Annual Report 07/08 - Lithgow City Council

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Principal Activity Achievements2007/08 Capital Works and New Initiatives – HealthCapital Work or InitiativesDrinking WaterCleaning of reservoirsConstruction of South Bowenfels Reservoir and the reticulationsystemConstruction of infrastructure for a bulk water supplierUpgrades to water reservoirs at Cook and Shaft Streets, SouthBowenfels and Wallerawang.Water mains and services renewalWorks on the Clarence transfer systemContinuation of backwash diversion works at the Oakey Park WaterTreatment PlantQuarterly AchievementsCompletedContracts for the construction ofthe reservoir were signed during2007/08Carried over to 2008/2009 toenable Federal Grant Funding tobe obtained and utilisedCompletedCompletedCarried over to 2008/2009 toenable Federal Grant Funding tobe obtained and utilisedCompletedFinalisation of flood earthquake study Rescheduled for 2008/20092007/08 Donations – HealthDonationsRadiologist/physiotherapist scholarship in conjunction with SydneyWest Area Health Service.Quarterly PaymentsTo be reviewed________________________________________________________________________________________________Annual Report – 2007/ 2008 Page 32
Principal Activity Achievements7. EnvironmentStatement of intent for principal activityBalancing, protecting and enhancing our diverse environmental elements, both natural andbuilt, for the enjoyment and support of both current and future generations.2007/08 Program of Works – EnvironmentObjective Activity Quarterly AchievementsEnvironmental EducationTo improve thecommunity's knowledgeof environmental issues.To provide a forum forenvironmental groups todiscuss matters relating tothe environment.To seek opportunities toenhance the environment.Provide education onenvironmental matters to thecommunity.Environmental Advisory CommitteeOrganise the EnvironmentalAdvisory Committee meetings inaccordance with the terms ofreference.Environmental Improvement GrantsPrepare grant applications forfunding of environmentalimprovement works.Undertake weed removal,revegetation, soil stabilisationworks, site interpretation andconstruction of walking tracks at:• Hartley Reserve• Hassans Walls• Hyde Park• Londonderry Reserveas part of the River LettImprovement Program.Council staff conducted the followingeducational activities during2007/08:• Visit to Capertee Public School• Council’s website was enhancedwith the placement ofinformation on the SepticSafeProgram and weeds information• Completion of a successfulGreencorps partnership withLithgow Oberon LandcareAssociationDuring 2007/08 Council stafforganised and attended 6 meetingsof the Environmental AdvisoryCommittee.Lithgow in partnership with BlueMountains City Council successfullyreceived grant funding for a “ SaveOur Swamps” project through theNSW Urban Sustainability GrantsProgram. Council in partnership withLOLA received funding for anotherGreencorps Team.$150,000 funding was expendedduring the 2007/08 financial year.Bush regeneration, soil conservationworks, signage and facilities at HydePark, Londonderry and HartleyReserves were completed.To recognise excellence inenvironmentalmanagement.To responsibly managescheduled activities toprotect the environment.Environmental AwardsDetermine criteria for theenvironment awards.Environment Protection LicencesComply with the environmentprotection licences for:The Environmental AdvisoryCommittee worked on establishingthe award parameters.There was no action taken inrelation to non compliance during2007/08.________________________________________________________________________________________________Annual Report – 2007/ 2008 Page 33
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