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19 July 2023

 

NOTICE OF Ordinary Council Meeting

 

Your attendance is respectfully requested at the Ordinary Meeting of Cabonne Council convened for Tuesday 25 July, 2023 commencing at 2:00PM, at the Cabonne Council Chambers, Bank Street, Molong to consider the undermentioned business.

 

 

 

Yours faithfully

 

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HJ NIcholls

ACTING GENERAL MANAGER

 

 

ORDER OF BUSINESS

 

1)       Open Ordinary Meeting

2)       Consideration of Mayoral Minute

3)       Consideration of General Manager’s Report

4)       Resolve into Committee of the Whole

a)    Consideration of Called Items

b)    Consideration of Closed Items

5)      Adoption of Committee of the Whole Report

 

Please be advised that this Council meeting is being recorded and live streamed. By speaking at this meeting, you agree to being recorded and live streamed. Please ensure that if and when you speak you are respectful to others and use appropriate language at all times. Cabonne Council accepts no liability for any defamatory or offensive remarks or gestures made during the course of this meeting. The recording of this meeting will be made publicly available on Council’s website.

 

 

COUNCIL’S MISSION & VISION
The Cabonne Local Government Area is thriving, caring, and vibrant.
 
Our Cabonne community recognise and acknowledge our rich culture, heritage, and history.
 
We strive to protect and value our environment, and the rural aspects of the region.
 
We recognise that we need to ensure all members of our community have access to the services and support required to be successful.


Despite being made up of a number of towns, villages, and localities, we recognise that we need to work together to achieve great things for our wider Cabonne community.
 
Where one community succeeds – we all succeed.

We are Cabonne.

 

 

 

 

 

 

         

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 


GENERAL MANAGER’S REPORT ON MATTERS FOR DETERMINATION SUBMITTED TO THE Ordinary Council Meeting TO BE HELD ON Tuesday 25 July, 2023

Page 1

TABLE OF CONTENTS

 

 

ITEM 1      APPLICATIONS FOR LEAVE OF ABSENCE.................................. 3

ITEM 2      DECLARATIONS OF INTEREST....................................................... 3

ITEM 3      DECLARATIONS OF POLITICAL DONATION................................ 4

ITEM 4      MAYORAL MINUTE - APPOINTMENTS........................................... 4

ITEM 5      COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE........................................................... 5

ITEM 6      CONFIRMATION OF THE MINUTES................................................. 5

ITEM 7      REGIONAL DEVELOPMENT AUSTRALIA (RDA) CENTRAL WESTERN - TEN4TEN LEADERSHIP DIALOGUE............................................... 6

ITEM 8      NSW RURAL WOMEN'S GATHERING............................................. 7

ITEM 9      GROWING REGIONS PROGRAM - ROUND 1................................ 8

ITEM 10    EVENTS ASSISTANCE PROGRAM................................................ 12

ITEM 11    UNSPENT EXPENDITURE REVOTED TO 2023/2024 BUDGET 14

ITEM 12    2023 NATIONAL LOCAL ROADS, TRANSPORT & INFRASTRUCTURE CONGRESS.......................................................................................... 16

ITEM 13    CONFIRMATION OF THE CABONNE FLOODPLAIN ADVISORY COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES........................................................................... 17

ITEM 14    CONFIRMATION OF THE CABONNE LOCAL TRAFFIC COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES............................................................................................... 18

ITEM 15    DRAFT ROADS MANAGEMENT POLICY..................................... 20

ITEM 16    QUESTIONS FOR NEXT MEETING................................................ 21

ITEM 17    BUSINESS PAPER ITEMS FOR NOTING...................................... 22

ITEM 18    MATTERS OF URGENCY................................................................. 23

ITEM 19    COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE SECTION OF THE MEETING... 23

Confidential Items

 

Clause 240(4) of the Local Government (General) Regulation 2005 requires Council to refer any business to be considered when the meeting is closed to the public in the Ordinary Business Paper prepared for the same meeting.  Council will discuss the following items under the terms of the Local Government Act 1993 Section 10A(2), as follows:

 

ITEM 1      CARRYING OF COUNCIL RESOLUTION INTO CLOSED COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE

Procedural

ITEM 2      ENDORSEMENT OF PROCEEDINGS OF CONFIDENTIAL MATTERS CONSIDERED AT COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE MEETING

Procedural

ITEM 3      EUGOWRA SELF CARE UNITS REFURBISHMENT TENDER

(d) (i) commercial information of a confidential nature that would, if disclosed prejudice the commercial position of the person who supplied it

ITEM 4      MANILDRA FEMALE CHANGE ROOM TENDER

(c) information that would, if disclosed, confer a commercial advantage on a person with whom the Council is conducting (or proposes to conduct) business

ITEM 5      MID-SCALE SOLAR PLANT UPDATE

(d) (i) commercial information of a confidential nature that would, if disclosed prejudice the commercial position of the person who supplied it   

 

ANNEXURE ITEMS

 

ANNEXURE 6.1    June 27 2023 Ordinary Council Meeting Minutes  25

ANNEXURE 6.2    27 June 2023 Community, Economy and Culture Committee Meeting Minutes............................................................. 39

ANNEXURE 6.3    11 July 2023 Environment, Innovation and Energy Committee Meeting Minutes.................................... 43

ANNEXURE 6.4    11 July 2023 Infrastructure Other Committee Meeting Minutes................................................................................. 46

ANNEXURE 8.1    Rural Womens Network Program 2023........... 50

ANNEXURE 10.1  Australian National Field Days - Event Assistance Program Application - 26-06-2023......................... 52

ANNEXURE 13.1  Cabonne Floodplain Management Advisory Committee 2023-06-29 Minutes........................................................... 56

ANNEXURE 13.2  MFRMP June 2023 Presentation.............................. 60

ANNEXURE 13.3  Presentation Puzzle Flat Creek Levee Assessment June 2023.......................................................................................... 88

ANNEXURE 14.1  Cabonne Council Local Traffic Committee 2023-07-06  Minutes.............................................................................. 116

ANNEXURE 15.1  Draft Roads Management Policy..................... 120

ANNEXURE 15.2  Draft Road Register................................................ 124

 


 

 

ITEM 1 - APPLICATIONS FOR LEAVE OF ABSENCE

REPORT IN BRIEF

 

Reason For Report

To allow tendering of apologies for councillors not present.

Policy Implications

Nil

Budget Implications

Nil

IPR Linkage

1.2.2.1a - Facilitate Council and standing committee meeting processes.

Annexures

Nil   

File Number

\OFFICIAL RECORDS LIBRARY\GOVERNANCE\COUNCIL MEETINGS\COUNCIL - COUNCILLORS LEAVE OF ABSENCE - 1569267

 

RECOMMENDATION

 

THAT any apologies tendered be accepted and the necessary leave of absence be granted.

 

 

General Manager's REPORT

 

A call for apologies is to be made.

 

 

ITEM 2 - DECLARATIONS OF INTEREST

REPORT IN BRIEF

 

Reason For Report

To allow an opportunity for councillors to declare an interest in any items to be determined at this meeting.

Policy Implications

Nil

Budget Implications

Nil

IPR Linkage

1.2.2.1a - Facilitate Council and standing committee meeting processes.

Annexures

Nil   

File Number

\OFFICIAL RECORDS LIBRARY\GOVERNANCE\COUNCIL MEETINGS\COUNCIL - COUNCILLORS AND STAFF DECLARATION OF INTEREST - 2023 - 1569268

 

RECOMMENDATION

 

THAT the Declarations of Interest be noted.

 

 

General Manager's REPORT

 

A call for Declarations of Interest.

 

 

ITEM 3 - DECLARATIONS OF POLITICAL DONATION

REPORT IN BRIEF

 

Reason For Report

To allow for an opportunity for Councillors to declare any Political Donation received.

