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2nd Ordinary Council Meeting
Tuesday, 29 September 20155:00pm
Business Papers
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To the Lord Mayor and Aldermen
You are invited to attend a 2nd Ordinary Council Meeting to be held in the Council Chambers, Level 1, Civic Centre, Harry Chan Avenue, Darwin, on Tuesday, 29 September 2015, commencing at 5.00 pm.
B P DOWD CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER
Office Use Only Placed on Public Notice Board: ___________________________________ Removed from Public Notice Board: ___________________________________
Notice of Meeting
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2nd Ordinary Council Meeting
Tuesday, 29 September 2015
at 5.00 pm
From 5.15 pm. Mark Bell and Steve Glennon from the Nightcliff Sports Club will be in attendance from 5.15 pm to brief the Council on Nightcliff Oval Precinct Feasibility Study at the Open Section of the Meeting.
Guests
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Reports, recommendations and supporting documentation can be accessed via the City of Darwin Council Website at www.darwin.nt.gov.au, at Council Public Libraries or contact the Committee Administrator on (08) 8930 0670.
CITY OF DARWIN
SEVENTY-EIGHTH ORDINARY MEETING OF THE TWENTY-FIRST COUNCIL
TUESDAY, 29 SEPTEMBER 2015
MEMBERS: The Right Worshipful, Lord Mayor, Ms K M Fong Lim, (Chairman); Member R K Elix; Member J A Glover; Member G J Haslett; Member R M Knox; Member G A Lambert; Member G Lambrinidis; Member A R Mitchell; Member S J Niblock; Member R Want de Rowe; Member K J Worden.
OFFICERS: Chief Executive Officer, Mr B P Dowd; General Manager Corporate
Services, Dr D Leeder; General Manager Infrastructure, Mr L Cercarelli; General Manager Community & Cultural Services, Ms A Malgorzewicz; Executive Manager, Mr M Blackburn; Committee Administrator, Mrs P Hart.
GUESTS: Mark Bell and Steve Glennon from the Nightcliff Sports Club will be in
attendance from 5.15 pm to brief the Council on Nightcliff Oval Precinct Feasibility Study.
Enquiries and/or Apologies: Penny Hart
E-mail: p.hart@darwin.nt.gov.au PH: 8930 0670
WEBCASTING DISCLAIMER The City of Darwin is live webcasting the Open Section of Ordinary Council Meetings. Audio-visual recording equipment has been configured to avoid coverage of the public gallery area and the City of Darwin will use its best endeavours to ensure images in this area are not webcast. However the City of Darwin expressly provides no assurances to this effect and in the event your image is webcast, you will by remaining in the public gallery area be taken to have given the City of Darwin a non-exclusive licence to copy and broadcast your image worldwide for no reward.
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Reports, recommendations and supporting documentation can be accessed via the City of Darwin Council Website at www.darwin.nt.gov.au, at Council Public Libraries or contact the Committee Administrator on (08) 8930 0670.
* * * INDEX * * * PAGE
1. ACKNOWLEDGEMENT OF COUNTRY ......................................................8
2. THE LORD’S PRAYER ................................................................................8
3. MEETING DECLARED OPEN .....................................................................8
4. APOLOGIES AND LEAVE OF ABSENCE ..................................................8
5. ELECTRONIC MEETING ATTENDANCE ...................................................9
6. DECLARATION OF INTEREST OF MEMBERS AND STAFF ....................9
7. CONFIRMATION OF MINUTES OF PREVIOUS MEETING/S
7.1 Ordinary Council Meeting 15/09/15 ............................9
8. BUSINESS ARISING FROM THE MINUTES OF PREVIOUS MEETING/S
8.1 Business Arising ...........................................................................................10
9. MATTERS OF PUBLIC IMPORTANCE .......................................................10
10. DEPUTATIONS AND BRIEFINGS
10.1 Nightcliff Oval Precinct Feasibility Study.......................................................10
11. PUBLIC QUESTION TIME ...........................................................................10
12. CONFIDENTIAL ITEMS
12.1 Closure to the Public for Confidential Items ..................................................11 12.2 Moving Open Items Into Confidential ............................................................11 12.3 Moving Confidential Items Into Open ............................................................11
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Reports, recommendations and supporting documentation can be accessed via the City of Darwin Council Website at www.darwin.nt.gov.au, at Council Public Libraries or contact the Committee Administrator on (08) 8930 0670.
13. PETITIONS ...................................................................................................12
14. NOTICE(S) OF MOTION ..............................................................................12
15. COMMITTEE REPORTS
15.1 Community & Cultural Services 21/09/15 ............................13 15.2 Environment & Infrastructure 22/09/15 ............................16 15.3 Corporate & Economic Development 23/09/15 ............................18
16. OFFICERS REPORTS
116.1 Monthly Financial Report - August 2015 .......................................................20 16.2 Financial Statements for the Year Ended 30 June 2015 -
Update and Timetable ..................................................................................31 16.3 Expression of Interest - Parap Recreation Facility ........................................35 16.4 Fannie Bay Traffic North Study .....................................................................44 16.5 Improving Strategic Local Roads Infrastructure Program -
Round 2 ........................................................................................................59 16.6 Council Responses to Liquor Licence Applications - September
2015 .............................................................................................................70 16.7 Nightcliff Cafe Update - September 2015 .....................................................82 16.8 Parap Leisure And Sports Centre – Stage One - September
2015 Update .................................................................................................89 16.9 Velodrome – September 2015 Update .........................................................107 16.10 Northern Territory Government Community Consultation -
Strong Society, Confident Culture Social Participation Framework Feedback Report .......................................................................110
17. TOWN PLANNING REPORT/LETTERS
17.1 Council Responses to Development Applications - September 2015 .............................................................................................................149
17.2 Planning Scheme Amendment - Rezone Part Section 6646 (25 Hidden Valley Road, Berrimah) Hundred of Bagot from Zone CP (Community Purpose) to Zone TC (Tourist Commercial) – PA2015/0542 ................................................................................................208
17.3 Signage Application, Darwin Waterfront, Entrance Advertising Sign, Esplanade Road Reserve, Darwin City ...............................................228
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Reports, recommendations and supporting documentation can be accessed via the City of Darwin Council Website at www.darwin.nt.gov.au, at Council Public Libraries or contact the Committee Administrator on (08) 8930 0670.
18. INFORMATION ITEMS AND CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED
18.1 Vacancy for the Position of Vice President - Municipals on the Local Government Association of the Northern Territory Executive Board ............236
18.2 Nominations to the Administration and Legislation Advisory Committee ....................................................................................................239
18.3 Sport and Active Recreation Master Plan .....................................................248 18.4 Streetlights Assets - Points of Clarification/Capital Charges .........................251
19. REPORTS OF REPRESENTATIVES .........................................................260
20. QUESTIONS BY MEMBERS ......................................................................260
21. GENERAL BUSINESS ................................................................................260
22. DATE, TIME AND PLACE OF NEXT ORDINARY COUNCILMEETING ....................................................................................................260
23. CLOSURE OF MEETING TO THE PUBLIC ...............................................260
24. ADJOURNMENT OF MEETING AND MEDIA LIAISON .............................260
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Reports, recommendations and supporting documentation can be accessed via the City of Darwin Council Website at www.darwin.nt.gov.au, at Council Public Libraries or contact the Committee Administrator on (08) 8930 0670.
1. ACKNOWLEDGEMENT OF COUNTRY 2. THE LORD’S PRAYER 3. MEETING DECLARED OPEN 4. APOLOGIES AND LEAVE OF ABSENCE
Common No. 2695036 4.1 Apologies 4.2 Leave of Absence Granted A. THAT it be noted Member R M Knox is an apology due to a Leave of
Absence previously granted on 11 August 2015, for the period 5 September 2015 to 5 October 2015.
B. THAT it be noted Member G A Lambert is an apology due to a Leave of
Absence previously granted on 25 August 2015, for the period 24 September 2015 to 5 October 2015.
C. THAT it be noted Member S J Niblock is an apology due to a Leave of
Absence previously granted on 15 September 2015, for the period 25 September 2015 to 5 October 2015.
4.3 Leave of Absence Requested
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Reports, recommendations and supporting documentation can be accessed via the City of Darwin Council Website at www.darwin.nt.gov.au, at Council Public Libraries or contact the Committee Administrator on (08) 8930 0670.
5. ELECTRONIC MEETING ATTENDANCE Common No. 2221528
5.1 Electronic Meeting Attendance Granted THAT Council note that pursuant to Section 61 (4) of the Local Government Act and Decision No. 21\0009 – 16/04/12, the following member was granted permission for Electronic Meeting Attendance at this the Seventy-Eighth Ordinary Council Meeting held on Tuesday, 29 September 2015:
Member R Want de Rowe 5.2 Electronic Meeting Attendance Requested 6. DECLARATION OF INTEREST OF MEMBERS AND STAFF
Common No. 2752228 6.1 Declaration of Interest by Members 6.2 Declaration of Interest by Staff 7. CONFIRMATION OF MINUTES OF PREVIOUS MEETING/S 7.1 Confirmation of the Previous Ordinary Council Meeting
Common No. 1955119 THAT the tabled minutes of the previous Ordinary Council Meeting held on Tuesday, 15 September 2015, be received and confirmed as a true and correct record of the proceedings of that meeting.
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Reports, recommendations and supporting documentation can be accessed via the City of Darwin Council Website at www.darwin.nt.gov.au, at Council Public Libraries or contact the Committee Administrator on (08) 8930 0670.
8. BUSINESS ARISING FROM THE MINUTES OF PREVIOUS MEETING/S 8.1 Business Arising 9. MATTERS OF PUBLIC IMPORTANCE 10. DEPUTATIONS AND BRIEFINGS 10.1 Nightcliff Oval Precinct Feasibility Study
Common No. 3189512 Mark Bell and Steve Glennon from the Nightcliff Sports Club will be in attendance from 5.15 pm to brief the Council on Nightcliff Oval Precinct Feasibility Study. 11. PUBLIC QUESTION TIME
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Reports, recommendations and supporting documentation can be accessed via the City of Darwin Council Website at www.darwin.nt.gov.au, at Council Public Libraries or contact the Committee Administrator on (08) 8930 0670.
12. CONFIDENTIAL ITEMS 12.1 Closure to the Public for Confidential Items
Common No. 1944604 THAT pursuant to Section 65 (2) of the Local Government Act and Regulation 8 of the Local Government (Administration) Regulations the meeting be closed to the public to consider the Confidential matters referred from Committees and the following Items:-
Item Regulation Reason C26.1 8(c)(iv) information that would, if publicly
disclosed, be likely to prejudice the interests of the council or some other person
C28.1 8(e) information provided to the council on condition that it be kept confidential
C31.1 8(c)(iv) information that would, if publicly disclosed, be likely to prejudice the interests of the council or some other person
C31.2 8(e) information provided to the council on condition that it be kept confidential
C31.3 8(c)(iv) information that would, if publicly disclosed, be likely to prejudice the interests of the council or some other person
C31.4 8(c)(iv) information that would, if publicly disclosed, be likely to prejudice the interests of the council or some other person
12.2 Moving Open Items Into Confidential
Common No. 1944604 12.3 Moving Confidential Items Into Open
Common No. 1944604
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Reports, recommendations and supporting documentation can be accessed via the City of Darwin Council Website at www.darwin.nt.gov.au, at Council Public Libraries or contact the Committee Administrator on (08) 8930 0670.
13. PETITIONS 14. NOTICE(S) OF MOTION
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Reports, recommendations and supporting documentation can be accessed via the City of Darwin Council Website at www.darwin.nt.gov.au, at Council Public Libraries or contact the Committee Administrator on (08) 8930 0670.
15. COMMITTEE REPORTS 15.1 COMMUNITY & CULTURAL SERVICES (21/09/15)
Presentation of Report by Chairman – Member K J Worden Recommendations from the Community & Cultural Services Committee Meeting held on Monday, 21 September 2015. 1. Impact of Changes to Electronic Gaming Machine Legislation
Report No. 15C0116 AH:kl (21/09/15) Common No. 3212056 A. THAT Report Number 15C0116 AH:kl entitled Impact of Changes to
Electronic Gaming Machine Legislation, be received and noted. B. THAT Council works with community partners to develop a policy position to
support and advocate for responsible gambling in the community. C. THAT Council write to the Director-General of Licensing requesting that
Local Government be included, as a consultation requirement, in all Community Impact Analysis submissions.
DECISION NO.21\() (29/09/15) 2. Public Intoxication Issues Stakeholder Forum June 2015
Report No. 15C0111 KH:kl (21/09/15) Common No. 2407653 A. THAT Report No 15C0111 KH:kl, entitled 2015 Public Intoxication Issues
Stakeholder Forum June 2015, be received and noted. B. THAT Council note the 2015 Public Intoxication Issues Stakeholder Forum
Key Ideas To Take Forward as described on Page 5 of Forum Report at Attachment A.
C. THAT Council endorse inclusion of the 2015 Public Intoxication Issues
Stakeholder Forum Key Ideas To Take Forward, Attachment A, for the purpose of developing a consultation framework to undertake Level 2 / 3 community engagement activities to begin informing the construction of a safer community plan.
D. That Council employ a wide range of contemporary social media and
community engagement tools to gather feedback to inform the safer community plan.
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Reports, recommendations and supporting documentation can be accessed via the City of Darwin Council Website at www.darwin.nt.gov.au, at Council Public Libraries or contact the Committee Administrator on (08) 8930 0670.
3. Minutes Arts and Cultural Development Advisory Committee Meeting Report No. 15C0114 SC:es (21/09/15) Common No. 2157567
A. THAT Report Number 15C0114 SC:es entitled Minutes Arts and Cultural
Development Advisory Committee Meeting 30 July 2015, be received and noted.
B. THAT Council endorse the amended Terms of Reference for the Committee
at Attachment B of Report Number 15C0114 SC:es entitled Minutes Arts and Cultural Development Advisory Committee Meeting 30 July 2015.
C. THAT Council request an item be included on the next Local Government
Association of the Northern Territory (LGANT) Executive meeting agenda, raising the issue of Federal funding changes and the impact on the arts and cultural sector locally.
D. THAT it be noted that Committee member Mr Mark Smith from Music NT has
ceased to be a member of the Arts and Cultural Development Advisory Committee (ACDAC) and that a letter of thanks from the Lord Mayor be provided to Mr Mark Smith for his contribution.
4. Community Grants Review 2015
Report No. 15C0118 GP:es (21/09/15) Common No. 2686827 A. THAT Report Number 15C0118 GP:es entitled Community Grants Review
2015, be received and noted.
B. THAT the Council Community Grants Program be conducted annually, beginning in the 2016/2017 financial year, with notification and promotion internally and externally beginning in October 2015. The annual Climate Change and Environment Grant Round will remain unchanged.
C. THAT Council endorse the amended Community Grants Guidelines at
Attachment A of Report Number 15C0118 GP:es entitled Community Grants Review 2015.
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Reports, recommendations and supporting documentation can be accessed via the City of Darwin Council Website at www.darwin.nt.gov.au, at Council Public Libraries or contact the Committee Administrator on (08) 8930 0670.
15. COMMITTEE REPORTS 15.1 COMMUNITY & CULTURAL SERVICES (21/09/15)
Presentation of Report by Chairman – Member K J Worden The Community & Cultural Services Committee resolved the following items under delegated authority. 5. Resolved Under Delegated Authority
Common No. 2752263 THAT Council receive and note the following decisions which were made by the Committee under delegated authority. 5.1 Civic Park Mobile Food Vans Evaluation
Report No. 15C0103 AH:es (21/09/15) Common No. 1790486
5.2 Cultural Village Poles Report No. 15C0122 SC:kl (21/09/15) Common No. 1207373
5.3 Minutes Anchorage Sister City Community Committee Meeting 19 August 2015 Report No. 15C0120 AH:es (21/09/15) Common No. 3203631
5.4 Minutes Youth Advisory Group 1 September 2015 Document No. 3206811 (21/09/2015) Common No. 3206811
5.5 GENERAL BUSINESS Scholarship to Honour the work of Dr Ella Stack during and after
Cyclone Tracy THAT a report be prepared for the Community & Cultural Services Committee regarding the option of developing a scholarship to honour the work of Dr Ella Stack during and after Cyclone Tracy.
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Reports, recommendations and supporting documentation can be accessed via the City of Darwin Council Website at www.darwin.nt.gov.au, at Council Public Libraries or contact the Committee Administrator on (08) 8930 0670.
15. COMMITTEE REPORTS 15.2 ENVIRONMENT & INFRASTRUCTURE (22/09/15)
Presentation of Report by Chairman – Member S J Niblock Recommendations from the Environment & Infrastructure Committee Meeting held on Tuesday, 22 September 2015. 1. New Public Toilet Installation
Report No. 15TS0123 NK:jg (22/09/15) Common No. 1977924 A. THAT Report Number 15TS0123 NK:jg entitled New Public Toilet
Installation, be received and noted. B. THAT the location provided in Attachment A to Report Number 15TS0123
NK:jg entitled New Public Toilet Installation, be endorsed as the approved location for the installation of a new public toilet in Civic Park.
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Reports, recommendations and supporting documentation can be accessed via the City of Darwin Council Website at www.darwin.nt.gov.au, at Council Public Libraries or contact the Committee Administrator on (08) 8930 0670.
15. COMMITTEE REPORTS 15.2 ENVIRONMENT & INFRASTRUCTURE (22/09/15)
Presentation of Report by Chairman – Member S J Niblock The Environment & Infrastructure Committee resolved the following items under delegated authority. 2. Resolved Under Delegated Authority
Common No. 2752299 THAT Council receive and note the following decisions which were made by the Committee under delegated authority. 2.1 Wanguri Terrace – Traffic Calming and Analysis Update
Report No. 15TS0161 DL:jg (22/09/15) Common No. 1668356
2.2 Architectural Features over the Road Reserve – 44 Woods Street, Darwin Report No. 15TS0177 JW:jw (22/09/15) Common No. 2784234
2.3 Tambling Terrace Roundabout - Pedestrian Treatment Report No. 15TS0122 DL:jg (22/09/15) Common No. 3134026
2.4 Short Project Report – Cane Toads at East Point Report No. 15TC0051 SG:nj (22/09/15) Common No. 3175531
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Reports, recommendations and supporting documentation can be accessed via the City of Darwin Council Website at www.darwin.nt.gov.au, at Council Public Libraries or contact the Committee Administrator on (08) 8930 0670.
15. COMMITTEE REPORTS 15.3 CORPORATE & ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT (23/09/15)
Presentation of Report by Chairman – Member G J Haslett Recommendations from the Corporate & Economic Development Committee held on Wednesday, 23 September 2015. 1. Review of Policy No. 030 - Governance General
Report No. 15TC0053 MB:ph (23/09/15) Common No. 2078949 A. THAT Report Number 15TC0053 MB:ph entitled, Review of Policy No. 030 -
Governance General, be received and noted. B. THAT Council rescind the existing Policy No. 030 - Governance General. C. THAT Council adopt the amended Policy No. 030 - Governance General,
Attachment B, as amended, to Report Number 15TC0053 MB:ph entitled, Review of Policy No. 030 - Governance General.
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Reports, recommendations and supporting documentation can be accessed via the City of Darwin Council Website at www.darwin.nt.gov.au, at Council Public Libraries or contact the Committee Administrator on (08) 8930 0670.
15. COMMITTEE REPORTS 15.3 CORPORATE & ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT (23/09/15)
Presentation of Report by Chairman – Member G J Haslett The Corporate & Economic Development Committee resolved the following items under delegated authority. 2. Resolved Under Delegated Authority
Common No. 2752303 THAT Council receive and note the following decisions which were made by the Committee under delegated authority. 2.1 Department of Local Government and Community Services
Grant Acquittals 2014/15 Report No. 15TC0070 MM:mb (23/09/15) Common No. 2082109
2.2 Status of Grants and Awards for the Year Ending 30 June 2015 Report No. (23/09/15) Common No. 1572185
2.3 Car Parking Strategy Report No. 15A0122 LC:mp (23/09/15) Common No. 1952026
2.4 Listing of Cheques/EFT Payments - August 2015 Report No. 15A0120 MC:mp (23/09/15) Common No. 339125
2.5 Strategic Property Holdings Report No. 15A0123 LC:mp (23/09/15) Common No. 3205508
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ENCL: YES 2ND ORDINARY COUNCIL MEETING/OPEN AGENDA ITEM: 16.1
MONTHLY FINANCIAL REPORT - AUGUST 2015
REPORT No.: 15A0121 MC:mp COMMON No.: 2476534 DATE: 29/09/2015
Presenter: Manager Finance, Miles Craighead Approved: General Manager Corporate Services, Diana Leeder PURPOSE The purpose of this report is to provide a comparison of income and expenditure against the budget for the period ended 31 August 2015 in accordance with the Local Government (Accounting) Regulations. LINK TO STRATEGIC PLAN The issues addressed in this Report are in accordance with the following Goals/Strategies of the City of Darwin 2012 – 2016 as outlined in the ‘Evolving Darwin Towards 2020 Strategic Plan’:- Goal 5 Effective and Responsible Governance Outcome 5.5 Responsible financial and asset management Key Strategies 5.5.1 Manage Council’s business based on a sustainable financial and asset
management strategy KEY ISSUES The first quarter of monthly reports while providing minimal information meet
Council’s statutory requirements. Monthly reporting formats, timelines for periods ending 30 September 2015 and
the related role of the quarterly budget reviews will be further considered in the near future.
Preparation of the 2014/15 annual financial statements for audit and related issues are the current focus.
There are no overall concerns with this month’s report.
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PAGE: 2 REPORT NUMBER: 15A0121 MC:mp SUBJECT: MONTHLY FINANCIAL REPORT - AUGUST 2015 RECOMMENDATIONS THAT Report Number 15A0121 MC:mp entitled Monthly Financial Report - August 2015, be received and noted. BACKGROUND The format of the monthly report has previously been consulted and endorsed. DISCUSSION The following statements are included at Attachment A. Overall Income Statement All sources of Council’s income (revenue) and all operating expenses. Municipal Plan Summary The Municipal Plan Summary follows a similar format to the statement of cash flows, but is based on working capital rather than cash. The actual transfers to and from cash backed reserves are not currently provided, these will be provided from 1st quarter 2015/16 in conjunction with the Reserves Summary report. Investments Report Details all cash and investments held by institution and this also provides information on interest rate returns and maturities. Accounts Receivable Report Details rate receipt collection, outstanding general debtors and performance on rates recovery compared to the previous year. The report includes additional information on infringement debtors, rates arrears, rates struck and rates outstanding (bar chart). CONSULTATION PROCESS There has been some initial informal consultation with the Corporate and Economic Development Committee in respect of appropriate formats and lines of monthly financial reporting for 2015/16 financial year.
POLICY IMPLICATIONS Nil BUDGET AND RESOURCE IMPLICATIONS Nil
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PAGE: 3 REPORT NUMBER: 15A0121 MC:mp SUBJECT: MONTHLY FINANCIAL REPORT - AUGUST 2015 RISK/LEGAL/LEGISLATIVE IMPLICATIONS Council’s monthly financial reports normally contain additional information to the statutory requirements. Some of this additional information is proposed to be omitted until the end of the 1st quarter 2015/16. Thereafter the information should be starting to show some more useful trends and will be more settled. A main focus in the meantime is the annual financial statements for the year ended 30 June 2015. The information that is provided is considered to more than achieve statutory compliance as set out below: Part 8 of the Local Government (Accounting) Regulations require that a monthly financial report is presented to Council. Regulation 18 states:- 1. The CEO must, in each month, lay before a meeting of the council a report, in a
form approved by the council, setting out:
a) The actual income and expenditure of the council for the period from the commencement of the financial year to the end of the previous month; and
b) The forecast income and expenditure for the whole of the financial year 2. The report must include:
a) Details of all cash and investments held by the council (including money held in trust); and
b) A statement on the debts owed to the council including the aggregate
amount owed under each category with a general indication of the age of the debts; and
c) Other information required by the Council.
3. If a council does not hold a meeting in a particular month, the report is to be laid
before the council committee performing the council's financial functions for the particular month.
It should be noted that monthly financial reports are not independently audited, but are subject to internal control and review processes.
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PAGE: 4 REPORT NUMBER: 15A0121 MC:mp SUBJECT: MONTHLY FINANCIAL REPORT - AUGUST 2015 ENVIRONMENTAL IMPLICATIONS Nil COUNCIL OFFICER CONFLICT OF INTEREST DECLARATION We the Author and Approving Officers declare that we do not have a Conflict of Interest in relation to this matter. MILES CRAIGHEAD DIANA LEEDERMANAGER FINANCE GENERAL MANAGER
CORPORATE SERVICES For enquiries, please contact Miles Craighead on 8930 0523 or email: m.craighead@darwin.nt.gov.au. Attachments: Attachment A: Monthly Financial Report – August 2015
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Income StatementFor the Period Ended 31/08/2015
Full Original Full Amended YTD YTD v FAB
Budget Budget Actual
$'000 $'000 $'000 %
% of year elapsed 17%
Income from Continuing Operations Comment
Rates & Annual Charges 65,362 65,362 64,295 98% No issues
User Charges, Fees & Other 26,902 26,902 5,294 20% No issues
Interest & Investment Revenue 2,700 2,700 406 15% No issues
Grants & Contributions - Operating 5,929 5,929 2,367 40% No issues
Total Income from Continuing Operations 100,893 100,893 72,362 72%
Less Expenses from Continuing Operations
Employee Costs 30,419 30,419 4,900 16% No issues
Borrowing Costs 309 309 - 0% No issues
Materials and Services 50,199 50,199 7,805 16% No issues
Depreciation and Amortisation 21,146 21,146 3,524 17% No issues
Total Expenses from Continuing Operations 102,073 102,073 16,229 16%
Operating Result - Continuing Operations (1,180) (1,180) 56,134
Grants & Contributions - Capital 3,033 3,033 1,875 62% No issues
Net Operating Result For the Year 1,853 1,853 58,009
2015/16
Income Statement
Explanation of Columns: "Full Original Budget" and "Full Amended Budget" are full year. YTD Actual is year to date. YTD v FAB is the % of actuals
achieved against the full year amended budget.
Outlines income and operating expenses. Excludes capital expenditure and instead recognises depreciation expense. The net operating surplus or
deficit for the reporting period is a measure of Council's financial performance. This figure is determined by deducting total operating expenses
including depreciation from total operating revenue.
Operating income: Rates are recognised at the beginning of the year hence 98% achieved, the remainder relates to growth which should be achieved by
year end. Although User charges, fees and other revenue are above target at 20% this is mainly due to the issuing of Off Street parking permits and
animal registrations at the beginning of the year. Operational grant income is exceeding target with receipt of FAA early release of 1st & 2nd qtr grant
monies; in addition receipt of Faces in Spaces grant monies . Interest is less than anticipated pending receipt of rates instalment number 1 and noting
significant contract payments late last financial year and early this financial year. Despite the lowering interest rates no concerns at this stage.
Operating expenses: Overall expenditure is on track, excluding Materials and Services which are below budget.
Capital income: Actual capital income includes Road Works Capital Projects and Stormwater Developer contribution and the latter will be a 1st qtr
budget variation.
Manager Finance: There are no overall concerns in relation to the original budget.
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Municipal Plan SummaryFor the Period Ended 31/08/2015
Full Original Full Amended YTD YTD v FAB
Budget Budget Actual
$'000 $'000 $'000 %
% of year elapsed 17%
Funds From Operating Activities
Net Operating Result From Above 1,853 1,853 58,009
Add back depreciation (not cash) 21,146 21,146 3,524
Net Funds Provided (or used in) Operating Activities 22,999 22,999 61,533
Funds From Investing activities
Sale of Infrastructure, Property, Plant & Equipment 553 553 33 6%
Sale of Land 500 500 5 1%
Purchase of Infrastructure, Property, Plant & Equipment (26,046) (26,046) (2,901) 11%
Net Funds Provided (or used in) Investing Activities (24,993) (24,993) (2,864)
Funds From Financing Activities
Repayment of borrowings & advances (318) (318) - 0%
Net Funds Provided (or used in) Financing Activities (318) (318) -
Net Increase (-Decrease) in Funds Before Transfers (2,312) (2,312) 58,670
Transfers from (-to) Reserves 2,312 2,312 -
Net Increase (-Decrease) in Funds After Transfers - - 58,670
2015/16
Municipal Plan Summary Comments
This statement outlines Councils entire budget in accordance with the published municipal plan. It shows the effect on General Funds
(original budget - break even/nil). It groups items into operating, investing and financing and has a very close relationship to cash flows ,
which is why it is presented in the same international format. It eliminates the depreciation calculation and discloses totals for asset sales
and purchases as well as loan raising and repayments. Finally it discloses the transfers to & from cash backed reserve, these details will be
provided in the September quarter reports in conjunction with the Reserve Summary report.
Manager Finance: There are no concerns in relation to the budgets.
