Council Minutes 16 April 2007 - Waratah-Wynyard Council

ORDINARY MEETING 

OF COUNCIL 

MINUTES 

16 APRIL 2007 

Waratah-Wynyard 

Council

TABLE OF CONTENTS 

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

76/07 APOLOGIES: ............................................................................................................................ 5 

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

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

77/07 CONFIRMATION OF MINUTES ............................................................................................ 7 

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

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

PLANNING AUTHORITY REPORTS ............................................................................................. 10 

78/07 MALCOLM & SALLY INNES-WAYLING – HYDROTHERAPY CENTRE- 

BUSINESS & CIVIC ZONE – 45 GOLDIE STREET, WYNYARD ..................................... 10 

79/07 SD1637 RESERVOIR DRIVE, WYNYARD - REQUEST FOR MINOR AMENDMENT 

– LC MACKENZIE ................................................................................................................. 26 

COUNCIL ............................................................................................................................................. 36 

NOTICES OF MOTION...................................................................................................................... 36 

80/07 DUAL CARRIAGEWAY – CAM RIVER, SOMERSET ....................................................... 36 

GENERAL MANAGER ...................................................................................................................... 37 

81/07 LOCAL GOVERNMENT SUSTAINABILITY...................................................................... 37 

82/07 SALE OF ABANDONED PROPERTIES – WARATAH....................................................... 41 

CORPORATE SERVICES.................................................................................................................. 45 

83/07 APPOINTMENT OF SPECIAL COMMITTEE – COMMUNITY CENTRE/RAILWAY 

INSTITUTE HALL MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE ........................................................... 45 

84/07 REVIEW OF COUNCIL POLICY – FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE TO STATE AND 

NATIONAL REPRESENTATIVES POLICY ........................................................................ 52 

ENGINEERING SERVICES .............................................................................................................. 58 

85/07 LIGHTHOUSE ROAD - REQUEST FROM AUSTRALIAN MARITIME SAFETY 

AUTHORITY FOR APPROVAL TO INSTALL GATE ........................................................ 58 

86/07 ROAD SAFETY IMPROVEMENT OPTIONS – INTERSECTION OF JACKSON 

STREET AND DODGIN STREET, WYNYARD................................................................... 64 

INFORMATION REPORT................................................................................................................. 71 

87/07 INFORMATION REPORT – 31 MARCH 2007 ..................................................................... 71 

Waratah-Wynyard Council – Ordinary Meeting Minutes – 16 April 2007 Page 3

FINANCIAL REPORT FOR THE PERIOD ENDED 31 MARCH 2007................................................................. 71 

GIFTS AND DONATIONS............................................................................................................................. 71 

COMMUNITY SERVICES ............................................................................................................................. 73 

WONDERS OF WYNYARD EXHIBITION CENTRE ............................................................................. 75 

WASTE MANAGEMENT – TRANSFER STATION ............................................................................................. 76 

WASTE MANAGEMENT – RECYCLING CRATE CONTENTS ............................................................................. 77 

337 CERTIFICATES – LAND INFORMATION CERTIFICATES .............................................................. 77 

CEMETERIES – NUMBER OF INTERMENTS ................................................................................................... 77 

COUNCIL WEBSITE DATA................................................................................................................... 78 

ANIMAL CONTROL .................................................................................................................................... 78 

ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH ........................................................................................................................ 79 

OTHER ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH SERVICES.............................................................................................. 79 

WATER SAMPLING PROGRAMME ............................................................................................................. 80 

HEALTH APPROVALS.................................................................................................................................82 

BUILDING APPROVALS.............................................................................................................................. 82 

DEVELOPMENT APPLICATIONS – PLANNING .............................................................................................. 84 

WEED MANAGEMENT ......................................................................................................................... 85 

PLANNING APPEALS/APPLICATION INFORMATION...................................................................................... 87 

ENGINEERING SERVICES ................................................................................................................... 88 

PERSONNEL ............................................................................................................................................. 93 

COUNCIL ACTION LIST – OPEN MEETING MATTERS................................................................................... 93 

COMPLAINTS REGISTER...................................................................................................................... 94 

MAYOR’S DIARY AND COMMUNICATION .................................................................................................... 94 

COUNCIL WORKSHOPS SINCE LAST COUNCIL MEETING ............................................................ 95 

USE OF CORPORATE SEAL......................................................................................................................... 95 

CORRESPONDENCE......................................................................................................................... 96 

88/07 RESIDENT REQUEST - SEALING OF ACCESS ROAD TO SOMERSET TENNIS 

CLUB....................................................................................................................................... 96 

89/07 REQUEST FOR FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE – 2007 TOUR OF TASMANIA ROAD 

CYCLING CLASSIC (103.01) ................................................................................................ 98 

90/07 STATE EMERGENCY SERVICE – APPOINTMENT OF MUNICIPAL 

EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT COORDINATOR AND DEPUTY MUNICIPAL 

EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT COORDINATOR (502.02)............................................. 100 

91/07 CAMPERVAN AND MOTORHOME CLUB OF AUSTRALIA – RV FRIENDLY 

TOWN SCHEME................................................................................................................... 101 

REPORT OF COMMITTEES .......................................................................................................... 103 

92/07 MINUTES OF OTHER BODIES/COMMITTEES ............................................................... 103 

93/07 CLOSED MEETING ............................................................................................................. 104 

RESUMPTION OF OPEN MEETING ............................................................................................ 104 


WARATAH-WYNYARD COUNCIL 

ORDINARY COUNCIL MEETING 

16 APRIL 2007 

MINUTES 

VENUE: 

HOUR: 

Council Chambers, 21 Saunders Street, Wynyard 

7:30 pm 

From To Time Occupied 

Open Council 7:30 pm 7:38 pm 8 minutes 

Planning Authority 7:38 pm 7:58 pm 20 minutes 

Open Council 7:58 pm 9:19 pm 1 hour 21 minutes 

Closed Council 9:19 pm 9:58 pm 39 minutes 

Open Council 9:58 pm 9:58 pm 0 minutes 

TOTAL TIME OCCUPIED 

2 hours 28 minutes 

PRESENT: 

Councillors 

MAYOR HYLAND 

CR CHALK 

CR DUNIAM 

CR FAIRBROTHER (7:32 pm) 

CR FENTON 

CR FRIEDERSDORFF 

CR MOORE 

CR WALSH 

In Attendance 

General Manager – P West 

Director Development Services – P Kennedy 

Director Corporate Services – J Stretton 

Director Engineering Services – G Neil 

76/07 APOLOGIES: 

CR BRAMICH 

CR RANSLEY 

MOVED BY 

SECONDED BY 

CR FENTON 

CR MOORE 

That the apologies be accepted. 


IN FAVOUR 

MAYOR HYLAND CR CHALK CR DUNIAM 

CR FENTON CR FRIEDERSDORFF CR MOORE CR WALSH 

CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY 

MATTERS PROPOSED FOR CONSIDERATION IN 

CLOSED MEETING 

Matter 

Local Government (Meeting 

Procedures) Regulations 

2005 Reference 

Leave of Absence Requests - Councillors 

15 (2)(i) 

Accounts Paid 

15 (2)(c) 

Somerset Sewerage 

15 (2)(a) & (h) 

Rate Rebate Request – Ex Vestas Building 

15 (2)(c) 

Tender for the Construction of Reservoir 

15 (2)(c) 

Drive Sewerage Extension 

Minutes of Other Bodies/Committees 

15 (2)(f) 

Public Release Authorisation 15 (9) 

MOVED BY 

SECONDED BY 

CR DUNIAM 

CR WALSH 

IN FAVOUR 

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

conclusion of the Open Meeting business. 

MAYOR HYLAND CR CHALK CR DUNIAM 




DECLARATIONS OF PECUNIARY INTEREST 

Councillor 

CR CHALK 

Item 

Agenda item 16/07 – Campervan and 

Motorhomes Association of Australia. 

Nil 

Staff 

CR FAIRBROTHER attended the meeting at 7:32 pm. 

77/07 CONFIRMATION OF MINUTES 

Ordinary Council Meeting – 19 March 2007 

MOVED BY 

SECONDED BY 


CR WALSH 

IN FAVOUR 

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

held at the Council Chambers, Wynyard on Monday 19 March 2007 a copy of 

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

be confirmed as a true record. 

MAYOR HYLAND CR CHALK CR DUNIAM CR FAIRBROTHER 


Closed Council Meeting – 19 March 2007 


MOVED BY 

SECONDED BY 

CR FENTON 

CR DUNIAM 

IN FAVOUR 

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

at the Council Chambers, Wynyard on Monday 19 March 2007, a copy of 

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

be confirmed as a true record. 





BUSINESS ARISING FROM MINUTES CONFIRMED 

Councillor Minute 

Reference 

CR FENTON 52/07 The Engineering Company Planning 

Approval – details of appeal lodged. 

PUBLIC QUESTIONS AND STATEMENTS 

STATEMENTS 

Name Address Issue 

Gilbert Whiteley Coopers Lane, Wynyard Improvements to Coopers 

Lane. Delivered a petition. 

Malcolm Innes- 

Wayling 

Goldie Street, Wynyard Planning application at 45 

Goldie Street, Wynyard 


Planning Authority Meeting commenced at 7:38 pm. 


Planning Authority Reports 

PLANNING AUTHORITY REPORTS 

78/07 MALCOLM & SALLY INNES-WAYLING – HYDROTHERAPY 

CENTRE-BUSINESS & CIVIC ZONE – 45 GOLDIE STREET, 

WYNYARD 

To: 

Planning Authority 

Reporting Officer: Town Planner 

Responsible Manager: Director Development Services 

File Reference: DA 34/2007 

Council Meeting Date: 16 April 2007 

1. Recommendation 

That the Planning Authority approve the proposed Hydrotherapy 

Centre to be constructed at 45 Goldie Street, Wynyard, subject to the 

following conditions: 

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

altered or modified for any reason without the consent of the 

Director of Development Services. 

2. The premises is only to be open for the use hereby permitted 

between the following hours: 

Monday to Friday - 6:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. 

inclusive 

Saturday - 6:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. inclusive 

Sundays and Public Holidays - 6:00 a.m. to 9:00 

p.m. inclusive 

3. Prior to the commencement of the use the applicant is to pay to 

Council cash in lieu for car parking spaces not provided on site 

to the sum of $5,154. Calculation of Value of Cash in Lieu for 

the seven (7) retail spaces unable to be provided is as follows: 

Area of car parking spaces not provided = 100m 2 , divided by 

land area 776m 2 X $40,000 (unimproved capital value of land) = 

$5,154 cash in lieu requirement. 

4. At no time is the right of way marked as C, D, E & F on the title 

known as CT149065/1, and the right of way on the title known as 

CT55948/2 to be obstructed by the parking of cars (except for 

vehicles associated with plant maintenance operations) or 

storage of materials either during or after the construction phase 

of the development. 



5. All deliveries to the development are to be made via the Goldie 

Street frontage of the premises. 

6. No advertising signs other than those indicated in the 

development proposal are to be erected without the approval of 

the Director Development Services. 

7. No part of the sign hereby permitted is to be internally or 

externally illuminated. 

8. The use of this development is not to result in the generation of 

environmental harm or nuisance as defined in the Environmental 

Management and Pollution Control Act 1994. 

9. Erosion and sediment controls 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. 

10. No material is to be deposited on the road. 

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

12. No materials, machinery or operational construction are to be 

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

13. The footings of the development are to be constructed such that 

no additional loading is placed upon the Council stormwater 

drainage line that traverses the property. The developer is to 

ensure that access remains to inspection openings in the 

drainage line and be responsible for ensuring that the drainage 

line is maintained in a clear state so that normal stormwater 

flows are unimpeded. The footing and access design system is to 

be to the satisfaction of Council’s Director Engineering Services. 

14. The developer is to be responsible for the cost of connection of 

the development to the Council sewerage network. 

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

by the Developer. 

2. Summary 

The proposal is for the construction of a Hydrotherapy Centre on land zoned 

as Business & Civic at 45 Goldie Street, Wynyard. The proposal involves the 

construction of a building to house a heated swimming pool, change rooms, 

spa, sauna, and a physiotherapist/masseuse consultant’s room. 



The application is discretionary under clause 3.3.3(a) of the Waratah-Wynyard 

Planning Scheme 2000 as although it constitutes a primary use class within the 

Business & Civic Zone, it partly relies on performance criteria within the Car 

Parking Schedule. 

3. Background 

This report assesses the proposal against the Waratah-Wynyard Planning 

Scheme 2000, State Policies and other relevant legislation and takes into 

account representations received during the public notification period. 

The subject property is located within the Central Business District of the 

town of Wynyard. The site for the proposed hydrotherapy pool comprises flat 

land that currently supports a residential dwelling (89m 2 ), a garage (32m 2 ), 

and a retail outlet (249m 2 ). The title is within proximity to existing 

commercially developed sites and is also close to residentially zoned and 

developed land. Access to the site includes street frontage to Goldie Street 

and a right of way access from Inglis Street. 

4. Statutory Requirements 

The application is subject to the following statutory instruments: 

• Land Use Planning and Approvals Act 1993 

• Waratah Wynyard Planning Scheme 2000 

5. Finances 

There are no financial implications arising for Council as a result of this 

development. If an appeal were lodged in relation to this application Council 

would incur costs associated with defending its position. 

6. Discussion 

Application 

The proposal is for the construction of a Hydrotherapy Centre to include a 

hydrotherapy pool on land zoned as Business & Civic at 45 Goldie Street, 

Wynyard. The proposal involves the construction of a building to house a 

heated hydrotherapy pool, change rooms, spa, sauna, and a 

physiotherapist/masseuse consultant’s room. As well as the therapeutic 

services, the business will provide water safety education, private swimming 

instruction and water aerobic classes. 



As the closest facility of this nature is located 20 kilometres away in Burnie 

the hydrotherapy pool will provide local access for elderly and convalescing 

members of the Wynyard community. Furthermore, the business will benefit 

the wider community through providing employment during and after the 

construction phase of the proposal. 

The subject title proposed for development currently supports a residence 

(89m 2 ), a garage (32m 2 ), and a retail outlet (249m 2 ). The proposed building 

will cover a total area of 211 square metres. 

The proposal was advertised for a period of two weeks in accordance with the 

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

time Council received two (2) representations. The first was from Kylie 

Anderson of 47 Goldie Street, Wynyard, and the second from Richard K. 

Ruddle of Solicitors Kay & Ruddle on behalf of E & JG Duyst, owners of 8A 

& 8B Inglis Street. 

REPRESENTORS: 

1. Kylie Anderson - 47 Goldie Street, Wynyard 7325 

2. Richard K. Ruddle from Kay & Ruddle on behalf of E. & J.G. Duyst – 

owners of 8A & 8B Inglis Street. 

Representor: Kylie Anderson - 47 Goldie Street, Wynyard 7325 

Issue Raised: 

The height of the eastern wall is to be raised to allow for windows and this 

will increase the existing problem of natural light to my property. 

Planning Comment: 

The titles for both the proposed development and the representor’s property 

are within the Business & Civic Zone. The proposal is consistent with the 

provisions of the zone and the residential use is not afforded a protection from 

overshadowing under the zone. 

Issue Raised: 

The western wall is to be 3.2 metres in height right to the footpath boundary. 

This will make it difficult for exiting my driveway, as visibility will be greatly 

reduced. With the medical centre opposite there are a lot of people who pass 

my property in gophers, prams, and wheelchairs etc. 




The proposal is for a primary use within the Business & Civic Zone and is 

located within an existing Business & Civic area. Within the Business & 

Civic Zone, the Planning Scheme allows for structures to be built to 

boundaries, and is generally the case for a large percentage of commercial 

buildings. The proposal meets the Acceptable Solutions for development 

within the Business & Civic Zone. Consequently, the above issue is 

considered to be within the scope of standard driver safety and awareness as 

would be the normal case for vehicles manoeuvring in the Business and Civic 

Zone. 

Issue Raised: 

The increased parking in an already problem area is also a major concern 

because people park in no parking area making it impossible to access my 

driveway. A lot of the parking is taken up by medical centre staff and the 

business submitting the proposal. 


A condition of permit stipulates: 

‘Prior to the commencement of the use the applicant is to pay to Council cash 

in lieu for car parking spaces not provided on site to the sum of $5,154. 

Calculation of Value of Cash in Lieu for the seven (7) retail spaces unable to 

be provided is as follows: Area of car parking spaces not provided = 100m 2 , 

divided by land area 776m 2 X $40,000 (unimproved capital value of land) = 

$5,154 cash in lieu requirement.’ 

This payment under the Car parking and Access Schedule of the Scheme is to 

“provide parking for those spaces in a location suitable for users of the use or 

development”. The developer has identified that additional street car parking 

may become available where there is currently an access driveway to the 

premises. The payment should be used to augment and control parking in this 

area to assist with the issues raised in the representation. 



