FNQROC Board meeting No. 121 Monday, 12 December 2016 Page 1 of 5 AGENDA FNQROC BOARD MEETING NO. 121 Monday, 12 December 2016 AT 9 AM Mission Beach Resort, Wongaling Beach Road, Mission Beach 1. Chair’s opening remarks 2. Welcome to Country 3. Apologies 4. Presentations 9.00 am Michael Graham, Robert Cobon and Salvo Vitelli, Department of Agriculture and Fisheries – Biosecurity Act 9.20 am Jenny Mead, Acting Information Commissioner 9.40 am Russell Paten, Senior Business Development Specialist – Local Government, Telstra and Martin Blennerhassett, GM Major Projects, Telstra – FNQ Infrastructure Plan 10.00 am Brendan Moon, CEO and Karen McPaul, Acting General Manager, Queensland Reconstruction Authority 5. Minutes Minutes of Meeting held on 10 October 2016 Pages 1- 8 6. Business arising out of Minutes Minute No. 2248, 2212, 2185, 2160 & 2130 - Cr Jayo to advise if support is required from FNQROC with regard to DTMR reallocation of funding for Gairlock Washaway and installation and maintenance of tourism directional signage Minute No. 2252 - FNQROC will start to develop a spread sheet of data sources and will place it on the FNQROC website – this spreadsheet will continually be updated.
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FNQROC Board meeting No. 121 Monday, 12 December 2016 Page 1 of 5
and Salvo Vitelli, Department of Agriculture and Fisheries – Biosecurity Act
9.20 am Jenny Mead, Acting Information Commissioner
9.40 am Russell Paten, Senior Business Development Specialist – Local Government, Telstra and Martin Blennerhassett, GM Major Projects, Telstra – FNQ Infrastructure Plan
10.00 am Brendan Moon, CEO and Karen McPaul, Acting General Manager, Queensland Reconstruction Authority
5. Minutes
Minutes of Meeting held on 10 October 2016 Pages 1- 8
6. Business arising out of Minutes
Minute No. 2248, 2212, 2185, 2160 & 2130 - Cr Jayo to advise if support is required from FNQROC with regard to DTMR reallocation of funding for Gairlock Washaway and installation and maintenance of tourism directional signage
Minute No. 2252 - FNQROC will start to develop a spread sheet of data sources and will place it on the FNQROC website – this spreadsheet will continually be updated.
FNQROC Board meeting No. 121 Monday, 12 December 2016 Page 2 of 5
Minute No. 2257 - Mr Kitzelmann to forward a copy of the correspondence to FNQROC when received from the Federal Government on the requirement for UHF repeater stations to be delinked.
Minute No. 2258 - Amend the AGM minutes to show “That a payment of $6,000 be made to the Chair, Cr Tom Gilmore for the period 1 July 2016 to 30 June 2017.
Minute No. 2269 - FNQROC facilitate an initial meeting of Local Government officers to investigate whether a regional approach could improve the profile of member councils as responsible animal management bodies, and improve animal management outcomes across the region with the group reporting back to FNQROC on the viability of or opportunities that exist for developing a more united strategic approach to animal management across the region
7. Discussion Topics
LGAQ submission regarding exploring the model of using ROC’s to replace RDA’s
Discussion paper – Northern Queensland Primary Health Network – Health Action Agenda, Local Government Discussion Paper Action
Conf. Annuexure – Pages 1- 21
8. FNQROC Policy Review
FNQROC Policy No. 4 - Communication Strategy
Pages 9 - 21
9. FNQROC Reports and MOUs
10. Correspondence
Inward and Outward Correspondence from 14 September 2016 to 22 November 2016
Pages 22 - 23
Feedback from the Board on correspondence
- List all relevant inward and outward correspondence and include copies of key correspondence in the agenda (current process)
- Only have copies of the key correspondence included in the agenda
Ref 4813 - Response from Jennifer Howard MP, Assistant Minister for Local Government reinvitation to become a champion of FNQROC
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Ref 4823 - Letter of response to FNQROC invitation to Senator Ian Macdonald to become a champion of FNQROC
Page 25
Ref 4824 - Response from Hon. Warren Entsch accepting invitation for FNQROC Champion
Page 26
Ref 4830 Email from Trent Twomey, Advance Cairns regarding letter from Advance Cairns to Australian Bureau of Statistics
Pages 27 - 30
11. Financial Statements
Financial Audit Report 2016/2016 Pages 31 - 47
Profit and Loss Statement – current financial year to 22 November 2016
Page 48 - 49
Balance Sheet – current financial year to 22 November 2016
Page 50
Account transactions - 13 September 2016 to 22 November 2016
Page 51 – 58
12. Minutes of Meetings (13 September to 22 November 2016)
Meetings attended by Darlene Irvine
Page 59
Natural Asset Management Advisory Committee, 22 September 2016 and work plan and activity report
Annex Pages 1 – 8
Local Government Economic Development Group Meeting, 6 October 2016
Annex Pages 9 – 13
FNQ Water Alliance Licencing Subcommittee – 9 November
Annex Pages 14 – 18
Far North Queensland Regional Roads & Transport Group, 31 October 2016
Annex Pages 19 – 27
FNQROC Planners Group Meeting, 11 November 2016
Annex. Pages 28 - 36
FNQ Regional Asset Management Group, 15 November 2016
Annex. Pages 37 - 40
Regional Waste Management Group, 13 September 2016
Conf. Annex Pages 22 – 30
2016/2017 FNQROC Bitumen Resealing & Line Marking, 16 September 2016
Each Council is invited to discuss their Council’s regional strategic priorities if required.
15. LGAQ Policy Executive Update (standing item) To be tabled
16. General Business
Far North Queensland Regional Transport Plan – workshop summary
Pages 60 - 66
Pre-budget submission to State and Federal Government
Unemployment initiative - projects of local or regional importance that might trigger a positive response from the Queensland Government
Support for the continuation of NCCARF and CoastAdapt
Pages 67- 68
Impact of airbnbs on existing B&B’s
17. Next Meeting Date Proposed meeting dates for 2017
Monday 13 February
Monday 10 April
Monday 12 June
Monday 7 August – location Ingham (to coincide with Ingham Italian Festival)
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Monday 9 October
Monday 11 December
FNQROC Advocacy If a member Council would like to raise an issue for the FNQROC Board to consider for advocacy the following shall be considered in accordance with the FNQROC Policy No. 8 Advocacy:
