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CAIRNS CITY COUNCIL

CAIRNS WATER COMMITTEE

21 JANUARY 2003

TABLE OF CONTENTS

1. CAIRNS WATER MONTHLY REPORT – DECEMBER 2002 ................................1 Brian Smyth:JEA: 1/3/83-01: #578253

2. ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT REPORT DECEMBER 2002......................39 Brian Smyth:KMB : #575444: 24/12/1-02

3. CAIRNS WATER PERFORMANCE PLAN 2002/2003 DECEMBER QUARTER REPORT .......................................................................41 Brian Smyth:JEA : 1/58/13-05: #578302

4. WATER - SITUATION REPORT...........................................................................44 Brian Smyth:JEA : 24/1/5-15: #578061

5. BARRON RIVER WATER RESOURCE PLAN ....................................................46 Brian Smyth:KB : #576274: 24/1/5-15

6. COPPERLODE FALLS DAM SAFETY CONDITIONS IMPOSED UNDER WATER ACT 2000 ..................................................................................49 Brian Smyth:KB : #576211: 1/58/13-07

7. DRAPER ROAD 20 ML RESERVOIR ..................................................................60 Brian Smyth:JEA : 24/1/5-15: #578342

8. NORTHERN WASTEWATER TREATMENT PLANT BIO-SOLIDS BELT FILTER PRESS ....................................................................61 Brian Smyth:JEA:24/20/23-01: #578324

9. EDMONTON WASTEWATER TREATMENT PLANT LAND TENURE................63 Brian Smyth:JEA : 1/58/13-07: #578174

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10. CAPITAL WORKS BUDGET 2002/2003 – CAIRNS WATER ..............................66 Steve Devlin:17/9/5-03:#579368

11. DISCOUNT & INTEREST WRITE-OFF: 6 EGMONT CL ASSESSMENT 462721 ..............................................................75 Anthony Bird: 24/1/1-25: # 577540

12. COMMERCIAL WATER CHARGES – ASSESSMENT 369298 ...........................82 Anthony Bird:24/1/1-25: # 578576 WASTE SEGMENT

13. REGIONAL WASTE MANAGEMENT FACILITY PROGRESS REPORT ............87 Brian Smyth:KB : 1/58/13-07 #573638

14. LOCAL AUTHORITY WASTE MANAGEMENT ADVISORY COMMITTEE NOVEMBER 2002 MEETING.........................................................89 Brian Smyth:KMB : #576143: 13/17/1-08

15. WASTE MANAGEMENT STRATEGY LAE CITY COUNCIL ...............................97 Brian Smyth:KB : #577741: 13/17/21-01 16. SUPPORTING INFORMATION ............................................................................98

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CAIRNS WATER MONTHLY REPORT – DECEMBER 2002 Brian Smyth:JEA: 1/3/83-01: #578253

RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended that this report be noted.

GENERAL MANAGER’S OVERVIEW: The monthly report on the Performance Plan, will follow referenced against the Key Result Areas of Cairns Water. CAIRNS WATER 1. Sources of Revenue The total revenue of $25,769,333 exceeded the budgeted amount of $24,455,324,

a variance of approximately $1,314,009 (5.37%). The breakdown of sources of revenue is shown in the attached chart.

2. Expenditure by Type Total operating expenses of $18,137,676 is below the budgeted amount of

$18,441,840, a variance of $304,164 (1.65%). The variance is primarily due to less than anticipated expenditure. The types and composition of operating expenditures are presented in the attached chart.

3. Net Operating Profit The net operating surplus of $7,631,657 is over the budgeted amount of

$6,013,484. The increase is due to less than anticipated expenditure in materials and services, increase in contributions and increased performance in fees and charges.

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WASTE SERVICES 1. Sources of Revenue The total revenue of $8,084,551 is below the budgeted amount of $8,474,911, a

variance of approximately $390,000 (4.61%). The variance is primarily due to under-performance of tipping fees. The breakdown of sources of revenue is shown in the attached chart.

2. Expenditure by Type Total operating expenses of $3,915,831 exceeded the budgeted amount of

$3,772,893 a variance of $142,938 (3.79%). The variance is primarily due to the re-current contribution made to Queensland Rail for waste removal in the Landfill area, which was not included in the budget. The types and composition of operating expenditures are presented in the attached chart.

3. Net Operating Profit The net operating surplus of $4,168,719 is below the budgeted amount of

$4,702,018. The variance of approximately $533,000 (11.34%) is due to the effect of the contribution made to Queensland Rail and under-performance of tipping fees.

KEY RESULT AREA – SERVICE DELIVERY WATER Customer Contact/Performance Complaints – December 2002 These are set out on Graph 1 attached. Yearly information for 2001 and 2002 on water service installation/repairs and water main breaks are shown at Graphs 2 and 3 respectively.

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WATER SECTION Monthly Report

For the month of: December 2002

WORK CARRIED OUT NORTH CENTRAL SOUTH BABINDA TOTAL

Water Services Installed - Domestic 19 0 1 22 42

Water Services Installed - Commercial 1 1 0 1 3

Water Services Repaired 35 48 2 31 116

Water Mains Repaired 11 10 1 4 26

General / Noise / Odour / Pressure Complaints 16 42 0 10 68

Service Renewals 2 2 0 0 4

Meters Repaired / Changed 0 0 0 15 15

Leaks – Valves & Hydrants 6 23 0 3 32

Locations 2 3 0 6 11

Internal Work (Water & Wastewater) 1 57 0 7 65

Sundry Debtors 0 0 0 1 1

TOTALS: 93 186 4 100 383 383

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Water main breaks for December 2002 are as follows: North & Central Areas - Broken Mains Date Location Main Size

1/12/02 6 Nellie St Paramata Park 40mm PVC

2/12/02 6 Mulurri Close Lake Placid 50mm PVC

4/12/02 8 Coogee Close Kewarra Beach 50mm PVC

6/12/02 93 Vasey Esplanade Trinity Beach 100mm AC

7/12/02 Cnr Gatton & Aumuller Street Westcourt 225mm AC

8/12/02 Beech Close Manunda 100mm AC

9/12/02 58 Wilks Street Westcourt 100mm AC

11/12/02 Koonyah Close Kewarra Beach 50mm Copper

12/12/02 Wilks Street Westcourt Park at end of St. 100mm AC

14/12/02 78 Moody Street Trinity Beach 40mm PVC

18/12/02 6 Eugene Street Redlynch 100mm AC

20/12/02 3 Tee Street Yorkeys Knob 40mm PVC

20/12/02 Dalton Street Cairns 100mm CI

20/12/02 106 Mansfield Street Earlville 50mm PVC

25/12/02 6 Glenlea Street Edge Hill 50mm PVC

26/12/02 Arnold Street Dept Stratford 40mm PVC

27/12/02 Watson & Balaclava Road Cairns 225mm AC

South Area – Broken Mains Date Location Main Size

17/12/02 Russell Road Gordonvale 80mm AC

18/12/02 26 Whitton Street White Rock 50mm PVC

27/12/02 18 Marti Street Bayview Hights 50mm PVC

31/12/02 13 Klarwein Street Gordonvale 50mm PVC

Babinda Area – Broken Mains Date Location Main Size

4/12/02 Llyda Road Babinda 100mm AC

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KEY RESULT AREA – SERVICE DELIVERY WASTEWATER WASTEWATER DISTRIBUTION Graph 4 provides information on the nature of sewer reticulation blockages and overflows for the calendar year 2002. Infiltration/Inflow Reduction Programs Programmed high pressure sewer cleaning and CCTV work in Clifton Beach continued during December. A list of sewers requiring rehabilitation, identified under this inspection process, has been forwarded to Cairns Water’s Contracts Officer in order that tenders can be invited. The sewerage manholes repair work at Gordonvale to reduce infiltration continued during the period. Distribution Maintenance Pre-treatment of raw sewage utilising “Probac” entered its 16th month during December. Effluent testing has revealed that soluble sulphides and oil and grease levels within the raw sewage increased slightly in some catchments. This is due to higher summer temperatures and reduced infiltration due to the current dry weather. A 300mm gravity sewer in Aumuller Street was damaged during construction of a new water main during December. The break was promptly repaired and the effluent surcharge contained without any serious threat to the environment. The EPA was informed of this matter and a separate report has been issued. • Cairns Water attended (26) sewer blockages during the month of

December. Blockage Details 02/12/2002 Jump up connection 20 Best Street 05/12/2002 Jump up connection 49 Jamieson Street 05/12/2002 100mm House drain 26 Forest Street 06/12/2002 150mm Sewer 14 Hall Street 06/12/2002 100mm house drain 6 Woodland Avenue 09/12/2002 Jump up connection 21 Moody Street 09/12/2002 Jump up connection 220 McManus Street 09/12/2002 Jump up connection 50 Ardisia Street 09/12/2002 Jump up connection 51 – 59 Heavey Cresent 10/12/2002 150mm sewer 19 Upward Street 11/12/2002 150mm sewer “The Lakes” Greenslopes Street 11/12/2002 Jump up connection 3 Emma Close

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11/12/2002 150mm sewer Hardy Road 16/12/2002 Jump up connection 13 Heron Close 17/12/2002 150mm sewer 24 Irene Street 17/12/2002 Jump up connection 1 Pearl Close 18/12/2002 Jump up connection 13 Lady Penrhyn Close 18/12/2002 150mm sewer 76 Richardson Street 18/12/2002 Jump up connection 11 Keirle Avenue 18/12/2002 150mm sewer 13 Hill Top Cresent 19/12/2002 Jump up connection 5 Alpine Close 19/12/2002 Jump up connection 20 Resolution Drive 20/12/2002 Jump up connection 7 Goodfellow Street 28/12/2002 100mm house drain 173 McManus Street 29/12/2002 100mm house drain 6 Wilke Street 29/12/2002 Jump up connection 67 Lyndell Drive Preventative Maintenance Programs Mechanical

In the month of December, the mechanical (fitters) section was issued 35 tasks. Of these, 13 remained outstanding at the end of the month due to additional reactive maintenance requirements. Table 1

Mechanical Dec – 02Tasks Issued 35% Preventative Maint. (WP) 2.86 % Routine Maint. (WR) 57.14% Breakdown Maint. (WF) 37.14% Other 2.86Tasks Completed 22Tasks Outstanding 13

Electrical In December 43 jobs were issued to the electrical section of which 14 remained outstanding.

Table 2

Electrical Dec-02Tasks Issued 43% Preventative Mtnce. (WP) 30.23% Routine Mtnce. (WR) 41.86% Breakdown Mtnce. (WF) 18.6% Other 9.31Tasks Completed 29Tasks Outstanding 14

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WASTEWATER TREATMENT Sewage Treatment is an Environmentally Relevant Activity (ERA) under the Environmental Protection Act (1994) and therefore requires an Environmental Authority (licence) which is issued by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). The licence, which was issued on 25 June 1997 and last amended on November 2001, sets out specific performance criteria for each Wastewater Treatment Plant (WWTP). Performance graphs for each of the six (6) wastewater treatment plants are shown at Graph 5 – (a) to (f). Environmental Incidents: The following incidents have been reported as per the environmental management system: Marlin Coast Plant

• Nil Northern Plant

• Final effluent faecal coliform median exceedances occurred on the 4/12/02 and 23/02/02. Chlorine injection system failures were the cause of both exceedances. Modifications have since been performed on the injection systems and combined with improved daily maintenance management practices should prevent the occurrence of further exceedances.

Southern Plant

• Nil Edmonton Plant • Nil Gordonvale Plant

• Nil Babinda Plant

• Nil TRADE WASTE Operations within the Trade Waste Group were as usual for December 2002 with no exceptions to report. Graph 6 advises details of the grease trap, septic, holding tank and other wastes delivered to the northern and southern discharge points.

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Graph 7 provides the cumulative discharge of leachate from the Portsmith landfill to the Southern Treatment Plant. Graph 8 details the progressive results of invoices and payments received. A further follow up will occur shortly with the overall trade waste system to be integrated into main system over the next months. KEY RESULT AREA – BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT CAPITAL WORKS 2002/2003 Cairns Water Capital Works Budget 2002/2003 $18.615 Cairns Water Actual + On Order for December 2002 $9.11M Capital works listed in the 2002/2003 budget and completed to date are:

Bramston Beach Access Upgrade Bitumen Seal University Reservoir Trunk Water Main Paw Paw Gully Gordonvale Landfill Leachate Sumps EPA Steam Cleaner Miscellaneous Sewer in Wiltshire Drive Gordonvale Landfill Capping Portsmith Transfer Station Standby Generator Orchid Valley Water Main Replacement Stratford Parade Water Main Replacement Stanton Road Water Main Replacement SEP Miller Street Pump Station, Coombak Close Babinda STP Refurbishment Sewer Extension Hollywood Boulevard

KEY RESULT AREA – BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT NEW MARKETS No further action. KEY RESULT AREA – COMMUNICATION AND MARKETING No issues to raise. KEY RESULT AREA – HUMAN RESOURCES

One (1) vacancy exists. Training continues on updating competency levels for the wastewater

plant operators and confined space updates.

