Item No.	Item Title	Page No.
1	Report - Growth Infrastructure and Waste Committee No. 2020(01) of 13 August 2020	9
2	Covid-19 Temporary Development Application Fees and Charges Relief	14
3	Development Application 10645/2019/MCU - Material Change of Use - Entertainment Use and Outdoor Recreation	19
4	**Proactive Pool Inspection Program	93
5	Exercise Of Delegation Report	135
6	Court Action Status Report	143
7	Systematic Inspection Program - Dog Registration	149
8	Road Safety Improvements Priority List of Projects - Road Safety and Operations Sub-Program	153
9	Gravel Turnarounds Priority List of Projects - Road Safety and Operations Sub-Program	158
10	Safe School Travel (SafeST) Priority List of Projects - Road Safety and Operations Sub-Program	164
11	Pedestrian Safety Improvements Priority List of Projects - Sustainable Travel Sub-Program	170

Growth Infrastructure and Waste Committee NO. 2

10 September 2020

AGENDA

1. Report - Growth Infrastructure and Waste Committee No. 2020(01) of
13 August 2020

This is the minutes of the Growth Infrastructure and Waste Committee No. 2020(01) of 13 August 2020.

Recommendation

That the minutes of the Growth Infrastructure and Waste Committee No. 2020(01) of 13 August 2020 be confirmed.

2. Covid-19 Temporary Development Application Fees and Charges Relief

This is a report concerning the temporary waiver of certain Ipswich City Council development application fees and charges to assist the economic recovery in Ipswich in response to the global COVID-19 pandemic.

Recommendation

That Council amend the 2020-2021 Fees and Charges as detailed in Attachment 1 in recognition of the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on Ipswich residents.

3. Development Application 10645/2019/MCU - Material Change of Use - Entertainment Use and Outdoor Recreation

This is a report concerning an application seeking approval for a Material Change of Use – Entertainment Use and Outdoor Recreation at 48 W M Hughes Street, and
22 W M Hughes Street, North Ipswich.

Specifically, the development proposal involves two (2) drive in theatre screens, a central entertainment hub, including putt putt mini golf, rock climbing wall, two (2) half basketball courts and a wet play area located in the central area of the site, between the two (2) drive in theatre areas, and a twilight/special event cinema with a grassed seating area.

There are a range of issues that have been considered in the assessment of the application which are detailed in this report; however the key issues are summarised as follows:

Land Use:

It should be noted that the current land use designation provides for a range of uses including the uses proposed as well as additional residential development on the land in question, however increases in flooding constraints on the land has led to the consideration of uses other than residential. There is no fundamental issue with the proposed land use mix.

Flooding:

The subject site is impacted by the adopted flood regulation line. However, the nature of the use is such that evacuation is easily achieved with multiple evacuation routes available. Conditions are recommended to be included to address this item.

Traffic:

The proposal has access to an adequate transport network to sustain its predicted traffic demand. Some works are required to the existing network to maintain safety and capacity and conditions are recommended to be included to address this item.

Amenity:

The proposal has been assessed in consideration of the potential amenity impacts from the use on surrounding residential. Whilst the immediate surrounding land uses are not residential in nature, there is both nearby existing residential as well as a potential for further residential development to occur in close proximity. Technical reporting has been provided demonstrating that the use can operate whilst maintaining residential amenity for existing and potential future residents. Conditions are recommended to be included to address this item.

Heritage Matters:

Brassall Bikeway Stage 6:

Through the course of the development application, the alignment for Stage 6 of the Brassall Bikeway has been finalised. Conditions of approval have been included to ensure this linkage can be delivered by Council and operate in conjunction with the proposed development.

General:

The proposed development has been assessed with regard to the applicable assessment benchmarks. The proposed development generally complies with the assessment benchmarks or can be conditioned to comply.

Recommendation

That Council approve development application no. 10645/2019/MCU subject to conditions as detailed in Attachment A in accordance with section 60 of the Planning Act 2016.

4. **Proactive Pool Inspection Program

This report provides an overview of Council’s Proactive Pool Inspection Program adopted by Council in October 2018 and explores contemporary practices with respect to pool safety and awareness regarding childhood drownings and immersion incidents.

It is considered that by Council adopting a water safety educative and awareness first program it would ultimately reach a greater proportion of the Ipswich community and pool owners.

Also, by acknowledging that tenanted and transferred properties with swimming pools and spas in Ipswich are already routinely inspected in the State Government’s sale/lease regime, Council can maintain its legislative duty in regard to reactive and opportunistic proactive inspections.

Recommendation

That Council endorse the development of a Residential Swimming Pool Safety Education and Awareness Program, with a further report outlining the draft program to be presented to Council for consideration.

5. Excercise Of Delegation Report

This is a report concerning applications that have been determined by delegated authority for the period 8 July 2020 to 27 August 2020.

Recommendation

That the report be received and the contents noted.

6. Court Action Status Report

This is a report concerning a status update with respect to current court actions associated with development planning related matters including one other significant matter of dispute that the Planning and Regulatory Services Department is currently involved with.

Recommendation

That the report be received and the contents noted.

7. Systematic Inspection Program - Dog Registration

This is a report concerning the authorisation by Council of a Systematic Inspection Program to identify unregistered dogs within the Ipswich Local Government Area.

Recommendation

A. That the Systematic Inspection Program for unregistered dogs be undertaken from 1 February 2021 to 30 June 2021.

B. That the Systematic Inspection Program be restricted to residential properties in the Ipswich Local Government area.

C. That the Animal Management Operations Manager publish a notice of the Systematic Inspection Program pursuant to section 114 of the Animal Management (Cats and Dogs) Act 2008.

8. Road Safety Improvements Priority List of Projects - Road Safety and Operations Sub-Program

This is a report concerning the road safety improvements project listing that forms part of the ‘Road Safety and Operations’ capital works portfolio sub-program.

Recommendation

That the prioritised list of road safety improvements as detailed in Attachment 2 to the report by the Technical Officer (Traffic) dated 6 August 2020 be considered when developing Council’s next capital works portfolio.

9. Gravel Turnarounds Priority List of Projects - Road Safety and Operations Sub-Program

This is a report concerning the gravel turnarounds project listing that forms part of the ‘Road Safety and Operations’ capital works portfolio sub-program.

Recommendation

That the prioritisation methodology as detailed in Attachment 2 and the subsequent prioritised list of gravel turnaround projects as detailed in Attachment 3 to the report by the Technical Officer (Traffic) dated 19 August 2020 be considered when developing Council’s next capital works portfolio.

10. Safe School Travel (SafeST) Priority List of Projects - Road Safety and Operations Sub-Program

This is a report concerning the SafeST project listing that forms part of the ‘Road Safety and Operations’ capital works portfolio sub-program.

Recommendation

That the prioritised list of SafeST projects as detailed in Attachment 3 to the report by the Senior Technical Officer (Traffic) dated 20 August 2020 be considered when developing Council’s next capital works portfolio.

11. Pedestrian Safety Improvements Priority List of Projects - Sustainable Travel Sub-Program

This is a report concerning the pedestrian safety improvements project listing that forms part of the ‘Sustainable Travel’ capital works portfolio sub-program.

Recommendation

That the prioritised list of pedestrian safety improvements as detailed in Attachment 3 to the report by the Senior Technical Officer (Traffic) dated 19 August 2020 be considered when developing Council’s next capital works portfolio.

** Item includes confidential papers

and any other items as considered necessary.

Growth Infrastructure and Waste Committee

Meeting Agenda

10 September

2020

Doc ID No: A6438596

ITEM: 2

SUBJECT: Covid-19 Temporary Development Application Fees and Charges Relief

AUTHOR: Principal Planner

DATE: 21 August 2020

Executive Summary

Recommendation/s

That Council amend the 2020-2021 Fees and Charges as detailed in Attachment 1 in recognition of the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on Ipswich residents.

