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Engineering and Commercial Infrastructure -

Engineering

Monthly Review > 13 June 2015 to

17 July 2015

Engineering and Commercial Infrastructure Monthly Review >13 June 2015 to 17 July 2015

CONTENTS

OVERVIEW............................................................................................................................................... 3

CIVIL PROJECTS.................................................................................................................................... 4

CIVIL OPERATIONS................................................................................................................................ 5

TECHNICAL SERVICES......................................................................................................................... 11

EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT................................................................................................................ 14

QUALITY ASSURANCE………................................................................................................................. 20

CONTENTS


OVERVIEW

This report is for Engineering Services activities for June/July 2015. Please note that references to the June/July 2015 reporting period cover the period 13 June 2015 to 17 July 2015. Significant items in this period include:

The 2014 / 2015 financial period indicates a slightly under budget result, due mainly to employee costs and good and services.

All maintenance activities have progressed during the period however the intermittent showery weather has some impacts on the scheduled works, in particular, with the planned open drainage activities. Planning and preparation for the new financial year resurfacing programme is well advanced. The urban area streets will be re-surfaced using microsurfacing processes to deliver better outcomes and to minimise the impacts on local residents. The microsurfacing contract will be awarded by the end of July with works scheduled to commence in early August.

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Jason Devitt Director Engineering and Commercial Infrastructure


CIVIL PROJECTS

Program

Comments

The end of financial year figures show an overall expenditure of $39.1M (rounded) from an amended budget of $45.7M. This represents 85.5% expenditure. The figure excludes works that are committed but not yet expended; this is a further $11M. Below is the breakdown of performance by subprogram.

Active Towns:

The Active Towns subprogram is a program that is heavily subsidised through TMR on a 50/50 basis – and the funding is tied to these projects. Works under this subprogram included the construction of bikeways/walkways and walking/cycling education initiatives. The Blue Water Trail works undertaken this year were funded under this program. Overall program budget was $4.0M with $3.8M expenditure achieved. The following projects were not completed:

The footpath along Paradise Street in front of the new shopping centre was not able to be completed due to the shopping centre works.

The path along Bridge Road between the Stadium and Quota Park was 90% complete. Remaining works relate to signage and fencing.

The path at Sarina was not completed due to late commencement following changes in the design plans. The majority of the works are complete.

Minor savings were made against the allowances for education initiatives.

Boat Ramps

The Boat Ramps subcategory had 4 construction projects and a further 3 design projects:

Grasstree Beach boat ramp – works completed however there are some ongoing concerns regarding the functionality of some components and Civil Projects are working through this with locals.

Pioneer River pontoon – this includes the design of the proposed floating pontoon and the removal of the old wharfs. The wharfs have been removed and the design is complete for the Pontoon .

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O’Brien Esplanade and Neilsen Parade – both these sites had slate ramps to be installed and these were not delivered.

Design is complete for Carpet Snake Point boat ramp/carpark, St Helens and Murray Creek boat ramp carpark and Seagull but delivery is subject to grant funding being available. Seagull Street boat ramp it is believed will not attract grant funding.

The subprogram budget was $1.06M and expenditure of $0.95M was achieved.

Bridge Replacement / Rehabilitation:

The subprogram included several design projects, rehab projects and replacement of the causeway on Rostirollas Road. Budget amount was $1.5M with actual expenditures of $1.55M. Budget exists for this expenditure in the next Financial Year. Overall the subprogram outcomes are considered good.

Bus Shelters:

These works refer to upgrading of existing bus shelter to be Disability Discrimination Act compliant. It is a Department of Transport and Main Roads-subsidised program and has continued for a number of years. We successfully completed all works. The value of the subprogram was $250K.

Special Grants – Carparks and CCTV:

Council received grants for upgrading the lighting in the Wood/Gordon Street and River/Gregory Street carparks. Works are 90% compete with minor concrete edging to be placed.

Council also received a grant for installation of additional CCTV through the CBD. Part of these works is tied to the timing of the CBD project and this in turn has delayed the timing for the installation of the cameras. It is expected that tenders for the camera and associated hardware will be released in August 2015. The project should be delivered by early 2016.

Trunk Drainage:

Budget for the subprogram was $5.3M and the actual expenditure was $3.7M representing under-expenditure of approximately $1.6M. Below is a listing of the major projects and where the under expenditure occurred and the reason why this occurred.

