John, Environmental Planning Officer
Author: Mr Jeff John, Environmental Planning Officer
Progress Report:
In 2014, the City developed the Baldivis Tramway Master Plan to identify management issues for the 12km portion of the Baldivis Tramway Reserve located within the City of Rockingham, and to coordinate an approach to address these issues. The City has engaged Ecoscape to undertake an Environmental Assessment Report to review the current condition of the Tramway, in comparison to the previous environmental assessments conducted in 2014. This process will assess progress against the prescribed management actions listed in the existing Baldivis Tramway Environmental Management Plan and to guide the prioritisation of any outstanding actions. Field surveys are scheduled for October and November 2020.
Project 3.3 Lake Richmond Management Plan Implementation
Budget: $51,000 Expenditure to Date:
Nil
Commencement Date:
July 2018 Finish Date: January 2025
Project Officer: Mr Rory Garven, Coordinator Sustainability and Environment
Author: Mr Rory Garven, Coordinator Sustainability and Environment
Progress Report:
Planning and Development Services Bulletin October 2020 PAGE 21 In order to address the decline in thrombolite growth rates at Lake Richmond, the Lake Richmond Management Plan (2020) has identified a number of management actions to establish a hydrological regime that favours microbial growth. These actions will be implemented by the City over the next five years to determine whether the health and prolificacy of the thrombolite community can feasibly be restored. In this regard, the City has committed to taking soil samples from around the periphery of the lake to assess if there are sufficient sulphide deposits required for continued thrombolite growth. To this end, the City has reached an agreement with the Water Corporation to obtain free soil sampling data from recent testing undertaken at the reserve by the Corporation. The City will also engage a suitably qualified consultant to assess how thrombolite samples respond to exposure to artificially modified lake water. This will provide valuable insight into how the thrombolite community is likely to respond to the lake hydrology being returned to its natural condition. The success of the Weed Management Strategy, contained within the Lake Richmond Management Plan will also be reviewed after its first year of implementation (February 2021).
Project 3.4 Coastal Hazard Risk Management and Adaptation Plan - Implementation
Budget: $100,000 Expenditure to Date:
Nil
Commencement Date:
August 2019 Estimated Finish Date:
June 2021
Project Officer: Mr Rory Garven, Coordinator Sustainability and Environment
Author: Mr Rory Garven, Coordinator Sustainability and Environment
Progress Report:
As an outcome of the Coastal Hazard Risk Management and Adaptation Plan (CHRMAP), the City is undertaking an analysis of its existing coastal monitoring program to identify areas where improvements can be made to coastal hazard modelling and planning over the next ten years. This work has recently received a boost as the City was awarded grant funding as part of the Department of Transport’s Coastal Adaptation and Protection Grants Program. The funding will contribute towards a full-coverage hydrographic and beach survey from Peron to Singleton. Data for the remaining stretch of the City’s coastline, within Cockburn Sound, will be collected by a separate survey, to be commissioned by the Cockburn Sound Coastal Alliance. The two surveys will ensure that the entire stretch of coastline, from Fremantle to Singleton, will be surveyed using the same methodology. It is anticipated that this survey will occur in 2021.
Project 3.5 Karnup District Structure Plan
Budget: To be advised. Expenditure to Date:
Nil
Commencement date:
July 2019 Estimated finish date:
TBD
Project Officer: Mr Tristan Fernandes, Coordinator Strategic Planning
Author: Mr Tristan Fernandes, Coordinator Strategic Planning
Progress Report:
Project deferred due to the Covid-19 health emergency. To commence in 2020/21. Documentation is being finalised in the interim, and employment studies are currently being completed through the Local Planning Strategy project that will be critical to formulation of the District Structure Plan.
Planning and Development Services Bulletin October 2020 PAGE 22 4. Information Items
4.1 Structure Plan Assessment Status
Author: Mr Tristan Fernandes, Coordinator Strategic Planning
The following Structure Plan applications have been submitted to the Western Australian Planning Commission (WAPC) for determination in accordance with Schedule 2, Part 4, clause 20 of the Planning and Development (Local Planning Schemes) Regulations (2015). The City notes the following assessment status of Structure Plan applications that have yet to be determined from the Department of Planning, Lands and Heritage. Amendments to Structure Plans
Application Date considered by Council Status
‘Parkland Heights’ (Minor Amendment)
8 February 2019 (under delegated authority)
The WAPC sought modifications to this Structure Plan Amendment on the 22/05/2020 and is waiting for the modified Structure Plan Amendment to be submitted. The City has received a revised Local Water Management Strategy and is providing comment to the applicant in accordance with the WAPC decision.
‘Golden Bay’ (Major Amendment)
28 May 2019 The WAPC sought modifications to this Structure Plan Amendment on the 4/06/2020 and is waiting for the modified Structure Plan Amendment to be submitted.
‘Bayshore Garden’ 25 February 2020 The WAPC sought modifications to this Structure Plan Amendment on the 31/08/2020 and is waiting for the modified Structure Plan Amendment to be submitted.
Structure Plans
Application Date considered by Council Status
‘Baldivis South East’ - Lot 1 and 503 Serpentine Road and Lot 1006, 1007 and 1272 Baldivis Road, Baldivis
17 December 2019 The WAPC is currently assessing the proposed Structure Plan. The City responded to a request for advice from Department of Planning Lands and Heritage staff in relation to the Council recommendation seeking wider road reserves to accommodate water sensitive urban design.
‘Kennedy Bay’, Lot 3020 Port Kennedy Drive and Unallocated Crown Land No.3019, Port Kennedy
26 May 2020 The WAPC is currently assessing the proposed Structure Plan.
Lot 1 Baldivis Road, Baldivis 28 July 2020 The Structure Plan has been forwarded to the WAPC for assessment.
Planning and Development Services Bulletin October 2020 PAGE 23
Land and Development Infrastructure Monthly Team Summary
1. Land and Development Infrastructure Team Overview
The Land and Development Infrastructure Team deliver a range of services which include: • Providing strategic input into the statutory and strategic planning processes which delivers
innovative land development outcomes. • Ensuring all development applications are assessed in accordance with statutory regulation,
accepted standards, best practice and Council Policy. • Responsibility for assessment and approval for all engineering, urban water, public open space
and streetscape proposals relating to land development.
2. Human Resource Update
Nil
3. Project Status Reports
3.1 Managed Aquifer Recharge (MAR) - Feasibility Study
Author: Ms Sarah Main, Urban Water Assessment Officer
Specifications for both the construction of an investigation bore and the completion of a preliminary hydrogeological investigation have now been re-produced in the City’s procurement format, ready for advertising.
4. Information Items
4.1 Referrals
Author: Ms Natalie Watkinson, A/Manager Land and Development Infrastructure
(Note: YTD is inclusive of this month’s applications)
Type September 2020 Year to Date
Structure Plan Approvals 3 7
Subdivision Applications 5 29
Urban Water Management Plans 1 15
Traffic Reports 3 17
Development Applications 2 46
Total 113
4.2 Delegated Land and Development Infrastructure Assets Approvals
Author: Ms Natalie Watkinson, A/Manager Land and Development Infrastructure
4.2.1 The Spires - Stage 13 4.2.2 Parkland Heights Estate - Landscape Approval for Streetscape Works - Furnivall Parade and
Regency Avenue
Planning and Development Services Bulletin October 2020 PAGE 24
4.3 Handover of Subdivisional Roads
Author: Ms Natalie Watkinson, A/Manager Land and Development Infrastructure
The following subdivision roads were handed over during September 2020 period:
4.3.1 Brightwood - Stage 5B - Vitae Chase, Kelvin Terrace and Aureate Road
4.4 Delegated Subdivision Engineering and Public Open Space Practical Completions
Author: Ms Natalie Watkinson, A/Manager Land and Development Infrastructure
4.4.1 Oasis Estate, located off Kerosene Lane, Baldivis, Central and Gas Easement Public Open Spaces, combined area of approximately 1 ha.
4.4.2 Brightwood Estate - Stage 5B
4.5 Delegated Authority to Approve the Release of Bonds for Private Subdivisional Works
Author: Ms Natalie Watkinson, A/Manager Land and Development Infrastructure
4.5.1 Lot 19 Sixty Eight Road Stage 1A - Soil Stabilisation Bond - $1,440.00 4.5.2 Lot 19 Sixty Eight Road Stage 1A - Outstanding Works Bond - $226,472.60 4.5.3 115 Rockingham Beach Road, Rockingham - Outstanding Works Bond - $9,862.31
Planning and Development Services Bulletin October 2020 PAGE 25
Statutory Planning Monthly Team Summary
1. Statutory Planning Team Overview
The Statutory Planning Team delivers a range of services which includes: • Issue Planning Approvals • Scheme Amendments and Subdivision Applications • Road Closures, PAW Closures and Street Naming • Development Compliance • Land Use Complaints
2. Human Resource Update
Nil
3. Project Status Reports
Project 3.1 Pedestrian Access Way Strategy Review
Budget: $4,538 Expenditure to Date:
$4,538 (Committed)
Commencement Date:
July 2018 Estimated Finish Date:
October 2020
Project Officer: Mr David Waller, Coordinator Statutory Planning
Author: Mr Stephen Sullivan, Planning Officer
Progress Report:
Council adopted the Pedestrian Access Way Strategy Review Report at its September 2020 Council meeting. As required by the Council resolution, the Review Report has been referred to the Western Australian Planning Commission for endorsement.
Project 3.2 Conservation Plan fmr Roads Board Museum
Budget: $35,000 Expenditure to Date:
Nil
Commencement Date:
July 2020 Estimated Finish Date:
July 2021
Project Officer: Mr David Waller, Coordinator Statutory Planning
Author: Mr Stephen Sullivan, Planning Officer
Progress Report:
The City has appointed Hocking Heritage + Architecture to undertake the preparation of the Conservation Management Plan for the former Roads Board building. An inception meeting was held with the appointed consultant and the consultant has met with representatives of the Rockingham District Historical Society Inc.
Planning and Development Services Bulletin October 2020 PAGE 26
Project 3.3 Review of Planning Policy 3.3.1 - Control of Advertisements
Budget: $35,000 Expenditure to Date:
Nil
Commencement Date:
July 2020 Estimated Finish Date:
July 2021
Project Officer: Mr David Waller, Coordinator Statutory Planning
Author: Mr Chris Parlane, Senior Planning Officer
Progress Report:
The City has sought consultant fee proposals for the preparation of a new Control of Advertisements Local Planning Policy and Town Planning Scheme Amendment. Quotes are expected by Wednesday 14 October 2020.
4. Information Items
4.1 Subdivision/Development Approval and Refusals by the WAPC
Author: Administration Team
4.1.1 Development Approval - Lot 500 Tesla Road, Rockingham - Vehicle Parking / Hardstand (20.2020.201.1)
4.1.2 Development Approval - Lot 24 Arcadia Dive, Shoalwater - Storage Container for Lifeguard Service (20.2020.192.1)
4.1.3 Development Approval - Lot 132 Secret Harbour Boulevard, Secret Harbour - Demolition and Remediation of Site to Natural State (20.2020.185.1)
4.1.4 Survey Strata Subdivision Approved - Lot 380 Cottesloe Crescent, Secret Harbour - Survey Strata Subdivision Creating 4 Lots and 1 Common Property (21.2020.50.1)
4.1.5 Freehold Subdivision Approved - 616 and 617 Mallee Drive, Karnup - Special Rural Subdivision Creating 2 Lots (21.2020.35.1)
4.2 Notifications and Gazettals
Author: Administration Team
Nil
4.3 Subdivision Clearances
Author: Administration Team
4.3.1 Lot 9019 Baldivis Road, Baldivis - Subdivision Clearance Creating 7 Lots (21.2018.48.1) 4.3.2 Lot 9000 McDonald Road, Baldivis - Subdivision Clearance Creating 15 Lots (21.2016.125.1) 4.3.3 Lot 9026 Sixty Eight Road, Baldivis - Subdivision Creating 32 Lots (21.2018.27.1)
4.4 Subdivision Survey Approvals
Author: Administration Team
4.4.1 Endorsed Survey-Strata Plan - Lot 71 (No. 15) Vista Avenue, Rockingham (21.2020.10.1) 4.4.2 Endorsed Deposited Plan - Lot 9000 Baldivis Road, Baldivis (21.2019.43.1) 4.4.3 Endorsed Deposited Plan - Lot 156 Mandurah Road and Lot 800 Pike Road, Baldivis
(21.2018.85.1) 4.4.4 Endorsed Deposited Plan - Lot 9019 Baldivis Road, Baldivis (21.2018.48.1) 4.4.5 Endorsed Deposited Plan – Lot 9026 Sixty Eight Road, Baldivis (21.2018.27.01; 21.2019.85.1)
Planning and Development Services Bulletin October 2020 PAGE 27
4.5 Subdivision Lot Production
Author: Administration Team
The following table represents residential lot activity within the growth suburbs of the City of Rockingham by month and year-to-date. The data provides information relating to the number of conditional residential lot approvals, by the Western Australian Planning Commission. The final approval figures are based on the number of lots which have received final approval by the Western Australian Planning Commission.
Locality Month (September 2020) Calendar Year to date (2020)
Preliminary (total lots)
Final (total lots) Preliminary (total lots)
Final (total lots)
Baldivis nil 90 397 175 Golden Bay 50 nil 374 44 Karnup nil nil nil nil
Note 1: The Western Australian Planning Commission (WAPC) approve Subdivision Applications on advice from the City and relevant Government Agencies.
Note 2: For clarity, the term “Preliminary” refers to “WAPC Subdivision Approvals (total lots)” and the term “Final” refers to “WAPC Endorsed Deposited Plan i.e. Lots to be created (total lots)”.
Note 3: When the WAPC Endorses a Deposited Plan it includes new lots, which can then be created by Landgate.
