Council Minutes 21 January 2008 - Waratah-Wynyard Council

ORDINARY MEETING 

OF COUNCIL 

MINUTES 

21 JANUARY 2008 

Waratah-Wynyard 

Council

TABLE OF CONTENTS 

PRESENT: .............................................................................................................................................. 5 

1/08 APOLOGIES: ............................................................................................................................ 6 

MATTERS PROPOSED FOR CONSIDERATION IN CLOSED MEETING ................................ 6 

DECLARATIONS OF PECUNIARY INTEREST ............................................................................. 7 

2/08 CONFIRMATION OF MINUTES ............................................................................................ 7 

BUSINESS ARISING FROM MINUTES CONFIRMED .................................................................. 8 

PUBLIC QUESTIONS AND STATEMENTS..................................................................................... 8 

PLANNING AUTHORITY REPORTS ............................................................................................. 12 

3/08 SUBDIVISION - 15 LOT SUBDIVISION - RESIDENTIAL ZONE – 147 INGLIS 

STREET, WYNYARD ............................................................................................................ 12 

4/08 SUBDIVISION - 31 LOT SUBDIVISION - RESIDENTIAL ZONE – 127 INGLIS 

STREET, WYNYARD ............................................................................................................ 40 

GENERAL MANAGER ...................................................................................................................... 68 

5/08 REVIEW OF COUNCIL POLICY – OCCUPATIONAL REHABILITATION POLICY...... 68 

6/08 REVIEW OF DEVELOPMENT SERVICES POLICIES........................................................ 75 

CORRESPONDENCE....................................................................................................................... 101 

7/08 CODE OF CONDUCT COMPLAINT – KEEGAN/MOORE - INFORMATION FOR 

OPEN COUNCIL................................................................................................................... 101 

8/08 GOLDIE STREET MATTERS - OLD BASS HIGHWAY SPEED LIMIT SIGNAGE 

AND GUTTERIDGE GARDENS ENTRANCE FOOTWAY (RS102, 606.03).................. 104 

9/08 CAM RIVER RESERVE – TREE LIGHTING – MRS L NEWMAN (607.08)................... 105 

10/08 CAM RIVER RESERVE –VEHICLES ACCESSING GRASSED AREA (607.08) ........... 106 

INFORMATION REPORT............................................................................................................... 108 

11/08 INFORMATION REPORT – 31 DECEMBER 2007 ............................................................ 108 

FINANCIAL REPORT FOR THE PERIOD ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2007 ....................................................... 108 

GIFTS AND DONATIONS........................................................................................................................... 108 

COMMUNITY SERVICES ........................................................................................................................... 109 

CHILDREN’S SERVICES............................................................................................................................ 109 

TOURISM ........................................................................................................................................... 112 

WONDERS OF WYNYARD EXHIBITION CENTRE.......................................................................................... 113 

COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT................................................................................................................... 114 

WASTE MANAGEMENT – TRANSFER STATION ........................................................................................... 115 

WASTE MANAGEMENT – RECYCLING CRATE CONTENTS ........................................................................... 116 

WASTE MANAGEMENT – RECYCLING CRATE COLLECTION PARTICIPATION RATE ..................... 116 

337 CERTIFICATES – LAND INFORMATION CERTIFICATES ............................................................ 117 

CEMETERIES – NUMBER OF INTERMENTS ................................................................................................. 117 

COUNCIL WEBSITE DATA................................................................................................................. 117 

ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH ...................................................................................................................... 118 

OTHER ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH SERVICES............................................................................................ 118 

WATER SAMPLING ................................................................................................................................... 119 

HEALTH APPROVALS............................................................................................................................... 121 

BUILDING APPROVALS............................................................................................................................ 121 

DEVELOPMENT APPLICATIONS – PLANNING ............................................................................................ 123 

PLANNING APPEALS/APPLICATION INFORMATION.................................................................................... 125 

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ENGINEERING SERVICES ................................................................................................................. 126 

PERSONNEL ........................................................................................................................................... 131 

COUNCIL ACTION LIST – OPEN MEETING MATTERS................................................................................. 132 

COMPLAINTS REGISTER.................................................................................................................... 133 

MAYOR’S DIARY AND COMMUNICATION .................................................................................................. 133 

COUNCIL WORKSHOPS SINCE LAST COUNCIL MEETING .......................................................... 133 

USE OF CORPORATE SEAL....................................................................................................................... 134 

12/08 CLOSED MEETING ............................................................................................................. 135 

RESUMPTION OF OPEN MEETING ............................................................................................ 135 


WARATAH-WYNYARD COUNCIL 

ORDINARY COUNCIL MEETING 

21 JANUARY 2008 

MINUTES 

VENUE: 

HOUR: 

Council Chambers, 21 Saunders Street, Wynyard 

5:30 pm 

From To Time Occupied 

Open Council 5:33 pm 6:00pm 27 minutes 

Planning Authority 6:00pm 6:25pm 25 minutes 

Open Council 6:25pm 7:06pm 41 minutes 

Closed Council 7:06pm 7:27pm 21 minutes 

Open Council 7:27pm 7:27pm 0 minutes 

TOTAL TIME OCCUPIED 5:33pm 7:27pm 1 hour 54 minutes 

PRESENT: 

Councillors 

MAYOR HYLAND 

CR BRAMICH 

CR DUNIAM 

CR FAIRBROTHER 

CR FRIEDERSDORFF 

CR MOORE 

CR PENDLEBURY 

CR RANSLEY 

CR WALSH 

In Attendance 

General Manager – P West Acting Director Engineering Services – 

J Stretton 

Director Development Services – P Kennedy Executive Officer – M Keegan 


1/08 APOLOGIES: 

CR FENTON 

MOVED BY 

SECONDED BY 

CR MOORE 

CR BRAMICH 

That the apology be accepted. 

MAYOR HYLAND CR BRAMICH CR DUNIAM CR FAIRBROTHER 

CR FRIEDERSDORFF CR MOORE CR PENDLEBURY CR RANSLEY CR WALSH 

CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY 

MATTERS PROPOSED FOR CONSIDERATION IN 

CLOSED MEETING 

Matter 

Local Government (Meeting 

Procedures) Regulations 

2005 Reference 

Leave of Absence Requests - Councillors 

15 (2)(i) 

Accounts Paid 

15 (2)(c) 

Code of Conduct Complaint – Keegan/Moore 

15 (2)(f) 

– Information for Closed Council 

Cradle Coast Authority – Kerbside Recycling 15 (2)(c)(f) 

for the Cradle Coast Region 

Insurance Claims – 2007/2008 – Status 

15 (2)(h) 

Report 

Minutes of Other Bodies/Committees 

15 (2)(f) 

Public Release Authorisation 15 (9) 

MOVED BY 

SECONDED BY 

CR BRAMICH 

CR RANSLEY 

That the matters listed above be considered in Closed Meeting at the 

conclusion of the Open Meeting business. 





MOVED BY 

SECONDED BY 

CR BRAMICH 

CR MOORE 

That the following additional items be discussed in Closed Session: 

• Rubbish Collection 

• Street Sweeping 

• Weed Spraying 




DECLARATIONS OF PECUNIARY INTEREST 

Councillor 

CR MOORE (personal 

interest not pecuniary) 

Item 

Agenda Item 7/08 – Code of Conduct 

Complaint – Keegan/Moore 

2/08 CONFIRMATION OF MINUTES 

Ordinary Council Meeting – 17 December 2007 

MOVED BY 

SECONDED BY 

CR DUNIAM 

CR WALSH 

That the Minutes of the Ordinary Meeting of the Waratah-Wynyard Council 

held at the Council Chambers, Wynyard on Monday 17 December 2007, a 

copy of which having previously been circulated to Councillors prior to the 

meeting, be confirmed as a true record. 





Closed Council Meeting – 17 December 2007 

MOVED BY 

SECONDED BY 

CR BRAMICH 


That the Minutes of the Closed Meeting of the Waratah-Wynyard Council held 

at the Council Chambers, Wynyard on Monday 17 December 2007, a copy of 

which having previously been circulated to Councillors prior to the meeting, 

be confirmed as a true record. 




BUSINESS ARISING FROM MINUTES CONFIRMED 

Councillor Minute 

Reference 

CR FAIRBROTHER 277/07 Referred to the matter of 753 Reservoir 

Drive raised in Business Arising, which 

was subsequently deferred pending the 

provision of legal advice. Councillors 

were briefed by Councils solicitor prior to 

tonight’s meeting and based on his advice 

no further action will be taken. 

PUBLIC QUESTIONS AND STATEMENTS 

QUESTIONS 

Name 

Address 

Issue 

Julie Keegan 

37 Irby Boulevard, Sisters Beach 

What procedures has Council put in place to govern Councillors 

and to ensure compliance with the Code of Conduct? 

The General Manager advised that Councillors are provided and 

taken through the Code of Conduct and that Councillors are also 

reminded of their obligations relating to the Code of Conduct. 


Name 

Address 

Issue 

Julie Keegan 


When was the last review of the Code of Conduct and in that 

review what has Council put in place regarding continual 

breaches of the Code of Conduct? 

The General Manager advised that the Code of Conduct was 

introduced in 2006 and that the Local Government Association 

of Tasmania and the Local Government Office committed to 

undertaking a review after the provisions had been in operation 

for a reasonable period of time. The Local Government Act 

does not mention continual breaches of the Code of Conduct. 

Name 

Address 

Issue 

Chris Banks 

145 Inglis Street, Wynyard 

Subdivision application at 147 Inglis Street, Wynyard – when 

will the Forest Practices Plan be undertaken? 

The Director of Development Services advised that the Forest 

Practices Plan is separate to the planning process and this issue 

is to be dealt with under the Forest Practices Act. 

127 Inglis Street – access to back of his block – Why can’t the 

developer be required to provide rear access to Mr Banks and 

Mr Freeman’s properties. 

The Director of Development Services advised that providing 

access to the rear of Mr Banks and Mr Freemans properties is 

not a requirement of the developer. 

It is for the Planning Authority to assess the application as it is 

submitted and the Planning Authority does not have the ability 

to redesign the submission to accord with the wishes of 

neighbouring titleholders. 


Name Derek Cornwall 

Address 210 Andersons Road, Wynyard 

Issue 9.4.1 issue 2 

Why was an approval given for a residence to be built on a 

property in Coopers Lane when their application for a residence 

at 753 Reservoir Drive was refused? 

Director Development Services advised that the Coopers Lane 

property was created by subdivision for the purpose of rural 

residential. Further, the Coopers Lane application was approved 

as it was deemed to meet the performance criteria provisions of 

the Planning Scheme. 

The Reservoir Drive application did not meet the performance 

criteria provisions of the scheme. 

STATEMENTS 

Name 

Address 

Issue 

Julie Keegan 


Code of Conduct Complaint – Keegan/Moore – referred to 

Advocate article on Saturday 19 January 2008. 

Name Derek Cornwall 

Address 210 Andersons Road, Wynyard 

Issue Application for a residence at 753 Reservoir Drive, Wynyard – 

outlined his views in relation to the interpretation of Council’s 

Planning Scheme. 


Planning Authority Meeting commenced at 6:00 pm. 


Planning Authority Reports 

PLANNING AUTHORITY REPORTS 

3/08 SUBDIVISION - 15 LOT SUBDIVISION - RESIDENTIAL ZONE – 147 

INGLIS STREET, WYNYARD 

To: 

Planning Authority 

Reporting Officer: Consultant Town Planner 

Responsible Manager: Director Development Services 

File Reference: SD 1793 

Council Meeting Date: 21 January 2008 

1. Recommendation 

That the Planning Authority grant approval for a 15 lot residential 

subdivision in the Residential Zone at 147 Inglis Street, Wynyard, 

subject to the following conditions: - 

1. The development as shown on the endorsed plan(s) is not to be 

altered or modified for any reason without the consent of the 

Planning Authority. 

2. A Final Plan is to be submitted to the Waratah-Wynyard 

Council for sealing. The plan is to be drawn to scale and 

prepared in accordance with the requirements of the Recorder 

of Titles and is to form part of this permit when sealed. The 

Final Plan is to be substantially the same as the endorsed plan. 

3. All conditions of the permit are to be completed prior to the 

sealing of the Final Plan. 

4. All costs associated with the proposed development are to be 

met by the Developer. 

5. No damage is to be caused to the road, footpath or other 

facility. 

6. No material is to be deposited onto the road. 

7. No materials, machinery or operational construction is to be 

located on the road, footpath, nature strip or road reservation. 

8. Necessary easements for powerlines, sewerage, water, 

drainage, access and the like are to be depicted in the final 

survey plan lodged for sealing. 



9. The construction works are to be carried out in accordance 

with plans, specifications, calculations and computations 

approved by the Director Engineering Services and prepared 

by, or certified by, a Chartered Professional Engineer. The 

works are to be supervised by the Engineer who is to certify, by 

issue of a certificate, that the works have been substantially 

completed in accordance with the approved plans and 

specifications and submit “Work as Executed” drawings of the 

completed works in both paper and electronic format. 

10. A six (6) month maintenance period is to apply to all works 

within the development for which Council will assume future 

responsibility. A maintenance bond of 5% of the cost of the 

civil works is to be lodged with Council prior to the sealing of 

the Final Survey Plan. Commencement of the maintenance 

period is to be at the sealing of the Final Survey Plan. 

11. During the construction phase, all works are to be carried out 

between the following hours: 

Monday to Friday – 7:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. inclusive 

Saturday – 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. inclusive 

Sundays and Public Holidays – 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. 

inclusive 

12. A new kerb crossover to each lot is to be constructed in 

accordance with Municipal Standard Drawing No SD1003 

Urban Roads – Standard Vehicle Crossing to the satisfaction of 

the Director Engineering Services. 

13. A reinforced concrete driveway between the kerb crossover and 

the property boundary of each lot is to be constructed in 

accordance with Municipal Standard Drawing SD1003 Urban 

Roads – Standard Vehicle Crossing to the satisfaction of the 

Director engineering Services. 

14. A reticulated stormwater drainage system is to be provided 

with individual lot connections, road drainage and method of 

discharge in accordance with the requirements of the Director 

Engineering Services. The return interval for the reticulation 

network is 1 in 5 year ARI. 

15. An environmental management plan is to be prepared and 

submitted for the approval of the Director Engineering 

Services, prior to disturbance or construction, outlining 

proposed practices in relation to: 



(i) 

(ii) 

(iii) 

(iv) 

Temporary run-off and erosion controls are to be 

installed before the development commences. Controls 

are to include, but are not limited to: 

Minimise site disturbance and vegetation removal; 

• Diversion of up-slope run-off around cleared and/or 

disturbed areas, areas to be cleared and/or disturbed 

or filling provided that such diverted water will not 

cause erosion and is directed to a legal discharge 

point; 

• Installation of sediment retention traps (e.g. sediment 

fences, etc.) at the down slope perimeter of the 

disturbed area or stockpile to prevent unwanted 

sediment and other debris escaping from the land; 

• Rehabilitation of all disturbed areas as soon as 

possible. 

Weed management. 

Storage facilities for fuels, oils, greases, chemicals and 

the like. 

Litter management. 

16. The provision of a 15m wide road reservation, suitably widened 

to 25m to accommodate a vehicular turning area, with lot 

boundaries splayed where necessary and shown as road on the 

final plan lodged for sealing. 

17. The construction of an asphalt sealed, compacted crushed rock 

pavement, designed in accordance with Austroads pavement 

design guidelines, with a minimum pavement thickness of 250 

mm plus a 30 mm asphalt seal, incorporating concrete kerb and 

channelling and footpaths, all to the satisfaction of the Director 

Engineering Services and in accordance with Standard 

Drawing SD 1001. 

18. Internal road to service proposed allotments 14 and 15 to have 

a width of 6.0 m measured lip of kerb to lip of kerb. 

19. Along the York Street frontage of the development, kerb and 

channelling is to be provided from the intersection with Inglis 

Street to the eastern boundary of proposed lot 13. The width of 

York Street, measured lip of kerb to lip of kerb, is to be 8.0 m 

and the developer is responsible for constructing any infill 

pavement and asphalt surfacing required. 

20. The developer is to supply and install street and traffic control 

signage required for the development. The signage is to 

comply with the requirements of the suite of AS 1742 standards. 



21. Footpaths are to be constructed in accordance with Council’s 

standard drawing SD1006 and located on one side of the 

internal road network. 

22. A court bowl radius of 8.5 m is to be provided at the 

termination of the subdivisional road to facilitate the turn 

movements of vehicles including service vehicles such as 

garbage trucks. The standard of construction shall be equal to 

a road being constructed. 

23. The provision of a reticulated water supply to the development 

with individual lot connections and fire plugs in accordance 

with Council’s specifications (min. pipe size 100mm) and the 

requirements of the Tasmanian Fire Service. The developer is 

to supply and install water meters to all allotments. Water 

meter type is to be approved by the Director Engineering 

Services. 

24. Water meters are to be located so as to afford unobstructed 

access to service personnel. 

25. The provision of a reticulated sewerage system to the 

development with individual lot connections and method of 

disposal in accordance with the requirements of the Director 

Engineering Services. The system is to be designed by a 

Chartered Professional Engineer. 

26. Street lighting is to be provided in accordance with the 

requirements of Aurora Energy Pty Ltd and the Director 

Engineering Services. The street lighting is to be designed to 

minimise off site glare and reflected light. The use of nonstandard 

lighting poles is not permitted within the development. 

27. Underground power is to be provided to the development in 

accordance with the requirements of Aurora Energy Pty. Ltd. 

and Council’s standard drawings and specifications. 

28. Telecommunications infrastructure is to be provided to the 

development in accordance with the requirements of Telstra 


29. A plan of management is to be prepared and submitted for the 

approval of the Director Engineering Services, prior to 

disturbance or construction, outlining information and 

proposed construction practices in relation to: 



(i) Contact details for principal, consultants and 

contractors, including after hours numbers; 

(ii) Traffic management plan including road works 

signage; 

(iii) Proposed hours of work (including volume and timing 

of heavy vehicles entering and leaving the site, and 

works undertaken on site); 

(iv) Identification of potentially noisy construction phases, 

such as operation of rock-breakers, explosives or pile 

drivers, and proposed means to minimise impact on 

the amenity of neighbouring buildings; 

(v) Site facilities to be provided; 

(vi) Procedures for washing down vehicles, to prevent soil 

and debris being carried onto the street. 

30. The developer is to submit to Council for consideration a 

proposed name for the subdivisional street prior to the sealing 

of the Plan. 

31. The developer is to pay a public open space contribution 

equivalent to five percent (5%) of the value of the undeveloped 

new lots comprised in the plan. This condition is invoked under 

the provisions of Section 117 of the Local Government 

(Building & Miscellaneous Provisions) Act 1993. The 

contribution payment is to be made prior to sealing of the Final 

Survey Plan. 

32. The developer is to seek a private land valuation of the 

undeveloped new lots comprised in the plan. A copy of the 

valuation is to be submitted to Council prior to or upon 

payment of the public open space contribution (see Condition 

31). 

33. The developer may lodge a bond or bank guarantee to cover all 

outstanding or uncompleted works. The bond is to be 

determined by Director Engineering Services based upon the 

submission of two valuations for all outstanding works (plus 

20% of the higher amount). 

34. The bond, if accepted by Council, is to be held for a maximum 

period of twelve months after the sealing of the Final Survey 

Plan by Council. Any outstanding or substandard works not 

completed by the developer within this time are to be completed 

by Council and the cost deducted from the Bond and the 

balance of the Bond, if any, is to be refunded to the developer. 



35. The subdivision is to be substantially commenced within the 

timeframes of the Land Use Planning and Approvals Act 1993, 

however, the subdivision may be staged, providing no stage 

comprises less than 10 lots. The developer is to seek further 

approval from Council if the final stage of subdivisional works 

as approved is not substantially commenced within a period of 

6 years from the date of this permit. 

2. Summary 

An application has been made by Len Mackenzie on behalf of the Department 

of Housing for a Residential subdivision on land located on the southern side 

of York Street towards the north-western end of the Wynyard township. The 

site is surrounded by existing residential development to the north, west and 

partially to the south, and is currently zoned Residential under the Waratah- 

Wynyard Planning Scheme 2000 (the Planning Scheme). The title has an area 

of 1.922 hectares and it is proposed to subdivide the land into 15 residential 

allotments, ranging in size from 702m 2 to 2972m 2 . Access to the lots will 

either be directly via York or Inglis Street or by a new internal road 

connecting to York Street. 

The proposal before Council is a discretionary application and is assessed 

against the provisions of the Planning Scheme, in particular Part 6 with respect 

to subdivision in the Residential zone. 

3. Background 

This report assesses the proposal against the Planning Scheme, and takes into 

account representations received during the public notification period. 

The subject property is located towards the western side of the township of 

Wynyard. The site is adjacent and opposite to existing residential 

development, and is currently zoned Residential under the Planning Scheme. 

The site is surrounded by land located within the Residential Zone. A small 

pocket of Industrial Zoned land is located diagonally opposite the site to the 

north-west. 

4. Statutory Requirements 

The application is subject to the following statutory instruments: 

* Land Use Planning and Approvals Act 1993 

* Waratah-Wynyard Planning Scheme 2000 



5. Finances 

Financial costs may arise in relation to any appeal against the determination of 

the application by the Planning Authority. 

6. Discussion 

Application 

An application has been made on behalf of the Housing Tasmania for a 

residential subdivision on land bounded by York and Inglis Streets in 

Wynyard. The subdivision proposes lots 1-4 with access directly onto Inglis 

Street, lots 5-13 with access directly onto York Street and lots 14-15 to be 

accessed by a new road connecting to York Street. Lots 13, 14 and 15 are 

larger allotments with the intent being that they will be ideal for higher density 

unit development in the future. 

The proposal before the Planning Authority is a discretionary application and 

is assessed against the provisions of the Planning Scheme, in particular Part 6 

with respect to subdivision in the Residential zone. 

Advertising 

The proposal was advertised for a period of 14 days in accordance with the 

provisions of the Land Use Planning and Approvals Act 1993. During this 

time Council received twelve (12) representations: 

• Aaron Clements & Tammy Lawrence 5/7 Inglis Street, Wynyard 

• Arthur Papakostas, Wangaratta, Victoria 

• Carter and Franks Builders, PO Box 684, Wynyard 

• Ian & Marilyn Carter, PO Box 684, Wynyard 

• Johann Martens, 3 Katelyn Drive, Wynyard 

• David and Cynthia Chappell, 55 Old Bass Highway, Wynyard 

• Wayne and Melissa Singleton, Wynyard 

• Philip and Melissa Browne, 3 Maxwell Place, Wynyard 

• Jason and Michelle Smith, 2 Malakoff Street, Somerset 

• Chris Berechree, 10 Ramsden Street, Somerset 

• Chris and Bev Banks, 145 Inglis Street, Wynyard 

• Shaun and Anita Delphin, 2 Maxwell Place, Wynyard 

The representation by Shaun and Anita Delphin was withdrawn on 5 

December 2007. 



