Annual Report 2010 - Rockdale City Council - NSW Government

Rockdale City Council 

2 Bryant Street, Rockdale NSW 2216 

Tel 02 9562 1666 

Fax 02 9562 1777 

rcc@rockdale.nsw.gov.au 

www.rockdale.nsw.gov.au

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Statutory annual report 2010-11 | 5 

Contents 

6 Index of Statutory Requirements 

7 Mayor’s Message 

8 General Manager’s Message 

9 Overview 

10 About the City of Rockdale 

12 Council’s Charter 

13 Councillors 

14 Our Executives 

15 Highlights of our Achievements 

19 Performance of Principal Activities 

20 Strategic Direction 1 - An Engaged Community of Diverse Cultures 

26 Strategic Direction 2 - A Sustainable City 

34 Strategic Direction 3 - A Strong Economy 

36 Strategic Direction 4 - Appropriate Infrastructure 

40 Strategic Direction 5 - A Leading Organisation 

47 Specific Activity Reports 

48 Amount of Rates and Charges Written-Off 

49 State of the Environment Report 

57 Condition of Public Works 

60 Legal Proceedings 

65 Elected Members 

66 Senior Staff 

67 Major Contracts Awarded 

68 Bush Fire Reduction Activities 

68 Private Works 

69 Multicultural Activities 

70 Financial Assistance Contributions & Grants 

72 Human Resources Activities 

73 Implementation of Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Plan 

74 External Bodies Exercising Council’s Delegated Functions 

75 Controlling Interest in Companies 

75 Partnership, Cooperatives and Joint Ventures 

76 Complaints Handling Mechanism for Competitive Neutrality Complaints 

76 Overseas Visits by Councillors, Council Staff and other Council Representatives 

77 Activities for Children 

78 Access and Equity Activities 

78 Category 1 & 2 Business Activities 

79 Stormwater Management Services 

80 Functions under the Companion Animal Act 

81 Compliance with the Privacy and Personal Information Protection Act 

82 Government Information (Public Access) Act Activity Report 

85 Compliance with the Environmental Planning and Assessment Act 

86 Compliance with the Threatened Species Conservation Act 

87 Special Variations 

89 Financial Reports

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Index of Statutory Requirements 

Local Government Act 1993 

89 Sec. 428 (2) (a) - Financial Reports 

48 Sec. 428 (2) (a) cl 132 - Amount of Rates and Charges Written-Off 

19 Sec. 428 (2) (b) - Performance of Principal Activities 

49 Sec. 428 (2) (c) cl 218-226 - State of the Environment Report 

57 Sec. 428 (2) (d) (i, ii, iii) - Condition of Public Works 

60 Sec. 428 (2) (e) - Legal Proceedings 

65 Sec. 428 (2) (f) - Elected Members 

66 Sec. 428 (2) (g) - Senior Staff 

67 Sec. 428 (2) (h) - Major Contracts Awarded 

68 Sec. 428 (2) (iI) - Bush Fire Reduction Activities 

69 Sec. 428 (2) (j) - Multicultural Activities 

68 Sec. 428 (2) (k) - Private Works 

70 Sec. 428 (2) (L) - Financial Assistance Contributions and Grants 

72 Sec. 428 (2) (m) - Human Resources Activities 

73 Sec. 428 (2) (n) - Implementation of Equal Employment Opportunity Plan 

74 Sec. 428 (2) (o) - External Bodies Exercising Council’s Delegated Functions 

75 Sec. 428 (2) (p) - Controlling Interest in Companies 

75 Sec. 428 (2) (q) - Partnerships, Cooperatives and Joint Ventures 

76 Sec. 428 (2) (r) and cl 217 (1) (d) (v, vi, vii, ix) - Complaints Handling Mechanism for Competitive Neutrality Complaints 

76 Sec. 428 (2) (r) cl 217 (1) (a) - Overseas Visits by Councillors, Council Staff and other Council Representatives 

77 Sec. 428 (2) (r) cl 217 (1) (c) - Activities for Children 

78 Sec. 428 (2) (r) cl 217 (1) (d) (i) - Access and Equity Activities 

78 Sec. 428 (2) (r) cl 217 (1) (d) (ii, iii, vi) - Category 1 & 2 Business Activities 

79 Sec. 428 (2) (r) cl 217 (1) (e) - Stormwater Management Services 

80 Sec. 428 (2) (r) cl 217 (1) (d) (f) - Functions under the Companion Animals Act 

Privacy and Personal Information Protection Act 1998 

81 Sec. 33 - Compliance with the Privacy and Personal Information Protection Act 

Government Information (Public Access) Act 2009 

82 Sec. 125 - Government Information (Public Access) Act Activity Report 

Threatened Species Conservation Act 

86 Sec. 70 (2) - Compliance with the Threatened Species Conservation Act 

Environmental Planning and Assessment 

85 Sec. 93 G (5) - Compliance with the Environmental Planning and Assessment Act


Message from 

the Mayor 

The City of Rockdale is a city of opportunities, strong 

local communities, a home to natural beauty and provides 

many tourism and lifestyle opportunities. We look forward 

to a vibrant future and I am proud of what we have 

accomplished. 

I am delighted to present this important document, our 

Annual Report. This report is for you; I encourage you 

to review it and see how we as a Council have used local 

knowledge for the benefit of our community. You will see 

how the strategic directions that your elected Councillors 

put in place have been met and the highlights of our 

achievements. 

The report reflects our financial responsibility which ensures 

our local community flourishes and grows for the benefit of 

those who live, work and play here. 

Council recognises that the greatest asset in the City of 

Rockdale is its people. 

Council takes pride in our culturally and linguistically 

diverse communities and the life that they bring to our 

City. This report reveals we are one of the most culturally 

diverse regions in Sydney and demonstrates how we have 

responded to that diversity. Our libraries and our City’s 

events are catering to the wide range of cultures in our 

community. We honour our communities with the civic 

ceremonies that occur over the year. 

Council recognises the need to make a safer city hence 

we have funded the Safer City Programme, targeting 

community safety, graffiti and other vandalism. Our CCTV 

programme is growing and we are assisting businesses with 

safety audits. 

We continue to help residents and businesses with better 

transport plans, our programs are aimed at increasing the 

viability of town centres. 

We look to our future and place great value in the youth 

of our city by supporting their activities and ensuring a 

better City for tomorrow through ongoing environmental 

programmes. 

Council’s highly awarded team of dedicated staff stand 

behind building a better City. 

I welcome your feedback to Council. This is our City 

and I look forward to working with you for its even 

greater future. 

Councillor Bill Saravinovski 

Mayor


Message from 

the GM 

Everyone at Rockdale City Council is working hard to ensure 

that we meet the strategic directions which have been set in 

the adopted City Plan. This 2010/11 Statutory Annual Report 

outlines the progress we have made in achieving these goals. 

This important document has been structured into four 

chapters to assist you. 

The first Chapter is the Overview. In the Overview you can 

discover: 

A brief history of our City; 

Council’s Charter; 

Council’s Corporate Structure; 

The Councillors and their respective Wards; and 

The list of our major achievements. 

The second chapter relates to Council’s Performance of 

Principal Activities. In here are the core activities that were 

undertaken by Council during the last 12 months. The 

Rockdale City Plan is where those ideas are outlined. The 

Performance of Principal Activities chapter presents an 

analysis of our progress as measured against our Strategic 

Directions. 

The third chapter, Specific Activity Reports, details our 

statutory obligations as a Council in NSW. You will find 

progress reports related to our environmental activities, 

community initiatives, Councillor and staff expenditure, asset 

management, legal proceedings and a host of other critical 

and core functions that we have undertaken as of the last 

financial year. 

This chapter helps define Rockdale City Council as a 

transparent, accountable and open organisation committed 

to a strong involvement in our local community. 

Finally, we come to the fourth chapter, Financial Reports. 

This encompasses our audited financial documents, 

demonstrating that we are a fiscally responsible Council. 

This will be the last annual report that I present to our 

community as I am retiring in the near future. I have been 

working at Council since 1991 and have witnessed significant 

improvements to our community over that time. Of course, 

these improvements could not be achieved without the 

dedication of the Councillors and staff working together 

with our community to see our City prosper. 

I congratulate all those involved for their commitment to our 

City and its future. 

Chris Watson 

General Manager

Overview


About the City of Rockdale 

Snapshot 

The City of Rockdale is located 12km south of the Sydney 

CBD, on the historic shores of Botany Bay. 

Our suburbs include Arncliffe, Banksia, Bardwell Park, 

Bardwell Valley, Bexley, Bexley North, Brighton Le Sands, 

Carlton (part), Dolls Point, Kingsgrove (part), Kogarah 

(part), Kyeemagh, Monterey, Mascot (part), Ramsgate (part), 

Ramsgate Beach, Rockdale, Sandringham, Sans Souci (part), 

Turrella and Wolli Creek. 

Area square km: 30 approx. 

Population: 100,000 (current estimate) 

A multicultural area, around 41 per cent of our residents are 

born overseas and 36 per cent of our residents come from a 

non-English speaking background. 

The top 10 foreign languages spoken at home in our 

community are: Greek, Arabic, Chinese, Macedonian, Italian, 

Spanish, Tagalog, Portuguese, Croatian and Serbian. 

Over the years, the City of Rockdale has embraced new 

residents from the former Yugoslavia, the United Kingdom, 

Greece, Lebanon, Italy and, increasingly, Asian countries - in 

particular, China. 

History 

Before embarking on his adventure to discover Terra 

Australis Incognita, 39 year old Captain James Cook was 

given certain secret instructions from his masters at the 

Admiralty, ordering him to search for the unknown southern 

continent. The exact location of the southern continent had 

been a matter of conjecture for many years and England 

wanted a British navigator to plant a British flag on the newfound 

land. 

When Captain Cook entered our shores three years after 

he set sail from England, he first tried to anchor in waters 

near what is known today as Wollongong, but the surf was 

too powerful. He then chose to sail the HMS Endeavour 

north. 

On Sunday 29 April 1770 at 2pm, Captain Cook sailed 

between the headlands and dropped anchor off the place 

we call Kurnell.Two botanists accompanied him - Joseph 

Banks, a wealthy young naturalist, and Daniel Solander, 

a Swedish botanist and pupil of the great Linnaeus. Also 

accompanying them was Charles Green, an astronomer. 

Solander and Banks lived in a whirl of excitement, for 

hitherto unknown plants and trees grew in profusion. In 

their honour, two streets in the City of Rockdale were 

named after them. Banksia was also named after the latter 

botanist. 

On 7 May 1770 HMS Endeavour weighed anchor and sailed 

out of Botany Bay, heading north and later back to England. 

Up until the War of Independence, North America was a 

dumping ground for England’s convicts. But after the war, 

America put a stop to this and this in turn created a serious 

situation for England. 

English prisons were filled to capacity. The Loyalists, who had 

supported the mother country in the American war, were 

living in London in poverty and squalor. Joseph Banks and 

another Englishman - James Matra (for whom the suburb


close to the beach. In 1871 the Municipality of West Botany 

came into being which in 1888 became the Municipality 

of Rockdale. Twelve years later Bexley Municipality 

was incorporated and in 1948 merged with Rockdale 

as increasing numbers moved to the area, due to the 

implementation of the Illawarra railway. The most significant 

growth occurred in the post-war years and the City became 

a popular area for migrant families to settle. 

In more recent years tourism around the beach areas and 

high density housing in previously industrial areas, such as 

Wolli Creek, have fuelled the expansion of the City - now 

the largest Council in the St George region. Rockdale’s 

elevation to a City in 1995 cemented its position as a major 

hub in southern Sydney. 

of Matraville is named) – suggested Botany Bay as the ideal 

place for a new penal colony. By logical extension it would 

also be a new home for the Loyalists. 

In May 1786, a group of ships known as the First Fleet 

commanded by Captain Arthur Phillip in HMS Sirius, 

sailed from England. Captain Phillip later became the first 

Governor of NSW; his immediate task was to establish a 

colony and his ships carried all the necessary personnel and 

equipment to begin this task. 

Almost 700 convicts including 192 women, together with 

officers and guards and livestock, made the journey which 

lasted about eight months. The vessels of the First Fleet 

sailed into Botany Bay in January 1788. 

Arncliffe and Bexley began as farming villages, while in the 

late 1800s larger homes began to be built by wealthy people 

Present Day 

Today, the City of Rockdale offers something for everyone 

- from thriving Town Centres to the tranquillity of stunning 

beaches. All are ideally located, with highways and rail 

services passing through the City, Sydney Airport next door, 

and Sydney’s Central Business District only 12km away. 

Retail and finance are the two biggest industries in the City, 

followed by education, health and community services, 

recreation, hospitality and manufacturing. A very popular 

feature of the City is the spectacular 8.2km long Lady 

Robinsons Beach, a perfect spot to unwind. The beach, and 

Cook Park behind it, often plays host to major City events. 

The Rockdale wetlands, which form a thin ribbon from the 

Cooks to Georges Rivers, provide important habitats for a 

variety of animal and plant species. The City of Rockdale also 

has expanses of bushland including the Bardwell Valley and 

the Hawthorne Street Natural Area which house hundreds 

of different plants and animal species, including some that 

are endangered. 

Beautiful Tempe House in Wolli Creek is a good place to 

glimpse into our past, as is Lydham Hall in Bexley. Built 

around the 1860s, Lydham Hall boasts one of Sydney’s finest 

collections of antique furniture and china.


Council’s Charter 

Our Vision 

This is what we are aiming to achieve. 

One Community, Many Cultures, Endless Opportunity. 

Our Mission 

Our mission is who we are, what Council stands for and what we 

provide as an organisation. 

To provide quality local government services that protect 

our environment, are respectful to our community’s needs 

and are delivered in a financially, socially and environmentally 

responsible way. 

Our Values 

Our values are the underlying attitudes that influence our 

decisions and actions. They define the relationships with our 

community, customers, suppliers and employees. 

Pride in our City 

Responding to community needs 

Working together 

Pride in our City 

Be creative and innovative 

Champion effective new ideas 

Be proactive in finding solutions 

Responding to Community Needs 

Be enthusiastic when dealing with customers 

Be empathetic, polite and professional 

Respond within agreed timeframes 

Focus on solutions to meet customer needs 

Take ownership of a customer query by resolving it or 

following up its resolution personally 

Respect the customer’s perspective 

Working Together 

Be open and accountable 

Keep up-to-date with industry and technology changes 

Challenge each others’ ideas and strip away barriers to 

innovation 

Be receptive to change and new ideas 

Council will demonstrate these values in the workplace 

through the following behaviours:


Councillors 

First Ward 

Councillor 

Angelo Anestis 

Second Ward 


Yvonne Bellamy 


Peter Poulos 

The Hon. Shaoquett 

Moselmane MLC 


Jan Brennan 


Michael Nagi 

Third Ward 


Lesa de Leau 


John La Mela 


Bill Saravinovski 

Fourth Ward 

Mayor 


September 2010 to September 2011 


January 2010 to September 2010 


Joe Awada 


Liz Barlow 


Judy Feeney 

The Hon. Shaoquett Moselmane MLC 

September 2009 to December 2009 

Fifth Ward 

Deputy Mayor 

Councillor James Macdonald 

September 2010 to September 2011 

Councillor Lesa de Leau 

January 2010 to September 2010 


John Flowers 


Shane O’Brien 


James Macdonald 


September 2009 to December 2009


Our Executive 

Community 

Mayor & Councillors 

Chris Watson 

General Manager 

Manager 

Human 

Resources 

& Risk 

Management 

Paul Bawden 

Director 

Corporate & Community 

Wayne Carter 

Director 

City Operations 

Stephen Kerr 

Director 

City Planning & Development 

Manager 

Finance & 

Administration 

Manager 

Community 

& Customer 

Services 

Manager 

Governance 

& Business 

Services 

Manager 

Operations 

Manager 

Technical 

Services 

Manager 

Strategic 

Asset 

Management 

Manager 

Urban & 

Environmental 

Strategy 

Manager 

Development 

Services


Highlights of our Achievements 

1. Awards 

The 2010/11 year was significant, confirming Council as a 

leader in its industry both at the State and National levels. 

Council received a number of significant National and State 

awards that showcased the commitment, engagement and 

the level of excellence that exists within our organisation. 

Winner – Local Government and Shires Association 

(LGSA) RH Dougherty Award for Innovation in 

Communication for Council’s in-house video production. 

Winner – Local Government category at the State and 

National Customer Service Excellence Awards 

Bronze Category Award - 2010 Australian Business 

Excellence Awards in recognition of our continuous 

improvement journey to date. 

Certification of Council’s Customer Service Management 

Systems to the National Standards. 

Re-certification of Council’s Integrated Management 

System which incorporates Council’s ISO:9000 (Quality), 

ISO:14000 (Environment) and AS/NZS:4801 (OH&S) 

Management Systems for a further three years. 

Received National Excellence in eGovernment Award. 

In the area of Environmental Sustainability, the ‘OurRiver’ 

project in collaboration with other Councils, we have 

received the following Awards: 

2010 Department of Environment, Climate Change 

and Water Green Globe Local Government 

Sustainability Award. 

Highly commended – Grundfos Water Conservation 

Award Category of Keep Australia Beautiful 

Sustainable Cities Award 

Local Government and Shires Association (LGSA) 

award in Natural Environment Policies, Planning and 

Decision Making category. 

2. Serving our Community’s Needs 

2010/11 saw Council continue to respond to the needs of 

our local community. 

To cater to our visually impaired residents, our community 

newsletter – Rockdale Review – is printed in large text and 

audio CD formats. These are available from our Customer 

Service Centre, libraries and Council’s website. 

More than 40 videos were produced in-house, providing 

our community with highlights of events, promoting local 

businesses and our City. 

Council gave the future of our City a chance to be involved by 

establishing the Rockdale Youth Council. The Youth Council 

assists Council with identifying issues affecting young people. 

A partnership was developed with the YMCA at the 

Bexley Swimming Centre to provide top programs for our 

community. 

The third annual St George and Sutherland Employment 

and Training Expo linked migrants to representatives from 

employment, recruitment and training service providers, and 

highlighted the availability of information and advice on work 

and educational opportunities. Council sponsored the event. 

Council further met the needs of its diverse community 

with the establishment of a Bengali collection at Rockdale 

City Library. Council’s libraries have been a strength in 

our Community with the Bexley Library celebrating its 

50th Anniversary. 

Council engaged in collaborative partnerships with local 

schools for book week activities; a partnership was developed 

with the St George and Sutherland Community College 

for English literacy projects; a partnership with Al Zahra 

Women's Association for Ramadan celebrations at Arncliffe; 

a partnership with the Bengali Community to provide a 

Bengali Festival; and a partnership with the St George Migrant 

Resource Centre for Migrant Information Day.


3. Community Activities 

Council creates regular events to encourage visitors to our 

City and engage with our community. 

Food ‘n’ Groove 2010 

The first annual Food ‘n’ Groove held at Bexley Park was a 

spectacular afternoon of colour, movement and festivities. 

Monica Trapaga hosted Food ‘n’ Groove which celebrated 

the best in cultural diversity in the City of Rockdale. 

City of Rockdale - Business Excellence Awards 

The Annual Business Excellence Awards recognised the 

contribution businesses make to the City, which is integral to 

the growth of our community. 

Bangla Festival 

Rockdale City’s inaugural Bangla Festival was attended by 

the High Commissioner for Bangladesh, Lieutenant General 

Masud Uddie Chowdhury. 

Chinese New Year Celebrations 

Chinese New Year was celebrated across our City with 

colourful and flamboyant displays and a strong community 

involvement. 

Christmas, New Year’s Eve and Australia Day 

Christmas celebrations were hosted in a number of our 

suburbs. The celebrations included Christmas tree lightings, 

carols and activities for the children. 

Council’s annual New Year’s Eve fireworks attracted around 

60,000 people and continues to grow in popularity each year. 

Australia Day is held each year at Peter Depena Reserve, 

Dolls Point, on historic Botany Bay and is always popular 

with residents. We welcome many new Citizens on the day. 

4. Improving Facilities in our 

Community 

Council completed the upgrade of vital town centres: Bay 

Street, Brighton Le Sands and Bexley North. The work 

was completed using funds from Federal Government 

grants, totalling $4.8 million under the Regional and Local 

Community Infrastructure Program, administered by 

the Department of Infrastructure, Transport, Regional 

Development and Local Government. 

Council extended the cycleway network, constructing the 

following cycleways: 

400m long recreational cycleway through Cook Park 

Kyeemagh 

400m long commuter cycleway through Cook Park 

Kyeemagh 


Monterey 

100m long recreational cycleway through the Kyeemagh 

Boat Ramp Reserve Kyeemagh 

The Kyeemagh Boat Ramp precinct has been given a new 

lease on life thanks to a joint Council, NSW Maritime and 

NSW Department of Planning project. Improvements 

to this vital community asset will help it cope with the 

increasing patronage.


5. A Safer City 

In summary $274,582 was spent on the Safer City Program 

in the 2010/11 financial year. This was funded by the 

Community Safety Levy. The majority of the levy was spent 

on community safety and vandalism management ($152,067) 

with the remainder funding the graffiti removal and provision 

of CCTV ($14,199) programmes. 

Graffiti Management 

Council adopted a zero tolerance policy on graffiti and as 

such, continues to use its rapid removal strategy to keep the 

level of graffiti down. Over 5434 square metres of graffiti 

was removed. 

CCTV 

Council developed Operation Eradicate in partnership 

with the NSW Police Force which uses a system of rapid 

deployment cameras into hot-spots in order to stop illegal 

dumping and other related criminal activity. 

Community Safety and Education 

Council staff continued to provide community safety audits 

and advice to citizens on business and personal safety. 

Operation Clempett was undertaken in partnership with 

NSW Police, providing an anti-theft solution for car number 

plates. 

6. Helping the Environment 

Council promoted and encouraged community participation 

in a number of community activities including: the opening 

of Gilchrist Park Rain Garden and community planting 

day; a community workshop for the Wolli Creek Riparian 

Management Plan; together with Rockdale businesses hosted 

the National Ride to Work day breakfast; Wetland tours, 

a bird watching breakfast and Science of the Surf forum; 

launching of Stotts Reserve volunteer bushcare group; 

Bardwell Valley open day; and contribution to the final 

community celebration of the formal completion and final 

report of the Cooks River Sustainability Initiative. 

Council continued to act on its responsibilities towards 

community assets through involvement in the Sydney 

Coastal Councils Group Technical Committee, Georges 

River Combined Councils Committee, Lower Georges 

River Sustainability Initiative Steering Group, Cooks River 

Foreshores Working Group, Cooks River Sustainability 

Initiative. A Council representative was appointed to the 

Executive Committee of the newly-formed Cooks River 

Alliance. 

Council’s School Waste Education program was conducted 

at 21 schools in the Local Government Area, delivering 35 

programmes. 

A review was undertaken of Council’s Energy Savings Action 

Plan. This found that Council’s energy consumption at its top 

10 sites decreased from the previous year.


7. Recreation and the Environment 

With the aim of promoting sustainable transport, Council 

is currently preparing a map called ‘On The Go’ which 

will guide the community on how to get around the 

City without using a car. The proposed map will provide 

information on the sustainable transport options in the City. 

In 2010-11 Council, in conjunction with Kogarah City 

Council, undertook a study to develop an east-west 

cycleway network linking Botany Bay to Oatley Park. 

Rockdale City and Kogarah City Councils are now 

investigating undertaking the implementation of the routes 

identified in the study over the next five to 10 years, with 

the first stage to be an east-west on-road section between 

Botany Bay to Kogarah Bay along Alice Street and The 

Promenade. 

8. Council Administration 

Council released The Rockdale City Plan 2011-2025. This 

is our vision for our City. The Plan is broken down into 

individual sections: the Community Strategic Plan 2011-2025, 

the Delivery Program 2011-2015 and the Operational Plan 

2011-12. 

The Draft Rockdale Local Environmental Plan (LEP) and 

draft Rockdale Development Control Plan (DCP) was 

put up for extensive community engagement and then 

formally lodged with the The Department of Planning and 

Infrastructure NSW. 

A LEP provides general planning controls for land, including 

permissible development, the size and scale of buildings and 

other aspects including environmental considerations. 

A DCP provides more detailed planning controls used 

at the development design stage. These controls cover 

items such as the distance buildings need to be set back 

from boundaries, restrictions on overshadowing by new 

developments, and building appearance. 

These two documents have been based on analysis of 

development trends and to reflect our ever changing City 

and its community. There may be changes that affect where 

you live, work and play. 

Council developed an online planning portal which contains 

a variety of information including development application 

(DA) processes and requirements, the Local Environmental 

Plan and Development Controls, and DA planning advice. 

Council will make further improvements to the existing 

Portal in the near future.

Performance of 

Principal Activities


Strategic Direction 1 

An Engaged Community of Diverse Cultures 

Outcome Strategies Delivery Program Actions Key Achievements 

1.1 Resilient 

and Engaged 

Community 

1.2 Health & Well 

Being 

1.1.1 Ensure that an annual 

programme of community 

events and activities 

that recognise the City’s 

diversity, maximises 

participation and builds 

a sense of community is 

provided. 

1.1.2 Effective 

communication channels 

are utilised to engage 

with the community, 

stakeholders and staff 

paying specific attention 

to individuals and groups 

who have not been well 

represented in previous 

engagement processes. 

1.1.3 Provide for a diverse 

cultural representation 

on stakeholder and 

advisory groups for all 

major council projects and 

initiatives. 

1.2.1 Through advocacy 

and facilitation ensure the 

development of planned 

services and programmes 

to progressively improve 

the social, health and 

education indicators of the 

City’s people. 

1.2.2 Ensure equitable 

access to Council services 

and facilities to support 

a better quality of life for 

the community. 

1.1.1.1 Collaborate with 

a range of community 

organisations to ensure the 

development of an agreed 

program of community 

events. 

1.1.2.1 Ensure appropriate 

techniques are investigated 

to attract the range of 

stakeholders in consultation 

initiatives. 

1.1.3.1 Develop Policy and 

Implementation Strategy. 

1.2.1.1 Complete Community 

Service Plan with integrated 

actions. 

1.2.1.2 Undertake a review 

of key service areas in 

Community and Customer 

Services to ensure community 

needs are being met. 

1.2.2.1 Undertake a review 

of relevant Council Plans to 

ensure provision of equitable 

access to facilities. 

1.2.2.2 Undertake a detailed 

review of all fees and charges 

across Community and 

Customer Services. 

A significant number of community 

events in collaboration with community 

organizations were undertaken. Details 

of events held are included in Rockdale 

City Plan Quarterly Reports to Council. 

The Community Engagement Strategy 

included appropriate community 

engagement techniques. The number of 

approaches used included: on line survey, 

focus groups and community meeting, 

feedback forms, written submissions, and 

community information and feedback 

booths across the City. 

Partial completion of Policy 

Development has been completed and 

implementation strategy work deferred 

to 2011/12. 

Council referred draft Community 

Services Plan to Community Services 

and Access Committee for further 

discussion. 

Library Service survey complete. Report 

delivered. 

Draft Disability Action Plan circulated to 

internal stakeholders for comment and 

reported to Community Services and 

Access Committee. 

Action complete in third quarter of this 

year. Further reviews of fees and charges 

to be undertaken in next financial year.



1.2 Health & Well 

Being (cont.) 

1.2.3 Support a safe living 

environment through a 

proactive response to 

public safety matters. 

1.2.4 Develop partnerships 

with government and 

non-government agencies 

to facilitate and/or provide 

the network of services 

needed in the City. 

1.2.5 Ensure the provision 

of a range of recreational, 

sport and leisure 

opportunities for all 

sections of the community. 

1.2.3.1 Develop strategies to 

support a proactive response 

to safety. 

1.2.3.2 Develop a range of 

educational programs to 

ensure maximisation of public 

safety. 

1.2.3.3 Ensure compliance 

with relevant public safety, 

environmental and public 

health standards throughout 

the City. 

1.2.4.1 Develop collaborative 

partnerships to provide 

health and social community 

education programs and 

information. 

1.2.5.1 Develop a local 

module for multi-purpose and 

multi-use facilities. 

Strategies were developed as safety audit 

programs were completed during the 

year. 

Educational programs on personal 

safety practices and crime prevention 

are undertaken annually. Education 

information sheets regarding personal 

and business safety developed and 

published on Council website. This 

includes checklists to improve residential 

safety, personal safety tips, and seniors 

safety tips. 

Technical Services is currently 

implementing changes required to 

improve the permits to discharge 

groundwater into Council’s Stormwater 

System. This ensures that the quality 

of the discharged water meets 

Environmental Standards. 

Council’s Food Inspection Program 

was completed within the 2010 -2011 

financial year. This included the carrying 

out of an additional 80 food surveillance 

inspections. Programmed inspections 

on swimming enclosures were likewise 

carried out ensuring all nets are in good 

working condition for public safety. 

Collaborative partnerships undertaken 

for the year include: Partnerships with 

local schools for book week activities; 

Partnership with St George and 

Sutherland Community College for 

English literacy projects; Partnership 

with Al Zahra Women’s Association 

for Ramadan celebrations at Arncliffe; 

Partnership with Bengali community to 

provide Bengali Festival in June 2011; 

and Partnerships with St George 

Migrant Resource Centre for Migrant 

Information Day. 

Initial investigation into usage of Sydney 

Frost Hall undertaken. Further actions 

scheduled for next financial year.



1.3 Education 1.3.1 Ensure access to 

lifelong learning. 

1.4 Positive and 

Distinctive City 

Image 

1.3.2 Facilitate 

partnerships with the 

Culturally and 

Linguistically Diverse 

(CALD) community to 

enhance skills and learning 

opportunities. 

1.4.1 Promotion of a City 

identity which presents 

the unique strengths of 

the City. 

1.3.1.1 Provide a quality library 

service. 

1.3.1.2 Investigate new Central 

Library facility. 

1.3 .3 Provide lifelong 

learning opportunities to 

the community through 

networked branch Library 

Services. 

1.3.2.1 Work in partnership 

with CALD communities to 

develop literacy initiatives 

and improve employment 

opportunities. 

1.4.1.1 Implement place based 

activities in collaboration 

with local organisations and 

stakeholder. 

1.4.1.2 Continue to foster 

positive Media relationships 

through association and 

collaboration with both local 

and national media service 

providers. 

Services provided at six branch libraries 

for children, adults including seniors and 

the disabled and people with English 

as a second language. Library Services 

key performance indicators for loans, 

turnover, visits and attendances at 

activities have been meet across all 

branch libraries. A survey of Library 

Services has been undertaken. The 

benchmark was against other libraries. 

The results showed an overwhelming 

satisfaction with current provision. 

Proposal to develop concept plans for 

a new library was adopted by Council. 

The Expression of Interest process 

completed. Selective tenderers asked for 

response by 1 August 2011. 

Lifelong learning opportunities 

undertaken through networked branch 

library services include: Senior’s Kiosk 

programs, Culturally and Linguistically 

Diverse (CALD) programs, English 

Literacy programs, Youth HSC Programs, 

and Children’s literacy programs. 

Ongoing work in partnership with 

CALD communities comprise of: ‘English 

Corner @ Rockdale Library’. This is an 

English conversation club for job seekers 

in partnership with St George and 

Sutherland Community College; 

Meetings with Bengali community to 

discuss initiatives with development 

of Bengali Library collection; and 

Employment Expo held in June 2011. 

Continued promotion of placed based 

activities has been ongoing. This includes 

providing assistance with banners, flyers 

and event management. 

City Media and Events team continues 

to distribute media releases to local, 

national and ethnic press on a monthly 

basis. Maintained monitoring of RCC and 

industry specific media articles as well as 

proactively dealt with city issues through 

the media.



1.4 Positive and 

Distinctive City 

Image (cont.) 

1.5 A Vibrant and 

Exciting City 

1.6 Heritage and 

History 

1.4.2 Proactive 

communication of 

significant Council and city 

achievements to the wider 

community. 

1.5.1 Ensure appropriate 

provision, access, use and 

management of all open 

space and recreation 

facilities. 

1.5.2 Ensure the 

development of the 

City’s arts and cultural 

assets, opportunities and 

industry. 

1.6.1 Provide high level 

protection for identified 

sites of significance. 

1.6.2 Support the 

retention of significant 

heritage artefacts and 

records. 

1.4.2.1 Implement an annual 

program of media releases, 

events and promotions. To 

ensure the positive branding 

of the city, its people, business 

opportunities and our 

Council. 

1.5.1.1 Review allocation of 

occupancy agreements and 

operating permits. 

1.5.1.2 Engage with user 

groups to encourage shared 

use of existing and planned 

facilities. 

1.5.2.1 Develop a Public and 

Community Art Policy. 

1.5.2.2 Encourage the 

inclusion of art activities 

in community events and 

celebrations. 

1.6.1.1 Ensure planning 

instruments accurately identify 

heritage items and contain 

provisions for their protection. 

1.6.1.2 Promote the City’s 

natural and built heritage. 

1.6.2.1 Maintain and further 

develop the local history 

collection. 

City Media and Events Report - 2010 

outlines all council’s signature events, 

encompassing both civic and non civic 

events. Branding promotions include 

proposed outside radio broadcasts. New 

report for 2011/12 is currently being 

prepared for council outlining our new 

events program for the year. 

All recreations licenses and leases have 

been reviewed. Permits have been 

identified, however more work required 

to unify permit policy across Council 

with licensee and lease policies 

Sport and Recreation working party 

held to engage user groups in discussion 

regarding shared use of existing and 

planned facilities. Audit of facilities 

undertaken. 

Public Art Policy and Strategy discussed 

at Council Information Session and 

received further internal stakeholder 

input. 

Undertaken inclusion of art activities in 

community events and celebrations such 

as: Chinese New Year; International Day 

of Disability celebrations; partnership 

with Hurstville Council for Art event; 

International Women’s Day; and Bengali 

festival event. This is an ongoing activity 

with target groups and projects being 

identified constantly, as well as identifying 

funding source opportunities. 

Draft Rockdale LEP 2011 accurately 

identifies heritage items, and DCP 2011 

contains provisions for their protection. 

Open Day at Tempe House Wolli Creek 

was held on 16-17 April 2011. The event 

was well attended with St George 

Historical Society giving a seminar and 

included participation from Australand. 

Local history photo digitalisation 

project completed. Preparation for 

Ron Rathbone Local History Prize 2011 

undertaken. 

Local History talk presented by Kirsten 

Broderick on 21st May 2011 to the St 

George Historical Society was well 

attended.


Monitoring our Performance 

Performance Measures Key Performance Indicator 2010/11 

Agreed program of community 

events in place 

Develop an evaluation method 

to ensure Council activities meet 

outcome 

Range of communication channels 

identified and utilised for each 

consultation 

Policy developed and presented 

to Council by June 2012 

Community Services Plan 

adopted by council 

Review completed and reported 

to Council by Dec 2011 

Review undertaken and reported 

to Council by Dec 2011 

Review completed and reported 

to Council 

Undertake a number of safety 

audits with the community 

Appropriate education programs 

developed 

Improved public safety, 

environmental and public health 

outcomes for the community 

Partnerships developed with 

appropriate service providers 

Range of recreational and leisure 

opportunities available 

8 Events delivered on time and within 

budget 

Evaluation method developed June 2011 

Quarterly review of engagement outcomes 

Policy completed 

Community Services Plan with integrated 

actions complete and adopted by council 

Dec 2010 

Community engagement program 

completed 

Audit of plans complete June 2011 

Review completed for Halls and Sports 

Grounds by June 2011 

Four (4) audits undertaken annually 

Two (2) new educational programs 

undertaken annually 

100% completion of annual Environmental 

Health surveillance program 

7 day turnaround for review of 

Development Applications related to 

Environmental Health 

100% completion of annual parking 

enforcement program for Council carparks 


enforcement program for shopping centres 


enforcement program for schools 

CRM Guarantee of Service target of 95% 

Number of new CALD partnerships 

reported to Council annually 

Number of new programs reported to 

Council annually 

Number of multi-purpose facilities identified 

June 2011 

Achieved 

Achieved 

Achieved 

Not Achieved (work to be undertaken 

in 2011/12 and presented to Council by 

June 2012) 

Not Achieved (Community Services 

Plan referred by Council to Community 

Services and Access Committee for 

further discussion and report back to 

Council) 

Achieved 

Achieved 

Achieved 

100% completed 

Deferred to 2011/12 

Achieved 

Not Achieved 

Achieved 

Achieved 

Achieved 

Achieved 

1 (Bangladesh community) 

1 (English Conversation Corner) 

Deferred (this action will be moved to 

2011/12 as it is dependant on adoption 

of Recreation Policy and Council’s 

commitment to completion of a master 

plan re facilities)



Six libraries providing services Number of visits to the library per capita 1.48 (annual average) 

and activities for the Community Number of loans of materials per capita 1.77 (annual average) 

including children, seniors, 

Turnover of stock (stock use) 

1.04 (annual average) 

Culturally and Linguistically 

Diverse and housebound 

Proposal for new Central Library Report to Council by December 2010 100% completed 

Building developed 

Lifelong learning opportunities Minimum of 132 programs per quarter Achieved 

available to the community at all 

libraries 

Mimimum of 10 attendees for each program Achieved 

Partnerships and literacy 

initiatives developed and 

reported to Council 

Development and 

implementation of city wide 

“Place” Strategy 

- Attend to all media requests 

- Foster positive relationships 

with local and main stream 

media by producing 

newsworthy press releases 

Key Initiatives in Annual Media, 

Events and Promotions Program 

implemented 

Improved community access 

to open space and recreation 

facilities 

Number of new partnerships reported to 

Council in June annually 

Number of literacy initiatives reported to 

council in June annually 

Number of ‘place based’ activities 

undertaken during period 

Dollars spent on ‘place based’ activities 

during period 

E valuation method developed December 

2010 

Number of media requests given attention 

Number of media releases during period 

Number of events undertaken during period 

Number of promotional materials produced 

during period 

Review completed and reported to Council 

in June 2011 

1 (Bangladesh community to organise 

Rockdale Bangla Festival ) 

4 (HS Net (Service Sector website) 

Training; Senior Kiosk Training; 

Conversation Corner; and Disability and 

Sex training) 

Not Achieved 

Not Achieved 

Not Achieved 

152 (annual) 

61 (annual) 

15 (annual) 

79 (annual) 

Not Achieved 

Increase in shared use of facilities Number of workshops held quarterly 1 (quarterly) 

Framework provided for 

development of arts and cultural 

assets 

Arts activities are included in a 

number of community events and 

celebrations 

Draft Rockdale City LEP contains 

an accurate heritage schedule 

Public Art Policy adopted by Council in June 

2011 

Number of arts activities included in events 

reported to Council annually 

Draft Rockdale City LEP Heritage Schedule 

updated 

Not Achieved (Public Art Policy 

completed - Going to Council August 

2011) 

4 (annual) 

Achieved 

The City’s heritage is promoted National Trust Heritage Week event held Achieved 

Increase in awareness and use of 4 educational activities or materials 100% completed 

Local History collections produced annually 

Number of historical photographs available 

on line by June 2011 

Achieved



A Sustainable City 


2.1 Planning for 

a sustainable 

environmental 

future 

2.1.1 Demonstrate 

leadership in 

environmental planning 

and management through 

the development of 

policies and plans to 

achieve Ecologically 

Sustainable Development. 

