What is a “Conflict of Interests” - A conflict of
interests can be of two types:
Pecuniary - an interest that a person has in a matter because of a reasonable
likelihood or expectation of appreciable financial gain or loss to the person
or another person with whom the person is associated.
Non-pecuniary – a private or personal interest that a Council
official has that does not amount to a pecuniary interest as defined in the
Code of Conduct for Councillors (eg. A friendship, membership of an
association, society or trade union or involvement or interest in an activity
and may include an interest of a financial nature).
Remoteness – a person does not have a pecuniary interest in a matter
if the interest is so remote or insignificant that it could not reasonably be
regarded as likely to influence any decision the person might make in relation
to a matter or if the interest is of a kind specified in the Code of Conduct
for Councillors.
Who has a Pecuniary Interest? - a person has a pecuniary interest in a
matter if the pecuniary interest is the interest of the person, or another
person with whom the person is associated (see below).
Relatives, Partners - a person is taken to have a pecuniary
interest in a matter if:
·
The
person’s spouse or de facto partner or a relative of the person has a
pecuniary interest in the matter, or
·
The
person, or a nominee, partners or employer of the person, is a member of a
company or other body that has a pecuniary interest in the matter.
N.B. “Relative”, in relation to a person means any of the
following:
(a) the parent,
grandparent, brother, sister, uncle, aunt, nephew, niece, lineal descends or
adopted child of the person or of the person’s spouse;
(b) the spouse
or de facto partners of the person or of a person referred to in paragraph (a)
No Interest in the Matter - however, a person is not taken to have a
pecuniary interest in a matter:
·
If
the person is unaware of the relevant pecuniary interest of the spouse, de
facto partner, relative or company or other body, or
·
Just
because the person is a member of, or is employed by, the Council.
·
Just
because the person is a member of, or a delegate of the Council to, a company
or other body that has a pecuniary interest in the matter provided that the
person has no beneficial interest in any shares of the company or body.
Disclosure and participation in meetings
·
A
Councillor or a member of a Council Committee who has a pecuniary interest in
any matter with which the Council is concerned and who is present at a meeting
of the Council or Committee at which the matter is being considered must
disclose the nature of the interest to the meeting as soon as practicable.
·
The
Councillor or member must not be present at, or in sight of, the meeting of the
Council or Committee:
(a) at
any time during which the matter is being considered or discussed by the
Council or Committee, or
(b) at
any time during which the Council or Committee is voting on any question in
relation to the matter.
No Knowledge - a person does not breach this Clause if the person did
not know and could not reasonably be expected to have known that the matter
under consideration at the meeting was a matter in which he or she had a
pecuniary interest.
Non-pecuniary Interests - Must be disclosed in meetings.
There are a broad range of options available for managing conflicts &
the option chosen will depend on an assessment of the circumstances of the
matter, the nature of the interest and the significance of the issue being
dealt with. Non-pecuniary conflicts of interests must be dealt with in at
least one of the following ways:
·
It
may be appropriate that no action be taken where the potential for conflict is
minimal. However, Councillors should consider providing an explanation of
why they consider a conflict does not exist.
·
Limit
involvement if practical (eg. Participate in discussion but not in decision
making or vice-versa). Care needs to be taken when exercising this
option.
·
Remove
the source of the conflict (eg. Relinquishing or divesting the personal
interest that creates the conflict)
·
Have
no involvement by absenting yourself from and not taking part in any debate or
voting on the issue as of the provisions in the Code of Conduct (particularly
if you have a significant non-pecuniary interest)
Committee members are reminded that they should declare and manage all
conflicts of interest in respect of any matter on this Agenda, in accordance
with the Code of Conduct.
RECORDING OF VOTING ON PLANNING MATTERS
Clause 375A of the Local Government Act
1993 – Recording of voting on planning matters
(1) In this section, planning
decision means a decision made in the exercise of a function of a council
under the Environmental Planning and Assessment Act 1979:
(a) including a decision relating to a development
application, an environmental planning instrument, a development control plan
or a development contribution plan under that Act, but
(b) not including the making of an order under that Act.