Representors: Richard K. Ruddle from Kay & Ruddle on behalf of E. & J.G. 

Duyst - owners of 8A & 8B Inglis Street. 

Issue Raised: 

The right of way (ROW) over 8A & 8B Inglis Street is not currently used for 

the parking of vehicles, nor as a storage area. There is permanent parking at 

the rear of these premises, not on any part of the right of way. The owners of 

8A & 8B Inglis Street are concerned that the proposed plans do not appear to 

provide for any permanent parking at the rear of the developers property at 45 

Goldie Street, and consequently fear that the right of way area marked CDEF 

on the title known as CT149065/1 may be in constant use as permanent and 

semi-permanent parking space for the developer, especially during the 

construction phase with the delivery of building materials and equipment, and 

that the right of way will be in constant use during this period by tradesmen 

and subsequently by customers, who may be tempted to park more or less 

permanently on the right of way itself. 


A condition of permit will stipulate that at no time is the right of way marked 

as C, D, E & F on the title known as CT149065/1, and the right of way on the 

title known as CT55948/2 to be obstructed by the parking of cars (except for 

vehicles associated with plant maintenance operations) or storage of materials 

either during or after the construction phase of the development and that all 

deliveries to the development are to be made via the Goldie Street frontage. 

Business & Civic Zone 

The subject site is located within the Business & Civic Zone and the 

application seeks approval for a Business & Civic development. Relevant to 

this proposal, Clause 2.2.3 of the Planning Scheme establishes the Values of 

the Business & Civic Zone as: 

The capacity to provide a range of commercial functions of both local and 

regional significance; 

The capacity to provide a mix of commercial, business, public and community 

facilities and activities in locations easily accessed and where the impact on 

adjoining activities can be managed; and 

A focus for commercial, tourism and public investment. 



The proposed hydrotherapy pool provides an opportunity to encourage 

investment within the Waratah-Wynyard municipal area and to generate 

employment during construction and operation of the facility. The site 

proposed for the pool is within the Business and Civic zone, close to the 

Central Business District of the town of Wynyard. 

Under clause 8.3.1 of the Waratah Wynyard Planning Scheme 2000, the 

Business & Civic development is a primary use class within the Business & 

Civic Zone. 

The intent of the Business & Civic Zone is: 

(a) 

(b) 

To provide for a range of business and civic uses in 

concentrated areas; and 

To allow a range of other uses in ways and locations that do 

not affect the viability and operation of use or development 

associated with the primary uses of the zone. 

The proposal is for a primary use within the zone and is located within an 

existing business & civic area. The proposal is not considered to affect the 

viability or operation of other primary use class activities within the area. The 

proposed hydrotherapy pool is consistent with the intent of the Business & 

Civic Zone. 

The following section provides an assessment of the proposal against the 

relevant issues identified in Part 7.0 of the Planning Scheme. 

Issue 1.0 Delivery of Goods 

The acceptable solution for issue 1.0 is: 

Where delivery of goods is required, arrangements for parking, 

manoeuvring, loading and unloading of delivery vehicles are not to 

interfere with pedestrian or vehicle movements on roads, within on-site 

parking areas and at public entrances to buildings. 

There are no performance criteria. 

The application states that there will be no requirement for delivery vehicle 

access and that maintenance personnel enter the premises plant room from the 

rear right of way. 

The issue of the right of way has been raised in representation to Council and 

as it is considered appropriate that the permit be conditioned to limit use of 

this access as the applicant clearly flags in the application that there will be 

limited impact from deliveries. 

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The proposal is therefore considered to be consistent with the acceptable 

solution for delivery of goods under the Planning Scheme. 

Issue 2.0 Building Appearance and Street Character 

Within the Waratah Wynyard Planning Scheme 2000, the objective is: 

‘To ensure that building appearance from public streets is visually 

compatible with surrounding development and maintains pedestrian 

amenity’. 

It is proposed that the building to enclose the hydrotherapy pool will be a 

single storey building – 5 metres high at the highest point – and is to be built 

to the north, south and western boundaries. The proposal is within the 

Business & Civic Zone and the surrounding area has a number of buildings of 

similar appearance and size to that proposed and therefore is in keeping with 

the surrounding buildings on Goldie Street. The exception is the residential 

dwelling to the west of the proposed development is set back approximately 4 

metres from the street boundary. 

The application also details an awning similar to that of the abutting eastern 

veranda appearance. 

The proposal is therefore considered to be consistent with the acceptable 

solution for building appearance and street character under the Planning 

Scheme. 

Issue 3.0 Infrastructure Provision 

The objective is: 

To ensure that the cost of providing infrastructure to new development 

is not borne by the community. 

The Council’s Director Engineering Services requires a condition of approval 

that all costs associated with the development are be at the developer’s 

expense. 

Issue 5.0 Amenity of existing residential development 


To ensure that use and development protects the amenity of residential 

use or development abutting the Business and Civic Zone. 

This Planning Scheme standard is not applicable to the neighbouring 

residential use as both properties are within the Business and Civic Zone. 



The residential use does not abut the Business and Civic Zone and hence is not 

afforded the protection provided in this Scheme standard in respect to the 

interface between the Business and Civic and Residential Zones. Nevertheless 

standard conditions of the permit will ensure that no environmental nuisance 

or harm is created as a result of the development. 

Issue 6.0 Amenity of existing non residential use or development 


To ensure that new use or development does not adversely impact on 

the operation of existing non residential use or development on 

adjoining sites. 

The nature of the proposal does not involve any processes or activities that 

would lead to adverse impacts on the operation of existing non residential use 

or developments on adjoining sites. 

Issue 7.0 Subdivision 

Not applicable 

Issue 7.0 Pedestrian Movement 

The operation of the proposed Hydrotherapy Pool will not obstruct pedestrian 

movement along the Goldie Street footpath. 

Relevant Schedules 

12.0 Heritage Schedule 

No sites of cultural significance including Aboriginal heritage are within the 

land area proposed for Hydrotherapy Pool. 

17.0 Car Parking and Access Schedule 

The intent of this Schedule it to: 

Ensure adequate parking is provided for all use or development; 

Ensure that parked vehicles do not obstruct the passage of other 

vehicles, pedestrians or cyclists or create traffic hazards; and 

Minimise detrimental impacts of vehicle parking and access and 

driveway needs on the amenity of the use or development, streetscape 

and the neighbourhood. 



Table 17.1 Issue 1.0:- Car Parking Provision 

Objective: To provide sufficient conveniently located and accessible parking for 

people utilising or servicing a use or development. 

Acceptable Solution 

1.1 The number of car parking spaces 

to be provided on the 

development site for a use or 

development shall be in 

accordance with the requirements 

of Figure 17.1. 

Performance Criteria 

1.1 The number of car parking spaces 

required to meet the needs of the 

use or development is to be 

determined by assessing: 

(a) 

the number and size of 

vehicles associated with the 

proposed use or 

development; 

(b) 

the provision or availability 

of existing on-street car 

parking easily accessible by 

customers or visitors; 

(c) the location and nature of 

other uses or developments 

in the vicinity; 

(d) the effect of slope or other 

site constraints in reducing 

parking opportunities; 

(e) any street network 

hierarchy adopted by 

Council and objectives for 

the hierarchy; 

(f) the possible demand for 

car parking spaces from 

adjoining properties; 

(g) the need for overflow 

parking; and 

(h) availability of public 

transport within a reasonable 

distance of the site. 



Acceptable Solution 

1.2 In the Business and Civic Zone, 

Council may accept a cash 

payment in lieu of all or part of 

the car parking space 

requirement as determined under 

Clause 1.1. Where Council 

accepts such payment, it is to 

provide parking for those spaces 

in a location suitable for users of 

the use or development. 

1.3 The value of cash in lieu be 

provided is to be determined in 

accordance with Figure 17.4. 

Performance Criteria 

1.2 No performance criteria. 

1.3 No performance criteria. 

On the same title, a previous Planning Permit (DA31/2006) for a retail outlet 

required five car parking spaces, made up of three (3) for the proposed retail 

business, and two (2) for the existing residential dwelling. There was a 

shortfall of two (2) car parking spaces for the business use. A cash in lieu 

contribution was required for the entire business car parking unable to be 

provided on site. This equated to a total of $1,920 cash in lieu requirement. 

Application of Figure 17.4 -Calculation of Value of Cash in Lieu for 

the 2 car spaces unable to be provided is as follows: 

Area of car parking spaces not provided = 28.8m 2 , divided by land area 

600m 2 X $40,000 (unimproved capital value of land) = $1,920 cash in 

lieu requirement. 

Relevant to the current Development application, the Planning Scheme Figure 

17.1 Car Parking Spaces states that in the Business and Civic zone one (1) car 

parking space is required per 30m 2 of gross floor area. The proposal before 

Council has an approximate retail floor area of 211m 2 . The minimum number 

of car parking spaces required if calculated on a floor area basis would be 

seven (7). 

The submitted plans make no provision for on site car parking relative to the 

proposed business use. The developer, in the submitted information, outlines 

a view that a lesser car parking requirement should apply and identifies that 

additional car parking would be available on the street in lieu of the current 

driveway to the property. 

The lesser parking requirement is not accepted as the Scheme clearly provides 

that the measure is whichever is the greater of a gross floor area or a 

calculation based on the type of use. 



In this case the floor area is the greater. The comment on the increased 

availability of on street parking is accepted however, the cost of providing this 

should be covered by the cash in lieu contribution of the developer. 

The five (5) car parking spaces provided on site are for the existing retail 

outlet (3) and the existing residential dwelling (2). The site is unable to make 

provision for the seven (7) car parking spaces required for the proposed 

development. It is considered acceptable that the developer be required to 

make a cash in lieu contribution for all business car parking unable to be 

provided on site. 

A condition of approval is provided with this permit that prior to the 

commencement of the use the applicant is to pay to Council cash in lieu for car 

parking spaces not provided on site to the sum of $5,154. Calculation of 

Value of Cash in Lieu for the seven (7) retail spaces unable to be provided is 

as follows: Area of car parking spaces not provided = 100m 2 , divided by land 

area 776m 2 X $40,000 (unimproved capital value of land) = $5,154 cash in 

lieu requirement. 

19.0 Signs 

The development application details a sign – 1 metre high by 2 metres wide 

(2.0 square metres) – that is to be mounted above the awning on the building’s 

front façade facing Goldie Street. The sign is to state the business name, 

business nature and contact phone number, and is to be constructed from 

Colour Bond sheet metal in blue and white tones. The sign will not be 

illuminated either internally or externally. 

The following conditions form part of the permit: 

No advertising signs other than those indicated in the development 

proposal are to be erected without the approval of the Director 

Development Services. 

No part of the sign hereby permitted is be internally or externally 

illuminated. 

7. Risk 

The applicant or the representor may appeal the Planning Authority’s decision 

to the Resource Management and Planning Appeal Tribunal. 



8. Conclusion 

The proposed hydrotherapy pool is consistent with the Waratah Wynyard 

Planning Scheme 2000. The proposal is for a primary use within the existing 

Business & Civic Zone. The conditions provided within the permit will ensure 

that the hydrotherapy pool does not pose a detrimental impact upon the 

amenity of surrounding land. 

The proposal is consistent with the values of the Business & Civic Zone, 

including providing a range of commercial functions of both local and regional 

significance. The proposed hydrotherapy pool is recommended for approval 

subject to the conditions provided with this permit. 

MOVED BY 

SECONDED BY 

CR CHALK 

CR WALSH 

That the Planning Authority approve the proposed Hydrotherapy Centre to be 

constructed at 45 Goldie Street, Wynyard, subject to the following conditions: 

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

or modified for any reason without the consent of the Director of 


2. The premises is only to be open for the use hereby permitted between 

the following hours: 

Monday to Friday - 6:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. inclusive 


Sundays and Public Holidays - 6:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. inclusive 

3. Prior to the commencement of the use the applicant is to pay to 

Council cash in lieu for car parking spaces not provided on site to the 

sum of $5,154. Calculation of Value of Cash in Lieu for the seven (7) 

retail spaces unable to be provided is as follows: Area of car parking 

spaces not provided = 100m2, divided by land area 776m2 X $40,000 

(unimproved capital value of land) = $5,154 cash in lieu requirement. 

4. At no time is the right of way marked as C, D, E & F on the title known 

as CT149065/1, and the right of way on the title known as CT55948/2 

to be obstructed by the parking of cars (except for vehicles associated 

with plant maintenance operations) or storage of materials either 

during or after the construction phase of the development. 

5. All deliveries to the development are to be made via the Goldie Street 

frontage of the premises. 



6. No advertising signs other than those indicated in the development 



7. No part of the sign hereby permitted is to be internally or externally 

illuminated. 




9. Erosion and sediment controls 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. 



12. No materials, machinery or operational construction are to be located 

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

13. The footings of the development are to be constructed such that no 

additional loading is placed upon the Council stormwater drainage 

line that traverses the property. The developer is to ensure that access 

remains to inspection openings in the drainage line and be responsible 

for ensuring that the drainage line is maintained in a clear state so that 

normal stormwater flows are unimpeded. The footing and access 

design system is to be to the satisfaction of Council’s Director 

Engineering Services. 

14. The developer is to be responsible for the cost of connection of the 

development to the Council sewerage network. 

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

the Developer. 

AMENDMENT 

MOVED BY 

SECONDED BY 

CR FAIRBROTHER 

CR DUNIAM 

That the substantive motion be amended by the deletion of Condition 3 – 

requirement to pay cash in lieu for car parking spaces not provided on site. 



IN FAVOUR 

CR DUNIAM CR FAIRBROTHER CR FENTON CR FRIEDERSDORFF CR WALSH 

AGAINST 

CR CHALK CR MOORE MAYOR HYLAND 

The amended motion 

CARRIED 

That the Planning Authority approve the proposed Hydrotherapy Centre to be 

constructed at 45 Goldie Street, Wynyard, subject to the following conditions: 

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

modified for any reason without the consent of the Director of 


2. The premises is only to be open for the use hereby permitted between the 

following hours: 

Monday to Friday - 6:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. inclusive 


Sundays and Public Holidays - 6:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. inclusive 

3. At no time is the right of way marked as C, D, E & F on the title known 

as CT149065/1, and the right of way on the title known as CT55948/2 to 

be obstructed by the parking of cars (except for vehicles associated with 

plant maintenance operations) or storage of materials either during or 

after the construction phase of the development. 

4. All deliveries to the development are to be made via the Goldie Street 

frontage of the premises. 

5. No advertising signs other than those indicated in the development 



6. No part of the sign hereby permitted is to be internally or externally 

illuminated. 






was put 

IN FAVOUR 

8. Erosion and sediment controls 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. 



11. No materials, machinery or operational construction are to be located 

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

12. The footings of the development are to be constructed such that no 

additional loading is placed upon the Council stormwater drainage line 

that traverses the property. The developer is to ensure that access 

remains to inspection openings in the drainage line and be responsible 

for ensuring that the drainage line is maintained in a clear state so that 

normal stormwater flows are unimpeded. The footing and access design 

system is to be to the satisfaction of Council’s Director Engineering 

Services. 

13. The developer is to be responsible for the cost of connection of the 

development to the Council sewerage network. 

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

Developer. 




Enclosures:- refer to Enclosure Document Page 5 

- Development Application 

- Representations (x2) 



79/07 SD1637 RESERVOIR DRIVE, WYNYARD - REQUEST FOR MINOR 

AMENDMENT – LC MACKENZIE 

The General Manager informed the meeting that the applicant had provided 

advice on 16 April 2007 that he was withdrawing his minor amendment 

application. 

To: 

Planning Authority 

Reporting Officer: Director Development Services 

File Reference: SD1637 



That the Planning Authority refuse the application for a minor 

amendment to SD1637 which would have allowed Lots 25 to 30 

to be brought forward to Stage 3 of the subdivision and also 

removed the requirement to drain the farm dam on the balance 

land as the application does not demonstrate compliance with 

Section 56 (2)(b) and (c) of the Land Use Planning and 

Approvals Act 1993. 

2. Summary 

Introduction 

This item was listed on the Planning Authority agenda for its meeting on 19 

March 2007. Correspondence received from the applicant Mr Mackenzie on 

the 19 March 2007 which requested that a decision on the minor amendment 

application be deferred to allow additional information to be provided. The 

Planning Authority determined: 

That Council defer consideration of the minor amendment 

application for SD1637 until the next meeting of Council, scheduled 

for 16 April 2007, at which time Council is to formally determine the 

matter. 

The Planning Authority’s decision was communicated to Mr Mackenzie in 

writing dated 21 March 2007. The Director Development Services attended 

an on-site meeting with Mr Mackenzie and his Consultant Engineer on 23 

March 2007. 

At the time of finalising the agenda for this meeting no new additional 

information has been provided which would cause an alternative 

recommendation to be provided. 