1. What is the issue to be addressed
2. Why is it important? (What is the impact on council’s or their communities?)
PRESENT: Cr Bob Manning, Mayor Cairns Regional Council Mr John Andrejic, Acting CEO Cairns Regional Council Cr John Kremastos, Mayor Cassowary Coast Regional Council
Mr James Gott, CEO Cassowary Coast Regional Council Deputy Chair Mr Peter Scott, Mayor Cook Shire Council
Mr Tim Cronin, CEO Cook Shire Council Cr Trevor Pickering, Mayor Croydon Shire Council Mr Bill Kerwin, Interim CEO Croydon Shire Council Cr Julia Leu, Mayor Douglas Shire Council Ms Linda Cardew, CEO Douglas Shire Council Cr Warren Devlin, Mayor Etheridge Shire Council Mr Michael Kitzelmann, CEO Etheridge Shire Council Cr Ramon Jayo, Mayor Hinchinbrook Shire Council Cr Mary Brown, Deputy Mayor Hinchinbrook Shire Council
Chair Cr Tom Gilmore, Mayor Mareeba Shire Council Mr Peter Franks, CEO Mareeba Shire Council Cr Joe Paronella, Mayor Tablelands Regional Council Ms Hurriyet Babacan, CEO Tablelands Regional Council Cr Ross James Andrews, Mayor Yarrabah Aboriginal Shire Council Ms Janelle Menzies, CEO Yarrabah Aboriginal Shire Council Cr Desmond Tayley, Mayor Wujal Wujal Aboriginal Shire Council Ms Darlene Irvine FNQROC Ms Teresa Schmidt FNQROC Mr Steven Cosatto FNQROC Ms Amanda Hancock FNQROC Mr Travis Sydes FNQROC OBSERVERS: Mr Luke Hannan LGAQ Cr Ray Brown Western Downs Regional Council Cr Greg McLean, Mayor Hope Vale Aboriginal Shire Council Mr Steve Linnane, CEO Hope Vale Aboriginal Shire Council Cr Katrina Spies Tablelands Regional Council Mr Victor Mills Wujal Wujal Aboriginal Shire Council Cr Wayne Bing Chew, Deputy Mayor Croydon Shire Council APOLOGIES: Ms Eileen Demaal-Hall, CEO Wujal Wujal Aboriginal Shire Council
The meeting commenced at 10.00am. Chair, Cr Tom Gilmore, Mayor Mareeba Shire Council welcomed everyone to the meeting. Victor Mills acknowledged the traditional owners, past and present, on whose land we meet.
2240 CHAIR’S WELCOME & ACKNOWLEDGEMENT OF TRADITIONAL OWNERS
As noted above. Apology for Cr Julia Leu and Mr Tim Cronin who will be arriving late.
Cr Gilmore introduced Mr Alex de Waal to the meeting. Mr de Waal provided a presentation on behalf of QTIC on the tourism industry reform agenda. Mr de Waal encouraged everyone to look at the full KPMG report on the QTIC website, www.QTIC.com.au and provide feedback and suggestions to QTIC, [email protected]. A copy of the powerpoint presentation will be distributed with the minutes.
Cr Gilmore introduced Mr Bill Shannon and Ms Cecilia Tran to the meeting. Mr Shannon provided a background of the NAIF.
Mr Cronin arrived 10.41 am
Cr Manning left at 10.42 am
Cr Manning returned at 10.48 am
Mr Kitzelmann left at 10.49 am
A copy of the powerpoint presentation and a handout provided at the meeting will be distributed with the minutes.
Cr Gilmore introduced Cr Ray Brown to the meeting. Cr Brown is nominated for the position of President of LGAQ and discussed the key issues impacting upon Local Government in Queensland.
Mr Kitzelmann returned at 10.57 am.
Cr Gilmore introduced Mr Greg Tonner to the meeting. A copy of the powerpoint presentation will be distributed with the minutes.
Mr Franks left and returned at 11.20 am
Cr Leu arrived at 11.21 am
Cr McLean left a
Cr Devlin left and returned at 11.35 am
Offer of visit to region and see what Cowboys can do for the community.
2241 APOLOGIES
2242 10.03am - PRESENTATION BY ALEX DE WAAL- CEO, TTNQ
2243 10.37am - PRESENTATION BY BILL SHANNON, NORTHERN AUSTRALIA INFRASTRUCTURE FACILITY
2244 10.51 am - PRESENTATION BY Cr RAY BROWN, WESTERN DOWNS REGIONAL COUNCIL
2245 11.14am - PRESENTATION BY GREG TONNER, CEO COWBOYS
MOVED: Cr Bob Manning SECOND: Cr Julia Leu “That the minutes of the 119th FNQROC Board Meeting held on 8 August 2016, be confirmed.”
CARRIED BUSINESS ARISING OUT OF MINUTES
Ms Irvine advised that a letter has been sent.
Cr Jayo advised that the Hinchinbrook Shire Council is continuing discussions with DTMR and would like to keep the matter on the agenda.
Cr Scott advised that this issue was taken to the NQLGA meeting in Cloncurry in July 2016. The issue will remain with each individual Council to address.
Ms Irvine advised that the discussion paper has been distributed and it is up to FNPHN to follow up with Councils.
Ms Irvine advised that a letter was sent and that Advance Cairns would write to each council asking if they would like individual council membership.
Ms Irvine advised that there is a lot of data available to Councils and is seeking feedback on what data Councils are looking for.
2246 CONFIRMATION OF MINUTES
2247 MINUTE 2207 – THAT A LETTER BE SENT TO MR RYAN AND MR WILLIAMS THANKING THEM FOR THEIR PRESENTATION AND ADVISING THAT BEFORE FNQROC CAN PROVIDE SUPPORT FOR THE INITIATIVE IT SHOULD BE DEMONSTRATED THAT THEY ARE SUPPORTED BY THE STATE DISASTER GROUP AND EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT QUEENSLAND.
2248 MINUTE NO. 2212, 2185, 2160 & 2130 - CR JAYO TO ADVISE IF SUPPORT IS REQUIRED FROM FNQROC WITH REGARD TO DTMR REALLOCATION OF FUNDING FOR GAIRLOCK WASHAWAY AND INSTALLATION AND MAINTENANCE OF TOURISM DIRECTIONAL SIGNAGE.
2249 MINUTE NO. 2214, 2187, 2163 & 2147 - CR PETER SCOTT DEVELOP A DISCUSSION PAPER (WITH INPUT FROM MEMBER COUNCILS) ON THE SAFETY ISSUE OF LIVESTOCK ON ROAD NETWORKS AND HOW THIS COULD BE RESOLVED.
2250 MINUTE NO. 2220 - MS IRVINE TO DISTRIBUTE DISCUSSION PAPER WITH FNQROC MINUTES AND FNPHN TO FOLLOW UP WITH COUNCILS PRIOR TO AN FNQROC DECISION.