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CREDIT
RATINGCOUNTERPARTY AMOUNT
INTEREST
RATEMATURITY DATE
DAYS TO
MATURITY
WEIGHTED
AVERAGE RATE
INSTITUTION
TOTALS
% P/FOLIO
PER
COUNTER
PARTY
LT / ST
$ 38,320,489.02 61.60% of portfolio
AA - / A1+ ANZ 1,000,000.00$ 2.86% March 8, 2016 190 0.000459758 2,000,000.00$ 3.22%
AA - / A1+ ANZ 1,000,000.00$ 2.86% March 15, 2016 197 0.000459758
AA - / A1+ National Bank 1,000,000.00$ 3.14% October 6, 2015 36 0.000504770 15,809,066.04$ 25.41%
AA - / A1+ National Bank 2,000,000.00$ 3.01% October 6, 2015 36 0.000967743
AA - / A1+ National Bank 1,018,433.98$ 3.00% October 20, 2015 50 0.000491154
AA - / A1+ National Bank 1,019,170.42$ 2.95% October 27, 2015 57 0.000483317
AA - / A1+ National Bank 521,631.57$ 2.95% November 3, 2015 64 0.000247371AA - / A1+ National Bank 1,101,428.49$ 2.95% November 3, 2015 64 0.000522326
AA - / A1+ National Bank 1,000,000.00$ 2.97% November 10, 2015 71 0.000477441
AA - / A1+ National Bank 1,000,000.00$ 2.94% November 17, 2015 78 0.000472619
AA - / A1+ National Bank 1,000,000.00$ 2.94% November 24, 2015 85 0.000472619
AA - / A1+ National Bank 1,021,909.05$ 3.00% January 26, 2016 148 0.000492830
AA - / A1+ National Bank 1,060,205.58$ 2.95% February 2, 2016 155 0.000502777
AA - / A1+ National Bank 1,000,000.00$ 3.00% February 9, 2016 162 0.000482264
AA - / A1+ National Bank 1,010,204.66$ 3.02% February 16, 2016 169 0.000490433
AA - / A1+ National Bank 1,028,489.65$ 3.02% February 16, 2016 169 0.000499310
AA - / A1+ National Bank 1,027,592.64$ 3.02% February 23, 2016 176 0.000498875
AA - / A1+ Commonwealth Bank 1,017,850.96$ 3.37% September 1, 2015 1 0.000551414 15,221,129.05$ 24.47%
AA - / A1+ Commonwealth Bank 1,000,000.00$ 3.37% September 8, 2015 8 0.000541743
AA - / A1+ Commonwealth Bank 1,000,000.00$ 3.37% September 15, 2015 15 0.000541743
AA - / A1+ Commonwealth Bank 1,018,692.88$ 3.17% September 22, 2015 22 0.000519118
AA - / A1+ Commonwealth Bank 1,019,224.11$ 3.20% September 22, 2015 22 0.000524304
AA - / A1+ Commonwealth Bank 1,000,000.00$ 3.17% September 29, 2015 29 0.000509592
AA - / A1+ Commonwealth Bank 1,019,385.21$ 3.11% September 29, 2015 29 0.000509639
AA - / A1+ Commonwealth Bank 1,019,855.07$ 2.98% November 10, 2015 71 0.000488560
AA - / A1+ Commonwealth Bank 1,000,000.00$ 2.94% November 24, 2015 85 0.000472619
AA - / A1+ Commonwealth Bank 1,020,539.73$ 2.90% December 1, 2015 92 0.000475764
AA - / A1+ Commonwealth Bank 1,019,170.41$ 3.03% December 8, 2015 99 0.000496424
AA - / A1+ Commonwealth Bank 1,021,909.04$ 2.85% January 12, 2016 134 0.000468188
AA - / A1+ Commonwealth Bank 1,021,462.19$ 2.92% April 12, 2016 225 0.000479478
AA - / A1+ Commonwealth Bank 1,022,154.52$ 2.90% May 17, 2016 260 0.000476517
AA - / A1+ Commonwealth Bank 1,020,884.93$ 2.90% May 24, 2016 267 0.000475925
AA - / A1+ Westpac 1,080,050.93$ 3.35% September 1, 2015 1 0.000581638 5,290,293.93$ 8.50%
AA - / A1+ Westpac 1,000,000.00$ 2.85% September 29, 2015 29 0.000458151
AA - / A1+ Westpac 1,061,864.39$ 2.65% December 15, 2015 106 0.000452354
AA - / A1+ Westpac 1,102,931.01$ 2.65% December 29, 2015 120 0.000469848
AA - / A1+ Westpac 1,045,447.60$ 2.60% January 5, 2016 127 0.000436958
$ 20,219,125.51 32.50% of portfolio
AA- / A1+ BankSA 1,000,000.00$ 3.27% December 8, 2015 99 0.000525668 6,000,000.00$ 9.65%
AA- / A1+ BankSA 1,000,000.00$ 3.24% January 5, 2016 127 0.000520845
AA- / A1+ BankSA 1,000,000.00$ 3.27% January 19, 2016 141 0.000525668
AA- / A1+ BankSA 1,000,000.00$ 3.30% November 3, 2015 64 0.000530490
AA- / A1+ BankSA 2,000,000.00$ 3.30% October 27, 2015 57 0.001060981
A+ / A1 Suncorp-Metway Limited 1,000,000.00$ 3.12% September 22, 2015 22 0.000501555 10,174,248.80$ 16.36%
A+ / A1 Suncorp-Metway Limited 1,017,864.38$ 3.00% October 6, 2015 36 0.000490879
A+ / A1 Suncorp-Metway Limited 3,000,000.00$ 3.00% October 13, 2015 43 0.001446792
A+ / A1 Suncorp-Metway Limited 1,000,000.00$ 3.00% October 20, 2015 50 0.000482264
A+ / A1 Suncorp-Metway Limited 1,000,000.00$ 2.85% November 17, 2015 78 0.000458151
A+ / A1 Suncorp-Metway Limited 1,113,195.38$ 2.95% December 29, 2015 120 0.000527907
A+ / A1 Suncorp-Metway Limited 1,021,402.74$ 2.95% January 12, 2016 134 0.000484376
A+ / A1 Suncorp-Metway Limited 1,021,786.30$ 2.90% February 2, 2016 155 0.000476345
A- / A2 Bank of Queensland Limited 1,000,000.00$ 3.32% September 15, 2015 15 0.000533706 4,044,876.71$ 6.50%
A- / A2 Bank of Queensland Limited 1,000,000.00$ 2.95% December 15, 2015 106 0.000474226
A- / A2 Bank of Queensland Limited 1,022,093.15$ 2.90% January 19, 2016 141 0.000476488
A- / A2 Bank of Queensland Limited 1,022,783.56$ 2.90% March 1, 2016 183 0.000476810
3,666,973.27$ 5.89% of portfolio
BBB+ / A2 People's Choice Credit Union / Australian Central Credit Union1,000,000.00$ 3.55% September 8, 2015 8 0.000570679 3,666,973.27$ 5.89%
BBB+ / A2 People's Choice Credit Union / Australian Central Credit Union553,292.61$ 2.90% October 20, 2015 50 0.000257939
BBB+ / A2 People's Choice Credit Union / Australian Central Credit Union1,057,895.50$ 2.94% December 1, 2015 92 0.000499981
BBB+ / A2 People's Choice Credit Union / Australian Central Credit Union1,055,785.16$ 2.90% December 22, 2015 113 0.000492195
-$ 0.00% of portfolio
3.03% 2.15%
62,206,588$ 100.00% Average Days to
Maturity 95.00
Weighted
Average
BBSW 90 Day
Rate100.00%
GENERAL BANK FUNDS 5,169,064$ Amount % PortfolioTerm Deposit 62,206,587.80$ 92%
TOTAL ALL FUNDS 67,375,652$ Bank Bills -$
Negotiable Certificate of Deposit -$
Total Budget Investment Earnings 2,399,496$ CBA At Call 5,169,064.18$ 8%
Year to Date Investment Earnings 374,217$ 67,375,651.98$ 100%
TOTAL FUNDS INVESTED
Type of Investment
NT Government Total @
Invested
INVESTMENTS REPORT TO COUNCIL AS AT 31 AUGUST 2015
Regional Banks Total @
Invested
Credit Societies Total @
Invested
Major Banks Total @ Invested
Investment Portfolio
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Short Term Policy Max. Actual Portfolio Counterparty Policy Min. Policy Max. Actual Portfolio
A1+ 100% 62% Major Banks 15% 100% 62%
A1 45% 26% Regional Banks 0% 45% 33%
A2 25% 12%
Unrated* 10% 0%
Note: City of Darwin's investment policy limit with any one bank cannot exceed 30% of the entire investment portfolio.
*unrated institutions must be an "ADI" with an asset base greater than $1B.
INVESTMENTS REPORT TO COUNCIL AS AT 31 AUGUST 2015
Investment Policy Limits
Credit Unions/Building
Societies/ Other ADI's0% 45% 6%
BankSA10%
Westpac9%
Commonwealth24%
NAB25%
People's Choice/Australian Central Credit Union
6%
Suncorp16%
Bank of Queensland Limited7%
ANZ3%
INVESTMENT FUNDS DISTRIBUTION PER INSTITUTION
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As at 31 August, 2015 Council's short term cash position was as follows:
1. General Fund
Cash at Bank 5,169,064$
Short Term Investments 62,206,588$
Total Funds 67,375,652$ Council has an arrangement with its financial institution the Commonwealth Bank of Australia to offset Council's
overdraft facility against pooled funds held in Council's Trust Account and General Account.
As at 31 August 2015
2. Trust Account $ Institution Value
Interest
Rate
Maturity
Date Days to Maturity
Cash at Bank $620,583.52 COMMONWEALTH n/a n/a n/a
Short Term Investments n/a $0.00 n/a n/a n/a
Total Trust Funds $620,583.52
CASH AND INVESTMENTS SUMMARY
$0
$2
$4
$6
$8
$10
$12
$14
Mill
ions
FUNDS INVESTED MATURITY PROFILEAs at 31 Aug 2015
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Pursuant to Local Government (Accounting)
Regulations Sec 18(2)(b) the chart labelled
"Accounts Receivable Outstanding Debtors"
represents sundry debts owed to Council on
an "aged" basis.
FINANCE DEPARTMENTSERVICE LEVEL REPORT TO COUNCIL
FOR THE MONTH OF AUGUST 2015
Cheques4.7%
Credit Card5.9%
Cash1.9%
EFT1.0%
Major Agents13.5%
Web Site12.8%Direct Debits
9.0%
B-Pay32.5%
Aust Post18.3%
Centrepay0.4%
RATE RECEIPTS BY PAYMENT TYPE LAST 12 MONTHS
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0
500
1000
1500
2000
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Works, Hire,
Permits
Rentals Shoal Bay Car Park Shortfall Other Infringements
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ACCOUNTS RECEIVABLE OUTSTANDING DEBTORS
90 + Days
60 Days
30 Days
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Totals" represents the amounts currently
outstanding in Rates to Council, rates
are either due or overdue and no further
"ageing" is possible.
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2015 EOFY 2016 YTD
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Rates Debit Balance Analysis
Current Bal Arrears
$2,051,171 $1,633,793
$60,907,634
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40%
60%
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$10M
$20M
$30M
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MONTHLY RATES RECOVERY TOTALS 2016
$ Outstanding 2015/2016
$ Outstanding 2014/2015
% Recovery 2015/2016
% Recovery 2014/2015
97.86%
% Outstanding
$62,541,426
$ Outstanding
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ENCL: NO 2ND ORDINARY COUNCIL MEETING/OPEN AGENDA ITEM: 16.2
FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2015 – UPDATE AND TIMETABLE
REPORT No.: 15A0124 MC:mp COMMON No.: 2527584 DATE: 29/09/2015
Presenter: Manager Finance, Miles Craighead Approved: General Manager Corporate Services, Diana Leeder PURPOSE The purpose of this report is to provide Council with updated information and the timetable for preparation of the Financial Statements for the year ended 30 June 2015. LINK TO STRATEGIC PLAN The issues addressed in this Report are in accordance with the following Goals/Strategies of the City of Darwin 2012 – 2016 as outlined in the ‘Evolving Darwin Towards 2020 Strategic Plan’:- Goal 5 Effective and Responsible Governance Outcome 5.5 Responsible financial and asset management Key Strategies 5.5.1 Manage Council’s business based on a sustainable financial and asset
management strategy KEY ISSUES The preparation of the Financial Statements for the year end 30 June 2015 is
nearing completion in accordance with the timetable. This report provides updated information and timetable. The draft financial statements will be referred to the Council's auditor under
delegation.
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UPDATE AND TIMETABLE RECOMMENDATIONS A. THAT Report Number 15A0124 MC:mp entitled Financial Statements for the
Year Ended 30 June 2015 - Update and Timetable be received and noted. B. THAT a change of accounting policy and practice be approved so that the
separately audited accounts of the Darwin Entertainment Centre not be consolidated into the Council’s financial statements for the year ended 30 June 2015 (by an early adoption of AASB10).
BACKGROUND Nil DISCUSSION The timetable for the statements and audit remains on track and is set out below for information:
Day Date Ref Event Responsibility
Fri 18/9/15 LGA S132 Complete preparation draft financial statements
Finance
Wed 23/9/15 Complete internal reviews of Financial Statements
Finance
Wed 23/9/15 Accounting for subsidiaries: DEC to supply audited financial statements (if required by audit)
DEC
Fri 25/9/15 Consolidate subsidiaries; DEC (if required by audit)
Finance
Mon 28/9/15 Audit/letter Audit commences (as agreed) Audit
Tue 29/9/15 LGA S132 Refer financial statements to audit (under delegation)
CEO/Finance
Fri 23/10/15 LGAR S10 (3) Draft audit reports, financial statements and executive summary required for Risk Management & Audit Committee (RMAC) agenda
Audit Finance
Fri 30/10/15 LGAR S10 (3) RMAC meets to consider financial statements (advisory to Council)
RMAC
Fri 30/10/15 LGAR S16 (1) CEO to execute certificate Finance/CEO
Tue 10/11/15 LGAR S16 (2) CEO to lay statements before Council (1st ordinary)
Finance/CEO
Sun 15/11/15 LGAR S33 (a) Good practice LGAR S33 (b) LGAR S17 (1)
Audited Report including Financial Statements must be published. Public notice. Agency (DLG) Fwd statements to NT Grants Commission
Finance/Planning
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UPDATE AND TIMETABLE The financial statements and draft audit reports (following audit) will be discussed at the Risk Management & Audit Committee (RMAC) being held on 30 October 2015. Following that, the statements will be presented to Council at its meeting to be held on Tuesday 10 November and thereafter be deemed “available” pursuant to section 132 (b) of the Local Government Act. The Financial Statements and Audit report thereon are included within Council’s Annual Report and “lodged” on or before 15 November 2015 in accordance with the Local Government Act. CONSULTATION PROCESS In preparing this report the Council Auditors were consulted. POLICY IMPLICATIONS The notes and policies relating to the financial statements are improved each year. There is often a myriad of minor changes. Areas currently being reviewed for possible significant change and/or notable items include (but not limited to):
Consolidation of subsidiary entities. A paper has been provided to the Council’s Auditor presenting the case that under the new AASB10 Council is not able to consolidate the Darwin Entertainment Centre in its financial statements. Council’s Auditor has agreed with the paper. This leaves the way open for Council to, by way of a change of policy, not consolidate the Darwin Entertainment Centre for 2014/15 (ie choose an early adoption of AASB10). Accordingly this report recommends that.
Significant one off notes will include explanations around de-recognition of the carbon tax liability following on from the repeal of that legislation by the Commonwealth.
The accounting treatment of rates assessments in credit at the year end wherein those accounts in credit pending the striking of the following years rates may be required to be treated as income.
The statements will for the first time include new reserves that Council has resolved during 2014/15 such as; Street Lighting, IT Strategy and Carbon Tax.
The Waste Reserve requires temporary accommodation from the Asset Replacement & Refurbishment to cover a deficit on 30 June 2015 of approximately $702,000. Based on 2015/16 original budget the reserve this situation corrects early 2015/16 and should not have any ongoing implications for the Asset Renewal & Refurbishment Reserve after July 2015.
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UPDATE AND TIMETABLE BUDGET AND RESOURCE IMPLICATIONS The draft results are indicative of financial sustainability. Compared to original budgets a number of programs demonstrate savings with other areas such as Waste Facility exceeding original budget. Incomplete and committed capital programs from 2014/15 have already been approved by Council for carry forward into 2015/16. RISK/LEGAL/LEGISLATIVE IMPLICATIONS Council’s timetable meets legal requirements. ENVIRONMENTAL IMPLICATIONS Council maintains an environmental program which is separately accounted for and commented in the Annual Report. COUNCIL OFFICER CONFLICT OF INTEREST DECLARATION We the Author and Approving Officers declare that we do not have a Conflict of Interest in relation to this matter. MILES CRAIGHEAD DIANA LEEDERMANAGER FINANCE GENERAL MANAGER
CORPORATE SERVICES For enquiries, please contact Miles Craighead on 8930 0523 or email: m.craighead@darwin.nt.gov.au.
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ENCL: YES 2ND ORDINARY COUNCIL MEETING/OPEN AGENDA ITEM: 16.3
EXPRESSION OF INTEREST - PARAP RECREATION FACILITY
REPORT No.: 15C0115 CB:kl COMMON No.: 3085720 DATE: 21/09/2015
Presenter: Recreation and Healthy Lifestyle Coordinator, Clare Beacham Approved: General Manager Community & Cultural Services, Anna Malgorzewicz PURPOSE The purpose of this report is to outline to Council the Expression of Interest (EOI) process, including the assessment criteria for potential applicants seeking tenancy of the Parap Recreation Facility. LINK TO STRATEGIC PLAN The issues addressed in this Report are in accordance with the following Goals/Strategies of the City of Darwin 2012 – 2016 as outlined in the ‘Evolving Darwin Towards 2020 Strategic Plan’:- Goal 5 Effective and Responsible Governance Outcome 5.3 Good governance Key Strategies 5.3.1 Demonstrate good corporate practice and ethical behaviour KEY ISSUES Submissions will be sought from community-based organisations who meet the
specified eligibility criteria for tenancy of The Parap Recreation Facility, 77 Ross Smith Avenue Parap.
An EOI process will be initiated on Monday, 5 October 2015 and will be advertised on Council’s website, in the NT News and emailed to local community groups.
The EOI will be for tenancy commencing 1 January 2016. The facility will be leased in its current condition. Applicants wishing to make
modifications to the interior of the building are invited to outline any such proposal as part of their submission. All new capital works proposed by the applicant must meet building codes and are subject to the specifications of the General Manager Infrastructure. All associated costs will be met by the tenant.
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Applications will be assessed using criteria consistent with previous EOIs for tenancy of Council community facilities.
RECOMMENDATIONS THAT Report Number 15C0115 CB:kl entitled Expression of Interest - Parap Recreation Facility, be received and noted. BACKGROUND PREVIOUS DECISIONS DECISION NO. 21\3656 (25/08/15) Royal Life Saving Society NT – Partnership Proposal Report No. 15C0080 MG:kl (25/08/15) Common No. 3085720 C. THAT Council endorse a public expression of interest process for a
community based body for tenancy at the Parap Recreation Facility from 1 January 2016.
E. THAT a further report be presented to Council outlining the options available
to future applicants for tenancy of the Parap Recreation Facility, including any proposals for capital investment for improvements.
DISCUSSION The Parap Recreation Facility, 77 Ross Smith Avenue Parap, forms part of Lot 5292, Town of Darwin (Parap Pool). The facility was built in 1995 as a clubhouse facility to be utilised for the adjoining netball courts. In 2009 Netball NT relocated to Marrara. Since that time the facility has had a number of occupants on short term tenancy agreements. Kentish Lifelong Learning and Care Inc. and ‘Life Be In It’ NT Inc. both occupied office and storage space until May 2015 and August 2015 respectively. Agoy Yoga currently occupies the first floor multi-purpose room and its tenancy expires on 31 December 2015. The Facility The Parap Recreation Facility consists of a two-storey building with total floor plan of 149m2. The building includes a number of offices and storage spaces as depicted in Attachment A. The first floor, accessed via stairs at the north and south ends of the building, includes a multi-purpose room with kitchenette, a male and female toilet and two small office spaces.
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PAGE: 3 REPORT NUMBER: 15C0115 CB:kl SUBJECT: EXPRESSION OF INTEREST - PARAP RECREATION FACILITY The ground floor houses three office spaces, a kitchen, storage room, male and female toilets. The female toilets include an accessible toilet and a row of cages providing additional storage space. The Parap Recreation Facility has sufficient car parking space for approximately 6-8 cars within the boundary fence. Additional car parking is available for visitors to the facility outside the boundary fence in an area shared with Parap Pool and Parap Tennis Courts users. An audit of Council facilities in 2013 provided an overview of the condition of the building. The exterior is in overall good condition and the interior is in a well-maintained condition in consideration of its age. The building was assessed in 2014 as meeting fire and safety compliance. Photographs at Attachment B provide an indication of the current condition of the building. Following Kentish Lifelong Learning and ‘Life Be in it’ NT vacating the building, minor maintenance tasks have been carried out by Council, however no further capital improvements are to be undertaken prior to seeking expressions of interest for tenancy. Zoning The site is zoned OR (Organised Recreation). An office is a prohibited use within Zone OR of the Northern Territory Planning Scheme, although activities deemed ancillary to the organised recreation use may be permitted subject to planning approval. Organisations that are proposing to use the facility for purposes other than Organised Recreation or for activities not deemed ancillary to the existing organised recreation use must be willing to apply for and be issued an Exceptional Development Permit from the Department of Lands and Planning. Building modifications The facility will be leased in its current condition. Applicants may wish to make modifications to the interior of the building to better suit their organisational needs and are invited to outline any such proposal as part of their submission. All new capital works proposed by the applicant must meet building codes and are subject to the specifications of the General Manager Infrastructure. All costs associated with modifying or improving the building, including planning applications, will be met by the tenant. Ongoing maintenance of the building will be detailed in the lease document. Council will be responsible for provision and maintenance of the building structurally. The tenant will be responsible for maintaining the occupied areas in good and reasonable condition, including fittings and fixtures pertaining to the premises.
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PAGE: 4 REPORT NUMBER: 15C0115 CB:kl SUBJECT: EXPRESSION OF INTEREST - PARAP RECREATION FACILITY Rental Costs Council’s approved Fees and Charges 2015/16 for rental per annum at Parap Recreation Facility is $123.00 per square metre. This rate is subsidised to acknowledge and support the community service offered by organisations suitable for tenancy. This fee is subject to annual review. All utility costs related to tenancy of the Parap Recreation Facility are to be met by the tenant. Expression of Interest Process Notice of the Expression of Interest process will be advertised from Monday 5
October on Council’s website, in the NT News and emailed to local community groups. Office space currently available at the Nightcliff Community Centre will also be advertised as part of this process. An open day will be held at the facility during the advertising period. All potential applicants will be encouraged to attend to inspect the facility prior to lodging a submission. Council will negotiate with Agoy Yoga to allow viewing of the multi-purpose space. Applications will be received by Tuesday, 27 October 2015 in accordance to Councils tender process. Eligibility Submissions will be sought from community-based organisations for tenancy of the facility. To be eligible to submit an EOI, such organisations must be not-for-profit and legally recognised or eligible for recognition in accordance with the NT Associations Act 2008, with current Public Liability Insurance to the value of $20 million. Expressions of Interest will be considered from single or multiple tenants as follows:
Single organisation proposing to occupy the entire space Single organisation proposing to occupy part of the space A consortium of multiple organisations proposing to occupy the entire space
Submissions will be considered for lease of the facility for a period of:
Short term (up to 5 years) Medium term (5-10 years) or Long term (10+ years)
EOI Requirements EOI submissions must include the following:
Business and/or Strategic Plan Annual Report (including financial statements) Proof of Incorporation and not-for-profit status Proof of Public Liability Insurance A brief report from a Building Certifier regarding the accommodation specific
to their needs and any proposed alterations to the building (if applicable).
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PAGE: 5 REPORT NUMBER: 15C0115 CB:kl SUBJECT: EXPRESSION OF INTEREST - PARAP RECREATION FACILITY Assessment Criteria Expressions of interest will be considered on the basis of the local community benefit the organisation provides and their experience in partnership building, consistent with previous EOIs for tenancy of Council community facilities. A panel of three Council officers from the Community Development, Recreation Services and Contracts teams will assess applications using the assessment criteria at Attachment C. CONSULTATION PROCESS In preparing this report, the following City of Darwin officers were consulted: Manager Recreation, Events & Customer Service A/Manager Community Development Family and Children’s Services Coordinator Recreation Services Officer Business Manager Property Officer Contracts Administrator Strategic Town Planner Manager Infrastructure Maintenance Team Coordinator Building Services Team Leader Building Services Assistant Asset Officer POLICY IMPLICATIONS City of Darwin Policy No. 010 Land Acquisition, Disposal and Lease establishes the conditions and processes for long term leases. BUDGET AND RESOURCE IMPLICATIONS At present, the Parap Recreation Facility consists of a total floor plan of 149m2; this equates to an annual rental of $18,327 based on the 2015/2016 Fees and Charges of $123m2 per annum. The rate for office rental is subsidised to acknowledge and support the community service offered by organisations suitable for this type of accommodation. A lease will be prepared for the successful organisation or organisations. Each lease will cost approximately $1600 (ex GST) to prepare and register. RISK/LEGAL/LEGISLATIVE IMPLICATIONS Nil
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PAGE: 6 REPORT NUMBER: 15C0115 CB:kl SUBJECT: EXPRESSION OF INTEREST - PARAP RECREATION FACILITY ENVIRONMENTAL IMPLICATIONS Nil COUNCIL OFFICER CONFLICT OF INTEREST DECLARATION We the Author and Approving Officers declare that we do not have a Conflict of Interest in relation to this matter. CLARE BEACHAM ANNA MALGORZEWICZRECREATION AND HEALTHY LIFESTYLE COORDINATOR
GENERAL MANAGER COMMUNITY & CULTURAL
SERVICES For enquiries, please contact Anna Malgorzewicz on 89300633 or email: a.malgorzewicz@darwin.nt.gov.au. Attachments: Attachment A: Building Plans – Parap Recreation Facility Attachment B: Photos – Parap Recreation Facility Attachment C: Assessment Criteria
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Expression of Interest Tenancy of Parap Recreation Facility
Assessment Criteria Organisations responding to this expression of interest will be assessed by a panel using the following criteria:
• The organisation’s experience in delivering services which address a local
community need or build capacity of the Darwin community.
• Demonstrated reach of the organisation within the Darwin community.
• Demonstrated experience in developing partnerships with other community
groups/stakeholders and willingness to work collaboratively with Council and
other community groups.
• Financial management of the organisation.
• Demonstrated systems of good governance through operations, including
strategic/business plans.
• Demonstrated ability to abide by policies related to OHS, workers
compensation, equal employment opportunity and non-discriminatory
practices.
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2ND ORDINARY COUNCIL MEETING/OPEN AGENDA ITEM: 16.4
FANNIE BAY NORTH TRAFFIC STUDY
REPORT No.: 15TS0146 DL:jg COMMON No.: 2701794 DATE: 29/09/2015
Presenter: Manager Design Planning and Projects, Drosso Lelekis Approved: General Manager Infrastructure, Luccio Cercarelli PURPOSE The purpose of this report is to present traffic management upgrade options to cater for existing, planned and possible future development within the Fannie Bay North area for Council’s consideration and endorsement of a preferred option for the purposes of community consultation. LINK TO STRATEGIC PLAN The issues addressed in this Report are in accordance with the following Goals/Strategies of the City of Darwin 2012 – 2016 as outlined in the ‘Evolving Darwin Towards 2020 Strategic Plan’:- Goal 2 Vibrant, Flexible and Tropical Lifestyle Outcome 2.1 Improved access and connectivity Key Strategies 2.1.3 Manage the road network to meet community needs KEY ISSUES There will be densification of the Fannie Bay North area through rezoning,
increases in yield of proposed developments as well as future possible developments.
This will have an impact through increased traffic as a result of the proposed and future developments, putting pressure on the City of Darwin road network within the area.
The development application for a more intense development at 1 Dick Ward Drive (old Kurringal “flats” site) has been approved. The developers of the site have made it clear that they would object to a public road through the development (Option 2).
A traffic study was undertaken in 2014 which considered a “do nothing” scenario and a new set of traffic signals at the Ross Smith Avenue / Philip Street intersection and a layout can be found in Attachment A of this report.
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A further traffic study was undertaken in 2015 to assess the impacts of the expected traffic on the existing road network through this intensification and to consider further options for possible upgrading measures to address the impacts.
The latest traffic study includes an update of the development yield at two key sites, the redevelopment of the Kurringal “flats” and Sports House sites. The maximum yields in the original traffic study were assumed to be 142 and 122 dwelling units respectively. The revised maximum yields for these redevelopments in the latest traffic study were increased to 160 and 168 dwelling units respectively.
The latest traffic study examined three new traffic management options, which are included as Attachments B, C and D to this report.
The implementation of the recommended option (Option 3) involved the conversion of a portion of public open space to road reserve to facilitate the proposed works.
RECOMMENDATIONS A. THAT Report Number 15TS0146 DL:jg entitled Fannie Bay Traffic North
Study, be received and noted. B. THAT Council endorse Option 3 (Attachment C) as outlined in Report
Number 15TS0146 DL:jg entitled Fannie Bay North Traffic Study, being a new signalised intersection on Dick Ward Drive and the extension of Kurringal Court, for the purposes of Level 2 community consultation.
C. THAT a further report be submitted to Council on the outcomes of the
community consultation process. BACKGROUND It is expected that the area of Fannie Bay bounded by East Point Road, Ross Smith Avenue and Dick Ward Drive (Fannie Bay North) will be subject to densification as the result of rezonings and more intense development at sites such as 1 Dick Ward Drive (Kurringal “flats” site) and 3, 5 and 7 Waratah Crescent (Sports House development). This will result in greater traffic pressures on the existing road network and the need to undertake traffic management upgrading works to cater for the expected development in the area. Traffic studies were undertaken to assess the impacts of the expected traffic on the road network and to determine possible upgrading measures to address the impacts. An initial traffic study was undertaken in 2014 and a further traffic study, exploring additional options for improvement was undertaken in 2015.
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PAGE: 3 REPORT NUMBER: 15TS0146 DL:jg SUBJECT: FANNIE BAY NORTH TRAFFIC STUDY DISCUSSION The traffic studies assessed the impacts of the traffic generated by the existing and maximum permissible development under the current zoning system within the study area (Fannie Bay North). It was determined that upgrading of the existing road network would be required to cater for the ultimate traffic that would be generated in the area. The traffic studies undertaken examine four possible traffic management options as detailed below, in addition to the “do nothing” scenario. The four options and the “do nothing” scenario were assessed for both the morning and afternoon peak traffic flows using VISSIM traffic modelling for the road network within the study area. The parameters assessed were:
Intersection Level of Service (LOS) which is a measure of average delay across all intersection movements during each of the peak hours. A table describing each level of service is provided in the discussion below.
Travel Times which is the average travel time during each of the peak hours along Ross Smith Avenue / Dick Ward Drive, in both directions, between East Point Road and Buntine Drive.
Overall Network Performance which includes average network delay and average network speed during each of the peak hours.
A summary of these parameters, as derived the traffic reports, is provided below. Upgrading Options Do Nothing Option Should these developments proceed but nothing be done to the road network, there would be a Level of Service (LOS) D at the intersections of Ross Smith Avenue with Dick Ward Drive and Philips Street. Option 1A & 1B This option introduces a driveway as a fourth arm to the existing signalised T-intersection at Dick Ward Drive and Ross Smith Avenue. This provides access to the new Kurringal Flats development only. The traffic signal phasing for Option 1A has a dedicated phase for the through and right-turn movements along the major thorough approaches of Dick Ward Drive and Ross Smith Avenue (West). Option 1B has a dedicated phase for the right-turn movements from Dick Ward Drive and Ross Smith Avenue (West) and a dedicated phase for through movements on the same approaches. The layouts of Options 1A and 1B are identical.
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PAGE: 4 REPORT NUMBER: 15TS0146 DL:jg SUBJECT: FANNIE BAY NORTH TRAFFIC STUDY This option would result in a signalised controlled movement for cyclists and pedestrians on the shared path at the new driveway. Option 1 is not recommended as it services the Kurringal Flats development only and would result in a LOS E at the intersections of Ross Smith Avenue with Dick Ward Drive and Philip Street. The estimated cost of this option is $400,000. NOTE that this option exclusively addresses the impacts of the proposed redevelopment at 1 Dick Ward Drive on the surrounding road network and is not a solution that caters for all development within the subject area. Option 2A & 2B A new road has been introduced as a fourth arm to the existing signalised T-intersection at Dick Ward Drive and Ross Smith Avenue. This road extends through the Kurringal Flats development and extends through to Kurringal Court where a basic unsignalised T-intersection has been allowed for. Compared to Option 1, additional turn lanes have been included to accommodate the additional traffic that that would use the intersection to access other parts of the Fannie Bay area. The traffic signal phasing for Option 2A has a dedicated phase for the through and right-turn movements along the major thorough approaches of Dick Ward Drive and Ross Smith Avenue (West). Option 2B has a dedicated phase for the right-turn movements from Dick Ward Drive and Ross Smith Avenue (West) and a dedicated phase for through movements on the same approaches. The layouts of Options 2A and 2B are identical. This option would result in a signalised controlled movement for cyclists and pedestrians on the shared path at the new road intersection. Option 2 is not recommended as it results in a LOS D at the Philip Street / Ross Smith Avenue. Furthermore, the Land Development Corporation has advised that there has been planning for the redevelopment for some time for an integrated residential development, including affordable housing, on the site that this road link is proposed. A contract has been entered into for the sale and development of the site. Should a road be built through the site, there would be the following detrimental effects: There would be a vast reduction in the amount of land available for use as a
result of a road with a standard road reserve width for a suburban street being constructed.
The style and character of the development would be changed. There would be a loss of amenity and a sense of a cohesive community
atmosphere.
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The road will create an alternative route to access other parts of Fannie Bay thus introducing additional traffic on the road that is not related to the development.
There would be a reduction in pedestrian safety. There would be an increase in noise to the adjacent seniors’ village. The estimated cost of this option is $900,000. Option 3 This option involves a new signalised intersection on Dick Ward Drive located at the existing unsignalised intersection with Buntine Road (Fannie Bay Race Course access). A new signalised cross intersection would be created by extending the existing Kurringal Court and connecting it as a fourth arm of the intersection. This provides a new access way to the Fannie Bay area and also has the added benefit of co-ordinating traffic flows to and from the Fannie Bay Race Course on race days. Option 3 is recommended as it improves connectivity for motorists, cyclists and pedestrians as well as taking westbound Fannie Bay traffic away from the Ross Smith Avenue / Dick Ward Drive intersection. It could also assist in controlling traffic on race days. This Option results in a LOS of A or B at all intersections in the network study area, except for a LOS C at the Philip Street / Ross Smith Avenue intersection during the AM peak. This option would result in a signalised controlled movement for cyclists and pedestrians on the shared path at the new road intersection. A new shared path would also be included with the new road extension. The estimated cost of this option is $1,800,000. Option 4 This option was originally proposed and assessed and involved converting the existing unsignalised T-intersection of Ross Smith Avenue with Philip Street to a signalised T-intersection. This would create two signalised intersections within approximately 100 metres of each other with the close proximity representing operational concerns. This option would result in a signalised controlled movement for cyclists and pedestrians on the shared path at Philips Street. Option 4 is not recommended as it results in a Level of Service D at the Ross Smith Avenue / Dick Ward Drive intersection The estimated cost of this original proposal is $700,000. Concepts of Options 1, 2, 3 and 4 are provided at Attachments A, B, C and D of this report respectively.
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PAGE: 6 REPORT NUMBER: 15TS0146 DL:jg SUBJECT: FANNIE BAY NORTH TRAFFIC STUDY Intersection Level of Service The measures of intersection level of service are detailed in the following table: LOS Average delay per vehicle (s) Comment A 0 – 14 Best operation B 14 – 28 Operating well C 28 – 42 Usually aim for this or better
D 42 – 56 Minimum required by Department of Transport on NT Government roads
E 56 – 70 Significant congestion expected F 70 or above Worst operation Average Travel Times Average travel times were assessed for both the morning and afternoon peaks for Options 1, 2 and 3. This was for the section of Ross Smith Avenue / Dick Ward Drive between East Point Road and Buntine Drive. Travel times for all options are relatively similar in the northbound direction in both peak hours. In the southbound direction, Option 3 offers an average reduction in travel times of 30 seconds in both peak hours compared to the other options assessed. Overall Network Performance Detailed results of overall network performance can be found in Section 5.4 of Jacobs’ report which is contained in Attachment A to this report. However it was found that Options 2B and 3 had the highest average network speed and lowest average delay per vehicle across the network. Option 1A had the lowest average network speed and highest average delay per vehicle across the network indicating that there would be a high level of congestion if this option was adopted. The advantages and disadvantages of traffic management options 1, 2, 3 and 4 are detailed in the table below as extracted from Jacobs’ report: Option Advantages Disadvantages
1A Cheapest option in terms of construction cost.
