Item No.	Item Title	Page No.
	Confirmation of Minutes
1	Confirmation of Minutes of the Growth Infrastructure and Waste Committee No. 2021(03) of 15 April 2021	7
	Officers’ Reports
2	Development Application Recommendation - 191 and Lot 4 Whitwood Road, 62 Austin Street 217 Barclay Street NEW CHUM, 6216/2018/MAMC/A, Minor Change to Special Industry (Chemical Manufacturing) & ERA 7 - Chemical Manufacturing	19
3	Ipswich City Centre Parking Trial Outcomes	73
4	IED Capital Portfolio Financial Performance Report - March 2021	85
5	Exercise Of Delegation Report	99
6	Planning and Environment Court Action Status Report	111
	Notices of Motion
	Matters Arising

Growth Infrastructure and Waste Committee NO. 4

13 May 2021

AGENDA

DECLARATIONS OF INTEREST IN MATTERS ON THE AGENDA

BUSINESS OUTSTANDING

Confirmation of Minutes

1. Confirmation of Minutes of the Growth Infrastructure and Waste Committee No. 2021(03) of 15 April 2021

Recommendation

That the Minutes of the Meeting held on 15 April 2021 be confirmed.

Officers’ Reports

2. Development application recommendation - 191 and Lot 4 Whitwood Road, 62 Austin Street 217 Barclay Street NEW CHUM, 6216/2018/MAMC/A, Minor Change to Special Industry (Chemical Manufacturing) & ERA 7 - Chemical Manufacturing

This is a report concerning a minor change request to development application number 6216/2018/MCU for Material Change of Use - Special Industry (Chemical Manufacturing) and Environmentally Relevant Activity (ERA) 7 - Chemical Manufacturing at 191 and Lot 4 Whitwood Road, 62 Austin Street and 217 Barclay Street, NEW CHUM QLD 4303. The application seeks amendments to the approved plans for the development, amendments to two (2) conditions of approval and amendments to the Infrastructure Charges Notice.

The subject application requires review and determination by this committee in accordance with the Framework for Development Applications and Related Activities Policy as the original application attracted more than 20 properly made submissions objecting to the proposed development.

The minor change request is recommended to be approved.

Recommendation

That Council approve development application no. 6216/2018/MAMC/A subject to conditions as detailed in Attachment 2- Change Approval Decision Notice and Attachment 3-Approved Plans.

3. Ipswich City Centre Parking Trial Outcomes

This is a report concerning the outcomes of the Ipswich City Centre parking trials that were endorsed by Council at its Ordinary Meeting of 30 June 2020. More specifically recommendations D & E (below) of the ‘City of Ipswich Parking Pricing Strategy’ General Purposes Committee report prepared by the Transport Planner (Transport Planning) dated 20 May 2020.

D. ‘That Council commence a 6 month trial of a 15 minute free parking ‘grace’ period for parking areas within the Ipswich City Centre as outlined in the report by the Transport Planner (Transport Planning) dated 20 May 2020 and schedule the 6 month trial to commence in October 2020 following community notification’.

E. ‘That Council commence a 6 month trial regarding the removal of Saturday timed and priced parking within the Ipswich City Centre as outlined in the report by the Transport Planner (Transport Planning) dated 20 May 2020 and schedule the
6 month trial to commence in October 2020 following community notification’.

Recommendation

A. That the report be received and the contents noted.

B. That the 15-minute free parking ‘grace’ period for parking areas within the Ipswich City Centre, as outlined in the report by the Senior Engineer (Traffic Systems) dated 20 April 2021, remain in effect.

C. That no timed and priced parking on Saturdays within the Ipswich City Centre, as outlined in the report by the Senior Engineer (Traffic Systems) dated 20 April 2021, remain in effect.

4. IED Capital Portfolio Financial Performance Report - March 2021

This is a report concerning Infrastructure and Environment Department’s (IED) capital portfolio financial performance for the period ending 31 March 2021.

Recommendation

That the monthly financial performance report on the Infrastructure and Environment Department’s Capital Portfolio Budget for 2020-2021 be received and the contents noted.

5. Exercise Of Delegation Report

This is a report concerning applications that have been determined by delegated authority 26 March 2021 to 27 April 2021

Recommendation

That the report be received and the contents noted.

6. Planning and Environment Court Action Status Report

This is a report concerning a status update with respect to current Planning and Environment Court actions associated with development planning applications

Recommendation

That the report be received and the contents noted.

NOTICES OF MOTION

MATTERS ARISING

Growth Infrastructure and Waste Committee

Meeting Agenda

13 May

2021

Growth Infrastructure and Waste Committee NO. 2021(03)

15 April 2021

MINUTES

COUNCILLORS’ ATTENDANCE: Mayor Teresa Harding (Chairperson); Councillors Paul Tully (Deputy Chairperson), Sheila Ireland, Jacob Madsen, Marnie Doyle, Andrew Fechner, Kate Kunzelmann, Russell Milligan and Nicole Jonic

COUNCILLOR’S APOLOGIES: Nil

OFFICERS’ ATTENDANCE: Acting Chief Executive Officer (Sonia Cooper), Acting General Manager Infrastructure and Environment (Sean Madigan), Acting General Manager Corporate Services (Jeff Keech), General Manager Community, Cultural and Economic Development (Ben Pole), General Manager Planning and Regulatory Services (Peter Tabulo), Manager, Community and Cultural Services (Don Stewart), Treasury Accounting Manager (Paul Mollenhauer), Economic and Community Development (Cat Matson), City Events Manager (Joanna Jordan), Manager, Marketing and Promotions (Carly Gregory), Waste and Circular Economy Transformation Manager (Brett Davey), Manager, Environment and Sustainability (Kaye Cavanagh), Acting Manager, Development Planning (Anthony Bowles), Manager, Legal and Governance (General Counsel) (Tony Dunleavy), Manager, Procurement (Richard White), Senior Property Officer (Acquisitions and Disposals (Paul Lee), Acting Property Services Manager (Kerry Perrett), Manager Infrastructure Strategy (Tony Dileo), Senior Transport Planner (Jessica Cartlidge), Chief Information Officer (Sylvia Swalling), Media and Communications Manager (Darrell Giles) and Theatre Technician (Ben Harth)

DECLARATIONS OF INTEREST IN MATTERS ON THE AGENDA

Nil

BUSINESS OUTSTANDING

Nil

Confirmation of Minutes

1. Confirmation of Minutes of the Growth Infrastructure and Waste Committee No. 2021(02) of 11 March 2021

DECISION

Moved by Councillor Sheila Ireland:

Seconded by Councillor Russell Milligan:

That the Minutes of the Meeting held on 11 March 2021 be confirmed.

