Item No.	Item Title	Page No.
1	Chambers of Commerce Cessation of Annual Partnership Agreement	7
2	Defence Ipswich Supply Chain Opportunities Symposium 2019	11
3	Procurement for the North Ipswich Reserve Stadium Business Case	14
4	Procurement for Ipswich Central to Springfield Central Public Transport Corridor Strategic Business Case	284
5	Planet Ark Power Memorandum of Understanding	309
6	**Ipswich Central Program Report No. 15 to 16 August 2019	320
7	**Ipswich Central Civic Project - Contract Award	334

Economic Development Committee NO. 9

10 September 2019

AGENDA

1. Chambers of Commerce Cessation of Annual Partnership Agreement

This is a report concerning the cessation of the Ipswich City Council annual partnership agreements with the Greater Springfield Chamber of Commerce and the Ipswich Chamber of Commerce.

Recommendation

That the Interim Administrator of Ipswich City Council resolve:

A. That the cessation of the Ipswich City Council annual partnership agreements with the Greater Springfield Chamber of Commerce and the Ipswich Chamber of Commerce, be endorsed.

B. That the cessation payment of $7,700 Inc. GST to the Ipswich Chamber of Commerce, be endorsed.

C. That the cessation payment of $4,400 Inc. GST to the Greater Springfield Chamber of Commerce, be endorsed

D. That it be noted that Ipswich City Council will maintain its annual membership to the Greater Springfield Chamber of Commerce and the Ipswich Chamber of Commerce.

E. That it be noted that Ipswich City Council is in consultation with all local Chambers of Commerce to develop a framework to enhance engagement with the business community.

2. Defence Ipswich Supply Chain Opportunities Symposium 2019

This is a report by the Senior Industry Development Officer dated 21 August 2019 concerning the proposed Defence Ipswich Supply Chain Opportunities Symposium 2019.

Recommendation

That the Interim Administrator of Ipswich City Council resolve:

That the report concerning the Defence Ipswich Supply Chain Opportunities Symposium 2019 be received and the contents noted.

3. Procurement for the North Ipswich Reserve Stadium Business Case

This is a report concerning the procurement of the North Ipswich Reserve Stadium Business Case as a result of the resolutions of the Growth and Infrastructure Committee of 14 May 2019.

Recommendation

That the Interim Administrator of Ipswich City Council resolve:

To note the progression of the North Ipswich Reserve Stadium Business Case in accordance with the recommendations of the Growth and Infrastructure Committee held on 14 May 2019.

4. Procurement for Ipswich Central to Springfield Central Public Transport Corridor Strategic Business Case

This is a report concerning the procurement of the Ipswich Central to Springfield Central Public Transport Corridor Strategic Business Case.

Recommendation

That the Interim Administrator of Ipswich City Council resolve:

To note the progression of the Ipswich Central to Springfield Central Public Transport Corridor Strategic Business Case in accordance with the recommendations of the Economic Development Committee dated 1 March 2019.

5. Planet Ark Power Memorandum of Understanding

This is a report concerning the establishment of a Memorandum of Understanding with Planet Ark Power to investigate the practicalities and possibilities associated with this technology in pursuit of Council’s carbon neutrality goal.

Recommendation

That the Interim Administrator of Ipswich City Council resolve:

To endorse the establishment of a Memorandum of Understanding with Planet Ark Power in order to investigate the viability of Planet Ark Power’s offerings to support Council’s net-zero carbon goals.

6. **Ipswich Central Program Report No. 15 to 16 August 2019

This is a report concerning a monthly update for the Ipswich Central Program of Works.

Recommendation

That the report on the Ipswich Central Program Report No. 15 effective to 16 Aug 2019 be received and the contents noted.

7. **Ipswich Central Civic Project - Contract Award

This is a report concerning the awarding of the design and construct contract for the Ipswich Central Civic Project.

Recommendation

That the report on the Contract Award for the Ipswich Central Civic Project be received and the contents noted.

** Item includes confidential papers

and any other items as considered necessary.

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Doc ID No: A5744672

ITEM: 1

SUBJECT: Chambers of Commerce Cessation of Annual Partnership Agreement

AUTHOR: Investment Attraction Officer

DATE: 26 August 2019

Executive Summary

This is a report concerning the cessation of the Ipswich City Council annual partnership agreements with the Greater Springfield Chamber of Commerce and the Ipswich Chamber of Commerce.

Recommendation/s

That the Interim Administrator of Ipswich City Council resolve:

A. That the cessation of the Ipswich City Council annual partnership agreements with the Greater Springfield Chamber of Commerce and the Ipswich Chamber of Commerce, be endorsed.

