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Finance and Infrastructure Standing Committee Meeting
Notice is hereby given pursuant to the provisions of the Local Government Regulation 2012, that the next Meeting of the Central Highlands Regional Council will be held in the Council Chambers, 65 Egerton Street, Emerald on
Tuesday, 12 November 2019At 8.30am
For the purpose of considering the items included on the Agenda.
Scott MasonChief Executive Officer
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AGENDA CONTENTS1 PRESENT ..................................................................................................................................................32 APOLOGIES..............................................................................................................................................33 LEAVE OF ABSENCE...............................................................................................................................34 CONFIRMATION OF MINUTES OF PREVIOUS MEETING .....................................................................34.1 Minutes - Finance and Infrastructure Standing Committee Meeting - 8 October 2019 ...........................35 BUSINESS ARISING OUT OF MINUTES ...............................................................................................116 REVIEW OF OUTSTANDING MEETING ACTIONS ...............................................................................117 REVIEW OF UPCOMING AGENDA ITEMS............................................................................................118 MATERIAL PERSONAL INTEREST, CONFLICT OF INTEREST, PERSONAL GIFTS AND BENEFITS
.................................................................................................................................................................119 INFORMATION REPORTS .....................................................................................................................129.1 Customer and Commercial Services.....................................................................................................12
9.1.1 Customer and Commercial Services Departmental Update ….. approx 10 mins ............................129.2 Infrastructure and Utilities......................................................................................................................32
9.2.1 Infrastructure and Utilities Departmental Update .... approx 30 mins...............................................3210 CLOSED SESSION .................................................................................................................................5910.1 Customer and Commercial Services Departmental Update Report ….. Approx. 5 mins ......................5911 CLOSURE OF MEETING ........................................................................................................................60
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1 PRESENT
2 APOLOGIES
3 LEAVE OF ABSENCE
4 CONFIRMATION OF MINUTES OF PREVIOUS MEETING
4.1 Minutes - Finance and Infrastructure Standing Committee Meeting - 8 October 2019
Finance and Infrastructure Standing Committee Meeting
Meeting of the Central Highlands Regional Council Finance and Infrastructure Standing Committee Meeting held in the Council Chambers, 65 Egerton Street, Emerald on
Tuesday, 8 October 2019,
Commenced at 8.30am
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CENTRAL HIGHLANDS REGIONAL COUNCIL
FINANCE AND INFRASTRUCTURE STANDING COMMITTEE MEETING
TUESDAY 8 OCTOBER 2019
MINUTES CONTENTS
PRESENT .................................................................................................................................................... 2
APOLOGIES ................................................................................................................................................ 2
CONFIRMATION OF MINUTES OF PREVIOUS MEETING ......................................................................... 2
Finance and Infrastructure Standing Committee Meeting: 10 September 2019 ............................................ 2
Business Arising Out Of Minutes .................................................................................................................. 2
Outstanding Meeting Actions ........................................................................................................................ 2
Review of Upcoming Agenda Items .............................................................................................................. 2
MATERIAL PERSONAL INTEREST, CONFLICT OF INTEREST, PERSONAL GIFTS AND BENEFITS .... 2
INFORMATION REPORTS .......................................................................................................................... 3
Customer and Commercial Services ......................................................................................................... 3
Emerald Airport Advisory Committee Minutes - 2 September 2019 .............................................................. 3
Customer and Commercial Services Departmental Update .......................................................................... 3
Infrastructure and Utilities ......................................................................................................................... 4
Infrastructure and Utilities Departmental Update .......................................................................................... 4
GENERAL BUSINESS ................................................................................................................................. 4
CLOSED SESSION ...................................................................................................................................... 5
Customer and Commercial Services Departmental Update .......................................................................... 5
Infrastructure and Utilities Departmental Update .......................................................................................... 5
CLOSURE OF MEETING ............................................................................................................................. 6
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MINUTES – FINANCE AND INFRASTRUCTURE STANDING COMMITTEE MEETING HELD AT 8.30AM TUESDAY 8 OCTOBER 2019 IN THE CENTRAL HIGHLANDS REGIONAL COUNCIL CHAMBERS, EMERALD OFFICE
PRESENT Councillors G. Godwin-Smith (Deputy Mayor / Chair) Councillors C. Brimblecombe, M. Daniels, G. Nixon and C. Rolfe Officers Chief Executive Officer R. Ferguson, General Manager Infrastructure and Utilities G. Joubert, Airport Manager S. Kloppers, Minute Secretary R. Bennett and L. Pugh. Observer(s) Nil APOLOGIES Councillor (Cr) K. Hayes (Mayor) Resolution:
Cr Daniels moved and seconded by Cr Nixon “That a leave of absence be granted for Councillor (Cr) K. Hayes (Mayor) for today’s meeting be recorded. FISC 2019 / 10 / 08 / 001
Carried (5-0)
LEAVE OF ABSENCE Nil CONFIRMATION OF MINUTES OF PREVIOUS MEETING Finance and Infrastructure Standing Committee Meeting: 10 September 2019
Resolution:
Cr Rolfe moved and seconded by Cr Nixon “That the minutes of the previous Finance and Infrastructure Standing Committee Meeting held on 10 September 2019 be confirmed.” FISC 2019 / 10 / 08 / 002 Carried (5-0)
Business Arising Out Of Minutes Nil Outstanding Meeting Actions Cr Nixon requested that the Flood Boat Accessibility on the Comet River and Panorama Creek to support the township of Rolleston in flood situations remain open on the Rolling Reports as work is yet to be carried out. Review of Upcoming Agenda Items Nil MATERIAL PERSONAL INTEREST, CONFLICT OF INTEREST, PERSONAL GIFTS AND BENEFITS Nil
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Attendance Nil
INFORMATION REPORTS
Customer and Commercial Services Emerald Airport Advisory Committee Minutes - 2 September 2019
Executive Summary The Emerald Airport Advisory Committee held their quarterly meeting on 2 September 2019. Items discussed during the committee meeting included matters of security, operations, projects and a replacement General Aviation representative and alternate.
Resolution:
Cr Daniels moved and seconded by Cr Nixon “That Central Highlands Regional Council receive the minutes of the Emerald Airport Advisory Committee meeting held on 2 September 2019.” FISC 2019 / 10 / 08 / 003 Carried (5-0)
Attendance
Nil Customer and Commercial Services Departmental Update
Executive Summary The following report provides an update on key activities for the Customer and Commercial Services department.
1. AIRPORT Operational Matters
Capital Projects
Financial Performance
2. QUARRY Operational Matters
Financial Performance
3. SALEYARDS Operational Matters
Capital Projects
Efficiencies / Business Improvements
Financial Performance
4. PROPERTY SERVICES Staff and Community Housing
Leasing and Licencing
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Resolution:
Cr Brimblecombe moved and seconded by Cr Nixon “The following report provides an update on key activities for the Customer and Commercial Services department highlighting key activities for the month of September 2019.” FISC 2019 / 10 / 08 / 004 Carried (5-0)
Attendance
Manager Infrastructure J. Hoolihan and Manager Water Unities P. Manning attended the meeting at 9.04am. Infrastructure and Utilities Infrastructure and Utilities Departmental Update Executive Summary The following report provides an update on key activities for the Infrastructure and Utilities department. 1. INFRASTRUCTURE
Monthly Capital update - September 2019
Monthly Maintenance update - September 2019
Duaringa-Apis Creek Road – Advice from Department of Transport and Main Roads
Woorabinda Memorandum of Understanding Meeting
2. WATER UTILITIES
Agreements for effluent water discharge - Update
Queensland Water Directorate (Qldwater) Annual Forum
Environmental Authority Amendments
3. GENERAL MANAGER
International Public Works Conference (IPWC)
Inland Queensland Roads Action Plan (IQ-RAP) - Infrastructure Pipeline List
IQ-RAP Working Group update – DRAFT Minutes 5 August 2019
Bowen Basin Regional Job Investment Program (BBRJIP) – Delivery of CQ Intermodal Terminal
and Industrial Access Road
Resolution:
Cr Rolfe moved and seconded by Cr Brimblecombe “That Central Highlands Regional Council receive the Infrastructure and Utilities departmental update report, highlighting key activities for the month of September 2019.” 2019 / 10 / 08 / 005
Carried (5-0)
Attendance
Executive Assistant Infrastructure and Utilities L. Pugh left the meeting at 9.30am. Executive Assistant Infrastructure and Utilities L. Pugh attended the meeting at 9.32am. Manager Water Unities P. Manning left the meeting at 9.48am.
GENERAL BUSINESS Nil
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CLOSED SESSION Into Closed Session Resolution:
Cr Rolfe moved and seconded by Cr Nixon “That Council close its meeting to the public in accordance with Section 275 (1) (h) of the Local Government Regulation 2012 and that Council staff involved in the closed discussions remain in the room.”
FISC 2019 / 10 / 08 / 006 Carried (5-0)
Attendance
General Manager Infrastructure and Utilities G. Joubert and Airport Manager S. Kloppers. The meeting was closed at 9.49am Attendance
Acting Chief Executive Officer R. Ferguson left meeting at 9.50am Acting Chief Executive Officer R. Ferguson attended the meeting at 9.53am Customer and Commercial Services Departmental Update Infrastructure and Utilities Departmental Update Out of Closed Session Resolution:
Cr Brimblecombe moved and seconded by Cr Rolfe “That the meeting now be re-opened to the public.” FISC 2019 / 10 / 08 / 007 Carried (5-0)
The meeting was opened at 10.06am Attendance
Manager Infrastructure J. Hoolihan left the meeting at 10.06am. Customer and Commercial Services Departmental Update Executive Summary The following report provides an update on key activities for the Customer and Commercial Services department.
Quarry Financial Performance Resolution:
Cr Rolfe moved and seconded by Cr Nixon “That the Central Highlands Regional Council receive the Customer and Commercial Services departmental update report, highlighting key activities for the month of September 2019.” FISC 2019 / 10 / 08 / 008 Carried (5-0)
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Infrastructure and Utilities Departmental Update
Executive Summary The following report provides an update on key activities for the Infrastructure and Utilities department. INFRASTRUCTURE
Meteor Downs South Rail Load Out Access Resolution: Cr Brimblecombe moved and seconded by Cr Nixon “That Central Highlands Regional Council receive the Infrastructure and Utilities departmental update report, highlighting key activities for the month of September 2019.”
FISC 2019 / 10 / 08 / 009 Carried (5-0)
CLOSURE OF MEETING There being no further business, the Chair closed the meeting at 10.07am CONFIRMED CHAIR DATE
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5 BUSINESS ARISING OUT OF MINUTES
6 REVIEW OF OUTSTANDING MEETING ACTIONS
7 REVIEW OF UPCOMING AGENDA ITEMS
8 MATERIAL PERSONAL INTEREST, CONFLICT OF INTEREST, PERSONAL GIFTS AND BENEFITS
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9 INFORMATION REPORTS
9.1 Customer and Commercial Services
9.1.1 Customer and Commercial Services Departmental Update ….. approx 10 mins
DEPARTMENT UPDATE REPORT
Date: 12 November 2019 Presentation Duration: Approx. 10 minutes
To: Finance and Infrastructure Standing Committee Meeting
Author: Andrew Gissel, Commercial AnalystJoe Newman, Coordinator QuarriesSalomon Kloppers, Manager Airport Steven Williams, Coordinator Property ServicesTim Maguire, Saleyards Manager
Authorising Officer: Jason Hoolihan, Acting General Manager Customer and Commercial Services
File Reference: Nil
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY:
The following report provides an update on key activities for the Customer and Commercial Services department.
1. AIRPORT Operational Matters Capital Projects Financial Performance
2. QUARRY Operational Matters Financial Performance.
3. SALEYARDS Operational Matters Capital Projects Financial Performance
4. PROPERTY SERVICES Staff and Community Housing Financial Performance Leasing and Licensing
OFFICER RECOMMENDATION:
That Central Highlands Regional Council receive the Customer and Commercial Services departmental update report, highlighting key activities for the month of October 2019.
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REPORT:
1. AIRPORT
Operational
Aeroplane Landing Areas (ALA) All ALA’s have been visited this month.
Car Park A late agenda item was submitted to the General Council Meeting 22 October 2019 requesting that
council authorise the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) to incur emergent expenditure to replace the car park system at Emerald Airport in accordance with Section 235 of the Local Government Regulation 2012. Further that the funding be sourced from Council’s Airport Reserve and that this appropriation be recognised at Budget Review 2. This was endorsed and Airport Manager is currently seeking a replacement provider.
Independently from the above decision the Airport has taken several steps to get the system operational. As of 28 October 2019, the system was operational, booms were lowered, and payments are being taken. The system failed again on Monday 4 November with a communication issue.
