Item No.	Item Title	Page No.
1	Georgie Conway Leichhardt Community Swim Centre	7
	Confirmation of Minutes
2	Confirmation of Minutes of the Growth Infrastructure and Waste Committee No. 2021(10) of 4 November 2021	17
	Officers’ Reports
3	Petition - Request for Removal of Bollards on Siedofsky Street, Redbank Plains	32
4	Infrastructure and Environment Department Capital Delivery Report October 2021	50
5	Exercise Of Delegation Report	70
6	Planning And Environment Court Action Status Report	84
7	Waste and Circular Economy Transformation Directive - Update 5	90
	Notices of Motion
	Matters Arising

Growth Infrastructure and Waste Committee

Meeting Agenda

1 December

2021

Doc ID No: A7722075

ITEM: 1

SUBJECT: Georgie Conway Leichhardt Community Swim Centre

AUTHOR: Executive Support Officer

DATE: 16 November 2021

Executive Summary

This report considers the operation of the Georgie Conway Leichhardt Community Swim Centre, with particular focus on water heating policy options, attendance trends and forecast cost impacts in changes to current water temperature settings.

Recommendation/s

That Council endorse the current practice of maintaining a water temperature of approximately 29 degrees during the winter season at the Leichhardt 25 metre pool.

RELATED PARTIES

Related parties:

· Lessee at Georgie Conway Leichhardt Community Swim Centre – Australian Crawl (Goodna) Pty Ltd

Vibrant and Growing

Purpose of Report/Background

The purpose of this report is to respond to the 19 August 2021 Council request for a report to be submitted to the Growth, Infrastructure and Waste Committee addressing the operation of the George Conway Leichhardt Community Swim Centre.

Temperature settings

One of the questions which has been asked is if the Leichhardt swimming pool water temperature can be heated above the current practice of maintaining a water temperature of approximately 29 degrees during the winter season.

The current temperature practice is based on pool design (uncovered 25-metre pool), cost to provide heating, maintenance cost of heaters (including wear and tear), cost of gas heating and environmental sustainability including generation of greenhouse gases.

It should be noted that pool temperatures are affected by a variety of factors, including:

· Ambient temperature

· Speed and direction of wind

· Cloud cover

· Rain and storm events

· Number of pool users

· Available heating from solar heating

· Chemical dosage

The current practice of maintaining a water temperature of approximately 29 degrees during the winter season is in line with other uncovered public pools which are open for use during the winter months, both within the Ipswich City Council local government area and other Southeast Queensland public pools.

The winter pool heating practice (approx. 29 degrees) is clearly stated on the Ipswich City Council Leichhardt Swim Centre website.

Prior to December 2020 the pool had on occasion been heated above the stated temperature level during winter, which was desirable to a number of pool users. In December 2020 the then four (4) pool heaters failed and required replacement (end of asset life).

During the tendering process for the procurement of replacement pumps it was found that the four (4) faulty heaters could be replaced with two (2) new modern heaters (new models with greater efficiency) and achieve the stated current practice of maintaining a water temperature of approximately 29 degrees during the winter season. The swim centre also has solar heating which helps buffer the heating costs and requirements when the weather/climate permits.

Water temperature testing records outlined in Table 1 shows the average monthly water temperatures from January 2021 to September 2021 (the average monthly water temperature over sample period was 31.1°).

Leichhardt Community Swim Centre Average monthly water temperature
Month	AVG water temp (degrees)
Jan-20	31.5
Feb-20	31.6
Mar-20	31.4
May-20	29.0
Jul-20	32.6
Aug-20	32.2
Sep-20	32.0
Oct-20	31.7
Nov-20	31.5
Dec-20	31.3
Jan-21	31.1
Feb-21	31.1
Mar-21	30.8
Apr-21	31.0
May-21	32.0
Jun-21	30.1
Jul-21	29.9
Aug-21	30.5
Sep-21	29.8
*Average*	31.1

Table 1 - Leichhardt Community Swim Centre - Average monthly water temperature

It should be noted that the average water temperature in most months of the year is in excess of the stated 29 degree target which has been achieved by running the new heaters near their capacity and through additional heating from solar options (weather conditions permitting). There is no need to increase capital or operational funding to maintain the current water temperature setting.

Cost of increasing heating levels

To achieve heating above the current practice of maintaining a water temperature of approximately 29 degrees during the winter season will require additional heaters (capital investment), increases in operating costs and potentially a reduction in the effectiveness of pool chemicals.

A winter temperature of 33 degrees has been proposed as a possible target. The current two (2) heater installation configuration is not capable of achieving such a temperature, therefore additional heaters would need to be installed.

Each additional heater costs approx. $15,000 in capital costs for supply and installation (note: 2 x additional pool heaters may be required), with increased gas usage costs and greenhouse gas emissions.

It has been forecast that heating the pool to 33 degrees would result in an increase in operating costs of 30%. The 2020/2021 FY operating cost for Ipswich City Council was $98,800 (including $24,225 for chemicals and $56,274 for gas). A 30% increase would result in additional costs of approx. $24,000, for a forecast cost annual operating cost of $123,000.

Increasing the water temperature will also affect the water balance. The water quality guidelines for public aquatic facilities states in section 6.1.5 (Queensland Health, 2019):

“The temperature of the water will affect its balance, although it is the least important of the water balance factors. Higher water temperatures can increase bacterial growth in the water, increase scaling and also affect the comfort of bathers. The temperature of any swimming or spa pool should not exceed 40°C”

Leichhardt Swim Centre patronage

The Leichhardt Swim Centre patronage accounts for 7% of Ipswich local government pool attendees in the 2020/2021 Financial Year, as shown in Figure 1 (Leichhardt swim centre’s weighted average attendance highlighted in yellow).

Figure 1 - Ipswich aquatic assets - Weighted attendance by month 2020 – 2021

The ambient daily temperature is found to be a strong indicator of public pool usage, as evidenced in Figure 2.

Figure 2 - Leichhardt pool attendance vs average ambient temperature (Ipswich)

This evidence suggests that most users are more influenced by the ambient daily temperature than by the water temperature of the public pool when choosing to visit a pool.

The average water temperature appears to have little correlation with number of pool attendees as shown in Figure 3, suggesting that allocation of additional capital and operational funds to increasing the average water temperature will result in a minimal increase in usage over winter.

