Notice of Meeting - Whitsunday Regional Council

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Notice of Meeting
Notice is hereby given that the Ordinary Meeting of the
Whitsunday Regional Council will be held at the Proserpine Council
Chambers, 83-85 Main Street, Proserpine on 13 July 2016 commencing at
9:00 a.m. and the Agenda is attached.
Councillors:
Andrew Willcox, Jan Clifford, Ron Petterson, John Collins,
Peter Ramage, David Clark and Michael Brunker
Local Government Regulation 2012
258.(1) Written notice of each meeting or adjourned meeting of a local government must be given to each
councillor at least 2 days before the day of the meeting unless it is impracticable to give the notice.
(2) The written notice must state:
(a) the day and time of the meeting; and
(b) for a special meeting – the business to be conducted at the meeting
(3) A special meeting is a meeting at which the only business that may be conducted is the business stated in
the notice of meeting.
.
Barry Omundson
CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER
Agenda of the Ordinary Meeting to be held at
Proserpine Council Chambers, 83-85 Main Street, Proserpine
on 13 July 2016 commencing at 9:00am
Council acknowledges and shows respect to the Traditional Custodian/owners whose
country we hold this meeting.
9:00 am

Formal Meeting Commences
10.00am

Morning Tea
10.30am

Organ for Life Presentation – Queensland Health Organ & Tissue Donation
12.00pm

Lunch
This is page 2 of the Agenda of Council’s Ordinary Meeting to be held on 13 July 2016
Whitsunday Regional Council
Agenda of the Ordinary Meeting to be held at
Proserpine Council Chambers, 83-85 Main Street, Proserpine
on 13 July 2016 commencing at 9:00am
1.
APOLOGIES ................................................................................................................ 6
2.
CONDOLENCES .......................................................................................................... 7
2.1
Condolences
7
3.1
MAYORAL MINUTE ..................................................................................................... 8
3.2
MAYORAL UPDATE .................................................................................................... 9
4.
CONFIRMATION OF MINUTES ................................................................................. 10
4.1
Confirmation of Minutes
10
5.
DELEGATIONS .......................................................................................................... 11
6.
PETITIONS ................................................................................................................. 12
7.
NOTICE OF MOTION ................................................................................................. 13
8.
QUESTIONS ON NOTICE .......................................................................................... 14
9.
QUESTIONS FROM PUBLIC GALLERY ................................................................... 15
10.
OFFICE OF THE MAYOR AND CEO ......................................................................... 16
10.1
Council Meeting Date Reschedule - July 2016
16
10.2
LGAQ – Civic Leaders Summit 13-15 July 2016
18
10.3
Bowen Basin Mining Club Annual Moranbah Networking Luncheon - 11
August 2016
11.
23
CORPORATE SERVICES .......................................................................................... 26
11.1
Consultation - Annual Valuation Effective 30 June 2017
26
12.
PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT SERVICES .......................................................... 29
12.1
DA09264 - Request for Extension of Relevant Period - Development
Permit for Material Change of Use - Four Multiple Dwelling Units - 45
Gregory Street, Bowen - FFR Developments
12.2
29
20140639 - Development Application for Development Permit for
Material Change of Use of Premises - Commercial Use Class - 13
Waterson Way, Airlie Beach - WACC
13.
COMMUNITY AND ENVIRONMENT .......................................................................... 62
13.1
Advisory - MIW Embracing 2018 Steering Committee Minutes - 10 June
2016
13.2
13.3
62
Advisory - Logan's Adventure Playground Project Committee meeting
minutes - June 2016
67
Community Assistance Grants Program 2015/16 - Summary and
Review
82
13.4
2016 Seniors Week Request for Financial Support
84
13.5
Request for Financial Support - Bowen Branch Australian Pensioners
and Superannuants League QLD (Inc)
13.6
13.7
14.
37
86
Request from ACT Whitsundays to Use Council Libraries as Sites for a
Recycling Program
89
Climate Change Policy and Climate Change Adaptation Strategy
93
ENGINEERING SERVICES ...................................................................................... 106
16.2 CONFIDENTIAL MATTERS – CORPORATE SERVICES
16.2.1
Refresh of Pre-Qualified Suppliers for Trade Services
16.5 CONFIDENTIAL MATTERS – ENGINEERING SERVICES
16.5.1
Gregory River Bridge Replacement Tender
16.5.2
Reseal Program 2016-2017
1.
Apologies
No Agenda items for this section
2.
Condolences
2.1
CONDOLENCES
RECOMMENDATION
That Council observe one (1) minutes silence for the recently deceased.
Submitt ed
The following report has been submitted for inclusion in Council's Ordinary Meeting to be
held on 13 July 2016 by Council's Office of the Mayor & CEO Department.
BACKGROUND
Advice has been received by Council of members of the communities passing.
REPORT
The Mayor and Chief Executive Officer forwarded bereavement cards to the families of
recently deceased members of the Whitsunday Regional Council.
STATUTORY MATTERS
N/A
CORPORATE PLAN REFERENCE
N/A
OPERATIONAL PLAN REFERENCE
N/A
BUDGET REFERENCE
N/A
CONSULTATION
N/A
ATTACHMENTS
N/A
3.1
Mayoral Minute
3.2
Mayoral Update
4.
Confirmation of Minutes
4.1
CONFIRMATION OF MINUTES
RECOMMENDATION
That the Minutes of the Ordinary Meeting held on 29 June 2016 be confirmed.
Submitt ed
held on 29 June 2016 by Council's Office of the Mayor & CEO Department.
BACKGROUND
Minutes were kept from the previous Ordinary Meeting of Council held on 29 June 2016.
These minutes once drafted were submitted to the Chief Executive Officer for review before
the unconfirmed version of the minutes was placed on Council’s internet site for public
viewing.
These minutes are therefore submitted for adoption of their accuracy by the Councillors at
this meeting of Council.
REPORT
The Minutes of the Council’s Ordinary Meeting held on 29 June 2016 are attached to this
agenda report for review by Councillors.
STATUTORY MATTERS
Local Government Regulation 2012 section 272
N/A
N/A
BUDGET REFERENCE
N/A
CONSULTATION
Billie Davis – Governance Officer (Author)
ATTACHMENTS
Copy of the minutes from Ordinary Meeting held on 29 June 2016 (attached separately)
5.
Delegations
No agenda items for this section.
6.
Petitions
7.
Notice of Motion
8.
Questions on Notice
9.
Questions from Public Gallery
PUBLIC QUESTION TIME
At this time in the meeting the opportunity is provided to members of the gallery to ask
questions of the Council or to make statements about the Council and its operations. Under
Council’s Standing Orders the following applies in relation to this public question time:
1.
In every Council Meeting time shall be set aside to permit members of the public
to address the Council on matters of public interest related to local
government. Questions from the Public Gallery will be taken on notice and may
or may not be responded to at the Meeting and must be submitted in writing to
Council prior to the Council Meeting in accordance with Council’s Policy for
Standing Orders – Meetings. The time allocated shall not exceed fifteen (15)
minutes and no more than three (3) speakers shall be permitted to speak at any
one (1) meeting. The right of any individual to address the Council during this
period shall be at absolute discretion of the Council.
2.
If any address or comment is irrelevant, offensive, or unduly long, the
Chairperson may require the person to cease making the submission or
comment.
3.
Any person addressing the Council shall stand, state their name and address,
act and speak with decorum and frame any remarks in respectful and courteous
language
10.
Office of the Mayor and CEO
10.1
COUNCIL MEETING DATE RESCHEDULE - JULY 2016
RECOMMENDATION
That Council reschedule the Ordinary Council Meeting from Wednesday, 27 July 2016
to Tuesday, 26 July 2016 due to the Mayor, Cr Ramage, Cr Petterson and the Chief
Executive Officer attending the North Queensland Local Government Conference in
Cloncurry.
held on 13 July 2016 by Council's Office of the Mayor and CEO Department.
BACKGROUND
It was resolved at Council’s Ordinary Council Meeting dated the 29 June 2016:
10.
Office of the Mayor & CEO
10.3 2016/06/29.09 North Queensland Local Government Association Conference
Moved by:
M BRUNKER
Seconded by:
J CLIFFORD
That Council nominate Cr Petterson, Cr Ramage, Mayor Willcox and the Chief
Executive Officer to attend the North Queensland Local Government Association
Conference to be held in Cloncurry from 27 to 29 July 2016.
MEETING DETAILS:
The motion was Carried 6/0
CARRIED
~~~~~~~~
REPORT
As the Mayor and two Councillors will be unavailable to attend the scheduled Council
meeting of Wednesday, 27 July 2016 it is required to reschedule to the meeting date to
Tuesday, 26 July 2016 to ensure that there is quorum.
STATUTORY MATTERS
Local Government Act 2009
N/A
N/A
BUDGET REFERENCE
N/A
CONSULTATION
Barry Omundson – Chief Executive Officer
ATTACHMENTS
N/A
10.
10.2
LGAQ – CIVIC LEADERS SUMMIT 13-15 JULY 2016
RECOMMENDATION
That Council note the attendance of Mayor Willcox at the LGAQ Civic Leaders Summit
being held the 13-15 July 2016 at the RACV Royal Pine Resort in Benowa.
BACKGROUND
The LGAQ Civic Leaders Summit is a unique event for Australian Local Government. The
summit is a chance for Queensland civic leaders, to listen to and work with respected figures
from politics, government, media, academia and industry.
The summit theme is the Winning Team. This will encourage the focus on the common
purpose and synergies that civic leaders need to build to ensure the continued economic
and social health of the communities they represent.
REPORT
The Civic Leaders Summit, The Winning Team is being held on 13-15 July 2016 at the
RACV Royal Pine Resort in Benowa.
STATUTORY MATTERS
N/A
Governance and Leadership
Objective: Our leadership partners with government, industry, business and
community to deliver positive outcomes.
Strategies
1.
Build and maintain strong, collaborative and cooperative relationships across all
levels of government, business, industry and the community.
2.
Identify opportunities for alignment between Council’s interests and objectives
with those of Federal and State Governments.
3.
Partner with government, business, industry and the community to promote the
Whitsunday Region at both a national and international level.
4.
Advocate Council’s interests and objectives to government, business, industry
and the community.
BUDGET REFERENCE
Conferences and Events
CONSULTATION
ATTACHMENTS
Civic Leaders Summit Brochure
10.