4.6 Delegated Development Approvals
Author: Administration Team
4.6.1 Proposed Outbuilding to Single House (Storage Shed) - Lot 1027 (No.213) Karnup Road, Baldivis - Preisser (20.2020.224.1)
4.6.2 Proposed Home Business (Chiropractic) - Lot 679 (No.52) Aurea Boulevard, Golden Bay - Hashem (20.2020.75.1)
4.6.3 Proposed Estate Signage and Boundary Wall (Vista Estate) - Lot 2 Redwood Avenue, Karnup - Emerge Associates (20.2020.218.1)
4.6.4 Proposed New Vocational Building (Educational Establishment) - Lot 10 (No.739) Eighty Road, Baldivis - Stage 5 Mother Theresa Catholic School - Parry & Rosenthal Architects (20.2020.167.1)
4.6.5 Proposed Agriculture Intensive (Blueberry Farm) - Lot 486 (No.66) Doghill Road, Baldivis - Lot 486 (No.66) Doghill Road, Baldivis - Hutt (20.2020.157.1)
4.6.6 Proposed Home Occupation (Eyelash Extensions) - Lot 846 (No.8) Saxon Lane, Baldivis - Wilmot (20.2020.213.1)
4.6.7 Proposed Signage (Chemist Warehouse) - Lot 1 (No.2) Redwood Avenue, Karnup - Chemist Warehouse (20.2020.188.1)
4.6.8 Proposed Commercial Vehicle Parking - Lot 889 (No.1) Bearfoot Road, Baldivis - Taukulis (20.2020.202.1)
4.6.9 Proposed Home Occupation (Massage) - Lot 132 (No.10) Clarendon Approach, Baldivis - Khanaphatsakul (20.2020.222.1)
4.6.10 Proposed Home Business (Personal Training) - Lot 912 (No.4) Canouan Loop, Secret Harbour - Sandover (20.2020.208.1)
4.6.11 Proposed Home Business (Hairdressing Salon) - Lot 1047 (No.3) Palmer Street, Warnbro - Normal Brooks Architectural Drafting & Design (20.2020.220.1)
4.6.12 Proposed Commercial Vehicle Parking - Lot 569 (No.21) Prosser Way, Singleton - Nuttall (20.2020.206.1)
4.6.13 Proposed Home Business (Nail and Beauty) - Lot 251 (No.26) Campolina Avenue, Baldivis - Van Huyssen (20.2020.227.1)
Planning and Development Services Bulletin October 2020 PAGE 28 4.6.14 Proposed Outbuilding to Single House (Storage Shed) - Lot 39 (No.7) St Malo Cove, Warnbro
- Action Sheds Australia Pty Ltd (20.2020.239.1) 4.6.15 Proposed Grouped Dwellings (Four) - Lot 12 (No.120) Kent Street, Rockingham - Summit
Homes (20.2020.235.1) 4.6.16 Proposed Home Occupation (Beauty) - Lot 557 (No.19) Variegate Road, Baldivis - Darby
(20.2020.235.1) 4.6.17 Unauthorised Steel Frame Car Port Structure - Lot 889 (No.1) Barefoot Road, Baldivis - CPR
Building & Approval Services (20.2020.243.1) 4.6.18 Proposed Ancillary Accommodation - Lot 800 (No.29) Pike Road, Baldivis - Bosveld
(20.2020.238.1) 4.6.19 Proposed Warehouse - Lot 335 (No.4) Blackburn Drive, Port Kennedy - Vermilio Investments
Pty Ltd (20.2020.194.01) 4.6.20 Proposed Change of Use to Private Recreation (Boxing Gym) - Lot 3 (No.6/42) Crompton
Road, Rockingham - Forster (20.2020.253.1) 4.6.21 Proposed Relocation - Lot 102 (No.439) St Albans Road, Baldivis - Konkel (20.2020.261.1) 4.6.22 Proposed Warehouse - Lot 335 (No.4) Blackburn Drive, Port Kennedy - Vermillion Investments
Pty Ltd (20.2020.194.1) 4.6.23 Proposed Home Occupation (Beauty) - Lot 350 (No.35) Burlington Drive, Baldivis - Brown
(20.2020.231.1) 4.6.24 Proposed Single House - Lot 96 (No.6) Greet Road, Baldivis - Ashmy Pty Ltd (20.2020.244.1) 4.6.25 Proposed Single House - Lot 628 (No.100) Thundelarra Drive, Golden Bay - Homebuyers
Centre Pty Ltd (20.2020.257.1) 4.6.26 Proposed Estate Marketing Signage (One 71 Baldivis) - Lot 9021 Baldivis Road, Baldivis -
Tann (20.2020.209.1) 4.6.27 Proposed Change of Use to College Psychologist (Port Kennedy Shopping Centre) - Lot 999
(Unit 19A, No.397) Warnbro Sound Avenue, Port Kennedy - Thomson (20.2020.263.1) 4.6.28 Proposed Home Business (Massage Therapy) - Lot 241 (No.3) Bunker Court, Cooloongup -
Carley (20.2020.237.1) 4.6.29 Proposed Change of Use to Motor Vehicle Repair - Lot 1342 (Unit 2, No.20) Hurrell Way,
Rockingham - Walker (20.2020.255.1) 4.6.30 Proposed Change of Use (Place of Worship and Community Purposes) - Lot 2 (No.2/5)
Cessnock Way, Rockingham - City Arise Church (20.2020.226.1) 4.6.31 Proposed Outbuilding to Single House (Shipping Container) - Lot 1002 (No.29) Ayrton Court,
Golden Bay - Scanlan (20.2020.236.1) 4.6.32 Proposed Home Business (Dog Grooming) - Lot 618 (No.9) Patron Road, Baldivis - Broadbent
(20.2020.233.1) 4.6.33 Proposed Change of Use (Liquor Store- Small Warehouse) - Lot 13 (No.52) Parkin Street,
Rockingham - Redset Nominees Pty Ltd (20.2020.259.1) 4.6.34 Amendment to Conditions of Development Approval - Proposed Mixed Commercial
Development (Child Care Premises, Consulting Room, Bulky Goods Showroom, Recreation - Private) - Lot 3 Statesman Parade, Baldivis - Lou Di Virgilio (20.2020.232.1)
4.7 Delegated Development Refusals
Author: Administration Team
Nil
4.8 Delegated Building Envelope Variations
Author: Administration Team
4.8.1 Building Envelope Variation - Lot 1002 (No.29) Ayrton Court, Golden Bay – Scanlan (24.2020.15.1)
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4.9 Subdivision/Amalgamation Approved
Author: Administration Team
4.9.1 Referral Response - Application No.159544 - Lot 2 Redwood Avenue, Karnup - Residential Subdivision Creating 16 Lots (21.2020.45.1)
4.9.2 Referral Response - Application No.159568 - Lot’s 671 and 672 (No’s 6 and 4) Tangadee Road, Golden Bay - Residential Subdivision Creating 3 Lots (21.2020.47.1)
4.9.3 Referral Response - Application No.796-20 - Lot 2308 (No.20) Bendalong Boulevard (Cnr Kewarra Bend, Secret Harbour - Survey Strata Subdivision Creating 2 Lots (21.2020.48.1)
4.9.4 Referral Response - Application No.846-20 - Lot 380 (No.66) Cottesloe Crescent, Secret Harbour - Survey Strata Subdivision Creating 4 Lots and 1 Common Property (21.2020.50.1)
4.9.5 Referral Response - Application 1096-20 - Lot 61 (No.6) Yarle Court, Cooloongup - Survey Strata Subdivision Creating 2 Lots and 1 Common Property (21.2020.54.1)
4.9.6 Referral Response - Application No.159300 - Lot 726 (No.591) Eighty Road, Baldivis - Rural Subdivision Creating 2 Lots (21.2020.25.1)
4.10 Strata Plans
Author: Administration Team
Nil
4.11 Subdivision/Amalgamation Refused
Author: Administration Team
Nil
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Planning and Development Directorate Monthly Team Summary
1. Planning and Development Directorate Team Overview
The Planning and Development Directorate Team delivers a range of services which includes: • Leads, mentors, manages and develops PDS Teams • Contributes to the strategic development of the City • Delivers a range of planning and development programmes and services that align with the
objectives of the City's Strategic Plan • Delivers Team Plans in accordance with the objectives of the City and the PDS Division • Maintains comprehensive statutory planning, strategic planning and environment, building and
environmental health best practices
2. Human Resource Update
Nil
3. Project Status Reports
Project 3.1 Rockingham Primary Centre, Centre Plan Implementation (LUP/137-08)
Budget: N/A Expenditure to Date:
N/A
Commencement Date:
2009 Estimated Finish Date:
Ongoing
Project Officer: Mr Bob Jeans, Director Planning and Development Services
Author: Mrs Sharon Peacock, Projects Research Officer
Progress Report:
Rockingham Strategic Metropolitan Centre Planning Boundary
Planning and Development Services Bulletin October 2020 PAGE 31 The Centre Plan area is divided into 11 Sectors as follows: • City Centre • Waterfront Village • Smart Village (South) • Smart Village (North) • Northern Gateway • Campus • Eastern • Leeuwin • Northern Waterfront • Southern Gateway/Rockingham Station
In 2009, the WAPC Statutory Planning Committee resolved to endorse the Stage 2 Final Reports on the Rockingham Strategic Metropolitan Centre as an appropriate to guide future planning and development. The preparation and review of detailed Planning Policies - Development Policy Plans (DPP) for each Sector, as identified in the Centre Plan, are either complete, ongoing or yet to commence as detailed below.
Policy Sector Sector Name Action Adopted
3.2.1 1 City Centre Sector Complete August 2010 (amended August 2014)
3.2.2 2 Waterfront Village Complete April 2012 (amended July 2019)
3.2.5 3 Smart Village South Complete April 2012 3.2.6 9 Northern Waterfront Complete September 2013 3.2.8 6 Campus Complete November 2014 3.2.9 7 Eastern Complete March 2015
3.2.12 10 and 11 Southern Gateway and Rockingham Station Complete September 2016
3.2.7 Sector 4 Northern Smart Village Commenced/on hold due to resolution of Western Trade Coast Buffer
N/A
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Policy Sector Sector Name Action Adopted
3.2.10 Sector 8 Leeuwin Commenced N/A N/A Sector 5 Northern Gateway Yet to commence N/A
Project 3.2 Design Review Panel (LUP/2094)
Budget: $35,000 Expenditure to Date:
Nil
Commencement Date:
February 2018 Estimated Finish Date:
Ongoing
Project Officer: Mr Bob Jeans, Director Planning and Development Services
Author: Mrs Sharon Peacock, Projects Research Officer (Panel Co-ordinator)
Progress Report:
To report on the number of applications received which have been assessed by the City’s Design Review Panel (DRP) in accordance with the following referral criteria as generally contained in Planning Policy No.7.4 - Design Review Panel: (i) Non-residential development which is likely to have a significant impact on the City; (ii) Residential development which involves a substantial departure from the applicable maximum
height standards identified by the Scheme or Policy; (iii) Residential development which comprises 10 or more dwellings; (iv) Residential development which involves a substantial departure from the Deemed-to-Comply
provisions of the Residential Design Codes; (v) Development which is contentious, likely to be of significant community interest or involves
unusual or unconventional design elements; (vi) All Joint Development Applications must be referred to the Panel for a design review; and (vii) Any Development Applications and Joint Development Assessment Panel applications, which,
as a result of public consultation, are the subject of opposition on relevant planning grounds.
August
Proposal Location Status Determining Authority
Nil formal applications during September
4. Information Items
Nil
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Advisory Committee Minutes The following Advisory Committee Minutes are attached for Councillor’s information. Advisory Committee Recommendations will be subject to separate Officer’s reports to Council.
Advisory Committee Advisory Committee Meeting held:
Bush Fire Advisory Committee Minutes of the meeting held on 8 September 2020 (Appendix 1)
Heritage Reference Group No meeting held this period.
Appendices 1. Minutes of Bush Fire Advisory Committee Meeting held 8 September 2020 2. Minutes of Point Peron Rehabilitation Committee Meeting held 8 October 2020
MINUTES Bush Fire Advisory Committee Meeting Held on Tuesday 8 September 2020 at 6:30pm City of Rockingham Board Room
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City of Rockingham Bush Fire Advisory Committee Minutes
Tuesday 8 September 2020 – Board Room 1. Declaration of Opening The Chairperson declared the Bush Fire Advisory Committee Meeting open at 6:30pm,
welcomed all present, and referred to the Acknowledgement of Country.
2. Record of Attendance/Apologies/Approved Leave of Absence 2.1 Members
Cr Rae Cottam Chairperson
Mr Terry Wegwermer District Officer, Perth South Coastal, Department Fire and Emergency Services (DFES)
Mr Tim Fisher Department of Biodiversity, Conservation and Attractions (DBCA)
Mr Stephen Summerton Secret Harbour Volunteer Fire and Rescue Service (SHVFRS)
Mr Brenton Smith Deputy Captain, Baldivis Volunteer Fire and Emergency Service (BVFES)
2.2 Executive
Mr Greg Whip Coordinator Emergency Management, Chief Bush Fire Control Officer
Mrs Helen Edwards Fire Prevention Officer
Mr Matthew Bowen Emergency Liaison Officer
Ms Sarah Nicolaides A/Manager Compliance & Emergency Liaison
Ms Sophie Stidworthy Senior Administration Officer
2.3 Guest/Observer:
Nil
2.4 Apologies:
Mr Andrew Munro Captain, Rockingham Volunteer Fire and Rescue Service (RVFRS)
Mr David Caporn Manager COVID-19 Business Continuity
2.5 Absent
Nil
2.6 Approved Leave of Absence:
Nil
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3. Terms of Reference To –
Provide advice and guidance to Council on matters relating to bushfire risk management; and
Facilitate collaboration between stakeholders with a shared responsibility for bushfire management within the City of Rockingham including prevention, preparedness, response and recovery.
4. Confirmation of Minutes of the Previous Meeting Moved Mr Tim Fisher, seconded Mr Terry Wegwermer:
That Committee CONFIRMS the Minutes of the Bush Fire Advisory Committee meeting held on 8 September 2020, as a true and accurate record.
Carried
5. Matters Arising from the Previous Minutes 5.1 Action Item List
Action Item No. 4 – Firebreak at the Northern extension of Jarvis Road GW stated that the update from our last meeting in March 2020 was that the City had received the funding and that the fire break should be completed by the end of June. GW however could not confirm if the works have been completed. GW asked BVFES if anyone had noticed the works, BS responded and advised that BVFES have not checked. This item has been marked for follow up. Since the meeting the track has been installed from Sixty Eight Road, Baldivis south. This item is now completed.
Action Item No. 7 – Fencing at Tesla Road bushland This action item is with TW and when we left it back in March TW advised he had received the agreement from all of the other agencies to go ahead with all the fencing it’s just a matter of waiting on the updated quote from the contractor and the works will commence. TW informed the committee that the work has been done, now the battle will be just keeping the fence intact. The gates are also in place and are co-locked with the City’s ES1 locks. GW noted that the works have been completed and this item can now be closed.
Action Item No. 8 – Unallocated Crown Land Prescribed Burns – Tesla Road and Kerosene Lane In March GW requested that it be noted that from previous notes on this item that Kerosene Lane would not go ahead it now remains to be Tesla Road, Terry advised that subject to seasonal conditions DFES would be looking at actioning this item in Autumn. TW provided an update and advised with the COVID-19 pandemic which pushed this item back. The block that DFES are looking at is behind Active Industries on the corner of Dixon Road, there will be some grass tree burning in this area just to reduce the flash fuel loads. The prescription has been signed off it’s just a matter of picking the right time to conduct the works, DFES are anticipating to complete this before the end of September. GW noted that Tesla and Kerosene will be removed from the Action Item List and leave this item will remain open as an item to be completed behind Active Industries. TW added that whilst on the topic of prescribed burns, DFES are also looking at what they can do within the Port Kennedy block to the north of Scientific Park in the strip between the golf course and Bayside Boulevard.
Action Item No. 12 – Prescribed Burning on COR Land In March Karli Hicks advised that the progress is still being made on the procedures and how we do that.
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GW can inform the committee that this has been achieved, and management are satisfied with the prescription and the sign off the procedure. GW has been working with the Bush Fire Mitigation team on this and as a result GW can also say that there are a few burns to be done in September as a result, GW will confirm what they are at the next meeting. This item has been left as ongoing with hopefully burns to be completed this September at two locations.
Action Item No. 16 – Homeless/Rough Sleepers Camping in Bushland Areas Earlier this month GW sent an update through to DFES and DBCA with the locations of where it is known that people are camping, this is done primarily so that Incident Controllers are aware that if there is a bushfire in certain spots that there is the consideration that there may be people possibly living in there. Also, this has been extended to include urban areas as well for the same reasoning so that responders know to expect or possibly expect people to be in that location if they need to go to an Emergency. This has been sent through for September to December, this item is ongoing.
Action Item No. 18 – Sealed Access Way and Mitigation Actions from Fletcher Road to Paganoni Road There was going to be a meeting, GW queried TW to ask if this went ahead as he was not involved. TW advised that he and TF had a discussion about this but he doesn’t think that this eventuated to anything. TF added he responded to Karli Hicks but he doesn’t believe she heard back from everyone she needed to for the meeting to go ahead. This item is to be left as ongoing.
6. Declarations of Members and Officers Interests Nil
7. Petitions/Deputations/Presentations/Submissions Nil
8. Agenda Items
8.1 City of Rockingham – Mrs Helen Edwards & Mr Greg Whip Helen advised that the City has a couple of Fire Break Inspectors out in the field at the moment and they are looking at properties that are under Fire Management Plans. It is beneficial to have the Fire Break Inspectors out now, as it makes it a little bit easier to have those works completed and then we can continue on with the Fire Control Notice Inspections. At the moment, the properties we are looking at are variations and are going quite well, hopefully we will have these completed prior to the 1 December.
Greg informed the committee that as of the 1 October 2020, permit season commences again. If the brigades that get the notifications are still happy we will continue to send through the approved permits how we have for previous seasons. This notification includes a list of where the burns are, which has been going to the Volunteer brigades within Rockingham. On that, Greg is pleased to advise that the majority of property owners that are burning outside of the restricted burning period seem to be logging their burns with DFES and appearing on Emergency WA website. This gives a good indication on who is burning in the district at the moment whilst permits are not required.
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Greg reported that the City has provided feedback on the National Review of the Australian Fire Danger Rating system. The City was sent a survey to provide some information back through DFES to the national body on what if/when the fire danger rating system was to be changed. They were seeking information on how that would affect Local Government, whether it be infrastructure we already have, what education programs we have for the community and how we’d manage with any changes to those signs or information we provide the public. Greg confirmed that the City has answered those questions and provided that back to DFES to give it to AFAC.
Report was submitted by the City’s Bushfire Mitigation team for the minutes: Bushfire Mitigation – City Managed Land
1. A request for quote has been established and awarded for fire break installation, forestry mulching, slashing and rural verge mowing in East Baldivis.
2. An Engineering and Parks Procedure and associated documentation for Planned Burning has been developed and approved
3. The Mitigation Activity Fund Round 2 application was approved in November 2019 for 53 treatments being a total of $716,165. A Supplementary application for $93,123 was approved in March 2020 for a treatment in Wilkinson Road. (a) In relation to the supplementary application, 90% of the works are
complete, including forestry mulching of vegetation and the installation of the mineral earth fire break. There is still some minor pruning and post fire weed control to be completed prior to 1 November.
(b) A total of 28 treatments from the primary application, for a total of $570,000, are now complete. These include: - Installation of 7 emergency fire access tracks, including clearing
works have been completed at the following sites for a value of $393,000;
Tramway – Stakehill Road to Karnup Road, Baldivis – 990 metres
Jarvis Road, Baldivis – 240 metres Ukich Place, Baldivis – 170 metres Hidden Swamp, Secret Harbour – 425 metres Tramway – Karnup Nature Reserve – 133 metres San Javier Circle, Secret Harbour – 275 metres Harvey Road to Paganoni Road, Karnup – 4200 metres.
