Agenda of Meeting of Singleton Council

NOTICE OF MEETING

Notice is hereby given, in accordance with the provisions of the Local Government Act 1993 that a Meeting of Singleton Council will be held in the Council Chambers, Queen Street Singleton, on Tuesday 7 October 2008, commencing at 5.30PM.

EMERGENCY EVACUATION FOR COUNCIL MEETINGS HELD IN THE COUNCIL CHAMBERS

In case of an emergency, for example a fire, please evacuate the building via the marked exit doors (Mayor points to the doors). The order to evacuate may be signified by an alarm siren or by a Council officer or myself. Please proceed to the green “emergency assembly area” signs either near the cycleway on Queen Street (Mayor points in direction of Queen Street) or at the other side of the carpark towards the Gym & Swim (Mayor points again). An instruction to evacuate to a marked area shoud be followed without delay to assist Council in ensuring the Health and Safety of all staff and visitors.

AGENDA PAGE

Apologies

Confirmation of Minutes

1. Council Meeting 01/09/2008

Mayoral Minute

Disclosures and Declarations of Interest

Withdrawal of Items and Late Items of Business

Public Access Session

General Manager's Report No. 14/08

1. Local Government and Shires Association Membership Subscription - 2008 - 2009 Financial Year

Director Operations Report No. 12/08

1. Singleton Streetscape Project Control Group (Advisory Committee) Meeting

Manager Community Services Report No. 13/08

1. Community Development September 2008

2. Youth Programs

3. Colleen Gale Children's Services

4. Youth Worker, Budget Allocation

5. Safety within the Family

Manager Library Report No. 7/08

1. Library Programs & Events

Manager Parks and Facilities Report No. 13/08

1. Col Fisher Park Masterplan

2. Minutes of Singleton Sports Council Meeting - 18th September 2008

Manager Water and Waste Report No. 13/08

1. Water and Sewer Reports - 01/08/2008 - 31/08/2008

Manager Design and Contracts No. 11/08

1. Design & Contracts Program Area - Jobs in Progress

Manager Works Report No. 15/08

1. Works Program Area Maintenance and Construction

2. Bitumen Resealing Program

3. Tender for Quality Assured State Roads Resealing Program

Questions of Which Notice Has Been Given Report No. 20/08

1. Questions of Which Notice Has Been Given

Questions Without Notice in Writing

Committee of the Whole

ACTING GENERAL MANAGER

Singleton Council’s Vision Statement is:

“Singleton. A progressive community of excellence and sustainability”

Singleton Council’s Mission Statement is:

“To provide quality services to the community in an efficient and friendly manner encouraging responsible development”

Singleton Council’s Core Values are:

	Value	Definition
·	*Service*	Putting the needs of customers first and achieving excellence in customer service;
·	*Consistency*	Having a professional approach to work with the highest ethical standards and a businesslike manner across the organisation;
·	*Focus*	Maintaining a clear focus on the vision and agreed goals;
·	*Respect*	Earning and retaining the respect of the community;
·	*Pride*	General pride in works and services;
·	*Communication*	Excellence in communications;
·	*Achievement*	Developing a well trained, motivated and focussed staff and elected Council;
·	*Equity*	Being a fair and equitable employer and provider of services;
·	*Reliance*	Ensuring that the community, elected Council and staff can rely upon each other;
·	*Commitment*	Displaying commitment and cohesion between community, elected members and staff;
·	*Efficiency*	Services provided by the organisation are to be carried out with the efficient allocation of resources;

COUNCIL POLICY

Council adopted a Code of Conduct

which provides details of statutory requirements and gives guidance in respect of the way in which pecuniary and conflict of interest issues should be approached.

Generally, the policies refer to the following issues:

1. Councillors are under an obligation at law to disclose any interest they may have in any matter before the Council and to refrain from being involved in any consideration or to vote on any such matter.

2. Councillors must disclose any interest in any matter noted in the business paper prior to or at the opening of the meeting.

3. The nature of the interest shall be included in the notification.

4. Councillors shall immediately and during the meeting disclose any interest in respect of any matter arising during the meeting which is not referred to in the business paper.

5. All declarations of interest shall be recorded by the General Manager.

6. All disclosures of interest shall as far as is practicable be given in writing.

7. Any member having an interest shall leave the meeting and remain absent while the subject of the interest is being considered by Council.

8. The meeting shall not discuss any matter in which a councillor has an interest while the councillor is present at the meeting.

SINGLETON COUNCIL	Meeting of Singleton Council - 7 October 2008

	Manager Community Services Report No. 13/08

Safety within the Family

Author: Gail Easton

FILE: 07/0225

Executive Summary:

The purpose of this report is to provide information regarding the Safety Within the Family Project, with the recommendation that Council accepts funding received from the Department of Community Services Hunter Area Assistance Scheme for the Safety Within the Family Project.

The Funding Application as contained as Attachment 1 and letters of support as contained at Attachment 2 are produced for Council’s information and reference.

The Mayor and the Acting General Manager are also required to be authorised to execute the Funding Agreement between Singleton Council and the Department of Community Services for the Safety Within the Family Area Assistance Scheme Project, under Council’s Seal.

Background:

The Safety Within the Family Project aims to improve support for families impacted on by domestic violence. This will be achieved through the improvement of support networks and identifying and implementing a collaborative service model and partnerships. The development of the Project is guided by priorities identified in the NSW State Plan including:

· Rights, Respect and Responsibilities:

· Reduce crime particularly violent crime;

· Reducing re-offending;

· Increased integration in community activities.

· Fairness and Opportunity for the most vulnerable.

· Embedding the principle of the prevention and early intervention into government service delivery in NSW.

· Reduce rates of child abuse and neglect.

· Reduce the number of repeat offenders.

Policy and procedure guidelines and partnership agreements to establish ways of working within existing resources will be developed as part of the project, to enable continuing practice and sustainability upon completion of the project.

Management Plan:

Council Management Plan 2008-2009/2010-2011 includes an Access and Equity Activity Statement (p16) which is designed to assist Council to:

· Promote fairness in the distribution of resources, particularly those in need;

· Recognise and promote people’s rights and improve accountability of decision makers;

· Ensure that people have fair access to the economic resources and services essential to meeting their basic needs and improving their quality of life; and

· Give people better opportunities for genuine participation and consultation about decisions affecting their lives.

Council Policy:

The project is guided by the Community Safety Committee Terms of Reference, including:

1. Assist in the co-ordination of crime prevention efforts in the Singleton LGA to prevent duplication, increase efficiency and promote co-operation between agencies.

2. Act as an Advisory Committee to Council and make recommendations for specific Council related activities to improve the safety of residents.

3. Undertake research:

§ compiling a crime profile or map of the area;

§ conducting safety audits and community crime surveys;

§ collecting statistics and information from various agencies;

§ analysing data collected; and

§ collecting information about current programs and services which impact on crime prevention.

Legislation:

There are a range of civil and criminal responses to protect victims and prevent domestic violence. These remedies offer protection against many forms of domestic violence, including acts that are not physically violent. These processes are tabled below;

Legal Processes

Specific processes include:

· Protecting the victim: Apprehended Violence Orders (AVO’s).

· Criminal Charges arising out of a domestic violence incident.

· Family Law.

· Approved counselling and /or compensation for victims of crime.

Legal Remedies

Legal action in response to domestic violence may address:

· A criminal action and provide punishment for it; and/or

· Future protection to a person by prohibiting or restricting certain behaviours of the defendant in the form of a protection order.

· Compensation.

Sustainability:

Social:

Within the 2004/05-2009/10 Crime Prevention Plan adopted by Council in December 2004 issues relating to domestic violence with suggested strategies were identified. These included Education programs in Anger Management/Living without Violence and appropriate research to determine need. It is stated in the Action Plan that if this need is established, funding opportunities should be identified and funding applied for.

The Social Plan identifies (p134) issues for women:

· Lack of public awareness.

· Women do not report domestic violence.