2251 MINUTE NO. 2221 - MS IRVINE TO WRITE TO ADVANCE CAIRNS ADVISING THAT FNQROC HAS RESOLVED TO COMMIT TO EXECUTIVE MEMBERSHIP OF ADVANCE CAIRNS.
2252 MINUTE NO. 2221 - MS IRVINE TO COLLATE THE EXISTING SOURCES OF DATA AND RESOURCES THAT ARE AVAILABLE TO COUNCILS
Given consideration of the scope of data councils may require, it was decided the best course of action would be to ask FNQROC where the data required could be found. Post note: FNQROC will start to develop a spread sheet of data sources and will place it on the FNQROC website – this spreadsheet will continually be updated.
Ms Irvine advised that correspondence has been sent.
Ms Irvine advised that correspondence has been sent. Noted, responses received. A copy of which will be in the December agenda.
Ms Irvine advised that correspondence has been sent and their responses had been emailed to Mayors.
Mr Kitzelmann advised that Croydon and Etheridge Shire Councils are working together on this issue. No further action.
Mr Kitzelmann advised that Etheridge Shire Council is working on this issue and is awaiting a response from the Federal Government. Mr Kitzelmann will forward a copy of the response when received to FNQROC.
Ms Irvine advised that she had made an error with retrospective payment of the Chairs Honorarioum in the AGM minutes at the meeting held on 8 August 2016. The Honorarium is paid in advance, accordingly the resolution is required to be amended. MOVED: Cr Peter Scott SECOND: Cr John Kremastos
2253 MINUTE NO. 2224 - FNQROC DECLINE THE OFFER BY CAIRNS CHAMBER OF COMMERCE TO BECOME A PLATINUM PARTNER
2254 MINUTE NO. 2229 - INVITATION BE EXTENDED TO THE MEMBER FOR LEICHHARDT, THE HON. WARREN ENTSCH MP, THE SENATOR FOR QUEENSLAND, THE HON. IAN MACDONALD AND THE ASSISTANT MINISTER FOR LOCAL GOVERNMENT, MS JENNIFER HOWARD MP TO BECOME ‘CHAMPIONS” OF THE FNQROC.
2255 MINUTE NO. 2234 - LETTER BE WRITTEN TO THE TWO CANDIDATES NOMINATED FOR ELECTION OF LGAQ PRESIDENT, CR MARK JAMIESON AND CR RAY BROWN REQUESTING THEM TO ADVISE HOW THEY, IN THE POSITION OF PRESIDENT OF LGAQ WOULD ADDRESS THE NEEDS OF REGIONAL QUEENSLAND COUNCILS.
2256 MINUTE NO. 2236 - CR DEVLIN AND CR PICKERING TO PROVIDE ADDITIONAL INFORMATION ON THE REQUEST FOR FNQROC ADVOCACY SUPPORT ON THE WIDENING OF THE GULF DEVELOPMENT ROAD
2257 MINUTE NO. 2237 - CR DEVLIN TO PROVIDE ADDITIONAL INFORMATION ON THE REQUEST FOR FNQROC ADVOCACY SUPPORT ON THE REQUIREMENT FOR UHF REPEATER STATIONS TO BE DELINKED.
2258 MINUTE NO. 961 OF AGM - THAT A PAYMENT OF $4,500 BE MADE TO THE FORMER CHAIR, CR BILL SHANNON FOR THE PERIOD 1 JULY 2015 TO 19 MARCH 2016 AND A PAYMENT OF $1,500 BE MADE TO THE CURRENT CHAIR, CR TOM GILMORE FOR THE PERIOD 20 MARCH TO 30 JUNE 2016.”
MOVED: Cr Ramon Jayo SECOND: Cr Julia Leu “That the audited financial statements be accepted.”
CARRIED MOVED: Cr John Kremastos SECOND: Mr Peter Scott “That the Profit and Loss and Balance Sheet for the current financial year to date be accepted.”
CARRIED The cheque and credit card transactions lists were received and noted.
Cr Tayley returned at 12.02 pm.
Noted.
Ms Irvine advised that this will be covered in the workshop to be held tomorrow.
Discussions to be held at tomorrow’s workshop.
No discussions held. GENERAL BUSINESS
Cr Kremastos raised the issue being experienced in Cassowary Coast Regional Council of problem dogs and the impacts of domestic animals on wildlife. He tabled a background of the issues. (A copy of this document will be attached with the minutes). Similar examples have been experienced by member Councils. Raised the opportunity for a regional approach to dog/animal management. General discussion held on what issues Councils are experiencing and how they are dealing with it. Tablelands Regional Council are experiencing feral cat problems and Etheridge Shire Council is participating in feral cat eradication program with CSIRO. The option of establishing a FNQROC guidance document was discussed.
MOVED: Cr John Kremastos SECOND: Cr Julia Leu “FNQROC facilitate an initial meeting of Local Government officers to investigate whether a regional approach could improve the profile of member councils as responsible animal management bodies, and improve animal management outcomes across the region with the group reporting back to FNQROC on the viability of or opportunities that exist for developing a more united strategic approach to animal management across the region ”
Cr Manning left at 12.20 pm
Mr Kitzelmann left at 12.20 pm
Cr Gilmore left at 12.20 pm
Cr Gilmore returned at 12.21pm
Received and noted. Mr Luke Hannan provided an update. A copy of the LGAQ Policy Executive report to be distributed with the minutes.
Ms Cardew left at 12.25 pm
Mr Kitzermann returned at 12.34 pm
The next board meeting will be held at Mission Beach (Cassowary Coast Regional Council) on Monday 12 December 2016.
There being no further business the Chair, Cr Gilmore declared the meeting closed at 12.40 pm.
…………………………………. Cr Tom Gilmore Chair
ACTION ITEMS Minute Number
Action Responsible Person(s)
2248, 2212, 2185, 2160 & 2130
Cr Jayo to advise if support is required from FNQROC with regard to DTMR reallocation of funding for Gairlock Washaway and installation and maintenance of tourism directional signage
Cr Jayo
2252 FNQROC will start to develop a spread sheet of data sources and will place it on the FNQROC website – this spreadsheet will continually be updated.
FNQROC
2257 Mr Kitzelmann to forward a copy of the correspondence to FNQROC when received from the Federal Government on the requirement for UHF repeater stations to be delinked.
2258 Amend the AGM minutes to show “That a payment of $6,000 be made to the Chair, Cr Tom Gilmore for the period 1 July 2016 to 30 June 2017.
FNQROC
2269 FNQROC facilitate an initial meeting of Local Government officers to investigate whether a regional approach could improve the profile of member councils as responsible animal management bodies, and improve animal management outcomes across the region with the group reporting back to FNQROC on the viability of or opportunities that exist for developing a more united strategic approach to animal management across the region .