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KEY RESULT AREA – FINANCIAL RESPONSIBILITY AND PERFORMANCE No issues to report. KEY RESULT AREA – ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT

Yearly report to EPA submitted. KEY RESULT AREA – COMPLIANCE

Issues relating to reporting to the EPA up to date. KEY RESULT AREA – RISK MANAGEMENT, MANAGEMENT AND STRATEGIC PLANNING Workplace Health & Safety Issues Safety Issues for December 2002 • Contractors installing bird proofing on both clarifiers at the Northern Plant

were instructed to improve work procedures to comply with Cairns Water’s safety requirements.

• All wastewater staff have completed the latest induction into requirements of the “Construction – Workplace Health & Safety Procedures”.

• Site safety audits continued during December with findings to be reported and forwarded to relevant officers.

• Low voltage switchboard rescue training of staff continued during December.

• GHD are finalising a report on the required upgrade/standardisation of Sewerage pump station ventilation systems.

• The next Risk Watch Meeting is programmed for January. Risk Assessment – Loss Control • Modifications to sewerage pump station (H) in line with the Esplanade

development plans continued during December. Updated information on lost time due to injuries in the work place is unavailable this month. There have been no safety hazards reported during the period. Regular safety audits of all work sites by Cairns Water’s Workplace Health & Safety Officer are used as a means to identify and rectify unsafe working practices.

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Confined Space Entry Cairns Water staff were required to access confined spaces at various sites throughout the City. A total of 13 confined space entry logs and permits were completed during December 2002. These logs are kept as records by Team Leaders. FINANCIAL Attachment 1 – Financial Analysis, sets out graphical information for the operations of Cairns Water and Waste Management for year to date performance as at 27 December 2002. The graphs compare: - actual revenue to budget revenue YTD December - actual expenditure to budget expenditure YTD December - sources of operating revenue YTD December - capital expenditure compared to total capital works budget. ATTACHMENTS (1) Graph 1 – Customer Contact/Performance Complaints Received (2) Graph 2 – Water Service Installations & Repairs (3) Graph 3 – Water Main Breaks (4) Graph 4 – Sewer Reticulation Blockages and Overflows (5) Graph 5(a) – Marlin Coast Sewage Treatment Plant - Compliance

Report December 2002 (6) Graph 5(b) – Northern Sewage Treatment Plant – Compliance Report

December 2002 (7) Graph 5(c) – Southern Sewage Treatment Plant – Compliance Report

December 2002 (8) Graph 5(d) – Edmonton Sewage Treatment Plant – Compliance Report

December 2002 (9) Graph 5(e) – Gordonvale Sewage Treatment Plant – Compliance Report

December 2002 (10) Graph 5(f) – Babinda Sewage Treatment Plant – Compliance Report

December 2002 (11) Graph 6 – Tankered Waste (12) Graph 7 – Leachate Flows (13) Graph 8 – Aged Debtor Trade Waste (14) Graph 9 – Category 2 Revenue Trade Waste (15) Graph 10 – Cairns Water (Annual Comparative Water Production) (16) Graph 11 – Cairns Water (Copperlode Dam Spillway Level) (17) Attachment 1 – Financial Information Brian Smyth GENERAL MANAGER – CAIRNS WATER

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Customer Contact/Performance Complaints Received July 2001 to December 2002

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Graph 5AMarlin Coast Sewage Treatment Plant - Compliance Report December 2002

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Graph 5BNorthern Sewage Treatment Plant - Compliance Report December 2002

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Graph 5CSouthern Sewage Treatment Plant - Compliance Report December 2002

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Graph 5DEdmonton Sewage Treatment Plant - Compliance Report December 2002

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Graph 5EGordonvale Sewage Treatment Plant - Compliance Report December 2002

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Graph 5FBabinda Sewage Treatment Plant - Compliance Report December 2002

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Financial Charts

- Cairns Water

- Waste Management

- Capital Works Project

Statement of Financial Performance

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- Waste Management

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CAIRNS WATER

OPERATING RESULTS

a. Sources of Revenue

b. Expenditure by Type

c. Net Operating Profit


The net operating surplus of $7,631,657 is over the budgeted amount of $6,013,484. The increase is due to less than anticipated expenditure in materials and services, increase in contributions and increased performance in fees and charges.

For the Month Ended 27 December 2002

The total revenue of $25,769,333 exceeded the budgeted amount of $24,455,324, a variance of approximately $1,314,009 (5.37%). The breakdown of sources of revenue is shown in the attached chart.

Total operating expenses of $18,137,676 is below the budgeted amount of $18,441,840, a variance of $304,164 (1.65%). The variance is primarily due to less than anticipated expediture. The types and composition of operating expenditures are presented in the attached chart.


CAIRNS WATER COMMITTEE MEETINGFINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS

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WASTE MANAGEMENT

OPERATING RESULTS

a. Sources of Revenue

b. Expenditure by Type

c. Net Operating Profit



The total revenue of $8,084,551 is below the budgeted amount of $8,474,911, a variance of approximately $390,000 (4.61%). The variance is primarily due to under-performance of tipping fees. The breakdown of sources of revenue is shown in the attached chart.

Total operating expenses of $3,915,831 exceeded the budgeted amount of $3,772,893, a variance of $142,938 (3.79%). The variance is primarily due to the re-current contribution made to Queensland Rail for the waster removal in the Landfill area, which was not included in the budget. The types and composition of operating expenditures are presented in the attached chart.

The net operating surplus of $4,168,719 is below the budgeted amount of $4,702,018. The variance of approximately $533,000 (11.34%) is due to the effect of the contribution made to Queensland Rail and under-performance of tipping fees.


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CAIRNS WATERFINANCIAL CHARTS


OPERATING REVENUE

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Total Revenue YTD 4,081,717 8,262,584 12,607,329 16,727,397 21,291,299 25,769,333 - - - - - -

Total Revenue PTD 4,081,717 4,180,867 4,344,745 4,120,068 4,563,902 4,478,034 - - - - - -

Budgeted Revenue YTD 4,050,817 8,131,845 12,212,662 16,293,479 20,374,506 24,455,324 28,536,351 32,617,168 36,697,985 40,778,803 44,859,830 48,940,655

Budgeted Revenue PTD 4,050,817 4,081,028 4,080,817 4,080,817 4,081,027 4,080,818 4,081,027 4,080,817 4,080,817 4,080,818 4,081,027 4,080,825

Jul-02 Aug-02 Sep-02 Oct-02 Nov-02 Dec-02 Jan-03 Feb-03 Mar-03 Apr-03 May-03 Jun-03

SOURCES OF REVENUE (YTD)

80.59%

4.09%7.52%

6.88% 0.92%

Net Rates & Utility ChargesFees & ChargesGrants, Donations & ContributionsCommunity Service ObligationsOther Revenue

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OPERATING EXPENDITURE

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Total Expenditure YTD 2,567,911 5,962,063 8,798,373 11,638,911 15,256,919 18,137,676 - - - - - -

Total Expenditure PTD 2,567,911 3,394,152 2,836,312 2,840,986 3,618,008 2,880,757 - - - - - -

Budgeted Expenditure YTD 2,931,686 6,269,167 9,202,955 12,142,805 15,511,782 18,441,840 21,812,074 24,791,620 27,757,620 30,710,381 34,088,216 37,022,105

Budgeted Expenditure PTD 2,931,686 3,337,481 2,933,788 2,939,850 3,368,977 2,930,058 3,370,234 2,979,546 2,966,000 2,952,761 3,377,835 2,933,889


OPERATING EXPENDITURE BREAKDOWN (YTD)

29.62%15.42%

15.13%

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10.15%4.15%

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Net Operating ProfitEmployee CostsMaterials & Services CostsDepreciation & AmortisationBorrowing CostsOther

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NET PROFIT as a PERCENTAGE OF REVENUE

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Budget 27.63% 22.91% 24.64% 25.47% 23.87% 24.59% 23.56% 23.99% 24.36% 24.69% 24.01% 24.35%

Actual 37.09% 27.84% 30.21% 30.42% 28.34% 29.62%


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Actual 3.41 2.56 2.87 2.89 2.75 2.92

Budget 2.52 2.11 2.28 2.37 2.23 2.30 2.21 2.25 2.28 2.32 2.26 2.30


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OPERATING REVENUE

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BudgetedRevenueYTD

BudgetedRevenuePTD

Total Revenue YTD 1,317,746 2,693,326 4,011,786 5,306,391 6,739,271 8,084,551 - - - - - -

Total Revenue PTD 1,317,746 1,375,580 1,318,459 1,294,606 1,432,880 1,345,280 - - - - - -

Budgeted Revenue YTD 1,395,056 2,791,816 4,186,872 5,581,928 6,982,098 8,474,911 10,006,747 11,543,697 13,075,533 14,607,369 16,144,319 17,676,155

Budgeted Revenue PTD 1,395,056 1,396,760 1,395,056 1,395,056 1,400,170 1,492,813 1,531,836 1,536,950 1,531,836 1,531,836 1,536,950 1,531,836


SOURCES OF REVENUE (YTD)

57.90%21.85%

20.24%

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Fees & Charges

Community Service Obligations

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Total Expenditure YTD 581,043 1,267,832 1,969,363 2,693,786 3,478,823 3,915,831 - - - - - -

Total Expenditure PTD 581,043 686,789 701,531 724,423 785,037 437,008 - - - - - -

Budgeted Expenditure YTD 596,773 1,211,116 1,946,572 2,530,888 3,146,590 3,772,893 4,851,627 5,911,475 6,964,324 8,019,272 9,097,406 10,150,271

Budgeted Expenditure PTD 596,773 614,343 735,456 584,316 615,702 626,303 1,078,734 1,059,848 1,052,849 1,054,948 1,078,134 1,052,865


OPERATING EXPENDITURE BREAKDOWN (YTD)

51.56%

5.26%

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NET PROFIT as a PERCENTAGE OF REVENUE

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Budget

Actual 55.91% 52.93% 50.91% 49.24% 48.38% 51.56%

Budget 57.22% 56.62% 53.51% 54.66% 54.93% 55.48% 51.52% 48.79% 46.74% 45.10% 43.65% 42.58%


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Actual 3,661,530 5,095,239 5,456,160 6,077,751 8,720,809 9,116,034

Budget 1,454,013 2,908,026 4,362,039 5,816,052 7,270,065 8,724,078 10,178,091 11,632,104 13,086,117 14,540,130 15,994,143 17,448,156


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CAIRNS WATERSTATEMENT OF FINANCIAL PERFORMANCE


Period To Date Year to Date AnnualActual Budget Actual Budget Budget

OPERATING REVENUE

Rates and Utility Charges 3,661,688 3,650,416 21,983,220 21,872,496 43,774,992 Less Discount and Pensioner Remissions (198,417) (201,026) (1,214,606) (1,206,156) (2,412,312)

Net Rates & Utility Charges 3,463,272 3,449,390 20,768,614 20,666,340 41,362,680

Fees and Charges 157,417 134,951 1,054,181 809,704 1,619,416 Interest Received 18,513 15,233 74,098 91,398 182,796 Miscellaneous Revenue 10,013 35,660 162,333 214,380 428,760 Community Service Obligations 295,585 295,585 1,773,507 1,773,507 3,547,015 Donations 0 0 0 0 0 Contributions 533,235 149,999 1,920,200 899,994 1,799,988 Subsidies and Grants 0 0 16,400 0 0

Total Operating Revenue 4,478,034 4,080,817 25,769,333 24,455,324 48,940,655


Employee Costs 668,096 631,970 3,973,342 4,091,284 8,181,319 Materials and Services Costs 635,304 680,022 4,099,507 4,178,426 8,309,979 Depreciation and Amortisation Expenses 1,018,103 1,036,895 6,579,296 6,634,342 13,495,493 Bank Fees and Charges 0 0 1,253 0 0 Borrowing Costs 418,468 426,517 2,615,066 2,611,578 5,184,101 Other 405 14,676 9,623 88,245 176,413 Competitive Neutrality Charges 176,577 176,577 1,059,465 1,059,465 2,118,929