The report from the agenda of 19 March 2007 is reproduced below in its 

entirety. 

Application is made to amend Planning Permit SD1637 to include proposed 

lots 25 to 30 in Stage three of the staged subdivision. These lots are currently 

part of Stage four of the development. An issue which impacts on this 

adjustment of proposed lots between stages is the requirement in the original 

permit for the draining of a farm dam prior to development of stage four. The 

developer also seeks to have the dam remain on the property and has 

submitted documentation in support of the application. 

3. Background 

An application to subdivide the property was processed in 2001 to allow for 36 

lots to be developed in four Stages. Stages one and two have been completed 

and are now sealed. This land is being progressively taken up for residential 

development. 

The developer is currently progressing Stage three of the subdivision and 

seeks a minor amendment to include lots from Stage four that are adjacent to 

the roadway being constructed, in Stage three, namely lots 25 to 30 inclusive. 

The developer also seeks to amend the permit to have a farm dam on the 

balance land remain and has submitted documentation that encourages the 

Planning Authority to permit such minor amendments. 

The original subdivision has previously been the subject of a minor 

amendment to alter the original conditions of the permit. This amendment 

related to the provision of above ground power supplies altering the condition 

of permit to provide undergrounding of the power supply. The deliberations 

of the Planning Authority on that matter are relevant to the assessment of this 

application. 

4. Statutory and Strategic Requirements 

Statutory Requirements 

• Waratah-Wynyard Planning Scheme 2000, (Scheme) 

• Land Use Planning and Approvals Act 1993 (LUPAA) 

5. Finances 

There are no readily identifiable financial impacts to Council’s determination 

of the application under LUPAA as no avenue of appeal exists under this 

legislation. 



6. Discussion 

This matter is of concern given the original requirements of the permit and the 

intent of the Planning Authority under the previous Planning Scheme to allow 

a residential enclave in the rural setting. 

Further information was sought from the developer to enable the Planning 

Authority to address the requirements of LUPAA as set out under Section 56 

(2) as follows: 

56. Minor amendments of permits 

(1) The owner of land, or a person with the consent of the owner, may 

request the planning authority in writing to amend a permit which applies to 

that land. 

(2) The planning authority may amend the permit if it is satisfied that the 

amendment – 

(a) does not change the effect of any condition required by the 

Appeal Tribunal; and 

(b) will not cause an increase in detriment to any person; and 

(c) does not change the use or development for which the 

permit was issued other than a minor change to the description 

of the use or development. 

(3) If the planning authority amends a permit, it must, by notice in writing 

served on – 

(a) the person who requested the permit to be amended; and 

(b) if that person is not the owner of the land, the owner; and 

(c) in the case of a permit granted under section 57, the owner 

or occupier of any property which adjoins the land; and 

(d) any person who made a representation under section 57(5) 

in relation to the application for the permit – 

notify those persons of the amendments made to the permit. 

(4) If the planning authority amends a permit containing a condition or 

restriction which the Board of Environmental Management and Pollution 

Control has required under section 25(5) of the Environmental Management 

and Pollution Control Act 1994, the planning authority must, by notice in 

writing served on the Board, notify it of the amendments made to the permit. 



The developer, following initial assessment of the proposal by Council staff 

with input from DPIW officer Mr Martin Huzzey, has submitted supporting 

documentation from Tasmanian Fire Services, Mr Malcolm Densley and Mr 

Chris Bartlett. The issues of concern identified when assessing the application 

against the requirements of LUPAA and the responses provided by the 

developer in the supporting information are set out below: 

Issues relevant to LUPAA 

requirements under Section 56. 

Minor amendments of permits 

(c) does not change the use or 

development for which the permit was 

issued other than a minor change to 

the description of the use or 

development 

Comment 

The proposed inclusion of lots 25 to 

30 into Stage three does not represent 

a significant departure from the 

original permit in itself however when 

coupled with the retention of the farm 

dam raises concerns as these lots abut 

the dam. 

The retention of the dam on Lot 36 

does represent a significant departure 

from the original approval. Any 

draining works require a permit from 

DPIW and would include conditions 

to rehabilitate the land. Thus Lot 36 

under the original permit would have 

resulted in a usable lot of 

approximately 3 Hectares absent the 

need to maintain the 10 Megalitre, 

(Ref Densley Report) farm dam. To 

allow the 10 Megalitre dam to remain 

and significantly restrict the useable 

land on lot 36 is not viewed as a 

minor alteration to the original 

approval. 

The effect on lot 36 if the developer’s 

arguments are accepted, in respect to 

waterway values is to severely restrict 

the development potential of the lot 

due to setbacks required under the 

Scheme with particular reference to 

the Wetlands and Waterways 

Schedule. 

This schedule provides a 30-metre 

setback requirement for works under 

the Acceptable Solution. It is 



(b) will not cause an increase in 

detriment to any person; 

arguable that any approved lot should 

be able to be developed under the 

Acceptable Solution of the Scheme 

and not be forced to automatically 

rely on the Performance Criteria to 

gain a development approval. Clearly 

a subsequent owner of the lot will be 

impacted on in this manner if the dam 

remains on the lot. 

The comments from DPIW with 

regard to the upgrading of Dam 

hazard rating and the transfer of that 

inherent risk to the property owner 

clearly provide that there is an 

increase in detriment to a person, be 

that the current or future owners of 

Lot 36. Clearly the ongoing cost of 

maintaining the dam in an appropriate 

manner versus the nil cost other than 

a one-off removal cost, (developers 

cost) demonstrates a detriment. 

The report identifies that the dam 

would change in nature from a farm 

dam to an aesthetic water body within 

a residential setting. 

This raises issues such as potential for 

unauthorised access by children, 

environmental issues such as nuisance 

from waterfowl and insect breeding 

and potential for pollution of the dam 

from drainage of the residential 

surrounds. 

The report clearly identifies that the 

body of water is a farm dam and 

should any threatened species be 

found in the removal process 

appropriate conditioning of the permit 

would ensure correct relocation of the 

species. 

The unsaid progression of allowing 

the dam to remain is that the 

remaining lots in the future stage four 

include lots below the dam wall. It is 

clearly arguable that the owners, 



whether current or future, of these lots 

can potentially suffer a detriment 

should the dam remain. 

Developer’s 

supporting 

documentation 

Report by Mr M Densley 25 August 

2007 

Comment 

The report was referred to DPIW for 

comment. Mr Huzzey in his response 

does not fully concur with the report 

and the conclusions drawn. The 

response includes comment on the 

elevation of the hazard rating for the 

dam and highlights the risks 

associated with leaving the dam 

insitu. 

The report by Mr Densley comments 

on building envelopes on the lots 

below the dam, however these 

building envelopes were not put on 

the lots to safeguard against dam 

collapse as the original approval 

called for the removal of the hazard. 

The envelopes are a function of 

suitable building sites for founding 

and on-site disposal of effluent. The 

envelopes do not preclude the owners 

from developing the lot in the normal 

manner of residential living. As a 

result significant assets may well be at 

risk should a future problem occur 

with the dam. 

Tasmania Fire Service 

The support of the Tasmanian Fire 

Service in seeking the retention of the 

Dam identifies an impost on the 

eventual owner of the lot in respect to 

access to water and a requirement for 

a suitable access point to draw off 

water. 

It does not identify that the water 

supply is the only available drawing 

point for water in the event of a fire in 

the area. Indeed the fire vehicles 

would have to travel over Camp 



Creek to proceed to the subdivided 

lots. The bridge over the creek would 

seem to make an ideal draw point for 

water. 

Mr Chris Bartlett 

It is not considered that matters raised 

by Tasmania Fire Service negate the 

matters under LUPAA to be 

considered by the Planning Authority. 

The matters raised by Mr Bartlett are 

in the main a restating of issues raised 

by Mr Densley and Tasmania Fire 

Service. 

Mr Bartlett does encourage Council to 

retain the Dam on threatened species 

grounds and raises case law, which he 

argues may make draining the dam 

unlawful. 

The issue of removal of any 

threatened species found under permit 

conditions from DPIW is included in 

advice from DPIW. 

Should draining the dam be unlawful 

as encouraged by Mr Bartlett and 

absent any amendment by the 

Planning Authority then the 

threatened species argument would 

preclude any development of Stage 

four of the subdivision. 

In such a case the threatened species 

legislation should preclude DPIW 

from issuing a permit for draining the 

dam and, as sealing this Stage four 

includes draining the dam, this would 

appear to be counterproductive to the 

developers’ plans. 

There has been no evidence of an 

active ecosystem including threatened 

species, platypus, wild fowl and 

vegetation. The submitted 

photographs depict a rather barren 

farm dam. 



Mr Bartlett does not address the tests 

provided in LUPAA for processing a 

minor amendment other than agreeing 

with the other supporting 

documentation and stating his opinion 

that there is no detriment or change to 

the use or development for which the 

original permit was issued. 

The matter of a minor amendment to this subdivision has been previously 

worked though by the Planning Authority in respect to power supply to the 

subdivision and it is relevant to revisit advice received in respect to that issue. 

Previous legal advice provided by Mr Brian Stace states that there is no appeal 

right under LUPAA should the Planning Authority determine not to approve 

the application for a minor amendment. The Resource Planning and Appeal 

Tribunal confirmed this position. 

Further advice on this matter was received from Mr Stace, to the effect that the 

tests provided under LUPAA in respect to minor amendments were 

cumulative in nature under Section 56 (2) (a to c). The Planning Authority 

needs to be satisfied that what is proposed passes all the tests and even then 

has a discretion, as the Section allows that the Planning Authority ‘may 

amend’. That is the Planning Authority has a choice, a discretion, to approve 

or refuse. 

The minor amendment process effectively prevents an applicant obtaining an 

approval and through a series of minor amendments effectively altering the 

original approval to one which is more suitable to the applicant. 

In the case of the power line issue the applicant was eventually required to pay 

for Council to engage a valuer to determine if a detriment would result from 

an approval. 

An appraisal of the information at hand is sufficient to raise sufficient doubt as 

to whether a detriment would be suffered by any person including the 

subdivider. 

The matter of the remaining lots in Stage four of the subdivision is also 

pertinent to any alteration of the permit conditions. Lots 31 and 32 are directly 

below the dam wall and may well be impacted in the future should the dam not 

be maintained. Should Council allow the amendment the effect will be to 

allow residential development below the dam wall as there is no impediment 

to the developer continuing on to complete the subdivision. 



7. Risk 

There is no identified risk in refusing the application for an amendment as 

there is no avenue of appeal open under LUPAA. The developer may 

continue to challenge such a refusal however may well put in jeopardy the 

future of Stage four of the subdivision through such a process. 

8. Conclusion 

The assessment of the application has raised sufficient doubt as to compliance 

with the cumulative tests provided in LUPAA for consideration by the 

Planning Authority and accordingly the minor amendment application should 

be refused. 

MOVED BY 

SECONDED BY 

CR FENTON 


IN FAVOUR 

That the Planning Authority note that the minor amendment application had 

been withdrawn. 





- Application documentation for Minor Amendment 

- Supporting documentation from Mr Densley, Tasmanian Fire Service and 

Mr Bartlett 

- Response from DPIW, Mr Martin Huzzey 

Planning Authority Meeting concluded at 7:58 pm. 



Councillor Items 

NOTICES OF MOTION 

COUNCIL 

80/07 DUAL CARRIAGEWAY – CAM RIVER, SOMERSET 

Cr Moore had given notice of his intention to move the following motion: 

And advised: 

That Council request the Cradle Coast Authority consider initiating 

discussions with the appropriate authorities for the provision of a dual 

carriageway of the Bass Highway over the Cam River at Somerset. 

Council has been advised informally that the Cradle Coast Authority would be 

likely to give consideration to pursuing this matter with the relevant authorities 

if a request to do so was provided by the Waratah-Wynyard Council. 

A copy of a recent article in the Advocate Newspaper is provided for the 

information of Councillors. 

OFFICERS COMMENTS 

The bridge over the Cam River is on a State Highway and as such is outside of 

the direct control of local government. 

MOVED BY 

SECONDED BY 

CR MOORE 

CR DUNIAM 

IN FAVOUR 

That Council request the Cradle Coast Authority consider initiating 

discussions with the appropriate authorities for the provision of a dual 

carriageway of the Bass Highway over the Cam River at Somerset. 





- Advocate Newspaper clipping – 27 March 2007 


Council Reports 

GENERAL MANAGER 

81/07 LOCAL GOVERNMENT SUSTAINABILITY 

To: 

Council 

Reporting Officer: General Manager 

File Reference: 100.21 



That Council: 

(a) 

(b) 

receive the report commissioned by the Local Government 

Association of Tasmania (LGAT) titled ‘A Review of the 

Financial Sustainability of Local Government in Tasmania’. 

endorse the establishment of a LGAT Steering Committee to 

review the recommendation included within the report. 

2. Summary 

This report has been prepared to allow Council to formally receive the report 

prepared for LGAT by Access Economic titled ‘A Review of the Financial 

Sustainability of Local Government in Tasmania’. 

3. Background 

Access Economics was commissioned by LGAT to undertake the study. The 

study follows similar studies undertaken by Access Economics in New South 

Wales, South Australia and Western Australia. 

The Australian Local Government Association also commissioned a report 

from PricewaterhouseCoopers which considered the overall financial 

sustainability of councils across the country. This report was launched at the 

2006 ALGA General Assembly. 

The review of financial sustainability of Tasmanian Councils was released on 

21 March 2007 (refer separate attachment). This independent study provides a 

snapshot of councils’ current situation regarding issues that are impacting on 

their financial sustainability and details a suite of initiatives that will assist in 

improving their long-term sustainability. 




Strategic Plan Reference 

Objective 

6.2 

Objective 

6.5 

Develop, commit and implement a strategic asset development 

plan that is financially responsible and meets community needs. 

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

the community. 


There are no specific statutory requirements to be considered in relation to this 

particular matter. 

5. Finances 

The implementation of recommendations from the financial sustainability 

report may have significant impacts for Council in the short, medium and 

longer term. 

Access Economics have recommended a series of actions for Tasmanian local 

government to consider and LGAT plans to move quickly to establish a 

Steering Committee, comprising elected members and officials, to work 

through these recommendations and develop a program of action to implement 

those that are supported. 

6. Discussion 

The report outlines the major financial stressors on councils, highlighting the 

infrastructure backlog and the provision of increasing services to the 

community as the key challenges facing councils. 

The report identifies the following: 

That one in five Tasmanian Councils may be financially unstainable. Based 

upon the best information we can muster at this stage, we categorise the 

current finances (and financial policies) of six Tasmanian Councils (or 20%), 

which serves 8% of the State’s population, as ‘unsustainable’. This does not 

mean these Councils are in imminent danger of defaulting on their debt 

service obligations or that their financial viability is being called into 

question. Rather, what is being flagged is that – if the long-term finances of 

such Councils are to be put onto a sustainable footing – substantial or 

disruptive revenue (or expenditure) adjustments appear inevitable.’ 



The report states that ‘rather than singling out particular Councils, to our 

mind of more importance is the macro perspective provided by our 

assessments as to the condition of local government as a whole. 

Councils ‘feeling the pinch’ are most likely to be those, as characterised by 

PricewaterhouseCoopers in its recent National Financial Sustainability Study 

of local government for ALGA, that exhibit: 

• Minimal (or negative) revenue growth; 

• For a small proportion of Councils, limited access to rate revenue due 

to relatively small populations reducing the size of the rates income 

stream coupled with constraints on the size of annual rates increases; 

• Limited access to the strong financial and asset management skills 

which are critical to identifying sustainability problems, optimising 

renewals expenditure and improving revenue streams; 

• Expanding service provision due to rising community demands, 

coupled with a related tendency by some Councils to step in to provide 

a non-traditional service; and 

• A tendency to run operating deficits creating a need to defer or 

underspend on renewal of infrastructure, particularly community 

infrastructure. 

Particular areas identified for improvement are: 

• Establishing internal structures that provide for independent review of 

processes and decision-making to assist councillors meet their 

accountability to ratepayers and the community, including with an 

audit committee overseeing and advising on matters of accountability 

and internal control; 

• Embedding spending and revenue decisions in a multi-year framework, 

and against the background of long-term financial rules; and 

• Improving coherence and uniformity in external financial reporting. 

It is also recommended that Tasmanian Councils develop appropriate longterm 

spending, asset management, revenue and borrowing strategies to 

overcome their infrastructure and services challenges within sustainable 

financial limits. 

At the very least, each Council should develop a rolling 10-year financial plan 

to: 

• Rehabilitate infrastructure that is already dilapidated; 

• Renew infrastructure when it degrades below an acceptable standard 

in future; 

• Expand the total infrastructure stock by enough to adequately cater for 

residential and business growth; 



• Develop services in line with population growth and changing 

community needs; 

• Generate additional resources from revenue measures, operational 

savings, reordering of spending priorities, infrastructure enhancement 

deferrals, asset leases or disposals and extra borrowings that would be 

sufficient to fund such a program; and 

• Ensure that the outcome complies with sustainable financial targets 

(e.g. the recommended minimum operating surplus ratio and maximum 

annual renewals gap ratio) during this period. 