Policy Implications

Nil

Budget Implications

Nil

IPR Linkage

1.2.2.1a - Facilitate Council and standing committee meeting processes.

Annexures

Nil   

File Number

\OFFICIAL RECORDS LIBRARY\GOVERNANCE\COUNCIL MEETINGS\COUNCIL - COUNCILLORS DECLARATION OF POLITICAL DONATIONS - 1569269

 

RECOMMENDATION

 

THAT any political donations be noted.

 

 

General Manager's REPORT

 

A call for declarations of any political donations.

 

 

ITEM 4 - MAYORAL MINUTE - APPOINTMENTS

REPORT IN BRIEF

 

Reason For Report

To allow noting of the Mayoral appointments plus other Councillors' activities reports.

Policy Implications

Nil

Budget Implications

Nil

IPR Linkage

1.2.2.1a - Facilitate Council and standing committee meeting processes.

Annexures

Nil   

File Number

\OFFICIAL RECORDS LIBRARY\GOVERNANCE\COUNCIL MEETINGS\MAYORAL MINUTES - 1568404

 

RECOMMENDATION

 

THAT the information contained in the Mayoral Minute be noted.

 

 

General Manager's REPORT

 

A call for the Mayoral appointments and attendances as well as other Councillors’ activities reports to be tabled/read out.

 

 

ITEM 5 - COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE

REPORT IN BRIEF

 

Reason For Report

Enabling reports to be considered in Committee of the Whole to be called.

Policy Implications

Nil

Budget Implications

Nil

IPR Linkage

1.2.2.1a - Facilitate Council and standing committee meeting processes.

Annexures

Nil   

File Number

\OFFICIAL RECORDS LIBRARY\GOVERNANCE\COUNCIL MEETINGS\GROUPING OF REPORT ADOPTION and BUSINESS PAPER ITEMS FOR NOTING REPORTS - 1569435

 

RECOMMENDATION

 

THAT Councillors call any items that they wish to be debated in Committee of the Whole.

 

 

General Manager's REPORT

 

Council’s Code of Meeting Practice allows for the Council to resolve itself into “committee of the whole” to avoid the necessity of limiting the number and duration of speeches as required by Clause 250 of the Local Government (General) Regulation 2005.

 

This item enables councillors to call any item they wish to be debated in “committee of the whole” at the conclusion of normal business.

 

The debate process during a ‘normal’ Council meeting limits the number and duration of speeches as required by Clause 250 of the Local Government (General) Regulation 2005. 

 

Items should only be called at this time if it is expected that discussion beyond the normal debate process is likely to be needed. 

 

 

ITEM 6 - CONFIRMATION OF THE MINUTES

REPORT IN BRIEF

 

Reason For Report

Adoption of minutes.

Policy Implications

Nil

Budget Implications

Nil

IPR Linkage

1.2.2.1a - Facilitate Council and standing committee meeting processes.

Annexures

1.  June 27 2023 Ordinary Council Meeting Minutes

2.  27 June 2023 Community, Economy and Culture Committee Meeting Minutes

3.  11 July 2023 Environment, Innovation and Energy Committee Meeting Minutes

4.  11 July 2023 Infrastructure Other Committee Meeting Minutes    

File Number

\OFFICIAL RECORDS LIBRARY\GOVERNANCE\COUNCIL MEETINGS\COUNCIL - MINUTES - 2023 - 1568403

 

Recommendation

 

THAT the minutes of the following meetings be adopted;

1.   Ordinary Council meeting held on 27 June 2023;

2.   Community, Economy and Culture Committee meeting held on 27 June 2023;

3.   Environment, Innovation & Energy Committee meeting held on 11 July 2023;

4.   Infrastructure (Other) Committee meeting held on 11 July 2023.

 

 

General Manager's REPORT

 

The following minutes are attached for adoption:

 

1.    Minutes of the Ordinary Council meeting held on 27 June 2023;

2.    Community, Economy and Culture Committee meeting held on 27 June 2023;

3.    Environment, Innovation & Energy Committee meeting held on 11 July 2023;

4.    Infrastructure (Other) Committee meeting held on 11 July 2023.

 

 

ITEM 7 - REGIONAL DEVELOPMENT AUSTRALIA (RDA) CENTRAL WESTERN - TEN4TEN LEADERSHIP DIALOGUE

REPORT IN BRIEF

 

Reason For Report

Council to consider request for financial support.

Policy Implications

Nil

Budget Implications

Nil

IPR Linkage

4.2.1.3c - Provide sponsorship for eligible Youth Week activities.

Annexures

Nil   

File Number

\OFFICIAL RECORDS LIBRARY\ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT\LIAISON\REGIONAL DEVELOPMENT AUSTRALIA (RDA) - 1562534

 

RECOMMENDATION

 

THAT Council approve sponsorship of the 2023 Ten4Ten Leadership Dialogue to the value of $1,500 (plus GST) to be funded from the Community Facilitation Fund.

 

 

General Manager's REPORT

 

Regional Development Australia (RDA) Central West are seeking financial support to help continue the delivery of the Ten4Ten Leadership Dialogue.  The program aims to connect ten select Year 11 students with ten local community leaders for a unique mentoring experience.

 

The core of the program is skills development and fostering civic pride.

 

Last year, students from Cabonne, Orange and Blayney were given the opportunity to be mentored by ten leaders from various sectors of the community and discover what career opportunities are available in the region.

 

RDA request support of $1,500 (plus GST) from council.  Sponsorship will include council’s logo on all correspondence, promotion material and media release as well as recognition as a sponsor of the program at all events.

 

 

ITEM 8 - NSW RURAL WOMEN'S GATHERING

REPORT IN BRIEF

 

Reason For Report

Opportunity to nominate attendance at this event.

Policy Implications

Nil

Budget Implications

Nil

IPR Linkage

4.1.4.1b - Meet with other regional local governments for planning purposes.

Annexures

1.  Rural Womens Network Program 2023    

File Number

\OFFICIAL RECORDS LIBRARY\GOVERNANCE\COUNCILLORS - 2021-2023\PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT - 1569307

 

RECOMMENDATION

 

THAT any interested councillor nominate to attend the 2023 NSW Rural Women’s Gathering.

 

 

General Manager's REPORT

 

The 30th annual NSW Rural Women’s Gathering, hosted by the Australian National Field Days with support from the NSW Government and Rural Women’s Network, will be held on 25-27 August 2023.

 

The NSW Rural Women’s Network is a statewide government program of Women NSW located in the NSW Department of Premier and Cabinet.

 

The event aims to:

 

·    Provide an opportunity for rural women to connect, share experiences, and support each other through good and tough times,

·    Provide opportunities for rural women to have a direct voice to decision makers through Government, Ministers and other decision makers attending the event and through the distribution of a post event issues/ideas ‘Statement’,

·    Enable rural women to access information on existing services, resources, and assistance,

·    Provide an opportunity for rural women to learn from listening to inspiring and informative speakers, display stands and participating in a range of workshops,

·    Raise the profile of rural women and highlight important issues through wide media coverage, and

·    Be inclusive by involving women from Aboriginal and culturally & linguistically diverse backgrounds and younger women as participants and on organising committees wherever possible.

 

The cost per delegate to attend is $250.

 

The event program is attached for councillors information and further information can be found at NSW Rural Women’s Gathering - Orange 2023 - 25-27 August (nswwomensgathering.com.au)

 

 

ITEM 9 - GROWING REGIONS PROGRAM - ROUND 1

REPORT IN BRIEF

 

Reason For Report

For Council to consider projects for submission to round one of the Federal Government's Growing Regions Program.

Policy Implications

Nil

Budget Implications

$1.23m in co-contribution from Council, to come from Council's insurance payout from the November 2022 flood event.