Figure 3 - Leichhardt pool attendance vs average water temp

Given the evidence regarding Leichhardt swim centre weighted average attendance (7%), and that there is little correlation shown between water temperature and pool attendance, the allocation of additional capital and operational funds to increasing the average water temperature is not recommended.

It is therefore recommended that Council endorse the current practice of maintaining a water temperature of approximately 29 degrees during the winter season.

CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT WORKS

Under the lease, the Lessee (Australian Crawl) must complete the below capital improvements during the term of the lease.

· A 12m undercover heated pool

· Equipment used in pool operations

· Shed over the pool

· Concrete pathway

The required capital works are estimated to cost $241,000+GST.

The proposed undercover heated pool will be of a design which will be able to more readily retain heat, leading to more efficient winter heating and may result in greater comfort for winter pool users.

Legal/Policy Basis

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

· Queensland Health, Water quality guidelines for public aquatic facilities, September 2019

· Lease/Sub Lease Form 7 – between Ipswich City Council (Lessor) and Australian Crawl (Goodna) Pty Ltd (Lessee)

RISK MANAGEMENT IMPLICATIONS

The risks associated with increasing the winter temperature to above the recommended
29 degrees includes:

· Increased operating costs to council for the installation of additional gas heaters

· Increased operating costs to council due to higher gas usage, to achieve higher temperatures

· Increased operating costs to council due to wear and tear on heaters (higher temperatures requires increased heater utilisation)

· Increased greenhouse gas production due to wasteful practices of heating an uncovered pool significantly above the ambient daytime temperature

· Damage to Council brand and reputation due to high levels of gas and energy usage (and greenhouse gases) to heat a pool not designed for this purpose and beyond it’s intended design parameters

· Failure of Council to adhere to 2021-2026 City of Ipswich Sustainability Strategy which includes the focus areas of:

o Energy and carbon reduction - Our Goal Ipswich City Council will reduce carbon emissions and is recognised as a low carbon organisation.

· Failure to achieve the statements made within the Ipswich City Council Sustainability Policy - Council is committed to balancing the protection of the environment and the pursuit of prosperity to ensure quality of life for the people of Ipswich from generation to generation

HUMAN RIGHTS IMPLICATIONS

HUMAN RIGHTS IMPACTS
OTHER DECISION –
(a) What is the Act/Decision being made?	Endorse the current practice of maintaining a water temperature of approximately 29 degrees during the winter season
(b) What human rights are affected?	NIL
(c) How are the human rights limited?	NIL
(d) Is there a good reason for limiting the relevant rights? Is the limitation fair and reasonable?	N/A
(e) Conclusion	The decision is consistent with human rights.

Financial/RESOURCE IMPLICATIONS

There are no financial implications if the committee accept the recommendation to endorse the current policy of maintaining a water temperature of approximately 29 degrees during the winter season (as this this is the current service standard and has full divisional funding).

If the decision is taken to increase the winter temperature to a higher level, the costs are forecast to be (assuming a 33 degree average temperature requirement) $54,000 in the first year, and $24,000 in increased operational costs in each subsequent year and a ten-year cumulative cost of $294,000.

Item	Capital cost*	Operation cost	Totals
Additional heater 1	15,000
Additional heater 2	15,000
Additional operating costs		24,000
Year 1 cost (assuming 2 x heaters)	30,000	24,000	54,000

Figure 4 - Forecast cost to increase heaters

*Note: The number of heaters required to achieve an average of 33 degrees has not been determined but may require 2 x additional heaters.

The cost over a 10 year period of maintaining an average 33 degree winter temperature on an open air pool (not designed for such warm winter temperatures) in Ipswich is forecast to be at least $294,000 (not factoring in chemical and gas price increases), as shown in Figure 5.

Annual costs	Capital investment	Operational costs *	Total costs
Year 1	54,000	24,000	78,000
Year 2		24,000	24,000
Year 3		24,000	24,000
Year 4		24,000	24,000
Year 5		24,000	24,000
Year 6		24,000	24,000
Year 7		24,000	24,000
Year 8		24,000	24,000
Year 9		24,000	24,000
Year 10		24,000	24,000
Ten year cumulative costs			294,000

Figure 5 - Forecast 10 year cumulative costs of heating to 33 degrees

*Note: Operational costs do not include increase in chemical and gas prices

COMMUNITY and OTHER CONSULTATION

The following stakeholders have been consulted in the development of the report.

Name	Position
Lessee	Australian Crawl (Goodna) Pty Ltd

Conclusion

This comprehensive report has analysed the operation of the Georgie Conway Leichhardt Community Swim Centre, with particular focus on water heating policy options, attendance trends and forecast cost impacts in changes to current water temperature policy settings.

The current policy of maintaining a water temperature of approximately 29 degrees during the winter season was found to be in line with other uncovered public pools which are open for use during the winter months, both within the Ipswich City Council local government area and other Southeast Queensland public pools.

The water quality guidelines for public aquatic facilities advises that the temperature of the water will affect its balance. Higher water temperatures can increase bacterial growth in the water, increase scaling and also affect the comfort of bathers.

The ambient daily temperature is found to be a strong indicator of public pool usage, with the average water temperature found to have a low impact on number of pool users annually.

There are no financial implications if the committee accept the recommendation to endorse the current practice of maintaining a water temperature of approximately 29 degrees during the winter season (as this this is the current service standard and has full funding).

It is therefore recommended that Council endorse the current practice of maintaining a water temperature at the Leichhardt 25 metre pool of approximately 29 degrees during the winter season.

References

Queensland Health, 2019, Water quality guidelines for public aquatic facilities, Queensland Government

Teagan Crowley

Executive Support Officer

I concur with the recommendations contained in this report.