2,916,954 2,966,658 18,337,551 18,663,340 37,466,235 Less Expenses Capitalised (36,197) (36,600) (199,875) (221,500) (444,130)

Total Operating Expenditure 2,880,757 2,930,058 18,137,676 18,441,840 37,022,105

OPERATING CAPABILITIES BEFORE INCOME TAX & DIVIDEND 1,597,277 1,150,759 7,631,657 6,013,484 11,918,550

Notional Income Tax Expense (568,253) (368,149) (2,698,477) (1,957,808) (4,541,259)

Notional Dividend Expense (620,468) (620,468) (3,722,808) (3,722,808) (7,445,611)

OPERATING CAPABILITIES BEFORE CAPITAL ITEMS 408,556 162,142 1,210,372 332,868 (68,320)

Capital Items:

Gain (Loss) on Disposal of Property Plant and Equipment 0 0 0 0 0 Contributions 296,897 72,916 938,633 437,496 2,302,992 Subsidies and Grants 0 0 366,864 0 2,210,000

Total Capital Items 296,897 72,916 1,305,497 437,496 4,512,992

NET OPERATING RESULT 705,454 235,058 2,515,869 770,364 4,444,672

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WASTE MANAGEMENTSTATEMENT OF FINANCIAL PERFORMANCE


Period To Date Year to Date AnnualActual Budget Actual Budget Budget

OPERATING REVENUE

Rates and Utility Charges 837,047 823,570 5,036,463 4,941,420 9,882,840 Less Discount and Pensioner Remissions (58,746) (60,967) (355,179) (365,802) (731,604)

Net Rates & Utility Charges 778,301 762,603 4,681,283 4,575,618 9,151,236

Fees and Charges 290,349 354,559 1,736,080 2,127,354 4,254,708 Interest Received 3,883 3,880 20,219 23,280 46,560 Miscellaneous Revenue 0 99,024 10,486 112,177 950,687 Community Service Obligations 272,747 272,747 1,636,482 1,636,482 3,272,964 Donations 0 0 0 0 0 Contributions 0 0 0 0 0 Subsidies and Grants 0 0 0 0 0

Total Operating Revenue 1,345,280 1,492,813 8,084,551 8,474,911 17,676,155


Employee Costs 68,699 95,787 425,382 445,858 859,715 Materials and Services Costs 300,366 456,680 3,079,244 2,904,370 8,355,538 Depreciation and Amortisation Expenses 24,652 30,546 151,205 162,910 415,517 Bank Fees and Charges 0 0 60 0 0 Borrowing Costs 0 0 0 0 0 Other 0 0 196 11 11 Competitive Neutrality Charges 43,291 43,291 259,745 259,745 519,489

437,008 626,304 3,915,831 3,772,893 10,150,271 Less Expenses Capitalised 0 0 0 0 0

Total Operating Expenditure 437,008 626,304 3,915,831 3,772,893 10,150,271

OPERATING CAPABILITIES BEFORE INCOME TAX & DIVIDEND 908,272 866,509 4,168,719 4,702,018 7,525,884

Notional Income Tax Expense (272,482) (260,690) (1,262,890) (1,410,838) (2,257,768)

Notional Dividend Expense (447,758) (447,758) (2,686,548) (2,686,548) (5,373,096)

OPERATING CAPABILITIES BEFORE CAPITAL ITEMS 188,032 158,061 219,281 604,632 (104,980)

Capital Items:

Gain (Loss) on Disposal of Property Plant and Equipment 0 0 0 0 0 Contributions 0 0 0 0 0 Subsidies and Grants 0 0 40,909 0 0

Total Capital Items 0 0 40,909 0 0

NET OPERATING RESULT 188,032 158,061 260,190 604,632 (104,980)

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ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT REPORT DECEMBER 2002 Brian Smyth:KMB : #575444: 24/12/1-02


INTRODUCTION: Under the adopted Integrated Environmental Management System, a monthly Environmental Management Report is to be prepared for consideration of Council.

REPORT: This report covers environmental exceedances that have been reported to the Environmental Protection Agency for December 2002. 1. Broken rising main in Aumuller Street (adjacent to Elphinstone Close) on 5

December 2002

Notification was received of a suspected broken 160 mm rising main, located at the above address, at 14:00 hours. Works being undertaken by Cairns City Council, disturbed the main. A pump station crew immediately identified the problem, shut down the station, and informed their superiors. The fault occurred within the drainage channel on the eastern aspect of Aumuller Street, and one pump cycle was released into the channel before isolation was accomplished. The volume of effluent released into the channel was realistically estimated between 50 and 100 litres. Equipment and materials located on site, were used to contain the effluent, which was removed via suction tanker. All effluent was removed successfully, and the repair was then completed by 15:40 hours. No leaks were detected when the pump station was re-commissioned, and no loss of fauna was detected.

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2. Two Faecal Coliform Exceedances for 80th Percentile at the Northern Wastewater Treatment Plant on 4 and 23 December 2002

Changes have now been completed to the disinfection system of the Northern Treatment Facility. Disinfection is now carried out on a continuous cycle based on chlorine residual readings. Flow control has now been by-passed and the residual set point has been adjusted to 0.25ppm to allow for response of control equipment. It was noted that due to the nature of the controller, the variable speed drive would only run down to 13HZ, as there is always a minimum output to the drive. The results of recent analysis are shown below.

DATE DIRECT READING 80th PERCENTILE

09/10/2002 <10 80000

23/10/2002 <10 58400

06/11/2002 50000 50600

20/11/2002 <10 50600

04/12/2002 80000 56000

23/12/2002 <10 56000

01/01/2003 *(<10 theoretical) *56000

* It should be noted that a theoretical result of <10 (actual) on 1 January 2003 will still indicate a percentile result in excess of license standards.

The result of 80000 CFU/100ml on 4 December was the result of experimentation with the chlorine delivery system. It is believed that results such as this should now be a rare occurrence.

Brian Smyth GENERAL MANAGER – CAIRNS WATER

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CAIRNS WATER PERFORMANCE PLAN 2002/2003 DECEMBER QUARTER REPORT Brian Smyth:JEA : 1/58/13-05: #578302

RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended that the December 2002 Performance Plan be adopted. Under the Water Act 2000 and the Local Government Act 1993, Cairns Water is required to report to Council on the progress of the yearly Performance Plan. This report is the December Quarter Report for the Performance Plan 2002/2003. The Performance Plan for 2002/2003 was adopted at the time of adopting the budget for this year.

BUSINESS UNIT OBJECTIVES: These have not altered from the adopted plan.

NATURE AND SCOPE OF ACTIVITIES: These have not altered from the adopted plan.

COUNCIL’S RESPONSIBILITIES: Apart from internal service level agreements, this has remained unaltered from the adopted plan. Service Level Agreements between Cairns Water and other relevant Divisions/Branches of Council remain outstanding with Cairns Water working on finalisation with the relevant Divisions.

CAIRNS WATER’S GENERAL RESPONSIBILITIES: This relates to reporting, delegated authorities and purchasing and has not altered.

CUSTOMER SERVICE: This relates to the customer standards adopted by Council in December 2000. These have not altered from the adopted plan.

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ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT: Cairns Water has complied with its requirements under its licence from the EPA and the Integrated Environmental Management System.

CATCHMENT MANAGEMENT: This has remained unaltered from the adopted Performance Plan. Full compliance has occurred.

ASSET MANAGEMENT: This has been complied with in accordance with the adopted Performance Plan.

CAPITAL WORKS PROGRAMME: Both the Water, Wastewater and Waste capital works programs are either on or ahead of schedule. Expenditure on Water, Wastewater and Waste capital works are reported monthly.

COMMUNITY SERVICE OBLIGATIONS: These are being met.

FINANCIAL POLICIES: Cairns Water is meeting all required financial policies in relation to taxation, accounting etc.

PRICING AND REVENUE COLLECTION: Cairns Water has complied with the intent and requirements of the adopted Performance Plan. Cairns Water has also provided its report to the Queensland Competition Authority as required under the legislation of the Authority.

FINANCIAL STATEMENTS: As required by the adopted Performance Plan, these are being provided to Council on a monthly basis.

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KEY STRATEGIES: The program for the development of Key Strategies for Cairns Water for 2002/2003 is on target.

PERFORMANCE REPORTING: As required by the adopted Performance Plan Cairns Water has met the monthly reporting process.

SUMMARY: The first three (3) months of the new financial year for Cairns Water has seen a focus on outputs and control of inputs. This is reflected in the continued reasonable financial performance of the business. The Regional Waste Management Contract continues to be a drain on resources as key senior staff are absorbed into the process of gaining the best outcome for Council and the City. The greatest asset of Cairns Water, its staff, continue to embrace Cairns Water enthusiastically without losing the Cairns City Council frame of reference. I can only speak highly of the approach taken by all staff to drive the commercial entity forward. Brian Smyth GENERAL MANAGER – CAIRNS WATER

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21 JANUARY 2003

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WATER - SITUATION REPORT

Brian Smyth:JEA : 24/1/5-15: #578061


COPPERLODE FALLS DAM - Currently sitting at 61% full. - Rates of discharge from the Dam are being maintained at the required

environmental flow in Freshwater Creek. - Under the current restriction regime, outflows from the Dam are being decreased

around noon each Monday and increased around noon each Friday to cater for the current demand patterns.

BEHANA CREEK - Currently discharging at the intake approximately 35 ML/day. - Extractions for potable water supply have been negotiated for the time being at

15 ML/day providing the environmental flow is being maintained at 20 ML/day.

RURAL SCHEMES: The rural schemes south of Aloomba are currently in a satisfactory condition with the exception of the Bartle Frere scheme. This scheme supplies water to the Bartle Frere and Woopen Creek area and is inter-connected with the Miriwinni scheme for emergency purposes. Council may be aware that Cairns Water has recently augmented the supply to the Woopen Creek area by upgrading one of the Russell River crossings. While this has provided security of supply, problems have arisen recently with pressure complaints. Tests undertaken to date do not indicate any static problems with the complaints being based on apparent or perceived significant irrigation usage.

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In order to gain further information on flows and demands in the system, trial meters will be placed on known irrigators – banana farms and other orchard type uses – in order to determine usage patterns and peak demands. It is stressed that these meters are trial only and solely being installed for the purpose of data gathering. Each property to receive a trial meter will be written to and the situation will be fully explained. Brian Smyth GENERAL MANAGER CAIRNS WATER

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BARRON RIVER WATER RESOURCE PLAN Brian Smyth:KB : #576274: 24/1/5-15


REPORT The Department of Natural Resources and Mines has now released the Barron River Water Resource Plan. This Plan will now be in place until December 2012. The Water Resource Plan itself does not provide Council with the details within the Plan that allows officers to advise Council of the implications for the City. While, Departmental officers assure Council that the requested supply from the Barron River has been included, this is certainly not obvious from the Plan itself. The Department is yet to release “Explanatory Notes” and “Consultation Notes” that will assist with the interpretation of the Plan and its outcome for the City. These “Notes” will not be available until the end of January 2003. In the Summary Brochure prepared by the Department at the time of release of the Plan, the following is advised under the heading “Innovative Policy Key to Future Opportunities”

“In the world’s driest inhabited continent, we will never have enough water, so we must learn to make better use of the resources we have before contemplating further development.

Working with our limited water resources is the basis of the national water policy, signed by all Australian governments in 1995.

Under the agreement, Queensland is obliged to reform how it manages water resources and to plan carefully for future development and use. That is why catchment-wide water resource plans are being developed across the state.

The bottom line is about making us as self-sufficient as possible and giving water its true value as a precious resource. Rather than increasing the amount of water available by capturing more in dams, which are costly in both economic and environmental terms, the focus is on innovative and efficient ways to manage supplies and to strike a balance between community needs and river health.

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A particular challenge involves encouraging water to be used at the greatest efficiency and for the best economic return.

In the past, subsidies have applied to the cost of building, operating and maintaining dams, water storages, pipelines and treatment plants. While the strategy supported rural economies, there was little emphasis on efficiency or economic sustainability.

Water prices are now based on recovering the cost of service provision and when new infrastructure is planned, it should be funded by end users.

Water trading, a key outcome of the water planning process that will give water users unprecedented business flexibility, will also encourage efficiency. It follows a pilot trial in the Mareeba Dimbulah Water Supply Scheme, which had more restrictions and administrative complexity than the system that will be allowed under the plan.

Through water trading, water allocations will become a secure, bankable asset. When widely available, trading will give irrigators a real incentive to reach higher efficiencies, because they will be free to sell any surpluses they create, or use them to increase their own productivity.