10.3
BOWEN BASIN MINING CLUB ANNUAL MORANBAH NETWORKING
LUNCHEON - 11 AUGUST 2016
RECOMMENDATION
That Council nominate Mayor Andrew Willcox and the Chief Executive Officer to
attend the Bowen Basin Mining Club Annual Moranbah Networking Luncheon being
held on 11 August 2016 at the Moranbah Community Centre Town Square.
BACKGROUND
The Bowen Basin Mining Club Networking Luncheon is an annual event held in Moranbah to
provide a platform for industry networking.
REPORT
The Bowen Basin Mining Club Annual Moranbah Networking Luncheon is being held on
Thursday 11 August 2016 at the Moranbah Community Centre Town Square.
STATUTORY MATTERS
N/A
Strategies
1.
2.
3.
4.
and the community.
BUDGET REFERENCE
Conferences and Events
CONSULTATION
ATTACHMENTS
Bowen Basin Mining Club Annual Moranbah Networking Luncheon Event Brochure
11.
Corporate Services
11.1
CONSULTATION - ANNUAL VALUATION EFFECTIVE 30 JUNE 2017
RECOMMENDATION
That Council has no objection to a valuation of the Whitsunday Regional Council area
to be undertaken to be effective on 30 June 2017.
held on 13 July 2016 by Council's Corporate Services Department.
BACKGROUND
The Land Valuation Act 2010, (the Act), requires that the Valuer-General undertake an
annual statutory valuation of all rateable land in Queensland except in unusual
circumstances or after consideration of:
 a market survey report of the area which reviews sales of land in the area since the
last valuation and the probable impact of the sales on the value of land since the last
annual valuation; and
 the results of consultation with the local government for the area, and appropriate
local and industry groups
Under the Act, valuations are required to be issued prior to 31 March in the year the
valuation is to take effect.
The valuations are required for the calculation of the general rate that is issued by local
government.
REPORT
In line with the requirements of the Act, the Valuer-General has written to each local
government seeking their opinions on whether a valuation of your local government should
be undertaken to be effective on 30 June 2017.
Advice to the Valuer-General is required by 22 July 2016.
The Valuer-General will consider the opinion of the Council when deciding if an annual
valuation will be undertaken. Council will then receive a copy of the Valuer-General’s
decision in due course.
A revaluation was issued effective for the 2016/2017 financial year with large decreased in
value for the northern areas of our region. With property values being subject to fluctuation
across the region, it is suggested that an annual revaluation offers a greater opportunity for
equity for ratepayers.
STATUTORY MATTERS
The Land Valuation Act 2010
Local Government Regulation 2012 Part 3 Section 74
Objective: Our organisation is innovative, efficient and financially sustainable.
Strategies
1.
Ensure Council’s financial position is effectively managed and sustainable.
BUDGET REFERENCE
N/A
CONSULTATION
Amanda Ayers – Rates Team Leader (Author)
Graham Jarvis – Director of Corporate Services
ATTACHMENTS
Appendix Item 1 – Letter of request from Department of Natural Resources and Mines
Appendix Item 1 – Letter of request from Department of Natural Resources and Mines
12.
Planning and Development Services
12.1
DA09264 - REQUEST FOR EXTENSION OF RELEVANT PERIOD DEVELOPMENT PERMIT FOR MATERIAL CHANGE OF USE - FOUR
MULTIPLE DWELLING UNITS - 45 GREGORY STREET, BOWEN - FFR
DEVELOPMENTS
RECOMMENDATION
That Council refuse the request for an extension of relevant period of the
Development Permit for Material Change of Use of Premises for four (4) Multiple
Dwelling Units lodged by Finance 4 on behalf of FFR Developments Pty Ltd on land
described as Lot 2 RP721134, 45 Gregory Street, Bowen on the following grounds:
a)
the inconsistency of the approval, including its conditions, with the current
laws and policies applying the development including the amount and type
of infrastructure contributions, or charges payable;
b)
the community is unaware of the development due to the time which has
elapsed since it was first approved by Council;
c)
the approval has had six (6) years to commence and complete the
development and no works have commenced to date.
Submitt ed
held on 13 July, 2016 by Council's Planning and Development Department.
BACKGROUND
A development application for a Development Permit for Material Change of Use of
Premises for four (4) Multiple Dwelling Units on land described as Lot 2 RP721134, 45
Gregory Street, Bowen was approved by Council on 8 June 2010 subject to conditions. An
extension to the relevant period for two (2) years was issued on 7 May 2014, which
extended the currency period of the Material Change of Use approval until 8 June 2016.
REPORT
On 3 June 2016 pursuant to section 383 of the Sustainable Planning Act 2009, Council
received a request to extend the relevant period of the Development Permit for a Material
Change of Use – Four (4) Multiple Dwelling Units for three (3) years until 8 June 2019.
Applicant’s representations
Background
We request Council grant a further extension of time of 36 months in which to commence the
use.
Reasons in support of the extension of 36 months in which to lodge the plan of Survey:
 The present general lack of confidence in the economy has limited the numbers of
buyers in the market.
 Financial institutions lending practices have restricted buyers ability to purchase
property. Latest building industry reports indicate continual downturn in activity and may
be expected to continue across next 12-24 months.
 Applicant has completed construction of 6 Multiple Dwellings at 9 Gordon Street Bowen.
These units have not sold due to the poor economic conditions of Bowen, with no
immediate improvement in sight.
Given the costs incurred to date and the resources utilised to obtain the relevant approvals,
it is important to be granted an additional 36 months extension to the relevant period.
Officer’s comment
In considering a request for an extension to the relevant period, the assessment manager
must have regard for Section 388 of the Sustainable Planning Act 2009 as follows:
a)
the consistency of the approval, including its conditions, with the current laws and
policies applying the development, for example, the amount and type of infrastructure
contributions, or charges payable;
b)
the community’s current awareness of the development approval; and
c)
whether, if the request were refused –
(i)
further rights to make a submission may be available for a further
development application; and
(ii)
d)
the likely extent to which those rights may be exercised; and
the views of any concurrence agency for the approval given under Section 385 of the
Sustainable Planning Act 2009.
Council officers have had regard to the relevant test under Section 388 of the Sustainable
Planning Act 2009 and consider that the applicant’s request is in conflict with the relevant
requirements.
A site inspection indicates no works have been completed on the site. The development was
conditioned to obtain related approvals for Operational Works being earthworks, stormwater,
access and parking, water infrastructure and sewerage infrastructure. A review of the
property file indicates the applicant has not obtained the related approvals.
The Sustainable Planning Act 2009 provisions of Section 388 require an officer to assess the
developments consistency with the current conditions, laws and policies before an extension
is granted. The development permit was approved under the Bowen Shire Planning Scheme
2006 in 2010 and extended in 2014. It is considered as the Bowen Shire Planning Scheme
2006 is still the relevant planning scheme for Bowen the approval is still consistent with this
planning scheme.
Since the time of gaining approval in 2010, a number of new policies applying to the
development have been adopted, including the Mackay, Isaac, Whitsunday Regional Plan
(MIWRP), The State Planning Policy (SPP) and the Adopted Infrastructure Charges
Resolution (No. 2 of 2011). The development is considered generally consistent with the
Mackay, Isaac, Whitsunday Regional Plan (MIW RP) and the State Planning Policy (SPP).
The development, however, is not consistent with the Adopted Infrastructure Charges
Resolution (No. 2 of 2015).
As a requirement of the Sustainable Planning Act 2009 provisions of Section 388, the
community’s current awareness of the proposed development is required in order for an
extension to be granted. It is acknowledged the current community may not be fully aware of
the proposed development on the site as considerable time has passed since the proposal
was approved. The development application is impact assessable under the Bowen Shire
Planning Scheme 2006 providing the opportunity for the public to make a submission. It is
noted that one (1) submission was received against the development application during
public notification. It is acknowledged that if the application were to be re-lodged under the
Draft Whitsunday Regional Council Planning Scheme the level of assessment of the
application would be code assessable removing the ability for a submission to be made
against the development, therefore complying with this component of Section 388.
The development was conditioned for the following developer contributions:
Contributions must be paid to Council prior to the issue of a Development Permit for Building
Works. The contributions must be paid in accordance with the Council Policy rates at the
date of payment. The following table sets out the current rates:
CONTRIBUTION
1. Water
NO EP’S
4.7
CURRENT RATE
$583.00
CURRENT TOTAL
$ 2740.10
2. Sewerage
4.7
$ 358.00
$ 1682.60
3. Park
4
$165.00
$ 660.00
TOTAL
$ 5082.70
These figures vary with time and the policy rates indicated above were current at
the issue of the decision notice.
The site is located in the Priority Infrastructure Area. If the application were re-lodged, the
applicable charges in accordance with the current Infrastructure Charges Resolution No.2 of
2015 rates would be:
DEMAND – Adopted Infrastructure Charge
Applicable
Infrastructure
Network
Water Supply
Sewerage
Adopted
Infrastructure
Charge Category
3 or more
bedroom dwelling
Adopted
Infrastructure
Charge Rate
$28,000.00
Number of
Demand
Units
4
Total Adopted
Infrastructure
Charge
$112,000.00
Stormwater
Transport
Recreation
Facilities
CREDITS – Adopted Infrastructure Charge
Applicable
Infrastructure
Network
Water Supply
Sewerage
Adopted
Infrastructure
Charge Category
Adopted
Infrastructure
Charge Rate
3
or
more $28,000
bedroom dwelling
Number
of Credits
1
Total Adopted
Infrastructure
Charge
$28,000.00
Stormwater
Transport
Recreation
Facilities
Demand
Minus Credits
Total
Infrastructure
Charge
$112,000.00
$28,000.00
$84,000.00
A review of Council’s records indicates the applicable developer contributions were not
received, therefore if the approval were to lapse and be re-lodged; Council could impose the
new charges as the current charges have not been paid in full under the old Policy.
One extension has been obtained totalling a two (2) year extension. The subsequent
extension is requesting a further extension of three (3) years. Concerns with regards to the
time passed since the Development Permit was granted are raised as six (6) years have
elapsed since the development was first approved with no progress achieved.
Draft Whitsunday Regional Council Planning Scheme
A review of the proposal against the Draft Whitsunday Regional Council Planning Scheme of
which is currently undertaking State Interest Review has been undertaken:
Strategic Framework:
The proposal is considered to be consistent with the Strategic Intent of the Draft Whitsunday
Regional Council Planning Scheme. The proposal upholds the life-enriching capacities of the
community and maintains the coordinated, efficient and orderly provision of infrastructure.