James Hilyard

Manager, Works and Field Services

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

1 December

2021

Growth Infrastructure and Waste Committee NO. 2021(10)

4 November 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 Deputy Mayor Nicole Jonic

COUNCILLOR’S APOLOGIES: Nil

OFFICERS’ ATTENDANCE: Acting Chief Executive Officer (Sonia Cooper), Acting General Manager Corporate Services (Sylvia Swalling), Acting General Manager Infrastructure and Environment (Sean Madigan), Acting General Manager Coordination and Performance (Barbara Dart), General Manager Community, Cultural and Economic Development (Ben Pole), General Manager Planning and Regulatory Services (Peter Tabulo), Manager Development Planning (Anthony Bowles), Executive Services Manager (Wade Wilson), Manager, Economic and Community Development (Cat Matson), Manager, Capital Program Delivery (Graeme Martin), Principal Engineer, Traffic Operations (Josh Ellis), Resource and Recovery Manager (David McAlister), Manager, Infrastructure Strategy (Tony Dileo), Manager Procurement (Richard White), Property Services Manager (Brett McGrath), Senior Property Officer, Acquisitions and Disposals (Paul Lee), Manager, Environment and Sustainability (Kaye Cavanagh), Chief Financial Officer (Jeff Keech), Senior Digital Media and Content Officer (Jodie Richter), Manager, Communication and Engagement (Laura Bos), Chief of Staff, Office of the Mayor (Melissa Fitzgerald), Fleet and Fabrication Manager (Lee-Ann Kahl), Coordinator – Fleet Mechanical (Brad Degen) and Theatre Technician (Trent Gray)

DECLARATIONS OF INTEREST IN MATTERS ON THE AGENDA

In accordance with section 150EQ of the Local Government Act 2009, at Item 6 on the agenda, Councillor Sheila Ireland informed the meeting that she has a declarable conflict of interest in Item 6 titled Acquisition of Drainage Easement INF04251 – 50 Blackall Street, East Ipswich.

The nature of the declarable conflict of interest is that Councillor Ireland went to primary school with the property owner (Valmai Eileen Roots (nee King)) and is still friends with her.

Councillor Sheila Ireland came to the conclusion that because of the nature of the conflict, she will exclude herself from the meeting while this matter is debated and the vote taken.

Councillor Sheila Ireland left the meeting at 9.31 am.

BUSINESS OUTSTANDING

Nil

Confirmation of Minutes

1. Confirmation of Minutes of the Growth Infrastructure and Waste Committee No. 2021(09) of 7 October 2021

DECISION

Moved by Mayor Teresa Harding:

Seconded by Councillor Russell Milligan:

That the Minutes of the Meeting held on 7 October 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

2. E-Scooters in Ipswich

This is a report concerning electric scooters (e-scooters). In particular, the report has been prepared to assist Council to establish a future position for e-scooters in the Ipswich local government area primarily through the implementation of a pilot scheme for e-scooters within the City

DECISION

Moved by Mayor Teresa Harding:

Seconded by Councillor Paul Tully:

A. That Council conduct an e-scooter Pilot in the area of Springfield Central as detailed in the report by the Principal Engineer (Traffic Operations) dated
13 October 2021.

B. That the outcomes of the e-scooter Pilot be reported to a future Growth, Infrastructure and Waste Committee meeting.

AFFIRMATIVE NEGATIVE

Councillors: Councillors:

Harding Nil

Tully

Ireland

Madsen

Doyle

Fechner

Kunzelmann

Milligan

Jonic

The motion was put and carried.

3. Augusta Parkway Urban Street Tree Lighting Trial

Council has been requested to consider funding the installation of fairy lights into trees along part of Augusta Parkway, with funding of the works to be sourced from the Springfield Town Centre Transport Fund.

DECISION

Moved by Mayor Teresa Harding:

Seconded by Councillor Paul Tully:

That Council support the Augusta Parkway Urban Street Tree Lighting Trial and endorse the allocation of funds not exceeding $330,000 from the Springfield Town Centre Transport Fund and subject to the Springfield City Group agreeing to cover the cost of maintenance of the lights for a minimum of two years following practical completion of the works.

AFFIRMATIVE NEGATIVE

Councillors: Councillors:

Harding Nil

Tully

Ireland

Madsen

Doyle

Fechner

Kunzelmann

Milligan

Jonic

The motion was put and carried.

3.1. MATTER ON NOTICE - STATUS OF TREES - ROUNDABOUT AT TOURNAMENT DRIVE/AUGUST PARKWAY

Councillor Paul Tully raised concerns about the status of the trees in the roundabout at Tournament Drive/Augusta Parkway and the fact that 2 of the 3 trees seem to have died.

That the General Manager Planning and Regulatory Services investigate this matter with the appropriate area of council to confirm the status of the trees and what action will be taken including if the trees are dead, if replacement trees will be planted and how these would be considered as part of the tree lighting proposal. That a response be provided to Councillor Tully.

4. Cameron Park - Swifts Leagues Club

This is a report concerning the disposal of part of 95A Brisbane Road, Booval or described as part of Lot 169 on RP24111 following a renewed expression of interest received from Swifts Leagues Club Ltd (Swifts). Swifts currently occupy part of the park under a lease with Ipswich City Council (Council) and the lease commenced on 6 September 2001 for a twenty (20) year term with two (2) by ten (10) year options. On the 6 September 2021 the lease rolled over into the first option and the parties have put any lease discussions on hold to consider the expression of interest from Swifts. The renewed expression of interest was formally received by the organisation on 13 September 2021, Swifts expressed an interest in purchasing the land and facility from Council that they currently occupy.

“The attachment/s to this report are confidential in accordance with section 275(1)(g) of the Local Government Regulation 2012.”

Recommendation

That Council receive this report and provide direction on the following options considered in the report:

A. Retain the Land - Continue under the terms of the lease between Council and Swifts;

B. Direct Disposal of Land to Swifts - Sell the land and facility to Swifts at market value; or

C. Possible Disposal of Land to Swifts following Community Consultation - Consider selling the land and facility to Swifts at market value after considering the results of community consultation on disposal.

Moved by Mayor Teresa Harding:

Seconded by Councillor Andrew Fechner:

That Council consider possible Disposal of Land to Swifts following Community Consultation - Consider selling the land and facility to Swifts at market value after considering the results of community consultation on disposal.

Councillor Marnie Doyle proposed the following variation:

That the words ‘at market value after’ be removed from the recommendation.

That Council consider possible Disposal of Land to Swifts following Community Consultation - Consider selling the land and facility to Swifts after considering the results of community consultation on disposal.

The mover and seconder of the original motion agreed to the proposed variation.

DECISION

Moved by Mayor Teresa Harding:

Seconded by Councillor Andrew Fechner:

That Council consider possible Disposal of Land to Swifts following Community Consultation and consider selling the land and facility to Swifts after considering the results of community consultation on disposal.

AFFIRMATIVE NEGATIVE

Councillors: Councillors:

Harding Nil

Tully

Ireland

Madsen

Doyle

Fechner

Kunzelmann

Milligan

Jonic

The motion was put and carried.

5. Acquisition of Drainage Easement INF04249 - 11 Panton Street, Woodend

This is a report by the Senior Property Officer (Acquisitions and Disposals) dated
30 September 2021 concerning the acquisition of a drainage easement from property located at 11 Panton Street, Woodend and described as Lot 9 on RP43252.

