Program Overview - Wollongong City Council - NSW Government

Wollongong City Council 

Quarterly 

Corporate 

ReviewJune 2007 

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WOLLONGONG CITY COUNCIL 

4TH QUARTERLY CORPORATE REVIEW 

JUNE 2007 

I N D E X 

REPORT OF GENERAL MANAGER ..............................................................I 

REPORT OF CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER ..................................................VI 

PART A 

CORPORATE REVIEW FOR 4TH QUARTER 2006/2007 

CITY LEADERSHIP....................................................................................... 2 

DEVELOPMENT MANAGEMENT.........................................................................35 

ENVIRONMENT AND CONSERVATION .................................................................51 

ECONOMIC GROWTH ..................................................................................96 

COMMUNITY LIFE ....................................................................................124 

INFRASTRUCTURE ....................................................................................191 

CORPORATE SUPPORT ...............................................................................211 

PART B 

FINANCIAL SUMMARY/DETAILS 

UNDERSTANDING THE QCR FINANCIAL INFORMATION ..........................................245 

STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL PERFORMANCE ........................................................250 

TEN YEAR FINANCIALS ..............................................................................251 

RESTRICTED CASH – TEN YEAR SUMMARY .......................................................252 

DETAILED RESTRICTED CASH ......................................................................253 

CARRY OVER PROJECTS .............................................................................268 

SUMMARY OF S94 CONTRIBUTIONS ...............................................................276 

GLOSSARY ............................................................................................284

QUARTERLY CORPORATE REVIEW 

JUNE 2007 

REPORT OF GENERAL MANAGER 

INTRODUCTION 

As recently appointed General Manager to the organisation, I am pleased to present to you the 

4th quarter review for the 2006/07 financial year. This review reflects the financial and 

operational performance of the organisation for the June 2007 quarter and reports on the 

achievement of the projects and performance indicators contained within the 2006-2010 

Corporate Plan. Of the 275 actions/projects identified in the 2006-10 Corporate Plan, 132 

projects (48%) have been completed, 52 projects (18.9%) are on track, and 91 projects 

(33.1%) have been delayed or have a revised completion date. Those projects that have been 

delayed include a proposed completion date. 

In addition to my report and the report of the Chief Financial Officer on Council’s overall 

financial performance, the Group Managers have provided an overview of each Program 

contained within the Corporate Plan. The overview contains key highlights for the quarter, and 

a summary of progress of projects contained within the Program. 

Risk reporting has been introduced for reporting progress against projects. The revised 

reporting framework provides more transparency in our Quarterly Corporate Review and a 

more streamlined and informative method of reporting. 

OPERATIONAL PERFORMANCE 

Both the 2007-11 Corporate Plan and the 2007-11 Social Plan were endorsed by Council during 

this quarter. 

The 2007-11 Corporate Plan sets the direction for services, facilities and projects across seven 

key business areas. The Plan was placed on public exhibition for 28 days during April and May 

and resulted in 202 people commenting on the document through Council’s various community 

consultation channels. All submissions were given consideration during the development of 

the Plan. 

The 2007-11 Social Plan will guide council policy and programmes toward addressing social 

issues such as access, employment, diversity and housing. The Plan proposes to implement 

strategies over the next 5 years to enhance the quality of life of the broader community 

including target groups such as women, children and families and older people. 

At the May Council meeting, Council endorsed a series of changes to the charter of the 

Governance and Audit Committee which will increase its role in managing governance matters 

across the organisation. The role of the Committee is to provide Council with direction on a 

range of matters relating to internal controls and auditing of compliance with legislative and 

internal policies. The Committee will be required to develop and implement a formal review 

process with its charter to be endorsed annually by Council and reported to the community. In 

addition the Committee membership has been expanded to include a further 3 Councillors. 

Council successfully passed the WorkCover Audit which was conducted in April 2007. This 

resulted in the return to a 3 year self insurance licence for the organisation which was due to 

Council’s demonstration of OH&S systems to meet WorkCover requirements, and has resulted 

in substantial savings to the organisation. 

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Council and the NSW Police, Wollongong Local Area Command, signed a Memorandum of 

Understanding whereby the two parties will work co-operatively toward providing a safer 

environment in the city centre. The Memorandum focuses on the operation of the city’s new 

City Centre Street Cameras (CCTV). There are currently 37 CCTV cameras throughout the 

Crown Street Mall and a further 40 planned for the wider city centre. 

Council received a national gold award for its 2005/06 Annual Report in recognition of its 

excellence in public reporting by providing accurate, unbiased and transparent reporting to the 

community and key stakeholders on achievements and challenges within the organisation. 

The Illawarra Aboriginal Transport Project which provides services to the Aboriginal community 

was acknowledged as part of the Healthy Cities Illawarra Award ceremony. The award 

recognised the contribution of Aboriginal volunteers in running the service. 

Corrimal Library and Community Centre celebrated its 10 th birthday during June 2007. The 

Centre is used by a diverse range of community groups and provides a venue for playgroups, 

aged day care, meetings and functions. In conjunction with this celebration the new Radio 

Frequency Identification (RFID) system was introduced in the library to improve security and 

aid with tracking and resourcing of library items. 

During this quarter Council completed a major project at North Dalton Park, Fairy Meadow. 

The $1.3M project has resulted in ground and infrastructure improvements which will allow top 

level Australian football and cricket matches to be played at the facility. Improvements include 

the installation of Australian standard floodlighting and a sub-surface irrigation system, laserlevelling 

of the ground, laying of new turf and the formalisation of a graded and surfaced 

carpark. 

Council’s Sustainability Street Progam has been expanded to include school communities. Mt 

St Thomas has been selected as the city’s first Sustainability School. Through this Program 

Council provides support and resources to help participants reduce their environmental impact 

by reducing waste, energy and water consumption. 

World Environment Day was celebrated on 5 June 2007 through the annual Enviro 2007 event 

which was held at the Wollongong Botanic Garden and attended by more than 1,000 local 

school students. This program aims to educate the next generation on contemporary 

environmental issues and teaches them about the various ways they can help the city plan for 

a greener future. 

Council celebrated National Volunteers Week during May 2007. Our organisation hosted a 

Volunteering Expo which promoted volunteer programs and let those interested know how to 

become involved. In addition a Volunteers Barbecue was held to thank our volunteers for their 

tremendous contribution to the broader community. 

MAJOR PROJECTS 

WEST DAPTO PLANNING PROJECT 

In April 2006, Council endorsed the West Dapto Local Environmental Study, Masterplan and 

draft Local Environmental Plan for exhibition. Prior to agreeing to the exhibition, State 

Government agencies required additional investigations to occur. 

Additional planning activities were undertaken to further support the West Dapto Release Area. 

These were subsequently completed in May 2007. A report to Council was submitted to the 

Environment and Planning Meeting of 4 June 2007 where it was resolved that Council reendorse 

the updated documents, including the West Dapto Development Control Plan and the 

Dapto Town Centre Access and Movement Strategy. Once certification by the Department of 

Planning is received, the West Dapto suite of documents will be placed on exhibition for public 

comment. This is anticipated to occur predominantly during the month of September 2007. 

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A strong focus on implementation is beginning to occur with the refinement of the 

infrastructure provisions being undertaken along with the development of the appropriate 

governance mechanisms to assist with the delivery and management of the land release area. 

INTEGRATED PLAN FOR THE CITY (LEP) 

The draft Wollongong Local Environmental Plan 2007 was endorsed by Council in December 

2006 for consultation with NSW Government Departments prior to public exhibition. Council 

subsequently endorsed a number of minor amendments and rezonings for incorporation into 

the draft Plan. The amendments include: 

• Port of Port Kembla 

• Hill 60, Port Kembla 

• Bulli Bricks 

• Tallawarra 

• Parkes Street, Helensburgh 

• Illawarra Escarpment 

• Wyndarra Way, Dapto 

• Minor amendments 

The Illawarra Escarpment is the final amendment to the draft Wollongong LEP 2007 and will be 

considered by Council on 6 August 2007. A revised draft LEP will be reported to Council in 

September 2007 and exhibited in late 2007/early 2008. 

WOLLONGONG CITY CENTRE REVITALISATION STRATEGY 

The Wollongong City Centre Revitalisation Strategy was finalised on 31 January 2007 when the 

Minister for Planning announced that he had signed the Wollongong City Centre Local 

Environmental Plan 2007 and it was gazetted. The Wollongong City Centre Development 

Control Plan and Civic Improvement Plan also came into force. The documents deliver new 

visions and plans specifically for Wollongong as one of six regional cities of NSW. The plans 

comprise an overall vision to shape the Wollongong of the future and will guide the 

implementation of the new vision for the Illawarra’s Regional City which encourages increased 

employment, an increased residential population, improved public domain and well designed 

buildings. 

STORMWATER MANAGEMENT 

Council has begun to undertake works funded from the additional stormwater revenue 

generated as a result of the Stormwater Management Service Charge introduced this year. 

Design work is still continuing on 4 SQID (Stormwater Quality Improvement Device) units 

which will be installed at Stuart Park, Corrimal East, Thomas Dalton Park and Brooks Creek, 

Dapto. Construction is scheduled to commence in second half of-2007. 

Mapping of the urban stormwater drainage network was undertaken throughout 2006/07 and 

is now estimated to be 66% complete. This project is scheduled for completion by June 08 

when the information will be entered into the Asset Management System to enable council to 

better manage the operation and maintenance of the network. 

Ongoing work continued on pit cleaning maintenance work across the City to reduce blockages 

in the system. Drainage works have been completed in Cabbage Tree Lane, Balgownie; 

Cassandra Place, Stanwell Park; Mangerton Road, Mangerton; Gooyong Street, Mt Keira; 

Gladstone Avenue, Wollongong; Terrell Place, Balgownie; Carters Lane, Towradgi; Auburn 

Street, Wollongong; Colgong Crescent, Towradgi; and Parrish Avenue, Mt Pleasant. Stage 1 of 

the riparian swale upgrade at Thomas Dalton Park, Fairy Meadow has also been completed as 

well as stormwater culvert upgrades at Austinmer Beach, Austinmer. Drainage works at The 

Drive, Stanwell Park are still continuing. 

Council has also undertaken riparian restoration work at 36 sites across the Local Government 

Area. 

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CUSTOMER SERVICE STRATEGY 

Work continued during this quarter on the development of a new centralised customer service 

system for Wollongong City Council to address changing customer habits and the technologies 

that influences the way people do business today. The project manager has carried out extensive 

internal consultation with staff on policy development and detailed planning for the roll-out of the 

new centralised customer service systems and procedures. Council's new web site has provided 

the first small step towards a more accessible customer service system with the ability for 24/7 

lodgement of maintenance requests or requests for information. 

WOLLONGONG FORESHORE PRECINCT PROJECT 

The Wollongong Foreshore Master Plan, branded The Blue Mile Master Plan, was presented to a 

Council briefing session in June with the intentions of Council consideration of the plan for 

public exhibition in August 2007. A program of preliminary consultations with key 

stakeholders, including state government departments, members of parliament and business 

operators, is underway with the general response being very positive 

Progress on specific projects currently underway is as follows: 

North Beach Bathers Pavilion & North Wollongong Surf Club 

Discussions have continued with the Heritage Office and the developer regarding a suitable 

design solution for the upgrade of the North Beach Bathers Pavilion. Similarly, discussions 

with the North Beach Surf Club regarding the redevelopment of the club building have also 

continued with the Department of Lands agreeing to direct negotiation with the Surf Club 

rather than undertaking an expression of interest process. 

Brighton Beach Seawall 

Design work for the replacement of the sea wall at Brighton Beach and an upgrade of 

recreational amenity in the Brighton Lawn area has progressed with a coastal management 

committee established to oversee the development of a coastal management plan for the 

about area. An appropriate plan for replacing the sea wall while ensuring the long term 

integrity of the beach has been developed. This specific precinct plan is to be released for 

public comment early in 2007/08 with the works scheduled for the autumn of 2008. 

Andrew Lysaght Park 

The redevelopment of Quilky Place and Andrew Lysaght Park was completed in May 2007. 

WOLLONGONG CITY GATEWAY PROJECT 

This project is being undertaken in partnership with Tourism Wollongong, Illawarra Aboriginal 

Corporation and Mid-Link (Australia) Pty Ltd. In addition funding has been received from 

Tourism NSW and Department of Transport and Regional Services (DOTARS). 

Negotiations continue with the preferred builder to ensure that the project costs meet Council’s 

adopted budget. It is proposed that a contract be entered into with the builder as soon as final 

costs are confirmed and all documentation is completed with a view to construction 

commencing in 1st Qtr 2007/08. This follows some significant and complex issues arising out 

of incompatibilities between bush fire hazard requirements of the structure and Section J of the 

Building Code of Australia. These issues have required further external advisory input and were 

largely concluded at 31 July 2007. 

These issues continue to place pressures on the delivery timeframe for the overall project and 

on certain costs, which may be the subject of further advice to Council in the near future. 

THIRROUL DISTRICT COMMUNITY CENTRE AND LIBRARY 

Work has commenced on the new Centre with an official ‘turning of the sod’ on 2 April 2007. 

Delays in construction occurred during excavations with the unforeseen removal of 

contaminated material, the discovery of bad ground (which resulted in additional underground 

structural works) and significant periods of wet weather. 

The anticipated completion date for this project is early 2008/09. 

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COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT 

At the September 2007 Council meeting, Council endorsed the implementation plan for the 

community engagement framework, the DAC notification policy and the civil works notification 

policy. 

During this quarter the community engagement register was launched which allows Council 

employees to document and record community engagement activities. This register will inform 

future community engagement and consultation. 

SUSTAINABLE RESOURCE PROJECTS 

Council is continuing to set an example to the community by implementing sustainable 

resource projects. During this quarter Council commenced preparation of a management plan 

for the stormwater reuse project at Thomas Dalton Park for which it received grant funding of 

$1.3m. 

Also during this quarter Council was successful in obtaining a $250,000 grant to construct an 

irrigation system using a combination of recycled water and stormwater harvesting at the 

sporting fields in JJ Kelly Park. This will allow savings in potable water use as well as 

improving the quality of the playing fields. 

ASSET MANAGEMENT 

The Asset Management Implementation System Phase 2 was successfully completed by 30 

June 2007. This has seen the introduction of a consistent work management solution being 

deployed to all council's outdoor workforce. The primary asset focus of Phase 2 were assets 

located in the road reserve with complete inventory lists now configured and loaded into the 

system. Integration to council’s Financial Systems and Human Resources Systems was also 

completed during June 2007. 

Roll out of Phase 3 (Council Land, Buildings, Parks & Open Space) will commence in August 

2007 with an implementation date of 28th February 2008. 

DAVID FARMER 

GENERAL MANAGER 

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JUNE 2007 

REPORT OF CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER 

OVERVIEW 

The following table provides a summary view of the organisation’s overall financial [pre-audit] 

performance against key indicators for the year to date period at 30 June 2007. 

FULL YEAR POSITION Q4 YTD Actual Actual Actual Actual Budget Variance Budget 

KEY FINANCIAL INDICATORS 

TABLE 1 

YTD Q1 YTD Q2 YTD Q3 YTD Q4 YTD Q4 YTD Q4 

Outcome 

Operating Revenues $M 44.3 83.2 123.3 163.9 162.2 1.7 a 

Operating Costs $M (42.9) (84.2) (125.4) (171.1) (178.6) 7.5 a 

Operating Result PRE Capital Income $M 1.4 (1.0) (2.0) (7.2) (16.4) 9.2 a 

Capital Income $M 2.0 3.0 5.3 9.0 8.7 0.3 a 

Operating Result POST Capital Income $M 3.4 2.0 3.3 1.8 (7.7) 9.5 a 

Total Cash Investments $M 72.6 72.8 74.6 66.2 54.0 12.2 a 

Available Cash Assets $M 12.0 13.4 13.4 7.4 7.2 0.2 a 

Return on Cash Invested % 6.4 6.8 7.0 6.8 6.4 0.3 a 

Unrestricted Current Ratio x 2.6 2.6 2.7 2.2 2.0 0.2 a 

Assets $M 1,172.2 1,160.7 1,156.8 1,165.7 1,177.9 (12.1) r 

Liabilities $M (68.9) (58.8) (53.6) (64.1) (85.4) 21.3 a 

Net Assets [Equity] $M 1,103.3 1,101.9 1,103.2 1,101.6 1,092.5 9.2 a 

Debt Service Ratio x 29.4 16.2 11.4 9.1 10.0 (0.9) r 

Debt Borrowings $M (5.7) (5.6) (5.3) (5.5) (6.2) 0.7 a 

Rates Overdue % 7.6 6.5 5.7 6.3 5.0 (1.3) r 

Debtors $M 8.6 12.5 12.8 22.1 15.0 (7.1) r 

Creditors Paid On-Time [Standard] % 88.0 87.7 80.5 87.0 90.0 (3.0) r 

Creditors $M (9.9) (10.9) (11.5) (18.0) (15.1) 2.9 a 

Regulatory Compliance a a a a a a a 

The following table provides a summary view of the organisation’s overall financial results for 

the full year period based on year to date performance and intra-quarter variations: 

• Surplus operating result of $1.8M [original deficit $8.1M] inclusive of a range of items 

[Table 2]; 

• Surplus fund [cashflow] result of $0.042M [original deficit $1.2M]. 

FULL YEAR POSITION 

Original Adopted Adopted Adopted Adopted 

Budget Budget Budget Budget Budget Actual Variance Budget 

KEY MOVEMENTS 2 1-Jul 30-Sep 31-Dec 31-Mar 30-Jun 30-Jun Outcome 

Operating Revenues $M 153.5 159.0 159.8 159.8 162.2 163.9 1.7 a 

Operating Costs $M (169.5) (177.2) (176.9) (176.9) (178.6) (171.1) 7.5 a 

Capital Items $M 7.9 11.4 10.9 10.9 8.7 9.0 0.3 a 

Operating Result POST Capital Income $M (8.1) (6.8) (6.2) (6.2) (7.7) 1.8 9.5 a 

Funding Sources $M 67.4 97.9 89.4 89.4 82.6 81.6 (1.0) r 

Funding Application $M (68.6) (105.6) (97.7) (97.7) (88.9) (81.6) 7.3 a 

Net Funding Surplus $M (1.2) (7.7) (8.3) (8.3) (6.3) (0.0) 6.2 a 

s203 Compliance Statement 

The overall year to date position is within expectations across the broad range of indicators 

and on a budget outcome basis is acceptable. The Budget Review Statement deals with 

revisions to the full year forecast. 

Internal control systems, monitored through the Internal Audit Program, are operating 

satisfactorily and there are no known breaches of regulatory compliance, and none anticipated. 

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BUDGET REVIEW STATEMENT 

REVISION TO FULL YEAR ESTIMATES 

With regard to the original estimate of income and expenditure, the financial statements and 

schedules contained within the Quarterly Corporate Review reflect overall a satisfactory 

outcome given the necessary adjustments effected during the quarter. 

The following table provides key variations to the full year operating position. Given the 

identification of carried forward projects, the overall surplus position [$1.8M] for Council for 

the full year is favourable. 

MAJOR VARIATIONS YTD $M 3 

IMPACT 

Surplus Deficit Nett 

1 Recognition of profit on sale in relation to the Rawson Street car park 4.6 

2 Additional grant and contribution income 3.2 

3 Reduction in employee leave liability 2.3 

4 Increased investment income 1.8 

5 Net impact of operational carryovers 1.8 

6 Grant income associated with future projects 1.6 

7 Reduced depreciation expenditure partially due to carryover 0.9 

8 Change in requirement for contribution to RFS capital project 0.8 

9 Reduction in insurance provision 0.5 

10 Reduction in workers’ compensation provision 0.3 

11 Increased legal costs (0.6) 

12 Increase in EPA levy [cover material] (0.7) 

13 Decreased profit on vehicle dispoasal and land sales (0.9) 

14 Increase in termination payments (1.1) 

15 Assets written-off (1.4) 

16 IFRS accounting adjustments (2.7) 

TOTAL 17.8 (7.9) 9.9 

The following table provides a reconciliation of fund [cashflow] movements in the full year 

forecast. 

FULL YEAR POSITION 

Original Adopted Adopted Adopted Adopted 

Budget Budget Budget Budget Budget Actual Var 

KEY MOVEMENTS [CASHFLOW] 4 1-Jul 30-Sep 31-Dec 31-Mar 30-Jun 30-Jun 

ORIGINAL BUDGET (1.2) 

PROJECTS INTRODUCED (6.2) 

(7.4) 

Q1 MOVEMENTS (0.3) 

PROJECTED NET SURPLUS/DEFICIT Q1 (7.7) 

Q2 MOVEMENTS PROPOSED 

COUNCIL RESOLUTIONS (0.1) 

(7.8) 

PROJECTS CARRIED FORWARD 0.7 

Q2 PROPOSED MOVEMENTS (1.2) 

(8.3) 

Q3 MOVEMENTS PROPOSED 

COUNCIL RESOLUTIONS - 

(8.3) - 

PROJECTS CARRIED FORWARD 1.1 

Q3 PROPOSED MOVEMENTS 1.1 

(6.2) 

Q4 MOVEMENTS 

COUNCIL RESOLUTIONS (0.0) 

CARRYOVER PROJECTS REINTRODUCED (0.1) 

(6.3) (0.0) (6.2) 

Q4 RESULT 

Q4 PROPOSED CARRYOVER 4.5 

IMPROVEMENTS 1.7 

Overall, key variations to the forecast cashflow position are impacted by $6.2M in introduced 

projects in Q1 [deficit], $1.8M in additional carried forward projects from Q2 and Q3 and 

$4.5M in additional carried forward project from Q4. Further detail in relation to variations are 

contained within the detailed QCR financials. 

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Chief Financial Officer’s Report

Performance Metrics 

With this QCR Report, the Finance Division has commenced the building of a comprehensive 

set of financial performance indicators and benchmark data, previously identified in the 

Financial Strategic Plan as the Metrics Program. With each QCR reporting to Council, this area 

is to be expanded and will be accompanied by detailed commentary. 

Phase 1 Metrics Reporting : TOP TIER FISCAL INDICATORS 

Phase 2 Metrics Reporting : TOP 20 FISCAL INDICATORS + trend commentary 

Phase 3 Metrics Reporting : ALL AGREED INDICATORS + commentary + DLG Comparatives 

METRICS [PHASE 1] Q4 Actual Actual Budget Actual Var Budget 

KEY FINANCIAL INDICATORS 

5 

2004-05 2005-06 2006-07 2006-07 2006-07 

Outcome 

Operating Revenues [incl grants + capital] $M 154.2 157.7 161.3 172.9 11.5 a 

Operating Costs $M (157.7) (162.8) (169.4) (171.1) (1.6) r 

Operating Result POST Capital Income $M - (3.5) (5.1) (8.1) 1.8 9.9 a 

Cashflow Result $M - 0.5 0.7 (1.2) (0.0) 1.2 a 

Total Cash Investments $M 76.4 77.6 59.6 66.2 6.6 a 

Return on Cash Invested % 5.8 6.0 6.4 6.8 0.4 a 

Unrestricted Current Ratio x 1.7 1.8 0.6 2.2 1.7 a 

Debt Service Ratio x 2.1 2.3 10.0 9.1 (0.9) r 

Rates Overdue % 4.7 5.6 5.0 6.3 1.3 a 

Creditors Paid On-Time [Standard] % 82.1 88.5 90.0 87.0 (3.0) a 

OPERATING REVENUES [$M] 

200.0 

OPERATING COSTS [$M] 

- 

150.0 

(50.0) 

100.0 

(100.0) 

50.0 

(150.0) 

- 

04-05(A) 05-06(A) 06-07(B) 06-07(A) 07-08(B) 

(200.0) 

04-05(A) 05-06(A) 06-07(B) 06-07(A) 07-08(B) 

OPERATING RESULT POST [$M] 

4.0 

2.0 

- 

(2.0) 

1.0 

CASHFLOW RESULT [$M] 

- 

(4.0) 

(6.0) 

(1.0) 

(8.0) 

(10.0) 

04-05(A) 05-06(A) 06-07(B) 06-07(A) 07-08(B) 

(2.0) 

04-05(A) 05-06(A) 06-07(B) 06-07(A) 07-08(B) 

TOTAL CASH INVESTED [$M] 

100.0 

RETURN ON CASH INVESTED [%] 

8.0 

75.0 

6.0 

50.0 

4.0 

25.0 

2.0 

- 

04-05(A) 05-06(A) 06-07(B) 06-07(A) 07-08(B) 

- 

04-05(A) 05-06(A) 06-07(B) 06-07(A) 07-08(B) 


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Economic Outlook 

Council sits within a regional economy and an ABS statistical division, which in turn sit within 

State and National economies. Higher level economic indicators and trends have an impact 

generally on this City’s economy and the region and where trends and indicators often impact 

our fees and charges [particularly DA and associated fees], rental income [in relation to 

business performance], costs [particularly wages, salaries and construction related] and cost 

of capital [as reflected in interest rates and returns on cash investments]. 

IRIS is a major source of regional economic information for this outlook report, but we rely 

also on economic based advice from major banks, our investment advisors and general 

economic forecasts and media articles, in informing our budget setting and quarterly 

forecasting processes. 

Illawarra Regional Information Service 

June 2007 Consumer Sentiment Monitor 

The results of the IRIS Consumer Sentiment Survey for the June 2007 quarter have shown a 

decline in consumer confidence in the Illawarra. The IRIS Consumer Sentiment Index fell to 89 

pts in the three months to June 2007, which represents a drop of 10 pts from the previous 

March 2007 quarter reading. 

Despite this, sentiment is relatively healthy in seasonal terms and it is only due to the 

unusually high March quarter reading that this substantial quarterly drop was encountered. 

Key items: 

• Perceptions towards the current financial position of households fell into negative 

territory by 13 pts to 95 pts. 

• Consumers demonstrated uncertainty towards the property market with the Dwelling 

Index dropping to 71 pts. 

• On a more positive note, confidence felt towards the future of the national economy 

improved at 96 pts. 

Perceptions towards the current financial position of households fell into negative territory by 

13 pts to 95 pts. Confidence towards the financial position of households in coming months 

also declined by 10 pts to stand at 116 pts. 

Consumers demonstrated uncertainty towards the property market with the Dwelling Index 

dropping to 71 pts. 

Confidence towards purchasing a motor vehicle and starting a business also dropped during 

this period. 

On a more positive note, confidence felt towards the future of the national economy improved 

at 96 pts. 

The purchase plans for consumers remain fairly stable with 67% of households expecting to 

make purchases of footwear and clothing in the next three months. Nearly a quarter of 

respondents anticipate spending on furniture and recreation, while 7% intend to make a motor 

vehicle purchase. 

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National Economy 

Consumers appeared more confident in the future of the national economy during the June 

quarter. The National Economic Conditions Index stood at 96 pts, an increase of 3 pts from 

March 2007. A record level of 24% of respondents expect Australia’s economy to improve in 

the next 12 months, up 5% from last quarter. There was a 4.3% decline in the proportion of 

respondents who believed the national economy would be ‘worse off ’ in 12 months, dropping 

to a level of 27.7%. 

Employment 

Although the Perceived Job Availability Index fell slightly during the June quarter, the 

impression of job availability in the area remained relatively high. The index currently stands 

at 94 pts, down 5 pts from last quarter. The number of employment positions advertised in the 

Illawarra Mercury stood relatively unchanged from March quarter at 2521 ads. The percentage 

of respondents who thought it was a good time to look for a job also remained steady, at 34%. 

Oakvale Capital Limited [Appointed Investment Advisors to Council] 

Outlook and Summary 

The end of the June quarter saw the beginnings of a readjustment of credit prices which has 

been building for several years. While the trigger event centred on low rated US sub-prime 

RMBS issues, the ripple effects are already being felt in debt and equity markets around the 

world. Despite the credit market concerns, economic fundamentals remain strong with the 

recent round of corporate earning results largely reflecting good results. 

In an environment over the past few years where most credit linked products were not offering 

adequate return for their underlying risk the correction was not a surprise event. Council’s best 

defence against the current widening of credit spreads, has been its selective investment 

process. The ripple effect of the markets will cause marked-to-market declines in many of the 

portfolio’s investment values, but Council’s investments are currently sound and there are no 

recommendations to sell any existing holdings. 

With the presence of growth assets in the portfolio (i.e. share and property exposure) it will 

not be unusual to have occasional periods of negative returns from this long-term portion of 

the portfolio going forward. 

General Commentary 

Domestically, the economy is robust with low unemployment and strong demand. The 

Australian equity markets continued to posted new heights in April (+3%) and May (+2.64%) 

before the S&P/ ASX 300 ended June with a loss of 0.1%. The property market took a worse 

hit, ending June with a loss of 4.8% following returns of +4.2% and +3.45% in April and May. 

The 90 day bill yield ended the second quarter at 6.44%, a decrease of 0.08% from the end of 

the March quarter. The three year bond ended June at 6.45%, an increase of 0.24% over the 

March quarter, while the ten year yield also rose 0.38% to 6.26%. 

Rising risk aversion and increasing volatility in the credit market marked the end of the quarter 

as the result of concerns about mergers and acquisitions, leveraged buyouts and problems in 

the US sub-prime mortgage market. In April and May, the credit spread narrowed as previous 

apprehensions of credit widening subsided somewhat. This was reversed in June as credit 

spread widens, negatively impacted by the deterioration in the US sub prime mortgage 

market, triggered by the losses associated with two hedge funds of US bank Bear Stearns 

which had a substantial exposure to the sub prime market through Collateralised Debt 

Obligation (or CDO) investments. The higher yield (lowest rated) segments of the market 

experienced more pronounced moves, but the ripple effects were felt across all credit markets 

and into the share markets. 


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Until this past quarter, Council’s investment strategy has been to invest in income producing 

assets only either directly or via managed funds, there had been no exposure to growth assets 

such as shares. Over the past three months Council has taken the further step to introduce 

growth assets for a portion of its long term holdings, ie. those available for a minimum of 5 

years. As part of a strategy review process over the past several months, the strategic target 

weightings have been changed in consideration of the inclusion of growth asset exposure into 

the portfolio. 

Overall, Council’s portfolio exceeded the bank bill index over the past quarter despite credit 

market concerns causing a drop in performance in June. Over the Financial Year the portfolio 

exceeded the bank bill benchmark return by 37 basis points (6.79% V 6.42%). 

Interest Rate Forecasts 

Domestically, the RBA maintained the official cash rate steady at 6.25% throughout the June 

quarter. In a statement released during the quarter, the RBA lowered its inflation forecast for 

2007 from 2.75% to 2.5% whilst maintaining the 2007/08 forecast at 2.75%. Governor Glenn 

Stevens was quoted to say, “growth has turned out to be stronger, employment higher, but 

underlying inflation a little lower, and wages growth has been steady”, painting a healthy 

picture of the Australia economy. 

Governor Stevens’ assessment of inflation appeared a bit optimistic when the much anticipated 

June Quarter CPI result released 25 July showed a higher than expected acceleration in 

inflation, with the CPI rising by 1.2% after a 0.1% rise previously, above the market 

expectation of 1.0% rise. The main drivers were petrol, food, rents and health care costs. The 

underlying inflation of 2.7%, whilst still within RBA’s target range of 2-3%, has caused most 

economists to now predict a rate rise following the RBA’s next meeting in August. 

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Strategic Financial Matters 

Fiscal Strategy 

Council’s overall fiscal strategy objective is to manage its assets, cashflows and operations to a 

standard that will self-sustain the organisation over the long run. This implies fiscal 

management that supports key services, growth in City assets and a fully funded infrastructure 

maintenance program. This will be achieved through the delivery of an integrated plan 

encompassing key strategy areas with associated task and outcome Programs. 

In concert with the production of this Plan, related strategic plans include Information + 

Communications Technology and Commercial Business Strategic Plans which are being 

implemented in concert with those senior Plans. The Financial Strategic Plan is reviewed 

biannually by the Executive Management Committee and is consistent with the approved 

Organisational Strategic Plan 2006-09, and fits under the senior plan and details key strategy 

areas supported by a formal Metrics Program: 

1. Long-term fiscal balance outcomes. Work is ongoing to meet 5 year targets as laid 

down in the plan with the Business Improvement Program well advanced on key 

corporate projects to deliver organisational efficiencies. 

Update : Following on from the Review Today final report and presentation, further 

strategies and Programs will be required to achieve agreed and modified future fiscal 

targets; 

2. Maintenance of a AA+ credit rating as a minimum. 

Update : Standard & Poor’s has published the 2007 credit rating review in July, advising 

that Council has retained the AA+ rating but with a negative outlook based on 

persistent deficit results, and forecasts, and the maintenance backlog that is yet to be 

fully addressed in the current 10 year financial model; 

3. Improved capital and liquidity management and returns on investment. 

Update : Notwithstanding recommendations that may arise from the impending review 

of financial sustainability, Council’s investment policy is subject to ongoing review to 

ensure that targeted investment income is met. This remains on track to the Plan; 

4. Improved commercial business performance. 

Update : New strategic business plans for Tourist Parks and the Crematorium 

businesses were endorsed for implementation in 2006 and are well advanced. The 

Future Fund will provide capital for our commercial businesses in return for increased 

dividend streams; 

5. Programmed education for stakeholders. Further advice on this component is 

pending; 

6. Better practice financial and management accounting. 

Update : Reviews are underway in the area of benchmarking our financial indicators 

through the Metrics Program and a further review is underway in relation to the quality 

of internal financial reporting. 


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Specific Commentary 

Future Fund 

Additionally, the December 2006 update to the Financial Strategic Plan proposed the creation 

of a Future Fund to create a capital pool comprising Council’s income generating assets and 

businesses and to set performance targets that ensures maximised returns on investment(s) 

and to provide increasing dividend flows to Council to fund major projects and commercial 

business reinvestment. 

The Future Fund is envisaged to be a segregation of Council’s overall operations whereby 

income generating assets, including cash generating businesses, are formally segregated from 

the service assets and quasi-businesses of Council and where they have access to a separate 

stream of capital for commercial reinvestment. Key elements include: 

• Segregation of land holdings with a supporting policy to buy, sell and develop the land 

bank portfolio; 

• Application of stronger commercially based parameters for accessing capital; 

• Inclusion of commercialised businesses that would feed and draw from the Fund. 

This Fund would eliminate non-transparent cross-subsidisation of Council operations but would 

make available funds to those non-commercial areas on a pre-determined basis. The 

parameters and targets applied to Future Fund components would be fully commercial in 

nature and it is intended that returns from the Fund would self-sustain Council’s current and 

future capital requirements for land assets, commercial business investment, joint ventures 

and PPPs while returning increased dividends for general use. However, the Fund 

acknowledges the broad scope of Council operations and the need to recognise social and 

environmental projects and dividends not measured in economic terms. 

This Fund would report financial results as a self-contained entity within Council’s overall 

accounts. In particular the Fund would be required to report on a monthly basis to the CFO and 

to EMC and Council on a quarterly basis, its component balances and performance against 

benchmark. 

Our Executive Management Committee are shortly expected to review recommendations on 

the construct, operation and dividend policy associated with this investment fund. 

Commercial Operations 

Business strategic plans for our Tourist Parks and Crematorium/Cemetery businesses have 

been implemented in line with Financial Strategic Plan and revised budget estimates. At 30 

June 2007 these businesses have outperformed initial and revised targets based on these 

plans. 

The financial reporting formats to be adopted for Tourist Park and Crematorium businesses are 

finalised and available for application to quasi-businesses, to permit measurement of bottomline 

performance and to better gauge trends in costs and revenues in line with directions 

contained within the Plan. 

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City Centre Capital Taskforce 

In relation to the Revitalising Wollongong City Centre Plan, the Chief Financial Officer had setup 

a Cross-Divisional Taskforce to deal with funding issues particularly and with regard to: 

a) Analysis of 20 year capital funding in the adopted Revitalising Wollongong City Centre 

Plan; 

b) Building of a specific plan to address car parking requirements; 

c) A specific PPP strategy and associated models; 

d) Other revenue raising initiatives including rating structures; 

e) Debt capacity and adoption of the Future Fund [asset sales, segregation of commercial 

elements] concept as detailed in our FSP 2006-11, for these purposes. 

The financing issues in relation to the future City Centre are driven by Governance Group in 

consultation with internal stakeholders in the first instance. A Councillor briefing session was 

conducted on 28 May 2007 to address outcomes and directions of the Taskforce. The 

Corporate Plan contains details of funding and project priorities in relation to the City Centre 

and Foreshore areas for the next 5 years. The Taskforce will progress 6-10 year forecasts in 

the coming quarter. 

Business Improvement Program [BIP] 

This BIP was formed in 2005 and achieved a budgeted reduction in recurrent operating costs of 

$4.2M applied to 2006-07 and subsequent years plus a range of other organisational benefits 

previously advised to Council. 

In support of Financial Strategic Plan actions and outcomes, the BIP has implemented a 

revised Charter in support of the to support the organisation’s overall direction that will, 

among other matters, oversight deliverables relating to key corporate projects identified as 

priorities and drive efficiency and productivity initiatives to achieve strategic and business plan 

goals and outcomes. 

In relation to the proposed Efficiency Dividend Program within the Financial Strategic Plan, the 

BIP has recommended the following course of action: 

• That an organisational service review project be pursued; 

• That the 6 key corporate projects identified would target and yield additional 

dividends; 

• Benchmark Plus, CED and Review Today benchmarking data would inform these 

projects and the targeting of further efficiency dividends. 

[ICT] Technology Strategic Plan 

The Information + Communications Technology Strategic Plan, a sibling Plan to the Financial 

Strategic Plan, was endorsed by Executive Management in November 2006 to further drive 

savings and efficiencies from existing and planned technologies within Council. Council’s 

overall ICT strategy objective is to provide technology systems, communications networks and 

operational support services to industry best practice standards in support of strategic and 

corporate goals. This Plan is intended to: 

a) Improve organisational efficiency and service delivery; 

b) Lower network unit costs; 

c) Foster improved business and Divisional input to ICT planning; 

d) Strengthen platforms for growth in information productivity; 

e) Drive the development of a modern convergent network that supports strategic and 

corporate goals; 

f) Enable e-Government initiatives; 

g) Demonstrate ICT leadership within Local Government. 


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This Plan will be achieved through an integrated set of Programs, goals and tasks 

encompassing those key elements identified and supported by a specific Governance 

Framework. 

Financial Sustainability Review 

Council at its 4 December 2006 meeting endorsed the appointment of Review Today to 

conduct a formal review of Council’s financial sustainability. This project commenced on 16 

February 2007 with a final draft report presented to Councillors in May 2007. The final report is 

scheduled to be presented to Councillors and Senior Management on 27 August 2007, 

following which a re range of strategies and Programs will be pursued. 

STEPHEN PAYNE CPA 

CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER 

LOCAL GOVERNMENT (GENERAL) REGULATION 2005 

203 BUDGET REVIEW STATEMENTS AND REVISION OF ESTIMATES 

o 

o 

Not later than 2 months after the end of each quarter, the responsible accounting officer of a council 

must prepare and submit to the council a budget review statement that shows, by reference to the 

estimate of income and expenditure set out in the management plan that the council has adopted for 

the relevant year, a revised estimate of the income and expenditure for that year. 

A budget review statement must include or be accompanied by: 

a) a report as to whether or not the responsible accounting officer believes that the statement 

indicates that the financial position of the council is satisfactory, having regard to the 

original estimate of income and expenditure, and 

b) if that position is unsatisfactory, recommendations for remedial action. 

o 

A budget review statement must also include any information required by the Code to be included in 

such a statement. 

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PROJECT AND PERFORMANCE INDICATOR NOTES 

Each project has been allocated a responsible officer. The following table provides the 

abbreviation and the corresponding full title of responsible officers: 

CC 

CCS 

CEO 

CFO 

COO 

CPBI 

CPP 

CPR 

CS 

DAC 

DES 

ED 

EH 

EXEC 

FIN 

GMS 

HRIR 

LIB 

P&C 

RNR 

TA 

WS 

Manager City Centre 

Manager Community & Cultural Services 

Chief Executive Officer 

Chief Financial Officer 

Chief Operating Officer 

Manager Corporate Planning & Business Improvement 

Manager Commercial Projects & Property 

Manager Communications & Public Relations 

Manager City Strategy 

Manager Development Assessment & Compliance 

Manager Design 

Manager Economic Development 

Manager Environment & Health 

Executive 

Manager Finance 

Group Manager Sustainability 

Manager Human Resources & Industrial Relations 

Manager Library Services 

Group Manager People & Culture 

Manager Recreation & Natural Resources 

Manager Technology & Administration 

Manager Works & Services

2006/07 Quarterly Corporate Review 

PART A 


4th QUARTER 2006/07 

4th Quarter Quarterly Corporate Review Page 1


PROGRAM: CITY LEADERSHIP 

The following is a review of the 4th quarter 2006/07 financial year of the City Leadership 

Program. The City Leadership Program incorporates the following functions: 

- Strategic City Planning; 

- Financial Strategy & Asset Management; 

- Corporate Strategy; 

- Communications; 

- Community Engagement; 

- Partnerships. 