These changes are expected to make irrigators innovative and adaptable – trying their hand at growing new and different croops that become winners on emerging world markets.

This imaginative policy was engineered to ensure that we make the most of our water resources because it makes sense to find ways of generating the best dollar value for water by using it on the most suitable land to grow the highest paying crop. Building new water storages as a first resort is at odds with this strategy, especially when existing water allocations in the area allow room for growth. For the first time, the water reform measures being introduced also take into account the environmental health of rivers. Too much extraction of water in many areas is stressing river systems, causing poor water quality, the loss of productive land and damage to ecosystems.

Making sure there is enough flow to keep rivers healthy will help maintain biodiversity, reduce salinity, protect aquatic life in our waterways and reduce land degradation. By striking the right balance in this way, the health of rivers will also improve, so that they become places for us all to better enjoy.”

At the April 2002 Ordinary Meeting of Council, with respect to the draft Resource Plan and the proposed submission to the Department of Natural Resources and Mines, it was decided as follows by Council:

1. it supports the introduction of an additional storage to ensure the long term water needs of the Cairns Community are secure;

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2. it cannot support the proposed extraction scenarios on the Barron River and

Freshwater Creek due to:

- significant additional capital and operating costs associated with treating the turbid Barron River water in high flow regime;

- the incompatibility of the proposed Freshwater Creek weir and intake with the Freshwater Creek Management Plan;

3. it seeks lease tenure over the Barron River site to ensure security of access; 4. it seeks an all Government approach to water quality within the Barron River

catchment to ensure water, at the point of extraction for Cairns, is contaminant free;

5. it does not support the inclusion of Freshwater Creek in the proposed

Resource Operations Plan until the Department of Natural Resources and Mines and Cairns Water confirm content.

From the Plan as prepared by the Government, comment is provided on the points above as follows:

1. The Barron River Water Resource Plan does not advocate any additional storage, but does allow a trigger mechanism where the Minister may consider a Plan amendment for the consideration of a storage.

2. Detailed comment on this cannot be provided until the “Explanatory Notes” are

available for review.

3. The Plan, as was to be expected, is silent on the issue of tenure. Cairns Water is still negotiating the issue of tenure with Queensland Parks and Wildlife Services.

4. The Plan, as was to be expected, is silent on the issue of catchment

management. Cairns Water is concerned about the quality of water it will have to treat when extraction occurs from the Barron River. This issue will still continue to be pushed by Cairns Water.

5. From reading of the Plan, it appears that Freshwater Creek will be included in

the proposed Resource Operations Plan. No further definitive comment on the Plan can be provided until the “Explanatory Notes” are released and reviewed. Brian Smyth GENERAL MANAGER CAIRNS WATER

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21 JANUARY 2003

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COPPERLODE FALLS DAM SAFETY CONDITIONS IMPOSED UNDER WATER ACT 2000 Brian Smyth:KB : #576211: 1/58/13-07


BACKGROUND Since the adoption by the Queensland Parliament of the Water Act 2000, Cairns Water has been negotiating with the Department of Natural Resources and Mines on safety conditions which would apply to Copperlode Falls Dam. Under the Water Act 2000 the State Government must licence all referable dams.

REPORT Under the definitions contained in the Water Act 2000, Copperlode Falls Dam is a referable dam with a Category 2 Failure Impact Rating. This category is achieved because the population at risk at dam failure is in excess of 100. The Department of Natural Resources and Mines has now issued the Safety Conditions for Copperlode Falls Dam, which are attached for the information of Council. The Department has imposed conditions on the Dam relating to:

• Documentation • Incidents and Failures • Design and Construction • Dam Data Book • Standing Operating Procedures • Detailed Operating and Maintenance Manuals • Special Inspections • Annual Periodic Inspections • Comprehensive Inspections • Safety Review • Emergency Action Plans and Event Reports • Decommissioning.

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The conditions as imposed are reasonable and in fact Cairns Water continues to meet these conditions on an annual basis. The level of inspection reporting is consistent with what is currently undertaken where Cairns Water utilises the services of specialist dam consultants to audit the performance and structural integrity of the dam. The Department has recently referenced the Cairns Water Dam Data Book for reference for all other referable dam owners who are yet to establish their own data book.

ATTACHMENT - Applying Safety Conditions to a Referable Dam Brian Smyth GENERAL MANAGER CAIRNS WATER

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DRAPER ROAD 20 ML RESERVOIR Brian Smyth:JEA : 24/1/5-15: #578342


INTRODUCTION: Council may be aware of an allocation of $250,000 in the 2002/2003 capital works budget of Cairns Water for the commencement of the construction of a 20 ML reservoir at Draper Road west of Gordonvale. The Draper Road reservoir is the first major reservoir to be constructed since Council adopted the Cairns Water Storage Strategic Plan in 2001/2002.

REPORT: Construction work will occur on land previously acquired and on a bench which has been prepared for a number of years – materials from the bench earthworks were used as capping material for the closed White Rock landfill. The contract for the construction of this 20 ML reservoir will be in a design and construct format to allow for industry economies to be obtained. Tenders are proposed to be invited on Saturday, 8 February 2003 with a report on tenders received proposed to be considered by Council at its March 2003 Ordinary meeting. Balance of the funding for the reservoir will come from the 2003/2004 capital works budget of Cairns Water. Brian Smyth GENERAL MANAGER CAIRNS WATER

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21 JANUARY 2003

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NORTHERN WASTEWATER TREATMENT PLANT BIO-SOLIDS BELT FILTER PRESS Brian Smyth:JEA:24/20/23-01: #578324


BACKGROUND: Council last considered this issue in March 2002 as a follow on from the adoption of the Planning Report for the Northern Wastewater Treatment Plant. This consideration dealt with the potential early calling of tenders for a new belt press as part of the augmentation of the Plant to cater for nutrient removal. Since March however certain other design issues were required to be finalised prior to consideration being given to the press.

REPORT: Detailed work has been undertaken on the options of a single press and gravity table versus dual presses and gravity tables. Each option considered had a design capacity to cater for anticipated bio-solids quantities in the year 2018. The existing belt filter press at the plant has reached the end of its useful life as was reported to Council in December as part of the asset audit of the Plant. OPTION 1 – SINGLE PRESS AND GRAVITY TABLE This option would require a new building to be constructed, as a single press to cater for 2018 bio-solids volumes could not be physically located into the existing facility. While this is a disadvantage, it does offer flexibility in the overall development of the plant. The existing building is located adjacent the oxidation ditch and operationally provides problems to the plant operators for the removal of the filtered bio-solid cake. Estimated cost of belt press $325,000 Estimated cost of new building $320,000

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OPTION 2 – DUAL PRESSES AND GRAVITY TABLES This option was explored, in order to obtain redundancy in the overall bio-solids management, in the event that plant breakdown occurred. The equipment sought for this option was again sized to cater for 2018 bio-solids volumes under nutrient removal conditions. Equipment of the variety sought is specialised with specific gearing and drive assemblies. As a consequence the availability of spares in the case of breakdown is critical. Unfortunately, this option also requires the construction of a new building as two (2) smaller presses are of such a shape and design that they would not be accommodated in the existing building. Estimated cost of 2 No belt presses $520,000 Estimated cost of new building $410,000 While option 1 on an initial purchase price is advantageous over option 2, it has been necessary to undertake a risk assessment on the purchase of the single press in the case of breakdown. This assessment has identified specific spares which should be held as inventory to enable rapid replacement if required. While this represents a holding charge the obvious benefits in being able to repair the press quickly with available spares are significant. It is therefore proposed to proceed with single press and gravity table as part of the augmentation of the plant. Brian Smyth GENERAL MANAGER CAIRNS WATER

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EDMONTON WASTEWATER TREATMENT PLANT LAND TENURE Brian Smyth:JEA : 1/58/13-07: #578174

RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended that the requirements of the Department of Natural Resources and Mines in relation to land tenure for the Edmonton Wastewater Treatment Plant be accepted.

BACKGROUND: The Edmonton Wastewater Treatment Plant was originally constructed on a Reserve for Buildings (Explosive Magazine and Incidental Works). Since its formation, Cairns Water has been endeavouring to secure land tenure over the plant area from the Department of Natural Resources and Mines, in order to provide security to operations and plant expansion.

REPORT: The Department of Natural Resources and Mines has now made the following offer in order to secure tenure over the land: 1. Preparation and lodgement of a Survey Plan suitable for registration in the Land

Registry in terms of the Land Act 1994 to facilitate the following actions: • Excision of areas totalling abt 2.94 ha shown as Lot 2 on CNS02/063 from

Reserve for Buildings (Explosive Magazine and Incidental Works) – Queerah; • Amalgamate an area of abt 1 ha shown as Lot 3 on CNS02/063 from Lot 140

on NR3427 being USL with the above excised area, and reserve and set apart by gazette notice as Reserve for Local Government (Sewerage) purposes;

• Amalgamate the balance area (abt 1.83 ha) of Lot 140 on NR3427 shown as Lot 1 on CNS02/063 with Reserve for Buildings (Explosives Magazine and Incidental Works) – Queerah;

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• Easement in Lot 146 benefiting proposed Reserve and Easement in proposed Reserve benefiting Lot 146;

• Plan to show balance area of Reserve for Buildings (Explosive Magazine and Incidental Works) purposes currently described as Lot 146 on SP129134.

2. Payment of an offer account of $1,492.55. The relevant land parcels referred to by the Department are shown on the attached plan. Acceptance of the Department’s requirements is proposed.

ATTACHMENT: - Attached Plan CNS02/063 Brian Smyth GENERAL MANAGER CAIRNS WATER

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CAPITAL WORKS BUDGET 2002/2003 – CAIRNS WATER Steve Devlin:17/9/5-03:#579368

RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended that Council approve the revised Capital Works budget of $18,705,948 for 2002/2003 as shown below: Budget Area

Original 2002/2003 Capital Budget

September Approved 2002/2003 Capital Budget (including carry over)

Approved October 2002/2003 Capital Budget

Revised December 2002/2003 Capital Budget

Waste $3,740,000 $ 3,583,454 $ 3,583,454 $ 3,583,454 Wastewater $9,655,500 $10,158,383 $10,158,383 $10,158,383 Water $4,052,667 $ 4,874,111 $4,964,111 $4,964,111 TOTAL $17,448,167 $18,615,948 $18,705,948 $18,705,948

REPORT: Council recently has been advised of the emergent capital works that have been undertaken to address the water supply situation in the Southern area of the city. Provision was made during the October review for these works.

Edmonton reservoir pump station, PCW4452 Forest Gardens Trunk Main , PCW3240 Dempsey Street Trunk Main Extension, PCW4202

Provision has also been made in the December review for the detailed design and the commencement of construction of a major pump station on the Western Bypass Main. A reallocation of $150,000 was made to this project with the funds being provided from allocation that was made for the Rural Water Supply Upgrade works. It is expected that construction and procurement work associated with the pump station will commence towards the end of May 2003. Within the Wastewater program, provision has been made by reallocation of funds from other refurbishment activities to cover the critical items identified in the asset audit for the northern and southern wastewater treatment plants.