“The attachment/s to this report are confidential in accordance with section 275(1)(g) of the Local Government Regulation 2012.”

DECISION

Moved by Mayor Teresa Harding:

Seconded by Councillor Andrew Fechner:

A. That Council resolve to negotiate terms for an easement over part of land located at 11 Panton Street, Woodend and described as Lot 9 on RP43252, for drainage purposes.

B. That in the first instance the method of acquisition will be by agreement with the affected person/s pursuant to the Property Law Act 1974 and the Land Title Act 1994.

C. That should Council fail to negotiate the easement by agreement with the affected person/s, Council, as “constructing authority” pursuant to Section 5(1)(b)(i) of the Acquisition of Land Act 1967, will proceed to acquire an easement over part of the land located at 11 Panton Street, Woodend and described as Lot 9 on RP43252.

D. That Council be kept informed as to the progress and outcome of the acquisition.

AFFIRMATIVE NEGATIVE

Councillors: Councillors:

Harding Nil

Tully

Ireland

Madsen

Doyle

Fechner

Kunzelmann

Milligan

Jonic

The motion was put and carried.

DECLARATION OF INTEREST

In accordance with section 150EQ of the Local Government Act 2009, Councillor Sheila Ireland informed the meeting that she has a declarable conflict of interest in Item 6 titled Acquisition of Drainage Easement INF04251 – 50 Blackall Street, East Ipswich.

The nature of the declarable conflict of interest is that Councillor Ireland went to primary school with the property owner (Valmai Eileen Roots (nee King)) and is still friends with her.

Councillor Sheila Ireland came to the conclusion that because of the nature of the conflict, she will exclude herself from the meeting while this matter is debated and the vote taken.

Councillor Sheila Ireland left the meeting at 9.31 am.

6. Acquisition of Drainage Easement INF04251 - 50 Blackall Street, East Ipswich

This is a report by the Senior Property Officer (Acquisitions and Disposals) dated
6 October 2021 concerning the acquisition of a drainage easement from a property located at 50 Blackall Street, East Ipswich and described as Lot 4 on RP97996.

“The attachment/s to this report are confidential in accordance with section 275(1)(g) of the Local Government Regulation 2012.”

DECISION

Moved by Mayor Teresa Harding:

Seconded by Councillor Kate Kunzelmann:

A. That Council resolve to negotiate the terms for an easement over part of land located at 50 Blackall Street, East Ipswich and described as Lot 4 on RP97996, for drainage purposes.

B. That in the first instance, the method of acquisition will be by agreement with the affected person/s pursuant to the Property Law Act 1974 and the Land Title Act 1994.

C. That should Council fail to negotiate the easement by agreement with the affected person/s, Council, as “constructing authority” pursuant to Section 5(1)(b)(i) of the Acquisition of Land Act 1967, will proceed to acquire an easement over part of the land located at 50 Blackall Street, East Ipswich and described as Lot 4 on RP97996.

D. That Council be kept informed as to the progress and outcome of the acquisition.

AFFIRMATIVE NEGATIVE

Councillors: Councillors:

Harding Nil

Tully

Madsen

Doyle

Fechner

Kunzelmann

Milligan

Jonic

All Councillors except Councillor Sheila Ireland were present when the vote was taken.

The motion was put and carried.

Councillor Sheila Ireland returned to the meeting at 9.32 am.

7. Procurement: Supply and Delivery of Waste Collection / Compaction Trucks

This is a report concerning the recommendation to award a contract for the supply and delivery of eighteen (18) side loading waste collection and compaction trucks to be utilised by Ipswich Waste Services. A request for quotation was released under the LGA arrangement for the Supply of Trucks (Cab Chassis) – LGA arrangement reference NPN04.13, to all pre-qualified Suppliers on that list. All submissions meeting the mandatory criteria were thoroughly evaluated and the recommendation determined by the Evaluation Committee is set out below

“The attachment/s to this report are confidential in accordance with section 275(1)(g) of the Local Government Regulation 2012.”

DECISION

Moved by Mayor Teresa Harding:

Seconded by Councillor Andrew Fechner:

A. That pursuant to Section 234 of the Local Government Regulation 2012 (Regulation), Council utilise LGA Arrangement NPN04.13 for the supply of Trucks (Cab-Chassis) by Local Buy Pty Ltd, for the provision of the supply and delivery of eighteen (18) side loading waste collection and compaction trucks (Council file reference number 16421), with Volvo Group Australia Pty Ltd (T/A Volvo Commercial Vehicles) (Supplier) who is a party to the LGA Arrangement.

B. That under the LGA Arrangement with the Supplier, the approximate purchase price is $7,968,328.00 excluding GST over the entire term, the end date of the initial term being 30 September 2023, with no current options for extension.

C. That Council may enter into ancillary contractual arrangements with the Supplier, as allowed for by the LGA Arrangement.

D. That pursuant to Section 257(1)(b) of the Local Government Act 2009, Council resolve to delegate to the Chief Executive Officer the power to take “contractual action” pursuant to section 238 of the Regulation, in order to implement Council’s decision.

AFFIRMATIVE NEGATIVE

Councillors: Councillors:

Harding Nil

Tully

Ireland

Madsen

Doyle

Fechner

Kunzelmann

Milligan

Jonic

The motion was put and carried.

8. Procurement: Residential Glass and Kerbside Recycling

This is a report concerning Residential Glass and Kerbside Recycling Services (yellow top bin).

This report recommends that Council approve the direct negotiation with the Trustee for Southern Paper Converters Trust t/a Visy Recycling Pty Ltd pursuant to section 235(b) of the Local Government Regulation 2012 (Regulation), because of the specialised nature of the services that are sought, it would be impractical to invite tenders for the provision of Residential Glass and Kerbside Recycling Services.

Council seeks approval to negotiate directly on price and service outcome and believe that they can drive a better value outcome from the supplier. Commercial-in-confidence (CIC) details have been included in Attachment 1 regarding the previous tender process that resulted in the current contracting arrangements. For these reasons, we recommend the CIC attachment, remains confidential, as it would inform the supplier of the budgetary amount available to Council and would impact on those negotiations. A secondary paper with a contract award recommendation will progress to council upon negotiation and agreement with the Trustee for Southern Paper Converters Trust t/a Visy Recycling prior to the contract expiry of 28 February 2022.

“The attachment/s to this report are confidential in accordance with section 275(1)(g) of the Local Government Regulation 2012.”

