TABLE OF CONTENTS - Waratah-Wynyard Council

ORDINARY MEETING 

OF COUNCIL 

MINUTES 

19 NOVEMBER 2012

TABLE OF CONTENTS 

1.0 RECORD OF ATTENDANCE/APOLOGIES/LEAVE OF ABSENCE PREVIOUSLY APPROVED ................................... 4 

1.1 ATTENDANCE................................................................................................................................... 4 

1.2 LEAVE OF ABSENCE PREVIOUSLY APPROVED ................................................................................... 5 

1.3 APOLOGIES ...................................................................................................................................... 5 

2.0 CONFIRMATION OF MINUTES OF PREVIOUS MEETING.................................................................................. 5 

3.0 BUSINESS ARISING FROM MINUTES CONFIRMED .......................................................................................... 6 

3.1 CR FAIRBROTHER - LOCAL GOVERNMENT ELECTIONS – PROPOSED CHANGES TO ELECTORAL 

ARRANGEMENTS ITEM 12.1 ............................................................................................................ 6 

4.0 ISSUES RAISED BY COUNCILLORS .................................................................................................................. 6 

4.1 RESPONSE(S) TO COUNCILLOR QUESTIONS TAKEN ON NOTICE FROM PREVIOUS MEETING ............ 6 

4.2 COUNCILLOR QUESTIONS RECEIVED IN WRITING ............................................................................ 6 

4.3 COUNCILLOR QUESTIONS WITHOUT NOTICE ................................................................................... 7 

4.3.1 CR DIBLEY WIFI FACILITY – WYNYARD CIVIC PARK................................................................... 7 

4.3.2 CR DIBLEY – MINISTER BRYAN GREEN – BUILDING AMNESTY ................................................. 7 

4.3.3 CR HAWKINS – FIRE ABATEMENT NOTICES ............................................................................. 7 

4.3.4 CR HAWKINS – FIRE ABATEMENT FEES .................................................................................... 7 

4.3.5 CR HAWKINS – SNAP, SEND, SOLVE APPLICATION .................................................................. 7 

5.0 DECLARATIONS OF PECUNIARY INTEREST ..................................................................................................... 8 

6.0 NOTIFICATION OF COUNCIL WORKSHOPS ..................................................................................................... 8 

7.0 MAYOR’S COMMUNICATIONS ...................................................................................................................... 9 

8.0 PETITIONS / DEPUTATIONS / PRESENTATIONS ............................................................................................. 10 

8.1 PETITIONS ...................................................................................................................................... 10 

8.2 DEPUTATIONS AND PRESENTATIONS ............................................................................................. 10 

9.0 PUBLIC QUESTIONS AND STATEMENTS ........................................................................................................ 11 

9.1 PUBLIC QUESTIONS RECEIVED IN WRITING ..................................................................................... 11 

9.2 RESPONSE(S) TO PUBLIC QUESTIONS TAKEN ON NOTICE FROM PREVIOUS MEETING .................... 12 

9.2.1 KAREN & GLEN THURLEY, STORMWATER FLOODING, BELLS PARADE, SOMERSET ............... 12 

9.3 PUBLIC QUESTIONS WITHOUT NOTICE ........................................................................................... 12 

9.3.1 VAUGHAN PENDLEBURY – WYNYARD WHARF UPGRADE – INTERSECTION GOLDIE AND 

MOORE STREETS .................................................................................................................... 13 

9.3.2 VAUGHAN PENDLEBURY – WYNYARD BMX CLUB.................................................................. 13 

9.3.3 MICHAEL BELDEN – PLANNING APPLICATION - BELTON STREET SUBDIVISION - SD 1902 .... 13 

9.3.4 TONY LOCK – PLANNING APPLICATION - CUMMING STREET, BOAT HARBOUR – 

DA85/2012 ............................................................................................................................. 14 

9.4 PUBLIC STATEMENTS ...................................................................................................................... 14 

9.4.1 SARAH MCMASTER – PLANNING APPLICATIONS - NBN ......................................................... 14 

9.4.2 VAUGHAN PENDLEBURY – WYNYARD BMX CLUB.................................................................. 15 

10.0 NOTICES OF MOTION ................................................................................................................................... 16 

10.1 CR DUNIAM – WATER STORAGE TANKS – SPORT AND RECREATION FACILITIES ............................. 16 

Waratah-Wynyard Council – Minutes Ordinary Meeting – 19 November 2012 – Page 1

10.2 CR DUNIAM – FIRE MITIGATION – SISTERS BEACH .......................................................................... 18 

11.0 PLANNING AUTHORITY ITEMS ...................................................................................................................... 21 

11.1 3 LOT SUBDIVISION – RELIANCE ON PERFORMANCE CRITERIA UNDER THE INDUSTRIAL ZONE 

PROVISIONS – 28 CALDER ROAD, WYNYARD – SD1901 ................................................................... 22 

11.2 SUBDIVISION – 43 LOTS – RELIANCE ON PERFORMANCE CRITERIA UNDER RESIDENTIAL ZONE 

PROVISIONS – BELTON STREET, WYNYARD (CT 161377/3) - SD 1902 ............................................ 106 

11.3 2 UNIT DEVELOPMENT - RELIANCE ON PERFORMANCE CRITERIA UNDER RESIDENTIAL ZONE 

PROVISIONS - 12 CUMMINGS STREET, BOAT HARBOUR BEACH – DA 85/2012 ............................. 207 

11.4 NBN FIXED WIRELESS FACILITY – 40M HIGH MONOPOLE, RADIO TRANSMISSION EQUIPMENT & 

ANCILLARY EQUIPMENT CABINET – RELIANCE ON PERFORMANCE CRITERIA UNDER PRIMARY 

INDUSTRIES ZONE PROVISIONS – 631 EAST YOLLA ROAD, YOLLA – DA 124/2012 ......................... 295 


ANCILLARY EQUIPMENT CABINETS – RELIANCE ON PERFORMANCE CRITERIA UNDER PRIMARY 

INDUSTRIES ZONE PROVISIONS – 883 PREOLENNA ROAD, MOORLEAH – DA 126/2012 ................ 358 


ANCILLARY EQUIPMENT CABINET – RELIANCE ON PERFORMANCE CRITERIA UNDER PRIMARY 

INDUSTRIES ZONE PROVISIONS – 636 NUNNS ROAD, MOUNT HICKS – DA 127/2012 ................... 423 

12.0 REPORTS OF OFFICERS AND COMMITTEES ................................................................................................. 488 

12.1 MYALLA RECREATION GROUND – LEASE EXTENSION .................................................................... 488 

12.2 DEPARTMENT OF INFRASTRUCTURE, ENERGY & RESOURCES : NON-URBAN ROAD NETWORK 

STRATEGY UPDATE ....................................................................................................................... 491 

12.3 BLACK SPOT FUNDING APPLICATIONS – RE-ALLOCATION ............................................................. 495 

12.4 WYNYARD CHRISTMAS PARADE – ROAD CLOSURES ..................................................................... 498 

12.5 FUSION – ROAD CLOSURES – ADVENT PAGEANT .......................................................................... 505 

12.6 BMX PARK INC. LICENCE AGREEMENT .......................................................................................... 512 

12.7 COMMUNITY ASSISTANCE SMALL GRANTS PROGRAM – 2012/2013 ............................................ 518 

12.8 CREDIT CARD POLICY .................................................................................................................... 523 

12.9 FINANCIAL REPORT FOR THE PERIOD ENDED 31 OCTOBER 2012 .................................................. 528 

12.10 SENIOR MANAGEMENT REPORT ................................................................................................... 558 

13.0 MATTERS PROPOSED FOR CONSIDERATION IN CLOSED MEETING .............................................................. 568 

14.0 CLOSURE OF MEETING TO THE PUBLIC ....................................................................................................... 570 

15.0 RESUMPTION OF OPEN MEETING .............................................................................................................. 571 

16.0 PUBLIC RELEASE ANNOUNCEMENT ............................................................................................................ 571 

JOINT TENDER FOR DESIGN AND CONSTRUCTION OF BRIDGES –BRACKENDALE ROAD, DOWLINGS CREEK, 

YOLLA AND KUBANKS ROAD, DUCK RIVER, SMITHTON ................................................................ 571 


AUDIO RECORDING OF COUNCIL MEETINGS 

The Public is advised that it is Council policy to record the proceedings of meetings of Council 

on digital media to assist in the preparation of minutes and to ensure that a true and accurate 

account of debate and discussion of meetings is available. 

This audio recording is authorised by the Local Government Meeting Procedures Regulations 

2005. 


MINUTES OF AN ORDINARY MEETING OF THE WARATAH-WYNYARD COUNCIL TO 

BE HELD AT THE COUNCIL CHAMBERS, 21 SAUNDERS STREET, WYNYARD ON 

MONDAY 19 NOVEMBER 2012, COMMENCING AT 6:00 PM 

From To Time Occupied 

Open Council 6:04pm 6:49pm 45 mins 

Planning Authority 6:49pm 7:36pm 47 mins 

Open Council 7:36pm 8:22pm 46 mins 

Adjournment 8:22pm 8:32pm 10 mins 

Closed Council 8:32pm 8:58pm 26 mins 

Open Council 8:58pm 8:59pm 1 min 

TOTAL TIME OCCUPIED 

175 mins 

Audio Recording of Council Meetings Policy 

The Chairman is to declare the meeting open (time), welcome those present in attendance and 

advise that the meeting will be recorded, in accordance with the Council Policy titled ‘Audio 

Recording of Council Meetings’ to “record meetings of Council to assist in the preparation of 

minutes and ensure a true and accurate account of debate and discussion at meetings is 

available”. 

1.0 RECORD OF ATTENDANCE/APOLOGIES/LEAVE OF ABSENCE PREVIOUSLY APPROVED 

Legislative Reference: 

Local Government (Meeting Procedures) Regulations 2005; Regulation 8(2)(a) 

The agenda of an ordinary meeting of a council is to provide for, but is not limited to, the following items: 

(a) attendance and apologies. 

1.1 ATTENDANCE 

Mayor Robert Walsh 

Deputy Mayor Alwyn Friedersdorff 

Cr Gary Bramich 

Cr Kevin Deakin (attended from 7:11pm) 

Cr Mary Duniam 

Cr Colleen Dibley 

Cr Darren Fairbrother 

Cr Clayton Hawkins 

Cr David Moore 

Cr John Smith 


Greg Winton – General Manager 

Paul Smith - Executive Manager Corporate Governance 

Barry Magnus – Executive Manager Development Services 

Daniel Summers – Executive Manager Engineering Services 

Rachel Mallinson – Executive Manager Financial Services 

Tracey Bradley – Executive Manager Organisational & Community Development 

Ashley Brooks - Consultant Planner – GHD 

Roseanne Titcombe – Executive Officer 

1.2 LEAVE OF ABSENCE PREVIOUSLY APPROVED 

Cr Dibley - 6 November to 23 November 2012 inclusive. 

1.3 APOLOGIES 

Nil. 

2.0 CONFIRMATION OF MINUTES OF PREVIOUS MEETING 


Local Government (Meeting Procedures) Regulations 2005; Regulation 8(2)(b) 


(b) confirmation of the minutes. 

MOVED BY 

SECONDED BY 

CR FRIEDERSDORFF 

CR SMITH 

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

Council Chambers, Goldie Street, Wynyard on Monday 15 October 2012, a copy of 

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

confirmed as a true record. 

The MOTION was put and was CARRIED unanimously. 

IN FAVOUR 

MAYOR WALSH CR BRAMICH CR DIBLEY CR DUNIAM 

CR FAIRBROTHER CR FRIEDERSDORFF CR HAWKINS CR MOORE CR SMITH 


3.0 BUSINESS ARISING FROM MINUTES CONFIRMED 

3.1 CR FAIRBROTHER - LOCAL GOVERNMENT ELECTIONS – PROPOSED CHANGES TO 

ELECTORAL ARRANGEMENTS ITEM 12.1 

Cr Fairbrother advised that it had been brought to his attention that at the State 

Government workshop held in Burnie recently it was brought to the attention of the 

Director of Local Government that there is a strong concern in local government areas 

about Councillors being also employed in local government and having a dual role. Cr 

Fairbrother noted that as he fitted the criteria of being a Councillor with one council 

whilst being employed by another he wished it to be noted that he was prepared to leave 

the room to enable the council to debate the issue so that, if it had strong concerns, the 

council could pass those on to the State Government for consideration. 

Cr Fairbrother understood that the expression of concern had been conveyed to the forum 

by a representative of Waratah-Wynyard Council. 

The Mayor advised that the council has not been asked for a position on the matter of 

dual roles of councillors and he thanked Cr Fairbrother for making this position known. 

4.0 ISSUES RAISED BY COUNCILLORS 


Local Government (Meeting Procedures) Regulations 2005; 29 (3) 

(3) The Chairperson must not permit any debate of a question without notice or its answer. 

Local Government (Meeting Procedures) Regulations 2005; 30(1) and (2) 

(1) A councillor, at least 7 days before an ordinary meeting of a council or council committee, may 

give written notice to the general manager of a question in respect of which the councillor seeks 

an answer at that meeting. 

(2) An answer to a question on notice must be in writing. 

4.1 RESPONSE(S) TO COUNCILLOR QUESTIONS TAKEN ON NOTICE FROM PREVIOUS 

MEETING 

Nil. 

4.2 COUNCILLOR QUESTIONS RECEIVED IN WRITING 

Nil. 


4.3 COUNCILLOR QUESTIONS WITHOUT NOTICE 

A summary of question(s) without notice and response(s) will be recorded in the minutes. 

4.3.1 Cr Dibley WiFi Facility – Wynyard Civic Park 

Cr Dibley queried when the Wifi Facility in Wynyard’s Civic Park would be installed given 

that the tourism season is now upon us? 

The General Manager took the question on notice. 

4.3.2 Cr Dibley – Minister Bryan Green – Building Amnesty 

Cr Dibley queried if the General Manager could enquire of Minister Bryan Green’s office 

as to the status of building amnesty that the Minister raised some time ago? 


4.3.3 Cr Hawkins – Fire Abatement Notices 

Cr Hawkins queried if Council charges full cost recovery when dealing with fire abatement 

on property. 

The Executive Manager Engineering Services took the question on notice. 

4.3.4 Cr Hawkins – Fire Abatement Fees 

Cr Hawkins queried if Council fees that are charged to deal with fire abatement on private 

property are sufficient to provide incentive for land owners to deal with the fire 

abatement themselves. 


4.3.5 Cr Hawkins – Snap, Send, Solve Application 

Cr Hawkins queried if Council was aware and had considered using SNAP SEND SOLVE 

application for IPad’s and IPhones. 



5.0 DECLARATIONS OF PECUNIARY INTEREST 


Local Government of Local Government (Meeting Procedures) Regulations 2005, Regulation 8(7) 

(7) The chairperson is to request Councillors to indicate whether they have, or are likely to have, a 

pecuniary interest in any item on the agenda. 

Councillor and Agenda Item Number 

Cr Mary Duniam – Item 12.7 – Community Assistance Small Grants Program – 2012/2013 

Cr David Moore – Item 12.7 – Community Assistance Small Grants Program – 2012/2013 

Staff and Agenda Item Number 

Nil. 

6.0 NOTIFICATION OF COUNCIL WORKSHOPS 


Local Government (Meeting Procedures) Regulations 2005; Regulation 8(2)(c) 


(c) the date and purpose of any council workshop held since the last meeting. 

MOVED BY 

SECONDED BY 

CR DUNIAM 

CR SMITH 

That the Council notes that the following workshops were conducted by Council since 

its last Ordinary Council Meeting. 

Date 

Purpose 

29 October 2012 Regional Planning Template Update 

Asset & Facilities Register / Policy 

Location & Timetable for Council Meetings 2013 

Use of Ipad Policy 

12 November 2012 Healthy Communities Achievements 

Freedom Camping 

Cam River Outrigger Canoe Cradle Coast Outrigger Canoe Club Inc. 

Local Government Association of Tasmania – Meeting Agenda 

Proposed Black Spot Replacement Projects 

Somerset Foreshore – Cam River mouth erosion report 

During discussion Cr Moore requested that the name of the Cam River Outrigger Canoe 

be corrected to read Cradle Coast Outrigger Canoe Club Inc. 



IN FAVOUR 



7.0 MAYOR’S COMMUNICATIONS 

MOVED BY 

SECONDED BY 

CR MOORE 

CR BRAMICH 

That the Council note the Mayor’s Diary. 

Date 

Purpose 

1 October 2012 Forestry Tasmania Dinner 

2 October 2012 Recording of Mayors Message 

Citizenship Ceremony 

4 October 2012 Tasmanian Turf and Lawn Meeting 

8 October 2012 Radio Interview Coast FM 

Ordinary Council Meeting 

11 October 2012 Derek Sutton's farewell at Waratah 

Launch - Waratah-Wynyard photography competition - WOW 

13 October 2012 Bush Poets Breakfast Returned Servicemen’s League Club 

Official Opening of New Wharf and Bloomin’ Tulips! Festival 

15 October 2012 Dodge Bros Car club at WOW 

Meeting with Wynyard Football Club 

Ordinary Council Meeting 

23-24 October 2012 DPC Regional workshop 

25 October 2012 Returned Servicemen’s League Men’s Luncheon 

27 October 2012 Men’s Health night Wynyard Returned Servicemen’s League 

29 October 2012 Group Discussion 

31 October 2012 Interschool sports, Penguin 


IN FAVOUR 




8.0 PETITIONS / DEPUTATIONS / PRESENTATIONS 


Local Government Act 1993; Part 6, Division 1; Sections 57, 58, 59, 60, 60A. 

57. Petitions 

(1) A person may lodge a petition with the council by presenting it to a councillor or the general 

manager. 

58. Tabling petition 

(1) A councillor who has been presented with a petition is to 

(a) table the petition at the next ordinary meeting of the council; or 

(b) forward it to the general manager within 7 days after receiving it. 

(2) A general manager who has been presented with a petition or receives a petition under subsection 

(1)(b) is to table the petition at the next ordinary meeting of the council. 

57(2) A petition is not to be tabled if it does not contain – 

(a) a clear and concise statement identifying the subject matter; and 

(b) a heading on each page indicating the subject matter; and 

(c) a brief statement on each page of the subject matter and the action requested; and 

(d) 

(e) 

a statement specifying the number of signatories; and 

the full printed name, address and signature of the person lodging the petition at the end of the 

petition. 

58(3) A petition is not to be tabled if – 

(b) it is defamatory; or 

(c) any action it proposes is unlawful. 

(4) The General Manager is to advise the lodger of any petition that is not tabled the reason for not 

tabling it within 21 days after lodgement. 

Local Government (Meeting Procedures) Regulations 2005, Regulation 38(1)(a)(b),(2) 

(1) The chairperson of a meeting, including a closed meeting, may invite a person – 

(a) to address the meeting; and 

(b) to make statements or deliver reports. 

(2) An invitation under subregulation (1) may be subject to any condition the council may impose on 

deputations. 

8.1 PETITIONS 

Nil 

8.2 DEPUTATIONS AND PRESENTATIONS 

Nil 


9.0 PUBLIC QUESTIONS AND STATEMENTS 


Local Government (Meeting Procedures) Regulations 2005 Regulation 31 

(1) A member of the public may give written notice to the general manager 7 days before an ordinary 

meeting of the Council of a question to be asked at that meeting. 

(3) The Chairperson at an ordinary meeting of a council must ensure that, if required, at least 15 

minutes of the meeting is available for questions to be asked by members of the public. 

(4) A question by any member of the public under this regulation and an answer to that question are 

not to be debated. 

(7) A council is to determine any other procedures to be followed in respect of question time. 

The Council determined (at a meeting held on 15 August 2005) that the following procedures be followed in 

respect of question time:- 

1. At each council or committee meeting up to 15 minutes or such longer period as the Council or 

committee may determine by resolution at that meeting is to be provided at a time determined by 

the Chairperson for persons present at the meeting (other than Councillors or members) to ask 

questions. 

2. A person seeking to ask a question must first identify himself or herself. 

3. If more than one person wishes to ask a question, the chairperson is to determine the order in 

which those questions are asked. 

4. A person is entitled to ask no more than 2 questions, and may only ask a second question after all 

other persons present who wish to ask a question have asked one question each and the 15 minute 

period referred to in sub-clause (1) has not elapsed. 

5. All questions asked must relate directly to the affairs of the council or the relevant committee and 

be directed to the chairperson, who may:- 

(a) refuse to accept a question, in which case he or she is to give reasons for doing so; or 

(b) answer the question himself or herself; or 

(c) refer the question to another Councillor, member, the General Manager or any other 

(d) 

employee of the council present at the meeting; or 

direct that the question is to be put on notice and in writing to be answered at a later 

meeting. 

6. Following completion of the questions, up to 15 minutes or such longer period as the Council or 

committee may determine by resolution is to be provided for persons present at the meeting 

(other than Councillors or members) to make statements of not more than 3 minutes duration to 

the meeting. Subclauses (2) and (3) above apply, and a person may only make one statement 

which must relate directly to the affairs of the council or the relevant committee and be directed to 

the chairperson. 

9.1 PUBLIC QUESTIONS RECEIVED IN WRITING 

Nil. 


9.2 RESPONSE(S) TO PUBLIC QUESTIONS TAKEN ON NOTICE FROM PREVIOUS MEETING 

9.2.1 Karen & Glen Thurley, Stormwater Flooding, Bells Parade, Somerset 

Karen and Glen Thurley of 17 Bells Parade, Somerset made a statement following 

correspondence forwarded to Council approximately one month ago in relation to 

stormwater flooding that was occurring on their property in Somerset. Mrs Thurley 

advised that they had been flooded three times in the past 12 months due to back 

flooding to the extent of five inches in depth. She expressed concern about the 

underneath of their home due to the extent of the flooding. 

A council officer had attended their property and advised that the old plumbing was 

responsible for the problem. 

The Mayor advised that the situation would be investigated by the Executive Manager 

Engineering Services who would follow up the matter and advise Mr and Mrs Thurley 

accordingly within one month. 

Officers Comment 

The Executive Manager Engineering Services advises that an item for upgrade of the 

under capacity system from the Bass Highway to the ocean outfall will be prepared for 

2013/14 budget consideration. For the short term, an alternate overflow relief solution 

is being investigated to provide some relief to the property owners at 19 Bells Parade. 

Onsite discussions were had in regards to long term and short term options on 30 

October, with written confirmation on 13 November 2012. 

During discussion Cr Moore offered thanks to all the staff concerned in this matter and 

hoped that an adequate and positive result would occur especially for the benefit of Mr 

and Mrs Thurley. 

9.3 PUBLIC QUESTIONS WITHOUT NOTICE 


Local Government (Meeting Procedures) Regulations 2005 Regulation 31(2)(5) 

(2) The Chairperson may – 

(b) invite any members of the public present at an ordinary meeting to ask questions relating to the 

activities of the council. 

When dealing with questions that require research or a detailed response – 

(5) The Chairperson may – 

(b) require a question to be put on notice and in writing to be answered at a later meeting. 

Responses will be provided at the next Ordinary Council Meeting. 

A summary of questions without notice and response(s) and the name of the person asking the question 

will be recorded in the minutes. 


9.3.1 Vaughan Pendlebury – Wynyard Wharf Upgrade – Intersection Goldie and Moore 

Streets 

Mr Vaughan Pendlebury, 38 Hogg Street, Wynyard asked, as the newly renovated 

Wynyard Wharf was now complete, if there was an opportunity for Council to look at the 

very awkward intersection on the corner of Goldie and Moore Streets. He believed that 

with traffic coming in and out of the Wharf and Moore Street it is becoming congested 

and complicated and there are many near misses. 


9.3.2 Vaughan Pendlebury – Wynyard BMX Club 

Mr. Vaughan Pendlebury, 38 Hogg Street, Wynyard asked on behalf of the Wynyard BMX 

Club, if the Club could have an update on the Council’s position with the venture. 

The Executive Manager Organisational and Community Development advised that there 

is an item on the Council Agenda at the current meeting until Item 12.6 to consider the 

adoption of a licence agreement between Waratah-Wynyard Council and the Wynyard 

BMX Club. 

9.3.3 Michael Belden – Planning Application - Belton Street Subdivision - SD 1902 

Mr Michael Belden, 35 Belton Street, Wynyard advised that during winter when it rains, 

the drains in Belton Street flood and it takes at least a week for water to go after Council 

has attended to it. He is concerned that when an additional 40 lots are developed behind 

his property, the access road that is going to come out between number 37 and 39, will 

affect the existing drain. This drain has already been blocked as the development started 

within 24 hours from receiving the notice. He is concerned that if the development goes 

ahead the runoff will cause additional flooding to his property. 

He also raised concerns about road conditions, as when they moved to Belton Street, the 

trucks from Fonterra used to leave from Inglis Street. They now leave via Belton Street 

and there are large numbers of potholes and stress marks on the road. 

He also advised low water pressure is already an issue in Belton Street, as is sewerage. 

When it rains and floods, sewerage comes out of their bathtub. They have complained to 

Cradle Coast Water and he was told “welcome to the real world”. 

Mr Belden further stated that he doubts that the infrastructure will cope with a further 

subdivision. 


The Mayor thanked Mr Belden for his comments and noted these would be taken into 

consideration in the conditions imposed on the current agenda and that any conditions 

not being complied with would be dealt with by Council Officers. 

The General Manager advised once Council was aware that activity was being 

undertaken this was stopped by officers and the proponent was directed to put measures 

in place to minimise impact on surrounding residents. He further advised that what 

further action Council may or may not take will be determined at a later stage. 

9.3.4 Tony Lock – Planning Application - Cumming Street, Boat Harbour – DA85/2012 

Mr Tony Lock of 16 Cumming Street, Boat Harbour Beach asked if Council had thought 

about the environmental impact that the dwelling might have on the landslip area and 

the water runoff given that there is no water drainage down Cumming Street. 

Ashley Brooks, Consultant Planner from GHD advised that there is a landslip risk 

assessment with the application that has been prepared by a Geo-technician Consultant 

which is included in the attachment to the agenda item which indicates that there is a low 

risk of landslip as a result of the development. In relation to the issue of stormwater, 

there is a recommended condition relating to stormwater connection. 

9.4 PUBLIC STATEMENTS 

A summary that includes the name of the person making a public statement and subject title of that 

statement will be recorded in the minutes. 

9.4.1 Sarah McMaster – Planning Applications - NBN 

Ms Sarah McMaster, 60 Albert Road, South Melbourne advised that she is the Town 

Planning Consultant for Aurecon on behalf of the NBN Co. There are 3 applications for 

Council’s consideration for the NBN Fixed Wireless Network. 

The fixed wireless network is basically a series of telecommunications facilities which will 

deliver high speed internet directly to businesses. It is mainly aimed to cover semi urban 

and regional areas which are unable to access the fibre network. There are a total of 83 

fixed wireless sites across northern Tasmania. NBN seek to co-locate on existing 

telecommunications infrastructure where they can and have achieved this on 31 of the 

sites and the remaining 52 are subject to planning applications many of which have 

already been granted in other areas across the state. 

For the site to be in the network, there is an interlinked series of chains and each chain 

then comprises a fibre hub site which links into the fibre network and that feeds 

transmissions to other sites along the chains. 


There has to be a line of sight between the towers for the transmissions to be successfully 

relayed to the towers and that transmission and the line of sight between them 

determines the height of the towers and this is what the applications are for. 

In regards to the 3 sites on the current agenda, they have proposed a 30m high hub 

facility at Mount Hicks which will feed transmission to a 40m high facility at Yolla. There 

is also a proposed 30m high facility at Moorleah which will receive the transmission from 

a potential future site at Wynyard West. 

Unfortunately there were no opportunities for co-location with existing infrastructure at 

Mount Hicks and Yolla. There was an existing Telstra site at Moorleah which was 

investigated however, at the location of the Telstra site, they would need a 40m mono 

pole for transmission and the existing pole is only 15m high. There would need to be a 

swap out for the existing 15m pole to a 40m pole but during the swap out Telstra services 

would be suspended for an extended period of time during the works and there is also the 

fact that the Telstra facility is in a quite prominent location and a 40m pole at that facility 

would have no screening so in this instance they considered a 30m pole location that had 

screening available would have less impact on the local community than the 40m pole 

which is technically a co-located facility. 

It should be noted that NBN Co is in open discussions with other mobile carriers and 

digital television carriers about future co-location of their equipment on NBN poles once 

they are constructed so hopefully that will improve services all around the area. 

Ms McMaster further advised that she had read the applications that were up for 

consideration and believes that the officers assessments of the applications are an 

accurate reflection of the planning requirements and is generally in agreement with the 

conditions proposed on the permits. 

In closing Ms McMaster mentioned that NBN Co and Aurecon are hosting a community 

forum on Tuesday 20 th November at the Boat Harbour Primary School for the purpose of 

primarily discussing further future Waratah-Wynyard sites. There are potentially another 

3 sites at Boat Harbour, Boat Harbour Beach and Sisters Beach. 

The Mayor thanked Ms McMaster for her statement. 

9.4.2 Vaughan Pendlebury – Wynyard BMX Club 

Mr Vaughan Pendlebury, 38 Hogg Street, Wynyard made a statement in support of the 

Wynyard BMX Club. With the ongoing problem of childhood obesity throughout Australia 

we are all very concerned about our children and the club feels that this is a great 

opportunity to get our kids off the ipads and the computer and off the couch and get 

them back onto their pushbikes and bmx bikes. 


To put some councillor at ease with costs, the club has some very good people throughout 

the community that have put their hand up to help the club with the redevelopment of 

the track. One being Scott Leonard Contracting who has some very heavy machinery and 

has put his hand up with his staff to do a lot of work to clear land and to remould jumps 

and so on throughout the track. There are opportunities in the coming period, namely, 

the club has been offered the 2013 State Titles, which obviously brings in quite a lot of 

people into the community and have the final round of the Tas Tri Series which is a 

statewide series between the 3 BMX parks and are also going to have a Wynyard Open 

Weekend. There is also the Tas Pre Titles meeting which is the lead up to the Tasmanian 

State Titles plus fortnightly club racing meets and also weekly coaching clinics for our 

children and this is not just for children but for mums and dads to hop out and jump on a 

bike. 

In conclusion Mr Pendlebury requested that the Council give favourable consideration to 

the application as he believes that this is a great opportunity to give our children in the 

community another outlet which will take a lot of pressure off the skate park. 

The Mayor thanked Mr Pendlebury for his statement. 

10.0 NOTICES OF MOTION 


Local Government (Meeting Procedures) Regulations 2005; Regulation 16 

(5) A councillor may give written notice of a motion, together with supporting information and 

reasons, to be included on the agenda of the next meeting to the general manager at least 7 days 

before the meeting. 

(6) The general manager, after consultation with the chairperson, may refuse to accept a written 

motion that, in their opinion – 

(a) is defamatory; or 

(b) contains offensive language; or 

(c) is unlawful. 

(7) A councillor who has given notice of a motion that has not been refused under subregulation (6) is 

to move the motion at the meeting, otherwise it lapses. 

10.1 CR DUNIAM – WATER STORAGE TANKS – SPORT AND RECREATION FACILITIES 

MOVED BY 

SECONDED BY 

CR DUNIAM 

CR HAWKINS 

That Council undertake cost benefit analysis of installing rainwater harvesting tanks 

and pumps in Council-owned sporting/recreation facilities appropriate for the purpose 

of irrigation of playing fields and providing water for ablution facilities. 


The MOTION was put and was CARRIED 

DIVISION 

IN FAVOUR 


CR FAIRBROTHER CR FRIEDERSDORFF CR HAWKINS CR SMITH 

AGAINST 

Background/Rationale 

CR MOORE 

Our sporting facilities are extensively used throughout the year by a wide variety of 

sporting Clubs, as well as passive recreation users. Community sport is an activity that 

brings our communities together. 

The proposed Waratah-Wynyard Policy that supports subsidisation of annual water and 

sewerage infrastructure costs may not go far enough for some sporting clubs. In fact, 

many such organisations have no idea how much water is used to maintain their playing 

fields, nor what the actual annual water usage cost may be. It is suggested that some of 

these organisations may not be able to continue their sporting activities in the future 

simply because of the prohibitive cost of water. 

The installation of rainwater harvesting tanks will contribute significantly to a reduction 

in water usage costs, bringing it down to a more manageable level for these sporting 

clubs. 


The Executive Manager Engineering Services advises that this question has previously 

been discussed at an informal level, by officers with the Somerset Soccer Club and is 

potentially an expensive option to address increasing water costs. However, it could be 

beneficial to consider a cost benefit analysis of installing water tanks and pumps at two 

or three of the major water using facilities such as Wynyard Recreation Ground, 

Showground etc. This would involve a net present value (NPV) analysis of the cost 

involved in establishing the water supplies against the water service and usage costs that 

could be saved. It is likely this would need to include reductions in connection sizes, to 

reduce fixed charges or future changes in tariff structures that would significantly 

increase the water consumption charges relative to the fixed service charge. 


10.2 CR DUNIAM – FIRE MITIGATION – SISTERS BEACH 

MOVED BY 

SECONDED BY 

CR DUNIAM 


That Council undertakes a risk assessment with a view to mitigation by Council officers 

of the potential bush fire hazard at Sisters Beach as a result of dense growth of 

vegetation (trees/bushes and undergrowth) on Council verges and Council managed 

land. 


DIVISION 

IN FAVOUR 


CR FRIEDERSDORFF CR HAWKINS CR SMITH 

AGAINST 

CR FAIRBROTHER 

Background/Rationale 

Under the Waratah-Wynyard Strategic Plan 2009-2014: Environment – Sustainable 

management of our built and natural environment, Council as the local authority has a 

duty of care to ensure the safety of all residents. 

During a recent visit to Sisters Beach, it was noted that there are dense pockets of native 

vegetation on private and public property that could pose considerable bush fire risk, and 

with the upcoming bush fire season, it is essential that such vegetation and undergrowth 

be cleared. 

Rocky Cape National Park encompasses Sisters Beach on a wide front, and in recent years 

there have been two serious bushfires in this area, including Sisters Beach, which have 

caused serious safety concerns for residents. These bushfires should not be looked at as 

isolated incidents, and with the abundant growth of native vegetation within the 

National Park and the Sisters Beach settlement over the winter months, there is not just 

a possibility of another bushfire but an actual probability. 

Bushfire safety is not the sole responsibility of local authorities, and it behoves Councils 

to encourage property owners to clean up their private areas to mitigate the risk and 

ensure their own and others safety in this instance. 


To encourage community participation in this endeavour, Council could resurrect their 

program for such property clean ups by providing a dumping of green waste only site for 

a period of a few weeks. 

Section 200 of the Local Government Act 1993 requires a general manager, where a 

council is satisfied that a nuisance exists such as land kept in a state that causes or is 

likely to cause danger, harm to the health, safety of welfare of the public, to serve a 

notice on a land owner or occupier requiring that nuisance to be abated. As a land owner 

and manager a council shares the same obligation to ensure the land under its control 

does not constitute a nuisance or a risk to public safety. 

On that basis an appropriate risk assessment of the situation and development and 

implement of a mitigation strategy is essential. 


The Executive Manager Engineering Services advises that the Engineering Services 

Department is currently scheduling the slashing of roadside verges, however, with 

respect to the level of fuel load on Council owned or managed land beyond the verge it is 

suggested that Council seek some input from TasFire in assessing the risks and 

developing a long term management plan. This could follow on from work currently 

being done in the Sisters Beach area by TasFire in updating the bushfire response plans. 

During discussion Cr Bramich queried the outcome from a meeting held with Tas Fire 

Service and Parks and Wildlife at Sisters Beach regarding clearing areas for landing of 

helicopters and asked if this has progressed any further. 

The Executive Manager Corporate Governance advised Tas Fire Services were reviewed 

the Bushfire and Emergency Response Plans for the Sisters Beach area but this process did 

go into hibernation for a period of time due to the resignation of some officers at Tas Fire 

Services. Those positions have been replaced in recent times and over the last month or 

two there has been a regional officer from Tas Fire Services meeting with Sisters Beach 

community around bringing those items back onto the table for discussion. A further 

followup will occur with the intention of supplying councillors with an update at the next 

council meeting. 

Cr Fairbrother queried if Council had a fire abatement process and if so does this process 

cover the intent of what the motion is trying to achieve? 

The Executive Manager Engineering Services advised that there is a process for fire 

abatements on land not owned by council and the motion also refers to road verges 

which are outside of the area that council slash. Some input from Tas Fire would be 

required for the area in whole and any risks associated with vegetation growing in the 

area. 


Cr Fairbrother queried what was Council’s Fire Abatement Process? 

The Executive Manager Engineering Services advised that the Council’s Compliance 

Officer identifies properties that may pose a fire hazard, through either inspection or 

notice from the public of a possible fire hazard. Out of that abatement notices are issued 

with a time frame requiring removal of that fire hazard and if that time frame is not 

adhered to Council undertakes the work and the cost is recovered from the property 

owner. 


Planning Authority 

11.0 PLANNING AUTHORITY ITEMS 


Local Government (Meeting Procedures) Regulations 2005 Regulation 25 Judicial Review Act. 

The Chairperson is to advise the meeting if a Council intends to act at a meeting as a Planning Authority 

under the Land Use Planning and Approvals Act 1993. 

25(2) The general manager is to ensure that the reasons for a decision by a Council acting as a Planning 

Authority are recorded in the minutes. 

Any alternative decision the Council may make to a recommendation appearing on the Agenda, requires a 

full statement of reasons in order to maintain the integrity of the planning approval process and to comply 

with the Requirements of the Judicial Review Act. 

Planning Authority Meeting commenced at 6:49 pm. 