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FNQROC Communication Strategy
November 2016
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Document Number 2535193
Document Name FNQROC Communication Strategy
Date Created (Draft) 25 April 2010
Date Approved 10 May 2010
Version Control
Version Date Editor Reviewer Change Description
1.0 25 April 2010 Darlene Irvine Document created
2.0 10 May 2010 Darlene Irvine Document finalized following adoption
3.0 28 November
2016
Darlene Irvine Policy Review for FNQROC Adoption
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Current situation / background .............................................................................................................................. 1
Communication strategy ........................................................................................................................................ 2
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CURRENT SITUATION / BACKGROUND
As of November 2016, FNQROC is by membership and land the largest ROC in Queensland. With 12 member
councils, 14 technical committees and 5 FNQROC employees the risk of miscommunication and non-
communication is high. All FNQROC staff, elected members, technical committee representatives and senior
council staff have a role to play to ensure information is current, accurate and shared.
STRATEGY OBJECTIVE
FNQROC's Charter states the object of the organisation is to:
a) To support and advance the local interest of its members and their constituencies in a regional context.
b) To formulate policies and strategies from which all member Councils may act collaboratively in determining complementary plans for the co-ordination of regional growth and management of change.
c) To foster co-operation amongst members on issues of mutual concern or to further joint interests.
d) To act as an advocate to State and Commonwealth Governments or public bodies on issues of concern to members.
e) Address cross-boundary issues.
f) Take forward the collective interest of Councils in the region and influence senior decision makers within government and agencies.
g) Communication and information sharing.
h) Facilitate regional economic development and co-operation of mutual benefit to member councils, communities and businesses.
i) Strategies for doing more with less.
j) Build effective partnerships with State and Federal agencies which make decisions that affect our region.
k) Facilitate co-operation with community, business and academic organisations for the benefit of the region.
l) Member Councils to work together to proactively promote sustainable growth so as to retain the region’s natural assets and the cultural diversity of its people.
The objective of this strategy is to ensure FNQROC can effectively deliver its objectives for member councils by
documenting the communication channels to ensure:
That a communication methodology is documented for use by current and new staff (and elected
members).
Consistent two-way communication which will minimise or mitigate any actions that may conflict with
councils direction.
Commitment is secured from relevant parties.
That there is a clear 'request for information' process.
Deleted: HISTORICAL COMMUNICATION PROCESS¶
FNQROC member councils have been working as a collective since the 1980's. Council Mayors and CEOs attended the meetings and any actions required of councils was driven by the Mayor or CEO through their own internal processes.¶
EVOLUTION OF THIS PROCESS SINCE 2001¶In 2001, FNQROC employed its first officer to develop local government’s response to the FNQ Regional Plan (FNQ 2010). For the first two to three years, the historical communication process continued. Decisions were made at the Mayor or CEO meetings and the officer was given 'unwritten' authority and access to staff to undertake any initiatives discussed at meetings. This process, while high-risk, worked well due to the continued employment of this officer. From around 2005 this process relaxed somewhat as relationships between FNQROC and councils strengthened, mutual understandings were formed, and thus an informal method of communication evolved, and to a large degree continues to date. This trust and understanding has now negated the traditional formal method of requesting or provision of information. ¶
ISSUES THAT HAVE CAUSED THE NEED FOR A STRATEGY¶
AMALGAMATIONS¶Prior to council amalgamations, councils (with the exception of Cairns City Council) were relatively flat in structure. For the majority of programs/projects, council representatives were management level and reported directly to the CEO. In 2008, eight member councils were amalgamated into three regional councils. This amalgamation has caused council staffing structures to change from being relatively flat to a 'tall tier' structure. The amalgamations have also led to a number of key staff now being in a position of General Manager or Director in these new organisations. Given the structure levels in these new organisations, it is reasonable to expect that these key staff will no longer be directly involved in the technical committees of FNQROC. Involvement in technical committees should (in most instances) be delegated to the relevant manager. With the evolution of the communication process within FNQROC and member councils, it is likely that these General Managers / Directors will not absorb information on programs and projects without targeted effort. This is a high risk issue for FNQROC. General Managers are the key drivers of the operational activities in councils (after the CEO), and two-way communication is vital to ensure any conflict is mitigated or minimised. ¶COUNCIL STAFFING CHANGES¶ ...
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Elected members and council staff have every possible opportunity to interact with the programs and
projects undertaken by FNQROC for the benefit of councils and their communities.
Both FNQROC and councils at any specific time are uniformly advised of positions and progression of
projects and initiatives.
TARGET AUDIENCE
The communication strategy aims to achieve effective communication transfer between:
1. FNQROC Staff
2. FNQROC Board (Mayors and CEOs)
3. Elected members
4. General Managers
5. Technical Committee representatives, and
6. Other council personnel who have a member council operational responsibility which can be linked to
programs or projects undertaken by FNQROC.
COMMUNICATION STRATEGY
AGENDAS
1. FNQROC will prepare and email agendas to the council-nominated attendee, two weeks but not later than one week prior to the meeting.
2. Agendas can also be sent to other individuals on request.
3. All agendas will be published to the FNQROC website.
4. Agendas can be forwarded to other key stakeholders for impact or review.
Effect:
All attendees will have emailed agendas to allow for review and internal council discussion prior to the
meeting if needed.
All target audience will have access via FNQROC website or by direct request to FNQROC staff.
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Primary Target Audience Secondary Target
Audience Risk Mitigation
FNQROC Board Technical Committee representative
All others 'All others' may not know that the meeting is occurring to review the agenda
FNQROC Newsletter
MINUTES OF MEETINGS (INTERNAL*)
1. Minutes of meetings will be sent to attendees no later than two weeks after a meeting has occurred. As a
result of the meeting, any actions and responsibilities will be identified as a collective at the end of all
minutes.
2. All technical committee minutes will be included in the FNQROC agenda
3. Minutes of meetings will be sent to individuals on request
4. Minutes of meetings (not deemed confidential) will be published to the FNQROC website
Effect:
All attendees will have a copy of events from the meeting attended. Where appropriate, the attendee is
responsible for communicating the direction of the technical committee to their line manager to minimise
or mitigate any conflicts.
Line Managers will be able to assess any issues or concerns and raise them with the technical committee
representative, relevant FNQROC Coordinator or FNQROC Executive Officer.
FNQROC Board members will be able to raise any issues or concerns with the FNQROC Executive Officer
prior to or at next FNQROC Board meeting.
All target audience will have access to the minutes via FNQROC website or by direct request to FNQROC
staff.