The proposal is not considered to detract from the Strategic Outcome of ensuring safety of
the community, property and infrastructure.
Strategic Intent:
The proposal is considered to be consistent with the strategic intent of the Draft Whitsunday
Regional Council Planning Scheme. The proposal supports the strategic intent to ensure in
2036 and beyond; the Whitsundays is a prosperous, liveable and sustainable region where
people live, work, play and invest. The proposal is located within the established urban area
of Bowen focused on the consolidation of appropriately zoned land.
Proposed Zone:
Under the Draft Whitsunday Regional Council Planning Scheme the proposal is located in
the low-medium density residential zone. The proposal is considered to be consistent with
the low-medium density residential zone with the level of assessment listed as ‘code
assessable’.
Applicable Overlays:
There are no triggered overlays under the Draft Whitsunday Planning Scheme.
Level of Assessment:
Under the Draft Whitsunday Regional Council Planning Scheme the level of assessment for
the proposal is code assessable. Under the current Bowen Shire Planning Scheme 2006 the
level of assessment for the proposed use in the Residential Zone is impact assessable.
Applicable Codes:
Under the Draft Whitsunday Regional Council Planning Scheme the applicable codes for the
proposal are; the multi-unit uses code, low-medium density residential zone code,
infrastructure code, landscaping code and the transport and parking code. The proposal is
considered to be generally consistent with the applicable codes, however, if a new
application were to be lodged under the Draft Whitsunday Regional Council Planning
Scheme an approval would be subject to new conditions of approval.
Given Council officers are currently working towards the delivery of a new Whitsunday
Regional Council Planning Scheme within the next twelve (12) months, the applicable codes
and requirements are subject to change as outlined above. These changes may affect the
current conditions or requirement for this development.
Based on the assessment provided above Council officers therefore recommend refusal of
the request for an extension to the relevant period on the following grounds:
a)
the inconsistency of the approval, including its conditions, with the current laws and
policies applying the development including the amount and type of infrastructure
contributions, or charges payable; and
b)
the community’s is unaware of the development due to the time which has elapsed
since it was first approved by Council and current uncertainty of Draft Planning
Scheme as not yet progressed to public notification stage.
c)
the approval has had six (6) years to commence and complete the development and
no works have commenced to date.
CONCLUSION
The applicant has requested an extension of the relevant period until 8 June 2019 - a period
of three (3) years. It is recommended that Council refuse the request for an extension of the
relevant period on the grounds outlined above.
STATUTORY MATTERS
Sections 387, 388, 389 and 390 of the Sustainable Planning Act 2009.
Place
Objective: Our infrastructure supports our region’s current and future needs.
Place
Strategies
1.
Develop and maintain effective roads and drainage infrastructure, networks and
facilities.
2.
Develop and maintain effective water and waste water infrastructure, networks
and facilities.
BUDGET REFERENCE
Budget Cost Code: Not applicable
CONSULTATION
James McEvoy-Bowe (Author)
ATTACHMENTS
Attachment 1 – Locality Plan
Attachment 2 – Proposal Plan
12.
Planning and Development Services
12.2
20140639 - DEVELOPMENT APPLICATION FOR DEVELOPMENT PERMIT
FOR MATERIAL CHANGE OF USE OF PREMISES - COMMERCIAL USE
CLASS - 13 WATERSON WAY, AIRLIE BEACH - WACC
RECOMMENDATION
That Council approve the application for Development Permit for Material Change of
Use - Commercial Use Class, on Lot 42 RP726947 and located at 13 Waterson Way,
Airlie Beach, subject to the following conditions:
1.0
1.1
1.2
1.3
1.4
1.5
2.0
2.1
2.2
2.3
2.4
3.0
3.1
3.2
ADMINISTRATION
The approved development must be completed and maintained generally in
accordance with the approved drawings and documents:
Plan/Document Name Prepared By Plan Number
Dated
Floor Plans
Vision
122984-1 Sheet 1 19 September
Surveys
-4
2014
Site Plan
Justin Peel
DPA-0708-0001
05/05/2016
Entertainment Noise
NV
140037-0111 August 2014
Testing Report
Engineers
F01(Rev 0)
Acoustic Report
The applicant is to comply with the Department of Infrastructure, Local
Government and Planning conditions as outlined in the Department’s
correspondence dated 31 May 2016.
Where a discrepancy or conflict exists between the written conditions of this
approval and the approved plans, the requirements of the written condition(s)
will prevail.
All conditions of this approval must be complied with in full to Council’s
satisfaction prior the commencement of the use.
The applicant shall demonstrate and provide evidence that compliance with all
conditions of this development approval and any other subsequent development
approvals as a result of this development approval have been complied with at
the time of commencement of the use.
CRIME PREVENTION THROUGH ENVIRONMENTAL DESIGN
Access to parking areas to be via a surveillance entry point;
Internal and external lighting of toilets must be bright, vandal resistant and
where toilets are open after hours, should illuminate in hours of darkness or be
sensor/movement sensitive;
The main entrances/exits must be obvious, well lit, sign posted, free from
obscuring landscaping and signage etc.
Security surveillance cameras must be installed in all areas where the public has
general access during all parts of the day, including the car park and pedestrian
access ways.
ACCESS AND PARKING
The applicant is to provide and maintain twenty-nine (29) onsite car parking
spaces.
The development results in an increased demand on Council’s existing public
car parking within the township of Airlie Beach which is not designed to
accommodate the additional demand. To accommodate the additional demand,
the applicant must pay a monetary contribution towards the provision of
additional public car parking in Airlie Beach by Council. Such contribution is to
be paid prior to commencement of the approved use, and amounts to a total of
$30,000, based on the provision of six (6) car parking spaces at a cost of $5,000
per space.
4.0
4.1
5.0
5.1
5.2
6.0
6.1
6.2
7.0
7.1
7.2
7.3
7.4
7.5
8.0
8.1
8.2
ADVERTISING DEVICES
No advertising device is to be erected on the premises without compliance
against the Whitsunday Shire Planning Scheme 2009 (Advertising Signage Code)
or the necessary development permit for an advertising device.
NOISE
In the event Council receives a noise related complaint it deems non vexatious
and justified, the operator may be required to organize noise monitoring by a
suitably qualified consultant/engineer. The noise consultant must liaise with and
involve the complainant in the noise monitoring. The result of the noise report is
to be submitted to Council with 14 days of the completion of the report. The
monitoring must take into consideration:
 The level and frequency or occurrence of impulsive or tonal noise;
 Atmospheric conditions including wind speed and direction;
 Effects due to extraneous factors such as traffic noise; and
 Location, date and time or recording
Recommendations made from the noise report must be implemented by the
operator to the satisfaction of Council.
OPERATING PROCEDURES
A courtesy bus pick-up service is to be offered for all events held on site.
All car parking spaces in the basement are to remain clear at all times. No
storage of goods is permitted in the car parking spaces
MISCELLANEOUS
If any item of cultural heritage is identified during site works, all work must
cease and the relevant State Agency must be notified. Work can resume only
after State Agency clearance is obtained.
Any alteration necessary to electricity, telephone, water mains, sewerage mains,
and/or public utility installations resulting from the development or in
connection with the development, must be at full cost to the developer.
Any building materials, equipment and the like must be appropriately tied down,
placed indoors and secured on site at the time of preparation for cyclone events.
The on site supervisor is to ensure that all contractors/employees take the
necessary steps to secure the construction site in the event of a cyclone.
All construction materials, waste, waste skips, machinery and contractors’
vehicles must be located and stored or parked within the site. No storage of
materials, parking of construction machinery or contractors’ vehicles will be
permitted in Waterson Way or adjoining land unless written permission from the
owner of that land and Council is provided.
It is the developer’s responsibility for the full rectification of any damage caused
to neighbouring public infrastructure (such as footpaths, driveways, fences,
gardens, trees and the like) caused by contractors, including clean up of any
litter or waste that is a result of the subject development.
ADVISORY NOTES
Hours of work
It is the developer’s responsibility to ensure compliance with the Environmental
Protection Act 1994, which prohibits any construction, building and earthworks
activities likely to cause nuisance noise (including the entry and departure of
heavy vehicles) between the hours of 6.30 pm and 6.30 am from Monday to
Saturday and at all times on Sundays or Public Holidays.
Dust Control
Nuisance of the Environmental Protection Act 1994 which prohibits unlawful
8.3
8.4
8.5
8.6
environmental nuisance caused by dust, ash, fumes, light, odour or smoke
beyond the boundaries of the property during all stages of the development
including earthworks and construction.
Sedimentation Control
Protection Act 1994 and Schedule 9 of the Environmental Protection Regulation
2008 to prevent soil erosion and contamination of the stormwater drainage
system and waterways.
Noise During Construction and Noise in General
Protection Act 1994.
General Safety of Public During Construction
It is the project manager’s responsibility to ensure compliance with the Work
Health and Safety Act 2011. It states that the project manager is obliged to
ensure construction work is planned and managed in a way that prevents or
minimises risks to the health and safety of members of the public at or near the
workplace during construction work.
It is the principal contractor’s responsibility to ensure compliance with the Work
Health and Safety Act 2011. It states that the principal contractor is obliged on a
construction workplace to ensure that work activities at the workplace prevent or
minimise risks to the health and safety of the public at or near the workplace
during the work.
It is the responsibility of the person in control of the workplace to ensure
compliance with the Work Health and Safety Act 2011. It states that the person
in control of the workplace is obliged to ensure there is appropriate, safe access
to and from the workplace for persons other than the person’s workers.
Enquiries relating to the aforementioned conditions should be directed to the
Planning and Community Services who will direct the enquiry to the relevant
officer.
Submitt ed
held on 13 July 2016 by Council's Planning and Development Department.
Council has received this Development Application under the Sustainable Planning Act 2009
as detailed below.
SUMMARY OF APPLICATION
Applicant
Whitsunday Arts & Culture Centre (WACC)
Landowner
Waterson Way Pty Ltd
Property Address:
13 Waterson Way, Airlie Beach
Real Property Description:
Lot 42 RP726947
Area of Site:
1045 metres square
Planning Scheme Zone:
Existing Use:
Proposed Use:
Commercial, Whitsunday Shire Planning
Scheme 2009
Mixed Use Commercial Centre comprising
Refreshment Premises (Café), Shops, Indoor
Entertainment
(Gymnasium),
Outdoor
Entertainment (Cinema).