7. Risk 

A number of longer-term risks have been identified within the report generally 

for local government in Tasmania. Waratah-Wynyard Council will need to 

closely consider the recommendations from the report over time and develop 

strategies to ensure its continued financial sustainability. 

8. Conclusion 

The report is presented for noting by Council at this time. 

MOVED BY 

SECONDED BY 

CR DUNIAM 

CR FENTON 


(a) 

(b) 

receive the report commissioned by the Local Government Association 

of Tasmania (LGAT) titled ‘A Review of the Financial Sustainability of 

Local Government in Tasmania’. 

endorse the establishment of a LGAT Steering Committee to review the 

recommendation included within the report. 

IN FAVOUR 




Enclosures:- (provided under separate cover) 

- A Review of the Financial Sustainability of Local Government in 

Tasmania – March 2007 



82/07 SALE OF ABANDONED PROPERTIES – WARATAH 

To: 


Reporting Officer: Risk Management Officer 

Responsible Manager: General Manager 




That Council note the information and authorises the affixing of the 

Common Seal to all associated sale contracts. 

2. Summary 

This report has been prepared to advise Council of the outcome of the auction 

held on 31 March 2007 to sell properties at Waratah due to the accumulation 

of unpaid rates. 

3. Background 

At the Council meeting on 19 March 2007 Council endorsed the sale of lots at 

Waratah for unpaid rates. There were seventeen (17) lots to be sold by public 

auction and seven (7) were approved for the General Manager to negotiate by 

private treaty. 

Since that time three of the private treaty sales have been agreed to, the others 

are still under negotiation. 

4. Statutory & Strategic Requirements 


Objective 

6.6 

Provide open, consistent, timely and accountable leadership in 

decision-making. 


The Local Government Act 1993 regulates the procedure to be followed in the 

sale of land for unpaid rates. 



139. Application of money from sale 

(1) Any money received on the sale of land is to be applied as follows: 

(a) firstly – in paying the costs of the sale and any other costs incurred 

in proceeding under this division; 

(b) secondly – in discharging any liabilities to the council in respect of 

the land; 

(c) thirdly – in discharging any liability to the Crown for rates or taxes 

in respect of the land; 

(d) fourthly – in discharging any liabilities secured by registered 

mortgages, encumbrances or charges; 

(e) fifthly – in discharging any other mortgages, encumbrances and 

charges of which the council has notice; 

(f) sixthly – in payment to the previous owner of the land if that person 

becomes known within 12 months of the sale/ 

139A. Register of money 

(1) The general manager is to keep a register of any money remaining 

after payments and discharges are made under section 139. 

(2) The register is to include details of the previous owner of the land. 

(3) The general manager is to cause prescribed details of the register 

in respect of prescribed amounts to be published at least once a 

year in a daily newspaper circulating in the municipal area. 

(4) Any money received by a council from the sale of land that is not 

claimed by the owner of the land within 3 years of the sale vests in 

the council. 

5. Finances 

The amount received from the sale of the land, in all but one case allowed 

Council to recoup all the outstanding rates and expenses. 

The gross amount received from the auction and sale by private treaty sales 

amounts to $186,150. Following the completion of the formal transfers and 

the clearance of all liabilities there will be a reasonable surplus achieved. 

Council will need to comply with the requirements of section 139A of the Act 

in relation to this surplus. 



Details of the amount received for each lot are as follows: 

PROPERTY 

ID 

LOCATION 

TITLE 

REF. 

SALE 

PRICE 

1933304 53 Sprent Street 128907/14 $7,800 

1933291 55 Sprent Street 128907/13 $7,800 

1681274 

1681282 

4 Ritchie Street 

6 Ritchie Street 

216217/1 

232002/1 

$17,000 

2117683 Walker Street 232360/1 $8,500 

2239250 Walker Street 213550/1 $7,500 

2239234 Walker Street 229607/1 $7,250 

2117691 Walker Street 229697/10 $8,250 

2117667 Walker Street 231837/1 $12,500 

6998510 Walker Street 204080/8 $8,750 

2118053 22 Vincent Street 233619/1 $15,000 

2118010 Hall Street 215923/1 

235157/14 

$10,250 

1932694 48 English Street 128907/41 $17,500 



7387869 

7387906 

1 Moore Street 

3 Moore Street 

251919/1 

93545/9 

$20,500 

7387893 4 William Street 231466/1 $300 

2127451 Waratah Road 210075/17 $2,750 

2118061 3 Camp Road 230473/1 $7,000 

6. Discussion 

Settlement for all sales will take place 30 days after the signing of the 

contracts. 

All sales will be finalised by the affixing of the common seal of Council. 



7. Risk 

No risks have been identified in relation to this matter. 

8. Conclusion 

The project appears to have achieved a very satisfactory outcome for Council 

and certainly gives confidence to proceed with such action in the future. 

MOVED BY 

SECONDED BY 

CR FENTON 


IN FAVOUR 

That Council note the information and authorises the affixing of the Common 

Seal to all associated sale contracts. 






CORPORATE SERVICES 

83/07 APPOINTMENT OF SPECIAL COMMITTEE – COMMUNITY 

CENTRE/RAILWAY INSTITUTE HALL MANAGEMENT 

COMMITTEE 

To: 


Reporting Officer: Director Corporate Services 

Responsible Manager: General Manager 

File Reference: 




(a) 

resolve to appoint a Special Committee to be known as the 

Community Centre/Railway Institute Hall Management 

Committee in accordance with the provisions of the Local 

Government Act 1993, comprising the following membership: 

• One Councillor of Waratah-Wynyard Council 

• One representative from St. John Ambulance 

• One representative from Wynyard Children’s Services 

• One Community Representative 

• One representative from a major user group of either the 

Community Centre or the Railway Institute Hall. 

• The Community Development Officer (or a person acting in 

that position) 

(b) 

formally adopt the Schedule of Delegation of Authority and 

Operating Procedures for the Community Centre/Railway 

Institute Hall Management Committee outlined in this report. 

2. Summary 

This report covers the administrative arrangements needed to give effect to the 

Council’s decision at the last ordinary meeting to combine the interests of the 

Wynyard Community Centre Special Committee and the Railway Institute 

Hall Steering Committee into a Special Committee to be known as the 

Community Centre/Railway Institute Hall Management Committee. 



3. Background 

Following completion of the initial renovation of the Railway Institute Hall in 

Wynyard, it was considered that there was no need for the steering committee 

that was appointed to oversee the upgrade works to continue and that the 

facility would be managed by Council staff. 

In late 2006 Council sought the views of the Community Centre Management 

Special Committee’s on the merit of expanding their role to also include the 

Railway Institute Hall. 

Following advice received from the Committee that it generally supported the 

inclusion of the Railway Institute Hall into their responsibilities in March 2007 

it is now necessary to formally review the Delegation of Authority and 

Operating Procedures for the restructured Committee. 



Objective 

6.3 

Strategy 

6.3.1 

Ensure that Council service delivery is reviewed, maintained and 

enhanced to reflect community expectations. 

To regularly review the role, function and viability of service 

programmes. 


Section 24 of the Local Government Act 1993 provides as follows: 

Special committees 

24. (1) A council may establish, on such terms and for such purposes 

as it thinks fit, special committees. 

(2) A special committee consists of such persons appointed by the 

council as the council thinks appropriate. 

(3) The council is to determine the procedures relating to meetings of a 

special committee. 

5. Finances 

The combination of the activities of two former committees into a new Special 

Committee entity is not likely to have any significant financial implications for 

Council. 



6. Discussion 

The Council has made the decision to combine the management of the 

Wynyard Community Centre and Railway Institute Hall and vest this role in a 

single Special Committee. 

The following section outlines the Schedule of Delegation and Operating 

Procedures proposed to apply to the Committee: 

Pursuant to Section 24 of the Local Government Act 1993 the Waratah- 

Wynyard Council hereby establishes a Special Committee as detailed in 

Schedule 1 and 2 below. 

SCHEDULE 1 

1. The name of the Special Committee shall be the: 

Community Centre/Railway Institute Hall Management Committee 

SCHEDULE 2 

1. 

Objectives of the Committee 

1.1. To manage the Wynyard Community Centre (including the 

surrounding buildings) and the Railway Institute Hall on behalf of 


2. 

The Committee Structure 

2.1 The Committee shall consist of six (6) members at any one time. 

2.2 The Committee shall appoint a Chairperson at the Annual General 

Meeting. 

2.3 The Committee will be made up of the following: 

• 1 Councillor of Waratah-Wynyard Council 

• 1 representative from St. John Ambulance 

• 1 representative from the Wynyard Children’s Services 

• 1 Community Representative 

• Community Development Officer of Waratah-Wynyard 

Council (or a person acting in that position) 

• 1 representative from a major user group of either the 




3. 

Term of the Committee 

3.1 The Committee members representing St John Ambulance, Wynyard 

Children’s Services and major user groups are to be appointed by their 

respective organisations biennially. 

3.2 Councillor representation will be confirmed following the conduct of 

the biennial local government elections. 

3.3 The position of the Community Representative will become vacant 

biennially and expressions of interest for appointment to the 

Committee will be advertised prior to the Annual General Meeting. 

The General Manager will select the appointee utilising a predetermined 

merit selection process. 

3.4 Council will confirm the representatives appointed to the Committee at 

its first available meeting following the conduct of the Annual General 

Meeting of the Committee. 

4. 

Functions of the Committee 

4.1 To manage the development and maintenance of the Wynyard 

Community Centre and Railway Institute Hall to achieve relevant aims 

and targets of the Strategic, Operational and Business Plans of the 

Waratah-Wynyard Council. 

5. 

Restrictions on Committee Powers 

5.1 The Committee does not have the power to: 

- Impose taxes, rates or charges 

- Rebate rates or charges 

- Make grants 

- Borrow money 

- Make a rate 

- Make a By-law 

- Execute a Deed 

- Sign a contract 

- Institute a legal proceeding 

- Call for tenders. 

- Provide direction to staff 

- Advertise for and/or appoint an employee or servant 

- Conduct business and activities other than in accordance with 

Council’s Risk Management and Occupational Health and Safety 

policies and practices. 



6. Committee Meeting Procedures 

6.1 The Committee meetings shall be conducted in accordance with the 

requirements of the Local Government (Meeting Procedures) 

Regulations 2005. 

6.2 Quorum: 

A Quorum of the Committee shall be a majority of members being 

present. (i.e. 6-member committee 4 need to be in attendance) 

6.3 Records of the meetings are to be kept by the Community Development 

Officer (CDO): 

The CDO will ensure that detailed minutes of each meeting is kept 

which include at a minimum the following: 

- The names of those present, 

- an accurate record of any motion indicating the mover 

and seconder and including the word 'Carried' or 'Lost' 

after each motion, 

- the time, date and place of each meeting. 

6.4 The minutes of each meeting shall be: - 

6.4.1 sent to Council for adoption of any recommendations contained 

therein, and 

6.4.2 confirmed at the subsequent meeting of that Committee. 

6.5 Appointment of Acting Chairperson: 

If the elected Chairperson is not available for a meeting an Acting 

Chairperson shall be chosen from those present at the meeting. 

6.6 Frequency of Meetings: 

Meetings of the Committee must be held at least five times per year. 

6.7 Committee minutes to be provided to Council: 

The minutes of each Committee Meeting shall be provided to Council 

within fourteen (14) days following the conclusion of the meeting. 

6.8 Notice of Meetings: 

6.8.1 Notice of each Committee meeting shall be given to each 

Committee member at least seven (7) days in advance unless it 

is impractical to do so because an urgent matter requires a 

meeting be held at shorter notice. 



6.8.2 Notice of the Annual General Meeting of the Special 

Committee shall be published in a newspaper generally 

circulating in the Waratah-Wynyard municipal area at least 

fourteen (14) days prior to such Annual General Meeting. 

6.9 The Committee shall hold an Annual General Meeting by the 30th of 

November in each year. 

7. Insurance 

7.1 Management Committee Members and Voluntary Workers: 

Where requested, Council's personal accident and public liability 

insurance may be extended to cover Committee members and/or 

nominated voluntary workers attending meetings and other activities 

such as working bees which have the prior approval of the Committee. 

8. 

Alteration to Delegation and Rules of Procedure 

8.1 This delegation and rules of procedure may be amended at any time by 


9. Definitions 

“Committee” means the Committee as stipulated in Schedule 1 of this 

document. 

“Council” means the Waratah-Wynyard Council. 

“General Manager” means the General Manager of the Waratah- 

Wynyard Council as appointed from time to time, or a person acting in 

that position. 

“CDO” means the Community Development Officer of the Waratah- 

Wynyard Council, or a person acting in that position. 

7. Risk 

There are no significant risk issues identified with formation of the Special 

Committee as proposed in this report. 

8. Conclusion 

The report is submitted for consideration. 



MOVED BY 

SECONDED BY 

CR MOORE 

CR WALSH 


(a) 

resolve to appoint a Special Committee to be known as the Community 

Centre/Railway Institute Hall Management Committee in accordance 

with the provisions of the Local Government Act 1993, comprising the 

following membership: 

• One Councillor of Waratah-Wynyard Council 

• One representative from St. John Ambulance 

• One representative from Wynyard Children’s Services 

• One Community Representative 

• One representative from a major user group of either the 


• The Community Development Officer (or a person acting in that 

position) 

(b) 

formally adopt the Schedule of Delegation of Authority and Operating 

Procedures for the Community Centre/Railway Institute Hall 

Management Committee outlined in this report. 

IN FAVOUR 






84/07 REVIEW OF COUNCIL POLICY – FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE TO 

STATE AND NATIONAL REPRESENTATIVES POLICY 

To: 


Reporting Officer: Executive Officer - Policy 

Responsible Manager: Director Corporate Services 




That Council confirm the amended Financial Assistance to State and 

National Representatives Policy and note that it is scheduled for 

review in July 2011 unless interim circumstances necessitate an earlier 

review. 

2. Summary 

This purpose of this report is to allow Council the opportunity to review its 

Financial Assistance to State and National Representatives Policy originally 

adopted on 19 May 2003 and subsequently reviewed and amended on 18 July 

2005. 

The current policy allows Council the discretion to approve a donation of 

approximately 10% of costs, or up to $500 in cash or ‘in-kind’, to eligible 

persons or organisations representing Australia at World Championship 

sporting level or an event of similar status in a non-sporting pursuit. 

3. Background 

At its meeting held on 19 March 2007 Council resolved as follows: 

“That Council’s current policy for financial assistance to State and 

National Representatives be reviewed and a report presented to 

Council for consideration.” 

This report has been drafted in response to Council’s resolution. 



Council’s Strategic Plan 2004-2009 includes the following objectives: 



Objective 

6.3 

Objective 

6.6 

Ensure that Council service delivery is reviewed, maintained and 

enhanced to reflect community expectations. 




The Local Government Act 1993 provides: 

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. 

5. Finances 

Any donations made under this policy are usually funded through Council’s 

Community Assistance Small Grants Scheme. The most recent donation was 

for an amount of $500 to junior futsal player Dayna Pine as a result on an 

application considered by Council at its 19 March 2007 meeting. 

Four other donations of $500 each have been made to Australian sporting 

representatives during the current financial year. 

6. Discussion 

In accordance with Council’s resolution, the current policy has being reviewed 

and consideration given to whether or not any amendments may be required. 

The policy review indicated that it has generally worked quite well in practice, 

providing Council with the opportunity to deal with applications for financial 

assistance on a consistent and equitable basis. 

The only major suggested alteration to the policy is the inclusion of a 

provision that evidence be provided to Council that a person who appears to 

meet the selection criteria for financial assistance by Council will be 

participating in an event or pursuit that is ratified or sanctioned by the 

generally recognised national peak body for that sporting, cultural, recreational 

or similar pursuit. 



Therefore it is suggested that the following paragraph be added to Section 4.0 

of the policy document: 

“Following receipt of an application which appears to meet the selection 

criteria for consideration of financial assistance by Council, the General 

Manager shall ascertain, and include in the report to be considered by 

Council, whether or not the sporting, cultural, recreational or similar 

pursuit in which the applicant will be participating is ratified or 

sanctioned by the generally recognised national peak body for that 

sporting, cultural, recreational or similar pursuit.” 

It is expected that Council staff will conduct the necessary research. In most 

cases the level of research required should be relatively simple. 

It is not considered necessary, at this time, to increase the maximum amount of 

assistance which may be donated by Council. The policy currently allows 

Council the discretion to approve a donation of approximately 10% of costs, or 

up to $500 in cash or ‘in-kind’. Of course, Council always retains the 

discretion to donate a lesser amount if it so resolves. 