(2) The general manager is required to keep a register
containing, for each planning decision made at a meeting of the council or a
council committee, the names of the councillors who supported the decision and
the names of any councillors who opposed (or are taken to have opposed) the
decision.
(3) For the purpose of maintaining the register, a division
is required to be called whenever a motion for a planning decision is put at a
meeting of the council or a council committee.
(4) Each decision recorded in the register is to be described
in the register or identified in a manner that enables the description to be
obtained from another publicly available document and is to include the
information required by the regulations.
(5) This section extends to a meeting that is closed to the
public.
OATH AND AFFIRMATION FOR COUNCILLORS
Councillors are
reminded of the oath of office or affirmation of office made at or before their
first meeting of the council in accordance with Clause 233A of the Local
Government Act 1993. This includes undertaking the duties of the office of
councillor in the best interests of the people of Byron Shire and the Byron
Shire Council and faithfully and impartially carrying out the functions,
powers, authorities and discretions vested under the Act or any other Act
to the best of one’s ability and judgment.
Staff Reports - Infrastructure Services 4.1
Staff Reports - Infrastructure Services
Report No. 4.1 IS
Utilities Status Report - November 2023 - January 2024
Directorate: Infrastructure
Services
Report Author: Daniela
Wilken-Jones, Utilities Admin Support Officer
File No: I2024/341
Summary:
This report summarises the
performance of Utilities Department delivery for November 2023 – January
2024.
RECOMMENDATION:
That the Committee notes the report.
Report
DRINKING WATER QUALITY
In November 2023 there were zero
(0) critical limit exceedances at Mullumbimby WTP.
In the period December 2023 to
January 2024 there were seven (7) critical limit exceedances at Mullumbimby
WTP.
From: WaterOutlook
> Reports > Special > MONTHLY UTILITIES REPORTS > UTILITIES REPORT
- Mullumbimby Drinking Water Quality
Public Health
Reportable Events
Public Health Reportable Events
There were no water quality
reportable events in November 2023. However, there was an exceedance of
coliforms at Warrambool reservoir.
There were no water quality
reportable events in the period December 2023 to January 2024.
Shire Water Consumption
From: WaterOutlook
> Reports > Special > MONTHLY UTILITIES REPORTS > UTILITIES REPORT
- Water Usage and STP Inflows Summary
STP INFLOWS
From: WaterOutlook
> Reports > Special > MONTHLY UTILITIES REPORTS > UTILITIES REPORT
- Water Usage and STP Inflows Summary
STP Performance
There were two (2) STP licence 100
percentile limit exceedances in November 2023.
There was one (1) STP licence 100
percentile limit exceedances in the December 2023 to January 2024 period.
EPA Reportable Events
There were zero (0) EPA reportable
incidents during November 2023.
There was one (1) EPA reportable
incident during the December 2023 to January 2024 as detailed below:
Reference: EPA
Licence # 784 - Byron Shire Council self-report, wet weather process exceedance
for faecal coliforms above the hundred percental at Ocean Shores STP EPA
Ref: 27136
(a) The
cause, time and duration of the event
The north of Byron Shire LGA
experienced heavy rainfall between 15 to 18 January 2024:
o 180.2mm
recorded at BOM weather station 58040: Mullumbimby (Fairview Farm);
o The
Ocean Shores STP rain gauge registered 205.5 mm for the same period.
This significant rainfall exceeded
stormwater system capacity which resulted in inflow and infiltration into the
sewerage network beyond the maximum capacity of the STP.
On Monday 15 January 2024 (7.40
pm), Council operators were notified (via SCADA) that a process bypass at the
Ocean Shores Sewage Treatment Plant (STP) had occurred. Treatment was
reinstated once flow rates were within the treatment capacity of the plant on
16 January 2024 (9.00 am). The STP went into bypass later that day from (1.30
pm) until (6.00 am) the following morning 17 January 2024 when it was put back
online because the inflows had reduced sufficiently. However, it did go out
again for another 5 hours from Wednesday 17 January (8.20 am) until (1.30
pm).
During this time all flows
underwent primary screening and passed through the UV system.
(b) The
type, volume and concentration of every pollutant discharged as a result of the
event
All raw sewage and stormwater was
discharged via primary screening and UV treatment.