RELATED PARTIES

There are no related parties associated with this report.

There are no declarations of a conflict of interest by any officers.

Advance Ipswich Theme

Managing growth and delivering key infrastructure

Strengthening our local economy and building prosperity

Purpose of Report/Background

In an effort to assist businesses experiencing hardship during the COVID pandemic, Council placed a moratorium on fees and charges relating to various business related licenses and permits in March 2020.

In June, the Australian Government announced the HomeBuilder scheme. As detailed by the Treasury;

“HomeBuilder is a time-limited grant program to help the residential construction market to bounce back from the Coronavirus crisis. HomeBuilder will provide eligible owner-occupiers (including first home buyers) with a grant of $25,000 to build a new home or substantially renovate an existing home where the contract is signed between 4 June 2020 and 31 December 2020. Construction must commence within three months of the contract date. HomeBuilder will complement existing State and Territory first home owner grant programs, stamp duty concessions and other grant schemes, as well as the Commonwealth’s First Home Loan Deposit Scheme and First Home Super Saver Scheme.”

Ipswich City Council recognises that further measures can be taken to assist the residential construction market by reducing the cost barriers for carrying out renovations to heritage and character homes. It is therefore proposed to waive or refund development application fees for Carrying out Building Work not associated with a Material Change of Use as detailed below.

Fees and Charges	Waiver Details
4.1.9 (a) Carrying out Building Work not Associated with a Material Change of Use New and additions to Class 10 buildings and additions to an existing single residential dwelling in a Character Zone or at a Character Place (fee code AAD235)	Waived or refunded for the period of 1 July 2020 to 30 June 2021
4.1.9 (a) Carrying out Building Work not Associated with a Material Change of Use Demolition/Removal/Relocation of a Heritage Place (Excluding the removal of post 1946 fabric from a Character/Heritage Place) – Code Assessment (fee code AAD165)	Waived or refunded for the period of 1 July 2020 to 30 June 2021
4.1.9 (a) Carrying out Building Work not Associated with a Material Change of Use Relocation of a pre-1946 building within an existing property where in a Character Zone or at a Character Place (excluding the removal of post 1946 fabric from a Character/Heritage Place) (fee code AAD268)	Waived or refunded for the period of 1 July 2020 to 30 June 2021
4.1.9 (a) Carrying out Building Work not Associated with a Material Change of Use Demolition/Removal/Relocation of a Heritage Place (excluding the removal of post 1946 fabric form a Character/Heritage Place) – Impact Assessment (fee code AAD160)	Waived or refunded for the period of 1 July 2020 to 30 June 2021

It is considered that this initiative will assist landowners with extensions or renovations to heritage and character homes, and will have flow on benefits to the local construction industry.

Legal/Policy Basis

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

Local Government Act 2009

RISK MANAGEMENT IMPLICATIONS

There are no risk management implications associated with this report.

Financial/RESOURCE IMPLICATIONS

The estimated direct budget implication of the amendments to the 2020-2021 Fees and Charges as detailed in Attachment 1 is approximately $40,000.00 to $50,000.00, although the total value will depend on the number of applications related to heritage properties, which attract a higher application fee than that of applications related to character dwellings.

The estimated value of the refunds to be given for applications lodged between 1 July 2020 and 20 August 2020 is $6,250.00.

COMMUNITY and OTHER CONSULTATION

A Planning and Development eAlert will be issued should the fee waivers/reductions be approved.

Conclusion

Council believes that providing a moratorium on the fees and charges listed in Attachment 1 will assist residents to take full advantage of the HomeBuilder grant and help the residential building market respond to the COVID-19 crisis.

Attachments and Confidential Background Papers

1.	COVID-19 Temporary development application fees and charges relief ⇩

Anthony Bowles

Principal Planner

I concur with the recommendations contained in this report.

Brett Davey

Development Planning Manager

I concur with the recommendations contained in this report.

Peter Tabulo

General Manager (Planning and Regulatory Services)

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

Growth Infrastructure and Waste Committee

Meeting Agenda

10 September

2020

Doc ID No: A6419602

ITEM: 3

SUBJECT: Development Application 10645/2019/MCU - Material Change of Use - Entertainment Use and Outdoor Recreation

AUTHOR: Senior Planner (Development)

DATE: 13 August 2020

Executive Summary

This is a report concerning an application seeking approval for a Material Change of Use – Entertainment Use and Outdoor Recreation at 48 W M Hughes Street, and 22 W M Hughes Street, North Ipswich.

Specifically, the development proposal involves two (2) drive in theatre screens, a central entertainment hub, including putt mini golf, rock climbing wall, two (2) half basketball courts and a wet play area located in the central area of the site, between the two (2) drive in theatre areas, and a twilight/special event cinema with a grassed seating area.

There are a range of issues that have been considered in the assessment of the application which are detailed in this report; however the key issues are summarised as follows:

Land Use:

Flooding:

Traffic:

Amenity:

Heritage Matters:

Brassall Bikeway Stage 6:

General:

Recommendation/s

That Council approve development application no. 10645/2019/MCU subject to conditions as detailed in Attachment A in accordance with section 60 of the Planning Act 2016.

RELATED PARTIES

The related parties to this application are:

· Lipoma Pty Ltd (Applicant and Landowner) – The directors of this company as extracted from the ASIC database are William Ell and Robert Ell. The primary contact is Alex Chernov.

· Planit Consulting (Town Planning Consultant) – The directors of this company as extracted from the ASIC database are Boyd Sargeant, Bede Emmett, Simon Millichamp, Andrew Wells and Benjamin Gohl. The primary contact is Brendan Ferris.

· Acousticworks (Acoustic Consultants)

· Motus Consulting (Stormwater Consultants)

· Ask Acoustics & Air Quality (Lighting Consultants)

· Bitzios Consulting (Traffic Consultants)

Advance Ipswich Theme Linkage

Managing growth and delivering key infrastructure

Purpose of Report/Background

SITE ADDRESS:	48 W M Hughes Street, NORTH IPSWICH QLD 4305, 22 W M Hughes Street, NORTH IPSWICH QLD 4305
APPLICATION TYPE:	Material Change of Use
PROPOSAL:	Material Change of Use - Entertainment Use and Outdoor Recreation
ZONE:	Special Opportunity Zone (SA02) approximately 40% Recreation Zone (REC10) approximately 60%
OVERLAYS:	OV3 Area affected by underground mining & mining constrained area; OV4 Slope 15% to 20%, slope 20% to 25% & slope >25%; OV5 1 in 20 development line & adopted flood regulation line; OV7a Building height restriction area 90m, transitional surface & 8km existing committed urban townships buffer.
LOCAL GOVERNMENT INFRASTRUCTURE PLAN	Nominated for future Citywide Linear Parkland (Item ID 968) and two (2) future Local Recreational Parks (Item ID 7019 and 7020)
APPLICANT:	Lipoma Pty Ltd
OWNER:	Lipoma Pty Ltd
EXISTING OR PROPOSED TRADING NAMES:	N/A
APPLICATION NO:	10645/2019/MCU
AREA:	16.24ha
REFERRAL AGENCIES:	Queensland Treasury (SARA) & Energex
EXISTING USE:	Vacant Land
PREVIOUS RELATED APPROVALS:	3262/2010/OW - Earthworks - Riverlink Shopping Centre 682/2003/CA –Development in accordance with the Riverlink Preliminary Approval Plan, including 4 precincts – Riverlink/CBD Connections Sub-Area, Mixed Use Urban Village Sub-Area, Museum Sub-Area and Education and Business Sub-Area.
DATE RECEIVED:	20 December 2019
DECISION PERIOD START DATE:	3 August 2020
EXPECTED DETERMINATION DATE:	17 September 2020

SITE LOCATION:

Figure 1 – Site Locality Plan

PROPOSAL:

The applicant seeks approval for a material change of use – entertainment use and outdoor recreation use located at 22 and 48 W M Hughes Street, North Ipswich. The proposed development consists of the following components as illustrated within Figure 2 – Site Development Plan:

· 2 x drive-in movie theatres;

· Twilight cinema;

· Outdoor putt-putt course;

· 2 x basketball courts;

· Climbing wall;

· Gaming arcade;

· Kiosk including dining court and plaza;

· Playground.