Primary Target Audience Secondary Target
Audience Risk Mitigation
FNQROC Board Technical Committee Rep Line Managers/GMs
All others
1. Communication may not occur with Line manager/GMS
1. FNQROC Newsletter 2. Presentation at EMT meeting
2. 'All others 'may not be aware that a meeting has occurred
1. FNQROC Newsletter
*Internal - FNQROC initiated meetings
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MINUTES OF MEETINGS (EXTERNAL*)
1. Given the number of external meetings attended by FNQROC Staff and Elected members representing
FNQROC, it is not expected that all minutes of external meetings will be included in the FNQROC agenda
(note: not all external meetings have minutes recorded).
2. Any action identified for FNQROC which fits within an existing technical committee will be put before that
technical committee for discussion and recommended action (within the FNQROC Operational
Guidelines).
3. Any action identified as the responsibility of FNQROC that does not fit within an existing technical
committee, will be put before the FNQROC board for discussion.
Effect:
FNQROC Board members will be able to raise any issues or concerns with the FNQROC representative or
FNQROC Executive Officer prior to or at next FNQROC Board meeting.
Actions identified for FNQROC will be delegated appropriately.
Primary Target Audience Secondary Target
Audience Risk Mitigation
FNQROC Board Technical Committee Rep
All others Actions for FNQROC may not be delegated appropriately.
All actions identified for FNQROC to be addressed at FNQROC meeting under 'General Business'.
*External - meetings not convened by FNQROC
FNQROC TECHNICAL COMMITTEES
1. Representatives on technical committees are nominated by each council.
2. Representatives will have:
a. Technical knowledge and expertise relevant to the committee,
b. The ability to identify any potential conflicts with the direction that their council is heading, and
c. The responsibility of communicating relevant information to their Line Manager and any other
staff with an interest in the program/project.
3. Elected members are encouraged to attend technical committees.
Effect:
Many of FNQROC initiatives are derived from technical committee meetings. It is essential that line
managers and other relevant staff are aware of the direction these groups are heading. Issues or
Deleted: Minutes of external meetings attended as an FNQROC representative will be included as a separate attachment to the FNQROC agenda.
Deleted: handled by the
Deleted: , relevant technical committee or by direct request.
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concerns can then be communicated with the council’s representative or with the FNQROC Coordinator
or Executive Officer.
Primary Target Audience Secondary Target
Audience Risk Mitigation
Technical Committee Reps Line Managers/GMS
Elected members and other personnel
1. Representative may not be aware of internal council direction
1. FNQROC Newsletter 2. Presentation at EMT meeting
2. Representative may not communicate relevant information to line manager/GM
1. FNQROC Newsletter 2. Presentation at EMT meeting
3. Elected member may not be aware the meeting is occurring.
1. FNQROC Newsletter
FNQROC NEWSLETTERS
1. On a monthly basis, FNQROC will publish a newsletter which will:
a. provide a short update on each of the technical committees and the FNQROC staff member
responsible, and
b. provide future meeting dates
2. The newsletter will be sent via email to:
a. Mayors
b. CEOs
c. General Managers
d. Elected members, and
e. Individuals subscribed to receive the newsletter
3. The newsletter will be published to the FNQROC website
Effect:
All recipients will have access on a regular basis to a summary of FNQROC activities. If read only once a
year, some understanding can be gained of the programs or projects being undertaken.
Newsletter is accessible if the email is lost, or can be accessed at the reader’s convenience.
Deleted: LGAQ key personnel
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Elected members will be able to identify interest areas and attend technical committees on an 'as desired'
basis.
Primary Target Audience Secondary Target
Audience Risk Mitigation
Elected Members General Managers
All others
1. Elected members are inundated with emails and it is likely that newsletters will not be read.
1. FNQROC Executive Officer or Coordinators available via phone or email to answer questions. 2. FNQROC Executive Officer attends council meeting on request. 3.. 4. After each council election, an overview of FNQROC and its programs and activities is undertaken.
1. General Managers are inundated with emails and it is likely that newsletters will not be read.
1. FNQROC Executive Officer or Coordinators available via phone or email to answer question. 2. Presentation at EMT meeting on request.
EXECUTIVE MANAGEMENT TEAM (EMT) MEETINGS
1. On request, the FNQROC Executive Officer will give a short presentation and update to councils EMT
meetings.
Effect:
This will allow collective consideration and discussion between the EMT and Executive Officer of FNQROC.
Issues, concerns and risks can be raised for consideration.
Mitigate any miscommunication.
Maintain existing relationships or assist in building new relationships.
Deleted: FNQROC Executive Officer attends at least 1 council meeting per year as an observer
Deleted: Three times a year,
Deleted: <#>March presentation will cover FNQROC's draft Operational Plan and budget for the next financial year;¶<#>July presentation will cover approved operational plan and overview of programs; and¶<#>October/November presentation will cover progress to date.¶
Deleted: Primary Target Audience
Deleted: Secondary Target Audience
Deleted: Risk
Deleted: Mitigation
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COUNCIL MEETINGS / WORKSHOPS
1. The FNQROC Executive Officer and relevant staff will attend council meetings or workshops on request.
2.
Effect:
Allows elected members to discuss or raise any issues or concerns with the programs or direction of
FNQROC.
Allows elected members to put a 'face' to the name of the Executive Officer and coordinators.
Allows relationships to build which in turn enables the FNQROC Executive Officer to understand the
dynamics within the region.
FNQROC WEBSITE - WWW.FNQROC.QLD.GOV.AU
1. The FNQROC website will publish:
a. All meeting agendas
b. All meeting minutes (with the exception of confidential minutes)
c. FNQROC staff contact details (phone, mobile, email)
d. Newsletters
e. FNQROC developed and adopted resources (Guidelines, Codes, Strategies, Manuals etc)
2. The FNQROC website will contain a private portal (on request) for technical committee documentation
which can only be accessed by council staff.
Effect:
Information is available and accessible 24 hours a day for all target audience
Primary Target Audience Secondary Target
Audience Risk Mitigation
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Lack of knowledge that this information is available on a website or that FNQROC has a website.
1. All documentation and business cards to have FNQROC web address. 2. FNQROC newsletter to remind readers of website and contents.
FNQROC - REQUESTS FOR INFORMATION
For matters concerning the board:
1. The request will be sent to either the Mayor (with the CEO copied), or the CEO depending on the nature
of the request.
2. Where a response has not been received, a reminder will be sent.
3. Where a response has not been received on a reminder, the Executive Officer will progress based on the
information received and assumed support for the direction.
For matters not directly concerning the board:
4. In the first instance, requests for information will be directed at the Technical Committee representative.
This representative will be responsible for locating the source of information (person and or data).
5. If there is no current technical committee, the request will be sent to the relevant General Manager for
delegation as they see fit.