IPR Linkage

4.1.6.1b - Capitalise on Key Funding Programs.

Annexures

Nil   

File Number

\OFFICIAL RECORDS LIBRARY\EMERGENCY SERVICES\REPORTING\FLOODS - NOVEMBER 2022\FUNDING - 1570704

 

RECOMMENDATION

 

THAT Council:

 

1.   Apply for funding through round one of the Federal Government’s Growing Regions Program to fund the following projects:

 

a.   Molong multipurpose recreation precinct valued at approximately $5.3m,

b.   Activation project at Memorial Park, Eugowra valued at approximately $1.13m,

c.   Rebuild and restoration of Canowindra and Cudal pedestrian bridges valued at approximately $2.67m,

d.   Restoration of lighting at Eugowra Sports Ground valued at approximately $850,000,

e.   Refurbishment of sport and recreation facilities at Manildra valued at approximately $800,000, and

f.    Activation of Eugowra CBD valued at approximately $1.55m.

 

2.   Agree to provide a 10% co-contribution of $1.23m to be taken from council’s insurance payout from the November 2022 floods.

 

 

Leader - Community and Economy REPORT

 

BACKGROUND

 

The Growing Regions Program provides grants of between $500,000 and $15 million to local government and not-for-profit organisations, for capital works projects that deliver community and economic infrastructure projects across regional and rural Australia.

The program is open competitive with grants awarded on a merit basis.

There is a two-stage application process. Under Stage One, applicants are required to submit Expressions of Interest which will be assessed to ensure projects meet eligibility requirements, project readiness and program suitability, and are aligned with regional priorities for the area.

Expressions of Interest that are assessed as meeting requirements and approved to proceed will then be invited to submit a full application (Stage Two).

PROGRAM OBJECTIVE

The objectives of the Growing Regions Program are:

·    Constructing or upgrading infrastructure that fills an identified gap or need for community infrastructure.

·    Contributing to achieving a wide range of community socio-economic outcomes.

FUNDING CRITERIA                              

 

Organisations are required to contribute towards their projects. Co-funding requirements are:

 

Co-funding group

Project circumstance

Total Commonwealth Government funding towards eligible project costs

Group 1

Projects located in areas impacted by natural disaster from 1 May 2022 onwards as defined in Australian disasters (disasterassist.gov.au) where the specific project site was directly impacted by the disaster.

Up to 90 per cent of eligible project costs.

Group 2

Projects located in ‘remote’ locations per the Australian Bureau of Statistics’ Remoteness Structure

Up to 70 per cent of eligible project costs.

Group 3

All remaining projects.

Up to 50 per cent of eligible project costs.

 

Under this requirement, Cabonne Council falls into Group 1. Council must provide evidence to support the request for the 90 per cent co-funding from the Commonwealth.

 

All co-contributions to projects must be cash.

 

COUNCIL PROJECTS PROPOSED FOR FUNDING

 

Council staff have undertaken a review following the endorsement of the Cabonne Recovery Plan as well as a review of council’s insured assets, and have ascertained that the following projects are most suitable for submission:

 

Project 1

Project name:

Molong multipurpose recreation precinct

Funding sought:

$5,300,000

Recovery Plan Reference:

1.6.2, 1.6.6, 4.3.2, 4.3.3

Description:

Project includes:

·      New hockey field

·      New tennis/multipurpose courts

·      Demolition of previous hockey field site.

·      Ancillary buildings (toilets, changerooms, kiosk facilities)

 

Project 2

Project name:

Activation projects at the Eugowra Memorial Park, in line with the revised Eugowra Community Master Plan

Funding sought:

$1,130,000

Recovery Plan Reference:

1.3.5, 4.3.1, 4.3.2, 4.3.3    

Description:

Project includes:

·      New playground

·      Accessible toilet block

·      Park amenities

 

Project 3

Project name:

Rebuild and restoration of Canowindra, and Cudal active transport bridges

Funding sought:

$2,670,000

Recovery Plan Reference:

1.2.2, 1.2.6, 1.2.7, 4.3.2, 4.3.3

Description:

Project includes:

·      Widening and improving accessibility of Canowindra Swinging Bridge

·      Building of Cudal Footbridge Boree Creek

 

Project 4

Project name:

Restoration of lighting at Eugowra Sports Ground

Funding sought:

$850,000

Recovery Plan Reference:

1.6.3, 4.3.1, 4.3.2, 4.3.3

Description:

Project includes:

·      Replace flood damaged sports lighting including decommissioning the old electrics, removing redundant infrastructure

·      Installing new poles and lights

·      Installing underground electrics across Nanima Street to improve flood resistance.

·      Refurbishment of the kiosk

 

Project 5

Project name:

Refurbishment of sport and recreation facilities at Manildra

Funding sought:

$800,000

Recovery Plan Reference:

1.6.2, 1.6.5, 4.3.2, 4.3.3

Description:

Project includes:

·      Relocation of Manildra Tennis Courts to new multi-purpose courts

·      Fencing

·      Lighting

 

Project 6

Project name:

Activation of Eugowra CBD - in line with the revised Eugowra Community masterplan.

Funding sought:

$1,550,000

Recovery Plan Reference:

1.2.9, 1.2.10, 1.3.2, 1.3.5, 4.3.1, 4.3.2, 4.3.3

Description:

Project includes:

·      Restoration and/or replacement of pathways in CBD precinct

·      Installation of a pedestrian footbridge over Mandagery Creek, Eugowra, to link east and west Eugowra.

 

 

EOI applications close on 1 August 2023, full applications are due on 12 December 2023, and funding announcements are expected from early 2024.

 

 

ITEM 10 - EVENTS ASSISTANCE PROGRAM

REPORT IN BRIEF

 

Reason For Report

For council to consider applications for funding under the 2023/2024 Events Assistance Program.

Policy Implications

Nil

Budget Implications

$1,000 from the 2023-24 Event Assistance Program budget.

IPR Linkage

4.1.3.2b - Support local events, culture, and festivals and promote local villages - including through the provision of sponsorship opportunities and seeking grant funding.

Annexures

1.  Australian National Field Days - Event Assistance Program Application - 26-06-2023    

File Number

\OFFICIAL RECORDS LIBRARY\GRANTS AND SUBSIDIES\PROGRAMS\COMMUNITY ASSISTANCE PROGRAM 2023-2024 - 1570135

 

Recommendation

 

THAT Council endorse under its 2023/24 Event Assistance Program $1,000 to Australian National Field Days for the NSW Rural Women’s Gathering 2023.

 

 

Leader - Community and Economy's REPORT

 

Council has received one application under the 2023/2024 Events Assistance Program (EAP). Council’s Tourism, Culture & Events Coordinator has provided the following assessment.

 

1.    Applications under the Event Assistance Program:

      

Australian National Field Days

NSW Rural Women’s Gathering 2023

Requested: $2,000

Recommendation: $1,000

      

The Australian National Field Days (ANFD) is hosting the NSW Rural Women’s Gathering at the Borenore site on 25-27 August 2023.

 

The annual event held in different locations each year is supported by the NSW Government and Rural Women’s Network.

 

The gathering will attract 300 women from across NSW to the region to provide an opportunity for rural women to connect, share experiences, support and learn. The event includes speakers, display stands and hands-on workshops to provide attendees information on existing services, resources, assistance and networks.

 

The program includes events at two Orange businesses (registration at Oriana Motel and event dinner at Orange Ex-Services Club) with the rest of the program held at the ANFD site. Local business opportunities are also created through promotion of local people and products, in addition to accommodation for attendees.

 

If funding is approved, council will receive the following benefits:

 

·    Naming Rights of morning tea event (held Saturday, 26 August 2023)

·    Logo on Website

·    Logo on program

·    Banner displayed during gathering.