AFFIRMATIVE NEGATIVE

Councillors: Councillors:

Harding Nil

Tully

Ireland

Madsen

Doyle

Fechner

Kunzelmann

Milligan

Jonic

The motion was put and carried.

Officers’ Reports

PROCEDURAL MOTION - CHANGE TO the ORDER OF REPORTS

DECISION

Moved by Mayor Teresa Harding:

Seconded by Councillor Kate Kunzelmann:

That Agenda Item 10 titled South East Queensland Council of Mayors Regional Waste Management Plan be dealt with immediately after Item 6 titled Waste and Circular Economy Transformation Directive – Update 2.

AFFIRMATIVE NEGATIVE

Councillors: Councillors:

Harding Nil

Tully

Ireland

Madsen

Doyle

Fechner

Kunzelmann

Milligan

Jonic

The motion was put and carried.

2. Procurement - Delegation to CEO to enter into a contract under Local Buy contract for the supply of streetlighting electricity

This is a report concerning the supply of Retail Electricity for Unmetered Streetlights under Local Buy panel arrangement. The contract is scheduled for renewal on
11 June 2021, requiring early or advance delegation to the Chief Executive Officer to execute an agreement within five (5) business days of this date.

DECISION

Moved by Councillor Andrew Fechner:

Seconded by Councillor Kate Kunzelmann:

That pursuant to section 257(1) of the Local Government Act 2009, Council delegate to the Chief Executive Officer, the authority to exercise the powers of Council under Chapter 6 (Contracting) of the Local Government Regulation 2012 in its capacity as a local government.

Conditions:

This delegation is subject to the following conditions:

1. This delegation does not authorise the Chief Executive Officer to exercise the powers under the Local Government Act 2009 if the Local Government Act 2009 provides that the power must be exercised by resolution.

2. Whenever this power is exercised, a record of the exercise shall be made in writing at the time of exercising such power, and a copy thereof shall be kept in such format as determined from time to time by the Chief Executive Officer.

3. The recommendation and decision in relation to the successful tender must be subsequently presented to Council at the first available meeting of Council, for Council’s noting.

4. The Chief Executive Officer may only exercise the powers granted under this delegation in relation to Contract 11943 for the supply of retail electricity for unmetered streetlights.

5. This delegation expires on completion of the Contract.

AFFIRMATIVE NEGATIVE

Councillors: Councillors:

Harding Nil

Tully

Ireland

Madsen

Doyle

Fechner

Kunzelmann

Milligan

Jonic

The motion was put and carried.

3. Acquisition of Volumetric Title FROM SPRINGFIELD ANGLICAN COLLEGE
(Lot 1 sp151191)

This is a report concerning the acquisition of a volumetric title described as Lot 1 on SP151191 located below surface level under the Springfield Greenbank Arterial Road, Springfield.

“The attachment/s to this report are confidential in accordance with section 254J(3)(g) of the Local Government Regulation 2012.”

DECISION

Moved by Deputy Mayor Marnie Doyle:

Seconded by Councillor Andrew Fechner:

A. That Council, having considered the details contained in this report, support the acquisition of the Volumetric Title described as Lot 1 on SP151191 (volumetric title) located under the Springfield Greenbank Arterial by way of resumption agreement, with The Springfield Anglican College (TSAC) being required to complete drainage works. If Council fail to reach an agreement with TSAC for the acquisition of the Title, recommendations C and D will apply as alternative recommendations to A and B.

B. That under s257(1)(b) of the Local Government Act 2009 Council delegate the power to the Chief Executive Officer to be authorised to negotiate any agreement with the landowner for compensation payable by Council under any resumption agreement.

C. That Council resolve to exercise its power as a constructing authority for strategic road purposes, under the Acquisition of Land Act 1967, and take (by way of resumption) the volumetric title located under the Springfield Greenbank Arterial, and described as Lot 1 on SP151191 and identified in Attachment 1 of this report.

D. That under s257(1)(b) of the Local Government Act 2009 Council delegate the power to the Chief Executive Officer to be authorised to take (by way of resumption) the volumetric title described as Lot 1 on SP151191 and located under the Springfield Greenbank Arterial, Springfield, for strategic road purposes in Council’s capacity as a constructing authority under the Acquisition of Land Act 1967.

AFFIRMATIVE NEGATIVE

Councillors: Councillors:

Harding Nil

Tully

Ireland

Madsen

Doyle

Fechner

Kunzelmann

Milligan

Jonic

The motion was put and carried.

****4. 14-15-108 Springfield Domain Parklands Management

This is a report concerning a supplier requested variation to the annual price review mechanism of contract 14-15-108 Robelle Domain Stage 2 – Parklands Management Agreement with Australian Crawl Springfield Pty Ltd.

The proposed variation allows for the contract pricing to be adjusted in accordance with both the Brisbane Consumer Price Index (CPI) and Fair Work Commission (FWC) minimum wage adjustments.

“The attachment/s to this report are confidential in accordance with section 254J(3)(g) of the Local Government Regulation 2012.”