· Lack of resources and training within NSW Police to respond effectively to domestic violence.

· Improve awareness of access to services in the area.

The Issues for Men (p136) were:

· Lack of services for men and low access by men.

· Lack of understanding of the issue for men aged 18-35.

· Impacts of shift work – health, stress on family, loss of social life.

· Domestic Violence – men as perpetrators.

Environmental:

Not applicable.

Financial:

An application for funding has been successful through the Hunter Area Assistance Scheme. An eligibility requirement for funding is conducted as part of the application process. The eligibility process requires extensive consultation, with the application also subject to local and regional ranking committees, who assess the need and appropriateness of the project for recommendation of funding to the Minister for Community Services.

This is a time limited project that provides a total sum of $67,500. The funding will employ a part time project officer for a period of two years for 15 hours per week. The Safety Within the Family Project Officer will be managed as part of the Community Services Program Area.

Contributions in-kind or costs of the program that are Council’s responsibility will be funded through the current Community Services Program Area budget. The position will be located at the Youth Venue, utilising the currently unused work station in the main office.

At the close of the project Council will not hold any further financial responsibility in the progression of this project.

Consultation:

In the development of the Project and the funding application, Council has consulted with members of the Singleton Domestic Violence Committee, local service providers such as Singleton Family Support, Lifeline, Benevolent Society as well as the Domestic Violence Specialist Prevention Officer, Department of Corrective Services, NSW Police and the local Magistrate. Letters of support are contained as Attachment 2.

Risk Management:

Identified risks associated with the project are minimal, however, the risks that are associated with domestic violence are often seen as harassment, victimisation, family stress and family displacement. Other identified factors that are linked to domestic violence are the associated costs placed upon families, businesses and the community.

Options:

1. Accept the Area Assistance Scheme funding to the amount of $67, 500 from the Department of Community Services and commence recruitment of a part time Safety Within the Family Project Officer. This is the recommended option.

2. Reject the funding to the amount of $67,500, with the project outcomes being unable to be achieved with the existing human resources of the Community Services Program Area.

Conclusions:

Acceptance of the funding for the Safety within the family Project is seen as advantageous to Council and the Singleton community.

RECOMMENDED that:

1. Council accept the funding to the amount of $67,500 from the Department of Community Services and a part time Safety Within the Family Project Officer be employed for a period of two years to implement the Project.

2. Finalisation of the Project occurs at the conclusion of the funding period, with no further commitments from Council, according to the Funding Agreement between Singleton Council and the Department of Community Services.

3. That the Acting General Manager and the Mayor be authorised to execute the Funding Agreement between Singleton Council and the Department of Community Services for the Safety Within the Family Area Assistance Scheme Project, under Council’s Seal.

Jennifer Underwood Gary Woodman

Manager Community Services Director Operations

Attachments

AT-1View	AAS- Funding Application SWiF	5 Pages
AT-2View	Letter of Support - SWiF	6 Pages

Attachment 1	Manager Community Services Report No. 13/08
AAS- Funding Application SWiF	Safety within the Family

Application summary for project - Safety Within the Family (Ref. 90071/08)

Date of discussion with CPO	6 August 2007
Name of CPO/Departmental officer:	Jennifer Blythe
Organisation name:	Singleton Council
ABN:	52 877 492 396
Contact person:	Jennifer Underwood
Contact's position:	Community Services Manager
Contact's phone:	65787311
Contact's fax	65724197
Contact's e-mail	junderwood@singelton.nsw.gov.au
Legal status:	Local Government
Purpose of the project:	Promoting safe communities
State Plan priorities:	Yes
Category of funding:	Community development (time-limited)
Years of development:	2
Local government area:	Singleton
Target group 1:	Families
Target group 2:	Men
Target group 3:	Other...NSW judicial system
Area/s covered:	One whole LGA
Details of organizations contacted who give support for the project:	§ NSW Police / Superintendent B.McHugh / 65787499 / Initiated discussions with domestic Violence Committee § Singleton Domestic Violence Committee / Michael Absalom / 0428730216 / Item of interest for the committee to support.

Project details and profile:

This project will do:

This project will employ a project officer 2 days per week for two years to research and identify a best practice model of service relevant to the identified project area in consultation with relevant stakeholders.

Consultation already conducted with significant stakeholders who have provided letters of support for the project include Department of Corrective Services - Probation and Parole, Local Area Commander NSW Police - Singleton, Lifeline, and Benevolent Society. Members of local domestic violence committee are also in support of the project and have indicated their commitment to developing partnerships which will address and instigate better practice when dealing with the many aspects of domestic violence.

The project aims to improve support for families impacted on by domestic violence; to improve supports by identifying and implementing collaborative service models, improved case management and increase partnerships.

State Plan Details:

§ Rights, Respect and Responsibilities –

o Reduced crime, particularly violent crime;

o Reducing re-offending.

o Increasing integration in community activities.

§ Fairness and Opportunity for the most vulnerable –

§ Embedding the principle of the prevention and early intervention into government service delivery in NSW.

§ Reduced rates of child abuse and neglect.

§ Reduce the number of repeat offenders.

Project objectives:

Accessibility:

Improved support mechanisms through the development of partnership agreements and methods of working will clearly identify roles, gaps in service and strategies to meet these gaps.

Indicators:

§ Increased service provider collaboration.

§ Increased referral links between services.

§ Increased participation by perpetrators in perpetrator programs.

§ Decrease in the number of repeat offenders of domestic violence.

Objective 1: Develop Safety Within The Family Plan.

a)	achieved by:	Identify relevant stakeholders and form Steering Committee to monitor project and assist in production of Safety Within the Family Plan.
	Will change:	Consultation will focus on local needs and ensure accessibility.
	Time frame:	3 months

b)	achieved by:	Research local needs, consult with stakeholders, and research Best Practice Domestic Violence Programs.
	Will change:	Best Practice methods relevant to local needs identified. Collaboration of existing service providers to identify most appropriate model for area.
	Time frame:	6 months

c)	achieved by:	Documentation of compiled consultation results, and implementation, ongoing consultation and evaluation strategies in Safety Within the Family Plan.
	Will change:	Enable effective implementation and modification of project. Existing Australian research on Domestic Violence best practice programs will be enhanced.
	Time frame:	9 months

Objective 2: Implement Safety within the Family Plan

achieved by:

Formation of a Family Response Team, consisting of local service providers, to ensure early intervention strategies are employed for victims impacted upon and perpetrators who instigate Domestic Violence.

Will change:

Improved support for victims and perpetrators to address the issues and avoid unnecessary breakdown of the family unit.

Time frame:

16 months

achieved by:

Lobby NSW Police and the NSW Judicial System for DV perpetrators to enter perpetrator programs. Commitment by Police for quality control when dealing with incidents of DV.

Senior supervision of DV matters if no change is identified when dealing with incidents of DV.

Will change:

An increased number of DV perpetrators attending perpetrator programs. Decreased incidence of repeat DV offences. Decreased unnecessary breakdown of family unit.

Time frame:

18 months

achieved by:

Sustainability Report prepared detailing Evaluation and Action plan. Ensuring strategies are developed and changes are sustained. Reviewed through establishment of steering committee to monitor progress

Will change:

Service providers, Police and Local Courts continue to operate as per Partnership Agreements. Ongoing benefits to the community and families with decreased incidences of repeat Domestic Violence. Consider making report findings more widely available.

Time frame:

24 months

Maintenance:

After funding:

Council’s involvement with stakeholders will continue. Policy and procedure guidelines and partnership agreements which establish ways of working within existing resources will be developed as part of the project to enable continuing practice and sustainability on project completion.

Project budget

	Year One	Year Two
Project Establishment	-	-
Wages / Salaries Project Officer, Local Gov award, 15	$23,400	$23,400
On Costs	$5,850	$5,850
Sub Total	$29,250	$29,250
Administration	-	-
Audit	-	-
Rent	-	-
General Administration	$1,000	$1,000
Other Project Costs	-	-
Translator/Interpretor
Travel	$1,000	$1,000
Training	$1,500	$1,500
Other (Catering, forums, consultations	$1,000	$1,000
Sub Total	$3,500	$3,500
Total	$33,750	$33,750

Non-monetary contribution:

Office, pool car, computer, phone, fax, internet.