2.1.2 Engage with the 

community about key 

strategic issues to inform 

policies and plans. 

2.1.1.1 Conduct annual review 

of Environment Policy and 

Plan. 

2.1.1.2 Support and advocate 

Council’s responsibilities 

under the Environmental 

Policy through its activities 

and operations. 

2.1.1.3 Coordinate 

implementation of Council’s 

Environment Plan. 

2.1.2.1 Develop and 

implement community 

engagement strategies for 

major projects. 

Annual policy review and periodic review 

of plan completed. 

Part 5 Environmental Assessment 

process reviewed and updated in 

consultation with stakeholders. 

Completed a review and update of the 

Part V environmental assessment risk 

form, following feedback from trainees 

and other key staff. 

Environment Plan actions continue 

with a focus on biodiversity, water 

management, climate change action 

and environmental education. 

Sustainable Events Policy and Sustainable 

Procurement Policy have been 

developed and finalised in consultation 

with stakeholders, and endorsed by 

Executive in June 2011. 

Community engagement strategies 

developed and implemented for Gilchrist 

Park Rain Garden, Bardwell Valley and 

Hawthorne Street bushland areas. 

Likewise for the draft Rockdale LEP 

and DCP and Rockdale Town Centre 

Masterplan.



2.2 Land Planning 

and Management 

2.2.1 All planning 

instruments include 

provisions that improve 

and protect the City’s 

urban and natural 

environment, and achieve 

high quality development 

outcomes consistent with 

Council’s vision. 

2.2.2 Development 

assessment outcomes are 

continuously improved to 

reflect the community’s 

aspirations and good long 

term governance of the 

City. 

2.2.1.1 Exhibit and finalise 

Draft City LEP for adoption 

by Council. 

2.2.1.2 Exhibit and finalise 

Draft City DCP for adoption 

by Council. 

2.2.1.3 Undertake precinct 

planning for Rockdale Town 

Centre and update planning 

instruments as necessary. 

2.2.1.5 Review Plans of 

Management for Cook Park, 

Peter Depena Reserve, Cahill 

Park, Bicentennial Park and 

Bardwell Valley. 

2.2.1.6 Revise and develop 

Contribution Plan/s for the 

City in response to the 

commencement of part 5B of 

the Environmental Planning 

and Assessment Act. 

2.2.2.1 Promote high quality 

design. 

2.2.2.2 Investigate and 

implement best practice 

initiatives to streamline 

development assessment 

processes. 

Draft LEP 2011 was adopted by 

Council on 30 March 2011. Currently 

with Department of Planning and 

Infrastructure awaiting gazetta. 

Review of submissions on draft Rockdale 

DCP 2011 included in report to Council 

on 4 May 2011. 

A community workshop was held in May 

2011 and several meetings have been 

held with the Community Reference 

Group. The Rockdale Town Centre 

Analysis and summary of the community 

workshop have been published to 

Council’s website and community 

members notified. 

Plans of Management for Cook Park 

and Peter Depena Reserve completed. 

Other Plans of Management will 

commence in 2011/12 in accordance with 

delivery program. 

Current Council Plans and Strategies 

have been reviewed to determine the 

City’s future infrastructure costs. Next 

steps in project to be undertaken during 

2011/12. Project status is in line with 

delivery program. 

Urban and Environmental Strategy 

is continuing to work closely with 

applicants and Development Services 

Unit to promote high quality design. 

Urban design advice likewise provided 

for pre DA stage. 

Commencement of the Development 

Advisory Service took place in 

the third quarter. Applications are 

checked thoroughly at the counter for 

completeness and will not be accepted 

until they are complete. This will assist 

in reducing development application 

turnaround times. Implementation of 

ICON ASSESS has commenced – a 

workgroup has been put in place to 

organise and oversee the software’s 

implementation which is scheduled for 

completion in line with the Draft LEP 

and Draft DCP.



2.2 Land Planning 

and Management 

(cont.) 

2.2.3 Ensure the quality 

and function of the public 

domain is consistent with 

Council’s vision for each 

precinct. 

2.2.4 Develop a 

sustainable transport 

strategy. 

2.2.3.1 Exhibit and finalise the 

Wolli Creek and Bonar Street 

Precinct Public Domain Plan. 

2.2.3.2 Prepare Rockdale 

Town Centre Public Domain 

Plan. 

2.2.4.1 Develop transport 

strategy in consultation with 

relevant State Government 

Agencies. 

2.2.4.2 Develop Council’s 

position on regional transport 

corridors including the F6. 

Draft Wolli Creek and Bonar Street 

Precinct Public Domain Plan was placed 

on public exhibition from 21 October 

until 17 December 2010. The draft Public 

Domain Plan was adopted by Council on 

4 May 2011. 

The Rockdale Town Centre Masterplan 

is underway and has been programmed 

for completion by the end of 2011. The 

Public Domain Plan is underway, with 

the analysis of the centre completed 

and concepts for public spaces currently 

being developed. 

Sustainable Transport objectives have 

been implemented through the draft 

LEP and DCP 2011. Further work on 

parking in Rockdale Town Centre is 

being addressed through the Masterplan. 

A Sustainable Transport map of the City 

is being developed to promote transport 

modes other than private vehicles. 

Maintained a watching brief on M5 and 

F6 issues as they emerged.



2.3 Natural 

Resource 

Management 

2.3.1 Manage the City’s 

natural environment to 

ensure its protection 

and enhancement by 

implementing best 

practice initiatives. 

2.3.2 Educate and engage 

with the community to 

improve understanding 

and stewardship of the 

local natural environment. 

2.3.3 Strengthen 

collaborative partnerships 

with the community 

and local stakeholders 

including State 

Government agencies, 

businesses, specialist 

groups and educational 

institutions to ensure a 

coordinated approach in 

developing a sustainable 

future for the City. 

2.3.4 Provide effective risk 

management to minimise 

the community’s risk to 

the adverse impacts of 

natural hazards such as 

climate change, drought, 

storms and flood. 

2.3.1.1 Review Council’s 

Biodiversity Strategy. 

2.3.2.1 Promote and 

encourage community 

participation in activities 

such as tree planting, 

recycling initiatives, clean-ups, 

biodiversity conservation, 

water efficiency, energy 

efficiency, chemical disposal 

and weed awareness. 

2.3.3.1 Participate in regional 

committees and groups 

to develop and maintain 

partnerships. 

2.3.4.1 Climate Change 

Adaptation Plan finalised and 

adopted. 

Mapping of endangered ecological 

communities has been updated 

in accordance with the Office of 

Environment and Heritage (formerly 

DECCW) Further work to be 

undertaken in 2011/12. 

Promoted and encouraged community 

participation in a number of activities 

including: the opening of Gilchrist Park 

Rain Garden and community planting 

day; community workshop for the 

Wolli Creek Riparian Management 

Plan; together with Rockdale businesses 

hosted the National Ride to Work day 

breakfast; Wetland tours, a bird watching 

breakfast and Science of the Surf forum; 

launching of Stotts Reserve volunteer 

bushcare group; Bardwell Valley open 

day; and contribution to the final 

community celebration of the formal 

completion and final report of the Cooks 

River Sustainability Initiative. 

To develop and maintain partnerships, 

all meetings attended for the Sydney 

Coastal Councils Group Technical 

Committee, Georges River Combined 

Councils Committee, Lower Georges 

River Sustainability Initiative Steering 

Group, Cooks River Foreshores 

Working Group, Cooks River 

Sustainability Initiative. A Council 

representative was appointed to the 

Executive Committee of the newly 

formed Cooks River Alliance. All work 

possible work completed. Further work 

to be progressed pending funding advice 

from DECCW. 

All work possible has been completed. 

However, major pieces of hazard 

mapping, risk assessments and full 

Adaptation Plan have not commenced 

as they are awaiting funding advice from 

the NSW Office of Environment and 

Heritage.



2.4 Open Spaces 2.4.1 Ensure that 

Council’s open space 

and recreational areas 

meet existing and future 

community needs. 

2.4.2 Ensure that natural 

assets are protected 

through open space 

and sports ground 

maintenance programs for 

the long term benefit of 


2.4.1.1 Implement and monitor 

the City’s Open Space and 

Recreation Strategy. 

2.4.1.2 Enhance multi-use 

capacities of open space areas 

especially in higher density 

residential areas. 

2.4.1.3 Prepare concept plan 

for Muddy Creek sports and 

tourism precinct. 

2.4.2.1 Review the operation 

of open space, waterway and 

sports ground maintenance 

to include best practice and 

innovation for sustainability of 

assets and services. 

2.4.2.2 Implement annual 

maintenance program for 

open space, waterways and 

sports grounds. 

Actions arising from Open Space 

Strategy have been compiled and 

prioritised. Some of the key elements 

have been included in the Asset 

Management Strategy and Long Term 

Financial Plan. As such they are being 

considered for funding as well as priority. 

The Strategy is a 25 year document and 

as such, finalisation of all actions will be 

long term. 

Review of all open space confirmed 

that of the 222 open space parcels 

identified 126 currently have multi-use 

capacity. Site inspections are underway 

to investigate additional/new use 

opportunities for existing sites. 

Development of Concept Plan was not 

due to commence until 2011/2012. New 

2011/12 operational plan, no longer has 

this project as a priority, due to other 

competing major capital projects now 

having priority as adopted by Council. 

Review of open space mowing programs 

was completed. A trial of the new 

mowing programs conducted over the 

2nd, 3rd, and 4th quarters. With the 

superior level of staff commitment, 

this initiative brought about significant 

productivity improvement as well 30% 

decrease in customer requests. 

Council has implemented a new 

mowing program for Open Space and 

Sporting field maintenance. Additionally 

a preventative program (top-dressing , 

fertilising,) is presently being developed 

to be completed in the 2011-2012 - in 

conjunction with Technical Services. 

External consultants have been engaged 

through Councils Environmental 

Strategy Department for the Waterways 

Maintenance Program. This program will 

be completed in 2011-2012.



2.5 Resource 

Efficiency 

2.5.1 Reduce City waste 

by increasing resource 

recovery throughout the 

City. 

2.5.2 Provide a framework 

to improve energy 

efficiency with the aim of 

minimising greenhouse gas 

emissions. 

2.5.3 Improve water 

efficiency in Council 

facilities to minimise water 

usage across the City. 

2.5.1.1 Implement annual 

program of actions from 

Waste Avoidance & Resource 

Recovery Strategy (WARRS). 

2.5.1.2 Implement community 

education programs which 

increase community 

commitment to waste 

reduction, sustainable 

resource use and increased 

uptake of recycling. 


implementation of Energy 

Savings Action Plan. 

2.5.2.2 Conduct annual 

review of Energy Savings 

Action Plan (ES AP). 


implementation of Water 

Savings Action Plan and 

participate in the Sydney 

Water ‘Every Drop Counts’ 

Program. 

2.5.3.2 Conduct annual 

review of Water Savings 

Action Plan (WSAP). 

The WARRS delivery program is part of 

Council’s ongoing commitment to waste 

avoidance and resources recovery. This 

is a long term strategy, comprising of 

annual programs, with the review and 

completion date of 2020. 

The 2010-2011 WARRS program 

comprised of 21 projects. All 21 projects 

were delivered on time and within 

budget, with an annual report to be 

presented to Council in August 2011. 

Councils School Waste Education 

program was conducted at 21 schools in 

the Local Government Area, delivering 

35 programs. This completes 100% of 

the planned programs for 2010-2011. 

Additionally, Council delivered the 

following education classes and events: 

Chemical Clean out Day; Worm Farm 

Workshops; Chinese Community 

Workshops; No Dig Garden Classes; 

National Tree Day; Bexley Fair 

(educational trailer); Library Spring Fair 

- Held displays in all 6 Council Libraries 

on a comprehensive range of Waste 

Educational topics. 

Developed partnership with Office of 

Environment & Heritage to develop 

a new energy audit schedule in 

consultation with Technical Services. 

Review completed in July 2010 and 

submitted to Office of Environment and 

Heritage (formerly DECCW). Next 

review to commence in July 2011. 

Implementation of Action Plan 

is continuing through the Water 

Management Team. Sports facilities and 

depot retrofits completed in conjunction 

with City Operations. 

Comprehensive review of Water Savings 

Action Plan completed and revised Plan 

drafted.




Environmental Policy & Plan Annual review completed by June 2011 Completed 

reflects current position and 

priorities 

Environmental incidents reduced No. of environmental incidents 

Nil (no incidents) 

from previous year 

No. of staff trained in environmental responsibilities 18 

Priority environmental actions Percentage of current year actions completed 75% 

undertaken 

Community is engaged in Number of projects that include a Community 21 

development of key policies and 

strategies 

Engagement Strategy 

Draft City LEP publicly exhibited Draft City LEP adopted for exhibition by Achieved 

December 2010 

Draft City DCP publicly exhibited Draft City DCP adopted for exhibition by 


Achieved 

Draft LEP and DCP amendment 

publicly exhibited 

Contributions plans are prepared, 

implemented and administered in 

accordance with the Environmental 

Planning & Assessment Act 

Provide urban design advice on 

major development applications 

Improved assessment processes 

in place 

Public Domain Plan clearly 

documents requirements and 

specifications 

Transport strategy reflects 

Council’s transport priorities 

Rockdale Town Centre Draft LEP and DCP 

amendment adopted for exhibition by June 2011 

Contributions plans implemented within 2 years 

subject to the commencement of Part 5b of the 

Environmental Planning & Assessment Act 1979 

Number of DA referrals 29 

Average days (gross) taken to process 

development applications (DA) 

DA Processing time in days (net) average time 

DA Processing time in days – median time 

Median and average days taken to process 

complying development Applications 

Number of development applications lodged 

Number of development applications processed 

Number of DA applications reported to Council 

Number of development applications which 

received the concurrence of the Southern 

Sydney Design Review Panel 

Customer requests through Customer Request 

Management System (CRMS) completed 

Number of construction certificates lodged 

Number of construction certificates processed 

Wolli Creek Public Domain Plan exhibited by 


Rockdale Town Centre Public Domain Plan 

exhibited by June 2011 

Completion of draft transport strategy for 

adoption by Council June 2011 

Achieved 

50% completed (it is anticipated that 

the new plan will be exhibited during 

2011/12. This project is tracking in 

accordance with City Plan timelines) 

59 days (annual average) 

40.5 days (annual average) 



665 (annual) 

644 (annual) 

32 (annual) 

19 (annual) 

536 (annual) 

135 (annual) 

379 (annual) 

Achieved 

Not Achieved (60% completed) 

Achieved



Policies reflect Council’s position Transport Policies updated by June 2011 Achieved 

on F6 corridor 

A Strategy that reflects Council’s Biodiversity Strategy reviewed Not Achieved (deferred to 2011-12) 

position and priorities to achieve 

beneficial outcomes for the City’s 

natural areas 

More people participating in Number of environmental activities held 19 (annual) 

environmental initiatives Number of new volunteers participating 65 (annual) 

% of repeat participants 15 

Coordinated delivery of Number of active partnerships 

7 (annual) 

sustainable outcomes through 

partnerships 

Plan reflects an agreed set of Climate Change Adaptation Plan completed by Achieved 

Climate Change risks and actions June 2011 

To enhance the quality of the 

City’s environment and the 

lifestyle quality of its community 

Type, number and value of actions implemented 4 

To better utilise open 

space areas, particularly to 

accommodate differing and 

competing recreational interests 

Maximise economic growth and 

community benefits via property 

Assets 

Complete review of annual 

maintenance programs 

and implement identified 

improvements 

Routine and specific maintenance 

programs have a positive impact 

on both natural and built assets 

Improved environmental 

outcomes through proactive 

resource recovery practices 

Improved environmental 

awareness within the community 

Greenhouse gas emission savings 

Plan modified to reflect currency 

and relevance 

Maintenance of current water 

efficiency star rating 

Plan modified to reflect currency 

and relevance 

Number of community properties featuring 

multi purpose activities 

Concept plan completed and reported to 

Council by June 2012 

Review of open space (parks mowing) 

maintenance program completed March 2011 

100% completion of programmed maintenance 

for waterways 

100% completion of programmed maintenance 

for open space and sports grounds 

100% completion of 21 listed activities within 

the 2010/11 WARRS delivery program 

100% completion of community education 

activities 

Percentage of current year Energy Savings 

Action Plan actions completed 

Review of Energy Savings Action Plan 

completed 

Percentage of current year Water Savings 

Action Plan actions completed 

Review of Water Savings Action Plan completed 

126 

Not Achieved (this is no longer a 

priority for Council due to other 

major capital projects) 

Achieved 

Achieved 

Achieved 

Achieved 

Achieved 

Not Achieved (25% completed due 

to lack of available funds and other 

priorities. Being reviewed for 2011-12) 

Achieved 

Achieved 

Achieved



A Strong Economy 


3.1 Support 

existing and 

emerging business 

in the City 

3.2 Attraction of 

investments to the 

City 

3.1.1 Undertake economic 

development planning 

and implement initiatives 

to promote the local 

economy. 

3.2.1 Promote investment 

opportunities for the City, 

its projects and the local 

economy. 

3.1.1.1 Prepare and implement 

annual Town Centres 

Improvement Plans. 

3.2.1.1 Identify and advocate 

investment opportunities 

within the City’s town centres. 

The preparation of Town Centre 

Improvement Plans continues, albeit 

behind schedule. It is anticipated that the 

plans will now be reported to Council by 

30 September 2011. 

Timeframe 2012/2013. Advocate for 

investment opportunities through BEC 

who was engaged to develop training 

and business development courses for 

local businesses. Nine local business 

training opportunities were conducted 

throughout 2011/12. 

3.3 Enhanced 

tourism 

opportunities for 

the City 

3.3.1 Develop and 

implement strategies 

to market the City as a 

visitor/tourist destination 

and promote the benefits 

of tourism. 

3.3.1.1 Develop strategies 

and promote tourism 

opportunities within the City’s 

town centres. 

Timeframe 2012/14.




Ongoing improvement to the 

management of the City’s town 

centres 

Improved investment 

opportunities within the City’s 

town centres 

Improved tourism opportunities 

within the City’s town centres 

Annual Town Centres Improvement Plans 

adopted and actioned by 30 June 

Type, number and value of opportunities 

that are identified and advocated 

Type, number and value of opportunities 

that are identified and promoted 

Not Achieved (timeframe of adoption 

anticipated to occur 30 September 2011) 

Timeframe 2012-13 

Timeframe 2012-14



Appropriate Infrastructure 


4.1 Roads, 

streets, bridges, 

drainage and 

other associated 

infrastructure 

4.1.1 Ensure that Council’s 

infrastructure networks 

are constructed and 

renewed, maximising long 

term community benefits. 



are continuously 

monitored and maintained 

to a standard that will 

maximise their long term 

benefit to the community. 

4.1.3. Plan to generate 

funds to ensure that 

sustainable asset renewal 

and replacement is 

undertaken. 

4.1.4 Advocate for and 

facilitate the provision of 

the modern infrastructure 

required to support safe 

neighbourhoods and the 

development of business 

and industry. 

4.1.5. Advocate to the 

appropriate State and 

Federal authorities to 

achieve their financial 

support for safer and 

effective road networks 

throughout the city. 

4.1.6 Plan and implement 

effective traffic measures 

and road networks in 

conjunction with all 

relevant stakeholders. 

4.1.1.1 Coordinate asset 

maintenance in accordance 

with Asset Management 

Policy. 

4.1.2.1 Undertake proactive 

asset inspection program 

throughout the year. 

4.1.3.1 Monitor State and 

Federal grant programs, 

identify potential projects 

within asset plans, and submit 

high quality applications for 

funding. 

4.1.4.1 New technology 

and industry best practice 

implemented in infrastructure 

projects. 

4.1.5.1 Ensure professional and 

comprehensive applications to 

State and Federal authorities 

to improve management/ 

maintenance of road network. 

4.1.6.1 Develop sustainable 

strategies and treatment 

options for traffic 

management, based on State 

and Federal Government 

models. 

This item was completed as part of 

the compilation and adoption of the 

Rockdale Asset Management Strategy. 

Defect inspections proactively 

undertaken for roads and transport 

infrastructure. 

Applications are made for suitable 

funding opportunities as they arise. 

A grants database system has been 

developed to enhance the tracking 

and management of grant funding 

applications. 

Industry practice monitored through 

publications and professional networks. 

Awaiting formal notification from grant 

authorities on previously submitted 

applications. 

Assessment model being drafted. Staff 

to attend workshop with the RTA on 

assessment of grant programs.



4.2 Council 

buildings and 

facilities 


buildings and facilities 

are developed and 

continuously monitored 

and maintained to a safe 

standard. 

4.2.2 Plan to generate 

funds to ensure that 

sustainable asset 

maintenance, renewal and 

replacement is undertaken 

at the appropriate times. 

4.2.1.1 Redevelop Bexley 

Swimming Pool to be of 

national standing. 

4.2.1.2 Undertake proactive 

asset inspection program 

throughout the year. 

4.2.1.3 Ensure appropriate 

and timely maintenance 

of Council’s buildings and 

facilities. 

4.2.1.4 Prepare a strategic plan 

for future development of 

Council’s property assets to 

foster economic growth and 

maximise community benefits. 

4.2. 2.1 Review existing and 

promote additional leasing 

and licensing opportunities 

to maximise benefits to the 

community and Council. 

4.2.2.2 Monitor State and 

Federal grant programs, 

identify potential projects 

within asset plans, and submit 

high quality applications for 

funding. 

Work is progressing and a developed a 

draft brief has been prepared to allow 

the following mix of facilities in the 

design of the indoor pool building: an 8 

lane 25 metre pool; a program pool; a 

children’s play pool; a creche; a kiosk; a 

fitness space of 700 sqm gfa. On current 

projection estimates, construction is to 

commence in 2013. 

Planned structural inspections 

completed. Undertaking development of 

improved inspection methodology and 

new technology. Program of inspections 

being compiled for 2011/12. 

All Council building maintenance 

programs have been delivered on time 

and within Council’s Guarantee of 

Service within the 2010 - 2011 financial 

year. This includes the delivery of the 

Property Units component of the City 

Projects Program. 

Major Capital projects and programs 

adopted by Council in accordance with 

2011/12 adopted City Plan and Long 

Term Financial Plan. Individual projects 

and actions have now been identified in 

adopted 2011/12 Operational Plan. 

Review of existing leases and licenses 

finalised. Individual matters to action 

have been identified to ensure all 

existing agreements with stakeholders/ 

user groups are formalised and current. 

Additionally, the New Footway Trading 

Policy and advertising tender will be 

further considered by Council in 2011/12 

fiscal year. 

All suitable grant opportunities have 

been applied for. Submissions were of 

high quality regarding applications for 

funding.



4.2 Council 

buildings and 

facilities (cont.) 

4.3 Accessible 

Technology 

Networks 

4.2.3 Regularly review and 

analyse all existing and 

proposed buildings and 

facilities on a cost/benefit 

basis. 

4.3.1 Advocate for 

the provision of high 

quality local and regional 

technology connections. 

4.2.3.1 Maintain a register 

of condition of all assets 

and the cost to bring up to 

satisfactory standard, monitor 

usage patterns of building 

assets. 

4.2.3.2. Undertake 

comprehensive inspections, 

develop program of works for 

rehabilitation. 

4.3.1.1 Facilitate and initiate 

meetings with appropriate 

State and Federal government 

Departments for accessible 

technology network and 

connections. 

Asset register updated as is required. 

Corporate systems exist for capturing 

facility usage data (via RMS system). 

Further works are required to improve 

access and retrieval of facility usage 

data, such works may form part of the 

review and re-structure of existing asset 

management systems. 

Pre-existing inspection regimes were 

complied with during the 2010/2011 

financial year. Further inspection 

programs have been highlighted in 

the Rockdale Asset Management 

Strategy, of which the development of 

these programs will commence in the 

2011/2012 financial year. 

Opportunities continued to be 

monitored to advocate for accessible 

networks.




Ensure compliance to Asset 

Management Policy 

Complete annual proactive 

asset inspection program for 


Applications to all potential 

grant offers deliver best value 


(triple bottom line/ positive net 

value to Council) 

New technology and industry 

best practice are applied in the 

delivery of infrastructure projects 

Submission of quality 

applications for all available grant 

opportunities, maximising grant 

income, and increasing grant 

amounts year on year 

Sustainable strategies and 

treatment options for traffic 

management are implemented 

in line with State and Federal 

Government models 

Improved aquatic facilities at 

Bexley Swimming Pool 

Complete annual proactive asset 

inspection program for buildings 

and facilities 

Completion of Council buildings 

and facilities maintenance 

programs resulting from annual 

proactive asset inspection 

program 

Improved community benefits 

and economic outcomes for 

City via leasing and licensing 

opportunities 

Applications to all potential 

grant offers deliver best value 


(triple bottom line/ positive net 

value to Council) 

Register of asset conditions and 

maintenance costs is up-to-date, 

and system developed to monitor 

usage patterns 

Develop and implement annual 

rehabilitation program for Council 


Asset Management Policy reviewed and 

prepared for adoption by Council 

% of planned inspections completed for 

Council’s Infrastructure Network 

Grant application forms complete and 

questions appropriately addressed in relation 

to ensuring sustainable asset renewal and 

replacement of Council Infrastructure 

Green building technology incorporated into 

infrastructure designs 


questions appropriately addressed in 

relation to safer and effective road networks 

throughout the City 

Review of State and Federal assessment 

criteria complete, draft local criteria 

prepared 

Completion of Redeveloping Bexley Pool 

project by 31 December 2011 

% of planned inspections completed for 


100% of Council buildings and facilities 

maintenance program completed annually 

Type, number and value of leases and 

licenses 


questions appropriately addressed in relation 

to Buildings and facilities addressed 

Asset register updated 

Facility usage data collected 

% of inspections completed in line with asset 

management plans 

Achieved 

90% of the pre-existing inspection 

program completed. Further work in 

2011-12 

Achieved 

Achieved 

Achieved 

Achieved 

Achieved 

90% completed 

100% Completed 

90 (annual) leases and licenses identified 

Achieved 

90% on existing asset register completed 

90% retrieval of facility usage data using 

current system 

90% on the pre-existing inspection 

program completed. Further work in 

2011-12



A Leading Organisation 


5.1 Community 

Partnership 

5.2 Sound 

Governance 

5.1.1 Actively engage and 

partner with the 

community in planning and 

implementing 

programs, projects, and 

infrastructure aimed at 

strengthening the 

community. 

5.1.2 Ensure quality 

customer service 

outcomes for the 

community. 

5.1.3 Involve community 

members and ensure 

they are included in 

development of projects 

and programs, and 

suggestions. Issues 

raised are addressed 

and incorporated in the 

decision making process. 

5.2.1 Maintain a 

governance framework 

that ensures transparency 

and accountability. 

5.2.2 Maintain a credible 

system for reporting on 

Council’s performance 

against the Delivery 

Program and Operational 

Plan to strengthen 

community accountability 

and engagement. 

5.1.1.1 Conduct review of 

Community Engagement 

Strategy and Policy to ensure 

a contemporary framework. 

5.1.1.2 Ensure corporate 

planning includes an effective 

partnership with the 

community. 

5.1.2.1 Implement Customer 

Service Accreditation 

Program. 

5.1.3.1 Implement community 

engagement activities as per 

Community Engagement 

Strategy and Policy. 

5.2.1.1 Review best practice 

and existing policies to ensure 

contemporary approaches 

and procedures are in place. 

5.2.1.2 Ensure internal 

management and 

administration comply with 

legislative obligations. 

5.2.2.1 Implement Council’s 

reporting system to 

strengthen community 

accountability and 

engagement. 

Deferred and is included in the 

Operation Plan of the City Plan 2011–12. 

Community Engagement Stage 3 for 

the Draft City Plan was completed in 

June 2011 and a Report on Community 

Engagement Stage 3 was submitted to 

Council. 

Audit undertaken and Council received 

accreditation in Customer Service 

Excellence. 

Community Engagement Strategy which 

included Stage 1, 2 and 3 was successfully 

implemented for the Draft City Plan. 

Code of Conduct and Expenses and 

Facilities Policy for Councillors adopted 

after public exhibition. 

All legislative obligations are complied 

with and reported where required, 

such as: Statutory Investment Reports 

presented to Council; Statutory 

Quarterly Financial and Management 

Plan Reports presented to Council; 

Community Strategic Plan, Delivery 

Plan and Operational Plan adopted by 

Council; and Returns by Designated 

Persons tabled at Council. 

Council’s reporting system maintained in 

accordance with statutory compliance.



5.2 Sound 

Governance (cont.) 

5.2.3 Maintain certification 

to quality environment 

and OH&S standards. 

5.2.4 Develop and 

systematically implement a 

program of service 

reviews for all of Council’s 

services. 

5.2.5 Take a risk 

management approach to 

all activities to enhance 

community safety 

and minimise Council 

exposure to external 

claims, adverse impacts or 

financial loss. 

5.3 Advocacy 5.3.1 Ensure that a 

high level of Council 

representation exists to 

adequately advocate and 

lobby on issues relevant 

to the City and the 

community. 

5.4 Staff 5.4.1 A desirable 

workplace. 

5.2.3.1 Ensure the provision 

of internal auditing across the 

organisation to monitor and 

evaluate progress to maintain 

the certificate. 

5.2.4.1 Maintain, monitor and 

evaluate service reviews for all 

of Council’s services. 

5.2.5.1 Develop and 

implement a Corporate Risk 

Management Plan. 

5.3.1.1 Maintain and build 

new relationships with key 

stakeholders and advocate/ 

lobby for the interest of the 

community. 

5.4.1.1 Position the City Of 

Rockdale as an “employer of 

choice”. 

With the successful re-certification of 

Council’s Integrated Management System 

and the three Standards (Quality, OH&S 

and Environmental) in February/March 

2011, regular internal audits have been 

undertaken specifically in the Operations 

area during the Quarter and the majority 

of the CAR’s from the recent External 

Audit have been finalised. 

Deferred due to corporate priority for 

finalisation of City Plan 2011-2025. 

The Corporate Risk Management Plan 

was developed in 2010/11. 

The Executive Committee in June 2011 

chose to review the Business Continuity 

Plan prior to testing. 

Continued to liaise with Southern Sydney 

Regional Organisation of Councils on a 

range of issues. Continued as Executive 

Member of Local Government Managers 

Australia Governance Professionals. 

The Hewitt’s Employer of Choice survey 

and audit has been deferred until the 

2011/12 financial year. All employee 

engagement and turnover statistics 

suggest that Council’s staff related 

policies are effective and contributing to 

positioning Council as an Employer of 

Choice.



5.4 Staff (cont.) 5.4.2 A safe place of work. 5.4.2.1 Ensure that the health 

and safety of all employees is 

a paramount consideration 

through effective training, 

safe work practices and 

continuous monitoring. 

5.5 Financial 

Sustainability 

5.4.3 A skilled and 

motivated workforce. 

5.4.3.1 Plan for and build 

Council’s workforce to 

ensure that it retains a skilled 

workforce able to deliver 

Council’s projects and 

services. 

5.4.4 A culture of quality. 5.4.4.1 Foster a culture of 

continuous improvement. 

5.4.5 Effort recognised. 5.4.5.1 Recognise and reward 

success to ensure Council 

delivers the best for the 

community. 

5.5.1 Ensure that there 

is a robust Long Term 

Financial Plan in place. 

5.5.2 Maintain a 

structured budgeting 

framework to inform 

decision making. 

5.5.3 Develop the 

financial management 

competencies of 

budget managers in the 

organisation. 

5.5.1.1 Develop and monitor 

Long Term Financial Plan. 

5.5.2.1 Prepare and monitor 

the annual budget. 

5.5.3.1 Prepare a program 

that would enhance budget 

manager’s skills in 

financial management. 

The 2011/12 Learning & Development 

Plan has a significant OH&S training 

component within it. The OH&S 

Committee met with elections 

undertaken for a new Chairperson. The 

OH&S Plan desired goals and outcomes 

were reviewed for those items that 

have been completed. Monthly internal 

Workers Compensation Claims Meetings 

were held to monitor experience, types 

of claims being received, and others. 

L&D Plan completed for 2010/2011. HR 

Strategy & Workforce Management 

Plan for 2011 to 2015 was completed in 

December 2010 and approved by the 

Executive Committee on 1 February 

2011. The biennial Staff Survey was 

undertaken in September 2010. 

Notification of the successful completion 

of the External Audit received. 

Majority of CAR’s raised within the 

recent External Audit have been 

finalised. The Internal Audit Program is 

progressing as per schedule. 

It is anticipated that all Teams will be 

submitting submissions in this year’s 

Team Based Appraisal process. 

Staff effort is recognized through the 

following awards presented this year: 

Mayoral Employee Recognition Award; 

Enid Nakkan Award; and Banksia 

Awards. 

Long Term Financial Plan was developed 

and submitted as part of City Plan 

- Resource Strategy. Monitoring will 

commence in 2011-12. 

Monitoring of annual budget every 

month with report to Executive 

Committee and quarterly to Council. 

Regular meeting and discussion with each 

budget manager regarding cost control 

and ensuring spending within budget. All 

budget managers have been trained in 

the use of BIS software for easy access 

and view of budget status to inform 

decision making.



5.6 Asset 

Management 

5.7 Information 

Systems 

5.6.1 Ensure that strategic 

asset plans and asset 

maintenance schedules are 

in place. 

5.6.2 Promote 

achievements in asset 

management to the local 

community. 

5.7.1 Ensure appropriate 

technologies are 

maintained and upgraded 

in a timely manner to 

meet the future needs of 

the organisation. 

5.6.1.1 Review and Develop 

Asset Management Policy, 

Asset Strategies and asset 

Plans. 

5.6.1.2 Manage Asset 

Maintenance Programs. 

5.6.2.1 Use existing website 

and public newsletters 

to advise community of 

completed projects. 

5.7.1.1 Maintain the 

Information Management 

Strategic Plan which closely 

aligns with the City Plan. 

5.7.1.2 Implement program 

of process improvements via 

technology solutions. 

5.7.1.3 Improve the use of the 

web to deliver information 

and services to the 

community by developing 

an overarching web strategy. 

5.7.1.4 Maintain a secure, 

effective and efficient 

technological platform for 

system deployment needs. 

5.7.1.5 Develop a Council 

Information Security Plan. 

Asset Management Strategy has now 

been adopted by Council. 2011/12 

Asset Management Working Group has 

been established and have commenced 

actions to further develop the Asset 

Management Strategy version 1 base 

document and undertake strategies 

identified via 2011/12 operational plan 

and delivery. 

Major maintenance programs managed 

through the annual City Projects Program. 

Minor maintenance administered through 

the Operations Unit. 

Information placed on website and flyers 

sent out for key projects, including: King 

Street Place shade structure; Kyeemagh 

Boat Ramp Car Park; Market Street 

Public Toilet; Bay Street upgrade; and 

Gilchrist Park Rain Garden completion 

and community day held on site. 

Executive adopted process for updating 

Information Management Strategic Plan 

to be undertaken in 2011/2012. 

HR and Payroll System implementation 

continued with targeted go live date 

achieved. Completed end of financial 

year processes. Implemented electronic 

Delegations Register and further 

enhancements to Business Paper. 

Deferred due to corporate priorities 

relating to City Plan. 

Systems continued to be deployed as 

required. 

Deferred due to corporate priority of 

the City Plan.