11.1 3 LOT SUBDIVISION – RELIANCE ON PERFORMANCE CRITERIA UNDER THE INDUSTRIAL 

ZONE PROVISIONS – 28 CALDER ROAD, WYNYARD – SD1901 

To: Council 

Reporting Officer: Consultant Town Planner 

Responsible Manager: Executive Manager Development Services 

Report Date: 8 November 2012 

File Reference: SD 1901 

Enclosures: 

Development Application Form 

Certificate of Title 

Location Plan 

Supporting planning submission 

Landowner permission to lodge Development Application 

Cradle Mountain Water referral 

Representation (1) 

PURPOSE 

The report is to enable the Planning Authority to determine an application that has been 

made to subdivide land within the Industrial Zone at 28 Calder Road into 3 lots. 

BACKGROUND 

The subject property (CT 158808/2) is 6.887 hectares in area with a 168.54 metre 

frontage to Stennings Road and an 84.09 metre frontage to Calder Road. 

The property contains an existing potato storage shed, adjacent to eastern side of the 

Stennings Road frontage, and an associated stormwater holding pond. The existing 

development was approved by way of Planning Permit DA0024/2008. The balance of the 

property is currently undeveloped. 

The land is relatively flat with a slight fall towards the Calder Road. 

The property forms part of a wider 60 hectare area of Industrial Zoned land located to 

the north west of Calder Road and Inglis Street. The area is bound by the Inglis River to 

the north and is mostly located on the western side of the Bass Highway. Limited 

reticulated services are available to the properties on this side of the highway. The 

Industrial Zoned land immediately to the north is currently undeveloped. 

The land adjoining to the east of the subject site contains a silica plant operated by 

Tasmanian Advanced Minerals (TAM). The land adjoining to the west is zoned Primary 

Industries. 



Photograph 1 – Aerial photograph (Source: The LIST) 

A previous Development Application (SD 1815) for a 3 lot subdivision of the land was 

refused by Council at its meeting on 15 December 2008. The grounds for refusal were as 

follows: 

“The proposal is contrary to the Industrial Values articulated under Part 8.0 Clause 

8.1 and Part 2.0 Clause 2.2.4 of the Waratah-Wynyard Planning Scheme 2000, as 

reticulated sewerage services are not available to provide for a wide range of 

Industrial Activities. 

“The proposal is contrary to the Industrial Zone Intent articulated under Part 8.0 

Clause 8.2 of the Waratah-Wynyard Planning Scheme 2000, as it is not capable of 

providing for a range of Industrial Activities. 

“The applicant has not demonstrated compliance with the Infrastructure Provision 

Objective under Clause 8.4.1, Issue 10 of the Waratah-Wynyard Planning Scheme 

2000”. 

A subsequent Development Application (SD 1827) for a 3 lot subdivision was lodged in 

2009. An additional information request sought demonstration that the application 

complied with the objectives associated with Clause 8.4.1, Issue 3 and Clause 8.4.1, Issue 

10 of the Planning Scheme. The application was subsequently withdrawn. 



Council’s primary concern with SD 1815 related to the absence of a reticulated sewerage 

system in the area and the lack of sufficient information demonstrating that the 

proposed lots could adequately cater for on-site wastewater management. There were 

secondary concerns arising from the absence of stormwater and water infrastructure in 

the area. The lack of sewerage, stormwater and water infrastructure indicated that the 

lots were unsuitable for intensive industrial activities. 

There were also strategic planning concerns relating to the available supply of vacant, 

serviced Industrial land within the Somerset and Wynyard Airport areas. 

The current application is submitted in conjunction with a separate Development 

Application for a proposed dairy mash feed mill (DA 94/2012). The facility is intended to 

supply bulk milled dairy feed to dairy farms throughout the North-West. It will be 

developed on one of the lots included in the present subdivision. 

The current proposal seeks to address Council’s previous infrastructure servicing 

concerns. Whilst a sewer rising main exists in Stennings Road, Cradle Mountain Water 

advises that the reticulated network is currently at peak capacity and on-site 

management of wastewater would be required. The development proposed by way of 

DA 94/2012 includes a new stormwater holding pond, which will connect to Council 

stormwater main in Stennings Road. It is proposed to install a DN100 water main to 

connect the lots to the existing water supply main in Calder Road. 

DETAILS 

Application 

The application proposes to subdivide the subject site into 3 large industrial lots of 2.7 

hectares (Lot 1), 2.5 hectares (Lot 2) and 1.69 hectares (Lot 3). The proposed Lot 1 will 

contain the existing potato storage shed and associated holding pond. The proposed 

dairy mash feed mill subject to DA 94/2012, and an associated new stormwater holding 

pond, would be contained within Lot 2. 

Internal Referrals 

Executive Manager Engineering Services 

1. In the course of undertaking the development/use there is to be no damage 

caused to any Council owned infrastructure or property. 

2. Material or plant may be placed/located on a road, footpath, nature strip or other 

Council-owned or controlled land only in accordance with the conditions in a 

“Works in Road Reservation Permit”. 



3. Necessary easements for powerlines, sewerage, water, drainage, access and the 

like are to be depicted in the final survey plan lodged for sealing. 

4. The locations of existing private services on the site are to be identified and 

where separate private sewer, water and storm water services, including on-site 

disposal systems, are required they are to be contained wholly within the 

individual lots they serve. 

5. The Stennings Road seal and kerb is to be extended to match the extension 

required by way of Planning Permit DA0024/2008 and to connect with the 

vehicular access to lot 2. 

6. A vehicular access with a 40mm asphalt sealed surface is to be constructed 

between the edge of the new sealed pavement of Stennings Road and the 

property boundary of lot 2, in accordance with the Tasmanian Councils’ 

Subdivision Standard Drawing No SD1009 – Rural Roads – Standard Access and 

the conditions in a “Works in Road Reservation Permit”. 


between the edge of the sealed pavement of Calder Road to the property 

boundary of lot 3, in accordance with the Tasmanian Councils’ Subdivision 

Standard Drawing No SD1009 and the conditions in a “Works in Road Reservation 

Permit”. Note: A sealed swale drain may be constructed in lieu of a culvert. 

8. All new vehicular accesses are to be located in accordance with Tasmanian 

Councils’ Subdivision Standard Drawing SD – 1012 – Access Sight Distance 

Requirements and be approved by the Executive Manager Engineering Services. 

Note: 

A “Works within the Road Reservation” permit must be obtained from Council for all 

activity within the Road Reservation. 

Environmental Health Officer 

1. Control measures are to be installed for the duration of the construction phase so 

as to limit the loss of soils and other debris from the site. 

2. This development/use is not to result in the generation of environmental harm or 

nuisance as defined in the Environmental Management and Pollution Control Act 

1994. 



External Referrals 

Cradle Mountain Water 

A referral was sent to Cradle Mountain Water on the 21.09.2012. A response was 

received on the 09.10.2012 requiring conditions for this permit, (see attached). 

Advertising 

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

of the Land Use Planning and Approvals Act, 1993. During the advertising period, Council 

received one (1) representation. The issues raised and a planning response is provided 

below: 

Representor 1 – Tasmanian Advanced Minerals 

Issues Raised – Tasmanian Advanced Minerals (TAM) 

TAM’s property is situated to the east of the subdivision site at 28 Calder Road. The following issues were raised: 

1. Given that the owner of 28 Calder Road has for four years refused to comply with the planning permit 

conditions relating to the potato storage shed, any new permit conditions similarly may not be complied 

with. 

2. Stormwater from the existing holding pond at the property is diverted to Stennings Road by way of a 

drain in TAM’s property which was illegally dug, rather than by way of a pumped connection as required 

by the previous permit for the potato storage shed. 

3. The requirement to seal and kerb Stennings Road up to the potato storage shed access have not been 

undertaken, as required by the previous permit. 

The representation requests that no new approvals be issued to the landowner until compliance with the existing 

planning permit conditions occurs. 

Planning Response 

A recent review undertaken by Council officers confirms that there are a number of the conditions of the potato 

storage shed permit remain (DA 24/2008) outstanding. 

Notwithstanding, Council has received Development Applications for the present subdivision (SD 1901) and a 

proposed dairy mash feed mill (DA 94/2012). The proponent is Tasmanian Stockfeed Services Pty Ltd, who is the 

developer for the dairy mash feed mill. Council must process and determine those applications in accordance with 

the statutory timeframes established under the Land Use Planning and Approvals Act 1993. 

The existing compliance issues are being investigated independent of the current approval processes for the 

current proposals, as is appropriate. 

The representation otherwise does not raise any issues or concerns relating to the compliance of the proposed 

subdivision against the relevant provisions of the Planning Scheme. 



Planning Assessment 

8.0 INDUSTRIAL ZONE 

8.1 Values of the zone 

8.1.1 This zone incorporates predominantly industrial and associated use or 

development of the following areas: 

Somerset and Wynyard industrial estates, the Burnie Airport and other areas 

where industrial and transport orientated development is appropriate and 

encouraged to locate. 

8.1.2 The values associated with each of the areas in the zone are specified in Part 2 of 

the planning scheme. 

8.2 Intent of the zone 

(a) To provide for a range of industrial uses in concentrated areas; and 

(b) 

To allow a range of other uses in ways and in locations that do not affect the 

viability and operation of use or development associated the primary uses of the 

zone. 

The land is appropriately zoned to accommodate the proposed dairy feed mesh mill (DA 

94/2012). The current subdivision is to facilitate the creation of Lot 2 which will contain 

the proposed facility. One additional vacant title (Lot 3) will be created with frontage 

onto Calder Road. 

The application therefore is considered to have minimal impact in relation to the existing 

supply of serviced Industrial Zoned land located elsewhere. Whilst the zone provides a 

minimum lot size of 1,000m 2 , the proposed lots are of an appropriate size taking account 

of the servicing constraints and the nature of the existing and proposed industrial uses 

and developments. 

As discussed previously, the current proposal seeks to address Council’s previous 

infrastructure servicing concerns. Whilst the application intended that Lot 2 would 

connect to the rising main in Stennings Road, Cradle Mountain Water advises that the 

reticulated network is currently at peak capacity and on-site management of wastewater 

would be required. The application otherwise indicates that Lot 3 is of an appropriate 

size to accommodate on-site waste water disposal systems. Taking this into account, and 

given that wastewater to be generated by the proposed dairy mash feed mill is limited to 

the office building associated with the facility, on-site management would appear to be 

feasible. 



The Development Application for the dairy mash feed mill includes a new stormwater 

holding pond which will have a pumped connection to the Council stormwater main in 

Stennings Road, as required of the approved potato storage shed. Stormwater 

management for Lot 3 will require resolution at the time a development application is 

made for the use and development of that land. Likewise, in the event that any permit 

issued in relation to DA 94/2012 is not acted upon, stormwater management for that 

land would require resolution as part of a future development application. 

A new DN100 water main will be constructed to connect each of the lots to the existing 

water supply main in Calder Road. 

Council requires a short extension to the Stennings Road seal and kerb between the 

extension required by DA0024/2008 and the access to the proposed Lot 2. 

The relevant standards under the applicable Zone and Schedule provisions are addressed 

in the following discussion. 

8.4.1 Issue 1.0 Issue:- Emissions 

Objective: To ensure that emissions are contained within the development site or are 

managed in such way as to not cause a loss of amenity to surrounding use or 

development or impact detrimentally on the environment. 

The standard does not apply to the application. It will be considered in relation to DA 

94/2012, which seeks approval for the proposed dairy mash feed mill. 

8.4.1 Issue 2.0:- Hazardous Waste Disposal 

Objective: To ensure that toxic waste is disposed of in facilities designed to properly 

accommodate such wastes. 

The standard does not apply to the application. 

8.4.1 Issue 3.0:- Subdivision 

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

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

(b) that provides appropriate infrastructure; and 

(c) that meets relevant Scheme standards. 

Acceptable Solution 

3.1 Subject to clause 21.6.2 minimum lot size is to be 

1000m2 with a minimum frontage to a road of 

20 metres. 

Performance Criteria 

3.1 Subject to clause 21.6.2 Council may approve 

lots of less than 1000 m2 or with frontage of less 

than 20 metres where: 

(a) it can be shown that it is necessary for a 

use or development to proceed or 

(b) it is to adjust the boundaries to achieve a 

more efficient lot layout. 



The proposed lots meet the acceptable solution. The smallest lot is Lot 3 which has an 

area of 1.69 hectares. Lot 2 has the narrowest frontage which is 81 metres in width. 

Clause 21.6.2 does not apply to the application. It relates to land within the Somerset 

Industrial Zone where the preparation of a Local Area Plan is required before Council can 

consider a subdivision of that land. 


3.2 It is for a boundary adjustment, amalgamation 

or minor subdivision to provide for an improved 

management of the land, or would lead to a 

better arrangement of lots consistent with the 

objective, and where no additional lots are 

created. 


3.2 No performance criteria 

The acceptable solution is not applicable since the application does not involve a 

boundary adjustment. 

8.4.1 Issue 4.0:- Building appearance and street character 

Objective: To ensure that building appearance from public streets is visually compatible 

with surrounding development and maintains amenity. 

The standard does not apply to the application. 

8.4.1 Issue 5.0:- Amenity of residences in surrounding zones 

Objective: To ensure use or development in the industrial zone does not significantly 

impact on the amenity of residential use or development in adjoining zones. 

The standard does not apply to the application. Whilst the objective includes a reference 

to development generally, the requirements under the acceptable solution deal with 

buildings, outside storage areas and noise emissions from activities or equipment. The 

standard therefore is not intended to apply to subdivision. The issues under the 

standard will be considered in relation to DA 94/2012. 

8.4.1 Issue 6.0:- Landscaping 

Objective: To enhance the appearance of use or development, provide visual screening, 

separate incompatible activities, assist in the control of run off and erosion, contribute to 

a reduction in noise levels and define pedestrian and vehicle circulation systems. 

For similar reasons given in relation to Issue 5.0, the standard does not apply to 

subdivision. Landscaping will be a relevant requirement for the use and development 

proposed by way of DA 94/2012. It will also be a relevant consideration for the future 

use and development of the proposed Lot 3. 



8.4.1 Issue 7.0:- Effluent and stormwater disposal 

Objective: To ensure that effluent and stormwater discharge from new development does 

not have an adverse effect on water quality. 


7.1 Effluent is to be disposed of by a connection to a 

reticulated sewerage system. 


7.1 Where a connection to a sewerage system is 

unavailable, effluent is to be treated by means 

of: 

(a) an on site septic tank system; or 

(b) connection to a package aerated waste 

water treatment system; or 

(c) other systems approved by the 

Department of Health and Human 

Services. 

The application indicates that it is intended that Lot 2 would be connected to the sewer 

rising main on Stennings Road. However, the referral comments received from Cradle 

Mountain Water indicate that rising main network in the surrounding area is currently at 

peak capacity and unable to accept additional load. On-site wastewater management is 

therefore required, which requires assessment in relation to the performance criteria. 

The application incorporates a report prepared by JMG which indicates that there is 

sufficient land area within Lot 3, which is situated adjacent to Calder Road, to 

accommodate on-site waste water disposal systems. The office building associated with 

the potato storage shed within the proposed Lot 1 is serviced by an existing septic tank. 

The requirement for the on-site management of wastewater within Lots 2, as required by 

Cradle Mountain Water, therefore would appear to be feasible. 

The land area required for waste water disposal will be determined by the number of 

staff and visitors likely to occupy the lots. It is be an appropriate matter for 

consideration for the Development Application for proposed dairy mash feed mill within 

Lot 2 (DA 94/2012), and at the time an application is made for the use and development 

of the proposed Lot 3. 

The office building associated with the potato storage shed within the proposed Lot 1 is 

serviced by an existing septic tank. A plan held on Council’s records indicates that the 

absorption trenches associated with the septic tank are located on the land associated 

with the proposed Lot 2. Modifications to the existing septic system will therefore be 

required to ensure that wastewater associated with Lot 1 is contained within the 

boundaries of that lot. A condition requiring separation of on-site services is 

recommended for inclusion on the planning permit. 

The application is considered to demonstrate the future development of Lots 2 and 3 are 

capable of satisfying the Performance Criteria, subject to separate Development 

Applications. 




7.2 Stormwater is to be disposed of by a connection 

to a reticulated stormwater system. 


7.2 Where a connection to an existing stormwater 

system is unavailable, appropriate methods of 

detention and/or treatment of all runoff are to 

be implemented so that discharge into receiving 

waters is in accordance with 

(a) standards set by the National Health and 

Medical Research Council for primary 

contact; or 

(b) for other waste values – as determined by 

the Board of Environmental Management 

and Pollution Control in accordance with 

the State Policy for Water Quality 

Management. 

The proposal indicates that a new stormwater holding pond is proposed to be developed 

in conjunction with DA 94/2012 within Lot 2. Water from the pond is proposed to be 

pumped to the Council stormwater main in Stennings Road. The pump rate will be 

determined by the capacity of the roadside drainage system. 

Stormwater management for Lot 3 will require resolution at the time a development 

application is made for the use and development of that land. 

The application is considered to demonstrate the future development of Lots 2 and 3 are 

capable of satisfying the Performance Criteria, subject to separate Development 

Applications. 

8.4.1 Issue 8.0:- Railway Alignment 

Objective: To ensure that incompatible use or development does not limit the ongoing 

operation or potential for reuse and expansion of the railway asset. 

The Western Line is situated to the south of the subject site. However, given that the 

application does not involve a sensitive use the standard is not applicable. 

8.4.1 Issue 9.0:- Airport Protection 

Objective: To ensure that the ongoing operation or potential for operations of the Burnie 

Airport at Wynyard is protected from inappropriately located and designed development 

which could encroach into the flight paths or otherwise impact on the operation of the 

airport. 

The standard does not apply to the proposed subdivision. The requirements under the 

standard will be applicable to the use and development proposed by way of DA 94/2012. 

They will also be applicable to the future use and development of the proposed Lot 3. 



8.4.1 Issue 10.0:- Infrastructure Provision 

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

developments is not unreasonably borne by the community. 


10.1 Where a use or development involves more that 

low-level use in the demand for infrastructure 

service capacity, the entire cost of the added 

burden on the service capacity of public 

infrastructure, that will be imposed by that use 

or development is to be paid for by the person 

undertaking the use or development. 


10.1 Where a use or development involves more than 


services capacity, the person undertaking the 

use or development must demonstrate to the 

planning authority that meeting the entire cost 

is unreasonable and that a contribution towards 

the cost of that infrastructure, commensurate 

with the service capacity that will be utilised, is 

appropriate. 

The acceptable solution is reflected in the recommended permit conditions as a standard 

requirement. The developer will be required to cover the costs associated with providing 

infrastructure services to the subdivision. 

14.2.1 Issue 1.0:- Access Sight Distance 

Objective: To ensure that adequate sight distance is provided in relation to the 

speed of through traffic. 


1.1 (i) For Category I – VI Roads any access onto, or 

new junction with, a road complies with the 

requirements of the Austroads Standards with 

respect to Safe Intersection Sight Distance; 


1.1 No performance criteria. 

The application incorporates a report prepared by JMG which provides an assessment of 

the available Safe Intersection Sight Distances (SISDs) along Calder Road. This indicates 

that the design speed is 60 km/h. Austroads Standards require a corresponding SISD of 

115 metres. The required SISD is available in both directions along Calder Road as 

required. 

Stennings Road is subject to a similar speed environment and, consequently, SISD 

requirement. The required SISD is available in both directions along Calder Road as 

required. 

The application therefore complies with the acceptable solution. 

Part 14.0 – Road Asset Schedule 

Table 14.2.1 Issue 2.0:- Number of Access and Junctions on Category I – VI 

Roads 

Objective: To ensure that the performance and safety of roads is not reduced by the 

number of vehicle entry points. 




2.3 Outside an area subject to a General Urban 

Speed Limit, and where access is onto, or the 

junction is with, a Category IVVI Road a 

maximum of one direct access (or junction) per 

property, providing both entry and exit, or two 

direct accesses providing separate entry and exit, 

will be permitted providing that any access 

(junction) will be located; 


2.3 A TIA demonstrates that the above Objective 

will be achieved in respect to the number, 

location, layout and design of accesses and 

junctions. 

The recommended permit conditions require the construction of a single vehicular access 

onto Stennings and Calder Roads for Lots 2 and 3 respectively. There is no indication 

that additional accesses are proposed. The application therefore complies with the 

acceptable solution. 

The site plan submitted in relation to DA 94/2012 indicates that a single access providing 

entry and exit is intended to service the proposed dairy mash feed mill. 

Any alternative access arrangements associated with the future use and development of 

Lot 3 may require assessment in relation to the performance criteria. 

14.2.1 Issue 7.0:- Design Matters 

Objective: That all necessary roadworks are undertaken to standards required by the 

Road Authority. 


7.1 Any access and any new junction complies with 

the Austroads Standards (excepting those 

relating to sight distances) with respect to 

accesses and junctions. 


7.1 A TIA demonstrates that the above Objective 

will be achieved with respect to the layout of 

any access and any new junction. 

Given that the recommended permit conditions require the accesses to Lots 2 and 3 to 

be constructed in accordance with Tasmanian Councils’ Subdivision Standards Drawing 

No SD1009 – Rural Roads – Standard Access, the application complies with the 

acceptable solution. 

The other relevant Planning Scheme Schedules identified under Clause 8.5 are not 

applicable to the application, as detailed in the table below. 

Part Schedule Assessment 

Part 13.0 Heritage Not Applicable to this application. 

Part 15.0 Standard Attenuation Distances Not Applicable to this application. 

Part 16.0 Wetlands and Waterways Not Applicable to this application. 

Part 17.0 Car Parking and Access Not Applicable to this application. 

Part 19.0 Signs Schedule Not Applicable to this application. 

Part 20.0 Potentially Contaminated Land Schedule Not Applicable to this application. 

Part 21.0 Local Area Plans Schedule Not Applicable to this application. 

Part 22.0 Telecommunications Schedule Not Applicable to this application. 



STATUTORY IMPLICATIONS 

Statutory Requirements 

The application is subject to the following statutory instruments: 

Land Use Planning & Approvals Act 1993; and 

Waratah-Wynyard Planning Scheme 2000. 

STRATEGIC IMPLICATIONS 

There are no significant strategic implications identified. 

POLICY IMPLICATIONS 

There are no significant policy implications identified. 

FINANCIAL IMPLICATIONS 

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

application by the Planning Authority. 

RISK IMPLICATIONS 

There is a risk that the applicant or representor may appeal the determination of the 

Planning Authority to the Resource Management and Planning Appeal Tribunal. 

CONSULTATION PROCESS 

The Development Application was placed on public exhibition as required under the Land 

Use Planning and Approvals Act 1993. 

COMMENT 

The application involves a 3 lot subdivision submitted by the developer of a proposed 

dairy mash feed mill (DA 94/2012) on the proposed Lot 2. Lot 1 will contain an existing 

potato storage shed at the subdivision site. 

The application for the dairy mash feed mill is being processed independently from the 

current subdivision. However, the proposed development assists in demonstrating that 

Council’s previous concerns relating to infrastructure servicing can be addressed. 



The application before Council is discretionary and is assessed as compliant with the 

applicable provisions and standards under the relevant Zone and Schedule Controls. In 

particular, this includes Clause 8.4.1, Performance Criteria 7.1 and 7.2 dealing with 

wastewater and stormwater management, Clause 8.4.1, Acceptable Solution 10.1 which 

requires the developer to cover the costs associated with providing infrastructure 

services to the subdivision and the access requirements under Part 14.0 – Road Asset 

Schedule. 

Whilst the zone provides a minimum lot size of 1,000m 2 , the proposed lots are of an 

appropriate size taking account of the servicing constraints and the nature of the existing 

and proposed industrial uses and developments. 

MOVED BY 

SECONDED BY 

CR BRAMICH 


That the Planning Authority grant approval for a 3 Lot Subdivision – Reliance on 

Performance Criteria under Industrial Zone Provisions at 28 Calder Road, Wynyard 

subject to the following conditions:- 

PART A CONDITIONS: 

1. The development/use, as shown on the endorsed plan(s) and described in the 

application, is not to be altered or modified for any reason without the consent 

of the Planning Authority. 

2. All costs associated with the proposed development including those related to 

infrastructure extensions or upgrades to Council assets are to be met by the 

Developer. 

3. A Final Survey Plan submitted for sealing by the Council is to show all easements 

required for powerlines, sewerage, water, drainage purposes and legal access. 

4. Prior to sealing the Final Survey Plan, all works required by this permit are 

required to be completed to the satisfaction of Council. 



6. Material or plant may be placed/located on a road, footpath, nature strip or 

other Council-owned or controlled land only in accordance with the conditions 

in a “Works in Road Reservation Permit”. 



7. The locations of existing private services on the site are to be identified and 

where separate private sewer, water and storm water services, including on-site 

disposal systems, are required they are to be contained wholly within the 

individual lots they serve. 

8. The Stennings Road seal and kerb is to be extended to match the extension 

required by way of Planning Permit DA0024/2008 and to connect with the 

vehicular access to lot 2. 


between the edge of the new sealed pavement of Stennings Road and the 

property boundary of lot 2, in accordance with the Tasmanian Councils’ 

Subdivision Standard Drawing No SD1009 – Rural Roads – Standard Access and 

the conditions in a “Works in Road Reservation Permit”. 


between the edge of the sealed pavement of Calder Road to the property 

boundary of lot 3, in accordance with the Tasmanian Councils’ Subdivision 

Standard Drawing No SD1009 and the conditions in a “Works in Road 

Reservation Permit”. Note: A sealed swale drain may be constructed in lieu of a 

culvert. 

11. All new vehicular accesses are to be located in accordance with Tasmanian 

Councils’ Subdivision Standard Drawing SD – 1012 – Access Sight Distance 

Requirements and be approved by the Executive Manager Engineering Services. 

12. Underground power is to be provided to each lot in the development in 

accordance of the requirements of Aurora Energy and IPWEA standard drawings 

and specifications. 

13. Telecommunication services are to be provided to each lot in the development 

in accordance of the requirements of Telstra and IPWEA standard drawings and 

specifications. 

14. Control measures are to be installed for the duration of the construction phase 

so as to limit the loss of soils and other debris from the site. 

15. This development/use is not to result in the generation of environmental harm 

or nuisance as defined in the Environmental Management and Pollution Control 

Act 1994. 

Note: 





According to Council’s records, the drainage trenches and absorption trenches area 

associated with the existing septic tank located within lot 1 will require relocation to be 

clear of lot 2 in order to ensure compliance with Condition 6 of this permit. 

PART B CONDITIONS: 

1. The person responsible for the activity must comply with the conditions 

contained in Schedule 2 or Permit Part B which the Regulated Entity (trading as 

Cradle Mountain Water) has required the planning authority to include in the 

permit, pursuant to section 56Q of the Water and Sewerage Industry Act 2008, 

reference 2012.0262 (attached). 


IN FAVOUR 



The Executive Manager Financial Services left the meeting at 6:53pm 

During discussion Cr Bramich foreshadowed a motion as follows: 

That Council write to Cradle Mountain Water requesting consideration for the next 

financial year for sewerage for the parcel of land in Stennings Road, Wynyard that is 

classed industrial. 

The Mayor requested that Cr Bramich put the motion forward to the next meeting. 

The Executive Manager Development Services left the meeting at 6:55pm 

The Executive Manager Financial Services returned to the meeting at 7:02pm 

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11.2 SUBDIVISION – 43 LOTS – RELIANCE ON PERFORMANCE CRITERIA UNDER RESIDENTIAL 

ZONE PROVISIONS – BELTON STREET, WYNYARD (CT 161377/3) - SD 1902 

To: 

Council 

Reporting Officer: Town Planner 



File Reference: SD 1902 

Enclosures: 


Owners Consent 


Location Map 

Supporting Documentation 

Infrastructure Assessment Report for Planning Approval 

Traffic Impact Assessment 


Representations x 2 

PURPOSE 

Application has been made for a staged residential subdivision of land located on the 

south-western side of Belton Street, Wynyard towards the western end of the Wynyard 

township. The site is adjacent to existing residential development to the north and is 

currently zoned Residential under the Waratah-Wynyard Planning Scheme 2000 (the 

Planning Scheme). The title has an area of 2.891 hectares and it is proposed to subdivide 

the land into 43 residential allotments. The proposed lots range between 451m 2 to 

3635 2 in size. Access to the lots is proposed to be via Belton Street, Wynyard. 

The proposal before Council is a discretionary application and is assessed against the 

provisions of the Planning Scheme, in particular Part 6.0 with respect to subdivision in 

the Residential Zone. 

BACKGROUND 

The subject site is surrounded to the north, east and south by land within the Residential 

Zone, with the land directly to the west within the Primary Industries Zone. The land 

north of the site is partially developed with substantial land still undeveloped opposite 

Stanwyn Court. Land to the east and south are Crown Leases, with the BMX track, 

Frederick Street complex and the Wynyard Pony Club. The land directly to the west has 

two properties both with existing dwellings. 



The site is currently constrained by slope in some areas and an existing dam to the northeast 

of the site. The site is subject to a burdening easement in the form of a right of 

carriageway appurtenant to (benefiting) CT 161376/1 – 53 Belton Street, Wynyard. 

The current application is for a 43 lot residential subdivision of the balance land at Inglis 

Street, Wynyard (CT 161377/3). 

The following reports accompany the current application: 

* Traffic Impact Assessment, prepared by Chris Martin dated 3 October 2012; and 

* Infrastructure Assessment Report, prepared by Chris Martin dated 3 September 

2012. 

Photograph 1 – Aerial photograph (Source: Mapinfo) 

Subject Site – CT 161377/3 



Photograph 2 – Aerial photograph & Contours - (Source: Mapinfo) 

DETAILS 

Application 

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

representations received during the public exhibition period. The subject property is 

located towards the western side of the township of Wynyard. This site is currently 

zoned Residential under the Planning Scheme. 

The development is for a Subdivision, which does not have a Use Class under the 

Waratah-Wynyard Planning Scheme 2000, therefore it is to be assessed as a 

discretionary application under the Local Government (Building and Miscellaneous 

Provisions) Act 1993, Part 3 Subdivisions, s.81(2) 

“(2) Unless the relevant planning scheme or interim order provides otherwise, an 

application for approval of a subdivision plan is to be made as if it were an 

application for a discretionary permit under section 57 of the Land Use Planning 

and Approvals Act 1993.” 



The subdivision proposes four (4) stages. Stage one (1) to create 5 lots (1, 2, 3, 39 & 40) 

plus lot 42 leaving a lot with a temporary turning circle within the road reserve and a 

portion of lot 38. Stage two (2) to create 10 lots (4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 34, 35, 36, 37 & 38) leaving 

a balance lot with temporary turning circle. Stage three (3) to create 12 lots (23, 24, 25, 

26, 27, 28, 29, 30, 31, 32, 33 & 41) plus balance lot with a temporary turning circle. Stage 

four (4) to create 14 lots (9 – 22). 

The proposal also includes the construction of retaining walls on lots 4, 5, 6, 7, 10, 11, 31, 

32 and 41 to a maximum of 1m in height to allow site grading on the lots and 

construction of 2m high retaining walls at its highest point along the rear (northern) 

boundary of lots 31, 32 and across lot 31 to allow site grading on the lots. 

The developer intends to construct housing on all of the lots and has indicated that their 

preferences for retaining walls are to construct them of keystone blocks at a distance of 

1m inside the lower property boundary. The proposed 1m height limit (excepting parts 

within lots 31 and 32) is to minimise earthworks and impact on adjacent lands. 

The existing man-made dams on lots 31, 32 and 41 will be control released during 

summer months with the base materials being allowed to dry. Any vegetation is to be 

removed and the dam is to be filled and compacted in accordance with AS 3798 so as to 

ensure a likely ‘M’ site classification. 

The open channel is to be re-established with native vegetation to be planted where 

earthworks disturb existing vegetation for 5m from the watercourse. 

A 6m x 6m x 3m high shed will be erected within the boundaries of Lot 38 for the 

purposes of a construction site shed during the life of the subdivision construction and 

residential development of Stages 1, 2 and 3. The shed is proposed to be converted into 

a double garage as part of the residential development on Lot 38. 



1. Construction of civil engineering work associated with the Development is to 

comply with the requirements of Council’s Policy PR003 – Standard requirements 

for the construction of new infrastructure. 

2. Relevant engineering plans, specifications, calculations and computations are to 

be prepared by or be certified by a Chartered Professional Engineer and 

submitted to the Executive Manager Engineering Services for approval. No work 

is to commence until a Construction Certificate has been issued by the Executive 

Manager Engineering Services. Hold points for Council approvals will be required 

prior to: 



a) Pouring of concrete kerb and channelling, footpaths and driveways; 

b) Surface sealing of all internal roads including documented pavement 

testing; and 

c) On completion of all civil works. 

3. On completion of work covered by a Construction Certificate a Chartered 

Professional Engineer is to certify by declaration that all work has been carried 

out fully in accordance with the approved plans, specifications, calculations and 

computations. “Works as Constructed” drawings that comply with the 

requirements of Council’s “Submission of digital-as-constructed information” 

template are to be supplied (Note: Template can be obtained from Council’s 

website). 

4. No damage is to be caused to the road, footpath or other public facility during 

construction. Any damage caused is to be rectified to the satisfaction of the 

Executive Manager Engineering Services. 






7. Connection of stormwater drains to Council’s drainage network is to occur only in 

accordance with the requirements and approval of the Executive Manager 

Engineering Services. 

8. A twelve (12) month maintenance period is to apply to all works within the 

development which will become Council infrastructure. A maintenance bond of 

5% of the cost of the civil works as approved by the Executive Manager 

Engineering Services is to be lodged with Council prior to: 

a) the issue of the Maintenance Period Commencement document; or 

b) prior to the sealing of the Final Survey Plan. 

9. New kerb crossovers are to be constructed for each allotment in accordance with 

Tasmanian Councils’ subdivision Standard Drawing SD1003 Urban Roads – 

Standard Vehicle Crossing and the conditions in a “Works in Road Reservation 

Permit”. 

10. New reinforced concrete driveways are to be constructed for each allotment 

between the kerb crossover and the property boundary in accordance with 

Tasmanian Councils’ Subdivision Standard Drawing SD1003 - Urban Roads – 


Permit”. 



11. For each lot a stormwater connection point including an accessible inspection 

opening at ground level is to be constructed at the lowest point of each allotment 

to permit connection to the stormwater reticulation network in accordance with 

Standard Drawing SD-2070 Stormwater – Lot Connections. The stormwater 

connection point is to be inspected and approved prior to backfilling to the 

satisfaction of the Executive Manager Engineering Services. 

12. A reticulated stormwater drainage system is to be provided with individual lot 

connections, road drainage and method of discharge in accordance with the 

requirements of the Executive Manager Engineering Services. The design return 

interval for the reticulation network is 1 in 10 year ARI for property only, 1 in 20 

year ARI for road drainage and provision is to be made to contain a 1 in 100 year 

ARI major overland flowpath. In this regard the impact upon the existing 

stormwater network is to be analysed by the developer and upgrades designed 

and constructed by the developer were the existing network capacity is exceeded: 

a) 1 in 10 year ARI for property only, 

b) 1 in 20 year ARI for road drainage and 

c) provision is to be made to contain a 1 in 100 year ARI major overland flowpath 

13. A suitably sized gross pollutant trap is to be installed at the 750Ø road culvert 

located at the North West corner of lot 42. 

14. Any upgrade or alteration of existing Council infrastructure is to be at the 

developers cost. 

15. All stormwater run-off from access surfaces is to be drained into sedimenttrapping 

device(s) approved by the Executive Manager Engineering Services 

before discharge from the site. 

16. Subsoil drains are to be installed at the back of kerb, both sides of all internal 

subdivisional roads, in accordance with IPWEA Tasmanian Councils’ Subdivision 

Standards SD-2004. 

17. Before site disturbance or construction commences, an environmental 

management plan is to be prepared and submitted for approval by the Executive 

Manager Engineering Services, prior to disturbance or construction, outlining 

proposed practices in relation to: 

a) Temporary runoff and erosion controls are to be installed before the 

development commences. Controls are to include, but are not limited to: 

i) Minimise site disturbance and vegetation removal; 



ii) Diversion of up-slope run-off around cleared and/or disturbed 

areas, areas to be cleared and/or disturbed or filling provided that 

such diverted water will not cause erosion and is directed to a legal 

discharge point; 

iii) Installation of sediment retention traps (e.g. sediment fences etc.) 

at the down slope perimeter of the disturbed area or stockpile to 

prevent unwanted sediment and other debris escaping from the 

land; and 

iv) Rehabilitation of all disturbed areas as soon as possible. 

a) Weed management; 

b) Storage facilities for fuels, oils, greases, chemicals and the like; and 

c) Litter management. 

18. Erosion control measures are to be maintained at full operational capacity until 

the land is effectively rehabilitated and stabilised after completion of the 

development. All surfaces disturbed by the development are to be stabilised and 

revegetated to the requirement of the Executive Manager Engineering Services. 

19. A 15.24 metre wide road reservation for the internal roadway from the Belton 

Street junction to the end of lots 8 and 34, with lot boundaries splayed where 

necessary is to be provided and shown as “Road” on the Final Survey Plan lodged 

for sealing. 

20. A 15-metre wide road reservation for the internal roadway from cul-de-sac to culde-sac, 

with lot boundaries splayed where necessary is to be provided and shown 

as “Road” on the final survey plan lodged for sealing. 

21. The road reservation is to be widened to a minimum of 25 metres in accordance 

with Tasmanian Councils’ Subdivision Standard Drawing SD–1011 with lot 

boundaries splayed where required to accommodate a vehicular turning area and 

shown as “Road” on the final survey plan lodged for sealing. 