- Undertaking 2 treatments for forestry mulching valued at $26,000 have been completed, those being;
The land behind Alfred Hines home Powell Road undeveloped road reserve
- Installing 6 gates at a value of $6,000 - Undertaking 17 treatments for vegetation pruning or slashing have
been completed for a value of $145,000.
(c) There are currently 4 treatments that are in progress for a value of $44,000, which include; - Installation of a 4m wide concrete paths at Anstey Q Reserve (Lorne
Bend) and Tamworth Hill Swamp - Establishment of a 4x4 mineral earth fire break at the Karnup School
site - The installation of heavy duty gates at Tramway Reserve
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(d) There are 21 treatments, at a value of $ 102,000, that have not yet been commenced. These are; - The installation of gates at three sites will be completed prior to
November 2020 - Forestry mulching at four sites are to be completed prior to
November 2020 - Installation of fire breaks at two sites will occur prior to November
2020
- The fire access track in the Warnbro dunes will not be installed due to topography issues, an alternate treatment will be developed
- Chemical treatment at three sites relate to post burn treatment and will not occur until the planned burns are completed.
- Planned burns were approved for funding at eight sites. At this stage the City plans to undertake two planned burns in September, in conjunction with the volunteer fire fighters, subject to final approval. The remaining six planned burns will not occur this calendar year, for reasons as follows;
Karnup School Site – site is Banksia woodland, which is suitable for autumn burning.
Baldivis Nature Reserve – site is Banksia woodland, which is suitable for autumn burning
Rockingham Golf Course – Frank Brown Reserve – This burn is to be conducted in collaboration with DBCA, plans to burn this site have been postponed until further notice from DBCA. It is expected that this site will be burned in autumn 2021.
Streetscape Maintenance, Rockingham – A burn plan was prepared and evaluated with the intention of conducting the burn in September 2020. Evaluation determined the risk was too high due to adjoining critical infrastructure. The site was determined to be better suited to mechanical clearing. An adjoining portion of the site is due to be forestry mulched prior to November. Fuel load reduction will be achieved by extending the forestry mulching to include portions of this area.
Rivergums Tramway – site is Banksia woodland, which is suitable for Autumn burning
Rivergums Tramway – site is Banksia woodland, which is suitable for Autumn burning.
8.2 Karnup Volunteer Fire and Emergency Service – Mr Ryan Bulluss Nil report
8.3 Department Fire and Emergency Services – Mr Terry Wegwermer
Terry advised that there will be a couple of hazard reduction burns that DFES will be conducting on behalf of the City, DFES will let the City know when they will be getting done. Terry also alerted the committee to say that DFES have been approached by Alcoa in regards to their wetland reserve out in Baldivis off Mundijong Road. Alcoa are looking at conducting a five hectare grass burn at that location, DFES will liaise with the City in relation to this. As GW had already mentioned there is currently a national fire danger rating review, the big driver behind this was a result of a public survey which suggested the community were confused over the ratings and what they actually meant. This survey is a nationally driven initiative to try and simplify the process and we are all key players.
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One of the key things in one of the preliminary meetings was to actually outline how much of an impact it would have with regards to Local Government and other users of the fire danger rating system.
Terry mentioned that the MAF funding should still be open at this point in time and doesn’t close until the 27 September. This funding is for State lands managed by Local Government. GW advised Terry that the MAF funding information has reached the City for consideration and is with Engineering and Parks. Assistant Commissioner Mr Brad Stringer is retiring, his last day will be the 9 September and a replacement has not been sought as yet.
8.4 Baldivis Volunteer Fire and Emergency Service – Mr Brenton Smith
Brenton conveyed the brigade’s thanks and support to the City for the work on the shed and the effort to reach this point so far.
Baldivis also has new leadership within the brigade and a new direction as well, Baldivis are going to try and become a more consultative and collective brigade and reaching out to other brigades in the area.
Baldivis have also offered their services to support the City and Parks and Wildlife that are in and around the area. As a brigade, some of us have already started to inspect some private properties for some upcoming burning, there should be about 3 – 4 prescriptions that should have been sent to the DO or will be shortly. One of the key directions the brigade would like to work towards is the familiarisation of the area, a lot of newer members over the last couple of years haven’t really focused on what is around. This will be a big focus for us over the next few months, which includes driving through areas with the new upgraded roads and gates, so anything that is noticed will be reported back to the City.
GW asked if the City is approached by private property owners for assistance with burns, are we continuing to send them to DFES? TW confirmed this and DFES will then decide where it goes. Terry added that it’s also so that DFES can have an awareness for insurance purposes and cover off on operational requirements.
8.5 Rockingham Volunteer Fire and Rescue Service – Mr Andrew Munro Report submitted by Andrew Munro The brigade as of this report has 18 active, 10 probationary and 6 support members. The brigade has also had numerous enquiries about volunteering in the VFRS since the last meeting. The brigade since restrictions were lifted have conducted a recruitment drive and has, taken on ten probationary members. The brigade operates a Series 4HSR and Mk 24 Light Tanker. The brigade also operates an additional Light Tanker with Rockingham 1st during the summer fire season. The brigade has continued with on station training and with Rockingham 1st. Members are also continuing with their e-academy training to formalise their individual pathways. Formal courses have been reduced in availability due to COVID, however we have been able to get members on several courses to maintain their pathways progression. The brigade has been constant in the number of calls and incidents attended. Generally a quieter start to the Near year, most so far have been DBA’s in attendance with several MVA’s and structure fires within Rockingham. The brigade has been issued the new updated copies of the UXO Urban Bushland Plans/response for our local area. The brigade has also been active in assisting with H/R burns at Port Kennedy Primary School and two burns conducted in Kwinana.
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8.6 Department of Biodiversity, Conservation and Attractions (DBCA) – Mr Tim Fisher
Pre-season training is currently underway and refreshing ourselves on bushfires leading into the season, seasonal staff will be commencing within the next month. Locally we’re preparing all the parks and have sprayed all the fire breaks in the parks and have upgraded some firebreaks at Paganoni Reserve trialling a new trimming machine. Lake Cooloongup is still open for prescription for this burning season and we are hoping we get there but will just see how that pans out in the regional priorities. Another property has been purchased on Jarvis Road by the Department of Planning (WAPC) as a long standing tenant has now moved on.
Local officer Tony Eddleston is moving on and has secured a job up in Kununurra, his last day will be the end of next week and a replacement has not been sought yet. Tim advised he will update the committee of Tony’s replacement at our next meeting in December.
8.7 Secret Harbour Volunteer Fire and Rescue Service – Mr Stephen Summerton
Coming into Summer, Secret Harbour will start their rounds about Bushfire safety awareness.
9. Other Business 9.1 GW advised that he was approached by the Rockingham Fire and Rescue Service
in relation to another air craft exercise. One was done previously utilising Lark Hill as a location to land the helicopter, and the City along with other agencies are looking at conducting another one in November, no dates confirmed at this stage. If there are any other areas other than operating from Lark Hill again, please let Greg know.
9.2 SS queried in light of Tony Eddleston’s departure who will be the best contact for any damage or reports that need to be made in relation to Scientific Park. TF advised that normally it would be a local officer but until a replacement is sought, to send any reports through and he will forward on to the correct people.
10. Date and Time of Next Meeting The next Bush Fire Advisory Committee meeting will be held on Tuesday, 8 December 2020
in the Boardroom, Council Administration Building, Civic Boulevard, Rockingham. The meeting will commence at 6:30pm.
11. Closure There being no further business, the Chairperson thanked those persons present for attending
the Bush Fire Advisory Committee meeting, and declared the meeting closed at 7:05pm.
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Point Peron Rehabilitation Committee Minutes (Ground floor Bridge Mtg Rm2)
8th October 2020, 9:30am
ITEM ATTENDANCE ACTIONS
Mr Phil Edman, Chairperson PPRC (PE) Mr Robbie Campbell, Department of Biodiversity, Conservation and Attractions (RC) (DBCA) Mr Laurie Smith JP OAM, The Rotary Club of Palm Beach WA Inc. (LS) Peter Rowles, Royal Australian Artillery Historical Society of Western Australia (Inc.) (proxy for Phil Rowson), & City of Rockingham RS & L Branch (PR) Mr Mike Ross, City of Rockingham (MR)
1.0 RECORD OF ATTENDANCE/APOLOGIES
APOLOGIES Mr Tim Fisher, Department of Biodiversity, Conservation and Attractions (DBCA) (TF) Mr Tom Griffiths, South West Group of Councils (SWCDeF Inc.) (TG) Phil Rowson, Peter Rowles, Royal Australian Artillery History Association WA (PR) Cr Craig Buchanan, City of Rockingham (CCB)
2.0 CONFIRMATION OF MINUTES FROM LAST MEETING PPRC Minutes of 3 March 2020
2.1 ACTIONS ARISING FROM THE LAST MEETING
(a) For action, graffiti repair on signage near carpark(b) Conservation works to the WWII buildings(c) Heritage Listing investigation
TF to advise next meeting Hold over to next meeting Hold over to next meeting
2.2 CORRESPONDENCE IN AND OUT MR - Various emails on the Howitzer project (e.g. painting)
3.0 PALM BEACH ROTARY CLUB - HOWITZER GUN (LS)
PE advised Adrian seeks to move the Howitzer off his premises as soon as possible and is willing to assist with the installation and welding the howitzer ‘left trail’ and ‘right trail’ (swing arms). PE asked RC to ensure the nuts on the existing gun emplacement are ground off to allow the howitzer to be installed.
PE or TF to advise MR on timing and logistics to move the gun. MR to inform the PPRC members once known.
RC to investigate removal of the gun emplacement nuts.
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Point Peron Rehabilitation Committee Minutes (Ground floor Bridge Mtg Rm2)
8th October 2020, 9:30am
RC has a solution for moving the howitzer gun via transporter (container truck) to the Point Peron carpark, then via front end loader with a bucket, then spider crane (7 tonne) or a 7 tonne slew crane with stabilisation works. RC also is seeking Yacht Club assistance to lift the howitzer gun off the truck at the carpark. RC advised the interpretive signage is being replaced to reflect the replica gun. PE and PR to collaborate and prepare a Gun Dedication Plan (ceremony & officials/attendance list). PR advised it would be ideal if the gun can be installed within the same week as Remembrance Day. The concrete repairs needed were also noted by PE. RC advised the gun emplacement will be tidied up after completion of works.
PE and PR to collaborate and prepare a Gun Dedication Plan (ceremony & officials/attendance list).
4.0 FINANCIAL UPDATE (TG)
TG advised MR prior to the meeting the PPRC has $3,810 bank balance. Some expenses were incurred since the last meeting. Re: webhosting and domain renewal from 10/8/2020.
Noted
5.0 GENERAL BUSINESS
5.1 Cape Peron Planning Investigation (TF) MR advised by way of an update the working group recommendations went to the Minister for Planning on 10 September 2020. The Minister’s decision on the planning investigation outcomes is unknown at this stage. https://www.dplh.wa.gov.au/cape-peron
Noted - Watching Brief
6.0 OTHER BUSINESS
6.1
City Heritage Strategy (MR) MR advised the Heritage Strategy 2020-2025 was adopted by Council at its 23 June 2020 meeting. There is, however, recognition of Point Peron during World War II being used as part of the coastal defence of Australia. https://rockingham.wa.gov.au/forms-and-publications/events-culture-and-tourism/heritage/local-heritage-strategy-june-2020
Noted
Planning Services - Appendix 2
Point Peron Rehabilitation Committee Minutes (Ground floor Bridge Mtg Rm2)
8th October 2020, 9:30am
6.2 PE discussed the WWII memorabilia and a possible formal request coming for some items to be on display at the Leighton Battery. The Committee discussed if the display could be alternatively housed at the Rockingham Museum. PE discussed that the WWII memorabilia exhibition would have been good to hold this year but would not have been possible due to covid19.
MR to contact the RDHS (Inc.) to ask if the WWII items could be put on display.
6.3 PE discussed CCTV cameras being made available for the carpark. RC advised the City’s CCTV cameras were there. MR advised they are moved around the City based on key locations.
Noted
6.4 The Committee recognised and congratulated LS in his vision and leadership in finalising the gun to completion.
7.0 Meeting closed 10:25am NEXT MEETING DATE - TBA
Planning Services - Appendix 2
BULLETIN Engineering and Parks Services October 2020 PLEASE RETAIN FOR COUNCIL MEETING
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City of Rockingham Engineering and Parks Services Bulletin
19 October 2020 TABLE OF CONTENTS
1. Engineering and Parks Services Directorate 5 1. Engineering and Parks Services Directorate Team Overview 5 2. Human Resource Update 5 3. Project Status Reports 5 4. Information Items 5
4.1 Bushfire Risk 5
2. Asset Services 6 1. Asset Services Team Overview 6 2. Human Resource Update 6 3. Project Status Reports 6
3.1 Drainage Condition Audit 6 3.2 Drainage Catchment Survey Audit 7 3.3 Road Reserve Condition Audit 7 3.4 Reserve Electrical Asset Mapping 7
4. Information Items 7 4.1 Asset Maintenance Team 7 4.2 Asset Maintenance - Buildings 9 4.3 Asset Maintenance – Reserves 12 4.4 Strategic Asset Management 15
3. Infrastructure Project Delivery 17 1. Infrastructure Project Delivery Team Overview 17 2. Human Resource Update 17 3. Project Status Reports 17 4. Information Items 17
4.1 Amadeus Crescent Reserve – Footbridge minor works 17 4.2 Aqua Jetty, Warnbro – 25m and 50m Pool Refurbishment 17 4.3 Aqua Jetty, Warnbro – Replacing car park lighting 18 4.4 Eighty Road (Safety Bay Road to Tranby Drive), Baldivis – Upgrade &
Widen 18 4.5 Georgetown Drive Reserve - Replace & relocate basketball court and
seats 19 4.6 Installation of LED lighting at Mike Barnett Sports Complex 19 4.7 Installation of LED video wall at Mike Barnett Sports Complex 19 4.8 Installation of new Barbeque- Lagoon Reserve, Secret Harbour 19 4.9 Lake Richmond, Shoalwater – Red Asphalt and Concrete Footpath 20 4.10 Lark Hill Sporting Complex Hockey Field Light Pole & Luminaire
Replacement, Port Kennedy 20 4.11 Lark Hill Sporting Complex Hockey Turf Replacement, Port Kennedy 21 4.12 Mandurah Road (Kerosene Lane to Fifty Road), Baldivis – Construct 1.5m
Wide Asphalt Shoulders 21 4.13 Palm Beach, Rockingham – Drainage Upgrade (Stage 2) 22 4.14 Parkin Street / Bay View Street, Rockingham – Install Roundabout 22 4.15 Photovoltaic (PV) Arrays (Solar Panels) 23 4.16 Playground Replacements 2020-2021 23
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4.17 Port Kennedy Community Centre, Port Kennedy – Switchboard & Building Upgrades 24
4.18 Read Street / Gnangara Drive, Waikiki – Drainage Upgrade 24 4.19 Read Street / Rae Road, Rockingham – Extend Right Turn Pockets 24 4.20 Refurbishment of public toilets – various locations 25 4.21 Replacement of shower & drink fountains- Catalpa Reserve and Emerald
Park, Rockingham 25 4.22 Replacement of existing Barbeques- Tuart Park, Secret Harbour 26 4.23 Replacement of existing Barbeque- St Raphael Reserve, Port Kennedy 26 4.24 Rockingham Aquatic Centre, Rockingham – Various Works 26 4.25 Rockingham Council Administration Building – Square Building,
Rockingham – Disability Compliance Upgrades and Refurbishments 28 4.26 Rockingham Council Administration Building, Rockingham – Disability
Compliance Upgrades and Refurbishments to Toilets & Kitchenettes 28 4.27 Rockingham Council Depot, Rockingham – Minor Refurbishment Works &
Shed Replacements 28 4.28 Rockingham Gem Club, Rockingham – Refurbishment Works 28 4.29 Safety Bay Bowling Club – Switchboard upgrade 28 4.30 Safety Bay Road, Safety Bay – Pedestrian Islands 28 4.31 Secret Harbour – Street lighting upgrade 29 4.32 Supply and Installation of Five Aluminium Shade Shelters- Lagoon
Reserve, Secret Harbour 29 4.33 Supply and Installation of New Shade Sails in various Reserves 30 4.34 Warnbro Sound Avenue, Warnbro – Bus Embayments 30
4. Parks Services 31 1. Parks Services Team Overview 31 2. Human Resource Update 31 3. Project Status Reports 31 4. Information Items 31
4.1 Corella management – Safety Bay Foreshore 31 4.2 Delegated Public Open Space Handovers 31 4.3 Removal of feature log – Tuart Park, Secret Harbour 32 4.4 Weed treatment program – kerb lines, footpaths and hardstand areas 32
5. Engineering Services 33 1. Engineering Services Team Overview 33 2. Human Resource Update 33 3. Project Status Reports 34
3.1 Coastal Facilities Strategy 34 4. Information Items 34
4.1 Delegated Authority for Temporary Thoroughfare Closure 34 4.2 Delegated Authority for approval of Directional Signage 34 4.3 Delegated Authority for approval of Heavy Haulage 34 4.4 Authorised Traffic Management Plans for Works on City Controlled Roads 34 4.5 Civil Works Program 2020/2021 36 4.6 Civil Maintenance Program 2020/2021 41 4.7 Road Rehabilitation & Renewal Programs 2020/2021 42 4.8 Drainage Renewal Program Municipal Works 2020/2021 44
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19 October 2020 TABLE OF CONTENTS
4.9 Footpath Renewal Program Municipal Works 2020/2021 44 4.10 Carpark Renewal Program Municipal Works 2020/2021 45 4.11 Litter and Street Sweeping Program 2020/2021 45 4.12 Graffiti Program 2020/2021 47 4.13 Delegated Authority for the payment of crossover subsidies 49 4.14 Third Party Works within the City 49 4.15 Asset Inspections 50 4.16 Verge Treatment Applications 50 4.17 Verge Issues 50 4.18 Coastal Capital Projects 51 4.19 Coastal Infrastructure Management 54
6. Advisory Committee Minutes 56
7. Appendices 56
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Engineering and Parks Services Directorate Monthly Team Summary
1. Engineering and Parks Services Directorate Team Overview
The Engineering and Parks Services Directorate contributes to the aspirations set out in the Community Plan and the Council’s strategic and operational objectives by:
• Delivering exemplary customer service
• Ensuring the City’s civil infrastructure, green space and building assets are fit for purpose and achieve maximum life
• Identifying and using available resources wisely and productively
• Responsibly managing capital works delivery through integrated project management and robust cost control
2. Human Resource Update
Moira Darmody, Senior Bushfire Risk Officer started with the City on 14 October 2020.