DECISION

Moved by Councillor Nicole Jonic:

Seconded by Deputy Mayor Marnie Doyle:

That the Chief Executive Officer be authorised to administer contract variations for the Robelle Domain Stage 2 – Parklands Management, Contract No. 14-15-108 and to do any other acts necessary to implement Council’s decision in accordance with section 13(3)(c) of the Local Government Act 2009.

AFFIRMATIVE NEGATIVE

Councillors: Councillors:

Tully Harding

Ireland

Madsen

Doyle

Fechner

Kunzelmann

Milligan

Jonic

The motion was put and carried.

4.1. Matter taken on notice - Contract 14-15-108

Councillor Paul Tully queried the name in the title of Item 4 (Springfield Domain Parklands Management) and noted that this is different to that in the executive summary which is (Robelle Domain Stage 2 – Parklands Management).

Procurement Manager to review this contract to see if there are a number of contracts included within contract 14-15-108 and what the correct title should be with advice to be provided to councillors on the outcome.

5. Notice of Motion Response - Riding the Revolution Report

This is a report concerning a response to a Notice of Motion tabled at the Growth, Infrastructure and Waste Committee Meeting held on 3 December 2020 relating to the Riding the Revolution – A New Approach to Active Transport in South-East Queensland report where eight recommendations are identified for consideration by the Queensland Government and local Councils.

DECISION

Moved by Councillor Andrew Fechner:

Seconded by Deputy Mayor Marnie Doyle:

A. That the report be received and the contents noted.

B. That the four opportunities identified below as being able to be delivered via ‘business as usual’ active transport activities be implemented:

1. Incorporate e-bike users as a key area of interest in the next review of the iGO Active Transport Action Plan;

2. Investigate the possible implementation of Ciclovias or pop up bike lanes in the Ipswich CBD next financial year;

3. Continue to put forward active transport projects for grant funding opportunities where they meet the program guidelines and are ready for delivery; and

4. Consider the further development of the Boonah Ipswich Rail Trail as part of the development of Council’s new Recreational Walking and Cycling Action Plan.

AFFIRMATIVE NEGATIVE

Councillors: Councillors:

Harding Nil

Tully

Ireland

Madsen

Doyle

Fechner

Kunzelmann

Milligan

Jonic

The motion was put and carried.

6. Waste and Circular Economy Transformation Directive - Update 2

This is a report concerning an update on the implementation of the Waste and Circular Economy Transformation Directive.

DECISION

Moved by Councillor Nicole Jonic:

Seconded by Councillor Andrew Fechner:

That the report be received and the contents noted.

AFFIRMATIVE NEGATIVE

Councillors: Councillors:

Harding Nil

Tully

Ireland

Madsen

Doyle

Fechner

Kunzelmann

Milligan

Jonic

The motion was put and carried.

Agenda item 10 was moved to be considered after agenda item 6 so that both waste matters could be considered consecutively.

7. South East Queensland Council of Mayors Regional Waste Management Plan

(Previously Agenda Item 10)

This is a report concerning the South East Queensland Council of Mayors SEQ Waste Management plan.

In 2020, the South East Queensland Council of Mayors (CoMSEQ) have commissioned a draft Regional Waste Management Plan to approach waste management from a regional perspective.

CoMSEQ have now provided the draft report and are seeking in-principle endorsement from member Councils for the draft plan

“The attachment/s to this report are confidential in accordance with section 254J(3)(g) of the Local Government Regulation 2012.”

Move into Closed Session

It was moved by Mayor Teresa Harding and seconded by Councillor Sheila Ireland that in accordance with section 254J(3)(i) of the Local Government Regulation 2012, the meeting move into closed session to discuss Item 7 (previously agenda item 10) titled South East Queensland Council of Mayor Regional Waste Management Plan for the residual waste part of the confidential attachment.

AFFIRMATIVE NEGATIVE

Councillors: Councillors:

Harding Nil

Tully

Ireland

Madsen

Doyle

Fechner

Kunzelmann

Milligan

Jonic

The meeting moved into closed session at 10.38 am.

Adjourn Meeting DURING CLOSED SESSION

It was moved by Mayor Teresa Harding that the meeting be adjourned at 10.38 am.

AFFIRMATIVE NEGATIVE

Councillors: Councillors:

Harding Nil

Tully

Ireland

Madsen

Doyle

Fechner

Kunzelmann

Milligan

Jonic

The meeting reconvened in confidential session at 10.52 am.

Move into Open Session

It was moved by Mayor Teresa Harding and seconded by Deputy Mayor Marnie Doyle that the meeting move into open session.

AFFIRMATIVE NEGATIVE

Councillors: Councillors:

Harding Nil

Tully

Ireland

Madsen

Doyle

Fechner

Kunzelmann

Milligan

Jonic

The meeting moved into open session at 10.57 am.

DECISION

Moved by Councillor Andrew Fechner:

Seconded by Councillor Russell Milligan:

That Council provide in-principle endorsement of the draft SEQ Waste Management Plan as attached to this report.

AFFIRMATIVE NEGATIVE

Councillors: Councillors:

Harding Nil

Tully

Ireland

Madsen

Doyle

Fechner

Kunzelmann

Milligan

Jonic

The motion was put and carried.

8. Planning & Environment Court Action Status Report

This is a report concerning a status update with respect to current Planning and Environment Court actions associated with development planning applications.

(Previously Agenda Item 7)

DECISION

Moved by Deputy Mayor Marnie Doyle:

Seconded by Councillor Sheila Ireland:

That the report be received and the contents noted.

AFFIRMATIVE NEGATIVE

Councillors: Councillors:

Harding Nil

Tully

Ireland

Madsen

Doyle

Fechner

Kunzelmann

Milligan

Jonic

The motion was put and carried.

9. Exercise Of Delegation Report

This is a report concerning applications that have been determined by delegated authority from 25 February 2021 to 26 March 2021.

(Previously Agenda Item 8)

DECISION

Moved by Councillor Andrew Fechner:

Seconded by Deputy Mayor Marnie Doyle:

That the report be received and the contents noted.

