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Infrastructure Services

Committee Agenda

9 June 2020

To All Councillors You are hereby notified that the next meeting of the Infrastructure Services Committee will be held on 9 June 2020 via Zoom video conference at 12.00pm, for the purpose of transacting the undermentioned business. This meeting will be audio recorded and those in attendance should refrain from making any defamatory statements. There are to be no other recordings of this meeting without the prior authorisation of the committee. The Infrastructure Services Committee consists of

Cr Lorna Driscoll, Cr Ron Campbell, Cr James Burns and Cr Maurice Collison

STEVE MCDONALD

GENERAL MANAGER

1. APOLOGIES

2. DECLARATION OF INTEREST

3. PUBLIC PARTICIPATION

4. BUSINESS ITEMS

INFRASTRUCTURE SERVICES REPORTS ............................................................................... 1

ISC.06.1 WORKS PROGRAM - INFRASTRUCTURE SERVICES - WATER AND SEWER............................. 1

ISC.06.2 WORKS PROGRAM - INFRASTRUCTURE SERVICES ........................................................... 10

ISC.06.3 SPECIAL PROJECTS UPDATE .......................................................................................... 25

ISC.06.4 CAPITAL WORKS UPDATE ............................................................................................... 33

ISC.06.5 SCONE TO MURRURUNDI PIPELINE MONTHLY REPORT .................................................... 39

ISC.06.6 WATER CONSUMPTION UPDATE AND SUMMARY .............................................................. 44

ISC.06.7 MERRIWA CBD FOOTPATH PROJECT .............................................................................. 55

ISC.06.8 PROPOSED ROAD CLOSURE - PART OF BRINDLEY STREET, BOW - FOR RFS BRIGADE

SHED ............................................................................................................................ 58

ISC.06.9 ANSWERS TO COUNCILLOR QUESTIONS .......................................................................... 66

5. COUNCILLOR QUESTIONS

Report To Infrastructure Services Committee 9 June 2020


Upper Hunter Shire Council – Infrastructure Services Committee Agenda – 9 June 2020 Page 1

INFRASTRUCTURE SERVICES REPORTS

ISC.06.1 WORKS PROGRAM - INFRASTRUCTURE SERVICES - WATER AND SEWER

RESPONSIBLE OFFICER: Nicholas Havyatt - Director Infrastructure Services

AUTHOR: Phillip Hood - Manager Water & Sewer

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

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

BACKGROUND The report provides information to assist in addressing ratepayer enquiries regarding construction, maintenance and other activities in the area of Water and Sewer. REPORT/PROPOSAL Progress of major projects is listed in Attachment 1. All works relating to the Scone to Murrurundi Pipeline are covered in a separate report. Project highlights from this month include (but are not limited to):

Aberdeen Hunter River Intake Improvements

o Council have accepted a proposal from GHD to undertake a condition

assessment and to define key problems related to the existing intake arrangement, structures, mechanical and electrical components.

o GHD will provide Council with a comprehensive improvement plan for the site.

o The operation of Wells 1 and 3 in Scone will also be reviewed.

o The review will cost $40,000 and should take two months to complete.

o The cost/benefit of different improvement options will then be able to be

assessed by Council, and appropriate works undertaken immediately to improve the reliability and capacity of the pump station and intake structures.

o This pump station may be relied upon with increasing regularity due to water

quality issues at Glenbawn Dam and a lack of water treatment plant for Scone.

Village Reticulation and Murrurundi Reservoir

o First concept designs for the village reticulation have come in and the project is

progressing well.

o Community consultation will follow internal review of the concept designs and

should take place in the next few months.

o Council have produced draft tender documents for the new Murrurundi

reservoir, and this should go to tender first week of June.

o Aiming to have reservoir constructed by the start of 2021.




Drought Management and Emergency Response Plan

o Upper Hunter Shire, Muswellbrook Shire and Singleton Councils met with

representatives from the NSW Government (DPIE) on 27 May to discuss the joint project.

o Following the meeting, the Scope of Works will be updated with potential to split

in two portions – this will enable an update of just restriction levels and triggers to be delivered ASAP.

o This will be send to DPIE for approval and funding.

o DPIE further identified that there may be future funding potential for regional

town water supply strategies (similar to Scoping Study) so interconnections between Council areas can be further explored.

o There may be a natural and logical progression from the Drought Management

Plan (and emergency response strategies) and a Regional Town Water Supply Strategy (which would identify long term solutions).

OPTIONS To note the report. CONSULTATION

Director Infrastructure Services Manager Water and Sewer Engineer Water and Sewer Distribution Engineer Water and Sewer Treatment

STRATEGIC LINKS a. Community Strategic Plan 2027 This report links to the Community Strategic Plan 2027 as follows: BUILT & NATURAL ENVIRONMENT Goal 4 Plan for a sustainable future.

CS15 Plan, facilitate and provide for a changing population for current and future generations.

ECONOMY & INFRASTUCTURE Goal 6 Increase, enhance and maintain civil infrastructure, Community assets and open

spaces to meet the needs of current and future generations. CS24 Provide for replacement, improvement and additional Community and open space

infrastructure through investment, best practice and risk management. CS26 Provide safe and reliable water and sewerage services to meet the demands of

current and future generations. LEADERSHIP Goal 9 Advocate for the Community.

CS41 To participate and encourage regional coordination and planning between Councils and other generations.

CS42 Provide timely and effective advocacy and leadership on key community issues and priorities.




We are working to achieve the following Community Priorities:

b. Delivery Program The report addresses the following objectives for works up to 30 June 2020 as described in the 2019/20 DPOP: Water Services

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

Sewage Services

By maintaining sewerage systems for the transportation and treatment of sewage to meet license requirements.

By implementing a long-term asset replacement strategy. c. Other Plans Various Asset Management Plans. IMPLICATIONS a. Policy and Procedural Implications Maintenance guidelines as identified within Service Levels, Asset Management Plans and Strategic Plans. b. Financial Implications Identified within individual items in the 2019/20 budget. c. Legislative Implications

Protection of the Environment Operations Act 1997 Water Management Act 2000 Public Health Regulation 2012

d. Risk Implications

Maintenance and Capital activities play a vital role to mitigate and minimise Council’s risk in these areas. e. Sustainability Implications All water and sewer works are undertaken with consideration to ongoing sustainable use of our water resources.




f. Other Implications Nil CONCLUSION

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

ATTACHMENTS

1 Water and Sewer Activities Update up to 31.5.2020

ATTACHMENT NO: 1 - WATER AND SEWER ACTIVITIES UPDATE UP TO 31.5.2020 ITEM NO: ISC.06.1


2 $130,000 Upper Hunter Scoping

Study

Scone

Water

Assess options for connecting

all villages in UHSC to town

water, assess water quality

risk profile of dam.

Jan-20 $122,356 On track Final revised Scoping Study

received and forwarded to

Infrastructure NSW for

finalisation. Draft 3D Site Layout

plan received. Final works to be

received mid-June

3 $4,444,000 Village Reticulation Scone

Water

Supply Parkville, Blandford

and Wingen with reticulated

water

Jun-22 $98,161 On track Tender awarded to ADW Johnson.

Draft concept designs received.

Works progressing well.

9 $189,000 Waverley Street

Sewer

Scone

Sewer

Repair Waverley Street Sewer

Main

Feb-20 $187,259 Amber Project severely delayed with cost

overruns incurred also. Knock

have completed replacement of

collapsed sewer section, awaiting

relining works to be finalised by

Wilmot, however they have not

yet returned to site due to Covid-

19 restrictions

11 $2,690,000 Cassilis Sewage

System

Cassilis New Sewerage Scheme for

the village of Cassilis

Jun-21 $354,743 On track Council are in discussions with

Public Works in regards to delivery

of the Scheme. Letters to residents

that may require pipeline

easements have been sent out

this week.



15 $30,000 SCADA/Telemetry

Upgrade

Merriwa Upgrade of telemetry at all

water and sewer sites in

Merriwa and Cassilis

Jun-20 Nil On track Continuing work with Schneider

Elec to scope out telemetry

upgrade works, starting at

Merriwa WTP.

16 $150,000 Aberdeen Reservoirs Aberdeen Replacement of hightower

reservoir

Dec-20 Nil On track Tender being prepared for

replacement of hightower

reservoir.

17 $120,000 Integrated Water

Cycle Management

Plan (IWCM)

UHSC Completion of the IWCM for

UHSC, as per NSW Gov Best

Practice Guidelines

Jun-21 $10,098 On track Public Works Advisory have been

engaged to submit a revised

proposal and schedule in order for

this project to proceed.

18 $700,000 Murrurundi Water Murrurundi Deliver water to Murrurundi

via tanker

Jun-20 $679,019 On track Water carting has been

completed.

19 $960,000 New Murrurundi

Reservoir/s

Murrurundi Design and construct an

additional 1.5ML treated

water storage for

Murrurundi

Feb-21 $32,267 Amber Tender to go out first week in June

2020.

25 $250,000 New sewer pump

station and mains for

Airport precinct

Scone Sewer A new pump station is

required for the Airport

development, and relocation

of some water and sewer

mains

Oct-20 $150,152 On track Water mains, sewer mains and

sewage pump station relocated by

Knock Contractors Pty Ltd.

Commissioning of new SPS and

rising main still to be delivered.



