Cardinia Shire Council - Annual Report 2017-18

Cardinia Shire Council Annual Report 2014–15 2017–18
2013–14 Year in review
Description of operation
Capital works can be defined as building and engineering
works that create an asset. These can include
construction as well as the installation of facilities and
fixtures associated with those works. Capital works
projects typically include the construction of buildings,
roads and bridges, recreational facilities, and structures
or mechanical installations. It can also include upgrading
or extending existing buildings and major road works to
upgrade existing roads.
Cardinia Shire Council undertakes capital works to
provide new assets and to improve existing assets.
• New – an asset is built that did not previously exist.
• Renew or replace – the existing asset or component
of an asset has reached the end of its useful life. With
the exception of land, assets have limited useful lives
and decline in value due to wear and tear. Example
Deep Creek Reserve
Description
Update
works include resealing an existing sealed road or
replacing a roof on a building.
• Growth or enhancement – the capacity of an existing
asset is increased beyond its original design capacity
or service potential. Example works include widening
a bridge or adding an extension to a building.
• Disposal or decommission – an asset that is no
longer required is removed from service.
Major capital works
Council has progressed and delivered many projects
throughout the 2017–18 year. The following are some
of our major projects, having a value of more than
$500,000, which enabled Council to deliver improved
services, amenity, ease-of-access, and quality facilities to
our diverse community.
Development of an all-abilities play space, wetlands and a sustainably-designed community and
education centre, nursery, passive reserves, car parking and access roads.
Tenders have been awarded and works have commenced for the following stages of this development:
• construction of the building and services
• construction of the regional all-abilities playspace
• civil works package for the car park and associated drainage
• construction of new holes at Pakenham Golf Course
The works associated with landscaping have also been awarded and will be undertaken following
completion of the civil works. The majority of these works are expected to be complete by mid-2019.
Melbourne Water has recently confirmed funding to construct the large wetlands area at the
southern end of the reserve.
Start March 2017
End
Mid-2021
Cost
$10.325 million
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