3. Project Status Reports
Nil
4. Information Items
4.1 Bushfire Risk
Author: Mr Sam Assaad, Director Engineering and Parks Services
No further update since January 2020 bulletin.
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Asset Services Monthly Team Summary
1. Asset Services Team Overview
The Asset Services department delivers a range of services which include:
• Asset Maintenance Reactive, preventative and scheduled maintenance to over 350 million dollars’ worth (replacement value) of buildings, lighting and park structures. Development of maintenance plans that determine the level of maintenance required to meet the agreed levels of service, and include factors such as life cycle, risk, safety, standards and regulations and the most cost effective use of resources. Maintenance of technical building systems for the City’s assets. This includes the administration of keys and swipe cards, monitoring of BMS and alarm systems, fire panel systems and energy generation (solar panels) and management systems. Cleaning of all City facilities via contract and internal cleaning staff for the City Depot, Council Administration Building and Landfill offices.
• Strategic Asset Management Provide a comprehensive asset management service providing accurate technical and
professional advice to ensure that Elected Members and Staff are in a position to make informed decisions on behalf of the community they represent. Best practice management skills and processes are provided to ensure that asset related services are delivered in an economical and sustainable manner.
It also encompasses the provision of a data management service for all infrastructure assets to ensure relevant asset information is recorded and available for officers to manage the assets in the most efficient and sustainable way.
2. Human Resource Update
Nil
3. Project Status Reports
Project 3.1 Drainage Condition Audit
Budget: $50,000 Expenditure to date:
$0
Commencement date:
July 2020 Completion June 2021
Project Officer: Ms Louise Walter, Coordinator Strategic Asset Management
Author: Ms Louise Walter, Coordinator Strategic Asset Management
Progress Report:
This project is a continuation of the 2019/20 project and involves the physical survey of sections of the City’s storm water drainage network. This includes pits and their connecting pipes to correct their spatial location, establish condition ratings, identify defects, material types, dimensions and collect photo images. Areas with a history of flooding are being targeted to inform upcoming maintenance and renewal activities.
Engineering and Parks Services Bulletin 19 October 2020 PAGE 7 Project 3.2 Drainage Catchment Survey Audit
Budget: $50,000 Expenditure to date:
$0
Commencement date:
July 2020 Completion June 2021
Project Officer: Ms Louise Walter, Coordinator Strategic Asset Management
Author: Ms Louise Walter, Coordinator Strategic Asset Management
Progress Report:
This project examines drainage catchment areas to identify areas requiring upgraded capacity to ensure the City’s current and future needs are met. Confirming and adjusting drainage design is critical to an effective storm water management system.
Project 3.3 Road Reserve Condition Audit
Budget: $50,000 Expenditure to date:
$0
Commencement date:
July 2020 Completion June 2021
Project Officer: Ms Louise Walter, Coordinator Strategic Asset Management
Author: Ms Louise Walter, Coordinator Strategic Asset Management
All asset condition assessments undertaken by the City are currently under review. This review will determine the frequency, objectives and funding requirements for road reserve and other asset classes. This project will remain on hold until the outcomes of the review are known.
Project 3.4 Reserve Electrical Asset Mapping
Budget: $50,000 Expenditure to date:
$0
July 2020 Completion June 2021
Project Officer: Mr Brett Wilkins, A/Coordinator Asset Maintenance
Author: Mr Brett Wilkins, A/Coordinator Asset Maintenance
This project is a continuation of the 2019/20 project and involves a physical survey of selected reserves to identify electrical assets not previously captured in the City’s asset register, confirm all assets spatial location, condition ratings, identify defects, material types, dimensions and collect photo images. It is anticipated that all data entry from the 2019/20 project will be completed by December 2020 allowing the next batch of project sites to then be inspected.
4. Information Items
4.1 Asset Maintenance Team
Author: Mr Brett Wilkins, A/Coordinator Asset Maintenance
After Hours Call Outs The Asset Maintenance team provides an after-hours call out service to deal with urgent works on facilities and other key assets. For the month of September 2020, 33 callouts were completed. The majority were related to plumbing, security and vandalism.
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After Hours Call Outs 2020
Asset Maintenance - Customer Request Management (CRM) Statistics
The Asset Maintenance Team and contractors completed 912 CRM’s for the month of September 2020. This is compared to 788 requests completed in September 2019 and an average of 797 per month for the 2019 period. Average CRM completion times remain within service level standards. The below graph shows the monthly statistics for 2020.
Completed CRM’s for 2020
Contract Management An update on Asset Maintenance contracts is provided below:
• Shade Sail Maintenance – Awarded to One Shade • Lift Maintenance – Awarded to City Lifts • HVAC (air conditioning and ventilation systems) - Proposed tender is currently being reviewed
by stakeholders • Security Patrols - Proposed tender is currently being revised with procurement • Gas Supply to Aqua Jetty - Proposed tender has been re-advertised • Public area Lighting – Scored with award scheduled for October 2020
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Author: Mr Brett Wilkins, A/Coordinator Asset Maintenance
Administration Complex Following Council approval, an additional flagpole was installed at the main Administration Complex bringing the total number to five. This will allow for the flying of the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander flag concurrently during working hours. The new installation involved the relocation of three of the existing four flagpoles and associated paving repairs.
Administration Complex
Rockingham Aquatic Centre Whilst the facility was closed for the winter season, the opportunity was taken to carry-out internal painting to the change rooms. All of the exposed brickwork was painted along with the ceilings, doors, doorframes, tiles, timberwork and floors. The end result is a drastic improvement, providing a far lighter and cleaner environment for users.
Rockingham Aquatic Centre
Coastal Community Centre As part of the City’s timber floor maintenance program, the parquetry flooring in the playgroup room was identified for recoating. Flooring maintenance in this particular area has proven challenging in the past due to difficulties in finding a window of opportunity to carry-out the works. The floor was sanded back to bare timber and three coats of a hard wearing water-based product were applied. The project took five days to complete including curing time.
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Coastal Community Centre
Esplanade Boat Ramp Toilet Block A minor refurbishment project is underway at the Esplanade toilet block. Masonry and structural steel repairs were carried-out initially off the back of a structural engineering report. This has rectified areas of extensive cracking and failed connections. Some plumbing repairs and minor carpentry have also been carried-out. Next will be corrosion treatment to steel purlins, other carpentry works and then internal and external painting. The intention is to keep the toilet block open throughout, with as little service disruption as possible.
Esplanade Boat Ramp Toilet
Solar Power Generation Reducing energy consumption remains a key focus for the City and to assist in this pursuit, solar photovoltaic (PV) systems are fitted to a range of facilities and reserves. There are currently 92 solar PV systems across the City. Below is a table and graph of the energy generated by seven buildings capable of being remotely monitored. A combined 50,337 kW/h of electricity was generated in September 2020 which has reduced the City’s greenhouse gases by 35 metric tons. The figures are significantly lower in comparison to previous months due to failing inverters at the Administration Building. Pictorial equivalent reductions are also listed below highlighting the environmental benefits of these systems. Administration Centre solar system is isolated currently with no solar production statistics available whilst repairs are carried out after a recent failure of a solar inverter.
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Table 1 - Total Solar Energy Production at Monitored Sites
Figure 1 - Total Energy Production Kwh
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Author: Mr Brett Wilkins, A/Coordinator Asset Maintenance
Naval Memorial Park The existing flagpole at the Naval Memorial Park was very old and in a poor condition, with failed halyard and evidence of metal fatigue evident. This flagpole was removed and replaced with two new flagpoles, relocated to a more suitable location at the end of the memorial walk. Including the excavation, installation of new concrete footings, bolt cages and the new flagpoles, the project took three days to complete.
Naval Memorial Park
Public Artwork maintenance At the corner of Kent Street and Flinders Lane there are two public artworks; ‘The Hull’ and the ‘Sculptural Billboard’. These pieces were in need of maintenance to restore their appearance and functionality. Minor carpentry repairs were carried-out to the Sculptural Billboard to replace missing slats and trim the seating. It was then recoated to protect the timber from the elements. The repairs to The Hull were more extensive, requiring the rotten timbers to be completely removed. The piece then underwent reinforcement and concrete repairs and waterproofing. A new jarrah slab was sourced, cut to fit and installed on the piece.
The Hull
Baldivis Youth Space To assist a Community Safety project, all of the hand / foot holds were removed from the climbing walls and the voids filled with an epoxy grout and sanded. All of the walls were then prepared and painted with an oil-based undercoat ready for finishing. An artist engaged by Community Safety then painted a mural over the top.
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Baldivis Youth Space
Lighting Inspections Monthly night time inspections are carried out by City contractors to all 3,583 light poles. The results from September 2020 inspections confirmed that approximately 96% of the network is operational. Work requests are lodged for luminaries not operating correctly at the time of inspection. Vandalism Asset vandalism is an ongoing and escalating issue for the City. Vandalism repairs take priority over other planned works as these issues invariably attract additional vandalism. At the City’s Reserves, various acts of vandalism were carried-out at Harrington Waters Reserve, Larkhill Reserve, Georgetown Reserve, Notteley Crescent Reserve, Veterans Park, Tamworth Swamp, City Park, Timbarra Reserve and Bravo Reserve. These instances included damage to seats, meter boxes, electrical distribution boxes, play equipment, masonry walls and signage.
Veterans Park memorial wall
At the City’s public toilet facilities, damage was caused at Secret Harbour Oval change rooms, Fantasy Park toilet block, Don Cuthbertson toilet block, Veterans Park toilet block, Baldivis Children’s Forest toilets, Esplanade Boat Ramp toilets, Singleton Community Centre toilets, Golden Bay Foreshore toilet block and the Wanliss Street Exeloo. These instances included damage to doors, tiles, sharps containers, security gates, locks, screening, plumbing and toilet roll holders.
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Secret Harbour Oval change room toilets
At the City’s buildings, damage was caused at the Larkhill Rugby building, the Autumn Centre, the Rockingham Gem Club building, Shoalwater Reserve change rooms and the Safety Bay Health Clinic. These instances included damage to doors and door frames, fencing and associated damages from break-ins.
Larkhill Rugby Building
Works planned for October 2020 include: • Painting maintenance at the Rockingham Central Library
• Sand soft fall replacement at Tuart Park
• Installation of clear roof sheeting at the Operations Centre
• Drainage repairs at Point Peron toilet block
• Feral bird management at the Administration Complex
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Author: Ms Louise Walter, Coordinator Strategic Asset Management
Asset Creation Statistics There are many new assets installed each month as part of either City funded projects or subdivision developments. These assets are continuously being added to the corporate asset register following the completion of each project. A small number of older assets are also added when they are located. During September 2020, 230 assets were created in the register and are illustrated in the graphs below.
Figure 2 – Overall Asset Creation Statistics
Figure 3 – Asset Creation Statistics by Asset Class
Dial Before You Dig The City is a registered member of Dial Before You Dig, meaning the City receives information on proposed works that will be undertaken around our registered assets. Any third party intending to work around infrastructure assets can make a free enquiry to Dial Before You Dig to identify any City owned underground assets that exist within their proposed work site. This service helps protect
Engineering and Parks Services Bulletin 19 October 2020 PAGE 16 the City’s underground assets such as the stormwater drainage network and fibre optic cables from damage. It also enables the City to identify the responsible party for any damage that may arise from such works.
The Dial Before You Dig requests are processed through an automated service provided to the City by a contractor. Requests that result in assets being identified within the proposed work site are known as ‘Affected’ and those where no assets exist are ‘Not Affected’. Figure 4 illustrates that during September 2020, 1163 requests were made to the City and 959 of those requests were sites where City assets existed within the proposed work site, helping protect these assets from damage. Figure 5 illustrates the activities associated with the requests made to the City.
Figure 4 – Dial Before You Dig Request Numbers
Figure 5 – Dial Before You Dig Request Numbers by Activity
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Infrastructure Project Delivery Monthly Team Summary
1. Infrastructure Project Delivery Team Overview
This team delivers the City’s infrastructure projects including Master Plan projects, new buildings, refurbishments and fitouts, park furniture and infrastructure and Civil infrastructure. Major projects include the Rockingham Beach Foreshore Revitalisation, Baldivis South Community Centre and the Baldivis District Sporting Complex. The team is involved in all elements of infrastructure projects from inception, construction, commissioning and completion, ensuring project delivery standards are maintained and are executed in accordance to the City’s Project Management Framework.
2. Human Resource Update
Nil
3. Project Status Reports
Nil
4. Information Items
Note: All information (including timeframes) are correct as at 1 October 2020.
4.1 Amadeus Crescent Reserve – Footbridge minor works
Author: Ms Claire O’Neill, Projects Officer
The project involves the following;
• Replacement of timber decking, joists and kickboards;
• Re-painting of the metal handrail; and
• Mortar repointing of a small section of retaining wall. Works are scheduled to commence early October 2020.
Footbridge – Amadeus Crescent Reserve
4.2 Aqua Jetty, Warnbro – 25m and 50m Pool Refurbishment
Author: Mr Rob Pollock, Major Infrastructure Project Officer
Pools are complete and open to the public.
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25m Pool Aqua Jetty, Warnbro 50m Pool Aqua Jetty, Warnbro
4.3 Aqua Jetty, Warnbro – Replacing car park lighting
Author: Mr Scott Bennett, Project Officer
Project is scheduled for completion in late October.
4.4 Eighty Road (Safety Bay Road to Tranby Drive), Baldivis – Upgrade & Widen
Author: Mr Darren Dropulich, Construction Engineer
The project consists of upgrading Eighty Road (between Safety Bay Road and Tranby Drive), involving the following components:
• Provision of kerbing and stormwater drainage on the sections of road currently not kerbed. • Installation of three new traffic slow points (north of Clyde Avenue; between Clyde Avenue
and Tranby Drive; and south of Tranby Drive). • Road widenings at the intersections of Clyde Avenue and Tranby Drive.
The installation of linemarking by Main Roads WA is complete. Outstanding works include the installation of signage by Main Roads WA and upgrading of street lighting by Western Power. The anticipated completion date for the project is mid-to-late November 2020.
Tranby Drive Intersection Clyde Avenue Intersection
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Slow Point between Slow Point North of Clyde Avenue Clyde Avenue and Tranby Drive
4.5 Georgetown Drive Reserve - Replace & relocate basketball court and seats
Author: Mr Craig Beard, Project Technical Officer
This project is now complete.
New court with line marking
4.6 Installation of LED lighting at Mike Barnett Sports Complex
Author: Mrs Luiza Gawel, Project Officer
The Request for Quote has been closed and the submissions are being assessed.
4.7 Installation of LED video wall at Mike Barnett Sports Complex
Author: Mrs Luiza Gawel, Project Officer
The Request for Quote has been advertised and has closed.
4.8 Installation of new Barbeque- Lagoon Reserve, Secret Harbour
Author: Mr Craig Beard, Project Technical Officer
Installation of a new double hot plate barbeque unit in the southern portion of Lagoon Reserve, Secret Harbour is complete.
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Double hot plate barbeque unit
4.9 Lake Richmond, Shoalwater – Red Asphalt and Concrete Footpath
Author: Mr Darren Dropulich, Construction Engineer
The project consists of the construction of a new red asphalt footpath / fire truck access (adjacent to Lake Richmond between Safety Bay Road / Boundary Road roundabout and Richmond Avenue / Frederick Street intersection) and a new concrete footpath (on the northern verge of Richmond Avenue between Frederick Street and cul-de-sac). Water barriers have been temporarily erected at each end of the red asphalt footpath / fire truck access until the new vehicle and pedestrian gates are installed. The anticipated completion date for the project is mid-October 2020.