Description Description 2 Actuals Budget Variance Comment

56356 ‐ Mackenzie Street Drainage

Mackenzie, Chattaway, Donaldson

$102,129 $735,000 $632,871 Project was placed on hold on recommendation of Transport and Advisory Board

51536 ‐ Shellgrit Creek Excavation

Shellgrit Creek drainage design

$61,708 $338,700 $276,992 Design progress in line with expected delivery due to late engagement, to be finalised next FY

51537 ‐ Beach Outlet Creation at ‘Cod Hole'

Shellgrit Creek drainage design

$32,759 $197,800 $165,041 Design progress in line with expected delivery due to late engagement, to be finalised next FY

51115 ‐ Open Drain ‐ north of Schmidtke’s Rd to Monash Palms

$1,104,975 $1,205,604 $100,629 Project saving

51111 ‐ Shakespeare St Culvert Replacement

Macrossan St to Rae St

$363,138 $455,540 $92,403 Project was subject to T&DAB review and this delayed construction and it is deferred to 15/16

50775 ‐ Kelly’s Rd Catchment, BCKR Levee Wall L3 RP717931

Trunk drainage $4,223 $90,000 $85,777 Works not commenced

51125 ‐ Nelson St, Mackay ‐ Drainage

Victoria St to Gordon St

$363,648 $440,776 $77,128 Slight delay due to wet weather in June

56368 ‐ Pacific Drive, Blacks Beach

McGPT8 ‐ Prior to discharge to det.

$0 $50,000 $50,000 Design complete


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56355 ‐ Mackay Bucasia Rd, Rural View

McGPT7 – det. basin modified nutrient removal

$485 $50,000 $49,515 Design complete

50919 ‐ Milton Street Trunk Drainage South of Football

Acquisition of land to point of discharge

$3,244 $51,697 $48,453 Land acquisition to be finalised

56285 ‐ BCKR Reach A1‐4 Kelly Country Estate

270m 900 RCP $2,573 $36,000 $33,427 Design commenced

51299 ‐ Maggiolo Dr, Paget ‐ Drain Lining

$0 $28,622 $28,622 Works 90% complete but wet weather has prevented finalisation

56375 ‐ Shakespeare St Drainage

Goldsmith ‐ Evan Street drain

$72,090 $100,000 $27,910 In design

56164 ‐ Land Acquisition ‐ Ferris Gully ‐ 1650 to 3250

North of Schmidtke’s

$13,058 $31,500 $18,442 Land acquisition to be finalised

56310 ‐ Beaconsfield Rd, Beaconsfield

McTR4 ‐ road table drain

$0 $12,000 $12,000 Design underway

Footpaths and Bikeways:

Budget for this subprogram was $1.5M and expenditure achieved was $1.4M. The subprogram consisted of 23 projects that were a combination of construction projects and design only projects. Approximately $1.3M of expenditure related to 3 projects being:

Grasstree Beach footpath Tolcher Street footpath and Glenella Connection Road pedestrian refuge.

These projects are generally complete with the exception of some railing works at Grasstree Beach.

Other projects not completed are relatively small and are either still in the design phase or the design was completed too late for construction this Financial Year.

General Works:

This subprogram consisted of 55 projects valued at $4.8M, of which $4.0M was delivered. Only 6 projects were not commenced, however there were a number of projects that were not able to be completed within the Financial Year. Below is the listing of the significant dollar amounts.


51242 ‐ Juliet / Penn Intersection Signalisation

$149,253 $714,713 $565,459 Project under design. Construction is programmed for the 2015/16 Christmas Holidays to limit disruption to the schools.

51335 ‐ Bridge Rd Drain ‐ Training Wall

Wall @ Lamb St corner

$328,115 $474,894 $146,778 Project construction has been delayed due to high tides and wet weather. Expect the project will be complete in July.

51103 ‐ Roy St, Sarina ‐ Stormwater Drainage

Transfer flow Roy to Lando St

$0 $106,828 $106,828 Work did not occur in 14/15 but will start early 15/16 FY

50584 ‐ Armstrong St ‐ at Taylor St Intersection

$689.10 $75,000 $74,310 Work did not occur in 14/15 but will be undertaken in 15/16 FY

51131 ‐ Footpath ‐ Wood St @ Gordon St

Treatment @ Church

$0 $68,698 $68,698 Work did not occur in 14/15 but will be undertaken in 15/16 FY

51253 ‐ Young’s Lane, Walkerston

Culvert installation $6,301.03 $40,000 $33,698 Work did not occur in 14/15 but will be undertaken in 15/16 FY

50912 ‐ Boundary Road, Ooralea ‐ Footpath

Bath Ave to Rainlover St

$25,875 $55,875 $30,000 Underway

51118 ‐ Willetts Rd Carpark @ Gooseponds

$97,183 $127,183 $30,000 Underway

51123 ‐ Waverley St, Bucasia ‐ Reconstruction

Walters Ave to southern end

$4,366 $30,000 $25,633 Work did not occur in 14/15 but will be undertaken in 15/16 FY


50692 ‐ Walters Ave Reconstruction, Waverley St to Esplanade

General works $0 $25,000 $25,000 Work did not occur in 14/15 but will be undertaken in 15/16 FY

Local Area Traffic Management and Road Safety

This subprogram is valued at $1.3M and an expenditure of $0.9M was achieved. Generally works were commenced, however, to improve delivery of the small project several were grouped together and used as fill in works. This has led to some being started but not completed. It is expected that they will be complete early in the new Financial Year.