AFFIRMATIVE NEGATIVE

Councillors: Councillors:

Harding Nil

Tully

Ireland

Madsen

Doyle

Fechner

Kunzelmann

Milligan

Jonic

The motion was put and carried.

Councillor Jacob Madsen left the meeting at 11.07 am.

Councillor Jacob Madsen returned to the meeting at 11.10 am.

10. IED Capital Portfolio Financial Performance Report - February 2021

This is a report concerning Infrastructure and Environment Department’s (IED) capital portfolio financial performance for the period ending 28 February 2021.

(Previously Agenda Item 9)

DECISION

Moved by Deputy Mayor Marnie Doyle:

Seconded by Councillor Andrew Fechner:

That the monthly financial performance report on the Infrastructure and Environment Department’s Capital Portfolio Budget for 2020-2021 be received and the contents noted.

AFFIRMATIVE NEGATIVE

Councillors: Councillors:

Harding Nil

Tully

Ireland

Madsen

Doyle

Fechner

Kunzelmann

Milligan

Jonic

The motion was put and carried.

10.1. Matter taken on notice - commencement date of signalisation project on the corner of Mary and William Streets, Blackstone

Councillor Sheila Ireland queried the delay in the commencement of the signalisation project on the corner of Mary and William Streets, Blackstone.

The Acting General Manager, Infrastructure and Environment to provide Councillors Ireland and Madsen with the expected date of commencement for this project.

NOTICES OF MOTION

Nil

MATTERS ARISING

Nil

PROCEDURAL MOTIONS AND FORMAL MATTERS

The meeting commenced at 9.30 am.

The meeting closed at 11.16 am.

****Refer Council Ordinary Meeting Minutes of 29 April 2021 for change to Item 4****

Growth Infrastructure and Waste Committee

Meeting Agenda

13 May

2021

Doc ID No: A7187614

ITEM: 2

SUBJECT: Development application recommendation - 191 and Lot 4 Whitwood Road, 62 Austin Street 217 Barclay Street NEW CHUM, 6216/2018/MAMC/A, Minor Change to Special Industry (Chemical Manufacturing) & ERA 7 - Chemical Manufacturing

AUTHOR: Senior Planner (Development)

DATE: 23 April 2021

Executive Summary

The minor change request is recommended to be approved.

Recommendation

That Council approve development application no. 6216/2018/MAMC/A subject to conditions as detailed in Attachment 2- Change Approval Decision Notice and Attachment 3-Approved Plans.

RELATED PARTIES

The related parties to this application are:

· Austin BMI Pty Ltd (Landowner) – The current company director as extracted from the ASIC database on 13 April 2021 is Balfour Martin Irvine.

· Sun Mining Services Pty Ltd (Developer) – The current company director as extracted from the ASIC database on 12 April 2021 is Hossein Asgari.

· Civity Pty Ltd (Planning Consultant) – The current company directors as extracted from the ASIC database on 13 April 2021 are John Martin Garred and Liam Roger Morris.

Advance Ipswich Theme Linkage

Managing growth and delivering key infrastructure

Purpose of Report/Background

SITE ADDRESS:	191 Whitwood Road, NEW CHUM QLD 4303, Lot 4 Whitwood Road, NEW CHUM QLD 4303, 62 Austin Street, NEW CHUM QLD 4303, 217 Barclay Street, NEW CHUM QLD 4303
APPLICATION TYPE:	Modification-Change Application Minor
ORIGINAL PROPOSAL:	Minor Change - Material Change of Use - Special Industry (Chemical Manufacturing) and Environmentally Relevant Activity (ERA) 7 - Chemical Manufacturing
ZONE:	RBIA02 – Regional Business and Industry Investigation (New Chum) RBB01 – Regional Business and Industry Buffer (45.01% of 217 Barclay Street)
OVERLAYS:	OV2 – Key Resource Area, Unknown Resource, Mining Lease OV 3 – Area Affected by Underground Mining Shaft, Area Affected by Underground Mining Tunnel, Area Affected by Underground Mining, Mining Constrained Area, Surface Disturbance Including Open-Cut Mining OV4 – Slope 15-20%, Slope 20-25%, Slope >25% OV6 – Highway Buffer & Regional Transport Corridor (applies to 217 Barclay Street only) OV7A – Building Height Restriction Area 45m, Building Height Restriction Area 90m (applies to 217 Barclay Street only), Outer Horizontal Surface RL176.5 OV7B – 1
APPLICANT:	Sun Mining Services Pty Ltd
OWNER:	Austin BMI Pty Ltd
EXISTING OR PROPOSED TRADING NAMES:	Sun Mining Services Pty Ltd
APPLICATION NO:	6216/2018/MAMC/A
AREA:	191 Whitwood Road – 26.209ha Lot 4 Whitwood Road – 34.646ha 62 Austin Street – 22.258ha 217 Barclay Street – 23.042ha TOTAL = 106.155ha
REFERRAL AGENCIES:	Original application was referred to Department of State Development, Manufacturing, Infrastructure and Planning
EXISTING USES ONSITE:	- Mining void. - 6216/2018/MCU – Material Change of Use - Special Industry (Chemical Manufacturing) and Environmentally Relevant Activity (ERA) 7 - Chemical Manufacturing - 5627/2016/MAMC/A – Special Industry - 1521/2018/MAOC/A – General Industry (reprocessing and storage of tyres)
PREVIOUS RELATED APPROVALS:	6216/2018/MCU
DATE RECEIVED:	26 February 2021
DECISION PERIOD START DATE:	9 March 2021
EXPECTED DETERMINATION DATE:	7 June 2021

SITE LOCATION:

Existing Operations and Development Approval History

On 20 August 2019, development application 6216/2018/MCU was decided by Full Council. This Council issued approval permitted a Material Change of Use - Special Industry (Chemical Manufacturing) and Environmentally Relevant Activity (ERA) 7 - Chemical Manufacturing at 191 and lot 4 Whitwood Road, 62 Austin Street and 217 Barclay Street, NEW CHUM QLD 4303. The applicant subsequently sought a Negotiated Decision Notice that was issued on 11 November 2019 by Council officers under delegation owing to the minor nature of the requested changes to conditions.