Figure 2 – Site Development Plan

The existing site is currently vacant, and has had significant earthworks undertaken under approval 3262/2010/OW to bench the site, creating the current development foundation.

The proposal primarily involves the development of two (2) drive in theatres, with 192 and 234 parking spaces available to each theatre respectively. Each theatre involves a single screen, with the dimensions of these screens to be confirmed at a later date once an operator has been secured, however, the applicant has advised that they will be approximately 15m high and 30m in width. The two (2) screens are located at the northern and southern portions of the site approximately 350m apart, both facing the central kiosk/entertainment area. The application was supported by a visual impact assessment, which demonstrated that the screens, access points and other associated activities would have a negligible visual impact on the sensitive receivers in the area. Despite this, details of proposed lighting through the site have not been provided as part of the application, as they require detailed planning to be undertaken once an operator has been secured. As excessive lighting may introduce an amenity impact, conditions of approval have been included for detailed lighting reporting to be provided to Council for approval in conjunction with the lodgement of the operational works application.

The parking areas associated with each theatre are accessible by way of a single access driveway from the ‘Riverlink Shopping Centre’, with a single boom-gated ticket booth entry point and three (3) egress points. Owing to the maximum potential visitors to the site, and taking into account the flood hazard which exists on a portion of the site, the applicant has proposed an emergency egress point through adjoining land at 22 W M Hughes Street, which has been included as part of this application. This emergency egress point will form part of a shared space with the northern extent of the Brassall Bikeway on the site. The applicant has proposed the inclusion of a boom gate and line marking to restrict the use of this driveway for emergency situations only. Conditions of approval have been included to facilitate this emergency exit point. Additionally, the proposal will involve a significant number of vehicles attending the site owing to the nature of the use, which could potentially introduce amenity concerns for nearby residents. Technical report has been provided demonstrating that the use can operate whilst maintaining residential amenity for existing and potential future residents.

In addition to the two drive in theatres, the development proposal also involves a central entertainment hub, including putt mini golf, rock climbing wall, two (2) half basketball courts and a wet play area located in the central area of the site, between the two (2) drive in theatre areas. This area also includes a twilight/special event cinema with a grassed seating area. These activities will be available to visitors of the site, with ticketing being managed through the central kiosk building.

The central kiosk will include restaurant/café options, along with an internal gaming arcade room. This entertainment node includes paved and covered seating areas, grassed leisure areas and significant landscaping. In total, the development will involve the construction of 568m² gross floor area of structures split between the restaurant, arcade and ticketing kiosk.

Hours of operation proposed across all aspects of this application are 6pm to 10pm, Monday to Saturday. Refuse collection will be limited to 7am to 6pm. The hours of operation have been supported by an acoustic report and traffic impact assessment.

OTHER RELEVANT INFORMATION:

Appropriateness of Proposed Uses

The properties subject to this application are located within the Special Opportunity (SA02) Zone and Recreation Zone of the Ipswich Planning Scheme 2006, with a shifting boundary between the two (2) zones. The outcomes sought for these zones in the planning scheme specify a flexible approach to uses on land which is constrained within the Special Opportunity Zone, and cater for both active and passive recreation opportunities within the Recreation Zone.

While the planning scheme identifies the subject development site as being within Precinct 3 – Riverside Residential Precinct, the proposed development is considered to be more suitable for the land than residential uses, due to the occurrence of development constraints on the site such as mining, heritage matters and flooding. In summary, the proposed use of the site is on balance considered appropriate from a planning perspective, facilitates the delivery of the Brassall Bikeway, will provide additional recreation and entertainment options for the community and will encourage visitors to the city.

Amenity

The proposal will introduce substantial additional vehicle movements, lighting for security and projection purposes, and noise associated with the operation of the facility. The subject application is supported by a visual impact assessment, amenity assessment involving both lighting and acoustics and a traffic impact assessment. Through these specialised reports, it has been demonstrated that through appropriate conditions and ongoing operational measures, the development application will not adversely impact on existing and proposed residential uses in the immediate area, including those located on the opposite bank of the Bremer River. Conditions will be included to limit the hours of operation to Monday to Saturday from 6am to 10pm, ensure lighting is designed in a manner so as to not spill into adjacent areas, and introduce traffic movement controls to ensure vehicles use the existing Riverlink access points to attend the facility. To further protect the amenity of nearby residents, conditions will also be included to require detailed acoustic monitoring to be undertaken, should any complaints be received in relation to noise associated with the development.

Heritage Matters

The site is listed on the Queensland State Heritage Register, as it contains part of the historic Mihi railway line and a sandstone railway culvert. While there is no rail infrastructure remaining on the site, the alignment is protected through easements traversing the site. The applicant has proposed a historical walk with interpretive signage and a clear delineation of this alignment as part of this development proposal. Owing to the State heritage significance of this site, the proposed historical walk has been reviewed by the Department of Environment and Science (DES) and the Department of Transport and Main Roads (DTMR) which have both agreed to this work, subject to conditions. Additionally, the site contains a remnant sandstone railway culvert, which is located towards the northern boundary of the site. The proposed development does not encroach within this area. Conditions of approval have been included by DES to ensure this area is not disturbed as a result of the development.

Brassall Bikeway

On 18 September 2017 Council resolved to adopted the recommendations from the City Management, Finance and Community Engagement Committee No. 17 (09) item 10 (attachment 5), which included recommendations that authorise the Chief Executive Officer to negotiate a contract with Lipoma Pty Ltd to purchase the subject property, or where unsuccessful in negotiating a contract, to exercise its power as a constructing authority under the Acquisition of Land Act 1967 for the compulsory acquisition of the site in its entirety to secure the bikeway. This resolution has not been exercised but is recommended to be noted in the consideration of this application.

The applicant has sought to confirm the alignment of the bikeway through this application process, which ultimately presents as a 6m wide public thoroughfare over the entirety of the pathway through the site, rather than requiring acquisition of the entire site. The bikeway will take the form of a 3.5m wide pathway, with a 1.5m verge between the site access driveway and the bikeway, with a 1m landscaped strip along the western side of the path. This work to be funded and delivered by Council as part of the existing joint partnership agreement in place with the Department of Transport and Main Road’s Cycle Team.

Local Government Infrastructure Plan

The subject site is identified within the Local Government Infrastructure Plan as including Citywide Linear Parkland along the Bremer River, and containing two (2) future Local Recreation Parks. The primary function of this Citywide Linear Parkland in the short term is to facilitate the Brassall Bikeway extension through the site. As discussed within this report, the delivery of the Brassall Bikeway is proposed to be facilitated in conjunction with the development of the land through a public thoroughfare easement. Additionally, the remainder of the land is potentially contaminated, unstable and significantly weed infested.

To this end, the proposed outcome of securing the Brassall Bikeway through a public thoroughfare easement represents the best value outcome for Council in this instance. It is noted that this course of action does not prejudice the ability to secure the land as part of any future application.

The development application involves the construction of a private park with an approximate area of 1,300m². This park is to remain in private ownership and does not comply with the desired standards of service under the Ipswich Planning Scheme 2006, and is therefore not subject to an offset.