Aaron Clements and Tammy Lawrence 

Issue Raised: 

Subdivision will potentially devalue all properties in the adjacent subdivision 

of Inglis Park Estate. Understands that these houses must go somewhere and 

suggests that a park be placed between the two estates. 

Planning Comment: 

It is understood that this reference is in relation to the fact that the subdivision 

will potentially be developed by Housing Tasmania in the future. The value of 

adjacent properties is unknown and the impact of the development on property 

values is not a relevant planning matter. The application before Council is to 

subdivide a parcel of land and can only be assessed on its merits against the 

relevant considerations under the Planning Scheme. The proposal meets all 

relevant standards. 

Arthur Papakostas 

Issue Raised: 

Concerned that the subdivision will impact on the quality and value of our 

estate/development and the existing dwellings that have been erected. 


The proposed subdivision accords with all relevant standards under the 

Planning Scheme. The value of neighbouring properties is unknown and, in 

any case, is not a relevant planning matter. 


Issue Raised: 

Do not wish to condemn the development of Government Housing but feel that 

a concentrated estate will have an impact on representors estate and the 

Wynyard community as a whole. 


The location of Government Housing is not a Council matter. The location of 

housing around the State is determined by Housing Tasmania. The 

subdivision can only be assessed on its merits from a land use planning 

perspective and the application before Council meets all relevant standards of 





Issue Raised: 

Suggests that Council could contribute to half the cost of the development of 

York Street and then to be reimbursed monies by applying a condition to any 

future development along the new section of York Street and therefore 

recuperate the cost. 


York Street is already constructed for the length of the proposed subdivision. 

A condition of permit will require the developers to provide kerb and 

channelling from the intersection of Inglis Street to the eastern boundary of 

proposed lot 13. 

Carter and Franks Builders 

Issue Raised: 

Concerned that Housing Commission properties will be constructed 12 metres 

away from representor’s property at Lot 42 Inglis Park. Covenants will be 

broken and the quality of homes in Inglis Park will deteriorate. 


It is understood that there are covenants on the titles for the lots located within 

the Inglis Park Estate subdivision opposite the subject site requiring that no 

Housing Commission houses be constructed within the estate. There is no 

covenant on the title for the subject site, and it is noted that the proposal is for 

subdivision only at this stage in any case. 

Ian Carter & Marilyn Carter 

Issue Raised: 

Inglis Park Estate covenants stated that no Housing Commission Houses are 

to be built in the park. If the subdivision proceeds it will make the covenants 

non valid and increase the level of non-privately owned homes in the area. 





covenant on the title of the subject site, and it is noted that the proposal is for 

subdivision only at this stage. It is noted that the covenants on the titles in the 

Inglis Park Estate will remain valid until such time as they are removed. 



Johann Martens 

Issue Raised: 

Concerned that it will devalue representor’s development at 3 Katelyn Drive 

as well as other houses in the area. 


The location of Government Housing is not a Council matter. The location of 

housing around the State is determined by Housing Tasmania. The 

subdivision can only be assessed on its merits from a land use planning 

perspective and the application before Council meets all relevant standards of 


Johann Martens 

Issue Raised: 

Object to new road being built onto York Street as it will put a lot of stress on 

York Street and Inglis Street intersection where so many accidents have 

already occurred. 


The proposed road off York Street will only service two lots (albeit they have 

the potential for further subdivision or development for multi-unit purposes) 

and is adequately sited in terms of providing for adequate sight distances. It is 

noted that Council have recently applied for Blackspot funding to install a 

roundabout at the Inglis St/York St intersection to assist in reducing the 

incidents of accidents. Irrespective of the application for funding, from a 

traffic engineering perspective, York Street has sufficient capacity to cope 

with the additional loading as a result of the subdivision. 

David & Cynthia Chappell 

Issue Raised: 

Covenant on representor’s property states that no commission homes shall be 

built and a Housing Commission estate in such closed proximity will detract 

from the overall quality of the representor’s estate and will reduce value of 

homes in the area. 





covenant on the title for the subject site, and it is noted that the proposal is for 



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As discussed above, the perceived impact on surrounding residential property 

values is not a matter addressed by the Planning Scheme. 

Wayne and Melissa Singleton 

Issue Raised: 

The proposed subdivision will undermine the investments that people have 

made in the area. 




Wayne and Melissa Singleton 

Issue Raised: 

The proven detrimental impact that blanket subdivision of this nature have on 

the occupants of those subdivisions needs to be considered. 


It is assumed this comment is in reference to the fact the land is owned by 

Housing Tasmania. As discussed above, the location of Housing Tasmania’s 

assets is not a Council matter. The subdivision needs to be considered on its 

land use planning merits or otherwise. 

Philip and Melissa Browne 

Issue Raised: 

Strongly objects to subdivision. If subdivision is to proceed, would like to see 

the entrance off Inglis Street rather than York Street. The main concern with 

the access off York Street is that there are a lot of families with young children 

that have moved into the Inglis Park Estate and this would cause more excess 

traffic and this will not be a safe environment for children. 


The addition of 11 lots having direct frontage or access to York Street is not 

considered to raise any traffic safety concerns. Council is obliged to consider 

the application before it, and can only make minor changes to the design as 

part of any permit issued. The subdivision design, as submitted, is considered 

appropriate. It is noted the land is zoned Residential therefore development on 

the site is envisaged at some stage. 



Philip and Melissa Browne 

Issue Raised: 

New houses in Inglis Park Estate subdivision will be greatly reduced in value. 




Jason and Michelle Smith 

Issue Raised: 

Objects to subdivision but if it is to be approved suggest that access should be 

via Inglis Street rather than York Street. 




the application before it and can only make minor changes to the design as 

part of any permit issues. The subdivision design as submitted is considered 

appropriate. It is noted that the land is zoned Residential therefore 

development on the site is envisaged at some stage. 


Issue Raised: 

Housing Commission development will devalue properties. The Covenants 

that cover the Inglis Park Estate subdivision state there are to be no housing 

commission residences built in the subdivision. The Inglis and York Street 

intersection is a black spot. Adding another subdivision will increase the 

amount of traffic at this intersection and therefore increase the risk of more 

accidents. 


As discussed above, the perceived effect of the proposal on surrounding 

property values is not a relevant planning matter. The covenant that applies to 

the lots within the Inglis Park Estate does not apply to the subject site, which 

is not part of that subdivision. 





the application before it and can only make minor changes to the design as 

part of any permit issues. The subdivision design, as submitted, is considered 

appropriate. It is noted that the land is zoned Residential therefore 

development on the site is envisaged at some stage. 


Issue Raised: 

The addition of Housing Commission houses so close to the Inglis Park Estate 

subdivision would bring unemployment and therefore a high crime rate to the 

area. Suggests that a boundary fence should be built along York Street 

dividing the two subdivisions. 


This issue is a moral judgement issue and has no planning relevance. It is 

considered that a boundary fence along York Street would be inappropriate 

and not provide for appropriate street frontages. In any case, boundary 

fencing is a matter to be considered at the time of development proceeding on 

the lots. 

Chris Berechree 

Issue Raised: 

Objects to subdivision unless Council can reassure the residents in the nearby 

subdivision that the property developments to go in the new subdivision will fit 

into the quality of the current residential properties in that area around York 

St and Katelyn Drive. The construction of Housing Commission houses within 

the proposed subdivision will devalue properties in the surrounding area. 


Any future development on lots within the proposed subdivision would need 

to be in accord with the relevant Planning Scheme provisions. The issue of 

property values is not a relevant planning matter. 




Issue Raised: 

Council shouldn’t require the land around West Wynyard with the rezoning of 

land for subdivision in the east of Wynyard as per Council’s Strategic Plan. 


The subject site is zoned for residential purposes and the property owners have 

applied for it to be subdivided in accordance with the Zone intent. 


Issue Raised: 

Inglis Park Estate covenants stated that no Housing Commission Houses are 

to be built in the Park. If the subdivision proceeds it will make the covenants 

non valid and increase the level of non-privately owned homes in the area. 





covenant on the title of the subject site, and it is noted that the proposal is for 



Chris and Bev Banks 

Issue Raised: 

Loss of native vegetation and wildlife habitat 


The subject site is zoned for residential purposes. The small area of land 

involved, and the fact it is partially surrounded by residential development, 

means that the long-term viability of the native vegetation is at risk in any 

case. 

It is noted that there is a Notice of Intent stating that a Forest Practices Plan 

will be prepared to enable the clearing of vegetation on the site. The 

vegetation and fauna habitat values will be separately assessed through this 

process. 



Application Assessment 

The site is zoned Residential under the Waratah-Wynyard Planning Scheme 

2000 and the proposal is for a residential subdivision. The proposed 

development required a Section 57 planning application under the Land Use 

Planning and Approvals Act 1993 (LUPAA). Section 57(1) (b) of LUPAA 

allows Council to relax or waive the provisions of its Planning Scheme under a 

discretionary status. 

The Waratah-Wynyard Planning Scheme 2000 has specific requirements for 

the development of subdivisions in the residential zone as stipulated in Part 6 - 

Residential Zone provisions and in Part 11 – Residential Development 

Schedule. 

The Scheme articulates the following in relation to the Residential Zone. 

6.0 Residential Zone 

6.1 Values of the zone 

6.1.1 This zone incorporates predominantly residential and 

associated use or development of the following areas: 

Wynyard and Somerset, the hinterland settlements of 

Yolla and Waratah and the coastal holiday settlements 

of Boat Harbour Beach and Sisters Beach. The zone 

also includes land suitable for residential and associated 

use or development. 

6.1.2 The values associated with those areas zoned residential 

are specified in Part 2 of the planning scheme. 

6.2 Intent of the zone 

(a) To protect and enhance residential amenity; and 

(b) To allow for compatible uses that do not adversely 

impact upon residential amenity. 

The development of a residential subdivision is consistent with the values of 

the Residential Zone. Indeed, infill development is to be encouraged within 

the municipal area. Part 2.3.1 (a) of the Planning Scheme Strategies, states 

‘new urban development should be confined to the towns of Wynyard and 

Somerset, the hinterland townships of Yolla and Waratah and coastal 

settlements of Boat Harbour Beach and Sisters Beach’. 

The application is assessed as follows against Scheme Criteria specific to the 

application: 



Relevant Standards for use or development in the Residential Zone 

6.4.1 Issue 1.0: - Effluent and stormwater disposal 

Objective: To ensure that effluent and stormwater discharge from new 

development does not have an adverse effect on water quality. 

Acceptable Solution 

Performance Criteria 

Serviced Areas 

1.1 Effluent is to be disposed of by a 

connection to reticulated 

sewerage, sewage treatment 

and stormwater systems. 

1.3 The cost of the chosen system or 

connection to existing 

infrastructure is to be at the 

developers expense. 


1.1 No performance criteria 


A condition of permit will require the developer to connect each lot to the 

reticulated sewerage and stormwater systems and the developer will also be 

obliged to meet all costs associated with the necessary connections. 

The proposal meets the Acceptable Solution. 

6.4.1 Issue 3.0:- Subdivision 

Objective: To ensure that land is subdivided in a manner: 

a. which is appropriate to the intended use or development; 

b. that provides appropriate infrastructure; 

c. that meets relevant Scheme standards; 

d. that provides a range and mix of lot sizes to suit a variety of dwelling 

and household types, with areas and dimensions that meet user 

requirements; 

e. that protects residential amenity; and 

f. that allows application of energy conservation principles. 

The proposed subdivision meets the objectives of subdivision in the 

Residential Zone. 


3.1 Lot layout shall comply with the 

acceptable solutions as set out in 

clauses 1.1, 1.2, 1,3 and 1.4 of 

Table 11.1 (Part 11) – Residential 

Development Schedule. 



performance criteria as set out in 

clauses 1.1, 1.2, 1,3 and 1.4 of 

Table 11.1 (Part 11) – Residential 

Development Schedule. 



As discussed below, the proposed lot layout accords with the Acceptable 

Solutions of the Residential Development Schedule. 


3.2 Land to be subdivided must be 

capable of having all sewage 

effluent and stormwater runoff 

discharged to a reticulated 

disposal system. 


3.2 It is demonstrated that sewage 

effluent and stormwater can be 

disposed of within the 

boundaries of the site and not 

result in adverse impacts on the 

environment. 

The proposal meets the acceptable solution. 


3.4 Lot layout, road layout and 

construction shall provide, 

supplement or enhance 

appropriate facilities and safe 

and convenient connections for 

public transport (where 

appropriate), and for 

pedestrians and cyclists (such 

as bus stops, footpaths, cycle 

ways, lighting, seating, 

shelters). 


3.4 No performance criteria. 

The proposed lot layout takes advantage of the existing road frontage. A small 

connector road is required off York Street to service proposed lots 14 and 15. 

The creation of larger lots for multi-unit development at the outset of a 

subdivision is a desirable outcome. 




Lot Size 


3.5 Lots shall have minimum 

area of 450m 2 and must be 

capable of containing a 

rectangle measuring 10m by 

15m and having a slope of 1:10 

or less. Lot area excludes 

strips of land used for frontage 

to internal lots. 


3.5 Lots must have area and 

dimensions suitable for the 

siting and construction of a 

dwelling and ancillary 

outbuildings, the provision of 

private outdoor space, 

convenient vehicle access and 

parking. Lot layout is to take 

into account the slope of the 

land and the desirability of 

minimizing 

earthworks/retaining walls and 

cut and fill associated with 

dwelling construction. A 

building envelope must be 

incorporated into the proposal 

plan. 

The minimum lot size to be created will be 702m 2 , well above the allowed 

minimum lot size. Each lot is capable of containing a rectangle measuring 

10m by 15m and the site is relatively flat. 



3.6 Lots shall have a minimum 

frontage of: 



(a) 3.6 metres if less than 1200m 2 ; 

(b) 6 metres if between 1200m 2 

3000m 2 ; or 

and 

(c a width necessary to accommodate 

a street reservation required for 

any re-subdivision of the lot if 

more than 3000m 2 . 

All the lots that directly abut either York Street or Inglis Street have a 

minimum road frontage of 18.62 metres. Lots 14 and 15 that abut the new 

road will have road frontages of in excess of 30 metres. 




Orientation and Energy 

3.7 A minimum of 70% of all lots are 

to be orientated to facilitate the 

siting of houses to take advantage 

of solar access by ensuring that 

houses can be built on the lot(s) 

in which the living room will 

receive not less than 4 hours of 

sunshine between 9am and 3pm 

on June 21. 

3.8 Any new lot in an established 

residential area is to have no 

more than one third of its area 

covered by the shadow of existing 

development on June 21 between 

the hours of 10:00 am to 2:00 pm. 

3.7 Lots are to be orientated to 

facilitate the siting of dwellings to 

take advantage of microclimatic 

benefits, and have dimensions to 

allow adequate on site solar 

access, taking into account likely 

dwelling size and the relationship 

of each lot to the street. 

3.8 The dimensions of any lot are to 

allow solar access on site to be 

maximized, taking into account 

the likely house size and the 

relationship of each lot to existing 

buildings or adjoining land. 

In the absence of building envelopes indicating how dwellings might be sited 

to provide advantage of solar access, it is considered difficult to ascertain 

compliance with Acceptable Solution 3.7 with any certainty. This is 

compounded by the fact that the lots fronting York Street are sited on the 

north-south axis with the likelihood that open spaces and living areas would 

face a southerly direction. Therefore, reliance on the Performance Criteria is 

required in this instance. The size of the proposed lots at a minimum of 702m 2 

will allow for future development to be sited to enable adequate solar access. 

Lots 5-12 will provide some greater difficulty for future dwelling design but 

compliance with the Performance Criteria is considered to have been achieved. 

The location of the subdivision is such that only one lot may potentially be 

impacted upon by neighbouring residential development, being 145 Inglis 

Street which is adjacent to Lot 1. The orientation of Lot 1 is such that it will 

not be impacted upon by overshadowing from the adjacent Lot. 

6.4.1 Issue 6.0: - Infrastructure Provision 

Objective: To ensure that the cost of providing infrastructure to new 

development is not borne by the community. 


6.1 Where a use or development 

requires the provision of 

infrastructure or will exceed the 

design capacity of existing public 

infrastructure, the cost of the 

infrastructure is to be paid for by 

the person undertaking the use or 

development. 






infrastructure, the applicant shall 

demonstrate that an agreement 

has been entered into with 

relevant body to pay for such 

infrastructure as part of the 

approval. 



A condition of permit will ensure that the developer will meet all costs created 

by the extension of the infrastructure. 

The application meets the Acceptable Solution. 

Relevant Schedules 

12.0 Siting of Developments Schedule 

The intent of this schedule is to: 

(a) protect aspects of visual and environmental significance of the 

planning area; and 

(b) prevent use or development occurring in locations where there is risk 

of future property damage or lives are placed at risk. 

Table 12.1 Issue 1.0:- Environmental and Visual Impact 

Objective: To protect the environmental and visual qualities of rural and 

coastal landscapes in the Primary Industries, Environmental Management and 

Residential Zones through ensuring that buildings, structures and other works 

are located and constructed so as to minimize their impacts. 


Slopes 

1.1 Building, private roads and 

associated works are to be on 

slopes of less than 6 degrees 

(1:10) 


Slopes 


associated works may occur on 

slopes >1:10 provided it can be 

demonstrated that: 

(a) stormwater is managed to 

ensure maximum on site 

absorption and retention. 

Water movement downslope 

from the building or 

structure shall not be 

greater than existing before 

development. Roads shall 

follow contours and manage 

runoff to prevent erosion; 

(b) buildings shall utilise 

techniques which minimise 

the need for excavation or 

fill for foundations and 

associated hardstand areas; 



(c) the footprint of buildings or 

structures shall be 

minimized and the building 

mass stepped down the 

slope; and 

(d) septic absorption efficiency 

is not reduced. 

The proposed development is sited on land with a slope of less than 6 degrees. 



Soils 

1.2 Buildings are to be located on 

loams or clay/loams of sufficient 

depth to accommodate building 

footings and septic absorption. 


Soils 

1.2 Sandy or clay soils or rocky 

surfaces may be used for 

buildings provided it can be 

demonstrated that wind or water 

erosion will not be caused or 

septic absorption efficiency 

reduced. 



Hydrology 

1.3 All buildings and works are to 

be located a minimum of 30 

metres away from the outer 

boundaries of drainage swales, 

recharge basins, areas with 

high water tables, water 

courses and flood plains. 


Hydrology 

1.3 Any buildings or works located 

on or near drainage swales, 

recharge basins, high water 

tables, water courses or flood 

plains shall be designed and 

constructed in a manner that 

will not affect the natural flow 

regimes or water qualities of 

any of these features. 

The site is not located within 30 metres of any identified watercourses. 




18.0 Bushfire Prone Areas Schedule 


(a) Reduce bushfire risks for habitable buildings. 

Table 18.1 Issue 1.0:- Subdivision and Layout Design 

Objective: The design, siting and layout of rural, urban and industrial 

subdivisions should be such as to minimise the level of fire risk and the 

potential loss of life. 


1.1 Subdivisions are to be designed to 

enable a building protection zone 

(BPZ) to be separated from a fire 

hazard by a fuel modified buffer 

zone (FMBZ) in accordance with 

Figure 18.2 (see also Fig. 18.1). 

1.2 The FMBZ is to be within the 

boundaries of the proposed lot. 


allow for the setback of buildings 

within a building envelope so that 

a BPZ of the widths set out in 

Figure 18.3 can be maintained. 





Whilst there is currently some remnant vegetation on the site, it is proposed to 

clear the vegetation to facilitate the subdivision. Once the site has been 

largely cleared, there will be no unreasonable bushfire hazard risk. 

Compliance with the Acceptable Solution can be achieved. 

A full assessment against the bushfire prone areas schedule has not been 

provided as it is considered that, once the site has been cleared for the 

subdivision, there will be no bushfire hazard. The site will be connected to 

town water supply and will have several access points. 

7. Risk 

There is a risk that the applicants or representors may appeal the determination 

of the Planning Authority to the Resource Management and Planning Appeal 

Tribunal. 



8. Conclusion 

The proposed site is adjacent to existing residential development, and is 

currently zoned Residential under the Planning Scheme. The application 

appears to be a sound use of the site and it is considered appropriate that 

conditional approval be granted. This will allow the development to proceed 

in such a manner as to encourage infill development within the township of 

Wynyard. 

MOVED BY 

SECONDED BY 

CR WALSH 

CR DUNIAM 

That the Planning Authority grant approval for a 15 lot residential subdivision 

in the Residential Zone at 147 Inglis Street, Wynyard, subject to the following 

conditions: - 

1. The development as shown on the endorsed plan(s) is not to be altered 

or modified for any reason without the consent of the Planning 

Authority. 

2. A Final Plan is to be submitted to the Waratah-Wynyard Council for 

sealing. The plan is to be drawn to scale and prepared in accordance 

with the requirements of the Recorder of Titles and is to form part of 

this permit when sealed. The Final Plan is to be substantially the same 

as the endorsed plan. 

3. All conditions of the permit are to be completed prior to the sealing of 

the Final Plan. 

4. All costs associated with the proposed development are to be met by 

the Developer. 

5. No damage is to be caused to the road, footpath or other facility. 


7. No materials, machinery or operational construction is to be located 

on the road, footpath, nature strip or road reservation. 

8. Necessary easements for powerlines, sewerage, water, drainage, 

access and the like are to be depicted in the final survey plan lodged 

for sealing. 



9. The construction works are to be carried out in accordance with plans, 

specifications, calculations and computations approved by the 

Director Engineering Services and prepared by, or certified by, a 

Chartered Professional Engineer. The works are to be supervised by 

the Engineer who is to certify, by issue of a certificate, that the works 

have been substantially completed in accordance with the approved 

plans and specifications and submit “Work as Executed” drawings of 

the completed works in both paper and electronic format. 

10. A six (6) month maintenance period is to apply to all works within the 

development for which Council will assume future responsibility. A 

maintenance bond of 5% of the cost of the civil works is to be lodged 

with Council prior to the sealing of the Final Survey Plan. 

Commencement of the maintenance period is to be at the sealing of the 

Final Survey Plan. 

11. During the construction phase, all works are to be carried out between 

the following hours: 



Sundays and Public Holidays – 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. inclusive 

12. A new kerb crossover to each lot is to be constructed in accordance 

with Municipal Standard Drawing No SD1003 Urban Roads – 

Standard Vehicle Crossing to the satisfaction of the Director 

Engineering Services. 