The original development application required referral to Committee and determination by Full Council in accordance with Councils Framework for Development Applications and Related Activities Policy as the application attracted more than 20 properly made submissions objecting to the proposed development.

The original development application sought approval for the storage of raw chemical products in a secured compound, manufacturing of chemicals onsite, and the export of the manufactured chemicals from the site to be sold primarily to the mining industry, both within Australia and overseas. At the time of lodging the original application, the applicant had operated from the site for approximately five (5) years. Previously, the chemical manufacturing facility was associated with the function of mining operations onsite and was permitted through a mining lease that exists over the property (ML50115). However, as a result of changes to the business operations and proposed increases in production (including exporting materials overseas), the proposed development could no longer be associated with the mining lease and thus Council received a development application.

The chemical manufacturing facility primarily produces four (4) products, as detailed below:

Product	Comments
Wala Gel	Wala gel is classified as oxidising agent class 5.1, with UN 3139. The product is transported to mines or quarries, where it is blended with ANFO by especially designed trucks. The production of Wala gel is approximately 40 tonnes/week.
SX2	SX2 is a solution classified as Class 5.1 UN 3265 and it is the base for the preparation of the Wala gel in overseas locations. SMS P/L produces approximately between 72,000 – 108,000 L/week (4 – 6 export containers). SX2 solution is also used to prepare Wala gel for local consumption.
EXEL solution	This solution if key for the Wala product to achieve a rubbery consistency to support the key characteristics of the product. SMS P/L makes 18 IBC once or twice per year.
Rodger solution	The Rodger solution provides the key characteristics required by the Wala product. The monthly production varies between 18,000 L to 36,000 L (1 or 2 containers).

The volume of raw material to be stored on site has been limited through conditions of approval as follows:

· Oxidising substance 1 Max. 500 tonnes

· Solid fuel 1 Max. 300 tonnes

· Oxidising substance 2 Max. 300 tonnes

· Acid Max. 300 tonnes

· Carbon black Max. 50 tonnes

· Food thickener Max. 25 tonnes

· Oxidising substance 3 Max. 25 tonnes

· Solid fuel 2 Max. 15 tonnes

· Liquid soap Max. 15 tonnes

· Oxidising substance 4 Max. 15 tonnes

The chemical manufacturing facility operates primarily outdoors with access to the use area via Austin Street.

In addition to the Material Change of Use approval issued by Council, the applicant has also gained approval for an Environmentally Relevent Activity ERA 7 – Chemical Manufacturing which was assessed, administered and enforced by the Department of Environment and Science (DES). Following an assessment of the ERA 7 – Chemical Manufacturing component of the application, DES issued an Environmental Authority to Sun Mining Services on 29 May 2019 with appropriate conditions to manage the environmental risk of the activity in relation to impacts on environmental values under the Environmental Protection Act 1994.

The original development application underwent public notification whereby submitters raised concerns regarding the manufacture of explosives onsite and in particular WALA and WALA gels. In order to ensure that this issue was appropriately addressed, Council officers sought clarification from the Department of State Development, Manufacturing, Infrastructure and Planning (DSDMIP). DSDMIP subsequently advised that regulation and licencing under the Explosives Act 1999 is managed by the Chief Inspectorate of Explosives, Department of Natural Resources, Mines and Energy (DNRME) and is separate to the development assessment and Environmental Authority process.

A decision under the Environmental Protection Act 1994 is not inconsistent with any

regulation under the Explosives Act 1999 because the two pieces of legislation have

different purposes. The Environmental Authority includes a condition which does not

authorise the manufacturing of ‘explosives’, as well as a definition for ‘explosives’ for the

purpose of the Environmental Authority. The definition for ‘explosives’ has been based

on the UN Globally Harmonised System of Classification and Labelling of Chemicals

(GHS). The separate definition clarifies that explosives are not authorised by the

Environmental Authority.

During the assessment of the Environmental Authority, DES received advice from the Chief Inspectorate of Explosives that GHS was the most appropriate classification system to determine the nature of the material being manufactured. The ‘explosive’ definition under the Explosives Act 1999 was not considered appropriate for the purposes of the assessment under the Environmental Protection Act 1994 as it was wide-ranging and specific to the Explosives Act 1999. The Chief Inspectorate has confirmed that the materials to be manufactured by Sun Mining Services are not classified as ‘explosive’ under the GHS.

To avoid potential security breaches, conditions have been included to require the use area to be securely fenced at all times.

Furthermore, to avoid potential conflicts with future land uses proposed over the site, a condition has also been included requiring the applicant to cease the development, unless otherwise determined in writing by the assessment manager, within 10 years of the approval taking effect (i.e. November 2029).

Summary of Proposed Minor Change Application

On 26 February 2021, the applicant submitted a minor change application (properly made
9 March 2021). The application was lodged in response to a Show Cause Notice issued by Council to Sun Mining Services Pty Ltd on 11 September 2020. The Show Cause Notice identified a number of breaches in relation to non-compliance with conditions of approval and undertaking assessable development without obtaining the necessary building works development permits.

The applicant has advised that the minor change application is in response to changes needed to reflect the existing operations, alternative plan configurations in response to state explosive inspectors’ requirements and associated condition amendments.

The original approval allowed for up to 10,000 tonnes of production per annum and the submitted plans included a layout to accommodate this outcome; however, as a result

of topography issues with the land this could not be realised and therefore the applicant has advised that amendments to the spatial layout of the development are required.

The applicant is therefore seeking to amend the approval to reflect the changes described above and allow the facility to operate as originally intended. Importantly, this application does not propose to change the amount of tonnage that will be stored at the site or the volume of production; these will continue to be in accordance with the current development approval.