27 $60,000 Scone and Aberdeen

Sewer Modelling and

Service Strategy

Scone &

Aberdeen

Sewer

Strategic plan created for the

sewer network in Scone and

Aberdeen - factoring in areas

of future growth and major

projects such as the Airport.

Jun-20 $0 On track Hunter H2O engaged to undertake

the modelling and subsequent

strategy work. Project kick-off 5

March 2020.

29 $400,000 Water main

replacement on St.

Aubin Street, west of

bypass.

Scone Water Upsizing and replacement of

water trunk mains from

Bypass to Middlebrook Road.

Jun-20 $317,999 On track Works continuing.

35 $120,000 New sewer pump

stations for Merriwa

Merriwa

Sewer

Construction of a new

sewage pump station for

Merriwa and replacement of

small sewage pump out at

the caravan park.

Aug-20 $22,511 On track Quotations received and project

to begin shortly pending

confirmation of levels via survey.

Smaller pump out unit that

services amenities near caravan

park has already been replaced.

37 $35,000 Drought Management

Plan

USHC Development of new

Drought Management Plan

with Muswellbrook Shire and

Singleton Councils

Oct-20 $0 On track Scope of Works is being revised

based on input received from

DPIE.

39 $1,800,000 Scone Water

Treatment Upgrades

Scone Water Install UV treatment system,

pre-chlorination and fluoride

dosing systems for the Scone

water supply system.

Dec-20 Nil On track Council have sought quotations to

develop a Performance

Specification for the UV, Pre-

Chlorination and Fluoride. This will

form part of the project tender.



41 $10,000 Water bottle filling

station

Murrurundi

Water

Water bottle filling unit at

Wilson Park to align with

completion of S2M Pipeline

Mar-20 $7,434 On track Unit installed and used for

the official Pipeline opening.

42 TBA Moobi Res High

Pressure Zone/Water

Supply

Scone Water Investigate options for both

increasing water pressure

around Moobi Reservoir,

and supplying rural

properties west of Dart

Brook.

Jun-21 $0 On track Works continuing as part of

the Village Reticulation

Design Tender.

43 $250,000 Aberdeen Rock Flume Aberdeen Sewer Construction of rock flume

within private property

adjacent to St Andrews

Reserve to address storm

water erosion

Oct-20 $2,000 Amber MOU reached between UHSC

and the landholder. Property

Valuation received. Works to

begin start of 2020/21

financial year.

44 TBA Aberdeen River Pump

Station Improvements

Scone/Aberdeen

Water

Investigate and deliver

improvements to the

existing raw water pump

station located at

Aberdeen

Dec-20 $0 Amber Following the recent Boil

Water Alert in Scone, Council

will immediately investigate

potential capital

improvements to the existing

Aberdeen PS, in order to

improve security of water

supply.



45 TBA Sewer Investigation /

Fuel Leak Scone

Scone Sewer Investigate the sewer lines

in the area of the recent

fuel leak to determine if

any remediation work

required.

Jul-20 $0 TBD CCTV works undertaken on 30

April 2020, revealing a small

damaged section of

pipework, and some minor

obstructions. Council

investigating options to

rectify.




ISC.06.2 WORKS PROGRAM - INFRASTRUCTURE SERVICES


AUTHOR: Sam Wooden - Manager Works Delivery

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


BACKGROUND The report includes information on Infrastructure Services work including roads, bridges, and parks. The report provides information to assist in addressing enquiries regarding construction and maintenance works. REPORT/PROPOSAL Some of the major projects currently under construction or planned are:

Regional Roads

o MR105 Hunter Road - Kelley’s Gully to Waverley Road rehabilitation (Stage 2 & 3)

o MR358 Willow Tree Road Upgrade

o MR62 Bunnan Road Widening and Pavement Strengthening

Local Roads

o Nandowra and Dartbrook Road drainage work

o Unsealed road resheeting

o Murulla Street Causeway

MR105 Hunter Road - Kelley’s Gully to Waverley Road Rehabilitation (Stage 2 & 3)

At the Infrastructure Service Committee held 13 August 2019, a number of options to progress the project within the available funding were discussed. From this meeting Council are progressing a revised scope to deliver the highest priority sections. Stage 3 broken into 2 sections, With the first section completed (Waverley Road to Miranee Road) and the second section (Miranee Road south 1300m towards Gundy township) completed. Section 2 has commenced with wet weather impeding progress however still on track to be completed by the end of June Wet weather has impacted earthworks and pavement adding additional time and cost to the project as a result of the additional work Council staff estimate an additional $300,000 the complete work. Works to be completed by the end of June weather permitting.




Available funding is as follows: UHSC budget $ 1,409,346 Expenditure to date $ 1,057,222 Commitments $ 107,748 29 May 2020 Available budget $ 244,376 29 May 2020

Key activities undertaken last month:

Continuation of site works.

Key activities in next three months:

Review budget and available funding to complete the project

Practical completion. Emerging issues:

Construction and traffic impacts need to be managed in consultation with impacted stakeholder to mitigate adverse impacts as far as practical. Current available budget to complete works

MR358 Willow Tree Road Upgrade Council staff and consulting geotechnical engineers Douglas Partners undertook an initial inspection of the pavement alignment to assess the damage on 10 March 2020. The result of the inspection indicated the following: • Fill material was won from the upslope cut batters. • Fill was placed on the downslope batter by tipping with no nominal compaction. • The fill included coarse material, including boulder sized material and tree trunks. • No subgrade preparation, such as stripping of surface vegetation or preparation of level

benches to receive fill was undertaken prior to placement of fill. • Inadequate control of layer thickness, moisture control and compactive effort was

undertaken during placement of the fill. • It is understood that no compaction testing was undertaken on the bulk fill, although

limited testing may have been undertaken on the upper 400 mm to 600 mm (upper subgrade and pavement material).

A number of geotechnical risks have been identified at the site during the inspection, as follows: • Instability in Fill Batters. • Instability in Cut Batters. • Erosion of Road and Around Culverts. • Integrity of Guard Rail. Investigation and field work including drilling and bore holes are continuing and are expected to be completed this week. The Geotechnical reports are due to be completed in late May 2020. On receiving the final reports from Douglas Partners, Council staff and industry specialist will review the findings and then table a report to Council. Following this inspection, the road had a 5 tonne load limit applied to the Liverpool range to reduce the risk to the public and the site monitored daily.




At the time of writing this report the final report from Douglas Partners has not been received by Council. MR62 Bunnan Road Widening and Pavement Strengthening Council staff and various consultants are working together to finalise construction plans so works can commence. The following 3 stages:

1. Ollerton Drive to Sophia Creek Road - Chainage 16.6km to 18km total length 1.4km $1,350,000

2. Sophia Creek Bridge to Cuan Shearing - Chainage 18.6km to 24.3km total length 5.7km $3,709,486

3. Bunnan Bridge to Kars Springs Road - Chainage 33.5 to 34.5km total length 1.0km $840,227.

Council has engaged Unwelt to undertake Review of Environmental Factors report and Douglas Partners to complete the required geotechnical investigation prior to the works commencing. The project is currently funded under the NSW Government ‘Fixing Country Roads’ and UHSC with the expectation that the Federal Government will also support the project. Expenditure is forecast to be within the budget allowance as identified below. UHSC budget $ 5,899,713 Subject to final grant or loan funding Expenditure to date $ 59,569 Commitments $ 5,757 29 May 2020 Available budget $ 5,834,387 29 May 2020


Planning approvals Key activities in next three months:

Progress preconstruction activities and commencement of works. Emerging issues:

Construction and traffic impacts need to be managed in consultation with impacted stakeholders to mitigate adverse impacts as far as practical.

The time frame to deliver the works under the Fixing Country Roads funding is June 2021.

Nandowra and Dartbrook Road Drainage Works

Construction commenced early October 2019 and is planned to be delivered over a number of stages with completion scheduled for 30 June 2020. The project is funded under the NSW Government ‘Resources for Regions’ and Roads 2 Recovery Works have been continuing, a contractor have been engage to assist in the delivery of the project.




Expenditure is forecast to be within the budget allowance as identified below UHSC budget $ 929,593 Expenditure to date $ 430,828 Commitments $ 26,740 29 May 2020 Available budget $ 472,025 29 May 2020


Continuation of staged works.


Completion of works.

Emerging issues:

Construction and traffic impacts need to be managed in consultation with impacted stakeholders to mitigate adverse impacts as far as practical. Unsuitable subgrade material due to wet weather, Wet weather has also impacted on delivering the project within the schedule time frame.

The Resources for Regions grant delivery time frame is scheduled by 30 June 2020. Staff will be discussing the impact of this with the funding body in June 2020.

Murulla Street Causeway Upgrade

In August 2018 Council secured funding for the Murulla street causeway upgrade as part of a joint application with Muswellbrook Shire Council for mine affected roads under the NSW Government Resources for Regions program. The project generated strong interest from local stakeholders. At the Infrastructure Services Committee held on the 11 June 2019 a report was considered presenting a number of options for upgrading the causeway ranging from a high/low level bridge through to a simple extension of the existing structure. After considering this report and associated public submissions, Council resolved to replace the existing causeway with a wider and longer concrete causeway and upgrade the road approach. As a result of the Council resolution, a variation to the deed is required, Council staff are working with the funded body to have the variation approved. Expenditure is forecast to be within the budget allowance as identified below NSW Government Grant $ 1,160,000 UHSC budget $ 100,000 Total project budget $ 1,160,000 Expenditure to date $ 24,850 (2019/20) Expenditure to date $ 75,492 (2018/19) Commitments $ 1,218 29 May 2020 Available budget $ 1,058,440 29 May 2020




Key activities undertaken last month: Progress preconstruction activities and planning approvals.