Provides direct vehicular access to Kurringal development.
Minor land acquisition requirements in comparison to other options.
Does not provide much benefit to wider network operation.
Does not mitigate congestion along Philips Street.
Increases congestion along Ross Smith Avenue/ Dick Ward Drive.
Unacceptable LOS at intersections of Ross Smith Avenue/ Philip Street and Ross Smith Avenue/ Dick Ward Drive.
1B Cheapest option in terms of construction cost.
Provides direct vehicular access to Kurringal
Requires more land acquisition than Option 1A to accommodate right turn pocket on Dick Ward Drive.
Does not provide much benefit to
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development. Minor land acquisition
requirements in comparison to other options.
Provides improved signal operation in comparison to Option 1A.
wider network operation. Does not fully mitigate congestion
along Philips Street. Increases congestion along Ross
Smith Avenue/ Dick Ward Drive.
2A Provides greater connectivity through Fannie Bay development area.
Provides direct vehicular access to Kurringal Flats development.
Reduces traffic volumes along Ross Smith Avenue and Philip Street.
Improves traffic flow along Philip Street and Ross Smith Avenue/ Dick Ward Drive.
Requires significant land acquisition to accommodate turn lanes.
Department of Housing informs that the Kurringal Flats development would not proceed.
Does not fully mitigate congestion along Philips Street.
The Land Development Corporation also advises that: There would be a vast reduction
in the amount of land available for use as a result of a road with a standard road reserve width for a suburban street being constructed.
The style and character of the development would be changed.
There would be a loss of amenity and a sense of a cohesive community atmosphere.
The road will create an alternative route to access other parts of Fannie Bay thus introducing additional traffic on the road that is not related to the development.
There would be a reduction in pedestrian safety.
There would be an increase in noise to the adjacent seniors’ village.
2B Provides greater connectivity through Fannie Bay development area.
Provides direct vehicular access to Kurringal development.
Reduces traffic volumes along Ross Smith Avenue and Philip Street.
Requires significant land acquisition to accommodate turn lanes.
Department of Housing informs that the Kurringal Flats development would not proceed.
Does not fully mitigate congestion along Philips Street.
The Land Development Corporation
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Improves traffic flow along Philip Street and Ross Smith Avenue/ Dick Ward Drive.
Mitigates congestion along Ross Smith Avenue/ Philip Street.
Provides improved signal operation in comparison to Option 2A.
also advises that: There would be a vast reduction
in the amount of land available for use as a result of a road with a standard road reserve width for a suburban street being constructed.
The style and character of the development would be changed.
There would be a loss of amenity and a sense of a cohesive community atmosphere.
The road will create an alternative route to access other parts of Fannie Bay thus introducing additional traffic on the road that is not related to the development.
There would be a reduction in pedestrian safety.
There would be an increase in noise to the adjacent seniors’ village.
3 Provides greater connectivity through Fannie Bay development area.
Reduces traffic volumes along Ross Smith Avenue, Philip Street and Dick Ward Drive.
Improves traffic flow along Philip Street and Ross Smith Avenue/ Dick Ward Drive.
Preferred option in terms of network operation.
Could be used to assist in coordinating traffic flows to the Fannie Bay Race Course on race days.
New road allows increased potential accessibility to existing open space and future increased community use.
Requires conversion of public open space to road reserve and so results in a reduction of open space.
High construction costs due to new road and signal works.
Will increase traffic through Kurringal Court as a result of providing the link to Dick Ward Drive.
4 Provides a solution to deal with all developments in the area
The close proximity of the signalised intersections creates safety of operations concerns as well as a reduced Level of Service.
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Task Status Completion Date
Identify the preferred upgrading option.
Traffic reports have been reviewed and the recommended upgrading option (Option 3) has been identified.
Review Completed August 2015-pending endorsement by Council in September 2015
Community Consultation on the preferred upgrading option.
Report to Council submitted at 2nd Ordinary Meeting on 29/09/15.
Pending Council’s endorsement to proceed to community consultation. Envisage consultation period of 6 weeks.
Adoption of upgrading option by Council for implementation
Further report to Council on the outcomes of the community consultation process required.
After completion of community consultation process.
Creation of a developer contribution plan for the implementation of the preferred option
To be developed based on the adopted upgrading option..
Pending Council adoption of the preferred option and approval to proceed to the creation of a developer contribution plan.
Seek external and internal funding for the upgrading works.
Make submissions to Council’s budget process and seek from the NT and Federal Government funding opportunities.
Submit to Council’s 2016/17 budget process and ongoing for external funding opportunities.
Implement the upgrading works
Undertake detail design, tender and construct the works
Within 2 to 5 years, pending funding availability.
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PAGE: 10 REPORT NUMBER: 15TS0146 DL:jg SUBJECT: FANNIE BAY NORTH TRAFFIC STUDY CONSULTATION PROCESS In preparing this report, the following City of Darwin officers were consulted: Chief Officers Group (7 September 2015) Civil Engineering Officer In preparing this report, the following External Parties were consulted: Jacobs Department of Lands, Planning and the Environment It is intended that a Level 2 community consultation will occur “we will keep you informed, listen to and acknowledge your concerns and provide feedback on how public input influenced the decision” for the preferred traffic management option. Key stakeholders, including residents directly affected by the recommended works, will be identified and included in the consultation process accordingly. POLICY IMPLICATIONS Developer Contribution Plans for the upgrading of the road network will likely be administered by the City of Darwin through the development consent process. Council’s Community Consultation Policy will also be required to be followed. BUDGET AND RESOURCE IMPLICATIONS The estimated costs of the proposed upgrades for the various options are: Option 1 $400,000 Option 2 $900,000 Option 3 $1,800,000 Option 4 $700,000 The estimated cost of the preferred Option 3 is $1,800,000. Council will also actively seek grant funds from the Northern Territory and Australian Governments for these works in order to reduce the required financial contribution by Council. It is intended that a Developer Contribution Plan will need to be established by Council to recover a proportion of the cost of these works from current and future developments within the subject area.
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PAGE: 11 REPORT NUMBER: 15TS0146 DL:jg SUBJECT: FANNIE BAY NORTH TRAFFIC STUDY RISK/LEGAL/LEGISLATIVE IMPLICATIONS Implementing appropriate traffic management measures increases the safety of the City of Darwin’s road network for all road users. The Northern Territory Government’s Planning Scheme does allow for the construction of a new road through public open space. The land that the proposed extension of Kurringal Court is located is currently zoned public open space. Some of this public open space would be lost to road reserve and the reduction in public open space may be of concern to the community. Furthermore there is a risk that the increased traffic on Kurringal Court, which is currently a cul-de-sac but is now proposed to become a through road from Dick Ward Drive, will result in complaints and dissatisfaction from residents along that road. ENVIRONMENTAL IMPLICATIONS Implementing appropriate traffic management measures will likely result in a safer and more efficient road environment for all road users. Although the implementation of the preferred solution (Option 3) will result in a reduction of community open space-but would increase potential accessibility to the existing open space and future increased community use. COUNCIL OFFICER CONFLICT OF INTEREST DECLARATION We the Author and Approving Officers declare that we do not have a Conflict of Interest in relation to this matter. DROSSO LELEKIS LUCCIO CERCARELLIMANAGER DESIGN PLANNING AND PROJECTS
GENERAL MANAGER INFRASTRUCTURE
For enquiries, please contact Drosso Lelekis on 8930 0414 or email: d.lelekis@darwin.nt.gov.au. Attachments: Attachment A: Option 1 Attachment B: Option 2 Attachment C: Option 3 Attachment D: Option 4
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2ND ORDINARY COUNCIL MEETING/OPEN AGENDA ITEM: 16.5
IMPROVING STRATEGIC LOCAL ROADS INFRASTRUCTURE PROGRAM - ROUND 2
REPORT No.: 15TS0075 SJ:lc COMMON No.: 3053954 DATE: 29/09/2015
Presenter: Manager Strategy and Outcomes, Sheree Jeeves Approved: General Manager Infrastructure, Luccio Cercarelli PURPOSE The purpose of this report is to seek Council endorsement of the projects to be submitted for funding through Round 2 of the Northern Territory Government Improving Strategic Local Roads Infrastructure grant program. LINK TO STRATEGIC PLAN The issues addressed in this Report are in accordance with the following Goals/Strategies of the City of Darwin 2012 – 2016 as outlined in the ‘Evolving Darwin Towards 2020 Strategic Plan’:- Goal 2 Vibrant, Flexible and Tropical Lifestyle Outcome 2.1 Improved access and connectivity Key Strategies 2.1.3 Manage the road network to meet community needs KEY ISSUES The NT Government Improving Strategic Local Roads Infrastructure program is
to assist local government in improving road infrastructure that supports economic enabling industries, or is of a strategic nature for the community.
The program focuses on delivery of Northern Territory Government Economic strategies outlined in the Framing the Future plan and Northern Territory Economic Development Strategy.
Round 2 of the program has a total of $4 million funding available and is open to all local governments in the Northern Territory. Applications close on Friday 9 October 2015.
Council applied for six projects in Round 1 of the program, being successful in four of the applications receiving a total of $492,500 in funding.
Four projects are recommended for submission through Round 2 of the program.
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PROGRAM - ROUND 2 RECOMMENDATIONS A. THAT Report Number 15TS0075 SJ:lc entitled Improving Strategic Local
Roads Infrastructure Program - Round 2, be received and noted. B. THAT Council endorse the following projects for submission to Round 2 of the
Improving Strategic Local Roads Infrastructure Program:
Cavenagh Street and Bennett Street Intersection Upgrade Lee Point Road Engineering Study Fannie Bay Traffic Upgrade Tambling Terrace Pedestrian Crossing
BACKGROUND PREVIOUS DECISION DECISION NO 21\3257 (28/04/15) Funding for Improved Strategic Local Roads Infrastructure Program Report No. 15TS0062 DL:jg (21/04/15) Common No. 3053954
B. THAT Council endorse the following projects for submission for funding to
the Improving Strategic Local Roads Infrastructure Program:
a. Cavenagh Street and Bennett Street Intersection Upgrade b. Engineering Study for Lee Point Road between McMillan’s Road and
Vanderlin Drive c. Urban Feasibility Study for Bradshaw Terrace between Dripstone Road
and Trower Road d. Engineering Study for Nightcliff Road and Progress Drive Intersection e. Traffic Signal Upgrade Program – Years 2 and 3 f. Darwin Bike Plan 2015-2020 Implementation Plan – Years 2 and 3
C. THAT Council note that for Project 5 – Traffic Signal Upgrade Program and
Project 6 – Darwin Bike Plan 2015-2020 Implementation Plan as described in Report Number 15TS0062 DL:jg entitled Funding For Improved Strategic Local Roads Infrastructure Program, a 50/50 funding arrangement would be sought utilising existing approved Council funds for these programs.
DISCUSSION The Improving Strategic Local Roads Infrastructure Program is designed to assist local governments to deliver road infrastructure, strategic and significant projects in their respective areas.
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PROGRAM - ROUND 2 In line with the funding guidelines, transport projects could include but are not limited to:
Feasibility studies, detailed project plans or design work One off capital or new minor works projects Road construction projects
This funding program provides Council with the opportunity to identify strategic transport related infrastructure projects that are either in forward plans or have been identified as key sites to address traffic and road safety issues. Council applied for six projects through Round 1 of the program:
Bradshaw Terrace Urban Feasibility Study $60,000 - successful Engineering Study for Nightcliff Road and Progress Drive Intersection $60,000
- successful Traffic Signal Upgrade $90,000 - successful Darwin Bike Plan 2015-2020 Implementation Plan Years 2 & 3 - successful Cavenagh Street and Bennett Street Intersection Upgrade $1.1M -
unsuccessful Engineering Study for Lee Point Road between McMillan’s Road and
Vanderlin Drive $100,000 – unsuccessful The NT Government has provided feedback that the two unsuccessful projects from Round 1 can be resubmitted into Round 2. It is recommended that the two unsuccessful projects be resubmitted in Round 2 and that the Fannie Bay Traffic Upgrade and Tambling Terrace Pedestrian Crossing also be submitted. 1. Cavenagh Street and Bennett Street Intersection Upgrade This major intersection within the Darwin Central Business District provides a link to the City Centre from one its major arterial roads, Tiger Brennan Drive. Cavenagh Street and Bennett Street intersection is considered a critical transport solution to address traffic safety and congestion in the City Centre. The intersection upgrade will complement the Northern Territory Government’s Tiger Brennan Drive Duplication Project. Consistent with the objectives of the Tiger Brennan Drive Duplication project, this project is designed to improve traffic flow and ease congestion during peak hours, improve travel times from Darwin to Palmerston and the rural areas, and improve traffic safety and pedestrian movements at intersections. In excess of 78,000 vehicles enter the City via this route each week and as a result major congestion occurs at the intersection with Cavenagh Street during peak times. Over the past five years 20 accidents have been recorded at this intersection. Upgrading this intersection will contribute to the broader economic objectives of the Northern Territory Government with local construction jobs and continued investment in key Darwin City Centre projects.
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PROGRAM - ROUND 2 The proposed upgrade for this site focuses on reducing congestion and improving safety with the construction of dedicated left turn lane and a through lane; on Bennett Street inbound. Attachment C provides a draft concept design and identifies some loss of parking in Cavenagh Street east and losses of street trees in Bennett Street inbound. Minimal loss of car parking, estimated to be four bays, is unavoidable however all options will be considered to minimise the impact and retain the amenity of the area. Estimated costs for this project are currently being sought and it is recommended to seek $1M funding from the Improving Strategic Local Roads funding program. Council will contribute $100,000 through design and planning. 2. Lee Point Road Engineering Study - between McMillan’s Road and
Vanderlin Drive This important sub arterial road services a major portion of Darwin’s northern suburbs and the ongoing development of the most northern of these suburbs has increased the volume of traffic utilising this route. Lee Point Road also serves as an alternate route and connector road linking the northern suburbs and regional areas with the airport and the City. The primary objectives of the study will assess transport options taking into consideration ongoing economic growth in the area and safety concerns. A series of traffic issues have been reported along this section of the road over the years, with 37 accidents being recorded since 2010.
It is recommended to seek $100,000 from the Improving Strategic Local Roads funding program to undertake this study.
3. Fannie Bay Traffic Upgrade
The details of the Fannie Bay Traffic Upgrade are being presented in Report Number 15TS0146 Fannie Bay North Traffic Study at this Council meeting. That report is seeking Council endorsement of a preferred upgrade option for the purpose of community consultation. It is recommended that the option endorsed by Council be submitted as a funding application. Due to the timing of the grant program, the application needs to be submitted prior to the community consultation being completed. The submission will focus on high level detail of the project and therefore the funding submission should not be effected by any minor changes arising from the community consultation. Should any major changes arise following the community consultation process, this will be negotiated with the NT Government. The funding application can be withdrawn should the community consultation result in a major change.
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PROGRAM - ROUND 2 4. Tambling Terrace Pedestrian Crossing Concerns have been raised regarding the safety of pedestrians crossing Tambling Terrace when travelling to and from the suburbs of Wanguri and Lyons. Since the establishment of the Lyons subdivision, there has been an increase in both vehicular and pedestrian traffic in the area surrounding Tambling Terrace. The recently established Lyons subdivision does not contain a public school and as a result, many students travel from this suburb to the Wanguri Primary School. Some of these students travel via foot or on bicycle and cross Tambling Terrace on route to the school. A review of the intersection and possible pedestrian, connectivity and safety improvements has been undertaken. The review was considered at the Environment & Infrastructure meeting on 22 September 2015 with the treatment presented in Attachment D endorsed for community consultation, Decision Number 21\3740. It is recommended that a funding application be submitted for this project. Due to the timing of the grant program, the application needs to be submitted prior to the community consultation being completed. The submission will provide high level detail of the project and therefore the funding submission should not be effected by any minor changes arising from the community consultation. Should any major changes arise following the community consultation, this will be negotiated with the NT Government. The funding application can be withdrawn should the community consultation result in a major change. It is recommended to apply for the full project cost of $100,000 through the funding program. CONSULTATION PROCESS In preparing this report, the following City of Darwin officers were consulted: Manager Design, Planning and Projects POLICY IMPLICATIONS Nil BUDGET AND RESOURCE IMPLICATIONS The nominated projects have a total estimated value of $3,100,000. A breakdown of the estimated costs for the nominated projects is provided at Attachment B.
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PROGRAM - ROUND 2 RISK/LEGAL/LEGISLATIVE IMPLICATIONS Approved funding must be used for the purpose identified in the funding guidelines for Improving Strategic Local Roads Infrastructure. City of Darwin would be required to sign a Grant Agreement that defines responsibilities regarding the management of projects, reporting and acquittal of the grant funding. There is a risk for future funding opportunities should Council not meet these obligations. ENVIRONMENTAL IMPLICATIONS Nil COUNCIL OFFICER CONFLICT OF INTEREST DECLARATION We the Author and Approving Officers declare that we do not have a Conflict of Interest in relation to this matter. SHEREE JEEVES LUCCIO CERCARELLIMANAGER STRATEGY AND OUTCOMES
GENERAL MANAGER INFRASTRUCTURE
For enquiries, please contact Luccio Cercarelli on 89300581 or email: l.cercarelli@darwin.nt.gov.au. Attachments: Attachment A: Letter from Minister for Transport informing Council that the funding
round is open Attachment B: Project funding breakdown Attachment C: Draft design concept – Cavenagh St and Bennett St Intersection Attachment D: Tambling Terrace Pedestrian Crossing Layout Plan
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Project Project Cost NTG Funding
Council Contribution
Cavenagh St and Bennett St Intersection Upgrade
$1,100,000 $1,000,000 $100,000
Lee Point Road Engineering Study $100,000 $100,000 $0
Fannie Bay Traffic Upgrade* $1,800,000 $900,000 $900,000**
Tambling Terrace Pedestrian Crossing
$100,000 $100,000 $0
TOTAL $3,100,000 $2,100,000 $1,000,000
*The costing provided is based on the recommended option presented to Council in Report Number15TS0146. Should Council endorse a different option this will be varied accordingly.
**Developer contribution plans will be established to cover majority of Council’s contribution, however there may need to be additional Council funds provided which will be considered through the budget process.
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COUNCIL RESPONSES TO LIQUOR LICENCE APPLICATIONS - SEPTEMBER 2015
REPORT No.: 15C0119 CB:kl COMMON No.: 3198011 DATE: 29/09/2015
Presenter: Recreation and Healthy Lifestyle Coordinator, Clare Beacham Approved: General Manager Community & Cultural Services,
Anna Malgorzewicz PURPOSE The purpose of this report is to present to Council for consideration, responses to Liquor Licence Applications. LINK TO STRATEGIC PLAN The issues addressed in this Report are in accordance with the following Goals/Strategies of the City of Darwin 2012 – 2016 as outlined in the ‘Evolving Darwin Towards 2020 Strategic Plan’:- Goal 1. Collaborative, Inclusive and Connected Community Outcome 1.4 Improved relations with all levels of government and significant stakeholders Key Strategies 1.4.2 Play an active role in strategic and statutory planning processes KEY ISSUES Council has been advised by the Director-General, Gambling and Licensing
Services, Department of Business of five liquor licence applications for comment during the period 4 September - 22 September 2015.
Council received one application for comment from an existing premise for a permanent variation to change the licence endorsement from Authority “Restaurant” to Authority “On-Licence”.
Council received four new liquor licences applications for comment. The applications are for new businesses, two function centres and two cafés.
This report details City of Darwin Officers’ responses to the Northern Territory Government for the above licence applications.
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SEPTEMBER 2015 RECOMMENDATIONS A. THAT Report Number 15C0119 CB:kl entitled Council Responses to Liquor
Licence Applications - September 2015, be received and noted. B. THAT Council endorse the letter to the Director-General of Licensing at
Attachment A to Report Number 15C0119 CB:kl entitled Council Responses to Liquor Licence Applications – September 2015, noting Council supports the application from Palms City Resort.
C. THAT Council endorse the letters to the Director-General of Licensing at
Attachment B to Report Number 15C0119 CB:kl entitled Council Responses to Liquor Licence Applications – September 2015, noting Council has no objection to the applications from NT Entertainment Solutions Pty Ltd, Horizen Café Operations Pty Ltd, Fannie Bay Cool Spot Pty Ltd and Monte's Lounge Darwin Pty Ltd.
BACKGROUND City of Darwin received five liquor licence applications for comment during the period 4 September - 22 September 2015. Considerations under the Liquor Act Licensing NT has advised City of Darwin that the following sections of the Liquor Act are relevant to these applications:
Under section 32A(5) of the Liquor Act, “If the application relates to premises within the area of a shire council or a regional council, the Director-General must, as soon as reasonably practicable, inform the CEO of the council that the application has been made.” Grounds For Objection Under Section 47F(2) Of The Liquor Act Pursuant to Section 47F(2) of the Liquor Act, an objection may only be made on the grounds that the grant of the licence may or will adversely affect: (a) The amenity of the neighbourhood where the premises the subject of
the application are or will be located; or (b) Health, education, public safety or social conditions in the community. Under Section 32A(2) of the Liquor Act, where the Director-General deems that the notice of publication is not required, such as the Palm City Resort application, Section 47F does not apply. The Director-General may seek advice from stakeholders, but an objection under Section 47F(2) is not available as the application is not required to be publicised.
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SEPTEMBER 2015 DISCUSSION Liquor Licence Applications that City of Darwin Officers recommend Council support. Council has received an application from an existing premise for a permanent variation to change the licence endorsement from Authority “Restaurant” to Authority “On-Licence”. No Council owned or controlled land is affected by the above proposal. As the Director-General deemed that notice of publication was not required an objection under Section 47F(2) is not available, Council is requested to provide comment on the application as a stakeholder. A response to this application is provided in Attachment A to this report. Applicant Description of Application
Palms City Resort 64 The Esplanade, Darwin
Permanent Variation to Licence Conditions. The applicant is requesting a permanent change in the licence endorsement from Authority “Restaurant” to Authority “On-Licence”. This change is requested to enable room service in a limited amount of 6 ready to drink (RTD) beverages or a bottle of wine, per day to hotel guests for consumption in their room, and to facilitate a mobile “Pool Bar” in addition to the current restaurant bar. There is no proposed change of trading hours from the existing Monday – Sunday 11.30am – 02.00am. No Council owned or controlled land is affected by the proposal.
Liquor Licence Applications that City of Darwin Officers cannot identify any reason that would be grounds for objection under Section 47F(2) of the Liquor Act. Council has received four applications for new liquor licences. The applications are for new businesses, two function centres and two cafés. Responses to these applications are provided in Attachment B to this report.
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SEPTEMBER 2015 Applicant Description of Application
NT Entertainment Solutions Pty Ltd “The Venue at Fannie Bay” 3/13 Fannie Bay Place, Fannie Bay
Application for new Liquor Licence. The applicant is requesting an “On Licence” liquor licence to operate a Function Centre on the premises for the purposes of functions, private parties, corporate events and performing arts events. The applicant is proposing liquor be sold via bar services and/or table service from 12:00 Noon – 12:00 midnight, seven days per week. The applicant is proposing clients will have four options for supplying liquor to function guests:
1. Purchasing a beverage package 2. Pre-paid credit on the bar 3. Bar tab to be paid at the end of the function 4. Individual purchases by guests
The type of liquor proposed to be provided is light, mid-strength and heavy beer in cans and stubbies, pre-mixed cans, ciders, red and white wine by glass or piccolo bottle, bottled spirits and measured pourers. No Council owned or controlled land is affected by the proposal.
Horizen Café Operations Pty Ltd “Horizen Café” 6 Carey Street, Darwin
Application for new Liquor Licence. The applicant is requesting a “Private Hotel” liquor licence for the proposed premises to be known as the Horizen Café located within the Ramada Suites Zen Quarter. The applicant is proposing the sale of alcohol to hotel guests in a restaurant/ café with alfresco area on the third floor of the building, room service and one function room on the 16th floor. Liquor is only for consumption on the premises and will be ancillary to a meal in the restaurant/café and alfresco area. The applicant is proposing liquor to be sold between the hours of 10:00am – 23:59pm, seven days per week.
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No Council owned or controlled land is affected by the proposal.
Fannie Bay Cool Spot Pty Ltd “Foreshore Café & Restaurant” 259 Casuarina Drive, Nightcliff
Application for new Liquor Licence. The applicant is requesting a “Restaurant“ liquor licence for the proposed premises to be known as the Foreshore Café & Restaurant located at 259 Casuarina Drive, Nightcliff. The concept of the premises will be that of a café/restaurant with dining and alfresco facilities where Liquor may be sold for consumption on the premises ancillary to a meal. The premise will offer all day dining with full breakfast, lunch and dinner menus. Sale of liquor for consumption on or at the licensed premises will be ancillary to a meal. There will be no takeaway sales from the premises. Trading hours for the sale and consumption of liquor on or at the premises will be from 10:00am hours until 22:00pm hours, Sunday to Thursday and 10:00am hours until 23:00pm hours Friday and Saturday. The Foreshore Café & Restaurant is being developed on Council land, an agreement to lease has been signed, and a final lease will be executed once the certificate of occupancy is issued following construction.
Monte's Lounge Darwin Pty Ltd “Henry’s on Cullen” 1/52 Marina Boulevard, Cullen Bay
Application for new Liquor Licence. The applicant is requesting an “On Licence“ liquor licence for the proposed premises to be known as the Henry’s on Cullen located at 1/52 Marina Boulevard, Cullen Bay. The business proposed to be conducted on the premises will be in the nature of a Function Centre for functions, private parties and corporate events. Trading hours for the sale and consumption of liquor on the premises will be from 10:00am hours until 02:00am hours (the following day), seven days a week. No Council owned or controlled land is affected by the proposal.
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SEPTEMBER 2015 CONSULTATION PROCESS In preparing this report, the following City of Darwin officers were consulted: Manager Recreation, Events & Customer Services Manager Business Services Manager Design, Planning and Projects Planning Officer Property Officer Manager Darwin Safer City Project In preparing this report, the following External Parties were consulted: Senior Compliance Officer – Investigations, Gambling and Licensing Services,
Department of Business POLICY IMPLICATIONS Relevant Council policies, if applicable, are noted in individual letter responses. City of Darwin Policy No. 011 - Outdoor Dining determines the criteria to be applied for applications for outdoor dining areas licensed for the sale and consumption of alcohol. BUDGET AND RESOURCE IMPLICATIONS Nil RISK/LEGAL/LEGISLATIVE IMPLICATIONS Risk, legal and legislative implications, if applicable, are noted in individual letter responses. ENVIRONMENTAL IMPLICATIONS Nil
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SEPTEMBER 2015 COUNCIL OFFICER CONFLICT OF INTEREST DECLARATION We the Author and Approving Officers declare that we do not have a Conflict of Interest in relation to this matter. CLARE BEACHAM ANNA MALGORZEWICZRECREATION AND HEALTHY LIFESTYLE COORDINATOR
GENERAL MANAGER COMMUNITY & CULTURAL
SERVICES For enquiries, please contact Anna Malgorzewicz on 89300633 or email: a.malgorzewicz@darwin.nt.gov.au. Attachments: Attachment A: Draft letter to the Director-General noting Council’s support for the
application. Attachment B: Draft letters to the Director-General that cannot identify any
reasons that would be grounds for objection under Section 47F(2) of the Liquor Act.
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Dear Director-General
Permanent Variation To Liquor Licence Application - Palms City Resort
At the 2nd Ordinary Council meeting on 29 September 2015, Council considered the above liquor licence application.
Council wishes to advise it supports the application from Palms City Resort for permanent variation to change their liquor licence endorsement from Authority “Restaurant” to Authority “On-Licence”.
Yours sincerely
ANNA MALGORZEWICZ GENERAL MANAGER COMMUNITY & CULTURAL SERVICES
Director-General Gambling and Licensing Services GPO BOX 1154 DARWIN NT 0801
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Dear Director-General
LIQUOR LICENCE APPLICATION - MONTE'S LOUNGE DARWIN PTY LTD “HENRY’S ON CULLEN”
At the 2nd Ordinary Council meeting on 29 September 2015, Council considered the above liquor licence application.
Council wishes to advise it has not identified any reason that would be grounds for objection under Section 47F(2) of the Liquor Act for the application for new “On-Licence” liquor licence.
Yours sincerely
ANNA MALGORZEWICZ GENERAL MANAGER COMMUNITY & CULTURAL SERVICES
Director-General Gambling and Licensing Services GPO BOX 1154 DARWIN NT 0801
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Dear Director-General
LIQUOR LICENCE APPLICATION - HORIZEN CAFÉ OPERATIONS PTY LTD
At the 2nd Ordinary Council meeting on 29 September 2015, Council considered the above liquor licence application.
Council wishes to advise it has not identified any reason that would be grounds for objection under Section 47F(2) of the Liquor Act for the application for a new “Private Hotel” liquor licence.
Yours sincerely
ANNA MALGORZEWICZ GENERAL MANAGER COMMUNITY & CULTURAL SERVICES
Director-General Gambling and Licensing Services GPO BOX 1154 DARWIN NT 0801
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Dear Director-General
LIQUOR LICENCE APPLICATION - FANNIE BAY COOL SPOT PTY LTD “FORESHORE CAFÉ & RESTAURANT”
At the 2nd Ordinary Council meeting on 29 September 2015, Council considered the above liquor licence application.
Council wishes to advise it has not identified any reason that would be grounds for objection under Section 47F(2) of the Liquor Act for the application for a new “On-Licence” liquor licence.
Yours sincerely
ANNA MALGORZEWICZ GENERAL MANAGER COMMUNITY & CULTURAL SERVICES
Director-General Gambling and Licensing Services GPO BOX 1154 DARWIN NT 0801
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Dear Director-General
LIQUOR LICENCE APPLICATION - NT ENTERTAINMENT SOLUTIONS PTY LTD “THE VENUE AT FANNIE BAY”
At the 2nd Ordinary Council meeting on 29 September 2015, Council considered the above liquor licence application.
Council wishes to advise it has not identified any reason that would be grounds for objection under Section 47F(2) of the Liquor Act for the application for a new “On-Licence” liquor licence.
Yours sincerely
ANNA MALGORZEWICZ GENERAL MANAGER COMMUNITY & CULTURAL SERVICES
Director-General Gambling and Licensing Services GPO BOX 1154 DARWIN NT 0801
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NIGHTCLIFF CAFE UPDATE - SEPTEMBER 2015
REPORT No.: 15TS0169 LC:jw COMMON No.: 2091683 DATE: 29/09/2015
Presenter: General Manager Infrastructure, Luccio Cercarelli Approved: Chief Executive Officer, Brendan Dowd PURPOSE The purpose of this report is to provide Council with an update regarding works on Lot 8657 Casuarina Drive, Nightcliff being the Nightcliff Café and Stage 1 Master Plan. LINK TO STRATEGIC PLAN The issues addressed in this Report are in accordance with the following Goals/Strategies of the City of Darwin 2012 – 2016 as outlined in the ‘Evolving Darwin Towards 2020 Strategic Plan’:- Goal 1. Collaborative, Inclusive and Connected Community Outcome 1.2 Desirable places and open spaces for people Key Strategies 1.2.4 Provide for diversity of uses and experiences in public places and open
spaces KEY ISSUES In December 2014 Council resolved to proceed with the construction of the
Nightcliff Café and implementation of Stage 1 of the Nightcliff Foreshore Master Plan on Lot 8657, Casuarina Drive, Nightcliff.
The café building is progressing with forty percent of the works completed. Infrastructure works for services are ongoing; with additional works required by
Power and Water Corporation (PWC) for connection into the Sewer Network. Construction works for Stage 1 of the Master Plan has commenced with the first
stage of works being the shared pathway along the foreshore.
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September 2015, be received and noted. B. THAT pursuant to Section 128 of the Local Government Act, Council agree
to vary the budget to provide for an expenditure of $35,000 (GST exclusive) relating to the Nightcliff Café additional Power Water Corporation sewer works, to be loan funded through the asset refurbishment replacement reserve.