The change application specifically seeks the following:

· Amendments to the approved plan to allow the following:

o Chemical 1 storage to be located in a new expansion area, allowing a secondary security fence to be installed;

o Car parking relocated to the outside of the security fence, so it is accessible and avoids conflicts with internal manufacturing process;

o Chemical storage 2 now split between two different storage locations for operational efficiency purposes;

o Product 1 storage area and chemical 4 storage area are to remain in the same locations, but have now been bunded to improve the management of stormwater on the site;

o Relocation of some shipping containers used for storage purposes, based on advice from State Government regular audits;

o The way in which storage areas have been shown is through the identification of zones for certain products and chemicals, rather than showing the precise location of a shipping container to allow for flexibility in operational processes; and

o Including a new hatched area on the plan for shipping container loading area and outdoor storage of manufactured product, to reflect the manufacturing process on the site and the need for product to be moved and processed as it progresses through the different stages of the manufacturing process.

· Deletion of Condition 14b which relates to the demarcation of all parking, access and manoeuvring areas;

· Amendments to Condition 20 which relates to storage requirements and the request to amend the condition to provide clarity around the requirements for empty containers; and

· Amendments to the Infrastructure Charges Notice to take into account additional office floor area proposed.

Minor Change Assessment

· Amended plans – The applicant is seeking minor amendments to the approved site plan to better reflect the efficient operation of the site. As a result, minor amendments to the bounds of the use area have been made, noting that there is no increase to the approved use area of 10,100m². In addition, minor changes have been made to the location of nominated areas within the bounds of the use area.

Concerns were raised in relation to the nature of the ‘shipping container loading area and outdoor storage of manufactured area’ as the plan included notations that this area will be used as part of the manufacturing and mixing process. Accordingly, the applicant was requested to provide further clarification in relation to the activities being undertaken in this area. The applicant has clarified that the purpose of the area is for storage and handling only and provides a specific area for the service vehicle to enter the site and exit with the manufactured material (i.e. a loading area). Further it is noted that this operation was included as part of the original application however was not marked on the plan. There is no objection to this area being clearing allocated on the plan, however the notation relating to the area being used as part of the manufacturing and mixing process is to be deleted to avoid confusion.

In addition, concerns were raised regarding the potential spillage of contaminates into the existing open cut mining void. It is noted that the applicant has proposed an “Eastern Bunded Containment Area”, however this does not extend along the full length of the southern boundary of the use area, adjacent to the mining void. Through discussions with the applicant, it was agreed that the bunded containment area is to be extended along the full length of the southern boundary of the proposed use area, and specifically along the Chemical 1 Storage Area. Accordingly, the approved plans have been marked up to reflect this requirement.

In summary, the proposed layout changes are considered to be minor in nature and accordingly, there is no objections to the proposed amendments to the approved plans.

· Manoeuvring areas (condition 14b) – There is no objection to the deletion of condition 14b which requires demarcation of the parking, access and manoeuvring areas owning to the unsealed nature of the site making compliance difficult. Further it is noted that condition 8(b)(iv) will achieve the intended purpose of specifying the location of parking on site.

· Bunded areas (condition 20) – The purpose of the roofed component was in relation to preventing stormwater accumulating within the bunded areas. As the storage area does not have a bund around it, the roofed component can be removed from the condition. Accordingly, there is no objection to removing the word ‘roof’ from the condition, however it is noted that where the EA condition requires bunded containment the applicant is likely to require the area to be roofed regardless by the State.

· Infrastructure Charges notice – There is no objection to updating the ICN to reflect the proposed increase in gross floor area of the development by 30m².

In summary, consideration has been given to the relevant matters for assessing a minor change in the Planning Act 2016, having regard to the definition of minor change in Schedule 2. It is considered that the change application meets the definition of a minor change in accordance with the Planning Act 2016 and therefore the request has been assessed having regard to the assessment criteria in Section 81.

A full assessment of the minor change application has been undertaken (refer Attachment 1). The minor change application is recommended to be approved as follows:

Nature of Changes:

Nature of Change	Decision
Part 3 Approved Plans Specifications and Drawings	To be amended
Condition 14 – Access, Parking and Manoeuvring Areas	To be amended
Condition 20 – Storage	To be amended
Infrastructure Changes Notice	To be amended

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

COMMUNITY and OTHER CONSULTATION

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 fact the proposal included changes to conditions relevant to this Branch.

Amended conditions were provided by the Branch in relation to condition 14 – Access, Parking and Manoeuvring and condition 20 – Storage (and in particular bunded areas), which have been incorporated into the minor change assessment (Attachment 1).

PUBLIC NOTIFICATION

The original application underwent public notification from 7 January to 29 January 2019. During the public notification period 87 properly made and 6 not properly made submissions were received.

This minor change application does not require further notification, however in accordance with Section 81(2)(b) of the Planning Act 2016, the Assessment Manager must consider any properly made submissions about the development application that was approved.

The submissions received during public notification related primarily to potential environmental and safety concerns with the proposed development. These issues were considered as part of the state’s assessment and appropriate conditions have been imposed by DES to manage the environmental risk of the activity in relation to impacts on environmental values under the Environmental Protection Act 1994.

The amendments proposed as part of this minor change application are not considered to impact on the submissions received as part of the original application.

REFERRAL AGENCY

The original application was referred to the Department of State Development, Infrastructure, Local Government and Planning (formally Department of State Development, Manufacturing, Infrastructure and Planning) (DSDILGP) and was assessed by the State Assessment and Referral Agency (SARA). SARA responded on 31 May 2019 advising that they did not object to the development subject to the inclusion of SARA conditions.

In accordance with Section 80 of the Planning Act 2016, this minor change application is not required to be referred to DSDILGP as they are not considered an affected entity.