A replacement system has been scoped and a workshop took place on Thursday 7 November with stakeholders from several other airport projects involved. These included:
o Fire system audit requirements (audit identified system upgrades required)o Information Technologyo Security scanning upgrade project
The aim of the workshop is to discuss system requirements and the best way for communication technology to be integrated or upgraded to suit all projects.
Following this workshop, the procurement process will commence for the replacement carpark system.
Security A tenant reported a suspected break-in at their premises during the month. Police attended facility
and no missing property was reported. Following up is underway with the Department of Home Affairs to be provided with the outcome of
the recent Security Audit.
Capital Projects
Air hub Concept and Design The business case and concepts are being prepared for council’s consideration at present.
Project Denison A significant body of work has been completed. At the time of writing, apron bay one and two have
been completed with work on bay three in progress. Several failures in the runway have been reconstructed.
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Profiling on the runway
Reconstructing failures on the runway
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Emerald Airport General Aviation Apron Reconstruction This project is being delivered, with stage one of four being completed. The temporary apron will be sealed and used to park aircraft while the permanent apron is being
worked on.
Temporary Apron
ALA Fencing Capella, Dingo and Duaringa A vendor has been identified for the fencing works at Capella, Dingo and Duaringa.
Emerald Airport entrance road surface upgrade This upgrade has been designed and the work will be conducted during December.
Terminal Works (concept and design) Monies have been made available as part of budget review one (BR1) to progress this project.
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Financial Performance
Net earnings surplus for the year of $852K* which is $2K or 0.3% shy of adopted BR1 budget ($855K).
Operating revenue ($2,908K) is $25K or 1% shy of budget ($2,933K) with a shortfall in Security Tax ($57K) and Plane Landing Fees ($70K) partially offset by the other revenue lines.
Operating expenses ($1,197K) are $23K or 2% shy of budget ($1,220K). Passenger numbers for October are unknown at the time of writing, but passenger numbers for
September (18,065) were up by 1,279 PAX or 7.6% on the same period last year (16,786), and up by 401 PAX or 2.3% on phased (BR1) budget (17,664). YTD passenger numbers (56,097) are up by 1,513 PAX or 2.8% on the same period last year (54,584), and up by 938 PAX or 1.7% on phased (BR1) budget (55,159).
Parking numbers will be unavailable for the foreseeable future due to one of the payment machines (AP12) being off-line since the 20 September 2019. The system has been unable to complete the daily reports that roll up into the monthly report since that date.
Parking numbers for August (3,871) were down by 243 (5.9%) on previous month (4,114), and down by 74 (1.9%) on the same period last year (3,945). YTD parking numbers (7,985) are up by 128 or 1.6% on last year (7,857). Both short term and long-term parking numbers continue to recover well since January of this year; however, the longer-term trend for short term parking is still downwards. Parking durations are trending down slightly for both short term and long-term parking.
Capital expenditure is on track with 69.9% of BR1 budget ($19.7M) already spent or committed.
* Reports were produced 2 days before the end-of-month with potentially one week of trading not captured, and although due care has been taken to address this via accruals, the final results will undoubtedly vary from those reported herein.
2. QUARRY
Operational
Shepton Quarry has continued with strong sales for the month of October with 14,521 tonnes sold bringing the total for 19/20 to 70,521 tonnes up until the 25 October 2019 with four trading days left for the month. This is 10,000 tonnes more sold than the same time last year being 18/19 which was Shepton Quarry’s biggest year in the last several years.
Shepton Quarry has continued production and maintenance activities this month with limited staff. Interviews have taken place to fill the two available quarry operator positions.
Shepton Quarry has continued to supply water to internal departments and external business to support works happening in the area. The capture of runoff water in the last few years has proved very valuable continuing to provide water for construction purposes.
General maintenance and cleaning of the fixed plant has continued with screen changes and chute repairs being carried out.
Infrastructure assisted with grading of quarry haul roads due to short staffing at the quarry. This is generally carried out by Quarry staff.
Financial Performance
Net earnings surplus for the year of $446K* which is $554K better than expected ($108K deficit). Revenue ($2,335K) is $733K or 46% ahead of budget ($1,602K) due to continued strong external
and internal sales out of Shepton Quarry. Operating expenses ($1,693K) are $174K or 11% over budget ($1,518K) with the overspend
reflective of the increase in activity. $10K invested in finalising the variable speed drive for the VSI (carry-over project from last year).
* Reports were produced 2 days before the end-of-month with potentially one week of trading not captured, and although due care has been taken to address this via accruals, the final results will undoubtedly vary from those reported herein.
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3. SALEYARDS
Operational
Total number sold at regular auction sales this month was 6,240 head with an additional sale programmed for the 31 October 2019 with bookings currently standing at 1600 head. An additional: 2337 head of private weigh cattle 1095 head private uses of the dip 26 head of cattle loaded onto trains 57 head of cattle weigh/scan/transfer
Total gross sales for the month to date are $6,106,421.67 The market has gained rates particularly for processor type cattle and there were some reductions
for store type cattle. Re-stockers are continuing to experience softer demand as the continued dry season is impacting
this end of the market.
Capital Projects
Replacement of the Electrical Service Pits Gurneys Electrical are continuing with works on the project an expect to completion end of
December 2019.
Additional Double Decker Dump Ramp/ Catwalk Proway Livestock Equipment have delivered all components of the dump ramp on site with
construction to commence November 2019.
Light Pole replacement Gurneys Electrical yet to complete LED lighting over the public stairwells and double decker ramp.
Additional drafting facility Fully completed
Construction of Spelling yards Additional pre-lodgement meeting was held between George Bourne and Associates (GBA) and
Central Highlands Regional Council (CHRC) planning officers on the 23 September 2019. Geordie Galvin from Astute Environmental Consulting and Michaela Huelin from Real Planning CQ attended this pre-lodgement meeting and assisted with discussions with CHRC town planning division. GBA consultants are currently negotiating with Queensland Rail in relation to Way leave access over the rail corridor.
Delivery Lanes Three and Four This project has been fully completed by Install Solutions.
Western Side Selling Pens, Change Fixed Panels to Gates Quotations are to be requested in November 2019 for construction works and alteration of the
spelling pens.
Financial Performance
Net earnings surplus for the year of $73K* which is $100K ahead of budget ($27K deficit). Operating revenue ($538K) is $139K or 35% ahead of a conservative budget ($399K) with all major
revenue lines contributing to the better than expected result. Feed sales are exceeding all expectations, up by $82K or 151% on budget.
Operating expenses ($365K) are $39K or 12% ahead of budget ($326K) with overspend on Materials ($52K) reflective of the increase in feed sales.
Cattle numbers for October are unknown at the time of writing, but cattle numbers for September (11,046) were up on last year (7,969), and up significantly on phased (BR1) budget (7,348). YTD cattle numbers (30,777) are down on last year (35,099); but up on phased budget (BR1) budget (28,380).
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Capital expenditure is on track with 32% of adopted BR1 capex budget ($2.3M) spent or committed.
* Reports were produced 2 days before the end-of-month with potentially one week of trading not captured, and although due care has been taken to address this via accruals, the final results will undoubtedly vary from those reported herein.
4. PROPERTY SERVICES
Staff and Community Housing
Reviewed Blackwater Rental Amounts to ensure that current assessment is in line with market rent. Taylor Byrne asset conditions reports are now being submitted. Once received a renewal and
maintenance program will be devised. Duaringa Police Officer is looking for temp accommodation in Duaringa while his current house is
renovated. Fatigue housing in Duaringa will be occupied by staff member for a week or two while repairs are
done to property, relocation required due to family health issues. Emerald Housing and Homelessness Forum being held on 13 November 2019 Property Coordinator
and Housing Officer to attend. Hard to Let Application for units 7 – 12/28 Huntley Street, Capella has been sent to Area Manager
of the Department of Housing & Public Works for Signing.
Leasing and Licensing
Purchase of Rifle Range Road, Emerald (Lot 163 on SP210551) completed. Nogoa Rise Estate is ongoing with Property Services to seek to engage a real estate under an
exclusive agreement or further marketing.
Dingo Landfill encroachmentDNRME have presented options – liaison required with relevant units to determine course of action.
Land Purchase from Ensham – Lot 55 New Street, EmeraldContract received from Ensham and currently with solicitors for review. Due diligence and statutory enquires are complete. Subject to finalisation of legal advice Council is ready to proceed.
Purchase of 41 Anakie Street, Emerald for the Central Highlands Housing CompanySolicitors have advised contract is suitable for signing. Pre purchase enquires to hand and cost estimate of work required to ready property for tenancy has been compiled. Board ready to proceed subject to confirmation from CHRC of amount of donation to be provided.
General
Property Coordinator and Strategy Planner met with representative from Sojitz to further discussion on land development incentives and opportunities in Springsure.
Financial Performance
Net earnings deficit for the year of $384K* which is $151K better than expected ($535K deficit). Result includes $328K of depreciation. Updated (BR1) budget also includes an unphased donation of $370K to the Housing Company.
Revenue ($356K) is $3K or 1% ahead of budget ($353K) with occupancy rates marginally higher than expected.
Operating expenses ($412K) are $148K short of budget ($560K) with the better than expected result wholly attributable to timing with the afore mentioned donation pending and work on smoke alarm upgrades yet to commence.
Capital expenditure is taking off with 12% of BR1 budget ($2.1M) spent or committed.
* Reports were produced 2 days before the end-of-month with potentially one week of trading not captured, and although due care has been taken to address this via accruals, the final results will undoubtedly vary from those reported herein.
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ATTACHMENTS:
1. Management Report - Airport - October 2019 [9.1.1.1 - 5 pages]2. Management Report - Quarry - October 2019 [9.1.1.2 - 2 pages]3. Management Report - Saleyards - October 2019 [9.1.1.3 - 3 pages]4. Management Report - Property Services - October 2019 [9.1.1.4 - 2 pages]
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NotesYTD
Actuals
YTD
Budget
Remaining
Budget
YTD
Budget
Utilised (%)
Original
Full Year
BudgetOperating Income
Aerodrome User Fees and Charges 1 2,907,532 2,932,599 25,067 99% 8,415,866
Other Income 61 - ( 61) 0% -
Total Operating Income 2,907,593 2,932,599 25,006 99% 8,415,866
Operating Expenses
Employee Benefits 2 ( 314,859) ( 325,067) ( 10,208) 97% ( 994,146)
Materials and Services ( 782,988) ( 786,362) ( 3,374) 100% ( 2,349,080)
Internal - Plant Hire and Overheads ( 87,835) ( 85,484) 2,351 103% ( 233,953)
Other Expenses ( 11,040) ( 22,824) ( 11,784) 48% ( 67,455)
Total Operating Expenses ( 1,196,722) ( 1,219,737) ( 23,015) 98% ( 3,644,634)
EBITDA - surplus/(deficit) 3 1,710,871 1,712,862 1,991 100% 4,771,232
Non-Operating Expenses
Finance Costs (Interest on Loans) ( 246,814) ( 246,712) 102 100% ( 740,433)
Depreciation ( 611,629) ( 611,568) 61 100% ( 1,835,432)
Total Non-Operating Expenses ( 858,443) ( 858,280) 163 100% ( 2,575,865)
NET EARNINGS - surplus/(deficit) 852,428 854,582 2,154 100% 2,195,367
Notes:
1. Details of aerodrome user fees and charges are shown in Table 1 below
2. Details of employee benefits are shown in Table 2 below
3. EBITDA = Earnings Before Interest, Taxes, Depreciation and Amortization
Table 1
NotesYTD
Actuals
YTD
Budget
Remaining
Budget
YTD
Budget
Utilised (%)
Original
Full Year
BudgetOperating Income
Aerodrome User Fees and Charges (Total) 2,907,593 2,932,599 25,006 99% 8,415,866
Summarised as:
Public Carpark Fees 296,910 274,881 ( 22,029) 108% 780,000
Lease/Rent Fees Received 86,389 82,444 ( 3,945) 105% 247,425
Passenger Security Tax 607,736 665,066 57,330 91% 1,890,000
Plane Parking Fees - - - 0% -
Passenger Head Tax 1,516,875 1,471,208 ( 45,667) 103% 4,180,909
Plane Landing Fees - Avdata 1 297,954 368,432 70,478 81% 1,105,744
Car Rental Company Carpark Fees 78,492 66,640 ( 11,852) 118% 200,000
Other Income (Charter Departing and Late Opening) 23,238 3,928 ( 19,310) 592% 11,788
Notes:
1. Plane landing fees are collected by Avdata. The income is the actual payment collected by Avdata.
Table 2
NotesYTD
Actuals
YTD
Budget
Remaining
Budget
YTD
Budget
Utilised (%)
Original
Full Year
BudgetOperating Expenses
Employee Benefits (Total) ( 326,708) ( 314,769) 11,939 104% ( 962,643)
Summarised as:
Salaries ( 82,120) ( 68,944) 13,176 119% ( 210,886)
Wages ( 203,156) ( 226,993) ( 23,837) 89% ( 694,331)
Overtime ( 20,386) ( 15,832) 4,554 129% ( 48,426)
Other Employee Allowances - - - 0% -
Payroll Tax ( 18,056) - 18,056 0% -
Staff Training - Course Seminar & Conference ( 2,991) ( 3,000) ( 9) 100% ( 9,000)
Table 3
NotesYTD
Actuals
YTD
Budget
Remaining
Budget
YTD
Budget
Utilised (%)
Original
Full Year
BudgetOperating Income
Public Carpark Fees 296,910 274,881 ( 22,029) 108% 780,000
Car Rental Company Carpark Fees 58,992 66,640 7,648 89% 200,000
Other Revenue - - - 0%
Total Operating Income 355,901 341,521 ( 14,380) 104% 980,000
Operating Expenses
Contractors/Consultants ( 3,376) ( 5,000) ( 1,624) 68% ( 15,000)
Aerodrome Equipment Maintenance 10,903 ( 21,656) ( 32,559) -50% ( 65,000)
Aerodrome Lighting & Electrical Maintenance - ( 1,368) ( 1,368) 0% ( 4,100)
Aerodrome Grounds Maintenance ( 2,814) ( 2,332) 482 121% ( 7,000)
Materials Purchased - ( 2,000) ( 2,000) 0% ( 6,000)
Total Operating Expenses 4,712 ( 32,356) ( 37,068) -15% ( 97,100)
EBITDA - surplus/(deficit) 360,613 309,165 ( 51,448) 117% 882,900
Non-Operating Expenses
Finance Costs (Interest on Loans) - - - 0% -
Depreciation ( 66,014) ( 66,008) 6 100% ( 198,101)
Total Non-Operating Expenses ( 66,014) ( 66,008) 6 100% ( 198,101)
NET EARNINGS - surplus/(deficit) 294,599 243,157 ( 51,442) 121% 684,799
Aerodrome Employee Benefits 2019/20
Airport Carparks 2019/20
Operating Income and Expenses - Aerodrome
For Period Ending
October 2019
Aerodrome User Fees and Charges 2019/20
2019/20
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CAPITAL PROJECTS AS AT 31 OCTOBER 2019
Capital ProjectsYTD Year Actuals
2019/20
2019/20
Commitments
Total Actuals +
Commitments
2019/20
Adopted Carry
Overs from
2019/20
Budget
2019/20
Proposed Carry-
overs and BR1
Adjustments
Total Budget% Spent of Total
Budget
Total Actuals
Life to Date
(LTD)
Total Actual LTD
+ Commitments
19938 - Emerald Airport Car Park System - 39,000 39,000 38,000 38,000 103% - 39,000
19939 - Terminal Works (concept and design) - 56,300 56,300 95,000 95,000 59% - 56,300
15727 - Extend/widen taxiway B-1 to txy D as first stage of GA apron area upgrade 33,307 3,318,006 3,351,313 3,000,000 3,000,000 112% 339,063 3,657,069
15728 - Emerald Airport Runway overlay 1,213,336 8,835,615 10,048,951 13,000,000 307,758 13,307,758 76% 2,469,771 11,305,386
18323 - Check In / Glass partition changes 2,100 2,500 4,600 - 4,600 4,600 100% 45,400 47,900
18890 - Emerald Airport Air Hub Concept & Design 45,476 94,923 140,399 228,067 - 50,000 278,067 50% 87,409 182,332
19513 - Rolleston aerodrome runway resurfacing 741 - 741 - 741 741 100% 160,012 160,012
19514 - Emerald airport CCTV terminal upgrade project 148 - 148 - 148 148 100% 47,069 47,069
19772 - Springsure Aerodrone runway resurfacing 741 - 741 - 741 741 100% 168,370 168,370
19850 - Fire System Design 10,177 41,151 51,328 - 65,360 65,360 79% 19,817 60,968
19940 - ALA Fencing, Capella. 3,671 5,649 9,320 243,000 243,000 4% 3,671 9,320
19941 - ALA Fencing, Dingo 429 - 429 135,000 135,000 0% 429 429
19943 - ALA Fencing, Duaringa 574 - 574 135,000 135,000 0% 574 574
19942 - ALA Grading, Capella 1,013 - 1,013 72,000 72,000 1% 1,013 1,013
19944 - Helipad Rolleston - 6,210 6,210 45,000 45,000 14% - 6,210
19945 - Helipad Springsure - 6,210 6,210 45,000 45,000 14% - 6,210
19936 - Concept and design funding - Airport 2,400 2,500 4,900 47,500 (40,000) 7,500 65% 2,400 4,900
19947 - Screening equipment replacement (GBA RFT admin) - - - 10,000 10,000 0% - -
18584 - Emerald Airport - Enhance entrance statement (Works for Queensland 17-19) 33,407 4,545 37,952 - 32,107 32,107 118% 115,099 119,644
19937 - Emerald Airport access ring road reseal scope and design - - - 14,250 14,250 0% - -
19946 - Emerald airport entrance road surface upgrade - 12,562 12,562 135,000 135,000 9% - 12,562
NEW - 15/33 Seal Design - - - 30,000 30,000 0% - -
NEW - Rollestone runway seal design - - - 10,000 10,000 0% - -
NEW - Terminal security upgrade - - - 2,000,000 2,000,000 0% - -
Total Capital Expenditure 1,347,520 12,425,171 13,772,691 228,067 17,014,750 2,461,455 19,704,272 69.9% 3,877,467 16,302,638
ASSETS & LIABILITIES AS AT 30 JUNE 2018
Replacement
Value
Accumulated
Depreciation
Written Down
Value 30/06/18
Closing Balance
30/06/18
ASSETS
Existing Non-Depreciating Assets
Land & Improvements (Excluding Land Held as Inventory) 4,345,000 - 4,345,000 4,345,000
WIP (Capex) - - - -
Total Non-Depreciating Assets 4,345,000 - 4,345,000 4,345,000
Existing Depreciating Assets
Buildings 8,634,227 1,770,376- 6,863,851 6,863,851
Roads, Drainage and Bridge Network 25,905,213 7,923,602- 17,981,610 17,981,610
Site Improvements 10,127,856 1,988,022- 8,139,834 8,139,834
Stormwater Pipes 16,335 966- 15,369 15,369
Motor Vehicles 23,213 2,371- 20,842 20,842
Total Depreciating Assets 44,706,843 11,685,337- 33,021,506 33,021,506
TOTAL ASSETS 49,051,843 11,685,337- 37,366,506 37,366,506
LIABILITIES
Loans
Loan Balance n/a n/a n/a 14,490,864
TOTAL LIABILITIES n/a n/a n/a 14,490,864
RECONCILIATION OF RESERVES AS AT 30 JUNE 2018
Aerodrome Fund
Opening Reserve
Balance
01/07/2017
Actual Transfers
To Reserves
Actual Transfers
From Reserves
Actual Reserve
Balance
30/06/2018
Internally Allocated Reserves Aerodrome Business Unit 6,628,875 1,792,154 (1,335,866) 7,085,163
Carry Over Capital Projects 187,471 187,471
Future Capital Sustainability - Unspent Depreciation 608,206 1,112,671 1,720,877
Total 7,424,552 2,904,825 (1,335,866) 8,993,511
Externally Restricted Reserves Constrained Grants & Subsidies 62,111 71,581 (108,692) 25,000
-
-
Total 62,111 71,581 (108,692) 25,000
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Passenger Numbers
July 19,345 18,754 18,734 18,812 17,744 19,431 22,412 24,696
August 18,687 18,740 19,064 17,900 18,284 19,014 21,099 23,657
September 18,065 17,664 16,786 17,381 17,910 19,016 21,223 23,740
October 18,737 18,084 18,773 18,383 19,203 22,398 24,892
November 18,073 17,094 17,777 18,409 19,122 19,486 21,448
December 15,861 15,110 15,099 16,551 17,342 18,193 21,601
January 15,829 15,185 15,693 15,788 15,624 15,709 20,182
February 15,901 15,532 15,920 15,426 16,003 15,642 19,638
March 18,223 16,951 18,129 18,643 18,344 19,270 22,261
April 16,773 16,463 16,565 16,421 16,530 19,270 21,350
May 18,074 17,865 17,825 17,595 18,101 18,433 20,928
June 17,370 17,205 16,874 17,130 18,377 19,353 20,840
Total 56,097 210,000 204,073 206,748 208,284 216,107 232,488 265,233
Actual PAX
14/15
Actual PAX
13/14Month
Actual PAX
This Year
Budget PAX
This Year
Actual PAX
17/18
Actual PAX
16/17
Actual PAX
15/16
Actual PAX
18/19
-
5,000
10,000
15,000
20,000
25,000
30,000
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2019/20 Passenger Number (PAX)
Actual PAX
This Year
Budget PAX
This Year
Actual PAX
18/19
Actual PAX
17/18
Actual PAX
16/17
Actual PAX
15/16
Actual PAX
14/15
Actual PAX
13/14
-
200,000
400,000
600,000
800,000
1,000,000
1,200,000
1,400,000
1,600,000
Public Carpark
Fees
Lease/Rent Fees
Received
Passenger
Security Tax
Passenger Head
Tax
Plane Landing
Fees - Avdata
Car Rental
Company Carpark
Fees
Charter Departing
and Late Opening
$
October 2019 Aerodrome YTD Revenue vs Current YTD Budget
YTD Actuals
YTD Budget
-
100,000
200,000
300,000
400,000
500,000
600,000
700,000
800,000
900,000
Employee Benefits Materials and
Services
Internal - Plant Hire
and Overheads
Finance Costs
(Interest on Loan
and Bad Debts)
Depreciation Other Expenses
$
October 2019 Aerodrome YTD Expenditure vs YTD Budget
YTD Actuals
YTD Budget
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Parking Numbers
Month PAX ST Parking PAX/ST
Duration
(Days) /
ST User LT Parking PAX/LT
Duration
(Days) /
LT User
Total
Parking
Jul-17 18,812 3,879 4.85 1.00 774 24.30 5.69 4,653
Aug-17 17,900 3,305 5.42 1.06 735 24.35 5.98 4,040
Sep-17 17,381 3,286 5.29 0.96 722 24.07 5.80 4,008
Oct-17 18,773 3,155 5.95 1.17 801 23.44 5.77 3,956
Nov-17 17,777 3,181 5.59 1.12 756 23.51 6.02 3,937
Dec-17 15,099 3,074 4.91 0.96 588 25.68 5.55 3,662
Jan-18 15,693 2,906 5.40 1.10 726 21.62 6.87 3,632
Feb-18 15,920 2,705 5.89 1.14 637 24.99 5.65 3,342
Mar-18 18,129 3,152 5.75 1.10 719 25.21 5.60 3,871
Apr-18 16,565 3,010 5.50 1.09 767 21.60 5.92 3,777
May-18 17,825 2,857 6.24 1.18 783 22.77 5.78 3,640
Jun-18 16,874 3,011 5.60 1.03 712 23.70 5.62 3,723
Jul-18 18,734 3,195 5.86 1.03 717 26.13 6.06 3,912
Aug-18 19,064 3,141 6.07 1.00 804 23.71 5.85 3,945
Sep-18 16,786 2,854 5.88 0.94 748 22.44 5.78 3,602
Oct-18 18,084 3,157 5.73 0.92 826 21.89 5.76 3,983
Nov-18 17,094 2,948 5.80 0.88 741 23.07 5.65 3,689
Dec-18 15,110 3,093 4.89 0.80 593 25.48 5.92 3,686
Jan-19 15,039 2,862 5.25 0.87 684 21.99 6.80 3,546
Feb-19 15,704 2,711 5.79 0.97 759 20.69 5.69 3,470
Mar-19 16,951 2,857 5.93 0.83 831 20.40 5.41 3,688
Apr-19 16,463 3,052 5.39 0.73 806 20.43 6.13 3,858
May-19 17,865 2,705 6.60 0.80 895 19.96 5.43 3,600
Jun-19 17,205 3,024 5.69 0.70 840 20.48 5.39 3,864
Jul-19 19,345 3,153 6.14 0.70 961 20.13 5.67 4,114
Aug-19 18,687 2,950 6.33 0.77 921 20.29 5.41 3,871
0
5,000
10,000
15,000
20,000
25,000
Jul-
17
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-18
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b-1
9
Ma
r-1
9
Ap
r-1
9
Ma
y-1
9
Jun
-19
Jul-
19
Au
g-1
9
Passenger & Parking Numbers
PAX Total Parking Trend (PAX) Trend (Parking)
0
200
400
600
800
1,000
1,200
0
500
1,000
1,500
2,000
2,500
3,000
3,500
4,000
4,500
Jul-
17
Au
g-1
7
Se
p-1
7
Oct
-17
No
v-1
7
De
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7
Jan
-18
Fe
b-1
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Ma
r-1
8
Ap
r-1
8
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Jun
-18
Jul-
18
Au
g-1
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Oct
-18
No
v-1
8
De
c-1
8
Jan
-19
Fe
b-1
9
Ma
r-1
9
Ap
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9
Ma
y-1
9
Jun
-19
Jul-
19
Au
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9
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Short & Long Term Parking Numbers
ST Parking LT Parking Trend (ST) Trend (LT)
0
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
Jul-
17
Au
g-1
7
Se
p-1
7
Oct
-17
No
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7
De
c-1
7
Jan
-18
Fe
b-1
8
Ma
r-1
8
Ap
r-1
8
Ma
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Jun
-18
Jul-
18
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Se