·    Social Media Posts

·    2 tickets to Gathering Dinner – Saturday, 26 August 2023

 

Under the guidelines of the EAP this fits the criteria as a Flagship Event (not a Core Event as per the application), thus the recommendation.

 

The 2023/24 EAP budget is $40,000 to date $0 has been allocated.

 

This report and recommendations have not been able to be put before the Cabonne Community, Economy, and Culture Committee due to the timing.

 

 

ITEM 11 - UNSPENT EXPENDITURE REVOTED TO 2023/2024 BUDGET

REPORT IN BRIEF

 

Reason For Report

To seek council approval for the works listed in the report that did not commence as anticipated in the 2022/2023 financial year and needs to be included in the 2023/2024 budget

Policy Implications

Nil

Budget Implications

Items revoted will affect the 2023/2024 Budget Result

IPR Linkage

1.1.2.1b - Complete and report the annual budget.

Annexures

Nil   

File Number

\OFFICIAL RECORDS LIBRARY\FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT\FINANCIAL REPORTING\FINANCIAL REPORTS TO COUNCIL - 1570203

 

RECOMMENDATION

 

THAT the works listed in the report be included in the 2023/2024 budget.

 

 

Department Leader - Finance's REPORT

 

Council approval is required to revote works that have not commenced and originally budgeted for in the 2022/2023 financial year.

 

The list of projects are tabled below:-

 

 

The revotes from 2022/2023 into the 2023/2024 Budget totals $7,674,138.19

 

 

ITEM 12 - 2023 NATIONAL LOCAL ROADS, TRANSPORT & INFRASTRUCTURE CONGRESS

REPORT IN BRIEF

 

Reason For Report

Provide notice and seek Council interest in attendance at the 2023 National Local Roads, Transport & Infrastructure Congress

Policy Implications

Nil

Budget Implications

Cost of expenditure will be inline with budgets for Councillor Congress Attendance

IPR Linkage

2.2.1.4a - Implement transport for NSW road safety programs.

Annexures

Nil   

File Number

\OFFICIAL RECORDS LIBRARY\ROADS and BRIDGES\MEETINGS\OPERATIONS MEETINGS - 1566867

 

Recommendation

 

THAT Council nominate attendance of the Mayor or his representative at the 2023 National Local Roads, Transport & Infrastructure Congress.

 

 

Deputy General Manager - Cabonne Infrastructure's REPORT

 

Council has received correspondence from the Australian Local Government Association (ALGA) calling for council’s interest for attendance at the 2023 National Local Roads, Transport & Infrastructure Congress.

 

2023 National Local Roads, Transport & Infrastructure Congress

 

ALGA will be holding their annual National Local Roads, Transport & Infrastructure Congress at Kambri Cultural Centre, ANU, Canberra on Tuesday 5 September 2023 to Thursday 7 September 2023.

 

The theme of this year’s congress is “Building communities that are safer, stronger, smarter”. The content will be centered on practical takeaways, with successful council projects from around the country showcased, as well as opportunities to hear from leading experts across the key areas of roads, transport and related infrastructure, including community infrastructure. There will be interaction with policy and grant program leads from federal government agencies and opportunities to have questions answered, learn about the latest trends and developments in road safety, circular economy, decarbonizing infrastructure builds, telecommunications and technology.

The cost of attendance at the conference is:

·    Early bird registrations (must be registered and paid by 4 August 2023) - $895 per person (plus accommodation and travel).

·    Day registration fee - $500 per day per person (plus accommodation and travel).

 

 

ITEM 13 - CONFIRMATION OF THE CABONNE FLOODPLAIN ADVISORY COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES

REPORT IN BRIEF

 

Reason For Report

Adoption of the Cabonne Floodplain Advisory Committee Meeting minutes

Policy Implications

Nil

Budget Implications

Nil

IPR Linkage

2.2.4.1a - Manage Molong Floodplain in accordance with management plan.

Annexures

1.  Cabonne Floodplain Management Advisory Committee 2023-06-29 Minutes

2.  MFRMP June 2023 Presentation

3.  Presentation Puzzle Flat Creek Levee Assessment June 2023    

File Number

\OFFICIAL RECORDS LIBRARY\SEWERAGE AND DRAINAGE\MEETINGS\FLOODPLAIN MANAGEMENT ADVISORY COMMITTEE - 1569917

 

RECOMMENDATION

 

THAT Council adopt the minutes of the Cabonne Floodplain Advisory Committee meeting held on 29 June 2023.

 

 

Deputy General Manager - Cabonne Infrastructure's REPORT

 

The Cabonne Floodplain Advisory Committee Meeting was held on 29 June 2023. At the meeting the following items were considered with recommendations to council for consideration:

 

Molong Flood Study and Management Plan Review Update

Lyall and Associates provided a presentation which included the draft modelling of flood behaviour for the Molong 2022 flood event. Further refinement is required for the model. Modelling is due for completion in December 2023, and the Floodplain Risk Management Plan due in March 2024.

 

Puzzle Flat Creek Levee Flood Modelling

Manly Hydraulics Laboratory provided a presentation on the draft Puzzle Flat Creek Levee Flooding Modelling. The report seeks to provide indication of the Eugowra Floodplain behaviour following the completion of the Puzzle Flat Creek Levee.

 

The report is still in draft and will be presented to the next Cabonne Floodplain Management Advisory Committee.

 

 

ITEM 14 - CONFIRMATION OF THE CABONNE LOCAL TRAFFIC COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES

REPORT IN BRIEF

 

Reason For Report

Adoption of the Cabonne Local Traffic Committee Meeting minutes

Policy Implications

Nil

Budget Implications

Nil

IPR Linkage

2.2.1.4b - Facilitate the Local Traffic Committee.

Annexures

1.  Cabonne Council Local Traffic Committee 2023-07-06  Minutes    

File Number

\OFFICIAL RECORDS LIBRARY\TRAFFIC AND TRANSPORT\MEETINGS\LOCAL TRAFFIC COMMITTEE - 1569971

 

RECOMMENDATION

 

THAT Council adopt the minutes of the Cabonne Local Traffic Committee held on 6 July 2023, and:

1.   Note the submission with regards to horse and livestock safety and refer the submission to the Orange and Cabonne Road Safety Committee;

2.   Request Transport for NSW to consider the extension of the Mullion Creek speed zone on Long Point Road;

3.   Undertake a speed awareness campaign for the Cumnock urban area to encourage observance of the urban speed zone;

4.   Request the NSW Police Force – Highway Patrol to increase patrols of the Cumnock township;

5.   Request Transport for NSW to undertake a speed zone review for the Cargo township on Cargo Road;

6.   Install a Reduce Speed (ge9-3) sign on the approach to Cargo in the vicinity of the Cargo Urban Speed Zone on Cargo Road (west).

 

 

Deputy General Manager - Cabonne Infrastructure's REPORT

 

The Cabonne Local Traffic Committee Meeting was held on 6 July 2023. At the meeting the following items were considered with recommendations to council for consideration.

 

Concealed Driveway Sign

The committee’s recommendation was “That the Committee table this report for a future meeting so that a full investigation can be undertaken”.

 

Signage – Horse and Livestock

The committee’s recommendation was “That the committee note the submission with regards to horse and livestock safety and refer the submission to the Orange and Cabonne Road Safety Committee”.

 

The committee’s recommendation considered that consideration of speed zone changes within the Mullion Creek township may assist with horse/pedestrian safety. Given the breadth of the request, it was thought appropriate for the Orange and Cabonne Road Safety Committee to consider a program of awareness for the community.

 

Speed Limit Review on Long Point Road Mullion Creek

The committee’s recommendation was “That the Local Traffic Committee request Transport for NSW to consider the extension of the Mullion Creek speed zone on Long Point Road”.