6. Where a response has not been received, a reminder will be sent.
7. Where a response has not been received on a reminder, one of the following will occur:
a. The request for information will be escalated to General Manager / CEO. This is not the
preferred option however, if escalation does occur, it means FNQROC activities cannot progress
without this information and assistance is required. Escalation by the FNQROC Executive Officer
will be followed up with a phone call to advise on the issue; OR
b. Progression will continue based on the information received with assumed support for the
direction
Face-to-Face meetings:
8. The FNQROC Executive Officer or FNQROC Coordinators may request a meeting with member council
staff. The timing of the meeting is to be mutually agreed.
Effect:
It is understandable that emails and deadlines pass due dates for various reasons, a reminder with the
understanding of a 'nil' response allows FNQROC to continue its efforts for member councils.
Programs/projects can progress in a timely manner with little disruption to other member councils.
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MEMBER COUNCILS - REQUEST FOR INFORMATION
1. Member councils can request information from FNQROC staff at any time via phone or email.
a. FNQROC staff will respond to requests within 24 business hours unless ‘out of office’ identifies
otherwise.
2. Member councils can request a face-to-face meeting with the FNQROC Executive Officer or FNQROC
Coordinator.
a. The timing of a face-to-face meeting needs to be mutually agreed and
b. If it is deemed appropriate, the relevant FNQROC Coordinator will attend with or in lieu of the
Executive Officer.
Primary Target Audience
Secondary Target Audience
Risk Mitigation
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1. FNQROC Staff may be away from the office for an extended period of time.
1. Voice mail message will advise callers of an alternative contact number. 2. 'Out of Office' assistant will be used to notify senders that the officer will not have access to emails for an extended period of time and provide an alternative email address or contact telephone number.
DISPUTE RESOLUTION
1.
Between a member Council and FNQROC and between member Councils:
a. The parties agree to attempt in good faith to resolve any dispute through negotiation.
b. If the parties fail to resolve the dispute, one or both parties may request the FNQROC Executive
Officer to convene a meeting of the relevant officers and or Technical Committee to discuss and
resolve the dispute.
Should the negotiations with the Technical Committee or officer fail to resolve the dispute, the matter shall be
referred to the FNQROC Board and the Board’s decision shall be final.
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Deleted: General Managers
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Good Afternoon Ladies Warren would like to accept the invitation put forward to him by FNQROC to partake in the role of ‘Champion’ Please advise further details if required
Kind regards,
Tamara Srhoj On behalf of the Hon. Warren Entsch MP Federal Member for Leichhardt Subscribe to Warren’s E-Newsletter!
Cairns Address: 200 Mulgrave Road (cnr Mulgrave Rd and Aumuller St), Cairns QLD 4870 Canberra Address: Suite RG84 l Parliament House l Canberra l ACT 2604
From: Schmidt Teresa [mailto:[email protected]] Sent: Thursday, 13 October 2016 10:22 AM To: Srhoj, Tamara (W. Entsch, MP) Subject: RE: FNQROC Champion Good morning Tamara Please find attached a copy of the unsigned letter. If you do not have a record of the signed letter on FNQROC letterhead I will arrange for a new letter to be sent to you. Regards
BobCc: Richard Ireland; Michael Delaney; Entsch, Warren (Private); Quinn Neil; Mr Bill
Cummings; Ken Chapman ([email protected]); Mr Kevin Byrne (Advance Cairns); [email protected]; Susan Jacups; Robin Moore; Irvine Darlene; CR Tom Gilmore
Subject: Fwd: Follow up from meeting; Advance Cairns and ABSAttachments: Advance Cairns letter Gemma Van Halderen.pdf
Mayor's and Stakeholders I know all of you have raised the incorrect ABS data regarding population statistics with us in the past. Please find attached correspondence regarding Advance Cairns' recent delegation to Canberra where we met with the ABS to discuss. As you can appreciate as the census is only once every 5 years, the opportunity to ensure that correct assumptions are used that reflect the realities of above trend population growth in our region only comes up twice a decade. I encourage you all to write to Gemma Van Halderen to put forward data that you each may have. Mr Robin Moore the CEO of the PHN is also working with the Bureau to obtain better local data on healthy communities to better measure the Far North's progress to prosperity. As always feel free to give me a call if you wish to discuss in more detail. T
13/09/2016Cairns Regional Council - Carparking - Cairns - Meeting at TTNQ with Sarah Palmer to discuss TNQ Destination Tourism Plan
-$1.80
13/09/2016Darlene Irvine - Reimbursement of persona expense on business trip - Avis car rental (29.8.2016)
$77.28
13/09/2016Darlene Irvine - Reimbursement of personal expense on business trip - Rental car toll (29.8.2016)
$7.69
13/09/2016Darlene Irvine - Reimbursement of personal expense on business trip - for one nights accommodation $179 and $30 for minibar (21/8/2016 and minibar 22/8/2016 - $30 paid to mini bar instead of the charge of $29)
28/09/2016 Buzz Music Cairns - Sound system supplies - Microphone lead -$19.00
28/09/2016 Northern Detailers - Full vehicle detail -$385.00
29/09/2016Airtrain - Airtrain, Airport to Brisbane city, return - QCoast2100 Knowledge and Information Sharing Forum 30 September 2016, - Travis Sydes
-$33.00
29/09/2016Webjet - Webjet booking fee associated with Jetstar flight (29-30 September 2016) QCoast2100 Knowledge and Information Sharing Forum - Travis Sydes
6/10/2016Cairns Courtyard Cafe - Catering lunch Local Government Economic Development Group meeting - 6 October 2016
-$150.00
6/10/2016Cairns Courtyard Cafe - Catering supplies - Milk - ABR workshop and ED meeting
-$4.00
6/10/2016 ANZ Cheque Account - Internet Banking business -$15.00
7/10/2016 Coles - Catering supplies - tea, coffee, sugar -$51.79
7/10/2016FNQ Cuisine Pty Ltd T/A Coffee 21 - Catering, lunch - FNQROC Water Alliance meeting, 7 October 2016
-$99.60
7/10/2016Cairns Courtyard Cafe - Catering supplies - milk - FNQ Regional Council Water Alliance - Annual Plan workshop
-$4.00
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7/10/2016Coach Central - Facilitation of FNQ Regional Council Water Alliance - Annual Plan workshop - 7 October 2016
-$770.00
10/10/2016The Raw Prawn Cairns - FNQROC Dinner - Strategic Directions Dinner, 10 October 2016
-$1,048.70
10/10/2016Heritage Cairns - Accommodation, Travis Sydes 10 October 2016 (associated with Strategic Directions workshop dinner on 10 October and meeting on 11 October)
-$121.20
10/10/2016Cairns Courtyard Cafe - Catering - FNQROC Board and RRTG meeting 10 October 2016
14/10/2016 JR Dury Free - Office supplies - Ipad keyboard and Ipad -$1,584.00
17/10/2016Hope Vale Aboriginal Shire Council - Annual contribution (Flat rate of $18,000 plus $1.38 per head of population (capped at $90,000) pro-rata rate
16/11/2016Cook Shire Council - Reimbursement of expenses for Cr Peter Scott to attend the Local Infrastructure Developing Regions conference, Toowoomba 9-11 November 2016
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SUMMARY OF STAKEHOLDER IDENTIFIED TRANSPORT ISSUES – FAR NORTH DISTRICT
Connections between the University, Smithfield, the CBD and other services are critical. An alternative route from the Smithfield Shopping centre to the university continuing along Panguna Street would take some pressure off the Captain Cook Highway.