Fire Truck Access (from Safety Bay Road) Fire Truck Access (from Richmond Avenue)
4.10 Lark Hill Sporting Complex Hockey Field Light Pole & Luminaire Replacement, Port Kennedy
Author: Mr Rhuan Beukes, Project Officer
Tender documentation has been finalised for replacement of the outdated poles and metal-halide luminaires at the Lark Hill Hockey Field. Quotes to conduct works to be sourced in October 2020.
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Floodlight Pole at Hockey Field Pole Footing Assembly at Hockey Club
4.11 Lark Hill Sporting Complex Hockey Turf Replacement, Port Kennedy
Author: Mr Rhuan Beukes, Project Officer
The contract has been awarded. Possible issues regarding State border controls and access for specific technicians into WA. Programming of works is being negotiated.
Lark Hill Sporting Complex Hockey Field
4.12 Mandurah Road (Kerosene Lane to Fifty Road), Baldivis – Construct 1.5m Wide Asphalt Shoulders
Author: Mr Darren Dropulich, Construction Engineer
The project consists of the construction of 1.5m wide asphalt shoulders on both sides of Mandurah Road (between Kerosene Lane and Fifty Road). Pavement construction works commenced on 22 September 2020, however they are temporarily on hold until approximately the middle of October 2020. The Civil Construction team has been diverted to undertake works for the Read Street / Rae Road project to better utilise the school holiday period when the traffic volume is lower than normal. The anticipated completion date for the project is early November 2020.
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South from Kerosene Lane North from Fifty Road
4.13 Palm Beach, Rockingham – Drainage Upgrade (Stage 2)
Author: Mr Darren Dropulich, Construction Engineer
This project is complete.
Harrison Street Verge Chalwell Street Verge
4.14 Parkin Street / Bay View Street, Rockingham – Install Roundabout
Author: Mr Darren Dropulich, Construction Engineer
The project consists of the construction of a new roundabout at the Parkin Street / Bay View Street intersection. Stormwater drainage installation, pavement construction and laying of new asphalt are complete. Outstanding civil works include; laying of new kerbing, construction of new footpaths, reinstatement of existing crossovers and backfilling of kerbs. The anticipated completion date for the project is mid-November 2020.
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East along Parkin Street North along Bay View Street
4.15 Photovoltaic (PV) Arrays (Solar Panels)
Author: Mr Scott Bennett, Project Officer
As part of the City’s sustainability and renewable energy commitment, funding is allocated to City owned facilities for the installation of Photovoltaic (PV) arrays. This financial year, the City has allocated funding to the following sites:
Site Suburb Comments
Hourglass Change Rooms Cooloongup Due to the nature of the sport at the oval it has been highlighted that it would not be a good environment for a PV array system due to potential damage. This system will now be installed at the Compliance headquarters on Crompton Road.
Mike Barnett Sports Complex Rockingham System is being installed and is currently expected for completion early November 2020.
Rockingham Bowling Club Rockingham System is now installed. Project complete.
Secret Harbour Community Centre
Secret Harbour System is now installed. Project complete.
4.16 Playground Replacements 2020-2021
Author: Mr Craig Beard, Project Technical Officer
Quotation documentation has been sent to suitable playground companies for consideration.
Location Suburb Function Status Estimated Installation
Barri Barri Reserve Baldivis Replacement Seeking Quotation TBA
Bayeux Reserve Port Kennedy
Replacement Seeking Quotation TBA
Fred Gardiner Reserve Safety Bay Replacement Seeking Quotation TBA
Galway Gardens Warnbro Replacement Seeking Quotation TBA
Governor Road Reserve Rockingham Replacement Seeking Quotation TBA
June Road Reserve Safety Bay Replacement Seeking Quotation TBA
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Installation
Phoebe Hymus Reserve Rockingham Beach
Replacement Seeking Quotation TBA
Rhonda Scarrott Reserve Golden Bay Replacement Seeking Quotation TBA
Safety Bay Foreshore (Watts - June);
Safety Bay Replacement Procurement TBA
Three Bears Loop Reserve
Secret Harbour
Replacement Procurement TBA
4.17 Port Kennedy Community Centre, Port Kennedy – Switchboard & Building Upgrades
Author: Mr Rhuan Beukes, Project Officer
Project is now complete.
4.18 Read Street / Gnangara Drive, Waikiki – Drainage Upgrade
Author: Mr Darren Dropulich, Construction Engineer
Project is now complete.
Junction Pit & Gross Pollutant Trap Lids Reinstatement for Underground Cells
4.19 Read Street / Rae Road, Rockingham – Extend Right Turn Pockets
Author: Mr Darren Dropulich, Construction Engineer
The project consists of the extension of the existing right turn pockets and installation of new overhead mast-arms on Read Street at the Read Street / Rae Road intersection. Overhead mast-arm installation has been completed by Main Roads WA. Pavement construction works commenced on 29 September 2020. The anticipated completion date for the project is late November 2020.
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South to Rae Road North to Rae Road
4.20 Refurbishment of public toilets – various locations
Author: Mrs Luiza Gawel, Project Officer
The concept plans development is in progress.
4.21 Replacement of shower & drink fountains- Catalpa Reserve and Emerald Park, Rockingham
Author: Mr Craig Beard, Project Technical Officer
New accessible drink fountains with tipping dog bowls and beach shower have been installed. This project is complete.
Catalpa Reserve– Accessible fountain Emerald Park – Accessible fountain
Emerald Park – Accessible beach shower
Engineering and Parks Services Bulletin 19 October 2020 PAGE 26 4.22 Replacement of existing Barbeques- Tuart Park, Secret Harbour
Author: Mr Craig Beard, Project Technical Officer
Replacement of existing Barbeques within Tuart Park is complete. One standard modular unit and one single cook top accessible barbeques has been installed. Matching red concrete hardstand has also been installed
Standard modular unit Accessible modular unit
4.23 Replacement of existing Barbeque- St Raphael Reserve, Port Kennedy
Author: Mr Craig Beard, Project Technical Officer
Replacement of existing masonry Barbeque within St Raphael Reserve is complete
Standard modular unit
4.24 Rockingham Aquatic Centre, Rockingham – Various Works
Author: Mrs Luiza Gawel, Project Officer
The refurbishment works to the office buildings and clubroom were completed in September and the external painting works are scheduled for completion in early October.
The concrete works around the balance tank are completed.
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New swim school room New first aid room
Refurbish kitchen External painting
Retaining wall, new footpath and stairs around balance tank
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Disability Compliance Upgrades and Refurbishments
Author: Mr Rhuan Beukes, Project Officer
Works have been awarded and are underway. Stakeholders are being notified to ensure minimal disruption during removal of handrails to main staircase.
Non-Compliant Bullnose Stair Nosings Non-Compliant Handrail Returns
4.26 Rockingham Council Administration Building, Rockingham – Disability Compliance Upgrades and Refurbishments to Toilets & Kitchenettes
Author: Mr Rhuan Beukes, Project Officer
Final Concept to be issued by Architect for stakeholder feedback.
4.27 Rockingham Council Depot, Rockingham – Minor Refurbishment Works & Shed Replacements
Author: Mr Rhuan Beukes, Project Officer
Request for Quote documentation has been issued, upon receiving quote from contractors will be awarded and will commence at the end of October 2020.
4.28 Rockingham Gem Club, Rockingham – Refurbishment Works
Author: Mr Rhuan Beukes, Project Officer
Project feasibility is being investigated.
4.29 Safety Bay Bowling Club – Switchboard upgrade
Author: Ms Claire O’Neill, Projects Officer
The contract has been awarded, and switchboard design drawings are in progress.
4.30 Safety Bay Road, Safety Bay – Pedestrian Islands
Author: Mr Darren Dropulich, Construction Engineer
This project is complete.
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Island North of Berry Street Island South of Berry Street
4.31 Secret Harbour – Street lighting upgrade
Author: Mr Scott Bennett, Project Officer
Tender T19/20-130 has now been awarded and letters of award have been issued. Contractor is currently preparing a quote and management plans.
4.32 Supply and Installation of Five Aluminium Shade Shelters- Lagoon Reserve, Secret Harbour
Author: Mr Craig Beard, Project Technical Officer
No update since September 2020 bulletin.
Aluminium Shade Shelters- Lagoon Reserve, Secret Harbour
Engineering and Parks Services Bulletin 19 October 2020 PAGE 30 4.33 Supply and Installation of New Shade Sails in various Reserves
Author: Mr Craig Beard, Project Technical Officer
Contract has been awarded. Items currently being manufactured.
Location Suburb
Santa Monica Reserve Waikiki
Surf Drive Reserve Secret Harbour
Chelmsford Reserve Port Kennedy
Torbay Mews Reserve Warnbro
Harmony Park Singleton
4.34 Warnbro Sound Avenue, Warnbro – Bus Embayments
Author: Mr Darren Dropulich, Construction Engineer
This project is now complete.
North of Monkton Way North of Kingsbridge Road
Engineering and Parks Services Bulletin 19 October 2020 PAGE 31
Parks Services Monthly Team Summary
1. Parks Services Team Overview
The Parks Services Team delivers a range of services which include:
• Turf Management – Care and maintenance of turf on sports fields, minor reserves, street verges and foreshore areas. Works include mowing, fertilising, turf renovations and weed control.
• Horticultural Management – Maintenance and refurbishment of landscaped garden areas.
• Irrigation Maintenance – Servicing and upkeep of irrigation systems. Management of groundwater abstraction licences issued by the Department of Water.
• Tree Management - Clearance pruning from Western Power assets, planting of street trees and pruning and care of all trees within the City’s public open space areas.
• Foreshore Management – beach sweeping, dune stabilisation, beach fencing, flora and fauna preservation and control.
• Environmental Management - maintain conservation category parklands, wetlands and foreshore areas. Undertake weed control, replanting of degraded areas, feral animal control and fire prevention strategies.
• Sporting Infrastructure Maintenance – ensure sports goals and sport equipment such as cricket nets are well maintained and safe for public use.
• Groundwater Management and irrigation asset control.
• Contract Management – manage contractors where estate maintenance has been outsourced to landscape contractors; manage numerous contractors who provide specialist services in the maintenance of the City’s public open space facilities.
• Projects Management – manage the capital works programs for parks development and renewal projects.
2. Human Resource Update
Nil
3. Project Status Reports
Nil
4. Information Items
4.1 Corella management – Safety Bay Foreshore
Author: Mr Nathan Leslie – Environmental Supervisor
The City’s Corella management program has been successful in reducing Corella numbers in the Safety Bay Foreshore area. Operations are scheduled to continue to further reduce the impacts of these birds.
4.2 Delegated Public Open Space Handovers
Author: Mr Steve Timbrell, Coordinator Projects and Contracts
The City has accepted care and control of the streetscapes within the Vistas Estate, Karnup from the developer.
Engineering and Parks Services Bulletin 19 October 2020 PAGE 32
Vista Estate, Karnup
4.3 Removal of feature log – Tuart Park, Secret Harbour
Author: Aaron Osinski – Contract Management Supervisor
The feature log near the lake gazebo at Tuart Park, Secret Harbour has deteriorated over time and is now considered a hazard. The log has rotten internally and a large split has weakened the structure of the log. The log is scheduled to be removed in November 2020.
Feature Log – Tuart Park, Secret Harbour
4.4 Weed treatment program – kerb lines, footpaths and hardstand areas
Author: Mr Paul Smith – Turf Supervisor
Programmed weed treatment for the City’s kerb lines, footpaths and hardstand areas commences again in October 2020. Works will commence in Baldivis then move to the southern suburbs working north until the program is complete.
Engineering and Parks Services Bulletin 19 October 2020 PAGE 33
Engineering Services Monthly Team Summary
1. Engineering Services Team Overview
The Engineering Services team is made up of a myriad of different areas and teams but with the one main goal and that is to make the City a safe, clean and enjoyable place to live and visit. Safety in the way we design, construct and manage the roads, pathways, cycleways, stormwater drainage and coastal infrastructure. Also in the way we manage our own internal fleet with policies surrounding such items as emissions outputs and ANCAP ratings Clean and enjoyable in the way we present the public areas with our litter, street sweeping and graffiti crews continuously coming up with different and proactive ways to increase our levels of service to the community. The range of services delivered is listed below:
• Civil Works - Planning, Design and Construction
Transport Network Planning includes local area traffic management schemes, community consultation of all traffic related matters, mobility and access planning, integrated transport planning, public transport infrastructure, school traffic issues, guarded crosswalks heavy haulage applications, worksite/event traffic management approvals for third parties, traffic data management and approval of directional signs
Design/Survey works includes stormwater drainage (taking into account climate change and better urban water management issues), engineering survey, all civil design/drafting community/stakeholder liaison, approvals (environmental, clearing permits, Main Roads WA etc) and service authority liaison.
Civil Construction includes construction of various projects from the Capital Expenditure Projects, worksite traffic management, construction and contract management of external contractors.
• Maintenance and Operations
Civil Infrastructure Maintenance includes all maintenance of roads, stormwater drainage, footpaths and paving.
Clean Team includes litter busters, litter removal, illegal dumping, road sweepers, graffiti removal and high pressure cleaning.
Depot Operations includes the general management of the works depot as well as the stores and security.
• Infrastructure and Fleet
Infrastructure management and major civil projects includes major civil project management (that are not completed by in-house construction team eg Kulija Road, Safety Bay Road principal shared path), verge development/obstructions, driveway crossovers, footpath and kerb inspections, dial before you dig responses and liaison with third parties during their works (eg Water Corporation, Telstra, NBN, Western Power, Alinta/Atco Gas etc)
Fleet Management includes the purchase/replacement/repair/maintenance of the fleet and manage the city’s workshop. Currently the fleet consists of 163 heavy plant items, 142 light fleet vehicles (of which 93% are 5 star ANCAP rated), 145 trailers and attachment and 26 FESA light vehicles.
Coastal Management includes boat ramps, jetties, navigational channels, swimming pontoons, sand excavation (Point Peron sand trap) and beach renourishment.
2. Human Resource Update
Nil
Engineering and Parks Services Bulletin 19 October 2020 PAGE 34 3. Project Status Reports
Project 3.1 Coastal Facilities Strategy
Budget: $50,000 Expenditure to date:
$0
Commencement date:
August 2020 Estimated finish date:
July 2021
Project Officer: Mr Manoj Barua, Manager Engineering Services
Author: Mr Manoj Barua, Manager Engineering Services
Progress Report:
The City has been investing in coastal management planning over a range of timeframes, from medium term (20-50 year) master plans for specific sections of coast, to long term considerations (over a 100 year timeline) in the Coastal Hazards Risk Management Adaption Plan. To help guide the City’s provision of coastal infrastructure and outline coastal management activities in the shorter term (over the next four years) the City is currently developing a Coastal Facilities Strategy. A consultant has been appointed to administer the community consultation in October/November 2020 to inform the draft strategy. The draft strategy will be presented to Council for endorsement for community consultation. Once the draft strategy is developed another round of community consultation will be undertaken prior to finalising the strategy. The second round of consultation is likely to occur in January/February 2021. The draft strategy will be advertised through the City’s website and social media.