 

Discussion during the committee meeting indicated that a review for the school zone was currently being considered, and the review of the speed zone would be an extension of the current review.

 

Proposed Orange Cycle Club Event

The committee’s recommendation was “That the Local Traffic Committee delay consideration of the event and request further information from AusCycling & Orange Cycle Club Event regarding the event to be held in March 2024”.

 

Speed Limit Review – Cumnock Urban Area

The committee’s recommendation was:

 

“1.   That the Road Safety Officer undertake a speed awareness campaign for the Cumnock urban area to encourage observance of the urban speed zone and,

2.    Request the NSW Police Force – Highway Patrol to increase patrols of the Cumnock township”.

 

Assessment of traffic count information found a speed issue; however, the position of the current urban speed zone signage was appropriately located. It was the opinion of the committee that targeted speed awareness campaign would be a favorable option, along with increased NSW Police Force – Highway Patrol presence in Cumnock.

 

Speed Limit Review – Cargo Road, Cargo

The committee’s recommendation was:

 

“1. That the Local Traffic Committee request Transport for NSW to undertake a speed zone review for the Cargo township on Cargo Road, and

2.    Install a Reduce Speed (ge9-3) sign approaching Cargo in the vicinity of the Cargo Urban Speed Zone on Cargo Road (west)”.

 

Consideration was given to the location of the urban speed zone signage and the locality of the end of the overtaking lane from Canowindra. A speed zone assessment was considered warranted and will include consideration of a transition speed zone of 80km/hr into Cargo to allow for greater deceleration to occur.

 

 

ITEM 15 - DRAFT ROADS MANAGEMENT POLICY

REPORT IN BRIEF

 

Reason For Report

To endorse the draft Roads Management Policy for presentation to full Council.

Policy Implications

New Policy

Budget Implications

Nil

IPR Linkage

2.2.1.1a - Undertake road maintenance and routine activities.

Annexures

1.  Draft Roads Management Policy

2.  Draft Road Register    

File Number

\OFFICIAL RECORDS LIBRARY\CORPORATE MANAGEMENT\POLICY\POLICY CORRESPONDENCE - 1570287

 

RECOMMENDATION

 

THAT council endorse the draft Roads Management Policy for public exhibition for a period of 28 days.

 

 

Deputy General Manager - Cabonne Infrastructure's REPORT

 

Cabonne Council is responsible for the management of over $437m in transport assets across a road network of 1,993km. To ensure that the services provided are efficient, effective and sustainable, it is essential that council defines the extent of the road network to which it manages.

 

A Roads Management Policy provides direction and guidance to the extent of road administration and maintenance undertaken for the Cabonne Council road network as prescribed within the Roads Act 1993.

 

The objectives of this policy are to define:

a)   Extent of the road network managed by council

b)   Under its authority, the administration and management of public roads

c)   Framework for determining the expansion of road network managed by council

A key focus of the policy is the keeping of a Cabonne Council Roads Register. This roads register is kept to define the extent of road network that council actively maintains and manages. The road register will contain information which can be utilised to determine the full length of roads maintained and will provide the basis for determining future road works including operational, maintenance and capital upgrades.

 

Roads that are not contained within the road register are not actively managed or maintained by council and will not be actively managed or funded.

 

An agreement may be entered into with private parties to undertake work within the road reserve, at the cost of the private parties. This includes the provision of driveway access to properties which do not have direct access to the local road network.

 

A party may request council to include a road within the road register by making an application in writing to council. Requests will be considered against the following criteria:

 

·    Number of residents per kilometre of road

·    Estimated traffic volume

·    General public use, including recreation and emergency use

·    Lifecycle cost of maintaining the asset

·    Overall public interest for council to maintain the road

·    Other relevant information

Cabonne Council may request the applicant to upgrade the road in accordance with council current standards for the proposed road classification.

 

Should Council endorse the draft, the policy will be placed on public exhibition for 28 days. Following this period, the draft policy will be brought to a future Council meeting for consideration.

 

 

ITEM 16 - QUESTIONS FOR NEXT MEETING

REPORT IN BRIEF

 

Reason For Report

To provide Councillors with an opportunity to ask questions/raise matters which can be provided/addressed at the next Council meeting.

Policy Implications

Nil

Budget Implications

Nil

IPR Linkage

1.2.2.1a - Facilitate Council and standing committee meeting processes.

Annexures

Nil   

File Number

\OFFICIAL RECORDS LIBRARY\GOVERNANCE\COUNCIL MEETINGS\NOTICES - MEETINGS - 1569522

 

RECOMMENDATION

 

THAT Council receive a report at the next council meeting in relation to questions asked/matters raised where necessary.

 

 

General Manager's REPORT

 

A call for questions for which an answer is to be provided if possible or a report submitted to the next council meeting.

 

 

ITEM 17 - BUSINESS PAPER ITEMS FOR NOTING

REPORT IN BRIEF

 

Reason For Report

Provides an opportunity for Councillors to call items for noting for discussion and recommends remainder be noted.

Policy Implications

Nil

Budget Implications

Nil

IPR Linkage

1.2.2.1a - Facilitate Council and standing committee meeting processes.

Annexures

Nil   

File Number

\OFFICIAL RECORDS LIBRARY\GOVERNANCE\COUNCIL MEETINGS\PROCEDURES - 1569523

 

RECOMMENDATION

 

THAT:

1.   Councillors call any items they wish to further consider.

2.   The balance of the items be noted.

 

 

General Manager's REPORT

 

In the second part of council’s business paper are items included for council’s information.

 

In accordance with council’s format for its business paper, councillors wishing to discuss any item are requested to call that item.

 

 

ITEM 18 - MATTERS OF URGENCY

REPORT IN BRIEF

 

Reason For Report

Enabling matters of urgency to be called.

Policy Implications

Nil

Budget Implications

Nil

IPR Linkage

1.2.2.1a - Facilitate Council and standing committee meeting processes.

Annexures

Nil   

File Number

\OFFICIAL RECORDS LIBRARY\GOVERNANCE\COUNCIL MEETINGS\NOTICES - MEETINGS - 1569539

 

RECOMMENDATION

 

THAT Councillors call any matters of urgency.

 

 

General Manager's REPORT

 

Council’s Code of Meeting Practice allows for the council to consider matters of urgency which are defined as any matter which requires a decision prior to the next meeting or a matter which has arisen which needs to be brought to council’s attention without delay such as natural disasters, states of emergency, or urgent deadlines that must be met”.

 

This item enables councillors to raise any item that meets this definition.

 

 

ITEM 19 - COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE SECTION OF THE MEETING

REPORT IN BRIEF

 

Reason For Report

Enabling reports to be considered in Committee of the Whole.

Policy Implications

Nil

Budget Implications

Nil

IPR Linkage

1.2.2.1a - Facilitate Council and standing committee meeting processes.

Annexures

Nil   

File Number

\OFFICIAL RECORDS LIBRARY\GOVERNANCE\COUNCIL MEETINGS\PROCEDURES - 1569540

 

RECOMMENDATION

 

THAT Council hereby resolve itself into Committee of the Whole to discuss matters called earlier in the meeting.

 

 

General Manager's REPORT

 

Council’s Code of Meeting Practice allows for the council to resolve itself into “committee of the whole” to avoid the necessity of limiting the number and duration of speeches as required by Clause 250 of the Local Government (General) Regulation 2005.

 

This item enables councillors to go into “committee of the whole” to discuss items called earlier in the meeting.