No untreated sewage was discharged
into the surrounding environment.
(c) Action
taken by the licensee in relation to the event, including any follow-up contact
with any complainants.
• During
and after the incident, operators monitored and adjusted treatment to correct
high faecal coliform count in effluent.
• Council
operators carried out additional sampling at the effluent discharge point
(EPA3) and in addition, monitoring of water quality upstream and downstream of
the STP outfall at:
o Brunswick
Valley upstream of Ocean Shores STP (Federation bridge Mullumbimby)
o Brunswick
Valley downstream of Ocean Shores STP (Massey Greene Boat Ramp, Ocean Shores)
(d) Details
of any measure taken or proposed to be taken to prevent or mitigate against a
recurrence of such an event;
• Take
wetland offline to reduce vegetation load that is breaking up and flowing with
the effluent to the UV disinfection.
TREATED EFFLUENT & REUSE
WATER MANAGEMENT SYSTEMS
Byron Bay treated effluent
water balance.
Below is a basic water-balance
model of Byron Bay effluent management systems, which include the Byron Bay
STP, the Byron Bay Urban Recycled Water Scheme (BBURWS), and the Byron Bay
Integrated Water Management Reserve (BBIWMR).
A numerical model has been
developed to better understand the water-balance dynamics of the site. It is
fed with monitoring data (EPA points, STP site reuse, rainfall). It estimates
the evapotranspiration output (i.e. environmental effluent reuse) at the
BBIWMR. Remaining knowledge gaps in the model include groundwater infiltration
in the BBIWMR. EPA 6 flows will be included in the model once the Additional Flow
Path system is commissioned.
Total effluent reuse includes
urban reuse (EPA 5 flows), STP site reuse and evapotranspiration at the BBIWMR
site.
Updated results from the
abovementioned model are shown below:
November 2023 Key observations:
- Tyagarah
bushfire impacts:
o Supply
to the 24ha irrigation site (EPA3) was activated in October 17th to reduce
impact of bushfire (and subsequent peat fires). A daily average of 1.8 ML has
been supplied. Supply ceased in November 15th.
o The
increase in reuse at the 24ha has seen a sharp decline in effluent discharge
into the drain system (EPA4).
- Rain
appears to be a substantial driver for water flows into and out of the effluent
management systems.
- 2023,
particularly between later June and early November, has seen a decrease in
rainfall, triggering an increase in urban reuse demand, and a more stable
dry-weather discharge trend into the drainage network (EPA4).
- There
is untapped reuse potential at the 24 ha site (approx. 500 kL/day). This system
is in the process of being reactivated.
- There
is variability in reuse levels. This is attributed to rainfall, variable
climate and seasonal patterns, which in turn affect demand from urban and
environmental reuse schemes.
December 2023 – January
2024 Key observations:
- Rain
appears to be a substantial driver for water flows into and out of the effluent
management systems.
- There
is untapped reuse potential at the 24 ha site (approx. 500 kL/day). This system
is in the process of being reactivated.
- There
is variability in reuse levels. This is attributed to rainfall, variable
climate and seasonal patterns, which in turn affect demand from urban and
environmental reuse schemes. A monthly summary of reuse levels (as a percentage
of STP inflows) is presented below:
Byron Wetlands Water Quality
The data below shows the
assimilative and polishing capacity of Byron Wetlands for November 2023 to
January 2024.
From: WaterOutlook
> Reports > Special > MONTHLY UTILITIES REPORTS > UTILITIES REPORT
- Wetlands Performance
The assimilative and polishing
capacity is demonstrated by the nutrient reduction trend between EPA1 and EPA4
for nitrogen and phosphorus concentrations as follows:
• Total
Nitrogen - an average reduction of between 8-29% is seen between EPA1 and EPA4.
This is lower than that seen in the literature of around 40-55%.
• Total
Phosphorus - an average increase of 75-95% is seen between EPA1 and EPA4.
The reduced efficiency of nitrogen
removal and increased phosphorus levels at EPA 4 (Wetland Outlet) starting from
the end of October 2023 is undoubtedly the impact of the recent bushfires and
associated fire risk reduction activity, followed by a wet period at the
Wetlands site. We anticipate the efficacy of the nutrient removal to
increase over the coming months.