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ATTACHMENTS: Table 1 : Capital Budget 2002/2003 Waste, December Revision Table 2 : Capital Budget 2002/2003 Wastewater, December Revision Table 3 : Capital Budget 2002/2003 Water, December Revision Brian Smyth GENERAL MANAGER – CAIRNS WATER

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REFUSE M ANAGEM ENT

PCE2030 GORDONVALE MAIN BUND W ALL $3,000 0PCE3010 PORTSMITH TRANSFER STATION $1,254,321 1,500,000PCE3020 PORTSMITH RAISE BUND W ALL $2,000 0PCE3025 PORTSMITH PERIMETER FENCING $20,000 50,000PCE3030 PORTSMITH MONITORING W ELL $18,992 0PCE3110 BABINDA TRANSFER STATION $431,803 200,000PCE3210 G/VALE LANDFILL LEACHATE SUMPS $20,000 0PCE3220 G/VALE LANDFILL MONITORING $4,492 0PCE3230 G/VALE LANDFILL REGRADING $564,671 557,000PCE3240 G/VALE GROUNDW ATER $40,000 40,000PCE3245 G'VALE INCEPT DRAINAGE $48,600 635,000PCE3420 CCC/QRAIL COST SHARE REG W ASTE $156,400 0PCE3430 BULK EARTHW ORKS PORTSMITH TFR $161,175 0PCE3440 REG W ASTE JOINT FACILITIES $100,000 0

NEW REFUSE BUDGET 02/03PCE4105 PSMITH SHREDDER $370,000 400,000PCE4110 PSMITH BOBCAT/LOADER $110,000 80,000PCE4115 PSMITH LANDSCAPE $60,000 60,000PCE4205 SMITHFIELD T STN REFURB $100,000 100,000PCE4305 GVALE T/ STN ACCESS W ORKS $58,000 58,000PCE4505 REGIONAL DROPBINS $60,000 60,000

TOTAL REFUSE M ANAGEM ENT $3,583,454 3,740,000

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W A S T E W A T E RP C S 1 0 2 0 E D T O N O F A L L $ 2 7 0 $ 0P C S 1 0 2 5 S T H N O F A L L $ 8 4 3 ,2 0 5 $ 9 7 7 ,5 0 0P C S 1 0 3 5 S T /T 1 P M P A L T E R $ 2 ,3 5 7 $ 0P C S 1 0 8 5 S T A T IO N K R IS IN G M A IN $ 5 ,0 0 0 $ 0P C S 1 1 2 0 R E H A B B " F E L L O W C K S E W E R $ 1 $ 0P C S 2 0 0 5 W E T L A N D S P R O J C O N T $ 1 ,8 2 0 $ 0P C S 2 0 9 0 M A C H A N S R E T IC U L A T IO N $ 2 ,0 1 7 ,9 7 4 $ 2 ,0 0 0 ,0 0 0P C S 3 0 0 1 M C /P C P F L O W M E T E R S $ 2 6 ,0 0 0 $ 0P C S 3 0 0 2 N /P C P F L O W M E T E R O U T F A L L $ 7 ,0 0 0 $ 0P C S 3 0 0 5 O Z O N E O D O U R C O N T R O L U N IT S ( 4 ) $ 1 9 ,8 3 7 $ 0P C S 3 0 0 6 R A C R E F U R B IS H M E N T N P C P $ 2 ,3 5 2 $ 0P C S 3 0 0 8 L A N D S C A P E R E H A B IL IT A T IO N N P C P $ 1 2 ,1 3 5 $ 0P C S 3 0 1 1 E D M IN F L O W M A G M E T E R $ 1 4 ,4 8 2 $ 0P C S 3 0 1 5 M C N A M A R A S T D E P O T U P G R A D E $ 4 0 ,5 1 1 $ 0P C S 3 0 4 0 T O R A G P R E S S M A R L IN P C P $ 4 ,5 7 0 $ 0P C S 3 0 5 0 R A S P U M P U P G R A D E M A R L IN P C P $ 3 ,5 4 8 $ 0P C S 3 0 6 0 V S D P U M P S T N R 1 $ 3 ,9 3 9 $ 0P C S 3 1 0 0 C L A R IF IE R S T H N P C P $ 1 ,3 5 5 ,4 7 8 $ 1 ,2 2 0 ,0 0 0P C S 3 1 1 0 B IO P L A N T , S T R U C T U R E S S T H N P C P $ 0 $ 0P C S 3 1 1 5 D IG E S T E R G A S E Q U IP U P G R A D E $ 6 ,0 0 0 $ 0P C S 3 1 6 0 G E N E R A T O R N T H N P C P $ 6 ,7 0 0 $ 0P C S 3 4 0 5 M IS C S E W E R W IL T S H IR E D R IV E $ 2 0 ,3 9 9 $ 0P C S 3 4 0 6 M IS C S E W E R C A M P B E L L S T $ 2 8 7 $ 0P C S 3 4 5 0 W H IT E R O C K S E W E R E X T E N S N $ 2 ,5 4 4 $ 0P C S 3 5 3 5 E P A S T E A M C L E A N E R $ 5 ,0 0 0 $ 0P C S 3 5 3 6 E P A C O M P O S IT E S A M P L E R E D M $ 8 ,5 1 2 $ 0P C S 3 5 3 7 N A T A D is h w r U p g r a d e L A B $ 0 $ 6 ,0 0 0P C S 3 6 0 5 M A N H O L E R E C O N S O U T H E R N $ 1 ,6 0 7 $ 0P C S 3 6 5 0 E N E R G Y E F F IC IE N C Y W /W 2 0 0 1 /0 2 $ 1 0 9 ,5 0 8 $ 0P C S 3 7 0 2 B IO S O L ID S - B IN S E D M O N T O N $ 9 ,2 3 2 $ 0P C S 3 7 0 3 B IO S O L ID S - R P D P L A N T E D M O N T O N $ 4 1 ,1 9 8 $ 7 5 ,0 0 0P C S 3 7 0 5 B IS O L ID S - S O IL C O N D IT IO N E R S H E D $ 7 ,8 1 0 $ 0P C S 3 7 5 0 2 0 0 1 /0 2 S C A D A ( W A S T E W A T E R ) $ 6 5 ,1 6 0 $ 0

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N E W W A S T E W A T E R B U D G E T 0 2 /0 3P C S 4 1 0 0 S o u th e rn S T P R e fu rb $ 0 $ 0P C S 4 1 0 5 S O U T H E R N S T P A S S E T A U D IT $ 2 0 ,0 0 0 $ 2 0 ,0 0 0P C S 4 1 0 7 S O U T H S T P F L O W S P L IT $ 1 0 5 ,0 0 0 $ 1 0 5 ,0 0 0P C S 4 1 1 0 S O U T H S T P B F P U D G R A D E $ 1 3 0 ,0 0 0 $ 1 3 0 ,0 0 0P C S 4 1 1 5 S O U T H S T P A E R A T IO N C O N T $ 2 0 0 ,0 0 0 $ 2 0 0 ,0 0 0P C S 4 1 2 0 S O U T H S T P H U M U S S T R E A M $ 1 5 ,0 0 0 $ 1 5 ,0 0 0P C S 4 1 2 5 S O U T H S T P R A S U P G R A D E $ 2 2 0 ,0 0 0 $ 2 2 0 ,0 0 0P C S 4 1 3 0 S O U T H S T P S C A D A U P G R A D E $ 1 3 0 ,0 0 0 $ 1 3 0 ,0 0 0P C S 4 1 ? ? S O U T H S T P IN L E T S T R R E F U R B $ 1 0 ,0 0 0P C S 4 1 5 0 N O R T H S T P R E F U R B $ 0 $ 0P C S 4 1 5 5 N O R T H S T P A S S E T A U D IT $ 2 0 ,0 0 0 $ 2 0 ,0 0 0P C S 4 1 6 0 N O R T H S T P F L O W S P L IT $ 1 0 5 ,0 0 0 $ 1 0 5 ,0 0 0P C S 4 1 6 2 N O R T H S T P A E R A T IO N C A P $ 3 8 0 ,0 0 0 $ 3 8 0 ,0 0 0P C S 4 1 6 4 N O R T H S T P R A S U P G R A D E $ 7 5 3 ,0 0 0 $ 7 8 0 ,0 0 0P C S 4 1 6 6 N O R T H S T P E F F L U E N T D IS P $ 0P C S 4 1 6 8 N O R T H S T P S L U D G E H A N D L IN G $ 1 ,4 0 0 ,0 0 0 $ 1 ,4 0 0 ,0 0 0P C S 4 1 7 0 N O R T H S T P S L U D G E T H IC K $ 5 2 0 ,0 0 0 $ 5 2 0 ,0 0 0P C S 4 1 7 2 N O R T H S T P G a s B u rn e r R e p la c e $ 1 7 ,0 0 0 $ 0P C S 4 1 ? ? N O R T H S T P C h o r lin a tio n B L D $ 2 0 ,0 0 0P C S 4 1 7 2 N O R T H S T P A E R A T O R G E A R B O X $ 1 8 ,0 0 0 $ 0P C S 4 1 7 5 M A R L IN S T P R E F U R B $ 0 $ 0P C S 4 1 7 2 M A R L IN S T P A E R A T O R G E A R B O X $ 1 8 ,0 0 0 $ 0P C S 4 1 8 5 B A B IN D A S T P R E F U R B $ 3 0 ,0 0 0 $ 3 0 ,0 0 0P C S 4 1 8 6 B A B IN D A S T P F L O W M E T E R S $ 1 5 ,0 0 0 $ 1 5 ,0 0 0P C S 4 1 9 2 E D M S T P S L U D G E P O N D S 1 & 2 $ 5 6 ,2 7 9 $ 0P C S 4 2 0 0 P U M P S T N R E F U R B $ 0 $ 0P C S 4 2 0 2 P S T N C B 1 R A IL S $ 2 5 0 $ 0P C S 4 2 0 5 C A M P B E L L S T V S D & P U M P $ 6 0 ,0 0 0 $ 6 0 ,0 0 0P C S 4 2 0 7 T B 1 P U M P R E P L $ 6 0 ,0 0 0 $ 6 0 ,0 0 0P C S 4 2 0 9 T 1 W E T W E L L R E F U R B $ 1 0 ,0 0 0 $ 1 0 ,0 0 0P C S 4 2 1 0 S 1 W E T W E L L R E F U R B $ 0 $ 0P C S 4 2 1 1 R 1 W E T W E L L R E F U R B $ 0 $ 0P C S 4 2 1 3 R 1 V S D R e p la c e m e n t $ 7 ,7 5 5 $ 0P C S 4 2 1 5 K B 1 S W /B D U P G R A D E $ 3 4 ,3 8 6 $ 4 0 ,0 0 0P C S 4 2 1 6 K L A R W E IN C L S W /B D U P G $ 2 ,8 0 7 $ 0P C S 4 2 1 8 R 5 S W /B D U P G $ 2 ,8 0 7 $ 0P C S 4 2 2 0 D C 1 S W /B D U P G R $ 0 $ 0P C S 4 2 2 5 S T N K B U IL D IN G R E F U R B $ 5 ,0 0 0 $ 1 0 ,0 0 0P C S 4 2 2 6 S T N S 1 B U IL D IN G R E F U R B $ 5 ,0 0 0 $ 0

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PCS4300 RISING MAINS 2002/2003 $100,000 $100,000PCS4305 RISING MAIN KLARWEIN CL $40,000 $40,000PCS4310 RISING MAIN CENTAUR ST $27,000 $27,000PCS4400 MISC SEWER EXT 2002/2003 $57,084 $100,000PCS4405 SEWER EXT HOLLYWOOD BVD $22,416 $0PCS4410 SEWER EXT SUN ST/F $14,500 $0PCS4415 SEWER EXT TUNNEL HILL $6,000 $0PCS4500 EPA UPGRADES 2002/2003 $58,150 $100,000PCS4502 EPA UP/G DEEP CK P/STN $38,500 $0PCS4600 OTHER WORKS $0 $0PCS4503 EPA UP/G Multigas Portable Detector $28,100 $0PCS4605 MANHOLE REFURB SH1 $0 $50,000PCS4610 SEWER MANHOLE REFURB $50,000 $50,000PCS4615 SCADA REFURB INNER $328,678 $350,000PCS4616 ETP SCADA REFURB $9,322 $0PCS4617 SCADA SS FLOAT SWITCH $12,000PCS4620 I/I RECTIFICATION $200,000 $200,000PCS4625 DEPOT REFURB MACNAMARA ST $37,486 $75,000PCS4630 DEPOT REFURB BABINDA $5,000 $0PCS4800 LAB REFURB $0 $0PCS4635 DEPOT REFURB GORNDONVALE $38,427 $0PCS4640 ENERGY EFF METER UPGRADE $10,000 $0PCS4700 SS BIOSOLID MIXING AREA $25,000 $0PCS4800 LAB REFURB $0 $0PCS4805 ATOMIC ABS SPECT $36,000 $35,000