B. That the cessation payment of $7,700 Inc. GST to the Ipswich Chamber of Commerce, be endorsed.

C. That the cessation payment of $4,400 Inc. GST to the Greater Springfield Chamber of Commerce, be endorsed

D. That it be noted that Ipswich City Council will maintain its annual membership to the Greater Springfield Chamber of Commerce and the Ipswich Chamber of Commerce.

E. That it be noted that Ipswich City Council is in consultation with all local Chambers of Commerce to develop a framework to enhance engagement with the business community.

RELATED PARTIES (including potential conflictS of interest in relation to related parties)

The Ipswich Chamber of Commerce and Greater Springfield Chamber of Commerce.

No conflicts of interest for Council have been identified.

Advance Ipswich Theme

Strengthening our local economy and building prosperity

Purpose of Report/Background

Both the Greater Springfield and Ipswich Chambers of Commerce are well established membership based groups that provide guidance, advice, networking and advocacy to member businesses in the Ipswich local government area. The Ipswich Chamber of Commerce has been established for over 113 years. The Greater Springfield Chamber of Commerce represents Ipswich’s newest region and has been in operation for 12 years. Ipswich City Council has been a member of both Chambers of Commerce since their respective inceptions.

The continued growth in population has led to a significant increase in businesses in the Ipswich Region with an increase of more than 20% in registered businesses between 2014 and 2018.

The Office of Economic Development has undertaken a review of all of its partnerships and agreements. As part of this review it was identified that the Chamber of Commerce partnership agreements do not comply with Council’s Partnerships for Community Purpose Policy or other grants and sponsorship policies.

The examination also included a peer review of financial support provided by ten Queensland regional councils to local business groups including Chambers of Commerce. This review confirmed that the majority of Councils have a standard membership only with their Chambers of Commerce.

Ipswich City Council’s financial contribution to Chamber annual partnerships for the 2018-2019 financial period was:

· Ipswich Chamber of Commerce $12,100 Inc GST

· Greater Springfield Chamber of Commerce $ 8,800 Inc GST

· Bremer Chamber of Commerce $ Nil

Council will maintain its membership to all local Chambers of Commerce in line with Council’s membership policy. Chamber membership fees for the 2019-2020 financial period are:

· Ipswich Chamber of Commerce $1,180 Inc GST

· Greater Springfield Chamber of Commerce $ 495 Inc GST

· Bremer Chamber of Commerce $ 60 Inc GST

To manage the transition to this arrangement with the Chambers, Council will provide each Chamber a cessation payment to support the delivery of business engagement activities that have already been committed to in the 2019-2020 financial period as follows:

· Ipswich Chamber of Commerce $7,700 Inc GST

· Greater Springfield Chamber of Commerce $4,400 Inc GST

Council aims to strengthen its engagement and collaboration with local business to ensure a high standard of programs, events and services are delivered that meet industry requirements. Council recognises the important role that Chambers of Commerce play in the business community and seeks to enhance its engagement and collaboration with Chambers and other key representative organisations and business advocates across the region.

Council is currently consulting with all local Chambers of Commerce to develop a framework for enhanced collaboration and engagement with the business community. It is intended that this framework will contribute to increased transparency, participation, united advocacy, relationship building and a greater awareness of Council activities across the business community.

Legal/Policy Basis

This report and its recommendations are consistent with the following legislative provisions:

Local Government Act 2009

RISK MANAGEMENT IMPLICATIONS

Continuing previous partnership agreements does not comply with Council’s Partnerships for Community Purpose Policy or other grants and sponsorship policies.

Failure to maintain an effective working relationship with the Chambers of Commerce has the potential to weaken Council’s engagement with and support of the local business sector.

Financial/RESOURCE IMPLICATIONS

There are no staff resource implications.

Funding for the proposed final cessation payments will be provided from within existing budget.

COMMUNITY and OTHER CONSULTATION (including internal stakeholders and confirmation that they either agree or differ from the report recommendations)

The Office of Economic Development consulted with ten Local Government authorities to review and compare engagement strategies with regional Chambers of Commerce.

The Office of Economic Development consulted with Council’s Legal Services Branch regarding the nature of the previous partnership agreements and was advised that they did not comply with Council policy.

The Office of Economic Development consulted with both the Ipswich Chamber of Commerce and Greater Springfield Chamber of Commerce regarding the non-compliance of their respective annual partnership agreements and the proposed cessation payments.

Council is currently in consultation with all local Chambers of Commerce to develop a framework for enhanced local business engagement.

Conclusion

Ipswich City Council recognises the importance of strong partnerships and collaboration to further the interests and strengthen the capability of the local business community. Broadening Council’s engagement with key industry representatives will develop a more equitable platform for stakeholders to help guide the strategic direction for local business development and provide leadership in the effective allocation of Council resources and budget enabling increased access to programs and activities that strengthen business capability.