BACKGROUND On 9 December 2014 Council resolved the following regarding the Master Plan and Nightcliff Café: DECISION NO.21\2893 (09/12/14) Master Plan Lot 8657 - Nightcliff Foreshore Report No. 14TS0305 LC:jw (09/12/14) Common No. 2191683 A. THAT Report Number 14TS0305 LC:jw entitled Master Plan Lot 8657 -
Nightcliff Foreshore, be received and noted. B. THAT Council endorse the Master Plan for Lot 8657 Nightcliff Foreshore being
Attachment B to Report Number 14TS0305. C. THAT Council undertake Stage 1 works as described within the Master Plan for
Lot 8657 – Nightcliff Foreshore over the 2014/2015 and 2015/2016 financial years, subject to available budget.
DECISION NO.21\2894 (09/12/14) Nightcliff Foreshore Cafe - Design and Construction Report No. 14TS0304 LC:jw (09/12/14) Common No. 2091683 A. THAT Report Number 14TS0304 LC:jw entitled Nightcliff Foreshore Cafe -
Design and Construction, be received and noted. B. THAT Council approves the design concept for the Nightcliff Foreshore Café as
described in Attachment A to Report Number 14TS0304 LC:jw entitled Nightcliff Foreshore Cafe - Design and Construction.
C. THAT Council proceeds with the design and construction of the Nightcliff
Foreshore Café for a total capital cost of $1.5 million (GST Exclusive) as described within Report Number 14TS0304 LC:jw entitled Nightcliff Foreshore Cafe - Design and Construction.
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Foundation works, under slab services, walls and structural steel for the dining and kitchen areas are complete.
Assembly and installation of the structural steel for the alfresco roof is underway and is due for completion in the third week of September.
Headworks such as power, water and gas is 90% completed. Variation Application – Development Permit DP15/0285 An application has been made to the Development Consent Authority (DCA) for changes to the roofing colour and installation of solar panels at the Nightcliff Café. The purpose of the variation is to provide an environmentally friendly roofing design that incorporates a non-reflective light coloured roof, as well as solar panels that will increase the sustainability of the design. A response from this variation application is expected within 4 weeks. Administrative Sub-Division Application Council is required to obtain an administrative sub division for the purpose of implementing the café lease, Council lodged a development application with Development Assessment Services for this purpose in July 2015. The Development Consent Authority (DCA) has determined, in accordance with section 53(a) of the Planning Act, to grant consent to the proposal to use and develop the land on lot 8657, 259 Casuarina Drive, Nightcliff for the purpose of a subdivision for a lease in excess of 12 years. Development Permit DP15/0551 was issued on the 15 September 2015. Sewer Works PWC has advised an alternative sewer connection is required, for their approval for the sewer and waste discharged into PWC network as part of the Nightcliff Café development. The upgrading of all services was considered as part of the original request for proposal (RFP) for the design and construction of the Nightcliff Café however PWC has further analysed the sewer infrastructure within the area of the Nightcliff Café and advised that the sewer network is at maximum capacity.
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PAGE: 4 REPORT NUMBER: 15TS0169 LC:jw SUBJECT: NIGHTCLIFF CAFE UPDATE - SEPTEMBER 2015 The sewer network congestion issue was not previously raised by PWC during the concept development or the exhibition period for the development of the café with the Development Consent Authority. They require the sewer from the café be discharged away from the congested area of their network. Specifically an additional 140 metres of sewer needs to be installed. The additional work will result in further costs to the construction of the Nightcliff Café, with the works estimated to cost in the order of $34,393.64 (Excluding GST) The cost of the additional sewer works required by PWC does not form part of the original scope or contract to construct the Nightcliff Café. Due to the works required by PWC the sewer network is now required to be directed towards an existing public toilet sewer pit located near the Exeloo adjacent to Jacaranda Street. This is an existing pit to service the adjacent public toilets and records indicate that the pit was constructed more than 30 years ago. The condition of the pit has been assessed and it has been determined that upgrades are required. These upgrades would be required despite the Nightcliff Café connection and form part of managing the asset. It has been determined that the condition of the pit is resulting in closure of the public toilet due to failures. It is timely and good asset management that this pit be upgraded regardless of the Nightcliff Café and these works have been programmed to occur as part of Council’s normal budget and asset management programs. The cost of the pit and associated infrastructure works is estimated at $31,000 and will be funded by existing 2015/2016 budget. Café Fit Out works The fit out of the Nightcliff Café does not form part of Council works, this is the responsibility of the Lessee. It is understood the Lessee has completed design documentation for the fit out and is in the process of appointing a builder for the fit out work. The Lessee has an obligation to undertake a minimum of $500,000 of fit out. It has been requested that they provide final fit out plans and associated costs prior to proceeding. Master Plan for Lot 8657
Construction of the shared pathway along the foreshore in front of the pool is progressing.
Site works for the Master plan are being coordinated for completion at the same time, as the Café building.
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Image: Alfresco Roof Assembly, September 2015 CONSULTATION PROCESS Council’s webpage is being updated regarding the project. A media launch occurred regarding the construction of the building on 3rd of July 2015 Council officers continue to liaise with mobile food vendors as required regarding the construction program. In preparing this report, the following City of Darwin officers were consulted: Manager Design, Planning and Projects Team Coordinator Capital Works Capital Works Coordinator In preparing this report, the following external parties were consulted:
Power and Water Corporation – Water Division Ray Laurence Constructions Lucid Consulting Australia Xylem water solutions
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PAGE: 6 REPORT NUMBER: 15TS0169 LC:jw SUBJECT: NIGHTCLIFF CAFE UPDATE - SEPTEMBER 2015 POLICY IMPLICATIONS The following policies are relevant to this report and can be viewed at www.darwin.nt.gov.au City of Darwin Policy Number 023 – Borrowing Policy BUDGET AND RESOURCE IMPLICATIONS Council has approved $1.5 million for the construction of the Nightcliff Café. It is recommended the cost of the additional sewer works required to connect the Nightcliff Cafe, $35,000 be funded via increasing the loan for the Nightcliff Café project. This brings the total Nightcliff Café project to a cost of $1,535,000 of which $1,385,000 will be loan funded through the Asset Refurbishment & Replacement Reserve (pursuant to the Surplus Funds Policy) and may increase the payback period slightly. The sewer pit upgrade works located at the Nightcliff foreshore public toilet will be funded from the 2015/2016 toilet block and refurbishment capital works program at an estimated value of $31,000. Stage 1 works of the Master Plan will be funded from existing programs and budget allocations. The lessee is required to undertake a fit-out to a minimum value of $500,000. RISK/LEGAL/LEGISLATIVE IMPLICATIONS Unforseen project delays may defer the café opening date. Should this occur they will be managed and Council will be kept informed. Council is required to enter into a Sewer Rising Main agreement with PWC. There will be disruption to users of the area during construction and reasonable efforts are being undertaken to minimise this. Council executed an agreement for Lease on 24 December 2014 with Fannie Bay Cool Spot Pty Ltd. The agreement provides that the agreement may be rescinded by either Council or Cool Spot, by giving notice in writing to the other, if:
Council has not obtained a certificate of occupancy in respect of the building to
be erected as part of the premises by 30 June 2016.
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PAGE: 7 REPORT NUMBER: 15TS0169 LC:jw SUBJECT: NIGHTCLIFF CAFE UPDATE - SEPTEMBER 2015 ENVIRONMENTAL IMPLICATIONS The works will result in more accessible open space, improved traffic, bike and pedestrian infrastructure and improved urban amenity for the community. COUNCIL OFFICER CONFLICT OF INTEREST DECLARATION We the Author and Approving Officers declare that we do not have a Conflict of Interest in relation to this matter. LUCCIO CERCARELLI BRENDAN DOWDGENERAL MANAGER INFRASTRUCTURE
CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER
For enquiries, please contact Luccio Cercarelli on 89300581 or email: l.cercarelli@darwin.nt.gov.au
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PARAP LEISURE AND SPORTS CENTRE - STAGE ONE - SEPTEMBER 2015 UPDATE
REPORT No.: 15C0117 AM:kl COMMON No.: 2918032 DATE: 29/09/2015
Presenter: General Manager Community & Cultural Services, Anna Malgorzewicz Approved: Chief Executive Officer, Brendan Dowd PURPOSE The purpose of this report is to provide Council with a status report on the Parap Leisure and Sports Centre – Stage One. LINK TO STRATEGIC PLAN The issues addressed in this Report are in accordance with the following Goals/Strategies of the City of Darwin 2012 – 2016 as outlined in the ‘Evolving Darwin Towards 2020 Strategic Plan’:- Goal 2 Vibrant, Flexible and Tropical Lifestyle Outcome 2.3 Increased sport, recreation and leisure experiences Key Strategies 2.3.2 Position Darwin as a host centre for local, national and international sport and
other events KEY ISSUES Monthly update reports will be provided to Council on this major project. A Project Brief has been prepared including specifications for a Regional Level
FINA compliant pool that can also achieve National Level compliance with temporary additions. Attachment A.
Swimming Australia has endorsed the specifications. An intensive program of broad community engagement will be undertake during
October to identify community aspirations and needs to inform additional community facilities to be incorporated in the redevelopment.
A further report will be provided to Council in November 2015 for consideration as part of the 2016/2017 budget process.
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2015 UPDATE RECOMMENDATIONS A. THAT Report Number 15C0117 AM:kl entitled Parap Leisure And Sports
Centre - Stage One - September 2015 Update, be received and noted. B. THAT Council endorse the Parap Leisure And Sports Centre - Stage One
Project Brief, including the FINA specifications, at Attachment A, to Report Number 15C0117 AM:kl entitled Parap Leisure And Sports Centre - Stage One - September 2015 Update.
BACKGROUND DECISION NO.21\3660 Parap Leisure and Sports Centre - Stage One - August Update Report No. 15C0100 MG:kl (25/08/15) Common No. 2918032 A. THAT Report Number 15C0100 AM:kl entitled Parap Leisure And Sports
Centre - Stage One - August Update, be received and noted. B. THAT Council endorse the level of FINA compliance for the new aquatic
facilities at the Parap Pool Redevelopment as “Regional Level”. C. THAT a further report is prepared regarding the scope of additional
community facilities as part of the Parap Pool Redevelopment Project for consideration as part of the 2016/2017 Budget.
DISCUSSION The City of Darwin has secured matched funding assistance from the Australian Government National Stronger Regions Fund toward the Parap Leisure and Sports Centre – Stage One redevelopment project. Stage One includes the includes demolition of the existing aquatic infrastructure and ancillary structures to be replaced with a 50m FINA compliant pool, a 25m multipurpose pool and ancillary infrastructure and services. Existing amenity buildings, including the change rooms, kiosk and pool manager’s office will remain. The redeveloped facility will also need to meet the aquatic recreational, training and competition needs of the Darwin community over the next 30 – 50 years. Consequently, it is imperative that the new water bodies are designed in such a way as to support learn-to-swim, recreational sport and leisure activities. In addition, appropriate and contemporary aquatic play and recreation facilities will also be a major supplementary element of the redevelopment. An intensive program of community engagement will be undertaken throughout October 2015 to identify additional elements that meet community leisure needs and aspirations. This will be the subject of a further report to Council in November 2015.
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2015 UPDATE The attached Project Brief includes the necessary specifications to achieve regional level FINA compliance. The specifications have been prepared in consultation with Swimming Australia. The addition of temporary seating and specialist equipment will also enable the facility to achieve national level FINA compliance when and if required. The listed specifications will enable the facility to host the following events;
Australian Championships; Australian Open Water Swimming Championships; Australian Age Championships; Australian Age Multi Disability Championships; Australian Short Course Championships Australian Masters Games. Australian Youth Olympic Festival. Grand Prix Series; Trans Tasman Series State Teams Championships Australian University Games
The planned opening date for the Parap Leisure and Sports Centre – Stage One is 30 July 2017. Key milestone dates for the project are:
Planning Process 22 January 2016 Tender Awarded 30 June 2016 Pool User Relocation 6 June 2016 Construction Phase 1 July 2016 – 28 July 2017 Re-opening Ceremony 30 July 2017
A high level GANNT Chart is contained in Attachment A. CONSULTATION PROCESS In preparing this report, the following City of Darwin officers were consulted: Acting Manager Community Development Arts and Cultural Development Coordinator Community Development Officer Manager Recreation, Events and Customer Services Project Control Group In preparing this report, the following External Parties were consulted: Swimming Australia Swimming NT
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2015 UPDATE POLICY IMPLICATIONS Nil BUDGET AND RESOURCE IMPLICATIONS Council has secured funding of $4.48M through the National Stronger Regions Fund. The City of Darwin has committed a matching contribution of $4.48M toward the project. An additional allocation towards the project will be sought to provide additional community leisure facilities. A further report will be provided to Council in November 2015 following an intensive community engagement process. RISK/LEGAL/LEGISLATIVE IMPLICATIONS Nil ENVIRONMENTAL IMPLICATIONS The design will take into consideration water and energy efficiency measures in accordance with Council Policy No. 059 Climate Change, subject to available budget. COUNCIL OFFICER CONFLICT OF INTEREST DECLARATION We the Author and Approving Officers declare that we do not have a Conflict of Interest in relation to this matter. ANNA MALGORZEWICZ BRENDAN DOWDGENERAL MANAGER COMMUNITY & CULTURAL SERVICES
CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER
For enquiries, please contact Anna Malgorzewicz on 89300633 or email: a.malgorzewicz@darwin.nt.gov.au. Attachments: Attachment A: Parap Leisure and Sports Centre - Stage One Project Brief
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PARAP LEISURE AND SPORTS CENTRE
STAGE ONE
PROJECT BRIEF
Parap Pool, 30 April 1960. Image courtesy of the Lois & Geoff Helyar Collection, Northern Territory Library.
September 2015
ATTACHMENT A
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1. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY The City of Darwin has secured matched funding assistance from the Australian Government National Stronger Regions Fund toward the Parap Leisure and Sports Centre – Stage One redevelopment project. Stage One includes the removal of existing aquatic infrastructure to be replaced with a 50m FINA compliant pool, a 25m multipurpose pool and ancillary infrastructure and services. Scheduled to open in July 2017, the redeveloped facility will also need to meet the aquatic recreational, training and competition needs of the Darwin community over the next 30 – 50 years.
2. BACKGROUND
The City of Darwin owns and operates three community swimming pools – Nightcliff Pool, Casuarina Pool and Parap Pool. The Parap Pool is located on Lot 5292, Town of Darwin, 77 Ross Smith Avenue, Parap. The land is zoned OR (Organised Recreation) and the parcel occupies a total area of 3.8 hectares. Parap Pool was constructed in 1960, is an open air design and the complex provides the following;
• a partially shaded 55 yard, seven lane swimming pool with hydro-lift for all abilities access;
• a diving board at the deepest end (3.7 metre depth); • shaded toddler’s pool; • playground; • change room facilities; • kiosk; • pool management office; • electric bbq (free of charge); • bicycle parking; and • carpark.
There is also a domestic residence on the site, formerly a caretaker’s residence. This building is in a state of very poor repair and is untenanted. The City of Darwin does not plan to refurbish this residence. The Parap Pool has provided local residents and visitors with aquatic recreation opportunities for 55 years. However, the facility is degraded and outdated and does not meet contemporary aquatic recreation or competition and training needs. The City of Darwin has determined the Parap Pool is suitable for redevelopment and this decision is supported by:
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• its central location in relation to the Darwin central activities district, the northern suburbs, schools, transport infrastructure, access to accommodation options and the Stuart Highway;
• the capacity of the existing site for expansion of development due to vacant Council owned land adjacent to the facility; and
• the need to provide a significant aquatic and recreation centre in a high profile location.
3. PROJECT SCOPE AND OBJECTIVES In 2002 the City of Darwin commenced the process of strategically planning for the future development of its three community swimming pools. In 2010, with financial assistance from the Northern Territory Government, the City of Darwin engaged a consultant to prepare the Parap Leisure and Sports Centre Master Plan. The Master Plan is comprised of three stages. In 2014 Council developed a Stage One proposal for the redevelopment of the Parap Pool that would replace the ageing aquatic facilities and provide new FINA compliant infrastructure consisting of two new water bodies - 50m and 25m pools. The complex is intended to deliver training and competition needs at a fully flexible FINA compliant regional level, with the ability to value add additional temporary elements to achieve state/national level compliance, on an as needs basis. As high level FINA compliant facilities have been developed in close proximity to Darwin interstate (Cairns, Rockhampton) and in the region (Port Morseby), and given the level of competition between venues to host significant events, it is strategic and prudent for the City of Darwin to position itself within the competitive swimming landscape and deliver a fully flexible regional facility in the tropics. This will provide an important point of differentiation and competitive edge for the facility in the contemporary and future context. To ensure the redevelopment fulfils the social and recreational needs of the local community and visitors, who comprise the majority of users throughout the year, it is imperative that the new water bodies are designed in such a way as to support learn-to-swim, recreational sport and leisure activities. In addition, appropriate and contemporary aquatic play and recreation facilities should also be a major supplementary element of the redevelopment. The Parap Pool will need to be strategically positioned within the total leisure aquatic landscape in greater Darwin.
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3.1 Scope of Works and FINA Specifications Parap Leisure and Sports Centre – Stage One includes demolition of the existing aquatic infrastructure and ancillary structures. Existing amenity buildings, including the change rooms, kiosk and pool manager’s office will remain. The redevelopment will also require additional storage capacity within the facility. Currently the former water slide plant room is utilised by stakeholders as a storage facility. The replacement water bodies and adjacent areas will be required to include the following features to achieve the desired regional FINA compliance:
Main Pool • 51.25m multi-purpose outdoor pool (to accommodate moveable
bulkhead with touch pads in place). This will enable multiple pool configurations to accommodate 50m training and competition events, two 25m pools for lap swimming, water polo, learn-to-swim or water play recreation activities;
• Pool width to be 25.4 metres. This will accommodate 10 lanes at 2.5 metres wide and two buffer zones 0.2 metres wide outside the first and last lanes. Pool design also needs to accommodate an additional access ramp that supports universal access;
• Pool tank depth to be a maximum of 2 metres for a distance of 31.25 metres, before graduating to a depth of 1.35 metres. This graduation pattern will enable the pool to be configured to a water polo or short distance competition pool;
• Starting Platforms. 10 non-slip platforms at each end. One set fixed at the deep end and one removable set that can be fixed into sockets on the moveable bulkhead. This will enable the diving blocks to be used with the bulkhead set in long course or short course mode;
• Moveable Bulkhead. To extend the full width of the pool and to serve as an end wall when the bulkhead is moved to adjust pool length. The bulkhead must also be able to accommodate the mounting of touch pads and starting platforms;
• Walls. Must be right angles to the pool length and water surface extending to 300mm above the water line;
• Turn Indicators. Backstroke flags at 1.8 metres above water line and 5 metres from end walls. Plugs for false start poles at 15 metres from end walls;
• Lane Ropes. In colour codes and marking styles to meet FINA standards;
• Timing System. Conduit, wiring and pits to be set into new concourse between control room and side of pool end bulkheads to enable timing equipment to be unplugged and stored in suitable environment for protection of assets;
• PA System. Control and volume adjustment to be located inside the Pool Manager’s Office;
• Spectator Seating. In-situ seating for 600 with lawn areas surrounding will provide for the majority of events, including school carnivals, affiliated
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club competitions, etc. From time to time the complex will need to accommodate seating capacity for up to 2,200 patrons. A multi-use area, suitable to accommodate temporary seating needs to be incorporated adjacent to the main pool;
• Competition Control and Storage. A multi-purpose facility adjacent to the main pool to accommodate competition control, systems (timing), storage and plant;
• Marshalling. To be accommodated in multi-purpose areas adjacent to the main pool;
• Clubrooms. This FINA requirement will be accommodated through use of existing facilities;
• Lighting. Minimum even spread of 400 lux over pool surface increasing to 600 lux at start and turn points;
• Shading. A flexible shade structure must extend over the entire pool surface area; and
• Storage. Capacity to house removable equipment, stakeholder equipment and materials.
Secondary Pool • 25m multi-purpose heated outdoor pool. The pool will be used for
swimmer warm up and cool down, and during non-competition periods, will be a program pool supporting aqua-aerobics, learn-to-swim and Royal Life Saving NT programs;
• Pool width to be a maximum 15 metres. This will accommodate 6 lanes. Pool design also needs to accommodate an additional access ramp that supports universal access;
• Pool tank depth to be a maximum of 1.8 metres graduating to a depth of 1.2 metres to enable provision for learn to swim, aqua aerobics, etc; and
• Shading. A shade structure must extend over the entire pool surface area.
In order to achieve FINA compliance, independent bodies of water will require filtration separation. The current plant room will require replacement with either new duplicate or a single multi-purpose facility that can accommodate co-located plant in addition to other FINA compliance requirements, such as storage and competition control. 4. DESIGN REQUIREMENTS In addition to achieving FINA compliance requirements, the Parap Leisure and Sports Centre – Stage One redevelopment project must also fulfil the health and recreational needs of the local community and visitors and Council’s high standards for environmental sustainability, social participation and access and community connectivity and meaning.
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The design needs to consider and respond to the physical, social, cultural and access needs of the community. This will include providing a choice of activities for all ages and abilities; considering water temperature, quality and depth; providing shade and screening throughout the complex; places to relax, meet or be active; a place where people feel safe and their privacy and modesty are supported; places to make noise, places to be quiet; places to hold a function, party or event, including after-hours; and a venue that is easy to get to, park a car, secure a bike or a scooter. The Stage One design will also need to take the following requirements into consideration. 4.1 Community Recreation and Socialisation The current complex caters to local schools, swimming clubs, disability organisations and recreational users drawn from an extensive catchment area. During the 2014 calendar year, there were more than 203,000 patron visits to the facility. Future facility design considerations will also need to take into account the varied needs of the community. A wet deck or water play area for toddlers will be required to replace the toddlers’ pool. Similarly, ageing playground equipment will need to be replaced with contemporary play equipment, possibly co-located and undercover with the adjacent wet deck or similar. The redeveloped facility will also need to be positioned within the greater Darwin recreation aquatic facilities and consideration should be given to the provision of additional water play facilities such as inflatable water play equipment, wave boxes or surf pools. A program of community consultation is currently underway to identify a range of additional community facility options for consideration. Opportunity to provide spaces and facilities for non-aquatic activity should also be canvassed and considered. For example, an undercover synthetic surface open area could support Pilates or Yoga classes, after-hours events and functions, or transition into a marshalling area for competitive swimming meets during the year. Shaded areas for seating, reading, relaxing, or enjoying a bbq will also need to be provided. The facility is intended to support competitive swimming but will also hold an important place in community life, and families and social groups will be encouraged to visit and use the venue for a range of social situations – children’s birthday parties; a place to meet and connect; a safe place to be on your own and read a book. Additional elements such as stationary exercise equipment and adult play (chess, board games, etc) should also be incorporated as part of the canvas of the facility.
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4.2 Universal Access Council is committed to ensuring equitable access to its services, facilities and programs by people of all ages, cultures and abilities. All design specifications must consider access for people with disabilities or those people who require mobility assistance. Access ramps to provide universal access to both new bodies of water are required design elements. A portable hydro-lift, servicing both bodies of water, is also a requirement. Additional community recreational facilities, play equipment and seating and leisure elements, should also take into consideration mobility and access and cultural needs. The venue should aim to provide a benchmark in Darwin for the provision of dignified, universal access to all elements of the facility. Whilst existing office and amenity buildings will not be demolished as part of this stage of the redevelopment, as all new water bodies will achieve the highest levels of universal access, there are very strong grounds for ensuring ancillary facilities, such as toilets and change rooms are fitted-out and operate to similarly high accessibility and user needs standards. 4.3 Environmental Sustainability The design of the Parap Leisure and Sports Centre – Stage One will take into consideration water and energy efficiency measures in accordance with Council Policy No. 059 Climate Change. Pool water heating, water loss through evaporation, shading, lighting, power supply and generation, systems, filtration and landscape design and species selections will all be important inclusions in the overall assessment to achieve the greatest levels of environmental sustainability. 5. OTHER DESIGN CONSIDERATIONS 5.1 Existing Infrastructure The Parap Pool has undergone a number of upgrades and equipment additions. In 1985 improvements were made to the change room facilities and kiosk. It is intended existing amenity buildings, including the change rooms, kiosk and pool manager’s office will remain and be utilised as part of the redevelopment. However, the stage one redevelopment should also present opportunities to upgrade these facilities commensurate with the high design and access standards of the new elements. As noted above, key among these considerations are the upgrade of change room and toilet facilities to ensure these meet contemporary accessibility standards, cultural and family needs.
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5.2 Heritage and History Public swimming pools, particularly those of exceptional or notable design, hold a very special place in community memory and popular culture. The Parap Pool is not a heritage listed place, though it occupies a prominent place in the psyche and cultural memory of old and new Darwin. Its development and opening was a much anticipated and important development for a young and aspiring community. Its water depth (3.7 metres) and corresponding diving tower, later to become a diving board, have been a much celebrated element for decades. Over the years, pleasure additions have been trialled and removed, including water slides and tunnels. Recognising and capturing this community value will be incorporated in project planning and delivery. The City of Darwin will undertake a community history project prior to the closure of the Parap Pool. This project will not impact on project construction phases but will be incorporated in future public art responses as part of the final overall design and delivery of the facility at opening. It is important to recognise that the Parap Pool provides a tangible link to the built environment and Darwin lifestyle, pre Cyclone Tracy. The purpose of the redevelopment project is to demolish the existing infrastructure and replace it with new facilities. It is imperative that the City of Darwin recognise and capture the historical importance of the facility and its place in community memory. Further, following the reopening of the replaced and refurbished facility, it is critical that layers of memory and community meaning are evident in the design, structure and environs. The 1st July 2017 also marks the 60th anniversary or Diamond Jubilee of Council. On 1 July 1957 the people of Darwin elected the first Mayor and 12 Councilors. The election was conducted on 29 June 1957 and more than 85% of eligible voters participated in the election. Council’s first elected Mayor was Lucius (Bill) Richardson. This moment in our shared history needs to also be a feature of the final design of this diamond jubilee gift to the people of Darwin. 5.3 Public Art Public Art Opportunities for the incorporation of temporary and permanent public art will be identified in consultation with the City of Darwin Public Art Panel and Arts and Cultural Advisory Committee and the community. These opportunities will be provided for in the final redevelopment planning and design. Potential public art responses will be informed by the community history project, which will aim to capture memories, photographs, film footage and uncover urban myths, tales and truths as part of the program.
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Whilst the main purpose of the project is to redevelop an existing pool complex and ensure it has FINA compliant qualities, the project is also creating an important and significant community place. The project is also about place making and community connectedness. The challenge for the project is to ensure the new vision holds a meaning and place in community life and psyche of similar or equal value. It will not be able to replace the original facility, but the newly developed facility, with its layers of history, meaning and storytelling, coupled with its state-of-the art and inclusive facilities, will occupy a new place in the community. 5.4 Landscaping The Parap Pool environs support shade and landscaping plantings, including a large African Mahogany tree toward the rear of the land parcel and coconut trees. A recent audit of existing landscape elements identified plantings that are unsafe and that should be removed. There are no trees of significance or heritage listed trees on the lot. Landscaping principles for the redevelopment project will include;
• Replacement of existing trees as necessary with suitable evergreen species;
• Minimisation of water and maintenance requirements; and • Provision of a safe, enjoyable, amenable external environment for
patrons. 5.5 Shaded Areas To provide a sun safe and amenable facility to the public, shade structures will be provided as follows:
• a shade structure will extend over the entire main pool surface area; • a shade structure will extend over the entire secondary pool surface; • a shaded wet play area for families; and • a shaded synthetic surface open area to support multi-purpose uses,
during and after operational hours. Privacy and modesty screening within the pool environs should also be an important consideration. 5.6 External Environs The current facility is surrounded by green open space, car parking facilities, tennis courts and netball courts, of varying quality and states of repair. The redeveloped facility should be positioned as a welcoming community hub, offering a range of activities in addition to aquatic recreation. Skate-able surfaces, a half-court for ball activities, seating, or bbq facilities, should be considered as additions to the external areas. These will provide important
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recreation options for families and youth activities. Additional activities will activate external spaces and the facility will become a destination for audiences beyond the swimming community. The area should be well light and provide appropriate supporting amenity, such as bike racks, water bubbler, dog tethering, scooter parking. 6. DESIRED FUTURE ELEMENTS A multi-active venue will need to be supported by appropriate ancillary amenity. The current kiosk offers limited refreshment and swimming accessories. The redeveloped facility will attract larger patronage and ideally will be supported by a modest café – retail facility. The café could also support out-of-hours functions and events at the facility. The current pool manager’s office is modest and it is desirable to upgrade this facility in the future, particularly in order to support to a professional level, additional administrative requirements that FINA compliant events will require. Other affiliated organisations have also expressed a desire to be located with the redeveloped facility. The Stage One redevelopment is focussed on delivering a newly refurbished community facility that is FINA complaint. The current plan needs to ensure future expansion that supports multiple uses can be supported. For example, a broader range of ancillary health and lifestyle programs and services, including commercially based programs, could also be accommodated in the future expanded facility. Such service provision would also provide an important revenue stream to the fully expanded facility. 7. DESIGN CODES AND STANDARDS The redevelopment will be designed and constructed in accordance with relevant Northern Territory Government Acts and Regulations and best practice for aquatic leisure facilities. Design development will be in accordance with the following;
• Crime Prevention through Environmental Design • Disability Discrimination Act 1992 • National Construction Code and Building Code of Australia • Swimming Australia – Policies, Procedures and Rules
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8. COMMUNICATION AND ENGAGEMENT The redevelopment project will require a comprehensive communication and engagement plan and protocols. The program will need to ensure user needs are understood and attended to, Swimming Australia and local swimming organisations aspirations are addressed and the community’s current and future needs are met. Engagement with Swimming Australia and local swimming organisations will inform the project brief and design considerations. Ongoing liaison to develop a pool user relocation program will also occur. The Project Team will ensure a team member is tasked with ongoing swimming organisation liaison. The community history and public art program will engage the broader public in the redevelopment project. The community will be directly involved in the planning for the closure of the facility, its re-imagining and the opening celebration events. To ensure integration of public art responses, the Public Art Officer will be a member of the Project Team and an access design specialist will also be part of the Project Team. 9. PROJECT MANAGEMENT AND DELIVERY The approved Project Governance Structure is attached. Broad stakeholder engagement will be a significant feature in both the planning phases of the project and implementation, particularly throughout the pool user relocation and management phases. Internal project management resources will be supplemented with external specialist expertise (FINA compliance, Aquatic Facilities, Access). Specialist knowledge will provide advice and assistance regarding application of all codes and standards in relation to one another and reconciled with potentially competing requirements. 9.1 Project Phases Design and delivery of the project will be undertaken in four broad phases – Planning Process; Design and Documentation; Tendering and Award; and Construction. Public Art planning and development will be undertaken in parallel. Refer to attached Gannt Chart
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VELODROME – SEPTEMBER 2015 UPDATE
REPORT No.: 15C0124 AM:sc COMMON No.: 3091378 DATE: 29/09/2015
Presenter: General Manager Community & Cultural Services, Anna
Malgorzewicz Approved: Chief Executive Officer, Brendan Dowd PURPOSE The purpose of this report is to provide Council with a status report on the Northern Territory Government’s (NTG) decision to provide funding to upgrade the Darwin Velodrome. LINK TO STRATEGIC PLAN The issues addressed in this Report are in accordance with the following Goals/Strategies of the City of Darwin 2012 – 2016 as outlined in the ‘Evolving Darwin Towards 2020 Strategic Plan’:- Goal 2 Vibrant, Flexible and Tropical Lifestyle Outcome 2.3 Increased sport, recreation and leisure experiences Key Strategies 2.3.2 Position Darwin as a host centre for local, national and international sport and
other events KEY ISSUES In April 2015 the NTG announced an allocation of $1.5M toward the upgrade of
the Darwin Velodrome as part of the 2015/2016 budget. Cycling organisations were requested to determine priority works and provide an
agreed scope of works to the Department of Sport and Recreation. Once the agreed scope of works is finalised, Department of Sport and Recreation
officers will write to the City of Darwin with a formal proposal. There has not been any significant progress on the finalisation of a scope of
works since the last report to Council.
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Update, be received and noted. B. THAT Council write to the Minister for Sport and Recreation advising that it is
awaiting details of the scope of works for the upgrade of the Darwin Velodrome. BACKGROUND The Northern Territory Government announced an allocation of $1.5M toward the upgrade of the Darwin Velodrome as part of the 2015/2016 budget. The Darwin Velodrome is situated on Lot 1676, Town of Nightcliff. The City of Darwin obtained freehold title of the land from the NTG in 1990. The Darwin Velodrome is leased to the Darwin Cycling Club. DISCUSSION A stakeholder meeting was held in early August 2015 between the Department of Sport and Recreation, representatives from Pedals NT, Cycling NT, Darwin Cycling Club and City of Darwin. As no scope of works exists for the project, it was agreed cycling organisations would undertake a needs analysis and identify a priority listing of works. Preliminary cost estimates would also be obtained. Cycling NT has resolved to determine a list of priorities that could be achieved within the $1.5M allocation that will address user needs. The group has been liaising with stakeholders and industry experts to finalise the scope of works and has relied on volunteers and pro bono assistance. As a result, the process has relied on goodwill and the availability of experts in between professional commitments. The NTG made the announcement to upgrade the facility four months ago and it is recommended that to expedite the matter of finalising a project brief, Council write to the Minister for Sport and Recreation seeking his assistance in advancing the project. As soon as Council receives the agreed scope of works and capital grant offer, a further report will be provide to Council seeking endorsement of the project.