Landslides affect the Captain Cook Highway around the Oak Beach area with resultant impacts on road access.
A better transport interchange at Mareeba heading for the Cape would be faster than going via Cairns.
There may be potential for a Mareeba Bypass to be built.
There is significant heavy vehicle traffic between Edmonton and Babinda, with unforgiving road shoulders and only two locations within 25km to pull over. This causes safety and congestion issues.
There is potential for increased use of Mourilyan port for export of cattle and other products (such as cane / magnetite). However, the connecting road network needs improvements to address narrow sections of road and flood vulnerability.
There is a biosecurity risk with the movement of around 20,000 people per year into the Torres Strait Islands from Papua New Guinea.
Access to the Torres Strait is limited, particularly where islands are not big enough for runways (two islands), leaving islands dependent on barge facilities to provide supplies. Passenger facilities at the jetty are lacking.
Marine facilities at the Northern Peninsula Area are important and have the potential for road freight to be shipped to the Torres Strait Islands should roads to the north be upgraded for freight traffic.
The Peninsula Developmental Road is currently being upgraded and will eventually be improved all the way to Weipa.
There is the potential for future major integrated resort development on the western coastline however this would need transport network improvements to make access viable.
A sealed connection along Dixie Road would be useful for the future as a potential cattle road and tourist link.
There are accessibility issues getting to and from Kowanyama due to a lack of barge facilities and only one access road that can be impassable for 4-5 months of the year due to flooding.
Exports could be possible through Karumba Port (in North West District), but this would need road improvements along the Gulf Developmental Road as well development of the port itself.
B-triples currently bypass Mount Garnet by using Sundown-Gingerella Road / Almaden-Gingerella Road through Ootann, however this road is poor quality and unsafe.
Investment in road freight is required to improve the transport of produce from the agricultural development in the Gilbert River catchment.
The Savannah Way is a crucial tourist route and transport link, which needs investment and planning. These roads could be improved without significant cost by making them “fit for purpose”.
B-triple access around and through the Tablelands is not safe. There are critical road connections south of Mount Garnet that need improvements to service freight movements, as B-triples need to be dismantled to continue their journeys to Cairns.
Improved access between Mareeba and Kennedy Developmental Road for freight from the Tablelands would result in significant benefits for this corridor.
The Bruce Highway decreases in standard travelling north from Brisbane towards Cairns. The Townsville to Cairns connection is crucial for businesses, residents and tourists.
A bridge is required to replace the Jardine River ferry crossing to improve safety and access to the Northern Peninsula Area.
Cattle could be exported out of Weipa if port facilities were provided. New roads for the transport of cattle could be developed to Weipa using the existing Peninsula Developmental Road (with improvements), with new connections to Burke Developmental Road (south west near Dunbar or south east near Wrotham). Defence and biosecurity along this route is also of importance, noting that biosecurity facilities are only open during daylight business hours.
Improving the Peninsula Developmental Road and Northern Peninsula Road to Bamaga should be considered as one of the long-term priorities for the District. Sealing the road with safety improvements would also bring additional tourists along this route.
Active transport opportunities exist around the Northern Peninsula Area (walking and cycling between communities) to assist Indigenous communities that have a lack of access to vehicles.
The majority of the access road to Mapoon is within the Rio Tinto lease so the council has limited input to future planning and maintenance. There are also safety issues in Mapoon, with limited footpaths and lighting in the town and unsafe driving behaviours.
Access roads to Lockhart traverse some of the most challenging terrain in Cape York due to mountain ranges and rivers. Flooding of the Wenlock and Pascoe Rivers can also isolate the community for 3-4 months.
The seas are the highways of the Torres Strait and there needs to be a focus on marine infrastructure planning and investment.
There is no regular bus service between Weipa and Aurukun, making it difficult for the community to access services in Weipa.
Nine Mile Creek floods and cuts access to Weipa for around 3-4 days. Communication is needed to advise of the road closure.
Shelfo Road between Pormpuraaw and Kowanyama is important as there are cultural connections and family links, however the road is subject to flooding. McLeod River
and Little Annan River crossings are subject to flooding, which impacts on connectivity between Cairns and Cooktown.
Bloomfield Road requires sealing to improve safety, reduce environmental impacts and allow conventional vehicles year round access to increase economic development opportunities.
Cooktown is the closest airport to Wujal Wujal, however there is an existing unused airport with opportunity for regular passenger transport services. The community would benefit from the Local Fare Subsidy Scheme.
Access from Yarrabah to key services in Cairns and Edmonton is difficult due to low car ownership and no public transport. The Yarrabah Range poses issues to heavy vehicles and emergency services. There is also limited safe active transport facilities (including lack of lighting).
The connection between Hope Vale and Cooktown is important for access to services, however the bridge at Isabella Creek is single lane and subject to flooding. Additionally, most rental cars cannot be driven beyond Cooktown, which limits tourism in Hope Vale. Safety issues also exist due to the presence of heavy vehicles in the township.
Aurukun is vulnerable to road closures during the wet season. McKenzie Drive needs to be resealed as this is an important link between the barge ramp and the town.
There is potential for an increase in tourism numbers with the sealing of the PDR.
Bertiehaugh Road has tenure issues. The opening of the road would improve access to Weipa, Mapoon and Napranum.
There are various missing/unsafe links in the pedestrian/cycle network, particularly between Weipa and Napranum.
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SUMMARY OF STAKEHOLDER IDENTIFIED TRANSPORT ISSUES – FAR NORTH DISTRICT
While Cairns Airport has significant tourist and freight capacity, the effectiveness of the airport is affected by flooding along Captain Cook Highway, compounded by congestion (Airport Avenue intersection). The opportunity for export of high value / fresh produce to Asia exists, but only if freight vehicles can travel through the congestion and narrow roads.
Congestion problems exist particularly between CBD, airport and northern beaches, particularly bottlenecks on Captain Cook Highway roundabouts connecting to Cairns Western Arterial Road and Kennedy Highway.