4 th Quarter Program Highlights 

· During the exhibition of the 2007-11 Social Plan, over 200 people were engaged 

and encouraged to provide feedback on the strategies within the Plan. 

· The Asset Management Information System rolled out electronic work orders this 

quarter. 

· The Illawarra Escarpment land use Review Strategy was published during June 

2007. The Strategy is a synthesis of all the available information on the 

escarpment into recommendations for the new draft Wollongong Local 

Environmental Plan 2007. 

· $9,118.45M was received in grant funding during this quarter bringing the total 

grant funding for the 2006/07 financial year to $24,809,626M, exceeding the 

annual target of $20,843,980M. 

· Council’s new website was launched in early May which will contain a number of 

interactive features not previously available. 



Project Summary 

The City Leadership Program contains 58 projects that are being reported in a risk 

reporting format. 

PROJECT SUMMARY 

Projects Completed 

Projects with low operational and 

financial risk and that are on track 

Projects with moderate and/or or 

high operational and/or financial 

risk and/or delayed 

Projects with a revised target date 

As can be seen from the pie chart above, 9 projects within the City Leadership program 

are on track and have low operational and/or financial risk, 2 projects have been 

allocated a revised target date, 31 have been completed and the 16 listed below are 

projects with either moderate or high risk and/or have been delayed: 

Page No List of Projects with moderate or high risk and/or delayed/ 

6 West Dapto Urban Release Project - Statutory Planning Documents 

6 West Dapto Urban Release Project Landscape & Cultural Heritage 

Compendium 

6 West Dapto Transport Link - Fowlers Rd 

7 Illawarra Escarpment Project - Planning Documents 

7 Illawarra Escarpment Project - Ministerial Approval 

7 Illawarra Escarpment Project - Governance System 

7 Wollongong City Centre Revitalisation Strategy - Crown St Masterplan 

8 Suburban Revitalisation Dapto Town Centre 

9 New City-wide LEP 

9 City-wide DCP to accompany new LEP 

14 DLG Requirements - Improved Financial Sustainability 

14 Develop Strategic Asset Management Plan 

20 Implement Leadership Development in Organisation 

21 Implement Leadership Capability Assessment System 

31 Develop Approach for Undertaking Community Surveys 

33 Strategic Partnerships to add Value to Organisation 

A Stratford 

Group Manager People & Culture 



Program: City Leadership 

Function: Strategic City Planning 

1.1 Council's Key Strategic Plans 

Performance Indicator Resp Target Operation Financial Progress 

date al Risk Risk 

Improved level of plan integration CS Ongoing Low Low On Track 

Comment: Nil 

Performance Indicator Resp Target Operational Financial Progress 

Date Risk Risk 

Participation of required attendees CS Ongoing Low Low On Track 

Comment: Nil 

1.2 Social Research Function Capacity 

Number 

40 

30 

Requests for Social Research 

Comment: The Social Planning and Engagement 

Team continue to respond to requests for social 

data. A total of 72 requests for data have been 

received this year compared to 68 last year. It is 

anticipated that this increase is due to the public 

expectation that the 2006 Census data will be 

available. (CCS) 

20 

10 

Q1 

Q2 

Q3 

Q4 

2005/06 2006/07 

Social Research Service - Customer Satisfaction 

Number 

100% 

Comment: Of those surveyed, 75% of internal 

and external clients were satisfied with the service 

delivered. (CCS) 

80% 

60% 

40% 

20% 

0% 

2006/07 

2007/08 

Satisfaction Rate 

Target 

2008/09 

1.3 City-wide Social Plan 

Performance Indicator Resp Target 

Date 

Social Plan endorsed by Council by CCS Apr 2007 

target date 

Operational 

Risk 

Financial 

Risk 

Progress 

Low Low Completed 

Comment: After 3 years of preparation, the Social Plan 2007-11 was endorsed by Council in May 2007. 

The Social Plan 2007-11 is the result of a substantial community engagement exercise where over 5000 

people across the city had their say on social issues. The Plan aims to promote the diverse needs of the 

people who live in our city and provide strategies for Council to implement to improve the quality of life in 

Wollongong. (CCS) 



Social Plan - Community Participation 

Number 

120 

100 

Comment: During the exhibition of the Social Plan 

2007-11, over 200 people were engaged and 

encouraged to provide feedback on the strategies 

within the plan. (CCS) 

80 

60 

40 

20 

0 

Q1 

Q2 

Q3 

Q4 

2006/07 - Participation 


Date 

Social Plan meets legislative 

CCS Feb 2007 

requirements 

Operational 

Risk 

Financial 

Risk 

Progress 


Comment: The Social Plan assesses the issues and provides strategies for each of the legislated target 

groups. The Social Plan was adopted by Council in May 2007 and as such meets the legislative 

requirements of the Act. 

1.4 Update and Review Section 94A Plan 

Performance Indicator Resp target 

Date 

Section 94A Plan endorsed by Council CS Ongoing 

by target date 

Operational 

Risk 

Financial 

Risk 

Progress 

Low Low On Track 

Comment: S94A Plan adopted and public notice effected on 30 June 2007. 

$M 

4 

Value of S94A Contributions Collected 

Comment: Combined receipts from S94 and S94A 

totalled $3,091,902.11 for 2006/07. (CS) 

3 

2 

1 

Q1 

Q2 

Q3 

Q4 

2006/07 - Cumulative S94 Contributions 

2006/07 - Cumulative Target 


Date 

Achievement of the S94A program in CS Jun 2007 

accordance with identified Corporate 

Plan timeframes 

Operational 

Risk 

Financial 

Risk 

Progress 


Comment: Nil 



1.5 Prepare State of Environment Report 


Date 

Report submitted to Department of EH Nov 2006 

Local Government by target date 

Operational 

Risk 

Financial 

Risk 

Progress 


Comment: The 2005-06 State of the Environment (SOE) report was completed in November 2006 and 

released to the community. Copies were lodged with relevant government agencies and made available on 

Councils website. 

2.1 Monitor Housing Supply and Demands 



Update Housing Strategy as required CS Sep 2007 Low Low On Track 

Comment: 2006 Census data was released in late June 2007. The data will be reviewed for incorporation 

into the Housing Strategy. 



Annual report on housing trends CS Sep 2007 Low Low On Track 

Comment: 2006 Census data was released in late June 2007, which will enable the data to be reviewed. 

3.1a West Dapto Urban Release Project 


Date 

Exhibition and Council endorsement of CS Jun 2007 

statutory planning documents by target 

date 

Operational 

Risk 

Financial 

Risk 

Progress 

Low Low Delayed 

Comment: Report to Council on 4 June submitted on target. Awaiting certification from Department of 

Planning to proceed to public exhibition. Exhibition is planned for october 2007. 

3.1b West Dapto Urban Release Project 


Date 

Establishment of governance system by CS Jun 2007 

target date 

Operational 

Risk 

Financial 

Risk 

Progress 


Comment: Council has endorsed the preferred governance system and is working with the Department of 

Planning and Premiers Department of NSW in accordance with the Council resolution. 

3.1c West Dapto Urban Release Project 


Date 

Landscape and Cultural Heritage 

CS Jun 2007 

Compendium prepared by target date 

Operational 

Risk 

Financial 

Risk 

Progress 


Comment: Project has been initiated and is expected to be completed by September 2007. Revised 

target date December 2007. 

3.1d West Dapto Transport Link - Fowlers Rd 



Design completed by target date CFO Oct 2007 Moderate Moderate On Track 

Comment: The West Dapto Transport Link project has just entered its 3 rd phase of the project - Design 

and Construct. The West Dapto Transport Link has been gazetted as a Major Project under Part 3a of the 

Environment Planning and Assessment Act. A planning focus meeting was conducted and the Director 

General has forwarded the State Government's requirements for Planning Approval. 

The West Dapto Transport Link Project Team has recently appointed TSA Management to provide specialist 

advice to now progress the project to finalise planning approvals and initiate the formal detailed design 

process. TSA Management have been briefed to deliver the project on time (construction start date prior to 

February 2008) and within budget. 



3.2a Illawarra Escarpment Project - Planning Documents 


Date 

Exhibition and Council endorsement of CS Jun 2007 

statutory planning documents by target 

date 

Operational 

Risk 

Financial 

Risk 

Progress 


Comment: Draft plans deferred by Council at meeting on 4 June 2007. Revised plans to be presented to 

Council in August 2007. The Escarpment forms part of the draft Wollongong Local Environmental Plan 2007 

and it is anticipated the draft Local Environment Plan will be exhibited in March 2008. Revised target date 

should be set as March 2008. 

3.2b Illawarra Escarpment Project-Ministerial Approval 


Date 

Ministerial approval granted by target CS Sep 2007 

date 

Operational 

Risk 

Financial 

Risk 

Progress 


Comment: Planning controls for Illawarra Escarpment incorporated into the draft Wollongong Local 

Environmental Plan (LEP) 2007. It is to be exhibited and gazetted as part of the draft Wollongong LEP 

2007. Revised new target date March 2008. 

3.2c Illawarra Escarpment Project - Governance System 


Date 

Establishment of governance system by CS Jun 2007 

target date 

Operational 

Risk 

Financial 

Risk 

Progress 


Comment: This project will commence after ministerial approval of the statutory documents. New target 

date May 2008. (CS) 

05/06 Illawarra Escarpment Project - Extra Studies 


Date 

Project completed to budget and by EH Jun 2007 

target date 

Operational 

Risk 

Financial 

Risk 

Progress 


Comment: Several key strands of the Illawarra Escarpment Management Program have come together in 

2006/2007, culminating in the development of the Illawarra Escarpment Land Use Review Strategy 

published on 1 June 2007. The Strategy involved extensive collaboration within Council and utilised the 

experience of consultants in the areas of environmental planning, bushfire management, architecture and 

visual analysis. The result of this work is a synthesis of all the available information on the escarpment into 

recommendations for the new draft Wollongong Local Environmental Plan 2007. 

3.3a Wollongong City Centre Revitalisation Strategy 


Date 

Submission of City Centre LEP to 

CS Nov 2006 

Department of Planning by target date 

Operational 

Risk 

Financial 

Risk 

Progress 


Comment: City Centre LEP was gazetted on 31 January 2007. 



Adoption of DCP by target date CS Nov 2006 Low Low Completed 

Comment: The City Centre Development Control Plan (DCP) came into force on 2 February 2007. 

3.3b Wollongong City Centre Revitalisation Strategy 


Date 

Crown Street Mall 

CS & Jun 2007 

Traffic/Pedestrian/Urban Design 

GMS 

Masterplan developed by target date 

Operational 

Risk 

Financial 

Risk 

Progress 


Comment: Council has adopted a concept approach for this project. Funds will now be carried over and a 

Masterplan developed. 



3.3c Wollongong City Cente Revitalisation Strategy 


Date 

Railway Station Masterplan developed CS Dec 2006 


Operational 

Risk 

Financial 

Risk 

Progress 


Comment: Plan completed and adopted by Council on 4 September 2006. 

3.3d Wollongong City Centre Revitalisation Strategy 


Date 

CBD Parking Strategy developed by CS Jun 2007 

target date 

Operational 

Risk 

Financial 

Risk 

Progress 


Comment: Additional work was required to be commissioned as a result of the recently completed City 

Centre Strategy. Final glossy report expected September 2007. 

3.3e Wollongong City Centre Revitalisation Strategy 


Date 

Public Domain Technical Manual developed DES Dec 2007 


Operational 

Risk 

Financial 

Risk 

Progress 

Low Low Revised 

Comment: Components of expanded scope of project, as noted in 3rd quarter comment, are on track for 

completion as per target date. Note that 3rd quarter comment re completion date (September 07) was 

incorrect. Components added to the project at that time necessitated a completion date of December 

2007, and this revision has been noted in monthly reports. 

The Public Domain Technical Manual will form an important part of the City Centre Revitalisation Strategy 

Documents in that it will specify important details of the Central Business District (CBD) streetscape from 

footway pavements and alignments to street trees, furniture, signage, and lighting. This document will 

form a reference for both developers and council for all city centre streetscape projects ensuring a 

consistently high standard of finishes and appearance. 

A draft version of the document was completed for comment in November 2006 and the scope 

consequently expanded in March 2007 to include more detail and additional components such as lighting, 

Signage, and City Corridor design, in order to ensure the objectives of the project are met. Due to this 

expansion of scope, work is continuing on the project as a whole both in house and with the assistance of 

consultants with a completion date of December 2007. 

3.4 Revitalisation of Corrimal Commercial Centre 



Strategy developed by target date CS Jul 2008 Low Low On Track 

Comment: Project brief distributed. Consultation submissions being reviewed. 

3.5 Berkeley Commercial Centre Study 



Study adopted by Council target date CS Dec 2007 Low Low On Track 

Comment: Project commenced. Internal meetings held for this project. 

05/06 Suburban Revitalisation Dapto Town Centre 



Project completed by target date CS Mar 2007 Low Low Delayed 

Comment: Public exhibition since March 2006. This has been extended to coincide with the public 

exhibition of the West Dapto Release Project. Revised target date December 2007. 



05/06 Helensburgh Urban Capacity Analysis 


Date 

Project completed by target date and CS Dec 2006 

within budget 

Operational 

Risk 

Financial 

Risk 

Progress 


Comment: Project completed. 

4.1 New City-wide LEP 


Date 

Submission of LEP to Department of CS Dec 2006 

Planning by target date 

Operational 

Risk 

Financial 

Risk 

Progress 


Comment: Revised draft plan to be reported to Council in August 2007 prior to certification and 

exhibition. Revised target date March 2008. 

4.2 City-wide DCP to Accompany New LEP 



Adoption of DCP by target date CS Mar 2007 Low Low Delayed 

Comment: This document is in preparation. Revised target date of March 2008 to coincide with the new 

LEP. 

4.3 Port Kembla Main Street DCP 



Adoption of DCP by target date CS Dec 2007 Low Low On Track 

Comment: Project commenced, land use survey undertaken. 

5.1 Lobby Govt Agencies for Funding Opportunities 

Value of Funding from Government Agencies 

$25M 

$20M 

$15M 

$10M 

$5M 

$0M 

Q1 

Q2 

Q3 

Q4 

2006/07- S94 Contributions 2006/07 Cumulative Target 

Comment: Major Grant Funding Received during 

4th Qtr includes: 

• Funding Assistance Grant 4th Installment - 

3,287,267 

• Sustinable Illawarra - 800,100 

• Roads to Recovery Program - 575,181 

• Brighton Beach Seawall Replacement - 

340,909 

• NSW Coastline Cycleway - 271,089 

• 2006/07 Regional Block - 270,725 

• Water Sensitive Urban Design - JJ Kelly Park - 

250,000 

• HACC Community Transport - 181,995 

• Towradgi Creek Stormwater Improvement - 

170,001 

• Minnegang Creek VP- 164,242 

• Railway St - Vulbert Upgrade - 107,588 

• Auburn & Swan Sts, Wollongong Roundabout - 

98,200 

• HCAP 2005-08 Warrawong - 80,792 

• Respite care - 64,692 

• Revegetation - 60,000 

• Illawarra Sustainability Roadmap - 50,000 

• Pedestrian Acess/Mobil - 47,727 

• Social Support - 46,370 

• W'Gong Centre Based Daycare - 44,331 

• Towradgi Creek Vegetation Man Plan - 40,000 

• 2006/07 Regional Blcok Grant 4th Installment 

- 246,500 

• Local Bus Route Subsidy - RTA - 71,444 



OPERATIONAL & PROJECTS BUDGET REVIEW 

For the Period Ended 30 June 2007 

Strategic City 

Planning 

Original 

Budget 

$'000 

Annual 

Budget 

$'000 

Actual 

$'000 

Proposed 

Carryover* 

$'000 

Budget 

Var 

$'000 

OPERATIONAL ACTIVITIES 

EXPENSES FROM OPERATIONAL ACTIVITIES 

Employee Costs 1,363 1,350 1,285 0 65 

Materials and Contracts 781 1,460 604 788 69 

Depreciation, Amortisation + Impairment 12 12 12 0 0 

Other Expenses 78 87 22 0 65 

Divisional Overheads 10 (1) (1) 0 (0) 

Internal Charges 51 97 57 67 (27) 

Total Expenses from Ordinary 

Activities 2,296 3,004 1,978 854 171 

$000's 

Operational Expenses 

3,500 

3,000 

2,500 

2,000 

1,500 

1,000 

500 

0 

J A S O N D J F M A M J 

Budget 

YTD Actual 

REVENUES FROM OPERATIONAL ACTIVITIES 

User Charges and Fees 9 72 72 0 0 

Other Revenues 3 3 4 0 0 

Grants - Operating 25 25 (10) 0 (35) 

Contributions - Operating 41 41 7 0 (34) 

Revenues before Capital 

Amounts 78 141 73 0 (68) 

$000's 

250 

200 

150 

100 

50 

Operational Revenue 

SURPLUS (DEFICIT) BEFORE 

CAPITAL CONTRIBUTIONS (2,218) (2,863) (1,905) (854) 103 

Capital Grants and Contributions 433 1,033 1,409 0 376 

0 


Budget 

YTD Actual 

NET SURPLUS (DEFICIT) (1,785) (1,830) (497) (854) 479 

Less Grants & Cont'n Transferred to RA(499) (1,099) (1,406) 0 (307) 

Add Operational Grants & Cont'n 

Transferred from RA 206 607 159 255 (193) 

NET SURPLUS (DEFICIT) After 

RESTRICTED ASSET 

MOVEMENTS (2,078) (2,322) (1,744) (599) (21) 





Original 

Budget 

$'000 

Annual 

Budget 

$'000 

Actual 

$'000 

Proposed 

Carryover* 

$'000 

OPERATIONAL PROJECTS (Included in Operational 2003/04 Activities) 

Exp Funds Exp Funds Exp Funds Exp Funds 

Budget 

Var 

$'000 

Struct. Plan -Land West Dapto 2 0 579 (250) 266 (20) 313 (98) (132) 

City Centre Revitalisation 0 0 119 0 64 0 55 0 (0) 

Urban Design Strategy - Dapto 0 0 51 0 47 0 4 0 0 

Integrated Plan for the City 0 0 224 (114) 93 (55) 131 (59) (1) 

PK Main Street Control 

Plan/Design 50 0 30 0 0 0 30 0 0 

Foreshore & CBD Linkage - Land 

Use Strat 0 0 20 0 0 0 0 0 20 

West Dapto Governance System 57 (25) 32 0 0 0 0 0 32 

West Dapto Landscape & Cultural 

Heritage 32 (16) 16 0 0 0 16 0 0 

Crown St Mall Pedestrian/Urban 

Design MP 100 0 100 0 40 0 60 0 (0) 

Corrimal Commercial Revatalistn 

Strategy 175 0 50 0 0 0 50 0 0 

Illawarra Escarpment Strategic 

Mgmt Plan 50 (25) 20 (10) 0 0 (15) 15 10 

Helensburgh Urban Capacity 

Analysis 0 0 21 0 16 0 0 0 6 

$000's 

2500 

2000 

1500 

1000 

500 

0 

Strategic City 

Planning 

Project Expenditure 

Budget 

YTD Actual 

Berkeley Commercial Centre Study 50 0 30 0 0 0 30 0 0 

Strategic Planning Officer 68 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 

West Dapto S94 Contribution Plan 0 0 135 (135) 21 (21) 113 (113) 0 

Public Domain Technical Manual 250 0 100 0 33 0 67 0 0 

Wollongong City Centre Parking 

Policy 0 0 30 0 29 0 1 0 0 

834 (66) 1,557 (509) 610 (96) 854 (255) (66) 

CAPITAL PROJECTS (Not included in Operational Activities) 


Fred Finch Pk,Berk.-Lndscpe 

* Dsgn&Infra. 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 (1) 

West Dapto Transport Link Design 900 (900) 435 (200) 89 (89) 346 (111) 0 

900 (900) 435 (200) 90 (89) 346 (111) (1) 

* Denotes a Shared Project 



City Leadership 

MAJOR VARIATIONS ($000s) 

Strategic City Planning 

Operational Activities 

Expense Revenue 

Surplus 

(Deficit) 

Comments 

Expense 

Employee Costs (65) 65 Savings experienced due to a number 

of vacancies not been filled. 

Material & Contracts (69) 69 Refer to operational projects 

Foreshore & CBD Linkage and West 

Dapto Governance System below for 

details. 

Other Expenses (65) 65 Decreased expenditure on 

communication & line rentals. 

Internal Charges 27 (27) Offset by savings in other categories. 

Other Various Minor Changes 4 (4) 

Revenue 

Grants - Operating (35) (35) Anticipated grant funds for 06/07 not 

received, offset by transfers to RA. 

Contributions - Operating (34) (34) City Strategy grants not yet received. 

Capital Grants and Contributions 376 376 Additional grants received. 

Less Grants and Contributions 

(307) (307) Additional grants received. 

Transferred to RA 

Add Operational Grants and 

(193) (193) Additional grants received. 

Contributions Transferred from RA 

Variation on Operational Activities (168) (193) (25) 

Operational Projects (included in operational activities above) 

Surplus 

Expenditure Funding 

(Deficit) 

Comments 

Struct. Plan - Land West Dapto 132 (132) Potential funding from West Dapto 

landholders to offset expenditure now 

no longer likely to occur. There may 

be some opportunity on completion of 

the project to realise revenue. 

Foreshore & CBD Linkage - Land Use 

Strat 

(20) 20 Project not proceeding at this stage, 

requirements for this will be reviewed 

in the future. 

West Dapto Governance System (32) 32 Governance system implemented, 

balance of funds no longer required. 

Other Various Projects (5) 5 

Variation on Operational Projects (57) 132 (75) 

Capital Projects (not included in operational activities) 

Surplus 


(Deficit) 

Comments 

Other Various Projects 1 (1) 

Variation on Capital Projects 1 0 (1) 




Function: Financial Strategy and Asset Management 

1.1 Enhance 10 Year Financial Forecast 

Annual Variance of Forecast Budget to Actual 

10.0% 

8.0% 

6.0% 

4.0% 

2.0% 

Comment: 

2004/05 

Variation in expenditure is largely attributable to 

increased employee costs resulting from a one off 

change in accounting treatment to recognise 

accrued costs up to 30 June, higher than 

anticipated enterprise agreement outcome and 

additional staffing for projects funded externally or 

through additional revenue generation. This was 

offset by reduced insurance costs. Revenue 

improvements were largely in the areas of rate 

and annual charges, user fees and charges, other 

revenues and operating grants. 

0.0% 

2004/05 

Income 

2005/06 

Expenditure 

2006/07 

2005/06 

Variation in revenue due improved return on 

investments and additional grant funds received. 

2006/07 

Original Budget proposed Expenditure from 

Ordinary Activities of $169M. Actual expenditure 

is $171KM which represents an increase of $2M or 

1.0%. Variation is predominantly due to: 

1. AIFRS accounting adjustments $2.7M 

2. Increase in termination payments $1.1M 

3. Asset write off $1.4M 

4. Offset by a reduction in the employee leave 

provision of $2.3M. 

Original Budget proposed Revenues from Ordinary 

Activities & Capital Grants & Contributions of 

$161M. Actual revenues are $173M representing 

an increase of $12M or 7.1%. Variation is 

predominantly due to: 

1. Profit on asset disposals: sale of Rawson St 

Carpark $4.6M offsett by reduced profit on 

vehicle disposal $0.6M and land sales $0.4M 

2. Additional investment earnings associated with 

higher cash holdings and improved market 

conditions $1.8M 

3. Increased level of Grants & Contributions 

$4.8M including funds received in advance for 

works to be undertaken in future periods ($1.6M 

and Rural Fire Services assets ($0.7) 

1.2 System/Methodology - Future Financial Implications 



System is implemented by target date FIN Mar 2008 Moderate Low Revised 

Comment: The most significant projects such as City Centre Improvement Program and West Dapto 

Transport Link have been incorporated into the 2007-11 Draft Corporate Plan to the current financial 

capacity level. It is intended that work will continue on reviewing other potential projects and the reporting 

of their progression prior to inclusion in the Corporate Plan. The revised completion date for this project is 

March 2008. 


Date 

Level of Integration with Long Term FIN Mar 2007 

Financial Plan 

Operational 

Risk 

Financial 

Risk 

Progress 


Comments: Nil 



1.3 Annual Revenue Policy 



Policy prepared by target date FIN Mar 2007 Low Low Completed 

Comment: 2007/11 Corporate Plan was adopted by Council on 18 June 2007. 


Date 

Policy reflected in Corporate Plan 

FIN Mar 2007 

budget 

Operational 

Risk 

Financial 

Risk 

Progress 


Comment: Nil 

1.4 DLG Requirements - Improved Financial Sustainability 


Date 

DLG requirements assessed by target CFO Jun 2007 

date 

Operational 

Risk 

Financial 

Risk 

Progress 


The review of financial sustainability is scheduled to be presented to Councillors in August 2007. From this 

point this matter will be finalised. 

2.1 Documented Service Levels for Council Services 

3 

100% of Service Levels Documented 

Comment: Establishment of the 1st set of service 

levels for roads delayed due to Geographical 

Information System data mapping requirement of 

Road Heirarchy to Asset Inventory records. 

Expected completion Sept 2007. (P&C) 

2 

1 

0 

Q1 

Q2 

Q3 

Q4 

2006/07 - Completed Service Level Documentation 

2006/07 - Planned Service Level Documentation 

3.1 Develop Strategic Asset Management Plan 



Plan endorsed by target date P&C Jun 2007 Low Low Delayed 

Comment: Draft Strategic Asset Management Plan has been distributed for comment to the Asset 

Management Steering Group. The improvement program identified in the draft strategy is consistent with 

initiatives currently being progressed to improve assset management. Original target date not achieved 

due to the resource requirements of the Asset Management Information System Implementation. Revised 

date September 2007. 




Date 

Determine an asset management 

P&C Jun 2007 

assessment score using the Municipal 

Association of Victoria Asset 

Management process 

Operational 

Risk 

Financial 

Risk 

Progress 


Comment: Review Today assesment completed for existing asset holdings as well as projected growth 

profiles. 

3.2 Asset Management Information System 


Date 

Information System (Phase2) 

P&C Jun 2007 

implemented by target date 

Operational 

Risk 

Financial 

Risk 

Progress 


Comment: Phase 2 of the Asset Management Information System implementation implemented on time 

and budget. Staff commenced using the system for job costing and asset management from the 30th June 

2007. 





Financial Strategy and 

Asset Management 

Original 

Budget 

$'000 

Annual 

Budget 

$'000 

Actual 

$'000 

Proposed 

Carryover* 

$'000 

Budget 

Var 

$'000 



Employee Costs 960 845 828 0 17 

Materials and Contracts 11 85 62 0 22 



Divisional Overheads 30 25 25 0 1 



Activities 1,004 1,114 1,044 30 40 

$000's 


1,200 

1,000 

800 

600 

400 

200 

0 


(200) 

Budget 

YTD Actual 



Amounts 0 0 0 0 0 



NET SURPLUS (DEFICIT) (1,004) (1,114) (1,044) (30) 40 



MOVEMENTS (1,004) (1,114) (1,044) (30) 40 

OPERATIONAL PROJECTS (Included in Operational 

2003/04 

Activities) 


Asset Management Strategy 0 0 141 0 141 0 0 0 (0) 

Financial Sustainability Review 0 0 150 0 120 0 30 0 (0) 

0 0 291 0 261 0 30 0 (0) 



$000's 

350 

300 

250 

200 

150 

100 

50 

0 



Budget 

YTD Actual 

0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 






Financial Strategy 



Surplus 

(Deficit) 

Comments 

Expense 

Material & Contracts (22) 22 Work relating to the Asset 

Management Strategy project was 

completed under Salaries & Wages 

line item. 

Other Various Minor Changes (18) 18 

Variation on Operational Activities (40) 0 40 


MOVEMENT DURING QUARTER ($000s) 

Financial Strategy & Asset Management 

Expense 


Revenue 

Surplus 

(Deficit) 

Comments 

Expense 

Employee Costs (50) 50 Refer to operational project Central 

Works Day Labour below for details. 



Surplus 


(Deficit) 

Comments 

Central Works Day Labour (50) 50 Funds transferred to Ent. Precinct - 

Stg 3 Quilkey Place project in the 

Footpaths & Cycleways Function. 

Variation on Operational Projects (50) 0 50 



Function: Corporate Strategy 

1.1 Develop 2007-11 Corporate Plan 



Date 

Corporate Plan developed and endorsed CPBI & Jun 2007 

by Council by target date 

FIN 

Operational 

Risk 

Financial 

Risk 

Progress 


Comment: The 2007-11 Corporate Plan was endorsed by Council on 18 June 2007. The Corporate Plan is 

the primary method Wollongong City Council uses to manage the complex task of balancing the continuous 

delivery of high quality facilities and services against changing community needs, new ideas and 

technologies within the financial constraints faced by a local government authority. Councillors considered 

feedback from the community prior to adopting the Plan, which will now guide the activities of the 

organisation over the ensuing five years. 

1.2 Align FAP with Strategic Plan and Asset Management Principles 


Date 

Funding Allocation Process aligned with CPBI Oct 2006 

Strategic Plan by target date 

Operational 

Risk 

Financial 

Risk 

Progress 


Comment: The Funding Allocation Process (FAP) is used in the corproate planning process to assist in the 

prioritisation of projects over the next five years. This year the FAP template was updated to reflect the 

new Programs and Functions of the Strategic Plan to ensure alignment of strategic priorities. 

1.3 QCRs in line with Corporate plan 


Date 

Quarterly Corporate Reviews endorsed CPBI Jun 2007 

by Council within two months of end of 

each quarter 

Operational 

Risk 

Financial 

Risk 

Progress 


Commnet: Local Government authorities under the Local Government Act (1993) are required to 

produce quarterly reports within two months of the end of each quarter. The reports record progress 

against the intended actions outlined in the Corporate Plan 2006-10. Wollongong City Council has 

completed each of its Quarterly Corporate Reviews (QCR) within the required timeframes this year. 

1.4 PIs Measure Progress of Strategic Plan 


Date 

Performance indicators developed and CPBI Jun 2007 

endorsed by target date 

Operational 

Risk 

Financial 

Risk 

Progress 


Comment: Performance Indicators (PI's) have been developed for the outcomes identified in Councils 

Strategic Plan. The PI's, called "Measures of Success", include 1 year, 5 year and 10 year targets in line 

with the Strategic Plan timeframe of 2015-16. Measures were developed through a series of workshops 

involving Executive, Senior and Middle Management and a number of staff. As a result of the process, 

refined measures have been endorsed by Council and Executive and are now included in the Corporate 

Plan 2007-11. 



1.5 Lifeycle Costing Assessment - Business Papers 

Council Business Papers With Lifecycle Costs 

100% 

80% 

Comment: A project is currently being undertaken 

to identify and report the financial impact on 

Council's operating position of projects proposed 

for Council. This analysis will then form the basis 

for the Financial Implications section of Council 

business papers. (CPBI) 

60% 

40% 

20% 

0% 

Q1 

Q2 

Q3 

Q4 

2006/07 

1.6 DLG Integrated Management Planning and Reporting 


Date 

Department of Local Government 

CPBI Jun 2007 

objectives included in Corporate Plan by 

target date 

Operational 

Risk 

Financial 

Risk 

Progress 

Low Low Cancelled 

Comment: The Department of Local Government (DLG) commenced a project on Integrated Planning and 

Reporting during 2007/08. An options paper was distributed by DLG for comment by local councils and 

Wollongong City Council provided a response to DLG in April 2007. The timeframe for completion of the 

project by DLG has now been changed with guidelines on integrated planning and reporting anticipated to 

be released in September 2008. This project has therefore been put on hold until this time. 

2.1 Strategies to Address Hard to Source Positions 



Strategies identified and implemented HRIR ongoing Low Low On Track 

Comment: A number of strategies have been implemented to address areas where there are 

identified skills shortages: 

• Undergraduate Development Program implemented in Finance area with 4 positions offered in this 

area 

• Existing Worker Traineeships offered for the first time in the Certificate IV in Local Government 

(Planning) through local TAFE. 6 staff currently undertaking this program. 

• Human Resources representative participating in Southern Council Group which is developing broader 

strategies to address skill shortages experienced by local councils in Illawarra area. Liaising with local 

educational institutions to identify suitable courses for skill shortage positions and their availability in 

local area. 

• The review and implementation of strategies is an ongoing project as demand and supply continues to 

fluctuate within the industry. 



2.2 Council Recognised as an "Employer of Choice" 


Date 

Marketing campaign implemented by HRIR Ongoing 

February 2007 

Operational 

Risk 

Financial 

Risk 

Progress 


Comment: Marketing campaign comprising the following strategies completed in May 2007: 

• Wollongong City Council (WCC) sponsoring the University of Wollongong's 'The Edge' graduate 

publication with Council page included promoting careers with Council. New brochure promoting 

benefits of working for Wollongong City Council developed and sent out in 

information packages; 

• New Council employer brand developed and used in updating Careers Expo display 

stand posters and promotional novelties (ie yo-yo, jelly bean tin and clipman for 

computer all incorporating Council's logo); 

• New Careers Booklet with new fresh looking employer brand developed and 

targeted for school leavers; 

• Careers@Council webpage developed as part of new Council's website. 

• Comprehensive information now provided including additional pages on Benefits of Working with WCC 

and Combining Career with Education; 

• New advertisement template for positions vacant implemented to promote WCC as 

an 'Employer of Choice'. 

Positions Attracting Suitable Applicants 

Number 

80 

70 

60 

Comment: Recruitment requests have remained 

high over the last 3 quarters. There has also been 

a notable increase in the number of suitable 

applicants applying for positions which reflects the 

work carried out to increase our employer of 

choice branding strategies. (HRIR) 

50 

40 

30 

20 

10 

0 

Q1 

Q2 

Q3 

Q4 

2006/07 Recruitments 2006/07 Positions Filled 

2.3 Implement Leadership Development in Organisation 


Date 

Assistant Manager and Coordinator HRIR Jun 2007 

leadership programs implemented by 

target date 

Operational 

Risk 

Financial 

Risk 

Progress 


Comment: Assistant Managers commenced Leadership Style Impact 1 and 2 behavioural change program 

in September 2006: Initially two workshops and followed by facilitation of feedback interpretation with an 

external coach in November 06 and February-March 2007. Outcome is an awareness of individual 

leadership styles and an understanding of the identified preferred organisational culture. 

The Senior Management and Executive Groups progressed through a Leadership Impact program in 

January-February with faciliation and coaching in March-April 2007. 

Programs are linked through a common theme of behavioural choice and will lead to a coachng and 

mentoring program through 2007-08. 

Co-ordinators program had a focus on the Certificate IV in Frontline Management. This program has not 

commenced. Expressions of interest will be sought via the 2007 final SPMAS review. Four training 

providers have been sourced and submitted proposals supported by indicative costing. 

Intention is to commence program in the 1st quarter 2007-08 following collation of expressions of interest 

gained through the final Skills and Performance Management Assessment System Learning and 

Development needs review. 




Date 

Leadership capability assessment 

HRIR Jun 2007 

system implemented by target date 

Operational 

Risk 

Financial 

Risk 

Progress 


Comment: Ongoing work continues with an external organisation to finalise the leadership assessment 

tool. The learnings from this project have been included and are aligned with the introducton of a 

leadership recruitment assessment tool which is currently on trial with middle management. The project 

will be finalised December 2007. 

2.4 Leadership Recruitment Assessment Tool 


Date 

Recruitment assessment tool 

HRIR Mar 2007 


Operational 

Risk 

Financial 

Risk 

Progress 


Comment: September 2006 saw the introduction of trials for a number of leadership assessment tools. 

The objective of this project was to ensure applicants for vacant middle management positions possessed 

and demonstrated the required leadership capability for the position. A preferred tool has been chosen 

and this will be trialled over the next 12 months. 

3.1 Educate Staff - Business Excellence Philosphy 

Staff Inducted Via Corporate Induction Sessions 

Number 

50 

40 

Comment: 63 new employees attended induction 

sessions throughout the year. The number of 

employees inducted is directly related to the 

number of new employees who commenced 

employment with Council during the quarter. 

(CPBI) 

30 

20 

10 

0 

Q1 

Q2 

Q3 

Q4 

2005/06 2006/07 

3.2 Continuous Improvement of Processes 

Number 

9 

8 

7 

6 

5 

4 

3 

Process Improvement Projects 

Comment: The Business Improvement Program 

(BIP) team has, as one of its objectives, to 

monitor corporate improvement projects. These 

projects include content management, customer 

service, asset management and payroll 

improvements. In addition to the 6 key corporate 

projects, a number of minor process improvement 

projects are being undertaken throughout the 

organisation using the adopted process 

improvement guidelines. (CPBI) 

2 

1 

0 

Q1-2006/07 

Q2-2006/07 

Projects 

Q3-2006/07 

Q4-2006/07 

3.3 System/Method-Monitoring/Reporting Improvement 


Date 

Methodology and system approved by CPBI Jun 2007 

target date 

Operational 

Risk 

Financial 

Risk 

Progress 


Comment: The Australian Business Excellence Framework is Council's adopted methodology for monitoring 

and reporting organisational improvement. The framework provides the ability to improve and sustain 

organisational performance. An assessment against the framework will be undertaken during 2007/08. 





Corporate Strategy 

Original 

Budget 

$'000 

Annual 

Budget 

$'000 

Actual 

$'000 

Proposed 

Carryover* 

$'000 

Budget 

Var 

$'000 







Divisional Overheads 39 39 41 0 (2) 

Corporate Overheads (83) (83) (83) 0 0 



Activities 2,571 2,481 2,417 0 64 

$000's 


3,500 

3,000 

2,500 

2,000 

1,500 

1,000 

500 

0 


Budget 

YTD Actual 


Profit/Loss on Disposal of Assets 0 4,646 4,646 0 0 


Amounts 0 4,646 4,646 0 0 


CAPITAL CONTRIBUTIONS (2,571) 2,165 2,230 0 64 

Capital Grants and Contributions 0 61 61 0 (0) 

$000's 


7,000 

6,000 

5,000 

4,000 

3,000 

2,000 

1,000 

0 


NET SURPLUS (DEFICIT) (2,571) 2,227 2,291 0 64 

Budget 

YTD Actual 

Less Grants & Cont'n Transferred to RA 0 (61) (61) 0 0 





MOVEMENTS (2,565) 2,748 2,813 0 64 



Soccer Relocation 0 0 574 (574) 574 (574) 0 0 (0) 

Sale Rawson St Carpark 0 0 0 (5,909) 0 (5,909) 0 0 (0) 

Deferred Debtor Rawson St 

Carpark Sale 0 0 6,000 0 6,000 0 0 0 0 

0 0 6,574 (6,483) 6,574 (6,483) 0 0 (0) 



$000's 

7000 

6000 

5000 

4000 

3000 

2000 

1000 

0 



Budget YTD Actual 

0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 









Surplus 

(Deficit) 

Comments 

Expense 

Material & Contracts (48) 48 $29K contingency - minor asset funds 

not utlised and various other minor 

savings. 






Expense 

Revenue 

Surplus 

(Deficit) 

Comments 

Expense 

Material & Contracts (44) 44 Refer to operational project Minor 

Assets below for details 

Other Expenses 260 (260) 

Refer to operational project Soccer 

Relocation below for details 

Revenue 

Capital Grants and Contributions 61 61 Annual contribution received from 

Dendrobium 

Less Grants and 

ContributionsTransferred to RA 




(61) (61) As above 

Variation on Operational Activities 216 260 44 

260 260 Grant associated with Soccer 

Relocation project 


Surplus 


(Deficit) 

Comments 

Minor Assets (44) 44 Transfer of $30k budget endorsed for 

use towards report for future sports 

facilities requirements (consultant) 

and $14k for the Charles Harper Park 

Helensburgh War Memorial. 

Soccer Relocation Project 260 (260) 0 Introduction of expenditure for 

Soccer Relocation project, fully 

funded from grant. 