4. Information Items
4.1 Delegated Authority for Temporary Thoroughfare Closure
Author: Mr Ryan Gibson, Coordinator Planning and Design
Nil
4.2 Delegated Authority for approval of Directional Signage
Author: Mr Manoj Barua, Manager Engineering Services
Nil
4.3 Delegated Authority for approval of Heavy Haulage
Author: Mr Manoj Barua, Manager Engineering Services
Nil
Description of
Work Location Time Period Proponent Traffic Company
Approval Date
WORKS OFFROAD
Pillar Installation 15 Jade Court,
Singleton 1/09/2020 7am - 5pm
Western Power
Complete Traffic 27/08/2020
WORKS OFFROAD Streetscape
Works
Mandurah Road
August 2020 - August 2021 7am – 5pm
LD Total Metro Traffic 27/08/2020
4.4 Authorised Traffic Management Plans for Works on City Controlled Roads
Author: Mr Ryan Gibson, Coordinator Planning and Design
Engineering and Parks Services Bulletin 19 October 2020 PAGE 35 Description of
Work Location Time Period Proponent Traffic Company
Approval Date
STOP SLOW ATCO Works
222 Safety Bay Road
3/09/2020 7am – 5pm ATCO Gas Overwatch
Traffic 27/08/2020
ROAD CLOSURE
Pool Installation Works
52 Cappuccino Drive, Baldivis
15/09/2020 9am – 1pm
Kwik Logistics Kwik Logistics 11/09/2020
WORKS OFFROAD
Bus Stop Works
Dixon Road/ Goddard Street,
Rockingham
14/09/2020 – 18/09/2020 9am – 5pm
Dowsing Overwatch Traffic 10/09/2020
WORKFORCE Pedestrian care
City of Rockingham
Administration Office
18/09/2020 7am – 5pm Workforce Workforce 17/09/2020
ROAD CLOSURE & WORKS OFF
ROAD Sub –
Development works
Marillana Drive/ Winning
Approach/ Callawa Street
Golden Bay
September – December 2020
7am – 5pm Wormall Civil Peak Traffic 18/09/2020
ROAD CLOSURE
Pool Installation Works
52 Cappuccino Drive, Baldivis
22/09/2020 9am – 11am
Kwik Logistics Kwik Logistics 18/09/2020
ROAD CLOSURE
Advertisement Shoot
Salamanca Parkway &
Alcazar Avenue, Port
Kennedy
23/09/2020 2pm – 5.30pm
MB Traffic Planning
Sandbox Productions 23/09/2020
ROAD CLOSURE
Advertisement Shoot
View Road and Warnbro
Beach Road, Safety Bay
23/09/2020 5pm – 7pm
MB Traffic Planning
Sandbox Productions 23/09/2020
STOP SLOW Utility Works
Gloucester Crescent &
Seaforth Road, Shoalwater
13/10/2020-14/10/2020 7am – 5pm
Cabling WA Cabling WA 23/09/2020
STOP SLOW Utility Works
Eighty Road & Clyde Avenue intersection
2/10/2020 7am – 5pm Cabling WA Cabling WA 24/09/2020
STOP SLOW Utility Works
2 Alumina Road, East
Rockingham
28/09/2020 – 31/10/2020 7am – 5pm
Proto Kevlar 29/09/2020
STOP SLOW Pedestrian Care
Estate works
Foreshore Drive &
Seaside Link Singleton
1/10/2020 – 31/01/2021 7am – 5pm
Broadtrans Civil
PAR Traffic Solutions 29/09/2020
ROAD CLOSURE
Pool Installation Works
18 White Hart Lane, Baldivis
30/09/2020 8.30am – 1pm
Kwik Logistics Kwik Logistics 29/09/2020
Engineering and Parks Services Bulletin 19 October 2020 PAGE 36 4.5 Civil Works Program 2020/2021
Author: Mr Ryan Gibson, Coordinator Planning and Design
Footpath projects to commence
Footpath and Suburb Project Update
WA Bicycle Network Project - Ennis Avenue – Rockingham Train Station
Construction of a shared path between Rockingham train station and the intersection of Ennis Avenue/Patterson Road.
Construction is scheduled for February 2021 to December 2021.
Lake Richmond (South Side) Construct 630m x 2.5m red asphalt path from east end of Richmond Avenue to Boundary Road/ Safety Bay Road roundabout.
Construction completed
Yuin Street Construct new path east side, Dampier Drive to Tangadee Road
Design to be completed in November 2020. Construction to be completed by December 2020.
Central Promenade - New path Construct new path South side from Contest Parade to Ameer Street
Design to be completed in November 2020. Construction to be completed by December 2020.
Griggs Way Construct new path North side from Bell Street to Safety Bay Road
Design awaiting arborist report. Design to be completed in October Construction to be completed by December 2020.
Bakewell Drive Construct new path south side from Warnbro Sound Avenue to public access walkway
Design completed. Construction to be completed by December 2020.
Exeter Street Construct new path east side from Salcombe Way to Axminster Street
Design to be completed in November 2020. Construction to be completed by December 2020.
Settlers Hill Reserve Footpath accessibility audit - Upgrade pathway access between facilities
Design to be completed in November 2020. Construction to be completed by December 2020.
Road projects to commence
Road and Suburb Project Update
Safety Bay Road, Safety Bay Installation of pedestrian islands.
6 of 7 pedestrian islands installed. One island will be constructed in November 2020.
Eighty Road, Baldivis – Nairn Drive to Safety Bay Road
Upgrade Eighty Road. Install missing sections of Kerbing, upgrade drainage, install footpath, and traffic treatments.
All kerbing and drainage installed. Footpath from Oak Way North to Safety Bay Road to be constructed in November 2020.
Gnangara Drive Traffic Treatments – Read Street to Willmott Drive
Construction of traffic treatments to address speeding and road safety issues.
Community Consultation closes 9 October 2020. Construction to commence in December 2020.
Engineering and Parks Services Bulletin 19 October 2020 PAGE 37 Road and Suburb Project Update
Read Street and Rae Road (Federal Blackspot Project)
Extend right turn lane and overhead mast arms on north and south approaches
Overhead mast arms installed. Civil construction has commenced and to be completed by the end of October 2020.
Safety Bay Road and Nairn Drive (Federal Blackspot Project)
Install pre-deflections on east and west approaches
Detailed design to be completed by October 2020. Construction commencing in December 2020.
Young Road and Karnup Road (Federal Blackspot Project)
Widen Young road approach, replace safety barrier and install advance intersection warning
Detailed design to be completed by November 2020. Construction to commence in March 2021.
Royal Palm Drive – Ennis Avenue to Coronata Drive (state Blackspot Project)
Upgrade lighting to AS 1158 Upgrade of street lighting to be completed by Western Power by December 2020.
Mandurah Road – Kerosene Lane to Fifty Road (State Blackspot Project)
Construct 1.5m wide sealed shoulder in both directions (1.5km length)
Detailed Design completed. Construction commenced and will be completed by November/ December 2020
Mundijong Road – Duckpond Road to Telephone Lane (State Blackspot Project)
Install street lighting to category V, realign curve, install crash barriers on both side of the road and install crash barrier with raised median.
This is a two years staged project. Detailed design to be completed by November 2020. Construction to commence March 2021 to December 2021.
Safety Bay Road, Hymus Street, Parkin Street and Point Peron Road
Design intersection upgrade Turning movement and queue length counts completed. Design to be completed in February 2021.
Baldivis Road – Furioso Green to Highbury Boulevard
Design upgrades to road including raised median and shared path on western side
Detailed design to be completed by November 2020.
Read Street, Council Avenue and Cygnus Street
Extend right turn pockets and install overhead mast arms on north and south approaches, Install acceleration lane on read street for southbound traffic entering from Council Avenue
Detailed design to be completed by November 2020. Construction will be in 2021/22 as per the Blackspot funding arrangement.
Read Street, Chalgrove Avenue and Centaurus Street
Extend right turn pockets and install overhead mast arms on north and south approaches
Detailed design to be completed by November 2020. Construction will be in 2021/22 as per the Blackspot funding arrangement.
Read Street – Chalgrove Avenue to Patterson Road
Detailed design of road upgrades
Detailed design to be completed by January 2021. Will be considered for external funding submission in future years.
Mersey Point Bus Terminus Construct bus terminus adjacent to existing car park
A clearing permit application has been submitted to Department of Water and Environmental
Engineering and Parks Services Bulletin 19 October 2020 PAGE 38 Road and Suburb Project Update
at Mersey Point Regulation (DWER). DWER is seeking an offset for the clearing required for the bus terminus, which the city will need to identify. The City will work with PTA and DWER to progress the clearing permit application.
Sixty Eight Road and Eighty Road Intersection
Install Chevron signs and Retroreflective pavement markers (RRPM’s) on Sixty Eight Road and install speed cushion on Eighty Road approaches
Turning movement counts received and analysed. Raised Reflective Pavement Marker (RRPM) and chevron sign drawings submitted to Main Roads WA for approval and installation. Detailed design for speed cushions completed and lighting design to be completed and submitted to Western Power. New Street lighting needs to be installed ahead of the installation of speed cushions. Western Power can take up to six months to install new streetlights. The City is considering placing VMS boards intermittently to increase awareness about the intersection.
Bus shelters Install six new bus shelters across the City at highest patronage sites: Stop No. 17251 – Read Street After Willmott Drive, Cooloongup Stop No. 27955 – Nairn Drive before Reushaw Link, Baldivis Stop No. 27869 – Still Water Drive after Callistemon Gardens, Baldivis Stop No. 26565 – Warnbro Sound Avenue after Aurea Boulevard, Golden Bay Stop No. 27168 – Bramall Terrace after Overton Lane, Baldivis
Installation list finalised.
Engineering and Parks Services Bulletin 19 October 2020 PAGE 39 Traffic investigations La Seyne Crescent Car park Closure The City has completed community consultation regarding the proposed closure of the La Seyne Crescent Car Park. A further traffic count is being undertaken in October to understand the impact of the current closure of La Seyne Crescent. The City is currently completing traffic counts at the entrance to St Ives and St Malo Carpark. These traffic counts will assist in determining if vehicles that had been using La Seyne Crescent car park have been redistributed to these car parks. A report will be presented to Council in November/December. Children’s Crossings Sheoak Primary School has submitted a City supported application to the Children’s crossing and Road Safety Committee (CCRSC). The application has been reviewed and supported by the CCRSC. Singage and Linemarking drawings have been approved by Main Roads WA and construction is scheduled for November 2020. Rockingham Beach Primary School has submitted a City supported application to the Children’s crossing and Road Safety Committee (CCRSC). The application has been reviewed and supported by the CCRSC, however the crossing was placed on hold due to the construction of an additional car park on the school site that would impact on the travel patterns around the school. The City has reviewed the travel patterns around the school and determined that the Children’s crossing is still required. Detailed design for the children’s crossing has been completed and submitted to Main Roads WA for approval. Secret Harbour Primary School and Mother Theresa Catholic School have submitted City supported applications to the Children’s crossing and Road Safety Committee (CCRSC) for the installation of Children’s crossings. The applications are currently being reviewed by the CCRSC. Zebra Crossings Rockingham Beach Road Main Roads WA have supported the City’s request to install two zebra crossings on Rockingham Beach Road on the north and south side of the Railway Terrace and Rockingham Beach Road Intersection. The City has completed detailed design and the designs have been approved by Main Roads WA. The zebra crossings are expected to be installed by Main Roads by November 2020.
Zebra Crossing – Rockingham Beach
Engineering and Parks Services Bulletin 19 October 2020 PAGE 40 Stormwater Drainage Projects
Road and Suburb Project Update
Lark Hill Sportsplex Carpark, Port Kennedy
Implement drainage solutions to prevent carpark flooding
This project is on hold subject to the replacement of hockey pitch.
Murdoch Drive, Singleton Implement drainage solutions to address localised flooding.
Detailed design of upgrades completed. Project scheduled for construction in November/ December 2020.
Griggs Way, Rockingham Implement drainage solutions to address localised flooding.
Detailed design of upgrades completed. Project scheduled for construction in November/ December 2020.
Pollard Way, Warnbro Implement drainage solutions to address localised flooding.
Detailed design of upgrades completed. Project scheduled for construction in November/ December 2020.
Third Avenue, Shoalwater Implement drainage solutions to address localised flooding.
Detailed design of upgrades completed. Project scheduled for construction in January/ February 2021.
Intersection of Warnbro Sound Avenue/ Axminster Street, Warnbro
Implement drainage solutions to address localised flooding.
Detailed design of upgrades to completed. Project scheduled for construction in January/ February 2021.
Salamanca Reserve Catchment Area, Port Kennedy
Complete detailed design of drainage upgrades as detailed in Port Kennedy High Ground Water Study.
Detailed concept design of upgrades to be completed by December 2020. Due to seriousness of flooding at Salamanca Reserve, it will be the test case on the staged approach of mitigation measures to be undertaken by the City.
Ceri Close Reserve Catchment Area, Port Kennedy
Complete detailed design of drainage upgrades as detailed in Port Kennedy High Ground Water Study.
Detailed design will be completed once detailed design is completed for Salamanca Parkway.
Majestic Reserve Catchment Area, Port Kennedy
Complete detailed design of drainage upgrades as detailed in Port Kennedy High Ground Water Study.
Detailed design will be completed once detailed design is completed for Salamanca Parkway.
Round Hill Reserve Catchment Area, Port Kennedy
Complete detailed design of drainage upgrades as detailed in Port Kennedy High Ground Water Study.
Detailed design will be completed once detailed design is completed for Salamanca Parkway.
Engineering and Parks Services Bulletin 19 October 2020 PAGE 41
Road and Suburb Project Update
Strasbourg Rumble Reserve Catchment Area, Port Kennedy
Complete detailed design of drainage upgrades as detailed in Port Kennedy High Ground Water Study.
Detailed design will be completed once detailed design is completed for Salamanca Parkway.
Victoria Street Ocean Outfall, Rockingham
Redirection of drainage network to adjacent swale or bubble up pit to avoid the scouring at the outfall
Drainage network modelling and investigation to be completed by January 2021
Dixon Rd, Hillman Implement drainage solutions to address localised flooding.
Detailed design of upgrades to be completed by February 2021
Cavender Street, Singleton Implement drainage solutions to address localised flooding.
Detailed design of upgrades to be completed by March 2021.
2020/21 New Drainage Projects The City has scheduled CCTV investigation & Specification survey of a number of locations that have experienced drainage issues including:
• Safety Bay Road – Tropicana Way to Short Street Catchment;
• Palisades Boulevard and Bancoura Parkway, Secret Harbour;
• Rockingham Light Industrial Area (Crompton Road), Rockingham;
• Palm Beach Area (Bell Street, Parkin Street and Esplanade), Rockingham.
• Port Kennedy Industrial Area ( Blackburn Drive, Helmshore Way, Bassemer Road, Dalloway Road, Paxton Way, Toynbee Way)
Delivery of critical drainage upgrade projects and increased maintenance of the network is benefiting the community as no flood has been reported in recent storms. Palm Beach Drainage works The City is in the process of reviewing the whole drainage network in the area bound by Parkin Street, Hymus Street, Esplanade and Val Street. Once this review is completed further upgrades to the Palm beach area are likely to be required to address a number of localised flooding issues.
4.6 Civil Maintenance Program 2020/2021
Author: Mr Om Gupta, Coordinator Maintenance and Operations
Civil Maintenance expenditure as at 30 September 2020 including commitments was $996,042 of the total $4,785,233 budget (21%). Drainage Maintenance The City is undertaking proactive educting and jetting (cleaning) of the stormwater drainage system in various catchments. Currently drainage educting works at Le Mans Elbow Reserve are in progress. Continuation of the proactive maintenance of drainage conveyance system and Gross Pollution Traps (GTPs) has already shown significant reduction in road flooding and property flooding issues during the winter months.
Engineering and Parks Services Bulletin 19 October 2020 PAGE 42 4.7 Road Rehabilitation & Renewal Programs 2020/2021
Author: Mr Aulad Hossain, Maintenance Engineer
The Road Rehabilitation and Renewal Programs includes resurfacing of the roads and associated upgrade of stormwater drainage lids and replacement of broken kerbing before resurfacing.