Strategy and Policy modified to 

reflect currency and relevance 

Engagement Plan adopted to 

guide preparation of new City 

Plan 

Council achieves accreditation 


Community Engagement for 

major strategies and programs 

undertaken at appropriate level 

Identified policy areas are 

addressed through new or 

updated documents 

All legislative obligations are 

complied with and reported 

where required 

Performance Manager corporate 

reporting software in place to 

facilitate quarterly reporting 

against City Plan 

Internal audit schedule reviewed 

annually 

Internal audit undertaken in 

accordance with schedule 

One (1) service per department 

reviewed per annum and 

improvements implemented 

Enterprise Risk Management 

Policy reviewed annually 

Enterprise Risk Management 

Plan’s actions undertaken in 

accordance with Plan 

Achievement of a community 

interest outcome due to 

advocacy by Council 

Review Community Engagement Strategy 

completed and any revisions adopted by 

31 Dec 2010 

Engagement plan actions completed and 

reported prior to adoption of City Plan 

2010/11 

Customer Service Internal Audit complete 

July 2010 

Gain accreditation Dec 2010 

Quarterly reporting on major community 

engagements and 

outcomes 

Code of Conduct progressively reviewed 

and reported to Council by 31 March 2011 

Code of Meeting Practice progressively 

reviewed and reported to Council by 

31 March 2011 

% of compliance and reporting of all 

statutory financial reports 

% of compliance and reporting of all 

statutory taxation reports 

% of compliance and reporting of annual 

financial statements 

Performance measurement software 

operational by end Q1 

All end users trained 

Quarterly reports produced on time 

Not Achieved (deferred and is included 

in the Operation Plan of the City Plan 

2011-12) 

Achieved 

Achieved 

Achieved 

Achieved 

100% completed (adopted by Council 

1 Jun 2011) 

80% completed 

100% compliance 



Achieved 

Achieved 

Achieved 

100% of generated CARs closed out 55% (annual average – timing issue with 

internal & external audits) 

Program outcomes reported to Council and 

meet program 

Number of Risk Actions Plans completed 10 

Number of high risks reviewed 125 

Number of advocacy opportunities pursued 

Not Achieved (deferred to other 

corporate priorities) 

Not completed (KPI is not readily 

measured)



Undertake the Hewitt “Best 

Employer” Audit & Survey during 

2010/11 

Regularly monitor the 

effectiveness of the OHS&IM 

management system through the 

OH&S Committee, Corporate 

MRC and staff meetings 

Develop the Workforce Plan in 

conjunction with all service units 

from the undertakings established 

in the Community Plan and 

Council’s strategic intentions 

Maintain Council’s Integrated 

Management System through 

certification to the Quality, 

OH&S and Environmental 

standards and the ongoing 

development and pursuant of 

excellence through the ABEF 

Team Based Appraisal framework 

Maintain the Staff Recognition 

and Rewards programs 

Develop Long Term Financial 

Plan in according with Integrated 

Planning & Reporting guidelines 

Develop annual budget as per 

City Plan timetable and measure 

ensuing budgetary performance 

Staff Turnover rate below 10% 

Percentage of Leadership Development 

Program completed 

Dollars spent of training during period 

Number of Internal Audits undertaken 

during period to monitor effectiveness of 

OH&S management system 

Number of workers compensation claims 

received 

Number of workers compensation claims 

finalised during period 

Lost days due to workers compensation 

Number of Incident Reports received during 

period 

Number of L&D Plan activities undertaken 

during period 

Percentage /Number of staff who attended 

training during period 

Percentage /Number of staff who undertook 

Skills Assessment during the year 

Workforce Plan recognises the staff 

numbers and skill sets required by service 

units in the delivery of their services 

Internal Audit Schedule reviewed annually 

Percentage of internal audits undertaken 

External Audits conducted annually 

Number of teams that undertook and met 

the ABEF/TBA criteria during year 

Monitor the spread of the recipients from 

the differing service Units of the Banksia and 

Mayoral Employee Recognition Awards 

LTFP reviewed on annual basis 

Develop Budget Parameters to facilitate 

budget preparation 

Monthly BIS cost reports available to Service 

Unit Managers on monthly basis within 10 

working days of month end 

Monthly Budget Progress Report to 

Executive Committee on monthly basis 

Achieved 

75% completed 

$103,900 (annual) 

72 (annual) 

30 (annual) 

50 (annual) 

98 days (annual average) 

104 (annual) 

32 (annual) 

393 

Not due till (Aug 2011) 

Achieved 

Achieved 

100% completed 

Achieved 

12 teams 

Achieved 

Achieved 

Achieved 

Achieved 

Achieved



- Leadership team understands Conduct annual Budget Preparation and Achieved 

Budget Preparation principals Guideline session for leadership team 

- Ensure managers accountable Prepare written budget guidelines 

Achieved 

for budgetary outcomes 

Provided one-on-one coaching and Achieved 

assistance by designated finance staff to 

budget managers 

Each budget manager to explain budget Not Achieved 

variances and take corrective action 

Asset Management Policy, Asset 

Strategies and Asset Plans are 

developed to align to Integrated 

Reporting requirements 

Annual Asset Maintenance 

programs are completed 

Program completed 

Review and update Plan annually 

Delivery of effective and efficient 

integrated systems to support 

Council’s business processes 

The web strategy is in place 

Establishment and ongoing 

maintenance of an enterprisewide 

IT infrastructure that 

underpins the delivery of 

corporate goals 

Establishment of an Information 

Security Plan for Council 

Asset Management Policy, Asset Strategies 

and Asset Plans are developed by 30 June 

2011 

Asset Maintenance program developed in 

line with budget allocation and instructions 

issued in a timely manner. 

Information on achievements in asset 

management to local community is accurate 

and timely. 

Updated Plan with executives’ endorsement 

by June 2011 

Identified projects deliver on time and on 

budget 

Improvements in related processes 

Creation of Strategy with executives’ 

endorsement by June 2011 

Upward trend in total web site hits 

Critical IT system availability exceeds 98% 

Minimum IT security issues 

Improved user satisfaction level 

Creation of Information Security Plan with 

executives’ endorsement by June 2011 

Achieved 

Achieved 

Achieved 

Deferred (due to other corporate 

priorities) 

90% completed 

19 (annual improvements identified) 

Not Achieved (deferred due to delays 

in recruiting Mgr G&BS and corporate 

priority of the City Plan) 

Achieved 

Achieved 

Achieved 

Achieved 

Not Achieved (deferred due to delays 

in recruiting Mgr G&BS and corporate 

priority of the City Plan)

Specific 

Activity Report


Amount of Rates and Charges 

Written Off 

Section 428 (2) cl 132 

The amount of rates and charges written off during the year were as follows: 

Pensioner Rebates $1,828,598 

Rates Residential $2,141 

Business $4,244 

Postponed (after 5 years) $5,616 

Other $709 

Interest Ordinary $441 

Pensioners $5,318 

Postponed (after 5 years) $2,123 

Waste Charges Waste Management Charges $3,378 

Other Small rate balances, rounding off adjustments and legal fees $255 

Total $1,852,823


State of the Environment Report 

Section 428 (2) (c) 

Council produces a State of the Environment Report each 

year, covering seven environmental sectors in detail. The 

report identifies the current state of each environmental 

sector, the pressures upon it and Council’s responses. 

Following is a summary of the report for the period 1 July 

2010 to 30 June 2011. 

Land Use & Development 

Section 428 (2) (c) (i) 

The majority of land within the City of Rockdale is used 

for residential purposes, although there are a number of 

important industrial and commercial precincts and areas of 

open space. 

In this period, 625 Development Applications were 

approved and 393 Construction Certificates were 

determined. This represents a decrease of 51 Development 

Applications since the last reporting period. There has also 

been a decrease of 12 Construction Certificates determined 

over the reporting period when compared to last year. 

In addition, 68 applications were lodged for Complying 

Development. 

Major development applications continue to be seen in key 

commercial centres and in areas near public transport. A 

development application has been approved in the Bonar 

Street Precinct that proposes a residential development of 

225 dwellings. A new Concept Plan for Discovery Point, 

a key development precinct in Wolli Creek Development 

Area, was approved as a major development under Part 3A 

of the Environmental Planning and Assessment Act 1979 

(EP&A). 

As part of the NSW planning reform, the NSW 

Department of Planning released the State Environmental 

Planning Policy (SEPP) Exempt and Complying Development 

Codes in 2009, which makes provision for small scale 

development to be carried out as Complying Development. 

The Codes were further amended in February 2011 

to cover housing development on lots as small as 200 

metres squared. As expected, the number of complying 

development certificates issued in this reporting period was 

significantly increased. 

Council is currently waiting for the final approval of a new 

city wide plan, the draft Rockdale Local Environmental Plan 

(LEP) 2011. The draft LEP was prepared in accordance 

with the NSW Government's Standard Instrument and 

informed by a series of background studies including the 

land use strategies and built form and capacity analysis. 

Council, following the adoption of the draft LEP, approved 

the draft Rockdale Development Control Plan (DCP) 2011 

which supports the draft LEP and provides further planning 

controls for development. It applies to all land in the City 

and replaces the current system of more than 50 Council 

DCP’s, Codes and Policies. The draft LEP and DCP, once 

approved, will become a new planning framework that 

delivers the vision for the City of Rockdale and implements 

the objectives and dwelling and employment targets of the 

Sydney Metropolitan Strategy. It is anticipated that the draft 

LEP and DCP will take effect from mid October 2011. 

A Rockdale Town Centre Master Plan is currently being 

undertaken to identify the desired future character and 

role of the centre and to develop a strategy for the delivery 

of desired outcomes. The Master Plan is scheduled to be 

placed on exhibition in early 2012. 

Contaminated Land 

Council has a Contaminated Land Policy that establishes 

Council's obligations as well as procedures for the 

identification of potential land contamination, its 

management within the planning and development control 

framework, and the recording of related information. The 

policy was reviewed and updated in 2009 to provide more 

transparent information contained in the Section 149 

Certificate. The planning certificate now includes an extra 

notation which identifies any contamination report received 

and being assessed by Council. 

Contaminated land in an area of West Botany Street and 

Lynwen Crescent, Banksia continues to be an issue. Part 

of Council’s response is a proposal being included in the 

draft Rockdale LEP 2011 to rezone a group of residential 

properties for medium density developments. The objective 

of this proposed rezoning is to enable redevelopment of the 

land which would also provide for remediation of affected 

properties. 

Traffic and Transport 

The City of Rockdale contains major transport corridors 

in the Sydney region. Traffic from south and south-west 

Sydney heading to the CBD, Port Botany and Sydney 

Airport passes through the City. All the major roads through 

the City of Rockdale are congested to varying degrees 

during peak hours and journey times may be slow off-peak 

when kerbsides are used for parking. As Sydney’s population 

grows, transport demands will also increase.


Council has prepared a draft Transport Strategy that 

includes advocacy, policy and localised infrastructure 

improvements. As part of the Transport Strategy, Council 

has recently prepared a parking strategy for the City 

with the aim of managing parking supply and demand in a 

way that balances sustainable transport with the need to 

promote the viability of local centres. The recommended 

planning controls for new development have been 

incorporated into the draft Rockdale DCP 2011. 

Pressures include: 

Port Botany expansion – would result in more trucks, 

associated transport noise over longer periods of time 

and disturbances alongside road and rail corridors. 

Sydney Airport Master Plan 2009 forecasts increased 

annual growth rates. 

The Roads and Traffic Authority (RTA) released the 

M5 Transport Corridor Study in early 2010 for public 

comment. There are many areas of concern including the 

lack of a long term, sustainable transport strategy for the 

area, the lack of improvement to freight access to Port 

Botany, the impact of any extension on the wetlands 

in the northern section of the City, the promotion of 

private vehicle travel over more sustainable transport 

options, the impact on the City's roads and centres and 

issues with air quality. 

F6 freeway corridor – the NSW Government has 

decided that the F6 Corridor be retained to provide 

capacity for possible future transport use or open space. 

Such uses could include a road, a bus way, a cycleway, 

light rail and/or heavy rail. The Government, however, 

has no immediate plans for the Corridor. 

Air 

Section 428 (2) (c) (ii) 

Air quality continues to be a significant local, regional and 

global environmental problem. Pressures on Sydney’s air 

quality remain largely unchanged, with the main sources of 

air pollution being industry, commercial, residential activities 

and motor vehicles. 

The greater Sydney Metropolitan area is divided up into 

eight major regions, one of which is Sydney East which 

includes the area of Rockdale. The closest monitoring 

station to the Rockdale Local Government Area is located in 

Earlwood. 

In 2010-11 the total number of exceedances of the air 

quality index was 10, compared with 27 from last year. A 

number of the exceedances last year were the result of 

dust storms. For the suspended fine particles present in the 

air (measuring visibility) there were 9 exceedances of the 

standard, with 6 of these times being in May 2011. The only 

other exceedance was once in February 2011 for particulate 

matter measuring less than 10micrometres (PM10). All 

other air quality parameters remained below the standards 

which is a significant improvement from last year that saw 

exceedances in ozone limits also. 

To reduce air pollution from vehicle use Council continues 

to support sustainable transport options by improving 

cycleways, walking paths and bus stops as well as lobbying 

for improved public transport. In addition, Council continues 

to attempt to reduce negative impacts on air quality by 

applying strict conditions on developments through the 

development assessment process and also enforces the ban 

on backyard burning of refuse. 

Trees improve air quality by absorbing polluting gases and 

odours and filtering air particles. In response Council has 

continued its tree planting programs and provided local 

schools with trees to plant to encourage environmental 

awareness in the community as well as improving local air 

quality. 

Climate Change 

Climate change impacts continue to be a major issue as 

human activities continue to alter the level of greenhouse 

gases present in the atmosphere and contribute to global 

warming. Greenhouse gas emissions are increasing each year 

in Australia and are largely impacted by stationary energy 

sources, agriculture, transport and land use changes. 

For many years Council was an active member of the 

international Cities for Climate Protection Program. This 

program helped Council identify sources of greenhouse gas 

emissions from its own operations and the community and 

also provided guidance in implementing measures to reduce 

these emissions. While this program has now finished 

Council continues to report on its energy consumption 

through Council’s Energy Savings Action Plan (ESAP). 

Rockdale City Council’s ESAP focuses on Council’s top 10 

energy using sites. It identifies and prioritises energy savings 

that can be delivered within four years. The Plan includes 

energy use data and actions to improve management 

practices and reduce energy consumption. 

As part of the development of this plan each year Council 

undertakes a review of its Energy Savings Action Plan. 

The last review was completed in July 2011 for the 

period 2010/11. The review found that Council’s energy 

consumption at its top 10 sites has decreased slightly from


To further promote cycling a community bike week event 

‘On Ya Bike’ was held in September 2010 at Peter Depena 

Reserve, Dolls Point. This event promoted not only the 

health benefits of cycling but also the environmental benefits 

of using a bike instead of the car. 

the previous year. Energy savings actions are planned for the 

2011/12 financial year including lighting retrofits of Council’s 

main car parks (which are included in the top ten sites) and 

should result in a reduction in energy consumption of up to 

two-thirds at these sites. 

In addition, Council has been working to reduce community 

greenhouse gas emissions. This included promotion of the 

Fridge Buyback program, the NSW Governments Home 

Power Savings Program, Energy Watch and expansion of 

existing cycleways and walk ways. 

In 2010-11 Council promoted the Fridge BuyBack program 

to residents through the community newsletter, on Council’s 

website and at community events. This has resulted in the 

collection of 115 fridges in 2010/11 and 423 fridges in total 

since the program began in 2006, reducing greenhouse gas 

emissions by over 3,460 tonnes and recycling approximately 

38 tonnes of metal. 

The Home Power Savings Program provides low income 

households with a power assessment by an energy expert 

to identify ways to save power in the home, as well as a 

power savings kit. Council promoted this program through 

its newsletter and website. 

Council is continuing the Energy Watch initiative launched 

in May 2010, which enables residents to measure the true 

power usage of their appliances and electronic devices, with 

special Power Usage Meters available for loan from Rockdale 

City Library. 

Council extended Rockdale’s cycleway network, thereby 

encouraging alternate transport types. In 2010-11 Council 

constructed the following cycleways in the City: 


Kyeemagh 

400m long commuter cycleway through Cook Park 

Kyeemagh 


Monterey 

100m long recreational cycleway through the Kyeemagh 

Boat Ramp Reserve Kyeemagh 

With the aim of promoting sustainable transport, Council 

is currently preparing a map called ‘On The Go’ which 

will guide the community on how to get around the City 

without using a car. The proposed map, which is to be 

developed as a fold-out street directory, will provide 

information on the sustainable transport options in the City, 

such as public transport routes, cycleways and walking trails. 

It is anticipated that the map will be available by the end of 

2011. 

In 2010-11 Council, in conjunction with Kogarah City 

Council, undertook a study to develop an east-west 

cycleway network linking Botany Bay to Oatley Park. 

Rockdale and Kogarah Councils are now investigating 

undertaking the implementation of the routes identified in 

the Study over the next 5 to 10 years with the first stage 

to be an east-west on-road section between Botany Bay to 

Kogarah Bay along Alice Street and The Promenade. 

Climate Adaptation 

Council has recognised that the impacts of climate change 

will have a significant effect on the community and its own 

operations. To help address this, Council is identifying 

measures that it can implement to help reduce the impact of 

climate change on the City. 

In recognition of the above, Council is currently developing 

a Climate Change Adaptation Action (CCAA) Plan. The 

Rockdale CCAA Plan outlines the strategic direction Council 

needs to take to minimise the future impacts of climate 

change in the City. 

This Plan is the first step in preparing Council for climate 

change focusing on the priority actions for Council over the 

next 5 to 10 years. Due to the nature of the issue of climate 

change and climate change science this document will be 

regularly reviewed with new risks and actions included as 

required. 

In 2010 -11, Council applied for a NSW Coastal and Estuary 

grant aimed at completing flood modelling and to assess 

the risk of coastal erosion under climate change scenarios. 

Council is still awaiting the outcome of this application. 

Additionally Council is participating in the Local Government 

and Shires Association Mapping and Responding to Coastal 

Inundation project undertaken in partnership with the 

CSIRO.


Water 

Section 428 (2) (c) (iii) 

The highly urbanised nature of the City of Rockdale results 

in heavy pressures on waterway health. Within Rockdale 

City, there are two main catchments that flow into Botany 

Bay - the Cooks River and the Georges River. 

Council continues to focus on the protection and 

management of our local waterways, improving water 

quality, and conserving and reusing water resources. 

Water and Riverine Quality 

During 2010-11 a number of activities were undertaken to 

improve water quality in Council’s waterways and Botany 

Bay, including: 

Construction of raingarden in Gilchrist Park, Bexley 

North. This raingarden will treat approximately 6,000 

kilolitres of water each year that flows from the Bexley 

North Catchment Area into Wolli Creek. 

Ongoing maintenance of Council’s bioretention basin 

and restored wetland at Coolibah Reserve, Bardwell 

Valley. The two Water Sensitive Urban Design (WSUD) 

devices remove dissolved pollutants from a 12 hectare 

urban catchment and direct filtered runoff into Bardwell 

Creek. 

Servicing 50 litter baskets around the Rockdale Plaza 

Shopping Centre and the Brighton Town Centre to 

prevent floating debris entering the Creek. 

Maintenance of a number of Gross Pollutant Traps 

(GPT’s) to collect and prevent the discharge of floating 

debris into the creeks that flow into Botany Bay and 

Georges and Cooks Rivers. 

Restoration works at Cook Park, Monterey and Cook 

Park, Kyeemagh to remove weeds from the beach front. 

Removal of litter through the Riverkeeper and Cooks 

River Enviro Crew programs from parklands and riparian 

areas 

Council has completed the installation of drainage pipes 

in Alice Street, Sans Souci, between Alfred Street and 

Chuter Avenue, with the assistance of grant funding 

made available by the Department of Environment, 

Climate Change and Water under the Floodplain 

Management Program. The drainage improvements will 

reduce the incidence of localised flooding in Alice Street. 

A consultant has been engaged by Council to design 

a Water Sensitive Urban Design treatment system 

using infiltration pipes and a gross pollutant trap, for 

Peter Depena Reserve, in Dolls Point. Works on the 

installation of the pipes and GPT will be concluded 

within 2011-2012, which will improve the quality of water 

discharging into Waradiel Creek. 

Servicing and operation of two mechanical mixers in 

Scarborough Ponds occurred to improve the water 

quality and control temperature inversion problems. 

The two mixers are located in Scarborough Ponds (one 

opposite Scarborough Street and the other opposite 

Burlington Street). Since their installation in 2004 

there have been no significant fish kills in the ponds 

which were occurring on a regular basis prior to their 

installation. 

Completion of a water quality monitoring study for 

Bicentennial Ponds and Bado Berong Creek. A number 

of these actions from these studies will be implemented 

in the future. A Water Quality Monitoring study was 

implemented at Spring St Wetland to identify likely 

causes of odour issues. 

Providing ongoing input into the draft Georges River 

Estuary Management Plan being developed by the 

Georges River Combined Councils Committee. Estuary 

Management Plans provide councils with the means to 

improve environmental health and estuary condition, 

rehabilitate degraded areas, improve public access and 

amenity, and obtain funding to carry out works. 

Implementation of actions from Council’s Water 

Sensitive Urban Design Action Plan. 

Development of a Riparian Management Plan for 

Wolli Creek in partnership with Canterbury Council, 

Rail Corp, DECCW (National Parks) and the Wolli 

Creek Preservation Society. This plan will identify key 

recommendations to be undertaken to help protect this 

valuable asset. 

Flood management 

A pipe drain and overland flood study of the Bonnie Doon 

catchment is nearing completion. A consultant was engaged 

by Council to undertake the flood study, which will enable 

Council to develop flood mitigation strategies for the 

catchment, including a program of future drainage works and 

improvements. 

Council has developed a Flood Safe Guide for Rockdale 

in conjunction with the State Emergency Service. The 

Flood Safe Guide will be distributed to affected properties 

in Rockdale to advise on flood preparedness and flood 

education. The consultant working on the project will be 

undertaking follow up surveys with affected properties


following its distribution. Improvements to Council’s website 

will also be initiated to complement the information in the 

Flood Safe Guide and improve flood awareness through the 

local government area. 

RiverScience 

RiverScience is a scientific research program monitoring the 

ecological health of the Cooks River and its main tributaries. 

It uses a number of ecological indicators to measure the 

river health, including the extent and composition of 

macroflora (eg, salt marsh, sea grass and mangroves) and 

aquatic invertebrates (e.g., oysters, barnacles and crabs), as 

well as various sediment characteristics. 

The fifth round of annual monitoring, completed in 

December 2010, found that: 

crab abundance is varied compared to previous years 

but overall numbers have increased slightly at most sites, 

as found in previous years species diversity is greatest 

within the estuarine sections of the river declining with 

distance upstream, 

benthic (sediment-dwelling) invertebrates have shown an 

increase in both the abundance (number of animals) and 

richness (number of families), but this richness is largely 

due to the increased diversity of bristleworms which 

thrive in polluted environments. 

the river remains in overall poor health. 

The next round of monitoring is expected to be in 

December 2011. 

Cooks River Sustainability Initiative 

In 2010-11 the Cooks River Sustainability Initiative (CRSI) 

was completed. As part of this project Council developed 

the Gilchrist Rain Garden, developed the Upper Wolli 

Creek Sub-Catchment Management Plan, and identified 

future projects to improve water quality within the Cooks 

River catchment, reduce water usage and improve the 

sustainability outcomes of Council. 

One of the key outcomes of this project has been the 

development of a Cooks River Alliance. The Cooks River 

Alliance will be an association of 8 Cooks River catchment 

Councils implementing a strategic plan for the Cooks 

River Catchment. The key objective of the Alliance is to 

define catchment standards for natural resource and water 

management, and to aid member councils to achieve those 

standards. 

Lower Georges River Sustainability Initiative 

(LGRSI) 

During 2010-11 plans have been developed for Water 

Sensitive Urban Design (WSUD) on-ground projects in each 

of the four participating LGA’s (Rockdale, Kogarah, Hurstville 

and Sutherland). 

For Rockdale this will include initiatives to improve water 

quality and restore native vegetation. Five communitybased 

‘getting greener’ projects have also commenced. 

The community programs include developing bird friendly 

gardens and encouraging permaculture. 

RiverHealth 

The Georges River ‘Riverhealth’ monitoring program 

continued in 2010-11 monitoring the condition of Scott Park 

at Sans Souci. While the site received a poor overall rating 

through the River Health program, the water quality rating 

at the site was graded A+. 

The lower results reflected the lack of native vegetation, as 

is typical of urban parklands. Rockdale Council is currently 

undertaking works, funded through LGRSI, at this site to 

increase the amount of native vegetation that acts as a buffer 

between the salt marsh and public parkland. 

Water Conservation 

Throughout 2010-11, Council continued its focus on water 

conservation, undertaking community education and 

implementing measures to conserve water in Council’s own 

practices. 

To reduce water consumption from Council operations, 

in April 2004 Council joined Sydney Water's 'Every Drop 

Counts' program for businesses. 

As part of this program Council's top water using properties 

were identified and audited to explore options for reducing 

water use. An assessment of Council's water management 

practices has also been undertaken as part of the Program. 

In 2007 Council was given a maximum 5 star rating, the first 

public sector organisation to achieve this rating. 

In 2010-11 Council has: 

Conducted a technical review of the Water Savings 

Action Plan which identifies the new top ten high water 

using properties owned by Council, and recommends 

new water management actions. 

Continued to record and monitor water consumption 

and cost, investigate anomalies in water use and report 

this information to Council’s executive staff.


Maintained regular meetings with Councils Water 

Management Team to raise issues relating to water 

consumption and quality, and to allocate responsibility 

to investigating such issues. The team is multi-disciplinary 

and includes staff from the executive and operations 

areas. 

Biodiversity 

Section 428 (2) (c) (iv) 

Biodiversity is the variety of all species of living organisms. It 

includes all species of plants, animals and micro organisms, 

the genes they possess and the ecosystems they form. There 

are three levels of biodiversity which include genetic, species 

and ecosystem diversity. 

The amount of land that sustains native plants and animals 

in the City of Rockdale has been progressively reduced 

since European settlement. Despite being heavily urbanised 

the City has some important bushland and wetland areas 

remaining that contain a number of threatened flora and 

fauna species. The main areas of bushland and natural 

habitat are: 

Wolli Creek Valley 

Bardwell Valley 

Stotts Reserve 

Frys Reserve 

Rockdale Wetlands Corridor (including Marsh Street, 

Eve Street, Spring Street, Landing Lights, and Kings Road 

Wetlands, Hawthorne Street Natural Area, Patmore 

Swamp, Scarborough Ponds and Scott Park). 

In 2007 Council completed its Biodiversity Strategy, which 

provides a practical approach to address our responsibilities 

in the enhancement, protection and management of 

biodiversity. Council is currently implementing many of 

the actions identified in the Strategy. In 2010-11 Council 

undertook a number of biodiversity projects: 

Hawthorne Street Natural Area – Bush regeneration 

at this site continued including the removal of a number 

of the Pinasta Pine weed tree species present in this 

reserve. 

Bardwell Valley – In 2009-10 Council engaged a bush 

regeneration contractor to clear weeds from an area on 

the northern side of the valley. These works are aimed at 

consolidating areas of good bushland 

Aquatic Weeds Management Strategy – In 2010-11, 

Rockdale City Council received the draft Aquatic 

Weed Management Strategy which identified the 

extent and types of weeds impacting on Council’s key 

internal waterways. Once this document is finalised key 

recommendations will be incorporated into Council’s 

work programs and the findings will help Council when 

applying for grants. 

Scarborough Ponds - In 2010-11 Council began 

undertaking a targeted weed control program at 

Civic Ave Reserve, Monterey. This program has so far 

removed noxious weed including Lantana, Blackberry, 

Ludwigia Peruviana, and Terrestrial Alligator Weed. 

Noxious weeds management – Council continued its 

commitment to partner with Canterbury Council to 

engage a noxious weeds officer to work on a range 

of community, business and Council staff education 

initiatives. 

Coolibah Reserve – In 2010-11 a grant was obtained 

from the Sydney Metropolitan Catchment Management 

Authority to control weeds at Coolibah Reserve, 

Bardwell Park. Weed control works have commenced. 

In addition, Rockdale City Council recognises the important 

and invaluable contribution that volunteers make in creating 

and enhancing the natural environment of the City of 

Rockdale. Council’s bush regeneration staff integrate into 

their work program assistance to the bushcare volunteer 

projects and provide material support through the supply of 

native trees, gloves and additional materials as required. In 

June 2011 a new bushcare group started in Stotts Reserve, 

Bexley North. 

Council has also undertaken a number of education 

programs to increase community awareness and 

understanding of biodiversity including tree planting days, 

bird watching events and tour of important remnant 

wetlands and bushland areas.


Waste 

428 (2) (c) (v) 

The net mass of waste generated per capita has remained 

relatively stable for several years. The City of Rockdale 

residents disposed of 288 kilograms per person per annum 

to landfill in 2010-11. The amount of garbage generated was 

29,676 tonnes and amount of waste recycled was 9,240 

tonnes – therefore almost 24% of waste generated is being 

recycled. 

In addition Council collected 613 tonnes of illegally dumped 

material and 1,179 tonnes of litter from the City's parks 

and shopping centres in 2010-11. Council provides a 

comprehensive waste service to domestic residences and is 

summarised below: 

Twice weekly household garbage collection from home 

units – shared 240 litre bins and 1,100 litre bins 

Weekly household collection for single dwellings - 240 

litre bin 

Weekly collection of co-mingled recycling for multi unit 

dwellings - shared 240 litre bins 

Fortnightly collection of co-mingled recycling for single 

dwellings - 240-litre ‘yellow lidded’ bin for paper, plastic 

bottles, steel and aluminium cans, etc. 

Weekly on call waste pick up service for any solid wastes 

such as furniture, appliances large or small, small amounts 

of building material, etc. 

Four street pick up services/year for green waste, white 

goods and mixed general waste 

Monthly drop-offs for garden waste at Council's depot 

Free mulch back service (on call) for garden waste to be 

mulched on site and given to the residents in a reusable 

bag for their gardens. 

In addition, a service providing sharps drop-off facilities and 

sharps container supply and collection is arranged by Council 

at local participating pharmacies. 

Waste education is an important component of waste 

management. In recognition of this, Council has developed 

a waste education strategy. This strategy aims to educate 

and empower the community to minimise waste. To help 

achieve this Council ran a number of waste education 

programs in 2010-11 including: 

School Eco Projects - this program is designed to assist 

schools in undertaking environmental initiatives which 

will benefit the whole school, including establishing nodig 

gardens, composting bays, doing storm water drain 

stencilling, or tree planting in the school grounds. 

EnviroWorks – covering waste minimisation, detoxing 

your home, composting, worm farming and other 

sustainability topics. 

Clean Up Australia Day. 

Mobile Muster – maintaining collection points for 

disposal of mobile phones and accessories. 

Noise 

Section 428 (2) (c) (vi) 

Road traffic continues to be a significant source of noise 

within the City of Rockdale, with the City being a major 

transport thoroughfare to and from the Sydney CBD, 

Sydney Airport and Port Botany Shipping Terminal. Aircraft 

movement also remains a significant source of noise in 

Rockdale. The continued increase in residential density in 

the City has resulted in more people potentially impacted by 

aircraft noise. 

The Office of Environment and Heritage (OEH) ‘Industrial 

Noise Policy’ continues to assist Council with the assessment 

of noise from commercial and industrial sources. The OEH 

‘Noise Guide for Local Government’ also assists Council 

with the management of noise from such sources as 

domestic noise. 

Council’s Environmental Health Officers and Regulation 

Inspectors continue to regularly respond to requests 

to investigate complaints about noises of various kinds. 

Common domestic noise complaints include noise sources 

such as barking dogs and noise from other animals (i.e. 

birds), and air conditioners, intruder alarms and loud music. 

People are living closer to each other with the resultant 

increase in the potential for noise nuisances. 

In addition, Council uses urban design principles when 

preparing planning controls for areas adjacent to major 

transport corridors to address noise and other impacts 

on amenity. Council then takes into account impacts from 

transport as part of its strategic planning and development 

assessment process for developments within these sensitive 

areas.


Aboriginal and Non-Aboriginal 

Heritage 

428 (2) (c) (vii & viii) 

The City of Rockdale possesses a number of unique built, 

natural and Aboriginal features which are considered to be 

significant contributors to local, state and national heritage. 

These features hold significance for a variety of reasons, 

including historic, aesthetic, architectural, technical and 

social values. Whilst buildings remain the most common 

type of heritage item within the City of Rockdale, a number 

of natural features are also included on Council’s Heritage 

Schedule. 

The promotion of natural and cultural heritage conservation 

within the City of Rockdale is undertaken through a range 

of projects. Council's website contains information about 

heritage within our City, identifying common architectural 

styles and links to detailed maps showing the distribution 

of Victorian, Federation, Californian Bungalows, Between 

the Wars and Post-war Period Dwellings. The website also 

contains a list of all heritage items within the City which are 

listed in the Rockdale LEP, the benefits of heritage listing, 

concessions for owners of heritage items, and links to other 

heritage websites such as the NSW Heritage Office website. 

Council has prepared an assessment of architectural styles 

across the City, as well as preparing information sheets 

on all heritage listed properties which can provide useful 

information for owners of heritage items. 

Special Council Projects relating to 

the Environment & the Environmental 

Impact of Council Activities 

Section 428 (2) (c) (x & xi) 

Council's Environment Policy, adopted in June 2003 and 

reviewed annually, applies to all staff and recognises our 

responsibilities to ensure the principles of Ecologically 

Sustainable Development are considered in all actions. The 

Environment Policy establishes a platform for addressing 

environmental issues and integrating environmental 

responsibility into all aspects of Council’s work. 

Council is continuing and committed to improve its own 

environmental performance through the implementation of 

an environmental management system (EMS). An EMS is a 

framework, which can be integrated with existing business 

processes to effectively identify, measure, manage and 

control environmental impacts and hence environmental 

risks. 

As part of Council’s Environmental Management System 

Council’s environmental practices are audited externally 

each year. The audit ensures that Council’s environmental 

procedures are followed and updated, and staff 

environmental practices are regularly reviewed. 

In addition, Council provides ongoing training for staff 

through information sessions and distribution of information 

in staff newsletters and bulletins. 

Management Plans relating to the 

Environment 

Section 428 (2) (c) (ix) 

Council has a number of management plans relating to 

the environment. The main document outlining Council’s 

environmental commitments is the Rockdale City Council 

Environment Plan. The Environment Plan was developed 

and adopted by Council in 2003 and underwent a complete 

review in 2006. The Environment Plan is a continually 

evolving strategic plan for protecting and enhancing our 

environment, serving as a blueprint for the City to move 

towards sustainable development. 

Implementation of the Environment Plan is the responsibility 

of all units of Council. The actions contained in the Plan are 

incorporated into Council’s Management Plan. Progress on 

actions is reported in the State of the Environment Report.


Condition of Public Works 

Section 428 (2) (d) 

During 2010/2011 Council established the Rockdale City Council Asset Management Strategy to comply with the Integrated 

Reporting and Planning Requirements under the Local Government Act. 

The Rockdale Asset Management Strategy (RAMS) outlines the framework for the management of all Public Assets, covering: 

Transport and infrastructure, Property and buildings, Stormwater and drainage, Parks recreation and natural environment, 

Plant fleet and equipment, IT and communications, and Library resources. 

A key element within the RAMS centres on the importance of structured and routine inspections to monitor the condition 

of Public Assets. The following outlines key information from the RAMS on the condition of Public Assets within categories 

1-4 above. 

Key to understanding the Conditions in tables below 

Code Condition Descriptor Guide 

Condition 1 Excellent Sound physical condition. Asset likely to perform adequately without major work. Normal maintenance required 

Condition 2 Good Acceptable physical condition, minimal short term risk of failure but potential for 

deterioration in the longer term. 

Minor maintenance required (5%) 

Condition 3 Satisfactory Significant deterioration evident, failure in the short term unlikely but further 

deterioration likely and major replacement likely in the mid-term. Minor components 

or isolated sections of asset need replacement or repair now but asset still functions 

safely at adequate levels of service. 

Condition 4 Fair Failure likely in the short term. No immediate risk to health and safety but work 

is required in the short term to ensure that the asset remains safe, asset barely 

serviceable. 

Condition 5 Poor Failed or failure is imminent. Immediate need to replace most or the entire asset. 

Health and safety hazards exist which present a possible risk to public safety or the 

asset cannot be operated without risk to personnel. 

Significant maintenance required 

(10-20%) 

Significant renewal / upgrade 

required (20-40%) 

Over 50% of the asset requires 

replacement 

Transport Infrastructure 

Transport Infrastructure (Roads) 

Asset Holdings 

Asset Value and 

Accumulated 

Depreciation 

254km of Sealed Roadway (Equating to approximately 2,749,736sqm) 

16km of Unconstructed Road Reserve 

Asset Replacement Value - $328,977,750 

Accumulated Depreciation - $87,892,213 

Written Down Value - $242,178,885 

Network Analysis Condition 1 Condition 2 Condition 3 Condition 4 Condition 5 

Transport Infrastructure (Kerb & Gutter) 



Accumulated 

Depreciation 

21% 41% 31% 5% 1% 

505km of Kerb & Guttering 





6% 29% 44% 18% 3%


Transport Infrastructure (Footpaths) 



Accumulated 

Depreciation 

465km of Footpaths Comprising of 

366km of Paved Footpath (Equating to approximately 624,066sqm) 

99km of Unpaved Footpath 





9% 34% 48% 5% 3% 

Transport Infrastructure (Bridges & Culverts) 


44 Bridges and Culverts 


Accumulated 

Depreciation 





0% 14% 26% 54% 7% 

Transport Infrastructure (Traffic Facilities & Others) 



Accumulated 

Depreciation 

Asset Class Covers an Extensive Range, including cycleways, refuge islands, retaining walls 

bins and the like 




Refer to Annexure 9.7 for Component Level Values for all Transport Infrastructure. 