Variation on Operational Projects 216 (260) 44 



Function: Communications 

1.1 Media Liaison Program 


Positive/Negative Media Stories about Council 

Number 

1,000 

800 

600 

Comment: The final quarter of 2006/07 has seen 

the achievement of the highest number of positive 

stories since the beginning of 2005. This 

represents a significant turnaround from the third 

quarter and returns to the previous trend of a 

consistent balance of above 3.5 positive to 1 

negative story. (CPR) 

400 

200 

0 

Q1 05/06 

Q2 05/06 

Q3 05/06 

Positive 

Q4 05/06 

Q1 06/07 

Q2 06/07 

Negative 

Q3 06/07 

Q4 06/07 

Number of Stories Generated Per Media Release 

7 

6 

5 

4 

3 

2 

Comment: Apart from the spike during April, the 

number of stories generated from media releases 

has been in decline throughout the second half of 

this year. This is predominately due to staff leave 

and the need to address persisting issues of a high 

level importance which in turn has prevented the 

usual production levels of positive media releases. 

However, it should be noted that the overall usual 

ratio of 3.53 was a significant increase on the 

previous year of 3.4 stories per media release. 

(CPR) 

1 

0 

Jul 05 

Aug 05 

Sep 05 

Oct 05 

Nov 05 

Dec 05 

Jan 06 

Feb 06 

Mar 06 

Apr 06 

May 06 

Jun 06 

Jul 06 

Aug 06 

Sep 06 

Average Stories 

Oct 06 

Nov 06 

Dec 06 

Jan 07 

Feb 07 

Mar 07 

Apr 07 

May 07 

Jun 07 

1.2 Community Communication Program 


Sate 

Program completed within deadline and CPR Ongoing 

budget 

Operational 

Risk 

Financial 

Risk 

Progress 


Comment : Four community newsletters were successfully letterbox-dropped throughout the year. The 

most recent issue will be attached to the upcoming Rates Notices to residents. Weekly radio spots 

continued on both commercial and community radio, as have monthly E-newsletters and weekly 

Community Update columns in local newspapers. 


2.1 Upgrade of Council's Website 


Community Satisfaction with Upgraded Website 

100% 

Comment: Final work was carried out during this 

quarter to build Council's new website which was 

launched early May. Customer satisfaction will 

not be measured until next financial year. (CPR) 

80% 

60% 

40% 

20% 

0% 

2006/07 

2007/08 


2008/09 

WCC Website Interactive Transactions 

Number 

1 

Comment : The new site will contain a number of 

interactive features not available on the existing 

site and which are being investigated, including 

electronic lodgement of forms, Development 

Applications on exhibition, Development 

Application consents and mapping. (CPR) 

0 

Q1 

Q2 

Q3 

Q4 

2006/07 - Interactive Transactions 

3.1 Multi-cultural Radio Stations Campaign 


Date 

Key corporate messages reflected in all CPR Ongoing 

radio advertisements 

Operational 

Risk 

Financial 

Risk 

Progress 


Comment: The annual schedule of regular advertisements on Macedonian and community stations was 

completed this quarter and will recommence in the new financial year. 

3.2 WCC's Interpreter Service 

Number of Interpreter Sessions Requested 

Number 

40 

30 

Comment: The Interpreter Service continues to 

deliver increased services in 2006/07. A total of 

102 interpreter services have been delivered in 

2006/07 compared to 75 in 2005/06. New 

promotional brochures have been prepared and 

will be distributed widely in the new financial year. 

(CCS) 

20 

10 

0 

Q1 

Q2 

Q3 

Q4 

2005/06 2006/07 



Customer Satisfaction with Interpreter Service 

100% 

80% 

Comment: The annual customer satisfaction 

measure for the Interpreter Service is 85%. All 

customers rated the service highly for its 

effectiveness and quality. (CCS) 

60% 

40% 

20% 

0% 

2006/07 


2007/08 

Target 

2008/09 

3.3 Non-English Speaking Background Language Aids 

Number 

50 

40 

30 

20 

10 

Utilisation of Language Aids 

Comment: A new data collection system was put 

in place this year to track the Language Aide 

program's delivery, needs and issues. A 

comprehensive promotion plan was also 

implemented to increase employee awareness of 

the language aides' role within Council. A plan 

is now in place to increase the pool of language 

aides to service the needs of other language 

groups, in particular, those of emerging 

communities. Language aide services have been 

delivered a total of 149 times in 2006/07. (CCS) 

Q1 

Q2 

Q3 

Q4 

2005/06 2006/07 

3.4 Civic Orientation Maps and Multicultural Brochure 


Date 

Maps and brochures developed by CCS Jun 2007 

target date 

Operational 

Risk 

Financial 

Risk 

Progress 


Comment: A publication has been developed to familiarise new arrivals with Australia's three tiers of 

government and to provide information about essential local government services. The publication 

has been translated into Croatian, Mandarin, Arabic and an English version is also available. The 

publication was launched during Refugee Festival in October 2006and is available on council's web 

site and has been extensively distributed to organisations, businesses, and service providers 

frequented by Cultural and Linguistically Diverse people. (CCS) 





Communications 

Original 

Budget 

$'000 

Annual 

Budget 

$'000 

Actual 

$'000 

Proposed 

Carryover* 

$'000 

Budget 

Var 

$'000 



Employee Costs 372 810 853 0 (43) 

Materials and Contracts 215 208 164 (14) 58 

Depreciation, Amortisation + Impairment 37 37 47 0 (10) 


Divisional Overheads (4) (6) (4) 0 (2) 

Internal Charges 7 8 7 0 0 


Activities 707 1,150 1,158 (14) 6 

$000's 


1,400 

1,200 

1,000 

800 

600 

400 

200 

0 


Budget 

YTD Actual 



Other Revenues 11 27 22 0 (5) 

Contributions - Operating 0 12 22 0 11 


Amounts 44 93 99 0 7 


CAPITAL CONTRIBUTIONS (663) (1,057) (1,059) 14 12 

$000's 

250 

200 

150 

100 

50 

0 



NET SURPLUS (DEFICIT) (663) (1,057) (1,059) 14 12 

Less Grants & Cont'n Transferred to RA 0 (42) (53) 0 (11) 


Transferred from RA 5 10 31 0 21 



MOVEMENTS (658) (1,089) (1,081) 14 23 

Budget 

YTD Actual 



City Entrance Banners 15 0 10 0 10 0 (14) 0 14 

15 0 10 0 10 0 (14) 0 14 



City Entry Statement 0 0 13 0 0 0 13 0 0 

$000's 

250 

200 

150 

100 

50 

0 




0 0 13 0 0 0 13 0 0 









Surplus 

(Deficit) 

Comments 

Expense 

Employee Costs 43 (43) Additional staff costs relating to Civic 

Functions ($26k), remainder is staff 

relief in the areas of promotions and 

communications. 

Material & Contracts (44) 44 Communications Strategy project 

expended here but budgeted under 

Other Expenses. 


Revenue 

Other Various Minor Changes (7) (7) 


(11) (11) 



21 21 


Variation on Operational Activities 9 3 (6) 




Expense 


Revenue 

Surplus 

(Deficit) 

Expense 


Comments 

Revenue 



Other Various Minor Changes 8 8 


(29) (29) Funds received in relation to the Lord 

Mayors Race Day. 


Surplus 


(Deficit) 

Comments 

Lord Mayors Race Day (21) 21 0 


Lord Mayors Race Day rescheduled 

for 2007/08 due to poor weather. 




Function: Community Engagement 

1.1 Provide Community Consultation Processes 

Community Engagement Services Delivered 

Number 

30 

20 

Comment: Community engagement services 

continue to be delivered for a range of projects 

across the organisation. A total of 58 services 

have been delivered this year compared to 44 last 

year. The implementation of regular ward specific 

engagement activities has provided increased 

opportunities for the community to engage with 

the organisation. (CCS) 

10 

0 

Q1 

Q2 

Q3 

Q4 

2005/06 2006/07 

Community Engagement Training Delivered 

Hours 

40 

30 

20 

Comment: A community engagement training 

package has been developed this year to provide 

awareness and skill development to staff 

undertaking engagement activities. The first 

module of this training package provides an 

introduction to community engagement and has 

been provided to Divisional Management Teams. A 

total of 36 hours of training has been delivered 

this year. (CCS) 

10 

0 

Q1 

Q2 

Q3 

Q4 

2006/07 - Training Hours 

Community Consultation Customer Satisfaction 

Number 

100% 

Comment: Customer satisfaction for the delivery 

of community engagement services in 2006/07 

was 75%. (CCS) 

80% 

60% 

40% 

20% 

0% 

2006/07 


2007/08 

Target 

2008/09 



1.2 Community Engagement Reference Tool 


Date 

Establishment of Community 

CCS Jun 2007 

Engagement Register 

Operational 

Risk 

Financial 

Risk 

Progress 


Comment: A Community Engagement register was established this year to log all engagement activities 

undertaken by the organisation. The register is located on Council's intranet site and uploads information 

to the Community Engagement calendar, which is available to the community via Council's web page. 

Promotion of the register to the organisation is ongoing. 

2.1 Develop Community Engagement Strategies 

Community Engagement Strategies Developed 

Number 

18 

16 

14 

12 


Team continues to assist in the development of a 

range of community engagement activities across 

the organisation. A total of 33 engagement 

strategies have been developed this year, a slight 

increase from last year where 27 strategies were 

developed. (CCS) 

10 

8 

6 

4 

2 

0 

Q1 

Q2 

Q3 

Q4 

2005/06 2006/07 

2.2 Review Organisational Compliance - Community Engagement 

Community Engagement Reviews Undertaken 

Number 

1 

Comment: A framework for reviewing community 

engagement activities has been developed, 

however the Community Engagement Register 

(the primary tool for logging community 

engagement activities) has only been available to 

the organisation since April. As promotion of the 

register is incomplete, community engagement 

reviews have not been undertaken this financial 

year. This will be a priority for 2007/08. (CCS) 

0 

Q1 

Q2 

Q3 

Q4 

2006/07 - Reviews Undertaken 

Community Engagement Policy Compliance 

100% 

80% 

60% 

Comment: The monitoring of community 

engagement compliance has not been achieved 

this year due to delayed establishment of the 

Community Engagement Register and the 

incomplete promotion of the register to the 

organisation. The monitoring of compliance will 

be a priority for the new financial year. (CCS) 

40% 

20% 

0% 

Q1 

Q2 

Q3 

Q4 

2006/07 - Policy Compliance Rate 2006/07 - Target 



3.1 Approach for Undertaking Community Surveys 


Date 

Process for undertaking community CCS Jun 2007 

surveys developed by target date 

Operational 

Risk 

Financial 

Risk 

Progress 


Comment: A process for undertaking community surveys is currently being developed. A revised 

community survey will be undertaken in September 2007. 

3.2 Conduct Community Survey on Council Services 

Customer Satisfaction with WCC's Services 

Rating 

5 

4 

Comment: Preparations have commenced for 

the next IRIS Community Survey. This will be 

held in the second half of 2007 to 

accommodate questions related to the new 

Corporate Plan. (CPR) 

3 

2 

1 

0 

2005 

2007 

2009 

Satisfaction Rating 1 to 5 





Community 

Engagement 

Original 

Budget 

$'000 

Annual 

Budget 

$'000 

Actual 

$'000 

Proposed 

Carryover* 

$'000 

Budget 

Var 

$'000 





Activities 26 26 0 26 0 



Amounts 0 0 0 0 0 

$000's 


250 

200 

150 

100 

50 

0 


Budget 

YTD Actual 


CAPITAL CONTRIBUTIONS (26) (26) 0 (26) 0 

NET SURPLUS (DEFICIT) (26) (26) 0 (26) 0 



MOVEMENTS (26) (26) 0 (26) 0 



Community Survey 26 0 26 0 0 0 26 0 0 

26 0 26 0 0 0 26 0 0 



$000's 

250 

200 

150 

100 

50 

0 



0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 

Budget 

YTD Actual 




Function: Partnerships 


1.1 Strategic Partnerships to Add Value to Org 


Date 

Review completed and 

CFO Jun 2007 

recommendations implemented by 

target date 

Operational 

Risk 

Financial 

Risk 

Progress 


Comment: The planned review of strategic partnerships has been held over and is to be formally 

considered as part of the 2007 KPMG Control Risk Assessment Review and pending organisational review 

underway with the General Manager. It is anticipated that Executive review of this matter will be 

conducted during the 1st quarter 2007/08. 

1.2 Strategic Partnerships with Key Organisations 



Partnerships maintained and developed EXEC Ongoing Low Low Completed 

Comment: During 2006/07 Council held partnerships with the University of Wollongong, Integral Energy, 

Bluescope Steel, Port Kembla Port Corporation, Illawarra Regional Development Board, Illawarra 

Performing Art Centre, Wollongong City Gallery, Tourism Wollongong, Department of State and Regional 

Development, Wollongong Conservatorium of Music, Southern Region Surf Life Saving Club Helicopter 

Service, and Australian Aerial Patrol. A business relationship was established with the Property Council 

Illawarra Chapter. 

2.1 Support Southern Councils Group 


Date 

Southern Councils Groups meetings CEO Ongoing 

attended 

Operational 

Risk 

Financial 

Risk 

Progress 


Comment: The Southern Councils Group met nine times during 2006/07, one of which was hosted by 

Wollongong City Council. Wollongong City Council also provided the Southern Councils Group with a 

contribution toward a Resource Recovery Opportunities position as part of the Waste and Recycling 

Opportunities project. 

2.2 Participate in LGMA Regional Groups 


Date 

LGMA regional group meetings 

CEO Ongoing 

attended 

Operational 

Risk 

Financial 

Risk 

Progress 


Comment: During 2006/07 the Chief Executive Officer attended the Local Government Managers 

Association (LGMA) NSW Annual Conference, the LGMA National Congress, a LGMA General Managers 

Forum, and several LGMA regional group meetings. The Chief Operating Officer also attended the LGMA 

NSW Annual Conference, and Council staff participated in a LGMA Sustainability Healthcheck workshop. 





Partnerships 

Original 

Budget 

$'000 

Annual 

Budget 

$'000 

Actual 

$'000 

Proposed 

Carryover* 

$'000 

Budget 

Var 

$'000 




Other Expenses 193 222 225 0 (2) 


Activities 193 227 229 0 (2) 

$000's 


250 

200 

150 

100 


50 

0 



Amounts 0 0 0 0 0 


CAPITAL CONTRIBUTIONS (193) (227) (229) 0 (2) 

Budget 

YTD Actual 

NET SURPLUS (DEFICIT) (193) (227) (229) 0 (2) 





MOVEMENTS (193) (198) (200) 0 (2) 


2003/04 

Activities) 


Black Opal Leadership Program 25 0 25 0 25 0 0 0 0 

Seats Membership 0 0 5 0 4 0 0 0 0 

25 0 30 0 29 0 0 0 0 



$000's 

250 

200 

150 

100 

50 

0 



Budget 

YTD Actual 

0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 




Partnerships 



Surplus 

(Deficit) 

Expense 

Other various minor changes 2 (2) 


Comments 



PROGRAM: DEVELOPMENT MANAGEMENT 

The following is a review of the 4th quarter 2006/07 financial year of the Development 

Management Program. The Development Management Program incorporates the 

following functions: 

- Development Assessment & Compliance; 

- Certification; 

- Traffic Management. 

4th Quarter Program Highlights 

· Updating of the road hierarchy in Council’s Geotechnical System was completed 

during this quarter. 

· Additional computer systems have been implemented to allow tracking of Private 

Certifiers on construction sites. 


The Development Management Program contains 10 projects that are being reported in a 

risk reporting format. 








Projects with a revised target 

date 

As can be seen from the pie chart above, 1 project within the Development Management 

program is on track and has low operational and financial risk, 6 projects have been 

completed and the 3 listed below are projects with either moderate or high risk and/or 

have been delayed: 

Page No List of Projects with moderate or high risk and/or delayed 

37 Implementation of the Electronic Development Lodgement System 

39 Completion/Implementation of Heritage Management Improvement 

45 Completion of Wollongong City Centre PAMP 

P Kofod 

Acting Group Manager Sustainability 


Program: Development Management 

100 

Function: Development Assessment and Compliance 

1.1 BASIX Requirements 

% 


Development complying with BASIX requirements 

Comment: 100% compliance is a mandatory 

requirement for all residential development 

applications. (DAC) 

80 

60 

40 

20 

0 

Jul 06 

Aug 06 

Sep 06 

Oct 06 

Nov 06 

Dec 06 

Jan 07 

Feb 07 

Mar 07 

Apr 07 

May 07 

Jun 07 

Percent Complying 

Target 

1.2 User Friendly Fact Sheets 

Fact Sheets Issued 

Comment: Nil (DAC) 

Number 

700 

600 

500 

400 

300 

200 

100 

0 

Jul 06 

Aug 06 

Sep 06 

Oct 06 

Nov 06 

Dec 06 

Jan 07 

Feb 07 

Mar 07 

Apr 07 

May 07 

Jun 07 

No.of Fact Sheets 

2.1 City Centre Development Assessment Panel 


Date 

Number of developments considered by DAC Ongoing 

the City Centre Development 

Assessment Panel 

Operational 

Risk 

Financial 

Risk 

Progress 


Comment: This project is no longer required. The initial draft City Centre LEP required the establishment 

of a Development Assessment Panel however, the current draft Local Environmental Plan does not require 

Council to set up these panels. 


2.2 Major Developments Panel 


DAs Considered by Major Development Panel 

Number 

4 

Comment: Major Development Panels are 

available for residential developments with ten or 

more units or exceeding $5million in investment 

value. (DAC) 

3 

2 

1 

0 

Q1 

Q2 

Q3 

Q4 

2006/07 - Developments 

2.3 Education Program - Improved Built Environment 


Date 

Program developed by Dec 06 

EH & Dec 2006 

DAC 

Operational 

Risk 

Financial 

Risk 

Progress 


Comment: Nil (EH) 


Date 

Education programs delivered (eg DAC & Ongoing 

BASIX, water, energy, built form) 

EH 

Operational 

Risk 

Financial 

Risk 

Progress 


Comment: Information provided on Council's website. No programs currently being undertaken. 

2.4 Electronic Development Lodgement System 


Date 

Electronic lodgement system 

DAC & Dec 2006 

implemented by Dec 06 

DES 

Operational 

Risk 

Financial 

Risk 

Progress 

Moderate Low Delayed 

Comment: Briefing to local companies completed. Further development of elodgement being carried out 

and pilot program being evaluated. 

DAs Lodged Electronically vs Manually 

Number 

250 

200 

Comment: The pilot with local consultants has 

been completed. Feedback from the group is 

currently being collected and reviewed. Work will 

now commence to make this capability broadly 

available on Council's web site. (DES) 

150 

100 

50 

0 

Jul 06 

Aug 06 

Sep 06 

Oct 06 

Nov 06 

Dec 06 

Jan 07 

Feb 07 

Mar 07 

Apr 07 

May 07 

Jun 07 

Lodged Manually 

Lodged Electronically 



3.1 Determine Development Applications 

Days 

50 

Median Processing Time for DAs 

Comment: Decrease in determination times is 

due to a combination of factors and full staffing 

compliment. (DAC) 

40 

30 

20 

10 

0 

Q1 

Q2 

Q3 

Q4 

2005/06 2006/07 Target 

DAs Approved by Council Within 200 Days 

Number 

4 

Comment: No approvals were determined by 

Council during this reporting period. (DAC) 

3 

2 

1 

0 

Q1 

Q2 

Q3 

Q4 

2006/07 - Development Applications 

3.2 Architectural Design Awards 


Date 

Facilitate and co-ordinate the 

DAC Nov 2006 

architectural awards program 

Operational 

Risk 

Comment: Biennal Architectural Design Awards previously held on 8 November 2006. 

3.3 Enviromental Legislative Controls - Development 

Financial 

Risk 

Progress 


Environmental Complaints Actioned in 5 Days 


% 

120 

100 

80 

60 

40 

20 

0 

Jul 06 

Aug 06 

Sep 06 

Oct 06 

Nov 06 

Dec 06 

Jan 07 

Feb 07 

Mar 07 

Apr 07 

May 07 

Jun 07 

E & H Division Complaints 

Target 

DAC Division Complaints 



Penalty Infringement Notices Issued 

Number 

40 

30 

Comment: Seven (7) penalty infringement 

notices were issued during this quarter. As 

building owners are becoming familar with their 

responsibilities regarding fire safety the number 

of penality infringement notices have been 

reduced. (DAC) 

20 

10 

0 

Jul 

Aug 

Sep 

Oct 

Nov 

Dec 

Jan 

Feb 

Mar 

Apr 

May 

Jun 

2005/06 2006/07 

4.1 Local Grants Scheme for Heritage Properties 

Number 

7 

6 

5 

Heritage Grants Issued 

Comment: Ten (10) local grants were paid for the 

financial year with a total value of $30,000. 

Projects supported included restoration of the 

Woonona Industrial Co-Op Building, reguttering of 

"Interbane", Stanwell Park and re-roofing of 

Austinmer Scout Hall. (CS) 

4 

3 

2 

1 

Jul 06 

Aug 06 

Sep 06 

Oct 06 

Nov 06 

Dec 06 

Jan 07 

Feb 07 

Mar 07 

Apr 07 

May 07 

Jun 07 

Grants 

4.2 Implement Council's Heritage Program 


Date 

Projects completed within agreed 

CS Ongoing 

timeframe 

Operational 

Risk 

Financial 

Risk 

Progress 


Comment: Heritage comments have been provided on 161 Development Applications in the financial year 

with 37 completed in the 4th quarter. Advice and comments have also been provided on various rezoning 

applications. This financial year has also seen the completion and endorsement of the Strategic 

Management Plan for Historic Coal Mining Sites of the Illawarra and the finalisation of the Illawarra 

Escarpment Heritage Assessment 2007. 

4.3 Heritage Management Process Improvement Project 


Date 

Process improvement project 

CS Jun 2007 

completed and recommendations 


Operational 

Risk 

Financial 

Risk 

Progress 


Comment: The Heritage Process Review Report made a wide range of recommendations for improving 

Council's heritage management systems and practices. Many of the recommendations have already been 

implemented and further work will aim to finalise the project by December 2007. Tasks thus far have 

included revising heritage referral procedures, reviewing the role of the Heritage Reference Group and 

increasing staff training. Target date to be revised to December 2007. 





Original 

Budget 

$'000 

Annual 

Budget 

$'000 

Actual 

$'000 

Proposed 

Carryover* 

$'000 

Budget 

Var 

$'000 

Development 

Assessment and 

Compliance 










Activities 4,100 3,902 3,483 100 319 

$000's 


4,500 

4,000 

3,500 

3,000 

2,500 

2,000 

1,500 

1,000 

500 

0 


Budget 

YTD Actual 


User Charges and Fees 2,657 2,418 2,521 0 102 




Amounts 2,669 2,430 2,524 0 94 

$000's 


3,000 

2,500 

2,000 

1,500 

1,000 


CAPITAL CONTRIBUTIONS (1,432) (1,473) (959) (100) 413 

500 

0 


Capital Grants and Contributions 600 0 0 0 0 

NET SURPLUS (DEFICIT) (832) (1,473) (959) (100) 413 

Budget 

YTD Actual 

Less Grants & Cont'n Transferred to RA(605) (5) 2 0 7 





MOVEMENTS (1,432) (1,458) (949) (92) 418 


2003/04 

Activities) 


Architectural Design Awards 0 0 45 0 31 0 0 0 14 

Development Assessment Quality 

Review 0 0 1 0 1 0 0 0 0 

Local Grants Scheme Heritage 

Properties 30 0 30 0 30 0 0 0 0 

City Centre Development 

Assessment Panel 30 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 

Heritage Process Review 

Implementation 0 0 10 0 0 0 10 0 0 

Sandon Pt Cultural Heritage 

Assess Study 0 0 15 (15) 7 (7) 8 (8) 0 

Larkins Lane Aboriginal Heritage 

Study 0 0 100 0 18 0 82 0 (0) 

City Centre Urban Design 

Consultants 0 0 15 0 0 0 0 0 15 

$000's 

250 

200 

150 

100 

50 

0 




60 0 215 (15) 86 (7) 100 (8) 29 



0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 




Development Management 

Development Assessment & Compliance 


Expense 

HIDE THIS COLUMN 


Revenue 

Surplus 

(Deficit) 

Comments 

Expense 

Employee Costs (217) 217 Budget surplus due to vacancies 

throughout 06/07 & less than 

anticipated usage of Over Time. 

Material & Contracts (78) 78 Savings in operational costs including 

Major Projects Review Panel & 

Heritage activites$16K. $14K Refer to 

Operational Projects Below. $30K 

saving offset by expenditure in Other 

Expenses. 


Revenue 

User Charges & Fees 102 102 Building Application Income has 

exceeded revised 06/07 projection 

from March 07 QCR. March income 

budget reduction was based on the 

current activity trend as the time of 

the quarterly review 


(3) (3) 





Surplus 


(Deficit) 

Comments 

Architectural Design Awards 

M 

(14) 14 

1 




Development, Assessment & Compliance 


Expense 

Revenue 

Surplus 

(Deficit) 

Comments 

Expense 

Employee Costs 29 (29) Distribution of ELE budget from 

central provision in HR 





Function: Certification 

1.1 Certification/Inspection to Industry Standards 

Median Processing Times-Construction Certs 

Days 

40 

30 

Comment: Median Processing times have 

generally remained below the target for most of 

the year however, during the second quarter a 

number of complicated applications were finalised 

causing a spike in the figures for this period. 

(DAC) 

20 

10 

0 

Q1 

Q2 

Q3 

Q4 

2006/07 - Median Days 2006/07 - Target 

Median Processing Time-Complying Development 

Days 

8 

Comment: Processing time exceeded target by 

one day. (DAC) 

7 

6 

5 

4 

3 

2 

1 

0 

Q1 

Q2 

Q3 

Q4 

2006/07 - Median Processing Days 2006/07 - Target 

Number 

100% 

Construction Certs Done by Council 

Comment: Systems have been put into place to 

assist these applications which is validated by the 

consistency of figures throughout the year. (DAC) 

80% 

60% 

40% 

20% 

0% 

Jul 06 

Aug 06 

Sep 06 

Oct 06 

Nov 06 

Dec 06 

Jan 07 

Feb 07 

Mar 07 

Apr 07 

May 07 

Jun 07 

2006/07 - Certificates 2006/07 - Target 



1.2 Complaints Against Private Certifiers 

Complaints Against Private Certifiers 

Number 

12 

10 

Comment: Additional computer systems have 

been implemented allowing tracking of Private 

Certifiers on construction sites and this is 

reflective of the data shown. (DAC) 

8 

6 

4 

2 

0 

Jul 

Aug 

Sept 

Oct 

Nov 

Dec 

Jan 

Feb 

Mar 

Apr 

May 

Jun 

2006/07 2005/06 

Private Certifier Complaints Actioned By Council 

Comment: As above. (DAC) 

Number 

12 

10 

8 

6 

4 

2 

0 

Jul 

Aug 

Sep 

Oct 

Nov 

Dec 

jan 

Feb 

Mar 

Apr 

May 

Jun 

2006/07 2005/06 

Private Certifier Complaints requiring Referrals 

Number 

5 

Comment: The referral of complaints to the 

Department of Planning is dealt with on a case by 

case basis. (DAC) 

4 

3 

2 

1 

0 

Jul 

Aug 

Sep 

Oct 

Nov 

Dec 

Jan 

Feb 

Mar 

Apr 

May 

Jun 

2006/07 2005/06 





Certification 

Original 

Budget 

$'000 

Annual 

Budget 

$'000 

Actual 

$'000 

Proposed 

Carryover* 

$'000 

Budget 

Var 

$'000 






Activities 586 544 512 0 32 

$000's 


600 

500 

400 

300 

200 


100 

0 


User Charges and Fees 467 377 362 0 (15) 

Budget 

YTD Actual 


Amounts 467 377 362 0 (15) 


CAPITAL CONTRIBUTIONS (118) (167) (150) 0 17 

NET SURPLUS (DEFICIT) (118) (167) (150) 0 17 



MOVEMENTS (118) (167) (150) 0 17 

$000's 


400 

350 

300 

250 

200 

150 

100 

50 

0 


Budget 

YTD Actual 



0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 



0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 



Certification 


Expense 



Revenue 

Surplus 

(Deficit) 

Comments 

Expense 


throughout 06/07. 


Revenue 

User Charges & Fees (15) (15) 

Variation on Operational Activities (32) (15) 17 



Function: Traffic Management 

1.1 Wgong City Centre PAMP 




Completion of Plan by target date CS Jun 2007 Low Low Delayed 

Comment: Draft report has been received and reviewed. Final report will be provided to Council October 

2007. 

1.2 Local Area Traffic Management Studies 

Traffic Management Studies Undertaken 

100% 

80% 

60% 

40% 

Comment: Dapto Town Centre Access and 

Movement Study awaiting placement on public 

exhibition concurrently with the West Dapto Local 

Environmental Plan/Development Control Plan. 

Wollongong Hospital/Garden Hill Local Area Traffic 

Management Study 95% completed and awaiting 

final completion following community 

consultlation. The City Centre Bicycle and 

Pedestrian Implementation Plan is 90% complete. 

Final report is expected in September 2007. (CS) 

20% 

0% 

Q1 

Q2 

Q3 

Q4 

2006/07 - Dapto 2006/07 - Woll Hospital/Garden Hill 

1.3 Wollongong Traffic Committee 

Number 

Traffic Committee Meetings Held 

Comment: One traffic committee meeting was 

scheduled per month during this quarter. (CS) 

14 

12 

10 

Full year Target = 10 

8 

6 

4 

2 

Jul 06 

Aug 06 

Sep 06 

Oct 06 

Nov 06 

Dec 06 

Jan 07 

Feb 07 

Mar 07 

Apr 07 

May 07 

Jun 07 

No. of Meetings Held (Cumulative) 

Traffic Committee Activity 

Comment: The June recommendations had yet to 

be approved at time of reporting. (CS) 

60 

50 

40 

30 

20 

10 

0 

Jul 06 

Aug 06 

Sep 06 

Oct 06 

Nov 06 

Dec 06 

Jan 07 

Feb 07 

Mar 07 

Apr 07 

May 07 

Jun 07 

No. of Recommendations 

No. of Endorsements 



05/06 CBD Integrated Bus and Traffic Management Plan 


Date 

Plan completed to target date and to CS Jun 2007 

budget 

Operational 

Risk 

Financial 

Risk 

Progress 


Comment: The City Centre Bus Operations and Traffic Management Implementation Plan was approved at 

the November 2006 Environment & Planning meeting. Final printing has recently been undertaken along 

with the preparation of an summary document which will soon be made available for public consumption. 

05/06 Port Kembla Port Freight Access Study 



Strategy completed to target date CS Jun 2007 Low Low Completed 

Comment: Final report received. 

2.1 Manage Parking Enforcement 

Number 

1200 

Parking Infringements Issued 

Comment: Number of parking infringements 

issued has decreased slightly, which is reflective of 

resourcing levels over the period. (EH) 

1000 

800 

600 

400 

200 

0 

Jul 

Aug 

Sep 

Oct 

Nov 

Dec 

Jan 

Feb 

Mar 

Apr 

May 

Jun 

2005/06 2006/07 

Parking Complaints Responded in 5 Working Days 

100% 

Comment: There were in excess of 750 parking 

related complaints received during the year, all of 

which were responded to within 5 working days. 

(EH) 

80% 

60% 

40% 

20% 

0% 

Jul 

Aug 

Sep 

Oct 

Nov 

Dec 

Jan 

Feb 

Mar 

Apr 

May 

Jun 

2005/06 2006/07 

Parking Infringements Issued vs Income 

$120,000K 

$100,000K 

Comment: The overall value of parking 

infringements issued will always exceed the value 

of income received (in any given year) due to the 

number of appeals and the length of time taken 

for legal process to be completed. (EH) 

$80,000K 

$60,000K 

$40,000K 

$20,000K 

$0K 

Jul 06 

Aug 06 

Sep 06 

Oct 06 

Nov 06 

Dec 06 

Jan 07 

Feb 07 

Mar 07 

Apr 07 

May 07 

Jun 07 

Issued 

Received 



3.1 Implement Goals within "Moving Together 2004" 

"Moving Together 2004" Strategy Goals 

Number 

4 

Comment: Port Kembla Freight Accessibility Study 

now complete. (CS) 

3 

2 

1 

0 

Q1 

Q2 

Q3 

Q4 

2006/07 - Number Addressed 

"Moving Together 2004" Strategy Actions 

Comment: Actions proceeding and ongoing. (CS) 

Number 

8 

7 

6 

5 

4 

3 

2 

1 

0 

Sep 06 

Dec 06 

Mar 07 

Jun 07 

Actions Undertaken 

3.2 Update Hierarchy of Roads on E-View 

Number 

1 

1 

Updates to E-View System 

Comment: Updating of the road hierarchy in 

Council Geotechnical Information System was 

completed this quarter. Further specific updating 

will be carried out as local area studies are 

completed. (CS) 

1 

0 

0 

0 

Q1-2006/07 

Q2-2006/07 

Updates 

Q3-2006/07 

Q4-2006/07 





Traffic Management 

Original 

Budget 

$'000 

Annual 

Budget 

$'000 

Actual 

$'000 

Proposed 

Carryover* 

$'000 

Budget 

Var 

$'000 










Activities 1,413 1,568 1,413 60 95 

$000's 


1,600 

1,400 

1,200 

1,000 

800 

600 

400 

200 

0 


Budget 

YTD Actual 



Other Revenues 1,105 1,105 1,186 0 81 

Grants - Operating 102 102 64 0 (39) 



Amounts 1,333 1,343 1,271 0 (73) 


CAPITAL CONTRIBUTIONS (81) (225) (142) (60) 23 

$000's 


1,600 

1,400 

1,200 

1,000 

800 

600 

400 

200 

0 


Budget 

YTD Actual 


NET SURPLUS (DEFICIT) (81) (225) (117) (60) 48 

Less Grants & Cont'n Transferred to RA(117) (117) (95) 0 21 





MOVEMENTS (70) (177) (86) (33) 58 


2003/04 

Activities) 


LATM Wollongong Feasibilty 

Studies 0 0 15 0 10 0 0 0 5 

CBD Parkg Strategy Sect 94 0 0 28 (28) 34 (28) 0 0 (6) 

DCP - Wollongong Cycleway Plan 0 0 2 (1) 0 0 2 (1) 0 

Roads Safety Strategic Plan 0 0 10 (8) 0 0 10 (8) 0 

Tracks Model Upgrade 0 0 0 0 2 0 0 0 (2) 

Speed Management Strategy 0 0 7 0 0 0 7 0 0 

CBD Integrated Bus & Traffic Mgt 

Plan 0 0 58 (17) 50 (14) 8 (2) 0 

Pedestrian Access & Mobility Plan - 

CBD 60 (30) 60 (30) 27 (14) 33 (16) (0) 

Road Safety Officer Secondment 

To RTA 0 0 0 0 0 6 0 0 (6) 

Wollongong Hospital/Garden Hill 

LATM 0 0 10 0 9 0 0 0 1 

Port Kembla Port Freight Access 

Strategy 0 0 25 0 20 0 0 0 5 

400 

350 

300 

250 

200 

150 

100 

50 

0 

$000's 



Budget 

YTD Actual 

60 (30) 216 (83) 153 (51) 60 (27) (3) 



Safety Around Schools - RTA 

Projects 0 0 5 0 0 0 5 0 0 

Tfr to Community Safety Reserve 136 0 136 0 165 0 0 0 (29) 

136 0 141 0 165 0 5 0 (29) 







Expense 



Revenue 

Surplus 

(Deficit) 

Comments 

Expense 


throughout 06/07. 

Material & Contracts (76) 76 Savings in operational costs $73K. 


Revenue 

User Charges & Fees (101) (101) ($105K)Actual BIP Savings Reflected 

in Other Revenues. $4K Construction 

Zone Application Income exceeded 

06/07 projection. 

Other Revenue 81 81 Parking Infringement Revenue 

exceeded 06/07 projection, net of 

adjustment for BIP activity. 

Grants - Operating (39) (39) $33K Anticipated Grant funds not 

received. Offset by Transfers to RA. 

$5.5K Reversal of Sundry debtor 

billing for RTA Secondment. 

Contributions - Operating (13) (13) Anticipated Operating Contributions 

funds not received. Offset by 

Transfers to RA. 

Capital Grants and Contributions 25 25 RTA funding received for the 

Pedestrian Access & Mobility Plan - 

CBD. Offset by Transfers To Reserve. 






21 21 Grants & Contributions not received 

for 06/07. 

(11) (11) Funding for Road Safety Program 

projects that weren't undertaken in 

06/07. 


Surplus 


(Deficit) 

Comments 

Tfr to Community Safety Reserve 

V 

1 

4 

8 


29 (29) Additional Transfer to the reserve 

based upon 50% of Disabled Parking 

Infringements for 06/07. 









Surplus 

(Deficit) 

Comments 

Expense 


central provision in HR. 



Surplus 


(Deficit) 

Comments 

Safety Around Schools 

Variation on Capital Projects (35) 0 35 

S 

1 

3 

8 

(35) 35 Transfer of budget to a Safety 

Around Schools project in the Roads 

& Bridges Function. 



PROGRAM: ENVIRONMENT & CONSERVATION 

The following is a review of the 4th quarter 2006/07 financial year of the Environment & 

Conservation Program. The Environment & Conservation Program incorporates the 

following functions: 

- Natural Area Management; 

- Environmental Assessment; 

- Environmental Education; 

- Floodplain & Stormwater Management; 

- Waste Management; 

- Public Health. 


· A total of 5983 volunteer hours were recorded during the 4th Quarter under the 

Bushcare Program. 

· Draft Riparian Corridor Policy has been completed and will be presented to Council 

in October 2007. 

· More than 800 environmental and sustainability education sessions were 

conducted during the 2006/07 financial year. 

· Health care initiatives included promotional activities and state level strategic 

meetings with NSW Public Health and NSW Food Authority in relation to legionella 

microbial control, Smoke Free Environment Act, influenza pandemic and the NSW 

Food Authority partnership. 




The Environment & Conservation Program contains 28 projects that are being reported in 

a risk reporting format. 









As can be seen from the pie chart above, 8 projects within the Environment & 

Conservation program are on track and have low operational and financial risk, 4 projects 

have been completed, 1 project has a revised target date and the 15 listed below have 

been delayed: 


53 Develop Wollongong Resource Management Plan 

54 Complete Restoration Strategy for Waniora Pt, Bulli 

55 Biodiversity, Sustainability and Water Education- Environment Fund Program 

61 Develop Riparian Corridor Policy 

61 Development of Water Tank DCP 

69 Greenhouse Park - Interpretation Centre 

73 Collins Creek Management Plan 

73 Towradgi Creek Flood Mitigation Scheme 

74 Hewitt’s Creek Flood Mitigation Scheme 

74 Minnegang Creek Floodplain Mitigation Scheme 

75 Floodplain Management Plans for Lake Illawarra 

76 Urban Drainage Network Maintenance Program 

84 Whytes Gully Waste Disposal Depot -Liner 

84 Whytes Gully Waste Disposal Depot - Weighbridge Construction 

84 Whytes Gully Waste Disposal Depot - Amenities 

P Kofod 

Acting Group Manager Sustainability 



Program: Environment and Conservation 

Function: Natural Area Management 

1.1 Develop Wollongong Resource Management Plan 



Plan completed by target date EH Jun 2007 Low Low Delayed 

Comment: A number of studies have been completed including Weed Strategy, Riparian Corridor Study, 

Draft Riparian Corridor DCP as well as a number of Riparian Corridor Vegetation Management Plans. These 

studies will form the basis for the Natural Resources Management Plan. 

2.1 Coledale Beach Seawall and Dunal Restoration 


Date 

Works completed on time and within RNR Jun 2007 

budget 

Operational 

Risk 

Financial 

Risk 

Progress 


Comment: The Coledale Beach Seawall project was undertaken to replace the dilapidated existing wall that 

had corroded to the extent that it was structurally unsafe as well as a public risk to visitors. 

The project was completed on time and on budget with no injuries or incidents. 

2.2 Restoration of Natural Areas on Community Land 

Bushcare Sites Under Rehabilitation 

Number 

60 

50 

40 

30 

20 

Comment: The coordination of 50 Natural Area 

restoration sites has been achieved through a 

significant injection of funds from Council's Enviro 

Fund which has been used to engage casual 

trainers to work and support volunteer effort at 

these 50 project sites. In addition to the above 

there were 12 project sites where contractors 

were engaged to undertake further restoration 

works as a result of funding provided through 

Council's Envirofund as well as external grant 

funding. 