TOTAL WASTEWATER $10,158,383 $9,655,500

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P C W 1 0 3 0 B S T O N B C H R E S $ 2 9 8 ,9 5 1 $ 0P C W 1 0 5 0 D R A P E R R E S E T H $ 2 3 0 ,0 0 0 $ 2 5 0 ,0 0 0P C W 2 0 3 0 B A R R O N R IV E R W A T E R S U P P L Y $ 4 ,7 9 7 $ 0P C W 2 0 6 0 W O O P E N C K W A T E R S U P P L Y $ 5 0 ,9 6 8 $ 0P C W 2 0 9 0 W A T E R M O D E L , N E T W O R K A N A L Y S IS $ 6 ,9 7 0 $ 1 0 ,0 0 0P C W 3 0 0 1 B R A M S T O M B E A C H - C H L O R IN A T O R $ 9 ,7 3 3 $ 0P C W 3 0 0 3 W H IT E S G A P - R O T O R K V A L V E $ 3 ,0 0 0 $ 0P C W 3 0 0 4 W A T E R M E T E R R E P L A C E M E N T $ 2 ,0 0 0 $ 0P C W 3 0 0 8 G O L D S B O R O U G H W A T E R D E S IG N $ 2 4 0 ,0 0 0 $ 2 8 0 ,0 0 0P C W 3 0 1 0 D A M A C C E S S C O P P E R L O D E $ 9 5 ,3 8 3 $ 0P C W 3 0 1 5 U P G R A D E M C N A M A R A S T D E P O T $ 1 2 ,8 6 9 $ 0P C W 3 0 2 0 R E T A IN W A L L , P IC N IC F A C IL IT Y $ 5 0 ,0 0 0 $ 0P C W 3 0 2 5 T O IL E T B L O C K , W A T E R T M E N T $ 3 3 ,3 0 0 $ 0P C W 3 0 5 0 S T R A T F O R D D E P O T R E F U R B IS H $ 1 7 3 ,0 5 5 $ 1 1 5 ,0 0 0P C W 3 0 6 0 A C T U A T O R V A L V E R O B S O N R D $ 8 9 7 $ 0P C W 3 0 6 5 R E T A IN IN G W A L L F R E S H W T R T P $ 1 8 ,0 0 0 $ 0P C W 3 0 7 5 F R E S H W A T E R A C C E S S R D $ 2 5 ,6 8 3 $ 0P C W 3 1 0 2 E P A U P G R A D E B S E A L U N I R E S R D $ 4 2 ,9 7 0 $ 5 0 ,0 0 0P C W 3 2 2 5 T M A L T E R C L IF T O N B E A C H $ 5 ,3 0 4 $ 0P C W 3 2 3 0 T M A L T E R T R IN IT Y B E A C H $ 1 4 ,5 7 9 $ 0P C W 3 2 4 0 T M F O R E S T G D N S /F O S T E R $ 2 2 2 ,5 0 0 $ 0P C W 3 2 4 5 T M P A W P A W G U L L Y $ 6 3 ,8 6 1 $ 7 0 ,0 0 0P C W 3 2 5 0 T M R B A R R O N R IV E R B R ID G E $ 1 9 5 ,1 7 9 $ 0P C W 3 2 5 5 T M R N O R T H E R N B E A C H IN T E R T IE $ 1 6 9 ,1 4 9 $ 3 8 5 ,0 0 0P C W 3 3 0 1 W M R -B E S S IE P O IN T $ 0 $ 0P C W 3 3 1 5 W M R A U M U L L E R S T R E E T $ 2 5 0 ,1 1 3 $ 1 0 0 ,0 0 0P C W 3 3 1 6 W M R G O L D S W O R T H Y R D 1 0 0 M M $ 5 ,5 6 0 $ 0P C W 3 3 1 7 W M R J O Y C E R D 5 0 M M $ 0 $ 0P C W 3 3 2 0 W M R C L Y D E R D 1 0 0 M M $ 4 4 0 $ 3 0 ,0 0 0P C W 3 3 2 2 W M R G R E E N H IL L R D 1 0 0 M M $ 4 ,1 0 4 $ 9 ,0 0 0P C W 3 3 2 4 W M R D E X T E R R D 1 0 0 M M $ 2 3 ,0 0 2 $ 1 5 ,0 0 0

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PCW 3325 W M R THO M PSO N RD 100M M $7,579 $21,000PCW 3326 W M R M ACILW RAITH ST 100M M $12,652 $20,000PCW 3327 W M R U PERKINS ST 100M M $18,574 $12,000PCW 3328 W M R U M ILES ST 100M M $12,000 $12,000PCW 3329 W M R M ARSHALL ST 100M M $2,500 $8,000PCW 3371 W ATER RETIC D IST M ETERING $0 $0PCW 3400 2001/02 SCADA (W ATER) $65,664 $0PCW 3450 ENERG Y EFFIC IENCY (W ATER) $0 $0PCW 3501 R IIM P M IRRIW INNI RURAL INTAKE $0 $0PCW 3502 STANDBY G EN O RCHID VALLEY $5,090 $0PCW 3503 BRAM BCH ACCESS UPG RADE $2,748 $92,667PCW 3504 FRENCHM AN CK W EIR $45,020 $74,000

NEW W ATER BUDG ET 02/03PCW 4010 F/W TR TP UPG RADE $407,000 $685,000PCW 4011 FTP INLET RO TARK VALVE $30,000 $0PCW 4012 FTP FILTER LEVEL CO NTRO L UPG $20,000 $0PCW 4013 FTP W ASHO UT VALVE UPG $75,000 $0PCW 4015 FTP SLUDG E PUM P REP $25,000 $0PCW 4017 FTP AIR SCO UR UPG RADE $35,000 $0PCW 4019 FTP FLTR CO M VALVE ACT $75,000 $0PCW 4200 TRUNK M AIN REPL 2002/2003 $0 $200,000PCW 4202 TM R 375 DEM PSEY $275,000 $0PCW 4203 TM R CAIRNS RD 200M M P/R VALVE $15,000 $0PCW 4205 TRUNK M AIN BRAM STO N BEACH $120,220 $0PCW 4207 TM R 600M M UNI CO NN $25,000 $0PCW 4300 W /M AIN REPL 2002/2003 $35,400 $75,000PCW 4301 W M R STANTO N RD 150M M $38,100 $0PCW 4305 W /M AIN REPL KENNETH ST $9,000 $9,000PCW 4307 W /M AIN 100m m CO NN W ALKER $0 $0PCW 4309 W /M AIN REPL STRATFO RD PDE $18,195 $0PCW 4310 W /M AIN REPL M T PETER RD $0 $0PCW 4350 W /M AIN REPL SEP 2002/2003 $52,500 $75,000PCW 4352 W /M AIN REPL SEP M ILLER ST $10,000 $0

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PCW4400 EPA UPG 2002/2003 $0 $50,000PCW4450 P/STN UPG 2002/2003 $0PCW4452 P/STN UPG Coombak Close $50,000

P?STN Western Bypass $150,000PCW4500 DEMAND MANAGE 2002/2003 $0 $0PCW4505 DISTRICT METERS $36,000 $50,000PCW4507 DEMAND MANAGE Leak Detector $6,800 $0PCW4510 W/METER REPL 2002/2003 $198,000 $200,000PCW4515 SCADA RETIC INNER $268,773 $275,000PCW4600 RURAL W/SUPPLY UPG (Mirrinni) $25,000 $175,000PCW4605 MIRIWINNI WEIR UPG $145,000 $145,000PCW4610 MICROFILTR UPGR RURAL S $50,000 $50,000PCW4700 MISC WORKS 2002/2003 $22,729 $0PCW4705 UNI RES SEALING $50,000 $50,000PCW4710 KAM RES ROOF REPLACE $9,757 $15,000PCW4715 LK MORRIS RD IMPROVE $40,000 $40,000PCW4720 SW/BD REP CHATHAM TCE $15,000 $15,000PCW4725 WALKWAY REPL CRYSTAL CASC $80,000 $100,000PCW4730 ACCESS RD BEHANA INTAKE $18,341 $20,000PCW4735 S/S SCR CRYSTAL CASC $20,000 $20,000PCW4745 COPPERLODE DAM KIOSK ROOF REPL $9,017 $0PCW4750 COPPERLODE CARPARK $80,085 $0

TOTAL WATER $4,964,111 $4,052,667

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DISCOUNT & INTEREST WRITE-OFF: 6 EGMONT CL ASSESSMENT 462721 Anthony Bird: 24/1/1-25: # 577540

RECOMMENDATION: That all lost discount and interest accrued associated with non-payment of $2.80 (initial invoice $9.69) be written off for 6 Egmont Cl Clifton Beach, Assessment 462721

BACKGROUND: On 18 February 1999, R. J. Manning (Mr Manning) of 6 Egmont Close, Clifton Beach wrote to Council advising of a perceived error in his water bill. From accounts it appears that Mr Manning was billed $9.69 when he believed that he should have been charged $2.80. Mr Manning’s argument was that his charge should be at the budget rate within financial years. One 22 September 1999, the Council wrote to Mr Manning advising the charge of $2.80 would be waived. It appears that this charge (either $9.69 or $2.80) was not waived and as such Mr Manning has continued to lose discount and accrue interest on the lost discount.

CONSIDERATIONS: Statutory: N/A Policy: N/A Financial: Total of lost discount and interest accrued to date (Monday, 13 January 2003) is $738.62.

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Social: N/A CONCLUSION: Mr Manning has received a letter from Cairns City Council advising that a water charge was being waived. Since the time of writing of the letter, Mr Manning has continued to lose discount and accrue interest on such. Therefore, it is recommended that all interest and loss discount accrued associated with the letters of 18 February 1999 and 22 September 1999 be written off.

ATTACHMENTS: Mr Manning’s letter of 18 February 1999 (SKIDS # 47609) Cairns City Councils letter of 22 September 1999 (SKIDS # 108975) Anthony Bird Business Support Brian Smyth General Manager Cairns Water

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22nd September 1999 R J Manning 6 Egmont Close Clifton Beach CAIRNS QLD 4870 Dear R J Manning,

RE: WATER RATES One of the conditions for allowing discount on rate charges is that all-outstanding rates and charges have been paid. It has been brought to my attention that an amount of $2.80 still remains as an outstanding water usage charge against the property. This is a result of the re-calculation of water charges by yourself as outlined in your letter received on the 18th February 1999. As you are aware, the method of charging for water usage for the 98/99 was revised to a full user pay system. The establishment of an access fee of $100 with all domestic water used charge at $0.51 per kiloliter is considered to be a more equitable and fairer method for all. For the purpose of water charging the “water year” is a term of approximately twelve months ending in the period April/May. As an accurate costing is not possible and given the small charge involved, the $2.80 will be waived in this instance with this amount been credit to the property. It is obvious from the water consumption figures to the property that you are concessions of your water usage. You are to be congratulated on being “Waterwise” Yours faithfully,

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COMMERCIAL WATER CHARGES – ASSESSMENT 369298 Anthony Bird:24/1/1-25: # 578576

RECOMMENDATION: That the Bosanquets be informed that the charges as levied stand; and Cairns City Council investigates alternative charging mechanisms as part of its budget deliberations for 2003/2004 for those properties that have both residential and commercial aspects to their improvements.

INTRODUCTION: On 9 November 2002, Peter Bosanquet wrote to Cairns City Council requesting exemption from all commercial charges levied against his property. On 1 November 2002, P. G. And L. F. Bosanquet (the Bosanquets) were issued with a supplementary rates notice for the period 1 July 2002 to 31 December 2002. The supplementary notice was issued due to a change in the classification of Assessment 369298. This change was due to the addition of a nursery to the classfication. Discussion with the Bosanquets reveal that the nursery on the property is watered through bore water and not the potable water supply. Consumption patterns on the property would indicate that the potable water was only being used for domestic purposes. Table 1.0 is a snapshot of consumption patterns over the last three bill periods, being one year. Table 1.0

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00w224274 13/11/02 204 70 0.614 $38.50

22/07/02 134 63 0.441 $23.04

01/03/02 71 50 0.352 $16.45

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CONSIDERATIONS: Statutory: N/A Policy: Cairns City Council’s revenue policy states that:

Where residential type improvement/s share a meter with commercial improvement/s and the Department of Natural Resources and Mines land use code for that assessment is commercial, water usage charges will be levied at the commercial rate and no greening contribution will apply.

In cases such as this it is policy to charge a residential and commercial access charge (two charges) and have all consumption recorded at the commercial rate. Financial: Recurrent: On a singular property basis, the financial implications of writing the commercial charge off is not great in nature. In this case it would be one access charge at $62.10 and consumption would be charged at $0.48 instead of $0.70. Social: N/A

CONSULTATION: N/A

OPTIONS: N/A

CONCLUSION: The Bosanquet’s have requested that all commercial access and volumetric charges to their property be waived and residential billing be reintroduced. Commercial charges were raised due to a change in property classification by DNRM to include a nursery.

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Cairns City Council has adopted a policy where all properties that have residential and commercial improvements are charged residential and commercial access charges with all water consumed being charged at the commercial rate. It is not recommended changing this arrangement without further analysis into both the policy and financial implications associated with a change. Further analysis would provide number and types of properties affected and also allow modelling of any proposed changes on the Cairns Water and Cairns City Council budget.

ATTACHMENTS: Letter received from the Bosanquets (SKIDS # 553575) Anthony Bird Business Support Brian Smyth General Manager Cairns Water

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REGIONAL WASTE MANAGEMENT FACILITY PROGRESS REPORT Brian Smyth:KB : 1/58/13-07 #573638


WASTE TRANSFER STATION This has now been opened with minor fitout and landscaping still underway. Actual commencement of usage by the public of the station will be co-ordinated with the contractor and Council’s Media and Public Relations branch.