Ralph Breaden

Investment Attraction Officer

I concur with the recommendations contained in this report.

Paul Massingham

Economic Development Manager

I concur with the recommendations contained in this report.

Ben Pole

General Manager - Community, Cultural and Economic Development

“Together, we proudly enhance the quality of life for our community”

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Doc ID No: A5733957

ITEM: 2

SUBJECT: Defence Ipswich Supply Chain Opportunities Symposium 2019

AUTHOR: Senior Industry Development Officer

DATE: 21 August 2019

Executive Summary

This is a report by the Senior Industry Development Officer dated 21 August 2019 concerning the proposed Defence Ipswich Supply Chain Opportunities Symposium 2019.

Recommendation/s

That the Interim Administrator of Ipswich City Council resolve:

That the report concerning the Defence Ipswich Supply Chain Opportunities Symposium 2019 be received and the contents noted.

RELATED PARTIES

Recipients of Request for Quote were:

· Australian Industry and Defence Network (AIDN) Qld

· Momentum Media

· Informa Australia

· Defence Teaming Centre

· ICN Qld, Aerospace

· Maritime

· Defence and Security Foundation of Australia Limited

· Rotorcraft Asia-Pacific Pty Ltd.

No conflicts of interest for Council have been identified.

Advance Ipswich Theme

Strengthening our local economy and building prosperity

Purpose of Report/Background

Defence is identified as a priority industry in council’s Economic and Workforce Development Plan, generating annual exports worth $707 million, accounts for 22.2% of Queensland’s total defence export and 17.5% of the State’s defence employment in 2017-18.

In 2017 council established the City of Ipswich Defence Industry Development and Attraction Committee (CIDIDAC) with representatives from Ipswich City Council, Queensland Government, the Australian Defence Force, industry and universities to drive Defence collaboration and industry capability opportunities.

In 2018, Council endorsed the Defence Ipswich Action Plan 2018 to 2023, which was developed in consultation with CIDIDAC. Ipswich is the only local government in Australia to have a dedicated and adopted Defence Industry action plan.

In November 2018, council delivered the Queensland Defence Summit: Ipswich 2018, which brought together over 300 delegates from Defence, all levels of government, defence industry, academia and manufacturers. This event successfully connected SMEs with defence opportunities, and provided avenues for learning and discussion on the future of sustainment and supply chains. This initiative also created awareness of the City of Ipswich’s aspiration to position the region as Australia’s regional defence leader.

As an action of the Defence Ipswich Action Plan, council is planning to deliver the Defence Ipswich Supply Chain Opportunities Symposium 2019 to provide opportunities for SMEs to understand and access defence opportunities.

Consultation with CIDIDAC and defence industry stakeholders directed council to focus the Defence Ipswich Supply Chain Opportunities Symposium 2019 on delivering a forum for targeted and coordinated interaction and business networking.

The Symposium will attract 150 to 180 intrastate, interstate and international industry participants including defence contractors, policy, academia and SMEs to participate and exchange information on project opportunities and attend B2B sessions. The Symposium will be held Friday, 8 November at the Ipswich Civic Centre.

Ipswich City Council has conducted the necessary Request for Quote (RFQ) to seek engagement of a suitably qualified defence industry event partner to manage the event. As a result of the RFQ, AIDN Qld has been identified as the preferred supplier of these services.

Legal/Policy Basis

This report and its recommendations are consistent with the following legislative provisions:

Local Government Act 2009

RISK MANAGEMENT IMPLICATIONS

Risks associated with event delivery have been mitigated through the service contract with AIDN Qld, payment by council to AIDN Qld is attached to deliverables and milestones.

Non delivery of the Symposium 2019 will be a failure to deliver on actions stated in the Defence Ipswich Action Plan.

Financial/RESOURCE IMPLICATIONS

Budget of $25,000 ex. GST has been allocated from within the current Office of Economic Development budget.

COMMUNITY and OTHER CONSULTATION

The City of Ipswich Defence Industry Development and Attraction Committee has been consulted on the event and has provided its unanimous support.

Council’s Legal Services, Procurement, Marketing Services, City Events and Communication and Media teams have all been consulted on the event and have agreed to provide ongoing support in the delivery of the event.

Key industry stakeholders Austrade, the Department of Defence and the Department of State Development, Manufacturing, Infrastructure and Planning have been consulted on the event and have provided their support to promote and attend the event.

Conclusion

Council continues to support the significant contribution that Defence is making to the region. The Defence Ipswich Supply Chain Opportunities (DISCO) Symposium 2019 will deliver on key actions of the Defence Ipswich Action Plan 2018 – 2023.