50679 ‐ Chelmer St, Eungella, K&C & Pedestrian Fencing

LATM Traffic & Road Safety

$6,462 $136,820 $130,357 Works substantially complete but not invoiced prior to the end of the FY

51246 ‐ Milton St North Traffic Calming

Henman St ‐ Bridge Rd

$1,544 $106,000 $104,455 Works not commenced

56111 ‐ Intersection Reconstruction Bold St/Silingardies Rd

Bold St/Silingardies Rd

$481,783 $552,827 $71,044 Outstanding works are Ergon commitment

50861 ‐ Bernborough Av & Gunsynd St Intersection

Priority change $20,174 $75,000 $54,825 Underway

56092 ‐ Bedford Rd & Oak St Intersection Left Slip Lane

$17,929 $54,942 $37,012 Under design

51247 ‐ Florence St & Blacks Beach Rd Intersection

Kerb Realignment & Splitter Island

$0 $37,000 $37,000 Works not commenced

51250 ‐ Meyer St, Mt Pleasant ‐ Footway

Construct footway in easement adjacent to #18

$6,475 $42,000 $35,524 Partially completed 14/15

50863 ‐ Bath Av & Churchill Av Intersection

Priority change $35,192 $51,612 $16,420 Partially completed 14/15

50862 ‐ Katie Ct & Gunsynd St Intersection

Priority change $38,976 $49,624 $10,648 Partially completed 14/15

Pavement Improvement and Shoulder Treatments:

These programs cover the resurfacing works and the shoulder treatments. The programs were fully expended. Program amounts were $4.7M and $0.53, respectively.

Traffic and Road Safety:

This was a $660K program and was underspent by approximately $350K. This under-expenditure related to 4 projects, detailed below. Initial works commenced on the Peel/Alfred roundabout, however, delays due to wet weather and poor subgrade materials on the Nelson Street drainage works limited the amount of work that was achieved on this project.


51119 ‐ Roundabout ‐ Alfred & Peel St, Mackay

$60,774 $329,899 $269,125 This project commenced but delays to other projects due to wet weather meant that it was not completed during the FY

52011 ‐ Gravinos Rd, Greenmount ‐ guardrail installation

$657 $69,274 $68,616 Not commenced

51099 ‐ East Gordon St traffic calming

$14,144 $45,000 $30,855 Works have been held up due to local residents’ complaints re the design

50348 ‐ Milton St & Kippen St intersection

Threshold treatment

$0 $11,610 $11,610 Not commenced


Trunk Roads:

This is the largest subprogram valued at $10.7M. Unfortunately due to a number of factors expenditure of only $6M was achieved representing an under-expenditure of approximately $4.7M. Details of the under-expenditure are shown in the table below. The major impact was the delayed start to both the Malcomson Street /Greenfields project and the Heaths Road sporting fields’ access. In addition, the progress of the Heaths Road project has been limited due to the unseasonal weather and its impact on the ground conditions.

It should be noted that there was a $0.58M saving in the budget for the Archibald/Connors roundabout project.


51243 ‐ Heaths Rd Sporting Complex intersection

Francey Infrastructure Agreement

$1,037,303 $2,300,00 $1,262,69 Design was delayed but matched construction requirements and works commenced later than expected. Unseasonal rain in June caused delays as the site is low‐lying.

50231 ‐ Intersection ‐ Malcomson St, Greenfields

Right lane ext to Greenfields & 4 laning – inc. 50555

$781,937 $1,987,49 $1,205,559 Project commencement was delayed due to reconsideration of design by Transport and Drainage committee.

50362 ‐ Archibald & Paradise St Intersection

Dual lane roundabout

$280,370 $840,000 $559,629 This is a project saving

50366 ‐ Bridge Road / Paradise St intersection

Signalised intersection

$1,125,624 $1,668,49 $542,868 This is a developer contribution. The developer’s works did not progress as programmed and hence council contribution was delayed.

50885 ‐ Connors Rd to Stockroute Rd Connection

$183,042 $470,160 $287,118 Funds set aside for design works in particular a commitment to QR for the rail interface design. This was not completed.

50376 ‐ Connors Road upgrade

Archibald St to Farrellys Rd

$622,366 $872,366 $250,000 Remaining works involve installation of drainage culverts but these cannot be undertaken until Ergon works are completed. Ergon works are underway.

50787 ‐ Connors Rd Construction, Crichton’s Rd to Cooks Lane

Trunk roads $110,255 $358,264 $248,008 Design project at this stage. Construction funds in future years.