13. A reinforced concrete driveway between the kerb crossover and the 

property boundary of each lot is to be constructed in accordance with 

Municipal Standard Drawing SD1003 Urban Roads – Standard 

Vehicle Crossing to the satisfaction of the Director engineering 

Services. 

14. A reticulated stormwater drainage system is to be provided with 

individual lot connections, road drainage and method of discharge in 

accordance with the requirements of the Director Engineering 

Services. The return interval for the reticulation network is 1 in 5 year 

ARI. 

15. An environmental management plan is to be prepared and submitted 

for the approval of the Director Engineering Services, prior to 

disturbance or construction, outlining proposed practices in relation 

to: 



(i) 

(ii) 

(iii) 

(iv) 

Temporary run-off and erosion controls are to be installed 

before the development commences. Controls are to include, 

but are not limited to: 

Minimise site disturbance and vegetation removal; 


disturbed areas, areas to be cleared and/or disturbed or 

filling provided that such diverted water will not cause 

erosion and is directed to a legal discharge point; 

• Installation of sediment retention traps (e.g. sediment fences, 

etc.) at the down slope perimeter of the disturbed area or 

stockpile to prevent unwanted sediment and other debris 

escaping from the land; 

• Rehabilitation of all disturbed areas as soon as possible. 



the like. 


16. The provision of a 15m wide road reservation, suitably widened to 25m 

to accommodate a vehicular turning area, with lot boundaries splayed 

where necessary and shown as road on the final plan lodged for 

sealing. 


pavement, designed in accordance with Austroads pavement design 

guidelines, with a minimum pavement thickness of 250 mm plus a 30 

mm asphalt seal, incorporating concrete kerb and channelling and 

footpaths, all to the satisfaction of the Director Engineering Services 

and in accordance with Standard Drawing SD 1001. 

18. Internal road to service proposed allotments 14 and 15 to have a width 

of 6.0 m measured lip of kerb to lip of kerb. 

19. Along the York Street frontage of the development, kerb and 

channelling is to be provided from the intersection with Inglis Street to 

the eastern boundary of proposed lot 13. The width of York Street, 

measured lip of kerb to lip of kerb, is to be 8.0 m and the developer is 

responsible for constructing any infill pavement and asphalt surfacing 

required. 

20. The developer is to supply and install street and traffic control signage 

required for the development. The signage is to comply with the 

requirements of the suite of AS 1742 standards. 



21. Footpaths are to be constructed in accordance with Council’s standard 

drawing SD1006 and located on one side of the internal road network. 

22. A court bowl radius of 8.5 m is to be provided at the termination of the 

subdivisional road to facilitate the turn movements of vehicles 

including service vehicles such as garbage trucks. The standard of 

construction shall be equal to a road being constructed. 

23. The provision of a reticulated water supply to the development with 

individual lot connections and fire plugs in accordance with Council’s 

specifications (min. pipe size 100mm) and the requirements of the 

Tasmanian Fire Service. The developer is to supply and install water 

meters to all allotments. Water meter type is to be approved by the 

Director Engineering Services. 

24. Water meters are to be located so as to afford unobstructed access to 

service personnel. 

25. The provision of a reticulated sewerage system to the development with 

individual lot connections and method of disposal in accordance with 

the requirements of the Director Engineering Services. The system is 

to be designed by a Chartered Professional Engineer. 

26. Street lighting is to be provided in accordance with the requirements of 

Aurora Energy Pty Ltd and the Director Engineering Services. The 

street lighting is to be designed to minimise off site glare and reflected 

light. The use of non-standard lighting poles is not permitted within 

the development. 


accordance with the requirements of Aurora Energy Pty. Ltd. and 

Council’s standard drawings and specifications. 


development in accordance with the requirements of Telstra and 



approval of the Director Engineering Services, prior to disturbance or 

construction, outlining information and proposed construction 

practices in relation to: 



(i) 

(ii) 

(iii) 

(iv) 

(v) 

(vi) 

Contact details for principal, consultants and contractors, 

including after hours numbers; 

Traffic management plan including road works signage; 

Proposed hours of work (including volume and timing of 

heavy vehicles entering and leaving the site, and works 

undertaken on site); 

Identification of potentially noisy construction phases, such as 

operation of rock-breakers, explosives or pile drivers, and 

proposed means to minimise impact on the amenity of 

neighbouring buildings; 

Site facilities to be provided; 

Procedures for washing down vehicles, to prevent soil and 

debris being carried onto the street. 

30. The developer is to submit to Council for consideration a proposed 

name for the subdivisional street prior to the sealing of the Plan. 

31. The developer is to pay a public open space contribution equivalent to 

five percent (5%) of the value of the undeveloped new lots comprised 

in the plan. This condition is invoked under the provisions of Section 

117 of the Local Government (Building & Miscellaneous Provisions) 

Act 1993. The contribution payment is to be made prior to sealing of 

the Final Survey Plan. 

32. The developer is to seek a private land valuation of the undeveloped 

new lots comprised in the plan. A copy of the valuation is to be 

submitted to Council prior to or upon payment of the public open 

space contribution (see Condition 31). 


outstanding or uncompleted works. The bond is to be determined by 

Director Engineering Services based upon the submission of two 

valuations for all outstanding works (plus 20% of the higher amount). 

34. The bond, if accepted by Council, is to be held for a maximum period 

of twelve months after the sealing of the Final Survey Plan by Council. 

Any outstanding or substandard works not completed by the developer 

within this time are to be completed by Council and the cost deducted 

from the Bond and the balance of the Bond, if any, is to be refunded to 

the developer. 



IN FAVOUR 



however, the subdivision may be staged, providing no stage comprises 

less than 10 lots. The developer is to seek further approval from 

Council if the final stage of subdivisional works as approved is not 

substantially commenced within a period of 6 years from the date of 

this permit. 

CR BRAMICH CR DUNIAM CR FRIEDERSDORFF CR MOORE CR PENDLEBURY 

CR RANSLEY CR WALSH MAYOR HYLAND 

AGAINST 


CARRIED 

Enclosures:- refer to Enclosure Document Page 5 

- Development Application and supporting documentation 

- Location Plan 

- Certificate of Title 

- Development Plans 

- Representations (x11) 



4/08 SUBDIVISION - 31 LOT SUBDIVISION - RESIDENTIAL ZONE – 127 

INGLIS STREET, WYNYARD 

To: 

Planning Authority 

Reporting Officer: Consultant Town Planner 

Responsible Manager: Director Development Services 

File Reference: SD 1794 

Council Meeting Date: 21 January 2008 


That the Planning Authority grant approval for a 31 lot residential 

subdivision in the Residential Zone at 127 Inglis Street, Wynyard, 

subject to the following conditions: - 

1. Prior to the commencement of the development hereby 

permitted, the applicant is to submit to the Director 

Development Services two copies of plans drawn to scale 

generally in accordance with the plans but amended to show: 

i The northern access to Lot 11 is to be realigned so that 

the intersection with the east-west subdivisional road is 

at an angle of not less than 70 degrees. 

ii The southern access to Lot 11 is to be constructed in the 

form of a driveway with a kerb crossover. 

iii A building envelope to be located on Lot 11, delineating 

the portion of the land that is developable (not impacted 

upon by springs or seepage). 

iv A drainage easement at the low point of Lot 10 to 

enable runoff discharge through and across the springs 

area. 

2. A Final Plan is to be submitted to the Waratah-Wynyard 

Council for sealing. The plan is to be drawn to scale and 

prepared in accordance with the requirements of the Recorder 

of Titles and is to form part of this permit when sealed. The 

Final Plan is to be substantially the same as the endorsed plan. 

3. All conditions of the permit are to be completed prior to the 

sealing of the Final Plan. 

4. All costs associated with the proposed development are to be 

met by the Developer. 



5. All work carried out in the construction of the civil works 

associated with the development are to comply with the 

requirements of Council’s policy – Standard requirements for 

the construction of new infrastructure assets and the 

replacement of existing infrastructure assets. 

6. The construction works are to be carried out in accordance 

with plans, specifications, calculations and computations 

approved by the Director Engineering Services and prepared 

by, or certified by, a Chartered Professional Engineer. The 

works are to be supervised by the Engineer who is to certify, by 

issue of a certificate, that the works have been substantially 

completed in accordance with the approved plans and 

specifications and submit ‘Work as Executed’ drawings of the 

completed works in both paper and electronic format. 

7. No damage is to be caused to the road, footpath or other 

facility. 


9. No materials, machinery or operational construction is to be 

located on the road, footpath, and nature strip or road 

reservation. 

10. Necessary easements for powerlines, sewerage, water, 

drainage, access and the like are to be depicted in the final 


11. A six (6) month maintenance period is to apply to all works 

within the development for which Council will assume future 

responsibility. A maintenance bond of 5% of the cost of the 

civil works is to be lodged with Council prior to the sealing of 

the Final Survey Plan. Commencement of the maintenance 

period is to be at the sealing of the Final Survey Plan. 

12. During the construction phase, all works are to be carried out 

between the following hours: 



Sundays and Public Holidays – 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. 

inclusive 



13. A new kerb crossover to each lot is to be constructed in 

accordance with Municipal Standard Drawing No SD1003 

Urban Roads – Standard Vehicle Crossing to the satisfaction of 

the Director Engineering Services. 

14. A reinforced concrete driveway between the kerb crossover and 

the property boundary of each lot is to be constructed in 

accordance with Municipal Standard Drawing SD1003 Urban 

Roads – Standard Vehicle Crossing. 

15 A reticulated stormwater drainage system is to be provided 

with individual lot connections, road drainage and method of 

discharge in accordance with the requirements of the Director 

Engineering Services. The return interval for the reticulation 

network is 1 in 5 year ARI. 

16. An environmental management plan is to be prepared and 

submitted for the approval of the Director Engineering 

Services, prior to disturbance or construction, outlining 

proposed practices in relation to: 

i Temporary run-off and erosion controls are to be 

installed before the development commences. Controls 

are to include, but are not limited to: 

• Minimise site disturbance and vegetation 

removal; 

• Diversion of up-slope run-off around cleared 

and/or disturbed areas, areas to be cleared 

and/or disturbed or filling provided that such 

diverted water will not cause erosion and is 

directed to a legal discharge point; 

• Installation of sediment retention traps (e.g. 

sediment fences, etc.) at the down slope perimeter 

of the disturbed area or stockpile to prevent 

unwanted sediment and other debris escaping 

from the land; 

• Rehabilitation of all disturbed areas as soon as 

possible. 

ii Weed management. 

iii Storage facilities for fuels, oils, greases, chemicals and 

the like. 

iv Litter management. 

17. The provision of an 18 metre wide road reservation, with lot 

boundaries splayed where necessary and shown as Road on the 

final survey plan lodged for sealing. 



18. The provision of an 18 metre wide road reservation, suitably 

widened to 25 metres to accommodate a vehicular turning 

area, with lot boundaries splayed where necessary and shown 

as road on the final plan lodged for sealing. Alternative 

termination treatments will be considered. 


pavement, designed in accordance with Austroads pavement 

design guidelines, with a minimum pavement thickness of 250 

mm plus a 30 mm asphalt seal, incorporating concrete kerb and 

channelling and footpaths, all to the satisfaction of the Director 

Engineering Services and in accordance with Standard 

Drawing SD1001. 

20. Pavement widths of the internal road to be provided are: 8.0 

metres measured lip of kerb to lip of kerb and 6.0 metres 

surface measured lip of kerb to lip of kerb for the courts. 

21. The road intersections, both internally, and with the Council 

road network, are to be assessed in regard to the various 

requirements of the Austroads publication “Guide to traffic 

engineering practice – part 5 Intersections at grade. 

Deficiencies and traffic management issues identified are to be 

addressed as part of the road design process. 

22. York Street is to be constructed and sealed from the north 

western interface with the sealed section of York Street to a 

point 10 metres past the entry road in to the subdivision. The 

road pavement is to be designed in accordance with the 

Austroads pavement design guidelines and shall have an 

asphalt surface of not less than 30mm compacted depth of 

asphalt. The width of the road shall be 8.0 metres measured lip 

of kerb to lip of kerb. Kerb and channelling is to be 

constructed along the western side of York Street, from the 

internal access road to the northern boundary. 

23. Hill Street is to be constructed and sealed from the internal 

access road to Inglis Street. The road pavement is to be 

designed in accordance with the Austroads pavement design 

guidelines and shall have an asphalt surface of not less than 

30mm compacted depth of asphalt. The width of the road shall 

be 8.0 metres measured lip of kerb to lip of kerb. Kerb and 

channelling is to be constructed along the northern side of Hill 

Street, from the internal access road to the eastern boundary 

with Inglis Street. 



24. The intersection of Hill and Inglis Streets is to have traffic 

channelisation which prevents a right-hand turn from Hill 

Street into Inglis Street. The intersection treatment is at the 

cost of the developer and is to be carried out to the satisfaction 

of the Director Engineering Services. 

25. The developer is to supply and install street and traffic control 

signage required for the development. The signage is to 

comply with the requirements of the suite of AS 1742 standards. 

26. Footpaths are to be constructed in accordance with Council’s 

Standard Drawing SD1006 and located as per the endorsed 

plan for the internal road network. 

27. The provision of a reticulated water supply to the development 

with individual lot connections and fire plugs in accordance 

with Council’s specifications (min. pipe size 100mm) and the 

requirements of the Tasmanian Fire Service. The developer is 

to supply and install water meters to all allotments. Water 

meter type is to be approved by the Director Engineering 

Services. 

28. Water meters are to be located so as to afford unobstructed 

access to service personnel. 

29. The provision of a reticulated sewerage system to the 

development with individual lot connections and method of 

disposal in accordance with the requirements of the Director 

Engineering Services. The system to be designed by a 

Chartered Professional Engineer. 

30. Street lighting is to be provided in accordance with the 

requirements of Aurora Energy Pty Ltd and the Director 

Engineering Services. The street lighting is to be designed to 

minimise off site glare and reflected light. The use of nonstandard 

lighting poles is not permitted within the development. 


accordance with the requirements of Aurora Energy Pty Ltd 



development in accordance with the requirements of Telstra 





approval of the Director Engineering Services, prior to 

disturbance or construction, outlining information and 

proposed construction practices in relation to: 

i Contact details for principal, consultants and 

contractors, including after hours numbers. 

ii Traffic management plan, including road works 

signage. 

iii Proposed hours of work (including volume and timing 

of heavy vehicles entering and leaving the site, and 

works undertaken on site). 

iv Identification of potentially noisy construction phases, 

such as operation of rock-breakers, explosives or pile 

drivers, and proposed means to minimise impact on the 

amenity of neighbouring buildings. 

v 

vi 

Site facilities to be provided. 

Procedures for washing down vehicles, to prevent soil 

and debris being carried onto the street. 

34. The developer is to submit to Council for consideration a 

proposed name for the subdivisional street prior to the sealing 

of the Plan. 

35. The developer is to pay a public open space contribution 

equivalent to five percent (5%) of the value of the undeveloped 

new lots comprised in the plan. This condition is invoked under 

the provisions of Section 117 of the Local Government 

(Building & Miscellaneous Provisions) Act 1993. Contribution 

payment is to be made prior to sealing of the Final Survey 

Plan. 

36. The developer is to seek a private land valuation of the 

undeveloped new lots as identified on the endorsed plan. A 

copy of the valuation is to be submitted to Council prior to, or 

upon payment of, the public open space contribution (see 

Condition 35). 

37. A landscaping and planting plan for the street network and the 

wetland area in Lot 11 is to be prepared and lodged with 

Council for approval prior to the site works commencing. The 

plan will form part of the endorsed plans. The plan must not 

include any species declared weeds under the Weed 

Management Act 1999. 

38. Works outlined in the landscaping and planting plan must be 

carried out to the satisfaction of Council’s Director 

Development Services prior to the Sealing of the Final Plans. 




outstanding or uncompleted works. The bond is to be 

determined by Director Engineering Services based upon the 

submission of two valuations for all outstanding works (plus 

20% of the higher amount). 

40. The bond is to be held for a maximum period of twelve months 

after the sealing of the Final Survey Plan by Council. Any 

outstanding or substandard works not completed by the 

developer within this time are to be completed by Council and 

the cost deducted from the bond and the balance of the bond, if 

any, is to be refunded to the developer. 



however, the subdivision may be staged, providing no stage 

comprises less than 20 lots. The developer is to seek further 

approval from Council if the final stage of subdivisional works 

as approved is not substantially commenced within a period of 

6 years from the date of this permit. 

2. Summary 

An application has been made by Town and Country Planning Pty Ltd, on 

behalf of the Portico Global Holdings, for a residential subdivision on land 

located on the south-eastern side of the unmade portion of York Street towards 

the north-western end of the township. The site is surrounded by existing 

residential development to the east and is currently zoned Residential under 

the Waratah-Wynyard Planning Scheme 2000 (The Planning Scheme). The 

title has an area of 3.706 hectares and it is proposed to subdivide the land into 

30 residential allotments and balance, ranging in size from 500m 2 to 3650m 2 . 

Access to the lots will either be via an extension to Hill Street or York Street. 

The proposal before Council is a discretionary application and is assessed 

against the provisions of the Planning Scheme, in particular Part 6 with respect 

to subdivision in the Residential Zone. 

3. Background 

This report assesses the proposal against the Planning Scheme, and takes into 

account representations received during the public notification period. 

The subject property is located towards the western side of the township of 

Wynyard. The site is currently zoned Residential under the Planning Scheme 

and is surrounded by land located within the Residential Zone. 



4. Statutory Requirements 

The application is subject to the following statutory instruments: 

* Land Use Planning and Approvals Act 1993 

* Waratah-Wynyard Planning Scheme 2000 

5. Finances 

Financial costs may arise in relation to any appeal against the determination of 

the application by the Planning Authority. 

6. Discussion 

Application 

An application has been made on behalf of Portico Global Holdings for a 

residential subdivision on land accessed via Hill and York Streets. As per the 

applicant’s description, the features of the subdivision are as follows: 

‘30 lots and Balance ranging in size from 500m 2 (lot 23) to greater than 

6500m 2 (lot 11). The majority of the lots are in the 500-650m 2 range with lots 

1, 7 and 11 sufficient size to enable more intensive development for multi-unit 

housing. The existing house will remain on the balance lot (755m 2 ). 

The proposal before the Planning Authority is a discretionary application and 

is assessed against the provisions of the Planning Scheme in particular Part 6 

in respect of subdivision in the Residential zone. Access is proposed to be via 

Inglis Street with a left in and left out turning movement off Hill Street. A full 

junction with York Street (unmade section) is proposed.’ 

Proposed lot 11 will contain a portion of land that cannot be developed, being 

the low-lying wetland area. It is intended that this section of the lot will be 

dedicated as common property as part of a future multi-unit development on 

that lot. 

A geotechnical assessment of the proposed subdivision has been undertaken 

by SFM. The purpose of the assessment was to ascertain the site conditions 

and whether the subdivision could be undertaken and developed for residential 

purposes without significant environmental harm. The assessment found that 

the site is characterised by three different soil types. The north-western corner 

of the site is characterised by a flat area with sandy soils with hard pans and a 

low-lying area in the south-eastern corner is characterised by waterlogged 

soils. The balance of the site is characterised by deep sandy soils on alluvial 

deposits. 



The assessment found that the risk of deep-seated instability is ‘very low’, the 

potential for flooding or rock-fall hazard is ‘not credible’ and the potential for 

landslip is ‘very low’. The potential for foundation slip is ‘low’, however it is 

recommended that attention is paid to suitable drainage and surrounding 

footings and drainage to avoid water accumulation in the foundation areas. 

The risk of site instability and erosion from vegetation removal is low and 

acceptable without formal controls. In summary, the geotechnical risk 

associated with residential development is classified as very low. A number of 

recommendations were made and these will, where possible, be recommended 

to be included as permit conditions. 

The report supporting the application recommends that a condition of approval 

require a Part 5 Agreement stating that each lot should be provided with an onsite 

tank for roof runoff capture of a minimum volume of 5000m 2 to be 

incorporated in any house design. Whilst Council encourages on-site water 

tanks for provision of non-potable water, there is no mechanism in the 

Planning Scheme to require it. It is suggested that the developer include the 

requirement as a covenant on each of the titles. 

Advertising 

The proposal was advertised for a period of 14 days in accordance with the 

provisions of the Land Use Planning and Approvals Act, 1993. During this 

time Council received two (2) representations: 

• Michael Freeman, 143 Inglis St, Wynyard 

• Chris and Bev Banks, 145 Inglis St, Wynyard 

Michael Freeman 

Issue Raised: 

The representor bought land at the rear of his lot that was previously part of 

the subject site when a previous subdivision design was proposed. As part of 

the previous design, the representor would have had street access to the rear 

of his lot. Concerned that the new subdivision design does not provide street 

access to the rear of the representor’s lot. 


It appears that the representor purchased the parcel of land at the rear of his lot 

on the basis of a previous, approved subdivision design. The previous 

subdivision design was such that a road connection could be provided to the 

rear of both the representor’s and neighbours lots. There was never any 

guarantee that the proponents of the previous subdivision would proceed with 

it and the representor speculated on the purchase. The current design is 

considered to provide appropriate road connections and there is no 

requirement for the developer to provide a connection to the rear of number 

143 and 145 Inglis Street. If this subdivision is approved, there is still no 

guarantee that it will proceed. 




Issue Raised: 

The representors bought land at the rear of their lot that was previously part 

of the subject site when a previous subdivision design was proposed. As part 

of the previous design, the representors would have had street access to the 

rear of their lot. Concerned that the new subdivision design does not provide 

street access to the rear of the representor’s lot. Representors made the 

purchase of the rear land on the advice of Council staff. 

Representors provides the following solution to the issue: 

- Proposed Lot 1 be limited in size by extending the proposed road reserve to 

the boundary of their property where the driveway access point is located. 


It appears that the representors purchased the parcel of land at the rear of their 

lot on the basis of a previous, approved subdivision design. The previous 

subdivision design was such that a road connection could be provided to the 

rear of both the representor’s and neighbours lots. There was never any 

guarantee that the proponents of the previous subdivision would proceed with 

it and the representors speculated on the purchase. The current design is 

considered to provide appropriate road connections and there is no 

requirement for the developer to provide a connection to the rear of number 

143 and 145 Inglis Street. If this subdivision is approved, there is still no 

guarantee that it will proceed. 

With respect to the recommended design change, Council must consider that 

application as submitted. There are not sufficient, valid grounds to warrant a 

condition requiring the design to be altered. 


Issue Raised: 

With the exception of the issue raised above, the representor supports the 

subdivision but would like to see more environmentally friendly features 

incorporated. 


It is noted that the representors support the subdivision. The subdivision is 

assessed on the merits in accordance with the Planning Scheme requirements. 