20% 30% 30% 20% 0% 

Property & Building 



Accumulated 

Depreciation 

Building Asset Portfolio consists of: 

46 Community Facility Buildings 

67 Parks Buildings 

16 Commercial (or part commercial component) Buildings 

3 Rockdale Administration and Town Hall Buildings 

11 Depot Buildings 

6 Library Buildings 

17 Residential House Buildings 

3 Swimming Pool or Similar Structures 

8 Swimming Pool Buildings 



Written Down Value $93,811,186 


7% 27% 56% 10% 1%


Stormwater & Drainage 

Drainage Network 



Accumulated 

Depreciation 

The stormwater network is divided into the following 10 main catchments: 

Wolli Creek 

Bardwell Creek 

Bonnie Doon 

Spring Street 

Muddy Creek 

Eve Street 

Scarborough Ponds 

Waradiel Creek (Sans Souci 1) 

Bado-berong Creek (Sans Souci 2) 

Goomun Creek (Sans Souci 3) 

The summation of the assets contained within the 10 main catchments are: 

143km of Pipe 

5973 Pits 

4km of Box Culverts 

7km of Earth Lined Creek 

3km of Open Channel 

0.28km of Brick Arches 



Written Down Value $39,704,272 


7% 21% 67% 2% 2% 

Parks, Recreation & Natural Environment 



Accumulated 

Depreciation 

Parks, Recreation and Natural Environment consist of land and associated assets under the 

ownership and/or care and control of Rockdale City Council. Parks, recreation and natural 

environment assets are captured within approximately 215 Reserves, categorised as follows: 

Natural areas 

Sportsgrounds 

Parks 

Area of cultural significance 

General community use 

Works have been undertaken to develop an inventory of parks, recreation and natural 

environment assets, and further works are required for the compilation of future iterations of 

the AM Strategy. Based on the limited asset knowledge associated with this asset class, a first cut 

analysis has been based on Parks, Recreation and Natural Environment sub-components being: 

Improved assets 

Natural assets 

Asset Replacement Value (Improved Assets) - $52,104,839 

Accumulated Depreciation (Improved Assets) - $7,536,140 

Written Down Value (Improved Assets) - $44,568,698 


65% 30% 4% 1%


Legal Proceedings 

Section 428(2)(e) 

Court Expenditure Fines/Costs Awarded to Council 

Land & Environment Court $148,479 $3500 – 118 Hattersley St 

Court of Appeal $ – $ – 

Local Court $ – $2,900 

Land & Environment Court Actions - Planning & Development 

Class 1 matters are generally those appeals by an applicant against a Council decision to refuse an application or to vary a 

Condition of Approval; and 

Class 4 matters are generally actions instigated in the Court by Council to stop illegal building works, illegal uses or 

non-compliance with Conditions of Consent. 

Name Address Issues Status 

Nanevski 

Developments 

Pty Ltd 

T M Chin 

Sarah Hall 

Nanevski 

Developments 

Pty Ltd 

Gertrude 

Property 

Holdings Pty 

Ltd 

45 Lawson 

Street, 

Sans Souci 

118 Hattersley 

Street, Banksia 

3 Victoria 

Street, Turrella 

39-41 Evans 

Street, 

Sans Souci 

23 Gertrude 

Street & 20-26 

Innesdale Road, 

Wolli Creek 

Class 1 Appeal 

against refusal 



Third Party 

Appeal 

Appeal against 

deemed refusal 



No further 

action 

No further 

action 

With Land & 

Environment 

Court 

No further 

action 

No further 

action 

Decision 

Outcome 

Cost to Date 

State of 

Proceedings 

Appeal Upheld $87,527 Approved 

by Land & 

Environment 

Court on 

6/12/10 

Appeal 

dismissed 

$7,881 Appeal 

dismissed 

Ongoing $9,842 Ongoing 

Appeal 

dismissed 

$11,133 Appeal 

dismissed 

Appeal upheld $32,096 Approved 

by Land & 

Environment 

Court on 

5/11/10


Local Court Actions - Compliance 

Name Issues Status 

Livingstone Int’l 

Kontellis 

Strand Co 

Polimenakos 

K M B 

Development 

Chen 

Development not 

in accordance with 

consent 

Fail to comply with 

conditions of consent 


conditions – no 

builder’s sign 


DA conditions – no 

builder’s sign 

Not ceased using 

premises for a purpose 

specified in an ORDER 

– Corporation 

Development not 

in accordance with 

consent – class 1/10 

individual 

No further 

action 

No further 

action 

No further 

action 

No further 

action 

No further 

action 

No further 

action 

Decision 

Outcome 

Cost to Date 

State of Proceedings 

Withdrawn Nil Withdrawn by Council 

Fined $1,500 Nil Costs awarded to 

Council 

Fined $500, costs 

to Council $79 



Nil 

Nil 

Costs awarded to 




Matter dismissed Nil Matter dismissed 



Nil 



Local Court Actions - 2010-2011 


Divyeshkumar 

Jatishchandra 

Gandhi 

Jes Anastassi Pty 

Ltd 

Mourad Nagib 

Rushdi 

Nader Zahr 

Benita 

Angelkoski 

Monjur Rahi 

Suzana Ilijevska 

Stop within 10 metres of 

an intersection without 

traffic lights 

Disobey no parking sign 


Stand vehicle in area 

when area closed to 

public 

Dangerous Dog 

Declaration 







No further 

action 

No further 

action 

No further 

action 

Appeal at 

Kogarah Local 

Court 

No further 

action 

No further 

action 

Decision 

Outcome 

Fined $80, 

Court costs 

$79 

Fined $84 , 

Court costs 

$79 

Dismissed 

Section 10 

Dismissed 

Section 10 

Withdrawn 

by Council – 

Control Orders 

in place for 

2 years 

Cost to 

Date 

State of 

Proceedings 

Won 

Won 

Won 

Won 

Legal Firm 

NSW Police 

Prosecutors 


Prosecutors 


Prosecutors 


Prosecutors 

$1,347 F C Bryant 

Thomas & Co 

Fined $90 Won NSW Police 

Prosecutors 

Fined $197, 

Court costs 

$79 

Won 


Prosecutors



Nader Zahr 

Monjur Rahi 

Monjur Rahi 

Dewan Md 

Monir Hossain 

Park continuously for 

longer than permitted 







Not parallel park in 

direction of travel – 

median strip 

No further 

action 

No further 

action 

No further 

action 

No further 

action 

Nader Zahr Disobey no stopping sign No further 

action 

Cosmoz Pty Ltd 

Alejandro 

Patricio 

Felgueras 

Hala Taouk 

Maher El 

Khabbaz 

Viola Tadros 

Stop on/across driveway/ 

other access to/from land 

Disobey no stopping sign 



Stop on clearway 

Not park rear to kerb 

where indicated 

No further 

action 

No further 

action 

No further 

action 

No further 

action 

No further 

action 

Lihua Cheng Disobey no stopping sign No further 

action 

Banksia Towing 

Pty Ltd 

Lisa Nicole 

Cotterill 

Alejandro 

Giraldo Renza 

Amy Jade 

Bonney 

Angela Millena 

Dalibor 

Radakovic 

Deposit litter from 

vehicle – corporation 




Own dog uncontrolled in 

public place – dangerous/ 

restricted dog 




No further 

action 

No further 

action 

No further 

action 

No further 

action 

No further 

action 

No further 

action 

Decision 

Outcome 

Dismissed 

Section 10 

Cost to 

Date 

State of 

Proceedings 

Won 

Legal Firm 


Prosecutors 


Prosecutors 


Prosecutors 

Fined $100, 

Court costs 

$79 

Fined $200, 

$79 Court 

costs 

Dismissed 

Section 10 

Won 

Won 

Won 


Prosecutors 


Prosecutors 


Prosecutors 


Prosecutors 

Dismissed 

Section 10 

Won 


Prosecutors 


Prosecutors 


Prosecutors 

Fined $100, 

Court costs 

$79 

Fine $450, 

Court costs 

$79 

Dismissed 

Section 10 

Fined $201, 

Court costs 

$79 

Fined $200, 

Court costs 

$79 

Fined $500, 

Court costs 

$79 

Dismissed 

Section 10 

Won 

Won 

Won 

Won 

Won 

Won 

Won 


Prosecutors 


Prosecutors 


Prosecutors 


Prosecutors 


Prosecutors 


Prosecutors 


Prosecutors



Decision 

Outcome 

Cost to 

Date 

State of 

Proceedings 

Legal Firm 

Bernard S 

Brown 

Burn anything in the open 

in a Schedule 8 Part 1 

local govt area without 

approval – individual 

No further 

action 

Fine $100, 

Court costs 

$79 

Won 


Prosecutors 

Alexei Nicolaev Disobey no stopping sign No further 

action 

Fined $201, 

Court costs 

$79 

Won 


Prosecutors 

Damir Bursic 



No further 

action 

Fine $86, 

Court costs 

$79 

Won 


Prosecutors 

Rajaa Bouhaissa 

Cause permit transport 

waste to unlawful waste 

facility – Individual 

No further 

action 

Dismissed 

Section 10 

Won 


Prosecutors 

Martin Thomas 

Chessell 

Stand vehicle in area 

when area closed to 

public 

No further 

action 

Fine $200, 

Court costs 

$79 

Won 


Prosecutors 

Alan Zeino 



No further 

action 

Fined $150, 

Court costs 

$79 

Won 


Prosecutors 

Prakash 

Bhattarai 

Sharma 

Stop in loading zone 

No further 

action 

Dismissed 

Section 10, 

Court costs 

$79 

Won 


Prosecutors 

Helen Haskakis 


– school zone 

No further 

action 

Fined $150, 

Court cost $79 

Won 


Prosecutors 

Dewan Md 

Monir Hossain 

Not parallel park in 

direction of travel – 

median strip 

No further 

action 

Fined $100, 

Court costs 

$79 

Won 


Prosecutors 

Mona Mourad 

Not park front to kerb 

where indicated 

No further 

action 

Dismissed 

Section 10 

Won 


Prosecutors 

Carmel Watkins 



No further 

action 

Dismissed 

Section 10 

Won 


Prosecutors 

Suzy Verginis 

Park continuously for 

longer than permitted 

No further 

action 

Dismissed 

Section 10 

Won 


Prosecutors 

Domenic 

Cordeschi 



No further 

action 

Fined $100, 

Court costs 

$79 

Won 


Prosecutors 

Nevin 

Kollannoor 

Chinnan 

Not parallel park near left 

No further 

action 

Dismissed 

Section 10 

Won 


Prosecutors 

Chris 

Razmovski 



No further 

action 

Fined $500, 

Court costs 

$79 

Won 


Prosecutors 

Paul Ronald 

Ansems 


No further 

action 

Dismissed 

Section 10 

Won 


Prosecutors



Decision 

Outcome 

Cost to 

Date 

State of 

Proceedings 

Legal Firm 

Samuel Temba 

Stop in bus zone (not 

clearway or transit/bus 

lane) 

No further 

action 

Fined $201, 

Court costs 

$79 

Won 


Prosecutors 

Costa James 

Harris 


No further 

action 

Fined $143, 

Court costs 

$79 

Won 


Prosecutors 

Chryssoula 

Katergarakis 

Stop in bus zone (not 

clearway or transit/bus 

lane) 

No further 

action 

Dismissed 

Section 10 

Won 


Prosecutors 

Ingrid Nora 

Weiss 



Section 72 

Annulment 

Fined $200, 

Court costs 

$79 

Fined $86, 

Court costs 

$79 

Won 


Prosecutors 

Lilia Baiazitova Disobey no stopping sign No further 

action 

Fined $200, 

Court costs 

$79 

Won 


Prosecutors 

Rebecca Jacob Stop in loading zone No further 

action 

Dismissed 

Section 10 

Won 


Prosecutors 

Shahin 

Gerayesh 

Double park 

No further 

action 

Dismissed 

Section 10 

Won 


Prosecutors 

Fred Sakr Disobey no stopping sign No further 

action 

Fined $201, 

Court costs 

$79 

Won 


Prosecutors 

Amerah Ahmad 

Stand vehicle in disabled 

persons parking space 

without authority 

No further 

action 

Dismissed 

Section 10 

Won 


Prosecutors 

Mui Chung 

Cheung 


No further 

action 

Dismissed 

Section 10, 

Court costs 

$79 

Won 


Prosecutors 

Md Saiful Islam Disobey no stopping sign No further 

action 

Dismissed 

Section 10 

Won 


Prosecutors 

Tania Louise 

Rhodes 

Not stand vehicle wholly 

in marked parking space 

No further 

action 

Fined $50, 

Court costs 

$79 

Won 


Prosecutors 

Shereen 

Helmi Ahmad 

Shehadeh 


No further 

action 

Dismissed 

Section 10, 

Court costs 

$79 

Won 


Prosecutors 

The Flood 

Company 

Australia Pty ltd 


No further 

action 

Dismissed 

Section 10, 

Court costs 

$79 

Won 


Prosecutors


Elected Members 

Section 428 (2) (f) 

Expenses 

Provision of dedicated office equipment allocated to Councillors $70,975 

Telephone calls made by Councillors $36,705 

Attendance of Councillors at conferences and seminars $15,754 

Training of Councillors and provision of skill development $3,888 

Interstate visits by Councillors, including transport, accommodation and other out-of-pocket travelling 

expenses 

Overseas visits by Councillors including transport, accommodation and other out-of-pocket 

Expenses of any spouse, partner or other person who accompanied a Councillor 

Expenses involved in the provision of care for a child or an immediate family member of a Councillor 

Fees 

Mayoral Fees $33,901 

Councillor Fees $240,843 

Nil 

Nil 

Nil 

Nil 

Total Fees and Expenses $402,066 

The fees paid to the Mayor and Councillors are within the limit set by the Local Government Remuneration Tribunal and are 

paid on a monthly basis. Councillors are also paid for the additional expenses they incur in discharging their responsibilities to 

the community of the City of Rockdale. 

The total expenditure was $402,066. Council has a policy in regard to the payment of expenses and provision of facilities to 

the Mayor and Councillors. This policy was adopted by Council in February 2007 and revised in June 2011.


Senior Staff 

Section 428 (2) (g) 

Council employed four Senior Staff as defined by the Local Government Act. The costs shown below are as at 30 June 2011. 

These figures represent the total remuneration package including the base salary, superannuation, the non-cash benefit for the 

private use of a motor vehicle and the fringe benefits tax payable as a result of the vehicle. 

Position 

Total Remuneration Package 

General Manager $306,172 

Director – City Operations $216,684 

Director – Corporate and Community $214,084 

Director – City Planning and Development $214,084 

Total amount payable in respect of employment $951,024 

These figures take into account Local Government (General) regulation 2005 – 2I7 (I) (b).


Major Contracts Awarded 

Section 428 (2) (h) 

Telstra 

Name of Contractor Contract for Provision of Contract Value 

J.J Coleman Pty Ltd and Mark Ellison Plumbing for operational plumbing 

services 

Modern Electric Pty Ltd and AJS City Electrics for operational electrical 

services 

Advanced Arbor Services Pty Ltd and Sydney Arbor Trees for tree and 

stump grinding services 

Sydney Civil Pty Ltd, Kodi Civil Pty Ltd and Awada Civil Pty Ltd for 

concrete construction, paving, kerb and guttering and vehicle entrances 

ALS Group (NSW) and Sydney Civil Pty Ltd for asphaltic concrete works 

The Sydney Brick Paving Company and Sydney Civil Pty Ltd for segmental 

paving, sandstone and landscaping works 

Sydney Civil Pty Ltd and Flash Plumbing Services 

Fuji Xerox Australia Pty Ltd 

Department of Service Technology and Administration 

Frontier Software Pty Ltd 

EDI Works Pty Ltd 

Mobile and Landline 

Telecommunication 

Operational Support 

Services 

Print Management 

Services 

Project Management of 

Thriving Town Centres, 

Bay Street 

HR/Payroll Software 

System 

Supply and Lay of 

Asphalt and Associated 

Services 

$255,000 

$3,000,000 

$4,000,000 

$3,500,000 

$157,000 

$841,000


Bush Fire Reduction Activities 

Section 428 (2) (il) 

The City of Rockdale does not have a Rural Fire Service operation so there is no requirement for Council to have a bush fire 

management plan. 

Private Works 

Section 428 (2) (k) 

Council did not undertake any private works recoverable activities in 2010/11.


Multicultural Activities 

Section 428(2)(j) 

The Rockdale Local Government Area is one of the most 

culturally diverse in the Sydney Statistical Division. 

Overall 41.3% of the population were born overseas and 

36.2% are from a non-English speaking background (Census 

2006 ID profile). 

The top four countries of birth are China, Greece, Former 

Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia, and Lebanon. The 

2006 Census data identified a new emerging Bangladesh 

community and Council has already developed a partnership 

with this community, holding the Rockdale Bangla Festival in 

June 2011. 

In recognition of the diversity of its community, Rockdale 

City has established culturally specific collections at each 

of its branch libraries and provides a range of outreach 

facilities and special cultural celebrations throughout the year 

including: 

Bengali Festival in partnership with the Bengali 

community 

Arabic Book Fair 

Eid Ul Fitr Celebrations at Arncliffe Library in partnership 

with the Muslim community 

Chinese New Year celebrations 

Weekly English Conversation Corner 

English conversation classes for adult beginners 

3 Parenting seminars 

Employment and Training Expo in partnership with 

St George Migrant Resource Centre 

St George Interfaith Forum joint event by St George 

Councils 

Council’s Multicultural, Harmony and Arts Committee has 

met throughout the year to discuss matters relating to the 

multicultural community.


Financial Assistance Contributions 

and Grants 

Section 428 (2) (L) 

Council made contributions and grants totalling $115,872.46 

Recipient Amount $ 

Cairnsfoot Special School 90.91 

Carlton Public School 100.00 

Marist College Kogarah 100.00 

St Joseph’s Primary School 100.00 

St Mary’s Star of the Sea School 100.00 

Sydney Technical High School 100.00 

Bardwell Park Infants School 100.00 

Bexley North Public School 100.00 

Bexley Public School 100.00 

Kingsgrove Public School 100.00 

Our Lady of Fatima School 100.00 

St Mary’s & St Mina’s Coptic Orthodox College 100.00 

St Ursula’s College 100.00 

Al Zahra College 100.00 

Arncliffe Public School 100.00 

Arncliffe West Infants 100.00 

Athelstane Public School 100.00 

St Dominic Savio School 100.00 

St Francis Xavier’s Primary School 100.00 

Brighton Le Sands Public School 100.00 

James Cook Boys Technology High School 100.00 

Moorefield Girls High School 100.00 

Rockdale Public School 100.00 


St George College of TAFE 100.00 

St George School 100.00 

St Thomas More School 100.00 

Bethany College 100.00 

Ramsgate Public School 100.00 

Kyeemagh Infants School 100.00 

St Gabriel’s Primary School 100.00 

Deanna Schreiber 100.00 

Katerina Jovanovska 100.00 

St George Motor Boat Club Inc 200.00 

St George Children with Disabilities Fund 250.00 

Arncliffe Community Life Centre 250.00 

I V T C 300.00 

Brighton Le Sandwich 360.00 

St George District Athletic Club 400.00 

Koori Kids P/L 450.00 

Bexley Bowling & Recreation Club 500.00 

BSC Rockdale Swimming Club 500.00 

Kogarah Golf Club Ltd 500.00 

Illawarra Suburbs Lawn Tennis 500.00 

Kathryn Andrews 500.00 

Brighton Baths Athletic Club Nippers 500.00 

Rotary Club of Caringbah 500.00



Holistic Wellbeing Club Inc 500.00 

Michelle Fowler 500.00 

Thresa Anderson 500.00 

Allyson Byrne 500.00 

Luke Brogna 500.00 

Chris Nicholls 500.00 

Jarrod Cini 500.00 

Christian Gulabovski 500.00 

A Pappas 500.00 

Daniel Arahu 500.00 

Kingsgrove Colts DJRL Inc 500.00 

Claire O’Brien 500.00 

Rockdale City Council 750.00 

Australia Day Botany Bay Regatta Committee 750.00 

Macedonian Aust. Welfare Assc. 1,000.00 

Mortdale Community Services Inc 1,000.00 

Bexley Harriers 1,193.00 

Kogarah Storehouse 1,223.00 

RCC Staff Indoor Social Club 1,254.12 

Relocation for FY2011 1,300.00 

Shopfront Theatre For Young People Coop 1,363.64 

St George Lebanese Joint Committee 1,363.64 

Macedonian Orthodox Church Dame Gruev 1,400.00 

Kardinia Netball Club 1,400.00 


Brighton Bunnies Playgroup 1,489.90 

Bexley Chamber of Commerce 1,500.00 

Rockdale Musical Society 1,500.00 

Australian Macedonian Pensioners Group 1,500.00 

Youth Off The Streets 1,500.00 

Macedonian Orthodox Church Dame Gruev 1,500.00 

Aytaroun Charitable Society 1,500.00 

Rockdale City Raiders Football 1,500.00 

Bint Jbeil Charitable Association 2,000.00 

Banksia Tigers Football Inc 2,000.00 

Holy Trinity Anglican Church 2,100.00 

Carlton School of Arts 2,287.67 

Biaggio Signorelli Foundation 2,500.00 

St George District Athletic Club 2,500.00 

Exodus Youth Worx 2,900.00 

Sunnyfield 3,071.00 

Moselem Alawih Youth Movement 4,086.10 

St George Community Services Inc 4,488.18 

St George Youth Services Inc 4,545.45 

Union Aid Abroad-APHEDA 5,000.00 

St George Football Club 5,000.00 

Shopfront Theatre For Young People 5,505.85 

The Premier’s Disaster Relief 10,000.00 

Rockdale Municipal Opera Company 17,000.00


Human Resource Activities 

Section 428 (2)(m) 

The Human Resources Unit finalised a number of initiatives 

associated with the 2007 to 2010 Human Resource Strategic 

Plan in the first half this period prior to planning and 

developing the Council’s Human Resources Strategy and 

Workforce Management Plan for the 2011 to 2015 period. 

The 2011 to 2015 Human Resources Strategy and 

Workforce Management Plan continues the focus on 

delivering sustainability through Employer of Choice 

branding and organisational development, specifically 

through the development of effective leadership, meaningful 

work/life balance and building workplace cultures of 

continuous improvement, flexibility and safety. 

The 2010/11 year saw a continuation of Council’s focus on 

building leadership capability, OH&S and environmental 

awareness, the further development of Risk Management 

systems and the initial stages of the replacement of Council’s 

Human Resources and Payroll computer systems. 

2010/11 was a significant year in relation to confirming 

Council as a leader in its industry both at the State and 

National levels. 

Council received a number of significant National and State 

awards that showcased the commitment, engagement and 

the level of excellence that exists within our organisation 

in the fields of Council’s Continuous Improvement and 

Customer Service Systems receiving the following awards: 

Bronze Category Award status at the 2010 Australian 

Business Excellence Awards in recognition of its 

continuous improvement journey to date, 

Winner status in the Local Government category at the 

State and National Customer Service Excellence Awards, 

Certification of Council’s Customer Service Management 

Systems to the National Standards, and 

Re-certification of Council’s Integrated Management 

System which incorporates Council’s ISO:9000 (Quality), 

ISO:14000 (Environment) and AS/NZS:4801 (OH&S) 

Management Systems for a further three years. 

The abovementioned awards and standards certification are 

significant recognition of Council’s progress in its continuous 

improvement journey and in its ultimate pursuit of being 

recognised as an ‘Employer of Choice’. 

During the year Council completed its inaugural three year 

Leadership Development Program with 60 of Council’s 

current and future leaders completing the behaviourally 

based training. This program plays a pivotal role in 

the capacity building of the five levels of management 

within Council which has delivered improved leadership 

throughout the organisation and significantly assisted in 

maintaining Council’s low staff turnover rate, currently 2%. 

Council’s OH&S performance during the year met its 

targets culminating with the re-certification of the OH&S 

Management System to the AS/NZS:4801 Standard 

which positions Council well in regard to the new Federal 

Workplace, Health and Safety ‘Harmonisation’ Legislation 

that comes into effect from 1 January 2012. In general 

Council experienced a reduction in the severity of 

workplace injuries and their associated costs. 

Council’s risk management and business continuity plans, 

policies, strategies and systems were reviewed, software 

sourced and risk measures integrated into Council’s 

Quarterly Reporting system to ensure Service Units 

maintained a focus on their risks. 

Council’s bi-annual Staff Survey was undertaken during the 

year with highlights being the high engagement and staff 

satisfaction ratings. From an industrial relations perspective, 

the 2010/11 year saw a continuation of workplace harmony 

throughout the organisation. 

In general, the 2010/11 year was a significant year for 

both the Human Resources Unit and Council from an 

organisational development perspective, with Council’s 

recognition, establishment and emergence at the national 

level in relation to its workplace management and customer 

service systems and continuous improvement practices. 

There is much to look forward to during the 2011/12 

year, with Council seeking recognition as an Employer of 

Choice, and the installation of the new Human Resources 

Information System.


Implementation of Equal 

Employment Opportunity 

(EEO) Plan 

Section 428 (2)(n) 

Council’s Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Management Plan set itself four primary objectives; they being to create, 

1. A diverse and skilled workforce, one that reflected the diversity of the City’s communities. 

2. A workplace culture that displays fair practices and behaviours. 

3. A workplace free of discrimination, bullying and harassment. 

4. Targeting EEO Groups through employment. 

The implementation of objectives 1, 2 and 3 are being met through Council’s targeted Learning & Development Plan, 

and through cultural and policy awareness training, with objective 4 proving more difficult to achieve due to the low staff 

turnover rate of 2%. 

Other initiatives met during the year have been the continuation of the EEO Contact Officer Network, education in 

cultural awareness, Council’s bullying and harassment prevention policies and in regard to the review of the recruitment 

and selection policy.


External Bodies Exercising 

Council’s Delegated Functions 

Section 428 (2) (o) 

The following external bodies carried out functions delegated by Council: 

Lydham Hall Management Committee 

Lydham Hall is one of the oldest homes in the St George Region and dates back to the 1860s. The Committee consists of a 

group of volunteers and Councillors who meet on a regular basis to run and administer the historical Lydham Hall for functions 

including weddings and morning teas. 

Rockdale Community Nursery, Management Committee 

The purpose of this committee is to direct the operations of the nursery by providing guidance, professional advice, funding 

and community support to the Nursery Manager. The committee is made up of representatives from Council and the 

Intellectual Disability Foundation of St George. 

Rockdale Opera Company 

The Rockdale Opera Company is a local opera company and orchestra. The company has been performing in Rockdale since 

1948. They perform three productions a year in the Rockdale Town Hall. The Company is run by a management committee.


Controlling Interest in 

Companies 

428 (2) (p) 

Council has no controlling interest in companies. 

Partnerships, Cooperatives and 

Joint Ventures 

S428 (2) (q) 

Georges River Combined Councils Committee (GRCCC) 

The GRCCC is a formal group of nine Councils, as well as community and agency representatives in the Georges River 

catchment, whose mission is to advocate for the protection, conservation and enhancement of the health of the Georges 

River, by developing programs and partnerships, and by lobbying government organisations and other stakeholders. 

During the reporting period Council provided input into the draft Georges River Estuary Management Plan. Estuary 

Management Plans provide councils with the means to improve environmental health and estuary condition, rehabilitate 

degraded areas, improve public access and amenity, and obtain funding to carry out works 

Sydney Coastal Councils Group (SCCG) 

The Sydney Coastal Councils Group is a group consisting of 15 Councils established to promote coordination between 

member Councils on environmental issues relating to the sustainable management of the urban coastal environment. 

During the reporting period, Council worked with the SCCG on a number of key initiatives including the annual Summerama 

activities, coastal zone management, water sharing plans and climate change risk assessment and adaptation. 

Southern Sydney Regional Organisation of Councils (SSROC) 

An organisation of Councils in Southern Sydney that share resources, exchange ideas, facilitate a cooperative approach to a 

range of environmental issues and create opportunities to lobby the State Government.


Complaints Handling 

Mechanism for Competitive 

Neutrality Complaints 

Section 428 (2) (r) and cl 217 (l) (d) (v,vi,vii,ix) 

No competitive neutrality complaints were made against Council during 2009/2010. A complaints handling mechanism is 

included in Council’s current Compliments and Complaints Policy and Procedure. Complaints in regards to Council’s handling 

of competitive neutrality can be isolated in this process, for reporting purposes and can be handled appropriately. 

Future management of complaints will be linked to Council’s online Customer Request System. Council will review its current 

Policy in 2011/2012. The complaints mechanism is promoted to the Community via Council’s Customer Service Centre. 

Overseas Visits by Councillors, 

Council Staff or Other Council 

Representatives 

Section 428 (2) (r) cl 217 (1) (a) 

Councillors 

Nil. 

Council Staff 

Nil.


Activities for Children 

Section 428 (2) (r) cl217 (l) (c) 

The last Census period has seen an increase in the City’s children’s population (0-11 years), which now sits at 13,153 (based 

on 2006 Census – ID Profile). The greatest change between the 2011 and 2006 Census period was in the 5 – 11 age range, 

representing an increase of 248 children in this age category. The City continues to support the development and provision of 

services for children through a number of initiatives including: 

Children’s services via the branch libraries which are focused on assisting children to learn and socialise including the Baby 

Rhyme Time program for children 6-18 months, Storytime activities and school holiday activities to assist with early literacy, 

outreach programs to childcare centres and Yourtutor homework assistance. 

Interactive literacy activities on line including Intrepica and Tumblebooks. 

Grants to help with after school care programs. 

Starting school information nights which provide information for parents. 

Provision of accommodation facilities to Area Health Services to run early childhood centres. 

Provision of Council-owned premises for community-based organisations to run long day care, pre-schools, occasional child 

care and after school care. 

Support of Library Book Week and the Premier’s Reading Challenge to encourage reading amongst school aged children 

Provision of play equipment in local parks. 

Provision of Council owned reserves at no cost for junior sports. 

Activities for Youth 

Council recognises the value of its youth population to the future growth of the City and as such supports youth activities 

by supporting government funded programs with access to community facilities as well as supporting a number of youth 

initiatives including: 

Establishment of Rockdale Youth Council. 

Support for the PCYC and St George Youth Services via the provision of facilities. 

HSC Workshop on belonging, study skills and study assistance to schools and local youth. 

Support for the YMCA.


Access and Equity Activities 

S428(2)(r) cl 217 (l)(d)(i) 

The City of Rockdale is committed to ensuring that all residents have equal access to Council services and activities and as 

such has continued to provide the following services and activities: 

English Language classes and English learning aids to assist residents from our culturally diverse community to feel a greater 

sense of inclusiveness 

An adult English Literacy Collection to assist community members learning English 

The provision of translation services for residents 

The provision of a hearing loop in Council chambers 

Senior’s Kiosk computer access for Rockdale seniors 

A disabled access Planning code 

Council’s Community services and Access Committee meets monthly and reports to council on issues relating to access for 


Council is currently undertaking a review of its Disability Action Plan and is auditing its facilities for accessibility. 

Category 1 and 2 

Business Activities 

Section 428 (2) (r) cl 217 (l) (d) (ii, iii & vi) 

Council has no category 1 or 2 business activities.


Stormwater Management 

Services 

Section 428 (2) (r), cl 217 (l) (e) 

The following services were proposed to be undertaken as part of Council’s 2010/2011 Delivery program, funded by the 

Stormwater Levy: 

WSUD Project Gilchrist Park 

Minor Pit reconstruction 

Kingsgrove Avenue Reserve bore 

Pitt Owen Avenue Drainage works 

Peter Depena Reserve Drainage works 

Jacobson Street drainage works, Kyeemagh 

Bestic Street Bridge drainage works 

Alice Street, Sans Souci drainage works 

All works were completed as planned with the exception of the drainage works at Pitt Owen Avenue, Peter Depena, and 

Bestic Street. These projects were designed but not implemented as funds were redirected to other higher priority projects 

including: 

Implementation of stormwater infrastructure at Bexley Road, Spring Street, Rockdale, Orpington St Bexley and Coolibah 

Reserve, Turrella. Design was also commenced on the O’Connell Street project in Sans Souci. Consultants were engaged to 

undertake a Peer Review of the Rockdale City Council Flood Policy. 

Projects that were not implemented will be relisted in a future program.


Functions Under the Companion 

Animal Act 

Section 428 (2) (r), cl 217 (l) (d) (f) 

Lodgement of pound data collection 

returns with the Division 

Lodgement of data relating to dog 

attacks with the Division 

Amount of funding spent relating to 

companion animal management and 

activities 

Companion animal community education 

programs carried out 

Strategies council has in place to 

promote and assist the desexing of 

dogs and cats 

Strategies in place to comply with 

the requirement under section 64 

(Companion Animals Act) to seek 

alternatives to euthanasia for unclaimed 

animals 

Off leash areas provided in the council 

area 

Detailed financial information on the use 

of Companion Animals Fund money for 

management and control of companion 

animals in the area. 

The 2010/11 lodgement of the pound data collection returns will be submitted to 

the Division of Local Government by 30 September 2011. 

Council investigated 13 dog attack reports between 1 July 2010 to 30 June 2011 

ensuring all attacks were entered onto the Companion Animals Register. 

$188,548 was spent in 2010/11 on animal management, control, and pound 

facilities. 

In 2010/11 Council’s Regulations Inspectors engaged in a program of weekend 

patrols of 7 kilometres of beachfront in an educational role of advising owners 

about the responsibilities of keepng their dogs under effective control, cleaning 

up after them, registration, wearing of collars and tags, and reinforcing the 

prohibited areas for dogs on the beach. 

Council’s website provides information on the desexing of companion animals. 

This is also promoted by the Regulations Inspectors as they deal with companion 

animal owners on a day to day basis. Planning was done to have a subsidised cat 

desexing program, along with Kogarah and Hurstville Council in early 2011/12. 

All dogs and cats associated with Council are kept at the Sydney Dogs and Cats 

Home Inc (the Pound). The Pound has a re-homing program for unclaimed 

animals with a highly successful rate (in excess of 90%) of dogs being re-homed. 

Six strategically located dog off leash areas have been established and maintained 

throughout the City and information and maps are provided on their location on 

the Council’s website. Council’s Regulations Inspectors also hand out brochures 

to dog owners to encourage them to utilise these areas. Council also engaged in 

community consultation for 2 proposed beachfront off leash dog locations. 

In 2010/11 $41,089 was generated from animal registrations.This income partially 

funded Council’s total cost of $188,548 to provide animal management and 

control.


Compliance with Privacy 

and Personal Information 

Protection Act 

Section 33 

No applications were received in the reporting year 2010/2011 for information under the Privacy and Personal Information 

Protection Act (PIPPA). 

Council continues to acknowledge the importance of Privacy and we uphold the Information Protection Principles (IPPs), as 

stated in the Act, in all our transactions.


Government Information (Public 

Access) Act Activity Report 

Section 125 

The Government Information (Public Access) Act 2009 gives members of the public a means to access government 

information. Information is restricted only when there is an overriding public interest against disclosure. Allowing access to 

Council information and documents engenders a more open, accountable, fair and effective government. 

In accordance with Section 7(3) of the Government Information (Public Access) Act 2009 Council reviewed information to be 

released via proactive release and no additional documents were determined for proactive release. Council provides a range 

of information on its website and will progressively add more information as appropriate. 

Council received over 618 requests for information. All requests that fell outside the scope of Open Access Information were 

dealt with as Informal Requests. Council received no Formal Access Applications during the reporting year. 

Council is proud of these statistics as it indicates information is being provided informally, without requiring an Access 

application and accompanying fee and facilitating improved public access to Government Information in accordance with the 

intentions of the GIPA Act. 

While no Formal Access Applications have been received the Statistical Report for 1 st July 2010 to 30 th June 2011 is provided 

for completeness. 

Table A: Number of applications by type of applicant and outcome 

Access 

granted 

in full 

Access 

granted 

in part 

Access 

refused 

in full 

Information 

not held 

Information 

already 

available 

Refuse to 

deal with 

application 

Refuse to 

confirm/deny 

whether 

information 

is held 

Media 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 

Members of 

0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 

Parliament 

Private sector 

0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 

business 

Not for profit 

0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 

organisations or 

community groups 

Members of 

0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 

the public 

(application by legal 

representative) 

Members of the 

public (other) 

0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 

Application 

withdrawn


Table B: Number of applications by type of application and outcome 

Personal 

information 

applications 

Access applications 

(other than 

personal 

information 

applications) 

Access applications 

that are partly 

personal 

information 

applications and 

partly other 

Access 

granted 

in full 

Access 

granted 

in part 

Access 

refused 

in full 

Information 

not held 

Information 

already 

available 

Refuse to 

deal with 

application 

Refuse to 

confirm/deny 

whether 

information 

is held 

Application 

withdrawn 

0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 

0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 

0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 

Table C: Invalid applications 

Reason for invalidity 

No of applications 

Application does not comply with formal requirements (section 41 of the Act) 0 

Application is for excluded information of the agency (section 43 of the Act) 0 

Application contravenes restraint order (section 110 of the Act) 0 

Total number of invalid applications received 0 

Invalid applications that subsequently became valid applications 0 

Table D: Conclusive presumption of overriding public interest against disclosure: matters listed in 

Schedule 1 to Act 

Number of times consideration used 

Overriding secrecy laws 0 

Cabinet information 0 

Executive Council information 0 

Contempt 0 

Legal professional privilege 0 

Excluded information 0 

Documents affecting law enforcement and public safety 0 

Transport safety 0 

Adoption 0 

Care and protection of children 0 

Ministerial code of conduct 0 

Aboriginal and environmental heritage 0


Table E: Other public interest considerations against disclosure: matters listed in table to section 14 of Act 

Number of occasions when application 

was not successful 

Responsible and effective government 0 

Law enforcement and security 0 

Individual rights, judicial processes and natural justice 0 

Business interests of agencies and other persons 0 

Environment, culture, economy and general matters 0 

Secrecy provisions 0 

Exempt documents under interstate Freedom of Information legislation 0 

Table F: Timeliness 

Number of applications 

Decided within the statutory timeframe (20 days plus any extensions) 0 

Decided after 35 days (by agreement with applicant) 0 

Not decided within time (deemed refusal) 0 

Total 0 

Table G: Number of applications reviewed under Part 5 of the Act (by type of review and outcome) 

Decision varied Decision upheld Total 

Internal review 0 0 0 

Review by Information Commissioner 0 0 0 

Internal review following recommendation under section 93 of Act 0 0 0 

Review by ADT 0 0 0 

Total 0 0 0 

Table H: Applications for review under Part 5 of the Act (by type of applicant) 

Number of applications for review 

Applications by access applicants 0 

Applications by persons to whom information the subject of access application relates 

(see section 54 of the Act) 

0


Compliance with the 

Environmental Planning and 

Assessment Act 

Section 93 G (5) 

Council has not entered into any Voluntary Planning Agreements in the reporting period.