Commence site works.

Emerging issues:

Formalisation of the scope variation with the funding body.

Development of detailed scope to provide clarity on delivery expectations and project milestones.

OPTIONS

1. Accept the report 2. Amend the report

CONSULTATION

General Manager

Director Infrastructure Services

Infrastructure Services Managers

Supervisors and Team Leaders STRATEGIC LINKS a. Community Strategic Plan 2027 This report links to the Community Strategic Plan 2027 as follows: COMMUNITY LIFE Goal 1 A supported Community.

CS1 Advocate for, develop and implement programs, services and facilities for our ageing Community.

CS3 Advocate for, support and provide series and facilities for young people, children, families and people with a disability.

Goal 2 Promote wellbeing and a connected, healthy and happy Community.

CS7 Provide and support a broad range of sport, recreation, health and wellness programs to target age specific needs of residents including younger children older children, adolescents, families, seniors and people with a disability.

BUILT & NATURAL ENVIRONMENT Goal 3 Protect the natural Environment

CS10 Advocate for, facilitate and support programs that protect and sustain our diverse environment for our future generations.

CS11 Encourage and support active Community participation within our Community to care for our environment and provide for a sustainable future.




Goal 4 Plan for a sustainable future. CS13 Implement and regularly review Strategic Land Use Plans, Environmental Planning

Instruments and Development Controls, which reflect the needs and expectations of the broad Community.


ECONOMY & INFRASTRUCTURE Goal 5 A sustainable and prosperous economy.

CS18 Encourage a diverse economy whilst promoting and preserving our agriculture and equine industries.

CS19 Encourage retail and commercial business to locate and prosper within our Shire. CS20 Encourage and support innovative industry and a diversity of businesses that

provide a range of services and employment opportunities for current and future generations.

CS22 Provide attractive and functional town centres and support revitalisation of towns and villages including investment in built heritage and improvement of existing buildings.

Goal 6 Increase, enhance and maintain civil infrastructure, Community assets and open


infrastructure through investment, best practice and risk management. CS25 Provide inviting public spaces that are clean, green, properly maintained, well

designed, encourage active participation, family friendly and accessible to all.

Goal 7 Enhance and improve the road network and bridges to meet the needs of current and future generations and communicate priorities and progress to the Community.


CS27 Maintain and upgrade the road network and bridges. CS28 Increased Community engagement and updates on infrastructure planning, road

priorities, works and improvements. CS29 Advocate, facilitate and/or provide traffic management and public transport

facilities to meet the needs of the Community.

LEADERSHIP Goal 8 Provide Community leadership.

CS30 Effectively and efficiently manage the business of Council, while encouraging an open and participatory Council with an emphasis on transparency, Community engagement, action and response.

CS33 Utilise emerging innovative communication technologies and techniques to increase awareness of Council’s activities and services.

Goal 9 Advocate for the Community.

CS40 Encourage and build strong partnerships between the Community, business and all levels of government support implementation of the CSP 2027 and to deliver the Community priorities.










b. Delivery Program

The report addresses the following objectives up to June 2020 as described in the 2019/20 DPOP:

Depot Operations

By ensuring Council has efficient and effective facilities at each of its depots.

Private Works

By providing all residents access to Council private works at commercial rates.

Stormwater

Through the provision a stormwater drainage systems to manage flows.

Through the provision of a kerb and gutter networks as an adjunct to the drainage network.

By maintaining flow conditions in main creeks. Street Cleaning

By providing clean local roads while minimising environmental and flooding risks. Public Cemeteries

By the provision of a cost effective and sympathetic cemetery service and facility to the community.

Public Conveniences

By providing and maintaining public toilets for the local community and travelling public to a satisfactory and acceptable standard.

By improving the appearance and presentation of public toilets.

Street Lighting

By promoting safe vehicular and pedestrian passage at night with adequate lighting in residential and arterial roads in accordance with Australian Standards.

Quarry Operations

By effectively and responsibly managing, maintain and developing Council’s quarry operations.

Through winning, producing and supplying quality road making materials for internal and external works at a competitive cost.

By the safe operation of Council’s quarries to meet legislative requirements. Parks & Gardens

By providing quality open spaces, parks and reserves that are suitable and accessible for the community.

Sporting grounds & Venues

By providing high-quality sporting grounds and venues suitable and accessible to all.

Swimming Pools

By providing recreational facilities for the Upper Hunter community, which are operated in a safe, efficient and effective manner.




Bridges – Local

By undertaking bridge maintenance and construction works to Council standards and specifications, so as to improve safety and minimise future expenses.

Footpaths and Cycleways

By providing and maintaining a cycleway / footpath network that will contribute to the accessibility, safety and amenity of streets in Council’s town and villages.

RMS State Roads

By maintaining a skilled workforce so as to remain a core service provider to the RMS.

By demonstration that we provide a value for money service to the RMS.

Roads – Local

By undertaking road maintenance and construction works to Council standards and specifications, so as to improve road safety and minimise future expenses.

Roads – Regional

By undertaking road and bridge maintenance and construction works to Councils standards and specifications so as to improve road safety and minimise future expenses.

Transport Ancillaries

By promoting traffic and pedestrian safety by the provision and maintenance of regulatory and advisory signage and pavement markings.

By maintaining street furniture.

c. Other Plans Asset Management Plans. IMPLICATIONS

a. Policy and Procedural Implications Parks, Sporting Fields, Footpath, Road and Bridge maintenance guidelines as identified within Asset Management Plans and Strategic Plans. b. Financial Implications Identified within individual items in the 2019/20 budgets. c. Legislative Implications Not applicable.


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




e. Sustainability Implications Nil. f. Other Implications

Nil

CONCLUSION

The updated report is provided as Attachment 2 and details work undertaken over the previous month and works planned for the upcoming month. The Attachment 1 tables the progress of the current grant funding sporting grounds projects

ATTACHMENTS

1 Works Delivery Grant Funded Works Update - May 2020

2 Works Delivery Works In Progress - Scone Murrurundi and Merriwa - Monthly Report - May 2020

ATTACHMENT NO: 1 - WORKS DELIVERY GRANT FUNDED WORKS UPDATE - MAY 2020 ITEM NO: ISC.06.2


001 $526,000 SCCF

Wilson Memorial Oval Facilities Upgrade

New amenities / change rooms and 4 new LED light towers

Red Flag

Within budget

Variation on scope and milestones submitted to funding body, approvals have been received.

Power supply issues being investigated and SOW being written up by Gavin McKenzie for quotations for design.

Report to go to Council in regard to the proposed location and the need to demolish the existing grandstand and remove two silky oak trees.

Construction is anticipated to commence once investigations and quotations received.

002 $59,515 SCCF

Gundy Soldiers Memorial Hall Restoration

Painting of internal and external structure

On track

Within budget

Completed. Waiting on verification of receipt from funding body.

003 $154,841 SCCF

St Andrews Reserve Arena Upgrade

New galvanised steel perimeter fence and imported sand arena surface

On track

Within budget

Variation 2 approved.

Additional work, construction of fencing, yards and arena sand are complete. Final clean-up.

Will be completed before EOFY

004 $185,000 SCCF

Merriwa Showground Facilities Upgrade

New amenities block with utility connections and a 100,000 litre water tank and some arena irrigation

On track

Within budget

Variation on milestones submitted to funding body, and approved.

Irrigation connection points installed for connection to travelling irrigator. Tank installation completed. Additional piping to tank and pump supply and connection complete. Amenities building installed and connected to power and sewer. Awning slab complete.

Awning, handrails, privacy screen and covers for gas heaters continuing.

On track to be completed before EOFY



005 $124,229 SCCF

Jefferson Park Facility Upgrade

New amenities block with utility connections and solar power lighting

On track

Within budget

Variation on milestones approved.

Preconstruction activities completed with Amenities block ordered.

Delivery mid-June with slab placement prior to delivery.

Quotations being sought for plumbing.

006 $291,329 SCCF

Merriwa Skate Park Upgrade

Construct new skate bowl and new amenities block with utility connections

Red flag Within budget

Variation on milestones submitted to funding body, await reply.

Amenities design sent to Merriwa driver reviver members for feedback, anticipated to commence construction mid-2020 after agreement from driver reviver members.

Community consultation has gone out.

007 $243,750 SCCF

Scone Park Field Upgrade

New irrigation and pop-up sprinklers. Top dress, level and seed playing surface

On track

Within budget

Variation on milestones submitted to funding body and under assessment.

Irrigation field works and tank/ pump installation complete. 3 phrase power now installed.

Connection of basketball downpipes and tank overflow to stormwater to be undertaken.

Lighting and others works to be completed. Top dressing to follow during spring.

Power investigation needs to be undertaken to progress further. LED lights could be installed on existing poles prior to EOFY if electrician available.

008 $261,000 SCCF

Merriwa Oval Upgrade

Upgrade existing canteen, change rooms and amenities. Upgrade lighting lamps. Top dress, level and seed playing surface

On track

Within budget

Variation on scope and milestones approved.

Change rooms complete. Canteen design complete and canteen under construction.