 


Item 6 Ordinary Meeting 25 July 2023

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Item 6 Ordinary Meeting 25 July 2023

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Item 13 Ordinary Meeting 25 July 2023

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Item 13 Ordinary Meeting 25 July 2023

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Item 14 Ordinary Meeting 25 July 2023

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Item 15 Ordinary Meeting 25 July 2023

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Item 15 Ordinary Meeting 25 July 2023

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GENERAL MANAGER’S REPORT ON MATTERS FOR NOTATION SUBMITTED TO THE Ordinary Council Meeting TO BE HELD ON Tuesday 25 July, 2023

Page 1

TABLE OF CONTENTS

 

 

ITEM 1      RATES SUMMARY................................................................................ 1

ITEM 2      INVESTMENT SUMMARY................................................................... 1

ITEM 3      RESOLUTIONS REGISTER - INFOCOUNCIL - ACTIONS REPORTING    2

ITEM 4      COMMUNITY FACILITATION FUND................................................. 3

ITEM 5      FLOOD RECOVERY UPDATE............................................................ 4

ITEM 6      DEVELOPMENT APPLICATIONS RECEIVED DURING JUNE 2023 8

ITEM 7      DEVELOPMENT APPLICATIONS APPROVED DURING JUNE 2023         11

ITEM 8      MEDIAN PROCESSING TIMES 2023.............................................. 13

 

ANNEXURE ITEMS

 

ANNEXURE 1.1    Rates graph June 23.................................................... 15

ANNEXURE 2.1    Investments June 2023................................................ 16

ANNEXURE 3.1    Council................................................................................ 18

ANNEXURE 3.2    Traffic Light Report Summary............................. 55

 


 

 

ITEM 1 - RATES SUMMARY

REPORT IN BRIEF

 

Reason For Report

Information provided in relation to Council's Rates collections

Policy Implications

Nil

Budget Implications

Nil

IPR Linkage

1.1.1.2a - Levying Rates & Charges in accordance with the Local Government Act.

Annexures

1.  Rates graph June 23    

File Number

\OFFICIAL RECORDS LIBRARY\FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT\FINANCIAL REPORTING\FINANCIAL REPORTS TO COUNCIL - 1569992

 

Department Leader - Finance's REPORT

 

The Rate Collection Summary to 30 June 2023 is attached for council’s information. The percentage collected is 95.26% which is lower than previous years for the same period of 96.8%

 

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Collection rate percentage at 30 June over past 5 year

 

 

ITEM 2 - INVESTMENT SUMMARY

REPORT IN BRIEF

 

Reason For Report

Information provided in relation to Council's Investment Schedule

Policy Implications

Nil

Budget Implications

Nil

IPR Linkage

1.1.1.2b - Maximise income sources through investments.

Annexures

1.  Investments June 2023    

File Number

\OFFICIAL RECORDS LIBRARY\FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT\FINANCIAL REPORTING\FINANCIAL REPORTS TO COUNCIL - 1570686

 

Department Leader - Finance's REPORT

 

Council’s investments as 30 June 2023 stand at a total of $32,205,894.27.

 

Council’s average interest rate as of 30 June 2023 was 4.22%.  The effect of the increased cash rate is starting to have a positive impact on term deposit rates offered by financial institutions. The Reserve Bank’s official cash rate increased to 4.1% during the month of June 2023. Council’s Performance Benchmark is the 30 Day Bank Bill Swap Rate and council is currently performing above the June 2023 Performance Benchmark of 4.1440%.

 

Council had two Term Deposit maturities during June 2023, both were re-invested in their current financial institutions, the $3m Westpac Business Bank maturity that was redeemed so that it could be re-invested was placed in the CBA Business Online Saver account.

 

Shorter reinvestment terms are being selected as it is anticipated that rates may increase again.  This can be noted with the steady increase in interest rates on all new reinvestments and the RBA interest rate increase at the beginning of June 2023.

 

Council’s investments are held with multiple Australian financial Institutions with varying credit ratings according to council’s Investment Policy. The annexure to this report shows a breakup of each individual institution that council invests with and its “Standard and Poor’s” Credit Rating.

 

The Schedule of Investments for June 2023 is attached for council’s information.

 

 

ITEM 3 - RESOLUTIONS REGISTER - INFOCOUNCIL - ACTIONS REPORTING

REPORT IN BRIEF

 

Reason For Report

To provide Council with a report on progress made in actioning its resolutions up to last month's Council meeting and any commiitee meetings held.

Policy Implications

Nil

Budget Implications

Nil

IPR Linkage

1.2.2.1a - Facilitate Council and standing committee meeting processes.

Annexures

1.  Council

2.  Traffic Light Report Summary    

File Number

\OFFICIAL RECORDS LIBRARY\GOVERNANCE\COUNCIL MEETINGS\RESOLUTION REGISTER - 1567486

 

General Manager's REPORT

 

InfoCouncil generated reports are annexed including actions up to the previous month’s meetings resolutions.

 

Progress comments are provided until the final action comment which will also show “COMPLETE”: that item will then be removed from the register once resolved by the council.

 

Attached also is the “traffic light” indicator system that enables the council to identify potential areas of concern at a glance.

 

Councillors should raise any issues directly with the deputy general managers as per the mayor’s request.

 

 

ITEM 4 - COMMUNITY FACILITATION FUND

REPORT IN BRIEF

 

Reason For Report

To report on approved expenditure under the Community Facilitation Fund (CFF)

Policy Implications

Nil

Budget Implications

Nil

IPR Linkage

1.1.1.1f - Staff are complying with procedures and practices.

Annexures

Nil   

File Number

\OFFICIAL RECORDS LIBRARY\GRANTS AND SUBSIDIES\PROGRAMS\COMMUNITY FACILITATION FUND - 1568741

 

General Manager's REPORT

 

Council adopted guidelines for the Community Facilitation Fund (CFF) in March 2015. The CFF was created for smaller community projects not originally included in the council’s budget, to be allocated at the discretion of the Mayor and Deputy Mayor.

 

As a reminder, the guidelines for the CFF are as follows:

 

1.   Projects where no existing vote for the works has been allocated or the vote is insufficient to complete the project.

 

2.   Recipients must be community based not-for-profit groups.

 

3.   Mayor and Deputy Mayor to jointly approve funds (with the General Manager as proxy if one is not available).

 

4.   Allocation of funds to be reported to the next available council meeting.

 

5.   Limit of $3,000 per allocation unless other approved by council.

 

There were NIL allocation of funds processed in the last month.

 

 

ITEM 5 - FLOOD RECOVERY UPDATE

REPORT IN BRIEF

 

Reason For Report

To provide a monthly report on flood recovery activities.

Policy Implications

Nil

Budget Implications

Nil

IPR Linkage

4.1.7.1a - Implement the Cabonne Recovery Plan.

Annexures

Nil   

File Number

\OFFICIAL RECORDS LIBRARY\CORPORATE MANAGEMENT\PLANNING\CABONNE RECOVERY PLAN 2023 - 1571334

 

Leader - Community and Economy REPORT

 

This report will be provided as a standing item for council meetings and provides a monthly update on recovery projects and initiatives within the 4 Cabonne Recovery Themes:

 

1.   Restore council’s infrastructure

2.   Support communities to recover and rebuild

3.   Support business and the regional economy

4.   Environmental restoration and adaptation

Theme 5 is operational in nature, and therefore is not reported on:

5.   Managing council’s resources/recovery planning and oversight.

RECOVERY THEME 1: RESTORE COUNCIL’S INFRASTRUCTURE

 

Council’s role: Advocacy and Delivery

Council's roads crew have undertaken $12.7m (to date) in repair road following the damage from the November 2022 flood event.

