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Lachlan Shire Council

Annual Report 2016/17

Annual Report 2016/17 Page 2

Mayor’s Message ................................................................................................................................................ 3

Your Councillors................................................................................................................................................... 4

Organisation Structure ....................................................................................................................................... 6

Fast Facts .............................................................................................................................................................. 7

Bush Beginnings ................................................................................................................................................... 8

Grow a Resilient Economy ................................................................................................................................ 9

Increase Opportunities & Facilities for Education & Skill Development ................................................. 14

Build & Maintain Community Infrastructure & Systems .............................................................................. 17

Build Civic Leadership & Pride ........................................................................................................................ 25

Living in the Natural Environment .................................................................................................................. 30

Health, Wellbeing & Culture ........................................................................................................................... 34

Financial Statements ........................................................................................................................................ 40

Appendices ....................................................................................................................................................... 41

Details of Payments of Councillors, Overseas Visits by Councillors & Council Staff ............................. 42

Details of Contracts Awarded ....................................................................................................................... 43

Rates & Charges ............................................................................................................................................... 44

Private Works ..................................................................................................................................................... 45

Environmental Planning and Assessment Act 1979 ................................................................................... 46

Senior Staff Employed ...................................................................................................................................... 46

Stormwater Management Services .............................................................................................................. 46

Government Information (Public Access) Act 2009 .................................................................................. 47

Public Interest Disclosures Act 1994 ............................................................................................................... 47

Financial Assistance under s356 ..................................................................................................................... 48

Companion Animals Management .............................................................................................................. 49

Equal Employment Opportunities .................................................................................................................. 50

State of the Environment Report ................................................................................................................... 51

Contacts ............................................................................................................................................................. 55


MAYOR’S MESSAGE

Lachlan Shire Council has seen significant changes and improvements in the past 12 months. Council elections in September 2016 saw four new Councillors elected. My thanks go to the four ex Councillors for their contribution to the Shire during their term of office. One of the largest floods on record hit the Shire and resulted in a damage bill of over $8m while many planned works had to be rescheduled due to the wet conditions over a period of many months. Less than 20% of the flood works was completed during the year. Several major capital projects have been completed or commenced in 2016/17. They are as follows:

Construction commenced on a new $2.3m community hall at the Condobolin Showground. This was completed in October 2017.

$1.3m in funding has been attained for the upgrade of the rugby league sporting ground at Condobolin. Construction will commence in 2017/18.

Plans have been completed for a $755k extension of the Condobolin library. Construction will commence in February 2018 and is expected to be complete July/August 2018. The NSW State Government will contribute $200k to this project.

Funding for the construction of a new pool amenities building at Tottenham has been secured and construction is expected to commence in April 2018.

A landscape design plan for a new $275k adventure playground in Condobolin has been completed with construction expected to commence in November 2017.

$70k has also been allocated for a unisex toilet and sensory playground at Bill Hurley Park, while new playground equipment was installed at Wiradjuri Park.

Council received a $2.3m grant for the upgrade of the Tottenham water supply, $1.6m in grants for effluent reuse schemes at Condobolin, Lake Cargelligo and Tottenham and $40k for new bus shelters at the Condobolin High School

Land was acquired and plans drawn up for a new tourism precinct to be situated at the Gipps Way, Condobolin. Construction, which will incorporate the Utes in the Paddock and a memorial to Jockeys who have died in races in NSW, will commence in early 2018.

The town centres in Condobolin and Lake Cargelligo were also upgraded during the period with more works to be completed in 2017/18.

Many road projects were completed including the Fifield Road and Tabratong Crossing Roads.

Council is determined to continue providing new infrastructure and services to improve the quality of life of its residents, while at the same time attracting new residents and economic growth to the Shire. On behalf of my fellow Councillors I commend this Annual Report to you and look forward to your suggestions on comments on how we can further improve our Shire.

Cr John Medcalf Mayor

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YOUR COUNCILLORS

Councillor John Medcalf

Mayor

A Ward

02 6892 4447

PO Box 216

Condobolin NSW 2877

Councillor Brian Nelson

A Ward

02 6892 7262

PO Box 216

Condobolin NSW 2877

Councillor Melissa Blewitt

B Ward

02 6895 2833

PO Box 216

Condobolin NSW 2877

Councillor Melissa Rees

B Ward

02 6895 2336

PO Box 216

Condobolin NSW 2877

Councillor Dave Carter

C Ward

02 6895 2483

PO Box 216

Condobolin NSW 2877

Councillor Peter Harris

C Ward

02 6895 2091

PO Box 216

Condobolin NSW 2877


Councillor Max Frankel

D Ward

02 6972 9241

PO Box 216

Condobolin NSW 2877

Councillor John Ridley

D Ward

0428 725 292

PO Box 216

Condobolin NSW 2877

Councillor Mark Hall

E Ward

0412 706 802

PO Box 216

Condobolin NSW 2877

Councillor Paul Phillips

Deputy Mayor

E Ward

02 6898 1164

PO Box 216

Condobolin NSW 2877


ORGANISATION STRUCTURE

Robert Hunt

General Manager

Tekohi Rivera

Director

Infrastructure Services

Greg Tory

Director

Environment & Planning

Vacant

Director Community Services &

Governance

John Chapman

Chief Finance Officer

Utilities

Project Plans

Capital Works

Emergency Services

Transport

Parks & Reserves

Swimming Pools

Planning Strategies

Development Assessments

Waste Management

Food Safety

Local Laws

Natural Resource

Management

Sustainability

Heritage

Willow bend Sports Centre

Facilities Management

Governance

Integrated Planning and

Reporting

People & Organisational

Development

Information Services

Libraries

Risk

Economic Development

Tourism

Community Engagement

Marketing & Communications

Events

GIS

Finance

Customer Service

Centres

Asset Management

Stores

Plant

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FAST FACTS

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BUSH BEGINNINGS

Outcome 1.1: Engage, Advocate and Collaborate with Aboriginal Communities CSP

No

Delivery Program Action

(2013/2017)

Operational Plan Action

(2016/2017)

Performance

Measure

Responsible

Officer

Status as at 30 June 2017

1.1.1 Connecting with our

Aboriginal Communities

Consult with Aboriginal

Advisory Committee to

identify priority issues.

Engage with State and

Federal Government

agencies to identify

funding potential.

Opportunities

identified.

Funding sources

identified.

GM/DCSG

GM/DCSG

Advisory Committee meetings

attended

Murrin Bridge community boundary

realignment currently in process.

1.1.2 Supporting education and

learning pathways

Liaise with Education

Department, TAFE NSW

and other providers to

ensure appropriate

opportunities established/

maintained to meet

community demand.

Aboriginal Advisory

Committee briefed

quarterly on new

courses established.

DCSG Transition to school for Indigenous

children.

LCS has three Indigenous educators

studying.

Expression of interest for The Young

Regional Scholarship program

disbursed throughout community.

1.1.3 Growing Indigenous

business opportunities

Engagement through

Business Connect, WCC,

Business Enterprise Council

(BEC) and Dept. Trade

and Investment (DTI).

Meetings to be

convened with

Business Connect, DTI

and BEC.

GM/DCSG No meetings convened specifically

for indigenous business opportunities,

however WCC Manager attends the

business chamber meeting each

month.

1.1.4 Celebrating Aboriginal

heritage and

achievements

Work with Aboriginal

Advisory Committee, ALC

and WCC to identify items

of interest.

Support for hosting or

supporting events.

GM/DCSG NAIDOC week supported along with

the Deadly Awards.

LSC celebrates National Aboriginal

and Torres Strait Islander Children’s

Day

1.1.5 Progressing reconciliation

and recognition

Collaborate with

Aboriginal Advisory

Committee to develop

and support a LSC

calendar of community

events.

Community calendar

developed and at

least one event

supported quarterly.

GM/DCSG Community calendar of events are

on Council website and TO updates

events as details are confirmed.


GROW A RESILIENT ECONOMY

Outcome 2.1: A vibrant tourism industry including Indigenous tourism CSP No Delivery Program

Action (2013/2017)


(2016/2017)

Performance Measure Responsible

Officer

Status as at 30th June 2017

2.1.1 Work with the regional

tourism groups and

local tourism

committees to

advance tourism

initiatives

Develop initiatives with

Inland Tourism NSW as

part of the RTO’s

Destination

Management Plan.

GM/TO Inland NSW has been dissolved –

Council is now a member of Centroc

Tourism.

We are participating in meetings

and having input into new Centroc

Destination Marketing Plan.

2.1.2 Provide visitor

information centre.

Investigate the

development of a

business plan for the

establishment of an

accredited Visitor

Information Centre at the

Wiradjuri Cultural Study

Centre (WCC).

Business Plan

developed.

GM/TO Costed Business case in draft form.

No potential grant opportunities

identified for an Accredited Visitor

Information Centre at the WCC.

The viability of the centre opening on

weekends and the appropriateness

of the location still need to be

investigated.

2.1.3 Explore opportunities

and events that are

linked to the bush

branding. Increase

the local tourism’s

visitor economy.

Prepare a Plan of

Management for

Condobolin Showground

and Racecourse.

Construct Jockey’s

Garden Memorial.