Irrigation installation awarded and due to start June 2020.

Levelling proposed for August 2020 in improved growing season.



009 $137,600 SCCF

Harrison Oval Upgrade

New irrigation and pop-up sprinklers. Top dress, level and seed playing surface

Ontrack Within budget

Irrigation design complete. Quotes received and being assessed. Construction scheduled for June 2020 (user group consultation the preferred construction window). Pending contractor availability, irrigation should be complete by EOFY. Levelling proposed for August 2020 in improved growing season.

010 $88,028 SCCF

Amaroo Park Toilet Facility

New amenities block with utility connections and solar power lighting

On track

Within budget

Building erected, connection of water and sewer by plumbers complete. Privacy screen to be installed and landscaping complete. On track to be completed before EOFY

011 $164,370 SCCF

Scone Gymnastics Centre Refurbishment

Upgrade existing hall including refurbishment of existing building / facilities

On track

Within budget

Variation on scope and milestones approved. Scope has been adjusted following consultation with key users and removal of a building extension due to planning approval requirements. External windows, wall cladding, fascia, guttering and flooring works complete. Accessible toilet design complete and awaiting asbestos removal to renovate. Works have and will progress further than forecast due to availability of hall due to COVID-19.



012 $24,685 SCCF

Upper Hunter Swimming Pool Shade Sails

New shade structure over existing concrete marshalling area

On track

Within budget

Minor works still to be untaken to complete works. On track to be completed before EOFY

013 $109,517 PRMFP Merriwa Showground-Amenities Block

New amenities block with utility connections and LED lighting

Within budget

Completed and signed off by all parties involved.

014 $145,000 L&G Bill Rose Playground Upgrade

Construct new playground, bike track, outdoor gym, shade sales and BBQ area

On track

Within budget

Quotations received for play equipment and outdoor gym are being assessed.

015 $175,000 L&G Bill Rose Cricket Nets

Remove existing cricket nets, construct 6 new cricket nets, fully fenced and roof over all

Amber Flag

Within budget

Delivery due by July 2020. Tender evaluations completed, construction to start June 2020

016 $300,000 Drought heavy vehicle

Flaggs Road and Wollar Road resheeting

Resheeting poor sections of Flaggs and Wollar Roads, including a localised insitu stabilisation trial

Amber Flag

Within budget

Delivery methodology finalised. Wollar Road complete and Flaggs Road is under construction.

ATTACHMENT NO: 2 - WORKS DELIVERY WORKS IN PROGRESS - SCONE MURRURUNDI AND MERRIWA - MONTHLY REPORT - MAY 2020 ITEM NO: ISC.06.2


Nandowra Road, Dartbrook Road, Kingdon Street, Aberdeen Street Drainage Works Scone

Kelly Street Refugee Crossing Scone

Hunter Road, Kelley’s Gully Pavement Scone

Liverpool Aberdeen St Intersection Drainage and Pavement Upgrade Scone

Hills Street Kerb and Gutter Kerb and Gutter Scone

Moobi Road Footpath Scone

Omadale Bridge Side track Scone

Golden Hwy Culvert extensions Merriwa Concrete

Golden Hwy near Cassilis Heavy Patching Merriwa Grader

Flaggs Road, Coolah Road Resheet Contractor / Merriwa Grader

Upper Dartbrook Road Maintenance Grading Scone Grader

Hunter Road Maintenance Grading Murrurundi Grader

Flight Springs Road, Possum Springs Road Maintenance Grading Merriwa Grader

Tomalla Road, Miranee Road, Kars Springs Road, Dales Creek Road,

Moonan Brood Road, Hunter Road.

Resheet Scone / Murrurundi Grader

Glenroy Road, Cattle Creek Road, Kuloo Road Storm Repair/Resheet Contractor Grader

Upper Dartbrook Road, Tomalla Road, Brawboy Road, Mossvale

Road & Wallington Road

Maintenance Grading Scone/Murrurundi Grader

Forest Reserve Road, Killoe Road Maintenance Grading \ Storm Repair Merriwa Grader

Hampshire Road, Roma Road Storm Repair Merriwa Grader




ISC.06.3 SPECIAL PROJECTS UPDATE


AUTHOR: Alan Fletcher - Special Projects Manager

PURPOSE The purpose of this report is to provide an update on the projects being managed by the Special Projects Team.


BACKGROUND

The report provides information to assist the Committee to understand the current status of each of the projects, what work has recently been completed, and the work that is planned for the next three months. REPORT/PROPOSAL

Scone Regional Selling Centre – Saleyards Redevelopment Approved total budget $11,818,270 Additional budget approved $ 200,000 Total Approved Budget $12,018,270 Expenditure to date $ 577,302 (2017/18) $ 7,245,840 (2018/19) $ 4,051,722 (2019/20) Commitments $ 129,495 Available budget $ 13,911

Excludes additional scope of work for additional roofed area over loading ramps (Stage 5A). This is estimated at an additional $200,000 as approved by Council at the meeting on 29 July 2019.


Finalising information for occupation certificate, due 12 June 2020.


Minor items to be completed eg: finalise works as executed plans, minor concrete paving, additional tree planting, roof of auctioneers box, completion of minor items that were delayed to confirm adequate budget was available for example painting selling ring brickwork.

Arrange official opening subject to Covid-19 issues. Emerging issues:

Nil.




Old Court Theatre – Design and Consents

Budget (Revised) $ 241,806 ($212,791 budget for 2019/20) Expenditure to date $ 7,108 (2017/18) $ 21,917 (2018/19) $ 152,565 (2019/20) Commitments $ 62,981 Available budget -$ 2,765 A report to Council 29 April 2019 identified that the air conditioning and some other minor items be deferred. Key activities undertaken last month:

New all access toilets completed. Vinyl flooring in kitchen, carpet in change rooms completed Painting of kitchen and toilets completed Stainless steel kitchen benches, shelves and new oven installed.


Seek additional Section 60 approval for air conditioning. Note air conditioning is not in scope of work.

Contractor has requested practical completion Friday 5 June 2020.

Emerging issues: Need to seek additional Section 60 approval for air conditioning for future works. This

work requires advice from an experienced mechanical services consultant which has been estimated at $7,500.

Scone CBD Revitalisation – Detail Design

Approved total budget $ 981,750 (Revised 2019/20 budget is $100,000) Expenditure to date $ 30,207 (2017/18) $ 73,016 (2018/19) $ 68,519 (2019/20) Commitments $ 21,274 Available budget $ 788,734 Key activities undertaken last month:

Geo-technical investigations and options report arrived from Transport for NSW (TfNSW) 25 May 2020. A meeting was held with TfNSW 29 May to discuss the options.

Proposals developed for some early works for kerb side dining and angle parking. Expression of interest documents, sketches and quotes prepared for kerb side dining sites. Information has been prepared and ready to go when Covid-19 issues have passed. Grant funding available. Discussions held with food service shopkeepers to seek expressions of interest.





Finalise TfNSW scope for Kelly St concrete pavement rehabilitation.

Completion of detailed landscape design and associated civil design work.

Complete additional design, studies and reports i.e. electrical design, traffic report, and review of environmental effects.

Quantity surveyors report to firm up costs of proposed work.

Consultation with major stakeholders in Kelly Street.

Community consultation.

Emerging issues:

Scone Revitalisation Committee meeting planned 2 June 2020 via Zoom.

Need to continue to press TfNSW to determine road classification and extent of TfNSW Kelly Street CBD works to allow the design to progress.

Council seeking funding to complete the remainder of the project. 133 Kelly Street Redevelopment Approved total budget $ 600,000 (Revised 2019/20 budget is $212,791) Expenditure to date $ 3,689 (2018/19) $ 17,188 (2019/20) Commitments $ 7,735 Available budget $ 571,388 Key activities since last month:

Development application lodged.

Key activities in the next three months:

DA/CC approval of the design based on the 25 November 2019 Council resolution.

Call quotes for demolition and construction.

Assessing and reporting tenders to Council for acceptance. Emerging issues:

Nil Omadale Brook Bridge Replacement Approved Budget $ 1,917,260 Expenditure 2018/19 $ 45,616 Expenditure 2019/20 $ 73,213 Commitments $ 1,041,348 Available budget $ 757,083 Key activities since last month:

Contract Kick-Off Meeting was held with Waeger.

Site inspection was held with Waeger.

Service locator marked position and depth of Telstra cable.

Commencement of construction of the side track by Council.

Established temporary fencing around the construction area.





Completion of construction of the side track approaches by Council.

Contractor’s preliminary design to be reviewed.

Contractor to continue detailed design and apply for permits. Emerging Issues

Nil. Cameron Bridge Replacement Approved Budget $ 2,515,440 Expenditure 2018/19 $ 47,392 Expenditure 2019/20 $ 4,905 Commitments $ 1,219 Available budget $ 2,461,924 Key activities since last month:

Consultation with Kate Fraser regarding renaming of Junction Bridge to McMullen Bridge.

Support was gained from TfNSW for Council to propose the renaming of Junction Bridge providing the Geographical Names Boards Place Naming Policy is followed.


Secure Council resolution to undertake community consultation on renaming Junction Bridge.

Securing written agreement from the land owner to allow Council to acquire the land required for the construction of the new bridge.

Geotechnical study.

