TABLE OF CONTENTS - Waratah-Wynyard Council

Reports of Officers and Committees
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.
STRATEGIC PROJECTS OFFICE
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.
Waratah-Wynyard Council – Minutes Ordinary Meeting – 19 November 2012 – Page 559