10 

0 

Q1 

Q2 

Q3 

Q4 

Council's has supported Bushcare through the 

provision of 25,709 plants, tools and equipment, 

volunteer coordination, and assistance with grant 

funding. (RNR) 

2004/05 2005/06 2006/07 Target 

Number 

250 

200 

150 

100 

Bushcare Events/Seminars Held 

Comment: Bushcare work sessions including 

training workshops and national environmental 

events such as National Tree day and World 

Environment day are promoted each week in the 

local newspaper, ABC radio, VOX FM, for the 

benefit of residents and volunteers. This strategy 

has been successful in attracting community 

participation to various areas of interest, 

particularly in encouraging private landholders to 

attend training workshops to assist with the 

management of their bushland. (RNR) 

50 

0 

Q1 

Q2 

Q3 

Q4 

2004/05 2005/06 2006/07 



Buschare Programs - Corporate Sponsorship 

Number 

25 

20 

15 

10 

5 

Comment: The Bushcare program is positioned to 

allow Council to apply for various funding 

opportunities particularly from state and federal 

funding programs. 

This has been accellerated since the introduction 

of Council's Envirofund which has strengthened 

the funding applications through both financial and 

in kind support. An example of this was the 

$86,940 grant from the Enviro Trust program for 

Puckey's Estate. (RNR) 

0 

Q1 

Q2 

Q3 

Q4 

2004/05 2005/06 2006/07 

Number 

9,000 

8,000 

7,000 

6,000 

Buschare Volunteer Labour Hours 

Comment: A total of 5983 volunteer hours were 

recorded during the 4th quarter and 23,872 

volunteer hours for the year. This represents a 

substantial economic and environmental benefit to 

the city which has contributed towards the 

restoration of degraded natural areas on 

community land. (RNR) 

5,000 

4,000 

3,000 

2,000 

1,000 

0 

Q1 

Q2 

Q3 

Q4 

2004/05 2005/06 2006/07 

2.3 Coastal Dune Management and Restoration Works 

Coastal Dune Management Action Requests 

Number 

9 

8 

7 

6 

5 

Comments: Wollongong coastline extends 53 Km 

which includes 17 beaches some of which are up 

to 7km in length. The recent storm events 

highlight the increasing importance of the dunal 

system in protecting beaches and man made 

assets. A works program was developed to 

address specific management issues at each of the 

22 beaches from Stanwell Park to Windang. 

4 

3 

2 

1 

0 

Q1 

Q2 

Q3 

Q4 

In addition a sightline strategy was completed to 

improve beach patrol duties at 5 beaches. Also 

completed during the year were a number of 

projects including walkways at Bellambi dunes and 

aerial spray program on Bitou Bush at Bellambi 

Dunes, Puckeys Estate, Hill 60 and Perkins beach. 

(RNR) 

2006/07 - Received 2006/07 - Completed 2006/07 - In Progress 

2.4 Restoration Strategy for Waniora Point Bulli 



Strategy completed by target date RNR Jun 2007 Low Low Delayed 

Comment: Council is still awaiting the Draft Coastal Processes and Restoration Study from the consultants. 

Components of the study have been reviewed by Council staff and feedback provided to the Consultants. 

Expected completion date of draft study is now July 30. 



3.1 Progress Walking Trails with National Parks and Wildlife Service 


Date 

Facilitate the development of walking RNR Ongoing 

trails 

Operational 

Risk 

Financial 

Risk 

Progress 


Comment: National Parks and Wildlife Service have progressed the design and implementation of the 

walking trail network within the Illawarra Escarpment State Conservation Area. Track improvement works 

have been undertaken at various locations, negotiations have begun with private land owners to enable 

continuation of the track through private lands. Council will be requested to assist with some trackhead 

signage etc where trails cross Council land or roadways. 

3.2 Grant Funding for Developing Walking Tracks 

$0M 

Walking Trail Grant Funding 

Comment: No grants were applied for during the 

year because the project is not sufficiently 

advanced. (RNR) 

$0M 

Q1 

Q2 

Q3 

Q4 

2006/07 - Value of Applications 2006/07 - Value Received 

4.1 Government Grant Funding for Sustainability 

$3M 

$2M 

Sustainability Grant Funding 

Comment: Successful with a number of grants 

including Southern Rivers Catchment Management 

Authority Grants totaling $55,000 for the 

biodiversity program and $250,000 for JJ Kelly 

Park to recycle treated sewage for irrigation. (EH) 

$2M 

$1M 

$1M 

$0M 

Q1 

Q2 

Q3 

Q4 

2006/07 - Value of Applications 2006/07 - Value Received 

4.2 Biodiversity, Sustainability and Water Education 


Date 

Annual Environment Fund Program EH Jun 2007 

completed 

Operational 

Risk 

Financial 

Risk 

Progress 


Comment: Most programs were either completed or are ongoing as a part of the Sustainaibility in the 

Workplace program. However, the Stormwater Treatment Devices were delayed due to the processing of a 

matching grant application. The application was approved this quarter. The installation of the online 

pollution trap for fairy Creek was also delayed due to the completion of the permit process. 





Natural Area 

Management 

Original 

Budget 

$'000 

Annual 

Budget 

$'000 

Actual 

$'000 

Proposed 

Carryover* 

$'000 

Budget 

Var 

$'000 




Materials and Contracts 13 1,267 991 279 (2) 




Internal Charges 11 35 43 (4) (4) 


Activities 835 2,332 2,073 286 (27) 

$000's 


2,500 

2,000 

1,500 

1,000 

500 

0 


Budget 

YTD Actual 




Grants - Operating 0 144 1,629 0 1,485 



Amounts 65 248 1,745 0 1,497 


CAPITAL CONTRIBUTIONS (769) (2,084) (328) (286) 1,470 


$000's 


2,000 

1,800 

1,600 

1,400 

1,200 

1,000 

800 

600 

400 

200 

0 


Budget 

YTD Actual 

NET SURPLUS (DEFICIT) (669) (2,059) (243) (286) 1,530 

Less Grants & Cont'n Transferred to RA(105) (190) (1,737) 0 (1,547) 





MOVEMENTS (774) (1,963) (1,787) (205) (29) 





Original 

Budget 

$'000 

Annual 

Budget 

$'000 

Actual 

$'000 

Proposed 

Carryover* 

$'000 



Budget 

Var 

$'000 

Escarpment Mgmt Plan Implement. 0 0 257 0 309 0 0 0 (52) 

W'gong City Natural Resource 

Mgmt Plan 0 0 73 0 64 0 9 0 0 

EF9 - Vegetation Improvement 0 0 34 (34) 20 (20) 14 (14) 0 

EF20 - Wetland Improvement 0 0 19 (9) 11 (5) 8 4 (7) 

EF32 - Weir Removal 0 0 12 (5) 9 (5) 2 0 (0) 

EF68 - Water Quality Monitoring 0 0 65 (50) 62 (48) 3 (3) 0 

EF69 - Water Quality Education 

Officer 0 0 100 0 93 0 7 0 (0) 

EF59 - Bushcare - Threatened 

Species 0 0 181 (27) 145 (18) 38 (9) (3) 

EF60 - Threatened Species 0 0 40 0 18 0 22 0 0 

EF61 - River Rehab 0 0 46 (17) 34 (10) 14 (7) (2) 

EF62 - Native Vegetation 0 0 105 (25) 81 (19) 24 (6) (0) 

EF63 - Estuary/Wetland Program 0 0 48 (5) 38 (4) 10 (1) (0) 

EF73 - Industry/Business 

Sustainability 0 0 100 0 55 0 46 0 0 

EF74 - Sustainability Education 

Officer 0 0 120 0 109 0 11 0 (0) 

Community Funded Projects 0 0 55 0 52 0 3 0 0 

Willow & Coral Tree Removal 0 0 52 (22) 50 (21) 2 (1) (0) 

EF72 - Russell Vale Mine Water 

ReUse 0 0 20 0 20 0 0 0 0 

EF64 - Stormwater Trtmnt Device - 

Maint. 0 0 10 0 5 0 5 0 0 

Mangerton Reserve Lantana 

Strategy EF 75 0 0 6 (6) 5 (5) 0 0 0 

Puckey's Estate Threatened Veg 

Rest. 0 0 29 (29) 25 (25) 0 0 0 

Sydney Water Vegetation 

Maintenance 0 0 5 (5) 1 (1) 3 (3) 0 

EF75 Upper Brooks Ck Restoration 0 0 20 (10) 1 0 20 (10) (0) 

EF76 Dry-Subtropical Rainforest 

Restoration - Cringila Park 0 0 24 (14) 0 0 23 (13) 0 

OHS System Implementation 0 0 25 (20) 15 (12) 10 (8) 0 

Environmental Management 

Program 0 0 10 0 8 0 0 0 2 

$000's 

2500 

2000 

1500 

1000 

500 

0 

Natural Area 

Management 


Budget 

YTD Actual 

0 0 1,455 (277) 1,233 (193) 272 (71) (62) 



Water Laboratory Improvements 0 0 7 0 7 0 0 0 (0) 

Environmental Management 

Program 1,000 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 

Corrimal Sand Dunes - Coastal 

* Mgmt Progr 0 0 65 (65) 34 (34) 0 0 0 

Coledale Beach Seawall & Dune 

Restoratn 200 (100) 100 0 100 0 0 0 0 

EF10 - Install Online Pollution 0 0 45 (23) 40 (20) 5 (2) (0) 

EF33 - Pollution Trap Install 0 0 1 0 1 0 0 0 0 

EF12 - Rehabilitation of Creek 0 0 70 (50) 43 (20) 30 (30) (3) 

EF58 - Riparian Rehabilitation 0 0 47 (40) 45 (38) 2 (2) (0) 

Waniora Point, Bulli Embellishment 

S94 0 0 30 (30) 8 (8) 23 (23) 0 

EF65 - Stormwater Treatment 

Devices 0 0 50 0 16 0 33 0 0 

Greenhouse Park - Interpretation 

Ctr 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 

EF70 - Sportfield Irrigation 0 0 57 0 54 0 3 0 (0) 

1,200 (100) 472 (207) 349 (120) 95 (56) (3) 





Environment & Conservation 

Natural Area Management 



Surplus 

(Deficit) 

Expense 


Comments 

Revenue 

Grants - Operating 1,485 1,485 Grants received including Sustainable 

Illawarra ($762k), Water Sensitive 

Design at JJ Kelly Park ($250k) and 

numerous others for projects to be 

undertaken in 2007-08. These are 

offset by transfers to RA. 

Capital Grants and Contributions 60 60 Additional capital grants received for 

projects to be undertaken in 2007- 

08. These are offset by transfer to 

RA. 



Variation on Operational Activities 27 (2) (29) 

(1,547) (1,547) Grants and contributions received 

have been transferred to reserve for 

use in future projects. 


Surplus 


(Deficit) 

Comments 

Escarpment Management Plan 52 (52) Scope of work was increased to cover 

additional works in order to amend 

LEP 2007. 

Variation on Operational Projects 52 0 (52) 








Surplus 

(Deficit) 

Comments 

Expense 

Material & Contracts 74 (74) Refer To Operational Projects Below. 

Other Various Minor Changes 1 4 3 

Revenue 


57 57 Refer To Operational Projects Below. 





Surplus 

(Deficit) 

Comments 

Draft Companion Animals Mgt Plan V 4 (4) 0 Introduction of shared project between 

1 

Recreation & Natural Resources & 

1 

6 

Environment & Health. 

EF68 Water Quality Monitoring 

/ 

N 50 (50) 0 Introduction of grant funding. 

EF61 River Rehab 

1 

7N 

1 

2 

7 (7) 0 Introduction of grant funding. 

Environmental Management Program N 2 

2 

7 

4 

EF59 Bushcare Threatened Species 

R 

1 

7 

2 

6 

EF59 Bushcare Threatened Species Fairy R 

1 

Creek 

7 

2 

6 


EF72 Russell Vale Mine Water Re-Use N 

1 

8 

Variation on Operational Projects 85 (62) (23) 

10 (10) Transfer of budget category from Non- 

Recurrent Capital to Non-Recurrent 

Operating. 

4 (4) Budget transfer reversed for Vehicle Hire 

Charges. Budget sources from Employee 

Costs. 

(4) 4 Budget transfer reversed for Vehicle Hire 

Charges. Budget sources from Employee 

Costs. 

13 (13) Correction of shared project set up. 


Surplus 


(Deficit) 

Comments 

Environmental Management Program N (10) 10 Transfer of budget category from Non- 

2 

Recurrent Capital to Non-Recurrent 

2 

7 

Operating. 

4 

EF20 Sportsfield Irrigation Water Tanks N 7 (7) Transfer of budget to shared budget 

2 

category. 

0 




Environmental Assessment 

1.1 State of Environment Report 




Number of actions implemented EH Ongoing Low Low On Track 

Comment: All Environment & Health projects identified in the State of the Environment are included in the 

Corporate Plan and these are being progressively implemented as per the Corporate Plan. 

1.2 Bio-indicator/Water Quality Monitoring Program 


Date 

Bio-indicator/water quality monitoring EH Dec 2006 

program developed by December 06 

Operational 

Risk 

Financial 

Risk 

Progress 


Comment: Funding discontinued for 2007-2008. Revised monitoring program cannot be implemented. 



Monitoring completed to schedule EH Ongoing Low Low Completed 

Comment: Continued monitoring is not possible as program is not funded in 2007/08. 

2.1 Undertake Industrial Premises Audits 

Number 

120 

100 

Audit Industrial Premises 

Comment: Review of Phase 1 Program completed 

and outcomes to be presented and reported to 

Council with recommendations on how to improve 

the process. 

80 

60 

40 

20 

0 

Jul 

Aug 

Sept 

Oct 

Nov 

Dec 

Jan 

Feb 

Mar 

Apr 

May 

Jun 

2004/05 2005/06 2006/07 

2.2 Investigate Illegal Vegetation Clearance 

Illegal Vegetation Complaints Actioned in 5 Days 

100% 

Comment: All illegal vegetation complaints 

received by Environment and Health are actioned 

within five working days. (EH) 

80% 

60% 

40% 

20% 

0% 

Jul 

Aug 

Sep 

Oct 

Nov 

Dec 

Jan 

Feb 

Mar 

Apr 

May 

Jun 

2005/06 2006/07 


2.3 Investigate Pollution Incidence 


Pollution Complaints Actioned in 5 Days 

100% 

80% 

Comment: All pollution complaints received by 

Environment and Health are actioned within 5 

working days. During the reporting period 327 

complaints were responded to with the majority of 

complaints relating to littering and green waste. 

(EH) 

60% 

40% 

20% 

0% 

Jul 

Aug 

Sep 

Oct 

Nov 

Dec 

Jan 

Feb 

Mar 

Apr 

May 

Jun 

2005/06 2006/07 

3.1 Develop Riparian Corridor Policy 



Policy developed by target date EH Jun 2007 Low Low Delayed 

Comment: The draft Policy has been completed and will be presented to Council in October 2007. 

3.2 Estuary Management Plan Projects Grant Funding 

Grant Funding - Estuary Management Projects 

$200K 

Comment: Submitted four grant applications to 

Department of Environment and Climate 

Change Estuary Management Program for 

$110,000. 

$150K 

$100K 

$50K 

$0K 

Q1 

Q2 

Q3 

Q4 

2006/07 - Value Applied 2006/07 - Value Received 

2006/07 - Total Value Received 

04/05 Develoment of Water Tank DCP 



DCP developed by target date EH Dec 2006 Low Low Delayed 

Comment: Exhibition period for Water Tanks Policy has closed and a report will be presented to Council in 

August 2007. 



4.1 Wollongong Tree Management Order 

Number 

600 

500 

400 

300 

200 

100 

0 

Tree Management Order Requests 

Q1 04/05 

Q1 05/06 

Q1 06/07 

Q2 04/05 

Applications Approved 

Q2 05/06 

Q2 06/07 

Q3 04/05 

Q3 05/06 

Q3 06/07 

Q4 04/05 

Q4 05/06 

Q4 06/07 

Applications Refused 

Tree Management Order Breaches Issued 

Number 

40 

Comment: The Wollongong Tree Management 

Order allows for a proper assessment of the 

environmental importance and viability of trees 

before they are pruned, removed or damaged. A 

total of 2209 applications were processed during 

2006/07. Of these, 1883 (85%) were approved, 

93 (5%) were refused, 163 (7%) were amended 

and 70 (3%) required the submission of further 

reports. In all, 85 breaches of the Tree 

Management Order were investigated with 19 

Penalty Infringement Notices issued. (RNR) 

Comment: Increase in community reporting of 

Tree Management Order breaches has again 

resulted in an increase in Penalty Infringement 

Notices issued. (RNR) 

30 

20 

10 

0 

Q1 

Q2 

Q3 

Q4 

2005/06 2006/07 





Environmental 

Assessment 

Original 

Budget 

$'000 

Annual 

Budget 

$'000 

Actual 

$'000 

Proposed 

Carryover* 

$'000 

Budget 

Var 

$'000 




Materials and Contracts 35 36 112 0 (76) 






Activities 1,276 1,275 1,209 0 66 

$000's 


1,400 

1,200 

1,000 

800 

600 

400 

200 

0 


Budget 

YTD Actual 






Amounts 272 64 86 0 22 


CAPITAL CONTRIBUTIONS (1,004) (1,211) (1,122) 0 88 

$000's 

250 

200 

150 

100 

50 

0 



NET SURPLUS (DEFICIT) (1,004) (1,211) (1,122) 0 88 

Less Grants & Cont'n Transferred to RA 0 0 1 0 1 



MOVEMENTS (1,004) (1,211) (1,121) 0 90 

Budget 

YTD Actual 



Bio Indicators 107 0 103 0 89 1 0 0 13 

107 0 103 0 89 1 0 0 13 



$000's 

250 

200 

150 

100 

50 

0 



0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 

Budget 

YTD Actual 






Environmental Assessment 



Surplus 

(Deficit) 

Comments 

Expense 

Employee Costs (59) 59 Saving generated by temporary 

secondment of staff member to fire 

Ready program, less spent than 

projected on the operational area of 

Botanical Gardens. 

Material & Contracts 76 (76) Bio Indicators project budgeted under 

Other Expenses but expended here 

and support for 2007 NSW Weeds 

conference offset by operational 

savings within same cost centre. 

Other Expenses (80) 80 Refer Bio Indicators Project and 

Weeds conference above. 


Revenue 

User Charges & Fees (24) (24) Less income received than projected 

for the industrial assessment 

program. 

Other Revenue 48 48 Increased penalties issued relating to 

environmental penalty notices. 



Surplus 


(Deficit) 

Comments 

Bio Indicators (13) 13 


Environment Assessment 



Expense 


Revenue 

Surplus 

(Deficit) 

Comments 

Expense 

Material & Contracts 1 (1) Distribution Of Below Excess 

Insurance Budget. 





Environmental Education 

1.1 Educational Programs Promoting Sustainability 

Sustainability Education Sessions Conducted 

Number 

200 

Comment: More than 800 environmental and 

sustainability education sessions were conducted 

this year, including 529 for schools, 233 for the 

community and 40 for business. (EH) 

150 

100 

50 

0 

Jul 

Aug 

Sep 

Oct 

Nov 

Dec 

Jan 

Feb 

Mar 

Apr 

May 

Jun 

2005/06 2006/07 

Participants in Education Sustainability Sessions 

Number 

4,000 

Comment: More than 17,000 participants attended 

environmental and sustainability education 

sessions during 2006/07. (EH) 

3,000 

2,000 

1,000 

0 

Jul 06 

Aug 06 

Sep 06 

Oct 06 

Nov 06 

Dec 06 

Jan 07 

Feb 07 

Mar 07 

Apr 07 

May 07 

Jun 07 

Participants 

Customer Satisfaction - Sustainability Education 

100% 

80% 

Comment: Data collected for major programs 

only. Good response rates were achieved for the 

David Suzuki lectures in October 2006 and the two 

World Environment Day events (September 2006 

and June 2007) with 100% positive responses. 

(EH) 

60% 

40% 

20% 

0% 

Q1 

Q2 

Q3 

Q4 

2006/07 - Satisfaction Rate 2006/07 - Target 



1.2 Promote Sustainabiity of Natural Resources 

Natural Resource Sustainability Education 

Number 

10 

Comment: Joint project with Integral Energy in 

Unanderra undertaking energy audits and 

identifying opportunities for businesses to save 

energy. (EH) 

8 

6 

4 

2 

0 

Jul 

Aug 

Sep 

Oct 

Nov 

Dec 

Jan 

Feb 

Ma 

Apr 

May 

Jun 

2005/06 2006/07 

2.1 Rise and Shine Sustainable Environment Program 

Rise and Shine - Community Clean-ups 

Number 

90 

Comment: 273 clean-ups conducted during the 

year, collecting approximately 72 tonnes litter and 

other rubbish. (EH) 

80 

70 

60 

50 

40 

30 

20 

10 

0 

Jul 

Aug 

Sep 

Oct 

Nov 

Dec 

Jan 

Feb 

Mar 

Apr 

May 

Jun 

2005/06 2006/07 

Rise and Shine - Groups Participating 

Number 

140 

Comment: Participation data collected for Spring 

Campaign (reported September to December) and 

Clean Up Australia Day (reported in March). (EH) 

120 

100 

80 

60 

40 

20 

0 

Q1 

Q2 

Q3 

Q4 

2005/06 2006/07 



Rise and Shine - Litter Collected 

Comment: Nil. (EH) 

Tonnage 

30 

20 

10 

0 

Jul 

Aug 

Sep 

Oct 

Nov 

Dec 

Jan 

Feb 

Mar 

Apr 

May 

Jun 

2004/05 2005/06 2006/07 

2.2 Greenhouse Park Educational Programs 

Greenhouse Park Events/Seminars Held 

Number 

4 

3 

2 

1 

0 

Q1 

Q2 

Q3 

Q4 

2005/06 2006/07 

Comment: One community training event 

(Climate Coolers training) was held in May, as well 

as a community tree planting day held on Mothers 

Day under the 'Trees for Mum" program which 

attracted over 150 participants. 

The National Tree Day event held each year in July 

was an outstanding success with the planting of 

over 1000 trees at Greenhouse Park (GHP) by 

over 200 participants. A GHP/Tom Thumb lagoon 

environmental education program is being 

designed around specific environmental themes 

and educational levels. The program design in 

partnership with Conservation Volunteers has 

received funding from the Ports Cooperation and 

will utilise the facilities at GHP for school events. 

(RNR) 

Greenhouse Park Corporate Partnerships 

Number 

3 

2 

1 

0 

Q1 

Q2 

Q3 

Q4 

Comment: Corporate partnerships have been and 

remain an integral component of management of 

GHP. The recent announcement by Sydney Water 

to reticulate water from the Sewerage treatment 

plant for irrigation purposes will further promote 

the sustainability themes of the park. 

Other partnerships currently in progress include, 

Wollongong University (wind powered turbine 

energy use) Ports Corporation (funding for 

community educational programs) Conservation 

Volunteers Australia (funding for restoration works 

at GHP and Tom Thumb wetlands), Wollongong 

Rotary continued support for project works at 

GHP. (RNR) 

2005/06 2006/07 



Greenhouse Park Volunteer Labour Hours 

Number 

3,000 

2,500 

2,000 

Comment: 2674 volunteer hours were recorded at 

GHP during the quarter including 150 participants 

at the 2 community events and 21 regular 

volunteers working 2 days per week under the 

supervision of trainer. Overall, there were 10,551 

hrs of labour recorded at GHP which is an increase 

on previous years. (RNR) 

1,500 

1,000 

500 

0 

Q1 

Q2 

Q3 

Q4 

2005/06 2006/07 

Participants in Greenhouse Park Programs 

Number 

25 

Comment: There were 21 regular volunteers at 

GHP during the 4th quarter working 2 days per 

week under the Federal Govt's Mutual Obligation 

Program. (RNR) 

20 

15 

10 

5 

0 

Q1 

Q2 

Q3 

Q4 

2006/07 - Participants 

Customer Satisfaction - Greenhouse Park 

Number 

100% 

Comment: The feedback from the Trees for Mum 

organisation was very positive unfortunately there 

was no participant evaluation conducted for this 

event. (RNR) 

80% 

60% 

40% 

20% 

0% 

2006/07 

2007/08 


Target 

2008/09 



05/06 Greenhouse Park - Interpretation Centre 


Date 

Project completed to budget and by RNR Jun 2007 

target date 

Operational 

Risk 

Financial 

Risk 

Progress 


Comment: This project is largely complete however delays have occurred with the selection of and 

finalisation of design considerations for a composting toilet. The project will be finalised in 2007. 

3.1 Reduce WCC's Consumption of Natural Resources 

Projects Reducing Usage of Natural Resources 

Number 

12 

10 

8 

6 

4 

Comment: Works and Services managing 

consultant to audit top 10 energy using sites in 

preparation for developing the Energy Savings 

Plan. Environment & Health continues to work 

with other divisions to identify opportunities for 

sourcing grant funding to undertake projects. 

Consultant engaged to collate all energy and water 

data for Council will simplify collection of usage 

data and costs which not previously available 

through Wollongong City Council system. (EH) 

2 

0 

Jul 06 

Aug 06 

Sep 06 

Oct 06 

Nov 06 

Dec 06 

Jan 07 

Feb 07 

Mar 07 

Apr 07 

May 07 

Jun 07 

Projects 

$6,000 

$5,000 

$4,000 

Average Value of Savings Per Project 

Comment: Consultant engaged to collate all 

energy and water data for Council -will simplify 

collection of usage data and costs which not 

previously available through Wollongong City 

Council system and will assist in identifying dollar 

savings. (EH) 

$3,000 

$2,000 

$1,000 

$0 

Jul 06 

Aug 06 

Sep 06 

Oct 06 

Nov 06 

Dec 06 

Jan 07 

Feb 07 

Mar 07 

Apr 07 

May 07 

Jun 07 

Dollar Savings 





Environmental 

Education 

Original 

Budget 

$'000 

Annual 

Budget 

$'000 

Actual 

$'000 

Proposed 

Carryover* 

$'000 

Budget 

Var 

$'000 








Corporate Overheads 193 193 193 0 (0) 



Activities 1,188 1,311 1,183 104 25 

$000's 


1,400 

1,200 

1,000 

800 

600 

400 

200 

0 


Budget 

YTD Actual 




Amounts 182 172 152 0 (19) 



$000's 

250 

200 

150 

100 

50 



Less Grants & Cont'n Transferred to RA 0 0 (6) 0 (6) 



0 


Budget 

YTD Actual 



MOVEMENTS (1,006) (1,133) (1,030) (104) (1) 


2003/04 

Activities) 


Sustainable Resource Projects 0 0 94 0 0 0 94 0 0 

Sustainability Program 20 0 20 0 10 0 10 0 0 

20 0 114 0 10 0 104 0 0 



$000's 

250 

200 

150 

100 

50 

0 



Greenhouse Park - Interpretation 

Ctr 0 0 29 (29) 13 (13) 16 (16) 0 

Budget 

YTD Actual 

0 0 29 (29) 13 (13) 16 (16) 0 






Expense 



Surplus 


(Deficit) 

Comments 

Employee Costs (31) 31 General savings on salary 

expenditure. 

Material & Contracts 28 (28) Environmental education project 

expended here but budgeted under 

other expenses. 

Other Expenses (81) 81 Domestic Waste promotion work 

completed by internal marketing and 

expended under internal charges 

($50k), Environmental Education 

project expended under materials and 

contracts ($28k). 

Internal Charges 54 (54) Domestic Waste promotion work 

completed by internal marketing 

however budgeted under other 

expenses. 


Revenue 

Contributions - Operating (19) (19) 






Floodplain and Stormwater Management 

1.1 Catchment Management Discussions 

Catchment Management Meetings Attended 

Number 

4 

3 

2 

Comment: Meetings are held throughout the year 

with representatives from the Department of 

Natural Resources (now Dept of Environment and 

Climate Change, DECC). The meetings are 

primarily focus on the progress of approved 

floodplain management projects. The Floodplain 

Management Authorities of NSW (FMA) holds 

quarterly meetings. Special meetings are held as 

required. (DES) 

1 

0 

Jul 06 

Aug 06 

Sep 06 

Oct 06 

Nov 06 

Dec 06 

Jan 07 

Feb 07 

Mar 07 

Apr 07 

May 07 

Jun 07 

2006/07 

2.1 Fairy/Cabbage Tree Creek Management Plan 



Plan completed by target date DES Jun 2008 Low Low On Track 

Comment: The floodplain management study for the Fairy Creek/Cabbage tree Creek includes the 

catchment of Cabbage Tree Creek, Fairy Creek and the Towradgi Arm. The purpose of the study is to 

define existing flood behaviour, floodplain management objectives, options and strategies and update the 

existing floodplain risk management strategies to reflect current legislation and best practice floodplain 

management. 

Council has documented the definition of flood behaviour and extends over the catchments under various 

flooding scenarios, and have also captured the elevation of floor levels of properties located within the 

estimated flood extents. The hydrologic and hydraulic computer models have been refined including 

detailed boundary conditions of the Fairy Creek lagoon and improved accuracy in the upper parts of the 

catchments. This information will now feed into the calculations of estimated flood damages and 

assessment of appropriate flood mitigation measures. 

2.2 Mullet Creek Management Plan 



Plan completed by target date DES Mar 2008 Low Low On Track 

Comment: This study includes the catchments of Mullet Creek and Brooks Creek, and its purpose is to 

define existing flood behaviour, floodplain management objectives, options and strategies. The 

development of a community accepted flood risk management study and plan is a key supporting 

document for the proposed development of West Dapto. 

A Draft Floodplain Risk Management Study and plan has been received and is anticipated to go out to 

public exhibition September 2007. 


2.3 Collins Creek Management Plan 




Plan completed by target date DES Jan 2009 Low Low Delayed 

Comment: Council is in the process of preparing a Floodplain Risk Management Study and Plan 

for the combined catchments of Whartons, Collins and Farrahars Creeks, Bellambi Gully, and 

Bellambi Lake. Council has engaged Lyall & Associates Consulting Water Engineers to prepare 

the Plan. The Plan has the objective of reducing the flood risk and minimising the long term 

impact of flooding on the community, through the assessment and recommendation of flood 

mtigation measures. 

To contribute to the study, feedback has been obtained from more than 1,000 residents and/or 

businesses via survey. 

The flood study has commenced and the channel cross sectional survey work has also 

commenced. There is a delay in completing this survey work due to the wet weather. It is 

anticipated the survey work will be completed August 2007. 

2.4 Towradgi Creek Flood Mitigation Scheme 



Successful implementation of plan DES Ongoing Low Low Delayed 

Comment: Planned projects for 2006/07 have primarily been completed with some delays experienced. 

Railway Street Debris control structure upstream of Northern Distributor, Corrimal: 

The proposed works, which aim to reduce the potential with which the existing Northern Distributor 

culverts block with debris, primarily involves the installation of vertical posts (upstream of the Distributor) 

to act as a debris trap. 

Design and construction of the these works have been completed. 

Underwood Street Drainage Improvement Works, Corrimal: 

These works, which aim to mitigate the flood problems associated with the Corrimal retail area, involve the 

implementation of a scheme of flood mitigation measures between Underwood St and downstream of the 

Princes Hwy. 

The preparation of design documentation is being undertaken, with concept designs prepared to date. 

Consultation regarding the concept designs is being carried out with the affected property owners. 

Railway Street Culvert Upgrade, Corrimal: 

The proposed works aim to reduce the incidence of flooding east of the intersection between the Northern 

Distributor and Railway St through an amplification of the existing Railway St culvert and associated 

downstream works. 

Detailed design of the works is being carried out including resolution of conflicts with existing services, and 

the preparation of a Traffic Management Plan to determine a strategy which minimises disruption to traffic. 

Colgong Crescent Footbridge, Towradgi: 

The project involves the demolition of the existing footbridge over Towradgi Creek and replacement with a 

new footbridge at a higher elevation to achieve flood mitigation benefits for the area. Construction of the 

footbridge has been completed. 

Development consent has also been granted to modify the footbridge with the addition of vertical privacy 

screens. A modified Construction Certificate for these works is currently being sought. 



2.5 Hewitt's Creek Flood Mitigation Scheme 




Comment: 

Culvert inlet improvements at Lachlan Street, Thirroul: 

The proposed works aim to reduce existing flooding problems in the vicinity of Lachlan St through culvert 

inlet improvements. Their objective is to reduce the frequency with which the existing culverts block with 

debris and hence improve their capacity. 

Detailed design documentation for these works has been prepared, with construction underway. 

Levee at Corbett Avenue, Thirroul: 

The project involves an investigation into the feasibility of a levee scheme along the northen bank of 

Hewitts Creek near its entrance. The main objective of the levee is to reduce the flood risk to several 

residential homes along Corbett Ave and Hamilton Rd. 

A report outlining this investigation, including the assessment of various levee options and associated site 

constraints, has been completed. 

Upgrade of Tramway Creek Railway Culvert: 

The proposed works aim to reduce the incidence of flooding along Tramway Creek immediately upstream 

of the Illawarra Railway line by upgrading the existing railway culvert. The objective is to reduce the 

frequency with which the existing culvert blocks with debris, increase its capacity, and reduce upstream 

flood levels. 

Negotiations with RailCorp have been undertaken and agreement obtained on a suitable strategy to 

implement the works. The design process has recently commenced. 

Upgrade of Woodlands Railway Creek Culvert: 

The proposed works aim to reduce the incidence of flooding along Woodlands Creek immediately upstream 

of the Illawarra Railway line by upgrading the existing railway culvert. The objective is to reduce the 

frequency with which the existing culvert blocks with debris, increase its capacity, and reduce upstream 

flood levels. 

Negotiations with RailCorp has been undertaken and agreement obtained on a suitable strategy to 

implement the works. The design process has recently commenced. 

2.6 Minnegang Creek Floodplain Mitigation Scheme 




Comment: 

Spillway for Barina Park Detention Basin and Channel from Barina Park to Minnegang Creek: 

This project involves the construction of basin spillway and provision of flow path to convey flows from 

downstream of the detention basin to the start of the open section of Minnegang Creek, downstream of 

Weringa Avenue. This flood mitigation work is the key requirement in alleviating flooding problems in this 

area. Flows for the 1 in 5 year event and larger spill over the embankment of the detention basin and 

therefore must be directed to Minnegang Creek along a defined flow path. 

An engineering consultancy has been engaged to prepare detailed construction drawings for the Barina 

Park Basin Spillway and flow path. Concept drawings have been received and reviewed. Consultation with 

key stakeholders is about to commence. 



2.7 Floodplain Management Plans - Acquire Properties 


Date 

Properties purchased in accordance DES Ongoing 

with grants 

Operational 

Risk 

Financial 

Risk 

Progress 


Comment: A number of Voluntary Purchase Schemes (VPS) are in place for severely flood affected 

properties within the city. The currently adopted schemes are within the catchments of Minnegang Creek, 

Cabbage Tree Creek, Towradgi Creek, Hewitts Creek and Mullet Creek. The VPS is a floodplain 

management strategy which has as its objective to remove properties from areas of high flood risk and 

rezone the Lot to open space. 

One property has been purchased from the Minnegang Creek catchment, two properties from Cabbage 

Tree Creek catchment with no acceptances received from owners of properties within the other 

catchments. Council has little ability to control the acquisition of VPS properties because as the name 

implies, the scheme is voluntary. Council can only encourage owners to sell to remove them from 

exposure to the high flood risk. 

05/06 Floodplain Management Plans for Lake Illawarra 



Plan developed by target date DES Jun 2007 Low Low Delayed 

Comment: The Lake Illawarra Floodplain Risk Management Study and Plan (LIFRMS&P) is a document 

which takes into account the existing flood risk around the foreshores of Lake Illawarra and considers a 

variety of flood mitigation options which could reduce/eliminate the flood risk. These options are then 

assessed against a number of criteria and a recommended scheme is selected which ultimately forms the 

Plan. The Plan is being prepared jointly by the Lake Illawarra Authority, Wollongong and Shellharbour City 

Councils. 

The LIFRMS&P is investigating one final element before the Plan is completed and that is, the impact of 

climate change on flood behaviour. A recommended scheme has been developed but these are now being 

assessed against potential scenarios as a result of climate change. There were two stages in the 

assessment process, the first a preliminary investigation has been completed, the second, a more detailed 

investigation is underway. The completion of the Plan is scheduled for December 2007. 

05/06 Dam Safety Emergency Plans 



Plans prepared by target date DES Jun 2008 Low Low On Track 

Comment: 

Dam Safety Emergency Plans for retarding basins: 

This involves the preparation of Dam Safety Emergency Plans (DSEP) for four retarding basins within the 

city. The DSEPs are to outline the required procedures to protect the basin in the event of an emergency 

which may threaten its security, and to provide relevant information to assist the State Emergency 

Services (SES) in its emergency planning for areas affected by the basins. An Operation and Maintenance 

Manual (O & M) for each of the basins is also required. 

The DSEP and O & M Manual for one of four basins has been completed, with the documents for the 

remaining three basins currently being prepared. 


05/06 Flood Education 



Date 

Project completed to budget and by target DES Jun 2007 

date 

Operational 

Risk 

Financial 

Risk 

Progress 


Comment: Council has developed a school education program targeted at year 8-10 geography high school 

students. The program is aimed at increasing student's awareness of flooding within the local area and 

understanding of the catchment modifications affecting flood behaviour. It will also provide students with 

essential emergency information on how to prepare and respond to a flood event. 

The Schools' Flood Education Package has been completed. The program has been provided to 25 teachers 

from 12 local schools at a launch and orientation session the last week of term 4, 2006. 

3.1 Funding Opportunities - Stormwater Management Plans 

$2,500K 

$2,000K 

Stormwater Management Funding 

Comment: Successful with 2 grant applications: 

$250,000 J J Kelly Park Recycled Water Project 

and the Regional Grant of $2.2 million, $330,000 

of which is for a Thomas Dalton Park Stormwater 

Re-use project. (EH) 

$1,500K 

$1,000K 

$500K 

$0K 

Q1 

Q2 

Q3 

Q4 

2006/07 - Value Applied 2006/07 - Value Received 

3.2 Implement Stormwater Management Plans 

$0K 

Stormwater Management Programs 

Comment: Design of Stormwater Quality 

Improvement Device (SQIDS) at four sites is 

underway with completion by early 2007/2008. 

Riparian remediation completed at 20 sites across 

local government area. (EH) 

$0K 

Q1 

Q2 

Q3 

Q4 

2006/07 - Value of Completed Works 

4.1 Urban Drainage Network Maintenance Program 



Program developed by target date WS Jun 2007 Low Low Delayed 

Comment: Scheduled maintenance program developed for a pilot project area to the south of the city 

(approximately 6% of the Local Government Area (LGA). Scheduled maintenance programs for all of the 

LGA cannot be developed until the stormwater drainage network assets data collection project is 

substantially completed in June 2008. 