The only other alterations to the current policy are minor typographical 

changes and do not affect the overall intent of the policy. 

As a further review of the policy in the short term is unlikely, a future review 

date of July 2011 is recommended. 

7. Risk 

As a matter of procedure, the ongoing development and review of Council 

policies takes into consideration, the potential effects upon, or alterations to, 

Council’s risk levels, financial or otherwise. 

There are no obvious material changes to Council’s levels of risk which may 

arise as a result of the adoption by Council of an amended Financial 

Assistance to State and National Representatives Policy. 

8. Conclusion 

This report is presented for Council consideration. 



MOVED BY 

SECONDED BY 

CR MOORE 

CR FENTON 

IN FAVOUR 

That Council confirm the amended Financial Assistance to State and National 

Representatives Policy and note that it is scheduled for review in July 2011 

unless interim circumstances necessitate an earlier review. 






POLICY NAME 

DOC NO: C 2.4.2 

FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE TO STATE 

AND NATIONAL REPRESENTATIVES 

POLICY 

VERSION 

3 

DATE 

16/04/07 

CONTROLLER: APPROVED BY: REVIEW DATE: 

GENERAL MANAGER COUNCIL JULY 2011 

1.0 Purpose 

This Policy sets out Council’s position in relation to requests for financial 

assistance from, or on behalf of, persons chosen to represent Tasmania or 

Australia in sporting, cultural, recreational or similar pursuits. 

2.0 Objective 

3.0 Scope 

4.0 Policy 

The objective of this policy is to ensure that all applications for financial 

assistance from State and National representatives are dealt with on a 

consistent basis. 

This Policy applies to all applications for financial assistance received by 

Council from persons chosen to represent either Tasmania or Australia in 

sporting, cultural, recreational or similar pursuits. 

Council has the discretion to approve a donation of approximately 10% of 

costs or up to $500 in cash or ‘in-kind’ to persons or organisations 

representing Australia at World Championship sporting level or an event of 

similar status in a non-sporting pursuit. The applicant(s) must normally reside 

in the Waratah-Wynyard municipal area or be recognised as having a close 

connection to the municipal area. All applications must be received in writing. 

Requests for assistance would normally be listed on the agenda for the first 

available Ordinary Meeting of Council after receipt to enable timely Council 

consideration of applications. 

Following receipt of an application which appears to meet the selection 

criteria for consideration of financial assistance by Council, the General 

Manager shall ascertain, and include in the report to be considered by 

Council, whether or not the sporting, cultural, recreational or similar 

pursuit in which the applicant will be participating is ratified or 

sanctioned by the generally recognised national peak body for that 

sporting, cultural, recreational or similar pursuit. 



That Council not make a donation, either cash or ‘in-kind’ to persons or 

organisations representing the State of Tasmania in any national sporting 

championship or other event of similar status in a non-sporting pursuit. 

The General Manager shall, following the receipt of written applications for 

assistance from State representatives, advise them in writing of this policy 

without the necessity for the applications to receive formal consideration by 


5.0 Legislation 

The Local Government Act 1993 provides: 

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. 

6.0 Responsibility 

The General Manager is responsible for the overall management of the Policy. 

7.0 Minute Reference 

TBA 

8.0 Council Meeting Date 

16 April 2007 



ENGINEERING SERVICES 

85/07 LIGHTHOUSE ROAD - REQUEST FROM AUSTRALIAN MARITIME 

SAFETY AUTHORITY FOR APPROVAL TO INSTALL GATE 

To: 


Reporting Officer: Director Engineering Services 

File Reference: RS155 & 7433263 



The Council approve the installation of a gate on Lighthouse Road to 

limit vehicular access to the Table Cape Lighthouse during the period 

dusk to dawn, subject to AMSA formally agreeing to the conditions 

imposed by Council as outlined in this report, and further seek 

approval from the Department of Infrastructure Energy and Resources 

for the installation of the gate. 

2. Summary 

The Australian Maritime Safety Authority (AMSA) wrote to Council seeking 

approval for the installation of a gate across Lighthouse Road, Table Cape, to 

prevent vehicular access to the Lighthouse after dark. This action was 

proposed by AMSA as a means to reduce the incidence of vandalism at the 

Lighthouse facility. 

Council determined to exercise its powers under Section 31 of the Local 

Government (Highways) Act 1982 at its 19 February 2007 meeting and public 

notices advising of Council’s intent to permit the installation of an obstruction 

in the Lighthouse Road reservation to limit vehicular access to the Table Cape 

Lighthouse, were placed in the Advocate newspaper. 

One submission was received and it indicated support for the proposal. 

It is recommended to Council that it proceed with the formal process to permit 

a gate to be installed across Lighthouse Road to restrict vehicular access to the 

Table Cape Lighthouse during the period dusk to dawn each night, subject to 

AMSA committing to fund the costs associated with erecting the gate, the cost 

to close and open the gate each day and agreeing to comply with the 

conditions outlined in this report. 



3. Background 

At its 15 January 2007 meeting Council considered a report regarding a 

request from AMSA in which permission was sought to install a gate across 

Lighthouse Road to restrict access to the Table Cape Lighthouse during the 

period between dusk and dawn. 

This item was deferred to permit Councillors to inspect the proposed location 

of the gate and the site visit occurred 29 January 2007. 

This matter was further considered at the 19 February 2007 meeting of 

Council, with the following determination: 

1. The Council advise the Australian Maritime Safety Authority that 

it supports, in principle, the Authority’s request for approval to 

install a gate on Lighthouse Road to limit vehicular access after 

dark. 

2. That Council determines to proceed with advertising its intent to 

permit an obstruction to be placed on Lighthouse Road, pursuant 

to the provisions of Section 31 Local Government (Highways) Act 

1982 and submissions on the proposal sought, subject to AMSA 

committing to fund all costs associated with the process. 

3. That upon completion of the submission process Council will 

consider a further report in respect to the submissions received 

and determine it’s formal position on the installation of the 

obstruction at that time. 

A copy of the Council’s determination and the accompanying report was 

forwarded to AMSA for information and the obligations associated with any 

approval given for the installation of a gate advised to that Authority. 

A public notice was placed in the Advocate newspaper on 24 February 2007 

and 3 March 2007 advising of Council’s intent to permit an obstruction to be 

placed across Lighthouse Road and interested persons were invited to lodge a 

submission on the proposal. A small display containing the same information 

as the public notice was also erected in the foyer of the Council offices. 

The submission period closed 27 March 2007. 

The abutting landowner who would be affected by the installation of the gate 

was also advised by letter of the proposal at hand. 

This report informs Council of the outcome from the consultation process in 

respect to the proposal to erect a gate across Lighthouse Road, Table Cape. 





Objective 6.6 

Provide open, consistent, timely and accountable leadership 

in decision-making. 


The Local Government (Highways) Act 1982 provides for a corporation to 

place, or permit to be placed, an obstruction on a road for the purposes of 

prohibiting or restricting traffic. 

Section 31 of the Act describes the process to be followed should the 

corporation wish to exercise this power. 

31. Obstructions For Prohibition Or Restriction Of Vehicular Traffic 

1. A corporation may, with the approval of the Transport 

Commission, construct or place obstructions in a local highway 

for the purpose of preventing or restricting the movement of 

vehicular traffic. 

2. Before making an application under this section for the approval 

of the Transport Commission, the corporation shall cause a notice 

to be published twice in separate issues of a local newspaper 

circulating in the municipality of its intention to make the 

application, specifying the situation and nature of the obstruction 

and stating that written representations may be made to the 

corporation with respect to the matter before such day as is 

specified in the notice, being a day not earlier than 28 days after 

its first publication. 

3. The Transport Commission shall not give its approval under this 

section in respect of an obstruction unless there has been 

submitted to the Commission a copy of the notice published 

under subsection (2), together with evidence that it has been 

published as required by that subsection and copies of any 

representations made to the corporation in accordance with the 

notice and its comments on those representations. 

4. The Transport Commission may give its approval under this 

section for a corporation to install a road hump in – 

(a) 

a local highway leading to or from a car park; or 



(b) 

a local highway which is in a residential area. 

5. A road hump installed pursuant to an authority given by the 

Transport Commission under subsection (4) shall – 

(a) 

(b) 

be of a design approved by the Transport 

Commission; 

be installed in a manner approved by the Transport 

Commission; and 

(c) be installed in a specific location on the local 

highway referred to in subsection (4) that is 

approved by the Commission. 

6. No action, liability, claim, or demand lies or shall be allowed by 

or in favour of any person against the Transport Commission, a 

corporation, or any person involved in the installation of a road 

hump in a local highway in respect of any damage done to a 

vehicle or injury to a person or animal by reason of the 

installation of the road hump in the local highway if the road 

hump – 

(a) 

(b) 

was installed pursuant to this section; and 

was installed after the commencement of the 

Traffic Amendment Act (No. 2) 1987. 

7. In this section – 

"road hump" has the meaning assigned to that expression by 

section 49A of the Traffic Act 1925 . 

5. Finances 

The process to be followed under the Local Government (Highways) Act 1982 

required advertising to be carried out and this had a direct cost implication to 

Council. The cost of advertising will be recovered from AMSA as part of any 

approval for the erection of the proposed gate. 

All costs associated with the supply, erection and maintenance of the gate 

would be borne by AMSA, as would all costs associated with locking and 

unlocking of the gate. 



6. Discussion 

The consultation process resulted in one submission being received on the 

proposal to install a gate across Lighthouse Road as a means of restricting 

vehicular access to the Lighthouse site between dusk and dawn each day. 

A copy of the submission from Van Diemen Quality Bulbs is attached and it 

was advised that the Company has no objection to the proposal. 

No further correspondence has been received from AMSA on this matter since 

Council’s decision of 19 February 2007 was communicated to them. It is 

suggested that the organisation has no objection to the conditions that would 

be imposed were Council to permit a gate to be erected. 

There being no objections to the proposal it is suggested to Council that it 

determine to proceed with implementing the provisions of Section 31 Local 

Government (Highways) Act 1982 to formalise the installation of the proposed 

gate on Lighthouse Road. 

Were Council to make a positive determination in this regard the next step in 

the process would be to formally write to the Department of Infrastructure 

Energy and Resources and seek their approval for the installation of the gate. 

In addition formal advice would be sought from AMSA seeking their 

compliance with the requirements and conditions associated with Council’s 

approval for the gate. These are reproduced below for information. 

• AMSA to be responsible for all costs associated with the formal procedure 

to erect an obstruction on Lighthouse Road. 

• The gate is to be constructed and installed to the satisfaction of the 

Director Engineering Services. This is to include advance warning signs to 

advise of the gate and signage on the gate to prevent collisions with the gate. 

• AMSA to be responsible for all costs associated with the supply, 

installation and maintenance of the gate. 

• AMSA to be responsible for locking the gate between dusk and dawn of 

each night and shall supply the lock for the gate and provide keys to the 

neighbouring landholder, Council and Emergency Services. 

• Appropriate signage to be erected on the gate, advising of the periods the 

gate is locked and contact details in the event of an emergency. 



An additional condition to be imposed on AMSA would be as follows: 

• Council at its discretion can determine to ‘re-open’ the access at any time 

in the future by providing AMSA with 30 days notice of its intention. AMSA 

to be responsible for removing the gate if requested by Council. 

7. Risk 

Were a gate to be installed across Lighthouse Road and access restricted 

during the night, there may be some members of the public who would feel 

aggrieved at this occurring. 

A consultation process has been undertaken and no objections to the proposal 

to install the gate were received by the close of the submission period. 

The installation of the gate may assist in reducing the incidence of vandalism 

at the Lighthouse and prevent possible damage to essential navigation 

equipment. 

8. Conclusion 

This report is presented to Council for consideration. 

MOVED BY 

SECONDED BY 

CR DUNIAM 


IN FAVOUR 

The Council approve the installation of a gate on Lighthouse Road to limit 

vehicular access to the Table Cape Lighthouse during the period dusk to 

dawn, subject to AMSA formally agreeing to the conditions imposed by 

Council as outlined in this report, and further seek approval from the 

Department of Infrastructure Energy and Resources for the installation of the 

gate. 





- Letter from Van Diemen Quality Bulbs – 26 February 2007 



86/07 ROAD SAFETY IMPROVEMENT OPTIONS – INTERSECTION OF 

JACKSON STREET AND DODGIN STREET, WYNYARD 

To: 


Reporting Officer: Director Engineering Services 

File Reference: RS155 & 7433263 



The Council instruct staff to arrange for the installation of rumble bar 

traffic islands in the northern and southern intersections of Jackson 

Street and Dodgin Street, Wynyard and approve the relocation of the 

existing pedestrian refuge in Dodgin Street some 12 metres to the west 

of the current location. 

2. Summary 

This report considers a number of possible measures to achieve a reduction in 

accidents at the intersection of Jackson Street and Dodgin Street, Wynyard. 

The installation of rumble bar traffic islands in the Jackson Street intersections 

with Dodgin Street will assist in controlling traffic manoeuvres. Relocation of 

the existing pedestrian refuge some 12 metres to the west of its current 

location will improve sight lines and continue to provide a crossing 

opportunity for pedestrians at this location. 

3. Background 

At its 20 November 2006 meeting, Council considered a report with a proposal 

by the Department of Infrastructure Energy and Resources to submit a Black 

Spot Application, on behalf of Council, for the installation of a roundabout at 

the intersection of Jackson Street and Dodgin Street. 

On that matter Council determined: 

“That Council determines to advise the Department of Infrastructure, Energy 

and Resources that it does not support the lodgement of a Black Spot Funding 

submission for the construction of a roundabout at the intersection of Jackson 

Street and Dodgin Street, Wynyard however, it will look to identify alternative 

options.” 



Further on this matter Council also determined: 

“That Council staff liaise with the DIER to identify alternative options to 

address the traffic concerns raised.” 

At the March 2007 meeting of Council a correspondence report was presented 

in regard to traffic management issues raised in letters from the Wynyard 

Senior Citizens Club and North West Regional Advisory Committee (RACT). 

There was significant debate on the nature of possible traffic management 

improvements at the intersection however, ultimately there was no decision 

made in respect to the report presented and as such the November 2006 

determination of Council remains the current position. 

Council staff had discussions with officers from the Department of 

Infrastructure Energy and Resource on possible options to address traffic 

safety concerns at the intersection of Dodgin Street and Jackson Street and this 

report discussed possible improvement options for Council to consider. 



Objective 

6.6 




The installation of signage, construction of new traffic control devices or the 

alteration of existing devices requires the approval of DIER. 

Were Council to consider implementing one, or a combination of the measures 

identified in this report, a formal request for approval to undertake the works 

would be forwarded to DIER. 

5. Finances 

A number of minor works are proposed within this report. The estimated cost 

of each action is as follows: 

Install rumble bar islands (2 number) $ 800 

Remove pedestrian refuge $ 500 



Relocate pedestrian refuge to the west $2,800 

Additional signage $ 300 

The operational budget for Wynyard Sealed Roads would fund improvement 

works if implemented. 

6. Discussion 

There has been a history of vehicular accidents at the intersection of Jackson 

Street and Dodgin Street, Wynyard. Based upon information provided by 

DIER there have been four (4) casualty accidents and eighteen (18) property 

accidents reported during the past 5 years. 

DIER assessed the recorded accidents for trends in the nature of the accidents 

occurring with the following observations made. 

The two main collision types were: 

• Single vehicle collisions with the pedestrian refuge on Dodgin Street, 

western side of intersection. Either due to through traffic or right 

turning traffic from the northern leg of the Jackson Street intersection. 

• Two vehicle collisions where one driver has failed to give way to 

another. Reasons include possible sightline obstruction by the 

pedestrian refuge for vehicles travelling west on Dodgin Street and 

attempting to undertake a right turn manoeuvre into Jackson Street and 

colliding with east bound traffic on Dodgin Street. Failure of vehicles 

exiting Jackson Street to give way to through traffic, possibly due to 

inattention. 

To address the possible reasons for the types of accidents occurring the 

following improvement options are suggested: 

• Construct rumble bar islands in the Jackson Street intersections. 

Rumble bar islands provide a means of controlling turn manoeuvrers at 

an intersection. They encourage drivers to enter and exit in a 

controlled manner and inhibit the ability of drivers to cut corners thus 

removing a potential source of traffic conflict. 

The islands also assist in reinforcing to the driver that they are on the 

minor road and must give way to through traffic. 



• Install signage 

Improved intersection warning signage may assist in making drivers 

more aware of the intersection however, it is suggested that structural 

measures may provide more benefit in this instance. 

• Remove the pedestrian refuge 

The pedestrian refuge, in its current location, would appear to create 

sightline issues for some motorists and inattentive drivers have collided 

with the refuge. 

Removal of the pedestrian refuge would address such issues. 