REGIONAL FACILITIES Activities since the last report include:

• Final inspection by Far North Building Certification • Aeration Building Ductwork • Completion of Office and Amenities Building • Sludge piping • Biofilter No 2 Media • Alignment of Digester No 1 • Commencement of landscaping works • Completion of pavements and line marking • Dry commissioning activities • Electrical reticulation • Siteworks for Mareeba and Killaloe WTFs

Activities planned for next period:

• Final alignment of Digester No 3 • Weighbridge Control building • Pipework and services reticulation completion

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• Completion of dry commissioning • Wet – Commissioning activities to commence • Completion of Landscaping • Minor defects and omissions • Construction of WRFs at Mareeba & Douglas

Industrial Relations

• No issues on site

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• No issues on site Quality

• Minor non conformances and defects being addressed • Digester alignment being carried out by specialist sub-contractor • As constructed drawings and Operations and Maintenance Manuals being

prepared Phase II Programme The current programme has been updated by the contractor to reflect progress as at end of November 2002.

• Wet Commissioning works delayed due to delays to completion of alignment of Digesters 1 & 3

• Anticipated completion of D&C Contract by mid-January • Plant commissioning complete and ready for Phase III Operations by end of

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REPORT: The November 2002 meeting of the Local Authority Waste Management Advisory Committee (LAWMAC) was held in Townsville on 29 November 2002. The minutes of the meeting are attached for the information of Council. The only issue that needs to be raised is that of some assistance that could be available to Council under a recycling programme being initiated through the Environmental Protection Agency. This is being followed through at officer level to see if Council is eligible for any grant assistance. No other issues require specific deliberation by Council.

ATTACHMENT: - Minutes of Local Authority Waste Management Advisory Committee (LAWMAC)

held in Townsville on 29 November 2002. Brian Smyth GENERAL MANAGER – CAIRNS WATER

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LOCAL AUTHORITY WASTE MANAGEMENT ADVISORY COMMITTEE (LAWMAC)

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Meeting Number 2002/2003 - 3

Ocean Palms Resort, Townsville Friday, 29th November 2002

Attendees: Cr Dave Egan (Chair) Douglas Shire Council Mr Paul Hoye Douglas Shire Council Cr Heather Keevers Johnstone Shire Council Mr John Dearlove Johnstone Shire Council Ms Kathryn Hall Johnstone Shire Council Cr Greg Thomsen Mackay City Council Mr Peter Driemel Whitsunday Shire Council Cr Mike Brunker Bowen Shire Council Mr Jon Gibbons Bowen Shire Council Cr Tom Gilmore Mareeba Shire Council Cr Graham Anderson Burdekin Shire Council Mr Mark Allpress Burdekin Shire Council Cr Judy Beatts Hinchinbrook Shire Council Mr Jeremy Jenkins Hinchinbrook Shire Council Cr Ron Hunt Cardwell Shire Council Mr Doug Green Cardwell Shire Council Cr Brian Reiffel Charters Towers City Council Mr Grant Steen Townsville City Council Mr Ian Kuhl Townsville City Council Cr Sandra Chesney Thuringowa City Council Mr Gary Ewart Thuringowa City Council Mr John Biedenhorn Thuringowa City Council Cr Len Curtis Atherton Shire Council Mr Stewart Innes Atherton Shire Council Mr Steve Elwell Cairns City Council Cr John Airoldi Sarina Shire Council Mr Wolfgang Zadrevic Sarina Shire Council Mr Bryce Hines LGAQ Mr Vin Naidoo LGAQ Mr Greg Merry Environmental Health (LGAQ) Cr Bob Beynon Chairman, NPC Council Mr Manny Manatakis BIEC Mr Lindsay Delzoppo EPA Mr Peter Collins EPA Ms Melinda Lennon TPHU Mr Frank Phillips Visy Recycling Mrs Mary Field LAWMAC Secretary

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Full Corresponding Member Councils: Burke Shire Council Carpentaria Shire Council Etheridge Shire Council McKinlay Shire Council Cloncurry Shire Council Croydon Shire Council Dalrymple Shire Council

Apologies: Cr Ross Overton (Deputy Chair) Johnstone Shire Council Cr Charlie Large Whitsunday Shire Council Cr Ann Bunnell Townsville City Council Cr Brian Robinson Herberton Shire Council Mr Luke Taylor Herberton Shire Council Cr Wendy Western Nebo Shire Council Mr Mic Langbourne Charters Towers City Council Mr Bruce Crunkhorn Mareeba Shire Council Mr Rick Thessman Mackay City Council Burke Shire Council / Cloncurry Shire Council / Cook Shire Council The apologies as listed were noted. The following official proxies were received and noted: • Grant Steen nominated as proxy at this meeting for Cr Ann Bunnell (Townsville) • Mr Steve Elwell nominated as ongoing proxy for Cr Jeff Pezzutti (Cairns) WELCOME AND INTRODUCTION The Chair, Cr Dave Egan, declared the meeting open at 9.15am welcoming LAWMAC members present and invited guests from LGAQ, BIEC, EPA, Visy Recycling.

CONFIRMATION OF PREVIOUS MEETING The minutes of the General Meeting held Friday 13th September 2002 were endorsed as a true and correct record of the proceedings of that meeting with the withdrawal of Cr Heather Keever’s name from the recorded list of apologies. Moved: Cr Mike Brunker (Bowen) Seconded: Mr Grant Steen (Townsville) Carried. 13 – 0. PRESENTATION - TOWARDS BEST PRACTICE RECYCLING and the NPC Mr Bryce Hines, Cr Bob Beynon, Mr Greg Merry and Mr Vin Naidoo attended the meeting to give a Workshop/Presentation on the Best Practice Recycling Policies and Procedures on a Local Govt level plus a status report on the current undertakings of the National Packaging Covenant. Cr Bob Beynon opened the presentation briefing on the role that the NPC plays in assessing the actual costing of recycling. Cr Beynon congratulated LAWMAC and its member shires on the positive work towards voluntary recycling on a regional/rural basis. Mr Bryce Hines addressed the meeting advising that the objective of the presentation was to give a broad strategic rundown on how the Best Practice Recycling Policy and Procedure Guidelines work on a local government level. Mr Hynes gave a brief overview of the Project Guidelines in place to assist councils in establishing the best practice kerbside recycling and drop-off centres most appropriate to individual shire communities.

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Mr Greg Merry addressed the meeting advising of the most asked questions regarding recycling as: • Benefits of recycling and is it worthwhile? • Viability and profitability? • What support funding is available? The Best Practice Guidelines consider Queensland’s dispersed population, tyranny of distance, viability and sustainability, affordability of a recycling service. Mr Merry advised of the availability of a “Towards Best Practice” information kit to provide background information on recycling in Queensland and considers the benefits of recycling and the issues of enhancing sustainability. The information kit systematically guides councils through the process involving councils in the service level decisions whilst encouraging community consultation and industry involvement and development. LAWMAC members were advised of the opportunities available to local government authorities to access the available funds subject to councils adopting a range of systems supported by Waste Education Strategy Programs. In Summary, the Guidelines and Incentives Scheme is to be launched Friday, 29th November 2002 by Townsville Mayor, Cr Tony Mooney. The key contacts for further information are Mr Peter Collins (EPA Brisbane) and Mr Bryce Hines (LGAQ Brisbane) with assistance accessible on an individual or regional basis with $$$ available. A brief question and discussion period followed with queries regarding the availability of Program information which Bryce confirmed was recorded on CD with some copies available at the meeting. Bryce also advised that he would also forward copies of the “Towards Best Practice Recycling in Queensland” CD information kit to all LAWMAC member councils. Mr Vin Naidoo addressed the meeting giving a brief background review on the current Statewide Sharps Management and Disposal Strategy Project, advised of the $100,000 funding available and circulated application forms for Council consideration and submission. FINANCIAL REPORT The Chair, Cr Dave Egan briefed members on the updated position regarding funding commitments for the Mobile Education Unit including a further $15,000 from the JRG and KRG. Cleanaway have also committed to $2,000 per year for 3 years and NQLGA have confirmed that all GST Input Tax Credits (approx $13,500 to date) will be credited to the LAWMAC / MEU account. Questions were raised regarding funding support from drumMuster with Cr Ron Hunt to follow up during the day’s meeting proceedings. It was resolved that the Financial Report as circulated with the Draft Agenda be adopted. Moved: Cr Greg Thomsen (Mackay) Seconded: Cr Ron Hunt (Cardwell) Carried. 13 – 0. MOBILE WASTE EDUCATION UNIT The “Kerby’s Coach” report as developed by Cr Ron Hunt and circulated in the Draft Agenda was noted with interest. Following discussion, members agreed on the need to develop a firm travel itinerary for the Mobile Waste Education Unit.

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It was proposed that the MEU commence its 2003 Itinerary from the southern section of the LAWMAC region taking in the southern member shires of Bowen, Sarina, Mirani, Proserpine, Nebo and Mackay before proceeding northward. The Chair announced his impending departure from the meeting to attend the launch of the Guidelines and Incentives Scheme by Townsville Mayor, Cr Tony Mooney and called for a consensus on the travel itinerary of the MEU in his absence for consideration upon his return to the meeting. Cr Greg Thomsen was appointed as Acting Chair in the interim and called for input and feedback regarding shire-based events and educational programs scheduled within individual council’s school curriculums. Following discussion it was resolved that the MEU be driven to the Mackay region during the first week of 2003 to commence an itinerary from the south of the LAWMAC region before proceeding northward taking in all member shires along the way. Moved: Cr Mike Brunker (Bowen) Seconded: Cr Len Curtis (Atherton) Carried. 13 – 0. Following concerns regarding the input of incorrect show-dates into the existing draft travel itinerary members were requested to advise the secretary for notification of changes to be passed on to Paula Harrison (Envirocom Aust). Members moved the recommendation that that Paula Harrison (Envirocom Aust) be reminded of her commitment to LAWMAC in the development and circulation of a draft travel itinerary as agreed at a previous meeting. Moved: Mr Grant Steen (Townsville) Seconded: Cr Heather Keevers (Johnstone) Carried. 13 – 0. PRESENTATION – EPA WASTE WISE PROJECT Mr Peter Collins addressed the meeting giving a brief presentation the Waste Wise Project with a program overview of:

1. Voluntary Registration 2. Waste Assessment (Initial waste assessment / Goals ID / Waste Audit / Action

Plan 3. Measure of Success ( Measure against Performance Indicators of Action Plan

and report back to EPA on implementation) 4. Market Transformation (Lifecycle assessment of Waste Wise Program)

EPA provides support through its Waste Wise Team to facilitate with an information tool and resource kit available on the internet. Mr Collins advised of the $400,000 budget for Waste Wise this years and asked “Is LAWMAC interested in being part of the Waste Wise Project and help industry and local government profit by reducing waste?” Members indicated LAWMAC was interested and endorsed the Executive to work with Lindsay Delzoppo and Peter Collins in discussing the project further and called for councils to provide input and needs. It was resolved that the Executive of LAWMAC investigate further, call upon member councils for input and report back to the Committee on outcomes for discussion at the next general meeting. Moved: Mr Steve Elwell (Cairns) Seconded: Cr Ron Hunt (Cardwell) Carried. 11 – 0

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LAWMAC MEMBERSHIP & AFFILIATIONS The draft report as developed by Kylie Hughes (EPA) detailing the comments and issues on Best Practice Environmental and Economical Waste Management as raised by members at the September 2002 meeting was noted and received. Moved: Cr Judy Beatts (Hinchinbrook) Seconded: Cr Heather Keevers (Johnstone) Carried. 11 – 0 LAWMAC SUPPORTED PROJECTS Townsville City Council – Development of Accredited Waste Management Operator Course Mr Ian Kuhl gave a brief presentation refreshing on the current status of the project. Ian advised that Townsville City Council is now a Registered Training Organisation and will soon be in a position to provide formal training and qualification through the waste management course of elective and core modules. Nebo Shire Council – Community Education Project The Acting Chair, Cr Greg Thomsen tabled and read the Project Status Report as submitted by Cr Wendy Western.

WASTE MANAGEMENT ASSOCIATION of AUSTRALIA Members acknowledged with appreciation the WMAA support of the Mobile Waste Education Unit through active interest and promotion along with financial sponsorship of the project.

PRESENTATION – VISY RECYCLING Mr Frank Phillips gave a brief and informal verbal presentation on the current fact finding mission to resource MRF volumes for the Townsville/Thuringowa plant. General discussion followed with no questions raised.