Future developments may incorporate environmentally friendly features 

however, the Planning Scheme standards do not mandate the inclusion of such 

features. 



Application Assessment 

The site is zoned Residential under the Waratah-Wynyard Planning Scheme 

2000 and the proposal is for a residential subdivision. The proposed 

development required a Section 57 planning application under the Land Use 

Planning and Approvals Act 1993 (LUPAA). Section 57(1) (b) of LUPAA 

allows Council to relax or waive the provisions of its Planning Scheme under a 

discretionary status. 

The Waratah-Wynyard Planning Scheme 2000 has specific requirements for 

the development of subdivisions in the Residential Zone as stipulated in Part 6 

- Residential Zone provisions and in Part 11 – Residential Development 

Schedule. 

The Scheme articulates the following in relation to the Residential Zone: 

6.0 Residential Zone 

6.1 Values of the zone 

6.1.1 This zone incorporates predominantly residential and 

associated use or development of the following areas: 

Wynyard and Somerset, the hinterland settlements of Yolla and 

Waratah and the coastal holiday settlements of Boat Harbour 

Beach and Sisters Beach. The zone also includes land suitable 

for residential and associated use or development. 

6.1.2 The values associated with those areas zoned residential are 

specified in Part 2 of the planning scheme. 

6.2 Intent of the zone 

(a) 

(b) 

To protect and enhance residential amenity; and 

To allow for compatible uses that do not adversely impact upon 

residential amenity. 

The development of a residential subdivision is consistent with the values of 

the Residential Zone. Indeed, infill development is to be encouraged within 

the municipal area. Part 2.3.1 (a) of the Planning Scheme Strategies, states 

‘new urban development should be confined to the towns of Wynyard and 

Somerset, the hinterland townships of Yolla and Waratah and coastal 

settlements of Boat Harbour Beach and Sisters Beach’. 

The application is assessed as follows against Scheme criteria specific to the 

application: 



Relevant Standards for use or development in the Residential Zone 

6.4.1 Issue 1.0: - Effluent and stormwater disposal 

Objective: To ensure that effluent and stormwater discharge from new 

development does not have an adverse effect on water quality. 




1.1 Effluent is to be disposed of by a 

connection to reticulated 

sewerage, sewage treatment and 

stormwater systems. 

1.3 The cost of the chosen system or 

connection to existing 

infrastructure is to be at the 

developers expense. 




A condition of permit will require the Developer to connect each lot to the 

reticulated sewerage and stormwater systems and will also be obliged to meet 

all costs associated with the necessary connections. The development plans 

lodged with the application demonstrates that the site can be serviced. 

The proposal meets the Acceptable Solutions. 

6.4.1 Issue 3.0:- Subdivision 

Objective: To ensure that land is subdivided in a manner: 

a) which is appropriate to the intended use or development; 

b) that provides appropriate infrastructure; 

c) that meets relevant Scheme standards; 

d) that provides a range and mix of lot sizes to suit a variety of dwelling 

and household types, with areas and dimensions that meet user 

requirements; 

e) that protects residential amenity; and 

f) that allows application of energy conservation principles. 

The proposed subdivision meets the Objectives of subdivision in the 

Residential Zone. 


3.1 Lot layout shall comply with 

the acceptable solutions as set 

out in clauses 1.1, 1.2, 1,3 and 

1.4 of Table 11.1 (Part 11) – 

Residential Development 

Schedule. 



performance criteria as set out in 

clauses 1.1, 1.2, 1,3 and 1.4 of 

Table 11.1 (Part 11) – 

Residential Development 

Schedule. 



The proposed lot layout accords with the Acceptable Solutions of the 

Residential Development Schedule. 


3.2 Land to be subdivided must be 

capable of having all sewage 

effluent and stormwater runoff 

discharged to a reticulated 

disposal system. 


3.2 It is demonstrated that sewage 

effluent and stormwater can be 

disposed of within the boundaries 

of the site and not result in 

adverse impacts on the 

environment. 



3.4 Lot layout, road layout and 

construction shall provide, 

supplement or enhance 

appropriate facilities and safe 

and convenient connections for 

public transport (where 

appropriate), and for pedestrians 

and cyclists (such as bus stops, 

footpaths, cycle ways, lighting, 

seating, shelters). 



As the subject lot is effectively an internal lot, there is the need for extension 

to existing roads to facilitate access. Both Hill and York Streets will be 

required to be extended (at the developer’s cost) to facilitate access into the 

site. The road layout within the site is not ideal but it is recognised that it is a 

difficult site to design for. 

The Traffic Impact Assessment (TIA) lodged with the application has 

recognised that the Inglis Street/Hill Street intersection is deficient in terms of 

the sight distance to the left (or south). For a speed environment of 60km/hr, 

the required sight distance is 113 metres. The available sight distance has 

been measured at approximately 78 metres. The application, as submitted, 

suggests that the intersection be treated so as to prevent both right turn 

movements. The TIA suggests this may be unnecessary and will create 

substantial increases in journey distances for traffic travelling from Wynyard 

to the subdivision. Council’s Director Engineering Services agrees that 

preventing both right turn movements is unnecessary and that a treatment at 

the intersection that prevents the right hand turn out of Hill Street will 

adequately address the safety issue. The permit is to be conditioned to reflect 

this intersection treatment. 



The other traffic safety concern raised in the TIA was that of the Inglis 

Street/York Street intersection and the number of accidents that have occurred 

at it. From a traffic engineering perspective, this intersection is of sufficient 

standard. Council has submitted a Blackspot application for funding to install 

a roundabout. 

The TIA found that the internal road layout is acceptable and that the traffic 

generated by the subdivision would not have a detrimental impact on the 

surrounding area, from either a safety or capacity perspective. Council’s 

Director Engineering Services agrees with the findings of the TIA. 

One issue that was raised by the TIA is that of the intersection treatments for 

the road to transect Lot 11. The northern end of the road needs to be 

constructed as a T-intersection at an angle of not less than 70 degrees. At the 

southern end, the final design needs to be such as not to create a four leg 

intersection. The local access road (eastern leg) can be constructed in the form 

of a driveway with a gutter crossover or, alternatively, the intersection may be 

designed as staggered intersection. Both of these changes will be required as 

amended plans and enforced as a condition of permit. 


Lot Size 


3.5 Lots shall have minimum area of 

450m 2 and must be capable of 

containing a rectangle measuring 

10m by 15m and having a slope of 

1:10 or less. Lot area excludes 

strips of land used for frontage to 

internal lots. 


3.5 Lots must have area and 

dimensions suitable for the siting 

and construction of a dwelling 

and ancillary outbuildings, the 

provision of private outdoor 

space, convenient vehicle access 

and parking. Lot layout is to take 

into account the slope of the land 

and the desirability of minimizing 

earthworks/retaining walls and 

cut and fill associated with 

dwelling construction. A building 

envelope must be incorporated 

into the proposal plan. 

The minimum lot size to be created will be 500m 2 , therefore, compliance with 

the minimum lot size is achieved. Each lot is capable of containing a rectangle 

measuring 10m by 15m and the steeper portion of the site in the south-eastern 

corner will not be developed. The proposed design provides for a good mix of 

lot sizes and clearly identifies larger lots for multi-unit development at the 

outset. 





3.6 Lots shall have a minimum 

frontage of: 



(a) 3.6 metres if less than 

1200m 2 ; 

(b) 6 metres if between 1200m 2 

and 3000m 2 ; or 

(c) a width necessary to 

accommodate a street 

reservation required for any 

re-subdivision of the lot if 

more than 3000m 2 . 

All lots have a minimum road frontage of 3.6 metres. Lot 11, which has an 

area in excess of 3000m2, is capable of containing a street reservation and the 

submitted design shows a road butt halting at the site. Council’s Director 

Engineering Services would prefer that this was not a fully constructed road at 

this point but left as a driveway access crossover. Future upgrading can occur 

if necessary. 

Orientation and Energy 

3.7 A minimum of 70% of all lots are 

to be orientated to facilitate the 

siting of houses to take advantage 

of solar access by ensuring that 

houses can be built on the lot(s) 

in which the living room will 

receive not less than 4 hours of 

sunshine between 9am and 3pm 

on June 21. 

3.8 Any new lot in an established 

residential area is to have no 

more than one third of its area 

covered by the shadow of existing 

development on June 21 between 

the hours of 10:00 am to 2:00 pm. 

3.7 Lots are to be orientated to 

facilitate the siting of dwellings to 

take advantage of microclimatic 

benefits, and have dimensions to 

allow adequate on site solar 

access, taking into account likely 

dwelling size and the relationship 

of each lot to the street. 

3.8 The dimensions of any lot are to 

allow solar access on site to be 

maximized, taking into account 

the likely house size and the 

relationship of each lot to existing 

buildings or adjoining land. 

The proposal meets the Acceptable Solutions. 



6.4.1 Issue 6.0: - Infrastructure Provision 

Objective: To ensure that the cost of providing infrastructure to new 

development is not borne by the community. 






infrastructure, the cost of the 

infrastructure is to be paid for by 

the person undertaking the use or 

development. 






infrastructure, the applicant shall 

demonstrate that an agreement 

has been entered into with 

relevant body to pay for such 

infrastructure as part of the 

approval. 

A condition of permit will ensure that the developer will meet all costs created 

by the extension of the infrastructure, including the Hill and York Street 

extensions. 

The application meets the Acceptable Solution. 

Relevant Schedules 

12.0 Siting and Development Schedule 


(a) protect aspects of visual and environmental significance of the 

planning area; and 

(b) prevent use or development occurring in locations where there is risk 

of future property damage or lives are placed at risk. 

Table 12.1 Issue 1.0:- Environmental and Visual Impact 

Objective: To protect the environmental and visual qualities of rural and 

coastal landscapes in the Primary Industries, Environmental Management and 

Residential Zones through ensuring that buildings, structures and other works 

are located and constructed so as to minimize their impacts. 




Slopes 


associated works are to be on 

slopes of less than 6 degrees 

(1:10) 


Slopes 


associated works may occur on 

slopes >1:10 provided it can be 

demonstrated that: 

(a) stormwater is managed to 

ensure maximum on site 

absorption and retention. 

Water movement downslope 

from the building or 

structure shall not be greater 

than existing before 

development. Roads shall 

follow contours and manage 

runoff to prevent erosion; 

(b) buildings shall utilise 

techniques which minimise 

the need for excavation or 

fill for foundations and 

associated hardstand areas; 

(c) the footprint of buildings or 

structures shall be minimized 

and the building mass 

stepped down the slope; and 

(d) septic absorption efficiency is 

not reduced. 

The majority of the lots are on a slope of less than 6 degrees. The land in the 

south-eastern corner of the lot slopes towards a low point (wetland area). The 

slope of the land is 1:4 and impacts on part of Lot 11, and to a lesser degree, 

Lots 12 and 13. The only works that will occur within this steeper land as part 

of the subdivision works will be the internal road for Lot 11. It is understood 

that the full extent of this road will not be constructed until approval is granted 

for future multi-unit development. The lots each contain areas of land which 

are suitable for construction of dwellings. All lots can be connected to full 

reticulated services and appropriately drained. 

The proposal meets the Performance Criteria. 




Soils 

1.2 Buildings are to be located on 

loams or clay/loams of sufficient 

depth to accommodate building 

footings and septic absorption. 


Soils 

1.2 Sandy or clay soils or rocky 

surfaces may be used for 

buildings provided it can be 

demonstrated that wind or water 

erosion will not be caused or 

septic absorption efficiency 

reduced. 



Hydrology 

1.3 All buildings and works are to be 

located a minimum of 30 metres 

away from the outer boundaries 

of drainage swales, recharge 

basins, areas with high water 

tables, water courses and flood 

plains. 


Hydrology 

1.3 Any buildings or works located on 

or near drainage swales, 

recharge basins, high water 

tables, water courses or flood 

plains shall be designed and 

constructed in a manner that will 

not affect the natural flow 

regimes or water qualities of any 

of these features. 

The Hill Street road reservation runs along a creek bed. As such, the proposed 

subdivision will be within 30 metres of a watercourse. The portion of Hill 

Street that has to be constructed is not located within the creek bed, and, 

therefore, is appropriate. Essentially, only Lot 11 and part of Lot 14 will be 

within 30 metres of a watercourse. Lot 11 is of sufficient size to provide 

appropriate buffers to the watercourse, particularly as the majority of the lot is 

undevelopable land and is proposed to be incorporated as a 

wetland/reservation area as common property as part of a future multi-unit 

development. The proposed subdivision will not affect the natural flow of any 

water courses. 

The proposal meets the Performance Criteria. 



14.0 Road Asset Schedule 


(a) Ensure that use or development of any land outside a road does not 

adversely affect the efficiency and safety of that part of the Tasmanian 

road system as lies within Council’s municipal area. 

(b) ensure that use or development on roads does not unreasonably 

impede improvements to the efficiency and safety of the road system; 

and 

(c) assist in the planning, construction, maintenance and management of 

roads, in a manner that achieves the objectives set out in Schedule 1 of 

the Act. 

Table 14.2.1 Issue 3.0:- Deficient Junctions 

Objective: To ensure that there is no further decline in the safety of a deficient 

road junction. 


3.1 Where a TIA demonstrates that a 

use or development serviced by a 

side road from a deficient 

junction will not create a material 

change in the Annual Average 

Daily Traffic (AADT) on the side 

of the road at the deficient 

junction. 


3.1 A TIA demonstrates that the 

above Objective will be achieved, 

provided that where it is required 

that any roadworks be undertaken 

by, or at the cost of, the applicant, 

these roadworks will be 

completed prior to any other part 

of the permit becoming active. 

As the proposed subdivision will generate some 270 daily additional vehicles 

movements to and from Hill Street, a TIA was required to be prepared in 

accordance with Clause 14.4 of the Planning Scheme. The TIA determined 

that the Hill Street/ Inglis Street intersection is a deficient junction. The TIA 

determined that banning the right hand turn out of Hill Street will address the 

issue and ensure that appropriate safety standards are met. 

Complies with the Performance Criteria. 

18.0 Bushfire Prone Areas Schedule 


(a) Reduce bushfire risks for habitable buildings. 

Table 18.1 Issue 1.0:- Subdivision and Layout Design 

Objective: The design, siting and layout of rural, urban and industrial 

subdivisions should be such as to minimise the level of fire risk and the 

potential loss of life. 





enable a building protection zone 

(BPZ) to be separated from a fire 

hazard by a fuel modified buffer 

zone (FMBZ) in accordance with 

Figure 18.2 (see also Fig. 18.1). 

1.2 The FMBZ is to be within the 

boundaries of the proposed lot. 


allow for the setback of buildings 

within a building envelope so that 

a BPZ of the widths set out in 

Figure 18.3 can be maintained. 





There is little remnant vegetation on the site and, whilst there are some small 

pockets of vegetation adjacent to the site to the east and south, the design of 

the lots is such that the requirements for a FMBZ and BPZ is readily 

incorporated. 

A full assessment against the bushfire prone areas schedule has not been 

provided as it is considered that, once the site has been cleared for the 

subdivision, there will be no bushfire hazard. The site will be connected to 

town water supply and will have several access points. 

7. Risk 

There is a risk that the applicants or representors may appeal the determination 

of the Planning Authority to the Resource Management and Planning Appeal 

Tribunal. 

8. Conclusion 

The proposed site is adjacent to existing residential development, and is 

currently zoned Residential under the Planning Scheme. The application 

appears to be a sound use of the site and it is considered appropriate that 

conditional approval be granted. This will allow the development to proceed 

in such a manner as to encourage infill development within the township of 

Wynyard. 



MOVED BY 

SECONDED BY 

CR WALSH 

CR DUNIAM 

That the Planning Authority grant approval for a 31 lot residential subdivision 

in the Residential Zone at 127 Inglis Street, Wynyard, subject to the following 

conditions: - 

1. Prior to the commencement of the development hereby permitted, the 

applicant is to submit to the Director Development Services two copies 

of plans drawn to scale generally in accordance with the plans but 

amended to show: 

i The northern access to Lot 11 is to be realigned so that the 

intersection with the east-west subdivisional road is at an angle 

of not less than 70 degrees. 

ii The southern access to Lot 11 is to be constructed in the form 

of a driveway with a kerb crossover. 

iii A building envelope to be located on Lot 11, delineating the 

portion of the land that is developable (not impacted upon by 

springs or seepage). 

iv A drainage easement at the low point of Lot 10 to enable runoff 

discharge through and across the springs area. 

2. A Final Plan is to be submitted to the Waratah-Wynyard Council for 

sealing. The plan is to be drawn to scale and prepared in accordance 

with the requirements of the Recorder of Titles and is to form part of 

this permit when sealed. The Final Plan is to be substantially the same 

as the endorsed plan. 

3. All conditions of the permit are to be completed prior to the sealing of 

the Final Plan. 

4. All costs associated with the proposed development are to be met by 

the Developer. 

5. All work carried out in the construction of the civil works associated 

with the development are to comply with the requirements of Council’s 

policy – Standard requirements for the construction of new 

infrastructure assets and the replacement of existing infrastructure 

assets. 



6. The construction works are to be carried out in accordance with plans, 

specifications, calculations and computations approved by the 

Director Engineering Services and prepared by, or certified by, a 

Chartered Professional Engineer. The works are to be supervised by 

the Engineer who is to certify, by issue of a certificate, that the works 

have been substantially completed in accordance with the approved 

plans and specifications and submit ‘Work as Executed’ drawings of 

the completed works in both paper and electronic format. 

7. No damage is to be caused to the road, footpath or other facility. 


9. No materials, machinery or operational construction is to be located 

on the road, footpath, and nature strip or road reservation. 

10. Necessary easements for powerlines, sewerage, water, drainage, 

access and the like are to be depicted in the final survey plan lodged 

for sealing. 

11. A six (6) month maintenance period is to apply to all works within the 

development for which Council will assume future responsibility. A 

maintenance bond of 5% of the cost of the civil works is to be lodged 

with Council prior to the sealing of the Final Survey Plan. 

Commencement of the maintenance period is to be at the sealing of the 


12. During the construction phase, all works are to be carried out between 

the following hours: 



Sundays and Public Holidays – 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. inclusive 

13. A new kerb crossover to each lot is to be constructed in accordance 

with Municipal Standard Drawing No SD1003 Urban Roads – 

Standard Vehicle Crossing to the satisfaction of the Director 

Engineering Services. 

14. A reinforced concrete driveway between the kerb crossover and the 

property boundary of each lot is to be constructed in accordance with 

Municipal Standard Drawing SD1003 Urban Roads – Standard 

Vehicle Crossing. 



15 A reticulated stormwater drainage system is to be provided with 

individual lot connections, road drainage and method of discharge in 

accordance with the requirements of the Director Engineering 

Services. The return interval for the reticulation network is 1 in 5 year 

ARI. 

16. An environmental management plan is to be prepared and submitted 

for the approval of the Director Engineering Services, prior to 

disturbance or construction, outlining proposed practices in relation 

to: 

i 

ii 

iii 

iv 

Temporary run-off and erosion controls are to be installed 

before the development commences. Controls are to include, 

but are not limited to: 

• Minimise site disturbance and vegetation removal; 


disturbed areas, areas to be cleared and/or disturbed or 

filling provided that such diverted water will not cause 

erosion and is directed to a legal discharge point; 

• Installation of sediment retention traps (e.g. sediment 

fences, etc.) at the down slope perimeter of the disturbed 

area or stockpile to prevent unwanted sediment and other 

debris escaping from the land; 

• Rehabilitation of all disturbed areas as soon as possible. 



the like. 


17. The provision of an 18 metre wide road reservation, with lot 

boundaries splayed where necessary and shown as Road on the final 


18. The provision of an 18 metre wide road reservation, suitably widened 

to 25 metres to accommodate a vehicular turning area, with lot 

boundaries splayed where necessary and shown as road on the final 

plan lodged for sealing. Alternative termination treatments will be 

considered. 


pavement, designed in accordance with Austroads pavement design 

guidelines, with a minimum pavement thickness of 250 mm plus a 30 

mm asphalt seal, incorporating concrete kerb and channelling and 

footpaths, all to the satisfaction of the Director Engineering Services 

and in accordance with Standard Drawing SD1001. 



20. Pavement widths of the internal road to be provided are: 8.0 metres 

measured lip of kerb to lip of kerb and 6.0 metres surface measured lip 

of kerb to lip of kerb for the courts. 

21. The road intersections, both internally, and with the Council road 

network, are to be assessed in regard to the various requirements of 

the Austroads publication “Guide to traffic engineering practice – part 

5 Intersections at grade. Deficiencies and traffic management issues 

identified are to be addressed as part of the road design process. 

22. York Street is to be constructed and sealed from the north western 

interface with the sealed section of York Street to a point 10 metres 

past the entry road in to the subdivision. The road pavement is to be 

designed in accordance with the Austroads pavement design guidelines 

and shall have an asphalt surface of not less than 30mm compacted 

depth of asphalt. The width of the road shall be 8.0 metres measured 

lip of kerb to lip of kerb. Kerb and channelling is to be constructed 

along the western side of York Street, from the internal access road to 

the northern boundary. 

23. Hill Street is to be constructed and sealed from the internal access 

road to Inglis Street. The road pavement is to be designed in 

accordance with the Austroads pavement design guidelines and shall 

have an asphalt surface of not less than 30mm compacted depth of 

asphalt. The width of the road shall be 8.0 metres measured lip of kerb 

to lip of kerb. Kerb and channelling is to be constructed along the 

northern side of Hill Street, from the internal access road to the 

eastern boundary with Inglis Street. 

24. The intersection of Hill and Inglis Streets is to have traffic 

channelisation which prevents a right-hand turn from Hill Street into 

Inglis Street. The intersection treatment is at the cost of the developer 

and is to be carried out to the satisfaction of the Director Engineering 

Services. 

25. The developer is to supply and install street and traffic control signage 

required for the development. The signage is to comply with the 

requirements of the suite of AS 1742 standards. 

26. Footpaths are to be constructed in accordance with Council’s 

Standard Drawing SD1006 and located as per the endorsed plan for 

the internal road network. 



27. The provision of a reticulated water supply to the development with 

individual lot connections and fire plugs in accordance with Council’s 

specifications (min. pipe size 100mm) and the requirements of the 

Tasmanian Fire Service. The developer is to supply and install water 

meters to all allotments. Water meter type is to be approved by the 

Director Engineering Services. 

28. Water meters are to be located so as to afford unobstructed access to 

service personnel. 

29. The provision of a reticulated sewerage system to the development with 

individual lot connections and method of disposal in accordance with 

the requirements of the Director Engineering Services. The system to 

be designed by a Chartered Professional Engineer. 