SINGLETON COUNCIL	Meeting of Singleton Council - 7 October 2008

	Manager Library Report No. 7/08

Library Programs & Events

Author: Robyn Tonks

FILE: 01/0573

Detail:

This report outlines the key library programs and events in this reporting period.

· Readers’ Week

Readers’ Week was set for 1 to 8 September. Due to Singleton Public Library’s heavy schedule of Book Week events that actually went for 2 weeks and was just prior to this, we did not have time to plan anything. However, it was a good opportunity to promote reading, one of our primary focuses, and so library staff decided to celebrate the week later in the month as part of the monthly ‘Read @ Your Library’ marketing theme. The date was set for the third week of September, 15^th to 20^th.

The following events took place:

· Using recently purchased software a series of fabulous ‘READ’ posters were created featuring, celebrities like current and past members of the Knights and Bob Hawke as well as well known locals such as the Mayor, shop owners and library users. The posters were displayed throughout the library.

· Casual morning and afternoon teas were provided and library visitors wrote down on a post-it what they are currently reading and they were displayed on a board.

· A ‘Motivational Reading’ poster competition using the popular social networking website, flickr.com was held. This got staff, as well as patrons, involved with Librarian 2.0 activities which are a professional development target for staff. The competition had special appeal for youth, but was open to all. Youth Night fell during our Reader’s Week and they were able to work on their entries as one of the activities.

· The top 50 books most borrowed in the Junior, Youth and Adult sections, Fiction and Non-Fiction, were listed and displayed. Patrons were allowed to place reserves without charge for these.

· School Visits

3 classes from St Catherine's Catholic College were given introductory tours of the Local Studies resources in preparation for them to undertake their major year 9 Geography assignment, History and Land Use Change in the Local Community.

· Exhibition from the State Library

Tragic and heroic stories behind Australia’s critical environmental challenges were exposed in the powerful travelling exhibition, Impact: a Changing Land, from the State Library of NSW that was at the library from 5 – 22 September 2008.

The exhibition revealed the dramatic environmental changes brought about by human activity, starting with the over-exploitation of natural resources by early European settlers through to the gritty reality of the modern industrial age.

According to exhibition curator, Stephen Martin, “This is a remarkable and moving exposé of valuable historical evidence illustrating the actions and attitudes that have protected and harmed our environment in NSW since European settlement.”

Stories of drought, whaling, land clearing and preservation, exotic pests and air pollution were told through rarely seen artworks, photographs and documents from the State Library’s unrivalled collections. The exhibition also featured interviews with high profile scientists including Australian of the Year 2007, Tim Flannery, presenting their views and challenges for the future.

The exhibition centred on four contentious geographic locations: greater Sydney, NSW coasts, Murray-Darling Basin and the World Heritage listed Macquarie Island. Contrasting the controversial history of harm to the environment are incredible stories of deep affection and inspiring endeavours to save and preserve this fragile land such as the 13 Hunters Hill housewives who linked arms with trade unionists to save Kelly’s Bush, forcing the world’s first Green Ban.

· Book Clubs

On Wednesday 10^th September, there was a meeting with community members who had expressed interest in participating in Library Book Clubs. The Library is waiting for receipt of the 12 Book Club kits from our zone co-operative grant.

It was explained that one or two Book Clubs would be hosted by library staff member, Lee Croucher, using the kits purchased with the zone grant funding. These are due to arrive within the next month. There are many options for more clubs such as different genres or special interest and these were discussed at the meeting.

All attendees were enthusiastic and so keen to start they did not want to wait for the kits to arrive. By the end of the meeting, we had a definite 10 people for a daytime club and several for an evening. Several people who were unable to attend the meeting were contacted the next day and a few more were also recruited at the library in the following days. As a result, we now have 11 for a daytime group and we also have an evening group of 9 people. The first meetings will be on Friday 10^th October, 10.30 to 11.30am for the daytime group and Tuesday evening 14^th October, 6.30 to 7.30pm for the evening group.

As many of them were at the Books Alive crime author lunch, it was decided that the books for October would be ‘Voodoo Doll’ by Leah Giarratano for the daytime group and Michael Robotham’s ‘Bombproof’ for the evening group. Both authors were guest speakers at the library last month. If the kits don’t arrive before these meetings, they will swap titles for a November meeting.

A volunteer at Cooinda attended the meeting and we discussed the possibility of forming a club for nursing home residents and seniors as a spin off. We are keen to follow this through and we are exploring the options. The aim is to give the Cooinda residents an outside interest.

· Writing Workshops

A successful CASP grant provided the opportunity for the Library to offer a series of free writing workshops hosted by well known author and teacher, Deb Westbury. Deb Westbury has been a familiar and respected voice in Australian poetry since her work was first published in 1975. Her poetry has since been widely anthologised. Deb was born and has spent most of her life on the NSW coast south of Sydney, developing a dual career as a writer and teacher - with an undergraduate degree in teaching and a Master of Creative Arts degree in writing. She is an inspirational educator and speaker, as well as an entertaining reader of her own poetry. She teaches courses in creative writing at university and for various community groups and high schools throughout the State. In 1999 she was guest lecturer at the prestigious Catskill Poetry Workshop in the US. In August 2000 she was writer in residence for James Cook University in Queensland. She is actively involved with the Poets' Union, The Australian Society of Authors and Varuna Writers' Centre in the Blue Mountains where she presently resides.

We were able to offer one day and one evening session for the general public and one session to schools. 10 people attended the evening session, 12 the morning session and 30 students from St. Catherine’s attended the school session.

· Australian Public Library Summit 2009

The following notice was received from the Australian Library and Information Association (ALIA) and is submitted for Council’s information:

The public library sector has long been neglected and under funded, by State and Commonwealth governments. There is a paradox that despite the consistently high use of libraries, and the increasingly varied services, resources and programs they offer, their role in supporting the community is not well recognised by government. There is an urgent need to develop a partnership with all three levels of government to address these issues, and to maximize public libraries’ contribution to Australian life. The primary purpose of the Summit is to engage with government and create an action agenda which represents the needs of the Australian public library network. In other words: a series of actions which have a significant likelihood of happening. While they may include agreed statements of principles there will be a focus on actions including development of a funding strategy. The Summit is being convened by ALIA with the support of Public Libraries Australia (PLA), the State and Territory public library associations, National and State Libraries Australasia (NSLA) and Friends of Libraries Australia. The project will initially be funded by ALIA with other stakeholders having informally committed to providing financial support. It is planned for March/April 2009 and will be held in Canberra. While the number of participants at the Summit will be limited to 50 people we will be inviting submissions and ideas from as many contributors as possible. These will include several commissioned papers on core policy issues. Submissions will lead into a small number of Summit papers to be considered directly by the participants. We believe that this is an opportunity to determine a way forward which will lead to a better recognition of the central and valued role of public libraries in Australian life, and their capacity to advance policies across a wide range of areas.

· Joan Ingram completed Certificate III in her Library and Information Studies and will be commencing her Library Technician’s course as part of her traineeship.

· ABC Radio Newcastle contacted the Library for information on the Library’s Writers Group and has since interviewed a member of the group on radio.

· October Holiday Activities

Planning and promotion for the October holiday activities was completed. The following activities will occur:

· Magic show, ‘JD’s World of Magic’, with Joel Howlett. A great show from a professional young performer on Thursday 2nd October, 10.30-11.10am. Suitable for all ages. $5 per ticket (adults and children).

· Magic workshop with Joel Howlett. Kids 6 years and over learn magic tricks from a professional. Thursday 2nd October, 1pm to 2pm. $7 ticket (parents can watch)

· Free gift making workshops. Participants make gifts, bags, boxes and cards. Two sessions on Wednesday 8th October, 10:30 am -11:30 am or 2:00 pm to 3:00 pm. Suitable for all ages.