p-1
8
Oct
-18
No
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8
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c-1
8
Jan
-19
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b-1
9
Ma
r-1
9
Ap
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9
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y-1
9
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-19
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19
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9
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Short & Long Term Parking Duration
ST Parking LT Parking Trend (ST) Trend (LT)
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Aerodrome Finance Ratios Oct-19
Self-Generation Ratio
(Cash Inflow + Retained Cash) / Cash Outflow
Cash at beginning of reporting period (01/07/19) ¹ 11,203,173
Cash inflow for the reporting period (01/07/19 - 31/10/19) ² 3,242,224
Cash outflow for the reporting period (01/07/19 - 31/10/19) ³ 2,982,427
Self-Generation Ratio 484%
Target Ratio 100%
Does Self-Generation Ratio meet or exceed Target Ratio? YES
Notes:
² Cash inflow represents opening trade receivable plus sales earned for the reporting period less
closing trade receivables
Operating Surplus Ratio
(Net Operating Surplus / Total Operating Revenue) (%)
Net Operating Surplus/(Deficit) 1,710,871
Total Operating Revenue 2,907,593
Operating Surplus Ratio 59%
Target Ratio 10%
Does Operating Surplus Ratio meet or exceed Target Ratio? YES
Asset Sustainability Ratio
(Capital Expenditure on the Replacement of Assets (renewals) / Depreciation Expense)
Capital Expenditure 1,347,520
Depreciation Expense 611,629
Asset Sustainability Ratio 220%
Target Ratio 90%
Does Asset Sustainability Ratio meet or exceed Target Ratio? YES
Days Receivables
Trade Receivables / Sales x Period Days
Opening Trade Receivables at 01/07/19 694,949
Closing Trade Receivables at 31/10/19 360,318
Sales 2,907,593
Period Days (01/07/19 - 31/10/19) 123
Accounts Receivable Turnover Ratio 6
Days Receivable 22
Target Days 30
Does Days Receivable Ratio meet or fall below Target Days? YES
¹ Aerodrome does not have its own bank account, opening cash represents balance of reserves as at 01/07/18
³ Cash outflow represents purchases of materials and services, wages, interests, loan redemption and capital
purchases for the reporting period
484%
100%
0%
100%
200%
300%
400%
500%
600%
Self-Generation Ratio Target Ratio
Self-Generation Ratio
59%
10%
0%
10%
20%
30%
40%
50%
60%
70%
Operating Surplus Ratio Target Ratio
Operating Surplus Ratio
220%
90%
0%
50%
100%
150%
200%
250%
Asset Sustainability Ratio Target Ratio
Asset Sustainability Ratio
22
30
-
5
10
15
20
25
30
35
Days Receivable Target Days
Days Receivable
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Consolidated Quarry Operating Result
NotesYTD
Actuals
YTD
Budget
Remaining
Budget
YTD
Budget
Utilised (%)
Original
Full Year
Budget
Operating Income
Quarry Sales Revenue 2,320,497 1,352,587 -967,910 172% 4,062,000 Other Revenues 14,574 249,680 235,105 6% 427,500 Total Operating Income 2,335,071 1,602,267 -732,805 146% 4,489,500
Operating Expenses
Employee Benefits (192,990) (215,155) (22,165) 90% (567,061) Materials & Services (1,281,079) (1,152,815) 128,264 111% (2,718,174) Incl $1,007 extraordinary (Marrawah Law - quarry lease amendment)
Movement in Inventory 1 3,353 66,640 63,287 5% 200,000 Internal - Plant Hire (116,363) (111,392) 4,971 104% (246,383) Internal - Overheads (105,700) (105,656) 44 100% (317,099)Total Operating Expenses (1,692,779) (1,518,378) 174,401 111% (3,648,717)
EBITDA - surplus/(deficit) 2 642,292 83,889 (558,403) 765.6% 840,783
Non-Operating Expenses
Finance Costs (121,207) (117,256) 3,951 103% (351,903) Depreciation (74,667) (74,660) 7 100% (224,066)Total Non-Operating Expenses (195,874) (191,916) 3,958 102% (575,969)
NET EARNINGS - surplus/(deficit) 446,418 (108,027) (554,445) -413% 264,813
Notes:
1. Shown separately in table above in order to not skew Materials & Services
2. EBITDA = Earnings Before Interest, Taxes, Depreciation and Amortization
YTD Actuals
2019/20Commitments
Total Actuals +
Commitments
2018/19
Proposed Carry
Forward
Adjustments
Proposed BR1
AdjustmentsTotal Budget
% Spent of
Total Budget
10,362 - 10,362 10,363 - 10,363 100%
- - - - - No Budget
- - 19,299 30,700 49,999 0%
10,362 - 10,362 29,662 30,700 60,362 17%
ASSETS & LIABILITIES AS AT 30 JUNE 2018
Replacement
Value
Accumulated
Depreciation &
Impairment1
Written Down
Value 30/06/18
Closing Balance
30/06/18
- - -
n/a n/a 1,915,677 1,915,677
n/a n/a 504,521 504,521
- - 2,420,198 2,420,198
14,464,168 (10,241,751) 4,222,417 4,222,417
14,464,168 (10,241,751) 4,222,417 4,222,417
14,464,168 (10,241,751) 6,642,615 6,642,615
n/a n/a n/a 8,572,221
2,773,191
37,938
370,673
n/a n/a n/a 11,754,023 1 Accumulated depreciation $2,565,105; impairment of fixed crushing plant $7,676,6462 See table below3 Please note that only $201,759 of these provisions are funded as at 30 June 2018
*Inventory Details as at 30 June 2018 - Shepton Quarry
Volume
ton
BASE GRAVEL 2.1 - COUNCIL 19,001
BASE GRAVEL 2.3 - COUNCIL 10,356
BASE GRAVEL 2.5 - COUNCIL 11,191
ROCK - MINUS 100MM - COUNCIL 1,057
AGGREGATE 7MM - COUNCIL 11,582
AGGREGATE 10MM - COUNCIL 1,010
AGGREGATE 14MM - COUNCIL 11,587
AGGREGATE 16MM - COUNCIL 2,775
CONCRETE AGGREGATE - COUNCIL 15,981
BALLAST - COUNCIL 9,015
CRUSHER DUST COUNCIL 44,111
UNSPEC GRAVEL - COUNCIL 2,912
MINUS 75MM SLECT FILL- COUNCIL 7,549
SIZED ROCK - COUNCIL 7
AGGREGATE 20MM - COUNCIL 357
UNDERGROUND MIX 312
148,803
*Inventory Details as at 30 June 2018 - Mungabunda
Volume
ton
BASE GRAVEL 2.3 - COUNCIL 27,331
BASE GRAVEL 2.5 - COUNCIL 2,293
UNSPEC GRAVEL - COUNCIL 4,501
SIZED ROCK - COUNCIL 475
34,600
RECONCILIATION OF RESERVES AS AT 30 JUNE 2018
Quarry Fund
Opening Reserve
Balance
01/07/2017
Actual Transfers
From Reserves
Closing
Reserve
Balance
30/06/2018
579,846 (192,637) 387,209
579,846 (192,637) 387,209
- - -
-
Product Name
18325 - Contruct stormwater run-off control system
ASSETS
LIABILITIES
TOTAL ASSETS
TOTAL LIABILITIES
Existing Non-Depreciating Assets
Existing Depreciating Assets
Provisions
Land & Improvements (Excluding Land Held as Inventory)
Inventory2
- Shepton Quarry
Externally Restricted Reserves
Constrained Grants & Subsidies
Total
Capital Projects
17510 - Precoat plant upgrade to meet compliance
Operating Income and Expenses - QuarryFor Period Ending
October 20192019/20
Budget
2019/20
Quarry Rehabilitation Provision3
- Shepton Quarry
Total Capital Expenditure
Total Depreciating Assets
Loans
- Mungabunda
Property Plant & Equipment
Loan Balance
Future Capital Sustainability - Unspent Depreciation
Total
Product Name
- Mungabunda
- Other Quarry Sites
19823 - Variable Speed Drive for VSI
-
Actual Transfers To
Reserves
-
Total Inventory
Total Inventory
Internally Allocated Reserves
Quarry Business Unit
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Quarry Finance Ratios Oct-19
Self-Generation Ratio
((Cash Inflow + Retained Cash) / Cash Outflow)
Cash at beginning of reporting period (01/07/19) ¹ -
Cash inflow for the reporting period (01/07/19 - 31/10/19) ² 2,688,706
Cash outflow for the reporting period (01/07/19 - 31/10/19) ³ 2,129,768
Self-Generation Ratio 126%
Target Ratio 1
Does Self-Generation Ratio meet or exceed Target Ratio? Yes
Notes:
² Cash inflow represents opening trade receivables plus sales earned for the reporting period less closing trade receivables
Operating Surplus Ratio
(Net Operating Surplus / Total Operating Revenue) (%)
Net Operating Surplus/(Deficit) 642,292Total Operating Revenue 2,335,071
Operating Surplus Ratio 28%
Target Ratio 10%
Does Operating Surplus Ratio exceed Target Ratio? Yes
Asset Sustainability Ratio
(Capital Expenditure on the Replacement of Assets (renewals) / Depreciation Expense)
Capital Expenditure 10,362Depreciation Expense 74,667
Asset Sustainability Ratio 14%
Target Ratio 90%
Does Asset Sustainability Ratio exceed Target Ratio? No
Days Receivables
Trade Receivables / Sales x Period Days
Opening Trade Receivables at 01/07/19 933,940 Closing Trade Receivables at 31/10/19 580,305 Sales 2,335,071 Period Days (01/07/18 - 31/10/19) 123 Accounts Receivable Turnover Ratio 3
Days Receivable 40
Target Days 30
Does Days Receivable Ratio meet or fall below Target Days? No
Days Inventory
Inventory / Cost of Goods Sold x Period Days
Inventory on Hand 31/10/19 2,073,903 Cost of Goods Sold (Opening Stock + Production - Closing Stock) 693,765 Period Days (01/07/18 - 31/10/19) 123
Days Inventory 368
Target Days 90
Does Days Inventory Ratio meet or fall below Target Days? No
¹ Quarry does not have its own bank account, opening cash represents balance of reserves as at 01/07/18
³ Cash outflow represents purchases of materials and services, wages, interests, loan redemption and capital purchases for
the reporting period
126%
100%
0%
20%
40%
60%
80%
100%
120%
140%
Self-Generation Ratio Target Ratio
Self-Generation Ratio
28%
10%
0%
5%
10%
15%
20%
25%
30%
Operating Surplus Ratio Target Ratio
Operating Surplus Ratio
14%
90%
0%
10%
20%
30%
40%
50%
60%
70%
80%
90%
100%
Asset Sustainability Ratio Target Ratio
Asset Sustainability Ratio
40
30
-
5
10
15
20
25
30
35
40
45
Days Receivable Target Days
Days Receivable
368
90
-
50
100
150
200
250
300
350
400
Days Inventory Target Days
Days Inventory
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NotesYTD
Actuals
YTD
Budget
Remaining
Budget
YTD
Budget
Utilised (%)
Original
Full Year
Budget
Operating Income
User Fees and Charges 1 537,918 399,149 ( 138,769) 135% 1,113,270
Other Revenue - - - -
Total Operating Income 537,918 399,149 ( 138,769) 135% 1,113,270
Operating Expenses
Employee Benefits ( 144,362) ( 159,156) ( 14,794) 91% ( 486,363)
External Service Provider ( 17,979) ( 16,764) 1,215 107% ( 50,325)
Materials ( 127,166) ( 75,562) 51,604 168% ( 221,327)
Other Expenses ( 7,467) ( 7,700) ( 233) 97% ( 23,124)
Internal Plant Hire ( 14,357) ( 13,156) 1,201 109% ( 39,490)
Overheads Allocated ( 53,457) ( 53,436) 21 100% ( 160,372)
Total Operating Expenses ( 364,789) ( 325,774) 39,015 112% ( 981,001)
EBITDA - surplus/(deficit) 2 173,129 73,375 ( 99,754) 236% 132,269
Non-Opertating Expenses
Financial Costs (Interest on Loans) ( 6,809) ( 6,800) 9 100% ( 20,404)
Depreciation ( 93,533) ( 93,524) 9 100% ( 280,684)
Total Non-Operating Expenses ( 100,343) ( 100,324) 19 100% ( 301,088)
NET EARNINGS - surplus/(deficit) 72,786 ( 26,949) ( 99,735) -270% ( 168,819)
Notes:
1. Refer Table 1 below
2. EBITDA = Earnings Before Interest, Taxes, Depreciation and Amortization
NotesYTD
Actuals
YTD
Budget
Remaining
Budget
YTD
Budget
Utilised (%)
Original
Full Year
Budget
Operating Income