Commercial Premises
Existing Approvals:
Historic Approvals
Approval Sought:
Development Permit for Material Change of
Use - Commercial Use Class
Application Progress
Application Lodged:
22/09/2014
Last Receipt of Information from Applicant:
13/05/2016
Original Statutory Determination Date:
29/06/2016
First Extension of Time:
PROPOSAL
Council is in receipt of a Material Change of Use (Code Assessable) application for a
Development Permit to establish a Commercial Use Class at the premises located at 13
Waterson Way, Airlie Beach, also described as Lot 42 RP726947.
Pursuant to the Whitsunday Shire Planning Scheme 2009 the subject site is zoned
Commercial triggering Code Assessment. The proposed development has been assessed
against the relevant Specific Outcomes listed within the Commercial Zone Code and all
applicable Codes of the Whitsunday Shire Planning Scheme 2009.
The proposed use seeks to operate a Commercial Use Class premises within the
Commercial Zone of the Whitsunday Shire Planning Scheme 2009. Commercial uses
collectively refers to car park, child care centre, hotel, indoor recreation, landscape supplies,
market, medical centre, office, outdoor recreation, refreshment premises, retail / commercial
complex, sales or hire premises, shop, showroom and veterinary clinic.
The premises at 13 Waterson Way, and now known as The WAAC, has an established
history of various commercial, sporting and recreational uses. The building is referred to
locally as “The Shark Show Building “as it was the location of the world renown “Vic Hislop’s
Great White Shark and Whale Expo” operated by Vic Hislop himself. Prior to this, the
building was used predominantly for Sport and Recreational uses such as squash courts,
roller skating rink, indoor cricket, and an amusement centre. A residential dwelling unit was
also located within the building. In 2009, a Market was established on the ground floor. The
market was held 2 nights a week, Sunday afternoons and during the day when cruise ships
were in port. The sport and recreation uses within the building have moved towards a 24
hour, 7 day a week, gymnasium (Airlie Extreme Fitness) on the first and second floors. A
café (Café one3) and hairdresser (Saks Hair) have been established on the ground floor.
The WACC is an arts and cultural precinct currently operating from the indoor and outdoor
areas on the First Floor of the 13 Waterson Way building. The WACC propose to utilize the
Ground Floor vacant area for functions, events and conferences when the first floor (open
air) is rendered unsuitable due to extreme weather events. This vacant area has been used
in recent years to hold Markets as detailed above. A summary of the proposed operation is
as follows:
Core Business:- Conferences, Weddings, Events, Private Corporate Functions;
Venue Features:- 2 function rooms, 2 bar/service areas and discovery space;
Main Activities:- Discovery Space (local information, history and artworks); Themed Cultural
Events (all ages); Rooftop Cinema (weekly screenings of art house and some mainstream
films).
The rooftop cinema has been previously approved by Council and does not form part of
this application.
Access to the basement car park will be maintained it its current location from Waterson
Way which operates as both a left and right turn in and out onto Waterson Way. No changes
to the current access arrangements are proposed.
Based on the information submitted and the detailed assessment given within this report
there are sufficient grounds to conclude the proposal meets all applicable codes. Therefore,
it is recommended the proposal is approved, subject to the imposition of reasonable and
relevant conditions.
SUBJECT SITE AND ADJOINING LAND USES
The site is surrounded by the following uses:
 To the east – Telstra Building, Whitsunday Wanderers Resort;
 To the west – Whitsunday Wanderers Resort;
 To the north – Whitsunday Wanderers Resort; and
 To the south – Waterson Way, Vacant Land; Commercial Premises, Single and
Multiple Residential Dwellings
STATE PLANNING MATTERS
1. State Assessment and Referral Agency (SARA)
The Application was referred to the following Agencies:
MATERIAL CHANGE OF USE
LAND RELATING TO A STATE CONTROLLED ROAD
√
Making a material change of Department of
Concurrence
use of premises if any part of Infrastructure, Local
the land –
Government and
Planning
(a)
is within 25m of a
State-controlled road; or
State Assessment
(b)
is
future
State- and Referral Agency
controlled road; or
– Mackay Isaac
(c)
abuts a road that Whitsunday
intersects with a State- Regional Office
controlled road within 100m of
the land
SP Reg, schedule 7, table 3,
item 1
MyDAS electronic
lodgement:
www.dsdip.qld.gov.a
u/MyDAS
Standard post
lodgement:
DSDIP
SARA – Mackay
Isaac Whitsunday
Regional Office
PO Box 710
MACKAY QLD
4740
Email
lodgement:
[email protected]
ld.gov.au
Conditions of approval issued by the State Assessment Referral Agency (SARA) have been
included as Attachment 3 to this report.
2. State Planning Policy – July, 2014
The State Planning Policy includes interim development assessment requirements to ensure
that state interests are appropriately considered by local government when assessing
development applications where the local government Planning Scheme has not yet
appropriately integrated the state interests in the State Planning Policy. No elements of the
State Planning Policy are applicable to the proposal.
3. Mackay Isaac and Whitsunday Regional Plan - February, 2012
The Mackay, Isaac and Whitsunday Regional Plan was established to provide the vision and
direction for the region to 2031. The plan provides certainty about where the region is
heading in the future and provides the framework to respond to the challenges and
opportunities which may arise.
Regional Framework:
The regional framework establishes how the regional plan seeks to achieve the vision and
includes the following components:

The strategic directions further express the regional vision while describing the current
situation and the desired outcomes for the region.

The regional settlement pattern narrative describes how the region will grow and
develop. It tells the history of the region, and expresses the features of the settlement
pattern that will contribute to the regional vision.

The subregional narratives apply the features of the settlement pattern and the desired
regional outcomes to each local government area that makes up the region, the
narratives describe each subregions historical context and role in advancing toward
the region vision.
Desired Regional Outcomes:
The strategic directions identified through desired regional outcomes identify the important
aspects involved in planning for the region’s long-term development. These strategies will be
achieved through management of the regions natural resources and environmental assets,
and mechanisms that support a strong economy.
Following an assessment of the proposal and the supporting material provided the following
desired regional outcomes are applicable to the proposal.
Strategic directions – Strong Communities
Strengthening the region’s communities will occur through consolidating and improving built
environments, understanding the unique character and identity of place and the needs of
individual groups, working in partnership with communities to guide planning and decisionmaking processes, and ensuring access to key essential community services by all
residents. This will ensure that the liveability of the region is retained and improved. The
proposal is considered to value add to the existing premises providing for the needs of
individual groups within the community which in turn will ensure the liveability of the region is
improved for all.
Strategic direction – Strong Economy
Economic viability is a key element in ensuring the region’s sustainability and growth. The
principal drivers for attaining sustainable economic development include population growth,
business and industry opportunities and diversity, a skilled workforce and good
environmental management. Diverse employment opportunities will assist in attracting and
accommodating current and future residents and retaining young families in rural areas.
Appropriate opportunities need to be available to enable employment related development to
occur. The proposal is considered to provide a diverse range of employment opportunities
necessary to ensuring the prosperity of Airlie Beach whose main employer is the tourism and
hospitality sector.
Strategic direction – Urban Form
The built form should respond to the region’s climate with tropical design principles
incorporated into development at all stages of the planning and construction cycle. This will
assist in maintaining and enhancing the character and heritage of the region. The proposal is
located within an existing building with a dynamic history in the region. The proposal is
considered to provide compatible development to the surrounding development of Airlie
Beach. The character and heritage of the building is maintained and enhanced through the
proposal.
Strategic direction – Transport
Establishing a more compact urban form will improve the effectiveness and efficiency of
transport. Containing urban development and encouraging higher density residential
development in close proximity to activity centres and employment nodes will enable people
to live, work and play in the same area. This results in less dependency on motor vehicles,
and a stronger emphasis on walking and cycling to destinations. The proposal is
acknowledged to increase the demand on car parking within Airlie Beach. However, the
proposal is appropriately located to capitalise on linkages to walking and cycling
connections. The location of a mixed use commercial development of this nature within Airlie
Beach is appropriate. It is noted Council is currently developing a car parking strategy for
Airlie Beach to alleviate pressures on car parking.
Regional Narratives – Airlie Beach
With a permanent population of approximately 3550 in 2011, Airlie Beach is a popular tourist
destination of international significance. It provides a tourism related entertainment and
recreational district focused around a palm-fringed foreshore area. The town centre has a
retailing, dining, café and nightclub precinct used by locals and visitors. Airlie Beach’s
foreshore features extensive parkland, a swimming lagoon and public open spaces for
barbeques and gatherings. A proposal of this nature is consistent with the narrative for Airlie
Beach.
LOCAL PLANNING MATTERS
1. Desired Environmental Outcomes
Living and Working Environment
Functional, efficient, attractive and safe local community areas that:
‘exhibit a character, identity and sense of place reflective of their location;’
The proposal is considered to maintain the existing character of the building which is
reflective of the Airlie Beach locality.
‘promote compatibility of land uses and provide for the effective management of land use
conflicts;’
The proposal is suitably located to ensure minimal land use conflicts arise. The subject site
has housed commercial premises since its construction. The proposal is not considered to
result in any additional land use conflicts with adjoining developments.
‘are designed to promote the use of non-motorised and public transportation;’
The proposal is located within an existing building on Waterson Way. The premise is located
within close proximity to bus stops on Airlie Main Street and pedestrian infrastructure leads
from the bus stop to the premises. The proposal is also located within walking distance from
the majority of the hotels and backpacker accommodation complex’s. It is therefore
considered the proposal, to the extent reasonable, is suitably located to maximise the
existing non-motorised and public transport services.
Economic Sustainability
A productive local and regional economy that is growing and diversifying in a manner
consistent with the Shire’s character and amenity and the sustainable use of the Shire’s
resources and infrastructure, including:
‘a strong tourism and recreation sector;’
The proposal is considered to assist the region is developing and maintaining a strong
tourism and recreation sector. A strong mix of commercial activities is necessary to attaining
commercial sustainability.
‘location of business opportunities in a manner that minimises land use conflicts with other
adjoining or concurrent uses.’