Preparation of tender documents. Emerging Issues

Potential resistance from the land owner to agree to land acquisition. Scone Regional Airport Redevelopment Approved Budget $ 5,533,205 (2019/20 revised) Expenditure year to date $ 704,569 (2019/20) Commitments $ 955,119 Available budget $ 3,873,517 Key activities since last month:

The tenders for Warbirds Visitor Attraction and Terminal building, the tender for Construction of Airside Works and Aerodrome ground lighting were reported to Council. Council resolved to decline all three tenders and negotiate. Negotiation protocols have been developed. Probity advice has been arranged to advise on the process and confirm compliance.

Council resolved to arrange an additional independent financial review of the project. The review has been arranged.

New electricity supply to the airport overhead lines and pole transformer quotes received.





Working on DA conditions of consent that have to be completed prior to commencement on Warbirds Visitor Attraction and Terminal building site.

Arranging construction certificate approval for carpark. Arranging construction certificate for Warbirds Visitor Attraction and Terminal building once tender and design firmed up.

Implement Council resolutions from 27 April 2020 meeting regarding tenders for terminal building, air side civil works and aerodrome ground lighting negotiations.

Emerging Issues

Council’s Works Delivery Team were arranging the construction of the proposed carpark and changes to Walter Pye Avenue but have advised they will not have capacity to do the work. An alternative contractor will need to be arranged.

Replace two fire damaged independent living units, Liverpool Lodge, Murrurundi Budget $ 250,000 (2019/20) Expenditure year to date $ 622 (2019/20) Commitments $ 3,678 Available budget $ 245,700 Key activities since last month:

Hazardous materials survey completed.

Geo technical survey completed. Awaiting report.

Architectural plans revised.

Quotes for demolition arranged. Key activities in the next three months:

Complete structural plans

Lodge DA/CC

Arrange demolition

Call quotes for construction

Arrange construction Emerging Issues

Nil. OPTIONS

1. Adopt the recommendations 2. Amend the recommendations

CONSULTATION

General Manager Director Infrastructure Services Director Corporate Services Manager Special Projects Manager Strategic Assets Manager Water & Sewer Manager Works Delivery Business Services Manager Property & Business Coordinator




STRATEGIC LINKS a. Community Strategic Plan 2027

This report links to the Community Strategic Plan 2027 as follows: BUILT & NATURAL ENVIRONMENT Goal 3 Protect the natural Environment


Goal 4 Plan for a sustainable future.


ECONOMY & INFRASTRUCTURE Goal 7 Enhance and improve the road network and bridges to meet the needs of current

and future generations and communicate priorities and progress to the Community.

CS28 Increased Community engagement and updates on infrastructure planning, road priorities, works and improvements.

CS29 Advocate, facilitate and/or provide traffic management and public transport facilities to meet the needs of the Community.




Goal 9 Advocate for the Community. CS42 Provide timely and effective advocacy and leadership on key community issues

and priorities. We are working to achieve the following Community Priorities




b. Delivery Program

The report addresses the following objectives for works to 30 June 2020 as described in the 2019/20 DPOP.

Bridges By undertaking bridge maintenance and construction works to Council standards and specifications so as to improve safety and minimise future expenses

Local Roads Undertake road maintenance and construction works to Council. Standards and specifications so as to improve road safety and minimise future expenses.

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

To provide stormwater drainage systems to manage flows.

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




Sewage Services To maintain a sewage system for the transportation and treatment of sewage to licence requirements and encourage appropriate further expansion of services.

c. Other Plans

Council’s Asset Management Plan list projects for the development of the Capital Works Program. IMPLICATIONS

a. Policy and Procedural Implications

Nil

b. Financial Implications

All works have been budgeted for in accordance with the Delivery Program and Operational Plan (DPOP) 2019/20.

c. Legislative Implications

Due to the value of the projects being over $250,000 the tendering provisions of the Local Government Act 1993 and the Local Government (General) Regulation 2005 apply.


Implementation of a project management framework will assist with project management completion of capital projects. Completion of these capital works projects assists Council to mitigate their risk exposure. e. Sustainability Implications Nil. f. Other Implications

Nil. CONCLUSION The Special Projects update report provides Councillors with a review of progress of the projects and emerging issues.

ATTACHMENTS

Nil.




ISC.06.4 CAPITAL WORKS UPDATE


AUTHOR: Nicholas Havyatt - Director Infrastructure Services

PURPOSE The purpose of this report is to provide an update on capital works projects within the 2019/2020 budgetary period.


BACKGROUND In association with the 2019/20 Delivery Program and Operational Plan, a schedule of the planned capital works has been prepared. Budget holders have been asked to identify when the project is planned to be delivered. REPORT/PROPOSAL The spreadsheet provided under separate cover shows the expenditure up to the end of May 2020. Key projects currently include:

Scone Regional Airport

Nandowra Road Drainage works

Murrurundi Water Pipeline

Gundy Road Kelly’s Gully

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

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

Director Infrastructure Services Manager Works Delivery Manager Strategic Assets Manager Water & Sewer Manager Special Projects




STRATEGIC LINKS a. Community Strategic Plan 2027 This report links to the Community Strategic Plan 2027 as follows: COMMUNITY LIFE Goal 1 A supported Community.




CS7 Provide and support a broad range of sport, recreation, health and wellness programs to target age specific needs of residents including younger children, older children, adolescents, families, seniors and people with a disability.

BUILT & NATURAL ENVIRONMENT Goal 3 Protect the natural Environment






infrastructure through investment, best practice and risk management. CS25 Provide inviting public spaces that are clean, green, properly maintained, well

designed, encourage active participation, family friendly and accessible to all. CS26 Provide safe and reliable water and sewerage services to meet the demands of

current and future generations.

Goal 7 Enhance and improve the road network and bridges to meet the needs of current and future generations and communicate priorities and progress to the Community.



















b. Delivery Program The report addresses the following objectives for works up to 30 June 2020 as described in the 2019/20 DPOP. Stormwater



By maintaining flow conditions in main creeks.

Parks & Gardens



By providing high-quality sporting grounds and venues suitable and accessible to all.

Swimming Pools


Bridges – Local




Roads – Local


Roads – Regional







By maintaining street furniture.

Water Services

By providing an adequate and secure potable water supply to recognise standards in defined areas on a cost effective basis.

Sewage Services

By maintain sewerage systems for the transportation and treatment of sewage to meet licence requirements.

By implementing long-term asset replacement strategy. c. Other Plans

Many projects are identified within Community Plans, Emergency Plans or Specific Operational Plans.

Council’s Asset Management Plans are also reference documents for the development of the capital works program. IMPLICATIONS

a. Policy and Procedural Implications Some projects involve grant funds, community donations or use other funding sources such as R2R funds and section 94 contributions.

Expenditure of these funds is in accordance with relevant policies and legislative requirements. b. Financial Implications

All works have been budgeted for in accordance with the Delivery Program and Operational Plan (DPOP) 2019/20. c. Legislative Implications Not applicable. d. Risk Implications

The correct planning and completion of capital projects assists Council to mitigate their risk exposure. e. Sustainability Implications Nil. f. Other Implications

Not applicable.




CONCLUSION

The capital works update report provides Councillors with a review of the progress of capital works for the 2019/20 financial year.

ATTACHMENTS

Nil.




ISC.06.5 SCONE TO MURRURUNDI PIPELINE MONTHLY REPORT


AUTHOR: Chris Agosto - Project Manager

PURPOSE The purpose of this report is to provide an update on the Scone to Murrurundi Pipeline project.


BACKGROUND This report provides information to assist the Committee to understand the current status of the project, what work has recently been completed, and the work that is forecast for the next three months, plus the revised forecast for the end of the project. REPORT/PROPOSAL

1 Project Overview 1.1 Project Description (from Funding Agreement with Restart NSW)

Water pipeline, pump stations, balance tanks, controls and telemetry to supply Glenbawn Dam water from the existing reservoir at Scone to Murrurundi (MDI). The pipeline will also deliver drinking water to the villages of Parkville, Wingen and Blandford for future reticulation.

1.2 Project Funding

Restart NSW – Water Security for Regions – 2014/2015 $11,543,000 Restart NSW – Water Security for Regions – Water Backlog $ 1,500,000 Upper Hunter Shire Council (UHSC) - Loans $ 2,486,000 Total Funding $15,529,000

1.3 Project Timetable

Project Start Date: May 2015 Proposed Completion of MDI Pipeline: Mid 2020

1.4 Award of Contract

Council accepted the tender of Leed Engineering and Construction Pty Ltd (Leed) on 14 March 2019 for the detailed design and construction of the pipeline.




2 Project Status 2.1 Key Activities Completed in the Last Month

Continuation of work by surveyors developing easement plans.

Completion of some of the outstanding items / defects by Leed.

Reinstall pump at Scone pump station after pump was stripped, rebuilt and tested at the manufacturer’s facility.

Pre-commissioning of the pipeline system.

Site acceptance testing of the SCADA control system.

Testing and commissioning of the pipeline system.

Official opening of the pipeline at Wilson Oval, Murrurundi.

Letters and forms were sent out to landowners that have expressed interest in a rural connection.

Design has continued on the village reticulation.

Additional site survey of the villages to allow refinement of the concept designs.

2.2 Significant Achievements in the Next 3 Months

Completion of negotiations with Native Title claimants on compensation for Crown Land easements.

Completion of the remaining outstanding items / defects by Leed.

Completion of testing and commissioning of the pipeline system.