Tamanna Monem

Senior Industry Development Officer

I concur with the recommendations contained in this report.

Paul Massingham

Economic Development Manager

I concur with the recommendations contained in this report.

Ben Pole

General Manager - Community, Cultural and Economic Development

“Together, we proudly enhance the quality of life for our community”

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Doc ID No: A5729132

ITEM: 3

SUBJECT: Procurement for the North Ipswich Reserve Stadium Business Case

AUTHOR: Industry Development Project Officer

DATE: 19 August 2019

Executive Summary

This is a report concerning the procurement of the North Ipswich Reserve Stadium Business Case as a result of the resolutions of the Growth and Infrastructure Committee of 14 May 2019.

Recommendation/s

That the Interim Administrator of Ipswich City Council resolve:

To note the progression of the North Ipswich Reserve Stadium Business Case in accordance with the recommendations of the Growth and Infrastructure Committee held on 14 May 2019.

RELATED PARTIES

Relating to their involvement in the original consultation on the North Ipswich Reserve Stadium Feasibility and Project Definition Report prepared by Cox Architecture, the following are referenced as Related Parties to this report:

· Shayne Neumann MP – Federal Member for Blair

· Jennifer Howard MP – State Member for Ipswich

· Jim Madden MP – State Member for Ipswich West

· Greater Ipswich Expansion Bid Team

· National Rugby League

· Football Federation Australia

No conflicts of interest for Council have been identified.

Advance Ipswich Theme

Managing growth and delivering key infrastructure

Purpose of Report/Background

North Ipswich Reserve is a premier sporting facility in the City of Ipswich. Ipswich City Council has been investigating the redevelopment of North Ipswich Reserve since 2000.

At the Growth and Infrastructure Committee of 14 May 2019, the Interim Administrator endorsed the North Ipswich Reserve Stadium Feasibility and Project Definition Report prepared by Cox Architecture and resolved that:

· Concept Designs for the North Ipswich Reserve Stadium redevelopment be developed for Council’s consideration

· The Strategic Business Case for the North Ipswich Reserve Stadium be prepared and presented for Council’s consideration

· Council will provide an in-principle commitment of $10,000,000 to the future redevelopment of North Ipswich Reserve Stadium, with any expenditure by Council subject to the prior achievement of all the following pre-requisites:

o The outcomes of the Strategic Business Case and Concept Design support the development of a stadium of this scale

o A commitment of at least equivalent funding by both the State and Commonwealth governments towards the first stage of the redevelopment

o An agreement that tenure of the stadium will be transferred from Council to the State, with all subsequent capital and operating costs of the stadium being met by the State

o Either sports code obtains a licence or has a commitment to obtain a licence from the relevant sports administrative body to operate an “A-League” or NRL competition team or equivalent.

As an outcome of these recommendations, the Office of Economic Development (OED) has developed a Request for Quote for a North Ipswich Reserve Stadium Business Case.

The specifications of the Request for Quote encompass the Strategic Business Case (SBC) and Preliminary Business Case (PBC) requirements of Building Queensland, Queensland Treasury and Infrastructure Australia, to ensure that State and Commonwealth requirements are met. The SBC and PBC are packaged together under a single piece of work to maximise both time and financial efficiencies between the different business case methodologies. The RFQ specifications for the North Ipswich Reserve Stadium Business Case can be found in Attachment 1.

OED has sourced the detailed venue specifications of the National Rugby League (NRL) and A-League and have included these requirements in the scope of works to be considered as part of the options analysis. The scope of works also includes consideration of the broader sporting and recreational precinct surrounding the proposed stadium. This will ensure that relevant adjacent assets and the North Ipswich Open Space Master Plan are considered in an integrated approach to future development.

Quotes will be requested from:

· PricewaterhouseCoopers

· KPMG

· EY

· Deloitte

· Aecom

· CPM

It is expected that a successful respondent will be identified by end September 2019 with work commenced in October 2019. Delivery of the business case will be necessary to favourably position Ipswich’s role in SEQ’s 2032 Olympic bid.

Legal/Policy Basis

This report and its recommendations are consistent with the following legislative provisions:

Local Government Act 2009

RISK MANAGEMENT IMPLICATIONS

This procurement is in response to Council recommendations which highlighted the requirements of further investigations to determine the future development options of the North Ipswich Reserve Stadium. These works are required to be undertaken to better understand and manage all project risks.

This procurement requires modest financial investment by Council and enables the consideration of future substantial financial investment by Council, State and Commonwealth governments.

Delivery of the business case will enable informed decision making by support bids for football (soccer) and rugby league teams entry into national competitions.