· Mental Health Week

On Thursday, 9th October from 6.00 to 7.00pm, the Library is hosting a session on mood disorders presented by Bill Howey, an ambassador for the Black Dog Institute. The presentation will include information on signs, symptoms, treatment and statistics related to the topic, as well as the speaker’s personal experience of living with depression.

FOR COUNCIL’S INFORMATION

Robyn Tonks Gary Woodman

Manager Library Director Operations

Attachments

There are no attachments for this report.

SINGLETON COUNCIL	Meeting of Singleton Council - 7 October 2008

	Manager Parks and Facilities Report No. 13/08

Col Fisher Park Masterplan

Author: Alan Fletcher

FILE: 04/0130

Executive Summary:

On 4 August, 2008 Singleton Council resolved that the Masterplan be advertised for public exhibition.

Two submissions were received from:

· Singleton Tidy Town Committee; and

· Mrs Adrienne Fisher.

The Tidy Town Committee supported the plan but would also like a toilet. Mrs Fisher and her family wish to donate a picnic shelter at the park in memorial of the Hon Col Fisher.

A copy of the Masterplan is contained as Attachment 1.

The report recommends that the Masterplan be approved.

Background:

Col Fisher Park at Hunterview, shown on the plan below was dedicated as Park in 2002 and 2006 (2 Parcels of land totalling 6.8 hectares).

Locality sketch

Existing section of Col Fisher Park shown green.

The rezoning of the Huntergreen area in 2007 zoned another 17.1 hectares as future open space, part of which will be added to Col Fisher Park.

The Masterplan has been prepared to facilitate the future development and conservation of the Park. The Plan covers the existing and proposed Park land.

The existing and proposed Col Fisher Park is generally below the 1 in 100 year flood level. The site is incised by a creek line which forms a deep gully close to the confluence with the Hunter River. The site has deep alluvial soils on the lower areas and clay soils in the higher areas. The site is generally vegetated by grasses (cleared grazing land) with some stands of trees along the creek line. There is a significant stand of Red River Gums close to the Hunter River.

The Park was named after the Hon. Col Fisher who was a local Councillor, a State Member of Parliament and Minister.

Management Plan:

Funds were included in the 2007/08 Budget and Management Plan to fund the conceptual design. The design work was primarily carried out in-house by Council staff and the final plan was prepared by Moir Landscape Architects.

Council Policy:

Col Fisher Park is covered by the Singleton Heights Gully Parks Plan of Management, (Policy Number 25018.2). The plan of management allows the developments set out in the Masterplan.

The maintenance standards adopted for the park in the Plan of Management are:-

Steep Embankment - Utility = No or minimal mowing due to site being too steep. Grass

edges are not treated, site not irrigated, landscape

treatment generally bushland or site with steep slope.

Remainder - Low = Occasional mowing or clean up, not irrigated, grass edges

not treated. Landscape treatment generally trees or

pasture grass.

Legislation:

The Local Government Act, 1993 has mandatory core objectives for management of community land. The objectives in Section 36G of the Act for community land categorised as ‘Park’ are:

· To encourage, promote and facilitate recreational, cultural, social and educational past times and activities;

· To provide for passive recreational activities or pastimes and for the casual playing of games; and

· To improve the land in such a way as to promote and facilitate its use to achieve the other core objectives for its management.

The Local Government Act also prescribes a set of principles that are to guide a council in carrying out its functions which includes:

· To provide directly or on behalf of other levels of government, after due consultation, adequate, equitable and appropriate services and facilities for the community and to ensure that those services and facilities are managed efficiently and effectively.

· To exercise community leadership.

· To promote and to provide and plan for the needs of children.

· To properly manage, develop, protect, restore, enhance and conserve the environment of the area for which it is responsible, in a manner that is consistent with and promotes the principles of ecologically sustainable development.

· To bear in mind that it is the custodian and trustee of public assets and to effectively account for and manage the assets for which it is responsible.

The Masterplan helps achieve these objectives and principles.

Sustainability:

Social:

Col Fisher Park will form an important part of Singleton Council’s park network. The linear nature of the park and planned connection to other park lands combined with facilities such as cycleways will provide considerable social benefits to the community. A combination of passive and active facilities will provide opportunities for the local community to recreate in the park.

Environmental:

River Red Gums have been identified as an ecologically threatened plant community in the Hunter Valley. There is a stand of mature River Red Gums in the gully close to the Hunter River. Community groups such as Landcare, Scouts and the Tidy Town Committee have already done significant work to control weeds in the area and replant local providence River Red Gums and other local species.

The Plan identifies areas of supplementary tree planting and creek line rehabilitation. The Plan also identifies the need for careful management of the under story to ensure good passive surveillance throughout the park.

Financial:

The cost of preparing the Masterplan was budgeted in the 2007/08 budget.

The Landscape Masterplan is conceptual only and no detailed design estimates have been carried out. However estimates based upon unit rates were carried out for the recent Developer Contribution Plan review reported to Council on the 28 July 2008. It is envisaged that the work identified in the Masterplan will be carried out progressively as Section 94 funds become available and Huntergreen open space is dedicated.

Consultation:

A Community Planning Meeting was held on Sunday, 25 February 2007, to gather information to prepare the Landscape Masterplan. The meeting was supported by Singleton Landcare, Singleton Tidy Towns, Xstrata, Westpac Bank, Singleton Scouts, the Hunter Catchment Management Trust and surrounding neighbours.

The draft Masterplan was advertised in the local press on the 15 and 22 August 2008. A letterbox drop was also done around the park. Copies of the plan were hand delivered to the existing owner of the proposed future section of Col Fisher Park. Council received several phone enquiries and received two written submissions about the Masterplan from:

· Singleton Tidy Towns Committee; and

· Mrs Adrienne Fisher (the wife of the late Hon Col Fisher).

Copies of the submissions are contained as Attachment 2 and 3. The Tidy Towns Submission supports the proposed plan but also requested a toilet in the park. The park location, scale and type of development planned would not be provided with a public toilet under Council’s adopted service levels set out in the Plan of Management. Mrs Fisher’s letter advises that the Fisher Family wish to donate a picnic shelter to be erected in Col Fisher Park for the pleasure of those who use the Park and as a family memorial to the 33 years that Col Fisher spent in public office serving the people of Singleton. The value of the picnic shelter is about $10,000. Mrs Fisher and her family are aware of the cost.

Council staff also presented the draft masterplan to the Singleton Tidy Towns Committee and Singleton Landcare Network meetings.

Risk Management:

The Masterplan process has allowed Council to consider various people’s points of view about the development and conservation of the Park. This process will help minimise risk of conflicts and produce a better Park.

Options:

The options are:

· Adopt the Masterplan for Col Fisher Park; or

· Do nothing and not adopt the Masterplan.

Conclusions:

The preparation of the Masterplan has taken into consideration various people’s and group’s needs and points of view. The proposed plan will allow the future orderly and planned development of the Park. It is recommended that the Masterplan be adopted.

RECOMMENDED that:

1. Council adopt the Masterplan for Col Fisher Park.

2. a letter be sent to Mrs Adrienne Fisher thanking her family for the kind offer to provide a picnic shelter at Col Fisher Park.

Attachments

AT-1View	Masterplan	1 Page
AT-2View	Tidy Towns Submission	1 Page
AT-3View	A Fisher Submission	1 Page

SINGLETON COUNCIL	Meeting of Singleton Council - 7 October 2008

	Manager Water and Waste Report No. 13/08

Water and Sewer Reports - 01/08/2008 - 31/08/2008

Author: Ben Sim

FILE: 01/0153

Detail:

a. Singleton Water Supply

	01/08/2008 – 31/08/2008	2007 Figures
Total throughput from dam was	181 ML	172 ML
Consumption
Town	143 ML	136 ML
Army	4 ML	6 ML
Abattoir	12 ML	11 ML
Mount Thorley/Broke	10 ML	7 ML
Standpipe (water to industry and Rural)	12 ML	12 ML

The trend in treated water consumption for Singleton town is shown on the following graph:

The graph shows that for the same period during the last five years, this years treated water consumption for the month of August continues to be the lowest.