Kuranda Range has no easy solution to improve road access due to the mountainous nature of the environment. It should be approached in small sections in order to keep this route open and usable.
Off-road cycling and active transport opportunities should be developed between the northern beaches, with opportunities for the development of iconic bicycle / touring routes (e.g. Captain Cook Highway) however this would require significant safety improvements.
Train movements within the CBD compound peak hour congestion due to at-grade crossings.
It is difficult to manage connectivity between the airport and northern tourist areas during flooding or extreme weather events.
There is limited public transport that is impacted by long travel times due to a linear network, with no public bus service to and from the airport and there is no integrated ticketing between public transport modes.Public transport use is low.
Freight on Cairns Western Arterial Road is mixed with private vehicles, school crossings and cyclists.
A National Highway ‘ring road’ has been suggested, which would reduce pressure on the southern section of Cairns Western Arterial Road through Kanimbla (as discussed in the Bruce Highway Action Plan).
Improvements in stopping opportunities at Innisfail would increase opportunity for ‘stop & shop’ travellers that could bring economic benefits to the town.
Better urban road management is required in the Cairns CBD, particularly related to traffic signal coordination and access to the northern sections of the CBD.
Cruise ship numbers are increasing with 150 cruise ships per year now stopping in Cairns (up to 3000 people per ship) but local businesses are not reaping the benefits of this growth.
There is significant use of the Sadies Beach Access Road to access the helipad, however it is currently unsealed.
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Tourism• With the increase in domestic tourism, particularly self-drive and “grey nomads”, there is a diverse mix of users on roads, resulting in road user conflicts
and safety issues. These are more pronounced on roads with poor conditions and geometry due to tourists’ lack of knowledge about how to use single lane, unsealed and narrow roads safely.
• There is significant tourist potential on top of what already exists, particularly in relation to the self-drive market. This is currently limited by connectivity, road conditions, and access to real-time information and services. Facilities need to be developed along tourist routes to cater for these tourists and reduce conflicts with other road users.
• Consistent and accurate signage and RV facilities are crucial to enable the district to attract and serve tourists, particularly the increasing number of self-drive tourists. Education and improvements in safe passing are also important for this group.
• Better marketing and coordination of transport for events (including public transport) is required, particularly for annual events that otherwise cause significant congestion.
Economy• Poor road access to ports in the District, such as Weipa and Mourilyan, limit their viability and potential growth opportunities in the future. It is noted that
cattle is currently transported to ports outside the District (Karumba / Darwin).• There is significant opportunity associated with exports to Asia, particularly fresh food, produce and cattle.• There is no planned expansion of cane growing areas unless the inland dam goes ahead. Cane growers continue to experience issues with congestion,
difficulties for over-size road freight vehicles and limited opportunities for passing or pulling over. • Agricultural growth within the region is possible with improved facilities and connections between source and port. More resilient roads mean more
opportunities for agricultural activity (like cattle movements) which mean increased economic opportunities for residents of the region.
Access and connectivity• The wet season impacts disproportionately on more remote roads and communities in comparison with more urban communities. This is compounded
by the supply challenges, availability of barge and air transport and lack of communications in the northern part of the district.• Urban congestion in Cairns impacts on the local economy significantly, as well as tourist and travellers.• Remote communities are reliant on airports and barge freight and have to stockpile fuel and supplies before the wet season. Improved road access into
remote communities would reduce the dependence (or length of dependence) on air and sea transport as well as reducing the impacts of isolation on these communities.
• Airstrips that service smaller communities provide critical access however maintenance is costly.• Access to remote Indigenous communities, particularly during the wet season, presents supply challenges (including the Torres Strait where supply is
dependent on air or sea transport). The all-weather access strategy for these communities depends on a mix of air and sea transport.• Maintenance is required at marine facilities in the Cape as these are extremely necessary during the wet season. Barge movements between remote
communities are critical. Without barge ramps, there is no service to some communities in the wet season. • There is variability in the standard of service across district boundaries. It is important to keep services consistent, regardless of the administrative
district that they are in.• Road improvements to key locations in the Cape have the potential to affect the viability of barge and shipping operations.• Extend national highway along Cairns Western Arterial Road to Smithfield and along Sheridan Street to Draper Street.
Rail• Existing rail lines are subject to restrictions with crossing loop rationalisations / extensions needed to address some of the issues experienced,
particularly within town centres.• Why is rail undervalued for heavy freight movements? Rail should be considered as a viable option particularly with road user conflicts on narrow roads
causing safety hazards.
Active transport• Limited off-road cycling and active transport opportunities exist in remote communities.• The Principal Cycle Network has been extended to include some remote communities.
Funding and investment• Disaster Funding is only available to ‘fix the network’, not to improve it. This potential investment is crucial and access issues will not be addressed
without Federal Government support for a new approach.• Investment in the region needs to be commensurate with productivity and potential for efficiency improvements.• Many roads and infrastructure, particularly community access roads, are located within neighbouring local government areas that receive no direct
benefit. A more coordinated ‘one network’ approach to road maintenance, sharing of costs and funding allocation is required, noting that infrastructure development can be challenging due to the size and remoteness of many local government areas.
Technology• Accurate real-time information on road closures and alternative routes is desperately needed for all road users and across local government boundaries.
A real-time communication network can reduce congestion, as well as providing information for tourists and travellers unfamiliar with district roads and routes.
• Region-wide mobile connectivity is a significant issue that impacts on the capacity for real-time travel information as well as the future development of technological improvements and opportunities.
SUMMARY OF STAKEHOLDER IDENTIFIED TRANSPORT ISSUES – FAR NORTH DISTRICT
Re: Letter of support for the continuation of NCCARF and CoastAdapt
CoastAdapt provides extensive technical information and guidance to support decision makers and other users on the coast to manage the risks associated with climate change on the coast. Substantial stakeholder engagement has helped to deliver a tool that is user focussed, and provides a breadth of material, data and guidance.
Funding of current phase of NCCARF will end in June and there is a pressing need for a decision by the Government on continued funding.
Concern about lack of long-term support for NCCARF’s information delivery and decision support framework CoastAdapt. CoastAdapt is a very useful tool for coastal managers seeking to adapt to climate change and sea-level rise, and will be used by practitioners in Australia, and abroad.
New information and data become available frequently, and CoastAdapt needs regular updating to remain current and hence authoritative.
There is a need for a NCCARF to continue to develop user-focussed products to support adaptation, and support the adaptation capacity of the nation, through its outreach activities, conference and networks.
Contact details for Minister Frydenberg are:
The Hon Josh Frydenberg MP Minister for the Environment and Energy PO Box 6022 House of Representatives Parliament House Canberra ACT 2600