Compliance with the Threatened 

Species Conservation Act 1995 

Section 70 (2) 

Threat Abatement Plans 

OEH is required to prepare and implement threat abatement plans to manage key threatening processes. Public authorities, 

such as councils, are to take action to implement measures included in a threat abatement plan for which they are responsible 

and must not make decisions that are inconsistent with the provisions of a threat abatement plan. A council identified in a 

threat abatement plan as responsible for implementation must report on actions taken to implement measures in its annual 

report. 

While Council has not been identified as responsible for implementing threat abatement measures, it has identified that the 

below threat abatement plans are of interest to Council when undertaking works to protect local biodiversity: 

Predation by the Red Fox Threat Abatement Plan. 

Predation by the Plague Minnow Threat Abatement Plan. 

Bitou Bush and Boneseed Threat Abatement Plan. 

Removal of Large Woody Debris from NSW Rivers and Streams Threat Abatement Plan (Industry and Investment NSW). 

Recovery Plans 

Council is referred to in the Recovery Plan for Acacia Pubescens. This is a small wattle that is found on the Bardwell Valley Golf 

Course. The Recovery Plan requires that Plans of Management are prepared and implemented, including actions to protect 

sites of Acacia Pubescens. Council has developed the Bardwell Valley Plan of Management, which is currently being reviewed 

and appropriate actions will be included to protect sites containing Acacia Pubescens. Council is also referred to in the Draft 

Recovery Plan for the Green and Golden Bell Frog. This Plan is yet to be finalised. The Management Plan for the Green and 

Golden Bell Frog key population of the Lower Cooks River was finalised in August 2008. 

Actions contained within this plan have been incorporated into Council’s Environment Plan. Council addresses actions 

to protect the frog population from a number of angles including assessing development applications to management of 

waterways.


Special variations 

Section (s508a) 

Under the Local Government Act, Rockdale City Council successfully applied for a special rate variation for a period of 3 years 

to undertake upgrades to infrastructure including community buildings and public amenities. 

Construction commenced on the following projects: 

Capital Works Program 

Buildings and other property 

Project Description 

Kingsgrove/Bexley North Community Centre 

Bexley Community Centre 

Bexley North Library Refurbishment 

Project planning such as site analysis, project scoping, consultation, design documentation and in some cases procurement has 

commenced on the following projects: 

Capital Works Program 

Buildings and other property 

Project Description 

Arncliffe Womens Rest Centre Refurbishment 

Brighton Le Sands Library Refurbishment 

Sans Souci Library Refurbishment 

Bruce Street Amenities, Cook Park 

Ramsgate Beach Amenities, Cook Park 

Rockdale Park Amenities 

Solander Amenities, Cook Park 

Scarborough Street Amenities, Cook Park 

Arncliffe Public Toilet Refurbishment 

Bexley Tennis Courts 

Dillon Street Public Toilets 

Gardiner Park Amenities 

Bexley Oval Toilets and Kiosk 

Peter Depena Reserve Toilets and Change Rooms 

Amenities opposite Bay Street, Cook Park 

Pine Park Amenities, Cook Park 

Emmaline Street Amenities, Cook Park 

Scarborough Park Central Amenities 

Vanstone Parade Amenities, Cook Park 

Arncliffe Early Childhood Centre 

Brighton Early Childhood Centre 

Arncliffe Branch Library 

Arncliffe Pre School Kindergarten 

Jack and Jill Kindergarten


Safer City Program 

In summary $274,582 was spent on the Safer City Program 

in the 2010/11 financial year. This was funded by the 

Community Safety Levy. The majority of the levy was spent 

on community safety and vandalism management ($152,067) 

with the remainder funding the graffiti removal and provision 

of CCTV ($14,199) programs. 

The Safer City Program comprises three key components: 

Graffiti Removal 

CCTV 


Graffiti Management 

Council has adopted a zero tolerance policy on graffiti and 

as such, continues to use its rapid removal strategy to keep 

the level of graffiti down. Graffiti removal in 2010/2011 

Suburb 

Job 

Count 

Square Meters 

Removed 

Arncliffe 53 313.5 

Banksia 18 185 

Bardwell Park 25 64.75 

Bardwell Valley 12 42 

Bexley 131 421.75 

Bexley North 48 194.5 

Brighton 71 429 

Carlton 107 214.7 

Dolls Point 21 88.5 

Kingsgrove 80 280.85 

Kogarah 115 319.45 

Kyeemagh 22 37.25 

Monterey 43 186.5 

Ramsgate 79 294.1 

Rockdale 283 1851.6 

Sandringham 16 43.25 

Sans Souci 89 388 

Turrella 13 30.5 

Wolli Creek 12 49.5 

CCTV 

There are a number of areas across the City of Rockdale 

that have been identified as sites where illegal dumping 

may occur. 

In 2010/2011 Council developed Operation Eradicate which 

uses a system of rapid deployment cameras into hot-spots in 

order to stop illegal dumping. The initiative is being delivered 

in partnership with the NSW Police Department. 


Council staff continue to provide community safety audits 

and advice to citizens on business and personal safety. 

Operation Clempett undertaken in partnership with NSW 

Police provided an anti theft solution for car numberplates.

Financial Reports



General purpose financial statements 

for the year ended 30 June 2011 

Contents 

Page 

General purpose financial statements 

Statement by Councillors and Management 3 

Income statement 4 

Statement of comprehensive income 5 

Balance sheet 6 

Statement of changes in equity 7 

Statement of cash flows 8 

Notes to the financial statements 9 

Auditors’ reports 55 

AASB101(46)(b),(d) 

AASB101(126)(a) 

AASB110(17) 

These financial statements are general purpose financial statements of Rockdale City Council and are 

presented in the Australian currency. 

Rockdale City Council is constituted under the Local Government Act (1993) and has its principal place of 

business at: 


2 Bryant Street 

Rockdale NSW 2216 

The financial statements are authorised for issue by the Council on 22 September 2011. Council has the 

power to amend and reissue the financial statements. 

Through the use of the internet, we have ensured that our reporting is timely, complete, and available at 

minimum cost. All press releases, financial statements and other information are available on our website: 

www.rockdale.nsw.gov.au 

2 

Annual Financial Statement for the Year Ended 30 June 2011 – Page 2


Annual Financial Statement for the Year Ended 30 June 2011 – Page 3 

3



Income statement 


Original 

budget (1) 

2011 

$’000 Notes 

Actual 

2011 

$’000 

Actual 


$’000 

Income from continuing operations 

Revenue: 

48,933 Rates and annual charges 3a 48,789 46,047 

4,313 User charges and fees 3b 5,260 4,596 

1,117 Interest and investment revenue 3c 3,994 3,457 

3,959 Other revenues 3d 4,261 4,048 

5,132 Grants and contributions provided for operating purposes 3e,f 5,860 5,879 

2,658 Grants and contributions provided for capital purposes 3e,f 7,090 10,304 

Other Income: 

- Net gain from the disposal of assets 5 75 38 

- 

Net share of interests in joint ventures and associates 

using the equity method 19 445 - 

66,112 Total income from continuing operations 75,774 74,369 

Expenses from continuing operations 

28,523 Employee benefits and on-costs 4a 27,956 27,266 

382 Borrowing costs 4b 378 359 

18,016 Materials and contracts 4c 17,442 16,549 

11,995 Depreciation and amortisation 4d 17,037 11,870 

- Impairment - - 

8,321 Other expenses 4e 9,422 8,358 

- 

Net share of interests in joint ventures and associates 

using the equity method 19 - 33 

67,237 Total expenses from continuing operations 72,235 64,435 

(1,125) Operating result from continuing operations 3,539 9,934 

- Operating result from discontinued operations - - 

(1,125) Net operating result for the year 3,539 9,934 

Attributable to: 

(1,125) – Council 3,539 9,934 

- – Minority interests - - 

(3,783) 

Net operating result for the year before grants and 

contributions provided for capital purposes (3,551) (370) 

Note: 

(1) Original budget as approved by Council – refer Note 16. 

The above Income statement should be read in conjunction with the accompanying notes. 

4 




Statement of comprehensive income 


Notes 

Actual 

2011 

$’000 

Actual 


$’000 

Net operating result for the year – from Income statement 3,539 9,934 

Other comprehensive income 

Gain (loss) on revaluation of infrastructure, property, plant and 

equipment 20(a) 40,880 204,071 

Changes in accounting policies 20(b) (440,664) - 

Adjustment to correct prior period errors 20(d) (8,012) (43,793) 

Total other comprehensive income for the year (407,796) 160,278 

Total comprehensive income for the year (404,257) 170,212 

Attributable to – Council (404,257) 170,212 

– Minority interests - - 

The above Statement of comprehensive income should be read in conjunction with the accompanying notes. 

5 




Balance sheet 

as at 30 June 2011 

Notes 

Actual 

2011 

$’000 

Actual 


$’000 

ASSETS 

Current assets 

Cash and cash equivalents 6a 36,130 33,074 

Investments 6b 5,947 4,117 

Receivables 7 7,248 5,322 

Inventories 8 56 65 

Other 8 604 419 

Non-current assets classified as held for sale - - 

Total current assets 49,985 42,997 

Non-current assets 

Investments 6b 18,393 16,445 

Receivables 7 678 583 

Infrastructure, property, plant and equipment 9 799,976 1,212,424 

Investments accounted for using equity method 19 1,026 582 

Investment property 14 - - 

Intangible assets 21 1,954 2,359 

Other 8 443 507 

Total non-current assets 822,470 1,232,900 

Total assets 872,455 1,275,897 

LIABILITIES 

Current liabilities 

Payables 10 7,380 4,991 

Borrowings 10 964 1,093 

Provisions 10 10,268 10,106 

Total current liabilities 18,612 16,190 

Non-current liabilities 

Payables 10 - 814 

Borrowings 10 4,989 5,952 

Provisions 10 1,140 971 

Total non-current liabilities 6,129 7,737 

Total liabilities 24,741 23,927 

Net assets 847,714 1,251,970 

EQUITY 

Asset Revaluation Reserve 20 399,315 359,698 

Retained Earnings 20 448,399 892,272 

Total equity 847,714 1,251,970 

Council equity interest 847,714 1,251,970 

Minority equity interest - - 

Total equity 847,714 1,251,970 

The above Balance sheet should be read in conjunction with the accompanying notes. 

6 




Statement of changes in equity 


Actual 

2011 

$’000 

Actual 


$’000 

Notes 

Retained 

earnings 

Asset 

revaluation 

reserve 

Total 

equity 

Retained 

earnings 

Asset 

revaluation 

reserve 

Total 

equity 

Opening balance 20 892,273 359,698 1,251,971 926,132 155,627 1,081,759 

Correction of errors - - - - - - 

Changes in Accounting 

Policies - - - - - 

Transfers to (from) Asset 

Revaluation Reserve 20 - - - - - - 

Restated opening 

balance 20 892,273 359,698 1,251,971 926,132 155,627 1,081,759 

Net operating result for 

the year 20 3,539 - 3,539 9,934 - 9,934 

Other Comprehensive 

income 20 (447,413) 39,617 (407,796) (43,793) 204,071 160,278 

Total comprehensive 

income 20 (443,874) 39,617 (404,257) (33,859) 204,071 170,212 

Closing balance 20 448,399 399,315 847,714 892,272 359,698 1,251,970 

The above Statement of changes in equity should be read in conjunction with the accompanying notes. 

7 




Statement of cash flows 


Budget 

2011 

$’000 Notes 

Actual 

2011 

$’000 

Actual 


$’000 

Cash flows from operating activities 

Receipts: 

48,522 Rates and annual charges 48,627 45,959 

5,424 User charges and fees 6,193 5,364 

2,497 Investment revenue and interest 2,619 3,270 

11,141 Grants and contributions 12,147 15,914 

3,593 Other revenue 3,417 2,472 

Payments: 

(26,712) Employee benefits and on-costs (27,630) (27,452) 

(15,855) Materials and contracts (18,362) (17,367) 

(369) Borrowing costs (378) (358) 

(8,964) Other expenses (7,954) (9,189) 

19,277 Net cash provided (or used) in operating activities 11(b) 18,679 18,613 

Cash flows from investing activities 

Receipts: 

10,000 Redemption of investments 10,361 2,185 

809 Sale of infrastructure, property, plant and equipment 868 804 

Payments: 

(12,000) Purchase of investments (12,989) (1,002) 

(13,005) Purchase of infrastructure, property, plant and equipment 9, 21 (12,773) (8,839) 

(14,196) Net cash provided by (or used in) Investing activities (14,533) (6,852) 

Cash flows from financing activities 

Receipts: 

- Proceeds from borrowings - 2,237 

Payments: 

(1,282) Repayment of borrowings (1,090) (1,021) 

(1,282) Net cash provided by (or used in) financing activities (1,090) 1,216 

3,799 Net increase/(decrease) in cash and cash equivalents 3,056 12,977 

33,074 

Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of reporting 

period 11(a) 33,074 20,097 

36,873 Cash and cash equivalents at end of reporting period 11(a) 36,130 33,074 

The above Statement of cash flows should be read in conjunction with the accompanying notes. 

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Rockdale NOTE 2(a) City Council 

Notes to the financial statements 



30 June 2011 

2. City Planning and Development 

Net operating deficit was $0.9m (40.85%) below budget because of grant received for Waste & 

Contents Sustainability of the notes Improvement to the Program financial which was statements 

not anticipated when the budget was prepared Page and a 

lag in projects expenditure which resulted in savings in contractor costs. 

Note 3. 1 Infrastructure Summary of and significant unallocated accounting corporate policies costs 

10 

Net operating deficit was $4.2m (30.40%) above budget because of the revaluation of road and 

Note 2(a) Functions or activities 18 

drainage assets on 30 June 2010 which increased the value of these assets by $204m and which had a 

Note 2(b) significant Components flow-on of impact functions depreciation or activities expense from the 2010/11 financial year. 19 

Note 4. 3 Waste Income Management from continuing Services operations 20 

Net operating surplus was $1.6m above budget because of savings in waste disposal costs resulting 

Note 4 from Expenses lower rates from charged continuing for disposal operations of wastes at landfills. 

24 

Note 5. 5 Local Gain area or maintenance 

loss from the disposal of assets 26 

Net operating surplus was $362k (85.08%) above budget because of interest earned on local area 

Note 6(a) 

reserve 

Cash 

funds 

and 

invested. 

cash equivalents 

During the year a higher than expected balance was held. 

27 

Note 

6. 

6(b) 

Shares 

Investments 

of interest in joint venture using the equity method 

28 

Note 6(c) This Restricted relates to Council’s cash, cash participation equivalents in Metro and Pool investments (see Note 19). There was no budget provision 29 for 

this share of loss. 

Note 7 Receivables 30 

7. Capital purpose income 

Note 8 Was Inventories $4.9m above and budget other because assets of s94 developer contributions received and government 31 grant for 

town centre improvement works that were not provided for in the budget. 

Note 9(a) Infrastructure, property, plant and equipment 32 

Note 9(b) Restricted infrastructure, property, plant and equipment 33 

Note 10(a) Payables, borrowings and provisions 34 

Note 10(b) Description of and movements in provisions 35 

Note 11 


30 June 2011 

1. City Operations 

Net operating deficit was 1.9m (13.54%) above budget because of higher than expected level of 

activities relating to infrastructure maintenance. 

Reconciliation of operating result to net cash movement from operating 

activities 36 

Note 12 Commitments for expenditure 37 

Note 13 Statement of performance measures – Consolidated results 39 

Note 14 Investment properties 40 

Note 15 Financial risk management 41 

Note 16 Material budget variations 45 

Note 17 Statement of developer contributions 47 

Note 18 Contingencies 51 

Note 19 Interests in joint ventures and associates 52 

Note 20 Revaluation reserves and retained earnings 53 

Note 21 Intangible assets 54 

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30 June 2011 


30 June 2011 

MANDATORY 

AASB101(8)(e) Note 1 Summary of significant accounting policies 

NOTE 2(a) 

AASB101(103)(a),(b) 

The principal accounting policies adopted in the preparation of the financial statements are set out below. 

AASB127(42)(a) 

These 1. policies City Operations have been consistently applied to all the years presented, unless otherwise stated. 


(a) Basis 

activities 

of preparation 

relating to infrastructure maintenance. 

AASB101(Aus15.2), 

These general purpose financial statements have been prepared in accordance with Australian Accounting 

(Aus15.4) 

Standards, 2. City other Planning authoritative and Development 

pronouncements of the Australian Accounting Standards Board, Urgent 

Issues Group Net operating Interpretations, deficit the was Local $0.9m Government (40.85%) below Act (1993) budget and because Regulation, of grant and received the Local for Government Waste & 

Code of Accounting Sustainability Practice Improvement and Financial Program Reporting. which was not anticipated when the budget was prepared and a 


Historical cost convention 

AASB101(117)(a) 

These 3. financial Infrastructure statements and have unallocated been prepared corporate under costs the historical cost convention, as modified by the 

revaluation Net of operating available-for-sale deficit was financial $4.2m assets, (30.40%) financial above assets budget and because liabilities of the at fair revaluation value through of road profit and or 

loss, certain drainage classes assets of property, on 30 June plant 2010 and equipment which increased and investment the value property. of these assets by $204m and which had a 

significant flow-on impact on depreciation expense from the 2010/11 financial year. 

Critical accounting estimates 

AASB101(122),(125) 

The 4. preparation Waste Management of financial statements Services requires the use of certain critical accounting estimates. It also 

requires management Net operating to surplus exercise was its $1.6m judgement above in budget the process because of applying of savings the in group’s waste accounting disposal costs policies. resulting 

from lower rates charged for disposal of wastes at landfills. 

AASB101 

(b) Revenue recognition 

5. Local area maintenance 

Council recognises Net operating revenue surplus when was the $362k amount (85.08%) of revenue above can budget be reliably because measured, of interest it is earned probable on local that future area 

economic reserve benefits funds will flow invested. to the During entity and the specific year a higher criteria than have expected been met balance for each was of held. the Council’s 

activities as described below. Council bases its estimates on historical results, taking into consideration the 

type 6. of customer, Shares of the interest type of in transaction joint venture and the using specifics the equity of each method arrangement. 

This relates to Council’s participation in Metro Pool (see Note 19). There was no budget provision for 

AAS27 

Revenue this measured share of loss. at the fair value of the consideration received or receivable. Revenue is measured on 

major income categories as follows: 


Rates, annual Was charges, $4.9m above grants budget and contributions 

because of s94 developer contributions received and government grant for 

Rates, annual town charges, centre improvement grants and contributions works that were (including not provided developer for in contributions) the budget. are recognised as 

revenues when the Council obtains control over the assets comprising these receipts. Developer 

contributions may only be expended for the purposes for which the contributions were required but the 

Council may apply contributions according to the priorities established in work schedules. 

Control over assets acquired from rates and annual charges is obtained at the commencement of the rating 

year as it is an enforceable debt linked to the rateable property or, where earlier, upon receipt of the rates. 

Control over granted assets is normally obtained upon their receipt (or acquittal) or upon earlier notification 

that a grant has been secured, and is valued at their fair value at the date of transfer. 

Revenue is recognised when the Council obtains control of the contribution or the right to receive the 

contribution, it is probable that the economic benefits comprising the contribution will flow to the Council and 

the amount of the contribution can be measured reliably. 

Where grants or contributions recognised as revenues during the financial year were obtained on condition 

that they be expended in a particular manner or used over a particular period and those conditions were 

undischarged at balance date, the unused grant or contribution is disclosed in Note 3(g). The note also 

discloses the amount of unused grant or contribution from prior years that was expended on Council’s 

operations during the current year. 

A liability is recognised in respect of revenue that is reciprocal in nature to the extent that the requisite 

service has not been provided at balance date. 

User charges and fees 

User charges and fees (including parking fees and fines) are recognised as revenue when the service has 

been provided, the payment is received, or when the penalty has been applied, whichever first occurs. 

Sale of plant, property, infrastructure and equipment 

The profit or loss on sale of an asset is determined when control of the asset has irrevocably passed to the 

buyer. 


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30 June 2011 


30 June 2011 

Note 1 Summary of significant accounting policies (continued) 

NOTE 2(a) 

(b) Revenue recognition (continued) 


Interest and 

Net 

rents 

operating deficit was 1.9m (13.54%) above budget because of higher than expected level of 

Interest and 

activities 

rents are 

relating 

recognised 

to infrastructure 

as revenue 

maintenance. 

on a proportional basis when the payment is due, the value of 

the payment is notified, or the payment is received, whichever first occurs. 

AASB101(110) 

(c) 2. Principles City Planning of consolidation and Development 


(i) The Sustainability Consolidated Improvement Fund Program which was not anticipated when the budget was prepared and a 

LGA s.409(1) 

In accordance lag in with projects the provisions expenditure of Section which resulted 409(1) in of savings the LGA in 1993, contractor all money costs. and property received by 

Council is held in the Council’s Consolidated Fund unless it is required to be held in the Council’s Trust 

Fund. 3. The Infrastructure consolidated fund and and unallocated other entities corporate through costs which the Council controls resources to carry on its 

functions Net have operating been included deficit in was the $4.2m financial (30.40%) statements above forming budget part because of this of report. the revaluation of road and 


The following significant entities flow-on have been impact included on depreciation as part of expense the Consolidated from the 2010/11 fund: financial year. 

• 4. General Waste purpose Management operations Services 

• Wastes Net operating management surplus operations was $1.6m above budget because of savings in waste disposal costs resulting 

• Rockdale from lower Meal rates Services charged for disposal of wastes at landfills. 


The following Net operating Committees, surplus the transactions was $362k (85.08%) of which are above considered budget because immaterial of interest either by earned amount on or local nature, area 

have been reserve excluded: funds invested. During the year a higher than expected balance was held. 

• 6. The Shares Mayoress of interest Committee in joint venture using the equity method 

• The This Opera relates Company to Council’s participation in Metro Pool (see Note 19). There was no budget provision for 

• The this Rockdale share of Community loss. Nursery 


LGA s.411 

(ii) The Was Trust $4.9m Fund above budget because of s94 developer contributions received and government grant for 

In accordance town with centre the improvement provisions of works Section that 411 were of the not Local provided Government for in the Act budget. 1993 (as amended), a 

separate and distinct Trust Fund is maintained to account for all money and property received by the 

Council in trust which must be applied only for the purposes of or in accordance with the trusts relating to 

those monies. Trust monies and property subject to Council’s control have been included in these reports. 

Trust monies and property held by Council but not subject to the control of Council, have been excluded 

from these reports. A separate statement of monies held in the Trust Fund is available for inspection at the 

Council office by any person free of charge. 

AASB101(110) 

(iii) Joint ventures 

Jointly controlled assets 

The proportionate interests in the assets, liabilities and expenses of a joint venture activity have been 

incorporated in the financial statements under the appropriate headings. Details of the joint venture are set 

out in Note 19. 

The interest in a joint venture partnership is accounted for using the equity method and is carried at cost. 

Under the equity method, the share of the profits or losses of the partnership is recognised in the income 

statement, and the share of movements in reserves is recognised in reserves in the balance sheet. Details 

relating to the partnership are set out in Note 19. 

(d) 

Leases 

Leases in which a significant portion of the risks and rewards of ownership are not transferred to Council as 

lessee are classified as operating leases. Payments made under operating leases (net of any incentives 

received from the lessor) are charged to the income statement on a straight-line basis over the period of the 

lease. 

Lease income from operating leases where Council is a lessor is recognised in income on a straight-line 

basis over the lease term. 


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AASB101(110),(111) 

(e) 

NOTE 2(a) 

Acquisition of assets 


AASB3(14),(24),(28) 

The purchase method of accounting is used to account for all acquisitions of assets. Cost is measured as 

AASB3(27) 


AASB3(31) 

the fair value activities of the relating assets to given, infrastructure plus costs maintenance. 

directly attributable to the acquisition. 

AASB101(110) 

(f) Impairment of assets 


AASB136(9),(10) 

Intangible Net assets operating that have deficit an was indefinite $0.9m useful (40.85%) life are below not budget subject because to amortisation of grant and received are tested for Waste annually & 

for impairment Sustainability or more Improvement frequently if events Program or changes which was in circumstances not anticipated indicate when the that budget they might was prepared be and a 

impaired. lag Other in projects assets are expenditure tested for which impairment resulted whenever in savings events in contractor or changes costs. in circumstances indicate 

that the carrying amount may not be recoverable. An impairment loss is recognised for the amount by which 

the asset’s 

3. Infrastructure 

carrying amount 

and 

exceeds 

unallocated 

its recoverable 

corporate 

amount. 

costs 

The recoverable amount is the higher of an 

asset’s fair Net value operating less costs deficit to was sell and $4.2m value (30.40%) in use. above budget because of the revaluation of road and 


AASB101(110) 

(g) Cash significant and cash flow-on equivalents impact on depreciation expense from the 2010/11 financial year. 

AASB107(6),(8),(46) 

For cash 4. Waste flow statement Management presentation Services purposes, cash and cash equivalents includes cash on hand, deposits 

held at call Net with operating financial surplus institutions, was $1.6m other short-term, above budget highly because liquid of investments savings with waste original disposal maturities costs resulting of 

three months from or lower less rates that are charged readily for convertible disposal of to wastes known at amounts landfills. of cash and which are subject to an 

insignificant risk of changes in value, and bank overdrafts. Bank overdrafts are shown within borrowings in 

current 5. liabilities Local area on the maintenance 

balance sheet. 


AASB101(110) 

(h) Receivables reserve funds invested. During the year a higher than expected balance was held. 

Receivables 6. Shares recognised of interest initially joint at venture fair value using and the subsequently equity method measured at amortised cost using the 

effective interest This relates method, to Council’s less provision participation for impairment. in Metro Pool Receivables (see Note are 19). generally There due was for no settlement budget provision within for 

30 days. this share of loss. 

Collectibility 7. Capital of receivables purpose income is reviewed on an ongoing basis. Debts which are known to be uncollectible are 

written off Was by reducing $4.9m above the carrying budget amount because directly. of s94 An developer allowance contributions account (provision received for and impairment government of grant for 

receivables) town is centre used when improvement there is objective works that evidence were not that provided Council for will in not the be budget. able to collect all amounts due 

according to the original terms of the receivables. Significant financial difficulties of the debtor, probability 

that the debtor will enter bankruptcy or financial reorganisation, and default or delinquency in payments 

(more than 30 days overdue) are considered indicators that the receivable is impaired. The amount of the 

impairment allowance is the difference between the asset’s carrying amount and the present value of 

estimated future cash flows, discounted at the original effective interest rate. Cash flows relating to shortterm 

receivables are not discounted if the effect of discounting is immaterial. 

The amount of the impairment loss is recognised in the income statement within other expenses. When a 

receivable for which an impairment allowance had been recognised becomes uncollectible in a subsequent 

period, it is written off against the allowance account. Subsequent recoveries of amounts previously written 

off are credited against other expenses in the income statement. 

AASB101(110) 

(i) Inventories 

Inventories are stated at the lower of cost and net realizable value. Costs are assigned on the basis of first 

in first out method. 

AASB101(110) 

AASB7(21) 

(j) 

Investments and other financial assets 

Council classifies its investments as financial assets at fair value through profit or loss only. These are 

financial assets held for trading and are classified in this category as Council has the intention to sell them if 

the market conditions are favourable. Assets in this category are classified as current assets. 

Recognition and de-recognition 

Regular purchases and sales of financial assets are recognised on trade-date - the date on which Council 

commits to purchase or sell the asset. Investments are initially recognised at fair value plus transaction 

costs for all financial assets not carried at fair value through profit or loss. Financial assets carried at fair 

value through profit or loss are initially recognised at fair value and transaction costs are expensed in the 

income statement. Financial assets are derecognised when the rights to receive cash flows from the 

financial assets have expired or have been transferred and Council has transferred substantially all the risks 

and rewards of ownership. 

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AASB139(58),(67),(68), 

(69),(70) 

AASB7(21),(B5)(f) 

(Revised) 

DLG 


NOTE 2(a) 

(j) Investments and other financial assets (continued) 


Subsequent Net operating measurement deficit was 1.9m (13.54%) above budget because of higher than expected level of 

Financial activities assets at relating fair value to through infrastructure profit and maintenance. loss are subsequently carried at fair value. Gains or losses 

arising from changes in the fair value of the ‘financial assets at fair value through profit or loss’ category are 

presented 2. City in the Planning income and statement Development within other income or other expenses in the period in which they arise. 

Dividend income 

Net operating 

from financial 

deficit was 

assets 

$0.9m 

at fair 

(40.85%) 

value through 

below budget 

profit and 

because 

loss is 

of 

recognised 

grant received 

in the 

for 

income 

Waste & 

statement Sustainability as part of revenue Improvement from continuing Program operations which was when not anticipated Council’s right when to the receive budget payments was prepared is and a 

established. 


Impairment 

3. Infrastructure and unallocated corporate costs 

Council assesses 

Net operating 

at each 

deficit 

balance 

was 

date 

$4.2m 

whether 

(30.40%) 

there 

above 

is objective 

budget because 

evidence 

of 

that 

the 

a 

revaluation 

financial asset 

of road 

or group 

and 

of 

financial assets 

drainage 

is impaired. 

assets on 30 June 2010 which increased the value of these assets by $204m and which had a 

If there is significant evidence of flow-on impairment impact for on any depreciation of Council’s expense financial from assets the 2010/11 carried at financial amortised year. cost, the loss is 

measured 

4. Waste 

as the 

Management 

difference between 

Services 

the asset’s carrying amount and the present value of estimated future 

cash flows, 

Net 

excluding 

operating 

future 

surplus 

credit 

was 

losses 

$1.6m 

that 

above 

have 

budget 

not been 

because 

incurred. 

of savings 

The cash 

in waste 

flows are 

disposal 

discounted 

costs resulting 

at the 

financial asset’s 

from lower 

original 

rates 

effective 

charged 

interest 

for disposal 

rate. The 

of wastes 

loss is 

at 

recognised 

landfills. 

in the income statement. 

Investment 

5. Local 

Policy 

area maintenance 

Council has 

Net 

an 

operating 

approved 

surplus 

investment 

was $362k 

policy 

(85.08%) 

complying 

above 

with Section 


625 of the 

of 

Local 

interest 

Ministerial 

earned on 

Government 

local area 

Act and S212 

reserve 

of the 

funds 

LG 

invested. 

(General) 

During 

Regulation 

the year 

2005. 

a higher 

Investments 

than expected 

are placed 

balance 

and managed 

was held. 

in accordance 

with that policy and having particular regard to authorised investments prescribed under the Ministerial 

Local 6. Government Shares of Investment interest in Order. joint venture Council using maintains the an equity investment method policy that complies with the Act and 

ensures that This it relates or its representatives to Council’s participation exercise care, in Metro diligence Pool and (see skill Note that 19). a prudent There was person no budget would exercise provision for 

in investing this Council share of funds. loss. 

Council 7. amended Capital purpose its policy income following revisions to the Ministerial Local Government Investment Order arising 

from the Cole Was Inquiry $4.9m recommendations. above budget because Certain of s94 investments developer the contributions Council holds received are no and longer government prescribed, grant for 

however they town have centre been improvement retained under works grandfathering that were not provisions provided for of in the the Order. budget. These will be disposed of 

when most financially advantageous to Council. 

AASB101(110) 

(k) Fair value estimation 

AASB132(92) 

The fair value of financial assets and financial liabilities must be estimated for recognition and measurement 

or for disclosure purposes. 

The fair value of financial instruments traded in active markets is based on quoted market prices at the 

balance sheet date. 

The fair value of financial instruments that are not traded in an active market is determined using valuation 

techniques. Council uses a variety of methods and makes assumptions that are based on market conditions 

existing at each balance date. Quoted market prices or dealer quotes for similar instruments are used for 

long-term debt instruments held. Other techniques, such as estimated discounted cash flows, are used to 

determine fair value for the remaining financial instruments. 

The nominal value less estimated credit adjustments of trade receivables and payables are assumed to 

approximate their fair values. The fair value of financial liabilities for disclosure purposes is estimated by 

discounting the future contractual cash flows at the current market interest rate that is available to the 

Council for similar financial instruments. 

AASB101(110) 

(l) Infrastructure, property, plant and equipment (IPPE) 

Council’s assets have been progressively revalued to fair value in accordance with a staged implementation 

advised by the Department of Local Government. At balance date the following classes of IPPE were stated 

at their fair value: 

• Operational land (External Valuation). 

• Buildings – Specialised/Non Specialised (External Valuation). 

• Plant and equipment (as approximated by depreciated historical cost). 

• Road assets – roads, bridges and footpaths (Internal Valuation) 

• Drainage assets – (Internal Valuation) 

• Bulk earthworks - (Internal Valuation) 

AASB101(110) 

• Community land – (Internal Valuation) 

• Land Improvements – (Internal Valuation) 


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(I) Infrastructure, property, plant and equipment (IPPE)-continued 

• 

NOTE 2(a) 

Other structures – (Internal Valuation) 

• 1. Other City assets Operations (as approximated by depreciated historical cost) 


Council assesses activities at relating each reporting to infrastructure date whether maintenance. there is any indication that a revalued asset’s carrying 

amount may differ materially from that which would be determined if the asset were revalued at the 

reporting 2. date. City Planning If any such and indication Development exists, Council determines the asset’s fair value and revalues the asset 

to that amount. Net operating Full revaluations deficit was are $0.9m undertaken (40.85%) for below all assets budget on a because 5 year cycle. of grant received for Waste & 

Sustainability Improvement Program which was not anticipated when the budget was prepared and a 

Increases in the carrying amounts arising on revaluation are credited to the asset revaluation reserve. To 


the extent that the increase reverses a decrease previously recognised in profit or loss, the increase is first 

recognised 3. Infrastructure in profit or loss. and Decreases unallocated that corporate reverse previous costs increases of the same asset are first charged 

against revaluation Net operating reserves deficit directly was $4.2m in equity (30.40%) to the above extent budget of the remaining because of reserve the revaluation attributable of to road the and asset; 

all other decreases drainage assets are charged on 30 to June the 2010 Income which statement. increased the value of these assets by $204m and which had a 

AASB116(12) 


Subsequent costs are included in the asset’s carrying amount or recognised as a separate asset, as 

appropriate, 4. Waste only Management when it is probable Services that future economic benefits associated with the item will flow to 

Council and Net the operating cost of the surplus item was can $1.6m be measured above budget reliably. because All other of repairs savings and in maintenance waste disposal are costs charged resulting to 

the income from statement lower rates during charged the financial for disposal period of in wastes which they at landfills. are incurred. 

AASB116(50),(73)(b) 

Land 5. is not Local depreciated. area maintenance Depreciation on other assets is calculated using the straight line method to allocate 

their cost, Net net operating of their residual surplus values, was $362k over their (85.08%) estimated above useful budget lives, because as follows: of interest earned on local area 

AASB116(73)(c) reserve funds invested. During the year a higher than expected balance was held. 

Office equipment and furniture 4 - 10 years Drainage - channels 30 years 

Vehicles,plant 6. Shares & equipment of interest in joint venture 7 - using 8 the years equity method - pits and pipe 100 years 

Library resources This relates to Council’s participation in 7 Metro years Pool (see Kerb Note and 19). gutter There was no budget 80 provision years for 

Recycling this bins share of loss. 

10 - 25 years Footpaths 40 - 70 years 

Buildings 20 - 80 years Sealed road-surface 15 years 

Intangible 7. Capital assets purpose income 

10 years -pavement 110 years 

Park furniture Was and $4.9m equipment above budget because of s94 5 developer years Road contributions structures received and 80 government - 90 years grant for 

Street furniture town centre improvement works 20 that - were 50 not years provided Cycleways for in the budget. 

60 years 

Bulk earthworks Infinite Culverts 60 years 

Foreshore improvement 30 years Bridges – Concrete 120 years 

Open space car park 20 years 

AASB116(51) 

AASB136(59) 

The assets’ residual values and useful lives are reviewed, and adjusted if appropriate, at each balance 

sheet date. 

An asset’s carrying amount is written down immediately to its recoverable amount if the asset’s carrying 

amount is greater than its estimated recoverable amount. 

Gains and losses on disposals are determined by comparing proceeds with carrying amount. These are 

included in the income statement. 

Land, other than land under roads, is classified as either operational or community in accordance with Part 

2 of Chapter 6 of the Local Government Act (1993). This classification is made in Note 9(a). 

AASB101(110) 

(m) Land under roads 


30 June 2011 

AASB116(68),(71) 

AASB116(41) 

Council has elected not to recognise land under roads acquired before 1 July 2008 in accordance with 

AASB 1051. Any land under roads that was recognised before 1 July 2008 was derecognised at 1 July 

2008 against the opening balance of retained earnings. 

Land under roads acquired after 1 July 2008 is recognised in accordance with AASB 116 – Property, Plant 

and Equipment. 

Land under roads is land under roadways and road reserves including land under footpaths, nature strips 

and median strips. 