PRESENTATION – WORMFARMING & VERMICULTURE - JSC Ms Kathryn Hall addressed the meeting giving a brief presentation and status report on the Johnstone Shire based “Guide to Household Vermiculture” project. The possibility of incorporating a vermiculture display into the MEU was proposed with members supporting consideration of the development of a design for a model plus an educational package.

PRESENTATION – BEVERAGE INDUSTRY ENVIRONMENTAL COUNCIL Mr Manny Manatakis addressed the meeting on the “Don’t Waste Australia – do the Right Thing” project and advised of a further $10,000 contribution for the MEU. LAWMAC members again extended their appreciation to BIEC and Manny for the continued support of the MEU. Manny advised of the need to measure the effectiveness of the MEU with a data monitoring mechanism developed along with documentation and records of an Attedance Register, Comments and Input and Media Coverage. Manny also commented on the Best Practice Guidelines and recommended that funding be applied within 6 months to provide a quick uptake on the scheme and allowing for budgets to be set accordingly through the establishment of a system enabling local government to fast-track this system.

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General discussion followed regarding composite recycled material (eg. Tetra Packs) leading to a commitment by Mr Frank Phillips to write a brief on the product and submit to the JRG Chair, Mr Lyndsay Delzoppo for consideration. Cr Tom Gilmore proposed the concept of providing bags at Driver Reviver Stops, Fuel Stops etc for collecting recyclables during travels for consideration as a new project. Manny Manatakis and Cr Tom Gilmore to develop and review the concept.

WASTE TYRE MANAGEMENT The Acting Chair, Cr Greg Thomsen tabled a report by QCL on the proposed merger of Australian Cement and Queensland Cement. Following a review of Envirocycle and Encore Rubber, members agreed that there appears to be little if any progress on the disposal of waste tyres in Queensland. Members moved to accept the QCL Report but certainly not endorse it. Moved: Cr Ron Hunt (Cardwell) Seconded: Cr Heather Keevers (Johnstone) Carried. 12 – 0 Members resolved to forward a letter to QCL expressing extreme disappointment – LAWMAC Executive Committee to draft the letter and sumbit to the secretary for forwarding with copies issued to the Press and individual member councils. Moved: Mr Gary Ewart (Thuringowa) Seconded: Cr Ron Hunt (Cardwell) Carried. 12 – 0 Members resolved to forward a letter to Environment Australia questioning the lethargy on waste tyre levies reflecting on LAWMAC’s policy on tyres to landfill and the possibility of being forced to lift this ban. Mr Ian Kuhl to provide the draft wording to the Secretary. Moved: Mr Ian Kuhl (Townsville) Seconded: Mr Steve Elwell (Cairns) Carried. 12 – 0 Cr Dave Egan entered the meeting and resumed the role of Chair reporting on feedback by TyreCycle representative in possibly overcoming current blockage problems in using the tyre-rubber product in paving spraying. Cr Egan proposed that representatives from Boral, Pioneer and Sami should be invited to future meetings for their views. Following discussion members resolved that LAWMAC write to the EPA and relevant Federal Departments urging the EPA to initiate a joint project between EPA, MRD, and the relevant CRC, to research the re-use of waste tyres in road construction under Queensland conditions. Moved: Cr Tom Gilmore (Mareeba) Seconded: Cr Greg Thomsen (Mackay) Carried. 13 – 0 GENERAL BUSINESS Cr Ron Hunt addressed the meeting advising of the 15amp power supply installed on the MEU supported by a detailed document which will be clearly displayed in the Unit. Cr Heather Keevers addressed the meting raising concerns regarding the problems regarding over-usage and incorrect disposal of plastic shopping bags within the community. Mr Bryce Hines responded advising that the Federal Minister has established a Working Group to investigate the use of plastic bags. The issue is scheduled to be addressed through the NPC with the development of a recommendation for disposal of plastic bags and a Code of Practice for supermarkets. Bryce undertook to provide an update to LAWMAC members following outcomes.

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Mr Doug Green addressed the meeting advising of the confirmation by drumMuster for financial support for the MEU to the value of $1,000. Cardwell Shire Council also called for the official outcome of the successful school in the naming of the MEU. Cr Egan undertook to review the entries and advise of the result on Monday 2nd December 2002 prior to closure of the school year. The meeting was advised that this meeting would be the last for Mr Gary Ewart (Thuringowa) for some time and extended their appreciation to Gary for his commitment and input to the Committee and also welcomed Mr John Biedenharn as Gary’s replacement. The Resumé and covering letter from Mr Fenn Hughes regarding the possibility of future employment within the Committee was tabled, noted and held over for further discussion and consideration at the next meeting. The Marketing Proposal for LAWMAC’s Interactive Waste Education Bus prepared by HOT CONCEPTS was tabled to be held over for consideration at the next meeting.

NEXT MEETING Following discussion it was noted that Nebo Shire Council does have the resources and facilities to host a general meeting of LAWMAC and should be considered. The next meeting was tentatively scheduled for a date between 3rd – 14th February 2003 in Townsville to coincide with the MRF launch. Townsville / Thuringowa members to determine the date and advise as soon as possible.

MEETING DATES FOR 2003 The meeting dates for 2003 were set as follows with 9.30am commencements at venues to be decided: • 23rd May 03 General Meeting • 22nd August 03 Annual General Meeting (+ Waste Mngmnt Conf / at Nebo?) • 17th October 03 General Meeting

The Chair thanked members and guests for attending, wished all a happy and safe Christmas and New Year and declared the meeting closed at 3.05pm.

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WASTE MANAGEMENT STRATEGY LAE CITY COUNCIL Brian Smyth:KB : #577741: 13/17/21-01


REPORT Council may be aware that Cairns Water is developing a waste management strategy that incorporates and addresses the specific and inherent problems of the City of Lae in the Morobe Province of Papua New Guinea.

The project has now been operational for nearly twelve (12) months. Cairns Water staff have made (one) 1 visit to Lae – in February 2002 – to meet with the local business community and members of the National government. The visit also commenced the required data gathering process and reviewed the current practices of waste management in Lae.

In October 2002, Cairns Water hosted a visit from Lae of the project officer to familiarise that person with the current operations in Cairns and to train the officer as to the required data for the strategy. Subsequent to that visit, it was the responsibility of Lae City Council to collect and collate the necessary data for input into the strategy.

A return visit to Lae by the Waste Services Co-Ordinator, Steve Elwell, was planned for January 2003, however this has been postponed pending the supply of the required data and advice on recent security issues in the Province. At this stage this return trip will be made in February 2003.

Funding for the project is from a grant from the Commonwealth Local Government Forum Good Practice Scheme. Brian Smyth GENERAL MANAGER CAIRNS WATER

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CONSULTANCY PROGRESS REPORT – DECEMBER 2002

BACKGROUND This report advises current progress with respect to consultancies which have been issued and are underway. All consultancies and their award have been in accordance with the adopted purchasing policy of Cairns City Council. Consultancy CW20/2001 Project: Energy Audit of Water/Wastewater Pump Stations Consultant: Gutteridge Haskins & Davey Pty Ltd Progress: Final report being reviewed by Cairns Water. Consultancy CW02/02 Project: Development of a Marketing Plan Consultant: Cummings Research Progress: To be reported to February meeting. Consultancy CW03/02 Project: Concept Master Plan Redevelopment Copperlode Dam Consultant: Clarke and Prince Progress: Design finalised and specification being reviewed by

Cairns Water. Consultancy CW09/02 Project: Asset Condition Audit of Northern and Southern

Wastewater Treatment Plant Consultant: Cardno MBK Progress: Final report being reviewed by Cairns Water.

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Consultancy CW10/02 Project: Aeration Capacity Upgrade at Northern Wastewater

Treatment Plant Consultant: CH2M Hill Progress: Consultant commissioned. Consultancy CW11/02 Project: RAS Capacity Upgrade at Northern Wastewater

Treatment Plant Consultant: CH2M Hill Progress: Consultant commissioned. Consultancy CW14/02 Project: Aeration Capacity Upgrade at Southern Wastewater

Treatment Plant Consultant: CH2M Hill Progress: Consultant commissioned.

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CONTRACT PROGRESS REPORT – DECEMBER 2002

BACKGROUND The purpose of this report is to update the Committee on the various Cairns Water contracts that are currently underway.

WATER - CURRENT CONTRACTS Contract No: 55052 Reading of Water Meters Contractor: SSL Assets Services Pty Ltd Contract Status: Date for Practical Completion 27/12/02. Extended

to 27/12/04 at December meeting. Contract No.: 75067 Pilot Telemetry System Contractor: Hunter Watertech Pty Ltd Contract Status: Work is 99% complete. Practical completion is

expected in January 2003 Contract No.: 75094 Construction of 375mm Dia Water Main

at Forest Gardens Contractor: Gordonvale Excavation & Drainage Pty Ltd Contract Status: Complete subject to final inspection. Contract No.: 75061 375mm Water Main under Barron River

Bridge Contractor: CEC Constructions Pty Ltd Contract Status: Work 98% complete. Completion due January

2003, subject to acceptance of final cut in procedure. Delay has been due to a requirement to redesign final cut-in procedure.

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Contract No.: 75079 Frenchmans Creek Intake Improvements Contractor: CEC Constructions Pty Ltd Contract Status: Work complete Contract No.: 75098 Clean and Paint Hydrant Surrounds Contractor: Awarded to Auzscot Labour Hire Contract Status: Work complete Contract No.: 75063 Design and Construct Bramston Beach

Reservoir Contractor: Awarded to Ravenbay Civil Constructions Contract Status: Work 75% complete and painting of interior

programmed for completion mid January. Contract No.: 75100 Coombak Close Pump Station Contractor: Awarded to Chappell Developments Contract Status: Work complete. WASTEWATER - CURRENT CONTRACTS Contract No: 75015 Cleaning Services to Water Quality

Laboratory at McNamara Street. Contractor: Awarded to Brush and Broom Co Contract Status: Work continues. Contract No.: 75040 Supply of Ozone Control Equipment for

Sewerage Pump Stations Contract Status: Work 95% complete subject to design verification

of venting.

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Contract No.: 75048 Construction of Outfall to Trinity Inlet Contractor: CEC Constructions Pty Ltd Contract Status: Work 80% complete. Contract No.: 75049 Southern Treatment Plant Construction

of Clarifier Contractor: LDI Constructions Contract Status: Work 50% complete. Completion due February

2003. Contract No.: 75089 Supply and Installation of a Manhole &

Associated Sewers, Holloywood Boulevard, White Rock

Contractor: Newport Gregg Contracting Pty Ltd Contract Status: Work completed. Contract No.: 75071 Machans Beach Sewerage Scheme Contractor: CEC Constructions Pty Ltd Contract Status: Contractor commenced work in November for

completion in March 2003 Contract No.: 75096 Babinda Clarifier Bridge Repairs Contractor: Awarded to General Mechanical Engineering Contract Status: Work complete Contract No.: 75101 Machans Beach Construction of Sewers

and Associated Works Stage 1 Contractor: CEC Constructions Contract Status: Contractor to commence site works in January

2003

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WASTE - CURRENT CONTRACTS Contract No.: 75052 Construction of the Portsmith Waste

Receival Facility Contractor: CMC Constructions Contract Status: Work complete subject to final inspection by Cairns

Water staff Contract No.: 75084 Construction of Babinda Resource

Recovery Facility Contractor: Chappell Development Group Contractor Status: Contractor commenced work.

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CAIRNS WATER LABORATORY SERVICES

PROGRESS REPORT – DECEMBER 2002

BUDGET PERFORMANCE Income and expenditure figures for laboratory services are included in figures 1, 2 and 3. Completed Works

This Month % of total Last Month Value ($) of completed work 102 384 100.0 92 760 External 50 605 49.4 37 669 YTD Average (external) 36 794 Internal 51 778 50.6 55 348 YTD Average (internal) 49 299 Budgeted revenue for 2002/2003 is $ 82,140 per month. Comparative average monthly external works for 2001/2002 was $ 34,306. Comparative average monthly internal works for 2001/2002 was $ 50,765. Revenue and Expenses YTD Variance (%) Operating Revenue ($) 208 465 (Compared to budget) 176 496 18 Operating Expenses ($) 143 545 (Compared to budget) 49 128 192 Revenue and Expenditure figures for the month of October are derived from Oracle records. LABORATORY ACTIVITIES Customer Satisfaction An indication of the satisfaction of our customers can be obtained from the number of samples and analysis requests received, and also from a measure of the laboratory’s ability to produce a timely result for the customer to use.

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