Project Description Project Status
Dixon Road, Rockingham MRRG Road Rehabilitation (Westbound, Ennis Avenue to Arkwright Road)
Scheduled for 23 November 2020
Grange Drive, Cooloongup MRRG Road rehabilitation (Gascoyne Way to Willmott Drive)
Scheduled for 19 November 2020
Read Street, Rockingham MRRG Road rehabilitation (Northbound, Rae Road to Council Avenue)
Scheduled for 26 November 2020
Read Street, Safety Bay MRRG Road rehabilitation (Northbound, Willmont Drive to Malibu Road)
Scheduled for 27 November 2020
Sixty Eight Road, Baldivis MRRG Road rehabilitation (Eighty Road to Wandoo Drive)
Scheduled for 16 November 2020
Ambrose Street, Rockingham Dixon Road, West to East Scheduled for 23 October 2020
Benjamin Way, Rockingham Read Street to Benjamin Way Scheduled for 19 October 2020
Birkdale Court, Cooloongup Cuthbertson Drive to Cul de Sac Scheduled for 12 October 2020
Burma Road, Baldivis Doghill Road to Wilkinson Road Not scheduled yet
Camargue Green, Secret Harbour Livorno Gardens to Sete Green Scheduled for 13
January 2021
Cessnock Way, Rockingham Patterson Road to Commodore Drive Scheduled for 22 October 2020
Commodore Drive, Rockingham Read Street to Cessnock Way Scheduled for 21
October 2020
Coolawanyah Street, Golden Bay Tangadee Road to Aurea Boulevard Scheduled for 27
October 2020
Cuthbertson Drive, Cooloongup Elanora Drive East to West Scheduled for 13 October 2020
Deanna Court, Cooloongup Cuthbertson Drive to Cul de Sac Scheduled for 7 October 2020
Dixon Road, Rockingham Dowling Street to Goddard Street Scheduled for 5 November 2020
Engineering and Parks Services Bulletin 19 October 2020 PAGE 43
Project Description Project Status
Eagle Mews, Cooloongup Gleneagles Loop to Cul de Sac Scheduled for 8 October 2020
Egret Mews, Cooloongup Gleneagles Loop to Cul de Sac Scheduled for 8 October 2020
Farris Street, Rockingham Read Street to Ledgard Street Scheduled for 26 October 2020
Gleneagles Loop, Cooloongup St Andrews Loop to Waterloo Road Scheduled for 9 October 2020
Gnangara Drive, Waikiki Read Street to Oakwood Crescent Scheduled for 14 January 2021
Golf Place, Cooloongup Birkdale Court to Cul de Sac Scheduled for 12 October 2020
Haines Road, Baldivis Doghill Road to Telephone Lane Not scheduled yet
Hillview Rise, Cooloongup Cuthbertson Drive to Cul de Sac Scheduled for 7 October 2020
Hefron Street, Rockingham Council Avenue to Bradbury Street Scheduled for 20 October 2020
Huntingdale Court, Cooloongup Waterloo Road to Cul de Sac Scheduled for 8 October 2020
Hurrell Way, Rockingham Islip Street East to Morgan Street East Scheduled for 28 October 2020
La Spezia Drive, Secret Harbour
Secret Harbour Boulevard to Maratea Parade
Scheduled for 11 January 2021
Latiano Green, Secret Harbour Pesaro Green to Genoa Place Scheduled for 12 January 2021
Livorno Gardens, Secret Habour La Spezia Drive to Sete Green Scheduled for 12
January 2021
Mandurah Road, Baldivis Kerosene Lane to Fifty Road Scheduled for 2 November 2020
Millar Road, Baldivis Millar Road Landfill Facility to Baldivis Road
Scheduled for 9 November 2020
Morgan Street, Rockingham Rogers Street to Hurrell Way East Scheduled for 29 October 2020
Engineering and Parks Services Bulletin 19 October 2020 PAGE 44
Project Description Project Status
Naples Place, Secret Harbour La Spezia Drive to Salerno Place Scheduled for 13 January 2021
Pardoo Place, Golden Bay Tangadee Road to Coolawanyah Street Scheduled for 28 October 2020
Pesaro Green, Secret Harbour La Spezia Drive to Latiano Green Scheduled for 12 January 2021
Powell Road, Baldivis Doghill Road to Serpentine Road Not scheduled yet
Read Street, Rockingham Swinstone Street to Centaurus Street (service road)
Scheduled for 15 October 2020
Redbud Mews, Cooloongup Cuthbertson Drive to Cul de Sac Scheduled for 8 October 2020
Rogers Street, Rockingham Dixon Road to Morgan Street Scheduled for 29 October 2020
Royal Palm Drive, Warnbro Halliburton Avenue to Ennis Avenue Scheduled for 9 January 2021
Safety Bay Road, Rockingham Parkin Street to Point Peron Road Scheduled for 12 November 2020
St Clair Place, Cooloongup Cuthbertson Drive to Cul de Sac Scheduled for 12 October 2020
Swifts Court, Rockingham Hennessy Way to Woodwind Way Scheduled for 16 October 2020
Waterloo Road, Cooloongup Gleneagles Loop to Cuthbertson Drive Scheduled for 9 October 2020
4.8 Drainage Renewal Program Municipal Works 2020/2021
Author: Mr Aulad Hossain, Maintenance Engineer
Nil
4.9 Footpath Renewal Program Municipal Works 2020/2021
Author: Mr Aulad Hossain, Maintenance Engineer
Project Description Construction Status
Safety Bay Road Renew Principal Shared Path (South side, Ennis Avenue to
The Avenue) Scheduled for 1 December 2020
Engineering and Parks Services Bulletin 19 October 2020 PAGE 45
Project Description Construction Status
Safety Bay Road Renew Principal Shared Path (South side, The Avenue to Warnbro Sound Avenue)
Scheduled for 2 December 2020
4.10 Carpark Renewal Program Municipal Works 2020/2021
Author: Mr Aulad Hossain, Maintenance Engineer
Project Description Construction Status
Hurrell Way Animal Pound & Operations Centre Car park renewal Not scheduled yet
Governor Road Reserve Car park renewal Not scheduled yet
4.11 Litter and Street Sweeping Program 2020/2021
Author: Mr Ryan Shaw, LitterBusters Supervisor
Litter Team Budget
Engineering and Parks Services Bulletin 19 October 2020 PAGE 46 LitterBusters and Sweeping Budget
The graph below indicates the number of customer requests received each month for the current calendar year which also includes the method received.
The graph below provides a comparison between the previous and current calendar year of the total number of customer requests received each month.
Engineering and Parks Services Bulletin 19 October 2020 PAGE 47
4.12 Graffiti Program 2020/2021
Author: Mr Ryan Shaw, LitterBusters Supervisor
Graffiti Out and About A total of 258 graffiti incidents were recorded for the month up to 30 September 2020. Analysis shows:
• An increase in graffiti incidents of 46% and an increase of 24% in square metres of property damaged from this time last year
• Assets impacted are 202 City assets, 32 State owned utilities and 24 on private property • Rockingham had the greatest number of removal incidents for the month (70)
Engineering and Parks Services Bulletin 19 October 2020 PAGE 48
Graffiti Removal Annual Statistics The table below lists the historical statistics over the past five years with the quantity of incidents, square metres affected and the total cost of removal.
Engineering and Parks Services Bulletin 19 October 2020 PAGE 49 4.13 Delegated Authority for the payment of crossover subsidies
Author: Mr Stephen Forrester, Coordinator Coastal Engineering and Fleet
The City’s Asset Compliance Inspector undertakes crossover inspections to ensure each crossover meets the required specification.
September 2020 Crossover Inspections
Suburb Subsidy
Applications Received
Crossovers Approved
Crossovers Rejected
Subsidy Rebates Paid
Baldivis 4 2 2 $747.00
Golden Bay 2 2 0 $899.00
Cooloongup 0 0 0 -
Singleton 1 0 1 -
Port Kennedy 0 0 0 -
Rockingham 1 1 0 $575.00
Secret Harbour 0 0 0 -
Shoalwater 0 0 0 -
Singleton 0 0 0 -
Safety Bay 0 0 0 -
Waikiki 1 0 1 -
Total 9 5 4 $2,221.00 4.14 Third Party Works within the City
Author: Mr Stephen Forrester, Coordinator Coastal Engineering and Fleet
The City’s Asset Compliance Inspector undertakes pre and post-civil works inspections for each site to ensure City assets are reinstated to the approved standard.
September 2020 Third Party Works Inspections
Suburb Pre-Construction Inspections Post Construction Inspections
Golden Bay/Singleton 0 3
Waikiki/Warnbro 0 1
Cooloongup/Hillman 2 2
Rockingham/Shoalwater 13 7
Baldivis 10 6
Secret Harbour/ Port Kennedy
2 5
Safety Bay 0 6
Total 27 30
Engineering and Parks Services Bulletin 19 October 2020 PAGE 50 4.15 Asset Inspections
Author: Mr Stephen Forrester, Coordinator Coastal Engineering and Fleet
The Asset Compliance Inspector undertakes pre and post construction kerbing and footpath inspections of new residential homes to ensure City Assets are in safe and sound condition.
September 2020 Kerbing and Footpath Inspections
Suburb Pre-Construction Inspections Post Construction Inspections
Baldivis 42 37
Golden Bay 13 9
Karnup/Singleton 7 5
Rockingham/Shoalwater 6 4
Secret Harbour/ Port Kennedy
9 7
Waikiki/Warnbro 9 2
Safety Bay 0 0
Total 86 64 4.16 Verge Treatment Applications
Author: Mr Stephen Forrester, Coordinator Coastal Engineering and Fleet
Treatment options in accordance with City of Rockingham Street Verge Development Policy:
Received Approved Declined Comment
6 3 3 -
4.17 Verge Issues
Author: Mr Stephen Forrester, Coordinator Coastal Engineering and Fleet
Verge obstructions are assessed in accordance with the City of Rockingham Public Places and Local Government Property Local Law 2018.
September 2020 Verge Inspections
Suburb New inspection Re-inspection
Verge Obstruction
Non-Compliant Verge Treatment
Verge Obstruction
Non-Compliant Verge Treatment
Golden Bay 0 5 0 4 Singleton 2 1 0 0 Waikiki 1 1 0 0 Baldivis 2 18 2 6 Rockingham 2 2 3 1 Cooloongup 0 1 0 0 Secret Harbour 3 0 0 0 Shoalwater 0 1 0 0 Safety Bay 1 0 0 0 Port Kennedy 4 1 0 0
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September 2020 Verge Inspections
Suburb New inspection Re-inspection
Verge Obstruction
Non-Compliant Verge Treatment
Verge Obstruction
Non-Compliant Verge Treatment
Warnbro 1 2 0 1 Total 16 33 5 12
4.18 Coastal Capital Projects
Author: Mr Matthew Donaldson, Coastal Engineering Officer
Coastal Capital Projects
Project Description Status
Mersey Point Seawall Extension towards west
Construction of new Granite Seawall at Mersey Point
The City has appointed an Aboriginal Heritage Consultant to manage the Section 18 Aboriginal Heritage Act approval process. The City has entered into a legal contract with South West Aboriginal Land and Sea Council (SWALSC) for the release of the Traditional Owners’ details. The consultant is in the process of undertaking consultation with the Traditional Owners about the project. Following the consultation, a report will be prepared to accompany the Section 18 application. The application will be considered by The Aboriginal Cultural Material Committee (ACMC). ACMC is established under the Aboriginal Heritage Act 1972 to represent Aboriginal People on heritage matters. The application will then be forwarded to the Minister for Aboriginal Affairs for approval/rejection with the Committee’s recommendations. The City is not clear whether approval will be received and if so, when and what conditions may be imposed to excavate the area. The Design for the project has been finalised so civil works can commence following the approval of Section 18.
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Project Description Status
Existing Mersey Point Seawall Upgrade
Design and construct new Limestone Seawall
Submissions from Tenderers received early October 2020. Assessment to be undertaken in October 2020. Construction is likely to start in February/March 2021. The project is funded by the Federal Government’s Local Roads and Infrastructure Program funding.
Port Kennedy Boat Ramp & Holding Jetty structural upgrades/maintenance
Regular Maintenance
Port Kennedy Boat Launching Facility Maintenance Upgrades were completed early October 2020.
Point Peron Spur Groyne extension design & documentation
The design will include the provision of reconstructing the spur groyne and breakwater to the north of the existing footprint providing greater coastal protection and expansion of the existing Point Peron Boat Harbour body of water
Sedimentation modelling has been finalised. The consultant will develop a number of design layout options of the Spur Groyne and Breakwater based on the findings.
Point Peron - Boat Harbour - Detailed design for seabed dredging
The City is currently reviewing the specification before advertising.
Feasibility and Design of additional Boat Ramps at Port Kennedy The City has received the second draft report and an internal review will be undertaken. Stakeholder and community feedback was sought for the project via direct email to relevant state agencies and an online survey. The City has received a high number of responses from the community. This feedback was used to guide the development of the preferred concept options and also to understand the constraints and opportunities relating to the project. The concepts were presented to the Coastal Facilities Advisory Committee. The report provided initial Capital Construction costs with projected ongoing maintenance & management costs for each option which provides the City the Financial Implications to be considered along with the Functionality, Social Outcome and Environmental Outcomes for comparison via a multi-criteria assessment (MCA) to assist the City in determining the preferred option should the project proceed. Capital costs for the options ranged from $2.1M to $10.1M with annual ongoing maintenance and coastal management cost ranging from $85,000 to $465,000. The purpose of the feasibility study was to identify whether it is feasible to extend the boating facilities at Port Kennedy. The study has confirmed that extension of the facility is possible. While the feasibility study only captured the potential constraints at broad level further detail works, designs and relevant approvals will be required should the City wish to proceed with the extension options in future. As part of the development of the Coastal Facilities Strategy an action will be assigned to develop a strategic position on boating facilities provision in the City. Council will be engaged through the process to determine a strategic position. The feasibility study outcome will feed into the development of the strategic position.
Engineering and Parks Services Bulletin 19 October 2020 PAGE 53 Three concept options considered in the report are shown below.
Concept option 1 – Increased Parking
Concept Option 2 – Additional Ramps and Increased Parking
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Concept Option 3 – Breakwater Protection, Additional Ramps and Parking
4.19 Coastal Infrastructure Management
Author: Mr Matthew Donaldson, Coastal Engineering Officer Point Peron Boat Launching Facility Sand Trap Excavation Excavation of the Point Peron Boat Launching Facility Sand Trap and associated boat harbour was completed on 16 September 2020. Works included excavation of beach sand from the Point Peron Sand Trap, between the limestone spur groyne and limestone breakwater, and inside the facility along the limestone revetment wall. A total of 8,266m3 of sand has been removed from the site. These works are the first round of the City’s biannual excavation of the facility this 2020/2021 financial year, to be completed prior to the summer peak boating season.
Point Peron Boat Launching Facility – Sand Trap Excavation Works
Engineering and Parks Services Bulletin 19 October 2020 PAGE 55 Boat Ramp Sand Excavation In preparation for the peak summer boating period, the City has completed excavation works to remove sand which has built up on our concrete boat ramp facilities.
Boat Ramp Sand Excavation
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Advisory Committee Minutes The following Advisory Committee Minutes are attached for Councillor’s information. Advisory Committee Recommendations will be subject to separate Officer’s reports to Council. Advisory Committee Advisory Committee Meeting held:
Coastal Facilities Advisory Committee No meeting held this period.
Road Wise Advisory Committee Minutes of the meeting held on 5 October 2020. (Appendix 1)
Appendices 1. Road Wise Advisory Committee Minutes held 5 October 2020
2. Road Safety Action Plan Evaluation
MINUTES RoadWise Advisory Committee Meeting Held on Monday 5 October 2020 at 4pm City of Rockingham Boardroom
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City of Rockingham RoadWise Advisory Committee Meeting Minutes
Monday 5 October 2020 – Boardroom 1. Declaration of Opening The Chairperson declared the RoadWise Advisory Committee Meeting open at 4:00pm,
welcomed all present, and referred to the Acknowledgement of Country.
2. Record of Attendance/Apologies/Approved Leave of Absence 2.1 Members
Cr Matthew Whitfield Mr Tony Gale Mrs Arlene Yates Mrs Engel Prendergast Ms Tania Gigg Vacant
Chairperson Community Representative Community Representative Senior Road Safety Consultant Road Safety and Drug Education Branch WA Police
2.2 Executive
Mr Manoj Barua Mr Ryan Gibson Mrs Mary-Jane Rigby Miss Morgan Ward
A/Director Engineering and Parks Services Coordinator Planning and Design Manager Community Support and Safety Services Business Support Officer
2.3 Guest/Observer Nil
2.4 Apologies
Mrs Sally Low JP Mr Bob Cooper
Community Representative Community Representative
2.5 Absent
Mr Richard Bryant Mr William Ashman
Community Representative Community Representative
2.6 Approved Leave of Absence: Nil
3. Terms of Reference To provide input and advice into the development, implementation and performance of the
'City of Rockingham Road Safety Action Plan' linked to the 'Towards Zero' State Road Safety Strategy 2008-2020.
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4. Confirmation of Minutes of the Previous Meeting Moved Mr Gale, seconded Mrs Yates:
That Committee CONFIRMS the Minutes of the RoadWise Advisory Committee Meeting held on 6 July 2020, as a true and accurate record.
Carried
5. Matters Arising from the Previous Minutes Nil
6. Declarations of Members and Officers Interests 4:02pm The Chairperson asked if there were any interests to declare.
There were none.
7. Petitions/Deputations/Presentations/Submissions Nil
8. Agenda Items
8.1 Road Safety Action Plan
1st Year Evaluation of the Road Safety Action Plan
An evaluation of the first year of implementation of the Road Safety Action Plan has been circulated prior to the meeting. Committee thanked Executive Support for the document and the work to implement the Action Plan. Local Government Road Safety Award Nominations
The City is proposing to submit the following projects as part of the Local Government Road Safety Awards:
• Category A – Safe System Approach – Road Infrastructure Improvements - Safety Bay Road Pedestrian Islands
• Category B – Safe System Approach – Complimentary Initiatives - Strategic review of Speed limits within town centre area of the City
• Category C – Safe System approach – Local Road Safety Partnerships - Rockingham’s Road Safety Action Plan
The Committee has agreed and satisfied with the City’s submissions. 1. Safe Roads and Roadsides
Objective 1.1 – Improve the City’s road safety procedures and guidelines
Manoj Barua, Manager Engineering Services and Ryan Gibson, Coordinator Planning and Design have been invited by the Federal Office of Road Safety (ORS) to provide input into the development of the National Road Safety Strategy 2021-2030. They are the only Metropolitan Local Government representatives selected from WA. They will be sharing their experiences of Road Safety initiatives undertaken in the City and provide feedback on the Draft strategy. Congratulations to Manoj and Ryan for highlighting the City of Rockingham at the National level.