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PAGE: 3 REPORT NUMBER: 15C0124 AM:sc SUBJECT: VELODROME – SEPTEMBER 2015 UPDATE CONSULTATION PROCESS In preparing this report, the following City of Darwin officers were consulted:
Chief Officers’ Group
In preparing this report, the following External Parties were consulted: Cycling NT Darwin Cycling Club POLICY IMPLICATIONS Nil BUDGET AND RESOURCE IMPLICATIONS As part of the 2015/2016 NTG budget announcements an amount of $1.5M was allocated toward the upgrade of the Darwin Velodrome. RISK/LEGAL/LEGISLATIVE IMPLICATIONS Nil ENVIRONMENTAL IMPLICATIONS Nil COUNCIL OFFICER CONFLICT OF INTEREST DECLARATION We the Author and Approving Officers declare that we do not have a Conflict of Interest in relation to this matter. ANNA MALGORZEWICZ BRENDAN DOWDGENERAL MANAGER COMMUNITY & CULTURAL SERVICES
CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER
For enquiries, please contact Anna Malgorzewicz on 89300633 or email: a.malgorzewicz@darwin.nt.gov.au.
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NORTHERN TERRITORY GOVERNMENT COMMUNITY CONSULTATION - STRONG SOCIETY, CONFIDENT CULTURE SOCIAL PARTICIPATION FRAMEWORK
FEEDBACK REPORT
REPORT No.: 15C0126 KH:es COMMON No.: 3217569 DATE: 29/09/2015
Presenter: Manager, Darwin Safer City Program, Katie Hearn Approved: General Manager Community & Cultural Services, Anna
Malgorzewicz PURPOSE The purpose of this report is to present feedback for Council consideration to the Draft Northern Territory Government (NTG) Strong Society, Confident Culture, Social Participation framework and Draft Plan For Social Participation. Feedback is due to the NTG by 30 September 2015. LINK TO STRATEGIC PLAN The issues addressed in this Report are in accordance with the following Goals/Strategies of the City of Darwin 2012 – 2016 as outlined in the ‘Evolving Darwin Towards 2020 Strategic Plan’:- Goal 1. Collaborative, Inclusive and Connected Community Outcome 1.1 Community inclusion supported Key Strategies 1.1.1 Develop and support programs, services and facilities, and provide
information that promotes community spirit, engagement, cohesion and safety KEY ISSUES The NTG has released the draft ‘Strong Society, Confident Culture Strategy
Social Participation Framework’ (Attachment A) and draft ‘Our Plan for Social Participation’ (Attachment B). for community comment, required by 30 September 2015.
Key elements of the draft strategy align with many of Council’s core Community and Cultural Services Department programs coupled with the Evolving Darwin 2020 Strategic Plan.
Priority areas for action contained within the draft plan include promotion of diversity, equity of access to housing, community life and community health and wellbeing and community safety.
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- STRONG SOCIETY, CONFIDENT CULTURE - SOCIAL PARTICIPATION FRAMEWORK FEEDBACK REPORT
Draft feedback on key priority areas is provided for Council consideration prior to submitting comment to the NTG.
Feedback is to be provided through an online survey environment to the NTG by Wednesday 30 September 2015.
RECOMMENDATIONS A. THAT Report Number 15C0126 KH:es entitled Northern Territory
Government Community Consultation - Strong Society, Confident Culture Social Participation Framework Feedback Report, be received and noted.
B. THAT Council endorse the Key Priority Action Area comments contained
within Report Number 15C0126 KH:es entitled Northern Territory Government Community Consultation - Strong Society, Confident Culture Social Participation Framework Feedback Report for the purpose of providing feedback.
BACKGROUND The Department of the Chief Minister has released the draft ‘Strong Society, Confident Culture Strategy Social Participation Framework’ (Attachment A) and draft ‘Our Plan for Social Participation’ (Attachment B). Public comment is invited and must be received by 30 September 2015. DISCUSSION The framework celebrates diversity and recognises participation in civic and community life as vital elements of healthy resilient communities. The framework also has a focus on preventative approaches, equitable access for all Territorians to health, wellbeing, education, housing and accommodation and in community life. Broadly, the Social Participation Plan nominates the following as Priority Action Areas;
Supported opportunities to encourage and affirm diversity across all population groups and equitable participation by all Territorians including our community’s most vulnerable in community life.
Children in the Territory developing in safe environments. Housing, social housing and crisis accommodation. Economic security facilitating choice and opportunities for all Territorians. Equity of access to quality education and learning opportunities. Access to quality healthcare with a focus on early intervention, prevention and
collaboration in developing service responses. Community safety with a focus on rehabilitation and everyone’s right to feel
safe where they live. Lifestyle focussed on development of sporting, cultural and arts events and
sector promotion.
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In summary, the Framework and Plan draw on community strengths and opportunities, identifying healthy, inclusive, vibrant and resilient communities as a prerequisite for a strong and confident culture that all Territorians have access to and are responsible for as individuals: “Connected communities and the people who live there are active and resilient. They are welcoming, vibrant and adaptable. Resilient communities have the ability to withstand, recover from, and respond positively to crisis or adversity”1 Almost all of the priority action areas contained within the draft Plan align in some way to Council’s own Evolving Darwin 2020 Strategic Plan. Council values the key principles underpinning the Plan including diversity, equity of access, inclusion and support for vulnerable population groups, community wellbeing and community safety. Whilst all principles are valued and congruent with Council’s strategic directions, the Plan is absent in some key actions that have been well evidenced over time. Items recommended as inclusion into the draft framework; Feedback on Priority Areas Community Safety Council notes the development on an NT wide Health, Alcohol, Tobacco and other Drugs strategy and seeks leadership by Government in examining and reducing alcohol supply as a key action intrinsically linked with building a safe, well and inclusive community. The adverse impacts of alcohol harms are well described across the NT. The Social Participation Framework provides opportunity for Government to consider how we as a community can better and more safely coexist with alcohol. Diversity Council welcomes the development of the Indigenous Participation, Multicultural Participation and a Seniors Participation framework and seeks inclusion of a Reconciliation Action Plan as an important tool in building respect, healing and recognition for First Nation peoples and an inclusive community. Housing Council notes Government’s pursuit of access to housing and accommodation for all Territorians inclusive of highly vulnerable population groups. While improvements to access to public housing and support to transition vulnerable people from crisis to more sustainable accommodation is welcomed, it is well evidenced that insufficient accommodation and affordable housing stock is available in Darwin. To enable equitable access to accommodation for vulnerable population groups including people who are homeless, the Plan is absent the provision of a safe shelter for visitors and those seeking short term accommodation in Darwin.
1 Department of the Chief Minister (2015) Social Participation Framework Draft. Northern Territory Government.
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Health The draft Plan identifies delivery of appropriate healthcare to vulnerable population groups; and delivery of services that are accessible, appropriate, culturally secure and responsive. Council has identified from the work undertaken by its Assertive Outreach service that supported barrier free access to health and wellbeing services for vulnerable and mobile population groups is yet to be achieved. Consideration of a mobilised health and wellbeing response for vulnerable people is worthy of consideration given its linkages to health, wellbeing, social participation and community safety. Lifestyle Council notes Government’s commitment to development of partnerships to strengthen arts and cultural activities coupled with the development and creation of inspiring new spaces to enhance access to collections and experiences. Council welcomes any endeavours that contribute to public space activation through community participation and the creative industries as a focus area. CONSULTATION PROCESS In preparing this report, the following City of Darwin officers were consulted:
Community & Cultural Services Officers POLICY IMPLICATIONS The comments contained within this report are provided in response to the Northern Territory Government’s call for feedback for the draft Strong Society, Confident Culture, Social Participation framework and draft Plan For Social Participation. BUDGET AND RESOURCE IMPLICATIONS Nil RISK/LEGAL/LEGISLATIVE IMPLICATIONS Nil ENVIRONMENTAL IMPLICATIONS Nil
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COUNCIL OFFICER CONFLICT OF INTEREST DECLARATION We the Author and Approving Officers declare that we do not have a Conflict of Interest in relation to this matter. KATIE HEARN ANNA MALGORZEWICZMANAGER, DARWIN SAFER CITY PROGRAM
GENERAL MANAGER COMMUNITY & CULTURAL
SERVICES For enquiries, please contact Anna Malgorzewicz on 89300633 or email: a.malgorzewicz@darwin.nt.gov.au. Attachments: Attachment A: Draft Strong Society, Confident Culture Strategy Social
Participation Framework Attachment B: Draft Our Plan For Social Participation
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This strategy has been produced by the Social Policy Unit, Department of the Chief Minister. For further information on this strategy please contact:
Department of the Chief Minister GPO Box 4396 Darwin NT 0801 Phone: (08) 8999 5175
Email: socialpolicy.dcm@nt.gov.au
To provide feedback on the draft Strong Society, Confident Culture Strategy please visit www.haveyoursay.nt.gov.au/socialparticipation
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Table of contents
Table of contents ................................................................................................................... 3
Foreword ................................................................................................................................ 4
Framing the Future ................................................................................................................ 5
Our Vision ............................................................................................................................... 5
Strong Society, Confident Culture ....................................................................................... 6
How do we achieve a Strong Society and Confident Culture? .......................................... 7
How will we monitor progress? ............................................................................................ 9
Priority Areas for Action ..................................................................................................... 10
Priority Area – Community .................................................................................................. 11
Priority Area – Diversity ...................................................................................................... 12
Priority Area – Children and Families ................................................................................ 13
Priority Area – Housing ....................................................................................................... 14
Priority Area – Economic Security ..................................................................................... 15
Priority Area – Education .................................................................................................... 16
Priority Area – Health .......................................................................................................... 17
Priority Area – Community Safety ...................................................................................... 18
Priority Area – Lifestyle ....................................................................................................... 20
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Foreword A strong society is created when people are connected to their community and have the opportunities and resources to make a contribution and be an active part of their community. My Government is committed to supporting Territorians in the things that matter in their daily lives and ensuring Territorians are at the centre of everything we do. The Strong Society, Confident Culture Strategy provides a
framework to build on our cultural and social strengths which connect Territorians. People will feel they belong and are connected to the place where they live, and with their fellow community members. Connected communities are active, confident and resilient. Connected communities are welcoming, vibrant and adaptable. It is a place where there are enjoyable things to do and will attract people to live and stay here. Resilient communities have the ability to withstand, recover from, and respond positively to crisis or adversity. Social participation and economic development are intrinsically linked. A strong and prosperous economy delivers jobs and income for people, and increases the capacity for government to invest in the essential economic and social infrastructure which underpins our great lifestyle and living standards. The extent to which people participate in the economy is closely related to their living standards, and affects many aspects of their wellbeing. Many aspects of work affect people’s wellbeing, such as hours worked, job satisfaction and security, levels of remuneration, opportunities for self-development and interaction with people outside the home. Having a job or being involved in a business activity not only leads to improved incomes for families and communities (which has a positive influence on health, education of children and much more), it also enhances self-esteem and reduces social alienation.
Today, the Territory is made up of many generations of men, women and children who have made their homes here from many cultures. More than 30 per cent of Territorians are Aboriginal, with the remainder coming from more than 100 nations. We have grown communities rich in culture, and built the city of Darwin, home to a population of more than 100 000 - an engaging, energised and multicultural city, along with many diverse townships across the Territory.
The Strong Society, Confident Culture Strategy complements Framing the Future and continues to strengthen our culture and our society. It also assists with building connections between the people of the Northern Territory and our place in Australia which makes us the envy of those in other parts of the country, including the Territory’s laidback lifestyle, sultry climate, outdoor living and activity, access to spectacular wilderness and short flights away from the thriving cities of Asia and world class beaches and resorts.
A strong society and confident culture is every Territorians responsibility. Ensuring this delivers benefits to all and will allow us to realise our full potential.
The Hon Adam Giles MLA
Chief Minister
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Framing the Future Framing the Future is the Northern Territory’s statement of intent to realise its full potential, by building on our economic, environmental, cultural and social advantages.
Against a background of developing Northern Australia in partnership with the Commonwealth Government and the other northern states of Australia, strong economic development must be mutually reinforced by a strong society which ensures equity of access to the benefits of economic strength, and a confident culture which celebrates the rich cultural tapestry of the Northern Territory.
Our Vision A Strong Society that:
• values an individual’s right to freedom and responsibility • ensures equal access to opportunities and resources to contribute to and participate in society
and the economy • supports the most vulnerable • is safe for all people – safe at home, at school, in the workplace and while travelling.
A Confident Culture that:
• is proud and confident of the Territory • values and celebrates diversity across backgrounds, language groups, ages, genders and
religions • supports and celebrates significant occasions and events • focuses on a healthy, active and enjoyable lifestyle.
Prosperous Economy
Strong Society Balanced
Environment Confident Culture
Economic Development Strategy
Strong Society, Confident Culture Strategy
Balanced Environment Strategy
Northern Australia Development
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Strong Society, Confident Culture
Why does this matter?
The people of the Northern Territory are the creators and beneficiaries of economic and social success. A stable and skilled population flourishes within a community where everyone has access to opportunities and resources to make a contribution, whether that contribution is through social, civic or economic participation.
A strong society with a confident culture can continuously evolve and embrace new ideas while balancing the inherent conflicting nature of past, present and future community values and culture.
Connected communities are active, confident and resilient. They are also welcoming, vibrant and adaptable. People feel they belong and are linked to the place where they live and with the people who live around them. Communities provide a network of support, generating opportunities to participate, volunteer, get help when needed and have a real say on issues that matter. Resilient communities have the ability to withstand, recover from, and respond positively to crisis or adversity.
Disconnection of individuals or groups is caused when people do not have the opportunities and resources (e.g. housing, employment, good health) that are normally available to members of society. Disconnection leads to the breakdown of communities, citizenry and civil responsibility.
For the individual, disconnection can lead to poor educational achievement, risk taking behaviour, criminal activity, ill health and homelessness. Disconnection may result from issues associated with cultural identity, gender, age (youth and seniors), disability and mental health. Disconnection can also occur when people live in communities where opportunities are reduced by such factors as high unemployment or geographic isolation.
Aboriginal peoples have been living on and managing the country of central and northern Australia for tens of thousands of years. This is not a homogenous population or culture; there are many discrete languages and clan groupings. People from different cultural backgrounds have been coming to the Northern Territory as early as the 1800s – Macassans visited the coast of northern Australia to collect trepang (sea cucumber) and started trading with Aboriginal people along the Northern Territory’s coast. European exploration and settlement began in the early 19th century. Chinese people came in search of gold and work on the railway, Japanese and Filipino pearl divers worked across the north of Australia from Broome to the Gulf of Carpentaria. Greeks and Italians arrived to escape war and myriad cultures followed – Vietnamese, Indian, Sri Lankan, Indonesian, French, German, Thai and New Zealanders who want to be part of the unique lifestyle and make the Territory their home.
The recognition of the totality of the cultural groups in the Territory and a strong sense of belonging and respect for our place is what makes the Territory unique.
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How do we achieve a Strong Society and Confident Culture? To achieve the desired social and cultural outcomes within available resources, all sectors must become more efficient and effective, and improve aspects of the way they work either on their own or in partnership.
Who we are
Territorians are the centre of the Strong Society, Confident Culture Strategy. Communities are important. The Northern Territory is made up of a wonderfully diverse array of people, from the young to the old, Indigenous Australian’s to new migrants, those who live in the urban centres to those who live in some of the most remote parts of Australia. This diversity makes the Territory unique, and blends together the myriad of differences into a vibrant, strong community.
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Our needs
Building connected communities is about encouraging individuals to develop their capabilities to engage with their community in a way that empowers the individual and the community rather than standing by as passive recipients. The aim of the Strong Society, Confident Culture Strategy is to increase an individual’s engagement within their community and to foster community connections by:
• improving the status of disadvantaged and/or disconnected people • preventing disadvantage or disconnection from occurring • enhancing the engagement already in place across the Territory community.
Who is responsible?
A strong society and confident culture is everyone’s responsibility. It involves government, business, community groups and the individual.
Civic responsibility is the mutual obligation of an individual to the community such as abiding by the law, voting and treating other community members with respect in return for individual ‘rights’ and community expectations such as health, education, ‘having a say’, welfare services and safety.
The role of government in supporting asset and amenity development in communities is quite well understood. It involves a range of activities across planning, support for economic development, human capital development and the provision of infrastructure and services. Government’s role in fostering connection, participation and strong governance is less understood. The strength of outcomes generated from connection, participation and collaborative governance including in health, child development, education, employment, social cohesion, safety and community planning make this area of work an important focus for government.
The Northern Territory Government commits to the following strategies to develop and maintain a strong society and a confident culture. The strategies of nearly twenty Northern Territory Government agencies are represented in this plan – for some, this is their core business, for others, their activities are more completely represented in the Prosperous Economy and Balanced Environment components of Framing the Future. But all Northern Territory Government agencies rely on the foundation of a Strong Society and a Confident Culture to underpin their ambitions and their achievements.
How we will work
To achieve the desired social and cultural outcomes within available resources, all sectors must become more efficient and effective, and improve aspects of the way they work either on their own or in partnership. Community engagement and co-design, decision making with evidence, partnerships and capacity building are common underpinning principles required to both develop and implement effective policy and services.
Community Engagement
Decision making, policy development and service delivery must fit the sectors of the community for which it is intended. It is therefore essential that the differing needs of sectors of the community are teased out and understood, so they can be taken into account. What works for older Aboriginal men in the bush will be different to what works for teenagers in Darwin. Opportunities for community input will be strengthened. This will mean: • services are targeted appropriately to reach people in crisis or people with specific needs so
they do not fall through the gaps • solutions are place based - recognising that local communities are the places in which people
make friends, forge identity and belonging, and through which they can come up with locally relevant and lasting solutions
• reduced likelihood of adverse effects of policy making on one particular sector of the community • critical intervention points are recognised for different sectors of the community.
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Decision making with evidence
To create effective solutions, decisions need to be informed by a clear understanding of what is happening and what outcomes need to change. Policies or service delivery that isn’t informed by sound evidence and analysis may create unintended consequences.
While circumstances in the Territory are often not replicated elsewhere, rigorous research into national or international factors underpinning models of services or solutions to common problems can usefully inform decision making and service design.
Partnerships and Co-design
To create lasting solutions, organisations need to coordinate their efforts and work together around a clearly defined goal by:
• ensuring that government departments and agencies work more closely together particularly around the needs of common clients or client groups
• building stronger partnerships with community groups, the business community and local government
• where appropriate, engaging respective stakeholders in the design of services • facilitating a more flexible use of civic infrastructure (e.g. schools, libraries) through co-location
and provision of common facilities • investing in community infrastructure that promotes connection and allows for diverse activities.
Capacity building
All sectors need to build their capacity and capability. Often, where learnings have been made they have not been widely recorded or shared, which can be achieved by; • evaluating programs and sharing knowledge to contribute to the growth of a Northern Australia
evidence base to inform decision making • the public sector engaging with its partners and citizens • a strong and capable non-government organisation (NGO) sector being an integral part of
achieving social engagement outcomes across a wide range of community activities • business and industry sectors actively partnering with government in delivering and facilitating
social and cultural outcomes and being increasingly aware of their role and responsibility to the local community and citizenry
• developing community leadership - communities with strong leadership have higher levels of social engagement, innovation and resilience.
All Northern Territory Government agencies also progress internal strategies including developing workforce performance and capacity; delivering responsible, prudent and accountable financial management; providing objective and timely advice both within and outside government, and commit to service, ethical practice, respect, accountability, impartiality and diversity.
How will we monitor progress? We aim to drive improvement so we continue to learn, develop and build capacity to create positive social change. The Strong Society, Confident Culture Strategy provides the basis for the establishment of shared principles of measurement and allows us to be courageous in our reporting and evaluating of where we are succeeding and where we are not, and to take action as a result. Reporting will be against key priority areas or objectives, rather than against individual strategies. This shift in focus recognises that priority objectives are achieved through a range of interrelated strategies, the specifics and relative importance of which varies over time and circumstance.
To measure our success, we will use information sources such as:
• existing Northern Territory and ABS data collections • reporting against specific Northern Territory strategies with specific actions • reporting against specific national and domestic Agreements.
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Priority Areas for Action
Community
Diversity
Housing
Economic Security
Education
Health
Children and Families
Community Safety
Lifestyle
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Priority Area – Community
Why government is focussing on this area
Communities characterised by high levels of cohesion, such as those with active community groups and a strong NGO sector provide opportunities for individuals to become involved in their community.
The Northern Territory Government is committed to providing strong leadership, opportunities to share skills and knowledge and fostering increased community connections, resulting in opportunities for engagement and participation for all Territorians.
Key strategies
Implement innovative delivery and partnership solutions with private and NGO sectors to support the building of stronger communities.
Increase NGO capacity and assist in establishing social enterprises through a targeted NGO Business Support program.
In partnership, develop principles to guide the relationship between the Northern Territory Government and the NGO sector.
Develop guidelines for good practice in program development and funding of grants and community services.
Assist peak sport, active recreation and racing bodies address governance, financial, integrity and sustainability issues.
Key strategies
Create opportunities to build supportive connections between Territorians through sport, recreation, parks and wildlife, arts and cultural events.
Increase opportunities for people to volunteer and support broader community development.
Work with the community to promote community resilience to be better prepared for emergencies or other circumstances that require a coordinated community response.
Build stronger partnerships between the Northern Territory Government, local government and community service organisations.
Strong, resilient communities built on individual participation.
A vibrant non-government sector.
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Priority Area – Diversity
Why government is focussing on this area
Diversity means recognising that everyone is different in some way. Importantly this also means valuing the difference. Diversity in society allows for richness and variety, boosting innovation which leads to economic growth, improving access to jobs and producing culturally vibrant and varied communities.
The Northern Territory Government is committed to promoting positive attitudes towards diversity and decreasing discriminatory attitudes and behaviours within whole communities.
Key strategies
Ensure Territorians have equal access and opportunities regardless of gender, age or race.
Provide opportunities for Territorians to celebrate diversity.
Provide opportunities for Territorians to be recognised and acknowledged for their positive difference.
Key strategies
Build capacity and capability through the delivery of Indigenous leadership programs, including First Circles and the Kigaruk and Lookrukin Indigenous leadership programs.
Implement the Indigenous Employment and Career Development Strategy 2015-2020.
Facilitate partnerships between Aboriginal Territorians, communities and all levels of government and industry.
Develop and implement an Indigenous Participation Framework.
Develop and implement the Seniors Participation Framework.
Provide interpreting and translating services to improve access to services for all Territorians.
Develop and implement the Multicultural Participation Framework.
Implement the 10-year Northern Territory International Education and Training Strategy.
All Territorians are recognised and respected regardless of age, gender or race.
All Territorians have access to targeted opportunities for participation.
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Priority Area – Children and Families
Why government is focussing on this area
Inclusive social environments which provide support to families have been shown to enhance parents’ capacity to care for their children and in doing so, promote better child health and development.
The Northern Territory Government is committed to ensuring every child thrives, learns and grows, is respected and valued, and becomes a contributing adult member of the community.
Vulnerable children and families will benefit from coordinated responses across service systems such as health, education, youth justice and child protection.
Key strategies
Amend the Care and Protection of Children Act to support effective statutory child protection decisions, engagement and outcomes for children and families.
Deliver child safety interventions and intensive family preservation and reunification services to vulnerable children and families who have been subject to child protective investigations.
Develop foster and kinship care across the Northern Territory through dedicated recruitment campaigns and improved support services for carers.
Responding to the experiences and expectations of children in care, improve the quality and safety of residential care services.
Improve planning processes, support options and pathways for children in transition from care to independent living.
Implement the Northern Territory Domestic and Family Violence Strategy 2014-17 as part of the National Plan to Reduce Violence Against Women and their Children.
Territory children grow in a happy, healthy and safe environment.
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Priority Area – Housing
Why government is focussing on this area
Access to safe, secure and affordable shelter is one of our most basic needs. Housing provides the place where we base our connections with the wider community through education, employment, and community networks. Home ownership helps stabilise neighbourhoods and strengthen communities. It creates important local and individual incentives for maintaining and improving private property and public spaces.
The Northern Territory Government is committed to creating a fair and sustainable social housing system that delivers safe and secure accommodation for those in greatest need and assists tenants to maintain access to housing.
From our most vulnerable Territorians who require crisis accommodation and support to enter social housing, right through to those who own their own home, the Northern Territory Government is committed to supporting people to access safe and secure accommodation.
Key strategies
Implement strategic housing decisions through strong planning and evidence based approaches.
Progress public housing in remote communities and town camps through improved housing conditions and formalised tenancy agreements.
Increase social housing supply, improve transitional and supported accommodation.
Deliver capital works and repair and maintenance programs.
Develop and test different ways for first home buyers to enter the market.
Deliver new dwellings to support Real Housing for Growth.
Develop a Northern Territory Housing Strategy.
Support home ownership through HomeBuild Access loan products.
Implement a sustained long-term approach to land release.
Key strategies
Implement an integrated and sustainable public housing framework that is consistent across urban and remote communities and town camps.
Deliver key housing initiatives in partnership with business, governments, communities and the NGO sector.
Increase capacity of clients to sustain tenancies.
Improve access to public housing assistance and support programs for Indigenous people in remote communities and town camps.
Support people to transition from crisis to more permanent accommodation by facilitating specialist and mainstream services to work together.
All Territorians have a place to call home.
Vulnerable Territorians are helped to find and stay in accommodation.
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Priority Area – Economic Security
Why government is focussing on this area
Economic security is having a stable income or other resources to support people in a way that is conducive to physical and mental wellbeing. It also means having financial independence to live safely and with dignity and choices.
Economic growth potential must be unlocked to create real jobs for unemployed and under-employed people living in the Northern Territory to improve social and economic circumstances.
Key strategies
Assist business to develop strong governance and leadership practices.
Manage cost of living by introducing regulatory frameworks that encourages competition and investment.
Develop the capacity of education and training organisations to deliver targeted courses aimed at increasing local expertise.
Invest in social infrastructure such as schools, medical facilities, sporting venues, recreation precincts and events to ensure access to quality services.
Work to provide greater incentives to move into the workforce, including relocation and mobility incentives, and removing disincentives to employment.
Work with the Australian Government on reframing the welfare system to incentivise workforce participation.
Key strategies
Create a competitive business environment conducive to investment and growth.
Create an ‘open for business’ culture to development as well as streamlining approval processes and reducing red tape.
Target priority growth markets in China, India, Indonesia, Japan, Nepal, the Philippines and Timor-Leste in partnership with Charles Darwin University, public and private schools and private operators.
Actively work with the private sector to find ways to accelerate infrastructure and, where appropriate, leveraging public sector capital spending to support industry and economic growth.
Undertake workforce analysis to match labour supply to demand and skill requirements.
Increase opportunities for Indigenous participation in business and employment.
Facilitate choices for Territorians.
Create opportunity for Territorians.
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Priority Area – Education
Why government is focussing on this area
Education can bring significant benefits to society, not only through increased employment opportunities and income but also through enhanced skills, improved social cohesion and access to networks resulting in a strong, confident society.
The Northern Territory Government is committed to providing quality education and training opportunities which improve the capacity of Territorians to contribute to society and the economy.
Key strategies
Build productive partnerships and collaborations with:
• education and training providers, and industry to create increased responsiveness, structured pathways to employment, training and higher education for students
• education providers in our region to share resources and learning to improve our education systems.
Informed by the expectations of families and communities:
• create safe, positive and healthy environments for students to learn
• foster an inclusive culture and high expectations of students who are learning in our schools
• improve attendance • deliver quality teaching and learning that is relevant and
meaningful for successful futures • provide flexible, innovative and integrated options for service
delivery.
Deliver targeted early learning support programs for children from birth to three years of age and their families.
Provide quality preschool programs for all children in the year before full-time schooling.
Work with students, families and communities to improve attendance.
Commence the roll-out of the Indigenous Education Strategy, A Share in the Future.
Construct new school facilities, including a new Northern Territory Open Education Centre, and a new Henbury School, and implement the approved infrastructure program as planned.
Provide flexible, innovative and integrated options for service delivery to ensure all children have access to quality education and training programs, and that prioritise the needs of families and children.
Implement the National Quality Framework for quality early childhood education and care to continue to improve services across the Territory.
Establish an international grammar school in Darwin which delivers an internationally recognised secondary curriculum.
Territorians have access to, and are supported to participate in quality education and training.
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Priority Area – Health
Why government is focussing on this area
Healthy communities are communities in which people take care of themselves and care of each other. A healthy community is one in which residents are informed, empowered and actively involved in their own care.
The Northern Territory Government is committed to improved health outcomes through integrated, responsive and accessible services, a focus on early intervention and prevention; and by strong collaboration in the design and delivery of services to the most vulnerable that leads to long-term outcomes and self-sustainability.
Key strategies
Integrate planning and service provision to improve pathways of care for patients and consistency in health standards and delivery.
Deliver appropriate care to vulnerable people and populations – improving health outcomes for people and populations who are vulnerable, using a holistic, person-centred approach across the lifespan.
Improve access and connectivity to information technology systems and services to enable sharing of information to support chronic conditions prevention.
Deliver services which are accessible, appropriate, culturally secure and responsive.
Develop and implement an NT Health Alcohol, Tobacco and Other Drugs Strategy.
Implement a model of care for mental health that is centred on consumers, promotes their recovery and is provided equitably and efficiently.
Key strategies
Promote and protect health and wellbeing – encouraging the adoption of health behaviours, controlling the spread of disease, preventing harm and injury and working across sectors to influence the social determinants of health.
Engage the community and relevant partners in service planning to optimise service integration and delivery and to test the effectiveness of approaches.
Identify and facilitate Territory wide innovations to self-management approaches.
Access to quality healthcare for all Territorians.
Promote and protect health and wellbeing for all Territorians.
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Priority Area – Community Safety
Why government is focussing on this area
A safe community fosters healthy relationships between people, where community members know and understand one another, show respect and consideration toward each other, and can enjoy their private and shared space.
The Northern Territory Government will work collaboratively with community groups, police and government agencies to address critical safety concerns, provide opportunities for rehabilitation and ensure victims and witnesses are supported.
Key strategies
Keep the community safe through:
• delivering highly visible frontline Police, Fire and Emergency Services
• building community resilience and preparedness through community participation and education
• enhancing response and recovery capability and capacity • implement preventative initiatives to prevent crime and reduce
reoffending with a focus on alcohol related crime and public order • work with key stakeholders, NGOs, the private sector and the
community to enhance public safety.
Reform targeted justice legislation and justice administration procedures, including:
• mandatory minimum sentencing for violent offenders; • public access to justice • improved court facilities • enhanced community sentencing options including for traffic
offenders.
Develop and implement the NT Youth Justice Strategy.
Establish a single jurisdiction for court matters involving children and young people.
Improve safety and security for public housing tenants and neighbours by continuing the Public Housing Safety Strategy.
Improve road user behaviour through road safety education and awareness programs and initiatives.
Implement the Safe Systems Approach to reduce the number of deaths and serious injuries on roads
Implement the Department of Correctional Services Community Engagement Framework.
Develop the Safe Homes policy.
Improve public transport safety by continuing to improve security measures on the public bus network.
Develop a community justice model for remote communities.
Develop a Safe at Home program that will support victims or potential victims of residential property crime to stay safe in their homes.
Territorians feel safe at home and in the community.
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Key strategies
Ensure that the youth justice system focuses on the rehabilitation and safeguards of young people who offend and who are at risk of offending.
Introduce an enhanced sentence management approach which promotes an integrated model of offender through care.
Improve client, education and skills development which support employability through vocational education, workplace training, employment opportunities and programs such as Sentenced to a Job, SEED (Seek Education or Employment not Detention) and regional work camps.
Key strategies
Enhance community services to victims of crime including remote and regional support.
Provide financial support to victims of crime.
Promote the rights of victims of crime.
Increase use of victims-offender conferencing and court orders to protect victims.
Continue to provide support to witnesses through the Witness Assistance Service.
Offenders supported to maximise a second chance.
Victims and witnesses are heard.