Average Daily Water Consumption for Singleton Town Residential

As shown on the above table, the average daily water consumption for the month of August 2008 is 588 litres per household per day. It is marginally the second lowest as compared to the same month in the previous four years.

Dam Percent Full

From the NSW Water Information website, Glennies Creek Dam was 61.20% full on 31 August 2008. Thus in the month of August 2008, the water storage volume in the dam has a small increase of 0.20%.

New Services

19 new services were installed this month.

Service Repairs

15 service repairs were carried out this month, including four complete renewals.

Main Breaks

Four main breaks were repaired this month:

Ø Queen Street (100 mm AC main – radial break)

Ø Corner of Rose Avenue and View Street (100 mm AC main – blow out)

Ø Corner of Market Street and Short Street (100 mm CI main – radial break)

Ø Carrington Street (100 mm AC main – radial break)

Meters M & R

43 water meters were replaced with month.

Valves and Hydrants M & R

No valve was installed/repaired/replaced this month.

Mains Replacement/Relocation

No main was replaced/relocated this month.

New Mains

No new main was constructed this month.

Obanvale WTP (Water Treatment Plant) M & R

Dewatering of Supernatant Return Pond Number 2 at the WTP had commenced this month, in preparation for desludging.

b. Mount Thorley Water Supply

	01/08/08 – 31/08/08	2007 Figures	2006 Figures	2005 Figures	2004 Figures
The total amount of water pumped to the mines in August was	145 ML	203 ML	555 ML	144 ML	272 ML

The trend in raw water consumption at Mount Thorley is shown on the following graph:

The graph shows that this years raw water consumption for the month of August is practically equal to the lowest (August 2005) as compared to the same period in the previous four years.

c. Jerrys Plains Water Supply

	01/08/2008 – 31/08/2008	2007 Figures
Consumption	1.52 ML	1.06 ML

The trend in water consumption at Jerrys Plains is shown on the following graph:

As compared to the same period in the previous four years, the graph shows that this years water consumption for the month of August is the fourth lowest (with 2004/05 figures the highest).

d. Sewerage System Report

	01/08/2008 – 31/08/2008	2007 Figures
Sewerage Treatment Works – Flow Volume	109 ML	136 ML

Effluent Reuse

Total estimated effluent reuse for this financial year is 73 megalitres, after being adjusted for full water losses.

Sewer Main M & R

Six sewer chokes or problems were attended to this month:

Ø Civic Avenue (cleared main)

Ø 40 Lachlan Avenue (cleared shaft)

Ø Charbonnier Motel (cleared main)

Ø 13 Tulloch Close (sewer dig up repair)

Ø 1 Gipp Street (sewer dig up repair)

Ø 43 Broughton Street (sewer dig up repair)

New Sewer Junctions

One new sewer junction was cut in this month:

Ø 42 William Street

Low Pressure Sewerage (LPS) System (a majority at Maison Dieu Industrial Estate)

Sewer POD Connection

No additional sewer POD was connected to the system this month.

Thus the total number of sewer PODs connected to the LPS system remains at 90 and the total for this financial year is nil.

FOR COUNCIL’S INFORMATION

Brian Carter Gary Woodman

Manager Water & Waste Director Operations

Attachments

There are no attachments for this report.

SINGLETON COUNCIL	Meeting of Singleton Council - 7 October 2008

	Manager Design and Contracts No. 12/08

Design & Contracts Program Area - Jobs in Progress

Author: Christopher Martin

FILE: 08/0073

Detail:

The following works have been completed, are in progress or are programmed to be commenced by the Design and Contracts Program Area.

(a) CURRENT SURVEY, INVESTIGATION & DESIGN MATTERS

PROJECT	DESCRIPTION OF THE PROJECT	STATUS
BRIDGES
Owendale Bridge, Wollombi Road over Barneys Gully	Approach design not required. Type A Intersection Design Complete.	Awaiting approval
Herbert St Bridge Milbrodale Road Broke	Preliminary design complete and reviewed. Final Design Drawings in progress.	Works Dept to confirm timeline.
ROADS & TRAFFIC
SES Car park, Singleton	Survey Preliminary complete. Redesign requested and in progress. Completed	100% 100% On Hold
Long Point Road, Gouldsville	Survey for realignment of 90 degree bend to improve road safety at Neal’s property. Client requires horizontal alignment review. Design reviewed and completed.	Works Dept to confirm timeline.
Dangar Road, Brisbane & Boonal Streets K & G	Survey Complete Designs required: · Brisbane Street – Completed Set-out Required · Dangar Road – Completed Set-out complete · Boonal Street – Completed. Set-out Required	100% 100% TBA 100% 100% 100% TBA
Glendonbrook Road Reconstruction	Survey and design required. Survey Completed. Preliminary Design Complete. Final Design near completion.	100% September
Glendonbrook RFS, Glendonbrook Road Mt Olive	Survey, design and DA required to be lodged. Survey and Design Completed. Awaiting shed information.	100% In Progress
Mount Olive RFS	DA required to be lodged. Survey completed. Design in progress. Shed information required.	0%
Hambledon Hill Road Reconstruction	Possible road realignment. Survey complete. Design complete final plans in progress.	Oct 08
Elderslie Road	Preliminary Design Complete. Further Investigation Required. Final Plans in progress.	Aug 08 Oct 08
Mirannie Road Reconstruction	Preliminary Design Complete – Changes required and to be prepared for preview. Final plans in progress.	Sept 08
DRAINAGE
Kelso Street Stormwater Improvement Stage 2.1 Edward to Loder	Detail Survey – Extra Detail Required to address increased scope of works. Check of Previous design by Consultant. Council undertaking final design	100% 95% In Progress
PARKS & FACILITIES
Redbourneberry Bridge, Redbourneberry	Drainage batter regrading survey programmed.	Oct 08
Queen Street	Proposed cycleway.	Oct 08

(b) ROADS AND CONTRACTS MATTERS

TENDER ADMINISTRATION

Tender No:	Description	Status
T2008.009	Construction of Visitor Information Centre	Tender document draft prepared. Awaiting funding to progress.
T2008.013	Supply And Delivery of 1 X Footpath Sweeper	Tender documents currently still being prepared. Documents expected to be ready by end of Sept.
T2008.014	Removal or Demolition of building – Old Army Hut at Townhead Park	Tender documents currently still being prepared. Documents expected to be ready by end of Sept.
T2008.015	Sprayed Bituminous Surfacing & Associated Services - 2008 / 2009 State Roads Reseal Program	Tender documents have been prepared, advertised and placed on e-tendering system. Tender closed – 16 September 2008
T2008.016	Replacement of SES Vehicle	Tender documents currently being prepared.