National Jockey’s

Memorial

Constructed.

GM/DEP Jockey’s Memorial Garden is under

construction. Site to be established

at the Tourism precinct on Gipps

Way, with the Utes in the Paddock.

Management Plan for showground

and racecourse under revision.

Design underway for Mt Tilga lookout

and walking track.

2.1.4 Improve road and

town tourism signage.

New tourism branding,

‘Your Ultimate Bush

Experience’ signs.

Signs at entrance to

Shire boundary

installed.

DEP Signs at entrance to Shire boundary

installed. New Condobolin entry

statements augmented to improve

definition. Lake Cargelligo entrance

signs installed.

2.1.5 Provide town parking

for recreational

Identify suitable sites for

parking.

Parking spaces clearly

signed and identified.

DIS/TO/MI Not achieved.


vehicles with trailers or

caravans.

2.1.6 In conjunction with

Aboriginal community

develop opportunities

for local tourism

ventures.

Develop Indigenous

Tourism Strategy with

WCC and Inland Tourism

and other relevant

stakeholders.

Strategy Developed. GM/TO Promotion of WCC with Signage.

Draft strategy developed.

WCC is part of Centroc for the

Destination Marketing Plan and will

be promoted through Centroc.

2.1.7 Maintain and develop

Gum Bend Lake and

Lake Cargelligo for

locals and visitors.

Implement an annual

maintenance and

upgrade program for

Lake public areas.

Hold Gum Bend Lake

Advisory and Lakes Alive

Committee meetings

quarterly.

Prepare a Plan of

Management for Gum

Bend Lake

Ongoing.

Number of Survey

forms completed.

Report on donations

received.

DIS/MI Reports on donations submitted to

council. Feedback is good.

Outcome 2.2: A diversified manufacturing sector CSP No Delivery Program

Action (2013/2017)


(2016/2017)


Officer


2.2.1 Develop and market

industrial estates in

Lake Cargelligo and

Condobolin.

Develop marketing and

strategy for industrial

estates.

Develop marketing

campaign for industrial

sub-division properties

across the Shire.

Campaign launched

and marketing

material produced.

GM Condobolin has three remaining lots

for it’s Industrial estate as does Lake

Cargelligo.

Lake Cargelligo has all remaining lots

in its residential subdivision.

2.2.2 Develop opportunities

for the business sector.

Collaborate with

manufacturing business

to support and grow.

Manufacturing

business sector

engaged.

GM Report complete by Greg Beilieter

on manufacturing businesses in

Condobolin.

2.2.3 Facilitate connections

between mining

companies,

Collaborating through

Business Connect@

Lachlan.

Relationships

developed.

GM Council has been collaborating with

CleanTeq regarding the

development of a Nickle and Cobalt


community and

business.

mine near Fifield.

Council is currently negotiating the

lease of the former Condobolin

Abattoir site with Platina Resources

to be used as a processing plant for

the treatment of Ore to produce

Scandium.

Outcome 2.3: An innovative, progressive and growing agricultural sector CSP No Delivery Program

Action (2013/2017)


(2016/2017)


Officer


2.3.1 Provide transport

infrastructure needed

to support agriculture

Complete annual road

maintenance, renewals

and improvements

program.

Programmed works

completed and

correspondence

responded to.

DIS/MO Programs recalibrated and work

proceeding for the repair and

betterment of the damage by the

2016 floods.

Outcome 2.4: Access to reliable and current technologies CSP No Delivery Program

Action (2013/2017)


(2016/2017)


Officer


2.4.1 Advocate for the NBN

rollout in the Lachlan

Shire.

Liaise with government

agencies to fast-track

Lachlan to receive NBN

rollout.

Implementation

Schedule received

and reviewed

appropriately.

GM/DIS/COUNCIL NBN has rolled out across the

Lachlan Shire.

2.4.2 Advocate for

complete mobile

phone coverage

throughout the Shire.

Liaise with Telstra and

Federal Government for

increased mobile

coverage throughout the

Shire.

Increased mobile

coverage in Shire.

GM/DIS/COUNCIL Jemmalong Tower funding

approved and also Yellow Mountain.

2.4.3 Assist with the

provision of differential

GPS across the Shire.

Liaise with and provide

information to CORSnet

(Department of Lands).

DGPS base stations

installed at Lake

Cargelligo and

Tottenham.

MO COMPLETED

2.4.4 Advocate for ADSL2

at Lake Cargelligo

and Tottenham.

Liaise with Telstra and

Federal Government for

ADSL2 throughout the

Shire.

ADSL2 in Lake

Cargelligo and

Tottenham.

MIT ADSL 2+Available in Lake Cargelligo


Outcome 2.5: A Recognised and Valued Lachlan brand CSP No Delivery Program

Action (2013/2017)


(2016/2017)


Officer


2.5.1 Lachlan Shire Council

Tourism Strategy

Branding ‘The Heart of

NSW… Your Ultimate

Bush Experience’ is

adopted.

Develop collateral and

promotional materials

with new branding.

Product developed.

Collateral published.

Strategy promoted.

GM/TO Visitor Guide in stock and being

distributed to Visitor Centres in NSW

on request.

A3 pad map printed with regional

map and town maps on the reverse

and is distributed locally on request.

Outcome 2.6: A Diverse Range of Employment Opportunities CSP No Delivery Program

Action (2013/2017)


(2016/2017)


Officer


2.6.1 Increase opportunities

for indigenous

employment in

Council’s workforce.

Develop strategies to

increase the level of

Indigenous employment

within Council.

Prepare a Workforce

Strategy

Support for identified

positions ie:

Environmental Health.

DCSG Indigenous staff represent 18% of all

staff.

2.6.2 Increase traineeships

and cadetships in

Council employment.

Continue to foster the

growth of a local

workforce through

traineeship,

apprenticeships and

ongoing training.

Prepare a Workforce

Strategy.

Develop an

integrated approach

to the establishment

of ongoing

traineeships.

DCSG Traineeships advertised

2.6.3 Work with schools to

provide work

experience in Local

Government.

Work closely with

regional high school to

host school based

traineeships, work

experience and work

placement programs.

Participate in Careers

in Local Government.

School students

undertake work

experience and work

placement with

Council.

Presentations in Local

Government to local

GM/MPOD Work experience students have

been engaged in Lachlan Children’s

Services, IT, Gym operations, the

Library and Lake Cargelligo and

Tottenham Depots.

A School Based Traineeship has

commenced at the Condobolin

Library, the trainee is studying a

Certificate II in Information and


primary schools.

Promotion of events

highlighting Local

Government Week.

Cultural Services.

LCS is working with the High School

taking on work experience students.

LCS is also working with both primary

schools through the transition to

school program.

LCS undertakes courses through

TAFE.

Coordinator on Born 2 Read

committee.

2.6.4 Advocate for the

State Government

agency staff to be

based in the Shire

rather than serve as

outreach positions

Engage with State and

Federal Government

agencies and develop

partnerships to deliver

employment in the Shire.

Number of

collaborations with

relevant stakeholders

DCSG

LSC has ensured that there is access

to a Speech Therapist and OT.

Regular Dental checks have been

undertaken by Greater Western Area

Health. Additionally vision screening

and Hearing checks for children are

being done through Aboriginal

Health.


INCREASE OPPORTUNITIES & FACILITIES FOR EDUCATION & SKILL DEVELOPMENT

Outcome 3.1: More Education Opportunities in Lachlan Shire CSP No Delivery Program

Action (2013/2017)


(2016/2017)


Officer


3.1.1 Support the

development of the

Wiradjuri Cultural

Study Centre.

Continue to work

collaboratively with WCC

management in

development of training

to support Indigenous

tourism.

Develop business

case for WCC as

accredited Visitor

Information Centre.

GM/TO WCC and Evolution mining have

initiated Project Bridge and Council

supports the project whenever

necessary.

Outcome 3.2: Improved school facilities

CSP No Delivery Program

Action (2013/2017))


(2016/2017)


Officer


3.2.1 Encourage the

Catholic Church to

extend its primary

school into secondary

education.

Liaise with Condobolin St

Joseph’s Primary School

to encourage a

secondary school

expansion.

Opportunities

discussed

GM Enquiries made but no commitment

to a high school at this time.

Outcome 3.3: Successful transition from school to training to employment


Action (2013/2017)


(2016/2017)


Officer


3.3.1 Develop strong

sustainable

partnerships between

schools, employers

and local education

and skill based

learning training

providers.

Through Business

Connect @ Lachlan.

Support BLITZ Partnership

Program facilitated by

BEACON Foundation.

Annual BLITZ initiatives. DCSG BLITZ relationship with High School

concluded. Regular meetings with

Principal established to build future

contact with Council. Student

volunteer opportunities established


Outcome 3.4: Technology is used to facilitate education and training opportunities CSP No Delivery Program

Action (2013/2017)


(2016/2017)


Officer


3.4.1 Delivery of job related

training locally.

Provide learning

opportunities as a

supplement to face to

face learning which can

provide a flexible

delivery option for staff.

Liaison with education

providers and business

community to align

course delivery for

employment vacancies.

Increase staff numbers

undertaking e –

learning opportunities

and webinars for

training.

Surveying businesses

for skills gap/ growth

Region 19 meetings

attendance.