30. Street lighting is to be provided in accordance with the requirements of 

Aurora Energy Pty Ltd and the Director Engineering Services. The 

street lighting is to be designed to minimise off site glare and reflected 

light. The use of non-standard lighting poles is not permitted within 

the development. 


accordance with the requirements of Aurora Energy Pty Ltd and 



development in accordance with the requirements of Telstra and 



approval of the Director Engineering Services, prior to disturbance or 

construction, outlining information and proposed construction 

practices in relation to: 

i Contact details for principal, consultants and contractors, 

including after hours numbers. 

ii 

iii 

iv 

v 

vi 

Traffic management plan, including road works signage. 

Proposed hours of work (including volume and timing of heavy 

vehicles entering and leaving the site, and works undertaken on 

site). 

Identification of potentially noisy construction phases, such as 

operation of rock-breakers, explosives or pile drivers, and 

proposed means to minimise impact on the amenity of 

neighbouring buildings. 

Site facilities to be provided. 

Procedures for washing down vehicles, to prevent soil and 

debris being carried onto the street. 



34. The developer is to submit to Council for consideration a proposed 

name for the subdivisional street prior to the sealing of the Plan. 

35. The developer is to pay a public open space contribution equivalent to 

five percent (5%) of the value of the undeveloped new lots comprised 

in the plan. This condition is invoked under the provisions of Section 

117 of the Local Government (Building & Miscellaneous Provisions) 

Act 1993. Contribution payment is to be made prior to sealing of the 


36. The developer is to seek a private land valuation of the undeveloped 

new lots as identified on the endorsed plan. A copy of the valuation is 

to be submitted to Council prior to, or upon payment of, the public 

open space contribution (see Condition 35). 

37. A landscaping and planting plan for the street network and the wetland 

area in Lot 11 is to be prepared and lodged with Council for approval 

prior to the site works commencing. The plan will form part of the 

endorsed plans. The plan must not include any species declared weeds 

under the Weed Management Act 1999. 

38. Works outlined in the landscaping and planting plan must be carried 

out to the satisfaction of Council’s Director Development Services 

prior to the Sealing of the Final Plans. 


outstanding or uncompleted works. The bond is to be determined by 

Director Engineering Services based upon the submission of two 

valuations for all outstanding works (plus 20% of the higher amount). 

40. The bond is to be held for a maximum period of twelve months after the 

sealing of the Final Survey Plan by Council. Any outstanding or 

substandard works not completed by the developer within this time are 

to be completed by Council and the cost deducted from the bond and 

the balance of the bond, if any, is to be refunded to the developer. 



however, the subdivision may be staged, providing no stage comprises 

less than 20 lots. The developer is to seek further approval from 

Council if the final stage of subdivisional works as approved is not 

substantially commenced within a period of 6 years from the date of 

this permit. 







- Development Application and supporting documentation 

- Location Plan 

- Certificate of Title 

- Development Plans and documentation 

- Representations (x2) 

Planning Authority Meeting concluded at 6:25 pm. 



Council Reports 

GENERAL MANAGER 

5/08 REVIEW OF COUNCIL POLICY – OCCUPATIONAL 

REHABILITATION POLICY 

To: 

Council 

Reporting Officer: Executive Services Manager 

Responsible Manager: General Manager 

File Reference: 001.47 

Date: 21 January 2008 


That Council confirm the amended Occupational Rehabilitation Policy 

and note that the policy will be scheduled for a further review in 

January 2009. 

2. Summary 

This report has been prepared to allow Council the opportunity to review its 

Occupational Rehabilitation Policy, originally adopted on 16 February 2004, 

and subsequently confirmed, with minor amendments, on an annual basis by 

Council. 

Once again, only minor changes have been suggested to several of the policy 

document sections, none of which change the policy’s detail or intent. The 

only significant change recommended relates to the appointment by the 

General Manager of a person to carry out the role of Rehabilitation 

Coordinator as the need arises. The appointment will be in accordance with a 

recommendation by Council’s workers compensation insurers, currently QBE 

Insurance Limited. 

It is recommended that the Policy, as amended, be confirmed. 

3. Background 

Council has an ongoing policy review program which requires each adopted 

policy to be reviewed by Council at a predetermined date to examine its 

continuing relevance to Council’s strategic direction as well as adherence to 

any current legislative requirements. 



4. Statutory and Strategic Requirements 

Strategic Plan Reference 

Objective 

6.3 

Objective 

6.5 

Ensure that Council service delivery is reviewed, maintained and 

enhanced to reflect community expectations. 

Be recognised as a leader in the provision of local governance to 

the community. 

The ongoing development and regular review of policies relating to the 

delivery of Council services and the satisfaction of community requirements is 

entirely consistent with the Strategic Plan objectives. 

Statutory Requirements 

The Workers Rehabilitation and Compensation Act 1988 provides: 

143. Rehabilitation policies 

(1) An employer who employs more than 20 workers must prepare a 

rehabilitation policy in accordance with criteria approved by the Board and 

published in the Gazette. 

Penalty: 

Fine not exceeding 50 penalty units. 

(2) An employer to whom subsection (1) applies must display the 

rehabilitation policy in a prominent place at each workplace under the 

employer's control. 

Penalty: 

Fine not exceeding 20 penalty units. 

143A. Rehabilitation coordinator 

An employer who employs more than 50 workers must provide a person who 

is responsible for coordinating the timely and safe return to work of a worker 

in accordance with the employer's rehabilitation policy. 

Council’s responsibilities under the relevant sections of the Act have not 

changed since the policy was previously reviewed. 



5. Finances 

The ongoing review of Council policies is carried out as part of Council’s 

normal administrative function and will not have a material effect upon 

Council’s financial position. Confirmation of the existing Occupational 

Rehabilitation Policy, with only minor alteration, will not impose any 

significant additional financial requirements upon Council. 

6. Discussion 

The Occupational Rehabilitation Policy was first adopted by Council on 16 

February 2004 and confirmed by Council, with only minor alterations, at the 

subsequent January Council meetings each year, with the most recent review 

date being 15 January 2007. 

To assist the policy review process generally, the following two criteria have 

been developed for use as a general guide to evaluate current Council policies: 

• Have there been any changes to relevant legislation including Acts 

of Parliament and Regulations or changes to any Australian 

Standards or Codes of Practice which will potentially impact upon 

the policy and require its amendment? 

• Have there been any changes to Council’s strategic direction 

and/or community expectations or requirements as represented in 

Council’s current Strategic Plan, since the policy was originally 

adopted, which will require the policy to be amended? 

There have not been any changes to the Workers Rehabilitation and 

Compensation Act 1988 since the date of the previous review that require the 

policy to be amended. 

The report accompanying the policy document, when it was originally adopted 

by Council in 2004, listed a number of criteria that were suggested by 

Workcover Tasmania for inclusion in any new Occupational Rehabilitation 

Policy and these criteria, which were in accordance with the Act, were 

included in the original policy. 

One of the criteria originally suggested by Workcover Tasmania 

recommended that Council review the policy annually to establish continuing 

Council commitment to the policy and this suggestion continues to be 

incorporated in the policy document. 

An examination of Council’s Strategic Plan reveals that the current 

Occupational Rehabilitation Policy is not inconsistent with any of the 

objectives or strategies of the Plan, particularly Objectives 6.3 and 6.5. 



Council’s former Compliance Manager, Mr Douglass Doherty, was previously 

appointed to the position of Rehabilitation Co-ordinator due to his experience 

and qualifications. Following Mr Doherty’s departure from employment with 

Council, and in the absence of any staff members with similar relevant 

qualifications and experience in the field of occupational rehabilitation, it is 

recommended that Council’s workers compensation insurers, QBE Insurance 

Limited, be requested to suggest a suitable rehabilitation specialist for 

appointment to the position of Rehabilitation Coordinator as the need arises. 

As part of the current review, Council’s Risk Management Officer has perused 

the policy and, with the exception of the requirement for the appointment of a 

new Rehabilitation Coordinator, has recommended that no further changes to 

the policy are required. 

In light of the above comments it is recommended that the policy be confirmed 

by Council, without significant alteration, and that it be rescheduled for review 

in January 2009. 

7. Risk 

There are no identifiable additional risks associated with the review and 

confirmation of the amended Occupational Rehabilitation Policy. The policy 

review programme, generally, provides a valuable reassessment of Council’s 

policy initiatives, particularly those incorporating Council’s statutory 

responsibilities. 

8. Conclusion 

This report is presented for Council’s consideration. 

MOVED BY 

SECONDED BY 

CR MOORE 

CR BRAMICH 

That Council confirm the amended Occupational Rehabilitation Policy and 

note that the policy will be scheduled for a further review in January 2009. 






POLICY NAME 

DOC NO: G 1.3.2 

OCCUPATIONAL REHABILITATION 

POLICY 

VERSION 

5 

DATE 

21/01/08 

CONTROLLER: APPROVED BY: REVIEW DATE: 

GENERAL MANAGER COUNCIL JANUARY 2009 

1.0 Purpose 

The purpose of this Policy is to comply with Section 143 of the Workers 

Rehabilitation and Compensation Act 1988, and to define the commitment that 

Council has to the rehabilitation of any of its employees who may be injured, 

or contract a disease arising out of, or in the course of, their employment. 

2.0 Objective 

3.0 Scope 

4.0 Policy 

To demonstrate Council’s commitment to the rehabilitation of an employee as 

soon as possible after an injury or disease. 

This Policy applies to all Council employees. 

The Waratah Wynyard Council, as outlined in its adopted Health and 

Safety Policy, is committed to preventing injury and illness by providing a 

safe and healthy working environment which is, as far as practicable, 

without risk to personal health or well-being. 

The Waratah-Wynyard Council is also committed to the rehabilitation of 

its employees who may be injured, or contract a disease arising out of, or 

in the course of, their employment. 

Council’s commitment to this Policy is underpinned by the appointment of 

Rehabilitation Co-ordinator who will work in consultation with the Risk 

Management Officer and the ill/injured employee to ensure that the aims 

and goals of this Policy are achieved. 

The goals of the Occupational Rehabilitation Policy are to: 

Ensure that the rehabilitation process is commenced as soon as possible 

following injury/illness to ensure speedy recovery and to avoid long-term 

problems. 



• Encourage and maintain a positive work environment for the 

affected employee, including meaningful work that is acceptable to 

all parties. 

• Promote the understanding that rehabilitation, as required, will be 

provided and, if necessary, additional assistance obtained from an 

approved rehabilitation provider. 

• Ensure that participation in an occupational rehabilitation program 

will not, in itself, prejudice an injured employee. 

Any rehabilitation program will be developed in consultation with the 

employee, their medical practitioner, Council’s Rehabilitation Coordinator 

and Risk Management Officer, the employee’s direct supervisor, 

the rehabilitation service provider, and, if applicable, the insurance 

company and, if requested by the employee, their union representative. 

Under this Policy the ill/injured employee has the right to choose their 

treating medical practitioner and to also be consulted when choosing a 

rehabilitation service provider should one be considered necessary. 

All employees have an important role to play to ensure the best possible 

outcome for their injured colleagues and successful occupational 

rehabilitation requires involvement and commitment. 

5.0 Legislation 

Workers Rehabilitation and Compensation Act 1988. 

6.0 Responsibility 


‣ Adopt an Occupational Rehabilitation Policy. 

General Manager 

‣ Appoint a Rehabilitation Co-ordinator and maintain the overall 

management of the Policy, ensuring its effective operation. 

Rehabilitation Co-ordinator 

‣ Co-ordinate any required rehabilitation program with all interested 

parties in accordance with the aims and goals of the Policy. 



Risk Management Officer 

7.0 Minute Reference 

‣ Assist the ill/injured employee to be rehabilitated under the aims of 

this Policy, by referring any case to the Rehabilitation Co-ordinator 

as soon as possible, and working with the Co-ordinator and other 

interested parties, as required, to draw up a successful rehabilitation 

program. 

‣ Arrange for the Policy to be reviewed on a regular basis, at least 

once per year, to ensure that there is a continuing commitment to 

the Policy by Council, management and employees, and to 

recommend any changes deemed necessary. 

Minute No. 5/08. 

8.0 Council Meeting Date 

21 January 2008. 



6/08 REVIEW OF DEVELOPMENT SERVICES POLICIES 

To: 


Reporting Officer: Executive Services Manager 

Responsible Manager: General Manager 

File Reference: 001.52, 001.54, 001.55, 001.56, 001.57 

Date: 21 January 2008 


That Council confirm the following amended policies and note that 

they are scheduled for further review in January 2011: 

a) Environmental Policy 

b) Public Open Space Contribution Policy 

c) Subdivision Development Bond Policy 

d) Staged Development Applications Under The Strata 

Titles Act 1998 Policy 

e) Standard Development Permit Conditions Policy 

2. Summary 

This report has been prepared to allow Council the opportunity to review five 

of its development services policies originally adopted during 2004. 

Only minor administrative changes have been suggested to several sections of 

each policy, none of which change the detail or intent of any of the policies, 

and it is recommended that the policies, as amended, be confirmed. 

3. Background 

During 2004 a series of development services policies were developed and 

placed before Council for consideration. The policies were intended to give 

direction on a number of matters relating to the use and development of land 

in the municipal area. Whilst the Waratah- Wynyard Planning Scheme 2000 

and the various State Acts and State Policies gave direction in the management 

of land, there was a recognition by the Council of the day that some land use 

and development matters remained subjective and that it would be 

advantageous for Council to have a clear direction on some specific issues that 

were dealt with on a regular basis. 

Council adopted its Environmental Policy on 16 August 2004 with the 

remaining four policies being adopted on 18 October 2004. 



Council has an ongoing policy review program which requires each adopted 

policy to be reviewed by Council at a predetermined date to examine its 

continuing relevance to Council’s strategic direction as well as adherence to 

any current legislative requirements. The abovementioned policies are now 

scheduled to be reviewed by Council. 

4. Statutory and Strategic Requirements 

Strategic Plan References 

Objective 

3.6 

Objective 

4.1 

Objective 

5.1 

Objective 

6.1 

Objective 

6.3 

Objective 

6.5 

Access to suitable/contemporary recreational facilities. 

Manage our natural resources in a responsible manner. 

Quality residential subdivisions. 

Ensure that existing infrastructure and built asset base is regularly 

reviewed and maintained as our core responsibility. 

Ensure that Council service delivery is reviewed, maintained and 

enhanced to reflect community expectations. 

Be recognised as a leader in the provision of local governance to 

the community. 

The ongoing development and regular review of policies relating to the 

delivery of Council services and the satisfaction of community requirements is 

consistent with Council’s Strategic Plan 2004-2009. 

Statutory Requirements 

Council has a number of statutory obligations under the following legislation: 

Land Use Planning and Approvals Act 1993 

Local Government (Building and Miscellaneous Provisions) Act 1993 

Environmental Management and Pollution Control Act 1994 

Strata Titles Act 1998 

Building Act 2000 

Waratah-Wynyard Planning Scheme 2000 

Various State Policies as promulgated from time to time 

Council’s responsibilities under any of the relevant sections of these Acts have 

not changed since the suite of development services policies was originally 

adopted by Council. 



5. Finances 

Confirmation of the existing policies, with only minor alterations, should not 

impose any additional financial requirements upon Council. 

6. Discussion 

As discussed, the five development services policies under consideration were 

adopted by Council during the 2004 calendar year. 

For policy evaluation purposes the following two criteria were developed for 

use as a general guide to evaluate current Council policies: 

• Have there been any changes to relevant legislation including Acts 

of Parliament and Regulations or changes to any Australian 

Standards or Codes of Practice which will potentially impact upon 

the policy and require its amendment? 

• Have there been any changes to Council’s strategic direction 

and/or community expectations or requirements as represented in 

Council’s current Strategic Plan, since the policy was originally 

adopted, which will require the policy to be amended? 

In accordance with these criteria, and as part of the current review process for 

each of these policies, Council’s Director Development Services has examined 

each policy for compliance with current legislative requirements and, with the 

exception of the minor administrative changes required to reflect the updated 

versions of the policies, has recommended that no additional changes to the 

policies are required. 

An examination of Council’s Strategic Plan 2004-2009 reveals that the current 

policies are not inconsistent with any of the Objectives or Strategies of the 

Strategic Plan. 

In response to the above comments, it is recommended that the policies be 

confirmed by Council, without significant alteration. It is suggested that these 

policies be reviewed again in three years time, with the reviews being 

scheduled for January 2011. 

7. Risk 

There are no identifiable additional risks associated with the review and 

confirmation of the amended policies. The policy review programme, 

generally, provides a valuable reassessment of Council’s policy initiatives, 

particularly those incorporating Council’s statutory responsibilities. 



8. Conclusion 

This report is presented for Council’s consideration. 

MOVED BY 

SECONDED BY 

CR DUNIAM 

CR BRAMICH 

That Council confirm the following amended policies and note that they are 

scheduled for further review in January 2011: 

a) Environmental Policy 

f) Public Open Space Contribution Policy 

g) Subdivision Development Bond Policy 

h) Staged Development Applications Under The Strata Titles Act 

1998 Policy 

i) Standard Development Permit Conditions Policy 






POLICY NAME 

DOC NO: D 3.1.1 

ENVIRONMENTAL POLICY 

VERSION 

2 

DATE 




1.0 Purpose 

This policy outlines Council’s position in relation to its duties and obligations 

imposed through environmental legislation and Council’s Strategic Plan. 

2.0 Objective 

3.0 Scope 

4.0 Policy 

The objective of the policy is to outline Council’s position on environmental 

matters and provide guidance on the implementation of environmental 

legislation. 

The policy applies to all actions and decisions taken by Council and staff in 

relation to the environment within the municipal area. 

4.1 In accord with the resource management and planning suite of 

legislation and Council’s Strategic Plan (Part 4-Natural Resources) 

Council will seek to support the following objectives. 

4.1.1 To promote the sustainable development of natural and 

physical resources and the maintenance of ecological processes 

and genetic diversity. 

4.1.2 To provide for the fair, orderly and sustainable use and 

development of air, land and water. 

4.1.3 To encourage public involvement in resource management and 

planning. 

4.1.4 To facilitate economic development in accordance with the 

objectives set out in paragraphs 4.1.1, 4.1.2 and 4.1.3. 



4.1.5 To promote the sharing of responsibility for resource 

management and planning between the different spheres of 

Government, the community and industry in the State. 

4.2 These objectives will be supported by the following actions 

commensurate with available resources. 

4.2.1 Decision making that protects and enhances the quality of the 

environment. 

4.2.2 The prevention of environmental degradation and adverse risks 

to human and ecosystem health with promotion of pollution 

prevention, clean production technology, reuse and recycling of 

materials and waste minimization programmes. 

4.2.3 The promotion of a reduction or elimination of the discharge of 

pollutants and hazardous substances to air, land or water 

consistent with maintaining environmental quality. 

4.2.4 To promote allocation of the costs of environmental protection 

and restoration equitably and in a manner that encourages 

responsible use of, and reduces harm to, the environment, with 

polluters bearing the appropriate share of the costs that arise 

from their activities. 

4.2.5 To require persons engaging in polluting activities to make 

progressive environmental improvements, including reductions 

of pollution at source, as such improvements become 

practicable through technological and economic development; 

and 

4.2.6 To provide for the monitoring and reporting of environmental 

quality on a regular basis. 

4.2.7 To promote control of the generation, storage, collection, 

transportation, treatment and disposal of waste with a view to 

reducing, minimizing and, where practicable, eliminating harm 

to the environment. 

4.2.8 To adopt a precautionary approach when assessing 

environmental risk to ensure that all aspects of environmental 

quality, including ecosystem sustainability and integrity and 

beneficial uses of the environment, are considered in assessing, 

and making decisions in relation to, the environment. 



4.2.9 To facilitate the adoption and implementation of standards 

agreed upon by the State under inter-governmental 

arrangements for greater uniformity in environmental 

regulation. 

4.2.10 To promote public education about the protection, restoration 

and enhancement of the environment. 

4.2.11 To co-ordinate all activities as are necessary to protect, restore 

or improve the municipal environment. 

4.3 Implementation of the policy and enforcement action will be 

undertaken in a manner, which compliments the environmental 

enforcement policy principles of the Department of Primary Industry, 

Water and Environment (DPIWE). The guiding principles for 

environmental enforcement action by Council staff are set out as 

follows; 

4.3.1 The objective of all enforcement action will be to achieve a 

defined and measurable outcome. 

4.3.2 Enforcement action will be taken in proportion to the 

magnitude of the offence taking into account implications for 

the administration of the Environmental Management and 

Pollution Control Act 1994 (EMPCA) more generally. 

4.3.3 Decisions on enforcement action will be responsive to the 

situation in both timing and extent with flexibility retained to 

respond to additional information or change in circumstances. 

4.3.4 All non-trivial breaches will be subject to enforcement 

consideration and this will be communicated to the offender. A 

transparent process will determine the type of enforcement 

measure to be taken, so that any disagreement can be based 

upon fact. The enforcement action will be clear to enable all 

parties to understand what constitutes compliance. 

4.3.5 The enforcement action will be carried out in a fair, consistent 

and equitable manner. 

4.3.6 Enforcement action will be carried out within the limitations of 

the powers conferred under EMPCA, subsidiary legislation or 

associated State Policies. 



4.3.7 As part of a continuum of administrative measures, 

enforcement powers are to be exercised when they are likely to 

produce a desired outcome in a cost effective manner. The 

desired outcome includes meeting the other principles in this 

policy and the implications for the administration of EMPCA 

more generally (including consideration of deterrence and 

precedent) as well as the environmental outcome in a particular 

case. 

4.3.8 Any enforcement action will be carried out in a manner 

consistent with other legislative responsibilities of Council for 

sustainable development, land use planning and public health. 

4.4 The guiding principles for enforcement action are underscored by the 

following criteria in deciding on appropriate enforcement action; 


4.4.1 The seriousness of the incident having regard to the damage to 

the environment caused or likely to be caused, impact on 

people and the implications for the administration of Council’s 

obligations under EMPCA. 

4.4.2 Whether there has been a failure to comply with any formal 

requests by Council staff in relation to the incident. 

4.4.3 The culpability of the person whether it is a corporation, or 

employee or individual, including any mitigating or 

aggravating circumstances. 

4.4.4 The previous history of the person involved in the incident. 

4.4.5 The level and nature of public concern. 

4.4.6 The prevalence of the alleged offence and the need for 

deterrence of the offence. 

4.4.7 Due diligence procedures already in place and used by the 

person. 

4.4.8 Voluntary actions and co-operation by the person to mitigate 

any damage to the environment and put in place mechanisms to 

prevent a recurrence of the incident. 

- Environmental Management and Pollution Control Act 1994 

- Local Government Act 1993 




Council is the responsible body for ensuring decisions made at Council 

meetings are consistent with the policy. The operational implementation of 

this policy is the responsibility of the Director Development Services. 