51538 ‐ Milton St / Archibald St intersection upgrade

Interim $5,473 $240,000 $234,526 Land acquisition underway but subject to State Govt and MAPL sign off delaying completion

50881 ‐ Glenpark St overpass

Duplication of railway overpass and lane extensions

$782,347 $823,809 $41,461 Design fund not expended

50788 ‐ Milton Street Construction – inc. F Lane intersection

East Boundary Rd to Farrellys Rd


51241 ‐ Paradise Street upgrade

George to Henman Stage 2

$307,896 $338,215 $30,319 Additional works required to accommodate residents. Agreement reached late in the FY and not able to be delivered.

50561 ‐ Archibald Street Reconstruction ‐ Central Dr to Milton St


50554 ‐ Intersection ‐ Malcomson St / Charles Hodge Ave

Dan Murphy intersection

$3,296 $31,584 $28,288 Design modified due to TADAB and Council modification


51097 ‐ East Boundary Rd reconstruction

Connors Rd to Success St

$96,821 $121,235 $24,414 Budget for design and Ergon works. Ergon works competed and some design still required.

50229 ‐ Connors Rd & Farrellys Rd intersection

Centre Street lighting $67,513 $90,000 $22,486 Allowance for street lighting works. In progress but not completed.

50560 ‐ Archibald Street Reconstruction ‐ Connors Rd to Central Dr

$150 $14,385 $14,234 Design only project

56016 ‐ Campwin Beach Rd ‐ Chn 0.0 to 1 km

Chn 0.0 to 1 km $95,168 $108,474 $13,305 Land acquisition delays affecting project completion

Details of works currently underway and their progress are as follows:

Drainage works along Nelson Street between Gordon and Victoria Streets – the project is significantly completed. All underground pipes are installed and the crew are finalising pit tops. The project is expected to be complete late July.

Pioneer River Wharf Removal – contract was awarded to Marine Civil Contractors. Works are now complete. Malcomson Greenfields – the project is ahead of program with the night works commencing 2 weeks ahead of

schedule. This night work includes works around the Greenfields Bvd roundabout, piling works for the gantry foundation and electrical cabling works and median works along Malcomson Street. Parts of the stage 2 earthworks were delayed due to hard rock; this has subsequently been blasted and will be removed during the next period.

Heath Road fields – the access to the new soccer fields off Heaths Road has finally dried out enough to allow our crews to recommence the installation of drainage culverts. The project has been significantly delayed due to the weather and we are assigning additional resources to minimise the overall impact on the program.

The Sarina footpath (from Railway Square along Station Lane/Central Street/Range Road/the lane way between Brandon and Nolan Street to Anzac Street) is about 90% complete. Some fencing works and raising of a Telstra pit and associated concrete works immediately adjacent to the pit are still to be finalised. On track for completion at the end of July.

Penn/Juliet Intersection – design works are progressing and plans are being coordinated with the services providers to undertake service relocation works during the September school holidays.

Bridge Road training wall – finally the weather and tides have abated and the crew were able to make reasonable progress. The gabion wall retaining structures are complete and new “flood flaps” were placed on the storm water pipes. Concrete protection works and removal of the bunds are the remaining works. Works are expected to be completed late July.

For the next period will see continued progress on Malcomson Street and Heaths Road and further works on the Alfred /Peel roundabout.


Heaths Road sporting fields – installation of drainage pipes on access road

Glenella Connection Road – new table drain and left in / left out access to the fields

Bridge Road drain – before works Bridge Road drain – gabions and rock protection in place


CIVIL OPERATIONS

Sealed Council Road Maintenance

Comments

Sealed road maintenance activities have been undertaken where our programmed inspections have identified defects and to address client requests, where the intervention levels are met. Planning and preparation for the new financial year resurfacing programme is well advanced. The town streets will be re-surfaced using microsurfacing processes to deliver better outcomes and to minimise the impacts on local residents. The microsurfacing contract will be awarded by the end of July with works scheduled to commence in early August.

Unsealed Council Road Maintenance

Comments

Unsealed road maintenance crews have continued grading the unsealed roads’ network to address client requests and for programmed works, in line with our maintenance management system. Inclement wet weather has had some impacts on grading activities, with the rain received being varied across the region.

Trials involving changes to grading practices and the blending of gravel running surface materials on-site has continued and will be regularly monitored.

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Street Cleaning

Comments

Street sweeping and footpath cleaning has continued across the region in line with the works programme and to address client requests, where intervention levels have been met. The surface cleaning contract for both footpaths and boat ramps, using specialised high pressure cleaning equipment is due for renewal – tenders have been received and are currently being reviewed and assessed. The current cleaning contract has been extended through until the end of August to allow for a thorough assessment of the tenders received.