It is apparent however, that members of the community, mainly older 

persons, use the refuge, however the frequency of use is quite sporadic. 

The refuge would provide some comfort to persons with limited 

mobility in crossing the wide expanse of Dodgin Street. 

Removal of the refuge may impact on the safety of older pedestrians 

crossing at that location. 

• Relocate the pedestrian refuge 

The current location for the pedestrian refuge has a number of 

limitations. 

Relocation of the refuge some 10 to 12 metres to the west of Jackson 

Street would remove the structure from the area of conflict for right 

turning traffic out of Jackson Street and open up the sightlines in the 

immediate vicinity of the intersection. 

Conflict between the refuge and through traffic may still be an issue in 

the new location. 

To accommodate the refuge, the bus stop on the northern side of 

Dodgin Street would need to be shortened. This would not impact of 

the operation of the bus stop. 

Whichever works are carried out in the vicinity of the Dodgin Street and 

Jackson Street intersection there are a number of factors that would need to be 

considered: 

• Dodgin Street has been identified as the “bypass route “ for larger 

vehicles so as to avoid the Wynyard CBD. 



• Impact on pedestrians should the pedestrian refuge be removed or 

relocated. 

• The intersection in question is used by Metro Buses, passenger buses 

and coaches accessing the Visitor Information Centre, delivery vehicles 

and the like. Traffic management measures would need to consider the 

manoeuvrability limitations for such vehicles. 

• Approval from the Department of Infrastructure Energy and Resources 

would be required for works on the pedestrian refuge and installation 

of the rumble bar islands. 

7. Risk 

The Department of Infrastructure Energy and Resources have identified the 

intersection of Dodgin Street and Jackson Street as being a potential Black 

Spot Program project due to the recorded accident history at the intersection. 

In consultation with DIER, possible options to reduce the incidence of 

accidents have been identified and are detailed in this report. 

There would be an expectation in the community, now that such a review has 

been undertaken, that some improvement works are carried out to address the 

community concern with this intersection. 

In the event that no works are carried out it is quite probable that Council may 

be criticised for not addressing the issue. 

8. Conclusion 

A number of options have been presented in this report that will aid in 

reducing the potential for accidents at the intersection of Jackson Street and 

Dodgin Street, Wynyard. 

It is recommended to Council that rumble bar islands be installed in the 

northern and southern intersection of Jackson Street with Dodgin Street and 

that the pedestrian refuge be relocated some 12 metres to the west of its 

current location to improve sightlines and reduce the potential for conflict with 

right turning traffic from Jackson Street. 

Approval from the Department of Infrastructure Energy and Resources would 

be necessary for the works as proposed. 

This report is presented to Council for consideration. 



MOVED BY 

SECONDED BY 

CR FENTON 

CR MOORE 

The Council instruct staff to arrange for the installation of rumble bar traffic 

islands in the northern and southern intersections of Jackson Street and 

Dodgin Street, Wynyard and approve the relocation of the existing pedestrian 

refuge in Dodgin Street some 12 metres to the west of the current location. 

AMENDMENT 

MOVED BY 

SECONDED BY 



IN FAVOUR 

That the substantive motion be amended by including that the protective bar 

not be reinstalled when the pedestrian refuge is relocated. 

CR FAIRBROTHER CR FENTON CR FRIEDERSDORFF 

AGAINST 

CR CHALK CR DUNIAM CR MOORE CR WALSH MAYOR HYLAND 

LOST 

IN FAVOUR 

Debate continued on the motion which was then put. 

CR DUNIAM CR FENTON CR FRIEDERSDORFF CR MOORE 

AGAINST 

CR CHALK CR WALSH MAYOR HYLAND CR FAIRBROTHER 

LOST 



MOVED BY 

SECONDED BY 


CR DUNIAM 

IN FAVOUR 

The Council instruct staff to arrange for the installation of rumble bar traffic 

islands in the northern and southern intersections of Jackson Street and 

Dodgin Street, Wynyard and approve the relocation of the existing pedestrian 

refuge in Dodgin Street some 11.99 metres to the west of the current location. 

CR DUNIAM CR FAIRBROTHER CR FENTON CR FRIEDERSDORFF CR MOORE 

AGAINST 

CR CHALK CR WALSH MAYOR HYLAND 

CARRIED 



INFORMATION REPORT 

87/07 INFORMATION REPORT – 31 MARCH 2007 

MOVED BY 

SECONDED BY 

CR MOORE 

CR FENTON 

IN FAVOUR 

That the Information Report be received. 




FINANCIAL REPORT FOR THE PERIOD ENDED 31 MARCH 2007 


- Financial Report 

GIFTS AND DONATIONS 

Organisation Minute Ref. Committed Paid 

Boat Harbour Beach Surf Life Saving Club 139/06 1,000 1,000 

Wynyard Mini Football League Inc 139/06 500 

Wynyard Yacht Club Inc 139/06 1,100 1,100 

Yolla Football Club 139/06 2,000 2,000 

Wynyard Cricket Club 139/06 1,000 1,000 

Inglis Pony Club 139/06 500 500 

Wynyard Softball Club 139/06 500 500 

Hellyer College 139/06 500 500 

Guides Australia – Wynyard Unit 139/06 250 250 

Somerset Guides Support Group 139/06 500 500 

Waratah Primary School 139/06 100 100 

Wynyard Leo Club 139/06 200 200 

Elliott District Association 139/06 3,000 3,000 

Myalla Community Centre Inc 139/06 500 500 

Preolenna Mothers Group 139/06 600 600 

Elma Fagan Community Centre 139/06 500 

Somerset Puddleduck Playcentre Inc 139/06 339 339 

Yolla Memorial Hall 139/06 1,500 1,500 

Australian Breastfeeding Association 139/06 176 176 

GROW in Tasmania 139/06 720 720 

Women of the World 139/06 60 30 



Organisation Minute Ref. Committed Paid 

Wynyard Carers Support Group 139/06 300 300 

Wynyard Camera Club 139/06 330 330 

Coastal Physio Sizzling Seniors 139/06 500 500 

Cam-Somerset Neighbourhood Watch 139/06 200 200 

Central Wynyard Neighbourhood Watch 139/06 100 100 

Somerset Safety House Committee 139/06 300 300 

Somerset Pageant Committee 139/06 500 500 

Lions Club of Wynyard 139/06 500 500 

Wynyard Garden Club Inc 139/06 700 700 

Wynyard Municipal Band Inc 139/06 3,000 3,000 

Wynyard Working Sheepdog Club 139/06 500 346 

Lighthouse Film Society 139/06 2,000 2,000 

Wynyard Community Arts Centre 139/06 949 949 

Coast FM Inc 139/06 1,000 1,000 

Vincent Industries Inc 139/06 1,000 1,000 

Khan Wilson ‘Toon Time’ Cartoon Workshops 139/06 262 262 

Lighthouse Cluster of Schools 139/06 2,000 2,000 

Wynyard Ladies Probus 213/06 100 100 

Jan Guest – Australian Representative 220/06 500 500 

Michelle Walker – Wynyard Community Arts 257/06 400 400 

Scott Saward – Australian Representative 263/06 500 500 

Lee McGaffin – Australian Representative 370/06 500 500 

Waratah Volunteer Fire Brigade/Waratah SES - 50 50 

Rotary Club of Wynyard 389/06 500 500 

Lighthouse Cluster of Schools DA reimbursement 389/06 220 220 

Western Division Indoor Bias Bowls Inc. 38/07 153 153 

Christina Massey – Australian Representative 40/07 500 500 

Dayna Pine – Australian Representative 64/07 500 500 

TOTAL OF COMMUNITY ASSISTANCE 

32,889 32,205 

SMALL GRANTS 

Summary of Gifts and Donations to date 

Budget Allocation $35,000 

Approved Expenditure 32,889 

Balance Unspent $ 2,111 



COMMUNITY SERVICES 

A. CHILDREN’S SERVICES 

1. Wynyard Child Care Centre 

The following table indicates the number of care sessions 

provided during March compared with the same weeks in the 

preceding year. 

Note: One full day attendance by a child occupies two sessions. 

Wynyard Child Care Centre – March 2007 

Week 2007 2006 

Week 9 (2 days) 94 157 

Week 10 252 270 

Week 11 (4 days) 219 233 

Week 12 241 267 

Week 13 245 270 

Total 1051 1197 

March 2007 – Average Session 

bookings per day 

50 52 

2. Wynyard Outside School Hours Care (Vacation Care) 

Wynyard OSHC (Vacation Care) – March 2007 


Week 9 (2 days) 41 45 

Week 10 123 71 

Week 11 (4 days) 100 64 

Week 12 104 74 

Week 13 106 76 

Total 474 330 

March 2007 – Average 

Session bookings per day 

23 14 



3. Somerset Outside School Hours Care 

Somerset Outside School Hours Care – March 2007 


Week 9 (2 days) 19 20 

Week 10 54 31 

Week 11 (4 days) 42 20 

Week 12 55 29 

Week 13 57 23 

Total 227 123 



11 5 

4. Boat Harbour Outside School Hours Care 

Boat Harbour Outside School Hours Care - March 2007 


Week 9 (2 days) 4 14 

Week 10 29 26 

Week 11 (4 days) 23 20 

Week 12 27 20 

Week 13 27 22 

Total 110 102 



5 5 

5. Waratah Child Care Centre 

Waratah Child Care Centre – March 2007 


Week 9 (2 days) 3 0 

Week 10 3 6 

Week 11 (4 days) 3 7 

Week 12 3 11 

Week 13 3 9 

Total 15 33 



3 4 



WONDERS OF WYNYARD EXHIBITION CENTRE 

Visitor Information Centre - Visitor Numbers: 

Month 

Number 

July 1,397 

August 1,299 

September 1,781 

October 3,544 

November 2,571 

December 2,584 

January 3,857 

February 4,253 

March 4,224 

April 

May 

June 

TOTAL 25,510 

Exhibition Hall - Visitor Numbers: 

Month Adults Concession Family 

Pass 

Child 

Annual 

Pass 

Group 

Total 

July 138 169 8 13 3 96 427 

August 62 65 4 4 2 33 170 

September 121 116 6 14 0 48 305 

October 162 250 9 6 0 157 584 

November 131 160 1 5 1 72 370 

December 118 123 14 10 1 157 423 

January 210 215 34 33 1 85 578 

February 185 390 6 6 0 103 690 

March 212 358 8 14 0 76 668 


May 

June 

TOTAL 1,339 1,846 90 105 8 827 4,215 



Income: 

Month $ 

Exhibition 

Hall 

$ 

Merchandise 

$ 

Other 

Income 

$ 

Total 

July 2,165.00 1,320.70 262.52 3,748.22 

August 868.00 1,237.22 707.00 2,812.22 

September 1,582.00 2,149.95 305.71 4,037.66 

October 2,846.00 5,737.35 917.05 9,500.40 

November 1,799.00 4,727.24 767.35 7,293.59 

December 2,042.50 3,725.05 524.70 6,292.25 

January 3,193.00 5,774.70 969.30 9,937.00 

February 3,474.50 6,919.70 2,544.33 12,938.53 

March 6,008.75 3,451.40 2,334.32 11,794.47 


May 

June 

TOTAL 23,978.75 35,043.31 10,569.66 69,591.72 

WASTE MANAGEMENT – TRANSFER STATION 

Month Waste Station Fees Collected Waratah No. of Bins 

2004/2005 2005/2006 2006/2007 2005/2006 2006/2007 

July 6,767.19 6,319.97 7,935.92 1 1 

August 9,818.31 6,182.46 9,849.11 2 2 

September 7,734.30 10,650.03 9,075.01 3 2 

October 7,490.90 8,730.04 10,339.98 1 2 

November 8,262.55 9,536.78 10,301.78 3 4 

December 10,413.00 12,006.35 9,881.35 2 1 

January 9,297.00 11,387.32 15,663.19 2 2 

February 7,922.72 9,177.71 10,821.80 3 2 

March 8,412.78 7,938.47 10,614.57 3 2 

April 7,882.15 7,279.95 1 

May 6,702.70 8,145.00 2 

June 6,937.33 9,120.39 2 

Total $97,641.93 $106,474.47 $94,482.71 25 18 

Month Port Latta Waste Transfer Tonnage Port Latta Household Garbage 

Tonnage 

2004/2005 2005/2006 2006/2007 2004/2005 2005/2006 2006/2007 

July 194.34 191.06 183.34 225.32 224.58 229.60 

August 189.68 226.12 219.64 252.54 255.26 273.76 

September 271.26 256.28 215.18 228.20 254.82 271.11 

October 243.52 258.56 256.90 283.96 280.66 294.94 

November 269.98 321.17 241.78 308.88 342.30 297.38 

December 276.01 279.38 262.36 314.04 295.02 255.36 

January 262.50 296.36 291.28 280.62 291.76 318.28 

February 221.92 240.82 243.66 258.08 262.28 264.34 

March 281.52 226.58 256.56 285.06 286.24 281.62 

April 201.88 201.78 249.66 239.08 

May 214.80 231.10 255.72 261.48 

June 215.28 204.02 238.86 239.06 

Total 3,124.22 2,933.23 2,170.70 3,191.94 3,232.54 2,486.39 



WASTE MANAGEMENT – RECYCLING CRATE CONTENTS 

Month 2006 – 2007 

Aluminium 

Cans 

Kgs 

Cardboard 

Kgs 

Glass 

– 

Cutlet 

HDPE 

Kgs 

Milk 

Cartons 

Kgs 

Mixed 

Plastics 

Kgs 

Newspaper 

Kgs 

PET 

Kgs 

PVC 

Kgs 

Steel 

Cans 

Kgs 

Kgs 

July 611 1815 25380 1122 396 1213 5445 1128 99 1379 

August 815 2076 15952 613 371 655 6228 744 92 1154 

September 628 1423 9268 828 338 641 4268 1348 107 1126 

October 872 2137 30747 993 370 753 6410 1106 130 1320 

November 557 901 14049 736 245 548 2703 966 77 761 

December 731 1129 14363 990 333 1000 3387 1224 91 1243 

January 893 1443 30034 1126 390 787 4330 1643 137 1678 

February 541 918 13352 541 192 389 2755 764 77 644 

March N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A 


May 

June 

337 CERTIFICATES – LAND INFORMATION CERTIFICATES 

Month 2004/2005 2005/2006 2006/2007 

July 47 23 39 

August 30 36 28 

September 26 19 32 

October 35 29 40 

November 49 41 43 

December 44 33 27 

January 23 37 34 

February 44 33 43 

March 42 49 53 

April 42 24 

May 31 37 

June 19 40 

Total 432 401 339 

CEMETERIES – NUMBER OF INTERMENTS 

Cemetery 2004/2005 2005/2006 2006/2007 

Wynyard Lawn 51 46 43 

Wynyard Old 5 2 1 

Flowerdale 

Somerset 1 

Yolla 1 1 

Waratah 2 2 1 

Total 59 51 46 



COUNCIL WEBSITE DATA 

Month 

Number 

July 1,545 

August 1,674 

September 1,578 

October 1,512 

November 1,545 

December 2,047 

January 2,425 

February 2,365 

March 2,957 


May 

June 

TOTAL 17,648 

Home Page Hits 

ANIMAL CONTROL 

Operational Aims 2006/2007 

• Register all dogs in the municipal area. 

• Maintain street, roads and other public places free of straying animals. 

• Implement legislative control and enforcement where required. 

Item March 2007 Dogs – Year to Date 

2006/2007 

No. $ No. $ 

Dogs Registered 30 672 751 9,497 

Dogs Impounded 4 66 - 

Dogs Euthanised 2 - 21 - 

Dogs Adopted 1 - 17 - 

New Kennel Licences 2 200 3 300 

Licence Renewals - - 17 425 

Dogs Re-Claimed 2 20 29 340 

Livestock Impounded -3 225 

Infringement Notices 1 200 3 600 

Legal Action - - 5 - 

Pending Kennel Licence: Nil 



ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH 


Immunisations 

The Public Health Act 1997 requires that Councils offer immunisations against 

a number of diseases. The following table will provide Council with details of 

the rate of immunisations provided through Council clinics. 

A monthly clinic is held at Wynyard, excepting December, with bi-monthly 

clinics at Waratah. 

2005/2006 2006/2007 

Month Persons Vaccination Persons Vaccination 

July 52 58 5 8 

August 6 16 12 19 

September 18 31 3 5 

October 78 84 5 8 

November 78 81 11 17 

December 2 7 0 0 

2005/2006 2006/2007 

Month Persons Vaccination Persons Vaccination 

January 2 4 8 17 

February 1 1 3 4 

March 5 7 7 10 

April 57 39 

May 11 17 

June 3 5 

TOTAL 313 350 54 88 

OTHER ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH SERVICES 


Determine acceptable and achievable levels of environmental and public health 

by ongoing monitoring, inspection, education and, where necessary by 

applying corrective measures by mutual consent or application of legislation. 