The proposal is suitably located to ensure minimal land use conflicts arise. The subject site
has housed commercial premises since its construction. The application has been
accompanied by a Noise Impact Assessment Report which provides recommendations to
minimise noise impacts to adjoining uses. The proposal is not considered to result in any
additional land use conflicts with adjoining developments.
Urban Design and Character
A high quality built environment characterised by development which:
‘is of a bulk, scale and density consistent with the character and context of the area, and of
associated development;’
The proposal will not result in any changes to the existing bulk, scale and density to which
has been established on site.
‘sustainably re-uses existing building stock wherever possible; and’
The proposal achieves a sustainable re-use of an existing building within the region. The
proposal will not result in any changes to the bulk, scale or density of the building.
‘reflects the dominant use and related character of the area.’
The proposal is located on commercial zoned land, therefore reflecting the dominant use
and character of the area.
2. Overall Outcomes of Zone Code
The overall outcomes are the purpose of the Commercial Zone Code. The overall outcomes
sought for the Commercial Zone are the following:
(a)
(b)
(c)
(d)
(e)
(f)
(g)
(h)
(i)
(j)
(k)
(l)
(m)
(n)
(o)
(p)
(q)
(r)
(s)
(t)
(u)
(v)
Proserpine, Cannon Valley, Cannonvale and Airlie Beach town centres are the main
business and community centres in the Shire, accommodating higher order services
and the widest range of employment opportunities;
Airlie Beach is the key mainland tourism centre, as a destination in its own right and a
gateway to the Whitsunday Islands;
other local centres in Proserpine, Cannon Valley, Cannonvale and Jubilee Pocket
provide a focal point for their immediate neighbourhoods and incorporate lower order
special uses and convenience retail and commercial activities;
Shute Harbour is a key service centre, embarkation point and gateway to the
Whitsunday Islands;
commercial zoned land at Shute Harbour and Abel Point accommodates marine-based
or tourist/recreation-related commercial activities to support the marine transit facilities;
uses contribute to the vitality and experience of Airlie Beach and Shute Harbour as
tourist destinations and of the other centres as community focal points;
residential uses predominantly occur above ground floor commercial uses, and in Airlie
Beach, a wide range of visitor accommodation is available;
centres have built form that is compact and of a scale and design consistent with the
character and context of the locality, and contributes to a sense of identity;
the character of Airlie Beach, which includes its tropical flavour, pedestrian scale,
compact form, orientation towards the street, unifying awning treatments, building
heights and landscape elements, is maintained;
in Airlie Beach, the height of development is a maximum of three storeys to the street,
and on the southern side of Shute Harbour Road, and where set back from street and
public access areas, up to five storeys high;
in Shute Harbour, development is low rise towards the foreshore and wharf, and higher
towards the hillsides;
centres provide attractive, comfortable, safe and convenient public spaces;
commercial and community activities are consolidated within the zone boundaries and
designed and buffered to avoid conflicts with surrounding uses;
servicing and vehicle access and parking occur in locations that do not detract from
the attractiveness of the street and foreshore areas.
activities along Shute Harbour Road, the main street of Proserpine or the Bruce
Highway create an attractive and active streetscape;
centres are integrated with adjacent special uses, foreshore areas and open space
networks;
in the Town of Whitsunday, views are provided to the forested hills behind, and where
possible, to the foreshore and ocean;
centres are designed to be conveniently accessible from surrounding residential areas,
particularly by public and non motorised forms of transport;
significant environmental, cultural and landscape values and features are maintained
and protected against adverse impacts;
the safety and efficiency of air, road, rail and sea transport facilities and other
infrastructure is protected, and the amenity and safety of development is not adversely
affected by proximity to such infrastructure;
in the Town of Whitsunday, the role of Shute Harbour Road as a significant social and
cultural link and a unifying landscape feature is protected and enhanced; and
Non commercial uses are integrated in buildings with commercial uses to maintain a
dominantly commercial character when viewed from the street.
The proposal upholds the intent of maintaining Airlie Beach as the key mainland tourism
centre and the main business and community centre in the Shire. The proposal is located
within an existing building which has a built form, scale and design consistent with the
character and context of the locality and contributes to sense of identity in Airlie Beach. The
character of Airlie Beach, which includes its tropical flavour, pedestrian scale, compact form,
orientation towards the street, unifying awning treatments, building heights and landscape
elements is maintained through the proposal as the proposal presents to the street and
provides an active frontage under an awning. Vehicle access and car parking for the
premises already exists and is located in the basement of the premises. It is acknowledged
that a short fall in car parking for the premises exists. The proposal is however considered to
have merit despite the short as it offers a mixture of commercial uses which are highly
sought after to the region, increasing liveability and desirability for those living in or visiting
the region.
3. Overall Outcome of Overlay Code
Natural Hazards Overlay Code – Bushfire Hazard
The proposal is identified as being located within medium bushfire hazard. The proposal is
located within an existing building. Therefore, bushfire hazard is considered to be suitably
addressed.
4. Specific Outcomes of Zone and other Codes
Commercial Zone Code
The proposal is considered to be consistent with the Commercial Zone Code. The
application has been accompanied by a Noise Impact Assessment Report which provides
recommendations to minimise noise impacts to adjoining uses. The proposed use of the
premises (indoor entertainment on the first floor) will not impact on the amenity of adjoining
residential premises as the area is fully enclosed within the building structure. The existing
building is connected to all necessary infrastructure services with the capacity of servicing
the proposed uses. The proposal will not result in any additional building works, with the
ground floor located on the street frontage accompanied by an awning over part the width of
the footpath. The external façade of the building has undergone extensive renovations. The
building is considered to present an attractive frontage to Waterson Way with the inclusion of
windows, awnings and footpath treatment and landscaping which reflects Airlie Beach. The
existing building is considered to have generous floor to ceiling space providing natural
ventilation. The main internal uses front Waterson Way providing casual surveillance of the
public road and footpath areas. The subject site allows for the safe convenient pedestrian
and cyclist movement within and external to the site. The proposal is conveniently located to
maximise the use of public transport with a bus stop located at the top of Airlie Main Street.
Commercial Uses Code
The proposal is considered to be consistent with the Commercial Uses Code. The proposed
use is located within an existing area within the building which is considered to be a
sufficient size to accommodate the proposed uses. The subject building has been
refurbished, both internally and externally, to now present a more modern and visually
attractive façade to Waterson Way. The building entrance is clearly visible from the street
with parking areas located within the basement. The premise caters for disabled access
requirements with access ramps and an internal elevator. The basement car park has
spaces available for disabled parking located close to the elevator. The application has been
accompanied by a Noise Impact Assessment Report which provides recommendations to
minimise noise impacts to adjoining uses. The subject site allows for the safe convenient
pedestrian and cyclist movement within and external to the site. The proposal provides
adequate lighting for all entrance ways, car parks and foyers. The garbage bin storage and
general storage areas are all located away from view and screened within enclosed areas.
General Development Code
The proposal is considered to be consistent with the General Development Code. The site is
connected to Council's water supply and sewerage reticulation services. Electricity and
telecommunication services are connected. Landscaping and shade sales have been
provided along the Waterson Way frontage of the site which provides shade to the external
footpath dining area. The site contains an existing access with no changes proposed. The
building contains safe and convenient access for pedestrians. Bicycle parking is available in
the basement car park.
In accordance with the General Development Code the proposal requires 74 car parking
spaces. The subject site currently has 29 on-site car parking spaces in the basement. The
applicant has provided information to support the application in terms of the actually car
parking demand created.
Applicant’s representations
Ground Floor
Café (45.0m2) – request 50% relaxation
Hairdresser (16.8m2)
Shop (21.0m2)
Indoor Function and Bar Area (472.24m2) – request 100% relaxation
Total
2.25 spaces
0.84 spaces
1.05 spaces
23.6 spaces
27.74 spaces
Relaxation of car parking requirements requested on the following grounds:

The total car parking requirement is 27.74 spaces should no relaxation of car parking
be applied. The site currently has 29 on-site car parking spaces. It is submitted that the
parking requirement for the Indoor Function and Bar Area not be applied in this
instance and a 50% relaxation of the car parking for the Café be applied for the
reasons outlined below.

Café – Request for 50% relaxation on the basis that many of the patrons of the café
are members of the gym who take advantage of the café facilities.

Indoor Function Room and Bar area. Request 100% relaxation on the following
grounds:
o
The area is utilised for events and functions during extreme weather events
which renders the First Floor as being unsuitable. The applicants require an
alternative all weather area to move the First Floor functions during these
weather events. As car parking is available for the First Floor function/cinema
use (refer below), additional parking spaces are not required.
o
The Bar Area is utilised by the guests/patrons of the Indoor Function Area for
meal and tea breaks. This use does not result in a demand for additional car
parking spaces.
o
Delegates to conferences arrive by plane into the Whitsunday Coast Airport and
a courtesy bus pick-up is arranged to the venue as part of the delegate package.
Most delegates will stay in accommodation houses in the Airlie Beach and do not
have vehicles. They will walk from their accommodation premises to the facility,
use the courtesy bus or take public transport/taxis.
o
Guests attending weddings will also travel by plane into the Whitsunday Coast
Airport. As the venue is located adjacent to the Airlie Beach tourist and
accommodation precinct, many guests will either walk to the facility or take public
transport/taxis due to the current strict drink driving laws.
o
WACC have a package arrangement with the local Taxi service which applies a
discounted rate per head for conference/event delegates.
Summary
It is submitted that only three (3) car parking spaces should be applied to the uses
proposed on the Ground Floor.
First Floor
Outdoor Roof Top Cinema (257.0m2)
13.0 spaces
Indoor Function Room (with Bar) (106.0m2) – request 100% relaxation
5.3 spaces
Break-out Room (Kids Play Section) (118.44m2) – request100% relaxation 5.92 spaces
Break-out Room (56.4m2) – request 100% relaxation
2.82 spaces
Total
27.0 spaces
Relaxation of car parking requirements requested on the following grounds:

WACC propose to provide a courtesy bus to transport patrons to and from the venue.

The total car parking requirement is 27 spaces should no relaxation of car parking be
applied. The site currently has 29 on-site car parking spaces. It is submitted that the
parking requirements for the Indoor Function Room and the two Break-out Rooms
should not be applied in this instance for reasons outlined below.

Indoor Function Room and Bar Area is utilised by the guests/patrons of the Outdoor
Roof Top Cinema for drink and tea breaks. This use does not result in a demand for
additional car parking spaces.