22. The internal subdivision road from the Belton Street junction to the end of lots 8 

and 34, is to be of compacted crushed rock pavement, designed in accordance 

with the Austroads Pavement Design Guidelines, with a pavement width of 8.0 

metres measured from lip of kerb to lip of kerb and a minimum total pavement 

thickness of 350 mm incorporating geotextile reinforcement between the subbase 

and sub-grade materials with appropriate geofabric filter plus a 40 mm 

asphalt seal, concrete kerb and channel and footpaths all in accordance with the 

Tasmanian Councils’ Subdivision Standard Drawing SD-1001, and is to be 

constructed to the reasonable requirements of the Executive Manager 




23. The internal subdivision road from cul-de-sac to cul-de-sac is to be of compacted 

crushed rock pavement, designed in accordance with the Austroads Pavement 

Design Guidelines, with a pavement width of 6.0 metres measured from lip of 

kerb to lip of kerb and a minimum total pavement thickness of 350 mm 

incorporating geotextile reinforcement between the sub-base and sub-grade 

materials with appropriate geofabric filter plus a 40 mm asphalt seal, concrete 

kerb and channel and footpaths all in accordance with the Tasmanian Councils’ 

Subdivision Standard Drawing SD-1001, and is to be constructed to the 

reasonable requirements of the Executive Manager Engineering Services. 

24. Road intersections, both internally and within the council road network are to be 

assessed in regard to the various requirements of the Austroads Guide to Traffic 

Management set. All upgrade and works required to achieve compliance with the 

Austroads Guide to Traffic Management set are to be addressed as part of the 

road design process. 

25. Concrete footpaths of 1.5 metre width in accordance with Tasmanian Councils’ 

Standard Drawing SD-1006 are to be constructed on both sides of the internal 

subdivision Road. The footpath is to be located immediately adjacent to lot 

boundaries. 

26. The developer is to contribute to Council funds for the constructions of a 1.5m 

wide footpath on the western side of Frederick St, from Belton to Inglis Street. 

The contribution amount is to be based on a pro-rata number of approved lots for 

the subdivision and the number of existing lots in Belton Street, Stanwyn Court 

and the portion of Frederick Street from Lowe Street to Inglis Street. 

27. Concrete Barrier Kerb and Channel Type B1 is to be constructed in accordance 

with Council’s standard drawing SD-1005 on both sides of internal roads. 

28. A court bowl of radius 8.5 m and otherwise in accordance with Tasmanian 

Councils’ Standard Drawing SD-1011 is to be provided at both termination of the 

internal road to facilitate the turning movements of vehicles including large 

service vehicles such as garbage trucks. Construction is to be of equivalent 

standard to the internal road. 

29. A temporary court bowl of radius 8.5 m and constructed of minimum 200mm 

crushed rock otherwise in accordance with Tasmanian Councils’ Standard Drawing 

SD-1011 is to be provided at the termination of internal roads following interim 

stages to facilitate the turning movements of vehicles including large service 

vehicles such as garbage trucks. 



30. All corner radii of the internal subdivision roads including the Belton Street 

junction are to be designed to cater for a 19.0 metre long prime mover and semi 

trailer movements in accordance with Austroads Design Vehicles and Turning Path 

Templates. 

31. The internal subdivision road at the Belton St junction is to have regard to the 

alteration of the existing property driveways and crossovers for 37 and 39 Belton 

Street, and be included as part of the junction design. 

32. A 30mm Asphalt overlay is to be provided for the full width of Belton Street for a 

length of 15.0m either side of subdivision access road centreline. 

33. Vehicle access during development is to be confined to designated area 

nominated and approved within the Construction and Environmental 

Management Plan. 

34. All disturbed surfaces on the land, except those set aside for roadways, footways 

and driveways, are to be covered with top soil and seeded with approved grass 

and, where appropriate, revegetated and stabilised to the satisfaction of the 


35. All underground infrastructure road crossings are to be perpendicular to the road. 

All road crossings are to be located behind the kerb line in court bowls. All 

manholes are to be located behind the kerb line. 

36. Street lighting is to be provided in accordance with AS1158 and the requirements 

of Aurora Energy Pty Ltd and the Executive Manager Engineering Services. The 

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

use of non-standard lighting poles is not permitted in the development. 




38. Telecommunication services are to be provided to each lot in development in 

accordance of the requirements of the Telecommunications provider and IPWEA 

standard drawings and specifications. 

39. Before site disturbance or construction commences, a plan of management is to 

be prepared and submitted for approval by the Executive Manager Engineering 

Services. The plan is to provide relevant project management information and 

outline proposed construction practices, including, but not limited to: 



a) Contact details for principal, consultants and contractors including after 

hours numbers; 

b) Traffic management plan including road works signage; 

c) Proposed hours of work (including volume and timing of heavy vehicles 

entering and leaving the site, and works undertaken on site); 

d) Identification of potentially noisy construction phases, such as operation 

of rock-breakers, explosives or pile drivers, and proposed means to 

minimise impact on the amenity of neighbouring buildings; 

e) Site facilities to be provided; and 

f) Procedures for washing down vehicles to prevent soil and debris being 

carried onto the street. 

Note: A “Works within the Road Reservation” permit must be obtained from Council for 

all activity within the Road Reservation. 






1994. 



A referral was sent to Cradle Mountain Water on the 22 October 2012. A response was 

received on the 6 November 2012 requiring conditions for this permit, (see attached). 

Advertising 



received two (2) representations. The representations and planning response to the 

issues raised is provided below: 



Representor 1 – Albert Stolp ( 53 Belton Street, Wynyard) 

Issue 1 

That any damage to current boundary fencing caused by the subdivider in the course of construction will be 

repaired immediately, to at least the standard of construction before the damage occurred or better, in 

consultation with the neighbouring property owners. 

That a uniform standard of boundary fencing be adopted throughout the proposed development. 

Issue 2 

That all services pertaining to the proposed subdivision i.e. stormwater, sewerage and underground power, be 

installed at the level required for the completed subdivision throughout the staged development. No temporary 

service solutions to be allowed. 

Issue 3 

The subdivider is to ensure that no surface runoff occurs during the development to the determent of adjoining 

properties. 

Issue 4 

That the subdivider undertakes to make good any adverse drainage and or supply problems caused by the 

development, especially water pressure and sewerage capacity. 


Issue 1 

Any damage to current boundary fencing or proposed new boundary fencing is governed by the Boundary Fences 

Act 1908. Enforcement of this Act is a civil matter. 

Any issues arising from damage to or erection of new boundary fencing is the responsibility of the relevant 

property owners. The Boundary Fences Act 1908 clearly sets out all parties responsibilities for erection of new 

fencing, repairs to existing, arbitration and other matters that include but not exclusive to how money is 

recoverable under the Act. 

This is not a matter that can be considered under the Planning Scheme. 

Issues 2, 3 & 4 

A full assessment of all services and infrastructure required to service the proposed 43 lots has been carried out by 

Council’s Technical Officer and Cradle Mountain Water. 

Council require services to be provided to the Municipal Standards for subdivision in an Urban area, (please see 

conditions 11, 12 & 13). The sewerage and water services requirements have been assessed by Cradle Mountain 

Water (please see attached Development Permit Conditions/Submission). The developer must install power to the 

standard of the energy providers requirements, independent of Council. 

The installation of all service requirements will be in accordance with the staging of the development. However, 

management control measures are to be in place before site disturbance or construction commences. An 

environmental management plan is to be prepared and submitted for approval by the Executive Manager 

Engineering Services, (see conditions 26 & 27). The environmental management plan is to address each stage of 

the subdivision. 



Representor 2 – Janet & Michael Belden (35 Belton Street, Wynyard) 

Issue 1 

Notice of application for planning permit received less than 24 hours before commencement of construction. 

Issue 2 

Existing stormwater infrastructure unable to cope with current water volume resulting in flooding, causing the 

street to become impassable and access to our property to be blocked. Previous workmen have been unable to 

establish where this drain is connected to the stormwater system. 

Issue 3 

Sewerage system unable to function primarily during wet weather when stormwater is at full capacity. This in turn 

causes faecal matter to overflow on private property. Our plumber has confirmed polypipe on our land and 

queries out dated clay piping needing replacement under the street. Cradle Mountain Water refuse to take 

responsibility for this or to even investigate the problem. 

Issue 4 

Entry to Belton Street subject to constant potholes and stress fractures with neither Waratah-Wynyard Council nor 

Fonterra interested in maintaining bitumen in this area. Additional traffic and heavy machinery will only add to 

this situation. 


Issue 1 

Unfortunately, separate to the planning process, the developer did start substantial earthworks, prior to the 

determination of this application. Council staff were informed by two separate parties of the earthworks. Council 

staff responded to these reports and attended the site. The outcome being the developer/owner was required to 

cease further works/excavation immediately. Further, sufficient mitigating measures were put into place to 

protect properties against sediment runoff in the event medium to heavy rainfall occurred. The owner/developer 

ceased work then put into place that evening, bales of hay to protect against sediment runoff. This protected 

possible affected properties and Council’s stormwater drains. 

Issue 2 

Council recognises that there have been issues of stormwater in this area, however, stormwater issues have been 

addressed through proposed conditions (see condition 16, 20, 21, 22 & 24). 

Issue 3 

Sewerage assets are no longer within local government. Cradle Mountain Water have carried out a full 

assessment of the proposed subdivision and taken into account the proposal as detailed in the application and 

supporting documentation, including the information held by the Regulated Entity and have issued Development 

Permit Conditions contained in Part B Conditions. 

Issue 4 

Council is responsible for road maintenance as the Road Authority, responsible for all Council road maintenance. 

Inspections are carried out periodically for conditions of all Council roads. Improvement works are scheduled for 

Belton Street during Council’s 2012-13 Budget. 

6.0 RESIDENTIAL ZONE 


6.1.1 This zone incorporates predominantly residential and associated use or 




Wynyard and Somerset, the hinterland settlements of Yolla and Waratah 

and the coastal holiday settlements of Boat Harbour Beach and Sisters 

Beach. The zone also includes land suitable for residential and associated 

use or development. 

6.1.2 The values associated with those areas zoned residential are specified in 

Part 2 of the planning scheme. 


(a) 

(b) 

To protect and enhance residential amenity; and 

To allow for compatible uses that do not adversely impact upon 

residential amenity. 

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

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

Part 2.3.1 (a) of the Planning Scheme Strategies, states ‘new urban development should 

be confined to the towns of Wynyard and Somerset, the hinterland townships of Yolla 

and Waratah and coastal settlements of Boat Harbour Beach and Sisters Beach’. 

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

application: 

6.4 Standards for use or development in the Residential Zone 

6.4.1 Standards for use or development in the Residential Zone 

6.4.1 Issue 1.0:- Effluent and stormwater disposal 

Objective: To ensure that effluent and stormwater discharge from new development does not have an adverse 

effect on water quality. 



Serviced Areas 


1.1 Effluent is to be disposed of by a connection to 1.1 No performance criteria 

reticulated sewerage, sewage treatment and 

stormwater systems. 

1.3 The cost of the chosen system or connection to 1.3 No performance criteria 

existing infrastructure is to be at the developers 

expense. 

1.4 If not connected to an existing stormwater system, 

there is to be no direct discharge of runoff into 

any waterway, wetland, or onto adjoining 

property. 

1.4 Where storm water runoff is to be discharged into 

a waterway or wetland, appropriate methods of 

detention and / or treatment of all runoff are to 

be implemented so that discharge into receiving 

waters is in accordance with: 

(a) standards set by the National Health and 

Medical Research Council for primary 

contact, or 



(b) for other water values – as determined by 

the Board of Environmental Management 

and Pollution Control in accordance with 

the State Policy for Water Quality 

Management 1997. 

Planning Comments: 

The development application demonstrates that the site can be serviced with an extension to existing reticulated 

sewerage and stormwater systems. Appropriate permit conditions will require installation of such extensions 

along with a connection for each lot. The Developer must meet all costs associated with such works. The 

proposal meets the acceptable solutions 1.1 and 1.3. 

The stormwater system is subject to detailed engineering design as well as incorporation of Water Sensitive 

Urban Design principles and appropriate soil and stormwater management during and after construction of the 

subdivision works. It is therefore considered that the application is consistent with Performance Criteria 1.4. 

6.4.1 Issue 3.0:- Subdivision 

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

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

(b) that provides appropriate infrastructure; 

(c) that meets relevant Scheme standards; 

(d) that provides a range and mix of lot sizes to suit a variety of dwelling and household types, with areas and 

dimensions that meet user requirements; 

(e) that protects residential amenity; and 

(f) that allows application of energy conservation principles. 



3.1 Lot layout shall comply with the acceptable 

solutions as set out in clauses 1.1, 1.2, 1.3 and 

1.4 of Table 11.1 (Part 11) – Residential 

Development Schedule. 


3.1 Lot layout shall comply with the performance 

criteria as set out in clauses 1.1, 1.2, 1.3 and 1.4 

of Table 11.1 (Part 11) – Residential 

Development Schedule. 

The proposed lot layout accords with the Acceptable Solutions of the Residential Development Schedule. 

3.2 Land to be subdivided must be capable of having 

all sewage effluent and stormwater runoff 

discharged to a reticulated disposal system. 

3.2 It is demonstrated that sewage effluent and 

stormwater can be disposed of within the 

boundaries of the site and not result in adverse 

impacts on the environment. 


The application meets the Acceptable Solution. 

3.4 Lot layout, road layout and construction shall 3.4 No performance criteria. 

provide, supplement or enhance appropriate 

facilities and safe and convenient connections for 

public transport (where appropriate), and for 

pedestrians and cyclists (such as bus stops, 

footpaths, cycle ways, lighting, seating, shelters). 


A new internal road network will be required (at the developer’s cost) to facilitate access to the subdivision. The 

recommended permit conditions will require construction of a new 1.5 metre wide footpath on both sides of the 

internal subdivision road allowing for pedestrian access, (see condition 34). The application is considered to 

generally accord with the Acceptable Solution. 



Lot Size 

3.5 Lots shall have minimum area of 450m 2 and must 

be capable of containing a rectangle measuring 

10m by 15m and having a slope of 1:10 or less. 

Lot area excludes strips of land used for frontage 

to internal lots. 

3.5 Lots must have area and dimensions suitable for 

the siting and construction of a dwelling and 

ancillary outbuildings, the provision of private 

outdoor space, convenient vehicle access and 

parking. Lot layout is to take into account the 

slope of the land and the desirability of 

minimizing earthworks/retaining walls and cut 

and fill associated with dwelling construction. A 

building envelope must be incorporated into the 

proposal plan. 


The proposed lots range between 451m 2 to 3635m 2 in area. All lots excepting lots 31, 32 and 41 have a slope of 

1:10 or less and are capable of containing a rectangle measuring 10m by 15m. Lots 31 (1:4), 32 (1:7.2) and 41 

(1:3.6 at one point) rely on demonstration of achievement of the performance criteria. The applicant provides 

that filling of the current dam, construction of retaining walls 2m high on lots 31-32 will enable the reduction in 

slope. This would result in an approximate final gradient of 1:9 slope for lot 31, 1:10 slope for lot 32 and 1:6 for 

lot 41. 

The application is therefore assessed as compliant with the performance criteria in relation to the lots 31, 32 and 

41 within the steeper portion of the subject site. 

3.6 Lots shall have a minimum frontage of: 


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

(b) 6 metres if between 1200m 2 and 3000m 2 ; or 

(c) a width necessary to accommodate a street 

reservation required for any resubdivision of 

the lot if more than 3000m 2 . 


The proposal meets the Acceptable Solution. 

Orientation and Energy 


3.6 A minimum of 70% of all lots are to be orientated 

to facilitate the siting of houses to take 

advantage of solar access by ensuring that 

houses can be built on the lot(s) in which the 

living room will receive not less than 4 hours of 

sunshine between 9am and 3pm on June 21. 

3.7 Any new lot in an established residential area is to 

have no more than one third of its area covered 

by the shadow of existing development on June 

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


The proposal meets the Acceptable Solutions. 


3.6 Lots are to be orientated to facilitate the siting of 

dwellings to take advantage of microclimatic 

benefits, and have dimensions to allow adequate 

on site solar access, taking into account likely 

dwelling size and the relationship of each lot to 

the street. 

3.7 The dimensions of any lot are to allow solar access 

on site to be maximized, taking into account the 

likely house size and the relationship of each lot 

to existing buildings or adjoining land. 




Objective: To ensure that the cost of providing infrastructure to uses or new developments is not unreasonably 

borne by the community. 












services capacity, the person undertaking the use 

or development must demonstrate to the 

planning authority that meeting the entire cost is 

unreasonable and that a contribution towards 



appropriate. 


A condition of any permit will ensure that the developer meets all costs created by the extension of the 

infrastructure as a result of the subdivision, including the creation of a new subdivision road, (see condition 2). 


12.0 SITING OF DEVELOPMENTS SCHEDULE 

12.1 Intent of Schedule 

The intent of this schedule is to: 

(a) 

(b) 

protect aspects of visual and environmental significance of the planning 

area; and 

prevent use or development occurring in locations where there is risk of 

future property damage or lives are placed at risk. 

Table 12.1 Issue 1.0:- Environmental and Visual Impact 

Objective: To protect the environmental and visual qualities of rural and coastal landscapes in the Primary 

Industries, Environmental Management and Residential Zones through ensuring that buildings, structures and 

other works are located and constructed so as to minimize their impacts. 



Slopes 

Slopes 

1.1 Building, private roads and associated works are to 

be on slopes of less than 1:5. 

1.1 Building, private roads and associated works may 

occur on slopes of 1:5 or greater provided it can 

be demonstrated that: 

(a) stormwater is managed to ensure maximum 

on site absorption and retention. Water 

movement downslope from the building or 

structure shall not be greater than existing 

before development. Roads shall follow 

contours and manage runoff to prevent 

erosion; 

(b) buildings shall utilise techniques which 

minimise the need for excavation or fill for 

foundations and associated hardstand 

areas; 



(c) the footprint of buildings or structures shall 

be minimized and the building mass 

stepped down the slope; and 

(d) septic absorption efficiency is not reduced. 


The subject site includes land in the eastern portion with a well-defined gully (1:4) slope. The south-eastern 

portion of the land has a gentle slope of approximately 1:60. The assessment against Clause 6.4.1, Acceptable 

Solution 3.5 deals with the future siting of dwellings in this area. The proposed roads within the subdivision 

generally follow the contours. Stormwater generated by the subdivision will be collected and directed to the 

stormwater infrastructure. All lots can be connected to full reticulated services and appropriately drained. 

The application is considered to meet the performance criteria. 

Soils 

Soils 

1.2 Buildings are to be located on loams or clay/loams 1.2 Sandy or clay soils or rocky surfaces may be used 

of sufficient depth to accommodate building for buildings provided it can be demonstrated 

footings and septic absorption. 

that wind or water erosion will not be caused or 

septic absorption efficiency reduced. 



Hydrology 

Hydrology 

1.3 All buildings and works are to be located a 

minimum of 30 metres away from the outer 

boundaries of drainage swales, recharge basins, 

1.3 Any buildings or works located on or near drainage 

swales, recharge basins, high water tables, water 

courses or flood plains shall be designed and 

areas with high water tables, water courses and constructed in a manner that will not 

flood plains. 

detrimentally affect the natural flow regimes or 

water qualities of any of these features. 


The existing man-made dam on proposed lots 31, 32 and 41 is to be drained and filled in accordance with geotechnical 

advice. This is reflected through proposed permit conditions 3 & 4. 

The application is considered to meet the Performance Criteria. 

14.0 ROAD ASSET SCHEDULE 


The intent of this schedule is to:- 

(a) 

(b) 

(c) 

ensure that use or development of any land outside a road does not 

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

road system as lies within Council’s municipal area; 

ensure that use or development on roads does not unreasonably impede 

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

assist the planning, construction, maintenance and management of roads, 

in a manner that achieves the objectives set out in Schedule 1 of the Act. 



Table 14.2.1 Issue 1.0:- Access Sight Distance 

Objective: To ensure that adequate sight distance is provided in relation to the speed of through traffic. 


1.1 (ii) along Local Roads, in an area where the speed 

limit is no greater than the General Urban 

Speed Limit, any access or new junction 

complies with the requirements of the 

Austroads Standards with respect to 

Approach Sight Distance. 





Table 14.2.1 Issue 3.0:- Deficient Junctions 

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



3.1 Where a TIA demonstrates that a use or 3.1 A TIA demonstrates that the above Objective will 

development serviced by a side road from a be achieved, provided that where it is required 

deficient junction will not create a material that any roadworks be undertaken by, or at the 

change in the Annual Average Daily Traffic cost of, the applicant, these roadworks will be 

(AADT) on the side of the road at the deficient completed prior to any other part of the permit 

junction. 

becoming active. 



16.0 WETLANDS AND WATERWAYS SCHEDULE 


The intent of this schedule is to provide protection for the following features of 

wetlands and waterways: 

(a) 

(b) 

(c) 

(d) 

sensitive ecosystems which occur in a variety of forms and in a range of 

locations; 

flow regimes, water levels, biological activity and physical characteristics; 

the rich variety of flora and fauna; and 

their role for water supply, flood mitigation, environmental protection, 

water regulation and nutrient filtering, as resources for recreational 

activities and as attractive features in the landscape. 

The purpose is to achieve sustainable management of surface and groundwater 

resources through a focus on the achievement of Water Quality Objectives in 

accordance with the State Policy on Water Quality Management 1977. This will 

maintain or enhance water quality, and ensure that diffuse and point source 

pollution does not prejudice the achievement of long term Water Quality 

Objectives. 



Table 16.1 Issue 1.0:- Works on or near Wetlands or Waterways 

Objective: Works on or near wetlands and waterways are not to affect the hydrological and biological roles of 

wetlands and waterways. 



1.1 No channel training works, filling, draining, 

building or other structures are to be constructed 

in or within 30 metres of the boundary of any 

wetland or streambank of a waterway. 

1.1 Where works are proposed in or within 30 metres 

of the boundary of a wetland or streambank of a 

waterway, it must be demonstrated that: 

(a) the design and operation of any works or 

structures are in accordance with Best 

Practice Environmental Management as 

defined in the Environmental Management 

and Pollution Control Act 1994 and State 

Policy for Water Quality Management 

1997; and 

(b) the natural flow regimes, water quality and 

biological diversity of any wetland or 

waterway will not be adversely affected. 


Refer to comments in relation to Table 12.1, Issue 1.3. The application is considered to meet the Performance 

Criteria. 

Table 16.1 Issue 3.0:- Water Quality 

Objective: To maintain the physical and chemical water quality of wetlands and waterways at a level that will not 

affect their role as aquatic habitats, recreational assets, or sources of supply for domestic, industrial and 

agricultural uses. 



3.1 No new point source of discharge into a wetland 

or waterway. 

3.1 Appropriate methods of treatment or 

management are to be implemented to ensure 

that new point sources of discharge: 

(a) do not give rise to pollution within the terms 

of the Environmental Management and 

Pollution Control Act 1994; 

(b) are reduced to the maximum extent that is 

reasonable and practical having regard to 

best practice environmental management 

accepted modern technology and the 

waste management hierarchy of the Policy; 

and 

(c) meet emission limit guidelines: 

(i) published by the Board in accordance with 

the Policy; or 

(ii) where emission limit guidelines have not 

been published or are inappropriate, as set 

by the Board in accordance with the Policy. 


Refer to comments in relation to Table 6.4.1, Issue 1.4. The application is considered to meet the Performance 

Criteria. 




Part 13.0 Heritage Schedule Not Applicable to this application. 

Part 15.0 

Standard Attenuation Distances Application meets the Standards for this part. 

Schedule 

Part 17.0 Car Parking and Access Schedule Application meets the Standards for this part. 

Part 18.0 Bushfire Prone Areas Schedule Application meets the Standards for this part. 


Part 20.0 

Potentially Contaminated Land Not Applicable to this application. 

Schedule 


Part 22.0 Telecommunications Schedule Not Applicable to this application. 

















N/A. 



COMMENT 

The application involves a staged residential subdivision of land located on the southwestern 

side of Belton Street, Wynyard towards the western end of the Wynyard 

township. The site is adjacent to existing residential development to the north and is 

currently zoned Residential under the Waratah-Wynyard Planning Scheme 2000. The 

title has an area of 2.891 hectares and it is proposed to subdivide the land into 43 

residential allotments. The proposed lots range between 451m 2 to 3635 2 in size. Access 

to the lots is proposed to be via Belton Street, Wynyard. 

The proposal before Council is a discretionary application and is assessed against the 

provisions of the Planning Scheme, in particular Part 6.0 with respect to subdivision in 

the Residential Zone. The applicant has demonstrated full compliance with the relevant 

Acceptable Solutions and Performance Criteria. 

It is therefore recommended that the Planning Authority grant approval for a Subdivision 

– 43 Lots - Reliance on Performance Criteria under the Residential Zone Provisions at 

Belton Street, Wynyard (CT 161377/3) , subject to conditions. 

MOVED BY 

SECONDED BY 

CR BRAMICH 

CR DUNIAM 

That the Planning Authority grant approval for a Subdivision – 43 Lots - Reliance on 

Performance Criteria under the Residential Zone Provisions at Belton Street, Wynyard 

(CT 161377/3), subject to the following conditions:- 







Developer. 

3. The dam on lots 31, 32 and 41 is to be filled in and compacted in accordance 

with AS 3798, so as to ensure an ‘M’ site classification under AS 2870. 

The open channel is to be re-established with native vegetation planted where 

earthworks disturb existing vegetation, to the satisfaction of the Executive 

Manager Engineering Services. 



4. Following the completion of the works described in Condition 3, the developer 

is to provide to Council evidence that a Chartered Geotechnical Consultant has 

certified by declaration that all works have been carried out fully in accordance 

with AS 2870 and AS 3798. 



6. A Final Survey Plan is to be submitted to Council for sealing. The plan is to be 

drawn to scale and prepared in accordance with the requirements of the 

Recorder of Titles and will form part of this permit when sealed. The Final 

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

7. Before a Final Survey Plan may be sealed, the developer is to provide a 

contribution in lieu of providing public open space in the development. The 

contribution is to be equivalent to five percent (5%) of the value of the 

undeveloped new lots comprised in the plan less the value of any public open 

space that is provided, 

This condition is authorised by Section 117 of the Local Government (Building & 

Miscellaneous Provisions) Act 1993. The contribution may be paid on a pro rata 

basis where the subdivision is to be staged. 

8. The applicant is to seek a private land valuation of as identified on the endorsed 

plan. A copy of the valuation is to be submitted to Council before or at the time 

of payment of the public open space contribution (see Condition 7). 



10. Any Lot shown as “Road” on the Final Survey Plan is to be transferred to 

Council, with the associated costs being met by the Developer, at the 

completion of the maintenance period described in Condition 17. 

11. Construction of civil engineering work associated with the Development is to 

comply with the requirements of Council’s Policy PR003 – Standard 

requirements for the construction of new infrastructure. 

12. Relevant engineering plans, specifications, calculations and computations are to 

be prepared by or be certified by a Chartered Professional Engineer and 

submitted to the Executive Manager Engineering Services for approval. No 

work is to commence until a Construction Certificate has been issued by the 

Executive Manager Engineering Services. Hold points for Council approvals will 

be required prior to: 



a) Pouring of concrete kerb and channelling, footpaths and driveways; 

b) Surface sealing of all internal roads including documented pavement 

testing; and 

c) On completion of all civil works. 

13. On completion of work covered by a Construction Certificate a Chartered 

Professional Engineer is to certify by declaration that all work has been carried 

out fully in accordance with the approved plans, specifications, calculations and 

computations. “Works as Constructed” drawings that comply with the 

requirements of Council’s “Submission of digital-as-constructed information” 

template are to be supplied (Note: Template can be obtained from Council’s 

website). 

14. No damage is to be caused to the road, footpath or other public facility during 

construction. Any damage caused is to be rectified to the satisfaction of the 




in a “Works in Road Reservation Permit”, (refer to note). 

16. Connection of stormwater drains to Council’s drainage network is to occur only 

in accordance with the requirements and approval of the Executive Manager 


17. A twelve (12) month maintenance period is to apply to all works within the 

development which will become Council infrastructure. A maintenance bond of 

5% of the cost of the civil works as approved by the Executive Manager 

Engineering Services is to be lodged with Council prior to: 

a) the issue of the Maintenance Period Commencement document; or 

b) prior to the sealing of the Final Survey Plan. 

18. New kerb crossovers are to be constructed for each allotment in accordance 

with Tasmanian Councils’ subdivision Standard Drawing SD1003 Urban Roads – 


Permit”. 

19. New reinforced concrete driveways are to be constructed for each allotment 

between the kerb crossover and the property boundary in accordance with 

Tasmanian Councils’ Subdivision Standard Drawing SD1003 - Urban Roads – 


Permit”. 



20. For each lot a stormwater connection point including an accessible inspection 

opening at ground level is to be constructed at the lowest point of each 

allotment to permit connection to the stormwater reticulation network in 

accordance with Standard Drawing SD-2070 Stormwater – Lot Connections. The 

stormwater connection point is to be inspected and approved prior to 

backfilling to the satisfaction of the Executive Manager Engineering Services. 

21. A reticulated stormwater drainage system is to be provided with individual lot 

connections, road drainage and method of discharge in accordance with the 

requirements of the Executive Manager Engineering Services. The design return 

interval for the reticulation network is 1 in 10 year ARI for property only, 1 in 20 

year ARI for road drainage and provision is to be made to contain a 1 in 100 year 

ARI major overland flowpath. In this regard the impact upon the existing 

stormwater network is to be analysed by the developer and upgrades designed 

and constructed by the developer were the existing network capacity is 

exceeded: 

a) 1 in 10 year ARI for property only, 

b) 1 in 20 year ARI for road drainage and 

c) provision is to be made to contain a 1 in 100 year ARI major overland 

flowpath 

22. A suitably sized gross pollutant trap is to be installed at the 750Ø road culvert 

located at the North West corner of lot 42. 

23. Any upgrade or alteration of existing Council infrastructure is to be at the 

developers cost. 

24. All stormwater run-off from access surfaces is to be drained into sedimenttrapping 

device(s) approved by the Executive Manager Engineering Services 

before discharge from the site. 

25. Subsoil drains are to be installed at the back of kerb, both sides of all internal 

subdivisional roads, in accordance with IPWEA Tasmanian Councils’ Subdivision 

Standards SD-2004. 

26. Before site disturbance or construction commences, an environmental 

management plan is to be prepared and submitted for approval by the 

Executive Manager Engineering Services, prior to disturbance or construction, 

outlining proposed practices in relation to: 

a) Temporary runoff and erosion controls are to be installed for each stage 

before the development commences. Controls are to include, but are 

not limited to: 



i 

ii 

iii 

iv 

Minimise site disturbance and vegetation removal; 

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

areas, areas to be cleared and/or disturbed or filling provided that 

such diverted water will not cause erosion and is directed to a 

legal discharge point; 

Installation of sediment retention traps (e.g. sediment fences etc.) 

at the down slope perimeter of the disturbed area or stockpile to 

prevent unwanted sediment and other debris escaping from the 

land; and 

Rehabilitation of all disturbed areas as soon as possible. 

a) Weed management; 

b) Storage facilities for fuels, oils, greases, chemicals and the 

like; and 

c) Litter management. 

27. Erosion control measures are to be maintained at full operational capacity until 

the land is effectively rehabilitated and stabilised after completion of the 

development. All surfaces disturbed by the development are to be stabilised 

and revegetated to the requirement of the Executive Manager Engineering 

Services. 

28. A 15.24 metre wide road reservation for the internal roadway from the Belton 

Street junction to the end of lots 8 and 34, with lot boundaries splayed where 

necessary is to be provided and shown as “Road” on the Final Survey Plan 

lodged for sealing. 

29. A 15-metre wide road reservation for the internal roadway from cul-de-sac to 

cul-de-sac, with lot boundaries splayed where necessary is to be provided and 

shown as “Road” on the final survey plan lodged for sealing. 

30. The road reservation is to be widened to a minimum of 25 metres in accordance 

with Tasmanian Councils’ Subdivision Standard Drawing SD–1011 with lot 

boundaries splayed where required to accommodate a vehicular turning area 

and shown as “Road” on the final survey plan lodged for sealing. 

31. The internal subdivision road from the Belton Street junction to the end of lots 

8 and 34, is to be of compacted crushed rock pavement, designed in accordance 

with the Austroads Pavement Design Guidelines, with a pavement width of 8.0 

metres measured from lip of kerb to lip of kerb and a minimum total pavement 

thickness of 350 mm incorporating geotextile reinforcement between the subbase 

and sub-grade materials with appropriate geofabric filter plus a 40 mm 

asphalt seal, concrete kerb and channel and footpaths all in accordance with the 

Tasmanian Councils’ Subdivision Standard Drawing SD-1001, and is to be 

constructed to the reasonable requirements of the Executive Manager 




32. The internal subdivision road from cul-de-sac to cul-de-sac is to be of 

compacted crushed rock pavement, designed in accordance with the Austroads 

Pavement Design Guidelines, with a pavement width of 6.0 metres measured 

from lip of kerb to lip of kerb and a minimum total pavement thickness of 350 

mm incorporating geotextile reinforcement between the sub-base and subgrade 

materials with appropriate geofabric filter plus a 40 mm asphalt seal, 

concrete kerb and channel and footpaths all in accordance with the Tasmanian 

Councils’ Subdivision Standard Drawing SD-1001, and is to be constructed to 

the reasonable requirements of the Executive Manager Engineering Services. 

33. Road intersections, both internally and within the council road network are to 

be assessed in regard to the various requirements of the Austroads Guide to 

Traffic Management set. All upgrade and works required to achieve compliance 

with the Austroads Guide to Traffic Management set are to be addressed as 

part of the road design process. 

34. Concrete footpaths of 1.5 metre width in accordance with Tasmanian Councils’ 

Standard Drawing SD-1006 are to be constructed on both sides of the internal 

subdivision Road. The footpath is to be located immediately adjacent to lot 

boundaries. 

35. The developer is to contribute to Council funds for the constructions of a 1.5m 

wide footpath on the western side of Frederick St, from Belton to Inglis Street. 

The contribution amount is to be based on a pro-rata number of approved lots 

for the subdivision and the number of existing lots in Belton Street, Stanwyn 

Court and the portion of Frederick Street from Lowe Street to Inglis Street. 

36. Concrete Barrier Kerb and Channel Type B1 is to be constructed in accordance 

with Council’s standard drawing SD-1005 on both sides of internal roads. 

37. A court bowl of radius 8.5 m and otherwise in accordance with Tasmanian 

Councils’ Standard Drawing SD-1011 is to be provided at both termination of 

the internal road to facilitate the turning movements of vehicles including large 

service vehicles such as garbage trucks. Construction is to be of equivalent 

standard to the internal road. 

38. A temporary court bowl of radius 8.5 m and constructed of minimum 200mm 

crushed rock otherwise in accordance with Tasmanian Councils’ Standard 

Drawing SD-1011 is to be provided at the termination of internal roads 

following interim stages to facilitate the turning movements of vehicles 

including large service vehicles such as garbage trucks. 



39. All corner radii of the internal subdivision roads including the Belton Street 

junction are to be designed to cater for a 19.0 metre long prime mover and semi 

trailer movements in accordance with Austroads Design Vehicles and Turning 

Path Templates. 

40. The internal subdivision road at the Belton Street junction is to have regard to 

the alteration of the existing property driveways and crossovers for 37 and 39 

Belton Street, and be included as part of the junction design. 

41. Provide a 30mm Asphalt overlay is to be provided for the full width of Belton 

Street for a length of 15.0m either side of subdivision access road centreline. 

42. Vehicle access during development is to be confined to the designated area 

nominated and approved within the Construction and Environmental 

Management Plan. 

43. All disturbed surfaces on the land, except those set aside for roadways, 

footways and driveways, are to be covered with top soil and seeded with 

approved grass and, where appropriate, revegetated and stabilised to the 

satisfaction of the Executive Manager Engineering Services. 

44. All underground infrastructure road crossings are to be perpendicular to the 

road. All road crossings are to be located behind the kerb line in court bowls. 

All manholes are to be located behind the kerb line. 

45. Street lighting is to be provided in accordance with AS1158 and the 

requirements of Aurora Energy Pty Ltd and the Executive Manager Engineering 

Services. The street lighting is to be designed to minimise off site glare and 

reflected light. The use of non-standard lighting poles is not permitted in the 

development. 




47. Telecommunication services are to be provided to each lot in development in 

accordance of the requirements of the Telecommunications provider and 

IPWEA standard drawings and specifications. 

48. Before site disturbance or construction commences, a plan of management is to 

be prepared and submitted for approval by the Executive Manager Engineering 

Services. The plan is to provide relevant project management information and 

outline proposed construction practices, including, but not limited to: 



a) Contact details for principal, consultants and contractors including after 

hours numbers; 

b) Traffic management plan including road works signage; 

c) Proposed hours of work (including volume and timing of heavy vehicles 

entering and leaving the site, and works undertaken on site); 

d) Identification of potentially noisy construction phases, such as operation 

of rock-breakers, explosives or pile drivers, and proposed means to 

minimise impact on the amenity of neighbouring buildings; 

e) Site facilities to be provided; and 

f) Procedures for washing down vehicles to prevent soil and debris being 

carried onto the street. 

Note: A “Works within the Road Reservation” permit must be obtained from Council 

for all activity within the Road Reservation. 







Cr Deakin attended the meeting at 7:11pm. 


DIVISION 

IN FAVOUR 

MAYOR WALSH CR BRAMICH CR DEAKIN CR DIBLEY CR DUNIAM 

CR FRIEDERSDORFF CR HAWKINS 

AGAINST 

CR FAIRBROTHER CR MOORE CR SMITH 





















































































































































11.3 2 UNIT DEVELOPMENT - RELIANCE ON PERFORMANCE CRITERIA UNDER RESIDENTIAL 

ZONE PROVISIONS - 12 CUMMINGS STREET, BOAT HARBOUR BEACH – DA 85/2012 

To: 





File Reference: 7172112 

Enclosures: 



Location Plan 

Supporting Planning Submission 

Geotechnical Report 

Cradle Mountain Water Correspondence 

Representations 

PURPOSE 

This report is to enable the Planning Authority to determine an application that has been 

made for two conjoined units at 12 Cummings Street, Boat Harbour Beach. 