DCSG/ MPOD

DCSG/DPOD

Liaised with NSW Department of

Industry to hold two welding courses

in Condobolin. Courses were fully

attended and more courses are

expected to be held.

Outcome 3.5: Marginalised groups have targeted education and training opportunities CSP No Delivery Program

Action (2013/2017)


(2016/2017)


Officer


3.5.1 Utilise library programs

to encourage reading

and literacy training.

Continue to provide

broadband for seniors.

Early intervention reading

program continuity.

Expand library services to

Lachlan Children’s

Services mobile

preschool.

Number of seniors

attending.

Number of children

attending.

Number of books/

materials borrowed.

Support for Born to

Read Program.

DCSG/ MPOD

DCSG/DPOD

Many activities are currently being

held at the Condobolin library

including, story time, born to read

and skywriters group. These activities

have increased attendance by up

to 50%. This includes increased

borrowed books and more bookings

for computer use.

3.5.2 Ensure targeted

education and

training is delivered

across the Shire.

Lobby and advocate

State Government on the

need to retain skill-based

training programs

delivered at TAFE

Campuses at

Condobolin and Lake

Cargelligo.

No further reduction

of current training

program/courses on

offer.

DCSG Regular liaison with Leanne

McKenzie from NSW Department of

Industry for the provision of trainee

support in all industries across

Lachlan Shire.


Outcome 3.6: Improved numeracy and literacy levels and access to Early Years Education Care (ECEC) CSP No Delivery Program

Action (2013/2017)


(2016/2017)


Officer


3.6.1 Engaging with

Government and

NGOs to increase

participation in Early

Years Education Care

Continue to provide

Children’s Services.

Early intervention

programs delivered to all

communities.

Number of children

attending.

Number of delivery

sites.

Grant application

lodged.

DCSG Quality plan completed for Lachlan

Children Services.

Business Plan completed for Mobile

Childcare Service to ensure viability

and access to funding from the

Community Childcare Fund.


BUILD & MAINTAIN COMMUNITY INFRASTRUCTURE & SYSTEMS

Outcome 4.1: Efficient transport networks that meet community and business needs CSP No Delivery Program

Action (2013/2017)


(2016/2017)


Officer


4.1.1 Implement road

maintenance,

renewals and

improvements in

accordance with

Asset Management

Plan.

Complete annual

maintenance, renewals

and improvements

program.

Review Asset

Management Plan and

link with Long Term

Financial Plan

Reseal program

completed.

Grant funded

programs completed,

e.g. Roads to

Recovery.

Reduction in Kms of

roads with a condition

rating less than 3.

Implementation of

Rural Addressing

Program.

MO/MI Resealing program was impaired

with inclement weather and ponded

water during the flood events in

2016/17. MR7521 Kiacatoo Road,

SR1187 Palesthan Road reseal, SR120

Merribogie Road, SR144 Burgooney

Road, MR377 Lachlan Valley Way,

SR1145 Burcher Road and SR85 South

Forbes were resealed

4.1.2 Operate and maintain

airports at

Condobolin,

Tottenham and Lake

Cargelligo to meet

statutory standards.

Complete annual

maintenance, renewal

and improvements

program.

Review Asset

Management Plan and

link with Long Term

Financial Plan

Compliance with

statutory

requirements.

MO Gravel resheeting of main runway at

Lake Cargelligo was completed.

Upgrade to Condobolin runway

lighting and comptroller was

completed. Tottenham airstrip was

maintained as required.

4.1.3 Progressively widen

existing narrow seals.

Complete reconstruction

and widening of

segments as a

progressive program.

Completion of project

by 30 June 2016.

MO Road reconstruction program was

impaired with inclement weather

and ponded water during the flood

events in 2016/17.

Works completed on SR3 Tabratong

Crossing Road, SR37 Yambora Road.

SR85 North Forbes Road. MR57N

Fifield Road and MR371 Ranking

Springs Road were commenced.


the Barwon Group

advocate for

Participate in regional

group meetings and

provide information for

Participate in

meetings, information

is provided and

DIS/MO Barwon Group no longer meeting

regularly. Participated in CENTROC

Regional Transport Committee


additional regional

road funding.

submissions as needed. submissions are made

as determined by

regional group.

including advocating for priority

infrastructure projects and their

funding.

4.1.5 Encourage increased

use of rail for

transporting

agricultural product

Participate in regional

group meetings and

provide information for

submissions as needed.

Continue to lobby State/

Federal agencies to

upgrade the rail network

for agricultural products/

logistics.

Participate in


is provided and

submissions are made

as determined by

regional group.

GM/DIS No progress with regard to rail

freight. Attended Lachlan Regional

Transport Committee meetings

(advocacy for all transport modes).

4.1.6 Improve access for

pedestrians and

mobility aid users in

areas lacking

footpaths.

Staged implementation

of the Pedestrian Access

Mobility Plan (PAMP).

PAMP projects

completed to extent

of funding provided.

MI Progressive implementation.

Outcome 4.2: Water, sewer and energy utilities meet best practice standards with up to date technology CSP No Delivery Program

Action (2013/2017)


(2016/2017)


Officer


4.2.1 Construct a new

reservoir at Lake

Cargelligo.

Complete

implementation and

commissioning of new

work.

Review Asset

Management Plan and

link with Long Term

Financial Plan

Complete project to

appropriate

standards.

DIS/MU Completed

4.2.2 Lobby Essential Energy

and our Contracted

Retailer for a more

stable power supply

across the Shire.

Lobby directly and

participate in regional

group meetings and

provide information and

submissions as

applicable.

Continue to lobby State/

Federal agencies and

Less interruptions in

electricity supply.

GM/DIS Centroc to finalise electric supply

contract.


private sector to partner

alternate energy sources.

4.2.3 Implement the asset

maintenance and

renewal program for

water and sewerage

services.

Complete annual

maintenance and

renewals program.

Review Asset

Management Plan and

link with LTFP

Kms of pipes

renewed/ replaced.

Number of sites

receiving renewal or

upgrading.

MU Asset Management Plan for Water &

Sewerage (2015) implemented.

4.2.4 Upgrade the water

filtration plant at

Condobolin.

Upgrade the WFP

building in stages.

Review Asset

Management Plan and

link with Long Term

Financial Plan

Staged upgrades are

progressing

satisfactorily.

MU Electrical, mechanical & structural

conditional assessment completed

for the plant. Scoping report

completed for water treatment

process upgrade.

4.2.5 Plan and undertake a

water mains renewal

program

Implement a renewal

program each year.

Review Asset

Management Plan and

link with Long Term

Financial Plan

Nominated renewal

program completed.

MU Denison Street & Wiley Street

completed.

Continuous repair and replacement

of hydrants and valves ongoing.

4.2.6 Encourage the

generation of

alternate energy in

the Shire.

Explore installation of

renewable energy &

energy efficient fixtures in

Council’s community

facilities.

Reduction in

electricity costs.

Grants obtained.

DEP Solar array systems being assessed

for power supply to new water &

sewerage projects, including

Condobolin Bore Field II and

Condobolin Sewerage Treatment

Plant replacement.

4.2.7 Council to improve

energy efficiency of

facilities and plant.

Progressive investigations

& implementation of

more energy efficient

facilities & plant.

Instigate star rating

program for Energy

Efficiency Buildings.

Funded projects

completed.

Reduction in

electricity costs

associated with the

provision of water and

sewer services.

Star rating program

instigated.

DIS

DEP

Monitoring performance of projects

by other CENTROC Councils.


Outcome 4.3: Visually appealing built environment, landscapes and streetscapes CSP No Delivery Program

Action (2013/2017)


(2016/2017)


Officer


4.3.1 Undertake the

footpath inspection

and maintenance

program.

Inspections undertaken

annually. High priority

maintenance and repairs

undertaken and other

works referred to future

program.

Review Asset

Management Plan and

link with Long Term

Financial Plan

Inspections and

urgent repairs

undertaken.

MI Completed

4.3.2 Implement a themed

street tree

replacement

program.

Develop a plan of

existing street trees and

species list and

implement a themed

street tree replacement

program.

Program developed. MI Ongoing.

4.3.3 Improve visual appeal

for pedestrians and


areas lacking

footpaths.




PAMP projects

completed to extent


MI PAMP plan complete – funding from

RMS applied for.


parks and reserves

across the Shire.

Complete annual

maintenance program

and undertake capitol

upgrades when funding

is available.

Review Asset

Management Plan and

link with Long Term

Financial Plan

Parks and reserves

maintained to a

reasonable standard.

MI Maintenance completed as

required.

Installed 3 shade structures around

Shire at Apex Park Lake Cargelligo,

Wiradjuri Park, Buckland Park, and

Dora L’Estrange Reserve Condobolin

and replaced broken shade at

Morris O’Connor Park Lake

Cargelligo. Engage contractor to

complete irrigation in various parks.

4.3.5 Develop and

implement urban

Develop urban design

guidelines.

Urban design

guidelines developed

DEP Land use Strategy and Development

Control Plan adopted.


design guidelines for

villages and towns

across the Shire.

To be developed within 6

months from gazettal of

new LEP.

and incorporated into

new single

Development Control

Plan.