Saleyards User Fees and Charges (Total) 537,918 399,149 ( 138,769) 135% 1,113,270
Summaried as:
User Fees & Charges
Saleyards Agents Fees 11,709 12,090 381 97% 12,090
Yard Dues - Bull Sales - 1,964 1,964 5,900
Yard Dues - Special Weighs over Scale 24,134 14,540 ( 9,594) 166% 43,640
Dipping Fees 34,880 20,220 ( 14,660) 173% 60,680
Lease/Rent Fees Received 6,126 6,652 526 92% 19,970
Other User Charges (Sundry) 2,493 - ( 2,493) -
Feed Sales 136,263 54,280 ( 81,983) 251% 162,900
Yard Dues (Excluding Special Weighs) 313,063 281,859 ( 31,204) 111% 785,450
Spelling Fees - 3,332 3,332 0% 10,000
Cattle Tags 4,108 3,544 ( 564) 116% 10,640
Load / Unload Fees 5,142 668 ( 4,474) 770% 2,000
Notes:
YTD Actuals
2019/20
2019/20
Commitments
Total Actuals +
Commitments
2019/20
Proposed Carry
Forward
Adjustments
Total Budget% Spent of
Total Budget
Total Actuals
Life to Date
(LTD)
Total Actual
LTD +
Commit-
ments
114,431 - 114,431 - 127,195 127,195 90% 127,016 127,016
- 14,545 14,545 - 20,205 20,205 72% 3,795 18,340
5,990 176,761 182,751 - 266,425 266,425 69% 120,860 297,621
13,648 34,091 47,739 - 47,733 47,733 100% 70,915 105,006
27,707 101,094 128,801 1,303,500 - 1,303,500 10% 29,692 130,786
34,576 - 34,576 - 32,740 32,740 106% 76,836 76,836
99,516 - 99,516 300,150 - 300,150 33% 126,315 126,315
88,650 - 88,650 80,000 80,000 111% 88,650 88,650
- 38,240 38,240 80,000 80,000 48% 28,540 66,780
- - - 47,500 47,500 0% - -
- - - 25,000 25,000 0% - -
384,518 364,731 749,249 1,836,150 494,298 2,330,448 32% 1,281,351 1,646,082
ASSETS & LIABILITIES AS AT 30 JUNE 2018
Replacement
Value
Accumulated
Depreciation
Written Down
Value 30/06/18
Closing Balance
30/06/18
ASSETS
Existing Non-Depreciating Assets
Land & Improvements 850,000 - 850,000 850,000
Inventory (hay, dip, tags) 3,655 3,655
Total Non-Depreciating Assets 850,000 - 853,655 853,655
Existing Depreciating Assets
Buildings and Facilities 135,280 (43,244) 92,036 92,036
Water Infrastructure 155,147 (76,479) 78,667 78,667
Site Improvements 6,596,331 (1,795,520) 4,800,811 4,800,811
Total Depreciating Assets 6,886,758 (1,915,243) 4,971,515 4,971,515
TOTAL ASSETS 7,736,758 (1,915,243) 5,825,170 5,825,170
LIABILITIES
Loans
Loan Balance 441,725
TOTAL LIABILITIES 441,725
RECONCILIATION OF RESERVES AS AT 30 JUNE 2018
Saleyards Fund
Opening
Reserve Balance
01/07/2017
Actual Transfers
From Reserves
Closing
Reserve
Balance
30/06/2018
220,578 (220,578) -
(264,962) -
-
220,578 (485,540) -
(50,000) -
-
- (50,000) -
Total Capital Expenditure
19848 - Scalehouse Roof
19865 - Delivery Lanes 3 and 4
19949 - Catwalk for Top of Double Decker Ramp
19948 - Concept and design funding - Saleyards
19950 - Western Side Selling Pens, Change Fixed Panels to Gates
Saleyards Business Unit
Externally Restricted Reserves
Internally Allocated Reserves
Constrained Grants & Subsidies
Future Capital Sustainability - Unspent Depreciation
50,000
Actual Transfers To
Reserves
264,962
50,000
264,962
Saleyards User Fees & Charges 2019/20
2019/20
Budget
2019/20
Operating Income and Expenses - Saleyards
For Period Ending
October 2019
Table 1
Capital Projects
19507 - Additional Double Decker Dump Ramp
19509 - Light pole Replacement
19847 - Spelling Yard
19835 - Draft Area - Additional Shade
19508 - 20 x 10m Shed for Hay Storage
19506 - Replacement of the Electrical Service Pits
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0 50,000 100,000 150,000 200,000 250,000 300,000 350,000
Saleyards Agents Fees
Yard Dues - Special Weighs over Scale
Dipping Fees
Lease/Rent Fees Received
Other User Charges (Sundry)
Feed Sales
Yard Dues (Excluding Special Weighs)
Spelling Fees
Cattle Tags
Load / Unload Fees
October 2019 Saleyards YTD Revenue vs Current YTD Budget
YTD Actuals Current Year Budget
-
20,000
40,000
60,000
80,000
100,000
120,000
-
1,000
2,000
3,000
4,000
5,000
6,000
7,000
8,000
9,000
10,000
11,000
12,000
13,000
Saleyards Cattle Sale Numbers 2019/20
Private Sale Numbers
Agent Sale Numbers
2019/20 Cumulative Budget
2019/20 Actuals
$0
$1,000,000
$2,000,000
$3,000,000
$4,000,000
$5,000,000
$6,000,000
$7,000,000
$8,000,000
$9,000,000
$10,000,000
July August September October November December January February March April May June
Value of Saleyards Cattle Sales
Cattle Sales Value 2019/20
Cattle Sales Value 2018/19
0 20,000 40,000 60,000 80,000 100,000 120,000 140,000 160,000 180,000
Employee Costs
External Service Provider
Materials
Other Expenses
Finance Costs
Depreciation
Internal Plant Hire
Overheads Allocated
October 2019 Saleyards YTD Expenditure vs Current YTD Budget
YTD Actuals Current Year Budget
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Saleyards Finance Ratios Oct-19
Self-Generation Ratio
((Cash Inflow + Retained Cash) / Cash Outflow)
Cash at beginning of reporting period (01/07/19) ¹ -
Cash inflow for the reporting period (01/07/19 - 31/10/19) ² 524,221
Cash outflow for the reporting period (01/07/19 - 31/10/19) ³ 764,011
Self-Generation Ratio 69%
Target Ratio 100%
Does Self-Generation Ratio meet or exceed Target Ratio? NO
Notes:
Operating Surplus Ratio
(Net Operating Surplus / Total Operating Revenue) (%)
Net Operating Surplus/(Deficit) 173,129
Total Operating Revenue 537,918
Operating Surplus Ratio 32.2%
Target Ratio 10.0%
Does Operating Surplus Ratio meet or exceed Target Ratio? YES
Asset Sustainability Ratio
(Capital Expenditure on the Replacement of Assets (renewals) / Depreciation Expense)
Capital Expenditure 384,518
Depreciation Expense 93,533
Asset Sustainability Ratio 411%
Target Ratio 90%
Does Asset Sustainability Ratio meet or exceed Target Ratio? YES
Days Receivables
Trade Receivables / Sales x Period Days
Opening Trade Receivables at 01/07/19 84,061
Closing Trade Receivables at 31/10/19 97,758
Sales 537,918
Period Days (01/07/18 - 31/10/19) 123
Accounts Receivable Turnover Ratio 6
Days Receivable 21
Target Days 30
Does Days Receivable Ratio meet or fall below Target Days? YES
¹ Saleyards does not have its own bank account, opening cash represents balance of reserves as at 01/07/18
² Cash inflow represents opening trade receivables plus sales earned for the reporting period less closing trade receivables
³ Cash outflow represents purchases of materials and services, wages, interests, loan redemption and capital purchases for the
reporting period
69%
100%
0%
20%
40%
60%
80%
100%
120%
Self-Generation Ratio Target Ratio
Self-Generation Ratio
32%
10%
0%
5%
10%
15%
20%
25%
30%
35%
Operating Surplus Ratio Target Ratio
Operating Surplus Ratio
411%
90%
0%
50%
100%
150%
200%
250%
300%
350%
400%
450%
Asset Sustainability Ratio Target Ratio
Asset Sustainability Ratio
21
30
-
5
10
15
20
25
30
35
Days Receivable Target Days
Days Receivable
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Housing Services Operating Result
NotesYTD
Actuals
YTD
Budget
Remaining
Budget
YTD
Budget
Utilised (%)
Original
Full Year
BudgetOperating Income
User Charges 356,300 353,488 -2,812 101% 1,060,880
Other Revenues 0 0 0 No Budget -
Total Operating Income 356,300 353,488 -2,812 101% 1,060,880
Operating Expenses
Employee Costs (29,848) (28,667) 1,181 104% (87,671)
External Service Providers (162,555) (188,568) (26,013) 86% (509,012)
Materials (213,141) (211,882) 1,259 101% (449,209)
Other Expenses (49) (124,228) (124,179) 0% (2,698)
Internal Plant Hire (6,330) (6,244) 86 101% (18,740)
Total Operating Expenses (411,923) (559,589) (147,666) 74% (1,067,330)
EBITDA - surplus/(deficit) 1 (55,623) (206,101) (150,478) 27.0% (6,450)
Non-Operating Expenses
Finance Costs 0 0 0 No Budget 0
Depreciation (327,893) (328,632) (739) 100% (986,298)
Total Non-Operating Expenses (327,893) (328,632) (739) 100% (986,298)
NET EARNINGS - surplus/(deficit) (383,516) (534,733) (151,217) 72% (992,748)
Notes:
1. EBITDA = Earnings Before Interest, Taxes, Depreciation and Amortization
YTD Actuals
2019/20
2019/20
Commitments
Original Budget
2019/20
Budget
Review 1Total Budget
% Spent of
Total Budget
Total Actuals
Life to Date
(LTD)
- - 360,000 360,000 0%
- - 47,500 (30,700) 16,800 0%
32,280 23,643 360,000 68,580 428,580 13% 268,306
2,224 196,073 1,350,000 1,350,000 15% 41,103
34,504 219,716 2,117,500 37,880 2,155,380 12% 309,409
Notes:
ASSETS & LIABILITIES AS AT 30 JUNE 2018
Replacement
Value
Accumulated
Depreciation
Written Down
Value 30/06/17
Closing Balance
30/06/17
- - - -
40,309,007 8,034,712- 32,274,295 32,274,295
1,257,431 267,178- 990,253 990,253
41,566,438 8,301,890- 33,264,549 33,264,549
41,566,438 8,301,890- 33,264,549 33,264,549
n/a n/a n/a -
RECONCILIATION OF OTHER RESERVES AS AT 30 JUNE 2018
General Fund
Opening Reserve
Balance
01/07/2017
Actual Transfers
To / (From)
Reserves
- -
- -
- -
- -
- -
- -
- -
Operating Income and Expenses - Housing ServicesFor Period Ending
October 2019
Total Capital Expenditure
Capital Projects
19953 - Construct staff housing at Nogoa Rise Estate
19952 - Upgrade Community Housing
2019/20
ASSETS
19951 - Concept and design funding - Property Services
19266 - Staff Housing upgrades
Total Actuals +
Commitments
2019/20
-
-
55,923
198,297
254,220
Existing Non-Depreciating Assets
Land Inventory
Land Assets
Total Non-Depreciating Assets
-
Existing Depreciating Assets
Buildings
Site Improvements
Total Depreciating Assets
TOTAL ASSETS
-
Total -
TOTAL LIABILITIES
Specific Reserve NameActual Reserve
Balance 30/06/2018
Internally Allocated Reserves
Unspent depreciation -
LIABILITIES
Loans
Loan Balance
Externally Restricted Reserves
-
-
Total -
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-
100,000
200,000
300,000
400,000
500,000
600,000
700,000
800,000
900,000
1,000,000
Total Revenue Total Expenses
$
October 2019 Housing Services YTD Actuals vs Current YTD Budget
YTD Year Actuals
YTD Year Budget
-
50,000
100,000
150,000
200,000
250,000
300,000
350,000
Employee Costs External Service
Providers
Materials Other Expenses Internal Plant Hire Depreciation
$
October 2019 Housing Services YTD Expenditure vs Current YTD Budget
YTD Year Actuals
YTD Year Budget
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9.2 Infrastructure and Utilities
9.2.1 Infrastructure and Utilities Departmental Update .... approx 30 mins
DEPARTMENT UPDATE REPORT
Date: 12 November 2019 Presentation Duration: Approx. 30 minutes
To: Finance and Infrastructure Standing Committee Meeting
Author: Jason Hoolihan, Manager InfrastructureKhaney Lakaev, Coordinator Road ConstructionTyronne Meredith, Coordinator Maintenance Peter Manning, Manager Water Utilities
Authorising Officer: Gerhard Joubert, General Manager Infrastructure and Utilities
File Reference: N/A
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY:
The following report provides an update on key activities for the Infrastructure and Utilities department.