Open Drainage Maintenance

Comments

Intermittent wet weather has had an impact on the special maintenance works programmed for June with the result that some works were not able to be delivered, as programmed. Tree trimming on Christie Street and Warland Street drains was undertaken in preparation for de-silting operations. Two rubber duckbill tide check valves to replace damaged flood gates in the Bridge Road drain, in vicinity of Lamb Street intersection, have been installed. Corrective works to repair service roads and work berms to the South Mackay Main Drain, Archibald Street to Farrelley’s Road, have commenced. Parks & Environment and Civil Operations management and supervisory personnel have been working hard on improving communication and coordination in order to deliver improved coordinated outcomes in the high focus mowing areas.

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Routine inspections and minor maintenance activities have been undertaken during the period.

Boat Ramp Maintenance

Comments

Boat ramps have been inspected and the surfaces have been cleaned in line with the maintenance schedule.

As mentioned previously, the cleaning contract for both boat ramp and footpaths is currently in the process of being renewed.

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RMPC's

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Contract (RMPC) negotiations with the Department of Transport and Main Roads for the provision of routine maintenance services have been finalised.

There have been some changes to the contract with changes to the schedules and the inclusion of traffic signal maintenance, rather than being a separate arrangement.

New rubber duckbill check valves to replace damaged flood gates at Bridge Road Drain, adjacent to Lamb St intersection

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Open Drain Maintenance – Christie Street Drain – before and after


Recent grading works on Leichhardt Road, Mirani to Kinchant Dam

TECHNICAL SERVICES

Development and design of Projects within Capital Works Program (CWP) for 2013/2014, 2014/2015 ,2015/2016 and 2016/2017

Development of 20 Year Capital Works Program relating to roads and drainage infrastructure for inclusion in and generation of Long Term Financial Plan. Draft submissions completed for preparation of Long Term Financial Forecast.

Discussions with service providers to streamline design and construction processes Extend assessment to track actual unit rates to build history for future estimates following implementation of

Department of Transport and Main Roads (TMR) specifications and estimates. Incorporation of risk allocation into estimates process.

Development of a series of Business Cases for upcoming Capital Works Program Projects for submission to and consideration by the Transport and Drainage Advisory Board. Proposed for submission of 2015/16, 2016/17 & 2017/18 draft capital works to have business cases developed.

Compilation of Reports to Council on the Traffic Advisory Committee, Withdrawal of NIR Land Peak Downs Highway and Horse and Jockey Roads, Griffiths Road Drainage Easement Resumption & Antonio’s Crossing Sandy Creek Kinchant Dam Road.

Participation in Briefings to Council on CBD Drainage Study & Griffiths Road Drainage. Attendance site meeting with landowner Bedford/ Oak intersection, Street meeting Westcott Avenue Drainage,

Campwin Beach & Field of Dreams “Better Community Building Fund”. Development of @RISK software incorporation into estimate spreadsheet for application to Level 3 projects

Survey Services

Overview

100% of 2015/2016 CWP surveys completed.

Survey completed on levee system on North side of Pioneer River and at Finch Hatton

Service Locations completed for: Wattle St Sewer Pump Station; Downie Ave Bucasia; McCreadys Creek Sewer Gravity Main.

As Constructed Surveys completed for: Penn St Water Main.


Digital Cadastral Data Base (DCDB)

Coordination of cadastral reference marks and office plotting continued for upgrade of DCDB in Habana/Balnagowan area.

Coordination of cadastral reference marks and office plotting finalised for upgrade of DCDB in Eton/Sarina Range area.

Australian Height Datum (AHD)

Initial office processing of static GPS coordinates and third order levels completed for the ten new permanent survey marks installed along McEwen’s Beach Rd and Dunrock Rd. The information has been sent to DNRM for further processing.

Field component of third order levelling completed for old permanent survey marks east of Sydney St. There were many permanent survey marks already installed in this area, but many of them had no levels.

Highlights - Levee Location

Strategic Planning organised a meeting between various sections of Council to discuss the Pioneer River levee system.

Collectively, Council staff had extensive local knowledge of the levee system, but inevitably could not know for sure exactly where the levee location was, because sections have been updated or changed as part of various projects over the years.

Instead of spending days trawling through old records to try and back track changes, the survey section suggested the easiest and best option would be to survey the levee system. Subsequently, Council's Survey Technician walked the levee system with a member of Strategic Planning. In one day they recorded a GPS coordinate on the levee system every 20-30 paces.

The Pioneer River levee system is now on Council's GIS in the current correct location with levels accurate to ± 50 mm and can be utilised with a high degree of confidence for planning purposes.


Design Services

Capital Works Program (CWP)

109 of the 110 Design Projects in the 2010/2011 Capital Works Program have been completed (99%). The Project remaining is design works only associated with the reconstruction of Archibald from Connors to Milton and is delayed by confirmation of land acquisitions and proposed future Realignment Notice issues associated with the Milton/Archibald intersection.