POLICY NAME 

DOC NO: D3.2.1 

PUBLIC OPEN SPACE CONTRIBUTION 

POLICY 

VERSION 

2 

DATE 




1.0 Purpose 

1.1 This policy provides a guideline to the exercise of the Council’s 

statutory discretion on the provision of public open space. As such it 

does not bind the exercise of those discretions in any particular case. 

Council or its delegate must determine each application which is 

lodged on its merits and in accordance with the provisions of the Land 

Use Planning & Approvals Act 1993 and the Local Government 

(Building & Miscellaneous Provisions) Act 1993. Council or its 

delegate may in individual cases apply this guideline to the exercise of 

its statutory discretions. 

1.2 The purpose of this Policy is to: 

(a) 

(b) 

(c) 

Establish guidelines that will assist Council in determining the 

appropriateness of levying a public open space contribution on 

residential subdivisions. 

Establish parameters for determining whether a contribution 

should be taken in the form of land or cash in lieu payment. 

Specify requirements for the holding and disposal of monies 

derived from cash in lieu contributions. 

2.0 Objectives 

The objectives of the policy relate to the provision of public open space in the 

municipal area. The primary objectives are to: 

2.1 Provide a range and hierarchy of public open space resource and 

recreational facilities to meet all community needs and encourage 

tourism. 

2.2 Provide equitable accessibility to recreation opportunities across the 

community. 



3.0 Scope 

2.3 Develop a series of premium open space resources that can provide an 

integrated trail network throughout the municipal area and along the 

coastal & river foreshores. The trail should seek to link activity centres 

with safe and visually attractive pedestrian and bicycle trails/ pathways 

and passive open space. 

2.4 Economically and efficiently maintain and improve a series of 

premium public open space resources. 

2.5 Conserve and enhance the conservation values of premium natural 

resource sites within the municipal area. 

The policy applies to all applications to subdivide residential land in the 

municipal area. 

4.0 Policy 

4.1 Guidelines in Determining a Requirement for Public Open Space 

Contribution 

As a guideline in determining the public open space requirements for a 

subdivision the following matters are to be taken into consideration: 

4.1.1 Section 85 of the Local Government (Building and 

Miscellaneous Provisions) Act 1993 determines that Council 

may refuse to approve a subdivision plan if it is of the opinion 

that the layout of the plan should be altered to either include or 

omit an area of public open space. 

4.1.2 If Council determines that public open space is not required on 

plan, nor required in the municipal area then a requirement for 

such (including cash in lieu requirement) cannot be made of the 

developer. If Council determines that an area of public open 

space is required in the municipal area, then the contribution is 

dealt with under Sections 116 and 117 of the Local Government 

(Building and Miscellaneous Provisions) Act 1993 and consent 

conditions of planning permit applied under the Land Use 

Planning & Approvals Act 1993. 

4.1.3 Sections 116 and 117 of the Local Government (Building and 

Miscellaneous Provisions) Act 1993 enable Council to require, 

as a consent condition to residential subdivision in the 

municipal area, that the developer provides land or a cash in 

lieu contribution towards the ‘increased’ provision of public 

open space. 



Section 117 enables Council to require, as a consent condition 

to a planning permit, a payment in lieu of an increase in the area 

shown for public open space, instead of requiring an increase in 

the public open space land area. Such monies must be held in 

trust and used to further strategic purchase or improvement of 

land(s) dedicated for public open space in the municipality. 

Section 117(5) of the Act stipulates that the ‘amount payable is 

to be for the acquisition or improvement of land for public open 

space for the benefit of inhabitants of the municipal area’. The 

words ‘municipal area‘ are defined in Section 3 of the Local 

Government Act 1993 as ”an area referred to in Section 16” 

which provides for the division of the State of Tasmania into 

municipal areas, such as Waratah-Wynyard. 

4.1.4 When assessing the merit of the subdivision proposal Council is 

to determine the requirement for open space in the ‘municipal 

area’ of the subdivision. 

4.1.5 Open space may be broadly categorised as active or passive. 

4.1.6 Active open space generally implies but is not necessarily 

limited to land used for the playing of sport, including facilities 

such as ovals, tennis courts, swimming pools and bowling 

greens. 

4.1.7 Passive open space refers to remnant bushland conservation 

areas, botanical gardens, picnic grounds, beach areas, river 

reserves and wetland or inter tidal zones. 

4.1.8 Clearly some open space areas provide both functions. The 

buildings and structures erected upon open space to enhance the 

recreational opportunities are defined as ‘recreational facilities’ 

and include stadia, playground equipment, barbecues, 

boardwalks, tables and chairs and interpretation signs. 

4.1.9 Open space can also be broadly categorized by hierarchy: 

Hierarchy of Open Spaces 

STATE OPEN SPACE 

REGIONAL OPEN 

SPACE 

National Parks 

Major Spectator Sport Facilities 

Mass Entertainment Facilities 

Major Parks 

Natural Parks 

Developed Parks 

Historical and Cultural Areas 

Theme and Amusement Parks 



DISTRICT OPEN SPACE 

LOCAL OPEN SPACE 

PLAY SPACE 

Large Scale Recreational Areas 

Outdoor Sporting facilities 

Extensive River and Beach 

Areas 

Local Parks 

Neighbourhood Open Spaces 

Neighbourhood Playing Fields 

Other Outdoor Sports Areas 

Playgrounds 

4.1.10 Play Spaces should be designed and located for use by younger 

children with safety, convenience and childhood development 

the key selection criteria. They should ideally be located: 

• next to shops, community centres, other public open 

space and schools; or 

• where there is high visibility from public areas; or 

• on clearly defined pedestrian or cycle routes. 

4.1.11 Local Open Spaces represent open space provided to meet the 

day-to-day needs of the local area population (approximately 

4,000 people) and, depending on the type of recreational use, 

generally vary in size from 2500 square metres to 3 hectares. 

Ideally, neighbourhood open space should also be located 

within 400 metres of a residential area. 

4.1.12 District Open Spaces serve a larger population of 16,000 to 

20,000 people and, depending on the use, generally vary 

between 2.5 and 20 hectares in area. Such open space is 

generally considered to be premium open space. The area 

benefited may be wider than the municipal area the District 

Open Space is located within. As a broad rule 1.5 hectares of 

open space in this category should be provided for every 1000 

people, excluding golf courses and the like, and should be 

available within 2 kilometres of any residence. 

4.1.13 Regional Open Spaces generally provide open space that serves 

more than one municipal area and for parks generally range 

between 30 and 200 hectares in area. Regional open spaces are 

generally located within 30 minutes driving time from a 

residence but the type of facilities is variable and a broad range 

of facilities may not be available within this distance. Forest 

areas, large remnant vegetation areas and green belts are one 

form of regional open space, providing linkages between other 

open spaces, forests and rural areas. 



4.1.14 State Open Spaces includes open spaces of State, national or 

international significance. These open spaces may or may not 

be located within the municipal area. 

4.1.15 Note: The appropriateness of a requirement for public open 

space will also be appraised having regard to the objectives of 

any adopted recreation policy. Where specified, the above 

standards for the provision of open space may be applied in 

establishing the basis for the setting of public open space 

contributions on subdivisions. In setting such requirements it 

must be noted that this policy is a guideline, until such time that 

a recreational policy may be adopted. In implementing the 

policy Council may choose to set a public open space 

requirement at variance with the standards given above. The 

standards are only one potential factor in making a decision as 

to what Council believes a public open space contribution 

should be on any particular subdivision. 

4.2 Principles - General 

The following principles apply when determining if a public open 

space contribution is to be taken: 

4.2.1 A public open space contribution is to be supported by the 

subdivision planning report and will generally outline the 

impact the proposed subdivision will have on existing and 

proposed open space requirements and the opportunities and 

constraints available for improved or increased open space 

provision. 

4.2.2 All subdivision creating new lots will contribute to an increased 

demand for open space, however the location/size/purpose of 

specific subdivisions will mean that such demand will vary. 

4.2.3 Where public open space is accessible to the residents of a 

proposed subdivision, a cash in lieu contribution should 

generally be required to provide for the upgrading or 

enhancement of that open space. 

4.2.4 Open space that seeks to protect or conserve land that is deemed 

to be of high environmental value is to be given priority as public 

open space. 

4.2.5 A contribution for public open space is based on a contribution 

not exceeding one twentieth of the value of all new lots created 

by subdivision. 



4.2.6 Land that has been set aside for riparian or littoral reserves on 

the plan is deducted from this calculation. 

4.2.7 A greater contribution may be required, but any proportion over 

the five percent value of the subdivided land provided for 

public open space is subject to purchase by Council. 

4.2.8 A contribution less than 5% may also be taken. The public 

open space contribution may be taken as cash in lieu or as land. 

4.2.9 Options that invoke a contribution of less than 5%, or a 

contribution to be taken as land, need to be supported in the 

subdivision planning report and with reference to this policy or 

any Council recreation strategy. 

4.3 Principles– Taking a Cash Contribution 

The following principles apply when determining if a cash contribution 

in lieu of land is to be taken as a public open space requirement: 

4.3.1 As an alternative to taking the public open space contribution in 

land, Council may require all or part of the contribution to be 

provided as cash in lieu. 

4.3.2 A cash in lieu payment may to be applied to all new 

subdivisions in the Residential zone to provide for active and 

passive open space in the municipal area. 

4.3.3 The taking of cash in lieu is to be the preferred option for 

public open space contribution. 

4.3.4 A contribution for public open space is based on a contribution 

not exceeding one twentieth of the value of all new lots created 

by subdivision. 

4.3.5 Such monies must be held in trust and used to further strategic 

purchase or improvement of land(s) dedicated to public open 

space in the municipal area. 

4.4 Principles – Land Contribution 

The contribution is to be taken in land where any of the following 

apply: 



4.4.1 There is an identified deficiency of public open space in the 

vicinity of the land being subdivided and part of the land is 

suitable for public open space in terms of useable shape and 

area, topography, other physical characteristics and 

accessibility and safety for the public. 

4.4.2 The taking of the land as public open space will facilitate the 

conservation of a significant natural or cultural heritage feature 

of the land for the benefit of the community. 

4.4.3 Part of the land will facilitate linkages between public land as 

part of an open space network. 

4.4.4 The open space area is required as a stormwater retention basin 

on site. Apart from provision for littoral and riparian reserves 

as provided for in the Act, land set aside as a stormwater 

retention basin will not be deemed as satisfying a public open 

space requirement unless the land also exhibits adequate value 

to the public in accordance with the above specifications. 

4.5 Principles - Requiring a lesser Public Open Space Contribution 


4.5.1 Where deemed appropriate, Council may determine that a 

public open space contribution of less than one twentieth of the 

value of the land being subdivided is appropriate. This may 

occur where it is considered that land being subdivided is in a 

municipal area that is adequately provided with a hierarchy of 

passive and active open space areas that do not require 

improvement. 

4.5.2 In such a case, there should still be a contribution made towards 

the provision of open spaces at a district or regional level but at 

a lesser rate than one twentieth of the value of the land being 

subdivided. 

Local Government (Building & Miscellaneous Provisions) Act 1993 

Land Use Planning & Approvals Act 1993 





The consideration of this policy during the assessment of all subdivision 

applications is the responsibility of the Director Development Services. 


meetings are consistent with the objectives of the policy. 







POLICY NAME 

DOC NO: D 3.2.2 

SUBDIVISION DEVELOPMENT BOND 

POLICY 

VERSION 

2 

DATE 




1.0 Purpose 

This policy establishes guidelines for the levying of a monetary bond as a 

guarantee for the completion of subdivision development works. 

2.0 Objective 

3.0 Scope 

4.0 Policy 

The adoption of a policy addressing the levying of bonds for completion of 

subdivisional development works will give certainty and consistency to 

Council’s practice of being able to levy a bond to guarantee completion of 

subdivision works and the rectification of substandard works. 

This policy shall apply to all applications to Council to seal the Final Survey 

Plan of a subdivision where the applicant agrees to pay a bond for all 

outstanding works as required on the original planning permit issued. 

4.1 A bond or bank guarantee is to be lodged by the developer to cover all 

outstanding or uncompleted works. 

4.2 The bond is to be determined by Council based on the submission of 

two valuations for all outstanding works (plus 20% of the maximum 

amount). 

4.3 The bond is to be held for a maximum of twelve months after the 

sealing of the Final Survey Plan by Council. Any outstanding or 

substandard works not completed by the developer within this time are 

to be completed by Council and the balance of the Bond, if any, 

refunded to the developer. 

4.4 A bond can be required for a maintenance period following sealing of 

Final Survey plans. Such a maintenance bond to be 5% of the 

construction costs of the works. 

4.5 Prior to maintenance works being undertaken during the maintenance 

period a ‘show cause’ request is to be delivered to the developer by 

Council with Council carrying out the outstanding work should the 

developer not comply with the request. 




Local Government (Building & Miscellaneous Provisions) Act 1993 




meetings are consistent with policy. The operational implementation of this 

policy is the responsibility of the Director Development Services. 







POLICY NAME 

DOC NO: D 3.2.3 

STAGED DEVELOPMENT 

APPLICATIONS UNDER THE STRATA 

TITLES ACT 1998 POLICY 

VERSION 

2 

DATE 




1.0 Purpose 

This Policy establishes guidelines for the handling of applications for staged 

development strata schemes under the Strata Titles Act 1998. 

2.0 Objective 

3.0 Scope 

4.0 Policy 

The adoption of a policy on the handling of applications for staged strata 

schemes will give certainty and consistency to Council’s consent conditions of 

permit and confidence in the issue of strata title for any staged unit 

developments. 

This policy shall apply to all applications to Council for a staged development 

scheme under the Strata Titles Act 1998. 

4.1 That authority to approve a Staged Development Scheme under Part 3 

of the Strata Titles Act 1998 is delegated to the Director Development 

Services. 

4.2 That Council not approve any application for a Scheme in Principle 

that seeks an exemption from the requirements for Certificates of 

Approval under Part 2 of the Strata Titles Act 1998. 

4.3 That prior to any stage being certified by Council the development 

complies with the conditions of the planning permit issued and the 

requirements of the Building Act 2000. 

4.4 That, for staged multi unit developments at ground level, the following 

requirements are to be met in accordance with the planning permit 

issued: 



4.4.1 Prior to the certification of the first stage (Stage One) of the 

development, all common areas are to be fully constructed, 

including driveways, car parking areas and landscaping of the 

site, including the construction of retaining walls on constricted 

sites. 


development, all excavation works for all latter units are to be 

undertaken and, where required, footings poured on constricted 

sites. 


development, at least the initial developer-nominated units of 

the development and preferably the first two units must be fully 

completed, with all relevant Certificates issued as required 

under the Building Act 2000. 


development, substantial fencing between Stage 1 and the bulk 

of the site is to be erected. 

4.4.5 No further works within the land area of the first stage (Stage 

One) are to be undertaken in subsequent stages without the 

consent of Council. 

4.4.6 Prior to the certification of any subsequent stages of the 

development all Lots are to have full reticulation of services. 

4.4.7 Prior to the certification of any subsequent stages of the 

development, all units must be totally completed, with all 

relevant Certificates issued as required under the Building Act 

2000. 

4.5 That, for staged multi storey developments, the following requirements 

are to be met in accordance with the planning permit issued: 

4.5.1 Prior to the certification of the strata plan for each and every 

subsequent stage of the development, each floor level must be 

fully completed, with all relevant Certificates issued under the 

Building Act 2000 and all of the common areas finished for that 

level of the development. 

4.5.2 The whole of the road frontage common areas to the relevant 

development stage are to be completed. 

4.5.3 All car-parking areas associated with the relevant development 

stage of the development, internal and/or external, are to be 

fully developed. 




Strata Titles Act 1998 

Building Act 2000 




meetings are consistent with policy. The operational implementation of this 

policy is the responsibility of the Director Development Services. 







POLICY NAME 

DOC NO: D 3.2.4 

STANDARD DEVELOPMENT PERMIT 

CONDITIONS POLICY 

VERSION 

2 

DATE 




1.0 Purpose 

The purpose of this policy is to provide guidance in the application of standard 

conditions contained in planning permits issued under delegated authority 

pursuant to Section 6 of the Land Use Planning and Approvals Act 1993. 

2.0 Objective 

3.0 Scope 

4.0 Policy 

The objective of the policy is to ensure that the exercise of delegated authority 

on behalf of the Planning Authority (Council) is carried out in a controlled and 

consistent manner with respect to standard conditions imposed when 

determining planning applications. 

The scope of this policy includes all decisions made under delegated authority 

on behalf of the Planning Authority (Council). 

4.1 The delegated authority provided to the Director Development 

Services (or a person acting in that position), under Section 6 of the 

Land Use Planning and Approvals Act 1993, for approvals under 

Section 57 and 58 of the Act and the imposition of conditions is to be 

discharged such that conditions imposed under the following 

categories to ensure compliance with the Waratah-Wynyard Planning 

Scheme 2000 are viewed by Council as valid standard conditions for 

the purposes of the delegated authority. 

4.2 Conditions which are beyond the scope of the listed categories are to 

be presented to Council as part of a recommendation for a planning 

application and may, at the discretion of the Council, be incorporated 

as a standard condition within the scope of this policy at the time of 

determination of the application before Council. 



4.3 Table of standard condition categories: 

CATEGORY 

SCOPE OF CONDITIONS IMPOSED 

Compliance with plans 

generally 

• Ensure development is in accordance with 

plans. 

• Allow for minor modifications to require 

consent of Council. 

• Provide for minor variations to submitted 

plans. 

• Provide for submission of revised 

drawings. 

• Ensure use is consistent with approved 

plans. 

Advertising signage • Provide for limitations on erection of 

further signage. 

• Provide for control of size, illumination, 

condition, lighting, and positioning of 

signage. 

Amenity 

• Provide for environmental control of site. 

• Ensure visual amenity of area. 

Design • Ensure appropriate external finishes, 

materials and design are utilised. 

Home occupation 

• Provide for control of the use to minimise 

impact on neighbouring uses. 

Hours of operation 

• Provide for time controls on the use to 

minimise impact on neighbouring uses. 

Landscaping 

• Ensure appropriate landscaping provisions 

are applied to the site. 

Lighting 

• Ensure impact of external lighting is 

controlled to minimise impact on 

neighbouring uses. 

Environmental • Ensure appropriate control of the 

environmental impact of the use both 

during and after the construction phase. 

• Provide for the appropriate protection of 

the use. 

• Provide for control of off-site impacts. 

Engineering • Provide for engineering works in 

accordance with Council’s policy on the 

Standard Requirements for the 

Construction of New Infrastructure Assets 

and the Replacement of Existing 

Infrastructure Assets. 



CATEGORY 

Access 

Car parking and Loading 

Multiple Dwelling 

developments 

Subdivisions 

Part 5 Agreements other than 

subdivision 


• Provide for appropriate construction of 

crossovers and/or driveways and 

protection of Council roads. 

• Ensure appropriate layout and number of 

parking spaces. 

• Ensure appropriate delivery controls to 

site. 

• Provide for revision of submitted plans 

relating to car parking design. 

• Provide for appropriate facilities on the 

site. 

• Provide for equity of access to the site. 

• Ensure the development is completed in a 

controlled manner. 

• Provide for issuance of final sealed plans to 

be conditional on completion of permit 

conditions. 

• Provide for minor alterations/additions to 

the final plans prior to lodgement for 

sealing. 

• Provide for application of a public open 

space contribution in accordance with 

Council’s Public Open Space Contribution 

Policy. 

• Provide for consolidation of titles. 

• Provide for the taking of bonds in relation 

to proposed works in accordance with 

Council’s Subdivision Development Bond 

Policy. 

• Provide appropriate environmental 

protection of the lots. 

• Ensure the community does not cover the 

costs associated with the development. 

• Provide for application of Part 5 

Agreements to ensure the objectives of the 

Planning Scheme are met. 

• Provide for engineering works in 

accordance with Council’s policy on the 

Standard Requirements for the 

Construction of New Infrastructure Assets 

and the Replacement of Existing 

Infrastructure Assets. 

• Provide for application of Part 5 

Agreements to ensure the objectives of the 

Planning Scheme are met. 



CATEGORY 

Bonds generally 


• Provide for the taking of bonds relating to 

approved works in a similar manner to the 

procedures set out under Council’s 

Subdivision Development Bond Policy. 


Land Use Planning and Approvals Act 1993 



The Director Development Services is the responsible officer for the 

operational implementation of this policy. 






Correspondence 

CORRESPONDENCE 

MOVED BY 

SECONDED BY 

CR WALSH 

CR MOORE 

That the correspondence be noted. 




7/08 CODE OF CONDUCT COMPLAINT – KEEGAN/MOORE - 

INFORMATION FOR OPEN COUNCIL 

CR MOORE declared an interest in this agenda item and left the meeting at 

6:27 PM. 

The Mayor is in receipt of correspondence from the LGAT Standards Panel 

outlining the Panel’s determination in relation to a complaint lodged by Julie 

and Peter Keegan against Councillor David Moore. 

Notification of the determination was sent to the parties on 19 November 2007 

and no advice had been received from either part of their intention to appeal 

the determination. 

As a result a copy of the Standards Panel’s Report in relation to the complaint 

was provided. Regulation 22K (3) specifies what is to be made available to 

“closed” and “open” Council: 

22K Standards Panel to report to mayor 

(3) On receiving a report, the mayor (or, if appropriate, the deputy 

mayor) is to ensure that – 

(a) 

(b) 

the report is tabled at the next available closed meeting of the 

council; and 

the following information from the report is tabled at the next 

available open meeting of the council: 

a summary of the complaint; 

the determination; 

any sanctions imposed on the respondent councillor; 

if a sanction has been imposed, the name of the respondent 

councillor. 



The following are extracts from the Standards Panel’s document “Information 

for Open Council” (the complete document is included within the enclosure 

document). 

1. Summary of Complaint 

1.1 On 13 September 2007, Mr and Mrs Peter and Julie Keegan wrote to the 

Mayor of Waratah-Wynyard making a complaint in relation to the alleged 

failure of Councillor David Moore to comply with the Waratah-Wynyard 

Council Code of Conduct (the Code). 

1.2 The complaint arose from the way in which Cr Moore dealt with a 

development application (DA79/2007) relating to a property adjoining 

that owned by Mr and Mrs Keegan. In summary, it alleged that Cr Moore: 

• did not act fairly before and during a Council meeting which 

considered the development application; 

• spoke inappropriately during the meeting about Council staff; and 

• inappropriately applied to become a party to an appeal against the 

Council’s decision on the development application, which had been 

lodged by Mr and Mrs Keegan and others with the Resource 

Management and Planning Appeal Tribunal (RMPAT). 