Infrastructure Monthly Capital Works - Update Monthly Maintenance Works - Update Gravel Compliance Strategy Consultancy - Update Joseph Drive – Request for upgrade Tomahawk Creek Fossicking Area / Reklaw Road access track Road User Safety concerns regarding Meteor Down South Coal Mine – Update Proposed installation of temporary replacement of Nogoa River Timber bridge
Water Utilities Capella Water Security and use of bores Hydrant and Valves Supply and Installation - Update Irrigation Pricing Review 2020/24 – Update Water Security – Nogoa Mackenzie Water Supply Scheme - Update
General Manager Fitzroy Regional Transport Plan - Update Mobile Radio Network and Communications Strategic Planning - Update
OFFICER RECOMMENDATION:
That Central Highlands Regional Council receive the Infrastructure and Utilities departmental update report, highlighting key activities for the month of October 2019.
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REPORT:
1. INFRASTRUCTURE
Monthly Capital Works - Update
Pave and Seal1. Buckland Road: Buckland Road pave and seal commenced 23 September 2019. Expected
completion date is early December 2019. Risks associated with water have been resolved2. Centre Sealing Emerald: The Retro Street, Borilla Street, and Ruby Street centre seal package
has been awarded to Goodline. Currently contracts are being signed with the letter of acceptance to be issued early November 2019. The start date for works is yet to be confirmed.
Rehabilitation1. Fairbairn Dam Road Reconstruction is complete, only the final sealing work is outstanding. Final
sealing can be completed in March 2020 at the earliest.2. Silks Road Rehabilitation is complete, only final sealing works is outstanding. Final sealing can
be completed in March 2020 at the earliest.3. Bonnie-Doon Road Rehabilitation work is complete, only final sealing work is outstanding. Final
sealing can be completed in March 2020 at the earliest.4. Beacon Hill Road Rehabilitation work is complete, only final sealing work is outstanding. Final
sealing can be completed in March 2020 at the earliest.5. Retro Cory Road Rehabilitation has commenced.6. Opal Street/Park Avenue intersection, asphalt works for this project are complete. Line marking
is required, however a short delay between asphalt and line marking is required to ensure proper application of the line marking paint.
7. Codenwarra Road / Caltex / Market Place Turn in: This project is due to commence 1 November 2019 and be completed by 3 November 2019.
Resheeting: 1. Tanderra Road Resheeting: This project has commenced and is due to be completed in late
November 2019.2. Bullery Road Resheeting: This project is now complete.3. Bauhinia-Duaringa Road Resheeting (TMR): Resheeting works have commenced and are due
for completion early November 2019.
Footpaths:1. Pilot Farm Road, Emerald: The concrete sections of this footpath are complete. The unbound
pavement section still requires construction.2. Peak Down Street, Capella: This project is now complete.3. Wattle Street, Margaret Street, and Charles Street: The Wattle / Margaret / Charles street
footpath package has been awarded to CQ Concrete and is due to commence in early November 2019.
Kerb and Channel:1. Mayfair Drive: Released to tender. Tender closes 27 October 2019.2. Columba Street: Released to tender. Tender closes 27 October 2019.
Projects in Design:1. Dame Street Turning Facility: Preliminary design received. Turning facility being changed to
connection to West Street.2. Mares Tail Lane Pave and Seal: Preliminary design received. No significant issues identified3. Grasstree Road: The Grasstree Road embankment reconstruction design has been awarded to
Empower. The preliminary design is due to be handed over on 29 October 2019 for review.4. Lilyvale Road: The first 4km of Lilyvale road reconstruction design is due to be supplied by 16
November 2019.5. Arcadia Valley Road: Issued to George Bourne and Associates (GBA) for design, due for
completion in February 2020.
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6. Nogoa River Walkway: Project with GBA for preliminary investigations. Environmental and Cultural Heritage investigations complete and have been accepted as suitable.
7. Yeates Avenue: Design Issued to GBA to complete, full length.8. Bauman Way: Design issued to GBA to complete, full length.
Monthly Maintenance Works - Update
See attached Maintenance Report for November 2019.
Gravel Compliance Strategy Consultancy - Update
Golder Associates have commenced works on the Gravel Pit Compliance Audit. To date the following works have commenced:
Agreement on the scope of legislation required to assess compliance against. Verification of the status of existing pits – determining which pits require further inspections. Desktop compliance audit of pits. Onsite pit inspections – Commencing 4th November 2019 and expected to continue for 3 -4
weeks.
The next stage of the project will be assessing the data from the onsite and desktop audits in conjunction with the consultation with relevant departments. It is anticipated that a report outlining and prioritising any existing compliance issues will be received prior to March 2020.
Joseph Drive, Emerald – Request for upgrade
An initial Customer Request Management (CRM) was lodged regarding the condition of Joseph Drive, Emerald on the 24th June 2019. Infrastructure staff made two unsuccessful attempts to contact the customer on the details provided to discuss. Maintenance grading works were completed on the 8th August 2019. The customer contacted council regarding the quality of the works completed. This complaint initiated two inspections of the road from Overseer and Coordinator levels. The road was found to be in a satisfactory condition with acknowledgement that gravel would need to be incorporated during the next round of maintenance works. Gravel was not incorporated during that grading schedule due to a requirement to establish onto the next road in the existing program. This information was communicated to the customer. An email was sent on the 23rd August 2019 to councillors and Chief Executive Officer (CEO) and escalated to the Manager Infrastructure. Contact was made with the partner of the customer on the contact details provided and the issue was discussed further. The question of sealing the road was raised. The Manager of Infrastructure advised that the road does not meet the recommended requirements for bitumen sealing in terms of road function. A commitment was made to install a temporary traffic counter in the near future to assess the traffic volumes and function of the road. A further email was received on the 17th September 2019 regarding the issue. A letter was sent to the customer on the 9th October 2019 summarising the information previously discussed.
Tomahawk Creek Fossicking Area / Reklaw Road access track
Infrastructure are currently investigating permanent options for maintained access into the parcels located at the end of Reklaw Road, including the Tomahawk Creek Fossicking Area. Avenues currently being investigated include:
Opening a new road reserve over the current unmaintained track from the existing Reklaw Road through to the Tomahawk Creek Fossicking area.
Construction of a road through the existing road reserve linking to Keilambete Road. Developing an agreement with the Department of Natural Resources Mines and Energy for the
future construction and maintenance of the road.
Once all avenues have been explored and consultation has occurred with appropriate landholders and government agencies a report will be tabled to council. In the interim a maintenance grade will be programmed for Reklaw Road through to the Tomahawk Creek Fossicking area in line with the existing maintenance schedule. This section was previously graded by Council approximately four years ago.
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Road User Safety concerns regarding Meteor Down South Coal Mine - Update
Department of Transport and Main Roads (DTMR) issued Meteor Down South (MDS) with their Road – Use Direction on 5 June 2019 attached.
MDS proposed upgrades to intersections from their mine site as well rail load-out is still subject of Works in State-Controlled Roads Reserve (WSCRR) application lodged in June 2019 which is yet to be issued. This was in attached correspondence from DTMR dated 26 September 2019.
Proposed installation of temporary replacement of Nogoa River Timber bridge
Find attached advise from Department of Transport and Main Roads (DTMR) dated 20 August 2019, seeking comment from Council on future plans regarding a more permanent pedestrian bridge across the Nogoa River, Emerald.
Also find attached Council’s response dated 17 October 2019 seeking additional information regarding costs and timeframes and advising the status of current planning for a new pedestrian bridge.
DTMR has just made Council aware (Letter dated 1 November 2019) that the proposed temporary solution proposed by DTMR will not be progressing due to Department of Agricultural and Forestry (DAF) not approving the application. Council will be meeting with DTMR to discuss the way forward dealing with the existing timber bridge and any alternative solutions.
2. WATER UTILITIES
Capella Water Security and use of bores
The two preferred options still under investigation for providing additional water to the town of Capella involve pumping water from the Bedford Weir via Tieri or from Emerald via an extension from the Selma pipeline.
The use of the pre-existing town bores was considered in the background of developing these options. The bores are licenced for an annual flow of 150 megalitres (ML) and the current town demand is approximately 360 ML per annum. Two previous studies were undertaken on water sources for the town. A study in 2004 stated that the bores had not been in use since 1993 as the standing water levels did not support the required pumping rates and the water quality was poor (hard, high in dissolved solids and of poor taste). The second study in 2014 referenced the earlier report in terms of water quality and also reported that the shallow aquifer and not recharged after severe drought of 2002.
For these reasons the current bores are not being considered currently for augmentation of the water supply.
Hydrant and Valves Supply and Installation - Update
In early October 2019 the Hydrant and Valves Supply and Installation Contract 2019T024C was awarded to Ribshire Pty Ltd trading as Goodline for a sum of $1,035,422.00. Site works are expected to commence in early November 2019 pending Council approval of the contractor’s job management plans, contractor’s insurance and contractor’s financial securities. The works consists of the replacement of 110 hydrants and valves in various locations in the council area. Works will take place in Anakie, Blackwater, Bluff, Capella, Emerald, Rolleston, Rubyvale, Springsure and Tieri.
The communications team have been requested to advise the local community of the upcoming works online and in the local newspapers. The contractor will provide letter drops to affected residents and businesses. Works are expected to continue until June 2020.
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Irrigation Pricing Review 2020/24 - Update
The Queensland Competition Authority (QCA) commenced its review into irrigation water pricing for the period 2020-2024 on 31 October 2018. The pricing review includes the information to set lower bound pricing for the SunWater schemes, which is one of the components of the urban water price.Council has previously made an initial submission to the QCA.
The draft report has been released by the QCA. Council’s water advisor attended the consultation workshop in Emerald in September, and we have made a submission on the draft pricing report. The three main issues or concern were:
Headworks Utilisation Factor (HUF): the HUF provides a calculation for the split of costs between medium priority (MP) and high priority (HP) users. The HUF prepared in this review gives a higher percentage to the HP users.
Inspector-General Emergency Management (IGEM) costs: the issue of whether water users should be paying for the costs associated with flood emergency management or whether the costs should be met by the communities receiving the benefit.
Dam Safety Improvements: similarly, whether the costs of improving dam safety should be met by water users, or have the costs shared with other parties benefitting from the safety improvements.
Attachment: Council’s submission to the Queensland Competition Authority.
Water Security – Nogoa Mackenzie Water Supply Scheme - Update
Council has been in correspondence with SunWater over a number of issues relating to water supply. We have recently received confirmation from SunWater on two issues:
The bathymetric survey of the Town and Selma weir storages to confirm storage volumes is commencing in the first week of November. A contractor to survey the Fairbairn Dam is expected to be appointed in mid-November.
SunWater is intending to offer carry over water for the 2020/21 water year, within the constraints of the resource operating plan. This will enable council to plan to carry over water based on savings made this year.
3. GENERAL MANAGER
Fitzroy Regional Transport Plan
The Department of Transport and Main Roads (DTMR) has been working with state and local government and other key stakeholders to develop the Fitzroy Regional Transport Plan (FRTP). This plan will guide the planning of an efficient and responsive transport system in the Fitzroy Region over the next 15 years.
The delivery of the FRTP is a requirement of the Transport Planning and Coordination Act (1994). The plans provide a bridge between local, Queensland and Australian government planning, drawing from and supporting the region’s goals.
Central Highlands Regional Council (CHRC) received advice from DTMR thanking Council for its contribution towards developing the FRTP. CHRC submission to the FRTP dated 1 March 2019 attached.