Wetlands Operation –
November 2023
Water levels in the wetlands have
increased due to rainfall. This has assisted in suppressing fire activity
within the Frog and Grass owl Habitat and 24ha regeneration area.
New valves were installed at the
distribution pit to convey flow to Cells I and J.
The outlets of Cell F and G have
been reopened and flows directed to Cells F and G to sustain the water levels
for the DPI Salvinia trial. Further sampling as part of the Salvinia management
trial has been conducted.
Frogbit was detected in Cell H.
Both Rous County Council and Byron Shire Council bush regeneration staff have
been active with targeted spraying and hand removal. A thorough assessment of
the rest of the BBIWMR has been undertaken and is ongoing.
Periodically additional tope of
flows are released into Cells F and G to support the Jacanas present at the top
of Cell H.
Cells D and E have been opened and
higher water levels are now evident this has resulted in reestablishment of water
lilies in Cell D and high levels of bird activity.
Monthly inspections were
conducted.
Condition assessment of the
remaining irrigation and monitoring infrastructure was commenced.
Biosolids Management
Volumes Distributed
The table below shows the total
biosolids removed from the STP sites and applied to land for the last 12 months
to January 2024.
From: WaterOutlook
> Reports > Special > MONTHLY UTILITIES REPORTS > UTILITIES REPORT
- Biosolids Movements
Biosolids Contamination Grading
The allowable uses for Biosolids
are detailed in the following extract from the NSW EPA Guidelines: Use and
Disposal of Biosolids Products (2020).
The contamination grading results
for each STP for the last 12 months are detailed below:
Recycled Water Management Strategy
Update on project progress:
Cost-benefit assessment of future
options for effluent reused is being undertaken.
DEVELOPMENT APPLICATIONS
ET Assessments
The graph below illustrates the ET
assessment profile from February 2023 to February 2024. In November 2023, the
systems planning team required an average of 86.1 days to complete ET
assessments. In December (2023) and January (2024), the systems planning team
required an average of 78.9 days to complete ET assessments.
Overview
• Assessments
are being completed based on a priority list sent by planning staff each week.
• 13
ET assessments were finalised this month (November 2023).
• 14
ET assessments were finalised in December (2023) and January (2024).
• 13
referrals are currently on hold due to requested additional information from
planners/applicants.
ASSET MAINTENANCE SYSTEM
ROLLOUT
Project Status
1. Utilities
have now rolled out the new maintenance management software Assetic to all
operational teams, bringing the project to practical completion.
a. All
teams are live and using the system to manage planned and reactive maintenance
tasks.
b. The
Rates team are now using the Assetic maintenance system to manage Property
meter changes (installs and removals) as well as special meter reads.
c. Built-in
Asset condition assessments on some Planned Maintenance tasks are beginning to
return data. For example, recent Water Reticulation Boundary Valve inspections
returned the following:
2. Over
the coming months, Planned Maintenance tasks will be reviewed, and changes made
as necessary to those that are outdated or obsolete.
3. Monthly
reporting is now being developed in two streams:
Within Assetic
For team leaders, who are managing
workloads, personalised dashboards have been created within Assetic to manage
their team’s work, for example:
In Power BI
The BSC IT team and Assetic have
successfully developed an integration allowing a live link from Power BI to
Assetic. For Asset Management purposes high level reports will now be developed
in Power BI. Once developed, these will be published to the IS Utilities
Workspace for access via the web.
General Asset Management
Improvements
Utilities Digital Asset
Management Plan (dAMP):
• Cyber
security credentials passed.
• Governance
process completed.
• Accessibility
on Councils website completed.
• dAMP
is now live on Councils website. Project completed.
Water Reservoirs:
• Water
Reservoir assessments have been held back 4 weeks due to contractor.
Assessments will now begin early March 2024.
Water Hydrants:
• Scope
under development for the assessment, maintenance and capital works of water
hydrants around the Shire.
• Contract
number obtained following procurement requirements. RFQ process to begin
shortly.
Water Mains:
• Meeting
with Operations Engineer and Water Operations Team Leader to occur early
February to determine capital works program for water mains.