However, as part of a request for additional information, the applicant was asked to consider whether changes were required to the referral agency response or the Environmental Authority as a result of the proposed changes. The applicant advised, based on confirmation from DSDILGP, that no change to the referral agency response is required, however an amendment to the Environmental Authority would be required. The change to the Environmental Authority is a separate process to this Minor Change application and it is the applicant’s responsibility to seek the change to ensure the Environmental Authority is consistent with the intended use of the site.

Other relevant information

Whilst the Ipswich City Council (the council) is the assessment manager for the development

application, under the Environmental Protection Act 1994 chemical manufacturing is identified as an environmentally relevant activity (ERA) which is to be assessed, administered and enforced by the Department of Environment and Science (DES). Following an assessment of the ERA 7 – Chemical Manufacturing component of the application, DES issued an Environmental Authority to Sun Mining Services on 29 May 2019 with appropriate conditions to manage the environmental risk of the activity in relation to impacts on environmental values under the Environmental Protection Act 1994.

As noted above, the applicant will be required to seek a change to the Environmental Authority as a result of the proposed changes.

Conclusion

An assessment of the change request has been undertaken and it has been determined that the changes are generally consistent with the original approval and relevant legislative requirements. Accordingly, the change application is recommended to be approved in accordance with the recommendations and attachments of this report.

Attachments and Confidential Background Papers

1.	Assessment of Minor Change ⇩
2.	Change Approval Decision Notice Recommendation ⇩
3.	Approved Plans Recommendation ⇩

Nikki Morrison

Senior Planner (Development)

I concur with the recommendations contained in this report.

Michael Simmons

Development Assessment West Manager

I concur with the recommendations contained in this report.

Anthony Bowles

Manager, Development Planning

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

13 May

2021

Doc ID No: A7207683

ITEM: 3

SUBJECT: Ipswich City Centre Parking Trial Outcomes

AUTHOR: Senior Engineer (Traffic Systems)

DATE: 20 April 2021

Executive Summary

E. ‘That Council commence a 6 month trial regarding the removal of Saturday timed and priced parking within the Ipswich City Centre as outlined in the report by the Transport Planner (Transport Planning) dated 20 May 2020 and schedule the 6 month trial to commence in October 2020 following community notification’.

Recommendation/s

A. That the report be received and the contents noted.

C. That no timed and priced parking on Saturdays within the Ipswich City Centre, as outlined in the report by the Senior Engineer (Traffic Systems) dated 20 April 2021, remain in effect.

RELATED PARTIES

There is no declaration of conflicts of interest regarding this report.

Advance Ipswich Theme

Managing growth and delivering key infrastructure

Purpose of Report/Background

At its Ordinary Meeting on 30 June 2020, Council adopted the City of Ipswich Parking Pricing Strategy and endorsed two parking trials. The 15-minute free parking ‘grace’ period and removal of the Saturday timed and priced parking.

This report has been prepared at the conclusion of the trials and provides parking data survey results, an understanding of the amount of uptake, outlines financial impact results and outlines the results of the Shape Your Ipswich Community Survey.

Parking Data Survey Results

Attachment 1 of this report provides a Summary of Parking Occupancy Survey Results before and during the trial period that occurred between October 2020 and March 2021. As shown in Attachment 1, parking occupancy surveys occurred in September 2020 (prior to the trials) and February 2021 (5 months into the trials). The targeted areas of the occupancy surveys were the CBD Core Precinct and the Top of Town Precinct and the duration of stay surveys targeted Brisbane Street, Limestone Street and Ellenborough Street. Off-street parking facilities within these areas were not surveyed.

Summary of the results:

· Parking occupancy within the CBD Core more than doubled compared to September 2020 results.

· Duration of stay survey indicated considerably more vehicles occupying parking bays for 15 minutes or less, in February 2021, compared to September 2020.

· Duration of stay survey indicated that Saturday free parking did increase longer stay parking within Top of Town and CBD Core Precincts

o Whilst higher occupancy rates were observed, the February 2021 parking occupancy survey indicated that there is still ample parking supply that remains available in both the Top of Town and CBD Core Precincts.

15 Minute Parking Uptake

Given that Council still currently has a pay and display parking model there is the ability to understand how many times the 15-minute free parking option was utilised throughout the trial period. Table 1 below shows the uptake figures for each month of the 15-minute free parking option. As can be seen, within the 6-month trial period the 15-minute free parking option was utilised a total of 5,941 times. This shows that the option has been well utilised by parkers.

Table 1. 15-Minute Free Parking Uptake Results

Month	15 Minute Free Parking uptake
October	539
November	915
December	1207
January	968
February	1140
March	1172
Total	5941

Legal/Policy Basis

This report and its recommendations are consistent with the strategic direction outlined in the endorsed iGO – City of Ipswich Transport Plan, the Ipswich City Council Parking Strategy 2011, the City of Ipswich Parking Pricing Strategy and the iGO Intelligent Transport Systems Strategy.

RISK MANAGEMENT IMPLICATIONS

Nil risks identified.

Financial/RESOURCE IMPLICATIONS

As part of the analysis, the past 24 months of financial income as per the parking meter system has been provided in Table 2 below. It should be noted that due to the COVID-19 Pandemic and the on-going recovery, parking generated income has been impacted and therefore a clear understanding of the financial impact of the trials cannot necessarily be clearly understood at this point in time.

However, during the 6-month trial period the average monthly income generated was $94,300. As can be seen in the table, prior to the COVID-19 pandemic the average income generated was approximately $110,000 a month. Given that the City is still recovering from the pandemic (such as reduced travel to the CBD) and the changes made to the system for the trials, the average monthly income currently generated is still respectable. Furthermore, the economic benefit of the trials (while not measured) would also far outweigh the revenue loss from the parking meter system by encouraging people to stay longer on Saturdays.