ROAD MATTERS

ID:	Street / Road	Description of Job	Date	Status
1.04	RD00051 Maison Dieu Road	Road widening and bridge construction over Rixs Creek – road opening/closing (Resolution 31/06).	26 May 08 10 Jul 08 15 Jul 08 Oct 08	Road Closure sent to Dept of Lands. Dept of Lands approved Rd Closure. Letter sent to owners & utilities to make submissions. Report to Council for Resolution with any copies of submissions received.
1.05.01	RD00039 Hebden Road - 3 Sharp Curves	Separate pieces of land from Picton Lane – road closures and compulsory acquisition of Crown land.	29-Jul-08 Oct 08	Plan received from Daniel Golenia. Review of plans & send back to surveyor to electronically lodge at the LPI.
1.06	RD00127 Wollombi Road	Road closure (Treminar Winery).	05-Aug-08 Oct 08	Signed transfer documents sent to Sparke Helmore for signature and then Sparke Helmore will lodge Sale of Transfer. Contact Sparke Helmore to determine status of matter.
1.07	RD01360 Stage 4 Streetscape	Land acquisition at Railway Station.	23-May-08 Oct 08	Michael Post from ARTC called - he has approval from one party - still waiting on further approval. Will get back to Council. Contact ARTC to determine status of matter.
1.08	RD00121 Cranky Corner Road	Road widening (acquisition) and opening (Dick).	14-May-08 Oct 08	Plans received from Hunter Survey Services. Review of plans & send back to surveyor to electronically lodge at the LPI.
1.11	RD00019 Carrowbrook Road	Causeway location, road opening and closing (Resolution 243/07). Causeway through Smiths and newly created road in Jones.	24-Jul-08	Department of Lands - final application pending awaiting advise for "approval in principal" to proceed with plan preparation.
1.12	RD00019 Carrowbrook Road	Causeway location through Smith’s – road opening/closing (Resolution 243/07).	28-Mar-08	Plan of subdivision and road closure prepared by Gary Hamblin - Awaiting lodgement of Jones plan prior to proceeding.
1.13	RD00019 Carrowbrook Road	Anomaly north of Mt Royal Road, south of Lot 3 DP 431675 road opening/closing.	28-Mar-08 Oct 08	Awaiting plan from surveyor. It may be able to lodge independently to the Jones / Smith plans - Check with Surveyor.

1.14

RD00019

Carrowbrook Road

Compulsory acquisition of Lot 1 DP 1092168 from S & M Jones.

28-Mar-08

Letter sent to Jones advising that money is in trust awaiting their signing of forms. - Waiting on response from Jones.

1.16

RD00092

Wambo Mining

Wambo Mining Application – road closure at Warkworth.

24-Jul-08

6 Aug 08

Aug / Sept

Applications lodged with Department of Lands awaiting "approval in principal" to proceed with plan preparation.

Meeting scheduled with Dept of Lands re: status of all outstanding matters.

Dept of Lands still processing.

1.17

03/0088

White Mining

White Mining Application – road closure of part of Old New England Highway.

29-May-08

Oct 08

Waiting on written consent from adjoining owner by Ashton Coal.

Council to Contact Ashton Coal as to status of matter.

1.18

RD00098

Pikes Gully road, Liddell Station Road

Part of Pikes Gully Road, Liddell Station Road and part of Old New England Highway (Liddell) road closure (Coal & Allied).

24-Jul-08

6 Aug 08

Aug / Sept

Awaiting approval from the Department to proceed with advertising. Provided Muswellbrook Shire Council's consent to be joint applicant as requested.

Meeting scheduled with Dept of Lands re: status of all outstanding matters.

Dept of Lands still processing.

1.19

RD00181

PPK - part of Broke Road

PPK – part of Broke Road – road closure/opening, realignment of road due to mining operations (Bulga Coal).

04-Aug-08

Oct 08

Electronic Lodgement received from Mark Howes.

Review of documentation required by Council to proceed matter.

1.20

RD00066

Pikes Gully / Mitchell Line Roads

Pikes Gully/Mitchell Line Roads – road closure due to mining activity (Coal & Allied).

24-Jul-08

6 Aug 08

Oct 08

Department of Lands - Plan has been registered. Meeting scheduled with Dept of Lands re: status of all outstanding matters.

Dept of Lands still processing.

1.21

RD00039

Hebden Road

Hebden Road – road closure/opening – conveyor – road deviation and closure.

28-Mar-08

Oct 08

Waiting to hear from land owner.

Contact the land owner again to request that they progress the matter.

1.23

RD00048

Lemington Road

Road deviation – road closure and opening.

11-Jul-08

Letter sent to Clayton Utz stating old deed is obsolete due to the Road Act and the Dept of Lands is the approving authority, however Council would not object to any application for road closure.

NO FURTHER ACTION REQUIRED – MATTER CLOSED

1.24

RD01530

Singleton RSC

Laneways between York and Castlereagh Streets – road closure and opening (Resolution 242/07).

15-May-08

Oct 08

Letter received from Singleton RSC - advising number of options have been put forward for considerations which are currently being evaluated. Once decision has been made, they will contact Council to progress this matter further.

Contact RSC to review status.

1.25

RD00069

Putty Valley Road

Boundary redefinition (Resolution 173/07).

27-Mar-08

Sept 08

Awaiting a plan from the surveyor.

Contact Surveyor and owners to find out what the last status was in order to progress matter further.

1.26

RD03570

Rosella Street

Opening and closing.

27-Mar-08

Oct 08

ON HOLD - pending negotiations with adjoining owner on proposed subdivision.

Review of all documentation before proceeding with matter with all owners.

1.27

RD00210

Edward Street

Opening and closing.

18-Jul-08

Oct 08

Letter sent to Andrew McNamara at Pegasus to provide a quotation for the preparation of plans and lodgement. This is in conjunction with Kelso Street Matter.

Contact Pegasus as to status of quotation.

1.30

RD00069

Putty Valley Road

Road opening over a crown road, road closure (Resolution 195/06).

25-Jul-08

Oct 08

Letter sent to Dept of Local Government responding to additional information required.

Contact Dept of Local Govt as to status of information provided.

1.31

RD00011

Bridgman Road

Road widening, Lot 1 DP 410645 (McTaggart).

27-Mar-08

Oct 08

Email sent to Alan Scott - amend your plan showing the Road Widening on Bridgman Rd to be dedicated as Public Reserve (similar to Lot 1799). As soon as Council has Signatures and seal we will forward to you for lodgement when pegging is completed.

Follow up with owner / surveyor as to status.

1.32

RD00092

Wambo Mining

Road closure and use (response to Ross Hawkes).

11-Jul-08

Road closure is nothing to do with Council as the road in question is Crown Land - between Ross Hawkes & Dept of Lands.

NO FURTHER ACTION REQUIRED – MATTER CLOSED

1.34

RD00040

Bultitude Land

Road Purchase Licence Agreement and Reporting/Relationship.

30-Jul-08

Bultitude has sold property and the matter is now closed between Council & Bultitude.

NO FURTHER ACTION REQUIRED – MATTER CLOSED

1.38

RD00453

Elderslie Road - (Patton)

Land acquisition and road opening/closure (Patton).

Aug 08

Oct 08

Plans currently being prepared.

Permit to Enter / Acquisition to be prepared.

1.39

RD00453

Elderslie Road - (Moore)

Land acquisition and road opening (Moore).

Aug 08

Oct 08

Plans currently being prepared.

Permit to Enter / Acquisition to be prepared.

1.41

RD07767

Cessnock Road

Land acquisition and road opening (Department of Defence).

07-Apr-08

Low priority. Funding required.

1.43

RD00034

Goorangoola Road

(Double crossing) – land acquisition and road opening (Bailey).

Oct 08

Oct

Plans currently being prepared.

Permit to Enter / Acquisition to be prepared.

1.44

RD00049

Long Point Road

Land acquisition and road opening (Neal).

Aug 08

Aug / Sept

Plans currently being prepared.

Permit to Enter / Acquisition to be prepared.

1.45

RD00904

Glendonbrook Road (Boyces Bridge)

Land acquisition and road opening (Boyce).

Jul 08

Oct 08

Waiting for response from MRM Lawyers (Mrs Boyce solicitor).

Follow up with MRM Lawyers as to status.

1.47

RD00061

Old Carrowbrook Road (Franks Bridge)

Land acquisition and road opening (Forrester).

Aug 08

Oct

Plans currently being prepared.

Permit to Enter / Acquisition to be prepared.

1.48

RD00037

Hambledon Hill Road

Land acquisition and road opening and closure (O’Hara and Andrews).

Aug 08

Oct 08

Plans currently being prepared.

Permit to Enter / Acquisition to be prepared.

1.49

RD01300

Kelso Street

Land acquisition (road widening).

July 08

Valuation quotations received. Currently still in negotiations with owners.

1.50

RD00101

Stony Creek Road

Road opening (Glennies Creek Mine).