4.3.6 Upgrade Foster Street

Lake Cargelligo.

Design streetscape

upgrade in Foster Street.

Implement design

Acquittal of heritage

grants.

Continuation of

Heritage Advisory

Service.

DEP

DI

Intersection and drainage upgrade,

request for quotation underway and

consultant engaged.

4.3.7 Support the

development of

heritage walks that tell

the stories of the

towns and villages.

Liaise with respective

heritage groups.

Interpretive heritage

signage and

development.

TO/GM Historical signage installed in

Condobolin and Lake Cargelligo

Outcome 4.4: Well-maintained recreational facilities and community buildings that meet statutory and user requirements CSP No Delivery Program

Action (2013/2017)


(2016/2017)


Officer


4.4.1 Complete and

implement the

Condobolin SRA

master plan.

Review draft master

plan.

Master plan

completed.

DIS/MI Draft plan to be reviewed


Council owned sports

fields.

Complete annual

maintenance program.

Review Asset

Management Plan and

link with Long Term

Financial Plan

Sports fields

maintained to a

reasonable standard.

MI Maintenance completed as required

4.4.3 Improve visual appeal

for pedestrians and


areas lacking

footpaths.




PAMP projects

completed to extent


MI PAMP plan completed and funding

sought.


Council owned

buildings.

Implement

recommendations from

AMP to meet agreed

AMP implemented as

funding allows.

MBS/DEP Maintenance ongoing. AMP

reviewed. Lift installed in Condobolin

Community Centre. Reparatory


service levels.

Review Asset

Management Plan and

link with Long Term

Financial Plan

Commence review of

non-operational assets

works to the Council Chambers. A

roof repair/replace program is

progressing on all Council Buildings.

New miner’s accommodation

installed at Condobolin Caravan

Park. Shelters installed over new

Miners Accommodation at

Condobolin Caravan Park. Kitchen

installed at Condobolin Community

Centre. New toilets constructed at

Lake Cargelligo Memorial Hall and

hall completely repainted.

Condobolin Pony Club renovations

completed. Work commenced on

old Melrose St medical centre

upgrade.


amenities, facilities,

buildings and plant at

Council owned pools.

Implement


AMPs for buildings and

plant at the pools.

Review Asset

Management Plan and

link with Long Term

Financial Plan

Meet community

needs.

Maximise number of

days open during the

pool season.

DIS Maintenance completed at pools as

required.

4.4.6 Support privately

owned and operated

recreational facilities

e.g., Tullibigeal pool.

Provide funds and

support to community

operation of recreational

facilities.

Funds and support

provided.

MI Shade structure installed over

Toddlers Pool.

4.4.7 Build a skate park in

Condobolin.

Proceed with

construction of skate

park as per Council

resolution.

Review Asset

Management Plan and

link with Long Term

Financial Plan

Complete

construction of

remaining

infrastructure when

funding allows.

DEP Stage one completed (skate park,

irrigation, shade covers,

landscaping, perimeter fence, water

fountain). Subsequent stages (car

park, toilets, play equipment) to be

installed if and when funding permits.

4.4.8 Progressively review Implement Meet community MBS A rollout of public amenity is


and update public

amenities across the

Shire.


AMP to agreed service

levels.

Review Asset

Management Plan and

link with Long Term

Financial Plan

needs.

AMP expectations

met.

progressing to facilitate expected

current health and building

compliance standards. The Burcher

Progress Association is providing

financial assistance with Council

funding to provide ambulant

amenity to the Park and Recreation

Grounds

4.4.9 Progressively review

compliance of

community buildings

with current statutory

requirements for

asbestos, electrical

lead and fire

Develop an asbestos

register, maintenance in

accordance with AMP.

Review Asset

Management Plan and

link with Long Term

Financial Plan

Compliant buildings.

Asbestos Register

adopted and

recommendations

implemented.

MBS Continual servicing of buildings for

fire certification compliance.

Asbestos replacement program

commensurate to the Asset

Management Plan and

ongoing adjustment to the adopted

Asbestos Register

4.4.10 Review adequacy of

gymnasium facilities in

Lake Cargelligo,

Tottenham and

Tullibigeal.

Liaise with current

providers and schools to

examine opportunities to

expand gymnasium

services.

Liaison with

stakeholders.

Gym services realised.

DEP Not achieved. Funding not available

for improvements.

4.4.11 Work with existing

sporting organisations

to identify

opportunities for

diversified sporting

activity.

Liaise with local sporting

bodies to examine the

option of establishing a

town based Sports

Councils. (Condo Youth

Forum).

Increased numbers of

people playing sport.

DIS Representative AFL and Netball

have been re-introduced, through

Condo/Milby, into the Northern

Riverina competition. An Auskick

program has been introduced and

for the first time an Under 14’s AFL

side has started in Condobolin.


Outcome 4.5: Grant income supports infrastructure programs CSP No Delivery Program

Action (2013/2017)


(2016/2017)


Officer


4.5.1 Provide support to

local community

organisations and

businesses that assist in

the maintenance and

establishment of

infrastructure.

Review effectiveness of

Lachlan Community

Grants Program.

Grant Funding

successfully allocated

to strong field of

eligible applicants.

Funded projects

linked to Community

Strategic Plan.

GO Grants program ceased 2016/17 due

to funding cuts


BUILD CIVIC LEADERSHIP & PRIDE

Outcome 5.1: Involved and Active Community Groups CSP No Delivery Program

Action (2013/2017)


(2016/2017)


Officer


5.1.1 Support and develop

the capacity of

Council’s s355

committees that

manage Council

facilities, events and

initiatives.

Ongoing liaison with

committees.

Funding provided to

S355s each year.

Provide point of

contact and selected

information and

training opportunities.

DCSG Committees have been appointed.

Terms of Reference sent to

Committees

Contact person assigned.

Committees meeting regularly.

5.1.2 Work with community

groups across the

Shire to help achieve

their objectives.

Lachlan Shire Community

Grants Program

conducted annually.

Number of community

groups assisted via

community grants

program.

DCSG/GM Grants Program ceased in 2016/17 to

assist with FFTF financial targets

however numerous organisations

assisted in prior years.

5.1.3 Facilitate volunteering

and community

leadership initiatives to

create more

representative and

sustainable

communities with

strong local

governance.

Establish working group

comprising Council and

community

representations to

develop Lachlan

volunteer and leadership

strategy.

Strategy developed

and implemented

across the Shire.

DCSG/GM Working Group not formed due to

insufficient staff to meet this target.

Volunteers encouraged through

recognition during Volunteers Week,

funding provided for the

organisation and provision of

equipment and gear to help with

their objectives.

Outcome 5.2: Successful Grant funding CSP No Delivery Program

Action (2013/2017)


(2016/2017)


Officer


5.2.1 Build the grant

application skills of

groups seeking grants.

In conjunction with

Council’s annual Grants

Program, conduct

workshops to assist in

developing writing

funding applications.

Quality of grant

applications received.

GO 26 organisations assisted. Database

being developed to provide better

information for Council and

community groups on sourcing

potential grants


Outcome 5.3: Orderly neat and attractive towns CSP No Delivery Program

Action (2013/2017)


(2016/2017)


Officer


5.3.1 Support participation

in programs that

encourage pride in

township

appearance.

Continue to support

“Keep Lachlan Local”

campaign with

consideration to Local

Government reforms by

NSW Government.

Lachlan Shire Council

remains viable with

financially sustainable

future.

GM LSC met FFTF targets to remain stand

alone - not recommended for

merger by Minister.

Entrance signs to towns enhanced

along with improvements to CBD’s

5.3.2 CCTV systems to

minimise property

damage.

CCTV cameras installed

in Bathurst Street.

Continue to maintain

and monitor outcomes to

operations.

System installed and

operating.

MIT/DCSG CCTV System installed at Condobolin

Depot, Tullibigeal, Tottenham and

Lake Cargelligo Waste Facility.

Problem with 3G Connectivity to

waste sites due to Modems – this is

currently under investigation.

5.3.3 Provide regulatory

services to control

and abate health and

fire hazards and

unsightly properties

Provision of regulatory

services.

Safe Community

Program and more

aesthetically

appealing towns and

villages.

DEP Regulatory services provided with

many clean up requests sent and

followed up.

5.3.4 Provide street

cleansing services.

Ongoing street cleaning

operations.

Clean streets. MI Maintenance completed as

programed.

5.3.5 Develop a Graffiti

Minimisation Policy.

Implement in year 3. Policy developed. DEP Policy not developed.

5.3.6 Provide animal

management services

and encourage

responsible ownership.

Hold discounted micro-

chipping and de-sexing

programs each year.

Program held each

year.

DEP Grant obtained from OLG to hold

microchipping and de-sexing

program, program delivered this

quarter with 100 animals desexed,

microchipped and vaccinated. A

further grant application has been

submitted seeking to hold the

program again next year. Animal

management services provided.

5.3.7 Maintain an effective

Police presence

throughout the Shire.

Develop collaborations

between Local Area

Command.

Responsive

community based

policing.

GM GM and Mayor attended

Community Safety Precinct Meetings

– held quarterly


Outcome 5.4: Broad representation and sufficient number of community leaders CSP No Delivery Program

Action (2013/2017)


(2016/2017)


Officer


5.4.1 Community based

leadership

development

programs.