• A
dedicated GIS project has been created to enable condition and treatment
observation of the entire network effortless.
Utilities Buildings:
• Buildings
component data audit check underway between Councils database platforms
(Authority™, GIS and Predictor™).
• Scope
under development for the assessment of all Utilities buildings and associated
components.
Sewer Pump Stations:
• Scope
under development for the Survey project of all sewer pump stations in the
Shire. Heights to be surveyed include wet well lid, wet well bottom, wet well
inlet and bottom of switchboard.
• RFQ
process to begin shortly.
FY2024-25 Budget process:
• All
capital work programs have been developed for all asset classes.
• Ongoing
budget adjustment requests from finance are requiring modified models and new
capital works programs. Waiting on final feedback from finance on locked in
budget amounts.
Flow meter verifications:
• Certificates
all received and saved to server. Project completed.
Flood Damage Grant Funding
Projects:
• North
Coast Water and Wastewater Repair and Recovery Program Phase 1 – RFI
EW001 – Public Works (PW) have stated that some claim items are deemed
technically ineligible when evaluated against the approved assessment criteria.
In order for Council to receive all claimed funding, Council is required to
submit to PW a Statutory Declaration signed by the General Mangere warranting
that all claimed costs are genuine and accurate. This process has started.
• Wilsons
Creek Weir Slip Repair – Concept designs provided to BSC for comment. REF
on hold until Options Report completed, and detail design commences. Proposed
access costs exceed budget allocation for project. Repair options and access
options to be further developed and reviewed. External consultant engaged to
prepare Options Report – site visit occurred 18th December. Report due
mid-February.
• Ocean
Shores STP Options Report - Resilience project to be confirmed. Limited funds
might restrict to design only. Proposal requested from WRM for the design and
documentation for the inlet works upgrades. Currently awaiting response from
BSC detailing UV disinfection system.
• Mullum
Water Mains Extension – Detailed design stage ongoing.
• Water
Mains Replacement (Kolora Way) – Design and specification received 22
December 2023. 90% Draft Geotechnical report received 22nd December 2023. REF
commenced. Issue to market as D&C by Feb 2024.
• Villages
Pressure Sewer Systems – Design progressing.
• SPS
Switchboards and Access – Survey of boards has occurred. Review of
eligible boards underway.
• Standby
Power/Generators – Analysis of eligible SPS boards and critical Assets
will allow for final scoping.
• River/Flood
level warning systems – Council has elected to deliver this project.
Materials expected in December 2024 and construction to commence in January
2024.
• SCADA/Remote
Access Review - Scoping report endorsement anticipated end Jan 2024
• I
& I Issues/Sew Modelling - Claim form and Council managed project
documentation has been sent to Council for review and input.
• Review
Critical Equipment and Major Spares Inventory – Critical equipment and
major spares inventory created with budgeting values from suppliers and ready
for discussion with Council.
ASSET MAINTENANCE STATUS
Maintenance Hours
Figure 1 shows the manhours by team for the last 6 months and the
breakdown between planned and reactive maintenance as well time worked on
non-Utilities assets. Ultimately, we will be able to show the trend between
planned and reactive maintenance over time.
Figure 1 – Planned and
Reactive Maintenance Breakdown
Figure 2 shows the breakdown of manhours by asset class by team
since June 2023. However, a data drill-down can be performed to undertake this
analysis by individual asset when more data is available.
Figure 2 –Maintenance
Manhours by Asset Class
Figure 3 shows the breakdown of overdue Planned Maintenance tasks
by team. Note: As one Planned Maintenance task is generated per Asset in
Assetic, the total number of tasks can be disproportionate to the actual scale
of work and manhours required.
Figure 3 – Current Status
Planned Maintenance
UTILITIES SUSTAINABILITY
No updates since October 2023
CAPITAL WORKS
Byron Shire Bioenergy Facility
Project
Council’s Bioenergy Facility
was successful in its Stage 1 EOI application for grant funding from the
Commonwealth “Growing Regions Program Round 1”, which replaces the
now-cancelled BBRF Round 6 Grant Fund. The Commonwealth invited Council, as a
successful Stage 1 EOI applicant, to submit a full application, which was
completed by Utilities and the Grant Coordinator, and submitted on January 15,
2023.