BACKGROUND 

The subject site is situated at 12 Cummings Street, Boat Harbour Beach. It is formally 

described as CT 79947/11. It is approximately 399m 2 and has a rectangular shape. The 

site is vacant, but is bound by residential development to the east and west, as well as to 

the north on the opposite side of Cummings Street. The land adjacent to the south is 

vacant, with the land further to the west and south on top of the escarpment comprising 

low density residential development. The property has a frontage to Cummings Street 

along the northern boundary of approximately 15 metres. 

The site is located approximately 125 metres from the intersection of Cummings Street 

and Port Road. The land is relatively steep, sloping down towards Port Road from the 

escarpment, which is situated to the west of the residential area adjacent to Cummings 

Street and Moore Street. 



DETAILS 

Application 

Application has been made for two units at 12 Cummings Street, Boat Harbour Beach. 

The proposed units will be contained in a conjoined building constructed over three 

levels. Each will have a floor area of approximately 120m 2 , with Unit 1 containing one 

bedroom and Unit 2 containing two bedrooms. The units will share half of each of the 

upper two floors of the proposed building. Unit 2 will be located in the front (northern) 

portion of the proposed building, with Unit 1 to the rear. The lower level of the 

proposed building, which will be constructed partially below natural ground level, will 

contain two undercover car parking spaces and storage areas. Access to the units will be 

via stairs and walkways along the western elevation. 

Car parking for two spaces will be provided at the lower level, which will be located 

partially below natural ground level. Two additional parking spaces will also be provided 

in the driveway. 

Each unit will be provided with private open space as well as 8m 2 decks. In addition, Unit 

2 will be provided with a 12m 2 balcony on the upper level of the northern elevation. 








3. A driveway with a sealed surface is to be constructed from the edge of the 

bitumen surfaced pavement of the public road to the property boundary in 

accordance with Tasmanian Councils’ Subdivision Standard Drawing SD-1009 and 

the conditions in a “Works in Road Reservation Permit”. Note : A sealed swale 

drain may be constructed in lieu of a culvert. 

4. Suitable provision is to be made to ensure that vehicular access to and egress 

from the site is capable of occurring in a forward motion. 



5. A connection point including an accessible inspection opening at ground level is to 

be constructed at the lowest point of the lot to permit connection to Council’s 

stormwater drainage reticulation network. The connection point is to be 

inspected and approved by the Executive Manager Engineering Services before 

backfilling. 

6. Geotechnical advice approving the underground boring works is to be provided to 

Council prior to commencing works. 

7. Connection to Council’s limited stormwater drainage reticulation network on 

Cummings Street is to be done by underground boring. The stormwater pipe from 

the site is to cross perpendicular to Cummings Street and along the northern side 

Cummings Street to the nearest grated pit. 

8. The developer is to be responsible for the ongoing maintenance of the 

stormwater pipe from the site to the nearest pit. 

Note: A “Works within the Road Reservation” permit must be obtained from Council for 




A referral was sent to Cradle Mountain Water on the 21 September 2012. A response 

was received on the 1 October 2012 requiring Part B conditions for this permit (see 

attached). 

Advertising 



received four representations. The issues raised in the representations are summarised 

below along with an appropriate planning comment. 

Issues Raised: 

The impact the proposed building will have on privacy and views from the eastern side of the property at 

16 Cummings Street as well as the orchards on that property as a result of the scale of the proposed 

building. 

The impacts of overshadowing and privacy on the outdoor and indoor living areas of 10 Cummings Street. 

The general loss of amenity to surrounding properties resulting from the scale of the proposed building. 

The scale of the building (particularly height) is contrary to the amenity and intended character of the area 

(specifically Clause 6.4.2 Boat Harbour Urban Design). 

The proposal cannot demonstrate compliance with the Scheme’s requirements under Part 11 in relation to 

setbacks, fencing requirements and energy efficiency. 



The proposal cannot demonstrate compliance with Part 12 of the Scheme in relation to landscape 

protection and potential landslip arising from excavation. 

The proposal is contrary to Part 17 of the Scheme in relation to vehicular access issues. 

Landslip hazard associated with the development particularly in respect of excavation and the construction 

of retaining walls. It was raised that the information informing the geotechnical investigation was 

potentially out-dated and that more stringent and detailed assessment may be required. 

Planning Comment: 

The proposal is assessed against the relevant provisions of the Waratah-Wynyard Planning Scheme below. 

In that assessment, specific consideration has been given to the matters raised above. 

Planning Assessment 

The site is zoned Residential under the Waratah-Wynyard Planning Scheme 2000 (the 

Planning Scheme). The proposed use and development falls within the ‘Residential’ Use 

Class, which is a permitted use class in the zone. 

Standards for development in the Residential zone are provided in Part 6. It is noted that 

the ‘Boat Harbour Beach Urban Design’ standards under sub-Clause 6.4.1 Issue 1.0 

prevail over any inconsistency with provisions contained elsewhere within the 

Residential zone or the Residential Development Schedule of the Planning Scheme. 

2.0 Planning Scheme Objectives 

2.2.2 Values of the Residential Zone 

2.2.2(e) Boat Harbour Beach 

The overwhelming character of Boat Harbour Beach settlement is that of housing nestled 

at the foot of an escarpment with development contained to the narrow lower slopes and 

behind the beach. The close proximity to a beautiful beach, safe swimming, views and 

picturesque qualities contribute to a strong identity and ‘sense of place’ for both locals 

and visitors. The built form is dominated by traditional shacks of unpretentious designs 

using simple forms and light construction. With the recent installation of sewerage 

infrastructure and transfer of shacks on Crown land to private freehold titles, there will be 

pressure for redevelopment of existing buildings and vacant areas. However there are a 

number of environmental constraints that will influence how or whether development can 

occur including landslip prone areas on the escarpment, vegetation retention on slopes to 

assist in stabilising land and buildings, coastal hazards and over use and inappropriate 

development of some sensitive areas. The important values are: 



* The coastal landscape setting and dominant escarpment behind, providing scenic 

views into and from the settlement; 

* The predominant residential character with buildings of modest scale and form and 

generally unified by colour and style; 

* The streetscape created by steep and narrow roads, close spacing of buildings, the 

general absence of fences, kerbs and footpaths and the grassed verges which blend 

with private gardens; 

* The beach and near shore coastal and marine environment used by the community 

and visitors for recreation and enjoyment. 

Comment – The proposed units will result in a building that is of a relatively significant 

scale for the size of the lot. The proposal invokes discretion under a range of provisions 

that address scale and bulk issues, such a height, site coverage and setbacks, and may 

have some implications for adjacent residential amenity such as privacy and loss of views. 

In terms of consistency with the character outlined above, as well as the overriding 

pattern of built form throughout the township, the proposal is sizeable in terms of scale, 

and could not be described as ‘modest’, however it is not considered to be unreasonably 

out of character. There is a general pattern of closely built residential houses, which the 

proposal is consistent with. 

6.0 Residential Zone 


6.1.1 This zone incorporates predominantly residential and associated use or 


Wynyard and Somerset, the hinterland settlements of Yolla and Waratah 

and the coastal holiday settlements of Boat Harbour Beach and Sisters 

Beach. The zone also includes land suitable for residential and associated 

use or development. 

6.1.2 The values associated with those areas zoned residential are specified in 



(a) To protect and enhance residential amenity; and 

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

amenity. 

Comment – The proposal has been assessed against the relevant provisions of Part 2 of 

the Scheme above. The proposal comprises a residential use, consistent with the intent 

of the Zone. It is anticipated that due to the scale of the building some impact on 

residential amenity will be experienced by adjacent property such as a loss of privacy and 

views. These matters are discussed further in this report under the assessment against 

the relevant Planning Scheme provisions. 



Relevant Standards for use or development in the Residential Zone 

Clause 6.4.1 

Standards for use of development 

Issue 1.0:- Effluent and stormwater disposal 

Objective: To ensure that effluent and stormwater discharge from new development does 

not have an adverse effect on water quality. 



1.1 Effluent is to be disposed of by a connection to 

reticulated sewerage, sewage treatment and 

stormwater systems. 

1.3 The cost of the chosen system of connection to 

existing infrastructure is to be at the developers’ 

expense. 

1.4 If not connected to an existing stormwater 

system, there is to be no direct discharge of 

runoff into any waterway, wetland or onto 

adjoining property. 

Comment 

Cradle Mountain Water has advised that sewer assets 

pass adjacent to the property. It has provided 

conditions for approval which require connection to a 

reticulated sewerage system. Further, any redundant 

sewerage services are to be disconnected. 

Complies with Acceptable Solution 1.1 

All costs relating to effluent and stormwater disposal 

will be required to be met by the developer. A 

condition of approval is recommended to ensure 

compliance. 


The recommended permit conditions require 

connection to Council’s limited stormwater reticulation 

network by way of a stormwater pipe which is to cross 

perpendicular to Cummings Street along the northern 

side of the street to the nearest grated pit. 


Clause 6.4.2 

Development Controls – Boat Harbour Beach Urban Design 

Issue 1.0:- Boat Harbour Beach Urban Design 

Objective: To ensure new development: 

(a) is respectful of the seaside character of the Boat Harbour Beach settlement in terms of 

size, bulk and setbacks of buildings; and 

(b) is innovative contemporary design, which draws on the traditional elements of the 

settlement without replicating the existing built environment. Where possible existing 

views are to be retained. 




1.1 Maximum site coverage of 30% applies to any 

new building on a lot or extensions to existing buildings. 

Comment 

The site is approximately 400m 2 . The building area is 

153.4m 2 , which includes the upper ground balconies, 

but not the lower ground decks or the retaining walls 

proposed for the site. The site coverage is 

approximately 38% based on the above calculation. 

The retaining walls are defined under the Scheme as a 

‘building’ and as such would normally comprise part of 

the site coverage calculation. It is noted that the site 

coverage definition in the Scheme excludes fences. 

The site coverage would exceed 38% should the 

retaining walls be included in the calculation. It is 

noted that the applicant states that the drawings 

submitted comply with the 30% site coverage 

requirement, however the calculations undertaken in 

accordance with the Scheme’s definitions are contrary 

to this statement. 

Does not comply with Acceptable Solution 1.1 

1.2 A maximum building height limit of 6.0m. The south east portion of the proposed building has a 

maximum height of 6.4 metres. Refer to assessment 

against the corresponding Performance Criteria below 

in relation to the height of the proposed dwelling 

below. 


1.3 Buildings on the lower side of roads shall be The building is not located on the lower side of a road. 

single storey when viewed from the road. A split-level 

solution is acceptable. 

Not Applicable to this application. 

1.4 Minimum setbacks to boundaries: 

Side – 3.0m 

Rear – 12.0m 

The proposed rear setback is 4.8 metres. The wall of 

the building is 3 metres from the western side 

boundary. However, the eaves, covered walkway and 

retaining wall are within the prescribed distance. A 

retaining wall on the eastern side of the dwelling is 

constructed up to the side boundary. Refer to 

assessment against the corresponding Performance 

Criteria below in relation to side and rear setbacks for 

the proposed dwelling below. 

1.5 Fences shall not be permitted between the 

major building on any block and the road. 

1.6 Small areas of broken roof forms such as hip, 

gable, flat or skillion shall span no more than 6.5m at 

any one point and pitch not greater than 25 degrees for 

a main roof and 15 degrees for veranda or skillion 

roofs. 


Front fences are not proposed. 


The single main roof over the building has a pitch less 

than 25°. The covered walkway has a width less of 

approximately 1.2 metres. 




1.7 Exterior materials, colours and finishes shall 

be as follows: 

Walls 

− timber boards; or 

− sheet fibro or metal; and 

− utilising light colours such as cream, light brown, 

white, yellow and light green. 

Roofs 

− corrugated galvanised iron or 

− coloured in green, red or brown or off white. 

- Tile roofs and modern profile sheet roofing are not to 

be used. 

1.8 Notwithstanding clause 6.4.1 issue 3 no resubdivision 

of existing titles will be allowed. 

1.9 Council shall not approve amalgamation of 

existing titles. 

1.10 Cut, fill or retaining walls will be permitted up 

to a maximum height of 0.6 metres above or below the 

existing surface level. 

The finishes are to include as lightweight cladding for 

the walls and Colorbond CustomOrb roofing. 

It is recommended that the colours be subject to an 

appropriate permit condition. 

Capable of complying with Acceptable Solution 1.7 

subject to permit conditions. 

The proposal does not involve subdivision. 

Not applicable to this application. 


Refer to assessment against the corresponding 

Performance Criteria below in relation to the height of 

the proposed dwelling below. 


The discussion in the table above has indicated that an assessment against the 

Performance Criteria associated with a number of the development standards is 

required. This is undertaken as follows: 

1.1 A greater site coverage may be approved where it can be demonstrated that the 

character and amenity of the area will not be detrimentally affected, nor cause 

adverse impacts on the amenity of adjoining residences, and the proposal 

maintains viewing corridors between the adjoining buildings. 

Comment – The scale of the building is relatively significant in relation to the size of the 

lot and as such the proposal invokes a number of discretions that relate to size and scale. 

The impacts on neighboring properties are expected to involve overshadowing and 

overlooking onto 10 Cummings Street and the obscuring of views from 14 and 16 

Cummings Street. The proposal is assessed against the Scheme’s provisions in respect of 

privacy and overshadowing further in this report. Whilst it can be expected that, due to 

the relatively small lot sizes in the area, the views of 14 Cummings Street would be 

interrupted by most development on the subject lot, it is acknowledged that the extent 

of development, especially as it extends to the south of the lot, will interrupt viewing 

corridors from 14 and possibly 16 Cummings Street towards the water. 

1.2 A greater height may be approved where it can be demonstrated that it will not 

detract from views to the water from public places, and Council is satisfied that 

the character and amenity of the area will not be detrimentally affected. A greater 

building height is not to cause adverse impacts on the amenity of adjoining 

residences or their views to the water. 



Comment – A section of the proposed building exceeds the permitted height limit of 6 

metres. The western edge of the building reaches a maximum height of 5.5 metres and 

the maximum height of eastern side of the building is 6.4 metres, noting that the north 

eastern corner of the building has a maximum of approximately 6 metres. 

The south eastern section of the building therefore exceeds the height limit, where the 

land slopes away. The Performance Criteria require specific consideration of the impact 

of views from adjoining residences. In this regard, it is noted that the views, particularly 

from 14, Cummings Street will be interrupted given the height of the proposed building. 

On the other hand, the wall of the building facing 14 Cummings Street will comply with 

the permitted height limit. Further, views from that property would likely experience a 

greater degree of interruption should the building be constructed up the permitted 

height limit in the western elevation. On this basis, the proposed height, which is 

400mm over the permitted height limit for a portion of the building only, is not 

considered unreasonable. 

It is also noted that the increased height of the building will cause some overshadowing 

and potentially privacy issues for the property at 10 Cummings Street. These are 

addressed elsewhere. 

1.4 Side and rear setbacks in accordance with Part 11, or where following an existing 

setback, may be approved where it is demonstrated that the proposed building will 

not cause adverse impacts on the amenity of adjoining residences. 

Comment – The proposed rear setback is 4.8 metres, with the minimum permitted 

setback required by the Scheme 12 metres. The discretion is required as a result of the 

scale of the proposed building. The adjoining land to the rear of the site has not been 

developed, and as such there will be no amenity impacts on adjoining property to the 

south. However, the overall scale and bulk of the building is expected to cause 

interruptions to the views from 14 Cummings Street and potentially create 

overshadowing and privacy issues for 10 Cummings Street. Much of these issues are 

created as a result of the bulk of the building towards the southern end of the lot. These 

issues are considered elsewhere in relation to the relevant development standards. 

The setback variations in relation to the side boundaries relate to the building eaves, 

covered walkway and retaining wall in relation to the western boundary, and a retaining 

wall which is proposed to be constructed up to the eastern boundary. Most of these 

elements, apart from the eaves, are to be constructed at ground level and therefore are 

unlikely to cause significant adverse impacts on the amenity of the adjoining residences. 

Given that the height of the eaves is less than the 6m height requirement prescribed 

under Acceptable Solution 1.2, their height and setback is considered acceptable in the 

context of Performance Criteria 1.4. 



Relevant Schedules 

11.0 Residential Development Schedule 

The relevant provisions of Table 11.1 (Part 11) – Residential Development Schedule are 

addressed as follows: 

Issue 1.0:- Building Appearance and Neighbourhood Character 

Objective: To ensure that building appearance from public streets and adjoining sites is 

visually compatible with surrounding development. 


Building Form 

1. New buildings are to have no more than 15 

metres of any frontage to a public street 

that is not articulated with bay windows, 

balconies, decks or wall offsets. 

1.2 Garages and carports facing the street 

shall not have openings exceeding 6m or 

50% of the frontage width, whichever is 

the lesser. 

1.3 Garages and carports are to be located 

behind the main face of the associated 

building. 

Comment 

The proposal has only 8m frontage to Cummings 

Street. 


The garage exceeds 50% of the width of the 

frontage. 


The garage is incorporated into the lower level of 

the building. It is therefore considered to be 

located behind the building line 


The Performance Criteria to Issue 1.0 States: 

1.2 Garages and carports are to be sited and designed so that they do not dominate 

the appearance of the building from the street front. 

Comment – The garage is to be provided below natural ground level, with two storeys of 

the dwelling above also facing the street front. It will not visually dominate the building 

from the street front. 

Issue 2.0:- Street setbacks 

Objective: To setback buildings and associated garages and carports from the street to 

provide adequate space for landscape or open space, visual and acoustic privacy and 

vehicular accesses, while assisting in establishing an attractive streetscape. 




2.1 The minimum setback (metres) of buildings 

from the street is to be: 

VPD Front Side 

>2000 4.5 2.0 

2000-6000 5.0 2.0 

6000+ 6.0 4.0 

VPD – Vehicle movements per day 

Comment 

The proposed dwelling (and garage) complies with the 

front setback requirement from the 

Road. 


Issue 3.0:- Building Siting and Design 

Objective: To enable flexibility in the siting of buildings, to protect reasonable neighbour 

amenity, to maintain appropriate residential character and visual bulk, and to provide 

adequate daylight to dwellings and sunlight to private open space. 


Building Setbacks for Daylight 

3.1 Where a new building is to adjoin an existing 

dwelling, setbacks (metres) to habitable room 

windows of the adjoining dwelling are to 

comply with the following: 

Window setback Max Wall Height 


Issue 4.0:- Energy Efficiency 

Objective: To ensure that all dwellings have adequate access to sunlight and can be located so as to benefit from 

solar energy. 


Comment 

4.1 Dwelling are to be sited and 

designed so that at least one wall is orientated 

between north east and north west and 

windows located in that wall take advantage 

of solar energy by: 

(a) setting the north wall back from the north 

boundary to provide on-site winter solar 

access; and 

(b) providing a total window area orientated 

between north east and north west of at least 

10% of the gross floor area of the dwelling. 

Or 

For all new dwellings and extensions 

containing main living areas, it is to b 

demonstrated that the proposed design can 

achieve an energy rating of 4 out of 5 stars 

when assessed using an approved energy 

rating software program. 

4.2 Buildings and landscaping shall not overshadow 

the north facing wall of a dwelling for more 

than 2 hours of available sunlight on any day. 

In the case of adjacent vacant lots, buildings 

and landscaping shall not cause 

overshadowing across the north orientated 

boundary’(ies) of adjoining residential sites 

between 11:00am and 2:00pm on 21 June. 

The Performance Criteria to Issue 4.0 States: 

The units are oriented to the east with the windows of 

living areas facing due east only in Unit 1, with Unit 2 

having easterly and northerly facing windows to its 

living areas. Sub-clause (b) requires windows to be 

located between NW and NE and to comprise a total 

area that is at least 10% of the gross floor area of the 

dwelling. Unit 2 has 8.4m 2 of window area that is 

oriented in accordance with sub-clause (b). The total 

floor area of the unit is 119.2m 2 , which would require 

a minimum window area of 11.9m 2 oriented from NW 

to NE to comply with sub-clause (b). Unit 1 has no 

windows oriented in accordance with sub-clause (b). 

No information has been submitted demonstrating 

that the units achieve a 4 out of 5 stars energy rating. 

However, the building code will require a mandatory 5 

star energy rating. 

Complies with Acceptable Solution 4.1 by virtue of 

the mandatory requirements under the building code 

The units are conjoined with Unit 2 located directly 

north of Unit1. Unit 2 therefore overshadows the 

north facing wall of Unit 1 at all times. 


4.2 Buildings and landscaping are not to result in unreasonable loss of solar access to 

dwellings or residential sites. 

Comment – Unit 1 has extensive windows located on the eastern façade both on the 

upper and lower levels. It is considered that it will be capable of receiving sufficient solar 

access in accordance with the performance criteria. 

Issue 5.0:- Privacy 

Objective: To site and design buildings to meet projected user requirements for visual and 

acoustic privacy, and to protect the visual and acoustic privacy of nearby residents in their 

dwellings and private open space. 




Visual Privacy 

5.1 Windows in habitable rooms with a sill height of 

less than 1.7m and balconies/decks greater 

than 1m above natural ground level shall be 

offset and/or screened from the windows of 

habitable rooms in adjoining dwellings and 

outdoor living spaces, where there would be 

direct views and the separation is less than 8.5 

metres. 

Acoustic Privacy 

5.2 Habitable room windows are to be at least 2.5m 

from vehicular accesses and parking areas 

used by other dwellings unless those windows 

at their lowest point are at least 1.4m above 

the carriageway and the ground floor level of 

the dwelling is at least 1m above the 

carriageway. 

Comment 

The upper storey decks and the windows of the eastern 

elevation of the proposed dwellings will have visibility 

into the outdoor living area of 10 Cummings Street. No 

measures are proposed in the application to mitigate 

these impacts. Appropriate conditions should be 

applied to the permit addressing these matters. 

Capable of complying with Acceptable Solution 5.1 

subject to permit conditions 

The ground floor windows of Unit 2 are a minimum 

height of 2 metres above the carriageway. 


Issue 6.0:- Private Open Space 

Objective: To ensure that private open space provided for dwellings is clearly defined, 

useable and meets user requirements for privacy, access, outdoor activities and 

landscaping. 


6.1 Private Open space for each dwelling shall 

comprise a minimum area in accordance with 

the following: 

1 bedroom dwelling - 50m2; 

2 bedroom dwelling - 70m2; 

3 or more bedroom dwelling - 90m2; and 

the minimum dimension of any part is 2.5 

metres, and one part of the private open space 

comprises an area of 50m2 with a minimum 

dimension of 4 metres and is not steeper than 

1 in 6. 

6.2 Private open space is to have a northerly 

orientation and be protected from 

overshadowing from any adjacent 

development so that a minimum of 50% of the 

space receives at least 2 hours sunlight on 21 

June. 

6.3 Private open space is to abut the dwelling it is to 

serve and be directly accessible from a 

habitable room of the dwelling other than a 

bedroom, at a level difference not exceeding 

1.5 metres. 

Comment 

Unit 2 (a 1 bedroom unit) has a POS area of 51m 2 and 

Unit 1 (a 2 bedroom unit) has a POS of 105.7m 2 , each 

meeting the minimum area requirement. As stated in 

the applicant’s response to further information, the 

gradient does not exceed 1:6. 


The POS for Unit 1 has an easterly orientation, however 

does have some northerly aspect. It would be capable 

of receiving the minimum sunlight requirements of 

Clause 6.2. 


The private open space areas abut their respective 

dwellings and are directly accessible from habitable 

rooms. 




Issue 7.0:- Site Facilities 

Objective: To ensure that site facilities are well-located, meet the usual domestic needs of 

residents, and blend with the streetscape character. 


7.2 Space shall be provided for clothes drying facilities 

which are visually screened from public streets 

and have access to sunlight and breezes. 

Comment 

The proposal complies with the Acceptable Solution. 

Issue 8.0:- Utilities 

Objective: To provide a range of utilities to each lot in a timely, efficient and costeffective 

manner. 


8.1 Water is to be provided by means of Council’s 

reticulated system where available, or by 

means of an onsite storage and associated 

reticulation system. 

8.3 Power to new subdivisions shall be supplied by 

underground means, or where provided to 

infill subdivisions (maximum 3 lots), may be 

provided by overhead means where an 

overhead distribution system currently exists. 

Comment 

Cradle Mountain Water does not provide a reticulated 

system adjacent to the site. The proposed 

development includes provision for 5,000 litre water 

tanks to be provided on-site for each dwelling. 


The application does not relate to a new subdivision. 


Siting of Developments Schedule 

Issue 1.0:- Environmental and Visual Impact 

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

landscapes in the Primary Industries, Environmental Management and Residential Zones 

through ensuring that buildings, structures and other works are located and constructed 

so as to minimize their impacts. 


Slopes 

1.1 Building, private roads and associated works are 

to be on slopes of less than 1:5 

Soils 

1.2 Buildings are to be located on loams or 

clay/loams of sufficient depth to accommodate 

building footings and septic absorption. 

Response 

As outlined in the Geotechnical report, the site is 

relatively flat, with a sharp fall along the eastern 

boundary with 10 Cummings Street. The proposed 

buildings are located on the flat area of the lot. 


A geotechnical report has been submitted with the 

application material. It indicates that the building can 

be supported subject to the reports 

recommendations. 




Issue 3.0:- Coastal Processes and Coastal Habitat Protection 

Objective: To ensure natural coastal processes and natural habitats are maintained and 

the hydrological and biological roles of the coast, wetlands and waterways are protected. 


3.1 No building is to be erected or other works 

undertaken on a coastal dune system in the 

areas of the surf zone, swash zone, beach zone, 

incipient dune, or foredune as shown in Figure 

12.1. 

3.2 No building is to be erected or other works 

undertaken within 100 metres of the seaward 

edge of any coastal cliff, bluff or headland. 

3.3 No removal of sand or other material is to occur 

from any beach, fore or hind dune or the 

nearshore zone. 

3.4 No building, or other works is to be placed in any 

location where it will interfere with the natural 

transport of sediment by currents, waves or 

wind. 

3.5 No buildings or works are to result in the removal 

of any vegetation cover from fore or hind dunes, 

dune swales, beaches or within 100 metres of the 

seaward edge of any coastal cliff or bluff. 

Vegetation cover includes all naturally occurring 

and introduced species in the primary, secondary 

and tertiary zones shown in Figure 12 but does 

not include environmental weeds. 

Response 

The proposed building is to be located outside of the 

zones indicated in Figure 12.1. 


No works are proposed to occur within 100 metres of 

the features outlined in AS 3.2. 


No removal of sand or material is proposed. 


The proposed building is situated away from the 

shoreline, and will not interfere with any natural 

systems. 


No vegetation removal is to occur within 100 metres of 

the features outlined in AS 3.2. 


Issue 4.0:- Flood, Storm, Surge and Landslip Hazards 

Objective: To ensure use or development mitigates risk from flooding, storm surge and 

landslip. 


4.1 No development is to be undertaken on any part of the 

site which has the following characteristics: 

(a) located on an active floodway or within the 1-in- 

100 year flood risk area; or 

(b) within 30 metres of High Water Mark (HWM) or 

less than 3m above the ordinary HWM of the Spring 

tide in areas subject to storm surge. 

(c) within a Declared A Landslip area; 

(d) within a Declared B Landslip area or other area of 

potential landslide hazard. 

Response 

The site is not subject to inundation and is 

located in excess of 170 metres from and uphill 

of HWM. 

The site is not located within a Declared Landslip 

A Area, however, it is located in an identified 

landslip area. 




Performance Criteria associated with Issue 4 states: 

4.1(d) Where within a Declared B Landslip area, ensure that the erection, alteration or 

addition can be carried out safely, the building will be structurally sound and the 

completed building services will not aggravate the existing landslide conditions. 

Comment – The proposal is not located within a Declared B Landslip area, however, it is 

within an identified landslip. An assessment of landslip risk has been undertaken by 

Tasman Geotechnics. It is considered that so long as the recommendations of the 

geotechnical report are adhered to, the proposal satisfies the performance criteria to 

Issue 4 above. 



Land Use Planning & Approvals Act 1993. 


Local Government (Building & Miscellaneous Provisions) Act 1993. 









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





The proposal was subject to a public notification period in accordance with Section 57 of 

LUPAA. 

COMMENT 

The proposal is considered to be of a somewhat substantial scale in relation to the lot 

size, and the Planning Scheme’s objectives for encouraging smaller scale modest 

development throughout Boat Harbour. Notwithstanding, the proposal is considered to 

be capable of meeting the Planning Scheme performance criteria in relation to the 

relevant residential development and siting provisions. The scale of the building is likely 

to have some impact on the amenity of adjacent residential properties by way of loss of 

views, privacy and overshadowing. However, a ‘permitted’ development under the 

scheme would likely have a comparable impact on the views from 14 Cummings Street. 

The proposal is capable of being conditioned to adequately address the impacts of 

privacy to 10 Cummings Street, and the proposal has demonstrated that it meets the 

Planning Scheme requirements in respect of overshadowing. It is therefore 

recommended that Council grant approval for a 2 Unit Development at 12 Cummings 

Street, Boat Harbour Beach subject to conditions. 

It is therefore recommended: 

That Council grant approval for a 2 Unit Development – Reliance on Performance Criteria 

under Residential Zone Provisions at 12 Cummings Street, Boat Harbour Beach subject to 

the following conditions: 



application, is not to be altered or modified for any reason without the consent of 

the Planning Authority. 

2. The use and development is to be carried out in accordance with the 

recommendations of the Landslide Risk Assessment prepared by Tasman 

Geotechnics dated 12 July 2012, and their subsequent letter dated 24 August 

2012. 

3. Prior to the issue of a Building Permit, amended plans are to be prepared to scale 

generally in accordance with the plans accompanying the application but 

amended to show: 



a) A privacy screen erected on the upper storey balcony of Unit 1 that 

achieves a height of no less than 1.7 metres when measured from the 

upper surface of the balcony floor. The screen is to be constructed from 

materials that obscure all visibility into the adjacent property, such as 

frosted glass or wood panelling. 

b) The sill height on the upper storey window of Unit 1 directly adjacent to 

the upper storey balcony increased to a minimum of 1.7 metres. 

c) A boundary fence along the eastern property boundary fence. The plans 

and to demonstrate that the height of the fence will minimise overlooking 

from the lower storey windows of Units 1 and 2 into 10 Cummings Street 

whilst maintaining a reasonable level of solar access to the outdoor living 

areas of 10 Cummings Street. 

These amended plans are to be submitted and approved by the Executive 

Manager Development Services or delegate and when approved will form part of 

the endorsed plans of this permit. 

4. The works required by Condition 3 are required to be undertaken prior to the 

commencement of the approved use. 






7. A driveway with a sealed surface is to be constructed from the edge of the 

bitumen surfaced pavement of the public road to the property boundary in 

accordance with Tasmanian Councils’ Subdivision Standard Drawing SD-1009 and 

the conditions in a “Works in Road Reservation Permit”. Note : A sealed swale 


8. Suitable provision is to be made to ensure that vehicular access to and egress 

from the site is capable of occurring in a forward motion. 

9. A connection point including an accessible inspection opening at ground level is to 

be constructed at the lowest point of the lot to permit connection to Council’s 

stormwater drainage reticulation network. The connection point is to be 

inspected and approved by the Executive Manager Engineering Services or 

delegate before backfilling. 

10. Following the completion of approving the underground boring works, the 

developer is to provide to Council evidence that a Chartered Geotechnical 

Consultant has certified by declaration that all works have been carried 

satisfactorily. 

11. Connection to Council’s limited stormwater drainage reticulation network on 

Cummings Street is to be done by underground boring. The stormwater pipe from 

the site is to cross perpendicular to Cummings Street and along the northern side 

Cummings Street to the nearest grated pit. 



12. The developer is to be responsible for the ongoing maintenance of the 

stormwater pipe from the site to the nearest pit. 



Developer. 



15. Before occupancy of the development may occur, all disturbed surfaces on the 

land except those set aside for roadways, footways and driveways are to be 

covered with top soil and seeded and, where appropriate, re-vegetated and 

stabilised to the requirements of the Executive Manager Engineering Services. 





1994. 

Note: 









MOVED BY 

SECONDED BY 

CR BRAMICH 

CR DUNIAM 

That Council refuse a 2 Unit Development – Reliance on Performance Criteria under 

Residential Zone Provisions at 12 Cummings Street, Boat Harbour Beach the reasons 

being that the scale of the building is relatively significant in relation to the size of the 

lot and as such the proposal invokes a number of discretions that relate to size and 

scale. The impacts on neighbouring properties are expected to involve overshadowing 

and overlooking, amenity to neighbouring properties. 


DIVISION 

IN FAVOUR 

CR BRAMICH CR DEAKIN CR DIBLEY CR DUNIAM 

CR FAIRBROTHER CR HAWKINS CR MOORE CR SMITH 



AGAINST 

MAYOR WALSH 


During discussion Cr Duniam made the following statement in support of the motion: 

Page 206: - The predominant residential character with buildings of modest scale and 

form. 

Page 206: - In terms of consistency with the character outlined below...the proposal is 

sizeable in terms of scale; and could not be described as ‘modest’, however it is not 

considered to be unreasonably out of character. There is a general pattern of closely built 

residential houses, which the proposal is consistent with. This application is for 2 cojoined 

units, which increases the density of housing in this area on this small lot, and not 

just building closely to another residential house. 

Boat Harbour Beach Urban Design and building appearance and neighbourhood 

character – (pages 206 – 213) performance criteria – I have found six does not comply 

with acceptable solution, those being 1.1, 1.2 (twice), 1.4 and 1.10, also 4.2. 

But the DA is capable of complying with acceptable solution 1.7 subject to permit 

conditions! 

Comment page 209 – The scale of the building is relatively significant in relation to the 

size of the lot and as such the proposal invokes a number of discretions that relate to size 

and scale. It goes onto say, the impacts on neighbouring properties are expected to 

involve overshadowing and overlooking – I am assuming of Amenity. 

Comment page 218 – Again, the proposal is considered to be of a somewhat substantial 

scale in relation to the lot size, and the Planning Scheme’s objectives for encouraging 

smaller scale modest development throughout Boat Harbour. Further on...the scale of 

the building is likely to have some impact on the amenity of adjacent residential 

properties by way of loss of views, privacy and overshadowing. 

The Executive Manager Engineering Services left the meeting at 7:27pm 


The Executive Manager Engineering Services returned to the meeting at 7:28pm 












































































































































11.4 NBN FIXED WIRELESS FACILITY – 40M HIGH MONOPOLE, RADIO TRANSMISSION 

EQUIPMENT & ANCILLARY EQUIPMENT CABINET – RELIANCE ON PERFORMANCE 

CRITERIA UNDER PRIMARY INDUSTRIES ZONE PROVISIONS – 631 EAST YOLLA ROAD, 

YOLLA – DA 124/2012 

To: 




Report Date: 31 October 2012 


Enclosures: 


Supporting Letter 22 August 2012 


Burnie Airport Corporation Letter 16 September 2012 

Planning Report 

PURPOSE 


made to erect a NBN Fixed Wireless Facility – 40m High Monopole, Radio Transmission 

Equipment & Ancillary Equipment Cabinets at 631 East Yolla Road, Yolla. 

BACKGROUND 

The subject property (CT 127066/1) is 27.94 ha area, is irregular in shape and the 

proposed new access is via an existing driveway off East Yolla Road to the south of the 

property. The site is located approximately 1.5 kilometres south east of the Yolla 

township centre. 

The subject site is surrounded by land within the Primary Industries Zone. The land 

associated with the property is Class 4 according to available land capability mapping. 

The Land well suited to grazing but is limited to occasional cropping or a very restricted 

range of crops. 




DETAILS 

Application 

The applicant is seeking to establish the development of a telecommunications facility, 

comprising a 40 metre high monopole and ancillary components including one (1) 

current and one (1) future standard NBN outdoor cabinet (1464mm x 667mm x 944mm) 

on a concrete slab enclosed within a secure compound which measures approximately 

60m 2 in area. 

The proposed NBN Fixed Wireless facility at 631 East Yolla Road, Yolla would be 

connected to another site proposed at Mount Hicks. The applicant has provided the 

following detail to explain how the facilities link up: 

“Mount Hicks is a fibre hub site that while providing coverage to the surrounding area 

also provides signal transmission to three other sites at Yolla, Round Hill and Doctors 

Rocks. Fibre hub sites are an important link in the overall system requiring access to the 

NBN Co fibre transit cabling and to be located roughly midway between two or more key 

receiving sites. Furthermore, the fibre hub site must have line-of-sight between itself and 

the receiving sites. Each of the sites Mount Hicks transmits to will also provide NBN fixed 

wireless coverage to a large number of businesses and residences. 

Yolla and Moorleah are also part of wider networks of fixed wireless connections and will 

provide NBN fixed wireless coverage to a substantial number of businesses and residences 

in rural areas of Waratah-Wynyard Council.” 



The proposed monopole features a circular headframe at the top of the monopole 

accommodating three (3) x panel antennas measuring approximately 1180mm x 300mm 

x 115mm. Three (3) remote Radio Units (RRU) will be installed below the antennas. One 

(1) transmission dish antenna will also be installed at approximately 30 metres on the 

monopole. 

The use is classified as a Utilities Use Class under the Waratah-Wynyard Planning Scheme 

2000, which is a Primary use class in the Primary Industries Zone. 








Note: 

1. A “Works within the Road Reservation” permit must be obtained from Council for 







1994. 


Burnie Airport Corporation 

A referral was sent to Burnie Airport Corporation (BAC) on the 20 September, 2012. A 

response was received on the 2 October 2012 requiring additional information. An 

additional information request was sent on 3 October 2012. Council received advice 

from BAC on the 17 October 2012 that the additional information had satisfied their 

concerns and included conditions to be placed on any permit if approved, (see attached). 