The packaged business case specifications are considered to have a lower risk profile than separate procurements to fulfil the recommendations of the Growth and Infrastructure Committee. This is due to the cost and time efficiencies packaging allows, and the increased alignment with State and Commonwealth business case requirements which favourably positions North Ipswich Reserve Stadium for project development, and in seeking State and Commonwealth funding support as key funding agencies.

The timely delivery of this business case is critical in positioning Ipswich’s role in the SEQ 2032 Olympic bid, which is integral in securing funding for infrastructure development. Failure to deliver a business case which meets the requirements of the State and Commonwealth governments in regards to a stadium development may negatively impact infrastructure delivery and Ipswich’s participation in Olympic activities.

Financial/RESOURCE IMPLICATIONS

The once-off financial implications for this procurement is estimated with a high degree of confidence to be circa $175,000 in professional fees. This will result in better understanding of further costings associated with planning, design, construction and management of the stadium redevelopment options. Current understanding of development options have been estimated at $215,000,000 to $220,000,000 in April 2019, as detailed in the May Committee paper as a result of Cox Architecture’s delivery of the North Ipswich Reserve Stadium Feasibility and Project Definition report, which can be seen as Attachment 2 to this report.

Budget required for delivery of the North Ipswich Reserve business case will be funded from within existing OED budget.

COMMUNITY and OTHER CONSULTATION

Previous related reports undertook consultation with internal stakeholders, the Federal Member for Blair, State Member for Ipswich, and State Member for Ipswich West in addition to the members of the Greater Ipswich Expansion Bid Team.

Football Federation Australia (A-League) and National Rugby League (NRL) were consulted on their minimum venue specifications which would enable any stadium development to support the Greater Ipswich Expansion Bid Team and future-proof the stadiums’ operational phase.

Internal stakeholders from Infrastructure and Environment Department were consulted on the Draft RFQ Specifications. They have progressed a business case project with similar specifications. The work will be merged into one approach for the North Ipswich Reserve Stadium Business Case ensuring the most efficient and effective outcome for council.

Conclusion

Council is progressing investigations into the redevelopment of North Ipswich Reserve into a boutique stadium through a procurement for a Business Case. The North Ipswich Reserve Stadium Business Case will deliver on the recommendations of the Growth and Infrastructure Committee dated 14 May 2019.

A successful respondent to the RFQ is likely to be appointed in September 2019 and work commencing in October 2019.

Attachments and Confidential Background Papers

1.	Draft RFQ Specifications for the North Ipswich Reserve Stadium Business Case ⇩
2.	North Ipswich Stadium Feasibility and Project Definition Report ⇩

Clare Coburn

Industry Development Project Officer

I concur with the recommendations contained in this report.

Paul Massingham

Economic Development Manager

I concur with the recommendations contained in this report.

Ben Pole

General Manager - Community, Cultural and Economic Development

“Together, we proudly enhance the quality of life for our community”

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Item 3 / Attachment 2.

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Doc ID No: A5729966

ITEM: 4

SUBJECT: Procurement for Ipswich Central to Springfield Central Public Transport Corridor Strategic Business Case

AUTHOR: Industry Development Project Officer

DATE: 19 August 2019

Executive Summary

This is a report concerning the procurement of the Ipswich Central to Springfield Central Public Transport Corridor Strategic Business Case.

Recommendation/s

That the Interim Administrator of Ipswich City Council resolve:

RELATED PARTIES (including potential conflictS of interest in relation to related parties)

There are no conflicts of interest in relation to this procurement.

The Ipswich Central to Springfield Central Public Transport Corridor (also known as the I2S Corridor) is recognised by the State Government in plans such as the South East Queensland Regional Plan, State Infrastructure Plan and Connecting SEQ. The Department of Transport and Main Roads is a major external stakeholder as is Queensland Treasury.

Advance Ipswich Theme

Managing growth and delivering key infrastructure

Purpose of Report/Background

The I2S Corridor is a critical piece of transport infrastructure required to support the growth of the Ipswich region.

At the Economic Development Committee dated 1 March 2019, the Interim Administrator resolved that a procurement plan for the Strategic Business Case (SBC) for this project be presented at a future meeting of the Economic Development Committee.

This report includes the procurement plan for the I2S Corridor as Attachment 1. A Request for Quote process will be undertaken to progress the SBC, with quotes to be requested from:

· PricewaterhouseCoopers

· KPMG

· EY

· Aecom

· Deloitte

· RobertsDay

These suppliers are considered to have the expertise and resources capable of delivering a high quality SBC within the desired timeframe and in alignment with State and Commonwealth planning requirements.