With HWL Ebsworth, Council
Utilities staff also completed and submitted in December 2023 the Public
Private Partnership (PPP) “Initial Assessment” submission to the
NSW Office of Local Government (OLG); responses were expected from the NSW OLG
by Feb.02, 2024 (the expiry of the 30-business-day OLG review period).
The PPP Initial Assessment
application was presented to the GM, DIS, Executive Officer, Manager Finance
and Manager Utilities on August 10, 2023. On December 01, 2023, the Council
Executive Officer approved the revised application. An OLG Initial Assessment
(approval) is intended to allow Council to pursue the option to seek private
equity financing for the D&C and O&M of the facility. Council expected
to submit in August 2023 its NSW OLG PPP Initial Assessment.
One additional Commonwealth grant
stream is expected in 2023 and might be potential funding sources for the BEF
project. The Department of Infrastructure, Transport, Regional Development,
Communications and the Arts new “Regional Precincts and Partnerships
Program,” which has not yet been announced; that funding stream shall be
reviewed and considered when more detailed information is available.
Either of these two grant funding
streams, should they be successful, could be put to offsetting Council’s
debt borrowing and/or the private equity needs of a PPP delivery model;
equally, the Project could continue solely as a PPP, should Council determine
and resolve that this is the best course of action.
SPS Renewals for Byron, Mullum,
Ocean Shores & Bangalow
|
SPS
|
% COMPLETE
|
PUMPS DELIVERED
|
SWITCH-
BOARD DELIVERED
|
COMPLETED SCOPE SUMMARY
|
|
SPS
1002
|
10
|
N/A
|
Quoted
|
Cast new switchboard pad
(1830x1600x200), install new 3x 63mm electrical conduits and new 16mm mains
onto pumps, replace switchboard install 2x gateway for pump mounted VSD. Make
good old switchboard plinth and penetrations into well and valve chamber.
|
|
SPS
1005
|
100
|
N/A
|
N/A
|
Remove existing broken sealed
surface and re-asphalt access road
|
|
SPS
1007
|
10
|
N/A
|
Quoted
|
Install bypass connection and MH.
Remove pumps, Guide rails and lifting chains in preparation for coating,
allow for EPOXY time. Remove ladder. Add spindle (SS316) on inlet valve.
Replace risers in PE 125 and replace lifting chains in SS. Remove
existing switchboard and concrete plinths including combined odour vent pole
and plinth. Install new switchboard on new concrete pad (1960x1600x200).
3x63mm conduit 16mm electric main. Penos with 2 parts mega poxy (5-10mm).
Replace odour with ground mount McBerns filter, try use same vent pipe.
Relocate water service. Fix padlock cover on lid.
|
|
SPS
2002
|
0
|
N/A
|
N/A
|
Replace risers PE125 through to the
valve chamber, no need for valves. New Spindle on SS316
|
|
SPS
2004
|
100
|
N/A
|
N/A
|
Replace existing DN150 gate valve in
the 2002 rising main on outside of well
|
|
SPS
2010
|
10
|
N/A
|
Quoted
|
Replace risers PE180, DN150 outlet
gate valves, check valves, Gibault and flanged spigot. Install new
Switchboard pad (1600x1600x200) including 3 x 63mm electrical conduits and
penos, install new board facing south. Install new 16mm electric mains to
green boy approx. 120m away. Water Service Relocation.
|
|
SPS
3004
|
25
|
N/A
|
N/A
|
Bypass completed, Epoxy Coating and
crack injections completed, Stand pipe and ductile iron manifold updated to
HDPE.
|
|
SPS
3010
|
10
|
N/A
|
N/A
|
Replace risers PE125 from elbow on
wet well to valve pit, DN150 outlet gate valves, check valves. DN150 inlet
gate valve and Spindle to be checked when doing service, relocate water service.
|
|
SPS
3017
|
100
|
N/A
|
N/A
|
Replace inlet gate valve, refurbish
inlet pipe penetration
|
|
SPS
3021
|
10
|
N/A
|
Quoted
|
Replace DN125 risers, DN100 outlet
gate valves, check valves, DN150 inlet gate valve, replace guide rails and
brackets, relocate water service, remove vent pole and replace with McBerns
odour filter, remove switchboard plinth and replace switchboard.