Connection of rural customers to the pipeline.

Creation of easements.

Completion of concept design of the three villages.

Community consultation in each of the three villages.

2.3 Stakeholder Engagement

Ongoing consultation with land owners along the pipeline route.

3 Project Spend 3.1 Spend to Date Approved Budget $15,529,000 Amount spent each year $ 40,401 (2014/15) $ 169,467 (2015/16) $ 241,591 (2016/17) $ 312,965 (2017/18) $ 745,848 (2018/19) $11,535,645 (2019/20) Total Expenditure to date $13,045,917 Remaining Project Budget $ 2,483,083 31 May 2020 Committed Funds $ 484,437 31 May 2020 Uncommitted Funds to Date $ 1,998,646 31 May 2020




3.2 Major Expenditure in Previous Month

Village concept design – ADW Johnson.

4 Risk Register 4.1 Risk Assessment Review

Quality risk is being addressed by regular site inspections and the completion of Inspection & Test Plans (ITP’s) for the pre-commissioning and commissioning.

4.2 Current High Risks The following are the top two high risks for the project:

Village connection and pricing policies not being acceptable to the communities.

Two land owners near the Wingen site have stated that they are unhappy with the tank and shed next to their properties.

5 Decisions and Approvals

5.1 Variations to Pipeline Scope Requests for variation have been approved for the following items:

Repair of private poly water service lines that were cut and repaired during construction. Note that this is a rate item and an allowance was made for this item in the project costing.

Changes to the external lighting control at two pump stations so the lights don’t stay on all night.

5.2 Village Reticulation A variation was requested and approved for additional site survey. Note that this was expected and an allowance was made for this item in the project costing.

OPTIONS 1. Note the report.

CONSULTATION

Director Infrastructure Services Manager Special Projects Manager Water & Sewer Finance Manager Project Manager








infrastructure through investment, best practice and risk management. CS26 Provide safe and reliable water and sewerage services to meet the demands of

current and future generations. LEADERSHIP Goal 9 Advocate for the Community.




b. Delivery Program The report addresses the following objectives for works up to 30 June 2020 as described in the 2019/20 DPOP. Water Services


c. Other Plans Drought Management Plan. IMPLICATIONS a. Policy and Procedural Implications

Upper Hunter Shire Council Rural Water Supply Policy. b. Financial Implications

All works have been budgeted for in accordance with the Delivery Program and Operational Plan (DPOP) 2019/20. c. Legislative Implications

Nil.




d. Risk Implications Refer to section 5 of the report above. e. Sustainability Implications Nil. f. Other Implications Nil. CONCLUSION This report provides an update to Councilors with a review of progress of the project and emerging issues.

ATTACHMENTS

Nil.




ISC.06.6 WATER CONSUMPTION UPDATE AND SUMMARY


AUTHOR: Phillip Hood - Manager Water & Sewer

PURPOSE The purpose of the report is to provide an update on water consumption across the Upper Hunter Shire.


BACKGROUND Council implemented ‘Water Wise Rules’ across the Shire in October 2018 with the aim of reducing water use and increasing public awareness in regards to water consumption practices. At the same time, Council invested in additional water saving digital resources via ‘Smart Water Mark’, which have been routinely featured on the Council website and Facebook page. Council moved to Level 1 Water Restrictions on 1 July 2019 for the Shire, with Murrurundi remaining on Level 6. Level 2 Water Restrictions were implemented for Scone and Aberdeen on 1 March 2020, with Murrurundi moving to Level 2 on 29 May 2020 with the opening of the Pipeline. Merriwa and Cassilis remain on Level 1. REPORT/PROPOSAL Water Allocations and Licences

Council have a number of water access licences that are used for town water supply, with most being classed as ‘specific purpose’ for Local Water Utilities, with restrictions only applying in significant drought scenarios. For the 2019/20 water year all Council’s Local Water Utility (specific purpose) allocations are at 100% and High Security from Glenbawn Dam (Hunter Regulated River) is also at 100%. General Security from Glenbawn Dam is 95%. With carry-over, our total water available for the 2019/20 water year is as follows: Scone/Aberdeen 3120 ML Murrurundi 464 ML Merriwa 763 ML Cassilis 55 ML However, note that although Council is licensed to take 464ML from the Pages River for Murrurundi, current drought conditions means that this is practically impossible. Of the 3120ML for Scone/Aberdeen, 198ML is ground water entitlement for Scone that is primarily used for irrigation purposes, and not town water supply as it has in the past. Of the remaining,




only 2000ML is designated as Local Water Utility (specific purpose) and 922ML is General Security from Glenbawn Dam. Last year, Council exceeded our 2000ML allocation from Glenbawn Dam by 1.7%, relying on General Security water to make up the difference. Water Consumption – YTD for May 2020

The following table shows the total water consumption, year to date, for each supply system for the 2017/18, 2018/19 and 2019/20 water years.

Supply System 2017/2018

Consumption 2018/2019

Consumption 2019/2020

Consumption % Change to previous year

Scone/Aberdeen 1915 ML 1883 ML 1654 ML -12.2 %

Murrurundi NA 69.6 ML 67.2 ML -3.5 %

Merriwa 307 ML 270 ML 241 ML -10.8 %

Cassilis 14.7 ML 14.7 ML 16.0 ML 8.7 %

TOTAL 2306 ML* 2238 ML 1978 ML -13.1 %

* As there is missing data for Murrurundi in 2017/18, this figure has been estimated.

In May 2020, consumption across the Shire decreased 13.1% YTD when compared to the same time last year, with another 28.5% decrease in consumption for the month. This follows four consecutive decreases in monthly consumption figures, with a reduction of 44% on average. This is an excellent result for the Shire. It is now almost certain that Council will remain within the 2000ML Local Water Utility allocation from Glenbawn Dam this year and the community should be congratulated for their continued water saving efforts across the board.

WHOLE SHIREYTD

2018/19

(ML)

YTD

2019/20

(ML) % Change

This

Month,

Last Year

(ML)

This

Month,

This Year

(ML) % Change

September 535.7 518.7 -3.3% 183.0 173.2 -5.7%

October 722.9 724.3 0.2% 187.2 205.6 8.9%

November 946.0 943.2 -0.3% 223.0 219.2 -1.7%

December 1150.3 1217.1 5.5% 204.3 273.9 25.4%

January 1433.5 1438.2 0.3% 283.2 221.1 -28.1%

February 1679.3 1581.2 -6.2% 245.8 143.0 -71.9%

March 1899.0 1716.4 -10.6% 219.7 135.2 -62.5%

April 2071.3 1849.0 -12.0% 172.3 132.6 -29.9%

May 2237.5 1978.4 -13.1% 166.3 129.4 -28.5%




Monthly Consumption Charts The following charts illustrate the monthly consumption for each individual town. Note, however, that the consumption for Scone includes the amounts carted to Murrurundi since January 2019.







Water Allocation Outlook – 2020/21 Water Year Please refer to the attached May 2020 Water Allocation Statement for the Hunter Regulated River Water Source. Despite the recent rain and more favorable conditions, Glenbawn Dam is still holding at approximately 40% with no significant inflows. The Hunter regulated river water source is still classified as Drought Stage 1, however overall conditions are improving. Inflows that are received between now and the end of the year will determine the final allocations that will be made available in the 2020/21 Water Year, however General Security allocations are now likely to be 20% (up from a previous estimate of 0%), and High Security allocations will be at least 85% (up from 75%). There is still water secured for high priority water needs (power stations) and water utilities (Council) until at least June 2021, assuming minimum future inflows. Note that should reduction in High Security water allocations next year be determined as above (i.e. reduced to 85%), this would be the trigger in our current Drought Management Plan to move to Level 1 Water Restrictions (we are already on Level 2). The likely outcome is that no immediate change to water restrictions in Scone, Aberdeen and Murrurundi will be required or undertaken on 1 July 2020. However, we will continue to monitor, review and liaise with state regulators and our neighbour Councils as the year progresses. OPTIONS

1. To note the report CONSULTATION

General Manager Director Infrastructure Services Manager Water and Sewer Engineer Water and Sewer Distribution Engineer Water and Sewer Treatment





infrastructure through investment, best practice and risk management.




CS26 Provide safe and reliable water and sewerage services to meet the demands of current and future generations.

LEADERSHIP Goal 9 Advocate for the Community.




b. Delivery Program The report addresses the following objectives for works up to 30 June 2020 as described in the 2019/20 DPOP: Water Services

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

c. Other Plans Integrated Water Cycle Management Plan. IMPLICATIONS a. Policy and Procedural Implications Continued excessive water consumption may mean the introduction of additional water consumption measures across the Shire. b. Financial Implications Reduced water consumption will mean reduced revenue for Council. c. Legislative Implications Council may need to continue to operate outside of our adopted Drought Management Plan in order to meet supply demands. d. Risk Implications Ongoing dependence on our general security allocation from Glenbawn Dam to meet town water supply needs leaves the Council vulnerable should the drought continue and our general security allocation be reduced.




e. Sustainability Implications Close monitoring of water consumption across the Shire is essential in assessing the impacts of Water Wise messaging and water restrictions, so that water is used sustainably now and into the future. f. Other Implications Nil CONCLUSION With Level 2 water restrictions in place and the anticipation that this will remain suitable for 2020/21 water allocations, Council just needs to continue to monitor the situation before determining if additional restrictions are required into the future. Our current water consumption is at an appropriate level at this time.