The Indoor Function Room and Outdoor Roof Top area will be used for the Thursday
night wildlife show and two nights per week for art shows and movie nights. The car
parking associated with this use (13 spaces) will be available within the existing
basement car park as these parking spaces will not be fully utilised after 6.30 p.m.

Most private functions and weddings are held on weekends and evenings when the
other commercial uses are not operating.

Delegates to conferences arrive by plane into the Whitsunday Coast Airport and a
courtesy bus pick-up is arranged to the venue as part of the delegate package. Most
delegates will stay in accommodation houses in the Airlie Beach and do not have
vehicles. They will walk from their accommodation premises to the facility, use the
courtesy bus or take public transport/taxis..

Guests attending weddings will also travel by plane into the Whitsunday Coast Airport.
As the venue is located adjacent to the Airlie Beach tourist and accommodation
precinct, many guests will either walk to the facility or take public transport/taxis due to
the current strict drink driving laws.

WACC have a package arrangement with the local Taxi service which applies a
discounted rate per head for conference/event delegates

Break-out rooms – Request 100% relaxation on the basis that these rooms are used
by members of the gym (kids play section) or as a break-out area for delegates
attending a conference or event. This use does not result in a demand for additional
car parking spaces.

The Discovery Space (accredited information centre) will be promoted towards the
guests of the Cruise Ship Market who are transferred from the Port of Airlie Marina to
the venue by courtesy bus. This use does not result in a demand for additional car
parking spaces.
Summary
It is submitted that only thirteen (13) car parking spaces should be applied to the uses
proposed on the first floor.
Second Floor
Gym 24 hour (Extreme Fitness) (302m2)
Balcony (69m2)
Total
15.0 spaces
3.45 spaces
18.45 spaces
Airlie Extreme Fitness is a 24 hour gym however the last class finishes at 7.30 p.m. The
peak demand times for the gym is weekday mornings between 6.00 a.m. and 10.00 a.m.,
weekday afternoons between 4.30 p.m. and 7.30p.m. and Saturday mornings. These hours
are generally outside the trading hours of the commercial operators of the venue.
The overall total car parking requirement has been calculated as 35 spaces when the
requested relaxations are applied, making a shortfall of 6 spaces.
Officers Comments
Council Officers have reviewed the representations made by the applicant requesting a
dispensation to the car parking demand created by the proposal. Council Officers support
the claims made by the applicant that the proposed use will generate less car parking
demand than is calculated under the General Development Code. It is considered the car
parking demand will be lessened as several of the proposed uses do not attract an individual
car parking demand, being the break out rooms. Furthermore, the indoor function facility is
considered to operate outside normal business hours and will encompass activities where
visitors will have the ability to utilise a variety of transport opportunities to travel to and from
the site (courtesy bus, taxies etc.). Whist it is noted the applicant is proposing zero car
parking spaces, the proposed development does provide an integrated method to the overall
development of Airlie Beach.
A review of the Queensland Government, 2010 - The Transit Oriented Development Guide
outlines that ‘TOD’ precinct types offer high-frequency transit services and good pedestrian
connections and have the lowest maximum parking rates. The principle is to ‘locate, design,
provide and manage car parking in TOD Precincts to support walking, cycling and public
transport accessibility.’ The Airlie Beach Precinct is likened to a TOD Precinct due to the
availability of public transport and the transit nature of visitors to the Region travelling by
bus, train or air. The proposed development is located in a predominately commercial area
featuring a range of mixed development. The scale and intensity of development in the
surrounding area varies with a distinct intensification of development along both the northern
and southern side of Shute Harbour Road known as the ‘main street’ in Airlie Beach. In the
immediate vicinity of the subject site, development is generally of a low to medium rise
profile and features mainly commercial and residential development, within extremely close
proximity to local services and attractions adopting a ‘TOD’ principle.
It is noted, that the Draft Whitsunday Shire Planning Scheme includes a Transport and
Parking Code which aims to ensure that transport infrastructure including pathways, public
transport infrastructure, roads, parking and service areas, are provided in a manner which
meets the needs of the development, whilst promoting active and public transport use and
preserving the character and amenity of the Whitsunday region. A review of the proposal
suggests this intent is upheld by the development.
Based on the assessment above, after the applying the dispensation, the car parking
demand for the proposal is 35 car parking spaces. Therefore, the proposal will result in short
fall of six (6) car parking spaces. A condition of approval will be included for the payment of a
monetary contribution based on six (6) car parking spaces at $5,000 per car parking space
contributing a total of $30,000. The figure of $5,000 is based on the actual construction cost
per public car park from relevant developments within the immediate surrounding area.
5. Adopted Infrastructure Charges Resolution
The following is a breakdown on the Infrastructure Charges for the development:
DEMAND - INFRASTRUCTURE CHARGE
Infrastructure
Charge Rate
(per m² or
dwelling)
Infrastructure Charge Category
Commercial (retail)
Number of
Demand Units
(m²/dwellings
)
$180 per m2 of
GFA plus $10
perm2 of
impervious area
Entertainment
$200 per m2 of
GFA plus $10 per
m2 of impervious
area
Infrastructure
Demand Per
Category
82.8m2
$14,904.00
1,381.08m2
$276,216.00
555.04m2
$5,550.40
Total Infrastructure Demand
$296,670.40
CREDITS - INFRASTRUCTURE CREDIT
Applicable Credit
Category
Existing Lawful Use
Infrastructure Charge
Category
Commercial (retail)
Infrastructure
Charge Rate
$180 per m2 of
GFA plus $10
perm2 of
impervious area
@82.8m2
Discount
%
Infrastructure
Credit Per
Category
100%
$14,904.00
Entertainment
$200 per m2 of
GFA plus $10
per m2 of
impervious area
@908.44m2
$181,768.00
$5,550.40
555.04m2
$202,222.40
Total Infrastructure Credit
TOTAL INFRASTRUCTURE CHARGE
Total Infrastructure
Demand
Minus Total
Infrastructure Credit
Minus Total Trunk
Infrastructure Cost
Total Infrastructure
Charge
$296,670.40
$202,222.40
Nil.
$94,448.00$$
6. Draft Whitsunday Regional Council Planning Scheme – November, 2014
Strategic Framework:
The proposal is considered to be consistent with the Strategic Outcomes of the Draft
Whitsunday Regional Council Planning Scheme. The proposal upholds the life-enriching
capacities of the community and maintains the coordinated, efficient and orderly provision of
infrastructure. The proposal assists in providing economic resilience, wealth creating and
employment generating capacities for the region and enhancing these for present and future
generations. Despite minor non-compliances the proposal is not considered to detract from
the remaining Strategic Outcomes.
Strategic Intent:
The proposal is considered to be consistent with the Strategic Intent of the Draft Whitsunday
Regional Council Planning Scheme. The proposal supports the Strategic Intent of ensuring
that in 2036 and beyond; the Whitsundays is a prosperous, liveable and sustainable region
where people live, work, play and invest. The proposal is located within an existing urban
area of the major township of Airlie Beach and is considered to support growth to the
regional economy.
Proposed Zone:
Under the Draft Whitsunday Regional Council Planning Scheme the proposal is located in
the mixed use zone. The proposal is considered to be generally consistent with the mixed
use zone. The proposal is considered to be compatible with the character and amenity of the
surrounding development.
Applicable Overlays:
Under the Draft Whitsunday Regional Council Planning Scheme the applicable overlays are
the bushfire overlay. The proposal is considered to be consistent with the bushfire overlay
code as the development is located within an existing premise.
Level of Assessment:
Under the Draft Whitsunday Regional Council Planning Scheme the level of assessment for
the proposal is code assessable. Under the Whitsunday Shire Planning Scheme 2009 the
proposal is also code assessable.
Applicable Codes:
The applicable codes are: business activities code, mixed use zone code, infrastructure
code, landscaping code, transport and parking code. The proposal is considered to achieve
general compliance with the applicable codes.
PUBLIC NOTIFICATION, SUBMISSIONS AND REPRESENTATIONS
The development application was not required to be placed on public notification in
accordance with the relevant provisions of the Sustainable Planning Act 2009.
Place
Objective: Our infrastructure supports our region’s current and future needs.
Place
Strategies
1.
Develop and maintain effective roads and drainage infrastructure, networks and
facilities.
2.
Develop and maintain effective water and waste water infrastructure, networks
and facilities.
3.
Develop integrated asset management plans to effectively manage and maintain
road, water and waste water infrastructure and ensure assets meet the demands
of a growing population.
4.
Deliver effective customer focussed water services that protect the public
health.
5.
Develop a planned approach to securing the Whitsunday Region’s water supply.
6.
Partner with Federal and State Governments to enhance the Whitsunday
Region’s capacity for ongoing development and infrastructure maintenance.
7.
Engage with Federal and State Governments regarding regional and national
water security issues.
CONCLUSION / SUMMARY
The application has been assessed against the relevant provisions of the Sustainable
Planning Act 2009 and the Whitsunday Shire Planning Scheme 2009. The proposal is
considered to be consistent with the Planning Scheme. The application is recommended for
approval in accordance with the drawings and documents submitted, subject to reasonable
and relevant conditions.
CONSULTATION
Matthew Twomey – Senior Town Planner (Author)
ATTACHMENTS
Attachment 3 – State Agency Referral Agency (SARA) Response
MATERIAL CHANGE OF USE
LAND RELATING TO A STATE CONTROLLED ROAD
√
Making a material change of use Department
of premises if any part of the land Transport &
–
Roads
(a)
is within 25m of a State- (DTMR)
controlled road; or
(b)
is future State-controlled
road; or
(c)
abuts
a
road
that
intersects with a State-controlled
road within 100m of the land
SP Reg, schedule 7, table 3, item
1
of Concurrence
Main
Mackay
Isaac
Whitsunday Regional
Office
Department of State
Development,
Infrastructure
and
Planning
PO Box 710
Mackay QLD 4740
Attachment 3 – State Agency Referral Agency (SARA) Response
13.
Community and Environment
13.1
ADVISORY - MIW EMBRACING 2018 STEERING COMMITTEE MINUTES - 10
JUNE 2016
RECOMMENDATION
That Council receive the Minutes from the Mackay, Isaac, Whitsunday Embracing 2018
Commonwealth Games Steering Committee meeting on 10 June 2016.
held on 13 July 2016 by Council's Community and Environment Department.