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Priority Area – Lifestyle
Why government is focussing on this area
The Northern Territory is filled with iconic natural wonders, quirky characters, rich culture and diverse landscapes which are conducive to a strong, connected lifestyle. Social engagement through the arts and sport provides opportunities to create awareness of difference and break down barriers for individuals and communities, resulting in increased participation and engagement with the wider community.
The Northern Territory Government is committed to supporting and showcasing Territory arts and increasing access to sports and recreation for all Territorians.
Key strategies
Stimulate, support and promote events and activities that develop and grow arts and culture.
Create content in new platforms through strong collaborative approaches.
Promote local expertise, capacity and capability to local, national and international markets.
Key strategies
Showcase and build the Territory’s reputation for quality arts and for authentic Aboriginal cultural experiences.
Develop a long-term comprehensive strategic approach to major events, festivals and regional events that leverages the NT brand, activates infrastructure, energises local communities and drives visitation and yield.
Position our cultural institutions and events as significant tourist attractions.
Key strategies
Grow partnerships to strengthen arts and cultural activities.
Collect, protect and provide access to the Territory’s scientific, cultural and documentary heritage collections and assist the community to care for, and make best use of these assets for research and to create educational, recreation and commercial opportunities.
Develop and create inspiring new spaces to enhance access to collections and experiences.
Support access to, and participation in diverse creative and cultural expression and activity.
Facilitate active engagement and enhanced access to NT arts, cultural activities and collections.
Territory arts and artists are developed and showcased.
Support signature arts, music and cultural events.
All Territorians have access to arts and cultural events.
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Key strategies
Expand the range and reach of sporting events and initiatives across the Territory.
Manage, maintain and provide strategic direction to key sport venues, including options for new venue development.
Enhance the capacity of regional and remote communities to deliver regular organised sporting competitions.
Partner with Northern Territory peak and national sporting organisations to select talented athletes and provide high performance services.
Effectively manage racing services.
Improve sporting opportunities for children.
Deliver high profile international and national sporting events.
Enhance safety on the water.
Facilitate and encourage sustainable and active transport options including walking and cycling.
Expand opportunities for active recreation in parks and reserves.
Negotiate for security and certainty of access to aquatic resources.
Encourage participation in sport, recreation and cultural activities through the delivery of the Sport Voucher scheme for Territory school children.
Provide opportunities for Territory children to gain lifelong swimming skills through the Learn to Swim Program.
Sport and recreation activities are available for all Territorians.
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Social ParticiPation
our plan for Community
Diversity
Housing
eDuCation
Community safety
CHilDren anD families
eConomiC seCurity
HealtH
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CHIEf MInISTEr’S MESSaGE 3
our vISIon 4
How do wE aCHIEvE a STronG SoCIETy and ConfIdEnT CulTurE? 6
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Contents
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CHief minister’s messageA strong society is created when people are connected to their community and have the opportunities
and resources to make a contribution and be an active part of their community.
My Government is committed to supporting Territorians in the things that matter in their daily lives and
ensuring Territorians are at the centre of everything we do.
The Strong Society, Confident Culture Strategy provides a framework to build on our cultural and social
strengths which connect Territorians. People will feel they belong and are connected to the place where
they live, and with their fellow community members. Connected communities are active, confident and
resilient. They are welcoming, vibrant and adaptable. Resilient communities have the ability to withstand,
recover from, and respond positively to crisis or adversity.
Social participation and economic development are intrinsically linked. A strong and prosperous
economy delivers jobs and income for people, and increases the capacity for government to invest in the
essential economic and social infrastructure which underpins our great lifestyle and living standards. A
thriving economy will ensure we have the resources to invest in better services, making the Territory a
better place to live, work and raise a family.
The strength of outcomes generated from connection, participation and collaborative governance
including health, child development, education, employment, social cohesion, safety and community
planning make this area an important focus for government.
Territorians are the centre of the Strong Society, Confident Culture Strategy. The Northern Territory is
made up of a wonderfully diverse array of people, from the young to the old, Indigenous Australians to
new migrants, those who live in the urban centres to those who live in some of the most remote parts of
Australia. Our diversity makes the Territory unique by blending together our myriad of differences into a
vibrant, strong community.
The Hon Adam Giles MLA
Chief Minister
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a STronG SoCIETy THaT; » values an individual’s right to freedom and
responsibility,
» ensures equal access to opportunities and
resources to contribute to and participate in
society and the economy,
» supports the most vulnerable,
» is safe for all people – safe at home, at school,
in the workplace and while travelling.
a ConfIdEnT CulTurE THaT; » is proud and confident of the Territory,
» values and celebrates diversity across
backgrounds, language groups, ages,
genders and religions,
» supports and celebrates significant occasions
and events,
» focuses on a healthy, active and enjoyable
lifestyle.
our vision
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fraMInG THE fuTurEFraming the Future is the Northern Territory’s
statement of intent to realise its full potential, by
building on our economic, environmental, cultural
and social advantages.
Against a background of developing Northern
Australia in partnership with the Commonwealth
Government and the other northern states of
Australia, strong economic development must
be mutually reinforced by a strong society which
ensures equity of access to the benefits of economic
strength, and a confident culture which celebrates
the rich cultural tapestry of the Northern Territory.
wHy doES a STronG SoCIETy and ConfIdEnT CulTurE MaTTEr?The people of the Northern Territory are the
creators and beneficiaries of economic and social
success. A stable and skilled population flourishes
within a community where everyone has access to
opportunities and resources to make a contribution,
whether that contribution is through social, civic
or economic participation. A strong society with
a confident culture can continuously evolve and
embrace new ideas while balancing the inherent
conflicting nature of past, present and future
community values and culture.
Connected communities provide a network of
support, generating opportunities to participate, get
help when needed and have a real say on issues that
matter. Connected communities are ready to look
after each other in times of crisis and are resilient in
the face of change.
Disconnection of individuals or groups is caused
when people do not have the opportunities and
resources (e.g. housing, employment, good
health) that are normally available to members of
society. Disconnection leads to the breakdown of
communities, citizenry and civil responsibility. For
the individual, disconnection can lead to poor
educational achievement, risk taking behaviour,
criminal activity, ill health and homelessness.
Disconnection may result from issues associated
with cultural identity, gender, age (youth and seniors),
disability and mental health. Disconnection can
also occur when people live in communities where
opportunities are reduced by such factors as high
unemployment or geographic isolation.
our nEEdSBuilding connected communities is about
encouraging individuals to develop their
capabilities to engage with their community in
a way that empowers the individual and the
community, rather than standing by as passive
recipients. The aim of the Social Participation
Framework is to increase an individual’s
engagement within their community and to
foster community connections by:
» improving the status of disadvantaged and
disconnected people;
» preventing disadvantage or disconnection
from occurring; and
» enhancing the engagement already in place
across the Territory community.
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To achieve the desired social and cultural outcomes within available resources, government, business and community must become more efficient and effective, and improve aspects of the way we work either on our own or in partnership.
Community engagement and co-design, decision making with evidence, partnerships and capacity building are common underpinning principles required to both develop and implement effective policy and services.
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wHo IS rESponSIblE?A strong society and confident culture is everyone’s
responsibility. It involves government, business,
community groups and the individual.
Civic responsibility is the mutual obligation of an
individual to the community such as abiding by the
law, voting and treating other community members
with respect in return for community support such
as health, education, ‘having a say’, welfare services
and safety.
Although the role of government in supporting asset
and amenity development in communities is quite
well understood, government’s role in fostering
connection, participation and strong governance is
not as well defined. The Strong Society, Confident
Culture Strategy outlines the Northern Territory
Government’s commitment and strategies to develop
and maintain a strong society and a confident
culture.
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Our Objectives
We aim to drive improvement
so we continue to learn,
develop and build capacity to
create positive social change.
The Strong Society, Confident
Culture Strategy provides the
basis for the establishment
of shared principles of
measurement and allows us to
be courageous in our reporting
and evaluating of where we
are succeeding and where we
are not, and to take action as a
result.
priority areas for aCtion
» A vibrant non-government sector.
» Strong, resilient communities built
on individual participation.
» All Territorians are recognised
regardless of age, gender or race.
» All Territorians have access
to targeted opportunities for
participation.
Community
wHy arE wE foCuSSInG on THIS arEa:Communities characterised by
high levels of cohesion, such
as those with active community
groups and a strong non-
government sector provide
opportunities for individuals
to become involved in their
community.
The Northern Territory
Government is committed to
providing strong leadership,
opportunities to share skills
and knowledge and fostering
increased community
connections, resulting in
opportunities for engagement and
participation for all Territorians.
Diversity
wHy arE wE foCuSSInG on THIS arEa:Diversity means recognising that
everyone is different in some
way. Importantly this also means
valuing the difference. Diversity
in society allows for richness
and variety, boosting innovation
which leads to economic growth,
improving access to jobs and
producing culturally vibrant and
varied communities.
The Northern Territory
Government is committed to
promoting positive attitudes
towards diversity and decreasing
discriminatory attitudes and
behaviours within whole
communities.
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» Territory children grow in a happy,
healthy and safe environment.
» All Territorians have a place
to call home.
» Vulnerable Territorians are helped to
find and stay in accommodation.
» Facilitate choices for Territorians.
» Create opportunity for Territorians.
CHilDren anD families
wHy arE wE foCuSSInG on THIS arEa:Inclusive social environments
which provide support to families
have been shown to enhance
parents’ capacity to care for
their children and in doing so,
promote better child health and
development.
The Northern Territory
Government is committed to
ensuring every child thrives,
learns and grows, is respected
and valued, and becomes a
contributing adult member of the
community.
Housing
wHy arE wE foCuSSInG on THIS arEa:Access to safe, secure and
affordable shelter is one of our
most basic needs. Housing
provides the place where we base
our connections with the wider
community through education,
employment, and community
networks. Home ownership
helps stabilise neighbourhoods
and strengthen communities.
It creates important local
and individual incentives for
maintaining and improving private
property and public spaces.
From our most vulnerable
Territorians who require crisis
accommodation and support
to enter social housing, right
through to those who own their
own home, the Northern Territory
Government is committed to
supporting people to access safe
and secure accommodation.
eConomiC seCurity
wHy arE wE foCuSSInG on THIS arEa:Economic security is having a
stable income or other resources
to support people in a way that
is conducive to physical and
mental wellbeing. It also means
having financial independence to
live safely and with dignity and
choices.
Economic growth potential must
be unlocked to create real jobs for
unemployed and under-employed
people living in the Northern
Territory to improve social and
economic circumstances.
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Our Objectives » Territorians have access to, and are
supported to participate in quality
education and training.
» Access to quality healthcare for all
Territorians.
» Promote and protect health and
wellbeing for all Territorians.
eDuCation
wHy arE wE foCuSSInG on THIS arEa:Education can bring significant
benefits to society, not only
through increased employment
opportunities and income but
also through enhanced skills,
improved social cohesion and
access to networks resulting in a
strong, confident society.
The Northern Territory
Government is committed to
providing quality education
and training opportunities
which improve the capacity
of Territorians to contribute to
society and the economy.
HealtH
wHy arE wE foCuSSInG on THIS arEa:Healthy communities are
communities in which people take
care of themselves and care for
each other. A healthy community
is one in which residents are
informed, empowered and
actively involved in their own
care.
The Northern Territory
Government is committed to
improved health outcomes
through integrated, responsive
and accessible services, a
focus on early intervention
and prevention; and by strong
collaboration in the design and
delivery of services to the most
vulnerable that leads to long-term
outcomes and self-sustainability.
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» Territorians feel safe at home and in
the community.
» Offenders are supported to
maximise a second chance.
» Victims and witnesses are heard.
» Territory arts and artists are
developed and showcased.
» Support signature arts, music and
cultural events.
» All Territorians have access to arts
and cultural events.
» Participation in sport and recreation
is open to all Territorians.
Community safety
wHy arE wE foCuSSInG on THIS arEa:A safe community fosters healthy
relationships between people,
where community members know
and understand one another,
show respect and consideration
toward each other, and can enjoy
their private and shared space.
The Northern Territory
Government will work
collaboratively with community
groups, police and government
agencies to address critical safety
concerns, provide opportunities
for rehabilitation and ensure
victims and witnesses are
supported.
lifestyle
wHy arE wE foCuSSInG on THIS arEa:The Northern Territory is filled
with iconic natural wonders,
quirky characters, rich culture
and diverse landscapes which
are conducive to a strong,
connected lifestyle. Social
engagement through the arts and
sport provides opportunities to
create awareness of difference
and break down barriers for
individuals and communities,
resulting in increased participation
and engagement with the wider
community.
The Northern Territory
Government is committed to
supporting and showcasing
Territory arts and increasing
access to sports and recreation
for all Territorians.
87.3% of territorians fEEl IT IS a Good THInG for soCiety to be CompriseD of Different Cultures.Source: Australian Bureau of Statistics, General
Social Survey: Summary Results, Australia, 2014
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Social Policy UnitDepartment of the Chief MinisterPhone: 08 8999 5175
Email: socialpolicy.dcm@nt.gov.au
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HAVE YOUR SAY:To provide feedback on the draft Strong Society, Confident Culture Strategy please visit www.haveyoursay.nt.gov.au/socialparticipation or email socialpolicy.dcm@nt.gov.au
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2ND ORDINARY COUNCIL MEETING/OPEN AGENDA ITEM: 17.1
COUNCIL RESPONSES TO DEVELOPMENT APPLICATIONS- SEPTEMBER 2015
REPORT No.: 15TS0145 BS:DJ COMMON No.: 2547669 DATE: 29/09/2015
Presenter: Manager Design, Planning & Projects, Drosso Lelekis Approved: General Manager Infrastructure, Luccio Cercarelli PURPOSE The purpose of this report is to present to Council for consideration, responses to Development Applications for the period 5 September 2015 to 18 September 2015. LINK TO STRATEGIC PLAN The issues addressed in this Report are in accordance with the following Goals/Strategies of the City of Darwin 2012 – 2016 as outlined in the ‘Evolving Darwin Towards 2020 Strategic Plan’:- Goal 1. Collaborative, Inclusive and Connected Community Outcome 1.4 Improved relations with all levels of government and significant stakeholders Key Strategies 1.4.2 Play an active role in strategic and statutory planning processes KEY ISSUES City of Darwin officers’ responses to the Northern Territory Government for
Development Applications exhibited between the time period of 5 September 2015 to 18 September 2015.
A comparison of Council responses to development applications and the Development Consent Authority outcomes are included within this report.
RECOMMENDATIONS A. THAT Report Number 15TS0145 BS:dj entitled Council Responses to
Development Applications - September, 2015, be received and noted. B. THAT Council endorse the responses to the Development Consent Authority
within Attachments A, B and C to Report Number 15TS0145 BS:dj entitled Council Responses to Development Applications- September 2015, for the period of 5 September 2015 to 18 September 2015.
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SEPTEMBER 2015 C. THAT Council note the cross-reference table of the Development Consent
Authority outcomes within Attachment D, to Report Number 15TS0145 BS:dj entitled, Council Responses to Development Applications – September 2015, for the period of 5 September 2015 to 18 September 2015.
BACKGROUND The City of Darwin has received a total of 16 Development Applications for the period or 5 September 2015 to 18 September 2015. DISCUSSION This report presents to Council for consideration, responses to Development Applications for the period 5 September 2015 to 18 September 2015. A total of 16 Development Applications are detailed below for the abovementioned period. Of these 16 applications, City of Darwin Officers recommend supporting 12 (either subject to normal or specific conditions) and not supporting or objecting to 4 applications. This represents rates of 75% of the applications being supported or not supported until further matters are addressed, and 25% of the applications not supported or objected to. Development Applications supported, subject to normal Council conditions The table below describes the Development Applications that are supported by City of Darwin officers, subject to Council’s normal Development Permit conditions in regard to issues including, but not necessarily limited to, waste collection, access and stormwater drainage. Responses to these Development Applications are provided as Attachment A to this report.
Property Address Description of Development Proposal
Lot 417 Town of Sanderson 7 Empire Court, Anula
Shed addition to existing single dwelling with reduced side setback
(Requires 1.5m, proposes 1m)
Lot 1064 - Town of Nightcliff 3 Oliver Street, Rapid Creek
Extensions to existing single dwelling with reduced front and side setbacks (Front setback – requires 6m, proposes 5.85m. Side setback – requires 1.5m, proposes 1.3m)
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Property Address Description of Development Proposal
Section 3912 - Hundred of Bagot 3 Dornoch Court, Marrara
Verandah additional to an existing multiple dwelling with a reduced side setback (unit 1) (Requires 1.5m, proposes 0.7m)
Lot 4016 – Town of Sanderson 15 Nankeen Court, Leanyer
Carport addition to an existing single dwelling with a reduced front setback
(Requires 4.5m, proposes 3.4m for approximately 1.5m, the carport is to be built on an angle)
Lot 6296 – Town of Darwin 10 Laidlaw Court, Bayview
Carport addition to an existing single dwelling with reduced front and side setbacks (Requires 4.5m, proposes 2.2m angling out to 3.35m. Premises are in a cul-de-sac, application includes neighbours approval)
Lot 6346 - Town of Nightcliff 1 Fong Street, Wanguri
Carport addition to an existing single dwelling with a reduced side setback (Requires 1.5m, proposes 0.4m)
Lot 7809 - Town of Darwin 4 Notley Place, Parap
Gatehouse addition to an approved single dwelling with reduced front setback (Gatehouse consists of a roof over the gate, which protrudes out to 0.331m within the boundary. City of Darwin did note non-compliant driveway design, which was not part of the application and will be dealt with separately)
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Property Address Description of Development Proposal
Lot 9670 - Town of Nightcliff 10 Caryota Court, Coconut Grove
Verandah addition to an existing warehouse with a reduced side setback (Industrial area, requires 5m, proposes 1.5m, located towards the rear of the lot)
Lot 9731 - Town of Nightcliff 105 Rocklands Drive, Tiwi
Notification of Proposal to Upgrade Mobile Phone Base Station at an Existing Site - Royal Darwin Hospital
Lot 11445 - Town of Nightcliff 30 Farquhar Street, Muirhead
Unit title schemes subdivision to create two units and common property (Muirhead duplex)
Lot 11458 - Town of Nightcliff 6 Ewens Street, Muirhead
Unit title schemes subdivision to create two units and common property (Muirhead duplex)
Development Applications supported subject to specific matters being adequately resolved: The table below describes the Development Applications that are not supported by City of Darwin officers until the issues outlined are addressed. Responses to these Development Applications are provided as Attachment B to this report.
Property Address Description of
Development Proposal Specific Condition/s
Lot 8013 – Town of Darwin 34 Stuart Highway, Stuart Park
Alterations and additions to existing vehicle sales and hire and motor repair station
Non-compliant driveway has been removed from plans.
Previous comments still relevant: Advertising signs require a
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Property Address Description of
Development Proposal Specific Condition/s
Revised Plans separate application. Car parking bays are not to
design requirements of the Northern Territory Planning Scheme.
It is noted that the new entrance doors for the BMW show room adjacent King Street, open out into the NTG road reserve.
Development Applications that have either been not supported or objected to: The table below describes the Development Applications that have been not supported or objected to by City of Darwin officers, for the reasons outlined below. Responses to these Development Applications are provided as Attachment C to this report.
Property Address Description of
Development Proposal Objected / Not Supported
Lot 8801 – Town of Nightcliff 11 Hibernia Crescent, Brinkin
Shade sail addition to an existing single dwelling with reduced front and side setbacks
Not Supported:
(Front - requires 4.5m, proposes 1m. Side – requires 1.5m, proposes 0.6m)
Lot 2334 – Town of Darwin 27 Cavenagh Street, Darwin City (Darwin RSL)
Alterations and additions to existing licensed club.
Not Supported: - Amended plans
The City of Darwin does not support the increased car parking shortfall.
Lot 4865 – Town of Sanderson 5 Koolinda Crescent, Karama
Shed and verandah additions to an existing single dwelling with reduced side setbacks
Objected to:
The nil setback may result in unacceptable amenity impacts on the adjoining property. The store room is excessive, being 4.2
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Property Address Description of
Development Proposal Objected / Not Supported
meters high and 15.4 metres long.
Stormwater will flow into the adjoining property to the rear of the premises.
Lots 1414 & 1415 – Town of Darwin 6 & 8 Manton Street, Darwin City
Mixed use development comprising ground level commercial tenancies, 40 x 2 and 40 x 3 bedroom multiple dwellings in a 27 storey building, including six above ground and one basement level of car parking
Amenity and privacy The area where the setback variation is being sought can be occupied and therefore provides an opportunity for overlooking to adjoining development. Awnings It is highlighted for the applicant’s purposes, that Council approval will be required for the awnings to Manton Street and any pruning and/or works to the existing street trees to accommodate the awning. Design The City of Darwin considers that treatment to the eastern elevation of Tier 1, to this elevation could be further improved to “minimise expanses of blank walls” Plans indicate that the ‘fixed aluminium louvres’ to the car parking levels overhang the road reserve.
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SEPTEMBER 2015 Cross Reference Table A comparison of Council letter responses and the Development Consent Authority outcomes is provided in Attachment D. CONSULTATION PROCESS In preparing this report, the following City of Darwin officers were consulted:
Strategic Town Planner Planning Officer
POLICY IMPLICATIONS Relevant Council policies are noted in individual letter responses. BUDGET AND RESOURCE IMPLICATIONS Budget implications may arise from individual development applications, including payment in lieu of car parking, payment of various contribution plans, and long term upgrading of infrastructure and services as a result of accumulative development. RISK/LEGAL/LEGISLATIVE IMPLICATIONS Risks, legal, legislative implications, if applicable, are noted in individual letter responses. ENVIRONMENTAL IMPLICATIONS Environmental implications if applicable are noted in individual letter responses.
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SEPTEMBER 2015 COUNCIL OFFICER CONFLICT OF INTEREST DECLARATION We the Author and Approving Officers declare that we do not have a Conflict of Interest in relation to this matter. DROSSO LELEKIS LUCCIO CERCARELLIMANAGER DESIGN, PLANNING & PROJECTS
GENERAL MANAGER INFRASTRUCTURE
For enquiries, please contact Cindy Robson on 89300528 or email: c.robson@darwin.nt.gov.au. Attachments: Attachment A: Letters of support, subject to normal Council conditions, for
Development Applications not yet considered by the Development Consent Authority
Attachment B: Letters of conditional support to Development Applications not yet considered by the Development Consent Authority.
Attachment C: Letters of objection to Development Applications not yet considered by the Development Consent Authority.
Attachment D: Cross reference table of City of Darwin responses and the Development Consent Authority outcomes.
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cco
rdan
ce
with
th
e
City
o
f D
arw
in
Su
bd
ivis
ion
&
D
eve
lop
men
t G
uid
elin
es.
Prio
r to
acc
ept
an
ce o
f o
wn
ers
hip
, a
ll C
ity o
f D
arw
in c
on
ditio
ns,
in
clu
din
g o
n-m
ain
tena
nce
is
to
be
com
ple
ted
to
the
sa
tisfa
ctio
n o
f th
e G
ene
ral
Ma
nage
r,
Infr
ast
ruct
ure
.
The
De
velo
pme
nt C
onse
nt
Au
tho
rity
con
sen
ted
to
the
ap
plic
atio
n a
nd
issu
ed
a D
eve
lopm
ent
Per
mit.
C
on
diti
on
s in
clu
ded
: A
ll p
rop
ose
d r
oa
ds
to b
e c
rea
ted
on
th
e p
lan
of
sub
div
isio
n s
ubm
itte
d f
or
app
rova
l b
y th
e S
urv
eyo
r G
en
era
l mu
st b
e d
edic
ate
d t
o t
he
re
leva
nt
No
rth
ern
T
err
itory
or
loca
l go
vern
men
t au
tho
rity.
197
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64 –
To
wn
of
Dar
win
1
K
urr
inga
l C
ourt
, F
ann
ie
Ba
y 3
5 x
1 b
ed
room
, 10
3 x
2
be
dro
om
a
nd
22
x 3
b
ed
roo
m m
ulti
ple
dw
elli
ngs
in
a 5
x 4
sto
rey
bu
ildin
gs
incl
ud
ing
gro
un
d a
nd
one
b
ase
men
t le
vel
of
car
pa
rkin
g in
fiv
e s
tage
s
The
City
of
Da
rwin
re
que
ste
d a
def
err
al
of t
he
ap
plic
atio
n u
ntil
th
e f
ollo
win
g o
uts
tan
din
g a
cce
ss a
nd t
raff
ic m
atte
rs a
re
reso
lve
d:
The
tra
ffic
an
d p
ark
ing
rep
ort
doe
s n
ot
cove
r th
e im
pa
cts
of
all
po
ten
tial
de
velo
pme
nt
with
in
the
lo
cal
are
a,
as
is
requ
ired
. T
he
traf
fic s
tud
y sh
ou
ld c
ove
r:
• th
e
impa
cts
of
all
exi
stin
g,
pla
nn
ed
a
nd
po
ten
tial
de
velo
pm
en
t w
ithin
th
e
tota
l F
an
nie
B
ay
no
rth
a
rea
bo
und
ed b
y E
ast
Po
int
Ro
ad,
Ro
ss S
mith
Ave
nu
e a
nd
Dic
k W
ard
Driv
e.
•
a
conn
ect
ing
roa
d
thro
ugh
th
e p
rop
ose
d
de
velo
pm
en
t lin
kin
g th
e s
ign
alis
ed
in
ters
ect
ion
at
Ro
ss S
mith
Ave
nue
a
nd
Dic
k W
ard
Driv
e t
o K
urr
inga
l Co
urt
; •
a d
rive
wa
y to
an
inte
rna
l acc
ess
ro
ad
with
in t
he
pro
po
sed
de
velo
pm
en
t a
t 1
K
urr
inga
l C
ou
rt,
acc
ess
ed
a
t th
e si
gna
lise
d i
nte
rse
ctio
n a
t R
oss
Sm
ith A
ven
ue
and
Dic
k W
ard
Driv
e;
• a
sig
na
lise
d i
nte
rse
ctio
n a
t th
e P
hili
p S
tre
et/R
oss
Sm
ith
Ave
nu
e; a
nd
• a
n e
xte
nsi
on o
f K
urr
inga
l C
ou
rt t
o D
ick
War
d D
rive
an
d
imp
lem
ent
atio
n o
f an
ap
pro
pria
te in
ters
ect
ion
tre
atm
ent
. C
ou
nci
l re
quire
s w
ritte
n c
onf
irma
tion
as
to w
ho
will
fu
nd
th
e w
ork
s re
quire
d a
nd
the
pro
pose
d tim
ing
of t
he
wo
rks
for
the
ap
pro
val o
f C
ou
nci
l.
T
he D
eve
lopm
ent
Con
sen
t A
uth
orit
y co
nse
nte
d to
th
e a
pp
lica
tion
. R
ele
van
t co
nditi
on
s p
rece
den
t: •
acc
ess
arr
an
gem
ent
s co
nta
ine
d w
ithin
Sta
ge 1
of
the
de
velo
pme
nt;
• d
eta
ils a
nd e
leva
tion
s of
th
e p
rop
ose
d u
nde
rco
ver
bic
ycle
sto
rage
str
uct
ure
s;
• d
eta
ils
and
e
leva
tions
o
f th
e
pro
po
sed
co
vere
d
en
try
from
Dic
k W
ard
Dri
ve;
• re
mo
val
or
relo
catio
n o
f a
ny
de
vice
co
ntr
olli
ng
ve
hic
ula
r a
cce
ss f
rom
Ku
rrin
gal
Co
urt
to
ena
ble
a
nu
mb
er
of p
ark
ing
spa
ces
to b
e a
vaila
ble
fo
r th
e
use
of
visi
tors
;
198
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t 34
34 –
To
wn
of
Dar
win
1
03
Sm
ith S
tre
et,
Da
rwin
A
ltera
tion
s to
a
n
exi
stin
g
serv
ice
st
atio
n
incl
udin
g th
e c
on
vers
ion
of
an o
ffic
e a
nd
m
oto
r re
pa
ir st
atio
n in
to a
re
stau
rant
(in
clu
din
g d
rive
-th
rou
gh)
The
City
of
Da
rwin
is
the
ow
ne
r of
th
is p
arc
el o
f la
nd.
The
d
eve
lop
me
nt
is t
o b
e to
th
e t
ech
nic
al
requ
irem
ent
s of
th
e C
ity o
f D
arw
in a
nd
its
po
licie
s.
The
De
velo
pme
nt C
onse
nt
Au
tho
rity
con
sen
ted
to
the
ap
plic
atio
n a
nd
issu
ed
a D
eve
lopm
ent
Per
mit.
C
ou
nci
l’s g
en
era
l co
nditi
on
s w
ere
in
clu
de
d i
n t
he
De
velo
pm
ent
Pe
rmit
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NT
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TH
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ITY
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IT
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Se
ctio
n 7
201
– H
und
red
of
Ba
got
96
Je
sso
p
Cre
sce
nt,
Be
rrim
ah
Su
bd
ivis
ion
to
cre
ate
th
ree
lots
(B
err
ima
h
Bu
sine
ss
Pa
rk
ext
en
sio
n)
The
C
ity
of
Da
rwin
d
id
no
t su
ppo
rt
the
gra
ntin
g o
f a
De
velo
pm
ent
Pe
rmit
un
til
to
the
fo
llow
ing
ma
tte
rs
are
a
de
qua
tely
ad
dre
ssed
:
• S
torm
wa
ter
dra
ina
ge
• A
cce
ss
• O
pe
n S
pace
The
D
eve
lop
men
t C
on
sent
A
uth
orit
y d
efe
rred
co
nsi
de
ring
the
ap
plic
atio
n a
nd
re
que
sted
: •
conf
irma
tion
tha
t st
orm
wa
ter
on
site
will
no
t be
co
nst
rain
ed
by
the
exi
stin
g d
rain
age
ea
sem
ent
si
tua
ted
on
th
e
ea
ste
rn
bou
nda
ry
ad
jace
nt
to
Jess
op
Cre
sce
nt o
n S
ect
ion
72
01 a
nd
will
no
t co
mp
rom
ise
st
orm
wa
ter
dra
ina
ge
for
the
surr
ou
nd
ing
are
a;
•
conf
irma
tion
th
at
the
acc
ess
to
the
pro
po
sed
lots
w
ill b
e u
nco
nst
rain
ed a
nd
will
no
t im
pa
ct o
n o
r a
lter
the
exi
stin
g st
orm
wa
ter
dra
ina
ge;
and
•
conf
irma
tion
from
C
ity
of
Da
rwin
th
at
it is
sa
tisfie
d
with
th
e
stor
mw
ate
r d
rain
age
sy
ste
m
an
d a
cce
ss a
rra
nge
men
ts p
rop
ose
d.
199
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Se
ctio
n 7
202
& 4
62
6 –
Hu
nd
red
of B
ago
t 5
6 J
ess
op
Cre
sce
nt
74
Am
y Jo
hn
son
Ave
nu
e,
Be
rrim
ah
Su
bd
ivis
ion
to
cre
ate
89
lo
ts
(Be
rrim
ah
Bu
sin
ess
Par
k e
xte
nsi
on
)
The
C
ity
of
Da
rwin
o
bje
cte
d
to
the
gra
ntin
g o
f a
D
eve
lop
men
t P
erm
it fo
r th
e fo
llow
ing
rea
son
s:
•
Sto
rmw
ate
r D
rain
age
•
Ro
ad
Acc
ess
The
D
eve
lop
men
t C
on
sent
A
uth
orit
y d
efe
rred
co
nsi
de
ring
the
ap
plic
atio
n a
nd
re
que
sted
: (C
ity o
f Dar
win
inte
rest
s)
• A
men
ded
p
lan
s id
entif
yin
g a
ll su
bd
ivis
ion
lo
t si
zes
com
plia
nt
with
Cla
use
5 o
f Z
on
e S
D4
2;
• A
men
ded
p
lan
s d
emo
nst
ratin
g a
ll th
ree
roa
d
con
nect
ion
s to
th
e a
dja
cent
la
nd
to
th
e e
ast
as
refle
cte
d
in
the
B
err
ima
h
No
rth
A
rea
P
lan
, o
r fu
rth
er
just
ifica
tion
pro
vid
ed
to
su
ppo
rt
this
va
riatio
n;
• C
onf
irmat
ion
fr
om
a su
itab
ly
qua
lifie
d
pers
on
tha
t th
e lo
ts
and
roa
d
acc
ess
es
will
b
e
con
stru
cte
d t
o e
nsu
re n
o i
mp
act
s fr
om a
1%
AE
P
floo
d e
ven
t;
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ITY
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E
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8 S
ect
ion
587
5 –
Hun
dre
d o
f B
ago
t 8
1 B
ou
lter
Roa
d, B
err
ima
h S
ub
div
isio
n
to
cre
ate
6
8
lots
(in
clu
din
g o
ne
pub
lic
op
en s
pa
ce lo
t)
RE
VIS
ED
T
he C
ity o
f D
arw
in o
bje
cte
d to
th
e a
pplic
atio
n a
nd
re
que
sted
th
at
the
co
nsi
dera
tion
of
the
app
lica
tion
be
def
err
ed
un
til t
he
follo
win
g is
sue
s a
re r
eso
lve
d:
• T
he d
raft
re
vise
d B
err
ima
h N
ort
h P
lan
nin
g P
rinci
ple
s a
nd
Are
a P
lan
, w
hic
h a
re c
urr
en
tly o
n e
xhib
itio
n, a
nd
shou
ld
con
sid
er:
i)
Roa
d In
frast
ruct
ure
Rep
ort;
ii)
The
Berri
mah
Nor
th D
rain
age
Stu
dy; a
nd
iii)
Ber
rimah
Nor
th Q
ualit
y M
anag
emen
t Pla
n.