Ensure safe standards of food offered for sale are maintained. 



2006/2007 Notifiable Diseases Inspections of 

Registered Food 

Premises 

Abatement 

Improvement 

Notices Issued 

July 0 5 0 

August 0 5 0 

September 0 13 0 

October 0 2 0 

November 0 2 1 

December 0 0 0 

January 0 0 0 

February 1 10 0 

March 2 0 


May 

June 

TOTAL 1 37 1 

WATER SAMPLING PROGRAMME 

Waratah Retic Water System ADWG Compliance Report YTD 31/3/2007 

100% 

Performance Level 'V' 98% Requirement 

90% 

80% 

70% 

60% 

50% 

40% 

30% 

20% 

10% 

0% 

Faecal 

Coliform 

Total 

Coliforms 

Nov 06 Dec 06 

Jan 07 

Feb 07 

Mar-07 

Sample Months 



Yolla Retic Water System ADWG Compliance Report YTD 31/3/2007 


100% 

90% 

80% 

70% 

60% 

50% 

40% 

30% 

20% 

10% 

0% 

Faecal 

Coliforms 

Total 

Coliforms 

Nov-06 Dec- 06 Jan 07 

Sample Months 

Feb 07 

Mar-07 

Cam River Retic Water System ADWG Compliance Report YTD 31/3/2007 


100% 

90% 

80% 

70% 

60% 

50% 

40% 

30% 

20% 

10% 

0% 

Faecal 

Coliform 

Total 

Coliforms 

Nov 06 Dec 06 

Jan 07 

Feb 07 

Mar-07 

Sample Months 



HEALTH APPROVALS 

Determine acceptable and achievable levels of environmental and public 

health by ongoing monitoring, inspection, education and, where necessary by 

applying corrective measures by mutual consent or application of legislation. 

Ensure safe standards of food offered for sale are maintained. 

Registration Types – YTD Totals 2006/2007 

Month 

Food 

Premises 

(FP) 

Temporary 

Food Premises 

(TFP) 

Places of 

Assembly 

(PA) 

Public Health 

Risk Activities 

(PHRA) 

Private Water 

Suppliers 

(PWS) 

July 74 4 20 5 0 

August 10 3 5 0 0 

September 0 0 0 0 0 

October 3 3 0 0 0 

November 1 3 0 0 1 

December 0 2 0 0 0 

January 2 3 0 0 0 

February 1 5 0 0 0 

March 2 9 0 0 0 


May 

June 

TOTAL 93 32 25 5 1 

BUILDING APPROVALS 

Permit 

Number 


• Process Building Applications as expeditiously as possible 

• Apply building legislative requirements 

Building Approvals 2006/2007 – YTD Totals 134 

Development 

Value 

$ 

Application 

Fees 

* Private Cert. 

$ 

Class 

Approving 

Officer 

Permit 

Date 

Approve 

Process 

Working 

Days 

07-58-01 New Shed 32,000 1088.40 10a P Kennedy 06.03.07 1 

07-59-01 Relocation of Dwelling 20,000 820.00* 1a P Kennedy 06.03.07 7 

07-61-01 New Dwelling & Shed 72,000 1196.40 1a &10a P Kennedy 06.03.07 1 

07-64-01 New Shed 70,000 816.50 10a P Kennedy 06.03.07 2 

07-74-01 New Dwelling 220,000 460.00* 1a P Kennedy 06.03.07 7 

06-540-01 Addition to Dwelling 20,000 580.00 1a P Kennedy 06.03.07 2 

07-49-01 New Dwelling & Garage 300,000 480* 1a &10a P Kennedy 15.03.07 5 

07-82-01 New Garage 10,500 580 10a P Kennedy 15.03.07 1 

07-98-01 New Shed 10,000 580 10a P Kennedy 20.03.07 1 

07-87-01 New Shed 11,000 400* 10a P Kennedy 20.03.07 1 




Permit 

Number 

Development 

Value 

$ 

Application 

Fees 

* Private Cert. 

$ 

Class 

Approving 

Officer 

Permit 

Date 

Approve 

Process 

Working 

Days 

07-42-01 New Dwelling 300,000 620* 1a P Kennedy 21.03.07 1 



07-102-01 Addition Dr Surgery 22,000 400* 5 P Kennedy 27.03.07 4 


Class 

1a 

Class 

1b 

Class 

2 

Class 

3 

Class 

4 

Class 

5 

July 4 - - - - - 2 - - - - - 9 - 

August 8 - - - - - - - - - - - 12 - 

September 8 - - - - - - - - - 1 - 9 - 

October 17 - - - - - - - 1 - - - 14 - 

November 8 - - - - - - - - - - - 10 1 

December 18 1 1 1 15 1 

January 2 - - - - - - - - - 1 - 6 - 


March 8 1 9 


May 

June 

Total 83 1 - - - 2 2 - 2 - 4 - 83 2 

Class 

6 

Class 

7 

Class 

8 

Class 

9a 

Class 

9b 

Class 

9c 

Class 

10a 

Class 

10b 

Building Approvals 2005, 2006 & 2007 

35 

30 

25 

No. of Approvals 

20 

15 

10 

2005 

2006 


5 

0 

January 

February 

March 


May 

June 

July 

August 

September 

October 

November 

December 

Months 



Building Values 2005, 2006 & 2007 

$5,344,096 $5,812,770 

$3,000,000.00 

$2,500,000.00 

Values 

$2,000,000.00 

$1,500,000.00 

$1,000,000.00 

2005 

2006 


$500,000.00 

$0.00 

January 

February 

March 


May 

June 

July 

August 

September 

October 

November 

December 

Months 

DEVELOPMENT APPLICATIONS – PLANNING 

50 

Planning Approvals 2004, 2005, 2006 & 2007 

45 

40 

35 

Approvals 

30 

25 

20 

2005 

2006 


15 

10 

5 

0 

January 

February 

March 


May 

June 

July 

August 

September 

October 

November 

December 

Months 



No. Location Development 

59/2006 Fairlands Drive, Somerset Warehouse, Office & Storage Facility 

148/2006 Bass Highway, Sisters Creek 

Bass Highway Upgrade (Rulla Road 

Junction) 

151/2006 263 Port Road, Boat Harbour Beach Change of Use from Residential to 

Business Use 

204/2006 Mt Bischoff, Waratah Open Pit Tin Mine 

32/2007 Andersons Road, Wynyard Dwelling 

34/2007 45 Goldie Street, Wynyard Indoor Pool 

35/2007 Calder Road, Wynyard 

Storage Shed 

36/2007 14 Cumming Street, Sisters Beach Dwelling Extension & Shed 

37/2007 8A Inglis Street, Wynyard Change of Use to Pharmacy 

38/2007 9 Tink Taylor Avenue, Sisters Beach New Garage, Deck & Carport 

39/2007 170 Back Cam Road, Somerset New Dwelling 

40/2007 112 Goldie Street, Wynyard Demolition & Extension to Pharmacy 

41/2007 17145 Bass Highway, Boat Harbour New Dwelling 

42/2007 30 Emerald Vale Road, Wynyard Farm Shed 

43/2007 157 Old Bass Highway, Wynyard Dwelling Extension 

44/2007 9 Newhaven Drive, Somerset Dwelling 

45/2007 15 Kenelm Avenue, Sisters Beach Dwelling 

46/2007 219 Murchison Highway, Somerset Double Garage 

47/2007 120 Port Road, Boat Harbour Dwelling & Garage 

SD1766 3 Airport Street, Wynyard Residential Subdivision 

SD1775 3 Airport Street, Wynyard Industrial Subdivision – 36 Lots 

WEED MANAGEMENT 

Gorse 

Two projects for Gorse will soon be underway in the municipality. Council 

received a small amount of money from the Cradle Coast NRM ‘Local 

Government Incentive’ grants late last year. It was decided that this would 

offered to landowners who had reasonably small, infestations of Gorse. The 

justification being to try and clean up the outlying areas, leaving the two main 

areas of Table Cape and Waratah to be tackled where more funding becomes 

available. 

Cradle Coast NRM have implemented a Gorse control project in other 

municipalities along the Coast, and will now offer this to property owners in 

Waratah-Wynyard. This is a much larger grant program, which will mean 

work can begin on some of the larger infestations. 

If must be noted that both these grants are not a ‘handout’ to the landowner. 

Anyone wishing to take advantage of this money, must sign a contract to 

agree that once a contractor has been employed to carry out the initial works, 

they (the landowner) will maintain the area for at least three years. 



Crack Willow 

Work is continuing by Council contractors to treat mature Crack Willow trees, 

and re-growth from stumps. Residents are advised to contact Council if they 

have any Crack Willow on their property so they can be treated under this 

program. This project is working toward the eradication of Crack Willow in 

this municipality, not just control of the plant, so any remaining plants within 

a catchment have potential to re-infest ‘clean’ sites, and need to be treated as 

soon as possible. 

Cradle Coast NRM / Landcare Field Day 

A successful Field Day was held on Wednesday 21 st March for landowners 

and NRM staff to view a number of projects in the Waratah-Wynyard, and 

Burnie, areas relating to waterways and aquatic weeds. 

Some of the projects looked at and discussed were; 

Waratah-Wynyard Council and Wynyard Landcare’s efforts in 

poisoning/removing Crack Willow, and revegetating the riparian zones, 

Burnie City Council’s catchment management project (funded by Natural 

Heritage Trust) which has now re-fenced the waterways and tributaries in the 

catchment which supplies the city’s water, 

The experiments by Elliott Catchment Management Group to control Glyceria 

maxima (also known as Poa aquatica) in wetlands and creeks, 

The effects of poor land management practices on the Giant Freshwater 

Lobster and its habitat, 

A tour of the Burnie Water Treatment Plant. 

Pampas Grass 

Work will soon begin on spraying Pampas Grass at all recorded sites. Cradle 

Coast NRM has provided funding to all municipalities to employ contractors 

to carry out this work. Prior to this funding Council had followed up with 

property owners to ensure that Pampas Grass plants were controlled, and have 

routinely carried out spraying operations on Council owned land. 

This funding will assist greatly with the eradication of Pampas Grass in this 

municipality. Residents are asked to contact Council should they find any 

new infestations. 



PLANNING APPEALS/APPLICATION INFORMATION 

MATTERS AWAITING DECISION BY RESOURCE MANAGEMENT 

AND PLANNING APPEAL TRIBUNAL 

Nil 

MATTERS AWAITING DECISION BY RESOURCE PLANNING & 

DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION 

Draft Planning Scheme amendments 2005/03, 2006/02, 2006/03, 2006/04, 

2006/05, 2006/06 and 2006/07 are currently awaiting processing by the 

Commission. Public hearing schedule for early April 2007. 

ACTIVE PLANNING APPEALS 

Nil 

CURRENT ENFORCEMENT ACTION UNDER SECTION 64 OF 

LUPAA 

1. Section 64 application - 712 Reservoir Drive, Wynyard for Illegal 

buildings, illegal landfill and illegal works to the embankment and 

bed of Camp Creek. 

An appeal hearing was part heard on 12 April 2006. The Tribunal part 

heard the appeal and held the matter over to allow the parties to 

explore a consent agreement. Council’s solicitor has advised that the 

consent agreement on this matter has not been resolved and the matter 

is to be again placed before the Tribunal. 

2. Section 64 application and EPN - Pages Road, illegal landfill. 

Council’s solicitor has advised on 7 September 2006 that the matter is 

being progressed to a consent agreement with the other party expected 

to sign off on the agreement. The Tribunal are currently processing the 

consent agreement. 

3. Section 64 application - Cardigan Street, Somerset, CT 198768/1, 

illegal landfill. 

Council are progressing a Sec 64 action in relation to illegal landfill on 

this residential title. 

Council’s solicitor has advised the matter is being progressed by the 

Tribunal with parties negotiating a consent agreement. It is expected 

that remedial works will be carried out in the next few months. 



ENGINEERING SERVICES 

A. WORKS MANAGERS REPORT 

March has seen the completion of the majority of the capital works 

program for 2006/2007. The re-construction and sealing projects 

urban and rural have been completed, including reseal programs and 

line marking. Takone Road reconstruction, which was a major project 

for Transport & General Services staff, was completed within the 

allotted time frame and budget. Bridge replacements have also been 

finalised, with Flowerdale River Meunna Road Bridge having just been 

reopened to traffic. 

Council’s subdivision at Sister Beach is progressing well with the 

majority of civil works having been completed. Aurora and Telstra 

services are still to be installed and completion of pavement gravel, 

sealing, footpaths, driveways and nature strips should occur over the 

next few weeks. 

Goldie Street CBD improvements between Saunders and Jackson 

Streets are almost completed. The footpath on the southern side has 

been finished along with the landscaped areas. Asphalting works 

should take place during May, and with the majority of works being 

done at night-time, this should keep disruption to the business 

operators to a minimum. 

Drainage improvements to the Sister Beach stormwater system are 

making a marked improvement within the area. Current works are 

taking place along both sides of Irby Boulevard and materials have 

been ordered for Stage III of this project. 

The Roadside vegetation-mowing program has almost been completed 

on the road network, with Meunna Road verges still to be mowed. 

The Roads to Recovery program will commence again in early April 

and run through to June. There is still 11 kilometres of road to be 

completed, which will require approximately 13,300 tonnes of FCR 

(Scalps) to be carted and spread on the various projects. 



1. Hydraulics 

Hydraulics Services March 2007 

Description Location Work 

Undertaken 

Water 

6 call outs for water – 4 at 

Somerset, 2 at Wynyard and 1 

in work hours at Somerset. 

All repaired. 

General Operations Valve and fire hydrant painted. On going. 

Sewer 

5 sewer blocks - 2 in Wynyard All unblocked. 

and 3 in Somerset. 

General Operations Water blasting programmed for 

2 sewer lines in Somerset re: 

tree roots. 1 in Wynyard re: 

Fat in line. 

Water Consumption Wynyard, Somerset and Yolla 

100,000 

90,000 

80,000 

70,000 

60,000 

50,000 

40,000 

30,000 

Wynyard 

Yolla 

Somerset 

Special Treated 

20,000 

10,000 

0 

May- 

06 

Jun- 

06 

Jul-06 Aug- 

06 

Sep- 

06 

Oct- 

06 

Nov- 

06 

Dec- 

06 

Jan- 

07 

Feb- 

07 

Mar- 

07 

Apr- 

07 

M onths 



2. Transport 

Transport And General Services – March 2007 

Description Location Work Undertaken 

Capital Works Nelsons Road. 

Surface & no 

Sealing Scalps. 

Suspended till 

April. 

Goldie Street. 

Footpath. In 

progress. 

Sisters Beach Subdivision. In progress. 

Urban Slurry Sealing. Complete. 

Flowerdale River Bridge Complete. 

Meunna Rd. 

Bridge 

Nil 

Maintenance 

Maintenance 

General 

Activities 

3. Parks and Reserves 

Smarts Road, Reservoir Drive, 

Murdering Gully Road, 

Doctors Lane, Regrowth Spur, 

Hawleys Road Lapoinya Road, 

Capells Road, Beatties Road, 

Lyons Road and Zig Zag Road. 

Urban and Rural. 

Wynyard and Somerset. 

Parks and Reserves –March 2007 

Cut Corrugations 

out. 

Sign Maintenance. 

Street Sweeping. 


Capital Works 

Goldie Upgrade Footpaths Street furniture and planter 

box installation, 

landscaping. 

Cam River Walkway Somerset 

Continuation of asphalt 

sealing of walkway to boat 

ramp. 

Oval Maintenance 

Langley Park 

Mowing as required, turf 

maintenance, irrigation. 

Wicket covered and 

prepared for football. 




Capital Works 

Wynyard Recreation 

Ground 




Cemeteries 

Waste Transfer 

Station 

Wynyard Walkways 

Fossil Bluff 

Boat Harbour 

Yolla Recreation 

Ground 

Fredrick St Reserve 

Somerset Recreation 

Ground 

Wynyard Showground 







maintenance. 

Mowing as required, 

irrigation. 


maintenance. 

General mowing and 

maintenance, turf levelling. 

Green waste chipped. 

General maintenance. 

Tree maintenance and 

garden bed preparation. 

Weed spraying, track 

maintenance. 

