our vision for the future - Shire of Roebourne

Section TwoDirectorateStrategic Projectsand BusinessService UnitsAirport Services is responsible for the ongoing safe and efficientoperation of the Karratha Airport and the Roebourne Airstrip. Thiscomprises facility maintenance and management, operating paid carparking system and provision of services including the Tien Tsin Inne,Council’s licensed bar and café facility.Strategic Projects is responsible for project delivery and supportto the organisation in project management. In addition to projectdelivery the program plays an important role in providing supportservices with respect to contract administration, project planning,with Strategic Projects also administering the organisation’s projectinitiation and implementation guidelines and strategic projectfunding.Waste Services provides services including the collection ofresidential and commercial refuse, waste disposal, operation ofwaste facilities within the Shire of Roebourne, recycling, and littercontrol.Development, Regulatory and Infrastructure DirectorateWorks and ServicesPlant and DepotservicesPlanning ServicesRangers ServicesStatutory PlanningEnvironmentalHealthBuilding ServicesCommunitySafety and CrimePrevention servicesWorks and Services are responsible to deliver and maintain theengineering and public open space infrastructure that citizens requireto enable a suitable lifestyle within a developed community. The Shirehas a long-term road construction and maintenance programme of workwhich focuses on constructing and maintaining roads within the Shire.This programme plays an integral role in providing a safe environmentfor motorists. The road programme supports the council’s strategic goalof maintaining quality infrastructure within the community. Where roadsurfaces deteriorate the Shire engages services to reconstruct them toprovide updated facilities.Plant and Depot services provides for the delivery of fleet management,workshop operations and depot support services.Planning Services are divided into two arms, namely, Strategic Planningand Statutory Planning functions. The Strategic Planning arm isresponsible for directing the spatial and location use and developmentof the land resource in a way that provides for the social, economic andcultural well-being of people and communities, now and into the future.Rangers Services provide an internal and external customer servicefocused on a proactive, advisory and educational role whilst achievingcompliance in the administration of State legislation and local laws.Statutory Planning administers the regulatory town planning functionsthat Council is responsible for pursuant to relevant State legislation.Environmental Health is about creating and maintaining environmentsthat promote good public health within the community. It is aboutensuring that our basic health requirements, such as clean water, safeaccommodation and safe food are priorities for our community.Building Services is achieved primarily through the checking, assessingand approving of plans for all proposed building work against theprovisions of the Building Code of Australia. Our goal is to enable theachievement of nationally consistent, minimum necessary standards ofrelevant health, safety (including structural safety and safety from fire),and amenity and sustainability objectives efficiently.Community Safety and Crime Prevention services aim to combatantisocial behaviour throughout the community of the Shire ofRoebourne. The Community Safety and Crime Prevention Servicessection works in partnership with WA Police, Rio Tinto and the NorthWest Shelf Joint Venture.[20] Shire of Roebourne Strategic Community Plan 2012-2022