Advertising 



received no representations. 

3.0 SCHEME OPERATION AND ADMINISTRATION 

STATUS OF USE AND DEVELOPMENT 

The utilities use class is a primary use class in the Primary Industries Zone. The 

application is however, discretionary as it relies on assessment against performance 

criteria in relation to the following matters: 

 

 

Clause 9.4.1, Issue 11, 11.1(b) – Design and Form - Setbacks 

Clause 22.2.1 (b) Telecommunications infrastructure requiring planning approval 

in accordance with Section 57 of the Land Use Planning and Approvals Act 

PLANNING ASSESSMENT 

Primary Industries Zone 


9.1.1 This zone incorporates predominantly primary industry related use or 

development of significant tracts of land from the coast through to the 

southern extremities of the planning area. It includes land used for 

farming, forestry, quarrying or mineral extraction processing works and a 

range of non-urban uses such as roads and rail networks, electricity 

distribution lines, water supply utilities and the like on private land, State 

Reserves, State Forests and Crown Land. 

9.1.2 The values associated with each of the areas in the zone are specified in 



(a) To protect and allow for the sustainable use and development of the 

natural and non-natural resources on which agriculture, aquaculture, 

forestry and mining depend; and 

(b) 

To allow a range of other uses in ways and in locations that do not affect 

the viability of use or development associated with the primary uses of 

the zone. 



Planning Comment: 

The values and intent of the zone recognise its primary intent for use for resource based 

production but also that the land is used for a range of utilities services. Whilst 

broadband services are not specifically mentioned, they are a utilities service required in 

both urban and non-urban areas and as such some of the supply network will occur in 

non-urban areas. The proposal to erect the NBN Wireless Facility enclosed in a 60m2 

area, will not remove a significant area of agricultural land from production nor will it 

inhibit production on surrounding land given it is not a sensitive use. Further, the land to 

which the proposal relates is not identified as prime agricultural land. 










infrastructure, that will be imposed by that use or 

development is to be paid for by the person 











appropriate. 

The proposed facility is in itself a piece of community infrastructure. However, it is noted that the cost of access 

and electricity to be provided to the facility will be borne by the proponent and this will be enforced by way of a 

permit condition. Compliance with AS 3.1 is therefore achieved. 

9.4.1 Issue 11.0:– Design and Form 

Objective: To design and site rural buildings in a manner that protects rural amenity and maintains appropriate 

rural character. 



11.1 Building that are not occupied by sensitive uses 

and to be setback a minimum of:- 

(a) 30 metres from a road boundary (unless a 

greater setback from Category I, II or III 

road is required in accordance with Table 

14.2.1 Issue 5.0:- Setbacks for Buildings 

and Structures.); and 

(b) 10 metres from any other boundary. 

11.1 The required setbacks may be varied where it can 


(a) the location of proposed building or 

structures compliments the setbacks of 

existing buildings or structures in the 

immediate area; or 

(b) the design and location of proposed 

buildings or structures compliments the 

amenity and character of the locality and 

is not visually intrusive; or 

(c) the design of the proposed building or 

structures minimises the earth works 

associated with construction and 

responds appropriately to the particular 

size, shape, contours or slope of the land. 



11.2 The maximum building height is 7.5 metres. 11.2 Building height may be varied where it is 

demonstrated that buildings or structures are 

designed and sited in a manner that does not 

result in a high level of contrast with the 

prevailing landscape elements. Matters to be 

considered include the shape, height, bulk, 

materials and colours of buildings and structures, 

and their appearance in relation to skylines, and 

to existing and proposed vegetation. 


It is noted that the above provisions are only applicable to the extent they do not conflict with the provisions 

contained in Schedule 22 in accordance with Clause 22.2.2. In that context, the setback provisions are considered 

to be applicable as there are no setback provisions in Schedule 22. The height provisions are not applicable as 

Schedule 22 provides standards with respect to height. Further, this standard is considered to apply with respect 

to setbacks as even a utility installation meets the definition of building under Part 4 of the Planning Scheme. 

The proposed fixed wireless facility is proposed to be setback approximately 400 metres from Bourke Road, 

consistent with the Scheme’s requirements. The proposal however, will be located approximately 4 metres from 

the nearest property boundary, invoking discretion under Clause 11.1(b). Therefore reliance on the Performance 

Criteria 11.1 is sought with respect to the setback to the adjacent property boundary. 

In relation to Performance Criteria a) and b) above, the proposal is consistent with front setbacks, and due to the 

ad-hoc nature of rural settlement, there no other development patterns that the proposal is required to conform 

to. Due to the topography of the land which slopes up from Bourke Road from the south and the east of the site, 

and due to the location of existing standing vegetation, the base of the facility will not be visible from the road. 

The top of the tower will be visible from these locations, and will be relatively prominent in the landscape from a 

short distance away. The tower will also be visible from certain vantage points in the township of Yolla, however, 

albeit at a significant distance. It is acknowledged, however, that in order for these facilities to operate they 

need to achieve a substantial height, and although from some locations the tower will be prominent in the 

landscape, it will be reasonably light weight and will not be unduly prominent or obtrusive in the landscape. 

With respect to C), the construction requires minimal earthworks to a small area of land and is considered 

acceptable. 

22.0 TELECOMMUNICATIONS AND INFRASTRUCTURE SCHEDULE 

22.1 PRINCIPLES 

22.1.1 (a) To accommodate the provision of telecommunications 

infrastructure to allow equitable access by all residents, whilst 

minimising the impact of such infrastructure on community values 

in accordance with the objectives of the Resource Management 

and Planning System. 

(b) To encourage co-location and sharing of facilities, where such 

capacity exists, and where doing so will not compromise the 

objectives as stated in Appendix 1. 

(c) To ensure proposals for the installation of telecommunications 

infrastructure form part of a local or regional network plan to 

enable consideration of the proposal on a broader and potentially 

regional basis. 



22.2 USE OR DEVELOPMENT 

22.2.1 (a) Any development in compliance with Section 3 of this Schedule is 

deemed to be exempt and does not require planning approval. 

(b) All other development requires planning approval and is required 

to demonstrate compliance with the objectives as specified in 

Appendix 1 of this Schedule and to which the provisions of Section 

57 of the Land Use Planning and Approvals Act 1993 apply. 

22.5. APPENDICES 

22.5.1 Appendix 1 

OBJECTIVES PERFORMANCE CRITERIA ASSESSMENT 

Visual amenity 

To minimise any detrimental impact 

upon the visual amenity of a locality 

The location of infrastructure is 

within existing utility corridors and 

Complies - There were no suitable 

co-location facilities within the area 

by reducing prominence of sites and uses existing within which the tower needs to be 

telecommunications infrastructure infrastructure, unless a need to do 

otherwise is demonstrated. 

sited. Given the purpose of the 

facility is to provide broadband 

services to the rural area, their 

location need to meet a number of 

criteria to ensure good coverage of 

the service. The need to located the 

tower at the subject site has been 

adequately addressed in the report 

accompanying the application. 

Aerial telecommunication lines or 

additional supporting structures are 

erected and operated in residential 

and commercial areas only where 

overhead cables operated by other 

utilities are in existence. 

N/A the site is not located in a 

residential or commercial area. 

Best practice methods are used to 

reduce the visual impact of 

infrastructure or to conceal 

infrastructure within the 

surrounding natural or built 

environment. 

Complies – A description of the 

visual impact of the proposal has 

been outlined in the assessment of 

the proposal against the Zone 

provisions. The key features in 

terms of minimising the facility’s 

visual impact is its 400m setback 

from Bourke Road, the existing 

vegetative screening and the 

elevated positioning of the base of 

the facility from surrounding roads. 

It is also located in excess of 1.5 

kilometres from Murchison Highway 

and the Yolla township. 



Clearing for infrastructure corridors 

and facilities is minimised to limit 

visible prominence while 

responding to functional and safety 

requirements. 

Infrastructure: 

avoids skyline positions (i.e. where 

a structure would be seen in 

silhouette); 

crosses hills diagonal to the 

principal slope or 

crosses at the low point of a 

saddle between hills; or 

is located around the base of 

hills or along the edge of 

existing clearings; 

unless a need to do otherwise is 

demonstrated. 

Equipment housing and other 

visually intrusive infrastructure is 

screened or concealed from public 

areas. 

The height of freestanding aerials, 

towers and masts is within the 

following limits: 

rural areas 60m 

industrial areas 45m 

commercial areas 40m 

residential areas 20m 

Complies – No clearing is proposed 

as part of the application. 

Complies – The proposal is 

generally consistent with these 

requirements. The tower is not 

proposed to be located on a skyline 

or ridgeline position. It is located 

in an elevated position, however, 

as outlined the towers is required 

to be of a certain height to enable 

them to operate effectively within 

their own infrastructure network. 

As discussed, the proposed tower 

is not expected be unduly 

obtrusive in the landscape, and, 

given their operational 

requirements, the application is 

considered to demonstrate the 

need to locate the tower as 

proposed. 

Complies – the base of the tower is 

considered to be screened 

effectively from public areas, 

namely Bourke Road and 

Murchison Highway / Yolla. The 

location and screening measures 

used to achieve this have been 

outlined previously in this report. 

Complies - The height of the tower 

is to be 40 metres with a slimline 

pole. 

Telecommunications infrastructure 

may only exceed specified height 

limits if: 

a pattern of infrastructure or 

vegetation above the specified 

height limit exists in a particular 

location; and 

it has no adverse impact on heritage 

or ecological values or visual 

amenity. 



To protect important public views 

such as vistas to significant public 

buildings, streetscapes and heritage 

areas. 

To avoid obstruction of private 

views from the building 

line/principal windows by 

telecommunication lines. 

Residential amenity 

To protect residential amenity 

Environmental values 

To protect threatened species or 

species at risk of becoming a 

threatened species (as defined in 

the Threatened Species Protection 

Act 1995) and the habitats, 

ecological communities or places 

essential to their continuing 

existence. 

To protect areas identified as 

having significant natural values. 

To protect flora and fauna, habitats 

and ecological communities. 

Land stability 

To ensure that telecommunications 

infrastructure does not cause land 

instability. 


does not intrude into identified 

important public views or measures 

are taken to minimise intrusion. 

Placement of telecommunication 

lines avoids or minimises 

obstruction of private views. 

Infrastructure servicing a network 

(facilities not requiring installation 

on an individual street basis) is not 

located in residential areas unless a 

need to do otherwise is 

demonstrated. 

The proposed infrastructure does 

not adversely impact on identified 

threatened species or species at risk 

of becoming a threatened species. 


not adversely affect areas identified 

as having significant natural values. 

The proposed infrastructure uses 

best practice environmental 

management to minimise harm to 

the environment. 


(including specific access routes) 

does not cause erosion or cause 

land instability during installation 

and operation. 


is not located in areas of known 

unstable land where the risk is 

identified as unacceptable for 

development or installation of 

infrastructure. 

Complies - There are no identified 

important public views to the site. 

The proposal does not relate to the 

erection of telecommunication lines 

and is therefore not applicable to 

the assessment. It is noted that, of 

the proposal’s impact on the 

adjacent dwelling, the vegetative 

screen located on the eastern side 

of the proposed tower will shield 

the base of the facility from the 

dwelling. 

Not Applicable 

Complies - The report 

accompanying the DA has 

confirmed that a search of the EPBC 

revealed that no vulnerable or 

endangered species of flora or 

fauna are likely to exist in the 

vicinity of the proposal site. No 

vegetation is proposed to be 

removed to facilitate the use and 

development of the facility, 

therefore endemic flora and fauna 

will largely be unaffected. 

Not Applicable – the site has not 

been identified as having significant 

natural values. 

Complies – best practice 

environmental management is to 

be adopted to minimise harm to 


Complies- the subject site is not a 

known area of unstable land. 

Erosion and sediment control 

mitigation measures will be 

detailed in construction 

management plans that will be 

assessed as part of the Building 

Approvals process. 



Agricultural land 

To protect the productive capacity 

and efficient farming operations of 

agricultural land. 

Heritage values 

To protect items, places or areas 

identified as having aboriginal, 

natural, cultural, or maritime 

heritage significance. 

Access 


infrastructure does not impede 

movement of vehicular and other 

modes of transport. 

Infrastructure installation and 

operation does not degrade or 

restrict the productive capacity of 


Infrastructure is placed on property 

boundaries or fence lines (not 

including road alignment 

boundaries). 

Proposals for construction and 

operation of telecommunications 

infrastructure are approved by the 

Tasmanian Heritage Council in 

accordance with the requirements 

of the Historic Cultural Heritage Act 

1995 and/or are consistent with 

recommendations by the Aboriginal 

Heritage Section of DELM. 

The location of aerial 

telecommunications infrastructure 

allows adequate clearance for 

vehicular traffic and will not pose a 

danger or encumbrance to other 

land users or aircraft. 

The compound housing the 

infrastructure is located along a 

boundary with an adjacent 

property. Comprising a small area of 

60m 2 the facility will result in a 

negligible loss of agricultural land 

overall. The proposal will not 

impact on agricultural capability of 

surrounding land, as it will not 

result in fettering and does not 

comprise a sensitive use. 

Complies - The subject site is not on 

the Tasmanian Heritage Register 

and the applicants have included a 

letter from Aboriginal Heritage 

Tasmania confirming that they have 

completed a search of the 

Tasmanian Aboriginal Site Index and 

there is no record of any heritage 

sites within or close to the property 

and that further due to the small 

scale of the facility, it is believed 

there is a low probability of 

Aboriginal Heritage being impacted. 

There was no requirement for 

further Aboriginal Heritage 

Investigations. 

Complies - The proposed facility will 

allow adequate clearance for 



land users or aircraft. It is noted 

that the application has been 

referred to the Burnie Airport 

Corporation and they have 

indicated there are no issues from 

their perspective. 


Part 12.0 Siting of Development Schedule Application meets the Standards of this part. 


Part 14.0 Road Asset Schedule Not Applicable to this application. 

Part 15.0 Standard Attenuation Distances Schedule Not Applicable to this application. 

Part 16.0 Wetlands & Waterways Schedule Not Applicable to this application. 


Part 18.0 Bushfire Prone Areas Schedule Not Applicable to this application. 









The Telecommunications Act; 

Telecommunications Code of Practice 1997; 

State Policy on the Protection of Agricultural Land 2009; 











There is a risk that the applicant may appeal the determination of the Planning Authority 

to the Resource Management and Planning Appeal Tribunal. 


N/A. 

COMMENT 

The proposal comprises a 40 metre high monopole and ancillary components including 

one (1) current and one (1) future standard NBN outdoor cabinet (1464mm x 667mm x 

944mm) on a concrete slab enclosed within a secure compound which measures 

approximately 60m 2 in area. 



The proposed NBN Fixed Wireless facility at 631 East Yolla Road, Yolla would be 

connected to another site proposed at Mount Hicks and operate as part of a network of 

similar facilities. 


2000, which is a Primary use class in the Primary Industries Zone. The application relies 

on demonstration of achievement of Performance Criteria Part 9.0 Clause 9.4.1 Issue 

11.0 PC 11.1(b) and the application is also required to be assessed as discretionary in 

accordance with Clause 22.2.1 of the Telecommunications Schedule. This application is 

deemed to achieve all relevant Acceptable Solutions and Performance Criteria. 

It is therefore recommended that a NBN Fixed Wireless Facility – 40m High Monopole, 

Radio Transmission Equipment & Ancillary Equipment Cabinets – Reliance on 

Performance Criteria under the Primary Industries Zone Provisions at 631 East Yolla 

Road, Yolla, subject to conditions. 

MOVED BY 

SECONDED BY 

CR MOORE 


That the Planning Authority grant approval for a NBN Fixed Wireless Facility – 40m High 

Monopole, Radio Transmission Equipment & Ancillary Equipment Cabinets – Reliance 

on Performance Criteria under the Primary Industries Zone Provisions at 631 East Yolla 

Road, Yolla, subject to the following conditions:- 







Developer. 

3. Seven (7) days prior to the erection of the Tower, the applicant is to notify, in 

writing, the Burnie Airport Corporation of the intended erection day(s) and 

time(s). 












Act 1994. 

Note: 

1. A “Works within the Road Reservation” permit must be obtained from Council 



1. The Tower is to be erected on the property at the exact coordinates as shown in 

the application must not exceed a maximum erected height (including any 

protrusions thereon (aerials etc)) of 40.0 metres, as above existing ground level; 

2. If the tower or any protrusions thereon infringe the Airport’s Obstacle 

Limitations Surface, at any time they are to be immediately removed; and 

3. Any lighting on the property is to comply with section 9.21 (Lighting in the 

Vicinity of Aerodromes) of the Civil Aviation Safety Authority, Manual of 

Standards Part 139 – Aerodromes. 


IN FAVOUR 










































































































EQUIPMENT & ANCILLARY EQUIPMENT CABINETS – RELIANCE ON PERFORMANCE 

CRITERIA UNDER PRIMARY INDUSTRIES ZONE PROVISIONS – 883 PREOLENNA ROAD, 

MOORLEAH – DA 126/2012 

To: 






Enclosures: 


Supporting Letter 7 September 2012 




PURPOSE 



Equipment & Ancillary Equipment Cabinets at 883 Preolenna Road, Moorleah. 

BACKGROUND 

The subject property (CT 138601/1) is 25.91 ha in area and the proposed new accessed is 

from Preolenna Road, Moorleah. 



The Land suited to a wide range of intensive cropping and grazing activities with slight 

limitations to use. 




DETAILS 

Application 


comprising a 30 metre high monopole and ancillary components on a concrete slab 

enclosed within a secure compound which measures approximately 60m 2 in area. 

The proposed NBN Fixed Wireless facility at 883 Preolenna Road, Moorleah would be 

associated with another site proposed at Wynyard West. The applicant has provided the 

following detail to explain how the facilities link up: 

“Mount Hicks is a fibre hub site that while providing coverage to the surrounding area also 

provides signal transmission to three other sites at Yolla, Round Hill and Doctors Rocks. Fibre hub 

sites are an important link in the overall system requiring access to the NBN Co fibre transit 

cabling and to be located roughly midway between two or more key receiving sites. Furthermore, 

the fibre hub site must have line-of-sight between itself and the receiving sites. Each of the sites 

Mount Hicks transmits to will also provide NBN fixed wireless coverage to a large number of 

businesses and residences. 

Yolla and Moorleah are also part of wider networks of fixed wireless connections and will provide 

NBN fixed wireless coverage to a substantial number of businesses and residences in rural areas 

of Waratah-Wynyard Council.” 





x 115mm. One (1) 600mm diameter transmission dish antenna will also be provided at a 

height of 28 metres connected to another site proposed at Wynyard West. 










3. A bitumen sealed access road/driveway is to be constructed from the edge of 

the bitumen sealed pavement of Preolenna Road to the property boundary in 

accordance with Tasmanian Councils’ Subdivision Standard Drawing SD-1009 

and the conditions in a “Works in Road Reservation Permit”. A sealed swale 


4. Suitable sight benching and vegetation removal either side of access 

road/driveway to improve sight to the satisfaction of the Executive Manager 


Note: 








1994. 










Advertising 



received no representations. 





 

 

 

Clause 9.4.1, Issue 2.0 – Prime Agricultural Land 

Clause 9.4.1, Issue 11.1 – Design and Form 

Clause 22.2.1 (b) Telecommunications infrastructure requiring planning approval in 

accordance with Section 57 of the Land Use Planning and Approvals Act 


1.0 Primary Industries Zone 

















(b) 



the zone. 

Planning Comment : 





non-urban areas. The proposal to erect the NBN Wireless Facility enclosed in a 60m 2 


inhibit production on surrounding land given it is not a sensitive use. The location of the 

compound adjacent to a fence line will further assist in reducing the impact of the loss of 


9.4.1 Issue 2.0:- Prime Agricultural Land 

Objective: To ensure that animal and crop production has priority in accessing prime agricultural land and is not 

fettered by the existence of activities which are not directly dependant on the soil resource. 



2.1 Use or development to be located on prime 

agricultural land (as defined under the 

Tasmanian Land Capability Classification System) 

must be directly dependant on the soil resource 

as a growth media. This includes animal and 

crop production, including intensive tree farming 

and plantation forestry, but excludes intensive 

animal uses such as feedlots, piggeries, poultry 

farms and plant nurseries based on either 

hydroponics or imported growth media. 

2.1 Use or development not directly dependant on the 

soil resource as a growth media may be 

considered where: 

(a) The application is accompanied by a Land 

Capability Assessment Report prepared by 

a suitably qualified person; and 

(b) It is proposed to erect a house or other 

building which are directly associated with 

furthering the agricultural use of the land 

and will not result in the fettering of 

existing or future agricultural activities; or 

(c) The proposal is for the expansion of a use or 

development existing as at 28 April 1999 

and the applicant is able to demonstrate 

that: 

(i) the relocation of the use or 

development to land that is not 

prime agricultural land is neither 

reasonable or practicable; and 

(ii) the expansion will not result in the 

fettering of existing or future 

agricultural activities; 

or 




(d) 

or 

(e) 

or 

(f) 

The proposal is for a use or 

development in the resource development, 

business and civic, industrial or utilities use 

classes and an overriding need for the use 

or development in terms of community 

benefit can be demonstrated and no other 

suitable sites are available; 

The proposal is for a dwelling on a lot of not 

more than 2.5ha where the subdivision of 

the lot was approved prior to 28 April 

1999, and the land was previously zoned 

rural-residential in the superseded 

planning scheme or clearly alienated from 

agricultural use by neighbouring existing 

rural-residential development; 

The proposal is for a use or development in 

the resource development, business & 

civic, industrial or utilities classes which 

utilises and existing building and its 

curtilage that has effectively converted the 

land from further agricultural use and the 

operation of the new use or development 

will not result in the fettering of existing or 

future agricultural uses in the vicinity. 

The proposed NBN Fixed Wireless Facility is to be located on Class 2, prime agricultural land. The facility is not 

dependent on the soil resource as a growth media and therefore it does not meet Acceptable Solution 2.1 

Assessment against the corresponding Performance Criteria is therefore required. The proposal is assessed as 

meeting PC (d) as it is classified in the Utilities use class and there is an overriding need for the facility in terms of 

public benefit. The Monotower will form part of the fixed wireless service that makes up the National Broadband 

Network. The NBN is a Federal Government initiative to build and operate a network to deliver high speed 

broadband services to be delivered to all Australian households, businesses and enterprises through a 

combination of fibre, wireless and satellite technology. 

NBN Co identifies an area where the requirement for a fixed wireless broadband facility would be highest and 

undertakes a preliminary investigation in conjunction with its planning and property consultants, radiofrequency 

engineers and designers in order to identify possible locations and options to locate a facility. Issues taken into 

account when determining a site within a ‘search area’ include: 


Potential co-location opportunities 

Occupational health and safety issues 

Construction issues 

Topographical constraints 

Legislative policy constraints 

Environmental impacts and 

Cost implications 



There is a 15m high Telstra Monopole 60 metres from the subject site which NBN Co considered using as a colocation 

site. According to the information lodged with the proposal, the co-location was not a viable option given 

the upgrades needed and the impact they would have on Telstra services. Thus the subject site was chosen as 

being a good alternative given its close proximity to the Telstra tower. 

A second alternative site identified in the search area was considered, being 3 Lapoinya Rd. However, this site 

would have required construction of a 200m access track and the landowner was unwilling to give consent thus 

this site not was further progressed. 

The subject site was selected due to the following attributes: 

A local high spot, which provides line of sight to other planned sites in the NBN wireless network; 

Sufficiently setback from adjoining properties and public view sheds as to not cause an unreasonable visual or 

amenity impact. 

Taking into account the above information, the use of a small portion of class 3 land on the subject site for a 

utilities installation is considered acceptable. The proposal therefore complies with the performance 

criteria. 






















appropriate. 


and electricity to be provided to the facility will be borne by the proponent and this will be enforced by way of 







11.1 Building that are not occupied by sensitive uses 11.1 The required setbacks may be varied where it can 




greater setback from Category I, II or III road is 

required in accordance with Table 14.2.1 Issue 

5.0:- Setbacks for Buildings and Structures.); and 



structures compliments the setbacks of existing 

buildings or structures in the immediate area; or 



amenity and character of the locality and is not 

visually intrusive; or 


structures minimises the earth works associated 

with construction and responds appropriately to 

the particular size, shape, contours or slope of 

the land. 




demonstrated that buildings or structures are designed 

and sited in a manner that does not result in a high 

level of contrast with the prevailing landscape 

elements. Matters to be considered include the shape, 

height, bulk, materials and colours of buildings and 

structures, and their appearance in relation to skylines, 

and to existing and proposed vegetation. 


It is noted that the above provisions are only applicable to the extent they do not conflict with the provisions 

contained in Schedule 22 in accordance with Clause 22.2.2. In that context, the setback provisions are considered 

to be applicable as there are no setback provisions in Schedule 22. The height provisions are not applicable as 

Schedule 22 provides standards with respect to height. Further, this standard is considered to apply with respect 

to setbacks as even a utility installation meets the definition of building under Part 4 of the Planning Scheme. 

The Whilst not a rural building, the facility 

The proposed fixed wireless facility is to be setback approximately 60 metres from Pages Rd and 15 metres from 

Preolenna Rd. It is setback in excess of 10 metres from other boundaries. Therefore reliance on the Performance 

Criteria 11.1 is sought with respect to the setback to Preolenna Rd. 

With respect to a) and b), there is another 15m high telecommunications monopole infrastructure facility within 

60 metres of the site, setback only 5 metres from Lapoinya Rd so the erection of a 30 m tower within 15 metres 

of a road setback is not out of context. Given that powerlines generally follow road corridors, it is not an 

unexpected view to see poles or towers from a road and therefore the proposal is considered to comply. 

With respect to C), the construction requires minimal earthworks to a small area of land and is considered 

acceptable. 








(b) 

(c) 

To encourage co-location and sharing of facilities, where such 



To ensure proposals for the installation of telecommunications 









(b) 

All other development requires planning approval and is required 












Complies – As noted previously in 

this report, there is a Telstra tower 

by reducing prominence of sites and uses existing within 60m of the site. Given the 



lack of information provided in the 

initial application as to why there 

could not be co-location of facilities, 

additional information was sought. 

The response from the applicant is 

as follows and is deemed to satisfy 

the performance criteria as without 

a willing landowner, co-location 

cannot occur: 

‘In order to provide the NBN 

coverage objectives for this area and 

to provide line-of-sight to receive a 

transmission signal from the 

Wynyard NBN facility a minimum 

pole height is required, 30m in the 

case of the current NBN application. 

In this instance, the existing Telstra 

pole is 15m in height, therefore 

what is referred to as a Level 1 

application was made to Telstra to 

ascertain what height would be 

available to NBN. All heights 

available were below 15m and the 

possibility of swapping out the 

existing pole for a larger pole is not 

something entertained by Telstra in 

the majority of cases because this 

results in an extended period where 

service is cut off to customers. 



Therefore, the possibility of 

upgrading the Telstra site in order to 

allow NBN to reach a suitable height 

in this location was not an option in 

this case. 












environment. 





requirements. 




silhouette); 


principal slope or crosses at the low 

point of a saddle between hills; or 

is located around the base of hills or 

along the edge of existing clearings; 


demonstrated. 




areas. 

It is also important to note that due 

to both the difference in elevation of 

the Telstra site from the current DA 

site and the fact that Telstra reserve 

the top of any poles for their own 

infrastructure, in this case a higher 

tower of 40m would have been 

required if a swap out was to take 

place.’ 



Complies – As per the applicant’s 

response: 

‘existing vegetation which extends 

to a height of approximately 10 

metres will assist in screening the 

proposed infrastructure. The 

monopole is also to be located along 

the Preolenna Road fence line where 

there are low voltage power lines 

which will reduce the impact of the 

infrastructure on the wider 

surrounds. ‘ 

Not applicable – no clearing is 

required to facilitate the 

development. 

Complies – The proposed facility is 

not located in a position that will 

result in a silhouette and is located 

in an existing cleared area. 

Complies – the ground level 

infrastructure will be screened by 

existing vegetation. 






areas. 















existence. 

To protect areas identified as having 

significant natural values. 












limits if: 




location; and 



amenity. 













demonstrated. 














pole which satisfies the maximum 

height of 60 metres for rural areas. 



Complies – The dwelling closest to 

the facility is oriented away from 

the monotower and as such its 

views will not be impacted. 

Not Applicable as the site is within 

a rural area. 

















environmental management is to 

be adopted to minimise harm to 







instability. 










Access 























boundaries). 

















known area of unstable land and the 

access road is existing. 


mitigation measures will be detailed 

in construction management plans 

that will be assessed as part of the 

Building Approvals process. 



fence line within the property to 

minimise impact on agricultural 

operations. A small area (60m 2 ) of 

agricultural land will be removed 

from production but the operation 

of the facility will not impact on 

surrounding agricultural operations 

as it is not a sensitive use. 





















land users or aircraft. It is noted that 

the application has been referred to 

the Burnie Airport Corporation and 

they have indicated there are no 

issues from their perspective. 







Part 15.0 Standard Attenuation Distances Not Applicable to this application. 

Schedule 





Part 20.0 Potentially Contaminated Land Not Applicable to this application. 

Schedule 























N/A. 

COMMENT 

The application involves the development of a telecommunications facility, comprising a 

30 metre high monopole and ancillary components on a concrete slab enclosed within a 

secure compound which measures approximately 60m 2 in area. 

The proposed NBN Fixed Wireless facility at 883 Preolenna Road, Moorleah would be 

connected to another site proposed at Wynyard West. 



on demonstration of achievement of Performance Criteria Part 9.0 Clause 9.4.1 Issue 2.0 

PC 2.1(d), Part 9.0 Clause 9.4.1 Issue 11.0 PC 11.1 and. the application is also required to 

be assessed as discretionary in accordance with Clause 22.2.1 of the Telecommunications 

Schedule. This application is deemed to achieve all relevant Acceptable Solutions and 

Performance Criteria. 

It is therefore recommended that the Planning Authority grant approval for a NBN Fixed 

Wireless Facility – 30m High Monopole, Radio Transmission Equipment & Ancillary 

Equipment Cabinets – Reliance on Performance Criteria under the Primary Industries 

Zone Provisions at 883 Preolenna Road, Moorleah, subject to conditions. 

MOVED BY 

SECONDED BY 


CR DUNIAM 


Monopole, Radio Transmission Equipment & Ancillary Equipment Cabinets – Reliance 

on Performance Criteria under the Primary Industries Zone Provisions at 883 Preolenna 

Road, Moorleah, subject to the following conditions:- 







Developer. 



3. Seven (7) days prior to the erection of the Tower, the applicant must notify, in 


time(s). 






6. A bitumen sealed access road/driveway is to be constructed from the edge of 

the bitumen sealed pavement of Preolenna Road to the property boundary in 




7. Suitable sight benching and vegetation removal either side of access 

road/driveway to improve sight to the satisfaction of the Executive Manager 






Act 1994. 

Note: 




1. The Tower must be erected on the property at the exact coordinates as shown 

in the application must not exceed a maximum erected height (including any 

protrusions thereon (aerials etc)) of 30.0 metres, as above existing ground level; 


Limitations Surface, at any time they must be immediately removed; and 

3. Any lighting on the property must comply with section 9.21 (Lighting in the 






DIVISION 

IN FAVOUR 


CR FRIEDERSDORFF CR HAWKINS CR MOORE CR SMITH 

AGAINST 


During discussion Cr Fairbrother queried what is the possibility and probably of colocation 

especially in relation to aspects of costs for existing providers and requested that 

the question be taken on notice? 

The question was taken on notice. 






































































































EQUIPMENT & ANCILLARY EQUIPMENT CABINET – RELIANCE ON PERFORMANCE 

CRITERIA UNDER PRIMARY INDUSTRIES ZONE PROVISIONS – 636 NUNNS ROAD, 

MOUNT HICKS – DA 127/2012 

To: 






Enclosures: 


Supporting Letter 10 September 2012 




PURPOSE 



Equipment & Ancillary Equipment Cabinet at 636 Nunns Road, Mount Hicks. 

BACKGROUND 

The subject property (CT 66811/1) is 18 ha in area and the proposed access for this 

application is via the existing informal access off Nunns Road, Mount Hicks. 



The land is suited to cropping and intensive grazing with moderate limitations to use. 




Nunns Road 

Mount Hicks Road 

DETAILS 

Application 


comprising a 30 metre high monopole and ancillary components including one (1) 

current and one (1) future standard NBN outdoor cabinet (1464mm x 667mm x 944mm) 

on a concrete slab enclosed within a secure compound which measures approximately 

60m 2 in area. 

The proposed NBN Fixed Wireless facility at 636 Nunns Road, Mount Hicks would be 

connected to another proposed facility at a site at Round Hill by the 1200mm 

transmission dish. 



x 115mm. Three (3) Remote Radio Units (RRU) will be installed below the antennas. One 

(1) transmission dish antenna will also be installed at approximately 25 metres on the 

monopole. 












3. The existing property access is to be upgraded with a sealed surface from the 

edge of the bitumen pavement of Mt Hicks Road to the property boundary in 




Note: 








1994. 










Advertising 



received one (1) representation. The representation and planning response to the issues 

raised is provided below: 

Representation 

Issues Raised 

Object to the proposed location of the NBN Fixed Wireless Facility close to their property and approximately 300 

metres from their home. 

Concern with regard to safety of emissions from the tower/facility, when in operation or at any future period 

when the services might be upgraded. 

Potential deterrent for prospective future purchasers of their property due to the 30 metre tower being within 300 

metres of their home and also concern by the effects of emissions on their health and wellbeing. 

The aesthetic consideration of a 30 metre tower so close to their home may devalue their property. 

Requesting Council to exercise its authority and require the applicant to site the Facility on land that is available 

and further from their home. 


The siting of the facility approximately 300 metres from the representor’s home is considered acceptable given the 

screening afforded by site topography and the fact that the row of established 15 metre high trees will form a 

backdrop to the facility and will therefore help to conceal the lower sections of it from the representor’s property. 

Whilst it will undoubtedly be visible to some extent from the representor’s property, it meets all relevant Planning 

Scheme standards and in order to have broadband networks within rural areas, associated infrastructure must be 

built there as well. 

The facility will be required to meet all Australian Standards with respect to Electromagnetic Emissions. The EME 

report included with the application demonstrates that the maximum predicted EME will equate to 0.029% of the 

maximum exposure limit. This is substantially less than 1% of the maximum allowable exposure limit (where 100% 

of the limit is still considered safe). The report further concludes that the maximum exposure level of 0.029% will 

be at a distance of 236 metres from the antenna and that the exposure level reduced from this distance It is noted 

that operational standards for such facilities are monitored by the Australian Communication and Media Authority 

and the Australian Radiation Protection and Nuclear Safety Agency. 

The issue of value of the representor’s property is not a valid planning concern. 





 

 

Clause 9.4.1, Issue 2.0 – Prime Agricultural Land 

Clause 22.2.1 (b) Telecommunications infrastructure requiring planning approval in 

accordance with Section 57 of the Land Use Planning and Approvals Act 




Primary Industries Zone 















(b) 



the zone. 

Planning Comment : 





non-urban areas. The proposal to erect the NBN Wireless Facility enclosed in a 60m 2 


inhibit production on surrounding land given it is not a sensitive use. 

9.4.1 Issue 2.0:- Prime Agricultural Land 

Objective: To ensure that animal and crop production has priority in accessing prime agricultural land and is not 

fettered by the existence of activities which are not directly dependant on the soil resource. 



2.1 Use or development to be located on prime 

agricultural land (as defined under the 

Tasmanian Land Capability Classification System) 

must be directly dependant on the soil resource 

as a growth media. This includes animal and 

crop production, including intensive tree farming 

and plantation forestry, but excludes intensive 

animal uses such as feedlots, piggeries, poultry 

farms and plant nurseries based on either 

hydroponics or imported growth media. 

2.1 Use or development not directly dependant on the 

soil resource as a growth media may be 

considered where: 

(a) The application is accompanied by a Land 

Capability Assessment Report prepared by a 

suitably qualified person; and 

(b) It is proposed to erect a house or other 

building which are directly associated with 

furthering the agricultural use of the land 

and will not result in the fettering of 

existing or future agricultural activities; or 




(c) 

or 

(d) 

or 

(e) 

or 

(f) 

The proposal is for the expansion of a use or 

development existing as at 28 April 1999 

and the applicant is able to demonstrate 

that: 

(i) the relocation of the use or 

development to land that is not prime 

agricultural land is neither reasonable 

or practicable; and 

(ii) the expansion will not result in the 

fettering of existing or future 

agricultural activities; 

The proposal is for a use or 

development in the resource development, 

business and civic, industrial or utilities use 

classes and an overriding need for the use 

or development in terms of community 

benefit can be demonstrated and no other 

suitable sites are available; 

The proposal is for a dwelling on a lot of not 

more than 2.5ha where the subdivision of 

the lot was approved prior to 28 April 

1999, and the land was previously zoned 

rural-residential in the superseded 

planning scheme or clearly alienated from 

agricultural use by neighbouring existing 

rural-residential development; 

The proposal is for a use or development in 

the resource development, business & 

civic, industrial or utilities classes which 

utilises and existing building and its 

curtilage that has effectively converted the 

land from further agricultural use and the 

operation of the new use or development 

will not result in the fettering of existing or 

future agricultural uses in the vicinity. 

The proposed NBN Fixed Wireless Facility is to be located on Class 3, prime agricultural land. The facility is not 

dependent on the soil resource as a growth media and therefore it does not meet Acceptable Solution 2.1 

Assessment against the corresponding Performance Criteria is therefore required. The proposal is assessed as 

meeting PC (d) as it is classified in the utilities use class and there is an overriding need for the facility in terms of 

public benefit. The Monotower will form part of the fixed wireless service that makes up the National Broadband 

Network. The NBN is a Federal Government initiative to build and operate a network to deliver high speed 

broadband services to be delivered to all Australian households, businesses and enterprises through a 

combination of fibre, wireless and satellite technology. 