DECISION

Moved by Mayor Teresa Harding:

Seconded by Councillor Russell Milligan:

A. That pursuant to Section 235(b) of the Local Government Regulation 2012 (Regulation), Council resolve that the exception applies because of the specialised nature of the services that are sought and it would be impractical and disadvantageous to invite tenders for the provision of Residential Glass and Kerbside Recycling Services.

B. That Council enter into a contractual arrangement (Council file reference number 17351) for Residential Glass and Kerbside Recycling Services with the Trustee for Southern Paper Converters Trust t/a Visy Recycling, for the value as set out in confidential Attachment 1, for an initial term of two (2) years and four (4) months, with an option at Council’s discretion, to extend the contractual arrangement for an additional two (2) x one (1) year terms.

C. That pursuant to Section 257(1)(b) of the Local Government Act 2009, Council resolve to delegate to the Chief Executive Officer the power to take “contractual action” pursuant to section 238 of the Regulation, in order to implement Council’s decision.

AFFIRMATIVE NEGATIVE

Councillors: Councillors:

Harding Nil

Tully

Ireland

Madsen

Doyle

Fechner

Kunzelmann

Milligan

Jonic

The motion was put and carried.

9. Procurement: Paintback Paint Product Stewardship Scheme Extension

The purpose of the report is to identify the continuing requirement for the Paintback scheme and its associated collection, recycling and disposal services of architectural and decorative paint. Paintback Ltd have supplied these services to Ipswich City Council for several years at no cost.

This report recommends that Council approve a renewal of the agreement with Paintback Ltd in line with section 235(b) of the regulation, which operates as an exception to inviting quotes or written tenders for medium and large-sized contractual arrangements if the local government resolves that, because of the specialised or confidential nature of the services that are sought, it would be impractical or disadvantageous for the local government to invite quotes or tenders.

The renewal of the agreement with Paintback Ltd continues the provision of services at no cost to Council under the National Paint Product Stewardship Scheme which has been granted approval by the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC).

“The attachment/s to this report are confidential in accordance with section 275(1)(g) of the Local Government Regulation 2012.”

DECISION

Moved by Mayor Teresa Harding:

Seconded by Councillor Marnie Doyle:

A. That pursuant to Section 235(b) of the Local Government Regulation 2012 (Regulation), Council resolve that the exception applies because of the specialised and/or confidential nature of the services that are sought and it would be impractical and/or disadvantageous to invite quotes or tenders for the provision of collection, recycling and environmentally friendly management of liquid architectural and decorative paints (A&D).

B. That Council enter into a contractual arrangement (Council file reference number 17353) with Paintback Limited, being a term of ten (10) Years, with no options for extension.

C. That pursuant to Section 257(1)(b) of the Local Government Act 2009, Council resolve to delegate to the Chief Executive Officer the power to take ‘contractural action’ pursuant to section 238 of the Regulation, in order to implement Council’s decision.

AFFIRMATIVE NEGATIVE

Councillors: Councillors:

Harding Nil

Tully

Ireland

Madsen

Doyle

Fechner

Kunzelmann

Milligan

Jonic

The motion was put and carried.

10. Infrastructure and Environment Department Capital Delivery Report September 2021

This is a report concerning the performance of the capital delivery by the Infrastructure and Environment Department for the month of September 2021.

Officers across the whole Infrastructure and Environment Department are contributing to the positive results seen in the early stages of the 2021-2022 financial year. The result is especially pleasing when compared to the rate of delivery achieved in previous financial years.

DECISION

Moved by Mayor Teresa Harding:

Seconded by Councillor Kate Kunzelmann:

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.

11. Exercise Of Delegation Report

This is a report concerning applications that have been determined by delegated authority for the period 22 September 2021 to 19 October 2021

DECISION

Moved by Mayor Teresa Harding:

Seconded by Councillor Kate Kunzelmann:

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.

12. 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

DECISION

Moved by Mayor Teresa Harding:

Seconded by Councillor Russell Milligan:

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.

NOTICES OF MOTION

13. Notice of Motion - Assistance for Agritourism Industry in Ipswich

This is a notice of motion submitted by Councillor Sheila Ireland concerning assistance for the Agritourism Industry in Ipswich prior to the adoption of a new Ipswich Planning Scheme.

Councillor Sheila Ireland gave notice at the Council Ordinary Meeting of
21 October 2021 of her intention to move the following motion at the Growth Infrastructure and Waste Committee Meeting of 4 November 2021:

DECISION

Moved by Councillor Sheila Ireland:

Seconded by Councillor Russell Milligan:

That a report be presented to the Growth Infrastructure and Waste Committee no later than March 2022 outlining the short term and interim options that can be implemented to assist the Agritourism Industry in Ipswich prior to the adoption of a new Ipswich planning scheme.

AFFIRMATIVE NEGATIVE

Councillors: Councillors:

Harding Nil

Tully

Ireland

Madsen

Doyle

Fechner

Kunzelmann

Milligan

Jonic

The motion was put and carried.

MATTERS ARISING

Nil

PROCEDURAL MOTIONS AND FORMAL MATTERS

The meeting commenced at 9.00 am.

The meeting closed at 9.53 am.

Growth Infrastructure and Waste Committee

Meeting Agenda

1 December

2021

Doc ID No: A7616593

ITEM: 3

SUBJECT: PETITION - Request for Removal of Bollards on Siedofsky Street, Redbank Plains

AUTHOR: Principal Engineer (Traffic Operations)

DATE: 12 November 2021

Executive Summary

This is a report concerning a petition received by Councillor Sheila Ireland from the local community requesting the removal of bollards located on Siedofsky Street, Redbank Plains to allow the street to provide a through-traffic road function.

Recommendations

A. That the bollards located on Siedofsky Street, Redbank Plains not be removed.

B. That the chief petitioner be advised of the outcome of this report.

RELATED PARTIES

Nil conflicts of interest have been identified.

ifuture Theme

Vibrant and Growing

Purpose of Report/Background

At the Council Ordinary Meeting on 19 August 2021, Councillor Sheila Ireland presented to Council a petition from the local community requesting the removal of bollards on Siedofsky Street, Redbank Plains.

The Petition

A copy of the petition presented to Council can be found in Attachment 1 of this report. The submitted petition has 46 signatures from individuals, however, no residential addresses were provided.