28-Mar-08

Oct 08

Mining Company has to register the plan of subdivision opening the road to the public. Separate DA with Planning Department of plan of subdivision. Once the DA is completed the Plan is returned to the applicant for lodgement with LPI. Upon Registration the road is a dedicated public road.

Follow up with Mining company as to status.

1.53

RD00053

Middle Falbrook Road

Road closure for mining (Rix’s Creek, Glennies Creek and Camberwell).

July 08

Oct 08

Letter to owners requesting offer for the sale of the land. Awaiting Response

Follow up with owner as to status.

1.54.01

RD00014

Gravel Pit, Milbrodale Road

Under Utilised and Surplus Public Land - Roads: Gravel Pit, Milbrodale Road, 1D Reference 110, Lot 1 DP 344187

15-Jul-08

Oct 08

Scott Crisp Hamblin survey report received

Report required – consider hand over to Agent for Auction if expressions of interest do not proceed to offers.

1.54.10

Gravel Quarry, Putty Road, Mt Thorley

Under Utilised and Surplus Public Land - Roads: Gravel Quarry, Putty Road, Mt Thorley, ID Reference 385, Lot 1 DP 36997.

20-May-08

LEP Amendment to reclassify from Community to Operational Land lodged 20 May 2008.

1.54.02

RD00064

Road off Old North Road and Hermitage Road

Under Utilised and Surplus Public Land - Roads: Road off Old North Road and Hermitage Road, 1D Reference 257, Lot 1 DP 823737 (Fitzsimmons).

20-May-08

Lot 3 & Lot 43 to be closed. Road Opening to be prepared through Lots 3 & 4 DP 249228 (Fitzsimmons).

1.54.03

RD00040

Closed road near Hermitage Road, Pokolbin,

Under Utilised and Surplus Public Land - Roads: Closed road near Hermitage Road, Pokolbin, ID Reference 281, 283, 284, Lots 1,2,3 DP 843117.

20-May-08

Road closure - awaiting finalisation - needs new survey (Chalmers).-

1.54.04

RD00040

Vacant land near Hermitage Road, Pokolbin

Under Utilised and Surplus Public Land - Roads: Vacant land near Hermitage Road, Pokolbin, ID Reference 286, 287, 288, Lots 3,4,5 DP 843118.

20-May-08

Awaiting determination of DLEP amendment lodged May 2007 to classify Operational - relates to previous matter.

1.54.05

RD00127

Vacant land, Wollombi Road, Paynes Crossing

Under Utilised and Surplus Public Land - Roads: Vacant land, Wollombi Road, Paynes Crossing, ID Reference 312, Lot 279 DP 855697.

04-Aug-08

Report to Council - COW - recommending acceptance of offer - Crooks/Cooke. Complete.

1.54.06

RD00064

Vacant land, corner of Old North Road and Hermitage Road, Pokolbin

Under Utilised and Surplus Public Land - Roads: Vacant land, corner of Old North Road and Hermitage Road, Pokolbin, ID Reference 313, Lot 42 DP 858233 (Fitzsimmons). (linked to 1.54.2)

20-May-08

Awaiting determination of DLEP Amendment lodged May 2007 to classify Operational - relates to Road opening / closure (Fitzsimmons).

1.54.07

RD00083

Residue vacant land, Stanhope Road, Elderslie,

Under Utilised and Surplus Public Land - Roads: Residue vacant land, Stanhope Road, Elderslie, ID Reference 319, Lot 6 DP 861727.

20-May-08

Aug 08

LEP Amendment to classify Operational land lodged 20 May 2008.

Road Closure Application submitted to Dept of Lands.

1.54.08

RD00090

Closed road, New England Highway, Camberwell

Under Utilised and Surplus Public Land - Roads: Closed road, New England Highway, Camberwell, ID Reference 328, 329, Lots 1 and 3 DP 873260. (Relates to 1.53)

07-Aug-08

Land transfer discussion between Gary Woodman, Chris Smith, Bob Corbett, Keith Googe.

1.54.09

RD00903

Road widening, Gresford Road, Sedgefield,

Under Utilised and Surplus Public Land - Roads: Road widening, Gresford Road, Sedgefield, ID Reference 356, 357, Lots 4 and 5 DP 1017441.

20-May-08

Aug 08

LEP Amendment to classify Operational land lodged 20 May 2008.

Road Closure Application submitted to Dept of Lands.

1.54.10

Gravel Quarry, Putty Road, Mt Thorley

Under Utilised and Surplus Public Land – Roads: Gravel Quarry, Putty Road, Mt Thorley, ID Reference 385, Lot 1 DP 36997

20 May 08

LEP Amendment to reclassify from Community to Operational Land lodged 20 May 2008.

1.55

C2007.005

Glennies Creek Road

Road Deviation

31-Jan-08

Sept 08

Letter Sent to Dept of Lands.

Follow up with Surveyor.

1.56

DA513/2002

77 John Street

Land Dedicated as Public road

Aug 08

Oct 08

Plans currently being prepared.

Permit to Enter / Acquisition to be prepared.

1.57

RD01290

Howe Street & New England Highway

Proposed realignment of the intersection (lots 1, 44, 45, 46 DP234835 & Lots 431 DP 1091041 – Korth Developments

Aug 08

Oct 10

Plans currently being prepared.

Permit to Enter / Acquisition to be prepared.

1.58

RD00127

Wollombi Rd

Road Widening (Barbalace)

Aug 08

Project has been put on HOLD

1.59

RD00054

Mirannie Rd

Road Realignment

Oct 08

Plans currently being prepared.

Permit to Enter / Acquisition to be prepared.

OTHER MATTERS

DATE	DESCRIPTION	STATUS
August 2008	Road status searches and general enquiries	Ongoing.
August 2008	Utility Notifications	Ongoing – 10 Utility Notifications Responses Sent.

FOR COUNCIL’S INFORMATION

Chris Martin Gary Woodman

Manager Design and Contracts Director Operations

Attachments

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SINGLETON COUNCIL	Meeting of Singleton Council - 7 October 2008

	Manager Works Report No. 16/08

Works Program Area Maintenance and Construction

Author: Brendan Behringer

FILE: 02/0281

Detail:

The following works have been completed, are in progress or are to be commenced by the Works Program Area.

a) Regional Roads Improvement Program

Road

Location

Nature of Work

Status

Gresford Road (RR128)

7.00 to 7.55km from Redbournberry Bridge

Rehabilitation of 550m section of existing road involving pavement widening, strengthening and sealing.

To Commence

(b) Auslink Strategic Regional Program

Road

Location

Nature of Work

Status

Wollombi Road

8.39 to 11.24km from Broke

Rehabilitation of existing 2850m section of road involving pavement widening, strengthening and sealing.

Last 1500m complete

First 1450m including bridge approaches 60% complete

(c) Regional Roads Timber Bridge Partnership Program

Road

Location

Nature of Work

Status

Dunolly Road (RR7774)

Dunolly Bridge – Western approach over flood way

Replacement of existing timber spans on western approach with new concrete structure.

Telstra 100% complete

Demolition of existing structure 100% complete

Construction of new approach spans 10% complete

(d) Local Roads Improvement Program

Road	Location	Nature of Work	Status
Westbrook Road	5.00 to 5.70km from New England Highway	Rehabilitation of 700m section of road involving pavement widening, strengthening and sealing.	To commence

(e) Supplementary Roads to Recovery

Road

Location

Nature of Work

Status

Middle Falbrook Road

Oak Park Bridge

Replacement of timber structure with pipe culverts.

10% complete (design complete)

Hebden Road

Bridge over Stringybark Creek

Construction of a new concrete bridge to replace existing timber structure.

Bridge 100% complete

Road approaches 80% complete.

(f) Section 94 Contributions Projects

Road	Location	Nature of Work	Status
Hebden Road	Clydesdales Bridge over Foy Brook	Construction of a new concrete bridge to replace existing timber structure.	Contract awarded for construction of precast decks.