NBN Co identifies an area where the requirement for a fixed wireless broadband facility would be highest and 

undertakes a preliminary investigation in conjunction with its planning and property consultants, radiofrequency 

engineers and designers in order to identify possible locations and options to locate a facility. Issues taken into 

account when determining a site within a ‘search area’ include: 




Potential co-location opportunities 

Occupational health and safety issues 

Construction issues 

Topographical constraints 

Legislative policy constraints 

Environmental impacts and 

Cost implications 

It is noted there were no co-location opportunities within the ‘search area.’. According to the Aurecon report 

submitted with the DA, one alternative site for the area was considered, being the adjacent 687 Nunns Rd, Mount 

Hicks. According to the report, both sites have similar attributes but the subject site was chosen as it has better 

access and better vegetation screening. The subject site was selected due to the following attributes: 

A local high spot, which provides line of sight to other planned sites in the NBN wireless network; 

Sufficiently setback from adjoining properties and public view sheds as to not cause an unreasonable visual or 

amenity impact. 

Taking into account the above information, the use of a small portion of class 3 land on the subject site for a 

utilities installation is considered acceptable. The proposal therefore complies with the performance criteria. 





















appropriate. 



and electricity to be provided to the facility will be borne by the proponent and this will be enforced by way of 







11.1 Building that are not occupied by sensitive uses 



greater setback from Category I, II or III 

road is required in accordance with Table 

14.2.1 Issue 5.0:- Setbacks for Buildings 

and Structures.); and 


11.1 The required setbacks may be varied where it can 



structures compliments the setbacks of 

existing buildings or structures in the 

immediate area; or 



amenity and character of the locality and 

is not visually intrusive; or 


structures minimises the earth works 

associated with construction and 

responds appropriately to the particular 

size, shape, contours or slope of the land. 




demonstrated that buildings or structures are 

designed and sited in a manner that does not 

result in a high level of contrast with the 

prevailing landscape elements. Matters to be 

considered include the shape, height, bulk, 

materials and colours of buildings and structures, 

and their appearance in relation to skylines, and 

to existing and proposed vegetation. 


The proposed fixed wireless facility is to be setback approximately 400 metres from Mount Hicks Rd, and 450 

metres to Nunns Rd and greater than 10 metres to the southern title boundary. Compliance with Acceptable 

Solution 11.1 is therefore achieved. 

The proposed fixed wireless facility is to have an overall height of 30 metres, therefore it does not meet the 

Acceptable Solution with respect to height. However, under the Telecommunications and Infrastructure Schedule 

(the provisions of which override those of any zone in the event of inconsistency), the maximum height of 

freestanding towers is 60 metres in rural areas. PC 11.2 therefore does not apply to the proposal. 








(b) 

(c) 

To encourage co-location and sharing of facilities, where such 



To ensure proposals for the installation of telecommunications 







(b) 

All other development requires planning approval and is required 














Complies - There were no suitable 

co-location facilities within the area 

by reducing prominence of sites and uses existing within which the tower needs to be 



sited. Given the purpose of the 

facility is to provide broadband 

services to the rural area, their 

location need to meet a number of 

criteria to ensure good coverage of 

the service. The need to locate the 

tower at the subject site has been 

adequately addressed in the report 

accompanying the application. 












environment. 





requirements. 



Complies – The proposed facility is 

setback a minimum of 400 metres 

from surrounding roads and is 

within an area that whilst does 

contain some residential dwellings 

on agricultural properties, is not 

densely populated and with the 

exception of the dwellings on the 

subject site and adjacent property, 

all dwellings are in excess of 1 km 

from the site. 

The subject site has been chosen 

because it has a stand of established 

vegetation (approx. 15 metre high) 

within which the facility can be 

partially concealed. Whilst the 

facility will still be visible above the 

stand of trees, they will help to 

soften the impact of the facility. 

Not applicable – no clearing is 

proposed. 






areas. 




silhouette); 


principal slope or crosses at the low 

point of a saddle between hills; or 

is located around the base of hills or 

along the edge of existing clearings; 


demonstrated. 




areas. 










limits if: 




location; and 



amenity. 





The siting of the facility against a 

backdrop of a stand of 15 metre tall 

established trees will ensure it will 

be partially concealed when viewed 

from the surrounds. The facility 

needs to be located at a high point 

in order for it to function for its 

intended purpose. 

Complies - the existing 15 metre 

mature tree stand will assist in 

screening the equipment housing 

infrastructure as will its location in 

excess of 400 metres from any 

public road. The location of the 

tower and associated equipment 

adjacent to an existing fenceline will 

also assist with ensuring it blends in 

with the rural landscape. 

The proposed 2.4 metre high chain 

wire security fence around the 

compound will also assist in 

concealing the associated 

infrastructure within it. 



pole. 



















existence. 

To protect areas identified as having 

significant natural values. 






instability. 









demonstrated. 























Complies - The tower will be 

partially screened from the dwelling 

on the subject property by the 

existing vegetation stand. Existing 

vegetation around the neighbouring 

dwelling and the topography of the 

land between that dwelling and the 

tower means that whilst it will be 

visible, it will not be dominant in the 

landscape. 

Views to the site from other 

dwellings within a 1 km radius of 

the tower will be minimised by 

distance, topography and the 

vegetation. 

Not Applicable 

















environmental management is to be 

adopted to minimise harm to the 

environment. 


known area of unstable land and 

the access road is existing. 


mitigation measures will be detailed 

in construction management plans 

that will be assessed as part of the 

Building Approvals process. 












Access 












boundaries). 


















fence line within the property to 

minimise impact on agricultural 

operations. A small area (60m 2 ) of 

agricultural land will be removed 

from production but the operation 

of the facility will not impact on 

surrounding agricultural operations 

as it is not a sensitive use. 





















land users or aircraft. It is noted that 

the application has been referred to 

the Burnie Airport Corporation and 

they have indicated there are no 

issues from their perspective. 





Part 15.0 Standard Attenuation Distances Schedule Not Applicable to this application. 




























N/A. 



COMMENT 

The application involves the development of a telecommunications facility, comprising a 

30 metre high monopole and ancillary components including one (1) current and one (1) 

future standard NBN outdoor cabinet (1464mm x 667mm x 944mm) on a concrete slab 

enclosed within a secure compound which measures approximately 60m 2 in area. 

The proposed NBN Fixed Wireless facility at 636 Nunns Road, Mount Hicks would be 

connected to another site proposed at Round Hill by the 1200mm transmission dish. 



on demonstration of achievement of Performance Criteria Part 9.0 Clause 9.4.1 Issue 2.0 

PC 2.1(d) and. the application is also required to be assessed as discretionary in 

accordance with Clause 22.2.1 of the Telecommunications Schedule. This application is 

deemed to achieve all relevant Acceptable Solutions and Performance Criteria. 

It is therefore recommended that the Planning Authority grant approval for a NBN Fixed 

Wireless Facility – 30m High Monopole, Radio Transmission Equipment & Ancillary 

Equipment Cabinet – Reliance on Performance Criteria under the Primary Industries Zone 

Provisions at 636 Nunns Road, Mount Hicks, subject to conditions. 

MOVED BY 

SECONDED BY 


CR DUNIAM 


Monopole, Radio Transmission Equipment & Ancillary Equipment Cabinet – Reliance on 

Performance Criteria under the Primary Industries Zone Provisions at 636 Nunns Road, 

Mount Hicks, subject to the following conditions:- 







Developer. 

3. Seven (7) days prior to the erection of the Tower, the applicant is to notify, in 


time(s). 








6. The existing property access is to be upgraded with a sealed surface from the 

edge of the bitumen pavement of Nunns Road to the property boundary in 








Act 1994. 

Note: 




1. The Tower is to be erected on the property at the exact coordinates as shown in 

the application must not exceed a maximum erected height (including any 

protrusions thereon (aerials of the like) of 30.0 metres, as above existing ground 

level; 


Limitations Surface, at any time they are to be immediately removed; and 

3. Any lighting on the property is to comply with section 9.21 (Lighting in the 




IN FAVOUR 







































































































Planning Authority Meeting concluded at 7:36pm. 


Reports of Officers and Committees 

12.0 REPORTS OF OFFICERS AND COMMITTEES 

12.1 MYALLA RECREATION GROUND – LEASE EXTENSION 

To: 


Reporting Officer: Corporate Secretary 

Responsible Manager: Executive Manager Corporate Governance 


File Reference: 609.03 

Enclosures: Existing Lease – Approved 17 February 2003 

Letters from Myalla Community Centre Inc dated 27 August 

2012 and 17 October 2012. 

PURPOSE 

The purpose of this report is to enable the Council to note that the Myalla Community 

Centre Incorporated has informed Council of its desire to extend the term of its existing 

lease of the Myalla Recreation Ground for a further ten-year period. 

BACKGROUND 

On 17 February 2003 the Council resolved to lease the Myalla Recreation Ground to the 

Myalla Community Centre Incorporated for community centre purposes for a term of ten 

years from 1 February 2003. 

DETAILS 

On 6 June 2012 the Council wrote to the Myalla Community Centre Inc drawing attention 

to the impending expiry of its lease of the Myalla Recreation Ground and seeking advice 

as to whether a new lease was required. 

The Myalla Community Centre Inc responded in writing on 27 August 2012 confirming 

that it wished to proceed with a new ten-year lease. 

It has now been established that, although not specifically referred to in the report 

considered by the Council on 17 February 2003, the form of lease approved actually 

provided for a ten-year extension beyond the original ten-year term, that was exercisable 

by the Myalla Community Centre Incorporated giving the Council at least three months 

written notice, prior to expiry, of its wish to extend the term. 



By its letter dated 27 August 2012 the Myalla Community Centre Incorporated has 

effectively triggered the extension of the lease term. 

From a Council perspective, the lessee has fully discharged its obligations throughout the 

initial term and it has confirmed by letter dated 17 October 2012 that the required 

insurance policies relating to buildings on site and Public and Products Liability are 

currently in place. 



Section 177 of the Local Government Act 1993 applies to the lease or other disposal of 

Council-owned land. The provisions of the legislation were observed in the 

determination of the current lease. 


Strategic Plan Reference 

Key Focus Area: 

Outcome 2.1 

Operational Aim 2.1.1 


Outcomes 3.1 

OUR COMMUNITY 

Enhancement of the physical, social and cultural wellbeing of our 

community 

The community is supported in its recreational pursuits 

Promote healthy living activities 

ENVIRONMENT 

Sustainable management of our built and natural environment 

Council built infrastructure is constructed and maintained to a high 

standard 


There are no significant policy implications associated with extension of the lease term. 


There are no significant financial risks associated with extension of the lease term. The 

rental is nominal, at $1.00 per annum, if demanded and the Council has waived payment 

of the municipal rate for the duration of the term but has required the lessee to pay the 

annual fire service levy. 




There are no significant new risks to Council associated with extension of the lease term. 

The lessee will remain fully responsible for operating the property during its occupancy. 


A public consultation process was undertaken at the time the initial lease was proposed. 

As the extended term is at the discretion of the lessee, further consultation at this point 

is not considered necessary. Should the lessee wish to continue its occupation beyond 

the new term, a public consultation process at that point would be appropriate. 

COMMENT 

The Myalla Community Centre Incorporated has proven to be a reliable lessee of the 

Myalla Recreation Ground since 1 February 2003, having improved and satisfactorily 

maintained the property during this period and it is therefore recommended that the 

Council note the advice from the Myalla Community Centre Incorporated that it wishes 

to extend its lease of the Myalla Recreation Ground for a further ten-year period and 

inform the lessee that it has no objection to the term of the current lease being extended 

to 31 January 2023. 

MOVED BY 

SECONDED BY 

CR DIBLEY 

CR HAWKINS 

That the Council note the advice from the Myalla Community Centre Incorporated that 

it wishes to extend its lease of the Myalla Recreation Ground for a further ten-year 

period and inform the lessee that it has no objection to the term of the current lease 

being extended to 31 January 2023. 


IN FAVOUR 



Ashley Brooks, Consultant Planner departed the meeting at 7:37pm 




12.2 DEPARTMENT OF INFRASTRUCTURE, ENERGY & RESOURCES : NON-URBAN ROAD 

NETWORK STRATEGY UPDATE 

To: 


Reporting Officer: Executive Manager Engineering Services 

Responsible Manager: Executive Manager Engineering Services 


File Reference: 

Enclosures: 

Nil 

PURPOSE 

The purpose of this report is to provide the Council with an overview and update of the 

Tasmanian Government Safer Roads: Non-Urban Road Network Strategy and approve the 

Council’s list of roads recommended for assessment to remain at 100km/h rather than 

reduce to the new default limit of 90km/h. Unsealed roads will have their default limit 

lowered to 80km/h without any assessment. 

BACKGROUND 

The Department of Infrastructure, Energy and Resources (DIER) advises that the nonurban 

network in Tasmania consists of approximately 14,000km of road, with the default 

speed limit of 100km/h applying to around 11,000km. Many of these roads cannot safely 

support this speed. Crash statistics confirm this with 40% of the State’s casualty crashes 

occurring in 100km/h zones. These roads are a combination of State roads and Local 

Government roads. It is estimated that implementation of the new lower default speed 

limits will result in 100 less casualty crashes. 

The Tasmanian Road Safety Strategy 2007–2016 identified the need to adopt Safe 

System principles. This approach has four main components: 

. safe roads and roadsides; 

. safe vehicles; 

. safe speeds; 

. safe road use. 

The Minister has requested DIER to develop the broader strategic framework. The 

Australian Road Research Board (ARRB) was engaged to independently determine a set 

of technical road assessment criteria for 100km/h roads aligned with Safe Systems 

Principles. The ‘Tasmanian Criteria for 100km/h Roads’ was developed from this. 



To ensure there is no blanket reduction of speed limits, assessmentS of roads on the nonurban 

network are to be undertaken by DIER in consultation with Local Government and 

the community. 

DETAILS 

The implementation of the strategy will impact non urban road speed limits as follows: 

Non urban road situation / type 

Sealed roads that meet the assessment criteria 

Sealed roads that do not meet the assessment 

criteria 

Unsealed roads 

Speed limit 

Retain 100km/hr speed limit 

Reduction of speed limit to 90 km/hr 

Reduction of speed limit to 80 km/hr 

The assessment criteria as developed by ARRB are noted below: 

Tasmanian Criteria for 100 km/hr Roads 

Undivided or divided roads in rural environments where the land use is developed farm land with no or 

low number of access points . 

Well delineated with centre lines and edge lines provided. 

Desirable lane width of 3.5 m and desirable sealed shoulder width of 1.0 m. 

Alignment generally straight or gently curving in flat or undulating roads ;on isolated curves with tighter 

radius,curve warning and speed advisory signs are to be installed. 

Roadside and median protected by safety barriers: 

Where roadside hazards (which may include steep batter slopes) are located, roadside barriers are 

to be installed. 

Median barriers to be installed where the median width is less than 15 m (based on Austroads 

2009a). 

Crash record over the last five years is lower than the average crash rate for rural highways. 

It would appear from information provided to date that for a road to be nominated for 

retention of a 100 km/hr speed limit it should meet all of the assessment criteria. 

There are no Council roads that meet the criteria in full; the primary deficiencies are: - 

 

 

 

Few Council roads have edge lines, many do not have centrelines. For centrelines 

and edge lines to be installed DIER have criteria in relation to lane width. 

The majority of Council sealed roads have lane width less than 3.5m and do not 

have 1.0m sealed shoulders. 

The topography of many non urban roads is hilly with low speed corners. 

The above would apply to most other Local Government road authorities around the 

state with roads in similar condition. 

Significant investment in the local road network to upgrade road standards would be 

required to meet the assessment criteria. 





No significant statutory implications identified 




Outcome 1.2 


ECONOMIC PROSPERITY 

Addition to the wealth and diversity of our economy 

Road, rail and air transport opportunities are maximised 

Ensure road infrastructure is maintained to a safe and traffic-appropriate 

standard 


No significant statutory implications identified 


DIER has indicated that they will be responsible for the cost of supply and installation of 

relevant speed signage as part of the proposed strategy. 


The safety of road users is expected to improve based upon the information provided in 

the strategy. 


DIER have conducted information sessions regarding the proposed strategy. 



COMMENT 

It is therefore recommended that the Council write to the Minister for Transport, 

Minister O’Byrne and Mr Norm McIlfatrick, Secretary, Department of Infrastructure, 

Energy and Resources in regard to the recently launched Tasmanian Government 

Strategy “Safer Road: Non Urban Road Network Strategy” stating that the following 

roads be assessed for a 100km/hr speed limit: 

Bass Highway 

Murchison Highway 

During discussion Cr Dibley queried that Ridgely Highway be added to the list of roads 

recommended. 

The Executive Manager Engineering Services advised that it would be appropriate to add 

Ridgley Highway to the motion. 

MOVED BY 

SECONDED BY 

CR DIBLEY 

CR DEAKIN 

That the Council write to the Minister for Transport, Minister O’Byrne and Mr Norm 

McIlfatrick, Secretary, Department of Infrastructure, Energy and Resources in regard to 

the recently launched Tasmanian Government Strategy “Safer Roads: Non Urban Road 

Network Strategy” stating that the following roads be assessed for a 100km/hr speed 

limit: 

Bass Highway, 

Murchison Highway, and 

Ridgley Highway. 


IN FAVOUR 





12.3 BLACK SPOT FUNDING APPLICATIONS – RE-ALLOCATION 

To: 





PURPOSE 

To inform Council of the unsuccessful applications for Black Spot funding required to 

complete the budget projects ‘Guardrail – Pelissier Street Somerset’ & ‘Relocate Village 

Lane junction’. 

To present to Council a list of proposed alternate projects for reallocation of funds. 

BACKGROUND 

The Nation Building Black spot Program provides funds to road eligible road related 

projects. 

DETAILS 

Council officers submitted applications for Black spot funding reliant projects for 2012/13 

during September 2011. Notification that these projects were unsuccessful was received 

on 27 August 2012. 

Alternate projects have been identified that utilise similar resource that had originally 

been budgeted for. 



There are no significant statutory implications identified. 






Outcomes 3.1 

ENVIRONMENT 

Sustainable management of our built and natural environment 

Council built infrastructure is constructed and maintained to a high standard 




The list of alternate projects total $87,374 excl. GST to replace the original Black spot 

funding reliant projects of total $88,200 excl. GST. 


There are no significant risks implications identified. 


Consultation has occurred with operational staff for reallocation of budgeted resource. 

COMMENT 

It is therefore recommended that the Council reallocate budget funding of $88,200 to 

the following projects totalling $87,374: 

1. Goldie Street CBD – Footpath sealing & mark removal $25,000; 

2. Renew – Roundabout perimeter – Raglan & Pelissier Street $13,574; 

3. Renew – Roundabout perimeter – Goldie & Jackson Street $20,000; 

4. Somerset Surf Club rust remedial work on H beams $5,000; 

5. Repairs to Yolla Grandstand $4,000; 

6. SES Building Wynyard repairs to gutters and skylights $4,000; 

7. Reverse Cameras $12,000; and 

8. Depot color printer and scanner $3,800. 



MOVED BY 

SECONDED BY 


CR MOORE 

That the Council reallocate budget funding of $88,200 to the following projects 

totalling $87,374: 

1. Goldie Street CBD – Footpath sealing & mark removal $25,000; 

2. Renew – Roundabout perimeter – Raglan & Pelissier Street $13,574; 

3. Renew – Roundabout perimeter – Goldie & Jackson Street $20,000; 

4. Somerset Surf Club rust remedial work on H beams $5,000; 

5. Repairs to Yolla Grandstand $4,000; 

6. SES Building Wynyard repairs to gutters and skylights $4,000; 

7. Reverse Cameras $12,000; and 

8. Depot color printer and scanner $3,800. 


IN FAVOUR 




Cr Moore stated that at the time of placement of the roundabout at the intersection of 

Goldie and Jackson Street, Councillors were advised that it was a temporary move. He 

queried what is the age limit of temporary and is there not another option that could be 

done in the place of rubber. 


Cr Bramich queried if the cleaning material for the Goldie Street footpaths was adequate. 


Cr Fairbrother queried why Council did not receive blackspot funding. 

The Executive Manager Engineering Services took the question on notice and undertook 

to provide copy of the correspondence from DIER explaining why Council was not 

successful if obtaining the Blackspot funding. 



12.4 WYNYARD CHRISTMAS PARADE – ROAD CLOSURES 

To: 


Reporting Officer: Acting Executive Manager Engineering Services 

Responsible Manager: Acting Executive Manager Engineering Services 



Enclosures: 

Road Closure Application Form 

Map of roads to be closed 

PURPOSE 

Lions Club of Wynyard are the Wynyard Christmas Parade organisers and Council 

permission is requested to stage an event in the Wynyard town area. 

BACKGROUND 

The Lions Club of Wynyard seeks approval for the conduct of the Wynyard Christmas 

Parade. The event will take place on Monday, 24 December 2012. 

A copy of the correspondence received from the Lions Club of Wynyard is provided. It 

includes the letter Road Closure Application, dated 18 October 2012 and a map of the 

area involved. 

DETAILS 

The Wynyard Christmas Parade is scheduled to commence set up at 4:30pm on Monday, 

24 December 2012, and will run for approximately 4 hours, estimated completion time of 

8:30pm. 

The proposed road closures for the event are: 

Austin Street – Between Inglis Street & Jenner Street (marshalling area 5pm – 8pm) 

Inglis Street – Between Austin Street & Saunders Street (6:30pm – 8pm) 

Goldie Street – Between Saunders Street & Moore Street (4:30pm – 8:30pm) 

Moore Street – Between Goldie Street & Dodgin Street (6:30pm – 8:30pm) 

Dodgin Street – Between Moore Street & Jackson Street (6:30pm – 8pm) 

Jackson Street – Between Dodgin Street & Goldie Street (6:30pm – 8pm) 

Hogg Street – Between Dodgin Street and Goldie Street (6:30pm – 8pm) 

Little Goldie Street (6:30pm – 8pm) 



In principle there are no issues of concern associated with the proposed road closures 

subject to appropriate advice being provided to abutting residents and safety 

precautions being put in place by the organisers. 






Outcome 1.1 





Additional to the wealth and diversity of our economy 

Council is “investor-ready” 

Produce a municipal Economic Profile 

Develop an Outline Development Plan for industrial land at Burnie Airport 

Develop an Outline Development Plan for Sisters Beach 




All costs are to be borne by the event organisers including advertising of the road 

closures. 


A condition imposed on the approval to close the roads would be the provision of 

evidence of appropriate insurance policies for the conduct of the event. This will mitigate 

any risk to Council associated with the event. 


Nil. 



COMMENT 

The event should cause minimal inconvenience to the public and should proceed. 

It is therefore recommended that the Council: 

1. Agree to the closure of roads for the conduct of the Wynyard Christmas Parade as 

requested by the Lions Club of Wynyard subject to the following conditions: 

(a) Lions Club of Wynyard to erect courtesy signs to advise the residents, 

ratepayers and motoring public in advance of the road closures. 

(b) That Council notify all households within the road closure area in writing 

(c) 

at least 2 weeks before the event. 

Lions Club of Wynyard to attend to the prompt removal of all litter left at 

the Wynyard Christmas Parade and publicly advertised spectator-viewing 

areas. 

2. Authorises the General Manager (or his nominee) to negotiate with the organiser 

on any other issues that may arise in respect to the conduct of the event. 

MOVED BY 

SECONDED BY 

CR DUNIAM 

CR DIBLEY 

That the Council: 

1. Agree to the closure of roads for the conduct of the Wynyard Christmas Parade 

as requested by the Lions Club of Wynyard subject to the following conditions: 

(a) 

(b) 

(c) 

Lions Club of Wynyard to erect courtesy signs to advise the residents, 

ratepayers and motoring public in advance of the road closures. 

That Council notify all households within the road closure area in writing 


Lions Club of Wynyard to attend to the prompt removal of all litter left 

at the Wynyard Christmas Parade and publicly advertised spectatorviewing 

areas. 

2. Authorise the General Manager (or his nominee) to negotiate with the organiser 



IN FAVOUR 



The Executive Manager Organisational and Community Development left the meeting at 

7:45pm. 











12.5 FUSION – ROAD CLOSURES – ADVENT PAGEANT 

To: 






Enclosures: 

Application for Closure of Roads/Streets 

Map of roads to be closed 

PURPOSE 

Fusion are the Advent Pageant organisers and Council permission is requested to stage 

an event in the Wynyard area. 

BACKGROUND 

Fusion seeks approval for the conduct of the Advent Pageant. The event will take place 

on Friday, 30 November 2012. 

A copy of the correspondence received from Fusion is provided. It includes the Road 

Closure Application, dated 11 October 2012 and a map of the area involved. 

DETAILS 

The Advent Pageant is scheduled to commence set up at 10:45am on Friday, 30 

November 2012, and will run for approximately one hour, estimated completion time of 

11:30am. 

The proposed road closures for the event are: 

Goldie Street – from Saunders Street to Hogg Street 

In principle there are no issues of concern associated with the proposed road closures 

subject to appropriate advice being provided to abutting residents and safety 

precautions being put in place by the organisers. 








Outcome 1.1 





Additional to the wealth and diversity of our economy 

Council is “investor-ready” 

Produce a municipal Economic Profile 

Develop an Outline Development Plan for industrial land at Burnie Airport 

Develop an Outline Development Plan for Sisters Beach 




All costs are to be borne by the event organisers including advertising of the road 

closures. 


A condition imposed on the approval to close the roads would be the provision of 

evidence of appropriate insurance policies for the conduct of the event. This will mitigate 

any risk to Council associated with the event. 


Nil. 

COMMENT 

The event should cause minimal inconvenience to the public and should proceed. 

It is therefore recommended that the Council: 

1. Agree to the closure of roads for the conduct of the Advent Pageant as requested 

by Fusion subject to the following conditions: 

(a) Fusion to erect courtesy signs to advise the residents, ratepayers and 

motoring public in advance of the road closures. 



(b) That Council notify all households within the road closure area in writing 


(c) Fusion to attend to the prompt removal of all litter left at the Advent 

Pageant and publicly advertised spectator-viewing areas. 



MOVED BY 

SECONDED BY 


CR DIBLEY 


1. Agree to the closure of roads for the conduct of the Advent Pageant as 

requested by Fusion subject to the following conditions: 

(a) 

(b) 

(c) 

Fusion to erect courtesy signs to advise the residents, ratepayers and 

motoring public in advance of the road closures. 

That Council notify all households within the road closure area in writing 


Fusion to attend to the prompt removal of all litter left at the Advent 

Pageant and publicly advertised spectator-viewing areas. 




IN FAVOUR 













12.6 BMX PARK INC. LICENCE AGREEMENT 

To: 


Reporting Officer: Community Development Officer 

Responsible Manager: Executive Manager Organisational & Community 

Development 

Report Date: 09.11.2012 


Enclosures: 

Reference Schedule for Licence Agreement 

PURPOSE 

To provide Wynyard BMX Park Inc. with approval to proceed with the redevelopment of 

the site to enable BMX training and racing to resume at the Frederick Street Complex. 

BACKGROUND 

The BMX track was developed in the 1980’s by the former Wynyard BMX Club which 

disbanded several years ago. Since then no regular maintenance has occurred on the 

track. Wynyard BMX Park Inc. is a new club committed to reopening the track for State 

level championships. It would be one of three in Tasmania capable of hosting State 

championships. In March 2011 a petition with 811 signatures was presented to the 

Waratah-Wynyard Council requesting that the Wynyard BMX track be reopened. 

DETAILS 

The area of Frederick Street Sports Complex which the licence applies to covers bush 

land bounded by the Jones Street subdivision, Lowe Street, Belton Street, and to the 

west a small creek which flows into Big Creek. More accurately it refers to land within 

the Certificate of Title Volume 152615 Folio 1 comprising existing track and facilities for 

BMX racing. 

The licence agreement would provide for regular use of the BMX facility for formal 

recreation purposes. Wynyard BMX Park Inc is seeking to redevelop the area for club 

and competition racing and would be seeking further approval to upgrade the area to 

meet the required standards. 

The Licence outlines the requirement for the club to seek appropriate approvals through 

Council for any redevelopment that occurs and to maintain the facility to ensure safe 

public access when the space in not being used for scheduled club access. 

The Licence also specifies the requirements for maintenance of the site. 





Compliance with Public Reserves By Law No 5 of 2003. 

Local Government Act 1993. 




Outcome 2.1 


OUR COMMUNITY 

Enhancement of the physical, social and cultural wellbeing of our 

community 

The community is supported in its recreational pursuits 

Promote healthy living activities 


Council has a responsibility to maintain assets and public open space. Council recently 

received title to the Frederick Street Reserve from the State Government and therefore 

has a greater responsibility for its care. 

Council also has an existing By-Law Public Reserves By Law No 5 of 2003, that provides 

requirement for the use of public reserves. 


Council in the absence of the offer from Wynyard BMX Park, would need to undertake 

remedial work at the former BMX site at considerable expense. The track sits within 

remnant bushland which is encroaching on it. 


If left to deteriorate the site will pose risks to casual users who include: horse riders, 

motor cyclists, dog walkers and BMX cyclists. 




There have been ongoing discussions with the members of the Wynyard BMX Park Inc. to 

determine the capacity of the Club to undertake to establish the track and operate the 

club within the reserve. 

The WWC Recreation Advisory Special Committee has been briefed on the proposal and 

is supportive of a licence agreement being developed and entered into to provide 

formality to the establishment of the area. 

COMMENT 

The Wynyard BMX Park Inc. is keen to commence site remediation work as soon as 

possible as they have been awarded the State BMX Championships for 2013. The Licence 

Agreement provides a licence for Wynyard BMX Park to use the premises for a non 

exclusive use upon the terms outlined in the attached schedule. 

It is therefore recommended that Council enter into a licence agreement with Wynyard 

BMX Park Inc. for the use of the former BMX track and associated land located at the 

Frederick Street Sports Complex in Wynyard. 

MOVED BY 

SECONDED BY 

CR HAWKINS 


That the Council enter into a licence agreement with Wynyard BMX Park Inc. for the 

use of the former BMX track and associated land located at the Frederick Street Sports 

Complex in Wynyard. 


IN FAVOUR 



The Executive Manager Organisational and Community Development returned to the 

meeting at 7:46pm. 



REFERENCE SCHEDULE 

Item 1 

Name of Premises 

Wynyard BMX Track and bush land. 

Item 2 Address of Premises 

3.929 hectares bounded by Lowe, Atkins, Belton and Skeckleton Street reservations in Wynyard, 

Tasmania. 

Item 3 

Name of Licensor 

Waratah-Wynyard Council 

Item 4 

Address of Licensor 

21 Saunders Street, Wynyard, 7325 

Item 5 Licensor Contact for Notices 

Person/Position: 

Greg Winton 

General Manager 

Telephone Number: Facsimile: 

6443 8333 

6443 8383 

Address: 

21 Saunders Street 

Wynyard 

Email: 

council@warwyn.tas.gov.au 

Item 6 

Name of Licensee 

Wynyard BMX Park Incorporated 

Item 7 

Address of Licensee 

34 Goldie Street Wynyard 7325 

Item 8 Licensee Contact for Notices 

Person/Position: 

Matt Ellis / President 

Address: 

40 McPhee Street, Havenview. 7320 

Telephone Number: 0402459951 Facsimile: Email: louisenmatt@hotmail.com 

Item 9 Land Description 

Lot Number: 1 County of: Parish of: Elliott Title Reference: P152615 

Item 10 Commencement and Conclusion Dates 

Commencement: TBC 

Conclusion Date: TBC 



Item 11 

Three (3) years 

Item 12 

Not applicable 

Term 

Further Term 

Item 13 Outgoings 

List the outgoings for which the Licensee will be responsible 

Energy charges relating to fixtures/ structures installed by the Licensee 

List separately the above outgoing that will be paid by the Licensee and the outgoings that will 

be included in the hire charge. 

Hire Charge for the Frederick Street Sports Complex includes all outgoings incurred by the 

Licensor. (e.g. cleaning, energy, service charges) 

Item 14 Hire Charges 

Amount: In accordance with the fees and 

charges schedule for Frederick St. Sports 

Complex usage. (revised annually through WWC 

Budget process) 

Payment time/s: 

Monthly or quarterly in advance. 

Item 15 Hire Charges Review 

Annually on the adoption of new Fees and Charges Schedule commencing 1 July. 

Item 16 Description of Premises to be used by the Licensee 

Land within Certificate of Title Volume 152615 Folio 1, comprising existing track and facilities 

constructed for bicycle motocross (BMX) racing. 

General and kiosk facilities within multi-use Frederick Street Reserve Pavilion. (Kiosk use is to be 

by agreement with all other users and, in default of such agreement, by Council determination.) 

Item 17 Permitted Use 

Prior to remedial and track work commencing on the site, representatives from Wynyard BMX 

Park Inc. to meet with the Parks and Recreation Coordinator to agree on the scope of work to be 

undertaken. 

The conduct of bicycle motocross (BMX) activity including competitive events, practice sessions 

and any reasonable ancillary activities. 



Item 18 Hours of use 

Type Period Times 

To be confirmed by 

completion of a “Use of 

Facility” application form. 

am to am 

Item 19 

Licensor’s Equipment to be used by Licensee 

Track infrastructure existing at the commencement of the term. 

pm to pm 

am to pm 

Item 20 Licensee’s Equipment to be used by Licensor 

All infrastructure must be made available for use by the general public. 

Starting gate is to be securely rendered inoperable outside organised competitive racing and 

supervised practice sessions. 

Item 21 Maintenance 

List the maintenance requirements for which the Licensee will be responsible 

Rehabilitation and maintenance of the track racing surface and infrastructure (including starting 

gate) up to a standard appropriate for state championship level competitions. 

Item 22 Other Conditions 

Amendments to this license are to be signed by both parties and annexed to the Agreement. 

All fixtures and/or structures erected or installed by the Licensee will require prior notification 

to the Licensor and , where necessary, all relevant licenses and planning, building and plumbing 

permits etc. Licensee will be responsible for any required drawings, specifications etc, which are 

to be prepared by accredited practitioners approved by the Licensor. 

Facilities at multi-use Frederick Street Reserve Pavilion are to be left in clean condition and good 

order. 

Licensor will erect and maintain warning signage as required. Licensee has a duty to inform 

Licensor of any damage to or removal of warning signage. 



Cr Duniam and Cr Moore declared an interest in the following item and left the meeting 

at 7:47pm 

12.7 COMMUNITY ASSISTANCE SMALL GRANTS PROGRAM – 2012/2013 

To: 


Reporting Officer: Administrative Officer 

Responsible Manager Executive Manager Organisational and 

Community Development 

File Reference: 103.04/12 

Council Report Date: 8 NOVEMBER 2012 

Enclosures: 

Working Sheet 

PURPOSE 

This report has been prepared to assist Council to determine allocations to be provided 

to community organisations under Round two of the 2012 /2013 Community Assistance 

Small Grants Program. 

BACKGROUND 

Council received 5 Community Assistance Small Grant applications. Advertisements 

appeared in “The Advocate” during October 2012, advising local community 

groups/organisations that application forms and policy guidelines were available at the 

Council Offices in Wynyard and Waratah or could be downloaded from the Council’s 

website. 

The applications have been categorised under four headings, as follows: 

A. Sporting Organisations 

B. Community Groups 

C. Annual Events 

D. Community Support 





The Local Government Act 1993 states: 

Grants and benefits 

77. (1) A council may make a grant or provide a benefit that is not a legal 

entitlement to any person, other than a councillor, for any purpose it considers 

appropriate. 

(2) The details of any grant made or benefit provided are to be included in the 

annual report of the council. 



Key Focus Area 

Outcome 2.1 



OUR COMMUNITY 

Enhancement of the physical, social and cultural wellbeing of our community. 

The Community is supported in its recreational pursuits. 

Promote healthy living activities. 

Promote and support a range of artistic and cultural activities. 


The Council currently has an amount of $40,000 included within the 2012/2013 approved 

budget for this item. The following reconciliation provides an indication of the budget 

implications if all of the recommendations provided were to be accepted: 

$ 

Budget Allocation: 

Small Grants Program – Round One $40,000 

Community Support $10,000 

Total $50,000 

Less: Recommendation Round One $22,716.20 

Less: Recommendation Round Two $4,394 

Less: Recommendation Community Support $6,850 

Less : Recommendation Community Support Round Two $500 

Balance Available $15,539.80 

A schedule of all applications received, the recommended grant and the proposed 

contribution is enclosed. 



DETAILS 

To assist Council in reviewing the applications received, staff undertook an initial 

assessment and provided some officers’ comments and recommendations. 


There is a risk that community groups who receive a grant will have an expectation of a 

similar amount of support in following years and that a precedent is set for groups of a 

similar interest and nature to also be supported by Council. 

This risk can be minimised by advising applicants that the provision of a community 

assistance grant this financial year does not set a precedent for allocation of a similar 

amount in future budgets. 

Risk is also minimised by applying the guidelines for disbursement of the grants and the 

following acquittal process: 

Disbursement of Grant 

Organisations that are awarded a project-related grant will be required to produce 

evidence of the required expenditure, i.e. quotations or accounts for payment, prior to 

the funds being disbursed. 

Funding may be disbursed in progress payments. 

All other Federal, State and Local Government statutory, development and building 

approvals must be obtained prior to the grant being disbursed. 

Acquittal Process 

An acquittal report must be submitted for project-related grants with each progress 

payment claim for grant. 