113 of 114 Design Projects in the 2011/2012 Capital Works Program have been completed to date (99%). Project remaining is Milton Street Construction (Farrellys to East Boundary).

96 of 98 Design Projects in the 2012/2013 Capital Works Program have been completed to date (98%). Projects remaining are the Archibald Street/Central Park Drive intersection design only and the completion of floodway extensions on Gakowskis Road.

87 of 88 Design Projects in the 2013/2014 Capital Works Program have been completed to date (98%). Project remaining is the East Boundary Road reconstruction.

61 of 65 Design Projects in the 2014/2015 Capital Works Program have been completed to date (94%). 64 of 74 Design Projects in the 2015/2016 Capital Works Program have been completed to date (87%).

Those outstanding require land acquisitions, valuations and input from service authorities which are delaying completion of the design. Commencement of Shellgrit Creek Outlet and alternative Beach Outfall Drainage Designs – detailed survey and

design brief development complete – Studies awarded and commenced Commencement of Marian Flood Study – Study delivery September 2015 Detailed design of Glenpark Overpass Duplication proceeding including detailed geotechnical investigations Commencement of Fourways Drainage detailed design engagement – survey and CCTV inspections complete,

updating of 2005 Drainage study underway as preliminary to detail design brief.

Major Projects for delivery next month

Westcott Avenue Roadwork’s and drainage Investigator Street connection McKenzie Street drainage – Design only

Landscape Issues

Finalized Disabled Access (DA) Audit Priority Listing for 2016/2017 Rectification Projects (Mackay-wide); bus stop infrastructure and adjacent pathways, ramps and crossings are being prioritized typically adjacent school precincts and collector routes in North Mackay (Malcomson St & surrounds) and West Mackay (Bridge St and surrounds). Project designs pending.

Investigating design, construction and maintenance issues associated with TGSI (Tactile Ground Surface Indicator) installation failures; outcome is to determine preferred type and product selection to promote longer term durability and DA compliance. To co-ordinate with evaluation and possible redesign of standard plan for CBD footpath pavements.

Ongoing Contract Administration advice and services on City Centre Revitalization Project: RFI advice provided.

Developed draft Design & Construct Consultancy Brief for green wall infrastructure in CCRP Project for competitive quotes. Specification under review by CCRP PCG.

Progressing cost estimate rates for landscape items for inclusion into MRC Cost Estimate System – ongoing project, liaising with Parks to establish rates.

Jubilee Park Upgrade:

Stage 2 Construction Plan and Estimate – Completed

Parks initiated monthly Project Steering Group meeting

Civil Operations commenced project forecasting

Stage 2 Artwork (24 x image cast plaques); orders placed, foundry production commencing mid-


late July. Finalized plaques to be batched and dispatched progressively.

Liaising with Main Roads on preferred capped median treatments to Showground Intersection Upgrade and batter vegetation options; Parks engaged in discussions to resolve maintenance and co-funding agreements on landscape issues.

Assisting Parks environmental officer in development of constructed wetlands guidelines; descriptive diagrams being generated for guideline document.

Early involvement with MRBG Stage 3 design consultants.

Traffic and Investigation Issues

Active Towns Program:

The Active Towns Finale Event – the Bubble Run on July 5 attracted nearly 800 participants. The event also marked the official opening of the new section of pathway at the Gooseponds. Opening of the Cross City Link – took place on July 4 with regular Saturday morning riders joining the Mayor and her family and Councillors Bonanno and Gilbert for a ride along the new Cross City Link. About 40 riders took part.

The final monthly community ride started at the River Street Boat Ramp on Sunday June 28. We had only 7 members of the community participate due to the wet weather.

PCYC ran the June/July School holiday bicycle education courses and they were well attended once again. 80 primary school aged children took part over the 5 courses that were run. Three of the courses ran in Mackay, one at Sarina and one at Marian.

PCYC started running the cycling confidence courses for adults on July 8. The course will run for 4 weeks, with 2 sessions a week.

Final funding allocations and reporting have been made for the Active Towns program. Remaining works on the program are the finalisation of the grant program reporting and financial reporting Active Towns submission included for IPWEAQ Excellence Award. Traffic Counts: Identified a list of potential permanent traffic count sites for future assessment of trigger points for upgrading

project requirements. Discussions to be held with Strategic Planning to determine appropriateness of locations and trigger values for upgrading.

Traffic counts and surveys undertaken for capital works program projects.

Drainage Inspections/ Investigations:

Bronte St West Mackay –Client has issues with the drainage system in the lower area of this catchment and is concerned that there is a major problem with the design of the stormwater drainage for the new Paget Roundabout. Civil Operations requested to arrange CCTV inspection to review downstream system for blockages. FOI request received meeting with Governance and requestor held.