Work collaboratively to

develop community

leadership programs

across the Shire.

Participants in

programs are

representatives of

community diversity.

DCSG/GM None developed – insufficient staff

to meet this target

Outcome 5.5: Individual champions with pride in their community CSP No Delivery Program

Action (2013/2017)


(2016/2017)


Officer


5.5.1 Programs that

recognise the

contribution and

achievements of

community

champions.

Facilitate Australia Day

Awards in each town

and village across the

Shire .

Launch Part 2 Women of

Lachlan booklet at

International Women’s

Day 2015.

High calibre of

applicants received.

Booklet launched

March 2016.

GM/DCSG

TO

Nominations and applications

received. Aust Day awards held

each year throughout the shire

Insufficient number of nominations

received to proceed with

Contemporary Women of Lachlan

booklet.

5.5.2 Support Deadly

Awards for Aboriginal

Youth who have been

outstanding leaders.

Support NAIDOC week

celebrations.

Community support

and recognition of

achievements

GM/DCSG Deadly awards attended. Funds

provided for NAIDOC Week

Outcome 5.6: Strong and active business community CSP No Delivery Program

Action (2013/2017)


(2016/2017)


Officer


5.6.1 Provide an economic

development

program and

incentives for business

development –

Business

Connect@Lachlan.

Develop marketing

campaign for industrial

sub-division properties

across the Shire.

Develop and implement

strategic activities and

initiatives program with

Business Connect @

Lachlan including

Collateral developed

and properties

marketed.

Expo conducted.

GM Business expo held in Condobolin

and Lake Cargelligo. Small Biz bus

also visited both centres.

Council industrial and residential

estates readvertised and placed

with agents for marketing. Incentives

to be negotiated on an individual

basis.

Grant of $25,000 received to prepare


staging a business expo.

Prepare and implement

an Economic

Development Plan to

increase investment,

employment and

population

an Economic Development Strategy.

Outcome 5.7: Strong effective Council CSP No Delivery Program

Action (2013/2017)


(2016/2017)


Officer


5.7.1 Council is financially

sustainable and

provides services at a

level expected by the

community.

Council is financially

sustainable and provides

services at a level

expected by the

community.

Prepare an Enterprise Risk

Management Plan

Undertake a customer

satisfaction survey

Consult with the

community and prepare

an application for a

Special Rate Variation

Council is financially

sustainable and

provides services at a

level expected by the

community.

GM/CFO LTFP indicates Council is sustainable.

Council met FFTF financial targets

Enterprise Risk Management plan

adopted June 16

Customer satisfaction survey

deferred due to Innovation fund

application which will review service

levels.

Special Rate Variation commenced

- Achieved

5.7.2 Council is meeting the

objectives of its long

term plans.

Council’s long term

objectives are being

met.

Reported to Council

as required by

legislation.

GM/CFO Achieved

5.7.3 Council’s decision

making is equitable

and ethical.

Council’s decision

making and operational

activities meet regulation

and community

expectations.

Reported to Council

as required by

regulation.

GM/DCSG Achieved

5.7.4 Strengthen regional

cooperation to the

benefit of local

residents.

Council demonstrates

strong leadership

developing initiatives

with CENTROC and other

strategic alliances ie

Reported to Council

on activities held.

GM Directors and GM attend CENTROC

specialist meetings quarterly, Mid-

Lachlan Alliance reformed and

successful with Innovation Fund

application of $400,000, Penrith City


Penrith City Council. Council assisted with designs, advice

on policies and sport and cultural

exchanges.

Outcome 5.8: Responsive Council CSP No Delivery Program

Action (2013/2017)


(2016/2017)


Officer


5.8.1 CouncilConnect@

Lachlan, meaningful

and proactive

community

engagement

mechanism of

Council.

Community/Customer

Satisfaction Survey

developed and robust

indicators developed to

measure Council

Connect responsiveness.

95% of Council

Connect contact

tasks are completed

in the established

timeframe.

GM/DCSG Survey to be undertaken 2017 as

innovation fund application will

review service levels.

Growing Lachlan report has also

provided significant community

information.

Outcome 5.9: Community service delivery for vulnerable people CSP No Delivery Program

Action (2013/2017)


(2016/2017)


Officer


5.9.1 Support WCC to

implement of Breaking

the Cycle Plan.

Support WCC and other

agencies to deliver

Breaking the Cycle Plan

programs.

Programs

implemented in

Condobolin, Lake

Cargelligo and Murrin

Bridge.

DCSG Program no longer being

implemented.

Outcome 5.10: Retain Lachlan Shire Council Local Government Area CSP No Delivery Program

Action (2013/2017)


(2016/2017)


Officer


5.10.1 Keep Lachlan Local

Campaign.

Continue to support,

campaign and lobby

against amalgamations

that would see the

demise at Lachlan Shire.

Retention of Lachlan

Shire Council LGA.

GM Achieved.


LIVING IN THE NATURAL ENVIRONMENT

Outcome 6.1: Reliable high quality water supply CSP No Delivery Program

Action (2013/2017)


(2016/2017)


Officer


6.1.1 Undertake regular

water sampling to

ensure water supply

meets standards.

Water sampling

undertaken at required

frequency.

Compliance with

requirements of

Australian Drinking

Water Guidelines.

MU Water samples completed for

reporting period, full compliance

6.1.2 Advocate the

redevelopment of the

Condobolin West Weir

Lobby directly and

participate in group

meetings and provide

feasibility study. Make

submissions as

applicable.

Lobbying has been

undertaken.

Participated in


is provided and


as determined.

DIS/MU Advised not a priority and insufficient

funding for this to proceed – no

further action.

6.1.3 Investigate additional

water supply sources

for Condobolin.

Undertake investigations

to determine possible

water supply sources.

Consideration given

to wide variety of

water supply sources

for each water

scheme.

DIS/MU Borefield 2 Project completed and

investigations into next stage with

pipeline underway.

Outcome 6.2: Increased recreational use of lakes and rivers CSP No Delivery Program

Action (2013/2017)


(2016/2017)


Officer


6.2.2 Complete the Lake

Cargelligo and Gum

Bend Lake walkways

to improve access.

Partial gravel resheet of

Gum Bend Lake

walkway. Finalise Lake

Cargelligo foreshore

walkway design and

commence

implementation.

Gum Bend Lake walk

way resheet

completed.

Lake Cargelligo

foreshore walkway

design completed.

DIS Study completed for AHIP. Design

underway.


the Gum Bend

Advisory Committee

and the Lakes Alive

Committee


of recommended

improvements.

Development of 6 year

management plan.

Approved

improvements

completed.

Consider suggestions

received from

DIS 6 year management plans

completed and progressively

updated.


implement

recommendations for

the continued

development of the

Lakes.

feedback surveys.

6.2.4 Bird watching facilities

at rivers and lakes.

Develop “twitcher’

Strategy as part of

tourism product.

Strategy developed. TO A series of bird watching brochures

for Lake Cargelligo are currently in

draft form. Consultant engaged to

develop bird routes and website.

6.2.5 Partner with schools to

implement kayaking

programs.

Develop kayaking

program, partnering with

WBSC, High School and

Youth Services

Investigate the

possibilities of public hire

of Council owned kayaks

for use on Gum Bend

Lake.

Program established. DCSG Program undertaken during youth

week activities at Gumbend lake

and Lake Cargelligo.

6.2.6 Secure a sustainable

water supply for Gum

Bend Lake.

Lobby directly and

participate in regional

group meetings and

provide information and

submissions as applicable

e.g. involvement and

advocacy in

development of next

water sharing plan.

Lobbying has been

undertaken.

Participate in


is provided and


as determined.

DIS/MU Current licence proving sufficient.

Outcome 6.3: Secure licences for agricultural water use CSP No Delivery Program

Action (2013/2017)


(2016/2017)


Officer


6.3.1 Ensure the needs of

the community are

met in the

implementation of the

Murray Darling Basin

Plan.

Ensure the needs of the

community are met in

the implementation of

the Murray Darling Basin

Plan.

Opportunities

identified.

DEP/GM Conferences attended and funding

received for Economic Development

Strategy which was completed.


Outcome 6.4: A healthy natural environment


Action (2013/2017)

Operational Plan

Action (2016/2017)

Performance

Measure

Responsible

Officer


6.4.1 Conduct weed and

feral pest control.

Ongoing inspection

program and control

operations.

Undertake pest and

weed control program

on Council managed

reserves.

Inspection program

implemented.

Weed control

activities completed

as programmed.

Feral pest control

program

completed,

% reserves sprayed,

pest numbers

caught, controlled.

DEP/Weeds

Officer

Continuously ongoing– weed

management of 53 species of

weeds are being controlled.

6.4.2 Participate in the

annual regional

state of the

environment (SOE)

report and

implement

recommendations.

Continue to

participate in the

Local Land Services

regional SOE report.

Lachlan Shire

Council component

of regional SOE

report prepared

each year.

DEP Lachlan Shire Council

component of regional SOE

report published.

6.4.3 Work with the Local

Land Services to

implement natural

resource

management

initiatives.