As a key stakeholder for the FRTP and following the formal consultation undertaken, they also provided an update on the key changes being proposed for the final FRTP.The current Draft FRTP can be accessed at https://www.tmr.qld.gov.au/About-us/Corporate-information/Publications/Regional-Transport-Plans
DMTR further advised that as a testament to the quality of local input from councils and other regional stakeholders, the consultation feedback received on the FRTP was constructive, and overall supportive of the FRTP.
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The types of changes being considered for the final plan include updated: References to new Queensland Government transport strategies and action plans. Statistics, including demographic and economic data, to reflect latest releases and correction of
errors. References to completed projects and initiatives with committed funding. Messaging around the significance of agricultural production for the region. Regional freight planning initiatives. Actions to support the investigation of long-distance transport options and accessibility for
remote communities. Text and additional actions to strengthen the importance of network resilience and maintenance
of environmental values for the region. 'Measures of Success'. DTMR is committed to further developing and maturing these measures
over time in collaboration with key stakeholders to build awareness of the transport system’s performance and to ensure the right strategies and actions are designed in future reviews of the plan.
The Chief Executive Officer Council will be writing DTMR advising Council’s disappointment in FRTP not considering for inclusion all CHRC’s proposed future Priorities and Actions.
Mobile Radio Network and Communications Strategic Planning - Update
The scope of the consultancy is about assessing CHRC strategic requirements for radio (Both VHF and UHF) coverage over long distances to cover our shire footprint. The advice will provide simple and reliable solutions designed from an industrial/commercial use scale.
The successful consultants, GQI Consulting, were engaged to with and work with staff to develop a strategic and focused solution that meets CHRC needs now and going forward, and to undertake an independent assessment of the existing infrastructure we have now, be able to advise staff about the possible new technologies if they are not aware, in particular those available to run over analogue and digital networks, and how they might be incorporated into a system design and costing.
Initial engagement with all operational and technical CHRC staff was well as a desktop site analysis on primary sites and secondary sites have been completed. They are in process of completing the field assessment of all sites that are likely to be considered and meeting with technical representatives from other agencies – including Public Safety Business Agency (PSBA) and Ergon. Very positive discussions are being held about possible co-location at some of these sites to reduce Council’s forward going asset costs. Ergon and PSBA very receptive.
Three primary sites being considered for inclusion are Roddas Lookout, Mt Lowe and Blackdown Tableland. Secondary sites to be considered for inclusion are Emerald State Emergency Service (SES), Petrona, Dawson Range South, Kongabula Range, Mt Mayde and/or a site at Gemfields. Further sites may include Saddlers Springs, Expedition Range and Florence Vale.
The draft report will then be presented to management for comment before finalising the draft report. A Councillors workshop is planned to the present their findings and share the prioritisation process. Recommendations will include Land Mobile Radio (LMR) and Professional Mobile Radio (PMR) coverage needs, coverage delivered by the sites, decisions around achieving whole region coverage versus accepting some loss of coverage for some smaller areas given additional infrastructure costs that might be needed, and other man-down / vehicle tracking systems already in place.
Target for final report is February 2020 so any needs analysis can be considered in the budget planning cycle.
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ATTACHMENTS:
1. Maintenance Report - November [9.2.1.1 - 1 page]2. Road-use-Direction - Meteor Downs South Rail Facility - DTMR [9.2.1.2 - 4 pages]3. Meteor Down South Coal Mine and Dawson Highway - DTMR [9.2.1.3 - 2 pages]4. Proposal to Install Temporary Replacement of Existing Timber Bridge - DTMR [9.2.1.4 - 2 pages]5. Proposal to Install Temporary Replacement of Existing Timber Bridge - CHRC [9.2.1.5 - 1 page]6. Notification of Failure of Approval to Install Temporary Replacement of Existing Timber Bridge -
DTMR [9.2.1.6 - 1 page]7. CHRC submission on QCA irrigation pricing review 2020-24 draft report [9.2.1.7 - 5 pages]8. CHRC submission Fitzroy Regional Transport Plan [9.2.1.8 - 4 pages]
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Road Name Resources No. of Grades Road Name Resources No. of Grades Road Name Resources Road Name Resources
Lochington Road Day Labour 1 Sandhurst Road Day Labour 1 Glenorina Road - Road side clearing Contractor
Willows Siding Road Day Labour 1 Gem Road Day Labour 1 Bauhinia Taroom Road - Maintenance Grading Day Labour
Talafa Day Labour 1 Kerles Lane Day Labour 1 Duaringa Bauhinia Road - Shoulder Grading Day Labour
Glenora Day Labour 1 Glenorina Access Road Day Labour 1 Springsure Tambo Road - Maintenance Grading Contractor
Milroy Downs Day Labour 1 Graveshill Road Day Labour 1
Corry Road Day Labour 1 Rethamel Road Day Labour 1
Amatunga Road Day Labour 1 Ruby Hill Crescent Day Labour 1
Hay Street Day Labour 1 Homestead Avenue Day Labour 1
Cedarvale Lane Day Labour 1 Gemfields Minor Roads Day Labour 1
Airport Drive Day Labour 1 Malthoid Road Day Labour 1 Road Name Resources Road Name Resources
Windah Road Day Labour 1 Dalmally Road Day Labour 1 Polymer Stabilisation - Corry Road Day Labour Bitumen Reseal Preparation - Northern Area
Glencoe Road Day Labour 1 Avoca Road Day Labour 1 Cement Stabilisation - Arcadia Valley and Mulchay's
Kilgour Road Day Labour 1 Pindari Road Day Labour 1
Tanderra Road Day Labour 1
Birtley Road Day Labour 1
Coorabelle Road Day Labour 1
Millthorpe Road Day Labour 1
Cuddies Road Day Labour 1
Bears Lagoon Road Day Labour 1
Sanders Road Day Labour 1 Road Name Resources Road Name Resources
Namoi Road Day Labour 1
Bluff Jellinbar Road Day Labour 1
Malvern Day Labour 1
Maintenance Treatments km Maintenance Treatments km
Day Labour Medium Formation Grading 84 Day Labour Medium Formation Grading 64
Day Labour Heavy Formation Grading 78 Day Labour Heavy Formation Grading 29
Day Labour Heavy Formation Gravel Addition 5 Day Labour Heavy Formation Gravel Addition 0.5
Contract Medium Formation Grading 0 Contract Medium Formation Grading 0
Total Length 167 Total Length 93.5
% of Unsealed Network 5% % of Unsealed Network 3%
Comments:
Road Name Resources km Road Name Resources km
Tanderra Day Labour 1.5 Tanderra Road Day Labour 2.5
November Forecast
October Achievements
Other Maintenance Initiatives
Community Works
Reduced forecast for November primairly due to critical water shortages
Infrastucture Maintenance Reporting
October Achievements November Forecast
October Achievements November Forecast
Resheet Projects for Construction
Road Maintenance RMPC Major Works
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October Achievements November Forecast
October Achievements
July August September October November December January February March April May June
Forecast 323.5 289 315 182 93.5
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5 June 2019
Sojitz MDS Mining Pty Ltd PO Box 205 Springsure Qld 4722
Dear Sir / Madam
ROAD-USE DIRECTION FOR HAULING PRODUCT COAL FROM METEOR DOWNS SOUTH COAL MINE TO NEW RAIL OUT FACILITY – DAWSON HIGHWAY
Proposed Development: Hauling Product Coal Proponent Name: Sojitz MDS Mining Street Address: Dawson Highway (between MDS Coal Mine and a new Rail
Out Facility at approximate chainage 22.52km (RHS)) Local Government Area: Central Highlands Regional
Thank you for your correspondence received by the Department of Transport and Main Roads (the department) on 8 March 2019 concerning your company’s intention to haul coal between the Meteor Downs South (MDS) coal mine and a new Rail Out Facility (located approximately 2.5 kilometres south of the MDS mine) on State-Controlled Road (SCR).
The proposed project includes the upgrade of the mine access (known as Comet Road) and the construction of a new access to the rail out facility as per section 26(1)(b) of the Mineral and Energy Resources (Common Provisions) Regulation 2016 (the Regulation).
The proposed haulage requested a Notifiable Road Use (NRU) under section 62 of the Mineral and Energy Resources (Common Provisions) Act 2014 (the Act).
In accordance with section 64 of the Act and section 27 of the Regulation, and in accordance with the information your company provided (as per email dated 8 March 2019), the department provides this written notice, taken to be a Road Use Direction (RUD), that the proposed road haulage may commence, subject to the following conditions:
1. The new access/intersection to the Meteor Downs South (MDS) Rail Out Facility is subject to a formal Works in State-controlled Road Reserve (WSCRR) approval under section 33 of the Transport Infrastructure Act 1994 (TIA).
2. The upgrade to the existing access/intersection to the Meteor Downs South (MDS) coal mine (known as Comet Road) is subject to a formal WSCRR approval under section 33 of TIA. i) Comet Road must be upgraded to an appropriate standard to enable two AB triples
to turn in and out of Comet Road concurrently (left turns in and right turns out of Comet Road).
ii) The abovementioned upgrade works must form part of a separate WSCRR approval under section 33 of TIA.
Department of Transport and Main Roads
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iii) The required works at both the Rail Out Facility and the upgrade works to Comet Road must be completed prior commencement of haulage of coal on the state-controlled road network.
3. The proposed haulage of coal between the Meteor Downs South (MDS) coal mine and the new Rail Out Facility by road shall only occur for a maximum time of ten (10) years (commencing from 1 January 2020 and expiring on 1 January 2030, unless otherwise formally approved by the department).
4. Haulage on the state-controlled road network is limited to a maximum of 2,000,000 tonnes per annum.
5. Undertake haulage with a largest design vehicle of AB Triple road train, with a maximum length of 36.5m.
6. A precondition survey must be undertaken and submitted to the department prior to the commencement of haulage. This must be undertaken by a suitably qualified engineering consultant and certified by a Registered Professional Engineer of Queensland (RPEQ).
7. Prior to the commencement of haulage, a Traffic Impact Assessment prepared by a suitably qualified engineering in accordance with the department's Guide to Traffic Impact Assessment (GTIA) must be submitted to the department for approval.
8. The Traffic Impact Assessment must also include a road safety assessment of the proposed haulage route, prepared by a suitably qualified engineer.
9. Implementation of the measures identified in the Traffic Impact Assessment which have been agreed to and approved by the department that are necessary to address the impacts of your proposed notifiable road use on the safety and efficiency of the State-controlled road network. These measures may include: i) only undertaking the notifiable road use on State-controlled roads approved by the
department; ii) paying any compensation required to address the impacts of the notifiable road use
on the State-controlled roads identified in the traffic impact assessment; and iii) undertaking such further works identified in the traffic impact assessment as may be
necessary to ensure that the notifiable road use is undertaken without adversely impacting upon the safety and efficiency of the state-controlled road network.
10. Haulage is not permitted to occur outside daylight hours, unless efficient road lighting is provided at the new Rail Out Facility access and Comet Road.
11. If required, haulage operations must be ceased at any time under the written direction of the department during periods where the conditions (for example, traffic or weather) are deemed unsafe.
12. Prior to the commencement of haulage, a Road Use Management Plan (RUMP) must be submitted to and approved by the department.
13. Prior to commencement of haulage, all other applicable approvals must be in place (for example any Development Approval, WSCRR, Access (under section 62 of TIA), Compensation Agreement, and so on).
14. Within one (1) month of receiving a written request from the department, Sojitz MDS Mining Pty Ltd must provide a report to the department providing full details of any complaints / concerns raised by the public in relation to the haulage task undertaken or driver behaviour. This report must also include all relevant vehicle MT Data GPS information and the on-board vehicle camera footage.
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15. Notification of the haulage contractors must be provided to the department addressing matters such as, driver education, fatigue management, communication, in vehicles cameras, vehicle tracking, and so on.
16. All haulage must be in accordance with the following documents / plans:
Drawing/Report title Prepared by Date Reference Version/Issue
Attachment 1 Site Plan including Haulage Route
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The department values your company’s commitment to working in partnership, including other agencies such as Qld Police Service, with ensuring any increase in road safety risk and pavement impacts are adequately managed.
Please note, an amended Road Use Direction will be issued by the department upon meeting conditions as highlighted above.
If you have any queries or wish to discuss this matter further, please contact Anton DeKlerk (Principal Town Planner) at [email protected] or on (07) 4931 1545.
Yours sincerely
Brett Skyring
Manager (Planning Projects & Corridor Management)
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I P Queensland Government
Our ref 500/1294 PTTkmb Your ref ECM #1454565 Enquiries Peter Trim Department of
Transport and Main Roads
26 September 2019
Mr Scott Mason Chief Executive Officer
RECEIVED
Central Highlands Regional Council 01 S P 2019 P 0 Box 21
EMERALD OLD 4720 CENTRAL HIGHLANDS REGIONAL COUNCL
"Attention: Mr Gerhard Joubert"
Dear Mr Joubert
Thank you for your letter of 6 September 2019 regarding the Meteor Down South Coal Mine and access to/from the Dawson Highway.