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NOTE 2(a) 

(n) Intangible assets 


AASB140(75)(a), (75)(d) 

IT development Net operating and software deficit was 1.9m (13.54%) above budget because of higher than expected level of 

Costs incurred 

activities 

in developing 

relating to 

products 


or systems 

maintenance. 

and costs incurred in acquiring software and licenses 

that will contribute to future period financial benefits through revenue generation and/or cost reduction 

are capitalised 

2. City Planning 

to software 

and 

and 

Development 

systems. Costs capitalised include external direct costs of materials and 

service, direct 

Net operating 

payroll and 

deficit 

payroll 

was 

related 

$0.9m 

costs 

(40.85%) 

of employees’ 

below budget 

time 

because 

spent on 

of 

the 

grant 

project. 

received 

Amortisation 

for Waste 

is 

& 

calculated Sustainability on a straight Improvement line basis over Program periods which generally was ranging not anticipated from 3 to when 10 years. the budget was prepared and a 


AASB108(28)(c) 

IT development costs include only those costs directly attributable to the development phase and are only 

AASB140(8)(e) 

AASB2008-5(68) recognised 

3. Infrastructure 

following completion 

and unallocated 

of technical 

corporate 

feasibility 

costs 

and where Council has an intention and ability to 

use the asset. Net operating deficit was $4.2m (30.40%) above budget because of the revaluation of road and 


AASB101(110) 

(o) Payables significant flow-on impact on depreciation expense from the 2010/11 financial year. 

AASB132(60)(a),(60)(b) 

AASB101(110) 

AASB7(21) 

AASB139(43),(47) 

(Revised) 

AASB139(39),(41) 

AASB137(14),(24), 

(63) 

AASB137(36),(45), 

(47),(60) 

These 4. amounts Waste represent Management liabilities Services for goods and services provided to the Council prior to the end of 

financial year Net operating which are surplus unpaid. was The $1.6m amounts above are budget unsecured because and are of savings usually paid in waste within disposal 30 days costs of resulting 

recognition. from lower rates charged for disposal of wastes at landfills. 

(p) 5. Borrowings Local area and maintenance borrowing costs 


Borrowings are carried at their principal amounts less amounts repaid. The liabilities are classified as 

reserve funds invested. During the year a higher than expected balance was held. 

current liabilities unless Council has an unconditional right to defer settlement of the liability for at 

least 6. 12 months’ Shares after of interest the balance in joint sheet venture date. using the equity method 

Interest expense This relates is accrued to Council’s over the participation period it becomes in Metro due Pool and (see is Note recorded 19). as There part was of other no budget creditors provision if for 

unpaid at this balance share date. of loss. 

(q) 7. Provisions Capital purpose income 

Was $4.9m above budget because of s94 developer contributions received and government grant for 

Provisions town are centre recognised improvement when Council works has that a were present not legal provided or constructive for in the budget. obligation as a result of past 

events, it is probable that an outflow of resources will be required to settle the obligation and the amount 

has been reliably estimated. Provisions are not recognised for future operating losses. 

Where there are a number of similar obligations, the likelihood that an outflow will be required in settlement 

is determined by considering the class of obligations as a whole. A provision is recognised even if the 

likelihood of an outflow with respect to any one item included in the same class of obligations may be small. 

Provisions are measured at the present value of management’s best estimate of the expenditure required to 

settle the present obligation at the reporting date. The discount rate used to determine the present value 

reflects current market assessments of the time value of money and the risks specific to the liability. The 

increase in the provision due to the passage of time is recognised as interest expense. 

(r) Employee benefits 

(i) Short-term obligations 

Liabilities for wages and salaries, including non-monetary benefits, annual leave and accumulating sick 

leave expected to be settled within 12 months after the end of the period in which the employees render the 

related service are recognised in respect of employees' services up to the end of the reporting period and 

are measured at the amounts expected to be paid when the liabilities are settled. The liability for annual 

leave and accumulating sick leave is recognised in the provision for employee benefits. All other short-term 

employee benefit obligations are presented as payables. 

(ii) Other long-term employee benefit obligations 

The liability for long service leave and annual leave which is not expected to be settled within 12 months 

after the end of the period in which the employees render the related service is recognised in the provision 

for employee benefits and measured as the present value of expected future payments to be made in 

respect of services provided by employees up to the end of the reporting period using the projected unit 

credit method. Consideration is given to expected future wage and salary levels, experience of employee 

departures and periods of service. Expected future payments are discounted using market yields at the end 

of the reporting period on national government bonds with terms to maturity and currency that match, as 

closely as possible, the estimated future cash outflows. 

(iii) Retirement benefit obligations 

All employees of the Council are entitled to benefits on retirement, disability or death. Council contributes to 

various defined benefit plans and defined contribution plans on behalf of its employees. 

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AASB119(54),(64) 

AASB119(44) 


NOTE 2(a) 

(r) Employee benefits (continued) 


A liability Net or asset operating respect deficit of was defined 1.9m benefit (13.54%) superannuation above budget plans because would of ordinarily higher than be expected recognised level in the of 

balance sheet, activities and relating measured to infrastructure the present maintenance. 

value of the defined benefit obligation at the reporting date 

plus unrecognised actuarial gains (less unrecognised actuarial losses) less the fair value of the 

superannuation 2. City Planning fund’s assets and Development 

at that date and any unrecognised past service cost. The present value of the 

defined benefit Net operating obligation deficit is based was on $0.9m expected (40.85%) future below payments budget which because arise of from grant membership received for of Waste the fund & to 

the reporting Sustainability date, calculated Improvement annually Program by independent which was actuaries not anticipated using the when projected the budget unit credit was method. prepared and a 

Consideration lag in is projects given to expenditure expected future which wage resulted and in salary savings levels, in contractor experience costs. of employee departures and 

periods of service. However, when this information is not reliably available, Council accounts for its 

obligations 3. Infrastructure to defined benefit and plans unallocated on the same corporate basis costs as its obligations to defined contribution plans (see 

below). Net operating deficit was $4.2m (30.40%) above budget because of the revaluation of road and 


The Local Government Superannuation Scheme has advised member councils that, as a result of the global 


financial crisis, it has a significant deficiency of assets over liabilities. As a result, they have asked for 

significant 4. Waste increases Management in contributions Services to recover that deficiency. Council’s share of that deficiency cannot be 

accurately Net calculated operating as surplus the Scheme was $1.6m is a mutual above arrangement budget because where of savings assets and in waste liabilities disposal are pooled costs resulting 

together for from all lower member rates councils. charged For for this disposal reason, of no wastes liability at landfills. for the deficiency has been recognised in 

Council’s accounts. Council has, however, disclosed a contingent liability in note 18 to reflect the possible 

obligation 5. Local that may area arise maintenance should the Scheme require immediate payment to correct the deficiency. 


Contributions 

reserve 

to defined 

funds invested. 

contribution 

During 

plans 

the 

are 

year 

recognised 

a higher than 

as an 

expected 

expense 

balance 

as they become 

was held. 

payable. Prepaid 

contributions are recognised as an asset to the extent that a cash refund or a reduction in the future 

payments 6. Shares is available. of interest in joint venture using the equity method 

(s) Allocation This relates between to Council’s current participation and non-current in Metro assets Pool (see and Note liabilities 19). There was no budget provision for 


In the determination of whether an asset or liability is current or non-current, consideration is given to the 

time 

7. 

when 

Capital 

each asset 

purpose 

or liability 

income 

is expected to be settled. The asset or liability is classified as current if it is 

expected Was to be $4.9m settled above within budget the ensuring because 12 of months, s94 developer being the contributions Council’s operational received and cycle. government In the case grant of for 

liabilities where town centre Council improvement does not have works the that unconditional were not provided right to defer for in settlement the budget. beyond 12 months, such 

as vested long service leave, the liability is classified as current even if not expected to be settled within the 

next 12 months. 

(t) 

Rounding of amounts 

Unless otherwise indicated, amounts in the financial statements have been rounded off to the nearest 

thousand dollars. 

(u) New accounting standards and interpretations 

Certain new accounting standards and interpretations have been published that are not mandatory for 

30 June 2011 reporting periods. Council’s assessment of the impact of these new standards and 

interpretations is set out below. 

(i) AASB 9 Financial Instruments, AASB 2009 11 Amendments to Australian Accounting Standards 

arising from AASB 9 and AASB 2010-7 Amendments to Australian Accounting Standards arising from 

AASB 9 (December 2010) (effective from 1 January 2013) 

AASB 9 Financial Instruments addresses the classification, measurement and derecognition of financial 

assets and financial liabilities. The standard is not applicable until 1 January 2013 but is available for early 

adoption. When adopted, the standard will affect in particular the Council’s accounting for its available-forsale 

financial assets, since AASB 9 only permits the recognition of fair value gains and losses in other 

comprehensive income if they relate to equity investments that are not held for trading. Fair value gains and 

losses on available-for-sale debt investments, for example, will therefore have to be recognised directly in 

profit or loss. 

There will be no impact on the Council’s accounting for financial liabilities, as the new requirements only 

affect the accounting for financial liabilities that are designated at fair value through profit or loss and the 

Council does not have any such liabilities. The derecognition rules have been transferred from AASB 139 

Financial Instruments: Recognition and Measurement and have not been changed. 

(ii) Revised AASB 124 Related Party Disclosures and AASB 2009 12 Amendments to Australian 

Accounting Standards (effective from 1 January 2011) 

In December 2009 the AASB issued a revised AASB 124 Related Party Disclosures. It is effective for 

accounting periods beginning on or after 1 January 2011 and must be applied retrospectively. The 

amendment clarifies and simplifies the definition of a related party and removes the requirement for 

government-related entities to disclose details of all transactions with the government and other 

government-related entities. This amendment will have no impact on Council. 

(iii) 

AASB 2009 14 Amendments to Australian Interpretation – Prepayments of a Minimum Funding 

Requirement (effective from 1 January 2011) 

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NOTE 2(a) 

(u) New accounting standards and interpretations (continued) 


In December 

Net operating 

2009, the 

deficit 

AASB 

was 

made 

1.9m 

an amendment 

(13.54%) above 

to Interpretation 


14 The 

of higher 

Limit on 

than 

a Defined 

expected 

Benefit 

level of 

Asset, Minimum 

activities 

Funding 

relating 

Requirements 

to infrastructure 

and 

maintenance. 

their Interaction. The amendment removes an unintended 

consequence of the interpretation related to voluntary prepayments when there is a minimum funding 

requirement 

2. City 

in 

Planning 

regard to 

and 

the entity's 

Development 

defined benefit scheme. It permits entities to recognise an asset for a 

prepayment 

Net 

of 

operating 

contributions 

deficit 

made 

was 

to 

$0.9m 

cover 

(40.85%) 

minimum 

below 

funding 

budget 

requirements. 

because of 


grant received 

does not 

for 

make 

Waste 

any 

& 

such prepayments. 


The 

Improvement 

amendment is 

Program 

therefore 

which 

not expected 

was not anticipated 

to have any 

when 

impact 

the 

on 

budget 

Council's 

was 

financial 

prepared and a 

statements. 


(iv) 

3. 

AASB 

Infrastructure 

1053 Application 

and unallocated 

of Tiers of Australian 

corporate 

Accounting 

costs 

Standards and AASB 2010-2 Amendments 

to Australian 

Net operating 

Accounting 

deficit was 

Standards 

$4.2m (30.40%) 

arising from 

above 

Reduced 

budget 

Disclosure 

because of 

Requirements 

the revaluation 

(effective 

of road 

from 

and 

1 July 

drainage 

2013) 

assets on 30 June 2010 which increased the value of these assets by $204m and which had a 

On 30 June 

significant 

2010 the 

flow-on 

AASB 

impact 

officially 

on 

introduced 

depreciation 

a revised 

expense 

differential 

from the 

reporting 

2010/11 financial 

framework 

year. 

in Australia. 

Under this framework, a two-tier differential reporting regime applies to all entities that prepare general 

purpose 4. financial Waste Management statements. NSW Services Council is a local government and, as a result, is not eligible to adopt 

the new Australian Net operating Accounting surplus Standards was $1.6m – above Reduced budget Disclosure because Requirements. of savings in waste The two disposal standards costs will resulting 

therefore from have lower no impact rates on charged the financial for disposal statements of wastes of Council. at landfills. 

(v) 5. AASB Local 2010-6 area Amendments maintenance to Australian Accounting Standards – Disclosures on Transfers of 

Financial Net operating Assets (effective surplus was for annual $362k (85.08%) reporting above periods budget beginning because on or of after interest 1 July earned 2011) on local area 

Amendments reserve made funds to AASB invested. 7 Financial During the Instruments: year a higher Disclosures than expected in November balance 2010 was introduce held. additional 

disclosures in respect of risk exposures arising from transferred financial assets. The amendments will 

affect 6. particularly Shares of entities interest that in sell, joint factor, venture securitise, using lend the equity or otherwise method transfer financial assets to other 

parties. They This are relates not expected to Council’s to have participation any significant in Metro impact Pool (see on Council's Note 19). disclosures. There was no budget provision for 


(vi) AASB 2010-8 Amendments to Australian Accounting Standards – Deferred Tax: Recovery of 

7. Underlying Capital purpose Assets (effective income from 1 January 2012) 

In December Was 2010, $4.9m the above AASB budget amended because AASB of 112 s94 Income developer Taxes contributions to provide received a practical and approach government for grant for 

measuring town deferred centre tax improvement liabilities and works deferred that tax were assets not provided when investment for the budget. property is measured using the 

fair value model. AASB 112 requires the measurement of deferred tax assets or liabilities to reflect the tax 

consequences that would follow from the way management expects to recover or settle the carrying amount 

of the relevant assets or liabilities, that is through use or through sale. The amendment introduces a 

rebuttable presumption that investment property which is measured at fair value is recovered entirely by 

sale. This amendment will have no impact on Council. 

(v) Crown Reserves 

Crown Reserves under Council’s care and control are recognised as assets of the Council. While ownership 

of the reserves remains with the Crown, Council retains operational control of the reserves and is 

responsible for their maintenance and use in accordance with the specific purposes to which the reserves 

are dedicated. 

Improvements on Crown Reserves are also recorded as assets, while maintenance costs incurred by 

Council and revenues relating the reserves are recognised within Council’s Income Statement. 

Representations from both State and Local Government are being sought to develop a consistent 

accounting treatment for Crown Reserves across both tiers of government. 

(w) 

Goods and Services Tax (GST) 

Revenues, expenses and assets are recognised net of the amount of associated GST, unless the GST 

incurred is not recoverable from the taxation authority. In this case it is recognised as part of the cost of 

acquisition of the asset or as part of the expense. 

Receivables and payables are stated inclusive of the amount of GST receivable or payable. The net amount 

of GST recoverable from, or payable to, the taxation authority is included with other receivables or payables 

in the balance sheet. 

Cash flows are presented on a gross basis. The GST components of cash flows arising from investing or 

financing activities which are recoverable from, or payable to the taxation authority, are presented as 

operating cash flows. 


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30 June 2011 

Note 2(a) Functions or activities 

Income, expenses and assets have been directly attributed to the following functions or activities. Details of those functions or activities are 

provided in Note 2(b). 

Total assets held 

(current and noncurrent) 

Grants included in 

income from 

continuing operations 

Operating results from 


Expenses from 


Income from 


Actual 


$’000 

Actual 

2011 

$’000 

Actual 


$’000 

Actual 

2011 

$’000 

Actual 


$’000 

18 

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30 June 2011 

NOTE 2(a) 

Actual 

2011 

$’000 

Original 

budget 

2011 

$’000 

Actual 


$’000 

Actual 

2011 

$’000 

Original 

budget 

2011 

$’000 

Actual 


$’000 

Actual 

2011 

$’000 

Original 

budget 

2011 

$’000 

Functions/Activities 

City Operations 4,882 5,606 5,325 18,723 21,321 19,035 (13,841) (15,715) (13,710) 1,521 1,028 8,899 10,659 

Waste Management 

Services 12,227 11,816 11,406 12,397 10,429 10,177 (170) 1,388 1,229 279 630 3,947 2,944 

Local Area Maintenance 

750 985 754 324 197 241 426 788 513 - - 8,296 8,291 

City Planning and 

Development 3,967 4,657 4,156 6,396 6,094 5,573 (2,429) (1,437) (1,417) 1,379 1,072 1,743 1,000 

Corporate and 

Community Services 1,282 1,407 1,339 12,736 12,992 12,315 (11,454) (11,585) (10,976) 624 603 8,479 8,676 

Governance 

- - - 755 758 867 (755) (758) (867) - - 243 81 

General Manager 

- 30 7 1,728 1,845 2,173 (1,728) (1,815) (2,166) - - 535 165 

Infrastructure and 

Unallocated Corporate 

Costs 271 275 269 14,078 18,280 13,858 (13,807) (18,005) (13,589) 275 269 830,152 1,231,277 

Total functions & 

activities 

23,379 24,776 23,256 67,137 71,916 64,239 (43,758) (47,139) (40,983) 4,078 3,602 862,294 1,263,093 

Shares of gains or 

(losses) in joint 

ventures using the 

equity method - 445 - - - 33 - 445 (33) - - 1,026 581 

General purpose 

income (1) 40,888 43,790 41,238 100 319 163 40,788 43,470 41,075 2,768 2,625 9,136 12,223 

Capital Purpose Income 

1,845 6,763 9,875 - - - 1,845 6,763 9,875 2,537 2,683 - - 

Net operating result 

for the year 66,112 75,774 74,369 67,237 72,235 64,435 (1,125) 3,539 9,934 9,383 8,910 872,455 1,275,897 












4. Waste Management Services 






6. Shares of interest in joint venture using the equity method 






Note: 

(1) Rates and annual charges, interest and investment revenue. 

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Notes Notes to to the the financial statements 

30 30 June June 2011 2011 

Note 2(b) Components of functions or activities 

NOTE 2(a) 

The activities relating to the Council’s functions reported in Note 2(a) are as follows: 


City Operations Net operating deficit was 1.9m (13.54%) above budget because of higher than expected level of 

This department activities is relating responsible to infrastructure for planning, maintenance. 

programming and delivery of Council’s services to our 

community. The principal activities and services of this department are: 

2. • Community City Planning facilities, and Development 

playing fields, playgrounds, parks, gardens, beach and trees 

• Waste Net operating services deficit and environmental was $0.9m (40.85%) protection below budget because of grant received for Waste & 

• Traffic Sustainability management, Improvement road safety, Program parking, which regulations, was not anticipated roads, footpaths when the and budget drainage was prepared and a 

• Public lag in projects health, public expenditure order and which safety resulted in savings in contractor costs. 

• Asset design, inspection and capital works 


• Town centre services 


City Planning 

drainage 

and 

assets 

Development 

on 30 June 2010 which increased the value of these assets by $204m and which had a 


This department is focused on city-wide planning and strategic outcomes. It is responsible for formulating 

strategy 4. to Waste ensure Management the delivery of Services identified key initiatives and the development of Local Environmental Plan. 

The principal Net activities operating and surplus services was of $1.6m this department above budget are: because of savings in waste disposal costs resulting 

• Strategic from lower asset rates management 

charged for disposal of wastes at landfills. 

• Urban and environmental strategy 

5. • Town Local centre area maintenance 

management 

• Building Net operating certification surplus and was compliance $362k (85.08%) above budget because of interest earned on local area 

• Development 

reserve funds 

assessment 

invested. During the year a higher than expected balance was held. 


Corporate 

This 

and 

relates 

Community 

to Council’s 

Services 

participation in Metro Pool (see Note 19). There was no budget provision for 

This department this share leads of loss. and supports business processes throughout the organisation, providing supporting 

services and advice to enable all departments to carry out their functions. The principal activities are: 

7. • Records Capital purpose management income 

• Finance Was $4.9m and above administration budget because of s94 developer contributions received and government grant for 

• Information town centre technology improvement and works services that were not provided for in the budget. 

• Supply and fleet management 

• Governance 

• Community relations and support services 

• Recreation and cultural services 

• Library and information services 

• Community and customer services 

General Manager’s Department 

The principal activities and services of this department are: 

• Corporate leadership 

• Human resource management 

• City media and events 

Governance 

This unit is focused on supporting the Executive of Council, the functioning of the office of the Mayor, 

operational support for councillors and the performance of their civic duties and corporate governance 

issues. 

Infrastructure and unallocated corporate costs 

These costs include loan servicing, depreciation expense of infrastructure assets and contributions to 

government departments including fire and rescue and state emergency services. 

Waste Management Services 

The provision of household and business waste collection, recycling and disposal services. 

Local Area Maintenance 

The maintenance of local parking areas and street beautification programs. 

General Purpose Revenue 

General purpose revenue includes rates levied on residential, business, and farmland properties, general 

purpose grants and interest on investments. 

Capital Purpose Revenue 

Capital purpose revenue includes grants received for capital expenditure purposes and contributions from 

developers under section 94 of the Environmental Planning and Assessment Act (1979). 

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Notes Notes to the to financial the Notes financial statements to the statements financial statements 

30 June 30 June 2011 2011 30 June 2011 

Note 3 Income Note 3 from Income continuing from operations continuing operations 

NOTE 2(a) 


Actual Actual 

Actual 

Net operating deficit was 1.9m (13.54%) above budget because of higher 2011 than expected level 2011 2010 of 2010 


$’000 

$’000 

$’000 

(a) Rates and (a) annual Rates charges and annual charges 


Ordinary Net rates operating Ordinary deficit rates was $0.9m (40.85%) below budget because of grant received for Waste & 

Residential Sustainability Residential Improvement Program which was not anticipated when the 28,445 budget was prepared 28,445 27,689 and a 27,689 

Business lag in projects Business expenditure which resulted in savings in contractor costs. 

Farmland 3. Infrastructure Farmland and unallocated corporate costs 

4,405 

6 

4,405 4,323 

6 4,323 

6 

Total ordinary Net operating rates Total ordinary deficit was rates $4.2m (30.40%) above budget because of the revaluation 32,856 of road 32,856 32,018 and 

32,018 


Special rates significant Special flow-on rates impact on depreciation expense from the 2010/11 financial year. 

Local 4. Area Waste Rates Management Local Area Rates Services 

426 426 420 

420 

Community Net Safety operating Community Levy surplus Safety was Levy $1.6m above budget because of savings in waste 333 disposal costs resulting 333 324 

324 

Stormwater from Levy lower Stormwater rates charged Levy for disposal of wastes at landfills. 

Infrastructure 5. Local Levy area Infrastructure maintenance Levy 

798 

1,328 

798 799 

1,328 1,301 

799 

1,301 

Community Net Building operating Community Levy surplus Building was $362k Levy (85.08%) above budget because of interest 1,074 earned on local 1,074 area - 

- 


Total special rates Total special rates 3,959 3,959 2,844 

2,844 


Annual charges This relates Annual (pursuant to Council’s charges to s.496 participation (pursuant and s.501) to in s.496 Metro and Pool s.501) (see Note 19). There was no budget provision for 

Domestic 

this 

waste 

share 

management Domestic 

of loss. 

waste services management services 11,974 11,974 11,185 11,185 

Total 7. annual Capital charges Total purpose annual income charges 11,974 11,974 11,185 11,185 

Total rates Was and $4.9m annual Total above rates charges budget and annual because charges of s94 developer contributions received 48,789 and government 48,789 46,047 grant for 


46,047 

Council has used Council 1/7/2009 has valuations used 1/7/2009 provided valuations by the NSW provided Valuer by General the NSW in Valuer calculating General its rates. in calculating its rates. 

(b) 

User charges (b) and User fees charges and fees 

User charges (pursuant User charges to s.502) (pursuant to s.502) 

Non-Rateable Waste Non-Rateable Management Waste Management 157 157 92 

92 

Non-Domestic Waste Non-Domestic Management Waste Management 624 624 558 

558 

Total user charges Total user charges 781 781 650 

650 

Fees 

Fees 

Regulatory and Regulatory statutory fees and statutory fees 

Building Inspections Building Inspections 164 164 166 

166 

Building Consents Building and Construction Consents and Certificate Construction Certificate 119 119 158 

158 

Rating Certificate Rating Fees Certificate Fees 116 116 137 

137 

Development & Planning Development Consent & Planning Fees Consent Fees 707 707 588 

588 

Zoning Certificate Zoning Fees (section Certificate 149) Fees (section 149) 188 188 215 

215 

Health Inspection Health & Approvals Inspection Fees & Approvals Fees 191 191 266 

266 

Others Others 41 41 65 

65 

Total regulatory Total and statutory regulatory fees and statutory fees 1,526 1,526 1,597 1,597 

Discretionary fees Discretionary fees 

Meals on Wheels Meals Fees on Wheels Fees 208 208 211 

211 

Restoration & Road Restoration Opening & Fee Road Opening Fee 1,743 1,743 1,405 1,405 

Environmental Enforcement Environmental Fees Enforcement Fees 255 255 90 

90 

Engineering Inspections Engineering & Other Inspections Fees & Other Fees 89 89 80 

80 

Street Furniture Advertising Street Furniture Fee Advertising Fee 65 65 73 

73 

Permits & Inspection Permits Fees & Inspection Fees 262 262 134 

134 

Library Fees & Charges Library Fees & Charges 85 85 78 

78 

Others Others 246 246 278 

278 

Total discretionary Total fees discretionary fees 

2,953 2,953 2,349 

2,349 

Total user charges Total and user fees charges and fees 

5,260 5,260 4,596 

4,596 

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Notes Notes to the to financial the financial statements statements 

30 June 30 June 2011 2011 

Note 3 Income from continuing operations (continued) 

NOTE 2(a) 


Actual Actual 

Net operating deficit was 1.9m (13.54%) above budget because of higher 2011 than expected level 2010 of 


$’000 

$’000 

(c) 

2. 

Interest 

City Planning 

and Investment 

and Development 

revenue 

Interest on 

Net 

deposits 

operating 

and 

deficit 

investments 

was $0.9m (40.85%) below budget because of grant received 

2,689 

for Waste 

1,584 

& 


Interest on 

lag 

overdue 

in projects 

rates 

expenditure 

& charges 

which resulted in savings in contractor costs. 

155 130 

Fair value movements in investments 1,150 1,743 


Total interest Net operating and investment deficit was revenue $4.2m (losses) (30.40%) (1) above budget because of the revaluation 3,994 of road and 3,457 

(d) Other drainage revenues assets on 30 June 2010 which increased the value of these assets by $204m and which had a 


Fines 

- Car 4. Parking Waste Infringements Management Services 

1,277 943 

- Other 

Net operating surplus was $1.6m above budget because of savings in waste 

118 

disposal costs resulting 

572 


Rental Income 

- Residential 5. Local & Commercial area maintenance Property 1,169 1,103 

- Halls & Net Community operating Facilities surplus was $362k (85.08%) above budget because of interest 192 earned on local 176 area 


- Parks & Sporting Facilities 505 528 

Others 6. Shares of interest in joint venture using the equity method 

1,000 726 


Total other this revenue share of loss. 

4,261 4,048 


Note: 


(1) Where town interest centre and improvement investment works revenue that nets were to not an provided overall loss, for in this the is budget. carried to the interest and 

investment losses line on the Income statement. 

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30 June 30 June 2011 2011 


30 June 2011 

Note 3 

Income from continuing operations (continued) 

NOTE 2(a) 


Operating Actual Capital Actual 

Note 3 Net operating Income deficit from was continuing 1.9m (13.54%) operations above budget (continued) 

because of higher than expected level of 

Actual Actual 2011 Actual 2010 Actual 


2011 2010 $’000 2011 $’000 2010 

(g) 2. Restrictions City Planning relating and Development to grants and contributions $’000 

Operating 

$’000 $’000 

Capital 

$’000 

(e) Certain Grants grants Net operating and contributions deficit was are $0.9m obtained (40.85%) by Council below Actual on budget the condition because Actual of grant received Actual for Waste Actual & 


General they be spent purpose a specified (Untied) manner: 

2011 2010 


lag in projects expenditure which resulted in savings $’000 in contractor $’000 costs. $’000 $’000 

Financial assistance 2,042 1,894 - - 

Pensioner’ (e) Grants 3. Grants and Infrastructure rates contributions subsidies and recognised unallocated in the corporate current period costs 726 which have not 731 - - 

been spent Net operating deficit was $4.2m (30.40%) above budget because of the revaluation 7,824 of road 11,905 and 

LGGC General Financial purpose Assistance (Untied) – Local Road 727 676 - - 

Less: drainage assets on 30 June 2010 which increased the value of these assets by $204m and which had a 

Financial significant assistance flow-on impact on depreciation expense 3,495 2,042 from the 2010/11 3,301 1,894 financial year. 

- - 

Grants and contributions recognised in previous reporting periods which 

Special Pensioner’ purpose rates subsidies 726 731 - - 

have 4. been Waste spent Management in the current Services reporting period 3,884 2,737 

Pensioners’ LGGC Financial rate Assistance subsidies (DWM) – Local Road 727 279 676 271 - - 


RTA Roads 

from 

& Traffic 

lower rates charged for disposal of wastes 

3,495 425 

at landfills. 

3,301 604 111 - - 

Net increase/(decrease) in restricted grants and contributions 3,940 9,168 

Special Library Assistance purpose Grant 253 249 - - 

Street Pensioners’ 

5. Lighting Local 

rate Subsidy area 

subsidies 

maintenance 

(DWM) 279 275 271 269 - - 


Meals RTA Roads on Wheels Subsidy 224 227 - reserve 

& Traffic 

funds invested. During the year a higher 

425 

than expected 

604 

balance was held. 

111 - 

Roads Library to Assistance Recovery Grant 253 - 249 - 398 - 373 - 

Drainage Street 6. Lighting Shares Subsidy of interest in joint venture using the equity 275 - method 269 - 160 - 106 - 

Waterway 

This 

& Foreshore 

relates to 

Improvements 

Council’s participation in Metro Pool 

- 

(see Note 19). 

- 

There was no 

(53) 

budget provision 

283 

for 

Meals on Wheels Subsidy 224 227 - - 


Parks Roads to Recovery - - 1,202 398 1,332 373 

Natural Drainage 7. Disaster Capital Mitigation purpose income Grant - - 160 - 106 125 

Federal Waterway Government Was 

& Foreshore 

$4.9m Infrastructure above 

Improvements 

budget Program because of s94 developer - 

contributions - 

received and 1,752 (53) 

government grant 967 283 

for 


Other Parks 729 - 760 - 1,202 133 1,332 43 

Natural Disaster Mitigation Grant 2,185 - 2,380 - 3,703 - 3,229 125 

Total Federal grants Government Infrastructure Program 5,680 - 5,681 - 3,703 1,752 3,229 967 

Other 729 760 133 43 

Comprising: 

2,185 2,380 3,703 3,229 

Total – Commonwealth grants funding 3,787 5,680 3,649 5,681 1,472 3,703 1,154 3,229 

– State funding 1,893 2,027 2,231 2,075 

Comprising: 

– Other funding - 5 - - 

– Commonwealth funding 5,680 3,787 5,681 3,649 3,703 1,472 3,229 1,154 

– State funding 1,893 2,027 2,231 2,075 

– Other funding - 5 - - 

(f) Contributions 

5,680 5,681 3,703 3,229 

Developer contributions: 

– Open Space - - 1,941 2,951 

–(f) 

Community Contributions Facilities - - 16 27 

– Developer Drainage, contributions: 

Pollution Control and Others - - 952 3,629 

Section – Open Space 94a Developer Contributions - - 1,941 377 2,951 394 

Others – Community Facilities 180 - 198 - 101 16 27 74 

Total – Drainage, contributions Pollution Control and Others 180 - 198 - 3,387 952 7,075 3,629 

Total Section grants 94a Developer and contributions Contributions 5,860 - 5,879 - 7,090 377 10,304 394 

Others 180 198 101 74 

Total contributions 180 198 3,387 7,075 

Total grants and contributions 5,860 5,879 7,090 10,304 

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30 June 30 June 2011 2011 

Note 3 Income from continuing operations (continued) 

NOTE 2(a) 


Actual Actual 



$’000 

$’000 

(g) 2. Restrictions City Planning relating and Development to grants and contributions 

Certain grants Net operating and contributions deficit was are $0.9m obtained (40.85%) by Council below on budget the condition because of grant received for Waste & 

they be spent Sustainability a specified Improvement manner: Program which was not anticipated when the budget was prepared and a 


Grants 3. and Infrastructure contributions and recognised unallocated in the corporate current period costs which have not 

been spent Net operating deficit was $4.2m (30.40%) above budget because of the revaluation 7,824 of road 11,905 and 

Less: drainage assets on 30 June 2010 which increased the value of these assets by $204m and which had a 

Grants and 

significant 

contributions 

flow-on 

recognised 

impact on 

in 

depreciation 

previous reporting 

expense 

periods 

from the 

which 

2010/11 financial year. 

have 4. been Waste spent Management in the current Services reporting period 3,884 2,737 


Net increase/(decrease) from lower rates in charged restricted for grants disposal and of contributions wastes at landfills. 

3,940 9,168 










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Notes Notes to to the the financial financial statements statements 

30 30 June June 2011 2011 

Note 4 Expenses from continuing operations 

NOTE 2(a) 


Actual Actual 



$’000 

$’000 

(a) 2. Employee City Planning benefits and and Development on costs 

Salaries and Net wages operating deficit was $0.9m (40.85%) below budget because of grant 20,489 received for Waste 19,597 & 


Travelling 29 27 


Employee leave entitlements 3,607 3,503 

Superannuation 3. Infrastructure and unallocated corporate costs 

2,868 2,752 

Workers’ Compensation 

Net operating deficit 

Insurance 

was $4.2m (30.40%) above budget because of the revaluation 

850 

of road and 

827 


FBT 

significant flow-on impact on depreciation expense from the 2010/11 financial 

162 

year. 

174 

Training and seminars 299 333 

Occupational 4. Waste health Management & safety Services 

21 12 


Others 153 606 


Less: Capitalised costs (522) (565) 

Total 5. employee Local area costs maintenance 

expensed 27,956 27,266 



Number of FTE employees 351 332 



(b) Borrowing this share costs of loss. 

Interest 7. on Capital loans purpose income 

378 359 

Interest on Was finance $4.9m leases above budget because of s94 developer contributions received and - government grant - for 

Less: Capitalised town centre costs improvement works that were not provided for in the budget. - - 

Total borrowing costs expensed 378 359 

(c) 

Materials and contracts 

Printing and stationery 853 1,116 

Computer maintenance 772 962 

Roads, parks and property maintenance 3,296 1,517 

Recycling contract 1,186 1,141 

Waste collection and disposal 7,648 7,304 

Community safety, vandalism and graffiti program 108 97 

Design and planning 11 292 

Other contractor and consultancy 3,167 3,478 

Audit fees: 

– Audit services 47 57 

– Other - - 

Legal fees: 

– Planning and development 158 301 

– Other 196 222 

Operating leases: 

– Computers - 62 

Total materials and contracts 17,442 16,549 

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30 June 30 June 2011 2011 

Note 4 Expenses from continuing operations (continued) 

NOTE 2(a) 


Net operating deficit was 1.9m (13.54%) above budget because of higher than Actual expected level Actual of 



$’000 $’000 


(d) Depreciation, Net operating amortisation deficit was $0.9m and (40.85%) below budget because of grant received for Waste & 

impairment Sustainability Improvement Program which was not anticipated when the budget was prepared and a 

Plant and 

lag 

equipment 

in projects expenditure which resulted in savings in contractor costs. 

1,213 1,191 

Computer 3. Infrastructure & Office equipment and unallocated corporate costs 

171 131 

Intangibles Net - software operating deficit was $4.2m (30.40%) above budget because of the revaluation 448 of road and 442 

Furniture drainage and fittings assets on 30 June 2010 which increased the value of these assets by $204m 66 and which 72 had a 


Buildings – Non specialised 879 855 

4. Waste – Specialised Management Services 

3,711 3,641 

Infrastructure: Net operating surplus was $1.6m above budget because of savings in waste disposal costs resulting 

– roads, bridges 

from lower 

and 

rates 

footpaths 


7,992 3,454 

– stormwater 5. Local drainage area maintenance 

994 792 

–Land improvements Net operating surplus was $362k (85.08%) above budget because of interest earned 1,194 on local area 928 

Other assets: reserve funds invested. During the year a higher than expected balance was held. 

– library 6. books Shares of interest in joint venture using the equity method 

369 364 

Total depreciation, This relates amortisation to Council’s participation and impairment in Metro Pool (see Note 19). There was no 17,037 budget provision 11,870 for 




(e) Other expenses 


Other expenses for the year including the following: 

Food and beverages 231 239 

Advertising 177 166 

Bad debts provision 164 11 

Communications 385 345 

Mayoral fees 34 34 

Councillors’ fees 241 231 

Councillors’ expenses 315 326 

Donations and subsidies 205 125 

Fees and charges 272 277 

Property expenses 556 608 

Insurance 1,373 1,348 

Contributions and levies 1,442 1,383 

Street lighting 1,688 1,291 

Utilities/rates/charges 710 620 

Postage and courier 104 113 

Motor vehicle expenses 886 789 

Rental contribution and subsidies 112 144 

External hire charges 36 63 

Others 491 245 

Total other expenses from continuing operations 9,422 8,358 

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30 June 30 June 2011 2011 

Note 5 Gain or loss from the disposal of assets 

NOTE 2(a) 


Actual Actual 


2011 



$’000 

$’000 

Gain 2. (or City loss) Planning on disposal and of Development 

Property 

Proceeds Net from operating disposal deficit was $0.9m (40.85%) below budget because of grant received - for Waste & - 

Less: Carrying Sustainability amount Improvement of assets sold Program which was not anticipated when the budget - was prepared and - a 

Gain (or 

lag 

loss) 

in 

on 

projects 

disposal 

expenditure which resulted in savings in contractor costs. 