The specifications of the Request for Quote (RFQ) encompass the SBC requirements of Building Queensland, Queensland Treasury and Infrastructure Australia to ensure that State and Commonwealth requirements are met. The SBC is the first of three mandatory business cases required in large scale infrastructure planning and development.

Timely delivery of the SBC is critical to ensure ICC is well placed to advocate for a State commitment prior to the 2020 State election to progress to Preliminary Business Case (PBC) and Detailed Business Case (DBC), which are the sequential two business cases required.

Legal/Policy Basis

This report and its recommendations are consistent with the following legislative provisions:

Local Government Act 2009

RISK MANAGEMENT IMPLICATIONS

The methodology chosen for the SBC is considered best practice by Department of Transport and Main Roads and also aligns with Commonwealth planning requirements, and therefore minimises risk of not meeting external stakeholder requirements during the planning phases of the I2S Corridor. As key funding bodies, alignment with State and Commonwealth planning requirements is critical to enhance Council’s future advocacy activities associated with this project.

Timely delivery of the SBC is critical to ensure ICC is well placed to advocate for a State commitment prior to the 2020 State election to progress to PBC and DBC. This timeline poses a risk to quality of work to be delivered. Council intends to mitigate this risk by the application of RFQ evaluation criteria to ensure that the successful respondent has demonstrated experience in the delivery of high quality work on similar projects, and demonstrates timely delivery of similar projects.

The progression of the I2S Corridor is reliant on the timely delivery of the PBC and DBC by external stakeholders such as the Department of Transport and Main Roads, and funding partners such as Queensland Treasury and the Commonwealth government. Adhering to the planning requirements of these funding bodies is critical to project progression.

A project steering committee will be established to provide sound governance to the delivery of the Strategic Business Case. Stakeholders from Infrastructure and Environment, Planning and Development and Community, Cultural and Economic Development as well as Department of Transport and Main Roads will be part of the Project Steering Group.

Financial/RESOURCE IMPLICATIONS

This procurement has a modest financial implication to Council, with the Strategic Business Cases costed at circa $110,000 in professional fees. Budget for this procurement will be funded from within existing OED budget.

COMMUNITY and OTHER CONSULTATION (including internal stakeholders and confirmation that they either agree or differ from the report recommendations)

Department of Transport and Main Roads has been consulted during the specification development for the I2S Corridor Strategic Business Case. Following TMR’s recommendation, the Strategic Business Case will include the requirements from Building Queensland, Queensland Treasury and Infrastructure Australia.

Internal stakeholders from Infrastructure and Environment (Infrastructure Strategy) were provided the specifications for comment. Their feedback was taken into account and the specifications adjusted to reflect their advice.

Conclusion

Ipswich City Council has prepared a procurement plan for the Ipswich Central to Springfield Central Public Transport Corridor Strategic Business Case for Council’s review in preparation for a Request for Quote procurement process.

The methodology specified as part of the procurement plan will ensure the Strategic Business Case meets the needs of external funding body’s by adhering to the requirements of Building Queensland, Queensland Treasury and Infrastructure Australia.

The RFQ process is expected to take place in September 2019 to enable the finalisation of the Strategic Business Case by end first quarter 2020.

Attachments and Confidential Background Papers

1.	Procurement Plan for Ipswich Central to Springfield Central Public Transport Corridor Strategic Business Case including draft scope of works ⇩

Clare Coburn

Industry Development Project Officer

I concur with the recommendations contained in this report.

Paul Massingham

Economic Development Manager

I concur with the recommendations contained in this report.

Ben Pole

General Manager - Community, Cultural and Economic Development

“Together, we proudly enhance the quality of life for our community”

Economic Development Committee

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Doc ID No: A5758540

ITEM: 5

SUBJECT: Planet Ark Power Memorandum of Understanding

AUTHOR: Industry Development Project Officer

DATE: 20 August 2019

Executive Summary

Recommendation/s

That the Interim Administrator of Ipswich City Council resolve:

RELATED PARTIES (including potential conflictS of interest in relation to related parties)

GoZERO Energy Pty Ltd, trading as Planet Ark Power is an Australian Proprietary Company, Limited by Shares.

The Ipswich Hospital Foundation is in discussions with Planet Ark Power to establish a commercial relationship and has advocated for Planet Ark Power to Council.

Llewellyn Motors has a commercial relationship with Planet Ark Power.

No conflicts of interest for Council have been identified.

Advance Ipswich Theme

Strengthening our local economy and building prosperity

Purpose of Report/Background

Rooftop solar photovoltaic (Solar PV) technology has seen a significant uptake across South East Queensland in recent years, driven by government incentives, energy buy-back schemes and a sustainability agenda.

Solar PV is widely seen as an alternative fossil-fuel energy and is promoted as a means of energy diversification to lessen the reliance of households and businesses on carbon intensive energy sources in order to combat climate change and the rising cost of power.