1) Roadside

Vegetation Plan

developed.

2) Progress Lake

Cargelligo Wetland

Project.

1) Roadside

Vegetation Plan

developed.

2) Wetland

constructed.

DIS

Plan developed.

No wetland update.

6.4.4 Support and

collaborate with

environmental

groups on projects.

Attend meetings with

groups such as

Aboriginal Land

Councils, Local Land

Services and Landcare

as available.

Meetings attended. DEP Meetings attended when

requested.

LSC Collaborating with LLS –

Roadside Veg


6.4.5 Develop initiatives

to reduce Council’s

carbon footprint.

Develop initiatives to

reduce Council’s

carbon footprint.

Number of meetings

held, actions arising.

DEP LED’s installed in Admin Centre

and proposed in streetlights in

2018.

Outcome 6.5: Modern Waste Management System


Action (2013/2017)


(2016/2017)


Officer


6.5.1 Review and

implement Council’s

waste management

strategy.

Implement Shire Wide

Waste Management

Strategy.

Strategy

implemented.

DEP 2017 has seen the introduction of LSC

Recycling program throughout the

Shire with new contractor, JR

Richards.

Work Health and Safety upgrades

implemented at Condobolin, Lake

Cargelligo and Tullibigeal.

Rehabilitation works at Fifield and

Albert.

6.5.2 Approve on site

sewerage

management

applications.

Assess and

approve/manage on site

sewerage systems.

Applications

approved in line with

best practice.

MEDS Applications approved in line with

best practice.

6.5.3 Provide solid waste

collection and

disposal services.

Maintain effective

collection and disposal

services.

Number of complaints

minimised and

responded to.

DEP Kerbside collection was undertaken

in 2016.

6.5.4 Develop and

implement a trade

waste policy.

Implement Policy in year

2 through joint project

with CENTROC/Utilities

Alliance.

Policy in place. DEP/MU/DI Policy has been developed through

Centroc.

6.5.5 Implement recycling

services.

Develop Waste Action

Plan and adopt

implement, to include

kerbside recycling.

Kerbside recycling,

drop off bays at

Waste Facilities.

Waste Action Plan

adopted.

Review kerbside

collection programs

as necessary.

DEP Kerbside recycling has been

implemented and is proving to be

successful. /


HEALTH, WELLBEING & CULTURE

Outcome 7.1: Social Planning CSP No Delivery Program

Action (2013/2017)


(2016/2017)


Officer


7.1.1 Facilitate the

integration of

Children’s Services

across the Shire.

Review integration of

services.

Review completed

and reported.

DCSG Staff and delivery has been

reviewed and the decision has been

made to offer to extend preschool

hours to five days a week.

From January 2018, the mobile

service on Tuesdays will be moved

from Euabalong to Tullibigeal.

7.1.2 Work with community

groups to provide

youth services and

facilities across the

Shire.

Ongoing program

delivery.

Ongoing delivery of

youth services in three

main towns

DCSG /DIS Youth Strategy has been developed

by Life Without Barriers in conjunction

with Wester Plains Regional

Development (WPRD) and Wiradjuri

Study Centre.

WPRD continue to provide extensive

service across shire. This includes the

operation of youth centres in Lake

Cargelligo and Condobolin. This also

include an extensive school holiday

program.

Outcome 7.2: Childcare services and facilities that meet the needs of young families CSP No Delivery Program

Action (2013/2017)


(2016/2017)


Officer


7.2.1 Provide facilities for

preschools across the

Shire.

Provide facilities for

preschools across the

Shire.

Accreditation

maintained.

Approved funding.

DCSG Council has committed to supporting

the Condobolin preschool and

childcare centre to expand its

placements from 59 to 90.


Outcome 7.3: Community transport available when needed CSP No Delivery Program

Action (2013/2017)


(2016/2017)


Officer



provision of

community transport

Implement

recommendation from

community transport

investigation.

Assess current funding

and assess

requirements.

Develop local

strategies and

operational model for

submission to Council

and NSW

Parliamentary

Secretary Rural and

Regional Health.

DCSG Community transport is currently

being provide at Tottenham through

the HACC service. In addition the

Tottenham Welfare Council has

successfully lobbied for a weekly bus

service from Tottenham to Dubbo on

Wednesdays. Condobolin and Lake

Cargelligo currently have a

community car service.

Outcome 7.4: Thriving and vibrant art and cultural activities CSP No Delivery Program

Action (2013/2017)


(2016/2017)


Officer


7.4.1 Support local

indigenous groups

cultural heritage

management.

Work with Aboriginal

Lands Councils and

Wiradjuri Condobolin

Corporation to assist in

projects.

Meetings attended,

projects completed,

support rendered.

DEP WPRD providing this assistance.

7.4.2 Support Arts Out West

and local art

competitions.

Maintain involvement

and partner in Arts Out

West activities.

Number of Arts Out

West activities in LSC.

DCSG Council has a board representative

through Arts Out West and they

provide Waste to Art competition

each year in Condobolin.

7.4.3 The Penrith Alliance

brings performing and

touring cultural

experiences to

Lachlan.

Host exhibitions and

workshops as part of the

River to River Cultural

Program with Penrith

Regional Art Gallery.

Collaborations

implemented

DCSG Achieved

7.4.4 Provide community

halls and facilities that

support cultural

experiences.

Strategic Asset

Management Plan

developed and

implemented.

Strategic Asset

Management Plan

developed and

implemented.

MBS Council successfully applied for

funding for Condobolin SRA Hall

facility, this was completed in

October 2017.


7.4.5 The Penrith Alliance

facilitates arts training

for young people,

sporting and cultural

exchanges and staff

training and

exchanges with

Lachlan.

Partner the Penrith

Performing and Visual

Arts Inc. and Vincent

Fairfax Family Foundation

to deliver the three year

“On the Road” project.

Actively foster and

support sporting and

cultural exchanges.

Promote staff training or

exchanges.

Programs successfully

completed and

participants satisfied.

DCSG Staff visits to PCC in town planning

has occurred and in executive

assistant.

7.4.6 Support local heritage

and historical societies

Heritage Advisory

Service maintained.

DEP Heritage Advisory Service

maintained. Heritage Advisor visits

the shire for two days every second

month.

Heritage walks with interpretive

signage completed in Condobolin

and Tullibigeal.

7.4.7 Maintain membership

of film central to

encourage filming

locations across the

Shire.

Number of meetings

attended.

Number of meetings

attended.

DCSG No meetings attended. Short film on

Domestic Violence made in

Condobolin.

MIRO was filmed in Fifield in April

2016 and was nominated as part of

the short films category, at the 2017

Melbourne International Film Festival.

Outcome 7.5: Available affordable accommodation CSP No Delivery Program

Action (2013/2017)


(2016/2017)


Officer


7.5.1 Develop and market

residential estates in

Condobolin and Lake

Cargelligo.

Complete development

and commence

marketing of residential

estate in Lake Cargelligo.

Market residential estate

Complete

development and

commence marketing

of residential estate in

Lake Cargelligo.

GM Marketing commenced – properties

with agents – 3 lots sold along with

other Council properties.


in Condobolin. Market residential

estate in Condobolin.

7.5.2 Advocate for

residential

development and

visitor

accommodation.

Engage with agencies to

further residential

development and

accommodation.

Increase in available

quality residential

accommodation

GM/TO 6 Worker cabins purchased for

Riverview Caravan Park and

installed. One purchased for Lake

Cargelligo.

7.5.3 Work with State

agencies to develop

affordable housing

strategies.

Engage with State

agencies to ascertain

and develop levels of

strategic assistance

available.

Endorse and implement

in line with the “Closing

the Gap” Strategy.

Strategies developed. DEP/DCSG Ongoing.

7.5.4 Encourage the

development of rental

accommodation.

Engage with agencies to

release existing housing

stocks for rental.

Meetings with local

real estate agents/

owners.

DEP/DCSG Ongoing. Developers of rental

accommodation have been assisted

in the development assessment

process.

7.5.5 Support the three

health councils at

Condobolin, Lake

Cargelligo and

Tottenham.

Assist where possible

through provision of

Council’s Medical

Services Program.

Meetings attended as

invited/required.

DCSG Meetings attended.

7.5.6 Work with and take

advice from Council’s

Medical Services

Advisory Committee.

Finalise Council support

to Doctors Policy, ensure

regular and formal

meetings.

GM/DCSG Committee disbanded 2015/16.

Outcome 7.6: Full time medical services when needed CSP No Delivery Program

Action (2013/2017)


(2016/2017)


Officer


7.6.1 Refurbish original

Melrose Street

Medical Centre to

compliance.

Refurbishment DEP Completed June 2016.


7.6.2 Support programs to

attract and retain

medical professionals.

Facilitate annual bush

bursary program.

CENTROC Beyond the

Range.

Ensure ongoing

program support.

DCSG/GM Bush Bursary supported.

Review undertaken of Beyond the

Range Brochure produced by

CENTROC.

7.6.3 Housing and practice

facilities to attract and

retain doctors in the

Shire

Continuity of doctors

and service provision.

DCSG/GM Facilities provided. Rent being paid

on some housing and on medical

centres.

7.6.4 Improved medical

and allied health

services available to

residents.