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Executive Support advised the first meeting was held approximately 3 weeks ago and Manoj represented WA in the meeting. A number of issues were discussed at broader level. It was discussed that lack of adequate funding remains as the key barrier to achieving the road safety outcome. Manoj also raised that disproportionate attention goes to Speed Limit whereas insufficient attention is given to the uptake of Safe vehicles. He recommended a financial incentive model to increase the community uptake of safer vehicles. Objective 1.2 – Develop and implement engineering treatments to reduce the number and severity of crashes within the City’s transport network
Blackspot applications 2020/2021 – state funded projects have been announced with the following projects being successful:
- Read Street, Council Avenue and Cygnus Street, Rockingham – Install overhead mast arms and extend the right turn pockets on Read Street. Provide a left turn acceleration lane from Council Avenue onto Read Street;
- Read Street, Chalgrove Avenue and Centaurus Street, Rockingham - Install overhead mast arms and extend the right turn pockets on Read Street;
- Parkin Street and Bayview Street, Rockingham – Install roundabout; - Royal Palm Drive – Coronata Drive to Ennis Avenue, Warnbro –
Upgrade street lighting; - Mandurah Road – Kerosene Lane to Fifty Road, Baldivis – widen sealed
shoulder to 1.5m on both sides; - Mundijong Road – Telephone Lane to Duckpond Road (Stage 1),
Baldivis - Install street lighting to category V, realign curve, install crash barriers on both side of the road and install crash barrier with raised median.
The City received funding for 9 out of 11 projects submitted for the 2020/2021 funding year 2021/22 - the City has submitted 13 projects for funding including:
Federal and State Blackspot Funding Applications
- Intersection of Patterson Road and Office Road, Rockingham - Introducing an auxiliary lane on west bound Office Rd and south bound Patterson Rd to facilitate left turn movements in a safe manner;
- Intersection of Safety Bay Road and Mandurah Road, Baldivis - Install pre-deflection on the east and west approaches of Safety Bay Rd
- Intersection of Warnbro Sound Avenue and Port Kennedy Drive, Port Kennedy - Install pre-deflections on the south and west approaches.
- Intersection of Read Street and Malibu Road, Cooloongup - Install pre deflections on North and South approaches of the roundabout on Read Street.
- Intersection of Safety Bay Road and Settlers Avenue, Baldivis - Remove the right turn filter, extend right turn pocket lane on Safety Bay Rd eastern approach to be 150m, install overhead mast arms on the east and west approaches to improve signal visibility, upgrade street lighting to Australian Standards and install Zebra Crossings in turning pockets.
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- Intersection of Council Avenue, Contest Parade and Kitson Street, Rockingham - Remove right turn filter on the eastern approach of Council Avenue and extend right turn pocket lane on eastern approach of Council Avenue from 40m to 100m length.
- Intersection of Central Avenue, Syren Street and Civic Boulevard, Rockingham - Install roundabout with raised plateau;
- Safety Bay Road - Raymond Place to Rand Avenue, Waikiki - Upgrade drainage to Austroad guidance;
- Baldivis Road - Kerosene Lane to Fifty Road, Baldivis – Install centre Median, streetlighting and shoulder widening between Kerosene Lane and Daintree Street.
State Blackspot funding applications only
- Mundijong Road - Telephone Lane to Duckpond Road Stage 2, Baldivis - Install street lighting to category V, realign curve, install crash barriers on both side of the road and install crash barrier with raised median;
- Intersection of Safety Bay Road, Burlinson Way and Norseman Approach, Baldivis - Install overhead mast arms on the east and west approaches;
- Intersection of Kent Street and Flinders Lane, Rockingham - Install roundabout with raised plateau;
- Grange Drive - Ennis Avenue to Solquest Way, Cooloongup - upgrade street lighting to AS1158
Eighty Road and Sixty Eight Road The City has completed turning movement counts at the intersection and determined that the following improvements will be made to the intersection:
- Install chevron signs and raised retroreflective pavement markers (RRPM’s) on Sixty Eight Road to improve legibility of the curve at the intersection
- Install speed cushions on the eighty road approaches to reduce speed and highlight the intersection;
- Upgrade street lighting on Eighty Road due to the installation of speed cushions; and
- Request a speed limit reduction on Sixty Eight Road from 70km/h to 60km/h
The City has approved signage and linemarking drawings from Main Roads WA for the infrastructure improvements with the chevron signs, associated linemarking and RRPM’s to be installed by Main Roads WA. The City is awaiting the upgrade of street lighting by Western Power before the speed cushions can be installed. The chairperson enquired whether any interim measure such as VMS boards or Police presence can be considered. While the Executive support and WALGA suggested that they are doubtful about the effectiveness of the suggested treatments in reducing crash likelihood they will still consider it and take action as necessary. Action:
Executive Support to investigate additional interim solutions to implement prior to installation of the above (e.g. VMS Boards, reporting to WA Police)
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Baldivis Road/ Kulija Road The City has completed turning movement and queue length traffic counts at the intersection and is currently modelling the intersection using traffic modelling software to determine the most appropriate intersection treatment for the intersection. The City has included a project for grade separation of this intersection in our Advocacy Plan. Ennis Avenue and Royal Palm Drive The City has met with Main Roads WA to discuss the upgrade of the Ennis Avenue and Royal Palm Drive Intersection. Main Roads WA have provided an additional concept to the City for review. The City will provide comments to Main Roads WA before the preferred treatment option is determined.
2. Safe Speeds Objective 2.2 – Support targeted enforcement by WA Police
Roads referred to WA Police for targeted enforcement No new roads have been referred to WA police for enforcement in the past three months. Objective 2.3- Align the speed of vehicles on the road network to within the human tolerances to physical forces
3. Safe Vehicles Objective 3.2 – Increase community awareness of safe vehicles
Executive Support advised the Safe Vehicle Campaign will be undertaken in 2021 as per the Road Safety Action Plan.
4. Safe Road Use Objective 4.1 – Increase Awareness of key road user behaviour issues
Executive Support advised the Blessing of the Roads event had to be postponed due to Covid-19. The event will be held on 10 November 2020.
Objective 4.2 – Deliver Road Safety and active transport messages to primary and high schools
Safe Travel to Schools Program Mrs Yates advised the second visit to Tuart Rise Primary School will be held 22 October 2020. Volunteers to meet at the school entrance on Kempeana Way at 7.45am. Cr Whitfield, Mr Gale, and Ms Gigg volunteered to attend the event. Mrs Yates and Ms Gigg will present the Hero Packs and reinforce the road safety messages at the school to the students following this visit.
Objective 4.3 Deliver Road Safety and active transport messages
Executive Support advised a social media banner has been booked for National Road Safety Week. Community Safe Speed Promise Objective 4.4 Deliver Road Safety and active transport messages to primary schools and high schools
Executives Support advised this message is being delivered via the Drive So Others Survive campaign.
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Objective 4.5 Improve Knowledge and skills of City Employees and RoadWise Advisory Committee
Nil
8.2 WALGA RoadWise Report
Mrs Prendergast advised the Ribbons for Road Safety campaign will run from 15 November 2020 – January 2021. Main Roads WA have a new crash map application. There is a Tech Exchange being held next week in regards to the program. MRWA data is fed from WA Police and Insurance Commission of WA. Action:
Executive Support to confirm date for Mrs Prendergast to present Road Safety Performance on Local Government Roads at a Councillor Engagement Session.
8.3 Road Safety and Drug Education Branch Report
Ms Gigg advised due to Covid-19 there has been limited workshops and events held with schools.
Safety Bay Senior High School are working to include Road Safety within the year 7 to 9 curriculum. They are also current participants in the Keys for Life program and have a parent workshop coming up. A Keys for Life parent workshop was recently held at Tranby College and Living Waters Lutheran College. Ms Gigg advised Rockingham Montessori School are having issues with their kiss n drive areas. The school has three kiss n drive areas. The area causing the issues is the four bays directly in front of the school on Attwood Way. Parents were double parking the bays completely blocking northbound travel on Attwood Way. Residents from Roscoe Turn have complained to the school due to traffic backing up down Attwood Way and blocking the entrance to Roscoe Turn. Ms Gigg encouraged the school to action the double parking at the four bays as a priority. Ms Gigg also suggested alternative drop off/pick up times for age groups and that the school look into Your Move and Walking School Bus programs. Ms Gigg advised the school requested information regarding the proposed upgrade of the PCYC skate park and extension of four bay parking to further along Attwood Way. Executive Support advised the skate park is owned by PCYC and not the City so and the City does not have a project planned currently to extend the on street bay parking along Attwood Way. Action: Ms Gigg to supply information and pictures to City for City investigation and site visit. Executive Support to provide Smart School parking vectors to Rockingham Montessori School.
8.4 WA Police Update
Mr Bateman has been transferred and is no longer positioned at Rockingham Police Station. As the Committee Membership is currently up for renomination, the City will await nomination from another Rockingham WA Police representative.
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9. Other Business 9.1 RoadWise Advisory Committee 2020 Membership Nominations
Executive Support advised the nominations for committee membership are currently open. The nomination period is open until 16 October 2020. Selected members are expected to be announced in December 2020.
9.2 Reschedule of January 2021 Meeting
The Committee moved to reschedule the January RoadWise Advisory Committee meeting to the 3rd Monday of January 2021 to allow for announcement of the new Committee and New Year’s holidays.
10. Date and Time of Next Meeting The next RoadWise Advisory Committee Meeting will be held on Monday 18 January 2021
in the Committee Room, Council Administration Building, Civic Boulevard, Rockingham. The meeting will commence at 4.00pm.
11. Closure There being no further business, the Chairperson thanked those persons present for
attending the RoadWise Advisory Committee meeting, and declared the meeting closed at 5:05pm.
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Road Safety Action Plan Evaluation 2020 Division: Engineering and Parks Services
Department: Engineering Services
Created By:
Date: August 2020
HPE CM: D20/ XXX
City of Rockingham City of Rockingham Road Safety Action Plan Evaluation
Report 2019/2020 Division: Engineering and Parks Services
Department: Engineering Services
Created By: Date: August 2020
HPE CM: D20/155459
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1. Status of the Road Safety Action Plan Actions Safe Roads and Roadsides
Objectives Task Evaluation measure Timeframe Status 1.1 Improve the City’s road safety policies, procedures and guidelines
Develop a road safety Audit policy
Road Safety Audit Policy adopted
Number of Road Safety Audits completed
Dec 2019 Draft Policy Developed 20 Road Safety Audits completed
Develop a pathway Procedure/ Guidelines
Pathway Guideline developed
Dec 2019 Guideline Developed
Develop a Local Area Traffic management Procedure/ Guideline
Local Area Traffic Management guideline developed
Dec 2019 Guideline Developed
1.2 Develop and implement engineering treatments to reduce the number and severity of crashes within the City’s transport network
Reduce the number and severity through the provision of treatments that change the angle of impact or reduce the speed at intersections to within the human tolerances to physical forces
Reduce the number and severity of run off road and head on crashes through the provision of treatments such as sealed shoulders, audible edge lining, medians, crash barriers and appropriate clear zones.
Number of blackspot submissions
Number of successful blackspot submissions
Number of intersection treatments installed at high risk locations (blackspot or Council funded)
Ongoing 11 blackspot submissions were submitted for the 2020/2021 funding year
13 blackspot submissions were submitted for the 2021/2022 funding year
9 successful submissions from the 2020/2021 funding year
1.3 Develop and implement a pathway/cycleway network improvement program to reduce the number and severity of pedestrian and cyclist crashes within the City’s transport network
Provide separation from vehicles for pedestrians/ cyclists through the provision of a footpath and shared path network.
Metres of shared path constructed
Metres of footpath constructed
Number of Western Australian Bicycle Network Grants Submitted
Ongoing 2000m of shared path constructed
3800 metres of footpath constructed
Two WABN grant applications submitted, one successful (Ennis
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Number of successful WABN Grants
Avenue) and one pending (Rae Road)
Provide safe crossing points for vulnerable road users
Number of Children’s crossings installed
Number of pedestrian refuges installed
Number of Traffic Signals Installed
Number of pedestrian traffic signals installed
Ongoing Three children’s crossings installed: 1. Intersection of Baldivis Road
and Stillwater Drive; 2. Intersection on Baldivis Road
and Safety Bay Road; 3. Smirk Road, Baldivis
Nine pedestrian refuges installed at various locations around the City.
Safe Speeds
Objectives Task Evaluation measure Timeframe Status 2.1 Align the speed of vehicles on the road network to within the human tolerances to physical forces
Deploy Courtesy speed display signs/ speed display trailers to high risk areas
Number of Signs deployed each year
Speed reduction due to deployment of signs/speed display trailers
Ongoing The City has two speed display trailers which are deployed on a regular basis.
An evaluation of speed reductions due to the deployment of signs/ trailers will be completed in the 2021/22 Financial Year
2.2 Support targeted enforcement by WA Police
Provide local traffic count data to WA Police intelligence service
Number of roads referred to WA Police
Ongoing 21 Roads have been referred to WA police for enforcement
Review the operating speed of vehicles in school zones and provide data to WA Police to support targeted enforcement
Number of roads referred to WA Police
Ongoing A review of operating speeds in school zones is scheduled for completion in the 2020/2021 financial year.
2.3 Align the speed of vehicles on the road network to within the human tolerances to physical forces
Review all speed infrastructure around school including electronic school zone signage and 40km/h pavement markings
Review completed January 2020
Completed –no schools were found to meet the warrants for 40km/h pavement markings or additional electronic signage
Undertake speed limit reviews to align speeds to survivable limits
Number of speed limit reviews undertaken
Ongoing The City has undertaken review of 19 roads and submitted all 19
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Number of successful speed limit change requests
roads to Main Roads WA for review. The City is awaiting the outcome of its requests.
Safe Vehicles Objectives Task Evaluation measure Timeframe Status 3.1 Maintain and improve the City’s safe vehicles policy
City Light Vehicle Fleet Policy to be reviewed to purchase 5 star ANCAP rated passenger vehicles and 4 to 5 star Commercial vehicles
100% of City’s passenger vehicles being 5 star and Commercial vehicles being 4 or 5 star
July 2021
The City light fleet policy notes that the City purchase minimum four star vehicles for both passenger and commercial vehicles. At the next review of the policy the policy will be amended to reflect the City’s new position on passenger vehicles.
3.2 Increase community awareness of safe vehicles
Implement a Safe vehicles campaign
Safe Vehicle campaign implemented
July –December 2021
Project to be implemented in the next six months
Promote community take up of safer vehicles specifically at schools for novice drivers
Number of Schools where SDERA programs are delivered
ongoing 14 Schools engaged in Key for Life and other road Safety education activities
Safe Road Use
Objectives Task Evaluation measure Timeframe Status 4.1 Increase awareness of key road user behaviour issues
Run a Blessing of the Roads Event
Blessing of the Roads Event Held
March/ April 2019, March/ April 2020, March/ April 2021
2019 event held, 2020 event is scheduled to be held on 10 November at the Village Green
Rockingham Community Fair – RoadWise stall
Rockingham Community Fair – RoadWise Stall held
November 2019, November 2020,
2019 event held, 2020 event not held due to COVID-19
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Implement a Road Ribbons for Road Safety Campaign
Road Ribbons campaign run
Number of Road Ribbons distributed
Number of media releases
January 2020, January 2021, January 2022
A Road ribbons campaign was run in 2019 with 147 Road Ribbons distributed. The City also produced a media release promoting the campaign
Implement media and social media messages in line with State Government road safety media campaigns
Number of Media items created
Number of media hits
Ongoing 15 Media items created 15 Media hits recorded
Develop and implement a driver inattention road safety campaign
Driver Inattention road safety campaign implemented
December 2020
Campaign to be implemented in second half of 2020
4.2 Deliver Road Safety and active transport messages to primary and high schools
Implement the Safe Travel to School Program
Implementation of Safe Travel to School Program to a minimum of one school each year
Ongoing Safe Travel to School Program implemented at East Waikiki Primary School in 2019 and Tuart Rise Primary School in 2020
4.3 Increase community awareness of the role that speed plays in crashes
Develop a community safe speed promise project for the City and incorporate the ‘I slow down in Rockingham’ bumper stickers into the project
Number of residents signed up to the safe speed promise
Number of “#Drive SOS” stickers distributed
December 2019
400 safe speed promise stickers distributed
Placement of RoadWise crash trailer
100% deployment of RoadWise Crash Trailer
Ongoing The RoadWise Crash trailer is deployed on a rotating roster of 18 locations
Continue to promote the use of ‘Slow Down, Consider Our Kids’ bin stickers to residents in suitable locations within the City
Number of bin stickers distributed
Percentage of school zones covered with bin stickers
Ongoing Bin Stickers have been distributed to the City’s libraries to improve access for residents. Libraries were supplied with 450 bin stickers total for distribution.
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Analysis of school zone coverage will be completed in the 2020/2021 financial year
4.4 Deliver Road Safety and active transport messages to primary and high schools
Support schools in participating in the Your Move schools program
Number of Schools participating in the Your Move Schools Program
Ongoing 17 schools participating in Your Move Program
School Drug Education and Road Aware (SDERA)
Number of Schools where SDERA programs are delivered
Ongoing 14 Schools engaged in Key for Life and other road Safety education activities
4.5 Improve the knowledge and skills of City employees and RoadWise Advisory Committee
Employees and RoadWise Advisory Committee attend regular road safety training and development opportunities
Number of training and development opportunities attended
Ongoing City Employees and Roadwise Advisory Committee Members have attended the following Road Safety training in the past 12 months: 1. Road Safety Engineering
Course 2. Road Safety Audit Course 3. Road Safety Commission
Forum
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