Original 

Budget 

$'000 

Annual 

Budget 

$'000 

Actual 

$'000 

Proposed 

Carryover* 

$'000 

Budget 

Var 

$'000 

Floodplain and 

Stormwater 

Management 



Employee Costs 1,350 1,406 1,988 0 (581) 

Materials and Contracts 1,620 1,348 798 182 369 






Activities 3,241 3,040 2,912 208 (80) 

$000's 


3,500 

3,000 

2,500 

2,000 

1,500 

1,000 

500 

0 


Budget 

YTD Actual 


Rates and Annual Charges 1,661 1,661 1,667 0 7 





Amounts 1,866 1,885 1,731 0 (154) 


CAPITAL CONTRIBUTIONS (1,375) (1,156) (1,181) (208) (233) 

Capital Grants and Contributions 2,667 2,667 1,450 0 (1,216) 

$000's 


2,000 

1,800 

1,600 

1,400 

1,200 

1,000 

800 

600 

400 

200 

0 


Budget 

YTD Actual 

NET SURPLUS (DEFICIT) 1,292 1,511 269 (208) (1,450) 

Less Grants & Cont'n Transferred to RA (4,527) (4,545) (3,173) 0 1,372 


Transferred from RA 930 1,092 960 161 29 



MOVEMENTS (2,306) (1,942) (1,944) (47) (48) 





Original 

Budget 

$'000 

Annual 

Budget 

$'000 

Actual 

$'000 

Proposed 

Carryover* 

$'000 


2003/04 

Activities) 


Budget 

Var 

$'000 

Floodplain Management Studies 300 (200) 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 

Flood Education 0 0 17 (17) 6 (6) (15) 15 0 

Dam Safety Emergency Mgmt 

Plans 0 0 21 0 8 0 14 0 0 

Horsley Ponds Maintenance 119 (119) 119 (119) 79 (79) 0 0 0 

Stormwater Quality Management 300 (300) 300 (300) 300 (300) 0 0 (0) 

Stormwater Operational 

Management 61 (61) 61 (61) 105 (105) 0 0 0 

Stormwater Asset Management 

System 250 (250) 310 (310) 393 (393) 0 0 0 

$000's 

7000 

6000 

5000 

4000 

3000 

2000 

1000 

0 

Floodplain and 

Stormwater 

Management 


Budget 

YTD Actual 

Flood Education School Program 0 0 29 (29) 16 (16) 0 0 0 

2008 Floodplain Management 

Conference 0 0 90 (90) 25 (25) 65 (65) 0 

Corbett Avenue Levee - 

Investigation 0 0 51 (34) 21 (14) 0 0 10 

Barina Park Spillway & Floodway 

Design 0 0 60 (40) 18 (12) 42 (28) (0) 

Underwood St Drainage Design 0 0 72 (48) 15 (10) 57 (38) 0 

The Drive Stanwell Park Drainage 

Design 0 0 45 (45) 0 0 45 (45) 0 

1,030 (930) 1,175 (1,092) 986 (960) 208 (161) 10 



Anama St F. Meadow VP 0 0 1,677 (1,178) 818 (606) 0 0 286 

Collins Creek FPMS 0 0 115 (77) 107 (71) 0 0 3 

Allans Creek FPMS 0 0 28 (18) 20 0 0 0 (10) 

Mullet Creek FPMS 0 0 76 (51) 88 (51) 0 0 (12) 

Fairy/Cabb Tree Creek FPMS 0 0 35 (23) 41 (23) 0 0 (6) 

* Fairy Creek FMW - Crawford Ave 0 0 63 (42) 6 (4) 58 (38) (0) 

Floodplain Management 4,000 (2,667) 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 

Coledale Beach Seawall & Dune 

* Restoratn 0 0 4 0 4 0 0 0 (0) 

* Lachlan St - Culvert Modifications 0 0 170 (113) 109 (73) 61 (41) 0 

Minnegang Ck VP 0 0 336 (224) 288 (192) 24 (8) (0) 

Towradgi Ck VP 0 0 50 (33) 29 (19) 0 0 7 

Railway St - Culvert Upgrade 0 0 150 (100) 101 (68) 49 (32) (0) 

Lemrac Ave - Culvert & Overflow 

* Works 0 0 350 (233) 307 (204) 0 0 14 

Colgong Cres - Footbridge 

Replacement 0 0 31 (31) 0 0 31 (31) 0 

Railway St - Debris Control 

Structure 0 0 16 0 12 0 0 0 4 

Stormwater Quantity Management 731 (731) 474 (474) 474 (474) 0 0 0 

Stormwater Infrastructure Restore 

& Repl 200 (200) 83 (83) 60 (60) 0 0 0 

Lawrence Hargrave Drive- Culvert 

Replace 0 0 866 (266) 784 (253) 80 (12) 0 

Crawford Ave - Railway St Culvert 

Upgrad 0 0 90 (60) 90 (60) 0 0 0 

Lake Illawarra Floodplain Risk 

Study 0 0 40 (36) 34 (31) 7 (4) 0 

City Wide Digital Elevation Model 

(DEM) 0 0 85 0 25 0 60 0 0 

4,931 (3,598) 4,739 (3,043) 3,396 (2,189) 370 (167) 286 





Floodplain & Stormwater Management 


Expense 



Revenue 

Surplus 

(Deficit) 

Comments 

Expense 

Employee Costs 581 (581) ($348K) expenditure partially offset 

by savings in Materials & Contracts. 

$28.5K represents vacancies through 

06/07. ($247.8K) Reprioritisation of 

maintenance schedule has resulted in 

higher activity in Floodplain & 

Stormwater areas. This is offset by 

budget savings in maintenance for 

Roads & Bridges, Footpath & 

Cycleways & also Carparks 

Material & Contracts (369) 369 $265K budget surplus offset 

expenditure on Employee Costs. 

$116.8K Operational Projects savings 

where the projects have either 

completed or activity has been less 

that projected. ($33.6K) Overspend 

in Stormwater Operational Mgt 

project which is offset by additional 

reserve funding. $3.5K savings in 

operational activities. 

Depreciation (126) 126 Delay in completion of capital 

projects. 


Revenue 

Grants - Operating (186) (186) Funding for Flood Mitigation Studies 

did not eventuate due to projects 

ongoing. Funding received after 

completion of projects. Offset by 

Transfers To RA. 

Contributions - Operating 25 25 Accrual of income due relating to the 

expenditure incurred for the 2008 

Floodplain Management Conference. 

Funds will be received at the time of 

the event. Offset by Transfers To RA. 

Capital Grants and Contributions (1,216) (1,216) Anticipated Capital funding not 

received in 06/07 due to various 

ongoing projects for Flood Prone 

Land Acquisitions, Flood Mitigation 

Works & Studies. Offset by Transfers 

to RA. 



1,372 1,372 Grants & Contributions not received 

for 2006/07. Off set by Operating & 

Capital Grants mentioned above. 



29 29 Additional funding transferred form 

reserves to fund additional 

expenditure. 









Surplus 


(Deficit) 

Comments 

Corbett Avenue Levee - Investigation P 

(30) 20 10 Project Completed under budget. 

J 

Variation on Operational Projects I (30) 20 10 


Surplus 


(Deficit) 

Comments 

Anama St F/Meadow VP 

W 

9 

9 

9 

9 

(859) 572 287 Total planned land acquisitions for 

2006/07 did not eventuate. This is 

due to the fact that land holders 

weren't ready to sell their properties 

to Council this year. 

Lemrac Ave - Culvert & Overflow Works W 

(43) 29 14 Project to be completed in 2007/08. 

9 

Variation on Capital Projects 

9 

(902) 601 301 









Surplus 

(Deficit) 

Comments 

Expense 

Employee Costs (19) 19 Re-allocation of Salaries Distribution Budget. 

Material & Contracts 60 (60) Refer To Operational Projects Below. 

Revenue 




60 60 Refer To Operational Projects Below 


Surplus 


(Deficit) 

Comments 

Stormwater Asset Management System W 

1 

9 

9 

5 


60 (60) 0 Transfer of budget from capital project 

Lawance Hargrave Drive - Culvert 

Replacement. Funded from Council 

Stormwater Levy Reserve. 


Surplus 


(Deficit) 

Comments 

Stormwater Quality Management W (1) 1 Funds Reallocated to various projects. 

Stormwater Infrastructure Restoration 1W 

(2) 2 Funds Reallocated to various projects. 

1 

9 

Crawford Ave, Railway St Culvert 

Upgrade 

D 

2 

90 (90) Reintroduction of budget previously carried 

over, due to change in project status. 

City Wide Digital Elevation Model 

1 

2 

D 

2 

2 

85 (85) Introduction of approved project. Budget 

sourced from identified savings within 

Organisational Services Function (Design). 

Stormwater Quality Management 

6 

7 

W 

1 

9 

9 

95 (95) 0 New subprojects for Cabbage Tree Lane & 

The Drive Stanwell Park. Budget Transferred 

from the Lawrence Hargrave Dr Culvert 

Replacement project. 

Lawrence Hargrave Dr Culvert 

Replacement 

1 

0W 

2 

0 

(140) 140 0 Identified Excess Budget Transferred to: 

Stormwater Asset Mgt $60K, Stormwater 

Quality Mgt $80K. 

Stormwater Infrastructure Restoration 

6 

W 

1 

(15) 15 0 Identified Excess budget transferred over to 

Stormwater Quality Mgt project. 

9 





Waste Management 

1.1 Effective Domestic Waste Management Services 

Domestic Waste Collected 


Kg Per Service 

12 

10 

8 

6 

4 

2 

0 

Jul 

Aug 

Sep 

Oct 

Nov 

Dec 

Jan 

Feb 

Mar 

Apr 

May 

Jun 

2004/05 2005/06 2006/07 


12 

Domestic Recycling Collected 

Comment: From September 2006 to June 2007 

there has been an increase in the monthly 

tonnages of recycling material. (EH) 

10 

8 

6 

4 

2 

0 

Jul 

Aug 

Sep 

Oct 

Nov 

Dec 

Jan 

Feb 

Mar 

Apr 

May 

Jun 

2004/05 2005/06 2006/07 

Domestic Kerbside Greenwaste Collection 



40 

30 

20 

10 

0 

Jul 

Aug 

Sep 

Oct 

Nov 

Dec 

Jan 

Feb 

Mar 

Apr 

May 

Jun 

2004/05 2005/06 2006/07 



Greenwaste Collection - Participation Rate 


100% 

80% 

60% 

40% 

20% 

0% 

Jul 

Aug 

Sep 

Oct 

Nov 

Dec 

Jan 

Feb 

Mar 

Apr 

May 

Jun 

2004/05 2005/06 2006/07 

Domestic Recycling Service Participation Rate 

100% 

80% 

Comment: Even though there has been an 

increase in the monthly tonnages of collected 

recycling material this has been achieved with a 

slight reduction from September 2006 to June 

2007 in the overall domestic recycling service 

participation rate. (EH) 

60% 

40% 

20% 

0% 

Jul 

Aug 

Sep 

Oct 

Nov 

Dec 

Jan 

Feb 

Mar 

Apr 

May 

Jun 

2004/05 2005/06 2006/07 

Annual Clean-up Service - Tonnage Collected 


Cumulative Tonnes 

2,500 

2,000 

1,500 

1,000 

500 

0 

Jul 

Aug 

Sep 

Oct 

Nov 

Dec 

Jan 

Feb 

Mar 

Apr 

May 

Jun 

2004/05 2005/06 2006/07 



2.1 Promote Commercial and Industrial Recycling 

Commercial/Industrial Premises Recycling 

Number 

600 

500 

400 

300 

200 

100 

0 

Jul 

Aug 

Sep 

Oct 

Nov 

Dec 

Jan 

Feb 

Mar 

Apr 

May 

Jun 

Comment: As part of Council's ongoing 

commitment to achieving sustainability across the 

local government area, a business case was 

developed to look at the expansion of recycling 

services to the small to medium enterprise 

business sector. This included an extensive 

market research survey conducted to over 300 

commercial businesses across the Wollongong 

Local Government Area to ascertain their needs 

for recycling services. The survey identified a 

need for development of commercial recycling 

services and highlighted an opportunity to divert 

large amounts of waste from landfill. Further 

promotion and a marketing campaign will 

commence next year. (EH) 

2005/06 2006/07 

3.1 Regional Waste Management Network 



Meetings attended EH Ongoing Low Low On Track 

Comment: During the year significant advances have been made in coordinating a regional approach to 

waste management. Wollongong City Council is part of a network of Senior Managers and waste 

specialists within the Southern Council's Group. The achievements to date are: 

• The acceptance of the Regional Waste and Recycling Background Report and Opportunities Paper, 

prepared on behalf of the Southern Council's Group by GHD Consulting engineers in July 2006; 

• The appointment of the Waste Opportunities Coordinator by the Southern Council's Group on behalf of 

Wollongong, Shellharbour, Kiama, Shoalhaven, Eurobodalla and Bega Valley Councils. 

The Southern Councils Group will call for expressions of interest to providing an alternative waste disposal 

process for the member Councils towards the end of 2007. 

4.1 Whytes Gully Waste Disposal Depot - Liner 


Date 

Completion of liner installation within EH Apr 2007 

timeframe and budget 

Operational 

Risk 

Financial 

Risk 

Progress 


Comment: This project was slightly delayed with final works completed in early July 2007. 

4.2 Whytes Gully Waste Disposal Depot - Weighbridge 


Date 

Weighbridge constructed within 

EH Jul 2007 


Operational 

Risk 

Financial 

Risk 

Progress 


Comment: The design drawings were completed and Development Consent obtained for the work, but 

there was some difficulty in resourcing the management of the project. A project manager was appointed 

in May 2007 and works will go to tender in December 2007. 

4.3 Whytes Gully Waste Disposal Depot - Amenities 


Date 

Amenities constructed within timeframe EH Jul 2007 

and budget 

Operational 

Risk 

Financial 

Risk 

Progress 


Comment: The work on the new amenities facility for the Whytes Gully staff has been completed, except 

for the provision of the power supply. This power supply has involved negotiations with Integral Energy 

for the installation of a new substation and an easement on Council land for access. 


4.4 Conversion of SWERF Building 



Date 

Completion of transfer station conversion EH Dec 2008 

within timeframe and budget 

Operational 

Risk 

Financial 

Risk 

Progress 


Comment: Revised completion date is December 2008. 

5.1 Street and Gutter Cleaning Operations 

Litter Complaints 


Number 

70 

60 

50 

40 

30 

20 

10 

0 

Jul 

Aug 

Sep 

Oct 

Nov 

Dec 

Jan 

Feb 

Mar 

Apr 

May 

Jun 

2005/06 2006/07 






Original 

Budget 

$'000 

Annual 

Budget 

$'000 

Actual 

$'000 

Proposed 

Carryover* 

$'000 

Budget 

Var 

$'000 




Borrowing Costs 0 1,525 1,525 0 0 

Materials and Contracts 10,263 10,615 10,356 5 254 

Depreciation, Amortisation + Impairment 270 1,401 1,472 0 (70) 

Other Expenses 2,346 3,537 3,575 0 (38) 


Corporate Overheads 523 523 327 0 196 



Activities 17,370 19,916 19,566 5 345 

$000's 


25,000 

20,000 

15,000 

10,000 

5,000 

0 


Budget 

YTD Actual 


Rates and Annual Charges 14,547 14,633 14,614 0 (19) 

User Charges and Fees 4,117 4,571 4,509 0 (63) 


Grants - Operating 473 391 391 0 1 


Amounts 19,338 19,795 19,721 0 (74) 


CAPITAL CONTRIBUTIONS 1,968 (120) 156 (5) 271 


$000's 


25,000 

20,000 

15,000 

10,000 

5,000 

0 


Budget 

YTD Actual 

NET SURPLUS (DEFICIT) 1,968 (116) 315 (5) 426 



Transferred from RA 50 1,013 961 5 (48) 



MOVEMENTS 2,018 893 1,117 0 224 





Original 

Budget 

$'000 

Annual 

Budget 

$'000 

Actual 

$'000 

Proposed 

Carryover* 

$'000 



Budget 

Var 

$'000 

Sulo Bins - Public Areas 50 (50) 50 (50) 44 (44) 0 0 0 

Transfer from Waste Reserve 0 0 0 (959) 0 (917) 0 0 (42) 

Glengarry Cottage Permaculture 

Garden 0 0 5 (5) 0 0 5 (5) 0 

50 (50) 55 (1,013) 44 (961) 5 (5) (42) 



Leachate Treatment Plant 0 0 8 (8) 8 (8) 0 0 (0) 

Whytes Gully Capital Works 

Program 0 0 1,311 (1,311) 448 (448) 893 (893) (0) 

Helensburgh Waste CT - Trf to 

Restricted 299 0 299 0 299 0 0 0 (0) 

Whtyes Gully Waste Ct - Trf to 

Restricte 1,924 0 1,924 0 1,924 0 0 0 0 

Builders Waste Facility - Trf to 

Restric 199 0 199 0 199 0 0 0 (0) 

Helensburgh Waste Depot Capital 0 0 86 (86) 88 (88) 0 0 0 

Whytes Gully - Liner Installation 200 (200) 207 (207) 90 (90) 129 (129) 0 

Whytes Gully - Dual Weigbridge 600 (600) 63 (63) 14 (14) 49 (49) 0 

Whytes Gully- SWERF to Transfer 

Station 500 (500) 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 

Whytes Gully - New Amenities 

Facility 80 (80) 95 (95) 65 (65) 30 (30) 0 

$000's 

4500 

4000 

3500 

3000 

2500 

2000 

1500 

1000 

500 

0 



Budget 

YTD Actual 

3,802 (1,380) 4,192 (1,769) 3,136 (714) 1,100 (1,100) (0) 







Expense 


Revenue 

Surplus 

(Deficit) 

Comments 

Expense 

Employee Costs 149 (149) Additional resources required for the 

operation of essentials services such 

as Waste Facilities & Broom 

Sweeping. Additional resources used 

here will be offset by savings in other 

functions. 

Material & Contracts (254) 254 Reduced level of waste contract 

payments, budget of $9.5M and 

actual $9.3M. Excess budget was for 

potential risa & fall variations in the 

contracts. 

Depreciation 70 (70) Capital works undertaken at the 

Waste Facilities during 06/07, has 

resulted a revised depreciation figure 

greater than previously anticipated. 

Other Expenses 38 (38) Higher that expected EPA Levy & 

utility charges for 06/07 at the Waste 

Facilities. 

Corporate Overheads (196) 196 Final Calculation of Domestic Waste 

Model for 06/07 usage, has resulted 

in a reduced distribution of 

Overheads. 

Internal Charges (160) 160 Reduced usage of internal plant hire 

in 06/07 for Waste Facilities, Street 

Cleaning & Broom Sweeping. 


Revenue 

User Charges & Fees (63) (63) Reduction in income received for 

Recycling Non-Domestic Waste, offset 

by an increase in Commercial Tipping 

Fees received for 06/07. 

Capital Grants and Contributions 155 155 Waste Performance Improvement 

Contribution received from the Dept 

Of Environment & Conservation. 

Offset by Transfers To RA. 








(155) (155) Offset by Capital Grants & 

Contributions. 

(48) (48) Refer to Operational Projects Below. 


Surplus 


(Deficit) 

Comments 

Transfer From Waste Reserve 42 (42) Transfer to Waste Reserve is derived 

from the Domestic Waste Calculation. 

For 06/07, the actual transfer to fund 

waste activities was less then 

originally projected. 







Expense 


Revenue 

Surplus 

(Deficit) 

Comments 

Expense 

Employee Costs (1,742) 1,742 Distribution of ELE budget from 


Variation on Operational Activities (1,742) 0 1,742 



Public Health 

1.1 Health Complaints 


Health Complaints Actioned Within 14 Days 

100% 

80% 

Comment: This year 640 health complaints were 

received and all were actioned within 14 days of 

receipt. The Health team is required to investigate 

a range of health related complaints, including 

premises that are unhealthy or unsafe. (EH) 

60% 

40% 

20% 

0% 

Jul 

Aug 

Sep 

Oct 

Nov 

Dec 

Jan 

Feb 

Ma 

Apr 

May 

Jun 

2005/06 2006/07 

Notices Issued for Health Complaints 


Number 

30 

20 

10 

0 

Jul 

Aug 

Sep 

Oct 

Nov 

Dec 

Jan 

Feb 

Mar 

Apr 

May 

Jun 

2005/06 2006/07 

1.2 Cooling Tower Inspections 

Number 

250 

Cooling Towers Inspected 

Comment: Routine inspections were only carried 

out on 90% of water cooling towers and all towers 

inspected complied with the requirements of the 

Public Health Act following final inspection. (EH) 

200 

150 

100 

50 

0 

Jul 

Aug 

Sep 

Oct 

Nov 

Dec 

Jan 

Feb 

Mar 

Apr 

May 

Jun 

2004/05 2005/06 2006/07 


1.3 Inspection of Food Premises 


Number 

200 

150 

Food Premises Inspected 

Comment: Inspections of food premises are 

undertaken for cleanliness and food safety 

purposes to ensure compliance with the Food Act. 

There are currently 775 food premises identified 

and required to be inspected. (EH) 

100 

50 

0 

Jul 

Aug 

Sep 

Oct 

Nov 

Dec 

Jan 

Feb 

Mar 

Apr 

May 

Jun 

2004/05 2005/06 2006/07 

1.4 Health Promotion Programs and Initiatives 

Premises Accredited with Foodsafe Program 


Number 

80 

70 

60 

50 

40 

30 

20 

10 

0 

Jul 

Aug 

Sep 

Oct 

Nov 

Dec 

Jan 

Feb 

Mar 

Apr 

May 

Jun 

2004/05 2005/06 2006/07 

Food Handlers Trained Under Foodsafe Program 


Number 

1,000 

800 

600 

400 

200 

0 

Jul 

Aug 

Sep 

Oct 

Nov 

Dec 

Jan 

Feb 

Mar 

Apr 

May 

Jun 

2005/06 2006/07 



Number 

8 

7 

6 

Health Care Initiatives Conducted 

Comment: Initiatives include promotional 

activities and state level strategic meetings with 

NSW Public Health and NSW Food Authority in 

relation to legionella microbial control, smoke free 

environment act, influenza pandemic and the NSW 

Food Authority partnership. (EH) 

5 

4 

3 

2 

1 

0 

Jul 

Aug 

Sep 

Oct 

Nov 

Dec 

Jan 

Feb 

Mar 

Apr 

May 

Jun 

2005/06 2006/07 

2.1 Registration of Companion Animals 

Companion Animals Registered 


Number 

400 

300 

200 

100 

0 

Jul 

Aug 

Sep 

Oct 

Nov 

Dec 

Jan 

Feb 

Mar 

Apr 

May 

Jun 

2005/06 2006/07 

80 

2.2 Enforce Companion Animals Management Act 

Companion Animals Management Act Infringement Comment: Notices This program continues on track, with 

increased emphasis on identifying animals not 

Number 

previously included on the NSW Companion 

100 

Animal Register. (EH) 

60 

40 

20 

0 

Jul 

Aug 

Sep 

Oct 

Nov 

Dec 

Jan 

Feb 

Mar 

Apr 

May 

Jun 

2005/06 2006/07 


2.3 Manage Off-leash Areas 


Companion Animal Infringement Notices 

Number 

1 

Comment: Recruitment of 3 year Tenure Animal 

Control Enforcement Rangers was undertaken this 

quarter with staff due to commence in July 2007. 

(EH) 

0 

Jul 06 

Aug 06 

Sep 06 

Oct 06 

Nov 06 

Dec 06 

Jan 07 

Feb 07 

Mar 07 

Apr 07 

May 07 

Jun 07 

Infringement Notices Issued 

2.4 Liaise with RSPCA - Animal Shelter Options 


Date 

Fee for service arrangement with 

EH Jun 2007 

RSPCA agreed by target date 

Operational 

Risk 

Financial 

Risk 

Progress 


Comment: Minor negotiations still occuring, however, the Royal Society for the Prevention against Cruelty 

to Animals (RSPCA) is expected to takeover in August. Contract to be completed prior to takeover. (EH) 





Public Health 

Original 

Budget 

$'000 

Annual 

Budget 

$'000 

Actual 

$'000 

Proposed 

Carryover* 

$'000 

Budget 

Var 

$'000 







Divisional Overheads (58) (58) (84) 0 26 



Activities 1,538 3,469 3,256 20 193 

$000's 


3,500 

3,000 

2,500 

2,000 

1,500 

1,000 

500 

0 


Budget 

YTD Actual 





Amounts 518 550 386 0 (165) 




$000's 


600 

500 

400 

300 

200 

100 

0 


Budget 

YTD Actual 



MOVEMENTS (1,020) (2,919) (2,870) (20) 28 



Companion Animals Mgt 

Implementation 0 0 10 0 0 0 20 0 (10) 

Animal Welfare League 0 0 8 0 4 0 0 0 4 

RSPCA Animal Shelter Net Cost 28 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 

28 0 18 0 4 0 20 0 (6) 



Off Leash Area Development 0 0 21 0 16 0 0 0 5 

Companion Animal Vehicle & 

Equipment 0 0 5 0 0 0 0 0 5 

$000's 

250 

200 

150 

100 

50 

0 




0 0 26 0 16 0 0 0 10 






Public Health 



Surplus 

(Deficit) 

Comments 

Expense 

Employee Costs (115) 115 Predominantly attributable to $56K 

salary savings & less than anticipated 

usage of overtime & $29K savings in 

casual labour. 

Divisional Overheads (26) 26 $37K recovery of divisional overheads 

offset by $5K divisional overhead 

charges. 

Internal Charges (24) 24 $23K savings in waste facilities and 

an overspend in off-leash area 

development. 


Revenue 

User Charges & Fees (111) (111) Largely attributable to less than 

anticipated fees from health 

inspections and animal registration 

fees. 

Other Revenue (54) (54) Less than anticipated income received 

from animal control enforcement. 



Surplus 


(Deficit) 

Comments 

Companion Animals Mgt Implementation 10 (10) 

Animal Welfare League (4) 4 



Surplus 


(Deficit) 

Comments 

Off Leash Area Development (5) 5 

Companion Animal Vehicle & Equipment (5) 5 


0 

Public Health 






Surplus 

(Deficit) 

Comments 

Expense 

Employee Costs 1,889 (1,889) Distribution of ELE budget from 


Variation on Operational Activities 1,889 0 (1,889) 


Surplus 


(Deficit) 

Comments 

Companion Animal Vehicle Purchase 


V 

2 

1 

3 

(18) 18 Transfer of budget over the 

Organisational Services for the 

purchase of the Vehicle. 



PROGRAM: ECONOMIC GROWTH 

The following is a review of the 4th quarter 2006/07 financial year of the Economic 

Growth Program. The Economic Growth Program incorporates the following functions: 

- Economic Development; 

- Commercial Centres; 

- Tourism; 

- Communications; 

- Commercial Property. 


· City Centre Special Levy adopted by Council and approved by Department of Local 

Government. This Levy will be used to target crime prevention and graffiti 

removal in the city centre. 

· Navy Naming Ceremony HMAS Wollongong official commissioning in Wollongong, 

June 2007. 

· Negotiations completed on the Wollongong Surf Leisure Resort Lease. 

· Upgrade to air-conditioning at Kembla Terraces completed. 

· Windang Beach Tourist Park Power and Sullage works completed. 

· Memorandum of Understanding entered into with Landcom for land at West Dapto. 




The Economic Growth Program contains 41 projects that are being reported in a risk 










As can be seen from the pie chart above, 4 projects within the Economic Growth Program 

are on track and have low operational and financial risk, 25 have been completed, and 

the 12 listed below are projects with either moderate or high risk and/or have been 

delayed: 


102 Economic Development Principles in Planning Instruments - Annual Report 

108 Streetscape at Wentworth Street, Port Kembla - Stages 5 and 6 

111 Wollongong Foreshore Precinct Project - Masterplan 

111 Wollongong Foreshore Precinct Project - Seawall and Boardwalk 

111 Wollongong Foreshore Precinct Project - Andrew Lysaght Park and Quilkey 

Place 

111 Wollongong Foreshore Precinct Project - North Beach Shared Way and Wall 

116 Power Supply to Mt Keira Summit Park 

116 Develop Southern Gateway Project - Bulli Tops 

117 Develop WCC’s Yallah Property 

118 Adopt Strategic Plan for Crematorium & Cemeteries 

119 Chinese Community Operated Cemetery 

120 Adopt Strategic Plan for Tourist Parks’ Business 

S Payne 




Program: Economic Growth 

Function: Economic Development 

1.1 Promote Wollongong as a Business Location 

Participation in Shows/Missions/Exhibitions 

Number 

14 

12 

10 

8 

6 

4 

Comment: 2006/07 saw more promotional 

activitiy for Wollongong as a business location 

especially in view of the gazettal of the 

Wollongong City Centre Local Environmental Plan 

and the subsequent necessity to promote 

economic and employment activities that will flow 

from it. 

This was achieved by participating in forums that 

were attended by potential investors. This activity 

is ongoing. (ED) 

2 

0 

Q1 

Q2 

Q3 

Q4 

2005/06 2006/07 

Business Investor Enquiries Received 

Number 

50 

40 

Comment: Following sales and promotional 

activity based around the gazettal of the 

Wollongong City Centre Local Environmental Plan, 

there has been a significant incease in interest 

from prospective investors in the city. (ED) 

30 

20 

10 

0 

Q1 

Q2 

Q3 

Q4 

2005/06 2006/07 

1.2a Implement Economic Development Strategy 

Implement Economic Development Activities 

Number 

40 

Comment: The Office of Economic Development 

continues to maintain activity over all relevant 

areas as a key part of its role encouraging 

economic growth within Wollongong. (ED) 

30 

20 

10 

0 

Q1 

Q2 

Q3 

Q4 

2006/07 



1.2b Database/System on Investment in City 


Date 

Database and reporting system 

ED Dec 2006 

established by target date 

Operational 

Risk 

Financial 

Risk 

Progress 


Comment: Nil 

Number 

40 

30 

Level of Investment in City 

Comment: Increased investment reflects the 

confidence amongst the investment community 

across all areas of the city. 

Ongoing promotional efforts should ensure that 

this momentum is maintained and increased over 

a period of time. (ED) 

20 

10 

0 

Q1 

Q2 

Q3 

Q4 


1.2c Wollongong Strategic Employment Land Strategy 



Strategy completed by target date CS Jun 2007 Low Low Completed 

Comment: Wollongong Employment Lands Study endorsed by Council on 4 December 2006. 

1.3 Port Strategic Land Use Plan 


Date 

Plan developed and endorsed by target CS May 2007 

date 

Operational 

Risk 

Financial 

Risk 

Progress 


Comment: Draft LEP endorsed by Council on 5 February 2007 for incorporation into the draft Wollongong 

Local Environmental Plan 2007. 

1.4 Support UOW, IAHS and Port of Port Kembla 



Preparation of program by target date ED Dec 2006 Low Low Completed 

Comment: By participation in a wide variety of trade shows, missions and exhibitions, the Office of 

Economic Development promoted the Innovation Campus and research work undertaken by the University 

of Wollongong. 

Together with the Illawarra Regional Development Board, this office participated in a Skilled Migration 

Expo in the United Kingdom and amongst the jobs promoted were medical staff for the Illawarra Area 

Health Service. 

General trade and investment promotion opportunities that will prevail at the Port Kembla Port were also 

promoted to investors, for example logistic and transportation companies. 

There is now a greater awareness of the potential of the Innovation Campus, Port Kembla Port and 

employment opportunities available in the Illawarra Area Health Service. 



1.5 Economic Development Reference Group 


date 

Support for Council's Economic 

ED Ongoing 

Development Strategy by the Reference 

Group 

Operational 

Risk 

Financial 

Risk 

Progress 


Comment: The Economic Development Reference Group (EDRG) continued to meet throughout the year 

and considered matters of potential economic benefit especially those related to the gazettal of the 

Wollongong City Centre Local Environmental Plan and actions required to ensure maximum benefit is 

derived for the city in terms of employment, especially for young people. 

The Reference Group is also considering the establishment of an independent economic development entity 

that will aggressively pursue investment opportunities and lobby governments as required in areas such as 

infrastructure and telecommunications. 

It is anticipated that this entity will come into being in the 2008/09 financial year. 

2.1 Support High Value Industries 

Number 

14 

12 

10 

High Value Industries Supported 

Comment: Increased activity by Office of 

Economic Development across a wide range of 

industries which supports and assists all local 

companies and their endeavours to break into 

new markets. (ED) 

8 

6 

4 

2 

0 

Q1 

Q2 

Q3 

Q4 

2006/07 - Initiatives/Organisations Supported 

2.2 Establish an Economic Development Website 


Date 

Website page established by target ED Jun 2007 

date 

Operational 

Risk 

Financial 

Risk 

Comment: New Website implemented. Continual monitoring and updating of webpage. 

Progress 


Existing Economic Development Website - Visits 

Number 

12,000 

10,000 

Comment: As promotional and marketing 

activities take effect, there is an increased 

awareness of Wollongong and its potential. 

Website enquiries are a tangible result of this 

increased interest. (ED) 

8,000 

6,000 

4,000 

2,000 

0 

Q1 

Q2 

Q3 

Q4 

2005/06 2006/07 


3.1 Maintain Sister City Relationships 


Number 

6 

5 

4 

3 

2 

1 

0 

Sister City Activities Conducted 

Q1 

Q2 

Q3 

Q4 

2005/06 2006/07 

Comment: All sister and friendship cities were 

officially advised of the resignation of Chief 

Executive Officer, Rod Oxley and the 

appointment of General Manager David Farmer. 

Official letters received from 2006 Australia- 

Japan Year of Exchange Executive (YOE) 

Committee and Consul General for Japan 

recognising Council's important role as a bridge 

between Australia and Japan in the success of 

the 2006 YOE Gala Performance and Japanese 

Showcase in Wollongong featuring prominent 

Kawasaki opera singer and traditional 

instrumentalists. Two entries have been 

submitted to the Australian Sister Cities 

Association Annual Awards for 2006/07 in 

relation to this project. (CPR) 



Progress of Events CPR Ongoing Low Low Completed 

Comment: The strong relationships with Wollongong's sister cities of Kawasaki (Japan), Ohrid 

(Macedonia) and friendship city of Longyan (China) have been maintained. The continuing investigation of 

trade links with Longyan and the Fujian province in China was enhanced with the Vice Chairman of the 

Longyan Municipal People's congress and an 8 member delegation inspecting environmentally friendly 

industries in the city. 

Performers from the local Wadi Wadi Indigenous dance group participated in the International Balkan and 

Ohrid (Macedonia) Cultural Festivals. Two successful Australia-Japan Year of Exchange Concerts held in 

Wollongong with guest artist renowend opera singer Ms Mayor Amagai and traditional instrumentalists 

from Kawasaki were officially recognised by the Consul General for Japan and the 2006 Australia-Japan 

Year of Exchange Committee for their important role in the contribution to the promotion of mutual 

understanding and the acceleration of further development of the relationship between Australia and 

Japan. The longstanding visit by the Kawasaki Junior Cultural delegation to Wollongong, and annual 

hosting by Kawasaki of University of Wollongong students continue their important role in the 

enhancement of the strong bond between the two cities. (CPR) 

3.2 Sister City Relationships Benefits 

Sister City Relationships - Business Enquiries 

Number 

8 

7 

6 

5 

4 

3 

2 

Comment: Following continual liaising and 

relationship building with China, the region is now 

beginning to see some tangible benefits. 

Ongoing efforts in cooperation with the Illawarra 

Regional Development Board and the Illawarra 

Business Chamber have seen signing of marketing 

and trade agreements with Chinese organisations. 

This will have a positive effect on inward 

investment to Wollongong as well as boosting local 

company sales into the larger market. (ED) 

1 

0 

Q1 

Q2 

Q3 

Q4 

2006/07 



Sister City Relationships - Level of Investment 

Comment: Unable to report due to the absence of 

any meaningful data. (ED) 

$1 

$0 

Q1 

Q2 

Q3 

Q4 

2006/07 - Level of Investment 

4.1 Economic Development Principles in Planning Instruments 


Date 

Economic objectives expressed clearly CS Jun 2007 

in relevant LEP's and DCP's 

Operational 

Risk 

Financial 

Risk 

Progress 


Comment: Principles incorporated into the draft Wollongong Local Environmental Plan (LEP). Draft 

Wollongong Development Control Plan (DCP) in preparation. 


Date 

Preparation of annual report evaluating CS Jun 2007 

achievement of economic outcomes 

targeted for City-Wide, City Centre and 

West Dapto LEP's 

Operational 

Risk 

Financial 

Risk 

Progress 


Comment: All of these plans have been adopted by Council however only the City Centre Plan has been 

gazetted by the NSW Government. The review program will commence one (1) year after gazettal of each 

major plan. Revised target date June 2008. 

5.1 Support Employment and Economic Concepts 

Support City Employment/Economic Concepts 

Number 

12 

10 

Comment: Increased promotional and marketing 

activity and networking over a wider spectrum has 

resulted in tangible enquiries being received and 

referred to appropriate organisations for further 

action. (ED) 

8 

6 

4 

2 

0 

Q1 

Q2 

Q3 

Q4 

2006/07 - Enquiries Received 



Support Employment/Economic Initiatives 

Number 

12 

10 

8 

Comment: Support has been provided to 

organisations and individuals that have the 

potential to provide economic and employment 

benefit to the city. Typically this is by way of 

referral to the Department of State and Regional 

Development or Illawarra Area Consultative 

Committee. (ED) 

6 

4 

2 

0 

Q1 

Q2 

Q3 

Q4 

2006/07 - Initiatives Supported 

5.2 Regional Freight Infrastructure Strategy 


Date 

Agreement from government to 

CS 

develop the Regional Freight 

Infrastructure Strategy 

Operational 

Risk 

Financial 

Risk 

Progress 


Comment: Presentation provided to the T-Team meeting. Development of a Strategy is ongoing. 

Number 

5 

Freight Infrastructure Submissions 

Comment: Presentation provided to the T-team 

meeting. (CS) 

4 

3 

2 

1 

0 

Q1 

Q2 

Q3 

Q4 

2006/07 - Submissions to Government 





Economic 

Development 

Original 

Budget 

$'000 

Annual 

Budget 

$'000 

Actual 

$'000 

Proposed 

Carryover* 

$'000 

Budget 

Var 

$'000 










Activities 452 511 487 6 18 

$000's 


600 

500 

400 

300 

200 

100 

0 


Budget 

YTD Actual 




Amounts 0 30 30 0 0 



$000's 

250 

200 

150 

100 

50 






0 


Budget 

YTD Actual 



MOVEMENTS (452) (462) (442) (2) 18 



Port Kembla Land Use Strategies 0 0 31 (19) 25 (15) 6 (4) (0) 

ED Marketing Communication 

Strategy 0 0 30 (30) 30 (30) 0 0 0 

0 0 61 (49) 55 (45) 6 (4) (0) 



$000's 

250 

200 

150 

100 

50 

0 




0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 




Economic Growth 


Economic Development 



Surplus 

(Deficit) 

Comments 

Expense 

Other Expenses (39) 39 Savings made in Sister City Relations 

and various other minor savings. 

Internal Charges 21 (21) 





Expense 


Revenue 

Surplus 

(Deficit) 

Comments 

Expense 

Material & Contracts 35 (35) Refer project below. 

Revenue 


30 30 Refer project below. 




Surplus 


(Deficit) 

Comments 

Economic Development Marketing 

Strategy 


30 (30) 0 Introduction project funded by the 

Department of State and Regional 

Development. 



Commercial Centres 


1.1 Crown Street Security Camera System 


Date 

Security System installed by target CC Nov 2006 

date 

Operational 

Risk 

Financial 

Risk 

Progress 


Comment: Stage 1 [Crown St Mall] of the new CCTV Street Camera System for the City Centre has been 

completed using the latest IP security technology. Crown Street Mall is the first street camera system in 

Australia to use this latest technology. 

A Memorandum of Understanding has also been signed between Council and the NSW Police regarding the 

partnership approach to security in the mall. IP Security has been installed. 

Wollongong City Centre Ltd rosters for security guards for day patrols have been updated. Security guards 

now patrol during business hours and some additional evening patrols. 


Date 

City Centre Security System installed CC Dec 2007 


Operational 

Risk 

Financial 

Risk 

Progress 


Comment: This project is in the planning stage for the fibre optic cabling route. 

Crown St Mall - Improved Perception of Safety 

100.00% 

Comment: Survey postponed - to be conducted 

07/08 to coincide with Close Circuit Television 

(CCTV) survey. (CC) 

80.00% 

60.00% 

40.00% 

20.00% 

0.00% 

Safer Much the Same Less Safe Don't Know/Can't Say 

1.2 Crown Street Mall Playground Area 


Date 

Completion of redevelopment of 

CC May 2007 

playground area 

Operational 

Risk 

Financial 

Risk 

Progress 


Comment: Project Cancelled. 

Customer Satisfaction with Mall Playground Area 

Comment: Project cancelled. 

100% 

80% 

60% 

40% 

20% 

0% 

2006/07 


2007/08 



1.3 Wollongong City Centre Limited Marketing Plan 



Marketing plan developed by July 2006 CC Jul 2006 Low Low Completed 

Comment: Marketing Plan completed July 2007 as per Wollongong City Centre Ltd plan. Strategies 

endeavour to address short and long term sales, building brand awareness, community involvement and a 

targeted personal relationship campaign. 


Date 

Marketing Plan implemented to the CC Jun 2007 

satisfaction of the Board 

Operational 

Risk 

Financial 

Risk 

Progress 


Comment: Marketing plan and reports presented to Board of Wollongong City centre Ltd bi-monthly. 

1.4 Mall Local Rate Study 



Completion of study by target date CC Jun 2007 Low Low Completed 

Comment: City centre Special Levy adopted by Council and approved by Department of Local Government 

and Minister. To commence 2007/08 targeting Crime Prevention strategies including Close Circuit 

Television monitoring and graffiti removal. 