NOTICE ABOUT THE DECISION (STATEMENT OF REASONS):

In accordance with section 63 of the Planning Act 2016, a ‘notice about the decision’ is required for this application. Accordingly, a Statement of Reasons is attached to be included with this decision. This Statement of Reasons provides the justification for Council’s decision.

INFRASTRUCTURE CHARGES AND INFRASTRUCTURE AGREEMENTS:

Pursuant to section 119 of the Planning Act 2016, an infrastructure charges notice is to be given for roadworks totalling $75,089.60.

These infrastructure charges are calculated based on the lesser of the charge rates stipulated in Schedule 2 (trunk infrastructure network charges) of Council’s Adopted Infrastructure Charges Resolution or the maximum adopted charge calculated under the Planning Act 2016 and the Planning Regulation 2017. In this particular instance, infrastructure charges have been calculated based on Schedule 2 (trunk infrastructure network charges).

RESOURCE IMPLICATIONS

There are no resource implications associated with this report.

RISK MANAGEMENT IMPLICATIONS

A risk to Council exists should the proposal not be determined in accordance with legislative requirements. The assessment and subsequent recommendations have been prepared to minimise the risk.

Legal/Policy Basis

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

Planning Act 2016

Planning Regulation 2017

COMMUNITY and OTHER CONSULTATION

REFERRAL AGENCY

The Department of State Development, Manufacturing, Infrastructure and Planning are a referral agency for the application, owing to development exceeding the threshold within Schedule 20 of the Planning Regulation 2017, the site being located adjacent to a state transport corridor (railway) and the site containing two (2) Queensland Heritage Places. The department provided a consolidated response dated 3 August 2020, which included conditions that must be attached to any approval. Noteworthy conditions of approval include the requirement for an Event Management and Traffic Plan to be provided prior to operation, provision of an Interface Agreement with Queensland Rail addressing the level crossing safety concerns, a construction management plan and retention of heritage features on the site.

Energex are also a referral agency for this application due to the site containing easements related to the electricity transmission network. Energex provided a response on 22 June 2020, which included a condition requiring written consent from Energex prior to any works being undertaken within the easement.

INTERNAL CONSULTATION

The application and common material was presented to Council’s Initial Development Assessment Panel (consisting of various representatives from across the organisation) for review upon lodgement. At this meeting, it was determined that internal referral was required to the Engineering, Health and Environment Branch, primarily owing to the proposal for the outdoor entertainment component, being the drive in theatre and associated amenity impact concerns this potentially creates. A joint Engineering, Health and Environment report was prepared, including recommended conditions of approval in support of this recommendation.

The application was also referred to the Infrastructure and Environment Department as the proposal involved options relating to the delivery of the Brassall Bikeway. Recommended conditions of approval have been included which ensure the easement over the site is of a suitable design to facilitate the bikeway delivery.

The development application was referred to the City Design Branch, owing to the subject site containing multiple heritage elements, such as the sandstone railway culvert and MiHi railway. The development proposal involves the construction of a heritage walk along the alignment of the MiHi line. These plans have been reviewed by the Principal Officer (Urban Design and Heritage Conservation), and it has been indicated that the design is appropriate for the site. Furthermore, the proposal has been reviewed and conditioned from a QLD Heritage perspective by the Department of Environment and Science.

PUBLIC NOTIFICATION

Public notification of this application was undertaken pursuant to the Planning Act 2016. The applicant undertook public notification from 1 June 2020 to 23 June 2020 for a period of 15 business days. Council received one (1) properly made submission in support of the proposed development from Queensland Museums, as landowner of the adjoining Workshops Rail Museum.

Conclusion

An assessment of the proposed Material Change of Use - Entertainment Use and Outdoor Recreation at 22 and 48 W M Hughes Street, North Ipswich has been undertaken and it has been determined that the proposed development generally complies with the assessment benchmarks or can be conditioned to comply as outlined in the attached Statement of Reasons. It is therefore recommended that this development application be decided in accordance with the recommendations and attachments of this report.

Attachments and Confidential Background Papers

1	Draft DA Plans Approved ⇩
2	Draft Decision Notice including Conditions and Infrastructure Charges Notice ⇩
3	Referral Agency Responses (Queensland Treasury and Energex) ⇩
4	Draft Statement of Reasons ⇩
5	Extract from Council Ordinary Meeting 19 September 2017 - CMFCE Ctee of 12 September 2017 ⇩

Andrew Parison

Senior Planner (Development)

I concur with the recommendations contained in this report.

Mitchell Grant

Development Assessment Central Manager

I concur with the recommendations contained in this report.

Brett Davey

Development Planning Manager

I concur with the recommendations contained in this report.

Peter Tabulo

General Manager (Planning and Regulatory Services)

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

Growth Infrastructure and Waste Committee

Meeting Agenda

10 September

2020

Doc ID No: A6421187

ITEM: 4

SUBJECT: Proactive Pool Inspection Program

AUTHOR: Building Manager

DATE: 13 August 2020

Executive Summary

It is considered that by Council adopting a water safety educative and awareness first program it would ultimately reach a greater proportion of the Ipswich community and pool owners.

Recommendation

RELATED PARTIES

· Chief Audit Executive

· General Manager Coordination and Performance

· Manager Regulatory Services

· There was no declaration of conflicts of interest.

Advance Ipswich Theme

Listening, leading and financial management

Caring for our Community

Report/Background

Ipswich City Council Pool Safety Inspection Program

A Final Internal Audit Report (A1718-16) - “Residential Swimming Pools” dated 16/11/2017 was presented to Council with audit findings and four (4) recommendations
(Attachment 5):

1. Establish a Proactive Pool Inspection Program

2. Establishing a service code and reporting for pool immersion incidents

3. Issuing 4 yearly notifications to pool owners of their responsibilities

4. Accessing and monitoring the State’s Pool Safety Register

A Council Report dated 28 September 2018 - Swimming Pool Inspection Program Trial (Attachment 1) was approved based on the trial findings from the Swimming Pool Inspection Program detailed in report dated 3 July 2018 (Attachment 3), resulting in approval for two Level 4 Officers at a cost of $172,387.20 (with on costs) in the 2017-2018 to inspect 12% of the 8000+ estimated pools (including spas) every year.

On 1 July 2019, the Proactive Pool Inspection Program and responsibilities were transferred from the former Health Security and Regulatory Services Department Compliance Team to the Planning and Regulatory Services, Building and Plumbing Branch as part of Council’s restructure. This included one full time contractor who had been appointed to undertake pool inspections. However, as this program and positions were unfunded, the contactor ceased employment with Council in October 2019.

Legislation and legislative responsibilities

A complete guide to swimming pool safety including legislative requirements for local government is attached in Attachment 4.

All residential swimming pools in Queensland must have compliant pool fencing. This includes portable pools and spas continually filled with water to a depth of more than 300mm. All pools must be registered and have a CPR (cardio-pulmonary resuscitation) sign nearby.

The Queensland swimming pool legislation (Building Act 1975) requires pool and spa owners to register their pool/spa and maintain their fence at all times to the pool safety and fencing standards.

The pool owner must hold a valid pool safety certificate at the time of construction and when a property is sold, leased or an accommodation agreement signed. All pool safety certificates must be registered on the State Government’s Pool Safety Register which is maintained by the Queensland Building and Construction Commission (QBCC). As a result, the State’s sale and lease compliance system captures a bulk of pools/spas in Ipswich through these routine inspections.

The Department of Housing and Public Works administers the Queensland Building Act 1975 which prescribes Local Government’s responsibilities targeting swimming pool safety and pool fence compliance. This includes immersion incident response, complaint investigation and referrals, enforcement and appeals which is delivered by Council’s Development Compliance team.