|
|
SPS
4007
|
N/A
|
N/A
|
N/A
|
Removed from scope
|
|
SPS
5003
|
N/A
|
N/A
|
N/A
|
Removed from scope
|
|
SPS
5014
|
10
|
N/A
|
Quoted
|
Cast
new 600x600x200 switchboard plinth, install new 3x63mm conduits to pump well,
removing existing conduits and grout. Possibly remove and make good part of
the fence. Install new electrical mains from green boy to board, install new
switchboard and commission with electricians.
|
|
SPS
5017
|
10
|
N/A
|
Quoted
|
Replace DN125 risers, DN100 outlet
gate valves, check valves and dismantling joints, DN150 inlet gate valve and
spindle, remove switchboard plinth and replace switchboard on new elevated
hardstand approximately 1m above wet well height. Replace vent pole with
odour filter on new slab and run new conduits to suite. Relocate water
service.
|
|
SPS
5020
|
10
|
N/A
|
N/A
|
Supply and install 2 x new DN125 PE
riser pipes through to the valve chamber, new gate valves and check valves, Gibault
and flanged spigots. New gate valve DN150 on incoming gravity sewer. New slab
for switchboard (3120x1000x200). Apply bitumen coat on spigot. Remove Ladder.
|
|
SPS
5022
|
10
|
N/A
|
Quoted
|
Supply and install new switchboard
conduits 3 x 63mm to new concrete platform. Remove existing switchboard and
concrete plinths and install new switchboard on new platforms. Design of new
platform to be per previous flood platforms, length 2600 by 1200mm wide.
Relocate water service. New Covers, grill and frames sealed for odour
control. Modify existing plinth to suit new ground mount odour filter.
|
Condition Assessments –
FY22/23
The condition assessment of
gravity sewer mains and maintenance holes was awarded to Willow and Sparrow
(Maintenance holes) and Subsurface Mapping Solutions (Mains). The Maintenance
hole condition assessments are underway. The CCTV mains contract was awarded to
Subsurface Mapping Solutions and work was completed by June 30. The sewer
catchments that fall within this scope are across Bangalow, Byron Bay,
Mullumbimby, and Ocean Shores. The indicative budgetary limit of $300,000 has
covered the costs for both CCTV assessments and MH visual assessments.
Condition assessment reports for mains are complete and reports for MH’s
are now being finalised.
Condition Assessments –
FY23/24
The condition assessment of
gravity sewer mains and maintenance holes was awarded to Willow and Sparrow
(Maintenance holes) and Subsurface Mapping Solutions (Mains). The Maintenance
hole condition assessments are underway. The CCTV mains contract was awarded to
Subsurface Mapping Solutions and work has commenced. The sewer catchments that
fall within this scope are across Brunswick Heads, Suffolk Park, Byron Bay,
Mullumbimby, and Ocean Shores. The indicative budgetary limit of $350,000 will
cover the costs for both CCTV assessments, MH visual assessments and condition
assessment reporting.
Water Main Replacements –
Supply and Installation: Fletcher St, Carlyle St and Bangalow Rd Byron Bay; and
Azalea St Mullumbimby
Work accomplished in the
period:
Site 01 Carlyle Street –
Byron Bay
• Stage
1 and 2 Cut ins have been completed on Carlyle Street and residents are now
fully serviced by the new DN200 Watermain;
• The
final Cut in for Carlyle Street is schedule for the 06/02/2024-08/02/2024. This
will ultimately make the existing main along Carlyle Street to Massinger St
redundant.
Figure 1: Site 01
Carlyle Street – Chainage 451.628 – Detail D
Site 02 Azalea Street –
Mullumbimby
• CivilCS
have commenced work and have laid approximately 153metres DN300 DICL and
200metres of DN200 DICL pipe;
• Bedrock
has been observed onsite and CivilCS have required a hammer, ripper, jackhammer
etc. for trenching; and
• Planit
consulting is acting as Superintendent representative and are working closely
with CivilCS (Contractor) to finalise the project for BSC.
