Cardinia Shire Council - Annual Report 2017-18

Transport linkages connecting towns (cont.)
Action Result Status
Continue the use of special charge schemes to finance road, drainage and footpath improvement programs.
Finalise statutory process for the construction of
a special charge scheme for O'Sullivans Road,
Hill Street and Peet Street (Pakenham) and
commence construction.
Wheelers Road (Maryknoll) – Construction and
finalisation of scheme costs and statutory process.
The Special Charge Scheme for O’Sullivans Road,
Hill Street and Peet Street has been declared. Preconstruction
activities have been undertaken. The
construction works have been tendered. A tender
assessment is underway with a report expected to
be presented to Council in August 2018.
The construction of Wheeler Road Special Charge
Scheme has been completed.
Prioritise multi-use pathways, where practicable, to create networks that connect destinations.
Implementation of the footpaths identified in the All works have been completed.
Pedestrian Bicycle Strategy.
Cockatoo–Gembrook Trail –
commence construction.
Works are significantly complete, with only minor
works outstanding. This includes the relocation of
an Ausnet power pole, the pedestrian crossing at
Pakenham Road in Cockatoo, and signage. The
signage will be completed in consultation with the
Eastern Dandenong’s Rail Trail association.
Ongoing
Completed
Completed
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Advocate for and facilitate improved public transport options and major arterial roads to help link employment,
educational, recreational and retail activities between the shire’s rural and growth areas.
Provide information when required to the Interface Ongoing consultation has continued.
Completed
Councils’ Group and South Eastern Metro Integrated
Transport Group as part of aim to enhance the
frequency and coverage of public transport within
Cardinia Shire and the south-east region.
Enhanced natural environment
Action Result Status
Adapt to the impacts of climate change by working in partnership with the South East Councils Climate Change
Alliance and both Australian and Victorian governments.
Support South East Councils Climate Change
Alliance (SECCCA) through membership and
participating in relevant projects (e.g. Home Energy
Advisory Service).
Council has continued to support the South East
Councils Climate Change Alliance via membership
and participation in projects. This year the alliance
developed and submitted a grant application to the
Climate Innovations Grants program for a regional
Zero Emissions Strategy. While this application
was unsuccessful, the alliance has made initial
steps to ensure momentum of this project
continues. Council has actively participated in a
number of alliance initiatives throughout the year.
This includes: 30 Cardinia Shire staff members
participating in EcoDriver efficiency training,
resulting in increased safety and fuel savings;
Residential Energy Assessments were completed
for 22 homes in the shire; and ten pensioner homes
were retrofitted with solar energy systems through
the Solar Savers project, improving the thermal
comfort and financial security of the pensioner
home owners. The cost of these systems will be
recovered over a 10-year period.
Completed
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