BACKGROUND
The MIW Commonwealth Games Steering Committee is part of a network of regional bodies
established by the Queensland government. The primary role of the committees is to
promote a whole of State approach to the 2018 Commonwealth Games, specifically to
identify how the respective regional areas may be able to take advantage of business
opportunities relating to the Commonwealth Games and the associated activities.
REPORT
The MIW Commonwealth Games Steering Committee held a meeting on 10 June 2016 in
Mackay. The minutes of the meeting are attached to this report.
STATUTORY MATTERS
N/A
Strategies
1.
2.
3.
4.
and the community.
BUDGET REFERENCE
N/A
CONSULTATION
Rod Cousins - Acting Manager Community and Libraries (Author)
Julie Wright – Acting Director Community and Environment
ATTACHMENTS
Appendix 1 - Minutes of the MIW Commonwealth Games Steering Committee meeting held
on 10 June 2016.
Appendix 1 - Minutes of the MIW Commonwealth Games Steering Committee meeting
held on 10 June 2016.
Meeting minutes
Mackay, Isaac, Whitsunday Embracing 2018
Working Group
9:30am Friday 10 June 2016
Room 4.13 Level 4, 44 Nelson Street Mackay
Attendees: Craig Forsyth, James Sullivan, Amanda Lavarack, Rod Cousins, Daniel
Bright, Karen Young, Reg Roberts, Kevin Casey, Lara Russell
Apologies: Karen Vloedmans, Russell Gardner
Chair: Amanda Lavarack
Minutes: James Sullivan
Agenda
item
1.
Topic
Welcome & apologies


Action required
AL
Meeting opened 9:40am
Introduction of new members
2.
Speaker
AL
AL advised the meeting of the appointment
of Russell Gardner (CQUniversity, Kim Dale
(Department of Education and Training) and
Cr Kevin Casey (Mackay Regional Council)
to the working group.
Review of minutes from the previous meeting
AL
Minutes were an accurate record of the previous
meeting
3.

Moved AL Second LB
Outstanding actions from the previous meeting:
o
4.
RR’s visit to region – see agenda
item 5
Update from Embracing 2018 – staff from DTESB
 RR informed the group that there will be an
important announcement on Regional
Opportunities in the coming months.
 The latest E-blast has been sent out.
 Current and upcoming procurement
opportunities include – Village catering
service, merchandising, printing services,
temporary seating, and photograph service
for the baton relay.
 On catering services AL citied the region’s
push to promote local produce.
RR
Mackay Chamber of
Commerce to
circulate photography
opportunity
LR could promote as
well
AL to send LR contact
of Mackay Women’s
Centre regarding the
1 million stars to end

5.
6.
7.
The Game’s Minister is meeting with state
sporting bodies to ensure a benefit from the
Commonwealth Games to them flows.
 RR will provide feedback on the key
outcomes of those meetings and what the
state sporting bodies are looking to out of
the games.
 Reconciliation Action Plan (RAP) –
Reconciliation Australia will meet with OCG
this week to discuss RAP for the Games,
which will be launched later this year. This is
the first time that a RAP has been included
in such a large scale sporting event.
 1 Million Stars to end Domestic Violence
now have 60+ weave communities
worldwide.
 AL informed the group the Mackay Women’s
Centre has now started a weave community.
 No update on pre-event training – working
with DFAT to get the message out.
 Regional profile is still not on the website;
however it should be loaded onto the site by
the end of the month.
 OCG is meeting with the CEO of Table
Tennis Queensland.
Reg Roberts visit to Mackay – 26/27 July 2016
 RR will arrive in Mackay on the morning of
26 July 2016 and will meet with the Working
Group at 9:30am. This will be followed by a
meeting with local sporting groups at
11:30am
 KY will make contact with sporting groups
for the meeting
 At 2:45pm RR will then provide a
Commonwealth Games update at QME on
the progress of the Games and procurement
opportunities for local suppliers.
 On 27 July RR and members of the working
group will visit various sporting venue in
Mackay to inspect their facilities for preevent training purposes
Volunteer training
 CQUniversity is still interested in supporting
the roll-out of volunteer training.
 RR reported the training package had not
been finalised, however GOLDOC will have
responsibility for training and will most likely
be similar to induction training.
 RR will make contact with Volunteering
Queensland to discuss possible training.
 OCG will also require volunteers in the lead
up to the games and will require their own
training and induction.
Working Group Plan
 KY reported bike week was a big success.
 Upcoming events Next round of RADF is due in August
 MRC have tendered to Arts Queensland:
Prioritising applications for concept
domestic violence
AL
AL to send Itinerary to
RR for his visit
RR to confirm to AL
flight arrival and
departure times
KY to contact sporting
groups regarding the
meeting and site visits
on 27 August 2016
all
Daniel and Amanda to
liaise with Russell
from CQUniversity on
possible design of
volunteer training at a
meeting.
all
LR to send
information on RADF
to AL, AL to forward
onto RR
8.
development that could lead to the further
development of cultural tourism products
and events enables our local creatives to
make the most of the potential increase in
tourism in Queensland due to the
Commonwealth Games in April 2018.
 The locally developed guidelines have been
changed to reflect the local priority.
General Business
 KC mentioned the upcoming North
Queensland Games which are to be held in
Cairns and the 2018 North Queensland
Games to be held in Mackay.
 RR encouraged the group to provided
information to be included in the e-blast.
all
Next steps and close 10:46am
9.
Next meeting Tuesday 26 July 2016 9:30am – 11am
Level 5 Conference Room, 44 Nelson Street,
Mackay
13.
13.2
ADVISORY - LOGAN'S ADVENTURE PLAYGROUND PROJECT COMMITTEE
MEETING MINUTES - JUNE 2016
RECOMMENDATION
That Council resolves to accept the minutes from the Logan's Adventure Playground
Project Committee held on 16 June 2016.
BACKGROUND
In December 2011, a Parents Action Group based in Cannonvale approached Council
interested in developing an adventure playground in Cannonvale. A Committee was
established to develop the project which included the Parent Action Group members and
Council officers.
In February 2013 the Council engaged John Harper Landscaping Designs to assist the
project committee to design the playground. The Council endorsed the proposed design
plans for Logan’s Adventure Playground on 26 June 2013.
A project committee meeting was held on 16 June 2016.
REPORT
The Logan’s Adventure Playground working group met on 16 June 2016. The minutes from
the working group meeting are attached to this report. The minutes provide an update on the
progress of the Logan’s adventure playground project.
STATUTORY MATTERS
N/A
People
Objective: Our region is inclusive and motivated by a range of social, cultural and
recreation opportunities.
People
Strategies
1.
Effectively maintain public spaces and ensure they are accessible to people of
all ages and abilities.
3.
Develop a balanced system of funding local sport and recreation facilities.
5.
Encourage cooperation between community and sporting groups and maximise
benefits to sporting and recreation facilities across the Whitsunday Region.
6.
Support community groups in facilitating a variety of cultural, community,
sporting and recreation activities, events and programs.
BUDGET REFERENCE
N/A
CONSULTATION
Scott Hardy – Manager Natural Resources Management & Climate Change (Author)
Jason Raiteri – Director of Engineering Services
ATTACHMENTS
Attachment 1 - Minutes of the Logan’s Adventure Playground Project Committee meeting –
16 June 2016.
Attachment 1 - Minutes of the Logan’s Adventure Playground Project Committee
meeting – 16 June 2016
13.
13.3
COMMUNITY ASSISTANCE GRANTS PROGRAM 2015/16 - SUMMARY AND
REVIEW
RECOMMENDATION
That Council:
a) Approve the commencement of the Community Assistance Grants program for
the 2016/17 financial year;
b) Agree to introducing a three round structure, per financial year, for the Special
Projects Grant.
held on 13 July 2016 by Council's Planning and Community Services Department.
BACKGROUND
At the Council meeting held on 9 December 2015, Council resolved to adopt a new
Community Assistance Grants Policy. As part of the policy, it is a requirement that the policy
be reviewed at the end of each financial year. Recommendations will then go to the next
available Ordinary meeting.
REPORT
For the 2015/2016 period, Council has adopted a new grants regime to support local sports
and community groups in the Whitsunday region. The program was officially activated in
January 2016 with the first grants awarded in February. At the conclusion of the 2015/16
financial year, Council had awarded a total of $238, 770.79 across the three funding streams
as per the below:
Sport & Recreation Club Grants - $68,500.00
Special Projects Grants - $130,270.79
Facility Management Grants – $40,000.00
Geographically, the applications for funding, and subsequent awarding of funds, were
reasonably well shared throughout the region, with a total of 38 applications received in the
2015/2016 period.
Bowen –
10 Sport & Recreation Club Grants
1 Special Projects Grant
Cannonvale, Airlie Beach area –
3 Special Projects Grants
1 Facility Management Grant
Collinsville –
1 Special Projects Grant
Dingo Beach/Hydeaway Bay –
1 Sport & Recreation Clubs Grant
Proserpine 7 Sport & Recreation Club Grants
3 Special Project Grants
1 Facility Management Grants
Given the relatively short period of time the program was available for this financial year, the
level of investment by Council has been significant. Initial feeback from recipients of the new
Community Assistance Grants program has been extremely positive with the funding
providing real support for the clubs and associations in the Whitsunday community. There is
money allocated in the 2016/17 budget to the Community Assistance Grants in the current
format and, given it has only been in operation for approximately six months, it may be
reasonable to allow a full twelve month program to fully assess its impacts, both financially
and in terms of community involvement in the program.
STATUTORY MATTERS
Local Government Act 2009
People
People
Strategies
3.
Develop a balanced system of funding local sport and recreation facilities.
6.
BUDGET REFERENCE
GL 3870.405 – Community Assistance Grants
CONSULTATION
Rod Cousins - Regional Sports & Recreation Officer (Author)
Julie Wright – Manager of Health & Environment
ATTACHMENTS
N/A
13.
13.4
2016 SENIORS WEEK REQUEST FOR FINANCIAL SUPPORT
RECOMMENDATION
That Council allocate funds of $2000 for the Seniors Week celebrations in Bowen,
Proserpine/Airlie Beach and Collinsville.
BACKGROUND
Seniors Week is an annual event and this year is being held from 13 - 21 August. Events
are held in Bowen, Proserpine and Collinsville for seniors to attend and celebrate this week.
Council usually contribute in some form or another to each of these events.