Prospect Street, Mackay – known drainage issues exist. Upgrading proposal to be developed for future Capital Works Program funding for augmentation

Works On Roads – Ongoing Projects: Ergon Energy - Milton Street – Request for amended cable route for 33kV power supply. Restoration works

complete and warranty letters issued Ergon Energy – Jones Road Marian – Options still being investigated with Proponent and Ergon to install assets

on Sunwater site. Ongoing Ergon Energy – Marian-Eton Road – Marian South Transformer – Relocation of Ergon bollard and with

Department of Transport and Main Roads for relocation of speed limit signage Ergon Energy – Wallman’s Road Rural View Junction Pit- Discussions regarding repositioning junction pit to

meet future alignment requirements. ISGM National – 1397 Midge Point Road, Midge Point - No action to date. Ergon Energy – Sydney Street Markets – Amended 11 KV pole position agreed. LONO issued. Works

programme to be advised.


Works on Roads Inspections

Ergon, Telstra and Other Utility Provider Inspections

22 worksites have been inspected; 1 of which has been issued with defect notices to rectify reinstatement issues and 17 warranty release correspondence issued.

Customer Requests.

19 x Works on Roads Requests

40 x Works on Roads Investigation and defect Inspections

44 x Q100 Requests totalling 11 hours of processing time

58 x Plan Searches (GPLANS)

214 x Excess Dimension and Excess Mass Approvals

18 x Temporary Road Closure Approvals totalling 8 hours of processing time

EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT

Overview

Community Education

Work continues on the promotion of disaster and emergency preparedness. The recent formation of TC Raquel in July is a consistent reminder to be prepared for the unexpected.

The new Emergency Shopping bags have been received and will be distributed to the regions schools closer to storm season.

Exercises

Nil to report this month.

Operations

Still monitoring updates from Department of Agriculture and Fisheries (DAF) regarding Red Witchweed on five properties in Mackay and an out-break of Cucumber Green Mottle Mosaic Virus (CGMMV) on one property West of Townsville.

Planning - Mackay Local Disaster Management Plan and Operational Plans

Reviewing of the Local Disaster Management Plan and associated sub plans has commenced in readiness for the external audit due in August by the District Disaster Management Group and Queensland Fire and Emergency Services. The review format is yet to be decided by Queensland Fire and Emergency Services.

The Emergency Management team have reviewed and prepared a summary report for the Local Disaster Management Group on the “Callide Flood Report” to identify lessons and improvements that will assist Council to improve our disaster planning and response.

The Emergency Management team is in the process of reviewing the 2015 Sunwater Emergency Action Plans (EAP) for Teemburra and Kinchant dams.

A meeting between the three District Councils, Queensland Fire and Emergency Services and the Executive Officer (XO) of the District Disaster Management Group has agreed on a planning tool to assist with having standard activation guidelines for the Local Disaster Management Group for Tropical Cyclones as a result of lesson learnt from Tropical Cyclone Marcia in February 2015.

Projects/Mitigation Strategies

The Emergency Management team has provided input and been interviewed on the 9 July 2015, as a part of the Queensland Flood Gauging Network Review. The project focuses on rainfall and stream water level gauges that are monitored by various Local, State, Commonwealth and private entities, and the ongoing maintenance of these


gauges for flood warning purposes. The project will also look at how we can better share information.

Emergency Management Capital Projects & Facility Upgrades

Final works to obtain final certification of the new Sarina SES Facility are being undertaken. This facility will be officially opened on the 30 July 2015, and represents a significant investment on behalf of Council that has provided state of the art facilities to the Sarina SES members and wider community. A recruitment drive for new members will be undertaken as a part of storm season preparation

Stage One of the Campwin Beach SES Training Room upgrade has been completed with Stage Two being the second shed lining and kitchenette upgrade with completion due in the next reporting period.

Works have commenced on the kitchenette upgrade at the Koumala SES with completion due in the next reporting period.

Footpath works on the joint Calen MRC/SES Training Facility are completed. Further works to ensure the building is disability compliant will be undertaken in the next reporting period. Once works have been completed the building will be certified.

Works continues on the SES ICT upgrades to bring state of the art technology to all of the groups within the Mackay Regional Unit.

Works to secure the shipping containers at Ness Street have been completed. A planning meeting for the major upgrade of the Ness St SES headquarters was held on 8 July 2015. The project

will be staged over two years. Stage One will include the closing in of the shed that currently houses the flood boats. Stage Two includes clearing the shed footprint and construction of the new shed. These works are scheduled to commence after the wet season.

Advice was received from Queensland Fire and Emergency Services regarding the unsuccessful grant application to provide an awning for the Midge Point SES group. This project will now proceed using wholly Council funding.

The above SES projects will provide the local SES members with modern facilities, as a part of the staged upgrades and capital investment into SES facilities within the region.

Three additional Public Emergency Access Sand Stockpile pits have been constructed during the month at Koumala, Midge Point and Campwin Beach adjacent to the SES depots.