An incentive to Solar PV uptake was energy buy-back schemes, whereby surplus power generated could be purchased by energy providers and fed back into the electricity grid. The electricity grid is a traditionally one-way energy flow (from substation and transformers to premises). Significant and uncontrolled feeding of underutilised Solar PV generated power back into the traditional grid causes voltage volatility. This disruption of the energy grid has led to energy providers imposing restriction on the export of surplus energy and limiting the uptake of rooftop Solar PV due to safety and reliability concerns.

Planet Ark Power (PAP) has developed a Dynamic Distributed Voltage Management System (Dynamic DVMS, also known as eleXsys) which manages the export of surplus energy back into the electricity grid from behind the meter. This enables a smooth, less volatile reintroduction of distributed energy into the grid, and can enable 13 times more rooftop solar to be installed across electricity network without expensive infrastructure upgrades.

PAP aims to enable a two-way clean energy grid utilising their eleXsys technology platform by providing a range of solar options such as commercial and urban solar farms supported by battery technology, grid-connected microgrids and solar carparks. This is an award-winning concept and has received international recognition.

Over the past 18 months, PAP has successfully demonstrated eleXsys at Llewellyn Motors at Bundamba and is about to commence piloting its model at the Port of Brisbane in a staged approach. PAP has the support of Energex to pilot further sites within SEQ.

Council and PAP have identified an opportunity to explore the practicalities of innovative renewable energy solutions such as the eleXsys system in Ipswich. Council’s Smart City and Innovation agenda promotes Ipswich as a living lab for innovative technologies, while Council’s Sustainability Strategy has a goal of net zero carbon.

Council proposes to enter into a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with PAP in order to investigate the viability of PAP’s offerings in assisting Council to meet its net zero carbon target.

The MOU is a non-exclusive arrangement, the primary purpose of which is to facilitate information sharing and analysis of current energy arrangements of Council assets to enable an informed analysis and exploration of the use of PAP’s unique technologies on suitable assets. This will also include a detailed comparative analysis of energy consumption and costs of Council assets.

MOU is available in Attachment 1.

Legal/Policy Basis

This report and its recommendations are consistent with the following legislative provisions:

Local Government Regulation 2012

RISK MANAGEMENT IMPLICATIONS

The intent of this non-binding and non-exclusive arrangement is for both parties to explore the full extent of the projects opportunities. This will enable both parties to clearly identify

outcomes based on current available data available ensuring informed decision making. It also enables Council to determine the full commercial and environmental benefits of the PAP technology solutions supporting the marketing plan to the local business community.

The MOU has minimal financial implication and minimal resourcing requirements. Resources required to share data and manage the relationship will be absorbed as part of business as usual activities.

The MOU includes binding confidentiality elements which will protect Ipswich City Council’s operational data.

This MOU provides an opportunity for ICC to explore innovative methods of renewal power generation. Failure to consider these opportunities may negatively impact Council’s ability to achieve its carbon neutrality target.

Financial/RESOURCE IMPLICATIONS

The activities covered by this initial MOU have minimal financial implications for Council. Any further operational costings will be scoped and verified as part of the MOU activities and evaluated for value for money against Council procurement and fiscal objectives prior to any further financial commitment being made

COMMUNITY and OTHER CONSULTATION (including internal stakeholders and confirmation that they either agree or differ from the report recommendations)

Council’s Environment and Sustainability Branch (Infrastructure and Environment Department) was consulted during this process and agreed that an MOU with PAP would align with current power auditing activities and may assist in achieving carbon neutrality.

Council’s Legal Services Branch (Corporate Services Department) was consulted and have reviewed and approved the MOU.

Ranbury, as Council’s Program Management Partner for the Nicholas Street Development was consulted and has indicated positive potential applications for the development.

Conclusion

Planet Ark Power has demonstrated innovative rooftop solar technology. Ipswich City Council intends to enter a Memorandum of Understanding with Planet Ark Power to investigate the practicalities and possibilities associated with this technology in pursuit of Council’s carbon neutrality goal.

Attachments and Confidential Background Papers

1.	Planet Ark Power Memorandum of Understanding ⇩

Clare Coburn

Industry Development Project Officer

I concur with the recommendations contained in this report.

Paul Massingham

Economic Development Manager

I concur with the recommendations contained in this report.

Ben Pole

General Manager - Community, Cultural and Economic Development

“Together, we proudly enhance the quality of life for our community”

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Doc ID No: A5758891

ITEM: 6

SUBJECT: Ipswich Central Program Report No. 15 to 16 August 2019

AUTHOR: Business Support Officer

DATE: 2 September 2019

Executive Summary

This is a report concerning a monthly update for the Ipswich Central Program of Works.