2 Implement City Centre Revitalisation Strategy 

Implementation projects for this Strategy will commence upon the adoption of the draft 2007-11 

Corporate Plan. 

3.1 Rolling Works Program - Thirroul Commercial Centre 



Program developed WS Jul 2006 Low Low Completed 

Comment: Nil 


Date 

Works completed within identified 

WS Jun 2011 

timeframe 

Operational 

Risk 

Financial 

Risk 

Progress 


Comment: Stage 1 of the footpath upgrades and associated drainage improvements from the Thirroul 

Commercial Centre were completed in the 3rd quarter, including the installation of the public art features 

in the footpath area. 

Significant delays were encountered through the course of the project due to inclement weather, the need 

to cater for business activities and design amendments to cater for extensive underground services. These 

delays resulted in the need for some additional funds to complete the works. Despite these delays, Stage 

1 was successfully completed early in the 4th quarter. 



05/06 Streetscape at Wentworth St, Port Kembla 


Date 

Stages 5 & 6 completed within 

WS Jun 2007 

identified timeframe and budget 

Operational 

Risk 

Financial 

Risk 

Progress 

Low Moderate Delayed 

Comment: Stage 2 works upgrading the footpaths between Allan Street and Darcy Street were 

substantially completed by the end of 2nd quarter with installation of public art works and the construction 

of the new Port Kembla entry feature being completed in 3rd quarter. 

Stage 5, the Wentworth Street / Allan Street intersection works were significantly effected by extensive 

rain in the May/June period and difficulties with underground services. The new wider footpaths on the 

southern and western corners are complete, the eastern corner is approximately 95% complete and the 

northern corner 50% completed. Work will be completed, including installation of the public art works, in 

the 1st quarter of the 2007/08 financial year, with funding from Southern Works Construction. 

Stage 6, the construction of upgraded pedestrain facilities and kerb and guttering between Darcy Street 

and the entry feature at Horne Street, were also significantly delayed by weather conditions in May/June. 

Key safety upgrade works such as the new pedestrian crossing facility, footpath replacements and 

widenings were completed in June 2007. 






Original 

Budget 

$'000 

Annual 

Budget 

$'000 

Actual 

$'000 

Proposed 

Carryover* 

$'000 

Budget 

Var 

$'000 








Activities 1,511 1,461 1,485 0 (24) 


Rates and Annual Charges 773 773 785 0 12 




Amounts 983 944 968 0 24 

$000's 

$000's 


1,600 

1,400 

1,200 

1,000 

800 

600 

400 

200 

0 


Budget 

YTD Actual 


1,200 

1,000 

800 

600 

400 



200 

0 




Budget 

YTD Actual 




MOVEMENTS (528) (518) (518) 0 0 


2003/04 

Activities) 


Crown Street Mall - Security 55 0 43 0 43 0 0 0 0 

55 0 43 0 43 0 0 0 0 



$000's 

2500 

2000 

1500 

1000 

500 

0 



Wentworth St PK Streetscape 

Improvements 0 0 600 0 631 0 0 0 (31) 

City Centre Revitalisation Works 1,000 (1,000) 1,000 (1,000) 0 0 0 0 0 

Crown St Mall CCTV 0 0 279 (279) 288 (279) 0 0 (10) 

Crown St Mall CCTV Repayment 0 0 65 0 65 0 0 0 0 

City Centre CCTV Installation 0 0 145 (145) 8 (8) 137 (137) 0 

Budget 

YTD Actual 

1,000 (1,000) 2,088 (1,424) 991 (286) 137 (137) (40) 









Surplus 

(Deficit) 

Comments 

Expense 

Employee Costs (34) 34 Mall savings utilised under materials 

and contracts. 

Material & Contracts 34 (34) Mall unscheduled maintenance 

performed with savings from 

Employee costs. 

Other Expenses 25 (25) Additional costs on Mall electricity 

($13k), and payment of balance of 

Mall Rate Levy for 2006-07 ($12k), 

offset in Rates and Annual Charges 

revenue . 


Revenue 




Surplus 


(Deficit) 

Comments 

Wentworth St Port Kembla Streetscape (31) 31 





Expense 


Revenue 

Surplus 

(Deficit) 

Comments 

Expense 

Employee Costs (278) 278 Distribution of ELE budget from 






Tourism 


1.1a Wollongong Foreshore Precinct Project - Masterplan 



Masterplan developed by target date COO Jun 2009 Moderate Moderate On Track 

Comment: A five year program of Foreshore Improvements Works has been incorporated into the 

2007-11 Corporate Plan. The Council was briefed on the draft masterplan in June with the intention 

of presenting the plan for Council endorsement in August 2007 for public exhibition during 

September 2007. A comprehensive community engagement program will be implemented before the 

masterplan is re-submitted to Council for final approval. The masterplan will guide the program of 

improvement works over the next five years. 

1.1b Wollongong Foreshore Precinct Project - Seawall and Boardwalk 


Date 

Seawall and boardwalk constructed COO Sep 2007 

within budget and target date 

Operational 

Risk 

Financial 

Risk 

Progress 

Moderate Moderate Delayed 

Comment: Planning for improvement works at Brighton Beach, including replacement of the failing seawall, 

have progressed with heritage, coastal engineering and geotechnical studies undertaken. A Coastal 

Management Committee, involving key stakeholders, was established and has met twice during the 

financial year. A draft Coastal Management Plan has been prepared and will be put on public exhibition 

during the first quarter of 2007-08. This Plan, once approved by Council, will enable the submission of a 

Development Application for the improvement works will be undertaken in Autumn and Winter of 2008. 

05/06 Wollongong Foreshore Precinct Project - Andrew Lysaght Park and 

Quilkey Place 


Date 

Project completed by target date and CPP Mar 2007 

within budget 

Operational 

Risk 

Financial 

Risk 

Progress 


Comment: All capital works associated with this project completed on time and within budget with only 

details of the memorial wall remaining to be finalised for inscription. The completion of these works will 

ensure that Andrew Lysaght Park is recognised for its historical significance as the site of Wollongong's 

oldest cemetery and maintained in accordance with its dedicated purpose as a Rest Park. 

05/06 Wollongong Foreshore Precinct Project - North Beach Shared Way and 

Wall 


Date 

Project completed by target date and CPP Jun 2007 

within budget 

Operational 

Risk 

Financial 

Risk 

Progress 


Comments: Although preliminary design for this work has commenced, final details cannot be completed 

due to delays in finalising the design of the proposed development for the Bathers Pavilion. Subject to a 

development consent for the Pavilion being issued, the works will be undertaken concurrently with the 

Pavilion upgrade. 

1.2 Contribute to Lake Authority Lake Entrance Improvements 


Date 

Council's financial commitment is 

WS Jun 2007 

provided 

Operational 

Risk 

Financial 

Risk 

Progress 


Comment: All agreed contributions to the Lake Illawarra Authority for the 2006/07 financial year were 

made through the course of the year in accordance with the agreed funding programme for both the Stage 

2 Lake Entrance works and the annual foreshore construction and maintenance programme. 



1.3 Grand Pacific Drive Public Toilet Facility 


Date 

Project completed to budget and by WS Mar 2007 

target date 

Operational 

Risk 

Financial 

Risk 

Progress 


Comment: After a period of community consultation, a Development Application was lodged and granted. 

The new Exeloo, car park, playground equipment and associated landscaping works were all successfully 

completed in the third quarter. 

The budget for the works was increased by approximately $39,000 to allow for additional remediation 

works on the site. 

2.1 Support Tourism Wollongong and Wollongong Conference and Events 

Alliance 

Conferences and Events Attracted to City 

Number 

5 

4 

3 

Comment: Increased promotion of the city 

particularly by Tourism Wollongong and the 

focused marketing by Wollongong Conference and 

Events including attendance at relevant trade 

expos and the promotion of the Grand Pacific 

Drive, have greatly enhanced Wollongong's 

standing as a desirable conference and events 

centre. (ED) 

2 

1 

0 

Q1 

Q2 

Q3 

Q4 

2006/07 - Conferences/Events 





Tourism 

Original 

Budget 

$'000 

Annual 

Budget 

$'000 

Actual 

$'000 

Proposed 

Carryover* 

$'000 

Budget 

Var 

$'000 





Other Expenses 460 1,422 1,397 0 25 



Activities 1,123 1,465 1,413 26 26 


$000's 


1,600 

1,400 

1,200 

1,000 

800 

600 

400 

200 

0 


Budget 

YTD Actual 


Amounts 0 0 0 0 0 










MOVEMENTS (973) (1,435) (1,409) 0 26 


2003/04 

Activities) 


W'gong Foreshore Precinct 

Masterplan 150 (150) 30 (30) 4 (4) 26 (26) 0 

Lake Illawarra Entrance 

Improvements 500 0 962 0 937 0 0 0 25 

650 (150) 992 (30) 941 (4) 26 (26) 25 



Andrew Lysaght Park 0 0 1,145 (601) 1,142 (597) 0 0 0 

Brighton Beach - Seawall & 

* Boardwalk 350 (350) 238 (238) 75 (75) 162 (162) 0 

Grand Pacific Drive 0 0 110 0 110 0 0 0 0 

Grand Pacific Dr Public Toilet 

Facility 150 (150) 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 

Rube Hargrave Park 0 0 223 (159) 219 (159) 3 0 (0) 

Rube Hargrave Park - Playground 0 0 75 (75) 80 (75) 0 0 (5) 

$000's 

3000 

2500 

2000 

1500 

1000 

500 

0 




500 (500) 1,790 (1,072) 1,626 (906) 166 (162) (5) 






Tourism 



Surplus 

(Deficit) 

Comments 

Expense 

Other Expenses (25) 25 Refer project below. 


Revenue 

Capital Grants and Contributions 365 365 Brighton Beach Seawall grant funding 

received for works to be undertaken 

in 2007-08, offset by transfer to 

reserve. 


(365) (365) Brighton Beach Seawall, refer above. 




Surplus 


(Deficit) 

Comments 

Lake Illawarra Entrance Improvements (25) 25 Final payment less than budgeted. 




Commercial Property 


1.1 Sale of $5M in Surplus Land by June 2007 

Sale of $5M in Surplus Land by June 2007 

$7,000,000 

$6,000,000 

$5,000,000 

$4,000,000 

Comment: Council has received $6,460,000 

income from the sale of surplus land. In addition, 

Council has also resolved to sell a number of other 

properties (including the Underwood Street 

carpark site at Corrimal) to the value of $5.2m 

and these properties are scheduled to settle 

during the 2007/08 financial year. (CPP) 

$3,000,000 

$2,000,000 

$1,000,000 

$0 

Q1 

Q2 

Q3 

Q4 

2006/07 - Actual 2006/07 - Target 

1.2 Market Return - Commercial and Leased/Licenced Premises 

12% 

10% 

WCC Property Vacancy Rates


1.3 Air-conditioning at Kembla Terraces 


Date 

Upgrade completed on time and within CPP Jun 2007 

budget 

Operational 

Risk 

Financial 

Risk 

Progress 


Comment: Air conditioning upgrade completed on schedule and within budget. 

1.4 Power Supply to Mt Keira Summit Park 


Date 

Power supply completed within 

CPP Sep 2007 


Operational 

Risk 

Financial 

Risk 

Progress 

Moderate Moderate On Track 

Comment: Power to Summit Park, Mt Keira is currently provided by BHP Billiton from their power supply to 

the various mines in the area. With the decommissioning and sale of the mines, BHP are also 

decommissioning the power supply. This project is to construct new power lines along the existing 

alignment to provide power to the facilities at Summit Park. It requires the seeking of an easement from 

the National Parks and Wildlife Service [NPWS], construction and commissioning of the new line and then 

transferring to Integral Energy for future maintenance. 

The seeking of the easement from the NPWS has created some challenges and delayed the project, 

however they have now been addressed. 

Application has been lodged with Integral Energy for certification of the design, which is expected to issue 

during July 2007. Activity Application will then be lodged with National Parks and Wildlife Service which is 

expected to take two months. Tender for works will be called after NPWS approval. 

05/06 Rationalisation of WCC's Works Depots 


Date 

Investigation completed within 

CPP Dec 2006 

timeframe 

Operational 

Risk 

Financial 

Risk 

Progress 


Comment: In 1998 Council purchased a site in Watts Lane Bellambi with a view to consolidating its Central 

and Northern Depots. During the year a business case was developed to examine the feasibility of this 

consolidation and proved to be not feasible. This completed the action. 

As a result, Council resolved to develop and sell the Watts Lane Bellambi site as light industrial lands and 

develop a masterplan for the redevelopment of Central Depot to accommodate Council's future needs. 

05/06 Telecommunications Leasing Protocols - WCC Land 



Protocols completed within timeframe CPP Dec 2006 Low Low Completed 

Comment: Leasing protocols completed. Council has now engaged a consultant valuer to ensure that full 

market return is recieved from lease/licences of this nature. 

2.1 Develop Southern Gateway Project - Bulli Tops 


Date 

Project completed on time and within CPP Dec 2007 

budget 

Operational 

Risk 

Financial 

Risk 

Progress 


Comment: Following the decision by Council in December 2006 to reject the tenders and negotiate directly 

with a builder, the scope of works was reviewed to ensure compliance with the adopted budget of $7.7m. 

Council has been working with consultants and the builder to ensure this revised scope of works also 

complies with the conditions of the development application. 

Whilst this scope of works has now been finalised, the issue of construction certificate has been delayed 

due to the need to address a number of complex issues relating to Building Code of Australia compliance. 

These issues are currently being addressed by Council's consultants and it is anticipated that construction 

will commence in August 2007 with a revised completion date of July 2008. 



2.2 Redevelopment of Wollongong Town Hall Site 


Date 

Feasibility Assessment completed by CPP Oct 2006 

October 2006 

Operational 

Risk 

Financial 

Risk 

Progress 


Comment: Council has sought to investigate the opportunity to redevelop the Town Hall site, to provide a 

new 1,000 seat Concert Hall, underground parking and redevelopment of Civic Plaza. A major assumption 

in the business case is that the development would be financed through a Public Private Partnership 

through the use of air space and development potential above the site. 

A business case with a number of development options was submitted to Council, which resolved to 

continue to examine two. These two options have been further developed and the financial model 

submitted to PricewaterhouseCoopers for testing of the assumptions and examination of the model. 

Final report by PricewaterhouseCoopers indicated that feasibility and market conditions may not be present 

to proceed to full development of the site. Alternative staged development is being examined and a report 

to be submitted to Council no later than September 2007. 



Report to Council by November 2006 CPP Nov 2006 Low Low Completed 

Comment: Nil 

2.3 Develop WCC's Property - Underwood St Corrimal 


Date 

Business case completed and presented CPP Jun 2007 

to Council by target date 

Operational 

Risk 

Financial 

Risk 

Progress 


Comment: Following Council's resolution in March 2007 to proceed with the sale, contracts are in the 

process of being exchanged with settlement to occur immediately development consent is issued. The 

proposed development of this land will be a significant boost to the Corrimal Central Business District by 

expanding the retail sector and through job creation. 

2.4 Development of WCC's Yallah Property 


Date 

Business case completed and presented CPP Jun 2007 


Operational 

Risk 

Financial 

Risk 

Progress 


Comment: Council purchased a site on the Princes Highway Yallah in 1968 for sub-division and sale. The 

site has been identified as one that is now surplus to Council's needs and a development proposal is being 

prepared to realise on this investment property. The redevelopment is subject to the revised City Wide 

Local Environmental Plan, which is currently being reviewed. The project cannot be finalised until that 

review is adopted but in expectation the appropriate investigations and building of a business case are 

being progressed. 

To date survey, Aboriginal heritage study,and flood assessment have been completed. Discussions have 

been held with the Roads and Traffic Authority in respect to the reservation for the F6 extension 

A detailed Lot layout is being developed and costed to allow construction of a business case. 

2.5 Development of WCC Land at Bank St, Wollongong 


Date 

Business case completed and presented CPP Dec 2006 


Operational 

Risk 

Financial 

Risk 

Progress 


Comment: The City Centre Revitalisation Strategy has identified a need to provide some 1,700 car park 

spaces across five Council owned sites. The Bank Street Carpark has been identified as one of those. The 

site was acquired in 1997 to provide a multi-storey carpark and an Expression of Interest [EOI] was called 

unsuccessfully in 1998. However, Council has continued to look for "joint-venture" style opportunities to 

deliver the required carparking. A business case has been completed to examine a development 

opportunity that would provide Council with the 500 spaces required under a Public Private Partnership and 

that business case has been adopted by Council and forwarded to the Department of Local Government for 

consideration under section 400 of the Local Government Act. 

Expression of Interest [EOI] document developed and submitted to Department of Local Government. 

Expect approval to go to EOI by end of August 2007. 



2.6 Partnerships to Develop WCC Land at West Datpo 



Partnership arrangements established CPP Jun 2007 Low Low Completed 

Comment: A Memorandum of Understanding was entered into with Landcom this quarter. Additional 

partnerships continue to also be pursued. 

3.1 Strategic Plan for Crematorium and Cemeteries 


Date 

Strategic plan adopted by Council by CPP Jun 2007 

target date 

Operational 

Risk 

Financial 

Risk 

Progress 


Comment: In seeking to maximise optimum returns from its Crematorium and Cemetery business, a 

Strategic Business Plan was developed for the operation and future development of the business. The first 

plan was adopted by the Executive in 2006 with the financial targets of: 

- reaching break-even by 30 June 2009; 

- reaching a net profit of $100,000 by 30 June 2011; 

- reaching a net profit of $300,000 by 30 June 2016. 

The results for the year ended 30 June 2007 were favourable to budget. 

The Crematorium and Cemeteries Strategic Business plan for 2007-12 has been reviewed and is to be 

presented to Council at its August 2007 meeting for adoption. 

3.2 Maintain Viable Crematorium Business 

75% Market Share at WCC's Cematorium 

100% 

80% 

60% 

40% 

Comment: Council has developed this measure to 

gauge the performance of the business against its 

major competitor. The target is maintenance of 

market share. 

Council had an increase in the number of 

cremations for this quarter (322) compared to the 

same quarter (293) in 2005/06. Target market 

share was exceeded in each month of the quarter. 

(CPP) 

20% 

0% 

Jul 06 

Aug 06 

Sep 06 

Oct 06 

Nov 06 

Dec 06 

Jan 07 

Feb 07 

Mar 07 

Apr 07 

May 07 

Jun 07 

Actual 

Target 

25% Net Surplus at WCC's Crematorium 

Comment: Net Surplus Return target of 25% was 

met in two of the months in this quarter. (CPP) 

100% 

80% 

60% 

40% 

20% 

0% 

Jul 06 

Aug 06 

Sep 06 

Oct 06 

Nov 06 

Dec 06 

Jan 07 

Feb 07 

Mar 07 

Apr 07 

May 07 

Jun 07 

Actual 

Target 


3.3 Manage Council's Cemeteries 


Burial Market Share at WCC Cemeteries > 45% 

100% 

80% 

Comment: There was a decrease in the number of 

burials performed this quarter (53) as compared 

to the same quarter (60) in 2005/06. Target 

market share was not reached during this quarter. 

(CPP) 

60% 

40% 

20% 

0% 

Jul 06 

Aug 06 

Sep 06 

Oct 06 

Nov 06 

Dec 06 

Jan 07 

Feb 07 

Mar 07 

Apr 07 

May 07 

Jun 07 

Actual 

Target 

WCC Cemeteries Maintain Costs with CPI 

7% 

6% 

5% 

4% 

Comment: Target CPI for this quarter was 2.2%. 

The cemetery business costs were above this 

target at 6.8% (average for the quarter). The lift 

in CPI benchmarked costs was due to a lift in 

external plant hire costs and the installation of 

concrete paths and beams at Kembla Grange Lawn 

Cemetery during June. (CPP) 

3% 

2% 

1% 

0% 

Q1 

Q2 

Q3 

Q4 

2006/07 Target 

70% Cost Recovery for WCC's Cemeteries 

140% 

120% 

Comment: The target of 70% cost recovery was 

not reached during the quarter due to the lack of 

income producing opportunities at Wollongong 

Cemetery ($11,084 YTD income) to offset costs 

($195,261 Year to Date expenditure). (CPP) 

100% 

80% 

60% 

40% 

20% 

0% 

Jul 06 

Aug 06 

Sep 06 

Oct 06 

Nov 06 

Dec 06 

Jan 07 

Feb 07 

Mar 07 

Apr 07 

May 07 

Jun 07 

Actual 

Target 

05/06 Chinese Community Operated Cemetery 



Project completed to target date CPP Jun 2007 Low Low Delayed 

Comment: In partnership with the Sydney Chinese community this project sought to develop a Chinese 

Cemetery at the Wollongong Lawn Cemetery Kembla Grange. There has been no response from the 

Chinese community for a business plan and draft constitution of the entity that would advance the project. 

Therefore the project will be further assessed and reported to Council as part of the masterplanning 

process for the future development of the Kembla Grange Cemetery. 


4.1 Cabins at Tourist Parks 



Date 

Project completed within budget and CPP Dec 2006 

target date 

Operational 

Risk 

Financial 

Risk 

Progress 


Comment: Council hs entered into a Memorandum of Understanding with the Illawarra Institute of TAFE to 

purchase three cabins each year for a period of five years. These cabins are produced by the preapprenticeship 

students under the guidance of the teachers as part of their course and delivered to Council 

and installed each October/November. The project has again been completed in terms of arrangement, 

providing quality purpose designed cabins. 

4.2 Windang BeachTourist Park Power and Sullage 


Date 

Project completed within budget and CPP Jun 2007 

target date 

Operational 

Risk 

Financial 

Risk 

Progress 


Comment: Concept designs completed December 2006. Aboriginal site officer engaged to oversee 

construction work. Construction commenced in March 2007. Project completed within budget and on 

target. 

4.3 Strategic Plan for Tourist Parks' Business 


Date 

Strategic plan adopted by Council by CPP Dec 2006 

target date 

Operational 

Risk 

Financial 

Risk 

Progress 


Comment: Council has been seeking to bring a more commercial approach to the management of its 

Tourist Park business with a view to optimising potential income. A Strategic Business Plan was adopted by 

the Executive in 2006 and is being implemented. 

A program has been implemented to optimise income and contain expenses where ever possible. The 

results for the year ended 30 June 2007 were favourable to budget. 

A Strategic Business Plan for 2007-12 has been reviewed and will be presented to Council in 

September 2007 for adoption. 

4.4 Manage Council's Tourist Parks 

12% Net Surplus Return on WCC's Tourist Parks 

20% 

15% 

10% 

Comment: Council has developed this measure to 

gauge the performance of the Tourist Park 

business against industry standards. The Tourist 

Parks achieved a final quarter Return on Interest 

of 9.3%. (CPP). as can be seen from the graph, 

the business surplus was trending to around a 

final position of 12%. However, the final month 

included some extraordinary [unscheduled] 

maintenance costs which impacted on the overall 

result. (CPP) 

5% 

0% 

Jul 06 

Aug 06 

Sep 06 

Oct 06 

Nov 06 

Dec 06 

Jan 07 

Feb 07 

Mar 07 

Apr 07 

May 07 

Jun 07 

Actual Target 



Average 70% Occupancy Rate at Tourist Parks 

100% 

Comment: The Tourist Parks achieved a Total 

Average Occupancy Rate of 61% for all on site 

accommodation for 2006/07. (CPP) 

80% 

60% 

40% 

20% 

0% 

Jul 06 

Aug 06 

Sep 06 

Oct 06 

Nov 06 

Dec 06 

Jan 07 

Feb 07 

Mar 07 

Apr 07 

May 07 

Jun 07 

Actual Target Benchmark 

Customer Satisfaction with WCC's Tourist Parks 

100% 

80% 

60% 

Comment: The Tourist Parks collective Customer 

Satisfaction average for 2006/07 is 92.51%, which 

exceeds collective Customer Satisfaction target 

average of 90%. However, individual Customer 

Satisfaction targets of 90% have not been 

achieved in the areas of Value for Money and 

Maintenance, 88.49% and 86.60% respectively. 

(CPP) 

40% 

20% 

0% 

Amenities 

Cleanliness 

Friendliness 

Maintenance 

Responsiveness 

Value for Money 

Excellent Good Average 

Poor Very Poor Target 






Original 

Budget 

$'000 

Annual 

Budget 

$'000 

Actual 

$'000 

Proposed 

Carryover* 

$'000 

Budget 

Var 

$'000 




Borrowing Costs 107 44 42 0 1 








Activities 4,993 5,139 5,155 0 (16) 

$000's 


6,000 

5,000 

4,000 

3,000 

2,000 

1,000 

0 


Budget 

YTD Actual 




Profit/Loss on Disposal of Assets 0 (580) (430) 0 150 


Amounts 7,239 6,930 7,392 0 461 


CAPITAL CONTRIBUTIONS 2,246 1,791 2,236 0 445 

$000's 


8,000 

7,000 

6,000 

5,000 

4,000 

3,000 

2,000 

1,000 

0 


NET SURPLUS (DEFICIT) 2,246 1,791 2,236 0 445 

Less Grants & Cont'n Transferred to RA 0 (1,819) (2,163) 0 (344) 


Transferred from RA 140 2,178 2,159 0 (19) 



MOVEMENTS 2,386 2,150 2,232 0 83 

Budget 

YTD Actual 


2003/04 

Activities) 


Property Development Reserve 

Land Sales 0 0 0 (296) 7 (504) 0 0 202 

Tourist Park Loan Repayments - 

Interest 107 0 44 0 44 0 0 0 0 

107 0 44 (296) 50 (504) 0 0 202 

$000's 

2000 

1500 

1000 

500 

0 





Budget 

YTD Actual 

Southern Gateway - Construction 0 0 369 (369) 249 (249) 120 (120) 0 

Tfr to Property Development 

Reserve 0 0 485 0 504 0 0 0 (19) 

Tourist Parks - TAFE Cabins 240 (240) 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 

Wollongong Crem - Stage 2 0 0 2 0 0 0 0 0 2 

Mt Keira Power Supply 95 0 95 0 3 0 92 0 0 

Kembla Terraces Airconditioning 160 (160) 160 (160) 160 (160) 0 0 0 

Windang Tourist Park Tafe Cabins 0 0 275 (275) 280 (280) 0 0 0 

Toursit Park Loan Repaymentsprincipal 

425 0 236 0 236 0 0 0 0 

920 (400) 1,622 (804) 1,432 (689) 212 (120) (17) 









Surplus 

(Deficit) 

Comments 

Expense 

Employee Costs 142 (142) Additional casual labour costs at 

Corrimal $22k and Windang $37k and 

Kembla Grange Lawn Cemetery $16k 

and backfilling for leave.. Offset by 

additional income. 

Material & Contracts (21) 21 Less expenditure made relating to 

Surplus Land Sales. 

Other Expenses (100) 100 Savings made in Tourist Parks ($40k) 

and Crematorium ($6k). Refund on 

rates on Commercial Properties 

($37k) and general savings on 

Residential Properties. 


Revenue 

User Charges & Fees 290 290 Additional income received for tourist 

parks including Corrimal ($31k), Bulli 

($42k), Windang ($23k); as well as 

the Crematorium ($55k), Kembla 

Grange ($116k) and Bulli Cemetery 

($32k). 

Other Revenue 21 21 Additional land sales above 

projections. 

Profit/Loss on Disposal of Assets 150 150 Land sold not in asset register. 

Less Grants and Contributions Transferred 

to RA 

Add Operational Grants and Contributions 

(19) (19) 

Transferred from RA 


(344) (344) Increase in tranfer to Future Fund 

reflects improved result mainly 

attributabe to improved income. 


Surplus 


(Deficit) 

Comments 

Property Development Reserve Land Sale 7 (209) 202 Additional sales of easements and 

property above those projected. 





Expense 


Revenue 

Surplus 

(Deficit) 

Comments 

Expense 






PROGRAM: COMMUNITY LIFE 

The following is a review of the 4th quarter 2006/07 financial year of the Community Life 

Program. The Community Life Program incorporates the following functions: 

- Community Development & Support; 

- Community Services & Facilities; 

- Arts & Culture; 

- Library Services; 

- Parks, Gardens & Sportsfields; 

- Beaches & Pools; 

- Recreation & Leisure Enterprises; 

- Emergency Services. 


· On 2 April 2007, the Central Library was officially re-opened by the State Librarian 

and Lord Mayor following the major refurbishment. 

· The Aboriginal Community Transport project received an award from Healthy 

Cities Illawarra for recognition of the difference the service makes in improving 

the health of the Aboriginal community. The award recognised the contribution of 

Aboriginal volunteers in running the service. 

· The Southern Suburbs Community, Recreation and Library Facilities Plan was 

presented to Council and the executive this quarter. 

· The North Dalton Park upgrade was officially opened in April 2007. 




The Community Life Program contains 89 projects that are being reported in a risk 










As can be seen from the pie chart above, 19 projects within the Community Life program 

are on track and have low operational and financial risk, 33 have been completed, 4 have 

a revised target date, and the 33 listed below are projects with either moderate or high 

risk and/or have been delayed: 


126 Promote Renewal of Southern Suburbs - Partnership Established 

129 Dapto Area New and Emerging Communities 

131 Implement WCC’s Multicultural Plan/Policy 

131 Develop Protocol for Welcoming Indigenous Land Owners 

133 Endorse Dapto Community Safety Project Plan 

140 Establish Disability Discrimination Act Action Plan 

141 Thirroul District Community Centre and Library - Milestones Achieved 

141 Wollongong District HACC/Family Services Centre - Feasibility 

142 Plan for Community Facilities in the Southern Suburbs 

142 Balgownie Village Community Centre - Milestones Achieved 

143 Balgownie Village Community Centre - Project Completed 

143 Corrimal Community Centre Pensioner’s Room - Feasibility Study 

143 Complete Dapto Ribbonwood Enhancement 

146 Complete Public Art and Place Making Projects 

146 Complete Merrigong Art Project - Mt Keira 

146 Support IPAC, City Gallery and Circus Monoxide 

157 Report on Library Services at Unanderra & Helensburgh 

162 Masterplan for Fred Finch Park 

163 Construct Illawarra Canoe Club 

163 Implement Playground Priority List 

163 Complete Cringila Park - Stage 2 

163 Complete Southern Exposure Foreshore Embellishment 

164 Complete Thomas Gibson & McCauley Parks Embellishment 

164 Complete Towradgi Park Masterplan 

165 Complete William Beach Park Improvement Works 

165 Complete Construction of Integral Energy Regional Park 

166 Complete Mt Keira Lookout Refurbishment 

168 Teahouse Facility at Botanic Garden - Expressions of Interest 

168 Complete Duck Pond Landscaping at Botanic Garden 

175 Complete Sandon Point Surf Club Beach Patrol Tower 

175 Commercial Redevelopment of Surf Clubs - Priority List 

179 Dapto Heated Pool Improvement Works 

187 Replace Mt Keira Emergency Power Generator 

S Baker-Finch 



Program: Community Life 


Function: Community Development and Support 

1.1 Promote Renewal of Southern Suburbs 


Date 

Establish Southern Suburbs Renewal CCS Jun 2007 

Program by target date 

Operational 

Risk 

Financial 

Risk 

Progress 


Comment: The framework for the Southern Suburbs Renewal Program Plan has been completed. 

Earlier in the year interviews were conducted with the Regional Directors of State Government 

Human Service agencies, major themes and results were established and presented to the South- 

East Illawarra Human Services Managers group in March. The NSW's Government's Premier's 

Department is currently facilitating the development and implementation of an Action Plan which 

identifies actions associated with major themes and the lead agencies and partnerships responsible 

for implementation. 



Partnerships established CCS Jun 2007 Low Low Delayed 

Comment: The framework for the Southern Suburbs Renewal Program has been developed, and is 

setting the direction for State Government and Council coordinated efforts in the Southern Suburbs. 

Finalisation of all partnership arrangements for the delivery of the program will occur in 1st quarter 

2007-08. 

A number of partnerships have been established and confirmed this year including: 

• Department of State and Regional Development partnership concerning economic development 

in Dapto; 

• NSW Attorney General's Department partnership regarding a rapid removal of graffiti pilot; 

• Environment & Health Division for Illawong Community Garden project- Warrawong; 

• SEIAHS Mental Health Team and Port Kembla Community laneways project; 

• Education and Training in aged care in Berkeley with the Department of Education and Training 

and Wesley Vocational Training; 

• Connecting Older Tenants Pilot in Warrawong with the Department of Housing. 

Renewal Program - Customer Satisfaction 

100% 

80% 

Comment: The Customer Satisfaction survey 

was not implemented in 2006/07 due to the 

Southern Suburbs Renewal Project plan's 

implementation being delayed whilst lead 

agencies for all initiatives are confirmed. (CCS) 

60% 

40% 

20% 

0% 

2006/07 

2007/08 


Target 

2008/09 



1.2 Plan/Identify Revised/New Community Services 

Agencies Assisted - Illawarra Assistance Scheme 

Number 

50 

40 

30 

20 

10 

0 

Q1 

Q2 

Q3 

Q4 

Comment: The Illawarra Agencies Assistance 

Scheme continues to be a popular source of 

enquiry and funding for community 

organisations. As in previous years, the 

demand for the scheme in the Wollongong Local 

Government Area was significantly greater then 

surrounding LGA'S. Anticipated changes to the 

grant may occur during the 2007-2008 funding 

period, with Department of Community Services 

managing the project. The Minister is yet to 

announce these changes, and subsequently the 

scheme will be delayed by an anticipated one 

month period for the 2007/08 funding period. 

(CCS) 

Agencies 

1.3 Support Community Agencies in Service Delivery 

Community Agencies Supported by Council 

Number 

70 

60 

50 

40 

30 

20 

Comment: There has been continued demand 

from community groups for a range of services. 

Assistance has been varied, with direct service 

and advice being offered in the following 

categories; Recruitment; Governance; Funding 

Opportunities; Illawarra Area Agencies Assistance 

- existing grants; Training enquires; Advocacy; 

Other. Continued evaluation of the service in 

2007-2008 may see some changes to the form 

and direction the current program offers and 

operates within. (CCS) 

10 

0 

Q1 

Q2 

Q3 

Q4 

Agencies 

Customer Satisfaction - Community Agencies 

100% 

80% 

60% 

40% 

Comment: During the 2006/07 period, 80 

Customer Satisfaction surveys were sent out to 

Community Agencies, the response was low with 4 

agencies returning the questionnaires. Customer 

satisfaction survey will be conducted in the first 

half the financial year 2007/2008. Format 

changes will occur to capture new data and input 

from community organisations to assist in service 

/ operational structure and service direction. 

(CCS) 

20% 

0% 

2006/07 

2007/08 


Target 

2008/09 



1.4 Co-ordinate Volunteering Ilawarra 

Volunteering Illawarra - Volunteer Interviews 

Number 

180 

160 

140 

120 

100 

80 

60 

40 

20 

0 

Q1 

Q2 

Q3 

Q4 

2005/06 2006/07 

Comment: Each quarter has seen an increase in 

the number of interviews conducted when 

compared to last year. This year, 623 

interviews were conducted, with 91% of 

potential volunteers referred to an organisation 

of their choice. People in the 55-65 age bracket 

continue to be the highest proportion of 

volunteer interviews and referrals. During the 

2007/08 period some changes are expected in 

the format and structure of the program with 

the cancellation of theVoluntary Work Initiative 

and expansion of the Voluntary Management 

Practice program. This will see a greater 

emphasis on volunteer management as 

opposed to volunteer referral and recruitment. 

(CCS) 

Volunteering Illawarra - Information Sessions 

Number 

12 

10 

8 

6 

4 

Comment: During the 2006/2007 year, new 

outreach offices were opened in Kiama, Warilla 

& Dapto, which were identified areas of need. 

Information sessions were also offered at these 

venues. Attendance at information sessions 

continues to be low, with most potential 

volunteers opting for interviews instead. This is 

a continuing trend and the structure / purpose 

of information sessions is currently under 

review. (CCS) 

2 

0 

Q1 

Q2 

Q3 

Q4 

2005/06 2006/07 

Number 

600 

500 

400 

300 

Volunteers Utilised 

Comment: 

Community Transport Services: 149 volunteer 

occasions of service provided this quarter. 

Social Support Services: 347 volunteer occasions 

of service provided this quarter. 

Total for the year: Home and Community Care 

services: 1795 volunteer occasions of service. 

200 

100 

0 

Q1 

Q2 

Q3 

Q4 

Actual 

1.5 Housing Communities Assistance Program 


Date 

HCAP implemented and evaluated by CCS Jun 2007 

target date 

Operational 

Risk 

Financial 

Risk 

Progress 


Comment: An evaluation of the Plan has not yet taken place. It is intended that an evaluation take place 

once the plan has been implemented for one year, as such an evaluation will be carried out by 31 June 

2008. 



1.6 Dapto Area New and Emerging Communities 


Date 

Project completed to budget and target CCS Jun 2007 

date 

Operational 

Risk 

Financial 

Risk 

Progress 


Comment: A draft Dapto Community Safety Plan and Draft Dapto Community Development plan were 

completed. These plans will be reviewed and finalised with the pending recruitment of the Dapto 

Community Development Worker in 1st quarter 2007/08. 

2.1 Training and Support to Community Groups 

100% 

80% 

60% 

Customer Satisfaction - Training 

Comment: The Community Development and 

Training program, as in previous years was well 

attended and the training well received by 

participants. This year saw consistently above 

80% satisfaction for most courses. Yearly 

average is 85.5% which is 1% higher then last 

year.(CCS) 

40% 

20% 

0% 

2006/07 

2007/08 


Target 

2008/09 

Training Provided to Community Groups 

Hours 

90 

80 

70 

60 

50 

40 

Comment: The training calender has undergone 

a number of changes over the past 12 months 

including a new look calender and format. The 

contents of the training calender have 

essentially remained the same and as in 

previous years, have been responsive to a 

organisational survey conducted in 2006 of 

training needs for volunteers and staff. (CCS) 

30 

20 

10 

0 

Q1 

Q2 

Q3 

Q4 

2005/06 2006/07 

2.2 Support Community Not-for-profit Organisations 



Agency plans developed CCS Jun 2007 Low Low Completed 

Comment: Input and feedback was used to develop an instrument which would best suit the needs of the 

sector and service. An agency contract / action plan has been adopted and is currently being constructed. 

This instrument will be used in the 2007/08 period for all significant participatory engagements with 

community groups and committees. 



Information sessions held CCS Jun 2007 Low Low Completed 

Comment: During the 2006/07 period, attendance at Community Management Committee 

(Information sessions) has been strong. Most sessions were well attended, frequently Management 

Committee members attended more then two training sessions in this period. Feedback has been 

consistently positive and it is apparent that this service is considered a high need in the sector. 

Current levels of funding preclude further growth, and alternative funding sources will need to be 

explored. 





Level of enquiry CCS Jun 2007 Low Low Completed 

Comment: Level of enquiry has been consistent throughout the year, with recruitment issues, governance 

and training being some of the most common enquires and requests for assistance. Further development 

of this service is required in 2007/08, including exploring a more structured relationship between some 

services will be implemented in this period. 

3.1 NAIDOC Week and Reconciliation Week 

100% 

80% 

60% 

NAIDOC Week - Customer Satisfaction 

Comment: The NAIDOC Week funding process 

was implemented in May 2007. A customer 

satisfaction survey and evaluation of the process 

will be undertaken in the first quarter of next year. 

A general survey was distributed with all 

respondents, however the response rate was too 

low and is unable to be used as a measure of 

satisfaction. (CCS) 

40% 

20% 

0% 

2006/07 

2006/07 


2007/08 

Target 

2008/09 

Reconciliation Week - Customer Satisfaction 

100% 

80% 

60% 

40% 

20% 

Comment: A general survey related to the 

service provided through the Aboriginal 

Community development service was 

undertaken. Whilst the survey was distributed 

widely it received only 2 responses. Both 

responses indicated a satisfaction rating of 

greater than 75%, however due to the low 

response rate it can not be used as a 

satisfaction measure. Consideration will be 

given on how to gather feedback on this service 

in the new financial year. (CCS) 

0% 

2006/07 

2007/08 


Target 

2008/09 

3.2 Refugee Week and Community Harmony Day 

Refugee Week - Customer Satisfaction 

100% 

Comment: Refugee Week activities attracted over 

500 people. The customer satisfaction survey of 

the Multicultural Community development services 

revealed a satisfaction rate of 85%. (CCS) 

80% 

60% 

40% 

20% 

0% 

2006/07 


2007/08 

Target 

2008/09 



Community Harmony Day-Customer Satisfaction 

100% 

Comment: The satisfaction survey for the 

Multicultural Development services was rated at 

85%. (CCS) 

80% 

60% 

40% 

20% 

0% 

2006/07 


2007/08 

Target 

2008/09 

3.3 WCC's Multicultural Plan/Policy 


Date 

Multicultural Plan implemented and CCS Jun 2007 

evaluated by target date 

Operational 

Risk 

Financial 

Risk 

Progress 


Comment: The Multicultural Plan has been drafted and includes a literature review on current relevant 

legislation/other Councils. The draft strategies in the Plan align with other Council plans eg Social, 

Corporate and Cultural Plans. The timeframe for the implementation of the plan has been revised to the 

new financial year. 