This includes:

·    Storm damage repairs have been undertaken on Sugar Loaf Lane, Quarry Lane, Coates Creek Road, Warraderry Way, Mackeys Creek, Burdett Road, Old Bocobra Road, Miners Lane, Toogong Cemetery Road, Quarry Road, Wicks Street, Cable Street, Square Road, Sugarloaf Way, Toogong Road, Bowen Lane, Eulimore Road, Nanami Lane, Bagdad Road, Fish fossil Drive, Healeys Road, Pauls Lane, Levena Road, Parkes Street, Nangar Road, Monahans Road, Moorbel Drive, Cudal Footbridge, Traves Lane, Battery Lane, Mousehole Lane, McMurray’s Lane, Mclachlan Lane, Burdett Lane, Deaths Lane, Battye Lane, Mostyne Lane, Mitchells Lane, Gumble Road, Loombah Road, Sandy Creek Road, Garra Road, End Street, Thistle Street, Amaroo Road, Old Yullundry Road, Pinecliffe Road, Williams St Culvert Molong, Randall Street, Cudumble Road, George Street, Kite Street, Thistle Street, Euchareena Road, Riddell Street, Eurimbla Road, Edward Street, Norah Creek Road, William Street, Marsden Street, Stuart Street, Banjo Patterson Way, Buckland Street, Deight Street, Ganoo Street, Lower Lewis Ponds Road, Rocky Ponds Road, South Street, Pecks Road, Munros Road, Old Eurimbla Road, Jason Street, and Cargo Road.

 

·    Council is currently undertaking temporary sealing works in various areas around Cabonne to combat the road damage due to the continuous wet weather over the past few months. Further works will be completed on the roads in coming months once weather conditions improve. The temporary works will occur on sections of:

o Euchareena Rd

o Belgravia Rd

o Warraderry Way

o Mousehole Lane

o Nangar Rd

 

·    Four-Mile Creek landslip tender has closed and is currently being reviewed by Transport for NSW regarding funding.

 

·    Council staff and UGL Regional Linx have reviewed the damage to the old rail line and bridge at Canowindra. UGL Regional Linx has committed to removing 1.3kms of damaged rail line but is awaiting Transport for NSW to approve the works. The works include the removal of both rail bridges and the embankment between them.

 

·    Council has undertaken further reviews of the approaches to the Nyrang Creek Bridge sidetrack. To further slow traffic on the approaches, council have installed several rumple strips.

 

·    Bridge engineers have undertaken assessments of Nyrang Creek Bridge, Canomodine Lane Bridge, Manildra footbridge and Cudal Swinging Bridge. Council has received the Nyrang Creek Bridge report and is reviewing the recommendations in conjunction with Transport for NSW. Further bridge reports are due to be received in August.

 

·    Council is also awaiting reports from bridge engineers for Pinecliffe Road culvert, Norah Creek Road culvert, and Coates Creek bridge. These will then be presented to Transport for NSW for funding opportunities.

 

·    Road engineer contractors are currently reviewing several roads across Cabonne that were extensively damaged in the November 2022 flood event. They will be providing a report to council in August. These will also be reviewed by Transport for NSW for funding options.

 

 

Council staff have also completed the following community infrastructure works:

·    Consultation has been completed with the Molong Recreation Ground users regarding the perimeter fence. Work on the new fence is due to commence shortly.

 

·    Council will be commencing work to replace the fence along the creek at Jack Huxley Oval, Manildra.

 

·    Restoration of the lighting has been completed at Jack Huxley Oval, Manildra. 

 

·    Council has undertaken some minor repair works at Apex Park in Eugowra in preparation for the Woodfired event in early August.

 

·    Plans of Management for the Molong, Cudal, and Eugowra Showgrounds are currently being prepared following stakeholder meetings, with the Masterplan for the Showground to be undertaken following completion. Further consultation with key stakeholders will be undertaken to develop the Masterplans.  

 

·    The tender for the rebuilding of the Eugowra Self-Care Units closed in July, with council considering this at the July meeting.

 

·    The work at the Eugowra Medical Centre has been completed. An official opening is currently being discussed with the Eugowra Medical Centre Committee.

 

RECOVERY THEME 2: SUPPORT COMMUNITIES TO RECOVER & REBUILD

 

Council’s role: Advocacy, Facilitation, and Delivery

 

Council formally adopted the Cabonne Recovery Plan at its June 2023 council meeting. The Recovery Plan is now our roadmap to recovery and has been very well received by Federal and State MPs and government agencies.

 

Following the floods in November 2022, the council has been working with the NSW Education Department (School Infrastructure), Reconstruction NSW and the community to reinstate a fit for purpose temporary early childhood center for the community of Eugowra.

 

The Eugowra Community Children’s Centre (ECCC) has currently been operating from the Eugowra Public School, at a reduced capacity.

 

To expedite the re-establishment of the ECCC at full licensed capacity, council has agreed to take custody of the temporary facilities that were installed at the Eugowra Showground by the Department of Education (School Infrastructure).

 

This includes management of the lease agreement with the Department of Education, as well as the licensing and commissioning of the buildings for use by the ECCC as a community facility (pre school). 

 

A lease was signed by the General Manager of Cabonne on 1 June 2023, with a subsequent Development Application for the temporary land use currently on public exhibition until 20 July 2023.

 

Council is continuing to provide support to the ECCC committee and staff in seeking funding for the re-establishment of the ECCC at a permanent site. 

 

RECOVERY THEME 3: SUPPORT BUSINESS & REGIONAL ECONOMY

 

Council’s role: Advocacy and Facilitation

Work is continuing on the activation projects for the Molong and Canowindra main streets.

Council staff are supporting the Eugowra Events and Tourism Association (EETA) with the Woodfired Event due to be held on Saturday, 5 August 2023. This event will bring over 700 people to Eugowra and will feature a camp oven cooking competition, woodfired pizza, slow-cooked and smoked meats, sweet and savoury crepes, and a billy boiling competition.

RECOVERY THEME 4: ENVIRONMENTAL RESTORATION & ADAPTATION

 

Council’s role: Advocacy, Facilitation and Delivery

Council staff are continuing to support work by the Environment Protection Authority (EPA) and Avcon as they clear large flood debris from waterways in Eugowra, Cudal and Molong. This includes the removal of hazardous materials.

 

 

ITEM 6 - DEVELOPMENT APPLICATIONS RECEIVED DURING JUNE 2023

REPORT IN BRIEF

 

Reason For Report

Details of development applications received during the preceding month.

Policy Implications

Nil

Budget Implications

Nil

IPR Linkage

3.1.1.1a - Receive and assess Development Applications.

Annexures

Nil   

File Number

\OFFICIAL RECORDS LIBRARY\DEVELOPMENT AND BUILDING CONTROLS\BUILDING AND DEVELOPMENT APPLICATIONS\REPORTING - DEVELOPMENT APPLICATIONS TO COUNCIL - 1567712

 

Department Leader - Development Services' REPORT

 

Development Applications have been received during the period 1 June 2023 to 30 June 2023, as detailed below.