Increased number of

services and health

professionals available

GM/DCSG Increased GP’s at Condobolin

Hospital providing emergency and

VMO roles

7.6.5 Encourage the

establishment of

veterinary services in

the Shire

Liaise with surrounding

veterinary clinics, vet

representation bodies

including state

government to progress

the matter.

Private vet established

in Condobolin.

De-sexing and

parvovirus days held.

DEP Achieved

Outcome 7.7: facilities and services that meet the needs of the ageing in our communities


Action (2013/2017)


(2016/2017)


Officer



provision of aged

care services across

the Shire.

Engage with relevant

Federal/ State agencies,

The Whiddon Group,

Lake Cargelligo All Care

and Tottenham Welfare

Council and NGOs to

support aged services.

Maintenance of

existing facilities and

maximise

opportunities for

external funding.

DEP/DCSG Condobolin District Retirement

Village sold to RSL LifeCare. This will

ensure quality aged care for the

district.

7.7.2 Support the Men’s

Shed programs.

Promote community

services/ programs to

enhance project

delivery.

Increased number of

older men engaged in

community activities.

DCSG Not supported. Men’s Shed

operating independently.


Outcome 7.8: Promotion of Indigenous & European Cultural Heritage


Action (2013/2017)


(2016/2017)


Officer


7.8.1 Develop a Cultural

Heritage Plan (Linked

to Indigenous Tourism

Plan).

Promote existing

attractions/ history.

New tourism product

developed.

TO Not achieved as TO on maternity

leave

Outcome 7.9: Improved social outcomes for those with disability, disease and addiction


Action (2013/2017)


(2016/2017)


Officer


7.9.1 Advocate for delivery

of Breaking the Cycle

Plan.

Promote community

services/programs to

enhance project

delivery. Engage with

WCC relevant

Federal/State Agencies,

Lake Cargelligo, All Care

and Tottenham Welfare

Council and NGOs.

Delivery of Outcomes

in the Breaking the

Cycle Plan.

DCSG Not achieved


FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

The Local Government Act 1993 s428 (4) (a) requires Council to include a copy of its

financial statements in the Annual Report. Council’s Financial Statements and Audit

Report for the year ended 30 June 2017 are available on Council’s website at:

http://www.lachlan.nsw.gov.au/council/annual-financial-and-statutory-reports/financial-

reports.aspx

http://www.lachlan.nsw.gov.au/council/annual-financial-and-statutory-reports/financial-reports.aspx

http://www.lachlan.nsw.gov.au/council/annual-financial-and-statutory-reports/financial-reports.aspx


APPENDICES

The Local Government Act 1993 s406

requires certain information to be

included in Council’s Annual report.

The Office of Local Government

clarifies the specific requirements and

the following appendices meet these

criteria.

The Annual Report in the year of the

ordinary election must include a

report (State of the Environment

Report) as to the state of the

environment in the local

government area in relation to the

objectives for the environment

established by the Community

Strategic Plan,

The report must contain the

Council’s audited financial

statements and notes and any

information required by the Local

Government (General) Regulation

or Guidelines.

Requirements under the Local

Government (General) Regulation

Clause 217:

Details of overseas visits by

Councillors and Council staff

Details of Mayoral and Councillor

fees and expenses

Contracts awarded by the Council

Amounts incurred in relation to legal

proceedings

Private works and financial

assistance

Details of external bodies,

companies and partnerships

Details of the General Manager’s

total remuneration

Details of the total expenditure on

Senior Staff remuneration

Information on stormwater levies

and charges

Information on companion animals

management

A statement of the activities

undertaken by the Council to

implement its equal employment

opportunity management plan.


DETAILS OF PAYMENTS OF COUNCILLORS, OVERSEAS VISITS

BY COUNCILLORS & COUNCIL STAFF

Details of Overseas visits by Councillors

and Council Staff

No overseas visits were undertaken by

Councillors during the reporting year. No

expenses were borne by Council for any

spouse or partner of the elected

representative who accompanied a

Councillor in the performance of their civic

duties.

Details of Mayoral and Councillor Fees

and Expenses

Council has a policy covering the

payment of expenses and provision of

facilities to Councillors. This is available for

public inspection at the Council office and

on its website.

In line with this policy, Councillors receive

payment for out of pocket expenses for

travelling and subsistence whilst

undertaking Council business.

Accommodation expenses are also paid

for meetings, delegations, and

conferences held out of the Shire.

All Councillors receive an allowance. Both

the Mayor and Deputy Mayor receive an

additional allowance of $21,409 and

$2,620 respectively. These allowances are

in line with the Local Government Act 1993

s249.

Council provides an office, telephone and

shared secretarial support for the Mayor at

its Condobolin office.

Total costs for the 2016-2017 financial year

appear in the table below:

Description Amount

Mayoral Allowances $ 24,023

Councillor’s Fees $109,016

Conferences and Seminars $14,305

Travelling and Sustenance $63,217

Delegates expenses (Stationery, Advertising, Vehicle Allowance, Food

and Catering, Subscription memberships, Mobile phones, IPads)

$38,938


DETAILS OF CONTRACTS AWARDED

During the 2016-2017 financial year, Council paid the following contractors and suppliers in

excess of the amount prescribed in the Local Government (General) Regulation s428(4)(b)

cl217(1)(a2):

Name of Contractor Description of Service Total Paid ($) Truck Brokerage (SA) Pty Ltd Supply and deliver 2 new water

tank/trailers as per Tender 2016/2

$184,800.00

Interflow Pty Ltd Sewer main relining - Condobolin $224,925.24

Petrolink Engineering Pty Ltd Petrolink Fuel Management System $173,658.10

Paul Milne Drilling Pty Ltd Bore Field Production $843,437.65

WesTrac Pty Ltd Supply and deliver 1 new 140M Caterpillar

grader

$432,300.00

WesTrac Pty Ltd Supply and deliver 1 new Caterpillar 140M

grader

$432,300.00

Leisure & Recreation Group Pty

Ltd

Lake Cargelligo Swimming Pool

Operations

$236,307.50

M&K Thorpe Condobolin Swimming Pool Operations $289,744.66

West Windermere Enterprises Tottenham Swimming Pool Operations $132,000.00

JR Sealey Supply and Delivery Light Fleet $595,017.67

Bathurst Toyota Supply and Delivery Light Fleet $868,009.45

Orange Automotive Pty Ltd Supply and Delivery Light Fleet $198,181.50

Blacklocks Supply and Delivery Light Fleet $169,125.83

Total Electrical Control Solutions Maintenance and upgrades Shire

Treatment Plants

$164,924.57

Millers Metals Gravel Pit/Quarry Product and Services $195,134.00

Glacier Filtrations Burcher water treatment plant $146,803.71

Mahons Bulk Haulage Gravel haulage and Hire of equipment $215,911.22

Robertson’s Ready Mix Gravel haulage and Hire of equipment $215,147.64

Mays Earthmoving Gravel Pit/Quarry Product and Services $1,770,653.41

Ross Brothers Excavations Gravel haulage and Hire of equipment $1,254,482.17

Neil Earthmoving Gravel haulage and Hire of equipment $305,890.41

Downer Edi Works Pty Ltd Road sealing productions $891,655.01


RATES & CHARGES

Rates and Charges written off during the year

Pensioner rates abandoned under the various rate types were:

Rate Type Amount ($) No. of Assessments

Ordinary 66,290 439

Waste Management 44,092 439

Water 36,008 404

Sewerage 32,136 362

Total 178,526 1644

Rate interest charges written off during the year totalled $200.97.

Water consumption and interest charges written off during the year are shown below:

Adjustment Amount ($) Totals

Council approved 1,954 5

Meter Test 0 0

Undetected Leak Policy 32,676.96 7

Hospital Allowance 2,776.35 8

Willowbend Allowance 4,010.35 3

Total 41,198.30 21

Summary of Legal Proceedings

Council are currently involved in one court action which is being handled by Council’s

insurers.

Legal expenses incurred in 2016-2017 totalled $118,956 including $40,099 for debt recovery

action and $54,094 for other legal expenses.

.


PRIVATE WORKS

Council carried out minor works under s67 of the Act for example, road grading. A

schedule of works undertaken appears below:

Organisation Service Amount ($)

BM Browne Grader Hire 972.40

H Sanson Sale of Gravel 9823.00

M Jones Sale of Cold Mix 220.00

Lionel Pawsey Grader Hire 66.55

P&A Thomas Form Up Road 798.60

S Haddrill Grader Hire 133.10

G Quade Grader Hire 409.91

Extreme Concrete PTY LTD Small Truck Hire 173.05

T & J Ireland Sale of Crushed Gravel 2772.00

Australian Rail Track Corp LTD Signs, Advertisement & TCP 5500.00

RMS School Signage Update 9661.30

Shortis & Timmins Pharmacy Traffic Control 150.00

Saunders Electrics Hire of Road Broom, Ute 382.40

R&R Turner Sale of Crushed Gravel 4656.76

BM & HJ Browne Hire of Grader 665.50

Total 36384.57

External Bodies

During the period Western Plains Regional Development Inc. received a total of

$178541 (plus gst) funding toward administration costs and the provision of youth

services for Council.