Recommendation/s

That the report on the Ipswich Central Program Report No. 15 effective to 16 Aug 2019 be received and the contents noted.

RELATED PARTIES

Program Management Partner, Ranbury Management Group – for the Ipswich CBD Transformation Project.

Advance Ipswich Theme Linkage

Strengthening our local economy and building prosperity

Purpose of Report/Background

This report includes Monthly Program Report No. 15 for Ipswich Central effective to 16 Aug 2019. It is to inform the Committee of the progress of the redevelopment works, including status of design, procurement, programme, potential risks with related mitigation strategies, etc.

Financial/RESOURCE IMPLICATIONS

Not applicable

RISK MANAGEMENT IMPLICATIONS

Not applicable

Legal/Policy Basis

This report and its recommendations are consistent with the following legislative provisions:

Local Government Act 2009

COMMUNITY and OTHER CONSULTATION

Not applicable

Conclusion

This report is provided as a monthly update on the Ipswich Central Program of Works.

Attachments and Confidential Background Papers

1.	Summary Report No 15 ⇩

	CONFIDENTIAL
2.	Executive Report No 5

Nicole Denman

Business Support Officer

I concur with the recommendations contained in this report.

Greg Thomas

Project Manager

I concur with the recommendations contained in this report.

Sean Madigan

General Manager - Coordination and Performance

“Together, we proudly enhance the quality of life for our community”

Economic Development Committee

Meeting Agenda

10 September

2019

Doc ID No: A5759229

ITEM: 7

SUBJECT: Ipswich Central Civic Project - Contract Award

AUTHOR: Project Manager

DATE: 3 September 2019

Executive Summary

This is a report concerning the awarding of the design and construct contract for the Ipswich Central Civic Project.

RECOMMENDATION

That the report on the Contract Award for the Ipswich Central Civic Project be received and the contents noted.

RELATED PARTIES

Hutchinson Builders

Advance Ipswich Theme

Managing growth and delivering key infrastructure

Purpose of Report/Background

In December 2018 invitations to tender for the Ipswich Central Civic Project were issued to an approved list of tenderers. The project’s scope comprised the following separable portions:

1. The Admin Building (including integrated fit-out)

2. Library (including fit-out)

3. Civic Plaza

4. Existing Car Park Upgrade

5. Nicholas Street / Union Place

6. Bremer Street ramps

Following a detailed tender evaluation process, the Tender Evaluation Committee recommended a Preferred Tenderer to the Project Steering Committee responsible for overviewing Ipswich Central redevelopment. Following consideration of the Project Steering Committee’s recommendation, at the Special Council Meeting on 4 June 2019, Council resolved that Hutchinson Builders were the preferred tenderer and that Council enter in to a contract with Hutchinson Builders for the Ipswich Central Civic Project. The Chief Executive Officer was authorised to negotiate and finalise the terms of the contract.

Council’s Tender Evaluation Committee conducted a detailed negotiation process with Hutchinson Builders that included value engineering, design reviews and site investigations. As a result, Hutchinson Builders submitted a revised proposal to ICC that reflected the final agreed contract scope with a revised price (refer attached confidential paper). As the revised proposal was considered to be an optimal outcome for both the project and the Ipswich community, the contract was awarded on 23 August 2019.

Legal/Policy Basis

This report and its recommendations are consistent with the following legislative provisions:

Local Government Act 2009

RISK MANAGEMENT IMPLICATIONS

A detailed risk management plan is in place for the project. A number of risks to the project have been identified with mitigations available, including latent conditions applicable to works underground and development and building application conditions required by authorities.

Financial/RESOURCE IMPLICATIONS

The tender result is consistent with the budget allocation for the project’s scope of work.

COMMUNITY and OTHER CONSULTATION (including internal stakeholders and confirmation that they either agree or differ from the report recommendations)

As this was the final process in the tender evaluation process, no wider consultation was required. The tender evaluation process utilised the industry expertise of both the Ranbury Management Group and Rider Levett and Bucknall.

Conclusion

Following an intensive period of evaluation and negotiation, Hutchinson Builders revised proposal met Council’s expectations. As a result the design and construct contract between Ipswich City Council and Hutchinson Builders for the Ipswich Central Civic Project was awarded on 23 August 2019.

Attachments and Confidential Background Papers

	CONFIDENTIAL
1.	Confidential Report

Greg Thomas

Project Manager

I concur with the recommendations contained in this report.

Sean Madigan

General Manager - Coordination and Performance

“Together, we proudly enhance the quality of life for our community”

MEMBERS OF THE Economic Development Committee
Interim Administrator Greg Chemello(Chairperson)