 

SUMMARY OF DEVELOPMENT APPLICATIONS RECEIVED

 

DA Number

Application Description of Work

Development Value

Applicants Name

Property Address

2023/0176

Shed

$20,000

Christopher William Wells

Lot 51 DP 1257696, 4205 The Escort Way, Cudal

2023/0178

Alterations & additions to dwelling

$80,000

Carl Stephen Sandeman

Lot 21 & 22 DP 598502, King St, Molong

2023/0177

Alterations & additions to dwelling and swimming pool

$212,500

Darren Stewart McKenzie

Lot 91 DP 665697, 12 Mayne St, Cargo

2022/0232/1

Subdivision

$0

Knight Geoffrey Leonard

Lot 758 DP 1279259, 31 Noble St, Eugowra

2023/0179

Demolition, new depot, and additions to existing building

$1,264,000

Manildra Flour Mills (Manufacturing) Pty Ltd

Lot 1 DP 1177445, 94 Orange St, Manildra

2023/0072/2

Dwelling & shed

$0

Cavalier Homes Central West NSW

Lot 1 DP 758311, 3 Boree St, Cudal

2023/0181

Dual occupancy & swimming pool

$1,250,000

Kyle Bruce Byrnes

Lot 502 DP 1288217, 9 River Oak View, Summer Hill Creek

2023/0182

Dwelling

$650,000

Kylle Marcus Fenton

Lot 144 DP 750159, 54 Hillview Lane, Eugowra

2023/0180

Alterations & additions to dwelling

$1,800,000

Belmont (Canowindra) P/L

Lot 1 DP 417041, 239 Lockwood Rd, Canowindra

2023/0184

5 lot subdivision

$0

Steven Anthony Patterson

Lot D & E DP 33623, 1583 Burrendong Way, Mullion Creek

2023/0183

Dwelling

$524,000

GJ Gardner Homes

Lot 24 Sec A DP 977127, 22-24 Betts St, Molong

2023/0185

Community Facility (Pre school)

$1,700,000

Anthony Daintith

Lot 150 & 72 DP 750182, 21 Noble St, Eugowra

2023/0188

Home Business - Cider production

$0

Merryl Joyce Naughton

Lot 53 DP 866374, 123 Bradleys Rd, Borenore

2023/0186

Shed, water tanks & swimming pool

$160,000

Matthew Clayton Chisholm

Lot 106 DP 1219197, 339 Lower Lewis Ponds Rd, Clifton Grove

2023/0187

Transportable dwelling

$20,000

Ian David Kable

Lot 2 DP 1251985, 1554 Peabody Rd, Molong NSW 2866

2022/0137/1

Dwelling & shed

$0

Nakarri Brooke Lord

Lot 1 DP 1257537, 89 Bruce Rd, Orange

2023/0189

Farm building

$44,000

Ian Frank Butcher

Lot 112 DP 750159, 165 Pengillys Lane, Eugowra

2023/0190

Wine & Food Event

$0

Orange Region Vignerons Assoc

Lot 159 DP 756910, Lake Canobolas Rd, Canobolas

1988/85/1

Modification of subdivision

$0

Peter Basha Planning & Dev

Lot 663, 664, 665 & 666 DP 790863, 65 Peabody Rd, Molong

Total: 22

 

$7,724,500

 

 

 

SUMMARY OF COMPLYING DEVELOPMENT APPLICATIONS RECEIVED

 

CDC Number

Application Description of Work

Development Value

Applicants Name

Property Address

2023/1020

Alterations & additions to shed

$55,000

Designs At M

Lot 3 DP 561462, 2744 Cargo Rd, Cargo

2023/1019

Swimming pool

$61,000

Designs At M

Lot 3 DP 561462, 2744 Cargo Rd, Cargo

2023/1021

Dwelling

$457,000

GJ Gardner Homes

Lot 6 DP 1113621, 5 Bluebell St, Canowindra

Total: 3

 

$573,000

 

 

 

GRAND TOTAL: 25

$8,297,500

 

 

 

 

ITEM 7 - DEVELOPMENT APPLICATIONS APPROVED DURING JUNE 2023

REPORT IN BRIEF

 

Reason For Report

Details of development applications approved during the preceding month.

Policy Implications

Nil

Budget Implications

Nil

IPR Linkage

3.1.1.1a - Receive and assess Development Applications.

Annexures

Nil   

File Number

\OFFICIAL RECORDS LIBRARY\DEVELOPMENT AND BUILDING CONTROLS\BUILDING AND DEVELOPMENT APPLICATIONS\REPORTING - DEVELOPMENT APPLICATIONS TO COUNCIL - 1568057

 

Department Leader - Development Services' REPORT

 

Development Applications have been approved during the period 1 June 2023 to 30 June 2023 as detailed below.

 

SUMMARY OF DEVELOPMENT APPLICATIONS APPROVED

 

DA Number

Application Description of Work

Development Value

Applicants Name

Property Address

2023/0126

Cellar door premises - Additions and alterations

$950,000

Teamnews 3 Pty Ltd

Lot 100 DP 1253226, 76 Boree Lane, Lidster

2023/0080/1

Alterations & additions to dwelling

$0

Caroline Jane Webster 

Lot 43 DP 775836, 41 Darley Rd, Nashdale

2023/0162

Attached carport

$15,000

Lithgow Sheds

Lot 4 DP 1193183, 8 Foys Drive, Molong

2023/0167

Dwelling (Dual occupancy)

$2,205,500

Blake Letnic Architects Pty Ltd

Lot 12 DP 844008, 122 Lake Canobolas Rd, Nashdale

2023/0168

Swimming pool

$47,000

Amanda Kay Boserio

Lot 4 DP 758226, 6 Church St, Cargo

2023/0176

Shed

$20,000

Christopher William Wells

Lot 51 DP 1257696, 4205 The Escort Way, Cudal

2023/0171

Alterations & additions - patio

$19,000

Christopher Windsor Gee

Lot 144 DP 750145, 15 Sherwin St, Cargo

2023/0165

Alterations & Additions to Dwelling

$260,000

Peter Basha Planning & Dev

Lot 1 DP 732956, 414 Canobolas Rd, Canobolas

2021/0262/1

Four detached units

$0

Thomas Kevin Beath

Lot 12 DP 730682, 29 Ferguson St, Canowindra

2023/0158

Demolition of dwelling

$0

Jessica Therese Milnes

Lot 10 DP 758643, 54 Loftus St, Manildra

2023/0140

Storage shed & earthworks

$100,000

Brett Michael Wallbank

Lot 512 DP 1288217, 108 River Oak View, Summer Hill Creek

2023/0072/2

Dwelling & shed

$0

Cavalier Homes Central West NSW

Lot 1 DP 758311, 3 Boree St, Cudal

2023/0161

Animal holding facility

$401,000

Anthony Daintith

Lot 30 DP 130510, Mitchell Hwy, Molong

TOTAL: 13

 

$4,017,500

 

 

 

SUMMARY OF COMPLYING DEVELOPMENT APPLICATIONS APPROVED

 

 CDC Number

Application Description of Work

Development Value

Applicants Name

Property Address

2023/1021

Dwelling

$457,000

GJ Gardner Homes

 

Lot 6 DP 1113621, 5 Bluebell St, Canowindra

2023/1020

Alterations & additions to shed

$55,000

Designs At M

Lot 3 DP 561462, 2744 Cargo Rd, Cargo

2023/1019

Swimming pool

$61,000

Designs At M

Lot 3 DP 561462, 2744 Cargo Rd, Cargo

TOTAL: 3

$573,000

 

 

 

GRAND TOTAL: 16

$4,590,500

 

 

ITEM 8 - MEDIAN PROCESSING TIMES 2023

REPORT IN BRIEF

 

Reason For Report

To provide information on median processing times.

Policy Implications

Nil

Budget Implications

Nil

IPR Linkage

3.1.1.1a - Receive and assess Development Applications.

Annexures

Nil   

File Number

\OFFICIAL RECORDS LIBRARY\DEVELOPMENT AND BUILDING CONTROLS\BUILDING AND DEVELOPMENT APPLICATIONS\REPORTING - DEVELOPMENT APPLICATIONS TO COUNCIL - 1567694

 

Department Leader - Development Services' REPORT

 

Summary of median Application Processing Times over the last five years for the month of June:

 

YEAR

MEDIAN ACTUAL DAYS

2018

29

2019

25

2020

15.5

2021

23

2022

61

 

Summary of median Application Processing Times for 2023

 

MONTH

MEDIAN ACTUAL DAYS

January

57

February

38

March

22

April

23

May

42

June

28

July

 

August

 

September

 

October

 

November

 

December

 

 

 

 


Item 1 Ordinary Meeting 25 July 2023

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