Lower Lachlan Community services Inc. received $50,000 (plus gst) towards its

administration costs.

There were no other external bodies exercising functions delegated by Council.

Company Involvement

Council (either alone or with other Councils) did not have a controlling interest in

any company during the reporting period.

Partnerships, Co-operatives or Joint Ventures

During the 2016-2017 financial year, Council was not party to any partnership, co-

operative or joint venture.

Council is an active member of CENTROC, Mid Lachlan Alliance, Netwaste and a

number of associations including Local Government NSW, the Association of Mining

Related Councils and Western Division of NSW Councils.


ENVIRONMENTAL PLANNING AND ASSESSMENT ACT 1979

Council’s Voluntary Planning Agreement under s93G (5) of the Act with Kimberley

Metals Ltd in relation to Development Application 2011/18, which covered road

maintenance/upgrade contributions for the Mineral Hill Access Rd and Albert Rd

south, to Henry Parkes Way was effectively terminated following liquidation of

Kimberly Metals Ltd.

SENIOR STAFF EMPLOYED

Five Senior Staff members are employed by Council on performance based

contracts: The General Manager and the four Directors.

The total remuneration package for General Manager and four Directors was

$932,110.

A further 10 staff members are employed at the middle management level. All staff,

except for the five Senior Officers, are employed under the Local Government

(State) Award 2014 and a Council Enterprise Agreement.

The Enterprise Agreement requires administrative and operational staff to work a 40-

hour week which is reflected in higher salary scales when compared to other

Councils.

STORMWATER MANAGEMENT SERVICES

Council levied a Stormwater Management Charge of $25 in the 2016-2017 financial

year. A total of $52,425 was raised by the levy. Ongoing works were programed for

Lake Cargelligo, Tullibigeal and Condobolin to improve existing stormwater

management.


GOVERNMENT INFORMATION (PUBLIC ACCESS) ACT 2009

Council has determined which documents are available as open access

information and therefore subject to mandatory proactive release. Council has

adopted a Publication Guide which sets out the different types of information,

whether the information is publically available, how Council will make it available

and whether it is supplied free of charge.

Formal and informal requests for information can be made through Council’s Right

to Information Officer who can be contacted on 02 6895 1900. A review process is

also in place to ensure that all information which should be made available to

Council is provided.

PUBLIC INTEREST DISCLOSURES ACT 1994

The Public Interest Disclosure Act 1994 requires public authorities to adopt a policy

and procedures for receiving, assessing and dealing with public interest disclosures.

The purpose of this internal reporting policy is to clearly state Council’s commitment

to supporting and protecting staff and others if they report wrong doing.

Disclosures under this Act include reports of corrupt conduct, maladministration,

serious and substantial waste of public money, government information

contravention and local government procurement pecuniary interest

contravention. This policy can be viewed on Council’s website. There were no public

interest disclosure requests received during the 2016-2017 Financial Year.


FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE UNDER S356

Organisation / Event Purpose Amount

($)

Condobolin Trike And Rail Museum Donation $500.00

Tullibigeal & District Progress Centenary Donation $5,000.00

CWA Oxley Group Junior Public Speaking Competition $300.00

Tottenham Welfare Council Donation $1,000.00

Condobolin Sports Promotions Donation $5,000.00

Lake Cargelligo Arts & Crafts Donation $3,000.00

Ward & Associates Accountants Donation Condobolin Trike & Rail $500.00

Condobolin High School Annual End Of Year School Presentation $100.00

Tottenham Central School Annual End Of Year School Presentation $100.00

Tullibigeal Central School Annual End Of Year School Presentation $100.00

Condobolin Primary School Annual End Of Year School Presentation $100.00

Condobolin MET School Annual End Of Year School Presentation $100.00

Lake Cargelligo Central School Annual End Of Year School Presentation $100.00

St Francis Xaviers Catholic Sc Annual End Of Year School Presentation $100.00

St Joseph’s School Annual End Of Year School Presentation $100.00

Tullibigeal Pool Committee Christmas Tree Donation $450.00

Condobolin Rotary Club Donation $1,000.00

Born To Read Donation $1,000.00

Condobolin High School Donation - China Tour Jumpers $500.00

Condobolin Physical Culture Club Donation - Penrith Event Travel Expenses $500.00

Rotary of Lake Cargelligo Chri Committee Expenses $1,000.00

Lake Cargelligo Amateur Angler Fisherama 14-16 Oct 16 $2,500.00

Tottenham Christmas Tree Donation Annual Christmas Event $500.00

Donations Paid 2016/17 WRAS contribution $360.00

Yawarra Aboriginal Corporation Rates $330.77

Rotary Club of Condobolin Waste, Sewer & Water Availability $1,065.00

Country Womens Assoc -Tullibigeal Waste and Water availability $775.00

Uniting Church Tullibigeal Business waste Management $291.00

Uniting Church Lake Cargelligo Business Waste Management $291.00

Angilcan Church of Australia - Albert Waste Depot Management $111.00

Roman Catholic Church - Burcher Waste Depot Management $111.00

Angilcan Church of Australia - Tullibigeal Business Waste Management $291.00

Roman Catholic Church - Tullibigeal Business Waste Management $291.00

Roman Catholic Church Trustees -

Tottenham Waste, Water and Sewer $879.00

Country Womens Assoc -Tottenham Waste, Water and Sewer $879.00

Tottenham Blue Light Full rates and charges & Water

Consumption $1,713.85

Total $30,938.62


COMPANION ANIMALS MANAGEMENT

Summary of Pound Data for 2016-2017 Cats Dogs Total

Seized and transferred to Council’s Facility 66 246 312

Returned to owner 151 151

Surrendered by Owners 88 88

Released to owners 59 59

Euthanized 66 121 187

Sold - - -

Released for rehoming 3 3

Died at Council’s facility - - -

Stolen or escaped from Council’s facility - - - Holding pending court action - - -

Lodgement of data relating to dog attacks with OLG

Council notifies the OLG when Council officers have investigated complaints of dog attacks

on the OLG dog attack register.

Animal management / activities expenditure

Expenditure for animal management / activities including wages, vehicle running costs and

maintenance of animal shelter totalled $228,27.78 for 2016-2017.

Companion Animal and De-Sexing Community Education Program

In conjunction with the RSPCA, 74 cats and dogs were de-sexed, micro-chipped and given

Parvo shots for disadvantaged members of our Communities at a subsidised rate.

Strategies to comply with s64(5) – euthanasia alternatives for unclaimed animals

Council does not have any practical alternatives available to re-home more dogs and cats

(nearly all cats are feral so unable to be rehomed). During 2016-2017 three dogs were

rehomed.

Off Leash Areas

Council acknowledges that dogs need space where they can walk and run without being

on a leash and as such, provides an off leash space in three designated areas throughout

the Shire. They are in Golf Links Road, Condobolin, Adjacent to the Cemetery, Condobolin

and in Diggers Avenue, Condobolin, north of the caravan park.

Companion Animals Fund Expended s85(1A)

Council received $12,456.27 from the Companion Animals Fund for the 2016-2017 financial

year. These funds were used towards an annual de-sexing program for disadvantaged

members of the community.


EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES

Council has continued to actively work towards achieving the strategies contained in its EEO

Management Plan which promotes and values the recognition of diversity in the workplace.

To assist in the development of policies, practices and behaviours that support the fair

treatment of all staff, Council is supported by the Consultative Committee and an EEO

Committee made up of representatives from all work areas of Council

In April 2017 Council staff participated in an Employee Research Survey undertaken by

Micromex Research. Feedback from the survey was incorporated into strategies and

included in the review of the EEO Management Plan.

Council’s Workforce Plan identified in accordance with the Employee Research Survey

(which included 85% of Council staff participation) 95% identified as being Australian born

19% identified as being of Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander background and 7% as Non

English speaking background and 7% as having a disability. The Workforce Plan also

indicated that 65% of staff are male and 35% of staff are female.

Council has continued to build on staff training and development opportunities through the

Centroc e-learning modules, staff induction, and for the EEO Committee representatives.

Integrated training plans which are part of this process afford opportunities to improve

career mobility.

Work experience and work placements were undertaken in Information Services, Customer

Service, the Library, Building Services, Children’s Services, and at Condobolin, Lake

Cargelligo and Tottenham depots.

Council’s School Based Trainee at the Condobolin Library has just finished his 2 year

placement, Council is currently seeking an Indigenous School Based Trainee for 2018 - 2020

at the Condobolin Library undertaking Certificate II in Information and Cultural Services.

Council staff attended and participated in events for NAIDOC week at the Wiradjuri

Condobolin Corporation Study Centre and various NAIDOC celebrations around the Shire.

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CONTACTS

If you would like more information on this Report, please contact John Chapman, A/Director

Community Services and Governance, Lachlan Shire Council:

Address

58 - 64 Molong Street,

Condobolin NSW 2877

Contact Person

John Chapman

Public Officer

Telephone

02 6895 1900

Email

[email protected]

Fax

02 6895 3478

Mayor

Cr John Medcalf

General Manager

Robert Hunt

Ordinary Council Meetings

Please note Ordinary Council meeting times have changed. From September 2016 they are held

from 2pm on the fourth Wednesday of every month.

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