1.3 Part 3 of the Code is entitled “Ethics in Respect of Performing the 

Functions and Exercising the Power of a Councillor”. The complaint 

alleges that Cr Moore’s conduct did not meet a number of the ethical 

expectations of a Councillor set out in that part of the Code. 

1.4 Part 4 of the Code is entitled “Matters subject to the Code of Conduct”. 

(for details refer Standards Panel’s information in the enclosure document) 

1.5 The complaint alleged that other specific provisions of the Code were 

breached, but the Standards Panel considered that the paragraphs listed 

above are those which were relevant to a consideration of the conduct 

which the complaint alleged to have occurred. 

2. Determination 

2.1 The Standards Panel determined that Cr Moore breached the Code, 

Paragraph 4.1 Conflicts of Interest, in that he failed to perform his 

duties impartially and in the best interests of the community, without 

fear or favour (contrary to Paragraph 4.1.2); and in that he had a 

closed mind in relation to a matter to be considered by the Council 

(contrary to Paragraph 4.1.4). 



2.2 The Standards Panel determined that Cr Moore breached the Code, 

Paragraph 4.6 Relationships with the community, other Councillors 

and Council employees, in that he failed to seek community opinions 

and involvement in the governance of the municipal area (contrary to 

Paragraph 4.6.3) and in that he failed to take necessary steps to ensure 

the appropriate stakeholders had the opportunity to be involved in 

decisions that affected them and the community (contrary to 

Paragraph 4.6.4) 

2.3 In accordance with the Local Government (General) Regulations 2005, 

Regulation 22J(4), the Standards Panel, having upheld these 

complaints, imposed a caution on Cr Moore, and required him to 

apologise to Mr and Mrs Keegan, as people affected by his failure to 

comply with the Code. 

2.4 The Standards Panel noted that there is insufficient evidence for it to 

find that the behaviour and language used by Cr Moore in debating the 

motion was so offensive as to breach the Code of Conduct. However, 

the purpose of the Code is to establish a standard that is acceptable to 

members of the public. In this case, at least two members of the public 

were offended by Cr Moore’s behaviour and language, and thus the 

Standards Panel urged the Waratah-Wynyard Council to insist on 

acceptable standards in Council meetings. 

2.5 The Standards Panel also believed that, in order to avoid any 

recurrence of such incidents, the Waratah-Wynyard Council should 

ensure that all elected members are fully aware of the regulations, 

procedures and obligations governing their operations as a Planning 

Authority. 

MOVED BY 

SECONDED BY 


CR DUNIAM 

That the LGAT’s Standards Panel information be noted. 


CR FRIEDERSDORFF CR PENDLEBURY CR RANSLEY CR WALSH 




MOVED BY 

SECONDED BY 


CR DUNIAM 

IN FAVOUR 

That Council communicate with the Director Local Government requesting 

that the investigative powers of such a Panel be broadened and that under the 

Code where breaches are identified the penalties be strengthened. 

CR DUNIAM CR FAIRBROTHER CR FRIEDERSDORFF CR PENDLEBURY CR RANSLEY 

CR WALSH MAYOR HYLAND 

AGAINST 

CR BRAMICH 


- LGAT Standards Panel – 17 December 2007 

CARRIED 

CR MOORE returned to the meeting at 6:57 PM. 

8/08 GOLDIE STREET MATTERS - OLD BASS HIGHWAY SPEED LIMIT 

SIGNAGE AND GUTTERIDGE GARDENS ENTRANCE FOOTWAY 

(RS102, 606.03) 

Correspondence has been received from John and Stephanie Symonds of East 

Wynyard suggesting, firstly, that the existing speed limit sign in Goldie Street 

near the driveway entrance to the Waterfront Motel be relocated to a point just 

east of Martin Street for road safety reasons and because of the varying road 

widths and intersections between those points and, secondly, that the existing 

steep gravel pathway to Gutteridge Gardens just east of the Goldie Street car 

park be either removed or sealed to overcome the safety risk it currently 

presents to users. 

OFFICERS COMMENT 

It is not considered likely that relocation of the speed limit sign would result in 

any significant change or improvement to the existing traffic situation. The 

current position provides immediate notification of the speed limit to 

eastbound traffic entering Goldie Street from Dodgin Street, which would 

include hire car drivers having just arrived in the state via the airport and, for 

that reason alone, it should remain. 



The footway on the eastern side of the car park connecting Goldie Street and 

the pathway in Gutteridge Gardens will be assessed in terms of the risk 

presented by the loose surface gravel, the options available to address this and 

their respective cost implications. 

Dependent upon the assessment, the matter will be either dealt with as a 

normal maintenance issue or referred to Council for further consideration. 

MOVED BY 

SECONDED BY 

CR WALSH 

CR RANSLEY 

That Mr and Mrs Symonds be thanked for raising these issues and informed in 

accordance with the officers’ comments. 




- Letter – Mr & Mrs Symonds – 7 January 2008 


9/08 CAM RIVER RESERVE – TREE LIGHTING – MRS L NEWMAN 

(607.08) 

Mrs Lesley Newman of Somerset has written suggesting that spot lights or 

fairy lights be installed on trees and on the “Port Maldon” boat structure in the 

Cam River Reserve to enhance the appearance of the area at night to passing 

motorists, particularly tourists. 


Floodlighting is now commonly used throughout the State to highlight 

significant buildings and specimen trees and it does provide an effective 

means of showcasing local features to the travelling public. 

In the case of the trees and boat structure in the Cam River Reserve, they are a 

reasonable distance from the Bass Highway and floodlighting is more likely to 

merely enhance general ambience than showcase the selected features, 

nevertheless it is suggested that Mrs Newman’s suggestion does warrant 

further evaluation by Council staff and that a report be provided for Council 

consideration. 



MOVED BY 

SECONDED BY 

CR DUNIAM 

CR MOORE 

That Council staff be requested to evaluate and report on the suggestion of 

floodlighting of features in the Cam River Reserve and that Mrs Newman be 

advised of this action. 




- Letter – Mrs L Newman – 4 January 2008 


10/08 CAM RIVER RESERVE –VEHICLES ACCESSING GRASSED AREA 

(607.08) 

Correspondence has been received from Mr L J McCarthy of Elliott, 

expressing concern about a situation whereby he recently observed at least 15 

motor vehicles parked on the grassed area of the Cam River Reserve, not only 

negating the beauty of the reserve but also potentially compromising safety of 

users, particularly children. He asked that Council take prompt action to 

prevent such antisocial behaviour in future. 


In recent years the Cam River Reserve has become a particularly popular 

summer recreational area because of its central location, the facilities it 

provides and its proximity to the general swimming spots in the river. The 

parking of vehicles in the reserve does occur, as evidenced by Mr McCarthy, 

principally on weekends, summer evenings and when the tide best suits 

swimming. 

Vehicular access to the area can only be gained by vehicles traversing the kerb 

and channel in the northern section of the Murchison Highway and physically 

preventing this would require extending vehicle barriers over the whole of the 

reserve’s road frontage, which is not supported for capital cost implications 

and reason of reduced aesthetics. 

The practice is generally restricted to summers months, there is no evidence 

that any damage to the area is occurring as a result or that it presents 

significant risk of injury to users of the reserve. 



MOVED BY 

SECONDED BY 

CR BRAMICH 

CR MOORE 

That Mr McCarthy be thanked for his correspondence and advised that whilst 

Council appreciates his views, it does not wish to discourage active use of the 

area by the public and as, in its view, the parking of vehicles on the grass 

presents no significant physical damage or risk of injury to users, it does not 

favour substantial expenditure to prevent or control the practice. 




- Letter – LJ McCarthy – 9 January 2008 



Information Report 

INFORMATION REPORT 

11/08 INFORMATION REPORT – 31 DECEMBER 2007 

MOVED BY 

SECONDED BY 


CR DUNIAM 

That the Information Report be received. 




FINANCIAL REPORT FOR THE PERIOD ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2007 


- Financial Report 

GIFTS AND DONATIONS 

Organisation 

Minute Committed Paid 

Ref. 

Boat Harbour Beach Surf Lifesaving Club 107/07 900 900 

Wynyard AFL Auskick Centre Inc 107/07 500 

Wynyard Golf Club Inc 107/07 900 

Wynyard Yacht Club Inc 107/07 723 723 

Wynyard Football Club 107/07 1,500 1,500 

Wynyard Cricket Club 107/07 4,000 4,000 

Inglis Pony Club 107/07 500 500 

Wynyard Softball Club 107/07 500 500 

Wynyard Soccer Club 107/07 250 250 

Wynyard Gymnastics Club Inc 107/07 219 219 

Somerset Surf Lifesaving Club 107/07 900 

Wynyard Squash Racquets Association 107/07 600 

Wynyard Bowls Club 107/07 1,500 1,500 

Samurai Ju-Jitsu Fed Tas 107/07 1,000 1,000 

Hellyer College 107/07 500 500 

Wynyard Rainbow Guides 107/07 500 

Somerset Girl Guide Support Group 107/07 500 

1st Wynyard Scout Group 107/07 1,000 1,000 

Lighthouse Cluster of Schools 107/07 2,682 2,682 

Waratah Primary School 107/07 100 100 

Wynyard Leo Club 107/07 200 200 

Elliott District Association 107/07 1,200 

Myalla Community Centre Inc 107/07 300 300 

Yolla Memorial Hall 107/07 1,200 

Australian Breastfeeding Association 107/07 611 611 



Organisation 

Minute Committed Paid 

Ref. 

GROW Tasmania 107/07 720 720 

Women of the World 107/07 60 60 

Wynyard Carers Support Group 107/07 300 300 

Wynyard Camera Club 107/07 330 330 

Sizzling Seniors 107/07 500 500 

Wynyard Ladies Probus 107/07 100 100 

The North West Bird Club 107/07 399 399 

Cam / Somerset Neighbourhood Watch 107/07 200 200 

Central Wynyard Neighbourhood Watch 107/07 200 200 

Somerset Safety House Committee 107/07 300 300 

Somerset Pageant Committee 107/07 500 500 

Lions Club of Wynyard 107/07 1,000 1,000 

Wynyard Garden Club Inc. 107/07 700 700 

Wynyard Municipal Band Inc. 107/07 3,000 3,000 

Wynyard Working Sheep Dog Club 107/07 500 500 

Lighthouse Film Society 107/07 1,500 1500 

Wynyard Community Arts Centre 107/07 550 550 

Inglis District Country & Variety Music Assoc 107/07 1,000 1,000 

Preolenna Mothers Group - TCA 107/07 250 250 

Coast FM 107/07 1,000 1,000 

Vincent Industries Inc - Wynyard 107/07 1,000 1,000 

Yolla District High School – Rock Eisteddfod 167/07 1,000 1,000 

Powerstation Gym 251/07 354.20 354.20 

Ability Tasmania Group 500 500 

TOTAL OF COMMUNITY ASSISTANCE 

SMALL GRANTS 

38,748.20 40,448.20 

Summary of Gifts and Donations to date 

Budget Allocation $42,000 

Approved Expenditure 38,748 

Balance Unallocated $3,252 

COMMUNITY SERVICES 

CHILDREN’S SERVICES 

The children at the Centre have been having regular visits to the library to 

promote literacy and, also, inclusion in the community. 

The staff have commenced reviewing current practices in accordance with 

Accreditation Principles for childcare. A resource has been developed and 

implemented to assist staff through this process. 

Bookings for the Vacation Care Program have commenced and initial interest 

has been very good. 



The Link Child Care Centre 

Utilisation 

80 

70 

60 

50 

40 

30 

20 

10 

0 

July 

Aug 

Sept 

Oct 

Nov 

Dec 

Month 

Jan 

Feb 

March 

April 

May 

June 

2005/2006 

2006/2007 

2007/2008 

Wynyard OSHC 

Utilisation 

40 

35 

30 

25 

20 

15 

10 

5 

0 

July 

Aug 

Sept 

Oct 

Nov 

Dec 

Month 

Jan 

Feb 

March 

April 

May 

June 

2005/2006 

2006/2007 




Somerset OSHC 

14 

Utilisation 

12 

10 

8 

6 

4 

2 

0 

July 

Aug 

Sept 

Oct 

Nov 

Dec 

Month 

Jan 

Feb 

March 

April 

May 

June 

2005/2006 

2006/2007 


Boat Harbour ASC 

12 

10 

Utilisation 

8 

6 

4 

2 

0 

July 

Aug 

Sept 

Oct 

Nov 

Dec 

Month 

Jan 

Feb 

March 

April 

May 

June 

2005/2006 

2006/2007 




Waratah Child Care Centre 

Utilisation 

14 

12 

10 

8 

6 

4 

2 

0 

July 

Aug 

Sept 

Oct 

Nov 

Dec 

Month 

Jan 

Feb 

March 

April 

May 

June 

2005/2006 

2006/2007 


TOURISM 

A prospectus of the Wonders of Wynyard has been sent to South Pacific Tours 

for consideration for inclusion in the 2008/2009 cruising offshore activity 

itineraries for cruise ships coming into Burnie. Submissions are reviewed in 

April 2008 and Council will be notified thereafter. 

Cradle Coast Tours have confirmed that the Wonders of Wynyard will be 

included on the Stanley Tour itinerary that is offered to cruise ship passengers 

not already participating in pre-confirmed offshore tours. 

A letter and brochure has been sent to AAT Kings requesting that the Wonders 

of Wynyard be included on their North West tours. 

The next newsletter to operators will be sent in January. Topics to be 

discussed in the newsletter include: 

• Proposed tourism boundary changes by Tourism Tasmania 

• Australia Day Aussie Breakfast 

• Update on the Tulip Festival 

The Cradle Coast Authority has distributed the North West Regional Guide, 

and work has already commenced on increasing and enhancing the Waratah- 

Wynyard content for the 2009 edition. 

Council received a grant for $5,000 to improve interpretive signage at the 

Waratah museum, and to develop a Waratah tourism booklet. Work will 

commence on these projects in the next few months. 



WONDERS OF WYNYARD EXHIBITION CENTRE 

Volunteers received a certificate recognising their services as volunteers to the 

community in celebration of “International Volunteers Day” on December 6. 

There was a ‘Famil Tour’ organised in December covering accommodation 

services in Wynyard, Boat Harbour, Sisters Beach, Yolla and Somerset. 28 

volunteers and 3 staff participated in tour. 

Installation of the cooling system at the Centre started in December with 

electrical cable and vents installed. The fans have also been installed with 

speed sensors to be completed in January. 

Wonders of Wynyard Exhibition Centre 

Visitor Information Centre Utilisation 

5000 

Visitors 

4000 

3000 

2000 

1000 

0 

July 

Aug 

Sept 

Oct 

Nov 

Dec 

Month 

Jan 

Feb 

March 

April 

May 

June 

2005/2006 

2006/2007 


Wonders of Wynyard Exhibition Centre 

Exhibition Hall Utilisation 

1000 

Visitors 

800 

600 

400 

200 

0 

July 

Aug 

Sept 

Oct 

Nov 

Dec 

Month 

Jan 

Feb 

March 

April 

May 

June 

2005/2006 

2006/2007 




Wonders of Wynyard Exhibition Centre Income 

15000 

13000 

11000 

Income 

9000 

7000 

5000 

3000 

2005/2006 

2006/2007 


1000 

-1000 

July 

Aug 

Sept 

Oct 

Nov 

Dec 

Jan 

Feb 

March 

April 

May 

June 

Months 

Income Breakdown 2007/2008 

Income 

4000 

3500 

3000 

2500 

2000 

1500 

1000 

500 

0 

July 

Aug 

Sept 

Oct 

Nov 

Dec 

Months 

Jan 

Feb 

March 

April 

May 

June 

Ex Hall 

Merch 

Other 

COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT 

Council received a grant for $9,700 from the Tasmanian Early Years 

Foundation to develop and implement the Parent Information Pack Project. 

Project outline: 

The loose-leaf Information Pack is similar to the Community Directory, but 

specifically targeting families. Providers can promote programs and services 

through the pack. 



Child development information and location of child friendly facilities eg 

public toilets, parks, etc. are also included and mapped. Folders will be 

provided to parents of each child born in the Northwest Regional Hospital, 

Burnie Campus from this municipal area and to parents accessing the 

Childcare Centre. Availability will be promoted through a poster. The 

project targets families with children under five years of age in the Somerset, 

Waratah and Wynyard communities. 

Learn to Swim Program: 

Swimming instructors have been employed and applications for places 

received. The swimming program has been organised with pool conditions 

and environment being prepared and monitored. 

WASTE MANAGEMENT – TRANSFER STATION 

Month Waste Station Fees Collected $ Waratah No. of Bins 

2005/2006 2006/2007 2007/2008 2006/2007 2007/2008 

July 6,319.97 7,935.92 10,395.93 1 2 

August 6,182.46 9,849.11 10,287.24 2 3 

September 10,650.03 9,075.01 9,918.17 2 1 

October 8,730.04 10,339.98 11,429.12 2 2 

November 9,536.78 10,301.78 11,670.61 4 2 

December 12,006.35 9,881.35 11,133.15 1 2 

January 11,387.32 15,663.19 2 

February 9,177.71 10,821.80 2 

March 7,938.47 10,614.57 2 

April 7,279.95 11,269.53 2 

May 8,145.00 8,570.91 2 

June 9,120.39 7,533.19 2 

Total $106,474.47 $121,856.34 $64,834.22 24 12 

Month Port Latta Waste Transfer Tonnage Port Latta Household Garbage 

Tonnage 

2005/2006 2006/2007 2007/2008 2005/2006 2006/2007 2007/2008 

July 191.06 183.34 229.24 224.58 229.60 237.02 

August 226.12 219.64 225.70 255.26 273.76 260.44 

September 256.28 215.18 232.02 254.82 271.11 262.12 

October 258.56 256.90 252.50 280.66 294.94 300.86 

November 321.17 241.78 296.30 342.30 297.38 318.18 

December 279.38 262.36 291.84 295.02 255.36 285.26 

January 296.36 291.28 291.76 318.28 

February 240.82 243.66 262.28 264.34 

March 226.58 256.56 286.24 281.62 

April 201.78 230.82 239.08 267.60 

May 231.10 224.36 261.48 278.72 

June 204.02 197.40 239.06 243.38 

Total 2,933.23 2,823.28 1,527.60 3,232.54 3,276.09 1,663.88 



WASTE MANAGEMENT – RECYCLING CRATE CONTENTS 

Month 2007/2008 

Aluminium 

Cans 

Kgs 

Cardboard 

Kgs 

(+ papers 

Glass 

Kgs 

HDPE 

Kgs 

Milk 

Cartons 

Kgs 

Mixed 

Plastics 

Kgs 

Newspaper 

Kgs 

PET 

Kgs 

PVC 

Kgs 

Steel 

Cans 

Kgs 

from Oct) 

July 928 1,272 25,961 1,562 553 1,204 3,817 1,615 127 1,430 

August 1,059 1,066 16,168 802 145 304 3,199 750 110 1,280 

September 396 1,359 21,085 1,301 429 800 4,076 1,714 184 N/A 

October 736 14,800 18,032 1,150 322 644 N/A 1,885 276 1,748 

November 616 12,600 15,400 962 270 539 N/A 1,578 231 1,463 

December 600 12,300 15,150 937 262 525 N/A 1,537 225 1,425 

January 

February 

March 

April 

May 

June 

WASTE MANAGEMENT – RECYCLING CRATE COLLECTION 

PARTICIPATION RATE 

Month 2006/07 

Percentage 

2007/08 

Percentage 

July N/A 42.50% 

August N/A 42.45% 

September N/A 42.36% 

October N/A 50.00% 

November N/A 47.60% 

December N/A 45.00% 


N/A 

February 

N/A 

March 35.1% 

April 42.6% 

May 39.2% 

June 41.4% 



337 CERTIFICATES – LAND INFORMATION CERTIFICATES 

Month 2005/2006 2006/2007 2007/2008 

July 23 39 33 

August 36 28 43 

September 19 32 33 

October 29 40 40 

November 41 43 55 

December 33 27 35 

January 37 34 

February 33 43 

March 49 53 

April 24 47 

May 37 50 

June 40 43 

Total 401 479 239 

CEMETERIES – NUMBER OF INTERMENTS 

Cemetery 2005/2006 2006/2007 2007/2008 

Wynyard Lawn 46 58 30 

Wynyard Old 2 1 

Flowerdale 

Somerset 1 1 

Yolla 1 1 1 

Waratah 2 1 

Total 51 62 32 

COUNCIL WEBSITE DATA 

Month 2006/07 2007/08 

July 1,545 2,524 

August 1,674 2,404 

September 1,578 2,848 

October 1,512 3,315 

November 1,545 3,075 

December 2,047 2,850 

January 2,425 

February 2,365 

March 2,957 

April 3,123 

May 3,598 

June 3,386 

TOTAL 27,755 17,016 

Number of Home Page Hits 



ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH 

Operational Aims 2007/2008 

Immunisations 

The Public Health Act 1997 requires that Councils offer immunisations against 

a number of diseases. The following table will provide Council with details of 

the rate of immunisations provided through Council clinics. A monthly clinic 

is held at Wynyard, excepting December, with bi-monthly clinics at Waratah. 

2006/2007 2007/2008 

Month Persons Vaccination Persons Vaccination 

July 5 8 13 19 

August 12 19 11 14 

September 3 5 7 8 

October 5 8 322 331 

November 11 17 Session 

Cancelled 

December 0 0 0 0 

January 8 17 

February 3 4 

March 324 327 

April 11 10 

May 28 35 

June 15 19 

TOTAL 742 786 353 372 

OTHER ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH SERVICES 


Determine acceptable and achievable levels of environmental and public health 

by ongoing monitoring, inspection, education and, where necessary, by 

applying corrective measures by mutual consent or application of legislation. 

Ensure safe standards of food offered for sale are maintained. 

2007/2008 Notifiable Diseases Inspections of 

Registered Food 

Premises 

Abatement Notices 

Issued 

July 0 11 0 

August 0 9 0 

September 0 6 0 

October 0 15 0 


December 0 6 0 



2007/2008 Notifiable Diseases Inspections of 

Registered Food 

Premises 

Abatement 

Improvement 

Notices Issued 


February 

March 

April 

May 

June 

TOTAL 0 47 0 

WATER SAMPLING 

Cam River Retic Water System ADWG Compliance Report YTD 31/12/2007 

100% 

Performance Level 'V' 98% Requirement 

90% 

80% 

70% 

60% 

50% 

40% 

30% 

20% 

10% 

0% 

Faecal 

Coliform 

Total 

Coliforms 

Aug-07 Sept-07 Oct- 07 

Nov - 07 

Dec- 07 

Sample Months 



Yolla Retic Water System ADWG Compliance Report YTD 31/12/2007 


100% 

90% 

80% 

70% 

60% 

50% 

40% 

30% 

20% 

10% 

0% 

Faecal 

Coliforms 

Total 

Coliforms 

Aug-07 Sept-07 Oct-07 Nov-07 Dec- 07 

Sample Months 

Waratah Retic Water System ADWG Compliance Report YTD 31/12/2007 


100% 

90% 

80% 

70% 

60% 

50% 

40% 

30% 

20% 

10% 

0% 

Faecal 

Coliform 

Total 

Coliforms 

Aug- 07 Sept-07 Oct-07 Nov-07 Dec- 07 

Sample Months 



HEALTH APPROVALS 

Determine acceptable and achievable levels of environmental and public 

health by ongoing monitoring, inspection, education and, where necessary by 

applying corrective measures by mutual consent or application of legislation. 