Internal Audit Recommendation Status

The status of the Internal Audit Committee Report (A1718-16) recommendations are as follows:

· Recommendation 1 – Pool safety procedure or program

· Please refer to the section titled “Response in relation to implementation of the Proactive Pool Inspection Program” within this report.

· Recommendation 2 – Establishing service codes within CES – Completed

· Several CES category request codes were created, including a code specific for immersion incidents for immediate investigation and management of Council records

· Recommendation 3 – Issuing four-yearly notification by HSRS Department – Completed/Ongoing

· This will continue to be delivered in accordance with legislation.

· Recommendation 4 – Accessing and monitoring of the State’s Pool Register – Completed

· The State’s Pool Safety Register was accessed for the pools being inspected during the proactive pool inspection program and action taken where necessary.

Pool Immersion Statistics

Within Council’s Customer Engagement System (CES) and Objective, the following residential immersion incident data was recorded within Ipswich during the last 5 years (2015-2020):

Immersion Incident Statistics in Ipswich 2015-2020
Immersions in Ipswich Area - Residential	13
Immersions in Ipswich Area – Public Pool	3
Drowning in Ipswich Area - Residential	1 (2018)
Total Immersions in Ipswich Area 2015-2020	17

Pool Safety Industry Research Findings

Upon transfer to the Building and Plumbing Branch, comprehensive research was undertaken to ensure Council was delivering a consistent and innovative pool safety program with industry bodies and other local governments. The Queensland Family and Child Commission confirms that children under five (5) are most at risk of immersion due to their innocence and fearlessness around water as well as limited swimming and survival techniques.

Whether it’s the backyard pool, public pool, dams, fish ponds, creeks or a bucket, swift water/flooding, young children (under 5) are naturally fascinated by water yet don’t understand the dangers. The Royal Life Saving advocate that a compliant pool barrier is only a secondary defense to effective adult supervision and learning basic CPR which has a greater likelihood in reducing immersions and saving lives.

Compliant pool fencing does not guarantee kids are safe. Children are resourceful, and can use objects to help them climb the fence or open the gate. Even shallow wading pools are a drowning hazard.

Furthermore, the research revealed that education and awareness programs, strategies and events were far more likely to deliver the key messages more widely and to all ages. The advantage is that the positive messages extend to the Ipswich community reaching those who do not have a regulated pool rather than individual pools under a Proactive inspection regime.

Promoting the main pool fence breaches and how to fix those items by using media and marketing campaigns in the lead up to the summer months as well as educational and awareness programs, partnering with key stakeholders, swim schools and schools will reach a broader audience.

Feedback was sought from other south east Queensland local governments on current pool inspection programs and combined with research studies by water safety and government organisations. This revealed an emphasis on active adult supervision and water safety above pool fence inspections to reduce drowning and immersions.

Brisbane City Council for example deliver an “Improving Water Safety Outcomes” program which focuses on increasing community awareness of the risks and dangers associated with water and promoting responsible pool ownership through education campaigns, partnering with industry and undertaking proactive and reactive residential pool inspections.

Whilst other local governments such as Sunshine Coast Council, City of Gold Coast and City of Logan have run similar Proactive Pool Inspection programs in the past, they have shifted back to reactive programs with inspections by field officers.

Collaboration and Partnerships

A clear outcome of the review was that collaboration, partnering and advocating with water safety organisations to deliver consistent strategies and a collective message can enhance Council’s commitment to prevention of childhood drowning within the Ipswich region.

Ipswich City Council can take an active role in reducing residential swimming pool immersion incidents by boosting awareness of water safety initiatives, delivering prevention strategies and promotion through Council’s marketing, media and educational teams.

Kids Alive and Poolwerx advocate on water safety through initiatives such as Kids Alive Do the Five, Free learn to swim school during spring school holidays, free basic CPR sessions and educational programs. This has ongoing effects and message retention relating to water safety as opposed to pool fence compliance which only assures compliance at the time of pool inspection and for a brief time where the child is left unsupervised.

Swim and Survive is a comprehensive swimming and water safety initiative of Royal Life Saving that seeks to increase the swimming and water safety skills of all Australian children in order to prevent drowning and increase participation in safe aquatic activity. Similar programs extend to adult learn to swim programs where adults are unfamiliar with swimming and water safety to enable parents and those who supervise to educate all family members on water safety in all aquatic locations.

During the September school holidays, Kids Alive and Poolwerx provided free swimming lessons through approximately 500 registered swim schools across Queensland. In 2018, the Red Cross partnered with them to deliver free CPR sessions for anyone in Queensland who registered during the April Pools Day campaign.

Council has the opportunity to promote water safety and foster partnerships with similar initiatives, such as:

· Identify all water hazards – pools, baths, beach, creek, dams, ponds, buckets

· Advocate for active adult supervision

· Water familiarisation, school, public and private swimming lessons

· Promote Community wide CPR and rescue skills

· Partner with water safety advocates and organisations, partner with pool shops, St Johns/Qld Ambulance

· Educate the community on water and pool safety and pool barrier compliance

· Annual Campaigns - April Pools Day – 1 April, Check the Gate Day – 1 December, Spring/Summer School Holidays Free Swim and CPR sessions

Legal/Policy Basis

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

Planning Act 2016

Building Act 1975

Building Regulation 2006

Local Government Act 2009

RISK MANAGEMENT IMPLICATIONS

1. Risks associated with Council’s legislative responsibilities continue to be addressed through a reactive compliance program including customer requests, QBCC referrals and Queensland Health immersion incidents, as well as building development approvals.

2. Non-compliant barrier risks are also further mitigated through opportunistic inspections that occur as part of any building inspections on residential properties where a swimming pool exists.

3. Although not legislatively required the risks associated with not undertaking any proactive approach to Residential Swimming Pool Safety and Awareness arises in relation to public perception that Council is not doing enough to mitigate the dangers of childhood drownings.

4. Industry research including that of the peak body Royal Life Saving, identified that education and awareness strategies such as free learn to swim programs, CPR training sessions, stakeholder partnering strategies and pool fence community information sessions were the best options in trying to decrease the likelihood and risk of childhood immersions.

Financial/RESOURCE IMPLICATIONS

The Proactive Pool Inspection Program was not fully funded in the 2019-2020 budget and therefore an amendment to the 2020-2021 budget will be required. An amount of $20,000 has been allocated in the 2020-2021 budget for the Spring/Summer media and marketing pool safety campaign.

COMMUNITY and OTHER CONSULTATION

The Chief Executive Officer and Interim Administrator were consulted. The Chief Executive Officer requested a report to Council regarding the current Proactive Pool Inspection Program.

The Chief Audit Executive continues to hold the views raised in the Internal Audit Report A1718-16 “Residential Swimming Pools”.

No community consultation was carried out as the Proactive Pool Inspection Program was devised from recommendations detailed in Internal Audit Report A1718-16 “Residential Swimming Pools”.

Response in relation to implementation of the Proactive Pool Inspection Program

Councillors were briefed on this matter at a Briefing Session on 4 August 2020. Further information was requested in relation to the operation and implementation of the Proactive Pool Inspection Program that was operating under the former Health, Security and Regulatory Services (HSRS) department. This response is attached in Attachment 2.