Table 2. Past 24-month income from the Parking Meter System

Month-Year	Income	Month-Year	Income
Mar-21	$105,657	Mar-20	$95,347
Feb-21	$99,964	Feb-20	$111,970
Jan-21	$73,092	Jan-20	$105,309
Dec-20	$88,219	Dec-19	$92,163
Nov-20	$100,444	Nov-19	$116,133
Oct-20	$98,446	Oct-19	$114,657
Sept-20	$78,731	Sept-19	$110,895
Aug-20	$87,580	Aug-19	$121,090
Jul-20	$98,853	Jul-19	$121,797
Jun-20	$85,057	Jun-19	$111,647
May-20	$52,567	May-19	$116,581
Apr-20	$33,576	Apr-19	$90,191

COMMUNITY and OTHER CONSULTATION

As part of the trials the community were given the opportunity to provide feedback to both trials through the Shape Your Ipswich consultation platform. In relation to the removal of the Saturday time and pay restrictions trial, 13 customers provided feedback. All the feedback provided would seem to be supportive of the trial. Feedback includes:

· “I think this is a great idea and will encourage shopping/dining in the CBD”

· “This would encourage people to support local.”

· “Highly support. Will assist in the reactivation of the city centre.”

With regards to the 15-minute free parking trial, 22 customers provided feedback. The majority of the feedback were again supportive of the trials and some of the feedback includes:

· “Great idea - this would mean I can more easily support small business, like cafes.”

· “Both are good initiatives; especially the 15 minute free parking, as sometimes that is all that is required to drop into a business.”

· “Fantastic idea. Great for our customers to pick up gift vouchers and drop off loved ones for appointments.”

Conclusion

In June 2020 Council endorsed two parking trials for Ipswich Central. A 15-minute free parking ‘grace’ period and removal of the Saturday timed and priced parking. These parking trials were conducted from October 2020 to March 2021. Parking occupancy and duration of stay data has been collected with regards to the parking trials which has shown positive results. In addition, community feedback on the trials has also been generally positive. As a result, it is proposed that both the 15-minute free parking and no timed and priced parking on Saturdays remain in effect.

Attachments and Confidential Background Papers

1	Summary of Parking Survey Results ⇩

Joshua Ellis

Senior Engineer (Traffic Systems)

I concur with the recommendations contained in this report.

Tony Dileo

Manager, Infrastructure Strategy

I concur with the recommendations contained in this report.

Sean Madigan

Acting General Manager - Infrastructure and Environment

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

Growth Infrastructure and Waste Committee

Meeting Agenda

13 May

2021

Doc ID No: A7211599

ITEM: 4

SUBJECT: IED Capital Portfolio Financial Performance Report - March 2021

AUTHOR: Senior Finance Partner (Capital)

DATE: 21 April 2021

Executive Summary

This is a report concerning Infrastructure and Environment Department’s (IED) capital portfolio financial performance for the period ending 31 March 2021.

Recommendation/s

That the monthly financial performance report on the Infrastructure and Environment Department’s Capital Portfolio Budget for 2020-2021 be received and the contents noted.

RELATED PARTIES

There are no related party matters or conflicts of interest associated with this report.

Advance Ipswich Theme

Managing growth and delivering key infrastructure

Purpose of Report/Background

The Infrastructure and Environment Department (IED) is responsible for the constructed and natural assets of the city and manages council's roads, traffic systems, buildings, parks, drains and natural areas. Management of council's environmental and sustainability responsibilities include conservation, waste, stormwater, cultural heritage and emergency events.

This monthly financial performance report provides a progress status of the IED 2020-2021 Capital Works Portfolio. Portfolio results are summarised by program and sub-program along with financial performance data on key projects and grant funded works.

Summary of the Reports Attached

The attached reports have been prepared to provide additional information in relation to the delivery of the IED Infrastructure Program. There are a large number of individual projects that make up the various Programs and Sub-programs contained in these reports.

The following reports have been prepared as part of the overall Capital Portfolio Financial Performance report attached:

• Program Summary

• Sub-program Summary

• Key Projects

• Grant Projects

• Top 10 spends in month

• Budget Variances (larger)

As there are often various movements and variances in forecast total expenditure on individual projects, when compared to budgeted estimates, the sub-program and program level summaries provide a broader overview in relation to the management of the capital program as a whole.

Overview of Financial Performance for YTD March 2021.

The actual expenditure in March was $8.7 million against a recent revised forecast of $10.7 million. Despite wet weather impacting many projects, March saw significant spend increases compared to earlier months with construction works now underway. Expenditure increases are forecast over the last quarter as the majority of significant procurement activities for the 2020-2021 financial year are now substantially complete with external construction crews engaged on a number of projects.

The 2020-2021 IED Capital Portfolio has a year to date (YTD) spend of $36.4 million and an anticipated financial year total forecast spend of $72.3 million as at 31 March 2021.

A recent budget amendment has seen a reduction in overall portfolio budget, now $72.1 million, addressing anticipated project savings and deferral of works to future years as outlined in February’s report.

IED capital expenditure remains below budget year to date, with significant spends anticipated over the next couple of months in order to deliver remaining works.

Legal/Policy Basis

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

Not Applicable

RISK MANAGEMENT IMPLICATIONS

A number of works have now commenced on the ground and the IED and Finance teams will continue to monitor the forecast increased expenditure through the last quarter of the financial year.

As mentioned, the adopted budget amendment has reforecast the expected IED capital program for the 2020 – 2021 year, based on the current best estimates aligned with project delivery.

Fleet CAPEX replacement is under pressure from delay in supply of all major plant and trucks, with current lead time for delivery is extending out to 18 months. There are 14 assets totalling $2,061,276 which are likely for delivery into FY22. This will be updated in April and any impact of expenditure updated in the forecasts.

While the majority of works for the delivery of the Springfield road projects are on track, there is some risk that full completion of Stage 3 will move to October 2022.

Financial/RESOURCE IMPLICATIONS

There are no specific financial implications as a result of this report at this stage. The impacts of the YTD performance will continue to be monitored.

COMMUNITY and OTHER CONSULTATION

The contents of this report did not require any community consultation. Analysis and explanations of the variances are undertaken in conjunction with the IED. IED were consulted in relation to project progress and forecasted expenditure.