- - 


Gain (or Net loss) operating on disposal deficit of was Infrastructure, $4.2m (30.40%) Plant above and Equipment 

budget because of the revaluation of road and 

Proceeds 

drainage 

from disposal 

assets on 30 June 2010 which increased the value of these assets 

868 

by $204m and which 

804 

had a 


Less: Carrying amount of assets sold (793) (766) 

Gain 4. (or Waste loss) on Management disposal Services 

75 38 



Gain (or loss) on disposal of Financial assets 

Proceeds 5. Local from disposal area maintenance 

10,361 2,185 

Less: Carrying 

Net operating 

value of 

surplus 

Financial 

was 

assets 

$362k (85.08%) above budget because of interest 

(10,361) 

earned on local 

(2,185) 

area 


Gain (or loss) on disposal - - 


Net gain 

This 

(or loss) 

relates 

from 


disposal 

participation 

of assets 

in Metro Pool (see Note 19). There was 

75 

no budget provision 

38 

for 





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30 June 30 June 2011 2011 

Note 6(a) Cash and cash equivalents 

NOTE 2(a) 


Actual Actual 



$'000 $'000 



Deposits at Sustainability call Improvement Program which was not anticipated when the budget 31,100 was prepared 26,041 and a 

Cash at bank lag in and projects on hand expenditure which resulted in savings in contractor costs. 5,030 7,033 

36,130 33,074 

















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30 June 30 June 2011 2011 

Note 6(b) Investments 

NOTE 2(a) 

The following financial assets are held as investments: 


Actual 

Actual 


2011 



Current Non-current Current Non-current 


$’000 $’000 

$’000 $’000 

Financial Net assets operating fair value through 

Profit and Loss (1) deficit was $0.9m (40.85%) below budget because of grant received for Waste & 

Sustainability Improvement Program which was 

5,947 

not anticipated 

18,393 

when the budget 

4,117 

was prepared 

16,445 

and a 

Held to maturity lag in projects investments expenditure which resulted in savings - in contractor - costs. 

- - 

Available for sale financial assets (1) - - - - 


Total 5,947 18,393 4,117 16,445 



Financial significant assets at flow-on fair value impact through on depreciation expense from the 2010/11 financial year. 

Profit and Loss 


At beginning of year 4,117 16,445 3,499 16,504 


Revaluation to Income statement 1,150 - 1,743 - 


Additions 11,041 1,948 1,060 - 

Disposals 


(10,361) - (2,185) (59) 

Net operating surplus was $362k (85.08%) above 

At end of year 5,947 


18,393 

of interest earned 

4,117 

on local 

16,445 

area 


Comprising 

6. Shares 

of: 



– FRNs 5,947 6,366 4,117 5,229 


– Other - 5 - 5 

– CDOs 7. Capital purpose income 

- - - - 

Was $4.9m above budget because of s94 developer 

– Term Deposits - 

contributions 

- 

received and government 

- 

grant for 

- 


– Equity Linked Notes - 12,022 - 11,211 

5,947 18,393 4,117 16,445 

Note: 

(1) Fair values for all investments in this Category are determined by quoted prices in active markets for 

identical investments. 

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30 June 30 June 2011 2011 

Note 6(c) Restricted cash, cash equivalents and investments 

NOTE 2(a) 

Actual 

Actual 


2011 


Net operating deficit was 1.9m (13.54%) 

Current 

above budget 

Non-current 

because of higher 

Current 

than expected 

Non-current 

level of 


$’000 $’000 

$’000 $’000 

Total cash, cash equivalents and 


investments 42,077 18,393 37,191 16,445 



External restrictions lag in projects expenditure which resulted 24,115 in savings in contractor 18,393 costs. 18,712 16,445 

Internal restrictions 16,962 - 17,479 - 


Unrestricted Net operating deficit was $4.2m (30.40%) 

1,000 

above budget because 

- 

of the revaluation 

1,000 

of road and 

- 

drainage assets on 30 June 2010 which 42,077 increased the value 18,393 of these assets 37,191 by $204m and 16,445 which had a 



Opening Transfers Transfers from Closing 


balance to restrictions restrictions balance 


01/07/2010 

30/06/2011 

5. Local area maintenance Notes $’000 $’000 $’000 $’000 

External Net restrictions operating surplus was $362k (85.08%) above budget because of interest earned on local area 


Developer Contributions (A) 17 17,330 4,894 (485) 21,739 

Unexpended 6. Shares Grant of Funds interest (B) in joint venture using 4,221 the equity method 3,376 (3,845) 3,752 

Domestic This Waste relates Management to Council’s (C) participation in Metro 3,543 Pool (see 11,822 Note 19). There (10,408) was no budget provision 4,957 for 

Local Area 

this 

Funds 

share of loss. 

8,260 999 (211) 9,048 

Stormwater 7. Capital Levy purpose income 

137 800 (393) 544 

Infrastructure Was Levy $4.9m Reserve above budget because of s94 developer 1,570 contributions 2,413 received (1,625) and government 2,358 grant for 

Community town Safety centre Levy improvement works that were not 96 provided for in 334 the budget. (320) 110 

Total external restrictions 35,157 24,638 (17,287) 42,508 

Internal restrictions 

Employee Entitlements 2,536 633 (250) 2,919 

Plant & Equipment 404 560 (365) 599 

Office Equipment & IT Reserve 963 234 - 1,197 

Open Space and s94 Obligations 2,797 - (1,062) 1,735 

Central Library 2,274 - - 2,274 

Loan Fund Reserve 1,137 - (15) 1,122 

Bexley Pool Complex 763 - - 763 

Public Liability Claims 11 226 (201) 36 

Workers Compensation 364 16 (250) 130 

Council Election 126 126 - 252 

Council Buildings 633 50 (46) 637 

Capital Works Revote - 559 - 559 

Interest Equalisation 666 - (436) 230 

Strategic Priorities 4,540 510 (744) 4,306 

Street Lighting Hardware 148 - (36) 112 

Revolving Energy Fund 4 - - 4 

Brighton Bath Amenities Building - 905 (818) 87 

Research Fund Reserve 113 - (113) - 

Total internal restrictions 17,479 3,819 (4,336) 16,962 

Total restrictions 52,636 28,457 (21,623) 59,470 

A Development contributions which are not yet expended for the provision of services and amenities in 

accordance with contributions plans. 

B Grants which are not yet expended for the purposes for which the grants were obtained. (See Note 1b) 

C Domestic Waste Management (DWM) funds are externally restricted asset which must be applied for 

the purposes for which they were raised. 

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30 June 30 June 2011 2011 

Note 7 Receivables 

NOTE 2(a) 


Actual 

Actual 

Net operating deficit was 1.9m (13.54%) above budget 2011 because of higher than expected 2010 level of 

Purpose activities relating to infrastructure maintenance. Current Non-current Current Non-current 

$’000 $’000 

$’000 $’000 



Rates and 


annual charges 

Improvement Program which was not anticipated when the budget was prepared and a 

- Levies lag in projects expenditure which resulted in 2,818 savings in contractor - costs. 2,484 - 

- Interest 384 - 339 - 


Interest on investment 439 - 260 - 


User charges and fees 8 - 3 - 


Government significant grants flow-on and subsidies impact on depreciation expense 1,700 from the 2010/11 - financial year. 898 - 

GST refund from ATO 280 - 298 - 


Sundry debtors 1,894 678 1,157 583 


Total from lower rates charged for disposal of wastes 7,523 at landfills. 678 5,439 583 


Less: Provision 

Net operating 

for doubtful 

surplus 

debts: 

was $362k (85.08%) above budget because of interest earned on local area 

– Rates and reserve annual funds charges invested. During the year a higher 42 than expected balance - was held. 39 - 

– Interest and extra charges 35 - 30 - 

6. Shares of interest in joint venture using the equity 

– User charges and fees 3 

method 

- 3 - 


– Other doubtful this share debts of loss. 

195 - 45 - 

275 - 117 - 


7,248 678 5,322 583 



Restricted receivables 

Externally restricted receivables 

Domestic waste receivable 715 - 624 - 

Stormwater levy receivable 43 - 38 - 

Local area waste receivable 35 - 31 - 

Total externally restricted receivables 793 - 693 - 

Unrestricted receivables 6,455 678 4,629 583 

Total receivables 7,248 678 5,322 583 

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Notes to the financial 30 June statements 2011 

30 June 2011 

Note 8 Inventories and other assets 

NOTE 2(a) 


Actual 

Actual 




$’000 $’000 

$’000 $’000 


Inventories 


Stores and materials 56 - 65 - 


Total inventories lag projects expenditure which resulted in savings 56 in contractor - costs. 65 - 


Inventories not expected to be realised 

Net operating deficit was $4.2m (30.40%) above budget because 

within the next 12 months - - 

of the revaluation of road and 

- - 



Other assets 


Prepayments 604 443 419 507 


Total other from assets lower rates charged for disposal of wastes 604 at landfills. 443 419 507 



Externally reserve restricted funds invested. inventories During and the year a higher than expected balance was held. 

other assets 



Domestic Waste Management 


Stores and materials - - - - 

Prepayments 7. Capital purpose income 

- - - - 

Was $4.9m above budget because of s94 developer 

Total Domestic Waste Management - 

contributions 

- 

received and government 

- 

grant 

- 

for 


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30 June 2011 


30 June 2011 

Note 9(a) Infrastructure, property, plant and equipment 

At 30 June 2010 Movements during year At 30 June 2011 

Revaluation 

Increment/ 

(Decrement) 

$’000 

Accumulated 

Depreciation 

Adjustment 

(Revaluation) 

$’000 

Transfers 

/Adjustments 

$’000 

By asset type 

Written Down 

Value 

$’000 

NOTE 2(a) 

Accumulated 

Depreciation 

$’000 

Fair value 

$’000 

Cost/Deemed 

cost 

$’000 

Depreciation 

Expenses 

$’000 

WDV of 

Disposal 

$’000 

Additions 

$’000 

Written Down 

Value 

$’000 

Accumulated 

Depreciation 

$’000 

Fair 

value 

$’000 

Cost/Deemed 

cost 

$’000 

Capital Work in Progress 5,628 - - 5,628 (2,310) 9,382 - - - 12,700 - - 12,700 

Plant and Equipment - 9,667 (4,266) 5,402 - 1,778 (793) (1,213) - - - 9,781 (4,608) 5,173 

Computer & Office Equipment - 2,805 (2,079) 726 61 169 - (171) - - - 3,035 (2,250) 785 

Furniture and Fittings - 1,492 (1,073) 419 - 106 - (66) - - - 1,598 (1,139) 459 

Land: 

– Operational Land - 125,577 - 125,577 3 600 - - - - - 126,180 - 126,180 

– Community Land 542,140 - (7) 542,133 - - - - - (440,664) - 101,469 - 101,469 

Buildings 

– Non specialised - 27,444 (12,819) 14,625 166 145 - (879) - - - 27,755 (13,698) 14,057 

– Specialised - 125,184 (63,482) 61,702 (1,044) - - (3,711) - - - 123,231 (66,288) 56,943 

Infrastructure: 

– Roads, Bridges, Footpaths - 443,305 (193,168) 250,137 255 - - (7,992) - - - 443,560 (201,158) 242,402 

– Bulk Earthworks (nondepreciable) 

- 124,711 - 124,711 - - - - - - - 124,711 - 124,711 

– Stormwater Drainage - 90,846 (39,704) 51,142 77 - - (994) - - - 90,923 (40,698) 50,225 

– Land Improvements 43,385 - (14,410) 28,975 915 228 - (1,194) 6,176 40,880 - 74,474 (10,847) 63,627 

Other assets: 

– Library Books 2,680 - (1,431) 1,249 - 365 - (369) - - - 3,045 (1,800) 1,245 




Totals 593,833 951,031 (332,439) 1,212,424 (1,877) 12,773 (793) (16,589) 6,176 (399,784) 12,700 1,129,762 (342,488) 799,976 

Notes: 

• Exclude investment properties and non-current assets held for sale. 

• Additions to Buildings and Infrastructure are made up of Asset Renewals ($2,518) and New Assets ($7,455). Renewals are defined as replacements of existing assets with equivalent capacity or 

performance as opposed to the acquisition of new assets. 

• Transfers and assets disposed of are stated in written-down values (cost/deemed costs less accumulated depreciation). 





















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30 June 2011 


30 June 2011 

Note 9(b) Restricted infrastructure, property, plant and equipment 

At 30 June 2010 Movements during the year At 30 June 2011 

Written Down 

Value 

$’000 

NOTE 2(a) 


Accumulated 

Depreciation 

$’000 

Fair value 

$’000 

Cost/ Deemed Cost 

$’000 

Depreciation 

Expenses 

$’000 

WDV of 

Disposals 

$’000 

Adjustments 

$’000 

Additions 

$’000 

Transfers 

$’000 

WDV 

$’000 

Accumulated 

Depreciation 

$’000 

Fair Value 

$’000 

By asset type Cost/ Deemed 

Cost 

$’000 

- (29) - 2,092 (1,779) 313 

- 

1,864 - (1,750) 114 - 228 

Domestic Waste 

Management 

Garbage and 

Recycling 

Containers 

- (29) - 2,092 (1,779) 313 























- 

Total Restrictions 1,864 - (1,750) 114 - 228 

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30 June 2011 


30 June 2011 

Note 10(a) Payables, borrowings and provisions 

NOTE 2(a) 


Actual 

Actual 




2. City Planning and Development $’000 $’000 

$’000 $’000 

Payables Net operating deficit was $0.9m (40.85%) below budget because of grant received for Waste & 

Goods and Sustainability services Improvement Program which 1,228 was not anticipated - when the budget 654 was prepared and - a 

Payments 

lag 

received 

in projects 

in advance 

expenditure which resulted in 

788 

savings in contractor 

- 

costs. 

308 - 

Accrued 3. expenses Infrastructure and unallocated corporate 1,706 costs 

- 1,434 - 

Deposits Net and operating retentions deficit was $4.2m (30.40%) 3,620 above budget because - of the revaluation 2,595 of road and 814 

Other drainage assets on 30 June 2010 which increased 38 the value of - these assets by $204m - and which - had a 


Total payables 7,380 - 4,991 814 


Current payables Net operating not expected surplus was to $1.6m be above budget because of savings in waste disposal costs resulting 

settled within from lower the next rates 12 charged months for disposal of wastes 1,692 at landfills. - - - 


Borrowings 


Loans – Secured reserve (1) funds invested. During the year a higher 964 than expected 4,989 balance was held. 1,093 5,952 

Total interest bearing liabilities 964 4,989 


1,093 5,952 

This 

Provisions (2) relates to Council’s participation in Metro Pool (see Note 19). There was no budget provision for 


Annual leave 3,263 - 3,448 - 


Sick leave 1,251 - 1,272 - 


Long service 

town 

leave 

centre improvement works that were 

5,460 

not provided for in 

780 

the budget. 

5,131 704 

Gratuities 146 212 189 201 

Public liability under excess 148 148 66 66 

Total provisions 10,268 1,140 10,106 971 

Current provisions not expected to be 

settled within the next 12 months 7,615 - 6,054 - 

Liabilities relating to restricted assets 

Domestic waste management - - - - 

Total - - - - 

Notes: 

(1) Loans are secured over the income of Council. 

(2) Vested ELE is all carried as a current provision. 

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30 June 30 June 2011 2011 

Note 10(b) Description of and movements in provisions 

NOTE 2(a) 


Opening Increases in 

Remeasurement 

Closing 

Net operating deficit 

balance 

was 1.9m (13.54%) 

provision 

above budget Payments because of higher than expected 

balance 

level of 

Class of 

activities 

provision 

relating to infrastructure 

$’000 

maintenance. 

$’000 $’000 

$’000 

$’000 


Annual leave Net operating deficit was 3,448 $0.9m (40.85%) 1,650 below budget (1,671) because of grant received (164) for Waste 3,263 & 

Sick leave Sustainability Improvement 1,272 Program which was 33 not anticipated (54) when the budget - was prepared 1,251 and a 

Long service lag in leave projects expenditure 5,835 which resulted in 998 savings in contractor (593) costs. - 6,240 

Gratuities 3. Infrastructure and unallocated 390 corporate 20 costs (52) - 358 

Public liability Net operating under deficit was $4.2m (30.40%) above budget because of the revaluation of road and 

excess drainage assets on 30 June 132 2010 which increased - the value of - these assets 164 by $204m and which 296 had a 

Total significant flow-on impact 11,077 on depreciation 2,701 expense from (2,370) the 2010/11 financial year. - 11,408 





Note 10(c) Net operating Details surplus of restricted was $362k (85.08%) current above payables, budget because borrowings of interest & provisions 

earned on local area 


6. Shares of interest 

Specific 

in joint 

Purpose 

venture using the equity method 

This relates 

Domestic 


Waste 

participation 

Management 

in Metro Pool 

General 

(see Note 

Purpose 

19). There was no budget Total provision for 


Current 

Current 

Current 


Was $4.9m above 2011 budget because 2010 of s94 developer 2011 contributions 2010 received and government 2011 grant 2010 for 

Item town centre improvement $’000 works that $’000 were not provided $’000 for in the budget. $’000 $’000 $’000 

Payables 1,090 751 6,290 4,240 7,380 4,991 

Borrowings - - 964 1,092 964 1,093 

Provisions 120 101 10,148 10,004 10,268 10,106 

Total restricted 

balance 

1,210 852 17,402 15,336 18,612 16,190 

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30 June 30 June 2011 2011 

Note 11 Reconciliation of operating result to net cash movement from 

NOTE operating 2(a) activities 




Actual Actual 

2011 



Notes $’000 

’000 

(a) Reconciliation Net operating deficit of cash was assets $0.9m (40.85%) below budget because of grant received for Waste & 


Total cash lag and in cash projects equivalents expenditure which resulted in savings in contractor 6a costs. 36,130 33,074 

Less: Bank overdraft - - 


Balances 

Net 

as 

operating 

per cash flow 

deficit 

statement 

was $4.2m (30.40%) above budget because of the 

36,130 

revaluation of road 

33,074 

and 


(b) Reconciliation significant flow-on of net impact operating on depreciation result to expense cash from the 2010/11 financial year. 

4. provided Waste Management from operating Services activities 


Net operating result from Income statement 3,539 9,934 


Add: 5. Local area maintenance 

Depreciation 

Net 

and 

operating 

impairment 

surplus was $362k (85.08%) above budget because of interest 

17,037 

earned on local 

11,870 

area 


(Increase)/decrease in inventories 9 (8) 

Increase/(decrease) 6. Shares of interest creditors in joint venture using the equity method 1,580 (1,068) 

Increase/(decrease) This relates in to provisions Council’s participation in Metro Pool (see Note 19). There was 325 no budget provision (186) for 


Less: 7. Capital purpose income 

(Increase)/decrease Was $4.9m in above other budget assets because of s94 developer contributions received (121) and government grant 245 for 

(Increase)/decrease town centre in improvement investment using works equity that were method not provided for in the budget. (445) 33 

(Increase) in receivables (2,021) (426) 

(Gain)/Loss on disposal of assets (75) (38) 

Investment revaluation increment (1,149) (1,743) 

Net cash provided from (or used in) operating activities 

from cash flow statement 18,679 18,613 

(c) 

Non-cash financing and investing activities 

Acquisition of plant and equipment by means of finance 

leases - - 

S.94 contributions in kind - - 

Dedications - - 

- - 

(d) 

Financing arrangements 

Unrestricted access was available at balance date to the 

following: 

Bank overdraft facility (1) 350 350 

Corporate credit cards 60 60 

410 410 

Notes: 

(1) The Bank overdraft facility may be drawn at any time and may 

be terminated by the bank without notice. 

(2) Interest rates on overdrafts are variable while the rates for loans 

are set for the period of the loan. 

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30 June 2011 


30 June 30 June 2011 2011 

Note 12 Commitments for expenditure 

Note 12 Commitments for expenditure 

NOTE 2(a) 

Actual Actual 


2011 


Actual Actual 

Net operating deficit was 1.9m (13.54%) above budget because of higher $’000 2011 

than expected level 

2010 ’000 of 

(a) Capital activities commitments relating to infrastructure (exclusive maintenance. of GST) 

$’000 

’000 

(a) Capital 2. Capital expenditure City Planning commitments committed and Development 

for (exclusive at the reporting of GST) date but not 

recognised Net in operating the financial deficit statements was $0.9m as liabilities: (40.85%) below budget because of grant received for Waste & 

Capital expenditure Sustainability committed Improvement for at the Program reporting which date was but not not anticipated when the budget was prepared and a 

recognised – Town centre 

lag in in the improvements 

projects financial expenditure statements which as liabilities: 

465 319 

resulted in savings in contractor costs. 

– Town Roads centre improvements 465 946 319 

- 

– Roads Buildings 3. Infrastructure and drainage and unallocated corporate costs 

946 89 - 


– Total Buildings and drainage 1500 89 319 - 


Total significant flow-on impact on depreciation expense from the 2010/11 financial 1500 year. 319 

These expenditures are payable as follows: 


These – Not later expenditures than one 

Net operating 

are year 

surplus 

payable 

was 

as follows: 

1,500 319 

$1.6m above budget because of savings in waste disposal costs resulting 

– Not Later later than 

from than one 

lower one year 

rates year and not later than 5 years 


1,500 

- 

319 

- 

– Later than one 5 years year and not later than 5 years 

- - 


– Total Later than 5 years 1,500 - 319 - 


Total reserve funds invested. During the year a higher than expected balance was 1,500 held. 319 

(b) Service commitments (exclusive of GST) 


(b) Other Service non-capital This relates commitments expenditure to Council’s committed (exclusive participation for at of in the GST) Metro reporting Pool date (see Note 19). There was no budget provision for 

but not recognised this share in of the loss. financial statements as liabilities include: 

Other non-capital expenditure committed for at the reporting date 

but – Audit not 7. recognised services 

Capital purpose in the financial income statements as liabilities include: 

181 227 

– Audit Australia services Was Post $4.9m above budget because of s94 developer contributions received 181 261 and government 227 261 grant for 

– Waste Australia town management Post centre improvement works that were not provided for in the budget. 30,324 261 30,715 261 

– Waste Software management maintenance 30,324 2,809 30,715 1,359 

– Software Emergency maintenance Management NSW 7,967 2,809 7,433 1,359 

– Emergency Electricity supply Management NSW 2,853 7,967 4,088 7,433 

– Electricity Other maintenance supply 1,148 2,853 1,158 4,088 

– Total Other maintenance 45,543 1,148 45,241 1,158 

Total 45,543 45,241 

These expenditures are payable as follows: 

These – Not later expenditures than one are year payable as follows: 

7,279 6,157 

– Not Later later than than one one year year and not later than 5 years 28,261 7,279 27,889 6,157 

– Later than one 5 years year and not later than 5 years 10,003 28,261 11,194 27,889 

– Total Later than 5 years 45,543 10,003 45,241 11,194 

Total 45,543 45,241 

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Notes 

Notes 

to the 

to 

financial 

the financial 

statements 

statements 

30 June 

30 June 

2011 

2011 

Note 12 Commitments for expenditure (continued) 

NOTE 2(a) 


Actual Actual 



$’000 

’000 

(c) 2. Operating City Planning lease and commitments 

Development 


Commitments under non-cancellable operating leases at the reporting 


date but not recognised in the financial statements are payable as 


follows: 

– Not 3. later Infrastructure than one year and unallocated corporate costs 

- 10 

– Later than Net one operating year and deficit not was later $4.2m than 5 (30.40%) years above budget because of the revaluation - of road and - 

– Later than 

drainage 

5 years 

assets on 30 June 2010 which increased the value of these assets by 

- 

$204m and which 

- 

had a 


Total - 10 




(d) Remuneration commitments 


Commitments Net operating for the payment surplus of was salaries $362k and (85.08%) other remuneration above budget under because of interest earned on local area 

long-term reserve employment funds contracts invested. During existence the year at the a higher reporting than date expected but balance was held. 

not recognised as liabilities, payable: 

Within 

6. 

one 

Shares 

year 


1,161 2,174 


Later than one year and not later than five years 4,943 9,253 


Later than five years - - 

Total 7. Capital purpose income 

6,104 11,427 



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Notes 

Notes 

to the 

to 

financial 

the financial 

statements 

statements 

30 June 

30 June 

2011 

2011 

Note 13 Statement of performance measures – Consolidated results 

NOTE 2(a) 





2011 

Amounts 

Current 

year 

Net operating deficit was $0.9m (40.85%) $’000 below budget indicators because of grant received 2010 for Waste 2009 & 



1. Unrestricted current ratio 

Current 3. assets Infrastructure less all external and unallocated restrictions (1) corporate $ 25,080 costs 

3.10 4.31 2.33 

Current liabilities Net operating less specific deficit purpose was $4.2m (30.40%) $ 8,095 above budget because of the revaluation of road and 

liabilities (2), drainage (3), (4) assets on 30 June 2010 which increased the value of these assets by $204m and which had a 


2. Debt 4. service Waste Management ratio Services 

Debt service Net cost operating surplus was $1.6m above $ 1,468 budget because of savings 0.02 in waste disposal 0.02 costs resulting 0.03 

Income from 

from 

continuing 

lower rates 

operations 

charged for disposal $ of 66,319 wastes at landfills. 

excluding 5. Local capital area items maintenance 

and specific purpose 

grants/contributions Net operating surplus was $362k (85.08%) above budget because of interest earned on local area 


3. Rate coverage ratio 


Rates and annual charges $ 48,789 0.64 0.62 0.68 


Income from this continuing share of loss. operations $ 75,773 


4. Rates and annual charges 


outstanding percentage 


Rates and annual charges outstanding $ 3,125 6.05% 5.63% 5.81% 

Rates and annual charges collectible $ 51,690 

5. Building and infrastructure renewals 

ratio (5) 

Asset renewals (building and infrastructure) $ 2,518 0.17 0.36 0.51 

Depreciation, amortisation and impairment 

(building and infrastructure) 

$ 14,770 

Notes: 

(1) Refer to Notes 6-8 inclusive. 

(2) Refer to Note 10(c). 

(3) $7.6 million provisions not expected to be settled deducted. 

(4) $1.7 million payables not expected to be settled deducted. 

(5) Refer Note 9(a) – Notes. 

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30 June 30 June 2011 2011 

Note 14 Investment properties 

NOTE 2(a) 


Actual Actual 



$’000 $’000 

At fair 2. value City Planning and Development 

AASB140(76) 

Opening balance Net operating 1 July deficit 2010 was $0.9m (40.85%) below budget because of grant received - for Waste & - 

AASB140(76)(a) 

Acquisitions Sustainability Improvement Program which was not anticipated when the budget - was prepared and - a 

AASB140(76)(a) 

Capitalised lag subsequent in projects expenditure which resulted in savings in contractor costs. - - 

AASB140(76)(c) 

Classified as held for sale or disposals - - 

AASB140(76)(d) 


Net gain (loss) from fair value adjustment - - 

AASB140(76)(f) 


Transfer (to) from inventories and owner occupied property - - 


AASB140(76) 

Closing balance at 30 June 2011 - 


- 

AASB140(75)(f) 


(a) Amounts 

Net operating 

recognised 

surplus 

in 

was 

profit 

$1.6m 

and 

above 

loss for 

budget 

investment 

because 

property 

of savings in waste disposal costs resulting 

AASB140(75)(f)(i) 

Rental income 


- - 

Net 5. gain (loss) Local from area fair maintenance value adjustment - - 

AASB140(75)(f)(ii) 

Direct operating Net operating expenses surplus from was property $362k that (85.08%) generated above rental budget income because of interest earned - on local area - 

AASB140(75)(f)(iii) 

Direct operating reserve expenses funds invested. from property During the that year did not a higher generate than rental expected income balance was held. - - 

- - 


(b) Valuation This relates basis to Council’s participation in Metro Pool (see Note 19). There was no budget provision for 

AASB140(75)(a),(d),(e) 

N/A this share of loss. 


AASB140(75)(h) 

(c) Contractual Was $4.9m obligations above budget because of s94 developer contributions received and government grant for 


N/A 

AASB117(56)(c) 

(d) Leasing arrangements 

N/A 

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30 June 30 June 2011 2011 

Revised Note 15 Financial risk management 

NOTE 2(a) 

Risk management 


Council’s Net activities operating expose deficit it to was a variety 1.9m (13.54%) of financial above risks budget including because price risk, of higher credit than risk, expected liquidity risk level and of 

interest rate activities risk. The relating Council's to infrastructure overall risk management maintenance. program focuses on the unpredictability of financial 

markets and seeks to minimise potential adverse effects on the financial performance of the Council. 


Council does 

Net operating 

not engage 

deficit 

in transactions 

was $0.9m 

expressed 

(40.85%) below 

in foreign 

budget 

currencies 

because 

and 

of grant 

is therefore 

received 

not 

for 

subject 

Waste 

to 

& 

foreign currency 


risk. 

Improvement Program which was not anticipated when the budget was prepared and a 

Financial lag risk in management projects expenditure is carried which out by resulted the Finance savings Section in contractor under policies costs. approved by the Council. 

Council 3. held Infrastructure the following and financial unallocated instruments corporate balance costs date: 


drainage assets on 30 June 2010 which increased Carrying the value of these assets by $204m Fair value and which had a 

significant flow-on impact on depreciation 2011 expense from the 2010 2010/11 financial 2011 year. 2010 


$’000 $’000 

$’000 $’000 

Financial Net assets operating surplus was $1.6m above budget because of savings in waste disposal costs resulting 

Cash and from cash lower equivalents rates charged for disposal of wastes 36,130 at landfills. 33,074 36,130 33,074 

Receivables 


7,926 5,905 7,926 5,905 

Financial Net assets operating fair value surplus through was $362k profit (85.08%) above budget because of interest earned on local area 

or loss reserve funds invested. During the year a 24,340 higher than expected 20,562 balance was 24,340 held. 20,562 

Available-for-sale financial assets - - - - 


Held-to-maturity investments - - - - 



68,396 59,541 69,396 59,541 

Financial 

7. Capital 

liabilities 

purpose income 


Payables 7,380 5,805 7,380 5,805 


Borrowings 5,953 7,044 5,657 6,426 

13,333 12,849 13,037 12,849 

Fair value is determined as follows: 

• Cash and Cash Equivalents, Receivables, Payables – estimated to be the carrying value which 

approximates net market value. 

• Borrowings, Held-to-Maturity Investments – estimated future cash flows discounted by the current 

market interest rates applicable to assets and liabilities with similar risk profiles. 

• Financial Assets at Fair Value through profit and loss, Available for Sale Financial Assets – based on 

quoted market prices in active markets for identical investments. 

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AASB131(Aus57.2)(b) 

Note 15 Financial risk management (continued) 

NOTE 2(a) 

(a) Cash and cash equivalents 


Financial 

Net operating 

assets 

deficit 

at 

was 

fair 

1.9m 

value 

(13.54%) 

through 

above 

profit 

budget 

and 

because 

loss 

of higher than expected level of 

Available-for-sale activities relating to infrastructure financial assets maintenance. 

Held-to-maturity investments 

Council’s 2. City objective Planning is to maximise and Development its return on cash and investments whilst maintaining an adequate level of 

liquidity and Net preserving operating deficit capital. was The $0.9m Finance (40.85%) Section below manages budget the because cash and of investments grant received portfolio for Waste with & the 

assistance Sustainability of independent Improvement advisers. Council Program has which an investment was not anticipated policy which when complies the budget with was the Local prepared and a 

Government lag in Act projects and Minister’s expenditure Order. which The resulted policy is in regularly savings reviewed in contractor by Council costs. and an Investment Report 

provided to Council monthly setting out the make-up and performance of the portfolio. 


The major Net risk operating associated deficit with was investments $4.2m (30.40%) is price above risk – the budget risk that because the capital of the value revaluation of investments of road and may 

fluctuate due drainage to changes assets in on market 30 June prices, 2010 whether which increased these changes the value are of caused these by assets factors by specific $204m and to individual which had a 

financial instruments significant flow-on or their impact issuers on or depreciation factors affecting expense similar from instruments the 2010/11 traded financial a market. year. 

Cash 4. and Waste investments Management are also Services subject to interest rate risk – the risk that movements in interest rates could 

affect returns. Net operating surplus was $1.6m above budget because of savings in waste disposal costs resulting 


Another risk associated with cash and investments is credit risk – the risk that a contracting entity will not 

complete 5. Local its obligations area maintenance under a financial instrument resulting in a financial loss to Council. 


Council manages reserve funds these invested. risks by diversifying During the year its portfolio a higher and than only expected purchasing balance investments was held. with high credit 

ratings or capital guarantees. Council also seeks advice from its independent advisers before placing any 

cash 6. and Shares investments. of interest in joint venture using the equity method 



30.6.2011 30.6.2010 

$’000 

$’000 


Impact of Was a 10% $4.9m (1) movement above budget in price because of investments: of s94 developer contributions received and government grant for 


− Equity 2,434 2,056 

− Income statement 2,434 (2) 2,056 (2) 

Impact of a 1% (1) movement in interest rates on cash and investments: 

− Equity 361 331 

− Income statement 361 331 

Notes: 

(1) Sensitivity percentages based on management’s expectation of future possible market movements. 

(Price movements calculated on investments subject to fair value adjustments. Interest rate 

movements calculated on cash, cash equivalents, managed funds, and FRNs.) Recent market volatility 

has seen larger market movements for certain types of investments. 

(2) Maximum impact. 

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AASB131(Aus57.2)(b) 


NOTE 2(a) 

(b) Receivables 


Council’s Net major operating receivables deficit comprise was 1.9m rates (13.54%) and annual above charges budget and because user of charges higher and than fees. expected The major level of risk 

associated activities with these relating receivables to infrastructure is credit risk maintenance. – the risk that the debts may not be repaid. Council manages 

this risk by monitoring outstanding debt and employing stringent debt recovery policies. It also encourages 

ratepayers 2. City to pay Planning rates by and the Development 

due date through incentives. 


Credit risk 


on rates and 

Improvement 

annual charges 

Program 

is minimised 

which was 

by the 

not 

ability 

anticipated 

of Council 

when 

to 

the 

recover 

budget 

these 

was 

debts 

prepared 

as a 

and a 

secured charge 

lag in projects 

over the 

expenditure 

land – that is, 

which 

the 

resulted 

land can 

in 

be 

savings 

sold to 

in 

recover 

contractor 

the debt. 

costs. 

Council is also able to 

charge interest on overdue rates and annual charges at higher than market rates which further encourage 

payment. 3. Infrastructure and unallocated corporate costs 


The level 

drainage 

of outstanding 

assets 

receivables 

on 30 June 

is 


reported 

which 

to 

increased 

Council monthly 

the value 

and 

of 

benchmarks 

these assets 

are 

by 

set 

$204m 

and 

and 

monitored 

which had a 

for acceptable collection performance. 



4. 

makes 

Waste 

suitable 

Management 

provision 

Services 

for doubtful receivables as required and carries out credit checks on most 

non-rate debtors. 


There are from no material lower rates receivables charged that for disposal have been of wastes subject at to landfills. a re-negotiation of repayment terms. 

The 5. profile Local of the area Council’s maintenance credit risk at balance date was: 


reserve funds invested. During the year a higher than expected balance 30.6.2011 was held. 30.6.2010 

Percentage 

6. Shares 

of Rates 

of interest 

and Annual 

in joint 

charges: 

venture using the equity method 


− Current 0.64% 0.65% 


− Overdue 99.36% 99.35% 


Percentage of Other Receivables: 


− Current 


70.72% 71.47% 

− Overdue 29.28% 28.53% 

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NOTE 2(a) 

(c) Payables 


Borrowings 


Payables activities and borrowings relating are to infrastructure both subject to maintenance. liquidity risk – that is the risk that insufficient funds may be on 

hand to meet payment obligations as and when they fall due. Council manages this risk by monitoring its 

cash 2. flow City requirements Planning and liquidity Development levels and maintaining an adequate cash buffer. Payment terms can be 

extended Net and operating overdraft deficit facilities was drawn $0.9m upon (40.85%) in extenuating below budget circumstances. because of grant received for Waste & 


The contractual lag in projects undiscounted expenditure cash flows which of resulted Council’s in savings Payables in and contractor Borrowings costs. are set out in the Liquidity 

Sensitivity Table below: 


2011 Net operating deficit was $4.2m (30.40%) above budget because of the revaluation Total of road and 

$’000 drainage assets on 30 Due June within 2010 which Due increased between the value Due after of these assets Contractual by $204m and Carrying which had a 

significant flow-on impact 1 on year depreciation 1 and expense 5 years from the 5 years 2010/11 financial Cash flows year. values 

Payables 4. Waste Management Services 5,688 1,692 - 7,380 7,380 

Borrowings Net operating surplus was $1.6m 146 above budget 1,970 because of savings 3,837 in waste 7,037 disposal costs resulting 5,953 

from lower rates charged for 6,712 disposal of wastes 2,784 at landfills. 3,837 14,417 13,333 

20105. Local area maintenance 

Total 

$’000 Net operating surplus was Due $362k within (85.08%) Due between above budget Due because after of interest Contractual earned on local Carrying area 

reserve funds invested. During 1 year the year 1 and a higher 5 years than expected 5 years balance Cash was held. flows values 


Payables 4,991 814 - 5,805 5,805 


Borrowings 184 1,174 5,686 8,505 7,044 


5,175 1,988 5,686 14,310 12,849 


Borrowings 

Was 

are 

$4.9m 

also subject 

above budget 

to interest 

because 

rate risk 

of s94 

– the 

developer 

risk that movements 

contributions 

in 

received 

interest rates 

and government 

could adversely 

grant for 

affect funding 

town 

costs. 

centre 


improvement 

manages 

works 

this 

that 

risk 

were 

by borrowing 

not provided 

long 

for 

term 

in the 

and 

budget. 

fixing the interest rates. The 

Finance Section regularly reviews interest rate movements to determine if it would be advantageous to 

refinance or renegotiate part or all of the loan portfolio. 