Conclusion

Whilst a Proactive Pool Inspection Program targets swimming pool barriers, industry programs focus on water safety and awareness coupled with training as a priority for the reduction in swimming pool drowning incidents. Opportunistic proactive swimming pool inspections currently take place, alongside the pool safety certificate inspections in respect of property sales and leases and reactive inspections. It is believed that additional improved outcomes can be achieved by Council in delivering a Residential Swimming Pool Safety and Awareness Program targeted at partnering with organisations and industry to deliver proactive initiatives such as:

· Kids Alive Do the Five – Living with Water Program, Learn to Swim Programs

· Royal Life Saving Australia– Keep Watch and Swim and Survive programs

· Poolwerx – Free Learn to Swim Week, National Check your Pool Gate Day (1 December)

· Red Cross/ Poolwerx/ Kids Alive – April Pools Day (1 April) Free CPR First Aid Course 2019

· Poolwerx and Kids Alive – Responsible Pool Person Day (Australia Day Long Weekend)

· Swim Australia – Swim Safer Week (19-24 November 2019)

· Surf Life Saving Queensland – Ready Set Rescue Program

Taking into consideration the history, current status and research undertaken, 3 options were identified which were presented at the Councillor Briefing Session for consideration and are listed below:

OPTION 1 - That:

a) Council authorise the Manager, Building and Plumbing to develop and implement a Residential Swimming Pool Safety Education and Awareness Program; and

b) Council undertake recruitment for a Program Officer – Regulated Pools (Level 4-5) which is within the existing staff establishment and funded at Level 2.1 requiring a budget amendment of $12,355.50 (including on-costs) for the 2020-2021 financial year.

OPTION 2 – That:

a) Council authorise the Manager, Building and Plumbing to implement a Residential Swimming Pool Inspection Program; and

b) Council undertake recruitment for two Regulated Pool Inspectors (Level 4-5) which are not within the existing staff establishment and unfunded requiring a budget amendment of $148,773.33 (Level 4 including on-costs) for the 2020-2021 financial year.

OPTION 3 –

That Council not deliver a Proactive Pool Inspection Program and instead rely upon Council’s reactive compliance inspections as well as legislative obligations for pool owners to ensure routine maintenance and required inspections are performed under Queensland’s sale/lease system.

Summary

Adopting the water safety organisations perspective of a supervisory, education and awareness first position would ultimately reach a greater proportion of the Ipswich community and pool owners. Also, by acknowledging that tenanted and transferred properties with swimming pools and spas in Ipswich are already routinely inspected in the State Government’s sale/lease regime and Council maintains their legislative duty in reactive and opportunistic proactive inspections, Option 1 is the preferred option.

With respect to Option 1 (b) this will be considered through the relevant recruitment and budgetary processes.

Attachments and Confidential Background Papers

1.	Swimming Pool Inspection Program Trial Report - HSRS October 2018 ⇩
2.	Memo Regarding Proactive Swimming Pool Inspection Program ⇩
3.	Swimming Pool Inspection Program Report ⇩
4.	Local Government Swimming Pool Safety Guideline DHPW Oct 2016 ⇩

	CONFIDENTIAL
5.	Final Audit Report 1718-16 Residential Swimming Pools

Vanessa Hicks

Building Manager

I concur with the recommendations contained in this report.

Michael Bond

Building and Plumbing Manager

I concur with the recommendations contained in this report.

Peter Tabulo

General Manager (Planning and Regulatory Services)

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

Growth Infrastructure and Waste Committee

Meeting Agenda

10 September

2020

Doc ID No: A6423574

ITEM: 7

SUBJECT: Systematic Inspection Program - Dog Registration

AUTHOR: Animal Management Operations Manager

DATE: 14 August 2020

Executive Summary

This is a report concerning the authorisation by Council of a Systematic Inspection Program to identify unregistered dogs within the Ipswich Local Government Area.

Recommendation/s

A. That the Systematic Inspection Program for unregistered dogs be undertaken from 1 February 2021 to 30 June 2021.

B. That the Systematic Inspection Program be restricted to residential properties in the Ipswich Local Government area.

C. That the Animal Management Operations Manager publish a notice of the Systematic Inspection Program pursuant to section 114 of the Animal Management (Cats and Dogs) Act 2008.

RELATED PARTIES

There are no related parties and no conflicts of interest identified with this program.

Advance Ipswich Theme

Caring for the community

Purpose of Report/Background

The Animal Management (Cats and Dogs) Act 2008 (the Act) imposes obligations on owners of dogs to register those dogs with their local Council. The Act allows Councils to charge a registration fee, which must be used by Council for the purposes specified in the Act as well as for administering local laws relating to the management of dogs. There are other significant benefits to having all dogs registered.

Registration allows Council to quickly identify owners of dogs and promotes responsible ownership of pets. The chances of reuniting lost dogs with their owners improve if a dog is registered. Furthermore, registration fees contribute to the operating costs of the Animal Management Operations team and help fund pound facilities allowing Council to provide the requisite standard of care for impounded dogs.

The most effective compliance strategy to identify unregistered dogs is to have compliance officers attend properties and inspect for dogs, however, officers do not have a general power to enter and inspect. A Systematic Inspection Program provides officers with the additional power of entry to allow officers to enter places and monitor compliance. Such a program must be authorised by resolution of a local government and can be undertaken for a period not exceeding 12 months. The approving local government must publish a notice of the proposed inspection program in a newspaper and on the local government’s website.

Council has undertaken a Systematic Inspection Program over the past few years. The last program ran in the 2019-2020 financial year, and it operated over two separate periods. Those were from 1 August 2019 through to 31 January 2020 and from 1 February 2020 to 31 July 2020. However, the program was suspended from 11 March 2020 due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

The results of the 2019-2020 program appear in the table below.

Suburb	Houses inspected	Unregistered dogs found	Percentage of unregistered dogs	Dogs later registered	Infringements Issued for registration offences
Basin Pocket	291	59	20.3%	36	15
Brookwater	104	13	12.5%	9	3
Bundamba	243	42	17.3%	30	5
East Ipswich	594	78	13.1%	54	17
Eastern Heights	979	114	11.6%	73	19
Newtown	453	59	13.0%	44	6
TOTALS	2664	365	13.7% (average)	246	65

The success of the inspection program is not just determined by the number of unregistered dogs located or the number of fines issued by the officer. The real success of running the program is when an environment is created whereby owners of unregistered dogs decide to register them without the need for officers to take any enforcement action. Analysis of previous inspection programs shows that registration uptake increases in the suburbs where the officer is active in conducting inspections. When dog owners become aware of the program, it can encourage them to register their dog or update their details as required by law. They do this rather than running the risk of a compliance officer turning up on their doorstep and fining them for keeping an unregistered dog or failing to notify Council of a change of circumstance.

The details of the proposed inspection program for 2020-2021 is as follows:

Type of program

The program is a systematic inspection program.

Purpose

The purpose of the program is to identify unregistered dogs in Ipswich and to ensure that the owners of those dogs register them.

Commencement

The program is to operate for five months commencing on 1 February 2021 and finishing on 30 June 2021. Officers will enter residential properties between the hours of 8:00 am and 5:30 pm from Monday to Friday during the life of the program.

Location and types of places to be inspected

Inspections will be conducted across all divisions within the Ipswich local government area, but entry will be restricted to residential properties only. Only officers who are authorised persons under the Act will be permitted to enter properties and conduct inspections. Entry and inspection are not permitted at a place or part of the place where the person resides. For example, officers could enter the yard of a property where a house is situated, but they are not permitted to enter the house.

Compliance Action

Council will advertise the program before its commencement and will educate the community through messaging on our web pages. When a registration breach is detected, officers will take appropriate compliance action following Council’s policies and procedures. Owners of dogs that are unregistered can expect to be fined if they are found to be keeping an unregistered dog during the life of the program.

Legal/Policy Basis

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

Animal Management (Cats and Dogs) Act 2008

RISK MANAGEMENT IMPLICATIONS

There are no risk management implications associated with this report.

Financial/RESOURCE IMPLICATIONS

The Systematic Inspection Program is resourced using a full-time Survey Officer currently employed in Animal Management Operations team.

COMMUNITY and OTHER CONSULTATION

The contents of this report did not require any community consultation.

Conclusion

The continuation of the Systematic Inspection Program will identify unregistered dogs and will encourage dog owners to become compliant with the registration requirements for the city of Ipswich.