ATTACHMENTS

1 Hunter Regulated River Water Source Allocation update May 2020

ATTACHMENT NO: 1 - HUNTER REGULATED RIVER WATER SOURCE / ALLOCATION UPDATE MAY 2020

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ISC.06.7 MERRIWA CBD FOOTPATH PROJECT


AUTHOR: Sam Wooden - Manager Works Delivery

PURPOSE The purpose of this report is to provide Council with an update on the Merriwa CBD footpath upgrade works.


BACKGROUND Council applied for and was successful in sourcing a grant under the Stronger Country Communities Fund round 3 (SCCF3) for part of the works required to address the footpaths in the Merriwa CBD. The total project budget is $352,020, $156,000 to be funded through the RA from the Merriwa Building fund and the $196,020 funded through the grant. The deed has not been signed off yet, it is expected to be executed in June 2020. Once this happens the project team will be able to commence pre planning works for the project. REPORT/PROPOSAL The scope of works for the project was based on the works completed footpath works in front of the Merriwa IGA with the brushed concrete finish. The final location of the proposed works within the CBD of Merriwa has not been determined. The plan is to undertake more community consultation before finalising the location for these works. Staff will work with the Merriwa Revitilisation community, locals and businesses in the CBD to determine the next section of works. Based on the pervious works the budget should achieve about 1275m2 of new footpath. If the current footpath is 4m wide this would be over 300m of footpath replacement. The project will be delivered with the use of contractors and where ever possible locally sources materials. OPTIONS 1. Note the report CONSULTATION

General Manager Director Infrastructure Services Infrastructure Services Managers Supervisors and Team Leaders




STRATEGIC LINKS a. Community Strategic Plan 2027 This report links to the Community Strategic Plan 2027 as follows: Goal 7 Enhance and improve the road network and bridges to meet the needs of current



b. Delivery Program Footpaths and Cycleways


c. Other Plans Asset Management Plans. IMPLICATIONS a. Policy and Procedural Implications Parks, Sporting Fields, Footpath, Road and Bridge maintenance guidelines as identified within Asset Management Plans and Strategic Plans. b. Financial Implications This project is proposed in the DPOP 2021. c. Legislative Implications Nil. d. Risk Implications The grant funding has a time limit that requires Council to deliver the works within. e. Sustainability Implications Nil




f. Other Implications Nil CONCLUSION The community have been requesting Council for some time to improve the footpaths in the Merriwa CBD and this project is the next step in achieving this.

ATTACHMENTS

There are no enclosures for this report




ISC.06.8 PROPOSED ROAD CLOSURE - PART OF BRINDLEY STREET, BOW - FOR RFS BRIGADE SHED


AUTHOR: Alan Fletcher - Special Projects Manager

PURPOSE The purpose of this report is to seek Council’s approval to permanently close a section of Brindley Street, Bow near Merriwa to facilitate the construction of the Bow RFS Brigade Shed.

RECOMMENDATION That Council:

1. endorse the part road closure of Brindley Street, Bow near Merriwa being approximately 2547m2 for the purposes of a new Bow RFS Brigade Shed;

2. authorise the placement of an advertisement indicating Council’s intention that the land will be classified as Operational Land in accordance with the provisions of the Local Government Act 1993. Subject to no objections being received within the 28-day statutory period, the closed part of Brindley Street, Bow as described in this report will be classified as Operational Land; and,

3. delegate authority to the General Manager to conduct all relevant functions associated with the process.

BACKGROUND Council wrote to the Crown Lands Office in January 2020 to request that the Crown Public Road shown edged red on the attached plans, located immediately to the south of lots 9 & 10 Section 15 DP758145, being part of Brindley Street in the village of Bow, near Merriwa be transferred to Council under Section 152 of the Roads Act. The Crown Road was Gazetted as Council owned public road on 8 May 2020. It is proposed to close the part of Brindley Street edged red on the attached sketch plan to enable a RFS brigade shed to be erected for the Bow Brigade for community purposes. See the RFS plan for the proposed Category 2B shed/station attached. Council staff have been working with RFS on this project. RFS advise there is a demonstrated community need for a RFS shed/station at Bow, see the attached letter. RFS and Council have looked at a number of sites. The site shown edged red in the locality sketch is the preferred site due to access, road safety, topography and location. The part of Brindley Street proposed to be closed is currently open grass land. REPORT/PROPOSAL Following Council’s endorsement/approval, an advertisement notices will be placed in the Merriwa Diary and the Northern Daily Leader. Adjoining owners and utility companies will be notified to seek any objections. Should no resulting objections arise, a plan for First Title Creation, Consolidation, Road Opening and Road Closure under the Roads Act 1993 will need




to be surveyed and lodged with NSW Land Registry Services. Upon registration of the plan, a further notice will be placed in the NSW Government Gazette confirming the immediate permanent road closure. Council will be the registered proprietor of the land. OPTIONS 1. Council endorse the part road closure of Brindley Street, Bow. This will enable the

required footprint of land for the construction of the propose Bow RFS Brigade shed. 2. Council not consent to the proposed part road closure of Brindley St, Bow. This option

is not recommended CONSULTATION

RFS Bow RFS Brigade representatives Council has also contacted the adjoining land holder to see if they were interested in

selling part of their land for a RFS Brigade Shed. They declined. Letters will also be sent to utility companies and various authorities for comment.


CS4 Facilitate partnerships which create and support a safe, inclusive and caring Community.


spaces to meet the needs of current and future generations. CS24 Provide for replacement, improvement and additional Community and

open space infrastructure through investment, best practice and risk management.


b. Delivery Program Emergency Services

By maintaining an efficient and effective local emergency system for the protection of life and property.

Ensuring appropriate integration of emergency services activities in accordance with the State Emergency Management and Rescue Act.

By providing adequate assistance to SES and VRA.

By providing appropriate emergency management facilities.




Fire Service Levy & Fire Protection

By encouraging local representation and autonomy of volunteer brigades

By providing council resources in event of emergencies.

By providing support to the Liverpool Range zone in regard to the upkeep of bushfire equipment.

c. Other Plans Nil IMPLICATIONS a. Policy and Procedural Implications Nil b. Financial Implications Council will be liable for all costs associated with the part road closure of Brindley Street, Bow. The following is an approximation of costs but not limited to: Preliminary access road $ 10,000 Staff time in assessing status of road, notifying authorities & overseeing process

$ 15,000

Advertising $ 300 Survey costs & plan preparation $ 6,500 Solicitor fees $ 3,000 Lodgment fees with Land & Property Information

$ 2,000

Total estimated cost: $ 36,800 RFS is proposing to fund the Bow RFS brigade shed construction. RFS will not fund the land purchase cost, however in this case there is no purchase cost. RFS will reimburse Council for all administration costs invested in assessing multiple sites, negotiations, road closure, finalisation of a site, hours involved in all of this in order to achieve the desired outcome. c. Legislative Implications Due to legislative changes to the Crown Lands Act in 2018, Council is now the consenting authority to assess and close all public roads as described in Part 4 of the Roads Act 1993. d. Risk Implications Nil e. Sustainability Implications Nil

f. Other Implications Nil




CONCLUSION Council is working with the RFS to help facilitate the construction of the Bow RFS Brigade Shed. The RFS advise that the Bow Brigade forms a critical part of the operational capabilities within Upper Hunter Shire. The proposed road closure of part of Brindley Street, Bow will provide a site for the construction of the proposed Bow Brigade shed.

ATTACHMENTS

1 Documents supporting road closure for Bow RFS Shed

ATTACHMENT NO: 1 - DOCUMENTS SUPPORTING ROAD CLOSURE FOR BOW RFS SHED ITEM NO: ISC.06.8











ISC.06.9 ANSWERS TO COUNCILLOR QUESTIONS


AUTHOR: Nicholas Havyatt - Director Infrastructure Services

PURPOSE The purpose of the report is to provide an update to Councillors on questions asked at the previous Infrastructure Services Committee meeting.

RECOMMENDATION That the Committee receive and note the report.

BACKGROUND At each Infrastructure Services Committee meeting the Councillor’s ask questions to the Infrastructure Services Director and Managers. Some questions require further investigation and actions to be made. This report is to provide the questions being asked by the Councillor’s and to ensure we have provided answers and relevant information regarding it. This report will show the questions raised from the last meeting and any outstanding questions. Please note that if the question is a service request the question will be moved in to the CRM system and not be shown in this report. REPORT/PROPOSAL

March 2019 Mayor Wayne Bedggood

1. Asked: What is the follow up on the turning lane and Street light on the corner of Mareeba Road and New England Highway? Response: Director Infrastructure Services has consulted with RMS who have advised Roads and Maritime have reviewed the crash data for this intersection and there have been no crashes recorded within the last five years. An upgrade of the intersection to provide a right turn bay is not a priority relative to other road safety issues on the road network. The intersection is within the village area of Parkville and new lighting would normally be provided by Council. Council are now working with Ausgrid to erect a streetlight on Mareeba Road to light up the intersection to increase the visibility of the intersection. A CRM reference 854/2019 has been logged for the work. Update: Council are still liaising with Ausgrid. Update: Application form for Public Lighting has been logged with Ausgrid in July 2019. Staff are continuing to liaise with Ausgrid, noting Ausgrid’s ability to undertake illumination design services is based on availability of resources in each of the regions.