General

Work continues on preparing a five year Strategic Plan for Emergency Management and the State Emergency Service which on completion will be presented to Council for review and adoption.

State Emergency Services

Overview

Local Controller

The MRU sent two Chainsaw instructors to Rockhampton this month to participate in a state run workshop. As a result of an assessment by the SES State instructors the Regional Area Controller (QFES) determined that chainsaw courses and operations in the Central Region pose a significant risk to volunteers. All future courses must ensure that all participants maintain a high level of competency. Local Instructors Brian Kunst ESM (Mackay) and Mike Sarich (Mirani) demonstrated exceptional skill and understanding of this high risk activity and gave the state the confidence that the Mackay Region developed highly skilled and safe operators.

Before - Campwin SES Training Room After - Campwin SES Training Room


The cane crushing season continues to affect Armstrong Beach, Calen and Koumala SES Group training. As per SES Doctrine all volunteer executive positions are held for a period of three years. In line with doctrine the MRU Executive has called all executive positions to be open for new applications. Deputy Local Controller positions will be processed in the next three weeks with Group Leader positions finalised in the next six weeks

Activations for the month

9 July - Emergency Traffic Control Volunteers from Calen and Mackay deployed to Mt Ossa to assist Police with the management of a traffic incident involving a fatality.

Public Safety/Community Education

9 July - QAS Exercise Four volunteers from Mackay participated in an exercise designed to assist the Queensland Ambulance Service in its Triage management.

Major Training Events

13-14 June - Chainsaw Workshop Rockhampton Two instructors attended to demonstrate and learn new skills

13-14 June - Navigation Camp

19 Volunteers completed this two day course resulting in all 19 participants being classified as competent navigators.

28-29 June - Chainsaw Course 18 Volunteers completed this two day course resulting in all 18 participants being classified as competent Chainsaw Operators.

Participant being assessed at Chainsaw Course


MRU Training and Community Hours

Operations Training Administration Maintenance Community

Education Total

Multiple Group Response

2 749 216 14 981

Midge Point 8 2 10

Calen 14 54 2 70

Mackay 8 676 19 20 723

Mirani 244 7 251

Sarina 155 14 169

Campwin 6 2 8

Armstrong CRUSH CRUSH CRUSH CRUSH

Koumala CRUSH CRUSH CRUSH CRUSH

Total 24 1892 262 34 2212


QUALITY ASSURANCE

2014/2015 June 2014

July 2014

Aug 2014

Sept 2014

Oct 2014

Nov 2014

Dec 2014

Jan 2015

Feb 2015

Mar 2015

Apr 2015

May 2015

June 2015

No. of Completed Client Requests Surveyed for Satisfaction Levels*

331 321 363

277

260 392 284 328 606 539 459 443 370

No. of Completed Construction Projects Surveyed for Satisfaction Levels

2 1 0

0

1 0 0 0 2 0 0 0 0

No. of Client Satisfaction Survey Results Finalised

3 1 3

3

0

0 3 3 1 3 0 0 3

No. of IMS Documents Reviewed and Updated

4 4 0

6

1

5 15 12 12 18 5 74 0

No. of New IMS Documents Commenced

2 1 3 0 0 3 1 6 4 8 1 29 30

No. of Work Site Visits

5 7 3 5 1 1 3 10 9 6 9 8 9

No. of Internal Quality Audits Conducted

2 2 1 0 2 0 0 2 2 0 1 0 0

No. of Staff Training Sessions Conducted

Nil Nil Nil Nil Nil Nil Nil Nil Nil Nil Nil Nil Nil

*Includes surveys undertaken for Parks & Environment


REQUESTS FOR MAINTENANCE WORK

Results of Survey (March ‘15 – April ‘15)

Water Network

Representative Comments Trends

Excellent

Council excelled on this one!

Impressed – well done

As good as new

They only tightened a nut

Here the same day & fixed

Excellent

Plumber attended water leak in park within the hour

Only took a day and explained when couldn’t fix till next day couldn’t ask for anything more.

Person on call centre did not understand the information I was providing and could not provide a cost of call out to have the problem fixed

Workmen did not really want to fix it

10 out of 10 for courtesy and efficiency


REQUESTS FOR MAINTENANCE WORK

Results of Survey (May ’15 – June ‘15)

Civil Operations

Representative Comments Trends

About 3 days.

It took over 1 year as it got lost in the system but when found took no time at all (2 days)

As quick as possible

The job was done in 2 stages and I did not hear or see the staff working (quiet achievers)

Road still not graded. Useless

I reported a roll over on this road. Wrote two emails to your CEO and it took almost 8 weeks before the road was repaired. Thank goodness no others had an incident on the road

Poor, very poor overall

A good job

Very tidy work

***Please note where contact details were available, all negative comments were followed up on.