Annual Report 2004-2005 - City of Vincent

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T ECHNICAL S ERVICES ‘Power Watch’ security lights. Power Watch security lights were installed in various locations throughout the Town in response to residents’ concerns about security in areas that could not be adequately illuminated, despite improvements in the level of the adjacent street lighting. The cost of this programme in 2004-2005 was approximately $6,000. Bus Shelter Grants Scheme. The Town again participated in the Public Transport Authority's grants scheme to co-fund the installation of new bus shelters. In all, four new shelters were installed in 2004-2005, bringing the total number installed under the scheme to 12, with a further four to follow in each subsequent year for the life of the programme. In 2004-2005 shelters were installed in Newcastle and Vincent Streets, Leederville; William Street, Highgate and Bulwer Street, Perth, and are fully compliant with disability access requirements. Major Projects In the past year, Design Services has played an integral part in the design and documentation of several major projects to be undertaken by the Town in the near future. State Underground Power Programme In July 2003 the Deputy Premier and then Energy Minister, the Hon. Eric Ripper MLA, announced that the Town had been successful in securing a Major Residential Project in round three of the State Underground Power Programme. The nominated area was designated the ‘Highgate East Project’ and involves undergrounding power to some 800 properties in the Highgate, Mount Lawley and East Perth areas. While preliminary approval is only the initial stage, a significant amount of work and resources have already been committed to the project. When the project is completed in late 2006, the total value of the works will be in excess of $5.5 million. William Street Upgrade Project The long-awaited William Street Upgrade Project is scheduled to commence in 2005-2006. To date, Engineering Design Services has completed preliminary survey and design work. Further, there have been significant discussions with the East Perth Redevelopment Authority and the City of Perth as to the future of William Street and potential impact of these plans upon the Town’s scope of works. Because of the importance of William Street to the Town as both a social and economic hub, and in its capacity as a primary entry point and public transport route in to the city, it is anticipated that once a concept has been agreed it will enable a design to be developed for consideration by Council and the public. The proposed upgrade will include underground power, new decorative street lighting, paving, landscaping, street furniture and art. Parks Services Manager: Jeremy van den Bok The grounds maintenance of 104 hectares of public open space, numerous road reserves, car parks, unsealed right of ways and in excess of 10,000 street trees is undertaken by a very committed ‘in house’ and contract workforce within the Parks Services Section. Other responsibilities include co-ordinating the Town’s Graffiti Removal Service and maintenance and replacement of the Town’s light vehicle fleet. CAPITAL WORKS IMPLEMENTED DURING 2004-2005 Park Redevelopment Robertson Park redevelopment was completed during 2004/05 after many years of research and consultation. The project also included the construction of a seasonal wetland fed by stormwater drains. Local native plants were planted around the wetland as part of National Tree Day in July 2004 and existing exotic tree species within the park retained and incorporated into the overall park design which is predominantly native. The park now boasts many features and is used extensively throughout the week for various recreational pursuits. 38 TOWN OF VINCENT _ A NNUAL R EPORT 2004-2005
T ECHNICAL S ERVICES The redevelopment of Loton Park was also completed through the year, which involved the planting of trees and shrubs around the Lord and Brewer Street frontages. In May/June 2005 the redevelopment of the Public Open Space at Leederville Oval along Vincent Street commenced and upon completion will significantly enhance the street frontage and oval surrounds. Conservation / Restoration Projects Two projects that commenced during the 2004/05 year and are likely to be staged over the next few years are the Restoration of the Foreshore at Banks Reserve and the Restoration of Hyde Park Lakes. A private consultant was engaged to produce plans for the Banks Reserve Fore shore Restoration and these will be submitted to the Swan River Trust for approval in the forthcoming months. Due to the potential for acid sulphate soils in the area, an Environmental Assessment was required and is currently being undertaken at a total cost of $64,000. The entire funding for the assessment was provided by the Swan River Trust. A Hyde Park Lakes Restoration Working Group has been set up and is currently meeting on a regular basis to assess the problems/values and constraints concerning the lakes environment at Hyde Park. Further research is required before options are approved by the Council and advertised for public comment. Other capital works completed during the year were as follows: Park/Reserve Item • Ellesmere Street Reserve Replacement of automatic reticulation • Edinboro Street Reserve New bore/pump • Stuart Street Reserve Replace pump electrical cubicle • Jack Marks Reserve Playground fencing • Kyilla Park Refurbish Cricket Nets • Les Lilleyman Reserve Upgrade of playground pit/equipment • Woodville Reserve Upgrade of playground pit/equipment • Beatty Park Replace cricket wicket / synthetic covers • Les Lilleyman Reserve Installation of training lights • Hyde Park Heritage plaque replacement • D.S.R. Building Landscaping of building / car park surrounds OPERATIONS – MAINTENANCE Street Trees The Town has approximately 10,000 street trees of which 5000 are located beneath powerlines. Pruning of street trees is undertaken annually between July and November in accordance with Western Power’s clearance profiles. Street trees not located under powerlines will be crown-lifted where required and, if requested, will be thinned out and cut back off property boundaries, but generally not reduced in height. A total of 103 street trees were removed during the year. The removals were required as the trees were either dead, in poor health and condition, or causing damage to private property. Two hundred and eighty nine trees were planted in streets throughout the Town during 2004-2005. Weed Pest Control/Fertiliser Applications Weed control of footpaths/kerbs/medians was completed in October 2004 and June 2005. Properties can be exempted from spraying of the above areas by filling in an exemption form which is advertised in the local papers one month prior to the works being undertaken. Spraying of parks and reserves is limited and only undertaken where absolutely necessary. Generally, only one application of ’Spearhead’, a selective herbicide, is applied in July/August to control jo-jo or onehunga. Turf Renovation Verti-mowing, coring and top dressing of all sportsgrounds is undertaken on an annual basis commencing in September. Playgrounds Routine inspections of all equipment is undertaken weekly, with a full operational inspection and any necessary repairs and maintenance carried out four weeks prior to the commencement of each school holiday period. An audit of all playground equipment was completed during March 2005 and subsequently a revised playground upgrade programme will be presented to the Council for endorsement in the near future. In addition to the audit, a playground consultant has developed signage that will be installed at every playground within the Town outlining safety procedures. TOWN OF VINCENT _ A NNUAL R EPORT 2004-2005 39
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Page 3 and 4: C ONTENTS Contents Mayor’s Report
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Page 7 and 8: C OUNCIL I NFORMATION Council Infor
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