We anticipate the works to be completed within the next 3 months, however an update will be given if there are delays. A Memo has been sent to the Councillors. Update: Staff have received feedback from Ausgrid about the voltage of the lines at the intersection. Ausgrid advised that it is only high voltage and lights cannot be attached. Staff are now investigating cost of a transformer and if solar is an option. Update: Staff are investigating the options for the solar lighting and have written to Transport NSW to get their support. Once this is back the light will be installed.

May 2020

Cr Campbell

1. Can Council please provide an update on the renaming of Cameron Bridge? Response: Director Infrastructure Services advised staff are discussing options with the family and will provide a report to the July 2020 ISC meeting

2. Is there a timeframe for when the 5T road limit restriction will be lifted on MR358? Response: Director Infrastructure Services advised Council is waiting on a report from the geotech consultant and lifting of restrictions will be based on this.

3. With regards to the Merriwa Skate Park upgrade, has the public consultation gone out yet? Response: Director Infrastructure Services advised staff have met with the last user group on Thursday 14 May 2020. The project will then go to public consultation for 2 weeks.

4. Can Council advise what the approximate cost for installing disabled steps at Scone and Merriwa Pool? Response: Director Infrastructure Services advised based on project cost at Murrurundi Pool of $15k the cost to install disabled steps at Scone and Merriwa Pool would be approximately $30k and is subject to grant funding.

5. Can Council please provide an update with regard to the bus shelters? Response: Director Infrastructure Services advised these projects are still awaiting grant funding approval.

6. Can Council please follow up on request for street lighting to be installed either side of the pedestrian crossing on Vennacher Street, Merriwa? Response: Director Infrastructure Services advised staff are in the process of finalising an online application for new street lighting.




Cr Collison

1. Has the letter box drop been completed to inform the community of the bridge projects in Rouchel? Response: Director Infrastructure Services advised that the letter box drop has been completed.

2. With regards to the speed bumps between highway and bowling club at Jefferson Park, can Council please investigate why they were taken out and are they being replaced? Response: Director Infrastructure Services advised work has been programmed to put speed bumps in between the highway and bowling club at Jefferson Park.

3. Can Council please provide an update on the Splash Pad project? Response: Director Infrastructure Services advised staff are working on options for this work and will provide a report to Council in July 2020

Cr Bedggood

1. With regard to the disabled steps seating used to get disabled people into the water at Scone and Merriwa Pool, is the current seating adequate and are we currently compliant. If steps are necessary, why are we relying on grant funding and not making it budgetary compliant. Response: Director Infrastructure Services advised that the seat was compliant at the time of installation however the steps are much easier to use.

2. With regard to Alan Bridge repairs, how long will the bridge be viable before it would need to be closed. Can Council look into if this could be subject to heritage funding? Recommendation UHSC write letter to Transport NSW Response: Director Infrastructure Services advised bridge has a current 4T load limit, bridge structure is suitable for continued use. Minor maintenance and repairs are to be undertaken within next years budget allocation. Opportunity for funding under heritage restoration will be explored.

Cr Abbott

1. Is there a proposed date that Council will be undertaking the sewer works at Kelly Street? Response: Director Infrastructure Services advised staff are working on this project and it will be completed in the 2020/21 budget.

2. Can Council please advise if there are any plans to fix the verge on Moobi Road? Response: Director Infrastructure Services advised work will be scheduled when the maintenance team are back in the area.

3. Are the pool shade sails project complete? Response: Director Infrastructure Services advised the shade sails have been erected. Fencing and concrete repairs are still to be completed to fulfill the scope of works.




4. With regards to the airport project, how are concerned members of the community going to engage with the external review in relation to the independent review for the airport project and what will be their process for engagement? Response: Director Infrastructure Services advised consultant responses were due in mid May 2020 and review will be undertaken by whoever is appointed. It will be up to the reviewer to determine the level of and most appropriate form of consultation, however we will make them aware that there are community members who may like to provide feedback, both for and against.

5. In relation to the negotiations due to the declined tenders, who are running the negotiations and what delegations of authority will they have? Response: Director Infrastructure Services advised Council has taken expert advice on the negotiation methodology to be used to ensure compliance with the Local Government Act and Regulation to ensure probity with the tender negotiations. This advice has also included compliance with the ICAC Direct Negotiations Managing Risk publication and the OLG Tendering Guidelines. This expert probity advice will be ongoing through the negotiations.

6. Can Council please inspect Orthes Street, (behind Wingen Street) Response: Director Infrastructure Services advised staff have programmed the inspection of Orthes Street.

7. Can the signage at Bill Rose Sports Complex canteen be checked to confirm if the spelling is correct? Response: Director Infrastructure Services advised staff have ordered a replacement plaque.

8. With regards to the disabled steps funding for Scone and Merriwa Pools, can Council please investigate if Council should allocate funds if grant funding is not successful. Response: Director Infrastructure Services advised staff are reviewing the current budgets to determine if these works can be funded.

OPTIONS 1. Note the report. CONSULTATION

Director Infrastructure Services Manager Works Delivery Manager Strategic Assets Manager Water & Sewer Manager Special Projects







CS4 Facilitate partnerships which create and support a safe, inclusive and caring Community.


CS7 Provide and support a broad range of sport, recreation, health and wellness programs to target age specific needs of residents including younger children,

older children, adolescents, families, seniors and people with a disability. BUILT & NATURAL ENVIRONMENT Goal 3 Protect the natural Environment


CS12 Ensure that all actions, decisions and policy response to natural hazards and climate change remain current and reflect capacity Community expectation and changes in environmental and climate change information.


CS13 Implement and regularly review Strategic Land Use Plans, Environmental Planning Instruments and Development Controls, which reflect the needs and expectations of the broad Community.


ECONOMY & INFRASTRUCTURE Goal 5 A sustainable and prosperous economy.

CS18 Encourage a diverse economy whilst promoting and preserving our agriculture and equine industries.

CS19 Encourage retail and commercial business to locate and prosper within our Shire. CS20 Encourage and support innovative industry and a diversity of businesses that

provide a range of services and employment opportunities for current and future generations.

CS22 Provide attractive and functional town centres and support revitalisation of towns and villages including investment in built heritage and improvement of existing buildings.

Goal 6 Increase, enhance and maintain civil infrastructure, Community assets and open

spaces to meet the needs of current and future generations.




CS24 Provide for replacement, improvement and additional Community and open space infrastructure through investment, best practice and risk management.

CS25 Provide inviting public spaces that are clean, green, properly maintained, well designed, encourage active participation, family friendly and accessible to all.

CS26 Provide safe and reliable water and sewerage services to meet the demands of current and future generations.

Goal 7 Enhance and improve the road network and bridges to meet the needs of current

















b. Delivery Program The report addresses the following objectives for works up to 30 June 2020 as described in the 2019/20 DPOP. Asset Management

Establish and maintain public assets and improve the amenity of the Shire Depot Operations

By ensuring Council has efficient and effective facilities at each of its depots. Infrastructure Projects Support

By efficiently managing the capital, plant and resources made available




Private Works

By providing all residents access to Council private works at commercial rates Stormwater



By maintaining flow conditions in main creeks. Street Cleaning

By providing clean local roads while minimising environmental and flooding risks. Public Cemeteries

By the provision of a cost effective and sympathetic cemetery service and facility to the community.

Public Conveniences

By providing and maintaining public toilets for the local community and travelling public to a satisfactory and acceptable standard.

By improving the appearance and presentation of public toilets. Street Lighting

By promoting safe vehicular and pedestrian passage at night with adequate lighting in residential and arterial roads in accordance with Australian Standards.

Quarry Operations

By effectively and responsibly managing, maintain and developing Council’s quarry operations.

Through winning, producing and supplying quality road making materials for internal and external works at a competitive cost.

By the safe operation of Council’s quarries to meet legislative requirements. Emergency Services

By maintaining an efficient and effective local emergency system for the protection of life and property.

Ensuring appropriate integration of emergency services activities in accordance with the State Emergency Management and Rescue Act.

By providing adequate assistance to SES and VRA.

By providing appropriate emergency management facilities. Fire Service Levy & Fire Protection

By encouraging local representation and autonomy of volunteer brigades

By providing council resources in event of emergencies.

By providing support to the Liverpool Range zone in regard to the upkeep of bushfire equipment.

Parks & Gardens






By providing high-quality sporting grounds and venues suitable and accessible to all. Swimming Pools


Bridges – Local




RMS State Roads

By maintaining a skilled workforce so as to remain a core service provider to the RMS.

By demonstration that we provide a value for money service to the RMS. Roads – Local


Roads – Regional




By maintaining street furniture. Water Services


Sewage Services

By maintain sewerage systems for the transportation and treatment of sewage to meet licence requirements.

By implementing long-term asset replacement strategy. c. Other Plans Asset Management Plans. IMPLICATIONS a. Policy and Procedural Implications Parks, Sporting Fields, Footpath, Road and Bridge maintenance guidelines as identified within Asset Management Plans and Strategic Plans.




b. Financial Implications

Identified within individual items in the 2018/19 and 2019/20 budgets. c. Legislative Implications

Not applicable. d. Risk Implications Nil. e. Sustainability Implications Nil. f. Other Implications Nil. CONCLUSION The updated report is provided to answer previous questions addressed by Councillor’s in the previous Infrastructure committee meetings.

ATTACHMENTS

Nil.