T
he
De
velo
pm
ent
Co
nse
nt
Au
tho
rity
def
err
ed
con
sid
erin
g th
e a
pp
licat
ion
an
d r
equ
est
ed:
• E
vid
en
ce o
f re
solu
tion
of i
ssu
es
iden
tifie
d by
th
e
City
of
Da
rwin
in
its
co
mm
ents
of
5 A
ugu
st 2
015
re
latin
g to
th
e d
isp
osa
l of
sto
rmw
ate
r to
pr
iva
te
lan
d,
and
th
e r
equ
irem
ent
fo
r in
fra
stru
ctu
re t
o b
e a
pp
rop
riate
ly
secu
red
, th
rou
gh
ease
men
ts
or
oth
erw
ise
; •
Evi
de
nce
of
reso
lutio
n of
iss
ue
s id
entif
ied
by t
he
C
ity o
f D
arw
in i
n i
ts c
om
men
ts o
f 5
Au
gust
20
15
rela
ting
to t
he
ow
ne
rsh
ip
and
m
ain
ten
anc
e
of
200
200
• T
he A
rea
Pla
n s
hou
ld b
e f
urt
he
r d
eve
lope
d i
n c
on
jun
ctio
n w
ith a
So
cia
l an
d C
omm
un
ity I
nfra
stru
ctu
re s
tud
y.
• E
xclu
din
g th
e
roa
d
rese
rve
, th
e
tota
l p
rop
ose
d
Ope
n S
pa
ce w
ou
ld b
e le
ss th
an
9.4
% o
f th
e si
te.
the
pu
blic
op
en
spa
ce,
or
alte
rnat
ive
ly
an
a
men
ded
pro
po
sal
incl
ud
ing
an
oth
er
me
cha
nis
m
tha
t w
ill e
nsu
re t
he
lo
ng
term
m
ain
ten
ance
an
d
up
kee
p
of
the o
pen
sp
ace
are
a; a
nd
• A
men
ded
pla
ns,
wh
ich
dem
onst
rate
co
mp
lian
ce
with
Cla
use
11
.2.2
(In
fra
stru
ctu
re a
nd
Com
mu
nity
F
aci
litie
s in
Re
sid
en
tial
Su
bdiv
isio
ns)
wit
h r
esp
ect
to
pub
lic o
pen
sp
ace
re
quire
me
nts
.
ITE
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6 S
ect
ion
560
2 –
Hun
dre
d o
f B
ago
t 5
5 B
ou
lter
Roa
d, B
err
ima
h 4
2x2
a
nd
8
x3
be
dro
om
m
ulti
ple
dw
elli
ngs
in
12
x1
an
d 1
3x2
sto
rey
bu
ildin
gs.
The
C
ity
of
Da
rwin
o
bje
cted
to
th
e
gra
ntin
g of
a
De
velo
pm
ent
Pe
rmit
for
the
fo
llow
ing
rea
son
s:
The
a
pplic
atio
n d
oes
no
t a
dhe
re
to,
or
cle
arly
d
em
on
stra
te,
how
it
will
co
mp
ly w
ith t
he
rec
en
tly a
do
pte
d B
err
ima
h N
ort
h
Pla
nn
ing
Prin
cip
les,
w
hic
h
requ
ires
de
velo
pm
en
t to
p
rovi
de
a
com
pa
ct,
wa
lka
ble
a
nd
safe
re
sid
en
tial
neig
hb
orh
oo
d
for
pe
de
stria
ns,
cy
clis
ts
an
d
mo
toris
ts.
The
De
velo
pme
nt C
onse
nt
Au
tho
rity
con
sen
ted
to
the
ap
plic
atio
n a
nd
issu
ed
a D
eve
lopm
ent
Per
mit.
C
ou
nci
l’s g
en
era
l co
nditi
on
s w
ere
in
clu
de
d i
n t
he
De
velo
pm
ent
Pe
rmit
201
201
CR
OS
S R
EF
ER
EN
CE
SH
EE
T –
Me
eti
ng
260
– F
rid
ay
21
Au
gu
st
20
15
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ER
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BJ
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DE
VE
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ITY
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Lo
t 87
0
–
To
wn
of
S
an
ders
on
7 S
nad
den
Str
eet
, Ji
ngi
li D
em
oun
tab
le
she
d a
dd
ition
to
a
n
exi
stin
g
sin
gle
dw
elli
ng
The
C
ity
of
Da
rwin
d
id
no
t su
ppo
rt
the
gra
ntin
g o
f a
De
velo
pm
ent
Pe
rmit
for
the
follo
win
g re
aso
n:
T
he C
ity o
f D
arw
in d
oe
s no
t su
ppo
rt s
ea
con
tain
ers
with
in
resi
de
ntia
l zo
nes.
The
De
velo
pme
nt C
onse
nt
Au
tho
rity
con
sen
ted
to
the
ap
plic
atio
n a
nd
issu
ed
a D
eve
lopm
ent
Per
mit.
C
ou
nci
l’s g
en
era
l co
nditi
on
s w
ere
in
clu
ded
in
th
e D
eve
lop
men
t P
erm
it.
DC
A
ITE
M
NU
MB
ER
&
SU
BJ
EC
T
DE
SC
RIP
TIO
N
SU
MM
AR
Y O
F I
SS
UE
S
DE
VE
LO
PM
EN
T C
ON
SE
NT
AU
TH
OR
ITY
RE
SP
ON
SE
IT
EM
2
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Lo
t 18
51 –
To
wn
of
Nig
htc
liff
37
Pro
gre
ss D
rive
, N
igh
tclif
f A
ltera
tion
s a
nd a
dd
ition
s to
e
xist
ing
serv
ice
sta
tion,
in
clu
din
g th
e co
nve
rsio
n o
f st
ora
ge in
to s
hop
The
C
ity
of
Da
rwin
d
id
no
t ob
ject
to
th
e gr
an
ting
of
a D
eve
lop
men
t P
erm
it.
The
De
velo
pme
nt C
onse
nt
Au
tho
rity
con
sen
ted
to
the
ap
plic
atio
n a
nd
issu
ed
a D
eve
lopm
ent
Per
mit.
C
ou
nci
l’s g
en
era
l co
nditi
on
s w
ere
in
clu
de
d i
n t
he
De
velo
pm
ent
Pe
rmit.
202
202
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ITE
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MB
ER
&
SU
BJ
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T
DE
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N
SU
MM
AR
Y O
F I
SS
UE
S
DE
VE
LO
PM
EN
T C
ON
SE
NT
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TH
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ITY
RE
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ON
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IT
EM
3
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Lo
t 27
51 –
To
wn
of
Dar
win
1
4 U
rqu
ha
rt S
tre
et,
Par
ap
In
dep
end
ent
un
it e
xce
ed
ing
50
m2
plu
s a
si
ngl
e
dw
elli
ng
in
a
tw
o
sto
rey
bu
ildin
g
The
C
ity
of
Da
rwin
d
id
no
t ob
ject
to
th
e gr
an
ting
of
a D
eve
lop
men
t P
erm
it.
The
De
velo
pme
nt C
onse
nt
Au
tho
rity
con
sen
ted
to
the
ap
plic
atio
n a
nd
issu
ed
a D
eve
lopm
ent
Per
mit.
C
ou
nci
l’s g
en
era
l co
nditi
on
s w
ere
in
clu
de
d i
n t
he
De
velo
pm
ent
Pe
rmit.
DC
A
ITE
M
NU
MB
ER
&
SU
BJ
EC
T
DE
SC
RIP
TIO
N
SU
MM
AR
Y O
F I
SS
UE
S
DE
VE
LO
PM
EN
T C
ON
SE
NT
AU
TH
OR
ITY
RE
SP
ON
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IT
EM
4
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Lo
t 1
1777
–
T
ow
n
of
Nig
htc
liff
31
Brid
ge S
tre
et,
2
x 3
b
ed
roo
m
mul
tiple
d
we
llin
gs
in
a
two
st
ore
y b
uild
ing
The
City
of
Da
rwin
su
pp
ort
ed
th
e g
ran
ting
of
a D
eve
lop
men
t P
erm
it.
The
De
velo
pme
nt C
onse
nt
Au
tho
rity
con
sen
ted
to
the
ap
plic
atio
n a
nd
issu
ed
a D
eve
lopm
ent
Per
mit.
C
ou
nci
l’s g
en
era
l co
nditi
on
s w
ere
in
clu
de
d i
n t
he
De
velo
pm
ent
Pe
rmit.
203
203
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ITE
M
NU
MB
ER
&
SU
BJ
EC
T
DE
SC
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N
SU
MM
AR
Y O
F I
SS
UE
S
DE
VE
LO
PM
EN
T C
ON
SE
NT
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TH
OR
ITY
RE
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ON
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IT
EM
5
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Lo
t 1
1013
–
T
ow
n
of
Nig
htc
liff
24
Ba
rra
tt S
tre
et,
Mu
irhe
ad
2
x 4
b
ed
roo
m
mul
tiple
d
we
llin
gs in
a s
ingl
e s
tore
y b
uild
ing
The
C
ity
of
Da
rwin
d
id
no
t su
ppo
rt
the
gra
ntin
g o
f a
De
velo
pm
ent
Pe
rmit
for
the
follo
win
g re
aso
ns:
Un
it 2
is
p
rop
osi
ng
a
car
park
ing
are
a
forw
ard
o
f th
e b
uild
ing
line
an
d i
f a
ppro
ved
, th
e p
rosp
ect
ive
re
sid
en
t m
ay
see
k to
pro
vid
e s
had
e a
nd
we
ath
er
pro
tect
ion
fro
m t
heir
veh
icle
in
the
fu
ture
, a
ny
stru
ctu
re w
ou
ld r
esu
lt in
re
du
ced
setb
ack
s.
The
De
velo
pme
nt C
onse
nt
Au
tho
rity
con
sen
ted
to
the
ap
plic
atio
n a
nd
issu
ed
a D
eve
lopm
ent
Per
mit.
C
ou
nci
l’s g
en
era
l co
nditi
on
s w
ere
in
clu
de
d i
n t
he
De
velo
pm
ent
Pe
rmit,
as
we
ll a
s:
Pla
ns
are
to
be
mo
difi
ed t
o s
how
ad
diti
ona
l si
te
lan
dsc
apin
g a
lon
g th
e
fron
t b
oun
dary
(B
arr
att
Str
ee
t) t
o m
inim
ise
the
im
pa
ct o
f th
e c
ar
park
ing
spa
ce fo
rwa
rd o
f th
e b
uild
ing
line
to
Un
it 2
.
DC
A
ITE
M
NU
MB
ER
&
SU
BJ
EC
T
DE
SC
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TIO
N
SU
MM
AR
Y O
F I
SS
UE
S
DE
VE
LO
PM
EN
T C
ON
SE
NT
AU
TH
OR
ITY
RE
SP
ON
SE
IT
EM
6
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18
Lo
t 11
59
–
T
ow
n
of
Nig
htc
liff
32
Tro
we
r R
oa
d,
De
mou
nta
ble
sh
ed
ad
diti
on
to
an
e
xist
ing
si
ngl
e d
we
llin
g
The
C
ity
of
Da
rwin
d
id
no
t su
ppo
rt
the
gra
ntin
g o
f a
De
velo
pm
ent
Pe
rmit
for
the
follo
win
g re
aso
n:
The
City
of
Da
rwin
do
es
no
t su
ppo
rt s
ea
con
tain
ers
with
in
resi
de
ntia
l zo
nes.
The
D
eve
lop
men
t C
on
sent
A
uth
orit
y d
efe
rred
co
nsi
de
ring
the
ap
plic
atio
n a
nd
re
que
sted
: F
urt
he
r in
form
atio
n
to
dem
onst
rate
co
mp
lian
ce
with
th
e r
equ
irem
en
ts o
f C
lau
se 6
.8 (
De
mou
nta
ble
S
tru
ctu
res)
of
th
e
No
rth
ern
T
err
itory
P
lan
nin
g S
chem
e in
clu
din
g su
bcla
use
s 4
(a)
and
4(b
) (4
(a)
ther
e w
ill be
la
ndsc
apin
g or
ar
chite
ctur
al
embe
llishm
ents
to
the
dem
ount
able
stru
ctur
e th
at
will
enha
nce
the
appe
aran
ce o
f the
stru
ctur
e; a
nd
4(b)
th
e de
mou
ntab
le s
truct
ure
will
be v
isua
lly c
onsi
sten
t w
ith a
djoi
ning
or n
earb
y de
velo
pmen
t)
204
204
CR
OS
S R
EF
ER
EN
CE
SH
EE
T –
Me
eti
ng
261
– F
rid
ay
4 S
ep
tem
be
r 2
015
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MM
AR
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SS
UE
S
DE
VE
LO
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NT
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TH
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ITY
RE
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IT
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Lo
t 11
781
– T
ow
n o
f N
igh
tclif
f 1
3 T
urn
er
Str
eet,
Mu
irhe
ad
Ind
epe
nden
t un
it e
xce
ed
ing
50m
2
No
iss
ue
s w
ere
ra
ised
fo
r th
is D
eve
lopm
ent
App
lica
tion
in
rela
tion
to m
atte
rs t
hat
fall
with
in t
he
re
spo
nsi
bili
ty o
f th
e C
ity
of D
arw
in.
The
De
velo
pme
nt C
onse
nt
Au
tho
rity
con
sen
ted
to
the
ap
plic
atio
n a
nd
issu
ed
a D
eve
lopm
ent
Per
mit.
DC
A
ITE
M
NU
MB
ER
&
SU
BJ
EC
T
DE
SC
RIP
TIO
N
SU
MM
AR
Y O
F I
SS
UE
S
DE
VE
LO
PM
EN
T C
ON
SE
NT
AU
TH
OR
ITY
RE
SP
ON
SE
IT
EM
2
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Se
ctio
ns
539
3 a
nd 5
394
–
Hu
nd
red
of B
ago
t 8
2 a
nd
80
Win
nelli
e R
oa
d,
Win
nelli
e
War
eho
use
and
sh
ow
roo
m
ad
diti
on
incl
udin
g a
ltera
tion
s to
a
n
exi
stin
g
wa
reh
ou
se
The
C
ity
of
Da
rwin
d
id
no
t su
ppo
rt
the
gra
ntin
g o
f a
De
velo
pm
ent
Pe
rmit
for
the
follo
win
g re
aso
ns:
• Ca
r p
ark
ing
sho
rtfa
lls.
• The
pro
po
sal
incl
ud
ed c
ar
pa
rkin
g w
ithin
th
e W
inn
elli
e r
oa
d re
serv
e.
• Lo
ts
shou
ld
eith
er
be
con
solid
ate
d
or
the
b
ou
nda
ries
ad
just
ed
so
th
at t
he
pa
rkin
g a
nd
pro
po
sed
use
are
on
the
sa
me
lot.
• The
pro
posa
l in
dic
ates
a 1
.8 m
etr
e w
ide
fro
nt
land
sca
ped
are
a.
A r
edu
ctio
n t
o t
he
3 m
etr
e f
ron
t la
nd
sca
pin
g a
rea
is
no
t su
ppo
rte
d.
• Am
ende
d
pla
ns
dem
on
stra
ting
the
co
rre
ct
cro
sso
ver
loca
tion
s an
d
an
y ot
he
r in
fra
stru
ctu
re
with
in
the
road
re
serv
e w
as
requ
est
ed
.
The
De
velo
pme
nt C
onse
nt
Au
tho
rity
con
sen
ted
to
the
ap
plic
atio
n a
nd
issu
ed
a D
eve
lopm
ent
Per
mit.
C
ou
nci
l’s g
en
era
l co
nditi
on
s w
ere
in
clu
ded
in
th
e D
eve
lop
men
t P
erm
it.
205
205
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ITE
M
NU
MB
ER
&
SU
BJ
EC
T
DE
SC
RIP
TIO
N
SU
MM
AR
Y O
F I
SS
UE
S
DE
VE
LO
PM
EN
T C
ON
SE
NT
AU
TH
OR
ITY
RE
SP
ON
SE
IT
EM
3
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Lo
t 86
57
–
T
ow
n
of
Nig
htc
liff
25
9
Ca
sua
rina
D
rive
, N
igh
tclif
f S
ub
div
isio
n
for
the
p
urp
ose
of
a
le
ase
in
e
xce
ss o
f 12
ye
ars
Nig
htc
liff
Caf
e T
he C
ity o
f D
arw
in a
ckn
ow
led
ges
tha
t it
is t
he
la
ndo
wn
er
an
d a
pp
lican
t fo
r th
e a
bo
ve p
ropo
sal.
The
De
velo
pme
nt C
onse
nt
Au
tho
rity
con
sen
ted
to
the
ap
plic
atio
n a
nd
issu
ed
a D
eve
lopm
ent
Per
mit.
DC
A
ITE
M
NU
MB
ER
&
SU
BJ
EC
T
DE
SC
RIP
TIO
N
SU
MM
AR
Y O
F I
SS
UE
S
DE
VE
LO
PM
EN
T C
ON
SE
NT
AU
TH
OR
ITY
RE
SP
ON
SE
IT
EM
4
PA
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15
Hu
nd
red
of
Ba
go
t S
ect
ion
4
195
(7
40
S
tua
rt
Hig
hw
ay
Se
ctio
n 49
89
(93
) P
rue
n R
oa
d P
ort
ion
11
68
(29
) M
aka
gon
Ro
ad
Po
rtio
n 1
238
B
err
ima
h S
ub
div
isio
n t
o c
rea
te t
hre
e lo
ts
The
City
of
Da
rwin
su
pp
ort
ed
the
gra
ntin
g of
a D
eve
lop
me
nt
Pe
rmit
pro
vid
ed
th
e fo
llow
ing
issu
es
are
a
de
qua
tely
a
dd
ress
ed
: • T
he C
ity o
f D
arw
in h
as n
o is
sue
s w
ith t
he
acc
ess
lo
catio
n,
pro
vid
ed
the
acc
ess
rem
ain
s a
priv
ate
driv
ew
ay
on
ly.
• The
City
of
Da
rwin
do
es
no
t su
pp
ort
pu
blic
acc
ess
in
th
e
loca
tion
of
the
pro
pose
d a
cce
ss e
ase
me
nt
to L
ots
A a
nd
B
as
it w
ou
ld c
rea
te a
fou
r-w
ay
inte
rse
ctio
n.
• An
y p
rop
ose
d p
ub
lic a
cce
ss t
o L
ots
A,
B o
r C
fro
m t
he
City
of
Da
rwin
ro
ad
ne
two
rk r
equ
ires
prio
r a
pp
rova
l fro
m t
he
City
of
Da
rwin
.
The
De
velo
pme
nt C
onse
nt
Au
tho
rity
con
sen
ted
to
the
ap
plic
atio
n a
nd
issu
ed
a D
eve
lopm
ent
Per
mit.
206
206
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ITE
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ER
&
SU
BJ
EC
T
DE
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TIO
N
SU
MM
AR
Y O
F I
SS
UE
S
DE
VE
LO
PM
EN
T C
ON
SE
NT
AU
TH
OR
ITY
RE
SP
ON
SE
IT
EM
5
PA
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65
Hu
nd
red
of
Ba
go
t S
ect
ion
720
2 (
56
) Je
sso
p
Cre
sce
nt
Se
ctio
n 4
262
(7
4)
Am
y Jo
hn
son
Ave
nue
Su
bd
ivis
ion
to
cr
ea
te
89
lo
ts in
tw
o s
tage
s
The
C
ity
of
Da
rwin
o
bje
cte
d
to
the
gra
ntin
g o
f a
D
eve
lop
men
t P
erm
it fo
r th
e fo
llow
ing
rea
son
s:
•
Sto
rmw
ate
r D
rain
age
•
Ro
ad
Acc
ess
The
D
eve
lop
me
nt
Co
nse
nt
Au
tho
rity
def
err
ed
con
sid
erin
g th
e a
pp
licat
ion
an
d r
equ
est
ed:
La
nd
ow
ne
r a
uth
oris
atio
n
from
th
e
Po
we
r a
nd
Wat
er
Co
rpo
ratio
n f
or
the d
isch
arg
e
of a
dditi
on
al
sto
rmw
ate
r flo
ws
resu
ltin
g fr
om
the
subd
ivis
ion
o
nto
Lo
t 22
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ENCL: YES 2ND ORDINARY COUNCIL MEETING/OPEN AGENDA ITEM: 17.2
PLANNING SCHEME AMENDMENT - REZONE PART SECTION 6646 (25 HIDDEN VALLEY ROAD, BERRIMAH) HUNDRED OF BAGOT FROM ZONE CP (COMMUNITY
PURPOSE) TO ZONE TC (TOURIST COMMERCIAL) – PA2015/0542
REPORT No.: 15TS0171 NS:jg COMMON No.: 3185286 DATE: 29/09/2015
Presenter: Manager Design Planning and Projects, Drosso Lelekis Approved: General Manager Infrastructure, Luccio Cercarelli PURPOSE The purpose of this report is to refer to Council for comment, Pursuant to Section 19 of the Northern Territory Planning Act, the following Planning Scheme amendment: Rezone Part Section 6646 (25 Hidden Valley Road, Berrimah) Hundred of Bagot from Zone CP (Community Purpose) to Zone TC (Tourist Commercial) – PA2015/0542. LINK TO STRATEGIC PLAN The issues addressed in this Report are in accordance with the following Goals/Strategies of the City of Darwin 2012 – 2016 as outlined in the ‘Evolving Darwin Towards 2020 Strategic Plan’:- Goal 1. Collaborative, Inclusive and Connected Community Outcome 1.4 Improved relations with all levels of government and significant stakeholders Key Strategies 1.4.2 Play an active role in strategic and statutory planning processes KEY ISSUES It is recommended that Council does not object to the proposed rezoning. Community infrastructure should be suitably located in areas that are connected
by public transport and integrated with surrounding land uses that suit the infrastructure to best meet the community needs.
Hidden Valley Tourist Park operates from the site and is predominantly zoned TC (Tourist Commercial).
The applicant identified that the portion of land being rezoned was owned by the Catholic Church who identified that they no longer needed the accommodation. The accommodation has been used by Hidden Valley Tourist Park for some time.
The proposed rezoning (from Zone CP (Community Purposes) to Zone TC (Tourist Commercial)) will align the zoning with the current use of the land, which is currently prohibited as prescribed by the Northern Territory Planning Scheme.
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HIDDEN VALLEY ROAD, BERRIMAH) HUNDRED OF BAGOT FROM ZONE CP (COMMUNITY PURPOSE) TO ZONE TC (TOURIST COMMERCIAL) – PA2015/0542.
RECOMMENDATIONS A. THAT Report Number 15TS0171 NS:jg entitled Planning Scheme
Amendment - Rezone Part Section 6646 (25 Hidden Valley Road, Berrimah) Hundred of Bagot from Zone CP (Community Purpose) to Zone TC (Tourist Commercial) – PA2015/0542, be received and noted.
B. THAT Council endorse the submission to the Reporting Body not objecting
to the rezoning, dated 18 September 2015 within Attachment B to Report Number 15TS0171 NS:jg entitled Planning Scheme Amendment - Rezone Part Section 6646 (25 Hidden Valley Road, Berrimah) Hundred of Bagot from Zone CP (Community Purpose) to Zone TC (Tourist Commercial) – PA2015/0542.
BACKGROUND Site and Surrounds The subject section 6646 (25) Hidden Valley Road, Berrimah is an irregular shaped allotment with a total area of 37,200m2 with two access points off of Hidden Valley Road.
Image source: aerial imaging Hidden Valley Tourist Park operates from the site and provides accommodation via villas, cabins, units, ensuite powered sites, powered sites and unpowered sites for vehicles and tents. The Park offers barbecue and camp kitchen facilities, pool and a café (refer to the below map of the Park).
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HIDDEN VALLEY ROAD, BERRIMAH) HUNDRED OF BAGOT FROM ZONE CP (COMMUNITY PURPOSE) TO ZONE TC (TOURIST COMMERCIAL) – PA2015/0542.
North of the site is occupied by Catholic Care NT, a not-for-profit organisation, which provide counselling services and programs for those in need. East of the site provides residential therapeutic support services. South of the site is vacant Crown Land which is bordered by Tiger Brennan Drive and industrial uses in Willes Road. West of the site is unzoned land which is currently occupied by Defence. The general character of Hidden Valley Road is light industrial uses with some commercial, tourism and community uses.
Image source: Hidden Valley Tourist Park map
The applicant has identified that 3,150m2 of the site is within Zone CP (Community Purposes), with the remaining 34,050m2 of the site is within Zone TC (Tourist Commercial).
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HIDDEN VALLEY ROAD, BERRIMAH) HUNDRED OF BAGOT FROM ZONE CP (COMMUNITY PURPOSE) TO ZONE TC (TOURIST COMMERCIAL) – PA2015/0542.
Image source: zoning mapping Site Development History Within the past year, the subject site has been granted approval for: Extensions to the existing caravan park, including additional cabins and a
caretakers residence, and Secondary access from Hidden Valley Road. Note: this includes approval for works within the area of Zone CP (Community Purposes). The applicant has stated that (as per Attachment A): “Sections 6645 (occupied by Catholic Care NT) and 6646 were created in 2014
when the Development Consent Authority approved a subdivision and consolidation that subdivided off a small portion of the Catholic Church land and consolidated it with the Tourist Park”; and
“The small portion that was subdivided off from the Catholic Church land compromised a dormitory building that was originally developed to provide accommodation for people visiting the Church health care centre. The church need for the accommodation declined some time ago and for a number of years the dormitory complex has been used by the Tourist Park operators”.
DISCUSSION Current Proposal The current proposal is to rezone a 3,150m2 portion of Section 6646 (25) Hidden Valley Road, Berrimah from Zone CP (Community Purposes) and align it with the predominate zone and use of the land being Zone TC (Tourist Commercial).
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HIDDEN VALLEY ROAD, BERRIMAH) HUNDRED OF BAGOT FROM ZONE CP (COMMUNITY PURPOSE) TO ZONE TC (TOURIST COMMERCIAL) – PA2015/0542.
Application Assessment The Northern Territory Planning Scheme (the Scheme) defines the purpose of Zone CP is to “provide for community services and facilities, whether publicly or privately owned or operated, including facilities for civic and government administration”. The Scheme defines the purpose of Zone TC is to “provide for uses or development servicing tourism, including commercial and residential activities”. The Scheme defines a caravan park as “land used for the parking of caravans or the erection or placement and use of tents or cabins for the purpose of providing accommodation”. Zone CP prohibits the use of a caravan park, whilst a caravan park in Zone TC is a discretionary use and therefore requires consent. The Darwin Regional Land Use Plan 2015 (the Plan) identifies key areas of residential, industrial, commercial and it may be more appropriate to strategically identify through detailed Area Plans where community purpose land is more suitably located to the end user. The Plan also identifies that “existing industrial areas at Winnellie, Coconut Grove, Berrimah, Wishart and Pinelands will continue to provide opportunities for the government and private landowners to respond to demand” as expected by the Plan. The nearest bus stop is in excess of a 500m walk from the site and the area is generally dominated by light industrial uses. The nearest residential area (within the City of Darwin municipality) is approximately 3.6km away in Boulter Road, Berrimah. Acknowledging that the Berrimah Farm will be developed in the future, the Plan has identified that it will be a Secondary Activity Centre and would reasonably provide either “sub-regional, district and neighbourhood centres” as per the Plan’s definition of a Secondary Activity Centre. Considering this, the area should be developed to incorporate community infrastructure that will meet the expected population of the area and potentially provide services that cater for an area greater than Berrimah Farm. Summary Community infrastructure should be suitably located in areas that are connected by public transport and integrated with surrounding land uses that suit the infrastructure to best meet the community needs. In considering this, the subject site is somewhat removed from vibrant and active uses that draw people to the area for community infrastructure, access to public transport is in excess of a 500m walk and given that the area is generally industrial, a ‘sense of community’ is somewhat absent from the area.
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HIDDEN VALLEY ROAD, BERRIMAH) HUNDRED OF BAGOT FROM ZONE CP (COMMUNITY PURPOSE) TO ZONE TC (TOURIST COMMERCIAL) – PA2015/0542.
In this instance rezoning the site from Zone CP (Community Purposes) to Zone TC (Tourist Commercial) would align the portion of the site currently zoned CP with the existing use (being accommodation for the Hidden Valley Tourist Park) which is currently prohibited. The applicant has advised that “the church need for the accommodation declined some time ago and for a number of years the dormitory complex has been used by the Tourist Park operators”. Given the above it is recommended that Council does not object to the proposed rezoning. CONSULTATION PROCESS In preparing this report, the following City of Darwin officers were consulted: Town Planner Strategic Town Planner POLICY IMPLICATIONS Assessed in the context of regional strategic plans including, the Darwin Regional Land Use Plan 2015 and the Northern Territory Compact Urban Growth Policy. BUDGET AND RESOURCE IMPLICATIONS Not assessed. RISK/LEGAL/LEGISLATIVE IMPLICATIONS Not assessed. ENVIRONMENTAL IMPLICATIONS Not assessed.
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HIDDEN VALLEY ROAD, BERRIMAH) HUNDRED OF BAGOT FROM ZONE CP (COMMUNITY PURPOSE) TO ZONE TC (TOURIST COMMERCIAL) – PA2015/0542.
COUNCIL OFFICER CONFLICT OF INTEREST DECLARATION We the Author and Approving Officers declare that we do not have a Conflict of Interest in relation to this matter. DROSSO LELEKIS LUCCIO CERCARELLIMANAGER DESIGN PLANNING AND PROJECTS
GENERAL MANAGER INFRASTRUCTURE
For enquiries, please contact Cindy Robson on 8930 0528 or email: c.robson@darwin.nt.gov.au. Attachments: Attachment A: Proposed planning scheme amendment to Rezone from Zone CP
(Community Purposes) to Zone TC (Tourist Commercial) - PA2015/0542
Attachment B: City of Darwin, Letter of Response to the Reporting Body, dated 18 September 2015
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NORTHERN TERRITORY OF AUSTRALIA
PROPOSAL TO AMEND NT PLANNING SCHEME PA2015/0542
Earl James & Associates has applied to the Minister for Lands and Planning to amend the NT Planning Scheme by rezoning part of Section 6646 Hundred of Bagot (25 Hidden Valley Road, Berrimah) from Zone CP (Community Purposes) to Zone TC (Tourist Commercial).
Attached are:
the Notice of Exhibition under section 17 of the Planning Act;
extracts from the NT Planning Scheme relating to Zone CP (Community Purposes);
extracts from the NT Planning Scheme relating to Zone TC (Tourist Commercial);
a locality map; and
a copy of the application from Earl James & Associates.
The exhibition period is from Friday 21 August 2015 to Friday 18 September 2015.
Written submissions about the proposed planning scheme amendment are to be received
by Friday 18 September 2015 and made to:
Director, Lands Planning Department of Lands, Planning and the Environment GPO Box 1680 DARWIN NT 0801; or
Email: planning.dlpe@nt.gov.au
Fax: (08) 8999 7189 or
Hand delivered to Ground Floor, Arnhemica House, 16 Parap Road, Parap.
For more information please contact Stephanie Breuer, Lands Planning on telephone (08) 8999 8963.
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Northern Territory Planning Scheme Part 3-42
5.21 Zone CP – CommUnity PUrPoses
1. The primary purpose of Zone CP is to provide for communityservices and facilities, whether publicly or privately ownedor operated, including facilities for civic and governmentadministration.
2. Design is expected to incorporate landscaping that willenhance the visual appearance of the development. Thedevelopment of residential accommodation is to only be inassociation with and ancillary to the primary use of the land.
Clause 6.8 refers to Demountable Structures.
Clause 6.2 limits the height of buildings within the Municipality of Alice Springs.
Clause 6.9 controls the use and development of land within the ANEF 20 unit value contour adjacent to airports.
Clause 6.14 refers to landsubjecttofloodingand storm surge.
Clause 7.10.2 refers to caravans.
Clause 10.2 refers to the clearing of native vegetation.
Clause 13.5 refers to the erection of mobile telephone communications towers.