As you will be aware, there are two separate access locations to the Meteor Downs South Mine. The current approved access provides access to the Sojitz Mine, while the second proposed access is to the rail load-out (haul out) facility.
I acknowledge the comments in your letter that Central Highlands Regional Council have
concerns with the access requirements established by the Department of Transport and Main Roads (TMR) for the proposed haul out facility. I can confirm that the proposed access is the subject of a Works in State-controlled Road Reserve (WSCRR) application, lodged with TMR in June 2019.
At this time, TMR have not assessed the proposed access or provided any feedback to the applicant as we were awaiting issue of the Decision Notice by Council.
Prior to issuing any WSCRR, I have requested Mr Brett Skyring, Manager (Project Planning and Corridor Management) in Rockhampton meet with Council and Sojitz to discuss the
concerns held by Council.
Department of Transport and Main Roads Telephone +61 7 4931 1540 Program Delivery and Operations Facsimile +61 7 4927 5020 Floor 1 Rockhampton - Knight Street Complex Website www tmr qid gov au 31 Knight Street North Rockhampton Email [email protected] PC Box 5096 Red Hill Rockhampton Old 4701 ABN 39 407 690 291
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I can assure you that the safety of all road users is the number one priority for TMR, and I believe any issues with the proposed haul out access for the Meteor Downs South Mine can be addressed by the relevant representatives meeting in the coming weeks.
Thank you for bringing this matter to my attention.
Yours sincerely
Peter Trim District Director (Fitzroy)
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17 October 2019 Mr Peter Trim Regional Director – North West Region Department of Transport and Main Roads GPO Box 6111 ROCKHAMPTON QLD 4701 Email: [email protected] Dear Mr Trim Proposal to install a “bailey bridge” as a temporary replacement of existing bridge across Nogoa River in Emerald.
I refer to your correspondence dated 20 August 2019 regarding the proposal to install a “bailey
bridge” across the Nogoa River in Emerald as a temporary replacement of the existing
pedestrian timber bridge.
Firstly, Council wish to know your current proposed project timelines for design and
construction as well as current cost estimate.
Secondly KBR, Council’s consultants, after a Multi-Criteria Assessment workshop on options
with officers and Councillors, which included the proposed temporary “bailey bridge” option,
have now completed an Alternatives Assessment report with a recommended options.
I am seeking to have Council endorsement to progress a preferred option early November.
Further the concept design is budgeted for within current 2019/20 financial year.
Happy to share our report or discuss in more detail after Council endorsement to proceed.
Yours faithfully
Gerhard Joubert General Manager Infrastructure and Utilities
Our ref: ECM #1474791
Your ref:
Contact name: Gerhard Joubert
Direct telephone: 07 4980 6350
Email: [email protected]
Address: PO Box 21, Emerald QLD 4720
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1 November 2019
Queensland Competition AuthorityGPO Box 2257BRISBANE QLD 4001
Dear Mr Page,
Irrigation Pricing Review 2020 – 24: Submission on draft report
Introduction
The Central Highlands Regional Council (CHRC) covers an area of greater than 60,000 square kilometres, and encompasses the major townships of Blackwater, Bluff, Capella, Duaringa, Emerald, Springsure and Tieri. It supports a total population of 28,684 and delivered a gross regional product of $3.682 billion to the Queensland economy (2017).
CHRC has allocations in the Nogoa Mackenzie and Dawson Water Supply Schemes (WSS). These allocations provide water to population centres within the CHRC area that deliver vital services to the agricultural and mining industries, and the health and education sectors.
At present the CHRC is negotiating water pricing and contracts for its allocations with SunWater and welcomes the opportunity to make a submission to Queensland Competition Authority (QCA) on the lower bound irrigation price review, as it makes up a large part of the upper bound price that will be charged to CHRC.
CHRC also wish to provide comment as it represents the interests of the rate payers within the local government area (LGA).
CHRC believes the cost allocations and increases across the Nogoa Mackenzie and Dawson WSS are excessive and unjustified, and provides the following recommendations and detailed explanations.
Areas for Consideration
1. Headworks Utilisation Factor (HUF): CHRC does not support SunWater’s proposed HUF methodology CHRC recommends that QCA review the HUF methodology being used to allocate
costs in the Nogoa Mackenzie scheme. This did not happen in setting the draft prices, only the calculation was reviewed.
2. Inspector-General Emergency Management (IGEM) CHRC recommends that QCA review the requirement for the efficient cost, allocation
of, and beneficiary pays approach for the IGEM costs. CHRC do not believe QCA as
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a regulator, considered the points put forward by CHRC relating to the IGEM costs in the QCA draft prices.
3. Dam safety upgrades, Dam Improvement Program (DIP)
CHRC believes QCA has not been given the time or the resources to review the DIP costs, or the allocation or prudency of them and this has been reflected within the draft prices.
CHRC does not support water users being asked to pay for significant works where there has been no consultation, engagement or oversight on the cost and/or requirement.
No detailed information on the cost and requirement has been made available. CHRC rejects that water users should be asked to pay for the dam safety upgrade
where flood mitigation benefits of the dam are realised and socialised through the wider community.
CHRC believes the DIP is a shared responsibility and recommends that both Government and community pay its costs.
Detailed explanation
1. Headworks Utilisation Factor
The QCA review of the HUF was limited to calculations and in no way reviewed the methodology which was the focus of our submission.
The HUF evaluations do not take into consideration any scheme rules such as carryover. In the Nogoa Mackenzie scheme carryover water during low announced allocation years makes up the biggest component of the water stored within the storages.
Using the worst 15-year period of modelled water availability (1/07/1934 to 30/06/1949) to set the HUF must be questioned just as it would be if the HUF were to be set using the best 15 years of modelled water availability.
Volumes used in the calculations to establish the HUF for High Priority water (HP) and Medium Priority water (MP) are at the maximum allowed in the water plan of 56,000 ML HP and 156,113ML MP. Compared to actuals of 46,127 ML of HP and 185,732 ML of MP to which the calculated percentage is then applied. By not using the actual volumes, it is deliberate cost shifting to HP allocation holders. Are we to believe that if all MP allocation could be converted to HP allocations there would be no HUF costs for 185,732 ML of MP?
HP and MP allocation holders are not guaranteed water but have a reliability range determined by the Integrated Quantity and Quality Model (IQQM) over the total period of data availability delivered by the operating rules. The IQQM model assumes 100% of the allocation made available in a water year is used in that water year. This is impossible to achieve. Because of this, the carryover rules have been developed to allow for better utilisation of allocations.
The carryover rule in the Nogoa Mackenzie scheme is now a major part of water users’ water management. This is driven by the nature of the scheme with the total allocation available from the scheme making up less than 18% of the storage capacity of the scheme. Building reliability of supply using carryover plays a big part of the higher water usage within this scheme as well as the development of high value crops and industries. There is no HUF cost allocated to carryover water.
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If you model the scheme performance over the complete IQQM period with carryover in place you will see that most water years where there is HP announced allocation only, there will be carryover water made up of MP allocations as the biggest percentage of the available water within the scheme. The HUF does not take this into account.
CHRC recommends that QCA calculate the HUF using the total period of the IQQM model and uses the actual HP and MP allocations within the scheme.
2. Inspector-General Emergency Management (IGEM)
The new costs proposed to be allocated to water users for IGEM are on top of the costs already being met by water users for flood mitigation and a very large network of existing SunWater stream gauging stations which are available and are used in all flood modelling, monitoring and flood warning systems.
If dams were not in place, there would still be a requirement by Government to manage the risk during events to assist populated areas within these zones. Given the requirement to manage the risk is not brought about by the capture of water, it is unacceptable that the cost should be passed solely to water users.
CHRC believes there has been no consideration given to the large costs already being passed onto water users and ratepayers through the continued operation and maintenance of rainfall stations and gauging stations throughout our LGA and water schemes which is the primary source of information being used during all flood events and the IGEM program. This data benefits all and is being paid for by a few, who are now going to have the proposed cost of IGEM added on top.
CHRC recommends QCA better understand the costs already being passed on to our water users and rate payers before recommending a direct pass through of the new SunWater IGEM costs.
3. Dam safety upgrades, Dam Improvement Program (DIP)
Dam safety is one of the largest cost increases for affected schemes. CHRC does not support water users being asked to pay for significant works where there has been no consultation, engagement or oversight on the cost and/or requirement. Furthermore, CHRC believes it is impossible to ask customers of a monopoly provider to comment on a cost allocation process for a major cost item such as dam safety without any detailed information on the cost and requirement.
When a dam has been in place for some time, the flood mitigation benefit of the storage structure enables urban expansion and growth in areas that would not, pre-dam, have been developed. This increased population is then proposed as a trigger for dam safety upgrades. CHRC rejects that water users should be asked to pay for the dam safety upgrade where flood mitigation benefits are realised and socialised through the wider community. To separate dams that are classified as flood mitigation dams, from dams that have a large flood mitigation benefit due to their design, is a contestable distinction.
QCA has tried to establish the difference between a formal and informal flood mitigation benefit of a dam. They have done this with very little information or knowledge. CHRC contends that whether a flood mitigation benefit is formal or not, it is taken advantage of over time and in most cases that is what is driving the need for the dam safety upgrades.
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Some examples of this are: Urban development (driving requirement, Local Government) Road bridges (advantage through reduced costs for State and Local Government) Roads across flood plains (advantage through reduced costs for State and Local
Government) Rail Bridges (advantage through reduced costs for Aurizon and State Government) Mines on Flood plains (Greater access to minerals with more royalties to State
Government and bigger profits to large companies. This is also driving employment and urban development which in turn is driving requirement for DIP)
Reductions in insurance premiums and payouts. (Benefits to communities, state and local Government)
The Fairbairn Dam spillway in Emerald provides an excellent example. The spillway reduces a 100-year Average Recurrence Interval (ARI) to a 50-year ARI through the town of Emerald. This reduces the total tangible damage from the 2008 flood from $251.2M to $27.4M or a 78% reduction in residential properties flooded (GHD Peer Review Report for Central Highlands Regional Council). Throughout Queensland most local government authorities limit developments to areas that are above the modelled 1 in 100-year flood height only, therefore in a large weather event, communities would be inundated well before the proposed DIP (1 in 100,000-year event or Probable Maximum Flood - PMF) came into effect.
In Emerald, the State Government designed and built Main Roads bridge infrastructure which causes a very large percentage of the flooding throughout the town in any event above a 1 in 25-year ARI. Limited flood impact assessments were not completed for these structures before their completion. CHRC respectfully highlights that Government has a critical and primary role to rectify existing infrastructure problems within the communities associated to the DIP.
CHRC recommends that State Government should focus on issues that have large scale impacts at regular intervals (1 in 25-year ARI) before focusing on DIP which has an impact downstream during events that range from 1 in 10,000-year ARI to 1 in 100,000-year ARI. The populated areas downstream of dams have developed to service the industries established from the stored water. If the cost of the water is pushed beyond affordability of those industries, the unintended but certain consequence will be to reduce economic activity, population and returns to Government.
The cost allocation of the dam safety upgrade program needs to be attributed beyond water users, as CHRC believes the affordability of our regional towns and industries is at risk with the excessive, increased charges proposed.
Under the referral notice only the costs of DIP incurred after the start of next price path (2020/21 water year) will be added to the lower bound prices. This will add over 10% to the lower bound costs of Nogoa bulk water supply if the costs are within the time frames and budgets proposed.
CHRC believes the cost of the DIP is a community cost, driven by Government requirement and recommends that both Government and community pay. CHRC and water users are not going to accept major cost items like DIP without full and transparent scrutiny of the cost and requirement for them. This pricing review so far has not gone close to achieving any scrutiny of the cost and requirement for DIP.
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Water provides a vital part of the economy within the local government area. The industries that make up that economy operate within a very competitive market place. With that in mind CHRC requests QCA consider the issues and recommendations raised in this submission.
If you have any queries please do not hesitate to contact our CHRC Manager Water Utilities, Peter Manning on (07) 4982 8383 or email [email protected]
Yours faithfully
Gerhard JoubertGeneral Manager Infrastructure and Utilities
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10 CLOSED SESSION
10.1 Customer and Commercial Services Departmental Update Report ….. Approx. 5 mins
CLOSED SESSION REPORT
This report is CONFIDENTIAL under Section 275 (1) (h) of the Local Government Regulation 2012 which permits the Council meeting to be closed to the public to discuss: (h) other business for which a public discussion would be likely to prejudice the interests of the local
government or someone else or enable a person to gain a financial advantage.
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11 CLOSURE OF MEETING