The petition has requested that Council consider removing the bollards located on Siedofsky Street, Redbank Plains near Pitt Way to improve access for local traffic. It suggests that removal of the bollards will allow traffic to access Halletts Road thereby reducing congestion that is occurring on School Road. The petition also suggests that this would improve local vehicular access to the St Ann’s Primary School (which opened in 2020) and provide an alternative route to travel to Ipswich via Rice Road.

Siedofsky Street, Redbank Plains

Siedofsky Street is closed just north of Pitt Way restricting vehicular access and therefore its ability to provide a through-traffic road function. Attachment 2 provides a map showing the location of the bollards on Siedofsky Street within the context of the surrounding road network. North of the bollards Siedofsky Street has 3 properties addressed on it and no connection to other streets. South of the bollards there are 26 properties addressed to Siedofsky Street, which connects to a network of local residential streets. The bollards were installed sometime between 2006 and 2007 by the housing development that has occurred to the south of Pitt Way.

Local Road Network

Halletts Road is a major collector within Council’s road hierarchy and therefore its purpose and function is to collect local traffic movements and distribute this traffic between local streets and sub-arterial roads. School Road is a sub-arterial road and its function and purpose is to carry through traffic. The local road network in the residential catchment just south of Halletts Road is made up of local access streets. Local access streets have a primary function of providing access to properties and not a traffic carrying function.

Noting the primary road functions in the road network, it is considered appropriate for the majority of traffic within the catchment to have to travel to School Road for access north to Redbank Plains Road, or the newly constructed St Ann’s school on Halletts Road. It is acknowledged that there may be benefit for a local connection to Halletts Road for the local catchment. However, Council does not have any plans to make provision for a road connection to Halletts Road to the southern residential networks, nor are there any proposed works through future development.

Halletts Road and Siedofsky Street Intersection

Siedofsky Street forms a 4-way priority-controlled intersection with Halletts Road and Tindle Street. The intersection is located near a vertical crest on Halletts Road which restricts sight distance for vehicles exiting the side streets. The sight distance does not meet current design standards. Visibility of the actual intersection is also restricted for motorists travelling along Hallets Road. Increased traffic on Halletts Road has also raised safety concerns at the intersection.

Long-Term Strategic Planning for School Road

Council’s long-term strategic transport planning for the area indicates that School Road will need to be upgraded to a four-lane urban sub-arterial road standard. It is proposed that this upgrade will include the signalisation of the School Road and Halletts Road intersection.

Funds has been allocated in the 2021-2022 Capital Works Program to commence the concept design for the School Road upgrade. It is proposed that detailed design will be undertaken in the following two (2) financial years. Subject to funding consideration, it is proposed the upgrade of School Road will be from 2024/2025 and beyond.

Development Conditions of St Ann’s Primary School, Redbank Plains

Through the development process, a Traffic Impact Assessment (TIA) report was provided to Council as part of the St Ann’s Primary School development approval. As the school continues to expand, updated TIA’s will be requested to assess impacts at each development stage and in particular the impact on the Halletts Road and School Road intersection. The assessment will provide recommendations of necessary remedial works and management strategies for this intersection at each stage including the investigation of an interim design for the intersection within the existing road reserve.

Key Considerations

1. Capital Works

If the bollards were to be removed to allow through-traffic movements to occur, it is suggested the following capital works would also need to be implemented:

· Road pavement would need to be installed in the non-sealed section of Siedofsky Street. Where the bollards are located there is approximately a 4m wide gap between the existing northern and southern sections of the constructed sealed road;

· The northern part of Siedofsky Street will most likely require a full road reconstruction. At present time the sealed road width on the northern section of Siedofsky Street is approximately 4.6m in width. This width is suitable for the current 3 properties that have access along this section. However, should the road be opened to the southern catchment, a road upgrade and widening would be required. Although no formal pavement testing has been undertaken, it is assumed that the pavement currently in place would not have been designed to cater for the proposed volumes of traffic that a through road would require. The road width as a minimum would need to be 7.0m wide, however consideration would also need to be given to additional width to potentially accommodate parking. Furthermore, additional infrastructure such as kerb and channel and stormwater infrastructure would also need to be considered;

· Minor adjustments would need to be made to the intersection of Siedofsky Street and Pitt Way using signs and lines to ensure the intersection operates safely as a four-way intersection; and

· Noting the proposed increase of traffic on Siedofsky Street, the large catchment to the north on Tindle Street and the traffic volumes on Halletts Road, this intersection would require some form of formalised priority control such as a roundabout or traffic signals for safety reasons. A roundabout would be the most appropriate intersection upgrade given the road hierarchy and intersection location within the road network. Although no cost estimate has been prepared, an intersection upgrade at this location would be costly given several key design matters:

o Road reserve width – there would be a need for property resumptions to accommodate infrastructure to support the intersection upgrade;

o Significant impact on underground utility and services; and

o Geometrical constraints with sight distance would require significant earthworks to achieve standard sight distance and intersection stopping distance requirements.

2. Network Connectivity and Safety

As a road authority, Council’s priority is to provide a safe road network for all users. Due to high traffic demand and road safety concerns along School Road (between Redbank Plains Road and Alawoona Street), an upgrade to this road section is ranked highly within the Strategic Transport sub-program within Council’s Capital Works Program. The scope of work proposed for School Road is to upgrade to four-lanes with traffic signals installed at the Halletts Road intersection as well as Cashmere Street and Vicki Street intersection. At the present time (2021-2022), concept designs are being undertaken for the School Road upgrade with detailed designed planned to occur in the 2022-2023 and 2023-2024 financial years. Subject to budget approvals, the construction upgrade of School Road will be from 2024-2025 and beyond.

There are currently no plans to provide a road connection along Siedofsky Street to Hallets Road, nor are there any funds committed by Council to undertake any construction work along Siedofsky Street. As Council’s capital budget is limited, from a network connectivity perspective, it is considered that the School Road upgrade would assist the local community and address the concerns raised in the petition. The School Road upgrade will provide an improved connection between Redbank Plains Road and the Centenary Highway as well as improved connectivity to the local catchment including Halletts Road. Council has currently committed funds to the planning and design of School Road in the current three year Capital Works Program.

3. Conclusion

Although the removal of bollards on Siedofsky Street would appear to be a simple project it has been identified that there would be a further need for significant planning, design and investment to be undertaken to ensure a safe local road connection is provided. At the present time, the planning, design and investment required for this project is not within Council’s Capital Works Program. Should this project be prioritised against other projects within the Strategic Transport sub-program, it would be considered a low priority.