A responsible Office Bearer of the organisation that receives a grant, must lodge an 

Acquittal Report at the conclusion of the project, detailing how the funds have been 

spent and outlining the success or otherwise of the project. 

There is also a risk that unsuccessful applicants will be disappointed with Council’s 

decision. Where possible the applicants should be advised of other avenues to source 

funding for their projects. 

COMMENT 

This report is presented for Council consideration. 



MOVED BY 

SECONDED BY 


CR DIBLEY 


(a) 

provide community assistance grants to the following organisations in line with 

the comments included within this report: 

SMALL GRANTS APPLICATIONS 

Organisation $ 

Wynyard Gymnastics Club Inc 1,000 

Wynyard Football Club 2,000 

North west Bird Club Inc. Tasmania 394 

Rotary Club of Somerset 1,000 

Wynyard Bowls Club Inc 0 

Total Small Grants Program Recommendations 4,394 

(b) 

(c) 

maintain the balance of the 2012 / 2013 budget allocation as a contingency 

fund; and 

advise all organisations which applied for a community assistance small grant of 

the outcome of Council’s deliberations in line with the information provided 

with this report. 


IN FAVOUR 

MAYOR WALSH CR BRAMICH CR DEAKIN CR DIBLEY 

CR FAIRBROTHER CR FRIEDERSDORFF CR HAWKINS CR SMITH 

Cr Duniam and Cr Moore returned to the meeting at 7:49pm 





12.8 CREDIT CARD POLICY 

To: 


Reporting Officer: Executive Manager Financial Services 

Responsible Manager: Executive Manager Financial Services 



Enclosures: 

Credit Card Policy 

PURPOSE 

The purpose of this report is to allow Council to endorse for public consultation, a draft 

policy on Credit Card usage. 

BACKGROUND 

Council maintains a register of the policies it has adopted in relation to its operations and 

activities. Currently Council does not have a Policy on Credit Cards. As part of the last 

audit it was recommended by the Auditor General that all Councils have a policy 

regarding the governance of credit card facilities and usage. 

DETAILS 

Council has a credit card facility with the Commonwealth Bank that all of its credit cards 

are linked to and once a month the account is cleared from the Cheque account. 

This policy will minimise the chance of inappropriate or fraudulent use of Council’s credit 

cards . The draft policy gives clear guidelines as to the process and procedures regarding 

the use of credit cards, who can authorise the issuing of credit cards, the responsibility of 

the card holder, lost and stolen cards and the recovery of unauthorised expenditures. 



There are no significant statutory implications 






Outcome 4.3 


CIVIC LEADERSHIP AND GOVERNANCE 

A well-managed Council that services the municipality with integrity and has 

a strong voice in the region 

Council is managed in a financially sustainable and responsible manner 

Establish and maintain systems to support timely and efficient financial 

reporting 




There are no significant financial implications. 


By adopting the Credit Card Policy, Council will be reducing their risk in association with 

credit card fraud. 

COMMENT 

It is therefore recommended that the Council endorses the draft Credit Card Policy for 

public comment. 

MOVED BY 

SECONDED BY 

CR DIBLEY 

CR SMITH 

That the Council endorses the draft Credit Card Policy for public comment. 


IN FAVOUR 











12.9 FINANCIAL REPORT FOR THE PERIOD ENDED 31 OCTOBER 2012 

To: 


Reporting Officer: 

Accountant 

Responsible Manager: Executive Manager Financial Services 



Enclosures: 

Cash Position 

Rate summary 

Financial Statement 

Capital Works Quarterly Statement 

PURPOSE 

To provide an overview, summarising the financial position of the organisation on a 

monthly basis. 

BACKGROUND 

The financial reports presented incorporate: 

Cash Position 

Rate Summary 

Financial Statement 

capital works quarterly Statement 

DETAILS 

Nil 


This special purpose financial report is prepared under Australian Accounting Standards 

and the Local Government Act 1993. 






Outcome 4.3 

Operational Aim 

4.3.2 

CIVIC LEADERSHIP AND GOVERNANCE 

A well-managed Council that services the municipality with integrity and has a 

strong voice in the region 

Council is managed in a financially sustainable and responsible manner 

Establish and maintain systems to support timely and efficient financial reporting 


The contents of this special purpose financial report are prepared under the guidance of 

Council policies. 


No significant financial implications have been identified. 


No significant risk implications have been identified. 


Nil 

COMMENT 

It is therefore recommended that the Council notes the Financial Reports for the period 

ended 31 October 2012 



MOVED BY 

SECONDED BY 

CR DIBLEY 


That the Council notes Financial Reports for the period ended 31 October 2012. 


IN FAVOUR 





CASH POSITION AS AT 31 OCTOBER 2012 

FINANCIAL INVESTMENTS INVESTMENTS BALANCE WEIGHTED AVERAGE 

$ $ RETURN 

Deposits with Financial Institutions 11,010,971 ANZ Bank 4,100,000 4.81% 

Westpac Bank 6,900,000 4.88% 

Commonwealth Bank 171,532 2.59% 

BANK BALANCES AND CASH 

Petty Cash and Till Floats 2,870 Petty Cash and Till Floats 2,870 

Trading Account 160,561 

BALANCE (ALL ACCOUNTS) $11,174,402 $11,174,402 4.82% 

CASH & INVESTMENTS 

$14,000,000 

$12,000,000 

$10,000,000 

$8,000,000 

$6,000,000 

$4,000,000 

$2,000,000 

$- 

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 

MONTH 

2012-13 

2011-12 



SUMMARY OF RATES AND CHARGES LEVIED, REMITTED AND COLLECTED 

1 JULY 2012 TO 31 OCTOBER 2012 

Notice Issue Date - 27 July 2012 2012/2013 2011/2012 

% $ % $ 

OUTSTANDING RATE DEBTORS AS AT 1 JULY 2012 2.38% 221,054 1.59% 141,298 

ADD CURRENT RATES AND CHARGES LEVIED 

(Including penalties) 97.62% 9,060,803 98.41% 8,743,324 

GROSS RATES AND CHARGES DEMANDED 100.00% $ 9,281,857 100.00% $ 8,884,622 

LESS RATES AND CHARGES COLLECTED 72.97% 6,772,830 73.52% 6,531,579 

REMISSIONS AND DISCOUNTS ** 11.04% 1,024,487 11.20% 995,407 

84.01% $ 7,797,317 84.72% $ 7,526,986 

ADD PROPERTIES IN CREDIT -0.89% 82,392 -0.74% 66,077 

UNPAID RATES AND CHARGES (Includes Deferred Rates) 16.88% $ 1,566,933 15.28% $ 1,357,636 

** REMISSIONS AND DISCOUNTS 2012/2013 2011/2012 

Discount 526,517 512,001 

Pensioner Rebates 496,528 477,390 

Council Remissions and Abandonments 1,442 6,016 

$ 1,024,487 $ 995,407 



WARATAH-WYNYARD COUNCIL 

FINANCIAL STATEMENT FOR THE PERIOD ENDED 31.10.12 

Estimate Actual to Variation Note 

2012/13 31.10.12 Act v Est No. 

$ $ $ % 

SUMMARY 

GOVERNANCE SURPLUS/(DEFICIT) 6,729,165 5,870,064 (859,101) 87% 

FINANCIAL SERVICES SURPLUS/(DEFICIT) 230,865 161,498 (69,367) 70% 

COMMUNITY SERVICES SURPLUS/(DEFICIT) (1,287,112) (425,285) 861,827 33% 

DEVELOPMENT SERVICES SURPLUS/(DEFICIT) (565,851) (180,372) 385,479 32% 

ENGINEERING SERVICES SURPLUS/(DEFICIT) (5,630,810) (694,633) 4,936,177 12% 

TOTAL COUNCIL SURPLUS/(DEFICIT) (523,743) 4,731,272 5,255,015 -903% 

GOVERNANCE 

COUNCIL 

Income 8,755,246 6,791,219 (1,964,027) 78% 1 

Expenses 36,905 13,214 (23,691) 36% 

COUNCIL SURPLUS/(DEFICIT) 8,718,341 6,778,005 (1,940,336) 78% 

ELECTED MEMBERS 

Income - 79 79 100% 

Expenses 284,759 90,028 (194,731) 32% 

ELECTED MEMBERS SURPLUS/(DEFICIT) (284,759) (89,949) 194,810 32% 

GENERAL MANAGER'S OFFICE 

Income 110,673 24,875 (85,798) 22% 

Expenses 304,998 119,901 (185,097) 39% 

EXECUTIVE MANAGEMENT SURPLUS/(DEFICIT) (194,325) (95,026) 99,299 49% 

CIVIC/CEREMONIAL FUNCTIONS 

Income - - - 100% 

Expenses 8,900 73 (8,827) 1% 

CIVIC/CEREMONIAL SURPLUS/(DEFICIT) (8,900) (73) 8,827 1% 

STRATEGIC PROJECTS OFFICE 

Income - - - 100% 

Expenses 114,223 - (114,223) 0% 

STRATEGIC PROJECTS OFFICE SURPLUS/(DEFICIT) (114,223) - 114,223 0% 




2012/13 31.10.12 Act v Est No. 

$ $ $ % 

OTHER COUNCIL GOVERNANCE 

Income - - - 100% 

Expenses 652,200 519,038 (133,162) 80% 1 

OTHER GOVERNANCE SURPLUS/(DEFICIT) (652,200) (519,038) 133,162 80% 

POLICY & PERFORMANCE 

Income - - - 100% 

Expenses 191,425 48,550 (142,875) 25% 

POLICY & PERFORMANCE SURPLUS/(DEFICIT) (191,425) (48,550) 142,875 25% 

CORPORATE COMMUNICATIONS 

Income 46,512 10,329 (36,183) 22% 

Expenses 98,258 28,040 (70,218) 29% 

CORPORATE COMMUNICATIONS SURPLUS/(DEFICIT) (51,746) (17,711) 34,035 34% 

EXECUTIVE MANAGER'S OFFICE 

Income - 1,391 1,391 100% 

Expenses 282,187 81,008 (201,179) 29% 

EXECUTIVE MANAGER'S OFFICE SURPLUS/(DEFICIT) (282,187) (79,617) 202,570 28% 

RECORDS MANAGEMENT 

Income - - - 100% 

Expenses 153,991 41,045 (112,946) 27% 

RECORDS MANAGEMENT SURPLUS/(DEFICIT) (153,991) (41,045) 112,946 27% 

EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT 

Income 1,030 3,012 1,982 292% 2 

Expenses 56,450 19,944 (36,506) 35% 

EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT SURPLUS/(DEFICIT) (55,420) (16,932) 38,488 31% 

GOVERNANCE TOTAL SURPLUS/(DEFICIT) 6,729,165 5,870,064 (859,101) 87% 

1 Rates and Discount raised in July 

2 Unbudgeted Reimbursements 

FINANCIAL SERVICES 

WARATAH OFFICE 

Income 32,550 9,579 (22,971) 29% 

Expenses 107,605 36,704 (70,901) 34% 




2012/13 31.10.12 Act v Est No. 

$ $ $ % 

WARATAH OFFICE SURPLUS/(DEFICIT) (75,055) (27,125) 47,930 36% 

WYNYARD OFFICE ACCOMMODATION 

Income 137,361 46,674 (90,687) 34% 

Expenses 138,361 46,674 (91,687) 34% 

WYNYARD OFFICE ACCOMMODATION SURPLUS/(DEFICIT) (1,000) - 1,000 0% 

FINANCIAL SERVICES 

Income 821,868 163,789 (658,079) 20% 

Expenses 534,411 180,248 (354,163) 34% 

FINANCIAL SERVICES SURPLUS/(DEFICIT) 287,457 (16,459) (303,916) -6% 

INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY 

Income 322,085 114,411 (207,674) 36% 

Expenses 322,085 116,563 (205,522) 36% 

INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY SURPLUS/(DEFICIT) - (2,152) (2,152) 100% 

WARATAH UNITS 

Income 2,964 912 (2,052) 31% 

Expenses 7,476 1,434 (6,042) 19% 

WARATAH UNITS SURPLUS/(DEFICIT) (4,512) (522) 3,990 12% 

SUNDRY RENTALS 

Income 42,740 15,349 (27,391) 36% 

Expenses 36,261 12,136 (24,125) 33% 

SUNDRY RENTALS SURPLUS/(DEFICIT) 6,479 3,213 (3,266) 50% 

LABOUR ONCOSTS 

Income 1,689,425 653,164 (1,036,261) 39% 

Expenses 1,689,425 564,069 (1,125,356) 33% 

LABOUR ONCOSTS SURPLUS/(DEFICIT) - 89,095 89,095 100% 

PLANT HIRE (Recovered) 

Income 810,223 226,381 (583,842) 28% 

Expenses 810,223 342,325 (467,898) 42% 

PLANT HIRE SURPLUS/(DEFICIT) - (115,943) (115,943) 100% 

URBAN FIRE 

Income 191,241 184,387 (6,854) 96% 1 

Expenses 183,064 61,021 (122,043) 33% 




2012/13 31.10.12 Act v Est No. 

$ $ $ % 

URBAN FIRE SURPLUS/(DEFICIT) 8,177 123,366 115,189 1509% 

RURAL FIRE 

Income 168,033 160,940 (7,093) 96% 1 

Expenses 158,714 52,915 (105,799) 33% 

RURAL FIRE SURPLUS/(DEFICIT) 9,319 108,025 98,706 1159% 

FINANCE SERVICES SURPLUS/(DEFICIT) 230,865 161,498 (69,367) 70% 

NOTES: 

1 Rates and Discount raised in July 

COMMUNITY SERVICES 

COMMUNITY SUPPORT SERVICES 

Income 3,000 - (3,000) 0% 

Expenses 321,729 110,070 (211,659) 34% 

COMMUNITY SERVICES SURPLUS/(DEFICIT) (318,729) (110,070) 208,659 35% 

COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT 

Income - 10,754 10,754 0% 

Expenses 211,865 63,437 (148,428) 30% 

COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT SURPLUS/(DEFICIT) (211,865) (52,683) 159,182 25% 

WYNYARD SENIOR CITIZENS 

Income - 598 598 100% 

Expenses 10,570 3,264 (7,306) 31% 

WYNYARD SENIOR CITIZENS SURPLUS/(DEFICIT) (10,570) (2,666) 7,904 25% 

SISTERS BEACH TRANSLATOR 

Income - - - 0% 

Expenses 20,889 5,761 (15,128) 28% 

SISTERS BEACH TRANSLATOR SURPLUS/(DEFICIT) (20,889) (5,761) 15,128 28% 

LINK CHILD CARE CENTRE 

Income 864,419 266,071 (598,348) 31% 

Expenses 819,161 291,472 (527,689) 36% 

LINK CHILD CARE CENTRE SURPLUS/(DEFICIT) 45,258 (25,401) (70,659) -56% 

WARATAH CHILD CARE CENTRE 

Income 16,500 9,068 (7,432) 55% 




2012/13 31.10.12 Act v Est No. 

$ $ $ % 

Expenses 22,128 4,149 (17,979) 19% 

WARATAH CHILD CARE CENTRE SURPLUS/(DEFICIT) (5,628) 4,919 10,547 -87% 

PUDDLE DUCK PLAY CENTRE 

Income 440 - (440) 0% 

Expenses 10,330 6,132 (4,198) 59% 

PUDDLEDUCK PLAY CENTRE SURPLUS/(DEFICIT) (9,890) (6,132) 3,758 62% 

YEAR ROUND CARE 

Income 135,325 47,492 (87,833) 35% 

Expenses 109,656 35,617 (74,039) 32% 

YEAR ROUND CARE SURPLUS/(DEFICIT) 25,669 11,875 (13,794) 46% 

BOAT HARBOUR AFTER SCHOOL HOURS CARE 

Income 38,000 14,373 (23,627) 38% 

Expenses 35,759 14,085 (21,674) 39% 

BOAT HARBOUR AFTER SCHOOL HOURS CARE SURPLUS/(DEFICIT) 2,241 288 (1,953) 13% 

NOTES: 

YOLLA AFTER SCHOOL HOURS CARE 

Income 22,800 5,564 (17,236) 24% 

Expenses 30,772 11,760 (19,012) 38% 

YOLLA AFTER SCHOOL HOURS CARE SURPLUS/(DEFICIT) (7,972) (6,196) 1,776 78% 

RISK/OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH AND SAFETY 

Income 46,529 10,799 (35,730) 23% 

Expenses 164,798 31,945 (132,853) 19% 

RISK/OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH AND SAFETY SURPLUS/(DEFICIT) (118,269) (21,146) 97,123 18% 

HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGEMENT 

Income 48,965 11,362 (37,603) 23% 

Expenses 232,531 62,573 (169,958) 27% 

HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGEMENT SURPLUS/(DEFICIT) (183,566) (51,211) 132,355 28% 

WYNYARD EXHIBITION CENTRE 

Income 70,000 15,821 (54,179) 23% 

Expense 341,225 103,930 (237,295) 30% 

WYNYARD EXHIBITION CENTRE SURPLUS/(DEFICIT) (271,225) (88,109) 183,116 32% 




2012/13 31.10.12 Act v Est No. 

$ $ $ % 

FOSSEY INFORMATION BAY 

Income - - - 100% 

Expenses 7,630 2,077 (5,553) 27% 

FOSSEY INFORMATION BAY SURPLUS/(DEFICIT) (7,630) (2,077) 5,553 27% 

TULIP FESTIVAL 

Income 34,800 17,093 (17,707) 49% 

Expenses 102,596 63,992 (38,604) 62% 

TULIP FESTIVAL SURPLUS/(DEFICIT) (67,796) (46,899) 20,897 69% 

WARATAH MUSEUM/ATHENAEUM HALL 

Income - 439 439 100% 

Expenses 62,316 14,232 (48,084) 23% 

WARATAH MUSEUM/ATHENAEUM HALL SURPLUS/(DEFICIT) (62,316) (13,793) 48,523 22% 

WARATAH CAMPING GROUND 

Income 22,000 2,552 (19,448) 12% 

Expenses 21,265 8,446 (12,819) 40% 

WARATAH CAMPING GROUND SURPLUS/(DEFICIT) 735 (5,894) (6,629) -802% 

KENWORTHY STAMPER MILL 

Income 700 (700) 0% 

Expenses 3,075 1,018 (2,057) 33% 

KENWORTHY STAMPER MILL SURPLUS/(DEFICIT) (2,375) (1,018) 1,357 43% 

OTHER TOURISM 

Income - - - 100% 

Expenses 62,295 3,311 (58,984) 5% 

OTHER TOURISM SURPLUS/(DEFICIT) (62,295) (3,311) 58,984 5% 

COMMUNITY SERVICES SURPLUS/(DEFICIT) (1,287,112) (425,285) 861,827 33% 

NOTES: 

DEVELOPMENT SERVICES 

BUILDING CONTROL 

Income 56,900 26,406 (30,494) 46% 

Expenses 149,536 32,420 (117,116) 22% 

BUILDING SERVICES SURPLUS/(DEFICIT) (92,636) (6,014) 86,622 6% 




2012/13 31.10.12 Act v Est No. 

$ $ $ % 

HEALTH SERVICES 

Income 14,000 14,247 247 102% 1 

Expenses 161,861 54,739 (107,122) 34% 

HEALTH SERVICES SURPLUS/(DEFICIT) (147,861) (40,492) 107,369 27% 

TOWN PLANNING 

Income 120,500 37,536 (82,964) 31% 

Expenses 445,854 171,402 (274,452) 38% 

TOWN PLANNING SURPLUS/(DEFICIT) (325,354) (133,866) 191,488 41% 

DEVELOPMENT SERVICES SURPLUS/(DEFICIT) (565,851) (180,372) 385,479 32% 

NOTES: 

1 Place of Assembly & Food Registrations are raised in July 

ENGINEERING SERVICES 


Income 239,968 60,022 (179,946) 25% 

Expenses (706,686) (86,557) 620,129 12% 

ENGINEERING SUPPORT SERVICES SURPLUS/(DEFICIT) 946,654 146,579 (800,075) 15% 

COMPLIANCE UNIT 

Income 39,780 35,932 (3,848) 90% 1 

Expenses 187,624 43,493 (144,131) 23% 

COMPLIANCE UNIT SURPLUS/DEFICIT (147,844) (7,561) 140,283 5% 

WORKS & SERVICES 

Income 17,056 6,120 (10,936) 36% 

Expenses 652,693 188,444 (464,249) 29% 

WORKS & SERVICES SURPLUS/(DEFICIT) (635,637) (182,324) 453,313 29% 

WYNYARD TRANSFER STATION 

Income 519,093 460,677 (58,416) 89% 2 

Expenses 784,802 189,085 (595,717) 24% 

WYNYARD TRANSFER STATION SURPLUS/(DEFICIT) (265,709) 271,592 537,301 -102% 

WARATAH TRANSFER STATION 

Income - - - 100% 

Expenses 71,490 19,957 (51,533) 28% 




2012/13 31.10.12 Act v Est No. 

$ $ $ % 

WARATAH TRANSFER STATION SURPLUS/(DEFICIT) (71,490) (19,957) 51,533 28% 

WOODCHIPPING 

Income 200 - (200) 0% 

Expenses 23,241 10,899 (12,342) 47% 

WOODCHIPPING SURPLUS/(DEFICIT) (23,041) (10,899) 12,142 47% 

ABANDONED VEHICLES 

Income 1,000 - (1,000) 0% 

Expenses 500 - (500) 0% 

ABANDONED VEHICLES SURPLUS/(DEFICIT) 500 - (500) 0% 

URBAN COLLECTION SERVICE 

Income 709,420 720,176 10,756 102% 2 

Expenses 619,300 187,441 (431,859) 30% 

URBAN COLLECTION SERVICE SURPLUS/(DEFICIT) 90,120 532,735 442,615 591% 

WARATAH COLLECTION SERVICE 

Income - - - 0% 

Expenses 11,840 2,656 (9,184) 22% 

WARATAH COLLECTION SERVICE SURPLUS/(DEFICIT) (11,840) (2,656) 9,184 22% 

KERBSIDE RECYCLING 

Income 275,108 279,279 4,171 102% 2 

Expenses 414,199 78,322 (335,877) 19% 

KERBSIDE RECYCLING SURPLUS/(DEFICIT) (139,091) 200,957 340,048 -144% 

CEMETERY OPERATIONS 

Income 42,500 12,957 (29,543) 30% 

Expenses 128,973 27,837 (101,136) 22% 

CEMETERY OPERATIONS SURPLUS/(DEFICIT) (86,473) (14,880) 71,593 17% 

NOTES: 

1 Dog License issued in July 

2 Rates & Discount raised in July 

PUBLIC CONVENIENCES 

Income - - - 0% 

Expenses 260,502 68,188 (192,314) 26% 




2012/13 31.10.12 Act v Est No. 

$ $ $ % 

PUBLIC CONVENIENCES SURPLUS/(DEFICIT) (260,502) (68,188) 192,314 26% 

TRANSPORT 

WYNYARD SEALED ROADS 

Income 382,652 34,612 (348,040) 9% 

Expenses 950,307 288,940 (661,367) 30% 

WYNYARD SEALED ROADS SURPLUS/(DEFICIT) (567,655) (254,328) 313,327 45% 

SOMERSET SEALED ROADS 

Income 215,449 19,437 (196,012) 9% 

Expenses 535,062 157,787 (377,275) 29% 

SOMERSET SEALED ROADS SURPLUS/(DEFICIT) (319,613) (138,350) 181,263 43% 

RURAL SEALED ROADS 

Income 560,112 50,530 (509,582) 9% 

Expenses 1,391,024 466,956 (924,068) 34% 

RURAL SEALED ROADS SURPLUS/(DEFICIT) (830,912) (416,426) 414,486 50% 

RURAL UNSEALED ROADS 

Income 350,684 31,637 (319,047) 9% 

Expenses 870,914 329,602 (541,312) 38% 

RURAL UNSEALED ROAD SURPLUS/(DEFICIT) (520,230) (297,965) 222,265 57% 

URBAN BRIDGES 

Income 61,201 3,571 (57,630) 6% 

Expenses 151,991 46,421 (105,570) 31% 

URBAN BRIDGES SURPLUS/(DEFICIT) (90,790) (42,850) 47,940 47% 

RURAL BRIDGES 

Income 106,728 6,228 (100,500) 6% 

Expenses 265,057 75,426 (189,631) 28% 

RURAL BRIDGES SURPLUS/(DEFICIT) (158,329) (69,198) 89,131 44% 

SAUNDERS STREET CARPARK 

Income - - - 0% 

Expenses 9,318 3,138 (6,180) 34% 

SAUNDERS STREET CARPARK SURPLUS/(DEFICIT) (9,318) (3,138) 6,180 34% 

COMMUNITY CENTRE CARPARK 

Income - - - 0% 




2012/13 31.10.12 Act v Est No. 

$ $ $ % 

Expenses 2,579 249 (2,330) 10% 

COMMUNITY CENTRE CARPARK SURPLUS/(DEFICIT) (2,579) (249) 2,330 10% 

BALLAST GRAVEL PIT 

Income - - - 0% 

Expenses 90,739 16,850 (73,889) 19% 

BALLAST GRAVEL PIT SURPLUS/(DEFICIT) (90,739) (16,850) 73,889 19% 

OTHER GRAVEL PITS 

Income - - - 0% 

Expenses 2,992 1,154 (1,838) 39% 

OTHER GRAVEL PITS SURPLUS/(DEFICIT) (2,992) (1,154) 1,838 39% 

NOTES: 

RESERVES 

WYNYARD FORESHORE 

Income 1,000 - (1,000) 0% 

Expenses 80,064 33,257 (46,807) 42% 

WYNYARD FORESHORE SURPLUS/(DEFICIT) (79,064) (33,257) 45,807 42% 

GUTTERIDGE GARDENS 

Income - - - 0% 

Expenses 114,960 35,904 (79,056) 31% 

GUTTERIDGE GARDENS SURPLUS/(DEFICIT) (114,960) (35,904) 79,056 31% 

APEX PARK 

Income - - - 0% 

Expenses 7,569 1,418 (6,151) 19% 

APEX PARK SURPLUS/(DEFICIT) (7,569) (1,418) 6,151 19% 

WALKING TRACKS - WYNYARD 

Income - - - 0% 

Expenses 81,333 21,125 (60,208) 26% 

WALKING TRACKS - WYNYARD SURPLUS/(DEFICIT) (81,333) (21,125) 60,208 26% 

YACHT CLUB/WHARF RESERVE 

Income - - - 0% 

Expenses 41,079 16,327 (24,752) 40% 




2012/13 31.10.12 Act v Est No. 

$ $ $ % 

YACHT CLUB/WHARF RESERVE SURPLUS/DEFICIT (41,079) (16,327) 24,752 40% 

CIVIC PARK - WYNYARD 

Income - - - 0% 

Expenses 33,687 9,636 (24,051) 29% 

CIVIC PARK WYNYARD SURPLUS/(DEFICIT) (33,687) (9,636) 24,051 29% 

TABLE CAPE LIGHTHOUSE RESERVE 

Income - - - 0% 

Expenses 27,986 5,986 (22,000) 21% 

TABLE CAPE LIGHTHOUSE RESERVE SURPLUS/(DEFICIT) (27,986) (5,986) 22,000 21% 

OTHER RESERVES - WYNYARD 

Income - 100,100 100,100 0% 1 

Expenses 168,708 44,558 (124,150) 26% 

OTHER RESERVES - WYNYARD SURPLUS/(DEFICIT) (168,708) 55,542 224,250 -33% 

FORESHORE - SOMERSET 

Income - - - 0% 

Expenses 40,746 57,221 16,475 140% 

FORESHORE - SOMERSET SURPLUS/(DEFICIT) (40,746) (57,221) (16,475) 140% 

ANZAC PARK 

Income - - 0% 

Expenses 47,787 12,386 (35,401) 26% 

ANZAC PARK SURPLUS/(DEFICIT) (47,787) (12,386) 35,401 26% 

CAM RIVER RESERVE 

Income - - - 0% 

Expenses 54,730 11,672 (43,058) 21% 

CAM RIVER RESERVE SURPLUS/(DEFICIT) (54,730) (11,672) 43,058 21% 

ZIG-ZAG TRACK 

Income - - - 0% 

Expenses 6,691 1,827 (4,864) 27% 

ZIG-ZAG TRACK SURPLUS/(DEFICIT) (6,691) (1,827) 4,864 27% 

OTHER RESERVES - SOMERSET 

Income - - - 0% 

Expenses 78,167 14,942 (63,225) 19% 




2012/13 31.10.12 Act v Est No. 

$ $ $ % 

OTHER RESERVES - SOMERSET SURPLUS/(DEFICIT) (78,167) (14,942) 63,225 19% 

BOAT HARBOUR BEACH RESERVE 

Income - - - 0% 

Expenses 65,694 18,360 (47,334) 28% 

BOAT HARBOUR BEACH RESERVE SURPLUS/(DEFICIT) (65,694) (18,360) 47,334 28% 

NOTES: 

1 Recreational Boating Fund Grant - September 2012 

SISTERS BEACH FORESHORE 

Income - - - 0% 

Expenses 84,013 23,303 (60,710) 28% 

SISTERS BEACH FORESHORE SURPLUS/(DEFICIT) (84,013) (23,303) 60,710 28% 

FRENCH'S ROAD NATURE RESERVE 

Income - - - 0% 

Expenses 10,755 975 (9,780) 9% 

FRENCH'S ROAD NATURE RESERVE SURPLUS/(DEFICIT) (10,755) (975) 9,780 9% 

WARATAH GARDENS 

Income - - - 0% 

Expenses 21,583 4,989 (16,594) 23% 

WARATAH GARDENS SURPLUS/(DEFICIT) (21,583) (4,989) 16,594 23% 

WAR MEMORIAL PARK 

Income - - - 0% 

Expenses 4,129 400 (3,729) 10% 

WAR MEMORIAL PARK SURPLUS/(DEFICIT) (4,129) (400) 3,729 10% 

WATERFALL AREA 

Income - - - 0% 

Expenses 20,747 3,909 (16,838) 19% 

WATERFALL AREA SURPLUS/(DEFICIT) (20,747) (3,909) 16,838 19% 

WHYTE HILLS LOOKOUT 

Income - - - 0% 

Expenses 6,525 1,080 (5,445) 17% 

WHYTE HILLS LOOKOUT SURPLUS/(DEFICIT) (6,525) (1,080) 5,445 17% 




2012/13 31.10.12 Act v Est No. 

$ $ $ % 

PHILOSOPHER FALLS 

Income - - - 0% 

Expenses 10,915 914 (10,001) 8% 

PHILOSOPHER FALLS SURPLUS/(DEFICIT) (10,915) (914) 10,001 8% 

OTHER RESERVES - WARATAH 

Income - - - 0% 

Expenses 81,635 19,829 (61,806) 24% 

OTHER RESERVES - WARATAH SURPLUS/(DEFICIT) (81,635) (19,829) 61,806 24% 

WYNYARD SEALED ROAD RESERVES 

Income - - - 0% 

Expenses 126,449 46,344 (80,105) 37% 

WYNYARD SEALED ROAD RESERVES SURPLUS/(DEFICIT) (126,449) (46,344) 80,105 37% 

SOMERSET SEALED ROAD RESERVES 

Income - - - 0% 

Expenses 44,855 17,011 (27,844) 38% 

SOMERSET SEALED ROAD RESERVES SURPLUS/(DEFICIT) (44,855) (17,011) 27,844 38% 

RURAL SEALED ROAD RESERVES 

Income - - - 0% 

Expenses 156,447 34,098 (122,349) 22% 

RURAL SEALED ROAD RESERVES SURPLUS/(DEFICIT) (156,447) (34,098) 122,349 22% 

RURAL UNSEALED ROAD RESERVES 

Income - - - 0% 

Expenses 128,836 15,927 (112,909) 12% 

RURAL UNSEALED ROAD RESERVES SURPLUS/(DEFICIT) (128,836) (15,927) 112,909 12% 

SPORTING FACILITIES 

FREDERICK STREET 

Income 2,288 - (2,288) 0% 

Expenses 70,979 15,929 (55,050) 22% 

FREDERICK STREET SURPLUS/(DEFICIT) (68,691) (15,929) 52,762 23% 

RECREATION GROUND - WYNYARD 

Income 4,280 1,843 (2,437) 43% 

Expenses 121,671 43,126 (78,545) 35% 




2012/13 31.10.12 Act v Est No. 

$ $ $ % 

RECREATION GROUND - WYNYARD SURPLUS/(DEFICIT) (117,391) (41,283) 76,108 35% 

SHOWGROUND - WYNYARD 

Income 1,040 1,481 441 142% 

Expenses 41,381 15,743 (25,638) 38% 

SHOWGROUND - WYNYARD SURPLUS/(DEFICIT) (40,341) (14,262) 26,079 35% 

SPORTS CENTRE - WYNYARD 

Income 11,900 4,321 (7,579) 36% 

Expenses 84,390 24,839 (59,551) 29% 

SPORTS CENTRE - WYNYARD SURPLUS/(DEFICIT) (72,490) (20,518) 51,972 28% 

SQUASH CENTRE 

Income 10,400 4,121 (6,279) 40% 

Expenses 38,769 10,957 (27,812) 28% 

SQUASH CENTRE SURPLUS/(DEFICIT) (28,369) (6,836) 21,533 24% 

TENNIS COURTS - WYNYARD 

Income - 945 945 0% 

Expenses 4,811 1,012 (3,799) 21% 

TENNIS COURTS - WYNYARD SURPLUS/(DEFICIT) (4,811) (67) 4,744 1% 

NOTES: 

SKATEPARK 

Income - - - 0% 

Expenses 15,159 5,074 (10,085) 33% 

SKATEPARK SURPLUS/(DEFICIT) (15,159) (5,074) 10,085 33% 

OTHER SPORTING FACILITIES - WYNYARD 

Income 500 - (500) 0% 

Expenses 9,200 2,335 (6,865) 25% 

OTHER SPORTING FACILITIES - WYN SURPLUS/(DEFICIT) (8,700) (2,335) 6,365 27% 

RECREATION GROUND - SOMERSET 

Income 2,000 922 (1,078) 46% 

Expenses 63,505 19,890 (43,615) 31% 

RECREATION GROUND - SOMERSET SURPLUS/(DEFICIT) (61,505) (18,968) 42,537 31% 

LANGLEY PARK 




2012/13 31.10.12 Act v Est No. 

$ $ $ % 

Income 6,840 2,458 (4,382) 36% 

Expenses 78,968 21,662 (57,306) 27% 

LANGLEY PARK SURPLUS/(DEFICIT) (72,128) (19,204) 52,924 27% 

SURF CLUB - SOMERSET 

Income 2,000 1,216 (784) 61% 

Expenses 46,860 13,248 (33,612) 28% 

SURF CLUB - SOMERSET SURPLUS/(DEFICIT) (44,860) (12,032) 32,828 27% 

INDOOR RECREATION CENTRE - SOMERSET 

Income 21,200 5,789 (15,411) 27% 

Expenses 114,773 31,709 (83,064) 28% 

INDOOR REC CENTRE - SOMERSET SURPLUS/(DEFICIT) (93,573) (25,920) 67,653 28% 

OTHER SPORTING FACILITIES - SOMERSET 

Income - - - 0% 

Expenses 8,736 1,945 (6,791) 22% 

OTHER SPORTING FACILITIES - SOM SURPLUS/(DEFICIT) (8,736) (1,945) 6,791 22% 

RECREATION GROUND - MYALLA 

Income - - - 0% 

Expenses 6,585 2,111 (4,474) 32% 

RECREATION GROUND - MYALLA SURPLUS/(DEFICIT) (6,585) (2,111) 4,474 32% 

RECREATION GROUND - YOLLA 

Income 5,288 2,351 (2,937) 44% 

Expenses 104,131 22,122 (82,009) 21% 

RECREATION GROUND - YOLLA SURPLUS/(DEFICIT) (98,843) (19,771) 79,072 20% 

WARATAH SPORTS CENTRE 

Income - 68 68 0% 

Expenses 24,863 9,040 (15,823) 36% 

WARATAH SPORTS CENTRE SURPLUS/(DEFICIT) (24,863) (8,972) 15,891 36% 

SURF CLUB - BOAT HARBOUR 

Income - - - 0% 

Expenses 14,318 2,941 (11,377) 21% 

SURF CLUB BOAT HARBOUR SURPLUS/(DEFICIT) (14,318) (2,941) 11,377 21% 

PUBLIC HALLS 




2012/13 31.10.12 Act v Est No. 

$ $ $ % 

WYNYARD COMMUNITY CENTRE 

Income 5,600 - (5,600) 0% 

Expenses 54,176 12,762 (41,414) 24% 

WYNYARD COMMUNITY CENTRE SURPLUS/(DEFICIT) (48,576) (12,762) 35,814 26% 

NOTES: 

WYNYARD GUIDE HALL/ELDERLY DAY CENTRE 

Income - - - 0% 

Expenses 12,852 3,638 (9,214) 28% 

WYNYARD GUIDE HALL/ELDERLY DAY CENTRE SURPLUS/(DEFICIT) (12,852) (3,638) 9,214 28% 

MOORLEAH HALL 

Income - 464 464 0% 

Expenses 5,424 802 (4,622) 15% 

MOORLEAH HALL SURPLUS/(DEFICIT) (5,424) (338) 5,086 6% 

PREOLENNA HALL 

Income - 125 125 0% 

Expenses 4,205 1,302 (2,903) 31% 

PREOLENNA HALL SURPLUS/(DEFICIT) (4,205) (1,177) 3,028 28% 

RAILWAY INSTITUTE HALL 

Income 3,500 2,515 (985) 72% 

Expenses 34,803 10,233 (24,570) 29% 

RAILWAY INSTITUTE HALL SURPLUS/(DEFICIT) (31,303) (7,718) 23,585 25% 

SISTERS BEACH COMMUNITY CENTRE 

Income - - - 0% 

Expenses 4,672 1,225 (3,447) 26% 

SISTERS BEACH COMMUNITY CENTRE SURPLUS/(DEFICIT) (4,672) (1,225) 3,447 26% 

WYNYARD BANDROOM 

Income - - 0% 

Expenses 16,141 3,873 (12,268) 24% 

WYNYARD BANDROOM SURPLUS/(DEFICIT) (16,141) (3,873) 12,268 24% 

WARATAH HALLS 

Income - - - 0% 




2012/13 31.10.12 Act v Est No. 