REPORT
Previously Council has supported Seniors Week celebrations by providing morning tea and
waiving the hire fees for the venues and subsidising events to make them more affordable
for seniors.
The below provides a proposal for each of the above areas:
Bowen - Council contribution of $500 to provide cake and morning tea supplies for the Senagers 60’s Revival event to be held at the Bowen PCYC to be held on Tuesday 16 August
2016 - this event is being organised by Shelley Tait from Murroona Gardens.
Proserpine and Airlie Beach – Council contribution of $1000 to the Proserpine Entertainment
Centre to subsidise Morning Melodies to $7 per person.
Collinsville - Council contribution of $500 to provide a seniors themed morning tea or
luncheon at the Collinsville Community Centre
STATUTORY MATTERS
N/A
People
People
Strategies
6.
BUDGET REFERENCE
W2967.1074 - Community Donations
CONSULTATION
Elizabeth Youd - Community Grants Support and Events Officer (Author)
Rod Cousins - Regional Sports & Recreation Officer
ATTACHMENTS
N/A
13.
13.5
REQUEST FOR FINANCIAL SUPPORT - BOWEN BRANCH AUSTRALIAN
PENSIONERS AND SUPERANNUANTS LEAGUE QLD (INC)
RECOMMENDATION
That Council provides financial support of $500 to the Australian Pensioners and
Superannuants League QLD (APSL) – Bowen Branch to help with expenses incurred
for the Bowen Conference.
BACKGROUND
The Australian Pensioners and Superannuants League Qld (Inc) is a voluntary support,
referral, information, advocacy and lobby group with members of varying ages receiving
various types of pensions with some living partly on superannuation funds. APSL provides a
voice at local, state and federal levels of government on all issues of importance on the wellbeing, security and dignity of people who are receiving a pension or superannuation
payment. The League is predominantly run by volunteers.
REPORT
Correspondence has been received from Pearl Russell of the Bowen Branch of the
Australian Pensioners and Superannuants League Qld (Inc) (APSL) requesting financial
assistance of $500 to assist with expenses incurred by hosting the Annual State Conference
on 5 and 6 September 2016 in Bowen.
STATUTORY MATTERS
N/A
Strategies
1.
BUDGET REFERENCE
W2967.1074.622 - Community Donations
CONSULTATION
Jacqueline Neave - Arts & Culture Officer (Author)
Rod Cousins - Acting Manager Community & Libraries
Tammy McDonald - Executive Assistant to the Mayor and Councillors
ATTACHMENTS
Attachment 1 – Letter from Pearl Russell – APSL Bowen branch
Attachment 1 – Letter from Pearl Russell – APSL Bowen branch
13.
13.6
REQUEST FROM ACT WHITSUNDAYS TO USE COUNCIL LIBRARIES AS
SITES FOR A RECYCLING PROGRAM
RECOMMENDATION
That Council advise ACT Whitsunday that Council is supportive of the project but that
alternative sites to libraries would be preferred.
held on 13 July 2016 by Council's Planning and Community Services Department.
BACKGROUND
Council received correspondence from Jo Pillifeant, from ACT Whitsundays, regarding a
recycling program the group would like to introduce to the region. ACT Whitsundays is a
small group of people interested in promoting recycling activities.
REPORT
The proposed program focuses on items considered to be hard to recycle and include the
following streams:
Oral Care packaging recycling - accepted waste: Any brand of used toothpaste tubes,
toothbrushes, plastic toothbrush packaging, interdental brushes, wisps, pumps, stand up
toothpaste bottles and any kind of non-electric toothbrush or toothpaste tube and all affiliated
non-recyclable packaging.
Skin Care Packaging – accepted waste: used lipstick and lip gloss, mascara, eye shadow,
bronzer, foundation, eyeliner, eye shadow, lip liner, and concealer packaging, used
shampoo and conditioner bottles and caps, hair gel tubes and caps, hair spray and hair
treatment packaging, lip balm, face moisturiser, face and body wash soap dispensers and
tubes, body and hand lotion dispensers and tubes and shaving foam packaging.
Cleaner Packaging program - accepted waste: hand wash pumps, body wash pumps,
beauty product pumps, cleaning product triggers, laundry liquid taps, dish tabs plastic bags,
beauty product tubes and face wipes packaging.
Coffee capsule recycling - accepted waste: NESCAFÉ Dolce Gusto Capsule and
Nespresso Coffee Capsules
Mail satchel recycling - accepted waste: Australia Post Prepaid Mailing Satchels & Padded
Mailing Satchels.
ACT Whitsundays has suggested the Whitsunday Regional Council libraries at Cannonvale
and Proserpine as potential sites. The Library Team Leaders are concerned that the
positioning of collection bins near the libraries may attract vermin and other pests as people
often use bins for the disposal of rubbish other than what is intended. Lifeline bins were cited
as an example. Council may identify other locations that would be less impacted or
encourage approaches to commercial operations such as service stations.
If the program was considered, it would need to be included as part of Council’s overall
waste management strategy.
STATUTORY MATTERS
N/A
People
Objective: Our region is active, healthy, safe and resilient.
People
Strategies
3.
Implement, enforce and review community health regulations and standards and
deliver a timely and effective response to emerging health issues.
BUDGET REFERENCE
N/A
CONSULTATION
Rod Cousins - Regional Sports & Recreation Officer (Author)
ATTACHMENTS
Appendix Item 1 – Email from Jo Pillifeant, ACT Whitsunday, regarding a recycling program
at libraries.
Appendix Item 1 – Email from Jo Pillifeant, ACT Whitsunday, regarding a recycling program
at libraries.
13.
13.7
CLIMATE CHANGE POLICY AND CLIMATE CHANGE
STRATEGY
ADAPTATION
RECOMMENDATION
That Council:
a)
Approve the draft Whitsunday Regional Council Climate Change Policy;
and
b)
Approve the draft Climate Adaptation Strategy 2016-2020.
BACKGROUND
Whitsunday Regional Council agreed to be a member of the Coastal Councils Adaptation
Taskforce (C-CAT) in 2014. As a member of the group, WRC undertook a governance
analysis to establish a baseline of current capability (Adaptation Governance Assessment).
Whitsunday Regional Council scored poorly in relation to governance, with the assessment
identifying priority areas for improving integration of adaptation.
Funding is currently available through LGAQ’s Q-Coast program for Queensland Coastal
Councils to obtain funding for the development of a Coastal Hazard Adaptation Strategy
(CHAS). The provision of funds from the program would enable Council to develop a CHAS
to determine the impact of increasing climate related hazards to the community and develop
adequate adaptation responses.
REPORT
The Natural Resources Management Unit (NRMU) has been developing the required
governance arrangements for the development of a CHAS through the engagement of
Climate Planning and key council internal staff (Climate Change Adaptation Working Group).
This has included the development of a Draft Climate Change Adaptation Policy and Draft
Climate Change Adaptation Strategy.
A Climate Change Policy and Climate Change Adaptation Strategy will look to improve
council’s governance around climate planning and adaptation and position Council
favourably to obtain funding from LGAQ’s Q-Coast program for the development of a CHAS.
The objective of the Draft Climate Change Policy is to:
I.
Support long term financial planning, asset management, strategic planning,
emergency management and other key Council processes with consistent, timely
and scientifically sound information related to climate change.
II. Ensure that climate change adaptation is a core component of planning for a more
resilient Whitsunday Region and is therefore mainstreamed into council’s functions
and activities.
III. Ensure that Whitsunday Regional Council is well placed to benefit from economic
development opportunities that may eventuate due to its proactive climate change
adaptation and community resilience commitment.
The core elements of the Draft Climate Change Adaptation Strategy include:
I.
Council will implement programs and initiatives that strive to improve the Whitsunday
Regional Council community’s resilience and understanding of the potential impacts
of climate change and maximise opportunities to communicate and consult on critical
issues and changes.
II.
Council will strive to develop integrated representative case studies in climate change
adaptation and community resilience for existing sites and greenfield development,
for example using Bowen as a case study for quantifying assets and attributes
exposed to climate change.
III. Council’s approach to climate change adaptation recognises that a diverse range of
roles and responsibilities exist across all levels of Australian governments with regard
to climate change adaptation. As such, the policy guidelines will be created to help
determine Council’s most relevant responses. The guidelines will contain specific
actions and procedures to guide staff and Councillors.
IV. Council recognises the importance and validity of the Intergovernmental Panel on
Climate Change (IPCC) and will review Council’s actions upon the publication of new
IPCC assessment reports within six months of publication. Council also recognises
that global greenhouse gas emissions are at the high-end (worst case) of global
projections and as such, Council will use where practical, the top two global
Representative Concentration Pathways (RCPs) during decision-making (these
currently being RCP6 and RCP8.5). These are derived from the top two global
greenhouse gas (GHG) projections for warming (2.0 °C – 5.8 °C global average
warming above pre-industrial levels by 2100). Where reliably available, Council will
seek to utilise results for the WRC region.
V. Until further studies are undertaken by the Queensland Government, WRC will use
80cm in 2100 as the sea level rise number to align with Queensland Hazard Mapping
(The Queensland Government has determined that these are broadly similar to the
IPCC 5th Assessment).
Rainfall perturbations for flood modelling and other decision-making will be based on the
Australian Rainfall and Runoff section on Climate Change Considerations (Chapter 6).
STATUTORY MATTERS
Sustainable Planning Act 2009 - Chapter 1 Part 2 Section 5
Sustainable Planning Policy State Interest - natural hazards, risk and resilience
Strategies
1.
2.
4.
and the community.
BUDGET REFERENCE
N/A
CONSULTATION
Adam Folkers - Acting Manager Health and Environment (Author)
Dan Staley – Director of Planning and Development
Julie Wright – Acting Director Community & Environment
Scott Tellegen – Disaster Management Coordinator
Kellianne Wynne – Manager of Development Assessment
Kylie Drysdale - Manager Strategic Planning
Jessica Gorring - Environment Officer
Yestin Hughes - Water and Waste Water Engineer - Assets and Planning
ATTACHMENTS
Attachment 1 - Draft Whitsunday Regional Council Climate Change Policy
Attachment 2 - Draft Climate Change Adaptation Strategy 2016-2020
Attachment 1 - Draft Whitsunday Regional Council Climate Change Policy
Attachment 2 - Draft Climate Change Adaptation Strategy 2016-2020
14.
Engineering Services

Notice of Meeting - Whitsunday Regional Council

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