Furthermore, Council is currently undertaking concept design for the upgrade of School Road whereby the project will provide improved network connectivity between the arterial roads of Redbank Plains Road and the Centenary highway as well as improved local connections and safety within the adjoining catchments. It is suggested that Council’s commitment to these works will alleviate the concerns raised in the petition.

Legal/Policy Basis

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

Not Applicable

RISK MANAGEMENT IMPLICATIONS

Nil conflicts of interest have been identified.

HUMAN RIGHTS IMPLICATIONS

HUMAN RIGHTS IMPACTS
OTHER DECISION
(a) What is the Act/Decision being made?	That the bollards located on Siedofsky Street, Redbank Plains not be removed.
(b) What human rights are affected?	No human rights are affected by this decision.
(c) How are the human rights limited?	Nil.
(d) Is there a good reason for limiting the relevant rights? Is the limitation fair and reasonable?	N/A.
(e) Conclusion	The decision is consistent with human rights.

Financial/RESOURCE IMPLICATIONS

Given the recommendation for the bollards on Siedofsky Street is to remain in place, there are no financial or resource implications for Council.

COMMUNITY and OTHER CONSULTATION

Council officers have not undertaken any direct consultation with the local community regarding this report.

It is suggested that the chief petitioner be advised of the outcomes of this report.

Conclusion

A petition regarding Siedofsky Street, Redbank Plains was presented to Council at the Ordinary Meeting on 19 August 2021. Following investigations into the request to remove the bollards from Siedofsky Street, it has been suggested that the bollards remain in place at the present time.

Attachments and Confidential Background Papers

1.	Petition regarding removing bollards at Siedofsky Street, Redbank Plains ⇩
2.	Siedofsky Street Bollards Locality Map ⇩

Joshua Ellis

Principal Engineer (Traffic Operations)

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.

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

1 December

2021

Doc ID No: A7687416

ITEM: 4

SUBJECT: Infrastructure and Environment Department Capital Delivery Report October 2021

AUTHOR: Manager, Capital Program Delivery

DATE: 5 November 2021

Executive Summary

This is a report concerning the performance of the capital delivery by the Infrastructure and Environment Department for the month of October 2021.

Officers across the whole Infrastructure and Environment Department are contributing to the positive results seen in the early stages of the 2021-2022 financial year. The result is especially pleasing when compared to the rate of delivery achieved in previous financial years.

Recommendation/s

That the report be received and the contents noted.

RELATED PARTIES

There are no known conflicts of interest in relation to this report

ifuture Theme

Vibrant and Growing

Purpose of Report/Background

Summary

A satisfactory result for the month of October with a financial outcome of $5.52mil of actual expenditure versus a budget of $6.67mill. Similarly, this represents a YTD result of $24.2mill expenditure versus a budget of $25.1mill, a negative variance of 3.5%.

A significant portion of the October shortfall in expenditure against budget was a result of the negative variance within the Asset Rehabilitation program (re-phasing of the Whitwood Road landfill rehabilitation works).

Monthly Program Variances Greater than $100k (Actual vs Budget)

Asset Rehabilitation was $688k under budget for the month. There were multiple projects that did not meet budget projections across this program of work, significantly the road resurfacing program remained approximately $645k below baseline for the month of October.

There were several slippages to projects within the program due to wet weather and re-phasing of the works, the major impacts for the program were:

· Rubber soft-fall and Organic soft-fall installation - $200k below budget

· McFarland Bridge and Old One Mile Bridge – combined $470k below budget

The late invoicing on Trevor Street as reported in September ($545k) - offset these underspends from across the program.

As mentioned above and in previous reports, the current phasing of the Whitwood Rd landfill rehabilitation project is out of alignment with the original budget baseline. The project remains on target to be completed in March 2022, with expenditure in the order of $5mill expected but dependent upon the volume and results of testing of illegal dumping identified within the site boundaries.

Parks, Sport & Environment was $203k under budget for the month of October.

Underspend YTD is partially a result of delivery rephasing for Harding’s Paddock landscaping works. The original budget baseline ($418k) had works completing in October 2021, the current forecast now has work commencing in November 2021 and completion in February 2022.

Similarly, delivery of works at Denmark Hill have pushed back with the main expenditure now to be realised in February 2022.

Transport & Traffic was $255k over budget mainly due to the Springfield Parkway projects progressing ahead of baseline phasing.

Other projects remain generally in line with budget expectations, albeit some variance in the baseline phasing compared to actual timing is evident.

The Eastern Ipswich Bikeway project has a requirement to join new underground stormwater pipes to the existing system.

The existing system is in fact an old clay-brick structure built some 100 years ago – and still functioning.

The project supervisor took an interest in the history of the pipe and some of the findings are included at the end of this report for those interested.

Fleet was well under budget baseline for the month due to the previously identified issues being experienced in the supply chain for most plant and equipment purchases.

Delivery timeline for the eight waste collection side-loaders has been confirmed to extend beyond this FY.

Other fleet purchases and revised delivery timelines will be assessed and reported through the next Budget Amendment.

As reported last month, Capital Expenditure for the full year remains generally in line with the approved budget.

Major Projects

Springfield Parkway & Springfield-Greenbank Arterial Road Upgrade

Expenditure for the combined projects in October was $250k up on budget expectations ($791k actual vs $544k).

Major culvert extensions are complete with minor backfilling remaining. Rock retaining wall including fence is complete, with advancing the landscaping of this area, currently being considered.

The relocation works for Energex and Telstra services are progressing well against schedule, with completion of these items now extending into January. UU water main are also progressing well and are currently on schedule.

Redbank Plains Rd Stage 3

Expenditure for the project in October was in line budget expectations.

Telstra have commenced service relocation works with completion expected early December.

Land resumption of RP boundaries near Kruger roundabout is continuing.

Energex underground works have commenced from Morgan Street to Kruger Parade.

Energex Overhead works have commenced from Highbury Drive to Kruger Parade.

Queen & Albert Street

At the completion of the planning & design phase, it has been identified that this intersection upgrade project will require significant funding over the original budget estimate due to complexity of the scope and additional NBN relocation costs not previously identified.

This project will now be delivered over two (2) FY’s with $2.5m to be spent this FY as per current budget allocation and a further $2.5m to be sought in the 2022-2023 FY as part of the imminent Budget build being undertaken.

Resurfacing Program

As mentioned above, expenditure on the re-surfacing program was $645k below budget baseline for the month of October.