3.4 Protocol for Welcoming Indigenous Land Owners 



Protocol developed by target date CCS Mar 2007 Moderate Low Delayed 

Comment: The Welcome to Country Protocol has been drafted by the target date, however further internal 

and external feedback will be sought in the first quarter of the new financial year. Following this the 

protocol will be submitted to Council for adoption. 

4.1 City-wide Safety Plan 


Date 

City-wide safety plan endorsed, 

CCS Jun 2007 

implemented and evaluated by target 

date 

Operational 

Risk 

Financial 

Risk 

Progress 


Comment: The City wide Crime Prevention and Community Safety Plan (the Plan) was endorsed by 

Council in April. 

The Plan has been implemented with the following initiatives undertaken: 

• New NSW Safer Communities Compact was forwarded to NSW Attorney General for 

consideration; 

• Domestic Violence Conference with NSW Strategy to Reduce Violence Against Women and the 

Illawarra Women's Health Centre; 

• Development of a Drug and Alcohol health card from the Drug Action Information Exchange; 

• Taxi Safe initiative with Shellharbour Council and Wollongong Radio Cabs was established; 

• Commencement of the Crime Prevention Van with Lake Illawarra Local Area Command; 

• CPTED assessments of Development Applications with Wollongong Police and Alcohol Taskforce 

for northern suburbs with Wollongong Police, high schools and young people; 

• Safety audits have also been conducted with RNR, police and community groups throughout the 

Local Government Area; and 

• Harmony Living Libraries Grant was submitted. 

Evaluation will be undertaken in the final year of the five year plan as per target dates. 



Improvements in Perception of Safety 

100% 

80% 

Comment: 4th quarter reporting for this project 

has been delayed as the Plan was not endorsed by 

Council until April 2007. A survey will be 

developed and sent out to help evaluate the Plan 

towards the end of the Plan's first year of 

operation. (CCS) 

60% 

40% 

20% 

0% 

2006/07 

2007/08 


2008/09 

4.2 Graffiti Management Program 

Number 

400 

300 

Reports to Graffiti Hotline 

Comment: The Graffiti hotline reports for 2006/07 

are consistent with the previous year trends. It is 

anticipated with further internal marketing and 

education of the Hotline that reports would 

increase in 2007/08. (CCS) 

200 

100 

0 

Q1 

Q2 

Q3 

Q4 

2005/06 2006/07 


Date 

Graffiti prevention projects 

CCS Jun 2011 

implemented 

Operational 

Risk 

Financial 

Risk 

Progress 


Comment: A number of Graffiti Prevention initiatives have been undertaken in 2006/07. One of the key 

projects included the RTArt 2006 project which led to 50 Traffic Signal boxes being transformed into 

Community Art. Analysis of incidents of grafitti on these sites have indicated that works associated with 

this project has led to a significant reduction of graffiti at these sites. 


Date 

Evaluation of the Graffiti Management CCS Jun 2011 

Plan completed by target date 

Operational 

Risk 

Financial 

Risk 

Progress 


Comment: The Draft Graffiti Management Plan has been reviewed and a draft action plan for 

implementation has been distributed. A number of initiatives identified in the consultants draft 

including the education/prevention program targeting schools have been rescheduled and is included 

in the action plan. 



4.3 Dapto Community Safety Project Plan 



Project Plan endorsed by target date CCS Jun 2007 Low Low Delayed 

Comment: A Draft Dapto Community Safety Project Plan and Site Plan has been completed. It is yet to be 

endorsed. Delays have occured with the project due to staff movement and turn-over. 

Upon recruitment of the Dapto project officer (August 2007), a community based steering committee will 

be created and consultation will be carried out to seek community support, input and approval of the final 

draft of the Project Plan and Site Plan. 

4.4 Joint Crime Prevention and Community Safety 


Date 

Joint projects developed and 

CCS Ongoing 

implemented 

Operational 

Risk 

Financial 

Risk 

Progress 


Comment: The City wide Crime Prevention and Community Safety Plan (the Plan) was endorsed by 

Council in April. 

The Plan has been implemented with the following initiatives undertaken: 

• New NSW Safer Communities Compact was forwarded to NSW Attorney General for 

consideration; 

• Domestic Violence Conference with NSW Strategy to Reduce Violence Against Women and the 

Illawarra Women's Health Centre; 

• Development of a Drug and Alcohol health card from the Drug Action Information Exchange; 

• Taxi Safe initiative with Shellharbour Council and Wollongong Radio Cabs was established; 

• Commencement of the Crime Prevention Van with Lake Illawarra Local Area Command; 

• CPTED assessments of Development Applications with Wollongong Police and Alcohol Taskforce 

for northern suburbs with Wollongong Police, high schools and young people; 

• Safety audits have also been conducted with RNR, police and community groups throughout the 

Local Government Area; and 

• Harmony Living Libraries Grant was submitted. 

Community Safety Projects - Grant Funding 

$300K 

$250K 

$200K 

$150K 

Comment: Illawarra Area Assistance Scheme 

grant for Wollongong Northern District Aboriginal 

Community group was completed requesting 4 

year funding for worker. This is still to be 

determined. Living Library expression of interest 

requesting worker and funding to develop and 

implement the project has been submitted to 

Harmony Grants. Still to be determined. (CCS) 

$100K 

$50K 

$0K 

Q1 

Q2 

Q3 

Q4 

2006/07 - Grants Submitted 2006/07 - Grants Received 





Original 

Budget 

$'000 

Annual 

Budget 

$'000 

Actual 

$'000 

Proposed 

Carryover* 

$'000 

Budget 

Var 

$'000 

Community 

Development and 

Support 







Divisional Overheads (41) 8 18 0 (10) 

Corporate Overheads 0 (73) (73) 0 0 



Activities 997 880 773 63 44 

$000's 


1,400 

1,200 

1,000 

800 

600 

400 

200 

0 


Budget 

YTD Actual 







Amounts 229 420 417 0 (3) 



$000's 

450 

400 

350 

300 

250 

200 

150 

100 

50 

0 



Budget 

YTD Actual 


Less Grants & Cont'n Transferred to RA(145) (345) (350) 0 (5) 





MOVEMENTS (598) (232) (204) 0 28 



Grandparents Group 0 0 4 (4) 4 (4) 0 0 0 

PK, W'rrg & Berkeley Community 

Renewal 70 (70) 152 (152) 149 (145) 0 0 (4) 

Dapto Area New & Emerging 

Communities 0 0 24 (24) 8 (8) 0 0 0 

Graffiti Co-ordination PJ - 

Operating 105 (105) 105 (105) 96 (96) 0 0 0 

Aboriginal International Dance 

Tour 0 0 13 (3) 13 (3) 0 0 (0) 

200 

150 

100 

50 

$000's 

350 

300 

250 

0 



Budget 

YTD Actual 

175 (175) 298 (288) 269 (256) 0 0 (4) 



0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 





Community Life 

Community Development & Support 



Surplus 

(Deficit) 

Expense 


Comments 

Revenue 

Grants - Operating (23) (23) Less grants received than projected, 

offset by additional contributions 

below. 

Contributions - Operating 21 21 Additional contributions received 

above budget. 





Community Development & Support 

Expense 


Revenue 

Surplus 

(Deficit) 

Comments 

Expense 




Revenue 





Function: Community Services Facilities 

1.1 Youth Centre Program 


Number 

8,000 

7,000 

6,000 

5,000 

4,000 

3,000 

2,000 

Youth Services Program Attendees 

Comment: 7809 young people attended 

Wollongong Youth Services in the last quarter, 

and 27, 650 for the year. Attendance has 

grown steadily over the last 2 quarters with a 

number of new programs implemented in 

partnership with other agencies (Mission Australia, 

TAFE, PCYC, Illawarra Aboriginal Medical Service 

and the koori Youth Network), as well as 

increasing numbers at New Performer Nights. 

(CCS) 

1,000 

0 

Q1 

Q2 

Q3 

Q4 

2005/06 2006/07 

100% 

80% 

60% 

40% 

20% 

0% 

Customer Satisfaction - Youth Centre 

2006/07 

2007/08 

2008/09 


Target 

Comment: Young people using the centre were 

surveyed with 31 respondents. 100% were 

happy with the staff, 66% adding staff were 

helpful and 78% stating staff were easy to talk 

to. Services were also surveyed with only three 

services responding. All stated the staff are 

helpful however a more rigourous measure will 

need to be applied. Young people have been 

satisfied with increase opening hours during 

school holidays, Live music on Saturday (85 

participants), and the Fete day (140 young 

people and 14 services). Services felt this was 

a valuable event.(CCS) 

Number 

2,000 

1,500 

1,000 

500 

Youth Week Attendees 

Comment: A successful Youth Week was held in 

the Local Government Area with 1693 people 

attending. Youth participation has been 

encouraging with 32 young people involved in 

some 108 meetings to coordinate and prepare the 

program. Feedback regarding Youth Week has 

been positive. Of the 16 programs run, the Youth 

Forum, a photographic day and aerosol art were 

specifically requested to be run again. The Arrive 

Alive free bus services was well supported by 

residents of the Southern Suburbs. (CCS) 

0 

2004/05 2005/06 2006/07 


1.2 Provide Social Support Services 


Number 

2,500 

2,000 

Social Support Services Clients 

Comment: Although the services are operating at 

80% capacity, overall the number of clients this 

year has decreased. This is due to limited 

brokerage funds and competing outlets for 

volunteering, and limited referral through changes 

in some agency policy in making referral. (CCS) 

1,500 

80% capacity 

1,000 

500 

0 

Q1 

Q2 

Q3 

Q4 

2004/05 2005/06 2006/07 Target 

Social Support Services Client Hours 

Number 

16,000 

14,000 

12,000 

10,000 

8,000 

6,000 

Comment: Although this quarter indicates an 

increase in the number of hours of services 

provided, overall the services experienced a 

reduction in the number of service client houts 

for the year. This may be due to a number of 

factors, such as clients higher level of needs, 

limited brokerage funds to cover the costs, as 

well as limited increase in volunteers numbers. 

(CCS) 

4,000 

2,000 

0 

Q1 

Q2 

Q3 

Q4 

2004/05 2005/06 2006/07 

Social Support Services - Customer Satisfaction 

Number 

100% 

80% 

Comment: Customer satisfaction survey for the 

Social Support Services was carried out in May. 

For the first time, the survey included all survices. 

The results were positive, with a satisfaction rate 

greater than 75% at 87%. (CCS) 

60% 

40% 

20% 

0% 

2006/07 


2007/08 

Target 

2008/09 



1.3 Provide Community Transport Services 

Number 

20,000 

15,000 

10,000 

5,000 

0 

Community Transport Services 

Q1 

Q2 

Q3 

Q4 

Comment: Community Transport Service is 

operating above the 80% capacity target due to 

increase demand for service. 60,621 passenger 

trips were provided this year compared to 56,905 

trips the previous year. 

The increase may be due to the introduction of a 

different mode of transport (taxi) to provide frail 

aged people, people with a disability and their 

carers, more flexibility and to alleviate the 

workload of our volunteers. 

Community Transport Services also developed a 

DVD to promote the service to the community, 

which was officially launched by the Lord Mayor 

during Senior Citizen Week Activities. 

2004/05 2005/06 2006/07 Target 

Customer Satisfaction - Community Transport 

100% 

80% 

60% 

Comment: Customer satisfaction survey is held 

every year in May. The results have consistently 

been greater than 75%, with 98% satisfaction 

rate recorded in 2006/07. Respondents indicated 

high regards for the service and great appreciation 

of our volunteers and their contribution to the 

delivery of service to the community. (CCS) 

40% 

20% 

0% 

2006/07 

2007/08 


Target 

2008/09 

1.4 Innovative Children and Family Services Projects 



Projects implemented by target date CCS Jun 2007 Low Low Completed 

Comment: 

The following projects have been completed and all targets met:- 

Develop purple ribbon campign in partnership with National NAPCAN initiatives as part of child 

protection week; 

Strategies undertaken:- "Starting the conversation" project with the Lord Mayor and 12 year 5 & 6 

students from Wollongong Public School. Purpose of this project was to begin a dialogue with the city 

Leader and children which would continue into the future. This project supported the theme for National 

Child Protection Week 2006 of "Ask the Kids". 

Implement scheduled activities for childrens week; 

Strategies undertaken:- The Transition to School Picnic. This event is now in its 3rd year of operation and 

has increased from 60 participants to 700. The event is in partnership with the Wollongong Transition to 

School Network. 

Refugee week; 

Children and Family Services contributed to the objectives of Refugee Week by supplying resources for an 

activity for children under 5 years. 60 children participated in the story and singing activity and has been 

requested as a continued activity at this event. 

Launch and maintain childcare provision website; 

This is up and running on council's website. Ongoing work is being undertaken in relation to maintanance 

and technical issues. 

Implement community connections place based children's project. 

A worker started in May of this year and is currently working through the set up phase of the project. All 

targets for this project are on track at this stage. 



Customer Satisfaction - Children/Family Services 

100% 

80% 

60% 

40% 

Comment: A total of 90 surveys were distributed 

with 100% response rate. 

99% of respondants felt that Wollongong City 

Council's Transition to School Picnic was an 

effective way to promote this important stage in 

childrens lives to the community. 

Respondents also expressed a wish for the event 

to continue as a positive event for children and 

families. (CCS) 

20% 

0% 

2006/07 

2007/08 


Target 

2008/09 

1.5 Support Aged, People with Disability and Carers 

Aged/Carers/Disabled-Responses to Requests 

Number 

200 

150 

100 

Comment: The Ageing and Disability Services 

directory has been updated this year and is soon 

to be printed. Promotion and distribution will occur 

in the first quarter of the new financial year. 

A number of changes in staff in the Ageing and 

Disability Community Development role over the 

last year has meant fewer requests - largely 

because of uncertainty around the position and to 

whom to forward requests. (CCS) 

50 

0 

Q1 

Q2 

Q3 

Q4 

2006/07 - Responses 

1.6 Implement Aged & Disability Projects/Activity 




Comment: A successful Seniors Week was once again held this year with over 70 activities included in the 

program. Support was provided to the Illawarra Celebration of Ability events in December. 

Celebration of Ability - Customer Satisfaction 

Number 

100% 

80% 

60% 

Comment: Wollongong City Council partnered with 

a number of agencies for Celebration of Ability 

events in December 2006, however Council was 

not the lead agency for this event and to date no 

satisfaction survey has been undertaken. A review 

of Council's role and the evaluation of our support 

of this event will be undertaken in the new 

financial year to address this. (CCS) 

40% 

20% 

0% 

2006/07 

2007/08 


Target 

2008/09 



100% 

Seniors Week - Customer Satisfaction 

Comment: The customer satisfaction survey for 

Seniors Week 2007 was rated at 95% with survey 

respondents indicating that they were satisfied 

with the quality of the Seniors Week Event. (CCS) 

80% 

60% 

40% 

20% 

0% 

2006/07 

2007/08 


Target 

2008/09 

1.7 Implement Strategies Identified in Social Plan 




Comment: Wollongong City Council's Social Plan 2007-2011 was implemented and prepared in accordance 

with the Social Community Planning and Reporting Guidelines set out by the NSW Department of Local 

Government 2002. The Social Plan was adopted in May 2007 and will be implemented in the new financial 

year. The Social Plan describes the local community, summarises the key issues facing this community, 

and formulates recommended strategies which Council and other agencies could implement in order to 

address identified needs. 

100% 

80% 

Social Plan - Customer Satisfaction 


Team are currently evaluating the process used to 

develop and prepare the Social Plan 2007-2011, 

adopted by Council in May 2007. The overall 

customer satisfaction measure for the Social 

planning team is rated at 75%. (CCS) 

60% 

40% 

20% 

0% 

2006/07 

2007/08 


Target 

2008/09 

05/06 Disability Discrimination Act Action Plan 


Date 

Criteria established and review 

CCS Jun 2007 

commenced by June 2007 

Operational 

Risk 

Financial 

Risk 

Progress 


Comment: A review was undertaken and is currently in draft. A further comprehensive review will be 

undertaken to inform an action plan for 2007/08. There were periods with no worker in this positon. 

2.1 Review Provision of Community Services 


Date 

Criteria established and review 

CCS Ongoing 

commenced by June 2007 

Operational 

Risk 

Financial 

Risk 

Progress 


Comment: Review conducted and final report and criteria completed. 


3.1 Manage and Operate Community Facilities 

Avg No. Visitors at Multi-purpose Community Facilities Comment: This data represents the average 

number of visitors to Council's multi purpose 

Number 

community facilities for the 3rd quarter 06/07. 

6,000 

The data for the 4th quarter 2006/07 will be 

reported in 1st quarter 2007/08. (CCS) 

5,000 


4,000 

3,000 

2,000 

1,000 

0 

Q1 

Q2 

Q3 

Q4 

2004/05 2005/06 2006/07 

Usage of Multi-purpose Community Centres 

Hours 

300 

200 

Comment: This data represents the utilisation 

rates at Council's multi purpose community 

facilities based on the hours of use. Data on the 

hours of use is collected during a survey period 

conducted annually in the month of March. There 

has been a slight increase in the hours of use in 

March 2007. (CCS) 

100 

0 

Hours/Centre 

2002/03 2003/04 2004/05 2005/06 2006/07 

3.2 Thirroul District Community Centre and Library 


Date 

Project milestones achieved, and 

CCS Jun 2008 

project completed within budget and 

target date 

Operational 

Risk 

Financial 

Risk 

Progress 

Low High Delayed 

Comment: Construction of the Thirroul District Community Centre and Library has been long awaited by 

the residents of the northern suburbs. Once open, the new centre will provide a state-of-the-art district 

library, multi purpose hall, meeting and activity rooms and a base for a range of community services and 

programs. It will replace the old small Thirroul Library and Thirroul Senior Citizens Centre and prove a 

new home for the Thirroul Neighbourhood Centre. 

During the first 6 months of the year Council sought to purchase an additional parcel of neighbouring land 

to improve the configuration of the new centre. By Christmas 2006 negotiations fell through and Council 

proceeded to tender. In February 2007 local construction firm Manteena Pty Ltd was awarded the contract 

and works commenced in March with an official 'turning of the sod'. Delays in construction occurred during 

excavations with the unforeseen removal of contaminated material, discovery of bad ground which 

resulted in additional underground structural works and significant wet weather. Although achieving the 

year's milestones to award the contract and commence construction, the project itself is behind schedule 

and the centre will now be opened early in the 2008/09 financial year. 

3.3 Wollongong District HACC/Family Services Centre 



Feasibility determined by target date CCS Jun 2007 Low Low Delayed 

Comment: Several options for community facilities in the Wollongong CBD area have been investigated in 

the past, in particular a Home and Community Care/Family Services Centre. Prior to pursuing this option 

there is a need to determine if such a centre is feasible. 

Although data collection for the feasibility study commenced, the project was deferred pending the 

outcome to the Town Hall site investigations. 



3.4 Develop Horsley Child Care Centre 



Location determined by January 2007 CCS Jun 2007 Low Low Completed 

Comment: Planning for a children's services centre in Horsley commenced during the early 1990s with the 

formation of the Horsley Section 94 Plan for Community Facilities. This Plan provided for the development 

of child care facilities using developer contributions. Research conducted during 2002 reconfirmed the 

need for additional care for 0-5 year olds, particularly babies aged 0-2 years, and for 5-12 year olds 

outside of school hours. 

Early 2007, after investigating a number of sites, a proposed site for the new centre was identified on a 

portion of Reed Park not used as sporting fields. Preliminary research showed the proposed site was large 

enough to accommodate a children's services centre and it was not within a high risk flood affected area. 

In May 2007 Council agreed to seek community feedback on this proposed site and this will take place 

early next financial year with a report to be prepared for Councillors considered in October 2007. The 

project did not meet this year's project timeframes due to the difficulty in finding a suitable site within the 

project's approved budget. 


Date 

Documentation completed by June CCS Sep 2007 

2007 

Operational 

Risk 

Financial 

Risk 

Progress 


Comment: Design and documentation cannot commence until a site is approved. Target date revised 

with site approval expected in September 2007 after a report to Council (May) followed by community 

consultation on the preferred site. 


Date 

Project completed within budget and 

target date 

CCS Sep 2007 

Operational 

Risk 

Financial 

Risk 

Progress 


Comment: Target date to be reviewed upon confirmation of site. 

3.5 Plan Community Facilities in Southern Suburbs 



Plan completed by target date CCS Jun 2007 Low Low Delayed 

Comment: Over a five year period, Council is developing local area Community, Recreation and Library 

Facility Plans to determine directions for these facilities across the city. The Southern Suburbs, including 

Berkeley, Lake Heights, Cringila, Warrawong, Port Kembla, Primbee and Windang is the first of the local 

areas to be considered. 

Research for the Plan commenced in September with two months community consultations including 

surveys, kiosks and forums to identify issues with existing community, recreation and library facilities and 

future needs for such facilities. Data regarding the condition and use of each of the existing facilities was 

also collected. Preliminary directions were identified early in 2007. A financial assessment for the wholeof-life 

costs for the proposed directions for facilities in the area was completed and presented to 

Councillors in June 2007. Finalising a Draft Plan on the proposed directions has been deferred until further 

information can be provided to Councillors in August. The Draft Plan will then be put to the community for 

comment and feedback prior to final approval. The overall project is on track. However there have been 

delays this financial year. Further information is to be obtained before the finalisation of the draft Plan. 

3.6 Balgownie Village Community Centre 



Project milestones achieved CCS Aug 2007 Low Moderate On Track 

Comment: In 2006 Council sold the former Balgownie Seniors Hall in Farrell Road Balgownie with proceeds 

to go towards redevelopment of the Balgownie Village Community Centre and $50,000 to the Wollongong 

City Brass Band. The redevelopment provides for new internal toilet facilities, access for persons with a 

disability and minor works to improve the functionality and presentation of the facility. 

With the funds available and concept plans completed, a development application was approved in June 

2006. Construction documentation was completed by the end of the year and the project put to tender in 

early 2007. In March 2007 CBC Constructions Pty Ltd was awarded the contract and works commenced in 

May 2007. Minor delays in construction have occurred due to wet weather and unforeseen works required 

to replace rotting floor boards in one area of the building. The project is on schedule and to budget and is 

due to be completed in August 2007. 




Date 

Project completed within budget and CCS Aug 2007 

target date 

Operational 

Risk 

Financial 

Risk 

Progress 

Low Moderate On Track 

Comment: Project on target for completion in August 2007 and within approved budget. 

3.7 Corrimal Community Centre - Pensioner's Room 


Date 

Feasibility study completed by target CCS Jun 2007 

date 

Operational 

Risk 

Financial 

Risk 

Progress 


Comment: The buildings occupied by the Corrimal Pensioners in Memorial Park Corrimal are near the end 

of their useful life and in the near future will require significant funds to renew. Rather than rebuild a 

stand alone facility, it was determined to investigate the feasibility of providing a pensioners room at the 

Corrimal District Library and Community Centre - as part of the precinct of community facilities in Short 

Street Corrimal. 

Investigations commenced late in the financial year with discussions with the Pensioners Group. The 

feasibility study was not completed as scheduled due to other work priorities and will now be undertaken 

as part of the development of a more holistic local area (Corrimal and neighbouring suburbs) Community, 

Recreation and Library Facilities Plan next financial year. Strategies to obtain community input into the 

Plan will be implemented from July to August 2007. 

05/06 Dapto Ribbonwood Enhancement 


Date 

Project completed to budget and by 

target date 

CCS Mar 2007 

Operational 

Risk 

Financial 

Risk 

Progress 


Comment: Project delayed with development application still being considered. Project deferred to next 

financial year with revised target date of June 08. 





Community Services 

and Facilities 

Original 

Budget 

$'000 

Annual 

Budget 

$'000 

Actual 

$'000 

Proposed 

Carryover* 

$'000 

Budget 

Var 

$'000 




Materials and Contracts 1,072 1,125 928 103 94 



Divisional Overheads 27 (5) (12) 0 6 




Activities 3,928 4,476 4,217 106 153 

$000's 


5,000 

4,500 

4,000 

3,500 

3,000 

2,500 

2,000 

1,500 

1,000 

500 

0 


Budget 

YTD Actual 




Grants - Operating 1,288 1,476 1,939 0 463 



Amounts 1,851 1,991 2,404 12 425 





$000's 


3,000 

2,500 

2,000 

1,500 

1,000 

500 

0 


Budget 

YTD Actual 

Less Grants & Cont'n Transferred to RA(1,986) (2,132) (2,811) (7) (686) 


Transferred from RA 1,199 1,772 1,702 15 (55) 



MOVEMENTS (2,214) (2,196) (2,205) (86) (96) 



Thirroul Dist CC & Lib - Operations 82 0 82 0 0 0 82 0 0 

Funds Returned -Received In Prior 

Years 0 0 109 (109) 109 (109) 0 0 0 

Graffiti Op. Plan - Pilot 0 0 7 (5) 9 (4) 0 0 (3) 

CALD Transport Project 0 0 30 (30) 18 (18) 12 (12) 0 

Implement DDA 54 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 

4000 

3500 

3000 

2500 

2000 

1500 

1000 

500 

0 

-500 

$000's 



136 0 228 (145) 136 (131) 94 (12) (3) 



Horsley Childcare Centre 500 (500) 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 

Balgownie Village Comm. Ctr - 

Redevelop 0 0 468 (363) 90 (87) 379 (276) 0 

HACC Bus Replacement 0 0 210 (210) 55 (55) 155 (155) 0 

Wentworth St Port Kembla 0 0 3 (3) 1 (1) 0 0 0 

Dapto District Community Centre 0 0 253 (253) 5 (5) 249 (249) 0 

Thirroul Dist CC & Lib - 

Construction 3,420 (3,420) 1,930 (1,930) 1,125 (1,125) 1,805 (805) (1,000) 

Wollongong Town Hall & CC 0 0 273 (273) 30 (30) 243 (243) 0 

Budget 

YTD Actual 

3,920 (3,920) 3,137 (3,032) 1,306 (1,303) 2,830 (1,728) (1,000) 






Community Services & Facilities 



Surplus 

(Deficit) 

Comments 

Expense 

Material & Contracts (94) 94 Various savings made on Community 

Centres ($50k) as well as less 

expenditure made on funded projects. 

This has been offset by less transfers 

from reserves. 

Other Expenses (60) 60 Marketing works completed internally 

with expenditure shown in Internal 

Charges see below ($27k), remainder 

is less expenditure on funded 

projects, offset by reduced transfers 

from reserves. 

Internal Charges 27 (27) Marketing work completed internally 

but budgeted under Other Expenses. 


Revenue 

User Charges & Fees (81) (81) Projected BIP improvement for 

additional income, not realised $67K 

and reduced income from Community 

Halls. 

Grants - Operating 463 463 Funding received for 2007-08 

community transport projects 

($260k) and Day Care programs, 

both offset by transfer to reserve. 

Contributions - Operating 29 29 Community Transport contributions 

for 2007-08 received, offset by 

transfer to reserve 

Capital Grants and Contributions 66 66 Capital contributions for 2007-08 

projects received, offset by transfer 

to reserve. 







(686) (686) Additional Grant funding and 

Contributions funding received 

transferred to reserve. 

(55) (55) Less expenditure made on funded 

projects resulting in reduced transfer 

from RA. 


Surplus 


(Deficit) 

Comments 

Thirroul District Community Centre & 

Library 

1,000 (1,000) Additional works required for 

rehabilitation of land. 

Variation on Capital Projects 1,000 0 (1,000) 



Function: Arts and Culture 


1.1 Implement Key Strategies from Cultural Plan 



Strategies implemented CCS Ongoing Low Low On Track 

Comment: Dec 2006 saw the launch of the Cultural Plan 2006-2011. The plan aims to assist Council to 

understand the community's aspirations and values and to inform policy making and planning decision's for 

the whole community. The plan was the result of extensive community engagament, evaluatuion and 

strategy setting to complete an action plan across 6 keys areas - Leadership and Partnerships, Cultural 

infrastructure, Cultural Economy, Place making and Public art, Cultural heritage and Community and 

Cultural Diversity. Examples of outcomes for 2007 have been the Art, Heritage and Place forum and 

exhibition in partnership with Wollongong University, Environment Week at the botanic gardens with 

Circus Solarus and development of a public art masterplan project. 

1.2 Public Art and Place Making Projects 



Projects completed by target date CCS Jun 2007 Low Low Delayed 

Comment: Public Art programs continued to progress across the city during the year with different levels 

of completion. Berkeley project was completed with Wentworth Street projects all developed awaiting 

installation. Merrigong Project has been impacted on by the landslips on Mt Keira and is awaiting revisions 

re location. Thirroul and Disctrict Community Centre public art projects have also been delayed due to 

construction issues, however the seascape terrazzo has been completed in Thirroul. 

05/06 Merrigong Art Project - Mt Keira 


Date 

Project completed to budget and by CCS Aug 2007 

target date 

Operational 

Risk 

Financial 

Risk 

Progress 

Moderate Moderate Delayed 

Comment: Merrigong project has progressed well this year to the revised time frames, with the 

development of the designs completed. However, due to the landslide on site at Mt Keira an alternative 

site for placement is being established. 

2.1 Support IPAC, City Gallery and Circus Monoxide 


Date 

Establish criteria for review of support CCS Jun 2007 


Operational 

Risk 

Financial 

Risk 

Progress 


Comment: Level of funding and support provided has been established. However the criteria for review 

will be implemented in 2007/08. 

3.1a New Year's Eve Event for the City 


Date 

Event held within budget reaching CPR Dec 2006 

crowd targets and no major security 

incidents 

Operational 

Risk 

Financial 

Risk 

Progress 


Comment: 8,000 people flocked to New Year's Eve event held in Lang Park - a free community event 

staged in a safe environment with no security incidents. Planning has commenced for the 2007 New 

Year's Event with discussions held with potential sponsors. (CPR) 


3.1b Australia Day Event for the City 



Date 

Event held within budget, reaching CPR Jan 2007 

crowd targets and no major security 

incidents 

Operational 

Risk 

Financial 

Risk 

Progress 


Comment: 2007 met all targets with a crowd of approximately 70,000 flocking to Wollongong Harbour for 

a full day of activities with no major security incidents. Investigation and discussions with potential 

sponsors for 2008 has commenced and planning has been put in place for event co-ordinators and 

management of stalls and amusements rides.(CPR) 

30 

20 

10 

0 

3.2 Manage and Promote WCC's Event Program 

Number 

40 

Q1 

Council's Event Program 

Q2 

Q3 

Q4 

Comment: Major highlights for the year included 

the Lord Mayor's Business Luncheons featuring 

The Hon Bob Carr, Cardinal George Pell and Greg 

Norman, hosting the Business After Hours event 

and Rod Oxley's farewell dinner. The Lady 

Mayoress Luncheon and Fashion Parade was once 

again very successful raising $7,000 for the Rural 

Fire Service whilst the Lady Mayoress Mothers Day 

Family Fun Run had close to 800 more participants 

and raised $37,500 for the National Breast Cancer 

Foundation. 

Council was host to the replica Dutch vessel the 

Duyfken and provided a community celebration 

with traditional Dutch entertainment whilst the 

Duykfen was open to the general public. The 

inaugural visit by HMAS Wollongong III also 

2005/06 2006/07 

strengthened relationships with Port Kembla Port 

Corporation and the Navy when a public open day 

at Port Kembla was held. Other activities included 

visits by various Ambassadors, celebration of 

National Days and the launch of an Aboriginal 

Place at Sandon Point. (CPR) 

3.3 Manage WCC's Sponsorship Program 



Sponsorships managed within budget CPR Ongoing Low Low Completed 

Comment: Council's sponsorship program budget was fully expended for the year 2006/07. 2007/08 

sponsorship recommendations will be submitted to Council in accordance with Council's Financial 

Assistance Policy. (CPR) 

Number 

30 

WCC's Sponsorship Program 

Comment: Two applications were approved 

following the cancellation of an event and the 

refund of sponsorship by recipient. (CPR) 

20 

10 

0 

Q1 

Q2 

Q3 

Q4 

2006/07 - Sponsorships Approved 2006/07 - Sponsorships Declined 


3.4 Manage Small Grants Program 


Number 

60 

50 

40 

30 

20 

10 

0 

Small Grants Program 

2005/06 

2006/07 

Applications Received YTD Applications Approved YTD 

Comment: The small grants program is a well 

established way for Council to support local 

cultural activites and projects that reflect the 

uniqueness of our city. The aim is to develop and 

showcase local art forms, increase community 

particpation in cultural activity and value the 

cultural diversity of our community. Among 

successful programs during the year were Oral 

Histories workshops, Mural's at the Home ground 

of the Illawarra Hockey Association, Circus WOW 

Fabulous risk and professional developement for 

the Illawarra Craft and Art network (ICAN). 

In 2006-07, 55 submissions were received with 11 

successful projects utilising the $30,000 budget. 

(CCS) 

3.5 Manage and Support Cultural Activities and Events 

Cultural Activities/Events Held/Supported 

Number 

70 

60 

50 

40 

30 

20 

10 

0 

Q1 

Q2 

Q3 

Q4 

2006/07 - Activities/Events 2006/07 - Target 

Comment: 6 key events were directly run by 

Cultural Services and the development of 6 public 

art projects was progressed. In addition, regular 

liaison and support with over 60 cultural sector 

organisations was maintained throughout the 

year. 

In particular, the second year of the museums 

development program has made a significant 

impact in progressing the management of heritage 

assets and raising the skills of the local museums 

sector. Initiatives supporting the arts, heritage 

and cultural life in Wollongong in 2006-07 included 

The Milestones exhibition featuring 30 local artists, 

the management of the Bulli Miners Cottage and 

funding for a wide range of projects such as a Hip 

Hop dance program, a puppetry project for young 

people, the Short Sighted Film Festival, the 

Illawarra Improvised Music Festival and the 

Coniston Public School's Permaculture Garden 

Sculpture. The Art Heritage and Place Forum 

brought together a range of experts in heritage, 

environment, urban planning and design and the 

arts to debate the issues for the arts in 

Wollongong and to explore the role of the arts in 

strategic programs being led by Council. (CCS) 

3.6 Strategic Direction for Viva la Gong Festival 


Date 

Option for future festival direction 

CCS Mar 2007 

identified 

Operational 

Risk 

Financial 

Risk 

Progress 


Comment: The focus for the festival this year has been reflection, refocus and renewal with no actual 

event held. A range of community members participated in the evaluation of previous events and the 

development of a new strategic direction and festival model, which was endorsed by Council in April. 

Council will again be celebrating with the community in October 2007 - Viva la Gong, Street Art Festival. 



4.1 Manage Museum Development Program 



Program objectives met by target date CCS Dec 2008 Low Low On Track 

Comment: The year has seen the Museum Development Porgram achieve many outcomes from the 

partnership between the IMB Community Foundation, Arts NSW and Council. A successful Sustainaibilty 

workshop was held with Museums and Galleries NSW attracting participants from across the region as the 

lead up to the Standards Program. 10 local and regional museums are participating in the Standards 

program. Work continues on collections managment and practice with the Museum Development Officer 

participating in Chapter meetings in the region to contribute to positve museum practice locally. Currently 

Bulli Miner's Cottage is in a transition process with volunteers recruited to undertake priorities identified in 

a consultant's strategic report completed through the year, which will also be enhanced by a conservation 

management plan, also currently underway. 





Arts and Culture 

Original 

Budget 

$'000 

Annual 

Budget 

$'000 

Actual 

$'000 

Proposed 

Carryover* 

$'000 

Budget 

Var 

$'000 






Other Expenses 1,619 1,778 1,730 0 47 

Divisional Overheads 8 0 (2) 0 2 



Activities 2,528 2,920 2,767 102 51 

$000's 


3,000 

2,500 

2,000 

1,500 

1,000 

500 

0 


Budget 

YTD Actual 







Amounts 276 325 220 0 (105) 


CAPITAL CONTRIBUTIONS (2,253) (2,595) (2,547) (102) (54) 


$000's 


350 

300 

250 

200 

150 

100 

50 

0 


Budget 

YTD Actual 







MOVEMENTS (2,253) (2,676) (2,516) (92) 68 


2003/04 

Activities) 


Australia Day Committee 41 0 73 (56) 93 (56) 0 0 (20) 

Circus Monoxide 80 0 80 0 80 0 0 0 0 

Sponsorship Fund 107 0 135 (1) 131 (1) 0 0 5 

New Year's fEVEr 20 0 60 (1) 56 (1) 0 0 4 

Film Illawarra 15 0 16 0 16 0 0 0 0 

Cultural Plan Implementation 20 (20) 20 (20) 10 (10) 10 (10) 0 

Main St Program 0 0 12 0 6 0 6 0 0 

$000's 

800 

700 

600 

500 

400 

300 

200 

100 

0 



283 (20) 396 (79) 391 (68) 16 (10) (12) 



Art Gallery Building Mtce & 

Improvements 150 (150) 150 (150) 150 (150) 0 0 0 

IPAC - Equipment Replacement 350 (350) 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 

Public Art Program 50 (50) 50 (50) 19 (19) 31 (31) 0 

Surf Lifesaving Centenary 

Sculpture 0 0 90 (90) 66 (66) 24 (24) 0 

* Federation Public Art 0 0 62 (22) 28 (22) 34 0 0 

Budget 

YTD Actual 

550 (550) 352 (312) 263 (257) 89 (55) 0 






Arts & Culture 



Surplus 

(Deficit) 

Comments 

Expense 

Employee Costs 28 (28) Expenditure on projects spent here 

but budgeted under Materials and 

Contracts. 

Other Expenses (47) 47 Project Expenditure budgeted here 

but spent under Employee Costs 

($28k). Remainder is reduced 

insurance costs for IPAC due to lower 

premium. 


Revenue 

User Charges & Fees (42) (42) Refund from City Gallery for vehicle 

purchased on their behalf shown 

under Capital Grants & Contributions 

($21k), lower insurance costs 

resulting in lower recovery for the 

Gallery. 

Grants - Operating (22) (22) Less grant funding received, offset by 

less funds transferred to reserve. 

Contributions - Operating (40) (40) Less contributions received than 

projected. 

Capital Grants and Contributions 61 61 Grant funds received for Centenary of 

Surf Lifesaving sculpture $40k, 

refund from City Gallery for vehicle 

purchased on their behalf $21K. 







22 22 Reflects lower level of grant funds 

received. 

39 39 Strategic museum planner funding 

introduced. 


Surplus 


(Deficit) 

Comments 

Australia Day Committee 20 (20) Additional costs incurred in running of 

project. 



Arts & Culture 


Expense 


Revenue 

Surplus 

(Deficit) 

Comments 

Expense 




Revenue 





Function: Library Services 


1.1 New Library Service Delivery Methods 


Date 

Investigations completed and 

LIB Feb 2007 

recommendations made by target date 

Operational 

Risk 

Financial 

Risk 

Progress 


Comment: In June 2006 the Library purchased 6 Audio-Read Navigators as a trial to determine the 

suitability of this new technology for print handicapped customers. The audio read navigator is a patented 

device which can easily be operated by vision impaired people. In May 2007 a survey of customers using 

the devices indicated a high satisfaction level although content did not always suit. 

The Library was considering purchase of further devices, when the Macular Degeneration Foundation 

(MDF) offered to purchase 20 further devices to meet the needs of all Macular Degeneration sufferers in 

the local area. In collaboration with the MDF the Library now has 20 new devices to distribute through our 

Outreach Services section. 

1.2 Timely Provision of New Library Material 

New Library Items Added to Collection 

Number 

12,000 

10,000 

8,000 

6,000 

4,000 

2,000 

Comment: Following the implementation of the 

new Library system (Spydus) in July 2005, Library 

Support Services investigated improving processes 

to improve efficiency in adding new items to the 

collection and to reduce the backlog of items 

awaiting cataloguing. 