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Zoning Table – Zone CPabattoir xagriculture xanimal boarding D 6.1, 6.5.1, 10.1, 10.2bed and breakfast accommodation xbusiness sign P 6.7caravan park xcaretaker’s residence P 6.1, 6.5.1, 7.3, 7.10.3car park xchild care centre P 6.1, 6.5.1, 8.1.5, 8.2, 10.2community centre P 6.1, 6.5.1, 8.2, 10.2dependant unit xdomestic livestock x
Amendment No. 87 gazetted 09.09.2009 amends clause 6.1 to remove the height limit for education establishments in Zones CP and CL
education establishment P 6.5.1, 8.2, 10.2fuel depot xgeneral industry xgroup home xhome based child care centre xhome based contracting xhome occupation P 7.10.7horticulture xhospital D 6.1, 6.5.1, 6.6, 8.2, 10.2hostel xhotel xintensive animal husbandry xleisure and recreation D 6.1, 6.5.1, 10.2licensed club xlight industry xmedical clinic D 6.1, 6.5.1, 8.2, 10.2medical consulting rooms xmotel xmotor body works xmotor repair station xmultiple dwellings xoffice xpassenger terminal D 6.1, 6.5.1, 8.2, 10.2place of worship P 6.1, 6.5.1, 8.2, 10.2plant nursery D 6.1, 6.5.1, 10.2promotion sign D 6.7recycling depot D 6.1, 6.5.1, 8.2, 10.2restaurant xretail agricultural stall xrural industry xservice station xshop xshowroom sales xsingle dwelling xstables xsupporting accommodation D 6.1, 6.5.1, 7.3, 7.5, 7.6, 7.7, 7.8, 10.2transport terminal xvehicle sales and hire xveterinary clinic D 6.1, 6.5.1, 8.2, 10.2warehouse x
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SIGNAGE APPLICATION, DARWIN WATERFRONT, ENTRANCE ADVERTISING SIGN ESPLANADE ROAD RESERVE, DARWIN CITY
REPORT No.: 15TS0181 BS:dj COMMON No.: 3024614 DATE: 29/09/2015
Presenter: Manager Design, Planning & Projects, Drosso Lelekis Approved: General Manager Infrastructure, Luccio Cercarelli PURPOSE The purpose of this report is to put to Council for consideration, an application by the Darwin Waterfront Corporation to place a free-standing advertising sign within the City of Darwin Esplanade road reserve adjacent Smith Street, advertising the Darwin Waterfront Precinct. LINK TO STRATEGIC PLAN The issues addressed in this Report are in accordance with the following Goals/Strategies of the City of Darwin 2012 – 2016 as outlined in the ‘Evolving Darwin Towards 2020 Strategic Plan’:- Goal 1. Collaborative, Inclusive and Connected Community Outcome 1.4 Improved relations with all levels of government and significant stakeholders Key Strategies 1.4.2 Play an active role in strategic and statutory planning processes KEY ISSUES The Darwin Waterfront Corporation has submitted a sign application for one
non-illuminated free-standing advertising sign, to be located within the City of Darwin Esplanade road reserve.
The advertising sign is an “Entrance Sign” containing the precinct name and does not contain any advertising for businesses located within the Waterfront area.
The proposed advertising sign is located within the City of Darwin road reserve and as such, the application is considered a discretionary sign under the City of Darwin Outdoor Advertising Signs Code (Signs Code) and therefore requires Council approval.
It is recommended that Council approve this application and a sign permit be issued.
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ADVERTISING SIGN – ESPLANADE ROAD RESERVE, DARWIN CITY RECOMMENDATIONS A. THAT Repot Number 15TS0181 BS:dj entitled Signage Application, Darwin
Waterfront, Entrance Advertising Sign, Esplanade Road Reserve, Darwin City be received and noted.
B. THAT Council approve the application from the Darwin Waterfront
Corporation for a non-illuminated advertising sign located within the Esplanade road reserve, Darwin and that a Sign Permit be issued in accordance with the requirements of the Outdoor Signs Code for the following reasons:
i) The proposed advertising sign has been designed to clearly identify the location of the entrance to the Waterfront from Smith Street and does not include any advertising for businesses located within the Waterfront.
ii) The size of the advertising sign complies with the Outdoor Advertising Signs Code and the location of the advertising sign is not expected to affect the amenity of the surrounding area nor cause visual clutter.
DISCUSSION
Applicant Darwin Waterfront
Type of Advertising (inc. temp/perm/illuminated)
Permanent Non-illuminated
Type of Sign (Business/Election/Promotion etc.)
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Measurement of Sign (inc.height) 5m wide x 0.8m high (4m2)
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Existing Signage LED signs on walk bridge
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ADVERTISING SIGN – ESPLANADE ROAD RESERVE, DARWIN CITY
Location of advertising sign Consent is being sought for Darwin Waterfront Corporation to install a non-illuminated advertising sign above the stairway leading down to the Waterfront, within the City of Darwin Esplanade road reserve, Zone CB (Central Business). Information regarding the advertising sign can be found within Attachment A. The Signs Code doesn’t clearly define this type of sign. However, the advertising sign is more in line with an “Entrance Sign” to the Waterfront area, rather than a business sign or precinct advertising sign. Notwithstanding the above, the advertising sign has been proposed to be placed within the City of Darwin’s road reserve and Council needs to make a determination on the submitted sign application. The application is for one advertising sign at 4m2, with the Signs Code permitting an advertising sign in Zone CB (Central Business) to a size of 4m2 without the need to obtain a Council Sign Permit. Council’s Signs Code also states that permanent signs within the road reserve will only be permitted in special circumstances in business and industrial zones, as the proposed sign is within the Zone CB (Central Business) the sign may be permitted by Council in special circumstances. The nature of special circumstances is not described in the Signs Code. However, with works undertaken by the City of Darwin installing directional “Waterfront” pavement decals and signage for both Cruise ship week and recently for the Telstra Conference, the proposed entrance sign is expected to enhance the entrance to the Waterfront. Conclusion The proposed advertising sign has been designed to clearly identify the location of the entrance to the Waterfront from Smith Street and does not include any advertising for businesses located within the Waterfront area.
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ADVERTISING SIGN – ESPLANADE ROAD RESERVE, DARWIN CITY The size of the advertising sign complies with the Outdoor Advertising Signs Code and the location of the advertising sign is not expected to affect the amenity of the surrounding area nor cause visual clutter. CONSULTATION PROCESS In preparing this report, the following City of Darwin parties were consulted:
Strategic Town Planner Planning Officer
In preparing this report, the following external parties were consulted:
Business Development Manager, Darwin Waterfront Corporation POLICY IMPLICATIONS The proposed advertising sign is discretionary under the City of Darwin Policy No.042 - Outdoor Advertising Signs Code and as such, requires Council consent. BUDGET AND RESOURCE IMPLICATIONS There are no budget and resource implications expected for the City of Darwin resulting from this application. RISK/LEGAL/LEGISLATIVE IMPLICATIONS Sections 183 and 185 of the Local Government Act provide the City of Darwin with the power and control to manage reserves and roads within the Darwin Municipality and as such, Council as land owner, has the right to approve or refuse any advertising sign proposed to be placed on or over the road reserve for any reason. One side of the advertising sign is proposed to be fixed at the rear of the retaining wall behind the shelter and the other side of the advertising sign will be attached to the walk bridge. Certified engineered drawings have been submitted within the sign application. Council may place conditions within any Sign Permit issued, particularly regarding the illumination of advertising signs adjacent residential premises. ENVIRONMENTAL IMPLICATIONS There are no environmental implications expected for the City of Darwin resulting from this application.
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ADVERTISING SIGN – ESPLANADE ROAD RESERVE, DARWIN CITY COUNCIL OFFICER CONFLICT OF INTEREST DECLARATION We the Author and Approving Officers declare that we do not have a Conflict of Interest in relation to this matter. DROSSO LELEKIS LUCCIO CERCARELLIMANAGER DESIGN, PLANNING & PROJECTS
GENERAL MANAGER INFRASTRUCTURE
For enquiries, please contact Cindy Robson on 8930 0528 or email: c.robson@darwin.nt.gov.au. Attachments: Attachment A: Sign Application – Darwin Waterfront Entrance Sign, Esplanade
road reserve, Darwin
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Reports, recommendations and supporting documentation can be accessed via the City of Darwin Council Website at www.darwin.nt.gov.au, at Council Public Libraries or contact the Committee Administrator on (08) 8930 0670.
18. INFORMATION ITEMS AND CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED 18.1 Vacancy for the Position of Vice President - Municipals on the Local
Government Association of the Northern Territory Executive Board Document No. 3212357 (15/09/15) Common No. 375173
The incoming correspondence from the Local Government Association of the Northern Territory dated 15 September 2015 relating to the vacancy for the position of Vice President - Municipals on the Local Government Association of the Northern Territory Executive Board IS Attachment A. A. THAT the incoming correspondence from the Local Government Association
of the Northern Territory dated 15 September 2015 relating to the vacancy for the position of Vice President - Municipals on the Local Government Association of the Northern Territory Executive Board, Document Number 3212357 , be received and noted.
B. THAT Member ___________ be nominated for the position of Vice President
- Municipals on the Local Government Association of the Northern Territory Executive Board.
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To: Brendan Dowd Cc: Mark Blackburn Subject: Call for Nomination - Vice President, LGANT Executive Board
Dear Brendan
Due to the resignation of Alderman Jeanette Anictomatis from the City of Darwin, a vacancy now exists for the position of Vice President – Municipals on the LGANT Executive Board. The only councils that can nominate to this position are City of Darwin, City of Palmerston and Katherine Town Council as Alice Springs Town Council is already represented by the President and Litchfield Council is currently suspended.
Alderman Bob Elix currently holds the City of Darwin appointed position on the Executive. If Council decides to nominate Alderman Elix for the position of Vice President – Municipals and he wins, then Council will need to appoint another elected member to the quarantined position.
Please find attached a nomination form. Nominations accompanied by a short bio will need to be in with LGANT by Friday 2 October 2015.
An election will be held at the AGM in November 2015 and the successful candidate will then remain in office until November 2016 when elections for the Executive are next being held. Kind regards Elaine McLeod Executive Assistant to CEO Local Government Association of the Northern Territory PO Box 2017, Parap, NT 0804 21 Parap Road, Parap, NT 0820 Ph: (08) 8944 9680; Fax: (08) 8941 2665
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Reports, recommendations and supporting documentation can be accessed via the City of Darwin Council Website at www.darwin.nt.gov.au, at Council Public Libraries or contact the Committee Administrator on (08) 8930 0670.
18.2 Nominations to the Administration and Legislation Advisory Committee Document No. 3218691 (23/09/15) Common No. 375173
The incoming correspondence from the Local Government Association of the Northern Territory dated 23 September 2015 relating to nominations to the Administration and Legislation Advisory Committee is Attachment A. A. THAT the incoming correspondence from the Local Government Association
of the Northern Territory dated 23 September 2015 relating to nominations to the Administration and Legislation Advisory Committee, Document Number 3218691 ,be received and noted.
B. THAT Member ______________ be nominated as the Local Government
Association of the Northern Territory representative. C. THAT the General Manager Corporate Services, Dr Diana Leeder, be
nominated as the Council Officer representative.
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FROM: Elaine McLeod Sent: Wednesday, 23 September 2015 1:51 PM Subject: Call for Nominations - Administration and Legislation Advisory Committee
Good afternoon, LGANT is calling for nominations to the Administration and Legislation Advisory Committee (ALAC). Please find attached the ALAC Governance Charter for more details on the role and purpose of the committee. This is a Ministerial committee and nominations received will be forwarded to the Minister for her consideration. Also attached is a nomination form, a reporting template and the LGANT procedures for representatives on committees. The next meeting of this committee is due to be held on Wednesday 9 December 2015. Could you please forward any nomination to tony.tapsell@lgant.asn.au by Friday 9 October 2015 so that this item can be included in the agenda for the Executive meeting on 20 October 2015. Given this short time frame, a council resolution can be forwarded at a later date if necessary. Kind regards Elaine McLeod Executive Assistant to CEO Local Government Association of the Northern Territory PO Box 2017, Parap, NT 0804
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COUNCIL NAME: 1. Agreement to be nominated I, agree to be nominated as a member of the
(full name) ADMINISTRATION AND LEGISLATION ADVISORY COMMITTEE. Signature: Dated this day of 2015. 2. Council Confirmation of Nomination I, the Chief Executive Officer hereby confirm that was approved by resolution of Council to be nominated as a member of the ADMINISTRATION AND LEGISLATION ADVISORY COMMITTEE at a meeting held on / /2015. Signature: Dated this day of 2015.
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3. Nominee Information The following information is required to enable the Executive to make an informed decision. A current curriculum vitae can be submitted in lieu of section 3 of the nomination form. 3.1 What is your current council position? ______________________________ 3.2 How long have you held your current council position? _________________ 3.3 How long have you been involved in local government? _______________ 3.4 Please list your educational qualifications:
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3.5 What experience do you have that is relevant to this committee?
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3.6 Apart from your current position what other roles have you had in the local government sector? ____________________________________________________________________
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4. You agree to supply the Executive with a report on the committee meetings you attend?
I agree I Disagree 5. Have you read and agree to the Outside Committee procedures
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REVISED GOVERNANCE CHARTER
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
1. About this Charter ..................................................................................................................... 3
2. Role of ALAC ............................................................................................................................. 3
3. Administrative Support for ALAC ........................................................................................ 3
4. Membership of ALAC .............................................................................................................. 3
5. ALAC Meetings ......................................................................................................................... 4
6. ALAC Decisions ........................................................................................................................ 4
7. Handling the Media .................................................................................................................. 5
8. ALAC Members ......................................................................................................................... 5
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1. About this Charter
This charter complements provisions in the Local Government (Administration) Regulations with the governance arrangements for ALAC. It is intended to act as the rules for governing ALAC’s operations. The Chair shall present a review report on this charter at the first ALAC meeting of each calendar year. 2. Role of ALAC
To provide advice to the Minister for Local Government (‘the Minister’) and the Department of Housing, Local Government and Region (‘the Department’) in relation to legislative, administrative and operational questions relevant to local government, (Source: Regulation 4, Local Government (Administration) Regulations). In deciding whether a matter falls within the scope of ALAC in accordance with clause 5, the Chair shall have regard to legislation that the Department is responsible for. All legislation not the responsibility of the Department shall be referred to other agencies or LGANT and shall not fall within the scope of ALAC. 3. Administrative Support for ALAC
The Department’s Local Government division will provide secretariat and administrative support for the ALAC to exercise its statutory functions. All such resources must be used only for ALAC related business.
The Department shall be responsible for: distributing agendas and papers to ALAC members no later than four (5) working days prior to
meeting recording minutes of meetings and projecting the decisions made at meetings on a screen for
members to view during meetings preparing the minutes and decision register from all meetings and distributing them within three (3)
weeks of a meeting to ALAC members for final comment for the accuracy of discussion. preparing and distributing correspondence as requested by the ALAC Chair.
The ALAC Chair shall be responsible for: preparing or organising ALAC meeting agendas presiding at ALAC meetings performing other duties as recorded in this Charter. 4. Membership of ALAC
ALAC has eight (8) members made up of two members from: the Local Government Association of the NT (with the CEO being the ALAC Chair) the Department Local Government Managers Australia two councils (Source: Regulation 5, Local Government (Administration) Regulations).
Each of the above organisations must report to ALAC any change in appointment(s) to the committee. (Source: Regulation 5(2), Local Government (Administration) Regulations).
A person ceases to be an appointed member of ALAC if: the person resigns by written notice given to the Minister; or the person’s appointment is not confirmed by the appointing body on an annual review; or the person breaches terms and conditions of membership determined by the Minister (Source: Regulation 5(3), Local Government (Administration) Regulations). On the occurrence of a vacancy in the office of an appointed member, the Chair shall call for appointments from the relevant member organisation(s) and shall circulate a revised membership list to: the Minister the Department all other member organisations.
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5. ALAC Meetings
ALAC shall meet at least once in each quarter and shall be convened by the Chair or the Minister for Local Government (Source: Regulation 6(2), Local Government (Administration) Regulations). The Chair will issue a new calendar of dates at or before the first meeting each calendar year after conferring with ALAC members. A quorum for a meeting of ALAC consists of 4 members and if the Chair is absent the members shall choose a member to preside from amongst those present at the meeting. (Source: Regulation 6 (3) & (4), Local Government (Administration) Regulations). Agenda items for an ALAC meeting can be proposed by any person provided it: falls within the scope of the role of ALAC is capable of being presented as part of ALAC meeting agenda is, in the view of the Chair, of suitable quality for it to be considered by ALAC is received by the Chair within eight (8) days of an ALAC meeting. 6. ALAC Decisions
Decisions are to be made by majority vote of the members present with each member having one vote and, if the votes are equal, the Chair (or person presiding) may exercise a second or casting vote. The validity of proceedings of the Committee is unaffected by a vacancy or vacancies in its membership. (Source: Regulation 6(5) & (6), Local Government (Administration) Regulations). ALAC decisions, other than those that are: for noting procedural in nature, or the subject of further research or investigation
Shall be submitted to the Minister for Local Government under signature of the Chair. Decision Register The decision register shall be maintained so that all issues appear on one excel sheetor word table. All issues are to be allocated a number. Apart from the issue number there is to be a title under the “subject” column, a column showing the list of dates on which the matter was discussed, a column describing the issue and its current status and a column indicated “completed” in green or “not completed” or “deferred” in red. The register is to be updated after every meeting to ensure that it is kept current. 7. Handling the Media
The Chair is the spokesperson for ALAC and shall handle interviews with the media only if approached by the media.
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NAME CONTACT APPROVED BY EMAIL Mr Tony Tapsell PO Box 2017
PARAP NT 0804 8944 9688
Chair LGANT
tony.tapsell@lgant.asn.au
Mr Derrick Tranter PO Box 446 HUMPTY DOO NT 0836 8983 0600
Litchfield Council
derrick.tranter@lsc.nt.gov.au
Ms Lee Williams GPO Box 4621 DARWIN NT 0800 8999 8405
Dept of Local Government and Region
lee.williams@nt.gov.au
Ms Jeanette Anictomatis
PO Box 84 DARWIN NT 0801 0448 818100
City of Darwin
janictomatis@fastmail.com.au
Mr Mark Blackburn PO Box 84 DARWIN NT 0801 0448 818100
City of Darwin
m.blackburn@darwin.nt.gov.au
Ms Cathryn Hutton PO Box 2257 ALICE SPRINGS NT 0871 8958 9530
Central Desert Regional Council
cathryn.hutton@centraldesert.nt.gov.au
Mr Ben Dornier PO Box 1 PALMERSTON NT 0831 8935 99712
City of Palmerston ben.dornier@palmerston.nt.gov.au
Mr Michael Chiodo GPO Box 4621 DARWIN NT 0800 8924 3644
Department of Local Government and Region
michael.chiodo@nt.gov.au
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Reports, recommendations and supporting documentation can be accessed via the City of Darwin Council Website at www.darwin.nt.gov.au, at Council Public Libraries or contact the Committee Administrator on (08) 8930 0670.
18.3 Sport and Active Recreation Master Plan Document No. 3207142 (09/09/15) Common No. 3207142
The incoming letter from the Minster for Sport and Recreation dated 9 September 2015 relating to the Sport and Active Recreation Master Plan is Attachment A. THAT the incoming letter from the Minster for Sport and Recreation dated 9 September 2015 relating to the Sport and Active Recreation Master Plan, Document Number 3207142, be received and noted.
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Reports, recommendations and supporting documentation can be accessed via the City of Darwin Council Website at www.darwin.nt.gov.au, at Council Public Libraries or contact the Committee Administrator on (08) 8930 0670.
18.4 Streetlights Assets - Points of Clarification/Capital Charges Document No. 3209223 (09/09/15) Common No. 2350906
The incoming letter from the Power Water Corporation dated 9 September 2015 relating to Streetlights Assets - Points of Clarification/Capital Charges is Attachment A. THAT the incoming letter from the Power Water Corporation dated 9 September 2015 relating to Streetlights Assets - Points of Clarification/Capital Charges, Document Number 3209223, be received and noted.
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Record No: D2015/434287 Container No: F2015/1998
Brendan Dowd Chief Executive Officer City of Darwin GPO Box 84, Darwin NT 0801 Dear Mr Dowd
Streetlights Assets - Points of Clarification/Capital Charges In response to queries made at the LGANT meeting on 5th August 2015 and during negotiations with individual Councils please find Power and Water’s position on a number of issues associated with Streetlights. Cost Recovery Power and Water Corporation (PwC) is required to fully recover all costs associated with Streetlight Assets including maintenance and replacement activity. To effect this position PwC is working with LGANT and individual councils to establish appropriate maintenance and capital charging for Streetlight Services as either maintenance or capital defined below:
• Maintenance Costs are calculated by estimating the cost associated with a single streetlight maintenance event including the costs of labour, services, equipment and replacement components and multiplying this by the number of assets used by each Streetlight Service Provider. Budget estimates for 2015/16 and 2016/17 can be found in Appendix A.
• Capital Costs are calculated using a similar methodology which is
provided in more detail below. Budget estimates for 2015/16 can be found in Appendix B.
Establishing Service Level Agreements PwC is working with Streetlight Service Providers (SSP’s) to establish Service Level Agreements (SLA’s) for maintenance and capital activities undertaken by Power and Waters. PwC is constructively working with any SSP’s who wish to engage maintainers other than Power and Water to ensure an orderly transfer of the maintenance service and/or capital.
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PwC do not consider that clarification of the items below should present a barrier in progressing SLA negotiations, self-servicing agreements or payment of invoices for maintenance services. 1. Ownership of the Streetlight Asset Class
Power and Water do not accept ownership of the streetlight asset class. These assets are used to provide streetlight services by Councils and Government Departments and have been historically maintained by Power and Water. Streetlight data is held in the Technical Asset Register which is used to manage maintenance and identify the assets for billing purposes. Power and Water are not responsible for replacement of the streetlight assets at end of life, the asset class does not appear in Power and Water’s Financial Asset Register and is not depreciated. Financial arrangements for the replacement of the asset at end of life need to be established leading to the introduction of the capital charge. 2. Streetlights in Public Open Space
Power and Water is currently undertaking the responsibility for the maintenance of streetlights on behalf of SSP’s, but this does not extend to lights in public open space. There are a number of sites where lights in public open space are connected to streetlight circuits. These lights are currently the subjected to consumption charge but not subject to a repairs and maintenance charge or capital charge. Power and Water accepts that this may have not been well communicated to stakeholders and this has resulted variable maintenance outcomes for SSP’s over the years. To improve this situation a list of the lights not part of the Power and Water streetlight maintenance regime will be forwarded to SSP’s who are affected. Should SSP’s be aware that any of the lights forwarded are currently connected to a metered circuit or should not be classed as a light in public open space please contact me on the numbers below. 3. Streetlight Vegetation Management
Currently Power and Water maintains vegetation around Power Network Overhead Conductors but does not maintain vegetation around streetlight poles. Capital Charge Methodology The Street light capital charge is required to provide funding for the eventual replacement of the assets at “end of life”. As described above Power and Waters Financial Asset Register does not contain streetlight assets and no depreciation charge has been applied. There is no financial reserve providing an allowance for the replacement of these assets. The costs associated with the replacements are the responsibility of the SSP’s.
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To date the replacement of streetlights has only been completed as a result of mechanical damage, road upgrades or rare occasions where public safety is at risk. While the streetlight data could be improved, it currently shows that one third of streetlights with poles (not attached to power poles) are over 30 years in age (Figure 1). While the asset condition has not been formally determined initial observations indicate that replacement events may be looming. The 20 year asset life detailed above has been set to provide funding for this large number of assets.
Figure 1. The age profile of streetlights that have a dedicated pole (Streetlights – With Pole).
The following two methods are proposed and the SSP’s can elect which method suits their business needs best: A. Annual Capital Charge from PwC The annual capital charge is calculated using an activity based methodology. For each streetlight type it is;
• the efficient and safe number of staff to undertake the job which is multiplied by the time to complete the job (plus average travel time) and charged at the external charge out rate, which includes staffing costs and other associated costs such as vehicle and equipment expenses; PLUS
• contractor labour costs, including traffic control; PLUS • material costs divided by the asset life, which we have assumed at
20 years. Importantly the charges don’t include any profit margin or recovery of overheads, as per the UC’s 2014 Network Price Determination. Noting this methodology wouldn’t be able to fully support the introduction of any future decorative streetlights (poles, arms and lamps) by the SSP’s.
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B. SSP’s Internally Manage Capital Replacement An alternative model to SSP’s being invoiced a Capital Charge by PwC is that they manage the costs associated with streetlight replacement themselves. There are two arrangements which SSP’s could consider;
1. Power and Water will replace the asset at the ‘end of life’ and invoice the SSP’s for the full cost (without profit margin) of the replacement activity.
2. SSP’s would condition assess the assets themselves, determine the timing of the replacement events, fund this directly and manage the works.
These arrangements give control to SSP’s who wish to replace assets in line with their individual budgetary constraints. This could better suite those SSP’s where the age profiles are flatter and they can accommodate the differences in opinion between SSP’s as to when the optimum replacement date is.
Yours sincerely Stephen Vlahovic Senior Manager Network Assets 9 September 2015 Email: stephen.vlahovic@powerwater.com.au Tel: (08) 0924 5538 Ben Hammond Complex Illiffe Street Stuart Park 0820
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APPENDIX A Maintenance Charges – City of Darwin The maintenance costs attributed to a streetlight are dependent on the lamp wattage. The charges for a range of wattages are reported in the Power Water Internet page annually (see link below). The maintenance charges for the 2015/16 financial year are being held at the same rate as per the 2014/15 financial year. A budget estimate of the charges for the 2015/16 financial year, using the number of streetlights at the time of writing, is provided in Table 1 below.
Table 1. Maintenance Charges for the financial year 2015/16
Lamp Wattage Count Maintenance Charge Total/Year Total/Quarter
1-100 5350 $ 108.35 $ 579,672.50 $ 144,918.13
101-200 1832 $ 118.66 $ 217,385.12 $ 54,346.28
201-300 1112 $ 138.30 $ 153,789.60 $ 38,447.40
301-400 43 $ 148.32 $ 6,377.76 $ 1,594.44
1000 4 $ 174.54 $ 698.16 $ 174.54
Grand Total $ 957,923.14 $ 239,480.79
Streetlight maintenance costs for the 2016/17 financial year will be charged at the rates currently published on the internet plus an allowance for inflation. A budget estimate of the charges without allowance for inflation, using the number of streetlights at the time of writing, is provided in Table 2 below.
Table 2. Maintenance Charges for each wattage range for 2016/17
Lamp Wattage Count Maintenance Charge Total/Year Total/Quarter
1-100 5350 $ 204.93 $ 1,096,375.50 $ 274,093.88
101-200 1832 $ 206.16 $ 377,685.12 $ 94,421.28
201-300 1112 $ 223.18 $ 248,176.16 $ 62,044.04
301-400 43 $ 226.82 $ 9,753.26 $ 2,438.32
1000 4 $ 269.94 $ 1,079.76 $ 269.94
Grand Total $ 1,733,069.80 $ 433,267.45
The budget estimate of the quarterly forecast streetlight maintenance charges for the 2015/16 and 2016/17 financial years are presented in Table 3 and Table 4 respectively.
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Table 3. Budget estimate of the Maintenance Charges for the 2015/16 financial year.
Forecast Maintenance Charges 2015-2016
1st Quarter 2nd Quarter 3rd Quarter 4th Quarter Total
$ 239,480.79 $ 239,480.79 $ 239,480.79 $ 239,480.79 $ 957,923.14
Table 4. Budget estimate of the Maintenance Charges for the 2016/17 financial year
Forecast Maintenance Charges 2016-2017
1st Quarter 2nd Quarter 3rd Quarter 4th Quarter Total
$ 433,267.45 $ 433,267.45 $ 433,267.45 $ 433,267.45 $ 1,733,069.80
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APPENDIX B Capital Charges 2015/16 The capital charge applied to a streetlight is dependent on the column height, type and base. Streetlights are grouped by these attributes and the number of lights in each group (count) is multiplied by the capital charge (per light) to determine an annual total. This figure is divided by four to determine a Quarterly Total which is presented in Table 5. The codes associated with column base and types are presented in Table 6 below. Table 5. Breakdown of the streetlights types with associated capital charge. Row 1 is for lights without a pole/column (LWP) where the luminaire is attached to a power pole.
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Base Count Capital Charge Total/Year Total/Quarter
N/A N/A N/A 2658 $ 96.06 $ 255,327.48 $ 63,831.87
9 DOR VIAC 5 $ 598.56 $ 2,992.80 $ 748.20
10.7 DOR VIAC 16 $ 608.29 $ 9,732.64 $ 2,433.16
12 DOR VIAC 290 $ 652.64 $ 189,265.60 $ 47,316.40
30 QOR VIAC 1 $ 866.14 $ 866.14 $ 216.54
5.5 SOR VIAC 139 $ 527.13 $ 73,271.07 $ 18,317.77
6 SOR VIAC 1 $ 527.13 $ 527.13 $ 131.78
6.5 SOR VIAC 2879 $ 550.80 $ 1,585,753.20 $ 396,438.30
9 SOR VIAC 1048 $ 566.26 $ 593,440.48 $ 148,360.12
10.5 SOR VIAC 14 $ 575.24 $ 8,053.36 $ 2,013.34
10.7 SOR VIAC 588 $ 575.24 $ 338,241.12 $ 84,560.28
12 SOR VIAC 703 $ 617.91 $ 434,390.73 $ 108,597.68
18 TOR VIAC 14 $ 866.14 $ 12,125.96 $ 3,031.49
Grand Total $ 3,503,987.71 $ 875,996.93
Table 6. Codes associated with Column Base and Type
Table of Codes
Column Type Definition Column Base Definition
SOR Single Outreach VIAC Vehicle Impact Absorbing Column
DOR Double Outreach SLIP Slip column base
TOR Triple Outreach LWP Light Without Pole
QOR Quad Outreach
Capital Charges commence from 1st December 2015. Table 7 shows the quarterly forecast of streetlight capital charges for the 2015-2016 financial year.
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Table 7. Forecast Estimate of the Capital Charges
Forecast Capital Charges 2015-2016
1st Quarter 2nd Quarter 3rd Quarter 4th Quarter
Nil $ 291,998.98 $ 875,996.93 $ 875,996.93
All cost information regarding the capital charges for streetlights can be found on page 22 and 23 of the link below. This information is reproduced in http://www.powerwater.com.au/__data/assets/pdf_file/0009/99774/PWC_Power_Networks_2015-16_electricity_network_tariffs_and_charges_and_future_price_trends.pdf
Table 8. Capital Charges reproduced from the above link.
Classification / Service Service Description 2015-16
Streetlight Capital Charge (Light Without Pole)
Annual Charge per streetlight for provision of streetlight asset (Light Without Pole)
$96.06
Streetlight Capital Charge (5.5m - Post Top Single Outreach Column)
Annual Charge per streetlight for provision of streetlight asset (5.5m - Post Top Single Outreach Column)
$527.13
Streetlight Capital Charge (6.5m - Curved Single Outreach Column)
Annual Charge per streetlight for provision of streetlight asset (6.5m - Curved Single Outreach Column)
$550.80
Streetlight Capital Charge (9m - Tapered Single Outreach Column)
Annual Charge per streetlight for provision of streetlight asset (9m - Tapered Single Outreach Column)
$566.26
Streetlight Capital Charge (9m - Tapered Double Outreach Column)
Annual Charge per streetlight for provision of streetlight asset (9m - Tapered Double Outreach Column)
$598.56
Notes: 1. Streetlight Capital Charges will be implemented from 1 December 2015. As a result, these charges will be pro-rated for 2015-16.
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Reports, recommendations and supporting documentation can be accessed via the City of Darwin Council Website at www.darwin.nt.gov.au, at Council Public Libraries or contact the Committee Administrator on (08) 8930 0670.
19. REPORTS OF REPRESENTATIVES Common No. 1735503
20. QUESTIONS BY MEMBERS 21. GENERAL BUSINESS 22. DATE, TIME AND PLACE OF NEXT ORDINARY COUNCIL MEETING
Common No. 2695130 THAT the next Ordinary Meeting of Council be held on Tuesday, 13 October 2015, at 5:00 p.m. (Open Section followed by the Confidential Section), Council Chambers, 1st Floor, Civic Centre, Harry Chan Avenue, Darwin. 23. CLOSURE OF MEETING TO THE PUBLIC
Common No. 2695131 THAT pursuant to Section 65 (2) of the Local Government Act and Regulation 8 of the Local Government (Administration) Regulations the meeting be closed to the public to consider the Confidential Items of the Agenda. 24. ADJOURNMENT OF MEETING AND MEDIA LIAISON
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