Despite this delay, the full program is still anticipated to be completed within the financial year.

While well below plan for the month, the program remains $1,188k ahead of YTD budget baseline ($3,155k actual vs $1,967k baseline).

Atlantic Drive Sports Ground Upgrade

Based on current understanding the project scope and site conditions, it is likely that delivery of this project will be rephased in to next FY.

This has been discussed with the relevant user groups and will align with the off-season of the associated sporting clubs.

Grant Funding

One project was completed in October with external grant funding commitments:

· Tivoli SC Baseball F 21

PTAIP Bus Stop Program - projects are currently in the design phase, with most sites being delivered in the second half of the FY, in line with the agreed funding completion date of June 2022.

Grant Projects Scheduled for delivery this FY (includes Multi-year Funding)

NOTE: Below table includes reporting on capital construction projects only – it does not include Design Only or OPEX projects

Name	Suburb	Estimate	Funding	Completion Date (Completed)
LRCIP Round 2 (Local Roads & Community Infrastructure Program)
Laurel St KR 20	Redbank Plains	$663,702	$241,721	27/08/2021
Mount Crosby Rd FR 21	Tivoli	$306,058	$146,439	8/09/2021
South Station Rd LR 20	Raceview	$1,029,395	$450,000	28/01/2022
Trevor St Remedial Works	Bellbird Park	$3,214,754	$2,900,000	19/11/2021
North Station Rd Ret Wall 18	North Booval	$3,780,603	$1,095,000	31/08/2021
Tivoli SC Baseball F 21	Tivoli	$109,000	$150,000	15/10/21
URCSP (Unite and Recover Community Stimulus Package)
Sutton Park Skate 19	Brassall	$816,822	$1,230,000	27/04/2022
PTAIP (Passenger Transport Accessible Infrastructure Program)
PTAIP BU 21 – Bus Stops x 22	Various	$1,335,000	$831,825	19/05/2022
CNLGGP (Cycle Network Local Government Grants Program)
Eastern Ipswich BW 19	Ipswich	$1,050,826	$275,000	21/01/2022

Blackspot
Old Logan Rd & Addison Rd TL 19	Camira	$696,340	$459,220	10/09/2021
Hill St Cyprus St TI 20	North Ipswich	$121,379	$121,500	10/12/2021
Brisbane Rd Esther St TL 22	Riverview	$111,724	$112,000	30/11/2021
Cemetery Rd Whitehill Rd TL 22	Raceview	$125,338	$126,000	30/11/2021
LERP (Local Economic Recovery Program)
Hardings Paddock L 20	Purga	$418,000	$340,000	11/04/2022
Fire Station 101	Ipswich	$284,357	$58,540	9/08/2021
TIDS (Transport Infrastructure Development Scheme)
Redbank Plains Stage 3	Redbank Plains / Bellbird Park	7,415,000	705,446	29/06/23
R2R (Roads to Recovery)
Springfield Greenbank Arterial	Springfield / Springfield Central / Springfield Lakes	21,014,554	2,327,860	23/06/23
SEQCSP (South East Queensland Community Stimulus Program)
Rosewood RRC Major Upgrade	Rosewood	$4,500,000	$4,500,000	30/03/2024
Riverview RRC Upgrade Stage 1	Riverview	$2,170,000	$2,170,000	30/06/2023

Multi-year Funded Grant Projects

· Rosewood RRC Major Upgrade

· Riverview RRC Upgrade Stage 1

Master Schedule Delivery Milestones for October

Milestone	October Baseline	October Actual	Actuals Year to date
Practical Completion	11	8	29

As at end of October, the current project completion status shows 29 projects have reached practical completion from a total of 101 projects scheduled for delivery this FY.

Master Schedule Baseline Deliverables for 21-22 FY

Baseline Deliverables	Count of Projects

Design
Concept Design	25
Detailed Design	41
Construction
(IFC yet to Complete)	33
(IFC completed)	68
Multiyear Construction	11
Programs	37

The progress of projects to have design completed and issued for delivery this FY, is well ahead from the same time last FY with 67% of projects now issued to the construction teams.

The data shown above for Concept Design & Detailed Design includes forward design efforts for project delivery in the 2022-2023 FY which is also progressing well.

BRICK PIPE MILFORD STREET - HISTORY

Currently our internal teams are undertaking the construction of the eastern bikeway in town. Work involves construction of a new bikeway, kerb & channel, drainage upgrades and landscaping.

As part of the drainage work it was required to remove a section of an existing drain to accommodate new road infrastructure. Our troops were aware that the drainage section was old, however it wasn’t until we exposed the pipe that we realized we were dealing with some craftmanship from the past (see photos below).

Fig 1 – Brick Pipe Opening Fig 2 – Brick Pipeline Milford Street

Fig 3 – Brick Pipeline from inside

After completing some research on brick drainage construction in Ipswich, with a particular focus on Milford Street, South Street and Queen's Park, we found that there were works there in both in the 1880s and in 1910. Anything after this date was constructed using concrete.

The main brickmaker in Ipswich during this time was the Welldon company, who specialised in red bricks so this may very well be the source of the materials, however we can't confirm this yet. A biography of Thomas Welldon describes how he established his company in the 1860s in Ipswich, including a workshop where Queen's Park is currently located.

The best part of the story is our field teams connected a section of new pipes into existing brick drainage pipe which is still a fully functioning drain after 120+ years.

Legal/Policy Basis

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

Local Government Act 2009

RISK MANAGEMENT IMPLICATIONS

The Infrastructure and Environment Department has a departmental risk register that includes delivery of the capital program. The leadership team of the department continues to monitor our risk in relation to this and takes mitigation action where necessary.

HUMAN RIGHTS IMPLICATIONS

HUMAN RIGHTS IMPACTS

RECEIVE AND NOTE REPORT

The recommendation states that the report be received and the contents noted. The decision to receive and note the report does not limit human rights. Therefore, the decision is compatible with human rights.

Financial/RESOURCE IMPLICATIONS

The Infrastructure and Environment Department remains on target to meet the 2021-2022 capital budget.

COMMUNITY and OTHER CONSULTATION

No community consultation was required in relation to this report.

The Stakeholder Management Branch of the Infrastructure and Environment Department engages extensively with the community impacted by our works to ensure that they are informed in advance of works, communicated with during works and ensure that any issues that arise are managed effectively.

Conclusion

The Infrastructure and Environment Department is committed to delivering high quality infrastructure for the community and has done so successfully for the month of October.