B. DIRECTOR ENGINEERING SERVICES REPORT 

1. Permits and Applications 

Banner Pole Permits YTD - Totals 

2006/2007 

Month Permits 

Issued 

No of 

Banners 

July 1 1 

August 0 0 

September 1 1 

October 0 0 

November 0 0 

December 0 0 

January 0 0 

February 1 1 

March 0 0 


May 

June 



Use of Council Reserves - YTD Totals 2006/2007 for 

Rostered Matches, Training And Private Functions 

Month 


Recreation 

Ground 

Frederick 

Street 

Reserve 


Showground 

Yolla Rec 

Ground 

Langley 

Park 

Anzac 

Park 

Somerset 

Soccer 

Ground 

Foreshores 

Gutteridge 

Gardens 

July 4 13 0 0 2 0 22 1 1 

August 2 11 0 0 2 0 23 1 0 

September 0 2 0 0 0 0 21 1 1 

October 5 7 13 4 3 0 0 1 3 

November 17 5 16 4 6 2 0 1 1 

December 13 5 16 3 3 7 0 1 4 

January 13 4 13 0 2 0 0 0 2 

February 11 7 18 4 4 1 0 2 1 

March 6 6 11 1 2 1 0 2 1 


May 

June 

TOTAL 71 60 87 116 24 11 66 10 14 

2. Access and Other Permits 

Month 

Permit for 

Bridge Over 

a Footpath 

Permit to 

Temporarily 

Open Up and 

Occupy a 

Highway 

Occupation 

Licence 

Permit to 

Cross 

Footpath 

with 

Vehicles 

July 4 0 0 0 

August 2 1 0 0 

September 3 0 1 0 

October 2 1 0 0 

November 3 0 0 0 

December 3 0 0 0 

January 2 0 0 0 


March 2 0 2 0 


May 

June 

TOTAL 23 2 7 0 

3. Design and Forward Planning 

a. Design of the Sisters Beach drainage works along Irby 

Boulevard Stage 3 is underway. 

b. Design of Sisters Beach Drainage along Banksia 

Avenue is also underway. 

c. Goldie Street Stage 2 design commenced. 

4. Capital Works/Contracts 

Black Spot (Guard Rail) projects awarded to contractor. 



PERSONNEL 

(a) 

(b) 

Appointments: 

Chloe Hutcheon – Trainee Administrative Officer –13 March 2007 

Resignations: 

Nil 

COUNCIL ACTION LIST – OPEN MEETING MATTERS 

Minute 

No. 

& Date 

927.4, 

17/11/03 

Table Cape 

Lighthouse 

Details Action Required Officer Status 

Progress the lease of the 

Lighthouse from the 

State Govt. 

DCS 

Continuing to pursue issues relating to access 

through the Parks and Wildlife and AMSA. 

Discussions continuing. 

342.3, 

20/12/04 

237/05, 

18/7/05 

244/06 

21/08/06 

Aquatic Facility 

Waratah Museum 

Transfer– Crown 

Land Assessment 

Project Offer 

East Wynyard 

Infrastructure 

Discuss with Burnie CC 

and other councils. 

Museum building to be 

transferred to Council 

ownership. 

General Manager to 

negotiate with interested 

parties. 

GM 

GM 

GM 

This item to be considered further following 

provision of advice from Burnie City Council 

on their proposal to develop a new aquatic 

facility. 

The survey is almost complete. The Crown 

will then arrange transfer of ownership of the 

building to Council. 

Investigation underway. 

251/06, 

21/08/06 

Boat Harbour Beach 

Master 

Infrastructure Plan 

Arrange public 

exhibition of the draft 

Master Plan. 

DES 

Toilet replacement project under consideration 

for 2007-08 budget. 

282/06, 

18/09/06 

284/06, 

18/09/06 

285/06, 

18/09/06 

316/06, 

16/10/06 

354/06, 

20/11/06 

Sewer Connections 

– Boat Harbour and 

Sisters Beach 

Lease of 45 Jackson 

Street to Wynyard 

Community Arts 

Centre 

Rulla Road North 

Local Highways – 

future management 


Community 

Centre/Railway 

Institute Hall single 

committee proposal 

Formal action to be 

instigated to ensure all 

properties are connected 

to sewerage 

infrastructure. 

Offer the use of Council 

owned property at 45 

Jackson Street to 

Wynyard Community 

Arts Centre. 

Agreement to progress 

the closure of Rulla 

Road North at its 

junction with Bass 

Highway, Sisters Creek. 

Authorised legal 

practitioner to prepare a 

draft bylaw and 

associated regulatory 

impact statement. 

Seek input from 

committees involved. 

DES 

DCS 

DES 

DCS 

DCS 

Owners of remaining non-connected properties 

being actively pursued. 

Relocation underway. 

Staff working with Council’s solicitors and 

DIER on issues associated with the road 

closure process. 

Council’s solicitor pursuing with Local 

Government Division. 

Report on current Agenda. 



Minute 

No. 

& Date 

356/06, 

20/11/06 

360/06, 

20/11/06 

34/07, 

19/02/07 

Details Action Required Officer Status 

Crown Land 

Assessment and 

Classification 

Project 

Athenaeum Hall – 

Possible restoration 

funding. 

Lighthouse Road – 

Request from 

AMSA for approval 

to install gate. 

Pursue transfers of 

Crown land as per 

Council resolution. 

Consult with Waratah 

community in relation 

to likely local funding 

and future usage. 

On-site inspection held 

on 29 January prior to 

further consideration by 


GM 

DCS 

DES 

Awaiting finalisation of survey information. 

Grant application has been submitted. 

Report on current agenda. 

COMPLAINTS REGISTER 

In accordance with the adopted Customer Service Charter Council is to be provided 

with a monthly statistical report of the number of complaints received and their nature 

by reference to the relevant department, activity or program area. 

Operational Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sept Oct Nov Dec 

Area 

Corporate 

Services 0 1 0 

Development 


Engineering 

(Indoor staff) 5 7 1 

Finance 0 0 0 

General 

Managers Unit 0 4 1 

Hydraulic 


Parks and 

Reserves 6 3 2 

Transport 2 6 5 

Total 20 27 13 

MAYOR’S DIARY AND COMMUNICATION 

Date 

Purpose 

01.03.07 Yolla School 

Weedbusters 

02.03.07 Inductions – Wynyard High School 

Citizenship Ceremony 

03.03.07 Tarkine Meeting – Smithton 

07.03.07 General Meeting and GMC Meeting – Launceston 

08.03.07 Local Government Sustainability Meeting – Launceston 

Community Health 

TAFE Tasmania Graduation 



Date 

Purpose 

10.03.07 Filipino Fiesta 

‘Sisters’ book launch 

14.03.07 LGAT Meeting – Campbell town 

16.03.07 Wynyard Wastewater Meeting 

18.03.07 Pulp Mill Meeting – Devonport 

19.03.07 Council Meeting 

21.03.07 Grants Commission Hearing – Burnie 

23.03.07 North West Tasmania Cricket Association function – Devonport 

26.03.07 Capital Works Tour 

Health Service Providers Forum 

28.03.07 Parliament – pulp mill 

30.03.07 Jenny Evans – Tarkine, Waratah 

Michelle Somerton – Tulip Festival 

Graham & Ellen Boyce re campervans 

31.03.07 Auction – Waratah 

Presentation and dedication of memorial gates – RSL 

Myalla Race Day 

Sizzling Sisters – Iparty 

Wynyard Cricket Club Dinner 

COUNCIL WORKSHOPS SINCE LAST COUNCIL MEETING 

Date 

Purpose 

02.04.07 - Somerset Village Group 

- Wynyard Sports Centre 

- 2007/08 Budget 

- Cam River Reserve – On site Meeting with Residents 

- Mining Leases 

- NRM Field Day 

- Australian Representatives 

- Hawkers and Roadside Vendors – Policy Determination 

USE OF CORPORATE SEAL 

Date Document Sealed Name 

07.03.07 Lease – Waratah Waratah Primary School / Education 

Children’s Services Department and Waratah-Wynyard 

08.03.07 Deed – Grant for 

Kenworthy’s Stamper 

Mill 


Tourism Tasmania and Waratah- 

Wynyard Council 

20.03.07 Adhesion Order 35-37 Banksia Avenue, Sisters 

Beach – G Hamilton 

20.03.07 Lease of Premises Waratah-Wynyard Council & Boat 

Harbour Primary School – Outside 

School Hours Care 


Correspondence 

CORRESPONDENCE 

MOVED BY 

SECONDED BY 

CR WALSH 

CR DUNIAM 

IN FAVOUR 

That the correspondence be noted. 




88/07 RESIDENT REQUEST - SEALING OF ACCESS ROAD TO 

SOMERSET TENNIS CLUB 

Correspondence has been received from Mr A Dunham, requesting that 

Council consider the sealing of the gravel access road that commences at the 

Esplanade and provides access to the Somerset Tennis Club and foreshore 

area. 

The writers concerns with the current situation are as follows: 

• Vehicles driving at inappropriate speeds 

• Hoon behaviour 

• Dust 

Mr Dunham considers that upgrading of the gravel access road would address 

the issues raised. 


The gravel access road provides vehicular access to the Somerset Tennis 

Courts and the foreshore area beyond. 

Recently some 20m of the access road and intersection were surfaced with 

asphalt to address dust issues and reduce the transfer of gravel to the 

Esplanade Road surface. 

The volume of traffic using the access road will vary according to the level of 

activity at the tennis courts and foreshore area. The level of maintenance 

required to maintain the road in good order is not excessive. 



Poor driver behaviour would appear to be one of the main reasons for 

requesting that the road be upgraded and in many respects this is an education 

and enforcement issue rather than a road standard issue. 

The estimated cost of upgrading the access road some 250m to the Tennis 

Courts, to a sealed road standard of 5 metre seal width is $30,000. 

The upgrading of this road is not identified on the current forward capital 

works program. 

MOVED BY 

SECONDED BY 

CR WALSH 

CR DUNIAM 

That Council note the request from Mr Dunham for the upgrading of the 

gravel access road to the Somerset Tennis Club to a sealed road standard and 

advise that this project will be considered as a possible project during budget 

deliberations for the 2007/2008 financial year. 

AMENDMENT 

MOVED BY 

SECONDED BY 

CR MOORE 

CR FENTON 

IN FAVOUR 

That the substantive motion be amended by deleting 2007/08 and replacing it 

with 2008/09. 

CR CHALK CR FENTON CR FRIEDERSDORFF CR MOORE MAYOR HYLAND 

AGAINST 

CR DUNIAM CR FAIRBROTHER CR WALSH 

The amended motion 

CARRIED 

That Council note the request from Mr Dunham for the upgrading of the 

gravel access road to the Somerset Tennis Club to a sealed road standard and 

advise that this project will be considered as a possible project during budget 

deliberations for the 2008/2009 financial year. 



IN FAVOUR 




- Alan Dunham - 13 March 2007 


89/07 REQUEST FOR FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE – 2007 TOUR OF 

TASMANIA ROAD CYCLING CLASSIC (103.01) 

Correspondence has been received from Caribou Publications Pty Ltd, the 

organisers of the 2007 Tour of Tasmania Road Cycling Classic, requesting 

that Council give consideration to making a contribution of $3,000 toward the 

event. 

The 2007 Tour of Tasmania Road Cycling Classic forms part of the 12 th 

Tattersalls Cycling Series and it is proposed that Wynyard host the finish of 

the Tour’s sixth stage from Burnie on Thursday 4 October. 

Further details of the request, together with general information about the 

event, are included in the enclosure document. 


In the event that Council resolves to financially support this event, then a 

budgetary provision will need to be made by Council when considering its 

2007-2008 Annual Plan and Budget. 

It is not known if holding the stage finish in Wynyard is dependent upon 

Council financially supporting the Tour. It could be argued that the potential 

benefits to the Waratah-Wynyard municipal area in return for the $3,000 

sponsorship may be limited. It is suggested that Council decline the 

sponsorship offer. 

Alternatively, Council may resolve to support the event financially. 

There is little detail, at this time, in relation to the traffic management 

requirements of the organisers. Irrespective of whether or not Council 

resolves to support the event financially, Council staff may need to hold 

discussions with the event organisers in relation to traffic management issues 

and any non-financial assistance that may be required of Council. 



MOVED BY 

SECONDED BY 

CR FENTON 

CR WALSH 

That Council advise Caribou Publications Pty Ltd that it is not in a position to 

provide financial support to the 2007 Tour of Tasmania Road Cycling Classic. 

If the stage finish is still to be held in Wynyard, the event organisers are to be 

invited to discuss any relevant traffic management issues with Council staff. 

AMENDMENT 

MOVED BY 

SECONDED BY 



IN FAVOUR 

That the substantive motion be amended by including the words “as well as 

any further opportunities that may be available in the future in conjunction 

with this event” after the words “traffic management issues”. 

AGAINST 

CR CHALK CR DUNIAM CR FAIRBROTHER CR FENTON CR FRIEDERSDORFF 

CR MOORE CR WALSH MAYOR HYLAND 

IN FAVOUR 

Debate on the motion continued, which was then put. 

LOST 




- Letter – Caribou Publications Pty Ltd – 5 March 2007 




90/07 STATE EMERGENCY SERVICE – APPOINTMENT OF MUNICIPAL 

EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT COORDINATOR AND DEPUTY 

MUNICIPAL EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT COORDINATOR 

(502.02) 

At its meeting held on 19 March 2007, Council resolved as follows: 

“That Council advise the Minister for Police and Emergency 

Management that they wish to nominate Mr Chris Fagg for the 

position of Municipal Emergency Management Coordinator for the 

Waratah-Wynyard municipal area and Mr Frank Lawes for the 

position of Deputy Municipal Emergency Management Coordinator for 

the Waratah-Wynyard municipal area both nominations being made in 

accordance with section 23(2) of the Emergency Management Act 

2006.” 

Correspondence has subsequently been received from the Director of the State 

Emergency Service acknowledging Council’s decision and advising that, as 

Mr Fagg and Mr Lawes have been appointed under the transitional provisions 

of section 23 of the new Emergency Management Act 2006, formal 

reappointment by the Minister is not necessary at this time. 

The Director advised that Council will be asked to review the appointments 

following the expiration of a two-year period and he requested that his 

correspondence to formally advised to Council. 

A copy of the correspondence is included in the enclosure document. 


The correspondence provides formal acknowledgment of the appointments of 

Mr Fagg and Mr Lawes to the positions of Municipal Emergency Management 

Coordinator and Deputy Municipal Emergency Management Coordinator 

respectively and it is recommended that the contents of the letter be noted. 

Noted. 


- Letter – State Emergency Service – 30 March 2007 



91/07 CAMPERVAN AND MOTORHOME CLUB OF AUSTRALIA – RV 

FRIENDLY TOWN SCHEME 

CR CHALK declared an interest in this agenda item and left the meeting at 

9:15 PM. 

The Mayor has been approached by the Campervan and Motorhome Club of 

Australia (CMCA) requesting consideration of Wynyard becoming a RV 

Friendly Town. 

The RV Friendly Town Scheme is a new CMCA initiative aimed at assisting 

mobile travellers as they travel throughout Australia. 

An RV Friendly Town is one that has met a set of guidelines to ensure they 

provide a certain amount of amenities, and a certain level of services for these 

travellers. A town qualifies to for participating in the Scheme providing it 

meets the following: 

• Provision of short term and/or long-term parking. 

• Access to a general shopping area. 

• Access to a Dump Point. 

• Access to potable water. 

• Appropriate parking within the town centre. 

• Access to medical facilities and pharmacies. 

• Motor vehicle service centre. 

• Tourist Information Centre. 

As well as the above the CMCA also look at the general attitude of the council 

and business people. 

OFFICERS COMMENT 

The cost to Council for participating in the RV Friendly Town Scheme is $220 

per set of signs (2 per set). These signs need to be erected at Council’s 

expense 1 – 2 kilometres from the town entrance. 

Council may also choose to submit articles to the CMCA publication titled 

‘The Wanderer’ and also purchase advertising space. 

MOVED BY 

SECONDED BY 


CR DUNIAM 

That Council accept the offer from the Campervan and Motorhome Club of 

Australia for it to become a RV Friendly Town. 



IN FAVOUR 

MAYOR HYLAND CR DUNIAM CR FAIRBROTHER 




- Campervan and Motorhome Club of Australia 

CR CHALK returned to the meeting at 9:17 PM. 


Report of Committees 

REPORT OF COMMITTEES 

92/07 MINUTES OF OTHER BODIES/COMMITTEES 

MOVED BY 

SECONDED BY 

CR DUNIAM 


IN FAVOUR 

That the Minutes be received. 




Copies were circulated of the following unconfirmed Minutes:- 

1) Cradle Coast Water – Representatives Special Meeting – 19 February 

2007 (p. 95) 

2) Cradle Coast Water – Representatives General Meeting – 15 March 

2007 (p. 98) 

3) Children’s Services Advisory Special Committee – 21 March 2007 

(p. 101) 



Other Matters 

93/07 CLOSED MEETING 

MOVED BY 

SECONDED BY 

CR CHALK 

CR MOORE 

IN FAVOUR 

That Council go into Closed Meeting. 




RESUMPTION OF OPEN MEETING 

AT 9:58 PM. THE OPEN MEETING WAS RESUMED. 

THERE BEING NO FURTHER BUSINESS THE MEETING WAS CLOSED 

AT 9:58 PM. 

Confirmed, 

MAYOR 

21 May 2007 


Closed Meeting

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