Figure 2: Site 02
Azalea St – Ch90 DN200 Trench Excavator Ripper
Reservoir Roof Replacement
Works
Work accomplished in the
period:
• Planit
are working with the Contractor to close out the remaining minor items.
• The
project is currently in the post completion period.
• Planit
are working with Council staff to monitor the works and ensure any defects are
rectified by the contractor as required.
• Planit
to provide Council with as built package for updating of asset register once
received from ACE.
Water Reservoir Slope Stability
Works – Byron Bay and Ocean Shores
Work accomplished in the
period:
• The
project is currently in the defect’s liability period.
• Planit
are working with Council staff to monitor the works and ensure any defects are
rectified by the contractor as required.
Byron STP inlet works
remediation.
Work accomplished in the
period:
• The
project is currently in the defect’s liability period.
• Planit
are working with Council staff to monitor the works and ensure any defects are
rectified by the contractor as
required.
Byron Bay STP UV Filter
Pre-Filter System Upgrade
No Change in Status:
• Project
on hold until further notice as project now with Council and City Water
Technology.
Paterson St Reservoir
Replacement
Work accomplished in the
period:
• A
Survey RFQ was previously undertaken with a preferred contractor being
recommended for engagement.
o Planit
has reached out the preferred supplier to confirm their fee is current. A list
of clarifications was also issued.
• Michael
Salu (SSE) has been engaged to develop a concept structural design (to be used
for community consultation, planning approvals and liaison with Telcos). This
is due to be completed in early February.
• A
Statement of Heritage Impact (SoHI) has now been prepared for the mural to be
removed.
Telcos – Paterson: NO CHANGE
FROM MAY 2023
• A
meeting was held with BMM Group (who act on behalf of all major Telcos)
o BSC
and BMM have agreed on a concept design for the antenna locations and Telco
access to the antennas – being from a Telco gantry off the side of the
reservoir, NOT via the BSC stairs and roof.
o Planit
to provide survey and concept design to BMM to allow them to proceed with
planning approvals and draft design of the access and antenna connections.
• Works
on site are subject to a new license agreement – pending consultation
with Utilities and Paula Telford.
Mullumbimby Trunk Water Main
(Detailed Design)
Work accomplished in the
period:
• The
Detailed Design of the water main alignment has now been completed and the
Issue for Construction Plan set issued to Council and NSW Public Works.
o Planit
Consulting and SSE (Salu Structural Engineering) currently working through the
detailed design of the brackets for the proposed water main.
• The
detailed design plans have now been issued to third parties for approval (UGL
Third Party Works & APA).
• Planits
Review of Environmental Factors is now complete. This includes the Biodiversity
Assessment and advice from an arborist.
West Byron Water Main
Work accomplished in the
period:
• A
surveyor (B&P Surveys) has now been engaged to undertake field survey and
service locating. Once the surveyor has been on site and prepared a detailed
survey plan potential service clashes shall be identified, and site potholing
shall be coordinated.
• Both
an REF and EIS will be required for this project. The funding has been provided
by Council in a purchase order. As it stands the following may be required:
o EIS
for the Belongil Creek crossing (on the bridge)
o REF
for all other areas.
This shall commence once the
survey information is provided, and it is determined whether the mapped Coastal
Wetland is impacted from the proposed works.
• A
site visit with a Structural Engineer (SSE) regarding the attachment of the
watermain to the existing bridge structure over the Belongil Creek crossing
occurred on 14/1/2024. The structural engineer is expected to provide their
fees early Feb 2024.
Draft Operational Standard
– Protection of Water and Sewer Infrastructure
Work accomplished in the
period:
• Planit
has now completed their input to the Draft Operational Standard to protect
water and sewer infrastructure. This included documenting the procedure of
locating BSC Utilities assets and more importantly documenting the procedure of
notifiable work.
Main Arm Road Concept Water
Main
Work accomplished in the
period:
• Planit
has now prepared a Concept Design package of the replacement water main
(currently DN100 to be replaced with a DN150 pipe).
• Planit
has identified locations for potholing to confirm pipeline sizes and is in the
process of preparing quotes for potholing and service locating.
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21/03/24