John Pukallus

Animal Management Operations Manager

I concur with the recommendations contained in this report.

Graeme Kane

Manager, Regulatory Services

I concur with the recommendations contained in this report.

Peter Tabulo

General Manager (Planning and Regulatory Services)

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

Growth Infrastructure and Waste Committee

Meeting Agenda

10 September

2020

Doc ID No: A6406239

ITEM: 8

SUBJECT: Road Safety Improvements Priority List of Projects - Road Safety and Operations Sub-Program

AUTHOR: Technical Officer (Traffic)

DATE: 6 August 2020

Executive Summary

This is a report concerning the road safety improvements project listing that forms part of the ‘Road Safety and Operations’ capital works portfolio sub-program.

Recommendation/s

RELATED PARTIES

The only related parties for this report is Ipswich City Council.

Advance Ipswich Theme

Managing growth and delivering key infrastructure.

Purpose of Report/Background

As part of the capital works portfolio build process, it is proposed to submit a report outlining the project listing for each sub-program. This report relates to road safety improvements which form part of the ‘Road Safety and Operations’ sub-program. Attachment 1 outlines how this project listing relates to the corresponding sub-program and program of works within the capital works portfolio.

At its Ordinary meeting on 28 July 2015, Council endorsed a methodology for assessing road safety improvements. Council has previously commissioned a number of Road Safety Audits, however due to budget constraints not all of the recommendations of these audits have been delivered. The approved methodology included the identification of outstanding recommendations and their subsequent prioritisation based on the oldest recommendations being completed first.

The methodology has been used to prioritise future projects and the full list of road safety improvement projects for future years can be viewed in Attachment 2, with the associated priority ranking. It should be noted that the project listing for road safety improvements will be considered during development of the next capital works portfolio for years 2023-2024 onwards, given projects in the preceding three financial years are considered to be committed.

Legal/Policy Basis

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

Not Applicable

RISK MANAGEMENT IMPLICATIONS

There are no risk management implications associated with this report.

Financial/RESOURCE IMPLICATIONS

In previous financial years, Council has allocated funding (where the funding amount varied annually) within the capital portfolio under the Road Safety and Operations sub-program to address previous Road Safety Audit recommendations. Council’s recently adopted capital works portfolio has allocations of $450,000 for the 2020-2021 financial year, $300,000 for the 2021-2022 financial year and $600,000 in the 2022-2023 financial years, under the road safety and operations sub-program.

COMMUNITY and OTHER CONSULTATION

The community has not been consulted as part of the creation of the road safety improvements project listing. The project listings are based on a technical assessment in accordance with a Council approved methodology.

Conclusion

Road safety improvements form part of the ‘Road Safety and Operations’ sub-program within Council’s capital works portfolio. Council previously endorsed a methodology for assessing road safety improvements which has been used to develop a list of priority projects. The updated priority list of projects for the road safety improvements which forms part of the ‘Road Safety and Operations’ sub-program is shown in Attachment 2 of this report.

Attachments and Confidential Background Papers

1.	Capital Works List - Road Safety Improvements ⇩
2.	Road Safety Improvements Priority Listing ⇩

Dylan Wingfield

Technical Officer (Traffic)

I concur with the recommendations contained in this report.

Mary Torres

Infrastructure Strategy and Planning Manager

I concur with the recommendations contained in this report.

Tony Dileo

Manager Infrastructure Strategy

I concur with the recommendations contained in this report.

Charlie Dill

General Manager - Infrastructure and Environment

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

Growth Infrastructure and Waste Committee

Meeting Agenda

10 September

2020

Doc ID No: A6432075

ITEM: 9

SUBJECT: Gravel Turnarounds Priority List of Projects - Road Safety and Operations Sub-Program

AUTHOR: Technical Officer (Traffic)

DATE: 19 August 2020

Executive Summary

This is a report concerning the gravel turnarounds project listing that forms part of the ‘Road Safety and Operations’ capital works portfolio sub-program.

Recommendation/s

That the prioritisation methodology as detailed in Attachment 2 and the subsequent prioritised list of gravel turnaround projects as detailed in
Attachment 3 to the report by the Technical Officer (Traffic) dated 19 August 2020 be considered when developing Council’s next capital works portfolio.

RELATED PARTIES

The only related party for this report is Ipswich City Council.

Advance Ipswich Theme

Managing growth and delivering key infrastructure

Purpose of Report/Background

As part of the capital works portfolio build process, it is proposed to submit a report outlining the project listing for each sub-program. This report relates to gravel turnarounds which forms part of the ‘Road Safety and Operations’ sub-program. Attachment 1 outlines how this project listing relates to the corresponding sub-program and program of works within the capital works portfolio.

At its Ordinary meeting on 25 August 2015, Council endorsed a methodology for assessing and prioritising gravel turnarounds. Through continual engagement with the Resource Recovery Section, it has become apparent that the methodology can be improved further by expanding the program to include urban areas. This has required modification to the previously approved methodology. The revised methodology is shown in Attachment 2.

The methodology has been used to prioritise future projects and the full list of gravel turnaround projects for future years can be viewed in Attachment 3, along with the associated priority ranking. It should be noted that the project listing for gravel turnarounds will be considered during development of the next capital works portfolio for years
2023-2024 onwards, given projects in the preceding three financial years are considered to be committed.

Legal/Policy Basis

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

Not Applicable

RISK MANAGEMENT IMPLICATIONS

There are no risk management implications associated with this report.

Financial/RESOURCE IMPLICATIONS

In previous financial years, Council has allocated funding (which varied annually) within the capital portfolio under the Road Safety and Operations sub-program toward the construction of Gravel Turnarounds. Council’s recently adopted capital works portfolio has allocations of $0 for the 2020-2021 financial year, $40,000 for the 2021-2022 financial year and $61,000 in the 2022-2023 financial years, for gravel turnarounds under the road safety and operations sub-program.

COMMUNITY and OTHER CONSULTATION

The community has not been consulted as part of the creation of the gravel turnarounds project listing. The project listings are based on a technical assessment in accordance with a Council approved methodology.

Resource Recovery (i.e. former Ipswich Waste Services) have been consulted throughout the year to provide valuable input regarding concerns experienced as part of their operations prior to applying the project methodology.

Conclusion

Gravel turnaround projects form part of the ‘Road Safety and Operations’ sub-program within Council’s capital works portfolio. Council previously endorsed a methodology for assessing gravel turnarounds. The methodology has been modified and has now been used to develop a list of priority projects. The updated priority list of projects for the gravel turnarounds which forms part of the ‘Road Safety and Operations’ sub-program is shown in Attachment 3 of this report.

Attachments and Confidential Background Papers

1.	Capital Works List - Gravel Turnarounds ⇩
2.	Gravel Turnarounds Prioritisation Methodology ⇩
3.	Gravel Turnarounds Priority Listing ⇩

Dylan Wingfield

Technical Officer (Traffic)

I concur with the recommendations contained in this report.

Mary Torres

Infrastructure Strategy and Planning Manager

I concur with the recommendations contained in this report.

Tony Dileo

Manager Infrastructure Strategy

I concur with the recommendations contained in this report.

Charlie Dill

General Manager - Infrastructure and Environment

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

Growth Infrastructure and Waste Committee

Meeting Agenda

10 September

2020

Doc ID No: A6434991

ITEM: 10

SUBJECT: Safe School Travel (SafeST) Priority List of Projects - Road Safety and Operations Sub-Program

AUTHOR: Senior Technical Officer (Traffic)

DATE: 20 August 2020

Executive Summary

This is a report concerning the SafeST project listing that forms part of the ‘Road Safety and Operations’ capital works portfolio sub-program.

Recommendation/s

RELATED PARTIES

The only related parties for this report is Ipswich City Council.