The following interest rates were applicable to Council’s borrowings at balance date: 

Weighted 

average 

interest rate 

% 

30 June 2011 30 June 2010 

Balance 

$’000 

Weighted 

average 

interest rate 

% 

Balance 

$’000 

Overdraft - - - - 

Bank Loans – Fixed 4.98% 5,953 4.56% 7,044 

– Variable (1) - - - - 

5,953 7,044 

Note: 

(1) The interest rate risk applicable to Variable Rate Bank Loans is not considered significant. 

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30 June 30 June 2011 2011 

Note 16 Material budget variations 

NOTE 2(a) 

Council’s 


original 

Operations 

budget was incorporated as part of the Management Plan adopted by the Council 

on 16 June 

Net 

2010. 

operating 

The original 

deficit was 

projections 

1.9m (13.54%) 

on which 

above 

the budget 

budget 

was 

because 

based 

of 

have 

higher 

been 

than 

affected 

expected 

by a 

level 

number 

of 

of 

factors. These 

activities 

include 

relating 

State 

to 

and 


Federal Government 

maintenance. 

decisions including new grant programs, changing 

economic activity, the weather, and by decisions made by the Council. Material variations of more than 10% 

are explained 


below: 

Planning and Development 


INCOME Sustainability STATEMENT Improvement Program which was not anticipated when the budget was prepared and a 


Revenues 

1. 3. User Infrastructure charges and fees and unallocated corporate costs 

Income Net was operating $947k deficit (21.95%) was above $4.2m budget (30.40%) mainly above because budget of because additional of the charges revaluation received of road for road and 

excavation drainage and assets restoration on 30 works June 2010 and environment which increased enforcement the value fees. of these These assets incomes by $204m are difficult and which to had a 

budget significant because flow-on of their impact user-pay on depreciation nature. expense from the 2010/11 financial year. 

2. 4. Interest Waste and Management investment Services revenue 

Income Net was operating $2.9m surplus above budget was $1.6m because above (a) budget a revaluation because of of Council’s savings investment waste disposal portfolio costs at 30 resulting June 

2011 from to fair lower value rates led charged to a capital for gain disposal on investment of wastes at of landfills. $1.1m, and (b) interest on investment exceeded 

budget by $1.9m because of higher than expected level of cash reserve balances and more favourable 


interest rates. 


3. Grants reserve and contributions funds invested. provided During the for year operating a higher purposes than expected balance was held. 

Above budget by $728k (14.19%) because of grants received for Waste & Sustainability Improvement 


Program, community services and traffic facilities management which were not anticipated in the original 


budget. 


4. 7. Grants Capital and purpose contributions income provided for capital purposes 

Above Was budget $4.9m by above $4.4m budget because because of s94 of developer s94 developer contributions contributions received received and government and government grant grant for for 

town town centre centre improvement improvement works works that were that were not provided not provided for in for the in original the budget. budget. 

5. Net gain (loss) from the disposal of assets 

The $75k gain related to profit from the disposal of motor vehicles and equipment. 


This relates to Council’s participation in Metro Pool (see Note 19). Council’s share may vary 

significantly from year to year depending on insurance claim activities. No budget provision was made 

for this. 

Expenses 

1. Depreciation and amortisation 

Over budget by $5.0m (42.04%). This resulted from a revaluation of road and drainage assets on 30 

June 2010 which increased the value of these assets by $204m and which had a significant flow-on 

impact on depreciation expense from the 2010/11 financial year. 

2. Other expenses 

Over-spent by $1.1m (13.94%) mainly in the areas of utilities charges, property management, plant & 

equipment hire, storage and donation and subsidies expenses. 

CASH FLOW STATEMENT 

1. User charges and fees 

Above budget by $769k (14.2%) because of additional income received for road excavation and 

restoration works and environment enforcement fees 

2. Materials and contracts 

Was above budget by $2.5m (15.8%) because during the year payments made to suppliers exceeded 

budget due to increased level of infrastructure works and a larger creditors’ balances as at the end of 

last financial year were paid. 

3. Other expenses 

Was below budget by $1.0m (11.2%) because as at the end of the financial year creditor balances were 

higher than anticipated as invoices processed at year end were not paid until the following year. 

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30 June 2011 

NOTE 2(a) 

NOTE 2(a) 


1. Net operating City Operations deficit was 1.9m (13.54%) above budget because of higher than expected level of 

activities Net operating relating to deficit infrastructure was 1.9m maintenance. 

(13.54%) above budget because of higher than expected level of 



2. Net City operating Planning deficit and was Development 

$0.9m (40.85%) below budget because of grant received for Waste & 

Sustainability Net operating Improvement deficit was Program $0.9m (40.85%) which was below not anticipated budget because when of the grant budget received was prepared for Waste and & a 

lag Sustainability projects expenditure Improvement which Program resulted which in savings was not in contractor anticipated costs. when the budget was prepared and a 



3. Net Infrastructure operating deficit and was unallocated $4.2m (30.40%) corporate above costs budget because of the revaluation of road and 

drainage Net operating assets on deficit 30 June was 2010 $4.2m which (30.40%) increased above the budget value because of these assets of the revaluation by $204m and of road which and had a 

significant drainage flow-on assets impact on 30 on June depreciation 2010 which expense increased from the the value 2010/11 of these financial assets year. by $204m and which had a 



4. Net Waste operating Management surplus was Services $1.6m above budget because of savings in waste disposal costs resulting 

from Net lower operating rates charged surplus for was disposal $1.6m above of wastes budget at landfills. because of savings in waste disposal costs resulting 



5. Net Local operating area surplus maintenance was $362k (85.08%) above budget because of interest earned on local area 

reserve Net operating funds invested. surplus During was $362k the year (85.08%) a higher above than expected budget because balance of was interest held. earned on local area 



6. This Shares relates of to interest Council’s in participation joint venture in Metro using Pool the equity (see Note method 19). There was no budget provision for 

this This share relates of loss. to Council’s participation in Metro Pool (see Note 19). There was no budget provision for 



7. Was Capital $4.9m purpose above budget income because of s94 developer contributions received and government grant for 

town Was centre $4.9m improvement above budget works because that were of s94 not provided developer for contributions in the budget. received and government grant for 


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30 June 2011 

Note 17 Statement of developer contributions (continued) 

(a) Summary of developer contributions 

Cumulative 

balance of 

internal 

borrowings 

(to)/from 

$’000 

NOTE 2(a) 

Projected 

cost of works 

still 

outstanding 

$’000 

Investment returns 

during year 

Contributions 

received during 

year 

Projected 

over/(under) 

funding 

$’000 

Held as 

restricted 

asset 

$’000 

Internal 

borrowings 

during the year 

$’000 

Purpose 

Projected future 

contributions 

$’000 

Expended 

during year 

$’000 

Capital 

gain $’000 

Interest 

$’000 

Non 

cash 

$’000 

Cash 

$’000 

Opening balance 

$’000 

Car Parking 747 37 - 15 - - - 799 7,808 8,310 297 - 

Drainage Pollution Control 714 180 - 15 - - - 909 8,389 30,634 (21,336) - 

Community facilities 4,080 148 - 113 436 9 - 4,767 7,699 14,224 (1,758) - 

Open space 8,070 1,941 - 335 714 290 - 10,771 51,556 62,511 (184) (4,436) 

Traffic and Electricity Facilities 104 - - 2 - - - 106 - - 106 - 

Ramsgate Commercial Centre 40 24 - 1 - - - 65 10,027 10,092 - - 

Town Centre Program 300 133 - 4 - - - 437 6,050 13,777 (7,290) 149 

Wolli Creek 643 390 - (64) - 50 - 919 34,111 35,030 - 4,287 

Bonar Street Precinct 2,092 39 - 38 - 62 - 2,107 12,500 14,608 (1) - 

Administration 12 14 - - - 49 - (23) 39 17 (1) - 

S94A Levies 500 377 - - - - - 877 3,651 5,484 (956) - 

S94 under plans 17,302 3,283 - 459 1,150 460 - 21,734 141,830 194,687 (31,123) - 

S94 not under plans 28 3 - - - 26 - 5 - - 5 - 

Total contributions 17,330 3,286 - 459 1,150 486 - 21,739 141,830 194,687 (31,118) - 


30 June 2011 
























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30 June 2011 


30 June 2011 

48 


NOTE 2(a) 
























(b) Contribution under plan 

Cumulative 

balance of 

internal 

borrowings 

(to)/from 

$’000 

Investment 

returns during 

year 

Contributions 


year 

Projected 

over/(under) 

funding 

$’000 

Projected 

cost of works 

still 

outstanding 

$’000 

Projected 

future 

contributions 

$’000 

Held as 

restricted 

asset 

$’000 

Internal 

borrowings 

during the 

year 

$’000 

Expended 

during 

year 

$’000 

Purpose 

Capital 

gain 

$’000 

Interest 

$’000 

Non cash 

$’000 

Cash 

$’000 

Opening 

balance 

$’000 

Car Parking 

West Arncliffe/Turrella Industrial 10 - - - - - - 10 - - 10 - 

East Arncliffe Industrial Area 35 - - 1 - - - 36 - - 36 - 

Rockdale-Industrial 1 - - - - - - 1 - - 1 - 

Rockdale-Business - - - - - - - - 3,425 3,426 (1) - 

Brighton Le Sands-Business - - - - - - - - - - - - 

Ramsgate Beach-Business 497 - - 9 - - - 506 - 377 129 - 

Bexley-Business 40 - - 1 - - - 41 944 985 - - 

Kingsgrove-Business 8 - - - - - - 8 1,980 1,989 (1) - 

Bexley North 35 37 - 1 - - - 73 1,459 1,533 (1) - 

Brighton-New 27 - - 1 - - - 28 - - 28 - 

Rockdale-New 94 - - 2 - - - 96 - - 96 - 

Total 747 37 - 15 - - - 799 7,808 8,310 297 - 

Drainage Pollution Control 

Wolli Creek 99 - - 2 - - - 101 - - 101 - 

Bardwell Creek 54 - - 1 - - - 55 - - 55 - 

Bonnie Doon 57 - - 1 - - - 58 - - 58 - 

Spring Street 74 - - 1 - - - 75 - - 75 - 

Muddy Creek 158 - - 4 - - - 162 - - 162 - 

Eve Street 30 - - 1 - - - 31 - - 31 - 

Scarborough Ponds 23 - - - - - - 23 - - 23 - 

Waradiel Creek (6) - - - - - - (6) - - (6) - 

Bado-berong Creek 5 - - - - - - 5 - - 5 - 

Goomun Creek 9 - - - - - - 9 - - 9 - 

Whole of City 211 180 - 5 - - - 396 8,389 30,634 (21,849) - 

Total 714 180 - 15 - - - 909 8,389 30,634 (21,336) - 

Community Service 

General Community Facilities 2,443 16 - 68 271 - - 2,797 120 2,917 - - 

Libraries 1,498 123 - 42 140 - - 1,803 7,579 11,142 (1,760) - 

Child Care 139 9 - 3 25 9 - 167 - 165 2 - 

Total 4,080 148 - 113 436 9 - 4,767 7,699 14,224 (1,758) - 

Open Space 8,070 1,941 - 335 714 290 - 10,771 51,556 62,511 (184) (4,436) 

Traffic and Electricity 

Facilities 

Gertrude Street 104 - - 2 - - - 106 - - 106 - 

Total 104 - - 2 - - - 106 - - 106 - 

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30 June 2011 


30 June 2011 


(b) Contributions under plans (continued) 

Cumulative 

balance of 

internal 

borrowings 

(to)/from 

$’000 

Projected 

cost of works 

still 

outstanding 

$’000 

Internal 

borrowings 

during the 

year 

$’000 

Investment returns 

during year 

Contributions 


year 

Projected 

over/(under) 

funding 

$’000 

Projected 

future 

contributions 

$’000 

Held as 

restricted 

asset 

$’000 

Purpose 

49 

NOTE 2(a) 

Expended 

during year 

$’000 

Capital 

gain 

$’000 

Interest 

$’000 

Non cash 

$’000 

Cash 

$’000 

Opening 

balance 

$’000 

Ramsgate Commercial Centre 

Administration - - - - - - - - 34 34 - - 

Ramsgate - - - - - - - - 9,993 9,993 - - 

Sans Souci 40 24 - 1 - - - 65 - 65 - - 

Total 40 24 - 1 - - - 65 10,027 10,092 - - 


Town Centre Program 

Arncliffe 34 22 - 1 - - - 57 32 679 (590) - 

Bexley 3 1 - - - - - 4 243 385 (138) - 

Bexley North 4 - - - - - - 4 25 833 (804) - 

Brighton Le Sands 3 1 - - - - - 4 4 274 (266) - 

Kogarah - - - - - - - - 11 423 (412) - 

Rockdale 3 - - - - - - 3 1,251 3,276 (2,022) - 

Sans Souci 8 3 - - - - - 11 128 608 (469) - 

Wolli Creek 130 53 - - - - - 183 4,178 4,361 - - 

City Wide 115 53 - 3 - - - 171 178 2,938 (2,589) 149 

Total 300 133 - 4 - - - 437 6,050 13,777 (7,290) 149 

Wolli Creek 

Flood and Stormwater 

Management 254 94 - 44 - 50 - 342 11,001 11,343 - (2,138) 

Roadworks, Traffic and Parking 268 244 - (111) - - - 401 18,146 18,547 - 6,440 

Pedestrian/Cycle 81 32 - 7 - - - 120 4,466 4,586 - (288) 

Administration 40 20 - (4) - - - 56 498 554 - 273 

Total 643 390 - (64) - 50 - 919 34,111 35,030 - 4,287 

Administration 

Whole of city (except Ramsgate) 12 14 - - - 49 - (23) 39 17 (1) - 

Total 12 14 - - - 49 - (23) 39 17 (1) - 

Bonar Street Precinct 

Administration 54 35 - 1 - - - 90 32 122 - - 

Local infrastructure 2,038 4 - 37 - 62 - 2,017 12,468 14,486 (1) - 

Total 2,092 39 - 38 - 62 - 2,107 12,500 14,608 (1) - 























Section 94A Levies 500 377 - - - - - 877 3,651 5,484 (956) - 

Total S94 under Plan 17,302 3,283 - 459 1,150 460 - 21,734 141,830 194,687 (31,123) - 

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30 June 2011 


30 June 2011 

(c) Contributions not under plans 

Cumulative 

balance of 

internal 

borrowings 

(to)/from 

$’000 

Investment 

returns during 

year 

Projected 

cost of 

works still 

outstanding 

$’000 

Internal 

borrowings 

during the 

year 

$’000 

50 

NOTE 2(a) 


Contributions 


year 

Projected 

over/(under) 

funding 

$’000 

Projected 

future 

contributions 

$’000 

Held as 

restricted 

asset 

$’000 

Expended 

during 

year 

$’000 

Purpose 

Capital 

gain 

$’000 

Interest 

$’000 

Non cash 

$’000 

Cash 

$’000 

Opening 

balance 

$’000 

Inter-allotment Drainage 28 3 - - - 26 - 5 - - 5 - 

Total S94 not under Plan 28 3 - - - 26 - 5 - - 5 - 

Total Contributions 17,330 3,286 - 459 1,150 486 - 21,739 141,830 194,687 (31,118) - 























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30 June 2011 

Note 18 Contingencies 

NOTE 2(a) 

Contingent 1. City Operations liabilities 


Council has significant obligations to provide Section 94 infrastructure in new release areas. It is possible 


that funds contributed may be less than the cost of this infrastructure requiring Council to borrow or use 

general revenue to fund the difference. (Refer Note 17.) 


Council contributes Net operating to the deficit Local was Government $0.9m (40.85%) Superannuation below budget Scheme because which of grant has a received closed section for Waste where & a 

portion of Sustainability member entitlements Improvement are defined Program as which a multiple was not of salary. anticipated Member when councils the budget bear was the responsibility 

prepared and a 

of ensuring lag there in projects are sufficient expenditure monies which available resulted to in pay savings out benefits in contractor as these costs. members cease employment. 

The Scheme has a deficit of assets over liabilities and its administrators have advised Council that it will 


need to make significantly higher contributions to help reverse this deficit. However, they may call upon 


Council to make an immediate payment sufficient to offset this deficit at any time. As the Scheme is a mutual 


arrangement where assets and liabilities are pooled together for all member councils, the amount of such a 


payment is not able to be reliably quantified. 



Contingent from lower assets rates charged for disposal of wastes at landfills. 

The 

5. 

Government 

Local area 

is proposing 

maintenance 

to transfer a significant land holding to council subject to a development 

occurring, 

Net 

which 

operating 

may take 

surplus 

place 

was 

over 

$362k 

the next 

(85.08%) 

several 

above 

years. 

budget 

Although 

because 

the value 

of interest 

of the 

earned 

land will 

on 

be 

local 

limited 

area 

as 

it will be 

reserve 

used for 

funds 

recreation 

invested. 

purposes 

During 

(golf 

the 

course, 

year a higher 

wetlands 

than 

and 

expected 

foreshore 

balance 

access), 

was 

it 

held. 

is considered to be a 

significant contingent asset. 







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Notes Notes to to the the financial financial statements statements 

30 30 June June 2011 2011 

AASB131(Aus57.1) 

(a)-(c) 

AASB131(Aus57.1)(c) 

Note 19 Interests in joint ventures and associates 

NOTE 2(a) 

Jointly controlled assets 



Council is activities a member relating of an insurance to infrastructure group named maintenance. Metro Pool, which is a cooperative organisation providing 

public liability and professional indemnity coverage for the local government areas of Auburn, Botany Bay, 

Holroyd, 2. Hunter’s City Planning Hill, Lane and Cove, Development Marrickville and Rockdale. The day to day management of the Pool is coordinated 

through Net operating a Management deficit was Committee, $0.9m (40.85%) which below is represented budget because by the General of grant Manager received or for his/her Waste & 

nominee of Sustainability each member Improvement Council. Program which was not anticipated when the budget was prepared and a 

Member Councils 

lag in projects 

provide 

expenditure 

contributions 

which 

toward 

resulted 

insurance 

in savings 

coverage 

in contractor 

and Metro 

costs. 

Pool manages the funds and 

any claim 3. against Infrastructure the insurance and unallocated policies. corporate costs 

As at 30 June 

Net operating 

2011 Council 

deficit 

has 

was 

a 16.75% 

$4.2m (30.40%) 

interest in 

above 

the equity 

budget 

of Metro 

because 

Pool, 

of 

which 

the revaluation 

is accounted 

of road 

for in 

and 

the 

financial statements 

drainage assets 

using the 

on 30 

equity 

June 

method 

2010 which 

of accounting 

increased 

and 

the 

is 

value 

carried 

of 

at 

these 

cost. 

assets 

Information 

by $204m 

relating 

and 

to 

which 

the 

had a 

joint venture 

significant 

is set out 

flow-on 

below: 

impact on depreciation expense from the 2010/11 financial year. 


Actual Actual 

Net operating surplus was $1.6m above budget because of savings in waste 

2011 

disposal costs 


resulting 


$'000 $'000 

Carrying 5. Local Amount area of maintenance 

Investment in Metro Pool 


Share of reserve Metro Pool’s funds invested. Assets and During Liabilities the year a higher than expected balance was held. 

Current assets 3,140 2,328 

Non-current 6. Shares assets of interest in joint venture using the equity method 

24 24 

Total Assets This relates to Council’s participation in Metro Pool (see Note 19). There was 3,164 no budget provision 2,352 for 


Current liabilities 561 351 


Non-current liabilities 1,577 1,419 


Total Liabilities 2,138 1,770 


Net Assets 1,026 582 

Share of Metro Pool’s Revenue, Expenses and Results 

Revenues 1,196 1,076 

Expenses 751 1,109 

Operating Results 445 (33) 

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Notes Notes to the to the financial financial statements 

30 30 June June 2011 2011 

Note 20 Revaluation reserves and retained earnings 

NOTE 2(a) 


Actual Actual 


activities relating to infrastructure maintenance. Notes $'000 $'000 


(a) Revaluation reserves 


Infrastructure, Sustainability property, Improvement plant and equipment Program revaluation which was reserve not anticipated when the 399,315 budget was prepared 359,698 and a 

Available-for-sale lag in projects investments expenditure revaluation which reserve resulted in savings in contractor costs. - - 

399,315 359,698 


AASB101(97)(c) Movements: 

AASB116(77)(f) 


Infrastructure, Property, plant and equipment revaluation 


reserve 


At beginning of year 359,698 155,627 

AASB116(39) 

Revaluations 4. Waste Management Services 

9 40,880 204,071 

AASB116(41) 

Adjustment Net to operating correct prior surplus period was errors $1.6m above budget because of 20(d) savings in waste (1,263) disposal costs resulting - 

At end of from year lower rates charged for disposal of wastes at landfills. 

399,315 359,698 

Available-for-sale 5. Local area investments maintenance revaluation reserve 

At beginning Net of operating year surplus was $362k (85.08%) above budget because of interest earned - on local area - 

AASB132(94)(h)(ii) 

Revaluation reserve – gross funds invested. During the year a higher than expected balance was held. - - 

AASB132(94)(h)(ii) 

Transfer 

6. Shares 

to net profit 

of interest 

– gross 

in joint venture using the equity method 

- - 

At end of 

This 

year 

relates to Council’s participation in Metro Pool (see Note 19). There was no 

- 

budget provision 

- 

for 


(b) Retained earnings 


Movements 

Was 

in 

$4.9m 

retained 

above 

earnings 

budget 

were 

because 

as follows: 

of s94 developer contributions received and government grant for 


At beginning of year 892,273 926,132 

Adjustment to correct prior period errors 20(d) (6,749) (43,793) 

Changes in accounting policies 20(e) (440,664) - 

Net operating result for the year 3,539 9,934 

At end of year 448,399 892,273 

AASB101(76)(b) 

(c) Nature and purpose of reserves 

AASB116(77)(f) 

The infrastructure, property, plant and equipment revaluation 

reserve is used to record increments and decrements on the 

revaluation of non-current assets. 

(d) Correction of errors in previous years 

Depreciation understated on land improvements (1) (6,176) - 

2009 road assets incorrectly held in work-in-progress (1) (573) - 

2008 revaluation of building asset (double-counting) (2) (1,263) - 

Road depreciation understated - (45,611) 

Drainage depreciation overstated - 1,818 

(8,012) (43,793) 

Notes: 

(1) Adjusted to retained earnings 

(2) Adjusted to asset revaluation reserve 

(3) Corrections have been made against the current year 

balances of IPPE, Retained Earnings and Revaluation 

Reserves because it was found to be too impracticable to 

restate the prior year comparatives. 

(e) Changes in accounting policies 

Community lands were brought to account on 30 June 1995 at 

replacement costs. On 30 June 2011 Council adopted the NSW 

Valuer General’s valuation model to represent fair value for the 

revaluation of community lands. This change in policy resulted in 

significantly lower land values. (440,664) - 

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30 June 2011 


30 June 2011 

Note 21 Intangible asset 

NOTE 2(a) 

At 30 June 2010 Movements during the year At 30 June 2011 





















Reclassification Disposal 

Writtendown 

Value 

$'000 

Accumulated 

Amortisation 

Cost/Deemed 

Cost 

Amortisation (2) 




Additions 

Accumulated 

Amortisation 

$'000 

Writtendown 

Value 

$'000 

Accumulated 

Amortisation 

Cost/Deemed 

Cost 

Asset Type 

$'000 

$'000 

$'000 

WDV 

$'000 

Accumulated 

Amortisation 

$'000 

Cost 

$'000 

$'000 

Cost 

$'000 

$’000 

$'000 

Intangible Assets (1) 5,431 (3,072) 2,359 - - 43 - - - (448) 5,474 (3,520) 1,954 

TOTAL 5,431 (3,072) 2,359 - - 43 - - - (448) 5,474 (3,520) 1,954 

Notes: 

(1) Intangible assets are computer software and include capitalised development costs being an internally generated asset. 

(2) Amortisation expenses of $448,000 (2010: $442,000.00) are included in depreciation and amortisation expense in the Income Statement (Note 4(d)). 

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NOTE 2(a) 
























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NOTE 2(a) 
























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NOTE 2(a) 
























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NOTE 2(a) 
























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Special Schedules 


30 June 2011 

30 June 2011 


NOTE 2(a) 


Special schedules 

for the year ended 2011 





Contents Sustainability Improvement Program which was not anticipated when the budget was prepared and a 



Page 

Special Net Schedules operating (Not deficit Audited) was $4.2m (30.40%) above budget because of the revaluation of road and 


Special Schedule significant flow-on No. 1 impact Net on depreciation cost of services expense from the 2010/11 financial year. 60 

Special 4. Schedule Waste Management No. 2(a) Services Statement of long-term debt (all purpose) 62 


Special Schedule No. 7 Condition of public works 63 


Special Schedule No. 8 Financial projections 64 










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30 June 2011 

30 June 2011 


NOTE 2(a) 

Special 1. Schedule City Operations No. 1 

Net cost of services 


$’000 








Net operating deficit was $4.2m (30.40%) above Expenses budget because Income of the from revaluation Income of from road and 

drainage assets on 30 June 2010 which increased the from value of continuing these assets by continuing $204m and which Net had a 

significant flow-on impact on depreciation expense continuing from the 2010/11 operations financial year. operations Cost of 

operations (non capital) (capital) services 

4. Waste Function Management or Activity Services 

$’000 $’000 $’000 $’000 



Governance 1,491 - - (1,491) 



reserve Administration funds invested. During the year a higher than 23,981 expected balance 4,304 was held. 498 (19,179) 

6. Shares Public of interest Order and in Safety joint venture using the equity method 

This relates Fire service to Council’s levy, Fire participation Protection, Emergency in Metro Pool (see Note 19). There was no budget provision for 

this share Service of loss. 

1,392 - - (1,392) 

7. Capital Beach purpose Control income 

105 9 - (96) 

Was $4.9m Enforcement above of budget Local Govt because Regulations of s94 developer 3,448 contributions 3,036 received and government - grant (412) for 

town Animal centre control improvement works that were not provided 197 for in the budget. - - (197) 

Other 77 - 22 (55) 

Total Public Order and Safety 5,219 3,045 22 (2,152) 

Health 540 155 - 385 

Environment 

Other Environmental Protection 1,543 610 1,054 121 

Solid Waste Management 11,653 12,604 - 951 

Street Cleaning 344 4 - (340) 

Drainage 2,932 44 254 (2,634) 

Total Environment 16,472 13,262 1,308 (1,902) 

Community Services and Education 

Administration & Education 352 174 2 (176) 

Social Protection(welfare) (1) - - 1 

Aged Persons and Disabled 606 467 - (139) 

Children Services 88 65 9 (14) 

Total Community Services and Education 1,045 706 11 (328) 

Housing and Community Amenities 

Street Lighting 1,673 275 - (1,398) 

Town Planning 1,397 977 - (420) 

Other Community Amenities 534 285 13 (236) 

Total Housing and Community Amenities 3,604 1,537 13 (2,054) 

Recreation & Culture 

Public libraries 3,134 372 284 (2,478) 

Community Centres and Halls 139 74 120 55 

Other Cultural Services 146 103 - (43) 

Swimming Pools 238 30 - (208) 

Parks & Gardens (Lakes) 2,267 389 2,094 216 

Other Sport & Recreation 4,725 1 257 (4,467) 

Total Recreation & Culture 10,649 969 2,755 (6,925) 

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Notes to the financial Special statements Schedules 

30 30 June June 2011 2011 

Net cost of services (continued) 

NOTE 2(a) 

Income 


Income from from 

Net operating deficit was 1.9m (13.54%) above Expenses budget because from of continuing higher than continuing expected level of Net 

activities relating to infrastructure maintenance. continuing operations operations Cost of 

2. City Function Planning or and Activity Development 

operations 

$’000 

(non capital) 

$’000 

(capital) 

$’000 

services 

$’000 


Sustainability Transport Improvement & Communication Program which was not anticipated when the budget was prepared and a 

lag in 

Urban 

projects 

Roads(UR)-Local 

expenditure which resulted in savings 

6,962 

in contractor costs. 

305 448 (6,209) 

3. Infrastructure Bridges on UR-Local and unallocated corporate costs 14 - - (14) 

Net operating Parking Areas deficit was $4.2m (30.40%) above budget (3) because of (97) the revaluation of 282 road and 188 

drainage Footpath assets on 30 June 2010 which increased the 46 value of these assets 7 by $204m 82 and which had a 

43 


Other Transport & Communication 1,267 319 - (948) 

4. Waste Total Management Transport & Services Communication 8,286 534 812 6,940 


from Economic lower rates Affairs charged for disposal of wastes at landfills. 948 77 1,671 800 


Net operating Totals – Functions surplus was $362k (85.08%) above 72,232 budget because 24,589 of interest earned 7,088 on local (40,555) area 


6. Shares General of interest Purpose in Revenues joint venture (2) using the equity method 

43,649 


this share Net sShare of loss. of interests in joint ventures 

and associates using the equity method (1) 445 



Net operating result for the year (1) 3,539 


Note: 

(1) As reported on the Income statement. 

(2) Includes: 

- Rates and annual charges (including ex-gratia but excluding water and sewer) 

- Non-capital general purpose grants 

- Interest on investments 

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30 June 2011 


30 June 2011 


Special Schedule No. 2(a) 

Statement of long-term debt (all purpose) 


($’000) 

Debt redemption during the 

year Principal outstanding at end of year 

Interest 

applicable 

for year Current Non-current Total 

Transfers to 

sinking 

funds 

New loans 

raised 

during the 

year 

Principal outstanding at beginning of year 

62 

NOTE 2(a) 

Sinking 

funds 

From 

revenue 

Classification of debt Current Non-current Total 

Loans (by source) 

Commonwealth Government 4 21 25 - 4 - - - 4 17 21 

NSW Treasury 50 1,087 1,137 - 50 - - - 50 1,037 1,087 

Other State Government - - - - - - - - - - - 

Public Subscription - - - - - - - - - - - 

Financial Institutions 1,036 4,845 5,881 - 1,036 - - 378 910 3,935 4,845 

Other - - - - - - - - - - - 

Total loans 1,090 5,953 7,043 - 1,090 - - 378 964 4,989 5,953 

Other long term debt 

Ratepayers’ Advances - - - - - - - - - - - 

Government Advances - - - - - - - - - - - 

Finance Leases - - - - - - - - - - - 

Deferred payment - - - - - - - - - - - 

Total long term debt 1,090 5,953 7,043 - 1,090 - - 378 964 4,989 5,953 
























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Special Schedules 30 June 2011 

30 June 2011 



NOTE 2(a) 

Special 

Special Schedule 

Schedule 

No. 

No. 

7 

7 

Condition of of public public works works 

as at 30 June 2011 2011 

$’000 

Current 

annual 

maintenance 

$’000 

Current 

annual 

maintenance 

$’000 

Required 

annual 

maintenance 

$’000 

Required 

annual 

maintenance 

$’000 

Estimated 

cost to bring 

to a 

satisfactory 

standard 

$’000 

Asset 

Condition 

(refer details 

attached) 

Accumulated 

Depreciation 

and 

Impairment 

$’000 

Depreciation 

Expense Expense 

(%) 

WDV 

$’000 

Valuation 

$’000 

Cost 

$’000 

Depreciation 

Expense Expense 

$’000 $’000 

(%) 

(specific rate or 

range of rates) 

Asset category 

(as determined 

by by Council) 

Asset class 

150,986 150,986 79,986 79,986 71,000 71,000 Fair/poor Fair/poor 3,914 3,914 4,500 4,500 1,948 1,948 

- 

1.3-5.0% 1.3-5.0% 4,590 4,590 

Buildings Council owned 

buildings 

0.8-2.5% 

0.8-2.5% 

7,992 

7,992 

- 

- 

443,560 

443,560 

201,160 

201,160 

242,400 

242,400 

Fair/Satisfactory 

Fair/Satisfactory 

7,000 

7,000 

7,500 

7,500 

2,470 

2,470 

Public Roads 

Roads 

Roads, 

Roads, 

bridges 

bridges 

and 

and 

footpaths 

footpaths 

2.0-20.0% 1,194 - 74,474 10,847 63,627 Fair/Satisfactory 1,000 1,200 5,969 

2.0-20.0% 1,194 - 74,474 10,847 63,627 Fair/Satisfactory 1,000 1,200 5,969 

Improvements on 

lands 

Improvements on 

lands 

Land 

Land 

Improvement 

Improvement 

1.0-3.3% 993 - 90,923 40,698 50,225 Fair 435 412 423 

1.0-3.3% 993 - 90,923 40,698 50,225 Fair 435 412 423 

Drainage Works Stormwater 

Drainage Works drainage Stormwater 


30 June 2011 








Estimated 

cost to bring 

to a 

satisfactory 

standard 

$’000 

Total 14,769 - 759,943 332,691 427,252 12,349 13,612 10,810 

Total 14,769 - 759,943 332,691 427,252 12,349 13,612 10,810 

Notes: 

Satisfactory Notes: refers to estimated cost to bring the asset to a satisfactory condition as deemed by Council. It does not include any planned ‘enhancement(s)’ to the existing asset. 

Satisfactory Required Annual refers Maintenance to estimated is what cost to should bring be the spent asset to to maintain a satisfactory assets in condition a satisfactory as deemed standard. by Council. It does not include any planned ‘enhancement(s)’ to the existing asset. 

Required Current Annual Annual Maintenance is what is what has should been spent be spent in the to current maintain year assets to maintain a satisfactory assets. standard. 

Current Annual Maintenance is what has been spent in the current year to maintain assets. 





Asset 

Condition 

(refer details 

attached) 







WDV 

$’000 




Accumulated 

Depreciation 

and 

Impairment 

$’000 




Valuation 

$’000 

Cost 

$’000 

(specific rate or 

range of rates) 

- 

drainage 

63 

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Special Special Schedules Schedules 


June 2011 

30 June 2011 


NOTE 2(a) 

Rockdale City City Council Council 

Special 


Schedule 

Operations 

No. 8 

Special Special Financial Schedule projections 

No. No. 8 8 

Financial as at 30 projections June 2011 

as at as 30 at $’000 June 30 June 2011 2011 

$’000 $’000 





Sustainability Improvement Program which was not 2011 anticipated (1) when 2012 the budget 2013 was prepared 2014 and a 2015 

lag in projects expenditure which resulted in savings 

2011 (1) $’000 in contractor $’000 costs. $’000 $’000 $’000 

2011 (1) 2012 2012 2013 2013 2014 2014 2015 2015 

Recurrent 3. Infrastructure budget and unallocated corporate $’000 $’000 costs $’000 $’000 $’000 $’000 $’000 $’000 $’000 $’000 

Recurrent Recurrent budget Income budget from Net continuing operating deficit operations was $4.2m (30.40%) above budget 75,774 because 74,960 of the revaluation 76,865 of road and 78,819 80,824 


Income Income from Expenses continuing from continuing from operations continuing operations operations 75,774 75,77472,235 74,960 74,96075,108 76,865 76,86577,540 78,819 78,81979,939 80,824 80,82482,423 


Expenses Expenses from Operating continuing from continuing result operations from operations continuing operations 72,235 72,235 3,539 75,108 75,108 77,540 (148) 77,540 79,939 (675) 79,939 (1,121) 82,423 82,423 (1,599) 

Operating Operating result 4. result from Waste continuing from Management continuing operations operations Services 3,539 3,539 (148) (148) (675) (675) (1,121) (1,121) (1,599) (1,599) 

Capital budget Net operating surplus was $1.6m above budget because of savings in waste disposal costs resulting 


Capital Capital budget New budget capital works (2) 12,773 21,190 26,299 29,642 30,725 

New capital New capital works 5. works (2) Local (2) area maintenance 

12,773 12,773 21,190 21,190 26,299 26,299 29,642 29,642 30,725 30,725 

Funded by: Net operating surplus was $362k (85.08%) above budget because of interest earned on local area 


Funded Funded by: – Loans by: 

2,237 1,100 1,100 1,100 1,100 

– Loans – Loans – Asset 6. sales Shares of interest in joint venture using 2,237 the 2,237 equity 1,100 method - 1,100 1,458 1,100 1,100 3,828 1,100 1,100 8,627 1,100 1,100 3,826 


– Asset – Asset sales – sales Reserves - - 1,779 1,458 1,458 885 3,828 3,828 5,721 8,627 8,627 3,443 3,826 3,826 3,167 


– Reserves – Reserves – Grants/Contributions 1,779 1,779 3,485 885 88512,147 5,721 5,721 9,905 3,443 3,44310,999 3,167 3,16717,366 

– – Grants/Contributions – Recurrent 7. Capital revenue purpose income 

3,485 3,485 5,272 12,147 12,147 5,531 9,905 9,905 5,676 10,999 10,999 5,404 17,366 17,366 5,197 

– Recurrent – Recurrent – revenue Other revenue 

Was $4.9m above budget because of s94 

5,272 

developer 

5,272 

contributions 

5,531 - 5,531 

received 

5,676 69 5,676 

and government 

5,404 69 5,404 

grant 

5,197 69 for 

5,197 69 


– Other – Other - - 12,77369 6921,19069 6926,29969 6929,64269 

6930,725 

12,773 12,773 21,190 21,190 26,299 26,299 29,642 29,642 30,725 30,725 

Notes: 

(1) Actual, from Income Statement. 

Notes: Notes: 

(2) New capital works are major non-recurrent projects. 

(1) Actual, (1) Actual, from Income from Income Statement. Statement. 

(2) New (2) capital New capital works are works major are non-recurrent major non-recurrent projects. projects. 

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