$ $ $ % 

Expenses 4,265 973 (3,292) 23% 

WARATAH HALLS SURPLUS/(DEFICIT) (4,265) (973) 3,292 23% 

DRAINAGE 

DRAINAGE - WYNYARD 

Income 306,374 306,857 483 100% 1 

Expenses 253,225 89,634 (163,591) 35% 

DRAINAGE - WYNYARD SURPLUS/(DEFICIT) 53,149 217,223 164,074 409% 

DRAINAGE - SOMERSET 

Income 179,782 176,151 (3,631) 98% 1 

Expenses 165,730 55,031 (110,699) 33% 

DRAINAGE - SOMERSET SURPLUS/(DEFICIT) 14,052 121,120 107,068 862% 

DRAINAGE - BOAT HARBOUR 

Income - - - 0% 

Expenses 13,976 1,281 (12,695) 9% 

DRAINAGE - BOAT HARBOUR SURPLUS/(DEFICIT) (13,976) (1,281) 12,695 9% 

DRAINAGE - SISTERS BEACH 

Income - - - 0% 

Expenses 35,890 14,855 (21,035) 41% 

DRAINAGE - SISTERS BEACH SURPLUS/(DEFICIT) (35,890) (14,855) 21,035 41% 

DRAINAGE - WARATAH 

Income - - - 0% 

Expenses 12,523 1,929 (10,594) 15% 

DRAINAGE - WARATAH SURPLUS/(DEFICIT) (12,523) (1,929) 10,594 15% 

DRAINAGE - YOLLA 

Income - - - 0% 

Expenses 4,469 615 (3,854) 14% 

DRAINAGE - YOLLA SURPLUS/(DEFICIT) (4,469) (615) 3,854 14% 

CONTRACT WORKS 

Income 80,000 5,930 (74,070) 7% 

Expenses 59,752 21,946 (37,806) 37% 

CONTRACT WORKS SURPLUS/(DEFICIT) 20,248 (16,016) (36,264) -79% 

ENGINEERING SERVICES SURPLUS/(DEFICIT) (5,630,810) (694,633) 4,936,177 12% 




2012/13 31.10.12 Act v Est No. 

$ $ $ % 

NOTES: 

1 Rates Raised in July 



WARATAH-WYNYARD COUNCIL 

CAPITAL WORKS QUARTERLY REPORT - SEPTEMBER 2012 

Work Estimate Actual Committed Total Variance Notes Project Responsible Comments 

Order $ $ $ $ Delivery SMT 

GOVERNANCE 


Waratah Wynyard Website Upgrade 1070 9,150 189 - 189 (8,961) Q4 CS/ME Not started 

TOTAL GOVERNANCE 9,150 189 - 189 (8,961) 

CORPORATE SERVICES 

Administration 

A3 Scanner 1271 6,756 7,135 - 7,135 379 PS Complete 

Corporate Style Guide 1272 3,000 - - - (3,000) PS 

Research of other Council style 

guides and consultants 

underway 

Office Refurbishment - Design 916 20,125 - - - (20,125) Q4 DS 

Office Refurbishment 917 193,008 - - - (193,008) 1 Q4 DS 

222,889 7,135 - 7,135 (215,754) 

Information Technology 

15 Tablet Computers 1274 18,000 12,308 - 12,308 (5,692) Q1 RM Completed 

Server Upgrade - Exchange Server 1275 35,000 - 9,770 9,770 (25,230) Q3 RM Started, initial goods ordered 

Move Backups to Depot 1276 3,200 - - - (3,200) Q3 RM Quotes Received 

PC's and Laptop Replacements 1277 25,000 - 20,874 20,874 (4,126) Q2 RM 

Wireless Link Upgrade for WOW & Childcare 1278 2,000 - - - (2,000) Q2 RM 

Purchase of Infocouncil Agenda Software 1072 24,741 - - - (24,741) Q3 JS 

107,941 12,308 30,644 42,952 (64,989) 

TOTAL CORPORATE SERVICES 330,830 19,443 30,644 50,087 (280,743) 

COMMUNITY SERVICES 

Children & Youth Services 

Baby Room Deck - Link 1279 8,950 - - - (8,950) Q3 TB 

Replace Taps and Toilet Cistern - Link 1280 2,000 - 1,870 1,870 (130) Q2 TB 

Implementation of Childcare Marketing Strategy 1281 4,000 - - - (4,000) Q3 TB 

Replace Carpet - Link 1282 9,690 - - - (9,690) Q3 TB 

Puddle Duck Fence Replacement 1283 7,000 6,793 - 6,793 (207) Q1 TB Completed 

Ordered and delivered to Tas 

Communications for set up 

Deposit Paid, template design 

currently in progress 

Partly completed , Childcare 

Completed Little Goldie Street 

to be done 





31,640 6,793 1,870 8,663 (22,977) 

Community Services 

Frederick St Masterplan 1284 2,000 - - - (2,000) Q2 TB 

Consultation about to 

commence 

2,000 - - - (2,000) 

Tourism 

Interpretation - Walk of Wonder Project 1022 15,000 - - - (15,000) Q3 TB 

Robinson Collection 1222 2,500 2,500 - 2,500 - Q1 TB Completed 

Waratah Wynyard Tourism Marketing Strategy 1285 7,000 - - - (7,000) Q3 TB 

24,500 2,500 - 2,500 (22,000) 

Emergency Services 

Vehicle Trey Refit 1287 3,000 3,012 - 3,012 12 PS Completed 

Tradesman's Trailer 1288 3,000 - - - (3,000) PS 

Options currently under 

review 

6,000 3,012 - 3,012 (2,988) 

TOTAL COMMUNITY SERVICES 62,140 12,305 1,870 14,175 (47,965) 


Wynyard Foreshore Market - Two Traffic 

Management Signals 

1289 2,000 - - - (2,000) 

Nurses Retreat - Trees & Soil Protection 1290 6,600 570 5,796 6,366 (234) 

Nurses Retreat - Storm Surge Protection 1291 20,000 - - - (20,000) 

Camp Creek Ecological and Hydrological Study 1292 39,500 - 31,642 31,642 (7,858) 

68,100 570 - 68,100 (67,530) 

TOTAL STRATEGIC PROJECTS OFFICE SERVICES 68,100 570 - 68,100 (67,530) 


Depot 

Rural Crib Room 1091 20,785 - - - (20,785) Q3 DS Not Started 

Railway Chain Mesh Security Fence - Replace 1293 14,582 - - - (14,582) Q2 DS Complete 

Plant 

Small Plant Replacements 1294 12,000 1,179 - 1,179 (10,821) Q4 DS In Progress 

Trailer Repairs 1295 3,200 - - - (3,200) Q2 DS Not Started 

Ute Crane 1296 2,900 - - - (2,900) DS Not Started 

Valtra Tractor Loader 1297 85,000 - - - (85,000) Q2 DS In Progress 

Oil Drums Spill Pallets 1298 2,600 2,655 - 2,655 55 Q1 DS Complete 

12H Grader Maintenance 1299 285,000 - - - (285,000) Q2 DS In Progress 

Asphalt Truck and Modification Option 2 1300 7,500 - - - (7,500) DS In Progress 





Fleet Replacements 1301 30,000 32,499 - 32,499 2,499 Q4 DS Not Started 

Total Engineering Services 463,567 36,333 - 36,333 (427,234) 

Roads 

Sealing Upgrade 

Oldina Road - realignment Ch 4200-4700 1302 93,469 - - - (93,469) Q2 DS In Progress 

93,469 - - - (93,469) 

Kerb & Channel 

Renew K&C and Footpath - Golf Links Rd & 

Freestone Crescent 

1303 12,871 - - - (12,871) Q2 DS Complete 

Renew Damaged K&C Inglis St to Cotton St West, 

South Side 

1304 47,869 - - - (47,869) Q2 DS Not Started 

Renew Damaged K&C - Lewis St, Wynyard 1305 6,823 - - - (6,823) Q1 DS Complete 

Renew old type K&C - Austin to Little Inglis St, 

North Side 

1306 37,053 - - - (37,053) Q2 DS In Progress 

Renew old type K&C - New St to Beaufort St, West 

Side 


176,156 - - - (176,156) 

Re-Sheeting 

Bourkes Road 1308 14,348 14,543 - 14,543 195 Q1 DS Complete 

Smiths Road 1309 43,194 42,437 - 42,437 (757) Q1 DS Complete 

Wiggs Road 1310 11,786 10,693 - 10,693 (1,093) Q1 DS Complete 

Woodhouses Road 1311 34,981 37,825 - 37,825 2,844 Q2 DS Complete 

Taylors Road 1312 64,048 33,067 - 33,067 (30,981) Q2 DS Complete 

Tysons Road 1313 39,575 3,629 - 3,629 (35,946) Q2 DS On Hold 

Zig Zag Road - Calder Side 1314 67,146 - - - (67,146) Q2 DS Not Started 

275,078 142,194 - 142,194 (132,884) 

Reseals - Rural 

Oldina Rd - Section 1, incl Major Repairs 1315 153,182 62 - 62 (153,120) Q3 DS In Progress 

Oldina Rd - Section 2, incl Major Repairs 1316 96,421 - - - (96,421) Q3 DS Not Started 

Johnsons Rd - Dowlings Creek to Oldina Road 1317 43,359 3,814 - 3,814 (39,545) Q3 DS In Progress 

Coopers Lane - Mount Hicks to Andersons Road 1318 83,301 1,300 - 1,300 (82,001) Q3 DS Complete 

Andersons Rd - Short Section near House 1319 3,822 - - - (3,822) Q3 DS In Progress 

Elfrida Avenue - Honeysuckle to Bridge St 1320 9,583 - - - (9,583) Q3 DS In Progress 

389,668 5,176 - 5,176 (384,492) 

Reseals - Urban 

Cotton St - Inglis to George St 1322 16,960 - - - (16,960) Q3 DS 

In Progress - Preparation 

Complete 





Belton St - Frederick St to cul de sac 1323 45,812 2,787 - 2,787 (43,025) Q3 DS In Progress 

Stanwyn Court - Belton St to cul de sac 1324 10,348 1,150 - 1,150 (9,198) Q3 DS 


Complete 

Beaufort St - Lyons to Asphalt 1325 12,592 - - - (12,592) Q3 DS In Progress 

Little Beaufort - School Access 1326 4,417 - - - (4,417) Q3 DS 


Complete 

Golf Links Rd - Table Cape to Divided Road 1327 20,904 - - - (20,904) Q3 DS 


Complete 

Golf Links Rd - Riverside Section 1328 25,010 2,809 - 2,809 (22,201) Q3 DS 


Complete 

Arthur St - Highway to Pelissier St 1329 30,111 - - - (30,111) Q3 DS In Progress 

Esplanade - Bells Parade to Falmouth St 1330 6,741 - - - (6,741) Q3 DS 


Complete 

Bells Parade - Corner No 35 to Esplanade 1331 9,838 - - - (9,838) Q3 DS 


Complete 

Elizabeth St - Hwy to Wragg St, Somerset 1332 11,059 - - - (11,059) Q3 DS In Progress 

Elizabeth St - Simpson St to Pelissier St, Somerset 1333 10,064 - - - (10,064) Q3 DS 


Loongana Place, Somerset 1334 6,950 - - - (6,950) Q3 DS 

Complete 


Complete 

Wragg St - West of George St, Somerset 1335 11,773 - - - (11,773) Q3 DS In Progress 

222,579 6,746 - 6,746 (215,833) 

Footpaths 

Waratah Footpaths 1336 5,000 - - - (5,000) Q3 DS Not Started 

Renew Damaged Footpaths - Wynyard 1337 20,000 - - - (20,000) Q2 DS Not Started 

Renew Damaged Footpaths - Somerset 1338 20,000 - - - (20,000) Q2 DS Not Started 

Upgrade - Pedestrian Crossover - Moore & Quiggin 


St 

Upgrade - Cardigan St & Lyons St 1340 5,553 - - - (5,553) Q3 DS Not Started 

Upgrade - Sandy Crescent - Blue Water Crescent 1341 2,826 - - - (2,826) Q2 DS Not Started 

New - Church St, Goldie to Inglis St Second Side 1342 20,267 - - - (20,267) Q2 DS Not Started 

Renew - Inglis St, Cotton St to Hale St Repairs 1343 20,730 - - - (20,730) Q3 DS Not Started 

Goldie Street Footpath Modification (8-9 Premises) 1344 12,500 - - - (12,500) Q1 DS Not Started 

Pedestrian Crossing Point Bass Highway 1345 4,100 - - - (4,100) Q4 DS Not Started 

Goldie & Austin Street Roundabout Wheelchair 

Ramps 

1154 27,774 27,230 - 27,230 (544) Q1 DS Complete 

140,557 27,230 - 27,230 (113,327) 



General 

Wynyard SES Replace Old Switchboard with New 

Safety Switches 




Guardrail - Pelissier St, Somerset (Black Spot) 1348 9,000 - - - (9,000) Q2 DS Not Started 

Relocate Village Lane Junction (Black Spot) 1349 79,200 - - - (79,200) Q4 DS Not Started 

Waratah 2 Units to Demolish 1350 30,000 2,970 166 3,136 (26,864) Q4 DS Not Started 

Boat Ramp Jenner St Floating Pontoon (MAST 

1351 20,000 4,643 7,073 11,716 (8,284) Q2 DS In Progress 

Funding) 

Annual Maintenance Statement Form 56 1352 15,000 - - - (15,000) Q2 DS In Progress 

Old Landfill Monitoring 1353 29,000 - - - (29,000) Q3 DS Not Started 

Driveway Upgrade Where Arch Pipes Being Used - 

Stage 1 


204,994 7,613 7,239 14,852 (190,142) 

Bridges 

Bridge Replacement Reserve 1160 396,000 - - - (396,000) Q4 DS Reserve fund 

Big Creek - Brackendale Road (Transfer to Bridge 

Reserve) 

1161 174,500 5,500 - 5,500 (169,000) Q4 DS In Progress 

570,500 5,500 - 5,500 (565,000) 

Total Roads 1,896,845 194,459 7,239 201,698 (1,695,147) 

Parks & Gardens 


Wynyard Skate Park Safety Fence Upgrade 1356 11,500 1,525 4,205 5,730 (5,770) Q1 DS Complete 

Wynyard Wharf - Concrete Seal 1357 40,000 16,227 - 16,227 (23,773) Q1 DS Not Started 

Inglis River Walking Track - Northern side Upgrades 

Stage 1&2 

1358 44,000 - - - (44,000) Q1 DS In Progress - Stage 1 Complete 

Inglis River Walking Track - Resurfacing Wet and 

Low Areas 


Wynyard Rec Ground - Reinstate Settlement Base 

of Bike Track 


Gutteridge Gardens & Waterfront Masterplan 1162 7,000 - - - (7,000) Q4 DS Not Started 

Gutteridge Gardens - Signage and Lighting 1163 2,500 - - - (2,500) Q4 DS Not Started 

Wynyard BMX Track Remove Buildings & Level Site 1180 7,000 - - - (7,000) Q4 DS Not Started - On Hold 

Wynyard Wharf Precinct Redevelopment 959 751,625 561,611 10,816 572,427 (179,198) Q4 DS In Progress 

890,489 579,363 15,021 594,384 (296,105) 

Boat Harbour Beach 

Parking and Signage and Linemarking 1361 5,000 - - - (5,000) Q2 DS Not Started 

Stainless Steel Hand Railing on Ramp to Beach 1362 3,500 - - - (3,500) DS Not Started - On Hold 





Port Road Walking Track Extension 1363 39,650 - 4,295 4,295 (35,355) Q2 DS Not Started 

157 & 159 Port Rd Walking Track Upgrade 1364 6,100 - - - (6,100) Q2 DS Not Started 

Development Plan - Implementation 1172 80,000 - - - (80,000) Q4 DS In Progress 

134,250 - 4,295 4,295 (129,955) 

Sisters Beach 

Parking Signage and Linemarking 1365 5,000 - - - (5,000) Q2 DS In Progress 

5,000 - - - (5,000) 

Somerset 

Cam River - Boat Ramp 1169 2,500 - - - (2,500) Q3 DS Not Started 

Cam River Foreshore Masterplan 1171 10,000 - - - (10,000) Q4 DS In Progress 

12,500 - - - (12,500) 

Waratah 

Caravan Park - Post & Rail Fence From Recent 

Audit 

1366 10,122 9,240 - 9,240 (882) Q1 DS Complete 

10,122 9,240 - 9,240 (882) 

Total Parks & Gardens 1,052,361 588,603 19,316 607,919 (444,442) 

Sporting Facilities 


Squash Courts 1367 4,000 - - - (4,000) Q2 DS Not Started 

Wynyard Footy Ground Reclad and Reroof Existing 

Shelter Between Bowls and Bike Track 

1368 9,000 9,179 - 9,179 179 Q1 DS Complete 

Wynyard Basketball Centre Toilet Upgrade - 

Remove Asbestos 


Wynyard Basketball Centre Replace 2 Hot Water 

Cylinders 


65,000 9,179 - 9,179 (55,821) 

Total Sporting Facilities 65,000 9,179 - 9,179 (55,821) 

Public Halls 

Athenaeum Hall Wheelchair Access 1371 22,000 - - - (22,000) Q2 DS Not Started 

Sisters Beach Community Centre Remove 2 

Buildings That are Damaged and Contain Asbestos 

1372 12,000 1,007 - 1,007 (10,993) Q2 DS Complete 

Asbestos Register and Remove Asbestos 1373 12,000 - - - (12,000) Q3 DS Not Started 

Total Public Halls 46,000 1,007 - 1,007 (44,993) 

Drainage 

Sisters Beach - Adjacent to Shop 1374 33,584 18,793 245 19,038 (14,546) Q1 DS Complete 

Culvert Terra Nova Drive 1375 17,294 3,289 - 3,289 (14,005) Q3 DS In Progress 





Replace 15 Stormwater Manhole Lids with Terra 

Firma Lids, Wynyard 


Replace 10 Stormwater Manhole Lids with Terra 

Firma Lids, Somerset 


Replace 8 Grated Stormwater Pits - Wynyard 1378 36,386 12,002 - 12,002 (24,384) Q4 DS In Progress 

Replace 5 Grated Stormwater Pits - Somerset 1379 23,584 - - - (23,584) Q4 DS Not Started 

43 - 45 Raglan St - Install 300mm Main Stage II 1380 18,403 2,844 - 2,844 (15,559) Q3 DS Not Started 

Wilkinson Creek - Pipe Outfall Old Bass Hwy/Ocean 1381 214,548 - - - (214,548) Q3 DS Not Started 

Drainage Improvements - 237A Old Bass Hwy 1382 22,912 1,532 - 1,532 (21,380) Q2 DS Not Started 

Replace Five Stormwater Grated Pits - Somerset 1196 20,658 - - - (20,658) Q4 DS Not Started 

Clean Open Drains 2 Mt Hicks Rd - Port Creek 1199 25,893 - - - (25,893) Q3 DS Not Started 

Total Drainage 464,773 38,460 245 38,705 (426,068) 

TOTAL ENGINEERING SERVICES 3,988,546 868,041 26,800 894,841 (3,093,705) 

TOTAL CAPITAL WORKS PROGRAM 2011/2012 4,458,766 900,548 59,314 1,027,392 (3,498,904) 

Notes 

1 Estimate and Actual figures include cost over the life of the project. 



12.10 SENIOR MANAGEMENT REPORT 

To: 


Reporting Officer: General Manager 

Responsible Manager: General Manager 



Enclosures: 

Nil. 

SUMMARY/PURPOSE 

To provide information on issues of significance or interest, together with statistical 

information and summaries of specific areas of operations. 


Wheelchair crossing across Goldie Street and Jackson Street 

At the time of the Goldie Street development consultation with traffic management 

authorities (DIER) resulted in the decision to not construct kerb crossing ramps leading 

into Goldie Street at the Goldie/Jackson Street intersection. The intent was to direct 

pedestrians to the two crossing points east and west of this intersection. 

ORGANISATIONAL AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT 

Waratah Childcare Program 

A letter of offer has been received from the Education Department in relation to the 

transfer of the property at Waratah known as the ‘principals residence’ for the purpose 

of delivering a child care program. The schedule of works is currently being developed 

for the alteration to the property required for the change of use. 

Children’s Week 

Children’s week was celebrated across all services. At the Child Care Centre families 

were invited for a BBQ lunch, and then entertainment was provided by the children with 

a variety of songs and a favourite story. 

Frederick Street Reserve Master Plan 

The consultation for the Frederick Street Reserve master plan has commenced with a 

mail out to residents in the area seeking information. A forum for key stakeholders is 

being developed to be held at the Fredrick Street Sports Complex and meetings with 

individual groups of stakeholders will also be held in the coming weeks. 



Children’s Services Utilisation 

The utilisation at the Childcare Centre is currently tracking below the attendances for the 

previous two financial years. Current utilisation is more consistent with statistics from 

prior 2010. At all other services the utilisation has continued to either remain the same 

to increase. 

There are a number of factors which have influenced the decline in utilisation at the 

centre however primarily this is due to the cost of care. The declining trend commenced 

in January 2012 with a second fee increase introduced at that time to enable the service 

to meet the increased staffing requirements under the National Quality Framework as 

well as other more broad factors such as unemployment rates and the cost of living. 

Anecdotally information has been received that there is a decline in utilisation across the 

State due to economic factors. 

Utilisation continues to be monitored with staffing levels set to reflect legislative 

requirements and utilisation. 


Wynyard Wharf 

The wharf, pontoons and associated infrastructure are complete. Council is to manage 

the public wharf area and recreational pontoon and we await further documentation 

from the Wynyard Yacht Club, following receipt of a letter expressing interest in 

managing the commercial pontoon. It is expected a report on berthing fees and 

commercial pontoon management options will go to Council in December. 

Wynyard Foreshore Market 

A ‘discretionary’ development application has been lodged with Development Services. 

Richard Gutteridge Gardens and Wynyard Waterfront - Landscape Development Plan 

The Richard Gutteridge Gardens and Wynyard Waterfront Landscape Development Plan 

has been endorsed. The plan will assist Council to plan and budget for future works and 

upgrades required to see the strategy become a reality over a number of years. Signs 

depicting the whole of the intent of the Landscape Development Plan are to be erected 

in each Plan area. The Richard Gutteridge Gardens Identification Sign depicted in the 

Plan is also to be implemented. 

Cam River Foreshore Reserve - Landscape Development Plan 

Council has endorsed the Cam River Foreshore Landscape Development Plan. It is now 

incumbent upon Council and staff to progress the Plan as budgets and opportunities 

allow. A sign depicting the Landscape Development Plan is to be placed on site. 



Boat Harbour – Pedestrian Circulation and Car Parking Improvements. 

Boat Harbour Infrastructure Plan was advertised for six (6) weeks, seeking public 

comment on the proposed changes. Council received three written submissions and 

three face book comments. SPO will put a summary of comments made back to Council 

to ascertain if any amendments to the initial Plan are required. 

Camp Creek 

Consulting firm ‘Entura’ have submitted a revised Brief for the Camp Creek study, with 

greater emphasis on a desktop review of existing data for the upper reaches of the creek, 

on ground sampling in the lower, urban area and site investigations by geotechnical and 

ecological staff. 

Nurses Retreat 

Armour rock has been placed at Nurses Retreat and six (6) Norfolk Island pine trees have 

been settled into the site. 

Somerset Tennis Court Reserve 

The SPO has produced an overall concept for infill planting and general landscape 

improvements to the Somerset Tennis Court Reserve. Council’s Parks and Reserve staff 

are to implement the planting plan next autumn/winter, with SPO cooperation. 

Wynyard Rotary Club 

SPO met with the President and Community Project Officer of the Wynyard Rotary Club 

to discuss possible projects (and associated processes) that Rotary and Council may 

develop in co –operation. The SPO will meet again with Wynyard Rotary if the Richard 

Gutteridge Gardens and Wynyard Waterfront Landscape Development Plan is adopted by 

Council, to forward plan a co-operative project for the 2013-2014 financial year. 

Shared Coastal Pathway Project 

Cradle Coast Authority is coordinating a collaboration of NW Councils to make joint 

submission for ‘planning’ funding to progress the Coastal Pathway Master Plan. Cradle 

Coast Authority will make a submission to State Government, seeking funding for further 

‘planning’ of sections of the shared cycleway/pathway. It is anticipated that the funds, if 

secured, will be used, in relation to the Waratah/Wynyard area, to undertake 

investigations of the area from Doctors Rocks to Somerset, looking at a preferred route, 

investigating 'pinch points’ along a preferred route and possible solutions to such and 

putting cost estimates to any likely project. 

Commissioned Projects 

Tasmanian Dairy Products Pty. Ltd. Smithton – Landscape Plan and ‘Corporate 

Entrance’ for new facility. Landscape Plan submitted to TDP –implementation in 

progress. 

Cradle Mountain Water, Somerset – Storm Surge Protection to Waste Water 

Treatment Facility. Development Permits issues by WWC and the Crown. 



 

 

 

Cradle Mountain Water – Ulverstone - Expansion of Work/Storage Depot, Crib Rooms 

and Offices at Ulverstone Waste Water Treatment Plant. DA application lodged with 

Central Coast Council. 

Cradle Mountain Water – Sheffield- New Crib Room, Depot, Office and Store at CMW 

Sheffield site. DA application lodged with Kentish Council. 

Council’s Communications Officer has been commissioned to write a Social Media 

Strategy for Meander Valley Council. The Draft Social Media Strategy is now with 

Meander Valley Council for consideration. 

MOVED BY 

SECONDED BY 


CR DUNIAM 

That the monthly Senior Management Report be noted. 


IN FAVOUR 



During discussion Cr Hawkins queried when the revised brief on the Camp Creek study 

may commence? 

The Executive Manager Engineering Services advised that he could provide greater detail 

at a later date but the consultants have been engaged and are currently undertaking 

works. 

Cr Moore noted that he was aware that there were pedestrian crossings at the eastern 

end and western end of Goldie Street and queried why there was not a pedestrian 

crossing in the centre. 


Cr Moore queried why people who may be in that vicinity of Jackson and Goldie Street are 

being inconvenienced to have to go to a crossing. He would like designated kerb crossing 

ramps into Goldie Street and asked that this issue be raised at the next consultative traffic 

management meeting. 


Cr Moore noted that the Circular Head Council has recently advertised the position of a 

Weeds Officer and asked what is the progress of this appointment. 



The General Manager advised that the position has been advertised and he undertook to 

advise Councillors of the outcome. 

Cr Moore queried if there had been damage to the tree surrounds at Nurses Retreat? 


Cr Moore queried if the Mayor could highlight the cost of street lighting in the Mayor’s 

Message and alert the public to report street lights not working as Council is responsible 

for the cost of the lighting whether it is working or not. 

The Mayor undertook to raise this issue in the Mayor’s Message. 

The Executive Manager Financial Services left the meeting at 7:56pm 

Cr Hawkins queried the status of the Shared Pathway Project. 

The General Manager replied there were unresolved issue with respect to ownership of 

the asset to comply with Federal Government grant conditions. 

MOVED BY 

SECONDED BY 

CR BRAMICH 


That this Council write to Cradle Mountain Water as a matter of urgency requesting 

that a budget allocation be made for the 2013/2014 financial year for sewerage 

improvements in Stennings Road, Wynyard and to rectify the current situation of 

sewerage and water services in Belton Street, Wynyard. 


IN FAVOUR 



The Executive Manager Organisational and Community Development left the meeting at 

8:10pm 

The Executive Manager Organisational and Community Development returned to the 

meeting at 8:12pm 

The Executive Manager Financial Services returned to the meeting at 8:12pm 



ACTION LIST - COUNCIL MEETING 15 OCTOBER 2012 - SUMMARY OF RESOLUTIONS AND 

ACTIONS UNDERTAKEN FROM THE PREVIOUS COUNCIL MEETING 







Community Assistance Grants – 2012/2013 – Round One 

Organisation 

Approved 

Paid 

June 2012 

Boat Harbour Beach Surf Life Saving Club 2,000 2,000 

Somerset Strikers Cricket Club 2,000 2,000 

Wynyard Squash Racquets Association 400 400 

Wynyard Yacht Club Inc 2,000 

Wynyard Cricket Club Women’s Team 1,096 1,096 

Wynyard Bowls Club Inc 500 500 

Wynyard Social Badminton 285 285 

Wynyard AFL Auskick Centre Inc 500 500 

Wynyard Junior Soccer Club 300 

Myalla Cricket Club 965 965 

Wynyard High School - Home Help Program 1,976 1,976 

Yolla District High School 2,000 2,000 

Wynyard Rainbow Girl Guides 300 

Somerset Puddleduck Playcentre Inc 960 

1 st Wynyard Scout Group 600 

Australian Breastfeeding Association – Wynyard Group 405 

Meals on Wheels – Wynyard Group 500 500 

Burnie Coastal Art Group (BCAG) 1,000 1,000 

Somerset Xmas Pageant Committee 750 

Lions Club of Wynyard – Christmas Parade 1,500 1,500 

Fusion Australia – Poatina – Wynyard Advent Pageant 500 

CAM – Somerset Neighbourhood Watch 300 

Wynyard RSL Sub Branch Inc 800 800 

Order of The Dragon’s Realm 1,000 1,000 

North West Renal Unit 79.20 79.20 

Total Small Grants Program Recommendations 22,716.20 16,601.20 

Community Support Grants – 2012/2013 – Round One 

Organisation 

Approved 

Paid 

June 2012 

Wynyard Camera Club 525 525 

Wynyard Historical Society 500 500 

Wynyard Municipal Concert Band Inc 3,000 3,000 

Wynyard Ladies Probus Club 100 100 

Wynyard Garden Club Inc 700 

Inglis Pony Club 700 700 

Women of the World 125 125 

Central Wynyard Neighbourhood Watch 200 200 

Hellyer College 500 500 

PICSE UTAS Science Awards 500 500 

Total $6,850 6,150 

Budget Allocation: 

Small Grants Program – Round One $40,000 

Community Support $10,000 



Total $50,000 

Less: Recommendation Round One $22,716.20 

Less: Recommendation Community Support $6,850 

Total $29,566.20 

Balance Available $20,433.80 

Donations 

Description 2009/2010 2010/2011 Current YTD 

Grants, Donations provided $34,737 $37,776.80 $22,751.20 

ADMINISTRATION - USE OF CORPORATE SEAL 

Date Document Details 

8 October 2012 Final Plan & Schedule of Easements 9 Brunts Road, Boat Harbour, GM Stewart & G Mazzella 

23 October 2012 TMD (formerly TASINET) New Contract with TMD 


Other Matters 

13.0 MATTERS PROPOSED FOR CONSIDERATION IN CLOSED MEETING 



A Council may (by absolute majority resolution) to close a meeting or part of a meeting when certain 

matters are being, or are to be discussed. The grounds for the closure are to be recorded in the minutes of 

the meeting. 

Subregulation (2) provides the following list of specified matters:- 

(a) personnel matters, including complaints against an employee of the council; 

(b) industrial matters relating to a person; 

(c) contracts for the supply and purchase of goods or services; 

(d) the security of property of the council; 

(e) proposals for the council to acquire land or an interest in the land or for the disposal of land; 

(f) information provided to the council on the condition it is kept confidential; 

(g) trade secrets of private bodies; 

(h) matters relating to actual or possible litigation taken by or involving the council or an employee of 

the council; 

(i) applications by councillors for leave of absence; 

(j) the personal affairs of any person. 

A Council may also close a meeting or part of a meeting when acting as a Planning Authority if it is to 

consider any matter relating to actual or possible legal action taken by, or involving, the council. 

Any discussions, decisions, reports or documents relating to a closed meeting are to be kept confidential 

unless the Council or Council Committee, after considering privacy and confidentiality issues, authorises 

their release to the public. 

The chairperson is to exclude members of the public from a closed meeting, but may invite any person to 

remain at the meeting to provide advice or information. 

The chairperson may authorise the removal of any person from a closed meeting if that person refuses to 

leave; and request the assistance of a police officer to remove that person. 


Other Matters 

MOVED BY 

SECONDED BY 

CR MOORE 

CR DEAKIN 

That the Council RESOLVES BY AN ABSOLUTE MAJORITY that the matters listed below 

be considered in Closed Meeting:- 

Matter 

Local Government (Meeting Procedures) 

Regulations 2005 Reference 

Confidential Report R15 (2) – Confirmation of Closed 

15 (2) 

Minutes of Previous Meeting 

Confidential Report R15 (2) – Business Arising From Closed 

15 (2) 

Minutes Confirmed 

Confidential Report R15 (2) - Issues Raised By Councillors 15 (2) 

Confidential Report R15 (2) - Councillor Questions Received 

15 (2) 

In Writing 

Confidential Report R15 (2) - Response(s) To Councillor 

15 (2) 

Questions Received In Writing 


15 (2) 

Questions Taken On Notice From Previous Meeting 

Confidential Report R15 (2) - Councillor Questions Without 

15 (2) 

Notice 

Confidential Report R15 (2) - Notices Of Motion 15 (2) 

Confidential Report R15 (2)(i) - Leave Of Absence Request - 

15 (2)(i) 

Councillors 

Confidential Report R15(2)(c) – Joint Tender for Design and 

15 (2)(c) 

Construction of Bridges – Brackendale Road, Dowlings 

Creek, Yolla and Kubanks Road, Duck River, Smithton 

Confidential Report R15 (2)(c) – Tender Evaluation – 12H 

15 (2)(c) 

Grader Replacement 

Confidential Report R15(2)(c) – Rear Access at 37 Jackson 

15 (2)(c) 

Street, Wynyard 

Confidential Report R15 (2)(c) - Cheques And EFT’s as at 31 

15 (2)(c) 

October 2012 

Confidential Report R15 (2)(h) – Closed Senior 

15 (2)(h) 

Management Report 

Public Release Authorisation 15 (9) 


IN FAVOUR 




Other Matters 

14.0 CLOSURE OF MEETING TO THE PUBLIC 



MOVED BY 

SECONDED BY 

CR MOORE 

CR DUNIAM 

That the Council RESOLVES BY AN ABSOLUTE MAJORITY to go into Closed Meeting to 

consider the following matters, the time being 8:22pm:- 

Matter 

Local Government (Meeting Procedures) 

Regulations 2005 Reference 

Confidential Report R15 (2) – Confirmation of Closed 

15 (2) 

Minutes of Previous Meeting 

Confidential Report R15 (2) – Business Arising From Closed 

15 (2) 

Minutes Confirmed 

Confidential Report R15 (2) - Issues Raised By Councillors 15 (2) 

Confidential Report R15 (2) - Councillor Questions Received 

15 (2) 

In Writing 


15 (2) 

Questions Received In Writing 


15 (2) 

Questions Taken On Notice From Previous Meeting 

Confidential Report R15 (2) - Councillor Questions Without 

15 (2) 

Notice 

Confidential Report R15 (2) - Notices Of Motion 15 (2) 

Confidential Report R15 (2)(i) - Leave Of Absence Request - 

15 (2)(i) 

Councillors 

Confidential Report R15(2)(c) – Joint Tender for Design and 

15 (2)(c) 

Construction of Bridges – Brackendale Road, Dowlings 

Creek, Yolla and Kubanks Road, Duck River, Smithton 

Confidential Report R15 (2)(c) – Tender Evaluation – 12H 

15 (2)(c) 

Grader Replacement 

Confidential Report R15(2)(c) – Rear Access at 37 Jackson 

15 (2)(c) 

Street, Wynyard 

Confidential Report R15 (2)(c) - Cheques And EFT’s as at 31 

15 (2)(c) 

October 2012 

Confidential Report R15 (2)(h) – Closed Senior 

15 (2)(h) 

Management Report 

Public Release Authorisation 15 (9) 


IN FAVOUR 




Other Matters 

15.0 RESUMPTION OF OPEN MEETING 

At 8:58pm the Open Meeting was resumed. 

16.0 PUBLIC RELEASE ANNOUNCEMENT 

The Chairman announced that pursuant to Regulation 15(9) of the Local Government 

(Meeting Procedures) Regulations 2005 and having considered privacy and confidential 

issues, the Council authorised the release to the public of the following discussions, 

decisions, reports or documents relating to the closed meeting: 

Min. No. Subject Decisions/Documents 

21.1 Joint Tender For Design And 

Construction Of Bridges –Brackendale 

Road, Dowlings Creek, Yolla And 

That the Council award contract 686 to Bridge Pro 

jointly with Circular Head Council contract 1535 

to Bridge Pro. 

Kubanks Road, Duck River, Smithton 

21.2 Tender evaluation – 12h grader 

replacement 

Replace the 12H Grader with a John Deere 772 

AWD supplied by Hitachi Construction. 

21.3 Rear access at 37 Jackson Street, 


That the Council authorise the General Manager 

or his delegate to initiate a memorandum of 

transfer of a right of carriageway over CT 2262/28 

to the property owners of 37 Jackson Street, 

Wynyard: 

1. Where all costs are to be borne by the 

property owners of 37 Jackson Street; 

2. The maintenance of the right of way be the 

responsibility of the owners of 37 Jackson Street; 

and 

3. The right of way be maintained to the 

satisfaction of the Executive Manager of 


THERE BEING NO FURTHER BUSINESS THE CHAIRPERSON DECLARED THE MEETING CLOSED AT 

8:59pm. 

Confirmed, 

MAYOR 

17 December 2012

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