Advance Ipswich Theme

Managing growth and delivering key infrastructure

Purpose of Report/Background

As part of the capital works portfolio build process, it is proposed to submit a report outlining the project listing for each sub-program. This report relates to SafeST projects which form part of the ‘Road Safety and Operations’ sub-program. Attachment 1 outlines how this project listing relates to the corresponding sub-program and program of works within the capital works portfolio.

At its Ordinary meeting on 28 July 2015, Council endorsed a methodology for assessing SafeST projects. Refer to Attachment 2 for the approved methodology.

The previously developed methodology endorsed by Council has been used to prioritise future projects. The full list of SafeST projects for future years can be viewed in Attachment 3, with the associated priority ranking. It should be noted that the project listing for SafeST projects will be considered during development of the next capital works portfolio for years 2023-2024 onwards.

Legal/Policy Basis

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

Not Applicable

RISK MANAGEMENT IMPLICATIONS

There are no risk management implications associated with this report.

Financial/RESOURCE IMPLICATIONS

In previous financial years, Council has allocated funding (where the funding amount varied annually) towards SafeST. However, it should be noted that due to competing project priorities, there has not been funds allocated for SafeST projects under the Road Safety and Operations sub-program since the 2015-2016 financial year. Council’s recently adopted capital works portfolio has zero funding allocated for SafeST for the next three financial years.

COMMUNITY and OTHER CONSULTATION

The community has not been consulted directly as part of the creation of the SafeST project listing, however members of the community do raise requests for school infrastructure directly to Council which is considered when developing potential projects. The project listings are based on a technical assessment in accordance with a Council approved methodology.

The Queensland Department of Transport and Main Roads (TMR) Road Safety Officers are consulted throughout the year to provide valuable input regarding concerns experienced at schools. In addition, any issues raised by schools directly have been considered prior to applying the project methodology.

Conclusion

Safe school travel (SafeST) projects form part of the ‘Road Safety and Operations’ sub-program within Council’s capital works portfolio. Council previously endorsed a methodology for assessing SafeST which has been used to develop a list of priority projects. The updated priority list of projects for the SafeST which forms part of the ‘Road Safety and Operations’ sub-program is shown in Attachment 3 of this report.

Attachments and Confidential Background Papers

1.	Capital Works List - SafeST ⇩
2.	SafeST Prioritisation Methodology ⇩
3.	SafeST Priority Listing ⇩

Tim Salomon

Senior Technical Officer (Traffic)

I concur with the recommendations contained in this report.

Mary Torres

Infrastructure Strategy and Planning Manager

I concur with the recommendations contained in this report.

Tony Dileo

Manager Infrastructure Strategy

I concur with the recommendations contained in this report.

Charlie Dill

General Manager - Infrastructure and Environment

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

Growth Infrastructure and Waste Committee

Meeting Agenda

10 September

2020

Doc ID No: A6432072

ITEM: 11

SUBJECT: Pedestrian Safety Improvements Priority List of Projects - Sustainable Travel Sub-Program

AUTHOR: Senior Technical Officer (Traffic)

DATE: 19 August 2020

Executive Summary

This is a report concerning the pedestrian safety improvements project listing that forms part of the ‘Sustainable Travel’ capital works portfolio sub-program.

Recommendation/s

RELATED PARTIES

The only related parties for this report is Ipswich City Council.

Advance Ipswich Theme

Managing growth and delivering key infrastructure

Purpose of Report/Background

As part of the capital works portfolio build process, it is proposed to submit a report outlining the project listing for each sub-program. This report relates to pedestrian safety improvements which form part of the ‘Sustainable Travel’ sub-program. Attachment 1 outlines how this project listing relates to the corresponding sub-program and program of works within the capital works portfolio.

At its Ordinary meeting on 28 July 2015, Council endorsed a methodology for assessing pedestrian safety improvements. Refer to Attachment 2 for the approved methodology.

The previously developed methodology endorsed by Council has been used to prioritise future projects. The full list of pedestrian safety improvement projects for future years can be viewed in Attachment 3, with the associated priority ranking. It should be noted that the project listing for pedestrian safety improvements will be considered during development of the next capital works portfolio for years 2023-2024 onwards, given projects in the preceding three financial years are considered to be committed.

Legal/Policy Basis

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

Not Applicable

RISK MANAGEMENT IMPLICATIONS

There are no risk management implications associated with this report.

Financial/RESOURCE IMPLICATIONS

In previous financial years, Council has allocated funding (where the funding amount varied annually) within the capital portfolio under the Sustainable Travel Sub-Program to ensure pedestrian safety improvements are implemented based on prioritised recommendations. Council’s recently adopted capital works portfolio has allocations of $139,000 for the
2020-2021 financial year, $126,000 for the 2021-2022 financial year and $207,000 for the 2022-2023 financial year for pedestrian safety improvements under the Sustainable Travel Sub-Program.

COMMUNITY and OTHER CONSULTATION

The community has not been consulted as part of the creation of the previous pedestrian safety improvements project listing. However Council’s recently adopted capital works portfolio has been re-prioritised following the inclusion of a number of additional pedestrian safety improvement projects after a submission by a member of the community. The project listings are based on a technical assessment in accordance with a Council approved methodology.

Conclusion

Pedestrian safety improvements form part of the ‘Sustainable Travel’ sub-program within Council’s capital works portfolio. Council previously endorsed a methodology for assessing pedestrian safety improvements which has been used to develop a list of priority projects. The updated priority list of projects for the pedestrian safety improvements which forms part of the ‘Road Safety and Operations’ sub-program is shown in Attachment 3 of this report.

Attachments and Confidential Background Papers

1.	Capital Works List - Pedestrian Safety Improvements ⇩
2.	Pedestrian Safety Improvements Prioritisation Methodology ⇩
3.	Pedestrian Safety Improvements Priority List of Projects ⇩

Tim Salomon

Senior Technical Officer (Traffic)

I concur with the recommendations contained in this report.

Mary Torres

Infrastructure Strategy and Planning Manager

I concur with the recommendations contained in this report.

Tony Dileo

Manager Infrastructure Strategy

I concur with the recommendations contained in this report.

Charlie Dill

General Manager - Infrastructure and Environment

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

INTRODUCTION

RECOMMENDATION

Attachments and Confidential Background Papers

Executive Summary

Recommendation/s

RELATED PARTIES

Advance Ipswich Theme

Purpose of Report/Background

Legal/Policy Basis

RISK MANAGEMENT IMPLICATIONS

Financial/RESOURCE IMPLICATIONS

COMMUNITY and OTHER CONSULTATION

Conclusion

Attachments and Confidential Background Papers

Executive Summary

Recommendation/s

RELATED PARTIES

Advance Ipswich Theme Linkage

Purpose of Report/Background

RESOURCE IMPLICATIONS

RISK MANAGEMENT IMPLICATIONS

Legal/Policy Basis

COMMUNITY and OTHER CONSULTATION

Conclusion

Attachments and Confidential Background Papers

Executive Summary

Recommendation

RELATED PARTIES

Advance Ipswich Theme

Report/Background

Legislation and legislative responsibilities

Pool Safety Industry Research Findings

Collaboration and Partnerships

Legal/Policy Basis

RISK MANAGEMENT IMPLICATIONS

Financial/RESOURCE IMPLICATIONS

COMMUNITY and OTHER CONSULTATION

Conclusion

OPTION 1 - That:

Summary

Attachments and Confidential Background Papers

Executive Summary

Recommendation/s

RELATED PARTIES

Advance Ipswich Theme

Purpose of Report/Background

Legal/Policy Basis

RISK MANAGEMENT IMPLICATIONS

Financial/RESOURCE IMPLICATIONS

COMMUNITY and OTHER CONSULTATION

Conclusion

Attachments and Confidential Background Papers