Ensure safe standards of food offered for sale are maintained. 

Registration Types – YTD Totals 2007/2008 

Month 

Food 

Premises 

(FP) 

Temporary 

Food 

Premises 

(TFP) 

Places of 

Assembly 

(PA) 

Public Health 

Risk Activities 

(PHRA) 

Private Water 

Suppliers 

(PWS) 

July 82 5 29 5 0 

August 11 4 1 0 0 

September 10 3 0 0 2 

October 1 3 0 0 0 

November 0 2 0 0 0 

December 0 1 0 0 0 


February 

March 

April 

May 

June 

TOTAL 104 18 30 5 2 

BUILDING APPROVALS 

Permit 

Number 


• Process Building Applications as expeditiously as possible 

• Apply building legislative requirements 

Building Approvals 2007/2008 – YTD Totals 117 

Development 

Value 

$ 

Application 

Fees 

$ 

Class 

Approving 

Officer 

Permit 

Date 

Approve 

Process 

Working 

Days 

07-376-01 New Dwelling & Garage 499,515 400.00 10a & 1a P Kennedy 05.12.07 6 

07-375-01 Addition - Covered Deck 10,000 100.00 10 P Kennedy 05.12.07 6 

07-381-01 Addition - Covered Deck 3,600 100.00 10 P Kennedy 05.12.07 6 

07-377-01 New Dwelling 369,000 420.00 1a P Kennedy 05.12.07 3 

07-378-01 Dwelling Alterations 36,000 400.00 1a P Kennedy 05.12.07 2 

07-379-01 Addition 30,000 400.00 1a P Kennedy 05.12.07 2 



07-383-01 New Dwelling Garage 12,000 100.00 10a P Kennedy 11.12.07 4 

07-384-01 Addition 46,000 400.00 9b P Kennedy 11.12.07 4 

07-380-01 New Dwelling 84,000 600.00 1b P Kennedy 11.12.07 5 

07-371-01 New Dwelling 250,000 420.00 1a & 10a P Kennedy 21.12.07 2 

07-387-01 New Dwelling 411,650 440.00 1a & 10a P Kennedy 13.12.07 3 

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Class 

1a 

Class 

1b 

Class 

2 

Class 

3 

Class 

4 

Class 

5 

Class 

6 

Class 

7b 

Class 

8 

Class 

9a 

Class 

9b 

Class 

9c 

Class 

10a 

Class 

10b 

July 3 - - 1 - 1 1 2 - - - - 10 - 

August 11 - - - - 1 - 1 3 - - - 11 - 

September 9 - - - - - - - 2 - 1 - 7 1 

October 11 - - - 1 1 1 - - - - - 21 - 

November 7 - - - - - 1 - 1 2 - - 17 1 

December 8 1 - - - - - - - - 1 - 6 - 


February 

March 

April 

May 

June 

Total 49 1- - 1 1 3 3 3 6 2 1 - 72 2 

Building Approvals 2005, 2006 & 2007 

35 

30 

No. of Approvals 

25 

20 

15 

10 

5 

2005 

2006 

2007 

0 


February 

March 

April 

May 

June 

July 

August 

September 

October 

November 

December 

Months 



Building Values 2005, 2006 & 2007 

$3,000,000.00 

$5,344,096 $4,461,510 

$5,812,770 

$2,500,000.00 

Values 

$2,000,000.00 

$1,500,000.00 

2005 

2006 

2007 

$1,000,000.00 

$500,000.00 

$0.00 


February 

March 

April 

May 

June 

July 

August 

September 

October 

November 

December 

Months 

DEVELOPMENT APPLICATIONS – PLANNING 

Planning Approvals 2005, 2006 & 2007 

35 

30 

25 

No. Approvals 

20 

15 

10 

2005 

2006 

2007 

5 

0 


February 

March 

April 

May 

June 

July 

August 

September 

October 

November 

December 

Months 



DA No. Location Development Date 

Permit 

Issued 

7/2007 4 Moore Street, Boat Harbour Dwelling Extension 04/01/08 

65/2007 Marshalls Road, Flowerdale Road Works 

122/2007 16647 Bass Highway, Wynyard Concrete Batching Plant Workshop 

147/2007 Mine Road, Savage River Level 2 Silica Flour Extractive Activity 

150/2007 267 Port Road, Boat Harbour Dwelling Extension 

162/2007 Murchison Highway, Guilford Level 2 Intec Hellyer Metals Residue 11/12/07 

Project (Chemical Works) 

207/2007 11 Austin Street Wynyard Strata Title Three Existing Units 

212/2007 18 Smith Street Waratah Athenaeum Hall Upgrade 11/12/07 

216/2007 61 Old Bass Highway Wynyard Dwelling 11/12/07 

222/2007 59a Jackson Street, Wynyard Market 

229/2007 37 Goldie Street, Wynyard Storage Shed including Demolition of 

Existing Garage 

19/12/07 

231/2007 48 Pelissier Street, Somerset Dwelling Extension 13/12/07 

233/2007 6 Maxwell Place, Wynyard Dwelling & Shed 11/12/07 

236/2007 99 Village Lane, Somerset Dwelling Extension 11/12/07 

237/2007 6 Beaufort Court, Somerset 3 Units 09/01/08 

238/2007 5 Beaufort Court, Somerset 3 Units 

239/2007 4 Beaufort Court, Somerset 3 Units 

240/2007 233 Sisters Beach Road, Sisters Shed 17/12/07 

Beach 

241/2007 30 Stutterds Road, Moorleah Dwelling Extension 17/12/07 

243/2007 Alberts Road, Somerset Dwelling 17/12/07 

245/2007 33 Goldie Street, Wynyard Office Extension 19/12/07 

247/2007 111 Mount Hicks Road, Dwelling Extension 03/01/08 

Wynyard 

248/2007 Boat Harbour Beach Foreshore – Demolition & Replacement of Existing 03/01/08 

off Esplanade Road 

Toilet Block 

249/2007 3 Morton Street, Boat Harbour Replacement Deck 03/01/08 

Beach 

250/2007 54 Tippetts Lane, Mount Hicks Dwelling Extension & Shed 03/01/08 

251/2007 66 Cardigan Street, Somerset Dwelling Extension 03/01/08 

252/2007 2059 Oldina Road, Oldina Forest Practices Plan 19/12/07 

253/2007 17905 Bass Highway, Sisters Shed 

Creek 

254/2007 8 Katelyn Drive Wynyard Dwelling 

255/2007 4 Maxwell Place Wynyard Dwelling 19/12/07 

256/2007 1022 Oldina Road Oldina Farm Storage Shed 04/01/08 

257/2007 6 Ward Street Wynyard Home Business (chocolates) 

258/2007 Walker Street Waratah Shed, Caravan (Dwelling) 

259/2007 Savage River Accommodation Blocks, Workshop, 

Water Tanks, Alterations to ABM Lodge 

260/2007 1 Pages Road Wynyard Quarry Level 1 Activity 

261/2007 2 York Court Wynyard Dwelling 03/01/08 

262/2007 4 York Court Wynyard Dwelling 03/01/08 

263/2007 Quiggin Street Wynyard Dwelling 

264/2007 Broomhalls Road and 144 & 

152 Broomhalls Road, Sisters 

Creek 

3 New Chicken Sheds 

265/2007 3 Airport Street Wynyard Warehouse 03/01/08 



DA No. Location Development Date 

Permit 

Issued 

266/2007 Keith River Road, Meunna Forestry Practices Plan 03/01/08 

267/2007 79 Saunders Street Wynyard Dwelling 

269/2007 87 Old Bass Highway Wynyard Dwelling & Shed 09/01/08 

1/2008 320 Calder Road, Wynyard Warehouse 

2/2008 2 Lagoon Avenue Sisters Beach Garage/Carport 

3/2008 72 Katelyn Drive, Wynyard Dwelling 

4/2008 Deleted N/A N/A 

5/2008 Lapoinya Road, Lapoinya Dwelling 

SD 1783 Cardigan Street, Somerset 16 Lot Subdivision 

SD 1791 10 Stennings Road, Wynyard Industrial Subdivision - 3 Lots - 19/12/07 

SD 1793 147 Inglis Street, Wynyard 16 Lot Residential Subdivision 

SD 1794 127 Inglis Street, Wynyard 31 Lot Residential Subdivision 

SD 1795 86 Austins Road & 265 Myalla Subdivision & Consolidation (4) 

Road, Myalla and 200 Bramichs 

Road, Sisters Creek 

SD 1796 4 Saunders St Wynyard Subdivision – 1 Lot & Balance 

PLANNING APPEALS/APPLICATION INFORMATION 

MATTERS AWAITING DECISION BY RESOURCE PLANNING & 

DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION 

PSA 2005/03, which deals with Development controls specific to Sisters 

Beach, has been forwarded to the Commission for further processing of the 

amendment 

ACTIVE PLANNING APPEALS 

Appeal 210/211/215/07S - 3 Airport Street, Wynyard. This matter is listed for 

a full hearing by RMPAT on 22 January 2008. 

CURRENT ENFORCEMENT ACTION UNDER SECTION 64 OF 

LUPAA 

1. Section 64 Application - Cardigan Street, Somerset - CT 198768/1 - 

Illegal Landfill. 

A consent agreement has been signed between parties and orders 

issued by RMPAT for remedial works to be carried out within 90 days. 

This matter has not been concluded and is placed with Council’s 

solicitor to again pursue the matter with RMPAT. 



ENGINEERING SERVICES 

A. WORKS MANAGERS REPORT 

1. Hydraulics 

Hydraulics Services December 2007 

Details Location Work Undertaken 

Water 

2 call outs, Wynyard 1 Somerset 

1. 

General 

General on-going maintenance. 

Operations 

Reticulation 2 leaks at Yolla, work hours. All repaired. 

Sewer 

General 

1 fault S U P at Boat Harbour. Repaired. 

Operations 

Reticulation 2 pump faults, Wynyard. Call out 

Cleared. 

3 sewer blocks in Wynyard. Work hours. 

Treatment Plants Fresh sand in filters at Sisters 

Treatment Plant. Wynyard 

Treatment Plant – Sludge 

management. 

Water Consumption Wynyard, Somerset and Yolla 

70,000 

60,000 

50,000 

kL 

40,000 

30,000 


Yolla 

Somerset 

Special Treated 

20,000 

10,000 

0 

Jul-07 Aug-07 Sep-07 Oct-07 Nov-07 Dec-07 Jan-08 Feb-08 Mar-08 Apr-08 May-08 Jun-08 

Months 



2. Transport 

Transport And General Services – December 2007 

Description Location Work Undertaken 

Capital Works Lapoinya Road. Scalps in progress. 

Goldie Street. 

Footpath in progress. 

Sisters Beach Subdivision. In progress. 

Ballast Pit - overburden In Progress. 

removal. 

Wynyard Treatment Plant. Complete. 

Raised the level of the old 

settling pond by 500mm. 

Built a new pond 60m Long 

40m wide 2m deep. 

Jenner Street Boat Ramp Complete. 

Access. 

Park Street, Show ground Complete. 

end. 

Band Rooms. Road & Car Complete. 

Park. 

Bridge Maintenance Nil 

Maintenance 

General 

Activities 

3. Parks & Reserves 

Gates Road, Elphinstones 

Road, Coopers Lane, Smarts 

Road, Lapoinya Road, 

Colgrave Road, Scotts 

Road, Lyons Road, Deep 

Creek Road, Murdering 

Gully Road and Stennings 

Road. 

Rural Reseals Shoulder 

gravel and grade. 

Urban and Rural. 

Wynyard and Somerset. 

Parks and Reserves– December 2007 

Maintenance 

Grading. 

Routine 

Maintenance. 

Sign Maintenance. 

Street Sweeping. 


Capital Works 

Goldie Street Upgrade 

Foreshore walkway 

Cape Bridge Reserve 




Oval Maintenance 

Langley Park. 

Mowing as required. 

Irrigation started. 

Wynyard Recreation 

Ground. 



Yolla Recreation 

Ground. 



Frederick Street 

Reserve. 

Mowing as required, 

turf maintenance. 

Somerset Recreation 

Ground. 


turf repairs. Irrigation 

Cemeteries 

Cardigan Street Soccer 

Ground 

Wynyard Showground. 

Somerset Land Slip 

started. 

Mowing as required 

Corer and Irrigation 

started. 


turf maintenance. 

Dead and dangerous 

trees removed 

Mowing and Weed 

removal as required. 

General mowing and 

maintenance, turf 

levelling. 

Waste Transfer Station 

Green waste chipped. 

Wynyard Walkways Big Creek section. General maintenance, 

fence repairs, track 

repairs. 

Wynyard Gardens . Ongoing maintenance 

as required. 

4. Workshop and Plant Maintenance 

Workshop and Plant Maintenance – December 2007 

Activity Plant Item Description of 

Works 

Routine Plant Falcon Wagon Service 

Servicing No 2. 

Subaru Forester Service 

No 3. 

Mitsubishi No 4 Major Service 

Mitsubishi No 6. Major Service 

Comment 



Activity Plant Item Description of 

Works 

Chain saws. Servicing and 

General Repairs 

Lawn Mowers. Servicing and 


Brush Cutters. Servicing and 


General Small Servicing and 

Plant. 


Sewerage General Repairs 

Pumps. and Servicing 

Major No Major 

Breakdowns Breakdowns. 

Only General 

Maintenance 

and Repairs. 

Plant 

Replacement/ 

Capital 

Howard Slasher. 

Training of 

procedures for new 

machine. 

Comment 

Carry out safety 

and operating 

instruction to 

operator. 

B. DIRECTOR ENGINEERING SERVICES REPORT 

1. Permits & Applications 

Banner Pole Permits YTD - Totals 


Month 

Permits 

Issued 

No of 

Banners 

July 0 0 

August 1 1 

September 1 1 

October 3 3 

November 2 2 

December 1 0 


February 

March 

April 

May 

June 



Use of Council Reserves - YTD Totals 2007/2008 for 

Rostered Matches, Training And Private Functions 

Month Wynyard 

Recreation 

Ground 

Frederick 

Street 

Reserve 


Showground 

Yolla Rec 

Ground 

Langley 

Park 

Anzac 

Park 

Somerset 

Soccer 

Ground 

Foreshores Gutteridge 

Gardens 

July 17 11 0 2 3 0 16 0 1 

August 15 13 0 0 1 1 15 0 0 


0 0 0 0 1 

October 13 5 5 5 3 0 0 0 3 

4 5 4 1 4 2 


December 13 7 5 4 3 5 0 9 

0 


February 

March 

April 

May 

June 

TOTAL 87 48 14 16 14 7 31 13 7 

2. Access and Other Permits 

Month 

Permit for 

Bridge Over 

a Footpath 

Permit to 

Temporarily 

Open Up and 

Occupy a 

Highway 

Occupation 

Licence 

Permit to 

Cross 

Footpath 

with 

Vehicles 

July 5 2 1 0 

August 3 0 2 0 


October 0 0 0 0 

November 0 1 3 0 

December 2 0 1 0 


February 

March 

April 

May 

June 

TOTAL 10 3 7 2 

3. Designs and Forward Planning 

a. Athenaeum Hall – project scope being developed. 

b. Belt Filter Press Wynyard – specification being developed 

by GHD. 

4. Capital Works/Contract 

a. Reservoir Drive and Deep Creek Road sewer project in 

progress. 



C. COMPLIANCE 

1. Animal Control 


a) Register all dogs in the municipal area. 

b) Maintain street, roads and other public places free of 

straying animals. 

c) Implement legislative control and enforcement where 

required. 

Item December 2007 Dogs – Year to Date 


No. $ No. $ 

Dogs Registered 19 370.00 416 6,177.00 

Dogs Impounded 10 80.00 61 680.00 

Dogs Euthanised 0 - 5 - 

Dogs Adopted 2 - 7 - 

New Kennel Licences 2 300.00 

Licence Renewals 27 675.00 

Dogs Re-Claimed 8 52 

Livestock Impounded 1 - 6 570.00 

Infringement Notices 1 3 420.00 

Legal Action - - - 

Total Registered 

2007-2008 

2,011 

Pending Kennel Licences - Nil 

PERSONNEL 

(a) 

(b) 

Commencements: 

Chantelle French – Temporary Administrative Assistant 

Melissa Smyth – Casual Children’s Services Worker 

Sharon Butler – Depot Clerk 

Anthony De Wolff – Municipal Employee 

Departures: 

Rex Housego - Municipal Employee 

Gary Neil – Director Engineering Services 



COUNCIL ACTION LIST – OPEN MEETING MATTERS 

Minute 

No. 

& Date 

927.4, 

17/11/03 

Table Cape 

Lighthouse 

Details Action Required Officer 

Progress the lease of the 

Lighthouse from the 

State Govt. 

DCS 

Status 

Continuing to pursue issues relating to access 

through the Parks and Wildlife Service and 

AMSA. Discussions continuing with AMSA. 

237/05, 

18/7/05 

Waratah Museum 

Transfer– Crown 

Land Assessment 

Project Offer 

Museum building to be 

transferred to Council 

ownership. 

GM 

Awaiting issue of title. Being dealt with as part 

of CLAC program. 

244/06 


East Wynyard 

Infrastructure 

General Manager to 

negotiate with interested 

parties. 

GM 

Investigation underway. Awaiting information 

from developers of land at East Wynyard. 

251/06, 


282/06, 

18/09/06 

Boat Harbour Beach 

Master 

Infrastructure Plan 

Sewer Connections 

– Boat Harbour and 

Sisters Beach 

Arrange public 

exhibition of the draft 

Master Plan. 

Formal action to be 

instigated to ensure all 

properties are connected 

to sewerage 

infrastructure. 

DES 

DES 

First stage development of new public toilets. 

Final designs to be prepared allowing for 

tenders to be called. 

Owners of remaining non-connected properties 

being actively pursued. 

316/06, 

16/10/06 

Local Highways – 

future management 

Authorised legal 

practitioner to prepare a 

draft bylaw and 

associated regulatory 

impact statement. 

DCS 

Regulatory Impact Statement submitted to 

Local Government Office. 

160/07, 

16/07/07 

Spencer Day Centre 

Facility - Wynyard 

General Manager to 

negotiate a suitable 

agreement with DHHS 

to relocate the Centre to 

the Guide Hall. 

GM 

Proposal still being considered by DHHS, 

however it appears unlikely that the Centre will 

locate at the Guide Hall. 

185/07, 

20/08/07 

212/07, 

17/09/07 

Demolition of Ex- 

Information Centre 

Building 

Sale of Land – Hales 

Street 

Organise necessary 

approvals. 

Apply to amend the 

Sealed Plan then 

prepare and lodge a 

subdivision plan. 

GM 

ESM 

Transfer of ownership of building being 

finalised. DA to be submitted. 

Title amended. Plans currently being prepared 

to allow subdivision application to be 

submitted. 

Business 

Arising, 

19/11/07 

Installation of gate 

on Lighthouse Road 

Design work to be 

carried out and a cost 

estimate to be provided 

to AMSA 

DES 

AMSA have accepted quote for gate and 

Engineering Services are arranging 

manufacture of the gate. DIER have approved 

plans. Gates are being fabricated and will be 

installed as soon as they are completed. 

309/07, 

17/12/07 

Somerset Indoor 

Recreation Centre 

Floor – Indoor Bias 

Bowls Club 

Investigate options 

available to address 

floor level concerns. 

DES 

Preliminary investigation underway. 



COMPLAINTS REGISTER 

In accordance with the adopted Customer Service Charter Council is to be provided with a 

monthly statistical report of the number of complaints received and their nature by reference 

to the relevant department, activity or program area. 

Operational Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sept Oct Nov Dec 

Area 

Corporate 

Services 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 - 

Development 

Services 0 1 0 0 4 1 1 0 0 0 2 - 

Engineering 

(Indoor staff) 5 7 1 2 1 0 3 2 1 1 2 1 

Finance 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 - 

General 

Managers Unit 0 4 1 1 0 7 2 0 1 1 1 - 

Hydraulic 

Services 7 5 4 1 2 4 2 1 4 1 3 1 

Parks and 

Reserves 6 3 2 3 1 1 1 2 4 - 4 - 

Transport 2 6 5 2 4 3 1 1 3 1 5 2 

Total 20 27 13 9 12 16 10 7 13 4 18 4 

MAYOR’S DIARY AND COMMUNICATION 

Date 

Purpose 

01.12.07 Camera Club 

03.12.07 Mineral Resources, Waratah 

05.12.07 Tourism Tasmania – Regional Marketing 

07.12.07 Tidy Towns Awards, Swansea 

08.12.07 Somerset Fire Brigade barbecue 

12.12.07 GMC, Launceston 

13.12.07 NW Bookkeepers Network Launch 

Wonders of Wynyard Birthday 

Myrtle Park Christmas Party 

14.12.07 Jenny Evans & Ian Waller – re Tarkine 

Ibis Care 

Senior Citizens Christmas function 

17.12.07 Australia Day Awards judging 

Council Meeting 

18.12.07 Somerset Primary School 

Wynyard High School Presentations 

19.12.07 Yolla District High School Presentations 

21.12.07 Council Christmas Break-up 

COUNCIL WORKSHOPS SINCE LAST COUNCIL MEETING 

Nil. 



USE OF CORPORATE SEAL 

Date Document Sealed Name 

03.12.07 Deed for Australia Day 

Grant 

Dept. of Premier and Cabinet and 

Waratah-Wynyard Council 

21.12.07 Employment Contract Matthew Greskie – Director 

Engineering Services 


Other Matters 

12/08 CLOSED MEETING 

MOVED BY 

SECONDED BY 

CR BRAMICH 


That Council go into Closed Meeting. 




RESUMPTION OF OPEN MEETING 

AT 7:27 PM. THE OPEN MEETING WAS RESUMED. 

THERE BEING NO FURTHER BUSINESS THE MEETING WAS CLOSED 

AT 7:27 PM. 

Confirmed, 

MAYOR 

18 February 2008 


Closed Meeting

Council Minutes 21 January 2008 - Waratah-Wynyard Council

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