(g) Other Works

Road	Location	Nature of Work	Status
Hebden Road	Bridge over Foybrook	Upgrading of bridge approaches and replacement of existing guardrail.	85% complete
Carrowbrook Road		Construction of unsealed section of road on correct road reserve alignment.	80% complete

(h) Country Transport Passenger Infrastructure Grants

Road	Location	Nature of Work	Status
Queen Street	East of Library Entrance	Installation of Bus Shelter.	Shelter ordered

(i) Stormwater Quality Improvements

Road	Location	Nature of Work	Status
Various	James Cook Park, Koolgari Park, Alroy Oval and off Casey Drive	Installation of gross pollutant traps.	GPTs delivered and to be installed.

(j) Flood Damage Repairs

Nature of Work	Status
Damage claims and permanent repairs. Estimates have been prepared for all roads and approved by RTA.	Permanent restoration works 90% complete.

(k) General Maintenance

Carried out on State Roads, Regional Roads, Rural Local Roads and Urban Local Roads where required, including the following:

Maintenance	Road/Street/Bridge
Sealed Maintenance	Wollombi, Milbrodale, Inlet, Wallaby Scrub, Lemington, Antienne, Bridgman, Glennies Creek, Stanhope, Dalwood and Hermitage Roads
Shoulder Maintenance	Wollombi, Milbrodale and Hebden Roads
Roadside Maintenance	Glendon, Redmanvale, Jones Reserve, Doyles Creek, Bridgman, Carrowbrook, Army Camp, Range, Goorangoola and Bowmans Creek Roads and Glendon Lane
Reseal Preparation	State Roads 60% complete, Regional Roads 25% complete, and Rural Roads 25% complete

FOR COUNCIL’S INFORMATION

Attachments

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SINGLETON COUNCIL	Meeting of Singleton Council - 7 October 2008

	Manager Works Report No. 16/08

Bitumen Resealing Program

Author: Brendan Behringer

FILE: 02/0281

Detail:

Council is programming to commence its bitumen resealing program in mid November, 2008.

The bitumen and aggregate surface acts as the wearing surface, reducing the rate of pavement wear and maintenance costs by reducing surface moisture reaching the pavement. It also improves the riding qualities of the pavement as well as providing a safe, economical and durable all weather surface.

Below is a listing of the Rural and Regional Roads to be resealed during the months of November and December in 2008. The Urban Streets will be resealed in late February, 2009 and will be reported on early in the New Year.

RURAL LOCAL ROADS
ROAD	LOCATION


Army Camp Road	0.00 to 0.40km from Carrington Street
Bell Road	0.01 to 1.91km from New England Hwy
Bowmans Creek Road	2.60 to 3.70km from Old Goorangoola Road
Bridgman Road	1.00 to 2.59km from New England Hwy
Bridgman Road	11.25 to 12.00km from New England Hwy
Cemetery Lane	0.00 to 0.88km from New England Hwy
Dalwood Road	4.50 to 5.70km from CCC Boundary
Dights Crossing Road	2.50 to 3.76km from Maison Dieu Road
Dyrring Road	4.90 to 5.72km form Gresford Road
Glendon Lane	1.30 to 1.96km from Glendon Road
Glennies Creek Road	4.7 to 5.4km from New England Hwy
Goorangoola Road	9.60 to 10.45km from Bridgman/Carrowbrook Intersection
Hambledon Hill Road	1.68 to 2.74km from Maison Dieu Road
Idano Road	0.00 to 0.68km from Hambledon Hill Road
Inlet Road	0.00 to 1.25km from Putty Road
Judan Road	2.40 to 2.78km from Carrowbrook Road
Judan Road	2.78 to 2.83km from Carrowbrook Road
Kirkton Road	0.01 to 0.30km from New England Hwy
Kirkton Road	0.30 to 0.90km from New England Hwy
Kirkton Road	3.57 to 5.91km from New England Hwy
Lemington Road	1.70 to 2.20km from Golden Highway
Milbrodale Road	3.66 to 8.10km from Putty Road
Milbrodale Road	11.05 to 12.25km from Putty Road
Miller Road	0.00 to 0.44km from Judan Road
Myall Creek Road	2.12 to 3.0km from Gresford Road
Myall Creek Road	7.25 to 8.25km from Glendonbrook Road
Scotts Flat Road	0.00 to 0.22km from Glendon Road
Scotts Flat Road	0.35 to 3.86km from Glendon Road
Scotts Flat Road	3.86 to 4.14km from Glendon Road
Stanhope Road	0.00 to 1.01km from Elderslie Road
Stanhope Road	9.87 to 10.67km from Elderslie Road Kilfoyles Bridge approaches
Sunnyside Lane	0.00 to 1.80km from Bridgman Road
Thompson's Road	2.40 to 3.55km from Putty Road
Turnbull Road	0.00 to 0.20km from Inlet Road
Wollombi Road	14.99 to 17.49km from Broke Road
Wollombi Road	7.27 to 9.84km from Paynes Crossing Bridge
Wollombi Road	0.15 to 3.21km from Broke Road

REGIONAL ROADS
ROAD	LOCATION


Cessnock Road	3.65 to 5.30km from Broke Road
Elderslie Road	2.28 to 3.87km from CCC Boundary (NEH end)
Elderslie Road	0.00 to 0.65 from Stanhope Rd intersection (W)
Elderslie Road	0.00 to 0.06km from Stanhope Rd Intersection (E)
Glendonbrook Road	10.13 to 11.53km from Elderslie Road
Glendonbrook Road	Approaches to Boyces Bridge
Putty Road	0.25 to 1.48km from Carrington Street intersection

The roads to be resealed were selected from:

· Historical data, with the aim of resealing all roads at least every ten years;

· Field inspections to identify those roads most in need of a reseal;

· Those roads that were reconstructed in 2007/08 to provide their second coat; and

· Those roads rehabilitated after the June 2007 floods to provide their second coat.

Pre-treatment of the roads to be resealed has commenced and is approximately 30% complete. This pre-treatment work involves hand patching, heavy patching and edge repairs and is an essential part of the resurfacing program to ensure maximum wearing surface performance.

FOR COUNCIL’S INFORMATION

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AT-1View	Report to Council 28 July 2008	3 Pages
AT-2View	LGSA Notification	2 Pages
AT-3View	Response from LGSA	2 Pages

Attachment 1	General Manager's Report No. 15/08
Report to Council 28 July 2008	Local Government and Shires Association Membership Subscription - 2008 - 2009 Financial Year

Attachment 2	General Manager's Report No. 15/08
LGSA Notification	Local Government and Shires Association Membership Subscription - 2008 - 2009 Financial Year

Attachment 3	General Manager's Report No. 15/08
Response from LGSA	Local Government and Shires Association Membership Subscription - 2008 - 2009 Financial Year

Attachment 1	Director Operations Report No. 13/08
Minutes - 2 September 2008	Singleton Streetscape Project Control Group (Advisory Committee) Meeting

SINGLETON COUNCIL	Meeting of Singleton Council - 7 October 2008

	General Manager's Report No. 15/08

SINGLETON COUNCIL	Meeting of Singleton Council - 7 October 2008

	Director Operations Report No. 13/08

Attachment 2	Manager Community Services Report No. 13/08
Letter of Support - SWiF	Safety within the Family

Attachment 1	Manager Parks and Facilities Report No. 13/08
Masterplan	Col Fisher Park Masterplan

Attachment 2	Manager Parks and Facilities Report No. 13/08
Tidy Towns Submission	Col Fisher Park Masterplan

Attachment 3	Manager Parks and Facilities Report No. 13/08
A Fisher Submission	Col Fisher Park Masterplan

Attachment 1	Manager Parks and Facilities Report No. 13/08
Minutes Singleton Sports Council 18 Sept 08	Minutes of Singleton Sports Council Meeting - 18th September 2008

SINGLETON COUNCIL	Meeting of Singleton Council - 7 October 2008

	Questions of Which Notice Has Been Given Report No. 22/08