As a result of these efficiences, in 2006/07, the 

Library added more items to its collections than it 

acquired - 38,862 items were catalogued and 

added - a 15% increase in output over the 

previous year. (LIB) 

0 

Q1 

Q2 

Q3 

Q4 

2004/05 2005/06 2006/07 

New Library Materials - Processing Time 

Days 

60 

50 

40 

30 

20 

10 

0 

Q1 

Q2 

Q3 

Q4 

Comment: Processing time for new library 

materials reflects the time taken for new items to 

be received, catalogued and processed before 

being sent to the branch for shelving. Rising 

customer service expectations for items indicate 

that customers want to see new material on 

library shelves at the same time as it appears in 

the bookstores. 

To remain competitive and relevant to our 

customers, the Library has improved these 

processes and reduced the average processing 

time well below the 25-day target. The average 

time to process new materials is now lower than 

any previous quarter in the past 3 years. (LIB) 

2004/05 2005/06 2006/07 Target 

1.3 Continue Re-organisation of Central Library 



Completion of project by target date LIB Aug 2007 Low Low Completed 

Comment: The Central Library renovation was completed on time and on budget. The Central Library 

customers were rewarded for their patience and understanding during the 3 month closure for renovations, 

when the doors reopened on March 15, 2007. 

The customers were delighted with the new layout, bright decoration, new facilities and fitout. On 2 April 

2007, the Library was officially opened by the State Librarian and Lord Mayor. Response from the public 

continues to be positive. 


1.4 Utilisation of Library Collection 


Per Capita 

1.0 

0.9 

0.8 

0.7 

0.6 

0.5 

0.4 

0.3 

0.2 

0.1 

0.0 

Library Loans 

Comment: 2006/07 finished on an encouragingly 

high note given that the Central Library was 

closed for 3 months and Unanderra Library was 

closed for 2 weeks and the two Mobile Services 

were merged into one. By the final quarter of the 

year loans had regained the previous highs for 

earlier years. 

Library customers continue to borrow across a 

high range of library materials including fiction, 

non-fiction, audio books and DVD's. Staff are 

continuing to monitor the effects of new 

presentation arrangements of stock in the Central 

and Branch Libraries. (LIB) 

Jul 

Aug 

Sep 

Oct 

Nov 

Dec 

Jan 

Feb 

Mar 

Apr 

May 

Jun 

2004/05 2005/06 2006/07 

Per Capita 

1.0 

0.9 

0.8 

0.7 

0.6 

0.5 

0.4 

0.3 

0.2 

0.1 

0.0 

Library Visits 

Comment: Overall personal library visits show a 

downward trend. This is due to a number of 

factors occuring in 2006/07. These included the 

closure of the Central Library, a shorter closure of 

Unanderra Library, the reduction of the Mobile 

Library Service from two vehicles to one and the 

resultant change from a weekly to a fortnightly 

service. 

Additionally during the closure of the Central 

Library there was an increase in remote use of the 

library website (online use). This usage has 

continued to grow as customer awareness and 

satisfaction of this service has increased. (LIB) 

Jul 

Aug 

Sep 

Oct 

Nov 

Dec 

Jan 

Feb 

Mar 

Apr 

May 

Jun 

2004/05 2005/06 2006/07 

Library Promotions and Media Exposures 

Number 

80 

70 

60 

50 

40 

30 

20 

10 

0 

Q1 

Q2 

Q3 

Q4 

Comment: High levels of media exposure and 

promotions have been associated with excitement 

around the newly renovated Central Library and 

anticipation over the building of the new Thirroul 

Library and Community Centre. 

Promotions have also included interactive library 

services such as Internet Training, Justice of the 

Peace access and new children's programs. Events 

have included the official launch of the renovated 

Central Library, Australia's Biggest Morning Tea, 

Corrimal Library's 10th Birthday Celebration as 

well as many tours, catalogue training sessions 

and presentations to community groups. (LIB) 

2005/06 2006/07 



1.5 Reference, Information and Readers Advice Services 

Enquiries 

50,000 

40,000 

30,000 

20,000 

10,000 

Library Reference Enquiries 

Comment: Reference enquiries have almost 

regained the level of 2005/06 after the effects of 

the temporary closures of both the Central and 

Unanderra libraries during the year. Any decrease 

in personal reference enquiries is offset by the 

increase in online traffic. 

The development and implementation of the Core 

Reference Collections in each Branch Library, was 

completed during 2006/07. During this time there 

has been an increasing trend for customers to 

become independent users of these up to date and 

in depth resources. (LIB) 

0 

Q1 

Q2 

Q3 

Q4 

2004/05 2005/06 2006/07 

Enquiries 

12,000 

10,000 

8,000 

6,000 

4,000 

2,000 

Library Local Studies Enquiries 

Comment: Local Studies enquiries reached their 

highest level since separate data collection began. 

Customers who had been unable to access the 

collections due to the Closure of the Central 

Library account for the surge in the last quarter of 

the year. 

It is interesting to note that the cumulative figure 

for 2006/07 is higher than the previous year in 

spite of a closure of three months. Increased 

interest in Local material leads us to believe that 

this is an increasing area of business. (LIB) 

0 

Q1 

Q2 

Q3 

Q4 

2005/06 2006/07 

Public Library Evaluation Group (PLEG) Statistics 

100% 

80% 

60% 

40% 

Comment: A quarterly sample of information 

requests is carried out for the State Library of 

NSW. The data collected is to measure the % of 

information requests which are able to be 

completed on the day received. 

Wollongong Library's percentage continues to 

remain high. The figure for Wollongong Library 

Service is constant at approximately 90% of 

enquiries answered satisfactorily on the same day. 

(LIB) 

20% 

0% 

Q1 

Q2 

Q3 

Q4 

2004/05 2005/06 2006/07 



Library Services - Customer Satisfaction 

100% 

Comment: No customer satisfaction survey was 

scheduled during this reporting period and the 

year. (LIB) 

80% 

60% 

40% 

20% 

0% 

2006/07 

2007/08 


Target 

2008/09 

1.6 Use of Technology Resources in Libraries 

Hits 

250,000 

200,000 

Library Website Hits 

Comment:·The Library's website provides 

electronic access to a wide range of library 

services and resources and provides benefits to 

the community based on increased access to 

information. The Library Web site is key to Library 

e-business. 

150,000 

100,000 

50,000 

0 

Q1 

Q2 

Q3 

2005/06 2006/07 

Q4 

Visits to the Library website have fallen in 2006- 

2007. To remain relevant to library customers, in 

the on-line environment, it is planned to redevelop 

and re-design both the Library Web site 

and Web catalogue to bring them together and 

ensure the library can continue to provide an 

effective point of entry for all remote customers, 

to align the design with the new Council Web site 

design and Library branding and to promote the 

Library as a valuable community asset.(LIB) 

Bookings 

25,000 

20,000 

15,000 

Library Internet Bookings 

Comment: The Library provides 31 personal 

computers for free Internet access. 

The library introduced the Envisionware Personal 

Computer Booking and Print Management system 

in December 2006 to manage PC access in the 

Library. Customer take-up has been high. (LIB) 

10,000 

5,000 

0 

Q1 

Q2 

Q3 

Q4 

2005/06 2006/07 



Number 

4000 

3000 

2000 

1000 

Library Email/WP Bookings 

Comment: In December 2006, the Library 

installed a personal computer booking system 

(Envisionware) to automate the process of 

booking and monitoring public access computers. 

Users are able to self-manage their use of the 

internet allowing staff to redirect time from clerical 

to professional customer service duties. 

In February 2007, the Library introduced a charge 

for email, chat and wordprocessing use on the 

public access PCs. Bookings for these 16 personal 

computers indicate steady usage and an income 

stream from this value-added service. (LIB) 

Q1 

Q2 

Q3 

Q4 

2006/07 - E-mail/WP Boolings 

1.7 RFID at Central and Thirroul Libraries 


Date 

Completion of project within budget LIB Jun 2007 

and target date 

Operational 

Risk 

Financial 

Risk 

Progress 

Moderate Moderate Revised 

Comment: RFID (Radio Frequency Identification) systems use radio signals and tags on library items to 

track and monitor library resources allowing self-check for customers. RFID is an innovation for our Library 

service which will result in improved productivity and service. 

The Library began to implement RFID in January 2007. The original implementation schedule was for 

Stage 1 Wollongong Central and Thirroul District Library to be completed by June 2007. RFID has been 

fully implemented at the Central Library with only long overdue items requiring tagging upon return. The 

launch of RFID at the Library co-incided with the re-opening of the refurbished Central Library. The 

implementation date for Thirroul was revised due to delays in the building of the new Thirroul District 

Library and Community Centre and has been re-scheduled to June 2008 completion in line with the 

building of the new library. 

Instead the Corrimal District Library RFID implementation was completed successfully in June 2007. All 

other libraries and the bookmobile are scheduled for implementation by June 2008. 

Critical to the success of this project is achieving 80% self-check at each site which both Wollongong and 

Corrimal are achieving. 

1.8 Re-brand Library 


Date 

New brand adopted and promotional LIB Jun 2007 

material developed by target date 

Operational 

Risk 

Financial 

Risk 

Progress 


Comment: Wollongong City Library has developed a new brand in conjunction with designers from the 

Marketing Unit. The new brand gives the library's publicity collateral an up-to-date and professional image 

that fits both our service level and the updated look of the Central Library. 

The brand has been used to produce informative pamphlets about membership and key services. Genre 

bookmarks are an enhancement to the library's Readers' Advice service and helpsheets effectively promote 

our online catalogue and databases. 

The new branded material is available at all library branches. It will be expanded to include more 

multimedia applications and the Children and Youth Services in the next financial year. 



1.9 Community Information Database 

Community Information Enquiries 

Non-electronic Enquiries 

900 

800 

700 

600 

500 

Comment: It is anticipated that the trend away 

from telephone and personal enquiries will 

continue. This is due to the increasing popularity 

of online access. 

Additionally customers are able to access the 

database independently within the library using 

public access internet terminals. 

400 

300 

200 

100 

0 

Q1 

Q2 

Q3 

Q4 

2005/06 2006/07 

Community Information Website Visits 

Virtual Visits 

40,000 

30,000 

20,000 

10,000 

Comment: The Library's Community Information 

Directory has been available on the Library Web 

site since 1996. The database includes details of 

over 2,000 local organisations and other 

information for everyday living. 

Extracts of the Library's Community Information 

database have been placed onto Council's Web 

site. These include "Find a children's service" 

which is searchable by postcode, age group, 

service type and whether it is community owned 

or commercial. 

0 

Q1 

Q2 

Q3 

2005/06 2006/07 

Q4 

Usage of the Community Information site has 

increased 25% in the past 12 months, in part due 

to extracts from the Community Services 

Directory being made available on Council's Web 

site. (LIB) 

1.10 Library Services at Unanderra and Helensburgh 


Date 

Report completed and endorsed by LIB May 2007 

Council by target date 

Operational 

Risk 

Financial 

Risk 

Progress 


Comment: A draft review has been completed. The report will present options on what type of library 

services need to be established in the Helensburgh and Unanderra areas to replace the inadequate 

infrastructure currently provided. 

The report will also provide detailed whole of life costings for the current and future services and will also 

take into consideration current and future demographics of these areas. It is anticipated the project will be 

completed by December 2007. 

05/06 Mobile Library Services 



Project completed by target date LIB Jun 2008 Low Low On Track 

Comment: Project continues under review. A draft report has been completed and will be further 

developed to take into account a range of options for the Mobile Library Service including alternatives for 

the areas now targeted by this service. 

The report will provide costings for the current and future services. It will also take into consideration 

current and future demographics for the Wollongong Local Government Area. 


05/06 Newspaper Indexing Project 




Newspaper Indexing Project LIB Jun 2009 Low Low On Track 

Comment: This State Library of NSW funded project is progressing on schedule. The South Coast Times 

newspaper 1962-1965 was indexed in the final quarter of 2006/07. 

This project is known as "Indexing the Gap". When completed the Library will have all local newpapers 

from the mid 1800's to date indexed to facilitate access for customers. 





Library Services 

Original 

Budget 

$'000 

Annual 

Budget 

$'000 

Actual 

$'000 

Proposed 

Carryover* 

$'000 

Budget 

Var 

$'000 





Depreciation, Amortisation + Impairment1,117 1,117 1,109 0 8 





Activities 6,562 6,561 6,352 13 197 

$000's 


7,000 

6,000 

5,000 

4,000 

3,000 

2,000 

1,000 

0 


Budget 

YTD Actual 







Amounts 612 882 774 0 (107) 




$000's 


1,000 

900 

800 

700 

600 

500 

400 

300 

200 

100 

0 


Budget 

YTD Actual 


Less Grants & Cont'n Transferred to RA (6) (302) (251) 0 51 





MOVEMENTS (5,954) (5,879) (5,763) 0 116 



Thirroul Library - Additional Staff 98 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 

Review of Library Services 0 0 44 0 44 0 0 0 0 

Newspaper Indexing Project 0 0 22 (22) 10 (10) 13 (13) 0 

98 0 66 (22) 54 (10) 13 (13) 0 



Reorganise Central Library 0 0 1,041 (1,041) 1,044 (1,041) 0 0 (2) 

Library Books 1,024 (200) 1,024 (200) 1,024 (200) 0 0 (0) 

Central Audio 0 0 23 (23) 16 (16) 7 (7) 0 

Warrawong New Service Desk 0 0 37 0 36 0 0 0 1 

$000's 

2500 

2000 

1500 

1000 

500 

0 




1,024 (200) 2,125 (1,264) 2,120 (1,258) 7 (7) (2) 









Surplus 

(Deficit) 

Comments 

Expense 

Employee Costs (82) 82 Casual & overtime savings $57K and 

staff vacancies. 

Material & Contracts (86) 86 Lower than anticipated running 

expenses at Bulli Library ($17k), 

Corrimal Centre ($33k) and 

Information technology Costs. 

Other Expenses (20) 20 Lower expenses incurred in relation to 

the Reference Library. 


Revenue 

Other Revenue (17) (17) 

Grants - Operating (91) (91) Reduction in annual State Library 

grant $42K and Local Special 

Projects funding of $49K. 







44 44 Grant Funds received less than that 

projected. 

(26) (26) Funding and events contributions less 

than projected. 




Expense 


Revenue 

Surplus 

(Deficit) 

Comments 

Expense 



Material & Contracts (77) 77 Transfer to Operational Support for 

technology project ($40k), facilitation 

of shared project with Works for new 

Warrawong service desk. 





Function: Parks, Gardens and Sportsfields 

1.1 Port Kembla/Warrawong/Berkeley Open Space Program 


Date 

Community based improvement 

CCS Jun 2008 

programs 

Operational 

Risk 

Financial 

Risk 

Progress 


Comment: Community based activities including the Sustainable Garden Program and Mens Meeting Place 

at Port Kembla were launched. 



Business Support CCS Jun 2008 Low Low On Track 

Comment: No external funding was identified during this quarter. 

Place Management Grant Funding 

Comment: There was no additional funding 

identified during this quarter. (CCS) 

$25K 

$20K 

$15K 

$10K 

$5K 

$0K 

Q1 

Q2 

Q3 

Q4 

2006/07 Value of Applications Submitted 2006/07 Value Received 


Date 

Conservation projects completed by CCS Jun 2008 

target date 

Operational 

Risk 

Financial 

Risk 

Progress 


Comment: Works continue on the improvements to the dry rainforest remnant at Cringila Community 

Park. 

1.2 Monitor Open Space to be Maintained 

Hectares of Open Space Under Management 

Number 

3,000 

2,500 

Comment: There have been no major acquisitions 

or handovers during the 4th quarter, however a 

number of sites were inspected with a view to 

them coming under Council's control in 2007/08. 

(RNR) 

2,000 

1,500 

1,000 

500 

0 

Q1 

Q2 

Q3 

Q4 

2005/06 2006/07 



Maintenance Costs Per Hectare of Open Space 

$700 

$600 

$500 

$400 

Comment: Due to subdivision development, 

Council's open space under maintenance continues 

to expand. While there were no new acquisitions 

during the 4th quarter, six sites were inspected as 

part of the handover process. It is anticipated 

that those sites will come under the care and 

control of Council in 07/08, placing additional 

strain on existing maintenance resources. 

$300 

$200 

$100 

$0 

The maintenance cost per hectare of land under 

management continues to increase due to 

increased plant hire charges. Servicing costs and 

delivery will continue to be closely monitored. 

(RNR) 

Q1 

Q2 

Q3 

Q4 

2004/05 2005/06 2006/07 

2.1 Manage Sports & Facilities Reference Group and Sports Planning Process 


Date 

Projects submitted through the Sports RNR Ongoing 

Planning Process 

Operational 

Risk 

Financial 

Risk 

Progress 


Comment: Projects have been ranked by Sports and Facilities Reference Group. Further negotiations are 

required with peak associations and final costing of projects before exploring funding options for submitted 

projects. 

2.2 Sportsfield Water Efficient Irrigation Systems 


Date 

Identification works completed on time RNR Ongoing 

and budget 

Operational 

Risk 

Financial 

Risk 

Progress 


Comment: Irrigation works have been completed at Thomas Gibson Park and Rex Jackson Oval. 

Council has been advised of a $300K federal grant for stormwater re-use for irrigation at Thomas 

Dalton and North Dalton Parks in 2007/08. 

2.3 Bulli Park Sportsfield Facility 


Date 

Identified works completed on time and RNR Jun 2008 

budget 

Operational 

Risk 

Financial 

Risk 

Progress 


Comment: This project was first submitted to the Sports and Facilities Reference Group through Council's 

Sports Planning Process in 2003. The project initially received design assistance and through a 

consultative process with Design Division, the Bulli Soccer Club and officers from Recreation and Natural 

Resources developed the plans for this amenity. Council financially supported this project, allocating 

$350,000 to the project. Further assistance was sought from the Department of Sport and Recreation 

through its Capital Assistance Grant program with $35,000 being successfully attained. 

Council is now in the tender process with tenders closing on 28 August 2007. A report will be submitted to 

Council Meeting on 24 September 2007. If endorsed, a contract to commence construction will be issued. 

2.4 Fred Finch Park Masterplan 



Masterplan completed by target date RNR Jun 2007 Low Low Delayed 

Comment: Final concept plan is now developed from the community consultation phase. The Fred Finch 

Park Masterplan will be presented to Council in October 2007. Minor embellishments have occurred during 

06/07, however further programmed works were delayed due to the road works at the entrance to the 

park. 


2.5 Construct Illawarra Canoe Club 



Date 


budget 

Operational 

Risk 

Financial 

Risk 

Progress 


Comment: This project was the result of a deliberately lit fire in 2003. Council in conjunction with the 

club has been working towards the design of a new club house. Final concept design has been agreed 

upon with the architect amending the concept plan in preparation for lodging a development 

application. A quantity surveyor's report combined with the plans will be provided to the insurance 

company for information and approval to proceed to the next phase. 

2.6 North Dalton Park Upgrade 


Date 


budget 

Operational 

Risk 

Financial 

Risk 

Progress 


Comment: Aim of the upgrade was to establish a regional sporting facility capable of hosting first class 

AFL and cricket matches. With support from AFL (NSW/ACT), NSW Cricket and the Department of Sport & 

Recreation, the facility was officially opened on 14 April 2007. Upgrade works included lighting, irrigation 

and car park. 

NSW Cricket have committed a Pura Cup one day match to be held at the ground in December 2007. 

Negotiations continue with AFL (NSW/ACT) to hold a Sydney Swans pre season game at this venue in 

2008. 

05/06 Corrimal Memorial Park - Tennis Courts 


Date 


budget 

Operational 

Risk 

Financial 

Risk 

Progress 


Comment: This project is supported under Council's Sports and Faciliities Reference Group Program. 

Wollongong Tennis Courts Administration submitted a project to improve the lighting at this popular tennis 

facility. The project cost was approximately $60,000 and was completed in March 2007. 

3.1 Implement Playground Priority List 


Date 

Identified works completed on time and RNR Ongoing 

budget 

Operational 

Risk 

Financial 

Risk 

Progress 


Comment: Playgrounds were successfully installed throughout the six Council Wards in line with the 

Playground Priority List. Installation works were completed on time and to budget with the exception of 

the installation of softfall which has been delayed until end of July due to wet weather. 

3.2 Cringila Park - Stage 2 


Date 

Identified works completed on time and CCS Jun 2007 

budget 

Operational 

Risk 

Financial 

Risk 

Progress 


Comment: A number of embellishment initiatives have been undertaken at Cringila Park during the past 

year. These include the Enviro Fund project on improving the dry rainforest remnant onsite. Planning for 

future improvements including sportsfield irrigation and the sub Tropical Rainforest on adjoining Sydney 

Water land continue. 

3.3 Southern Exposure Foreshore Embellishment 


Date 

Identified works completed on time and CCS Jun 2007 

budget 

Operational 

Risk 

Financial 

Risk 

Progress 


Comment: Proposed Improvement Works on Hill 60 are consistent with the Action Plan identified for Risk 

Remediation with development application and Section 90 consent being held over to 1st quarter 2007/08. 



3.4 Thomas Gibson and McCauley Parks - Embellishment 


Date 


budget 

Operational 

Risk 

Financial 

Risk 

Progress 


Comment: Sportsfield remedial works were undertaken to improve the playing surface at this heavily 

utilised site. Works included coring of playing surface, drainage installation, irrigation and top 

dressing. 

Excessive wet weather has resulted in delays due to the completion of undergrowth clearing between 

the fields and to date field preparation is 75% complete. 

3.5 Towradgi Park Masterplan 



Stage 1 works completed by June 2007 RNR Jun 2010 Low Low Delayed 

Comment: The upgrade of Towradgi Park is expected to increase utilisation of the site. 

To date, all stainless steel for Stage 1 (shelters) has been delivered. All stainless steel for Stage 2 

(shelters) is expected to be delivered mid July 2007. Fabrication of shelters has commenced. 

Due to supply problems with the stainless steel, Stage 1 works have been delayed. However, the full 

project is still on track for completion by June 2010. 

3.6 Maintenance Standards/Programs for Parks 

100% 

Parks - Customer Satisfaction 

Comment: Due to resource requirements, the 

biennial satisfaction survey was not undertaken 

until the 4th quarter. (RNR) 

80% 

60% 

40% 

20% 

0% 

2006/07 

2007/08 


Target 

2008/09 

Park Action Requests Completed vs Received 

100% 

80% 

Comment: Completion rate during 4th quarter 

was 69.08%. This figure is slightly less than 

the previous quarter due to an increase in 

requests resulting from inclement weather 

conditions and also a changeover in technology. 

(RNR) 

60% 

40% 

20% 

0% 

Q1 

Q2 

Q3 

Q4 

2004/05 2005/06 2006/07 



3.7 Rex Jackson Park Masterplan - Stage 1 


Date 


budget 

Operational 

Risk 

Financial 

Risk 

Progress 


Comment: This project has been in the planning stage for a number of years. Originally identified in 

2000 by community members and Ward Councillors, this project has been through an extensive 

community consultation phase before final agreement was reached and later supported by the key 

users of Rex Jackson Sporting Complex. Council officers worked closely with an active group of 

residents who formed the Helensburgh Skate Park Reference Group. This group was responsible for 

the initial concept design of the proposed facility. 

Council has provided a budget in excess of $500,000 with a $40,000 contribution from the 

Department of Sport and Recreation. The project includes the skate park, surrounding pathways, the 

car park adjacent to the skate park and the associated landscape works. 

Convic Skate Company commenced construction in May 2007 and completed works in late June. The 

adjacent car park will be completed early August with an official opening to follow. This project has 

been has already been heralded as a success, placing Council on the map for the provision of 

innovative skate parks. 

3.8 William Beach Park - Improvement Works 


Date 


on budget 

Operational 

Risk 

Financial 

Risk 

Progress 


Comment: Identified remedial works were successfully completed on original eroded area that was 

impacting on access road. 

A further collapse of the eastern embankment has lead to the site being closed to vehicular traffic. A 

design requisition has been lodged to determine what future works are required to ensure long term 

viability of the park. 

3.9 Integral Energy Regional Park 



Masterplan adopted CPP Jun 2007 Low Low Completed 

Comment: Amended Masterplan approved and development consent issued. Development applications 

have now been lodged for both the Motor Museum and the Shooters Club and construction of these 

facilities can proceed when consent is issued and funding is sourced for each development. 


Date 

Construction completed by target date CPP Jun 2007 

and within budget 

Operational 

Risk 

Financial 

Risk 

Progress 


Comment: Water services currently being installed and electrical design being finalised prior to calling for 

tender for installation. 

05/06 Sid Parrish Park Figtree - Embellishment 


Date 

Project completed on time and within RNR Jun 2007 

budget 

Operational 

Risk 

Financial 

Risk 

Progress 


Comment: Works have been completed on the establishment of the emergency roadway and car park 

sealing. Remedial works on weed vegetation removal completed during 4th quarter. Drainage works 

completed during 4th quarter. 



05/06 Kanahooka Pt Lake Foreshore - Furniture and Shade 


Date 

Project completed on time and within RNR Mar 2007 

budget 

Operational 

Risk 

Financial 

Risk 

Progress 


Comment: A picnic shelter was constructed in December 2006 to replace two shelters identified as 

unsafe through a Safety Audit. Project completed on time and within budget. 

05/06 Hill 60 Remedial Work 


Date 

Stage 1 (Ngaraba-aan Walking Trail) RNR Jun 2008 

completed to budget and by target date 

Operational 

Risk 

Financial 

Risk 

Progress 


Comment: Designs have been completed. Delays are due to the appointment of the project coordinator 

by Community Development Employment Project and the submission of a Section 90 Consent to 

Department of Environment and Conservation. Risk related remedial works on cliff face guard rail and 

fencing are awaiting assessment by Heritage Officer. 

Project carried over due to Section 90 Consent still outstanding. 

05/06 Mt Keira Lookout Refurbishment 


Date 

Project completed to budget and by RNR Dec 2006 

target date 

Operational 

Risk 

Financial 

Risk 

Progress 


Comment: Car park work has been completed. Design and installation of site signage has been delayed 

and will be finalised in 2007/08. 

4.1 Manage Wollongong Botanic Garden and Annexes 

Customer Satisfaction - Botanic Garden 

Comment: A biannual customer satisfaction 

survey will be conducted next year. (RNR) 

100% 

80% 

60% 

40% 

20% 

0% 

2006/07 

2007/08 


Target 

2008/09 

Number 

70,000 

60,000 

50,000 

Botanic Garden - Visitation 

Comment: Wollongong Botanic Garden continues 

to be a highly popular and well used community 

facility. Visitation for the year totalled 225,037 

(not including Gleniffer Brae and Discovery 

Centre), which reflects the strong community 

affection for this beautiful regional asset. (RNR) 

40,000 

30,000 

20,000 

10,000 

0 

Q1 

Q2 

Q3 

Q4 

2004/05 2005/06 2006/07 



4.2 Manage and Conserve Gleniffer Brae Manor House 

Customer Satisfaction - Gleniffer Brae 

Comment: A biannual customer satisfaction 

survey will be conducted next year. (RNR) 

100% 

80% 

60% 

40% 

20% 

0% 

2006/07 

2007/08 


Target 

2008/09 

Gleniffer Brae Manor House - Functions 

Number 

40 

30 

20 

10 

Comment: Historic Gleniffer Brae Manor House 

remains a popular venue for functions and 

weddings, with many letters of endorsement 

received from happy customers. The Wollongong 

Conservatorium of Music, located at Gleniffer 

Brae, contributes to the cultural life of the city 

through music education, recitals and open days. 

Approximately 61,200 student visits occur each 

year along with 15,000 members of the general 

public attending events such as Open Days and 

Carols by Candlelight. (RNR) 

0 

Q1 

Q2 

Q3 

Q4 

2004/05 2005/06 2006/07 


Date 

Complete Gleniffer Brae Heritage 

RNR Jun 2007 

Maintenance Program to target and 

budget 

Operational 

Risk 

Financial 

Risk 

Progress 


Comment: Maintenance works completed during the year included complete repair and re-painting of 

cedar barge boards and finials, the cleaning of eaves, the painting of external bay windows, copper gutter 

replacement as necesary and full internal recarpeting including areas occupied by the Conservatorium of 

Music. A landcspae conservation masterplan was also completed during the year to guide restoration of the 

Paul Sorensen designed gardens. 

4.3 Manage and Operate Botanic Garden Nursery 

Botanic Garden Nursery - Plant Distribution 

Number 

20,000 

15,000 

Comment: Wollongong Botanic Garden Nursery 

distributed 57,160 trees which contributed to the 

greening of the city through the Greenplan, 

Bushcare, FiReady and city landscape programs. 

(RNR) 

10,000 

5,000 

0 

Q1 

Q2 

Q3 

Q4 

2004/05 2005/06 2006/07 



4.4 Manage and Operate Botanic Garden Discovery Centre 

Customer Satisfaction - Discovery Centre 

100% 

80% 

Comment: No major customer surveys will be 

conducted until the Botanic Garden Marketing 

Strategy has been finalised. However regular user 

surveys conducted throughout the year average to 

approximately 95% customer satisfaction. (RNR) 

60% 

40% 

20% 

0% 

2006/07 

2007/08 


Target 

2008/09 

Number 

6,000 

Discovery Centre Visitation 

Comment: Visitation levels have exceeded 

expectation for the quarter. (RNR) 

5,000 

4,000 

3,000 

2,000 

1,000 

0 

Q1 

Q2 

Q3 

Q4 

2004/05 2005/06 2006/07 Target 

4.5 Establish Teahouse Facility at Botanic Garden 


Date 

Expressions of Interest completed, RNR Jun 2007 

assessed and report to Council by 

target date 

Operational 

Risk 

Financial 

Risk 

Progress 


Comment: Project scope reviewed to include a larger scale restaurant/cafe. Feasibility analysis will be 

undertaken by Commercial Property Division as a 2007/08 project. 

05/06 Botanic Gardens - Duck Pond Landscaping 


Date 

Project completed to target date and RNR Sep 2007 

within budget 

Operational 

Risk 

Financial 

Risk 

Progress 


Comment: During the year design and consultations were undertaken regarding the resolution of safety, 

environmental and aesthetic issues for the duck pond. Construction works will be completed June 2008. 





Parks, Gardens and 

Sportsfields 

Original 

Budget 

$'000 

Annual 

Budget 

$'000 

Actual 

$'000 

Proposed 

Carryover* 

$'000 

Budget 

Var 

$'000 




Borrowing Costs 0 0 1 0 (1) 


Depreciation, Amortisation + Impairment 4,615 4,615 4,612 0 3 




Internal Charges 972 1,082 1,153 (67) (4) 


Activities 15,389 15,460 14,900 222 338 

$000's 


18,000 

16,000 

14,000 

12,000 

10,000 

8,000 

6,000 

4,000 

2,000 

0 

Budget 


YTD Actual 







Amounts 532 553 553 0 1 

$000's 

600 

500 

400 

300 

200 

100 




0 


Budget 

YTD Actual 

Capital Grants and Contributions 828 1,040 697 0 (343) 

NET SURPLUS (DEFICIT) (14,029) (13,868) (13,650) (222) (4) 

Less Grants & Cont'n Transferred to RA (828) (1,067) (772) 0 295 





MOVEMENTS (14,565) (14,536) (14,290) (64) 182 

OPERATIONAL PROJECTS (Included in Operational Activities) 

2003/04 


Cringila/Berkeley Place 

Management 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 (1) 

Botanic Gardens Bus Expenses 0 0 2 (2) 2 (2) 0 0 0 

RNR Asset Maintenance 250 0 250 0 250 0 0 0 0 

Projects Determined by S&FRG 150 (150) 90 (90) 0 0 0 0 0 

Public Risk - Sportsfields/Parks 

Fencing 0 0 20 (20) 22 (18) 0 0 (3) 

Hill 60 - Remedial Work 0 0 42 (17) 1 (1) 41 (16) 0 

Warrawong/Berkeley Place Mgr-3 

year term 109 0 109 0 99 0 0 0 10 

$000's 

5000 

4000 

3000 

2000 

1000 

0 




Children's Education Competition 0 0 2 (2) 2 (2) 0 0 (0) 

Asset Mtnc Flagstaff Hill Retaining 

Wall 0 0 15 0 15 0 0 0 (0) 

Asset Mtnce Pioneer Beach Bridge 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 (1) 

Southern Exposures - Cringila Park 

Stg 2 61 (61) 61 (61) 0 0 61 (61) 0 

Southern Exposures - Foreshore 

Embell. 81 (81) 81 (81) 0 0 81 (81) 0 

Towradgi Park - Lscp Dsgn Impl. & 

Infra 13 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 

Glennifer Brae - Heritage Architect 0 0 61 (61) 45 (45) 0 0 0 

Botanical Gardens - Community 

Consult 0 0 2 0 1 0 0 0 1 

Conservatorium -Reimb. Of 

Architect Fees 0 0 7 0 7 0 0 0 0 

Fred Finch Park Baseball Field 

Upgrade 0 0 60 (60) 57 (57) 0 0 0 

Transfer To Darcy Wentworth Park 

Reserve 0 0 25 0 23 0 0 0 2 

663 (292) 826 (393) 526 (126) 183 (158) 7 





Original Annual Actual 

Budget Budget 

$'000 $'000 $'000 


Proposed 

Carryover* 

$'000 


Budget 

Var 

$'000 

Parks, Gardens and 

Sportsfields 

Nth Dalton Park -Field Lighting 0 0 634 (634) 634 (634) 0 0 (0) 

Integral Energy Reg Park 0 0 278 (65) 278 (65) 0 0 (0) 

Corrimal Memorial Park, Tennis 

Courts 0 0 25 (25) 14 (14) 0 0 0 

Tfr to North Dalton Park Reserve 35 0 35 0 35 0 0 0 (0) 

Sport Planning Process - Tfr to 

Reserve 150 0 150 0 150 0 0 0 0 

New Playground Installations 600 (200) 690 (200) 639 (185) 55 (16) (2) 

Kawasaki Sister City Bridge 0 0 7 0 0 0 7 0 0 

Botanic Gardens - Poppy Harris 

Project 0 0 4 0 4 0 0 0 0 

Berkeley Park Embellishment S94 0 0 24 (24) 23 (23) 1 (1) 0 

Rex Jackson Park - Master Plan 0 0 435 (49) 345 (49) 89 0 (0) 

Hollymount Park - Upgrade 

Amenities Bldg 0 0 11 0 11 0 0 0 0 

Illawarra Canoe Club Building 0 0 48 (48) 27 (27) 21 (21) (0) 

Cringila Park Entry Gates 0 0 40 0 25 0 0 0 15 

Mt Keira Lookout Refurbishment 0 0 65 (14) 53 (12) 13 (3) (0) 

Towradgi Park - Implement Master 

Plan 150 (150) 490 (490) 123 (123) 367 (367) 0 

Diamond Bros Res- Toddler's 

Playground 0 0 70 (70) 47 (47) 23 (23) 0 

Thomas Gibson Park - 

Embellishment 0 0 6 (6) 6 (6) 0 0 (0) 

McCauley Park - Embellishment 0 0 20 (20) 11 (11) 9 (9) 0 

Sid Parrish Park,Figtree- 

Embellishment 0 0 100 (100) 87 (87) 0 0 0 

Kanahooka Point Foreshore 0 0 21 (21) 18 (18) 0 0 0 

William Beach Pk-Shelters & BBQ 0 0 31 (31) 0 0 31 (31) 0 

Mobile Skateboard Facility 0 0 14 0 12 0 0 0 2 

Water Saving Devices 0 0 8 0 10 0 0 0 (2) 

Sportsfield Irrigation Project 50 (50) 50 (50) 53 (50) 0 0 (3) 

Fred Finch Pk,Berk.-Lndscpe 

Dsgn&Infra. 15 (15) 15 (15) 15 (15) 0 0 0 

William Beach Park Embellishment 100 (100) 108 (108) 108 (108) 0 0 (0) 

Conser/GlenBrae Heritage Mtce- 

Trf to RA 18 0 18 0 18 0 0 0 0 

Unanderra Park Lighting 0 0 35 (35) 21 (21) 14 (14) 0 

Integral Energy Reg Park - 

Security Fence 0 0 49 0 49 0 0 0 (0) 

Hollymount Park Turf Wicket 

Installation 0 0 32 (16) 32 (16) 0 0 0 

1,118 (515) 3,513 (2,020) 2,849 (1,510) 629 (484) 10 






Parks, Gardens & Sportfields 



Surplus 

(Deficit) 

Comments 

Expense 

Employee Costs (196) 196 Botanic Gardens - $34k generated 

from the non replacement of staff on 

approved leave and also minimal 

horticultural development projects 

undertaken onsite whilst Curator 

position was vacant and during new 

Curator's assessment of operational 

and site needs. City Parks - $164k 

generated from the non replacement 

of staff during periods of leave 

coupled with outstanding recruitment 

actions (due to injury management) 

have resulted in these savings, but it 

should be noted that impacts to 

service provision have also resulted. 

Material & Contracts (135) 135 Savings have been accumulated from 

a range of service provisions. $41k 

generated from Playground contracts 

not being able to be finalised due to 

inclement weather. 

Other Expenses (33) 33 Considerable savings on mobile 

phone accounts due to stricter 

application of policy; also 

consolidated effort to generate 

savings to bottom line (at a cost to 

service provision). 

Corporate Overheads 27 (27) EPA Levy increases have impacted on 

bottom line. These can be offset by 

savings in Materials & Contracts. 


Revenue 

User Charges & Fees (48) (48) Park bookings and sportsfield 

bookings have been impacted upon 

by poor weather resulting in Council 

being required to close grounds. 

Cancellations on sportsfield bookings 

have amounted to $54k for this past 

financial year. 

Grants - Operating 44 44 Recognition of operating project 

expenditure to be offset by external 

funding. 

Capital Grants and Contributions (343) (343) $309k shortfall in anticipated 

developer contributions. 





286 286 $216k additional funding received for 

capital projects. 

(109) (109) Less expenditure made on various 

funded projects than expected. 






Parks, Gardens & Sportsfields 


Expense 


Revenue 

Surplus 

(Deficit) 

Comments 

Expense 



Material & Contracts 120 (120) Distribution of Insurance Repairs 

($61k), remainder refer projects 

below. 


Revenue 





(25) (25) Creation of Darcy Wentworth Park 

Reserve. 

33 33 Refer Sport Fencing project below, 

other minor funded projects. 



Surplus 


(Deficit) 

Comments 

Future Sports Facilities Requirements 30 (30) Introduction of project. 

Charles Harper Park 14 (14) Introduction of project. 

Sport Fencing 20 (20) 0 Introduction of project. 

Variation on Operational Projects 64 (20) (44) 



Function: Beaches and Pools 


1.1 Cleans at Council's Tidal Rock Pools 

Number 

30 

Rock Pool Cleans 

Comment: Rock pool cleans have been slightly up 

on last year mainly due to poor water quality on 

the coast this year and the large amount of weed 

drifts that have been moving up and down the 

coast. (RNR) 

20 

10 

0 

Q1 

Q2 

Q3 

Q4 

2005/06 2006/07 

Number 

12 

10 

8 

6 

4 

Rock Pool Action Requests 

Comment: Requests are down substantially in 

2006/07. The can be attributed to the pool gang 

conducting regular assessments at the beginning 

of each week, which forms a priority list of works 

for scheduled cleaning for that period. All pools 

are also checked weekly to ensure they satisfy the 

communities needs. Information was also 

publicised in the local community papers to 

educate the public on the process involved in 

cleaning these facilities. (RNR) 

2 

0 

Q1 

Q2 

Q3 

Q4 

2005/06 2006/07 

1.2 Towradgi Rock Pool - Repairs to Floor 



Works completed on time and budget RNR Nov 2006 Low Low Completed 

Comment: All repairs completed. 

1.3 Bellambi Toddlers Pool - Construction and Repair 



Works completed on time and budget RNR Sep 2008 Moderate Low Revised 

Comment: Initial design and costings completed. Work to commence 2007/08. 



1.4 Saltwater and Chlorinated Community Pools 

Customer Satisfaction - Salt/Chlorine Pools 

100% 

80% 

Comment: Survey conducted by Forte in February 

2007 of 1600 respondants, indicated a high level 

of satisfaction at all the pools. Ratings ranged 

from Berkeley with 91% to Helensburgh leading 

the way with 98% satisfaction (75% very 

satisfied). (RNR) 

60% 

40% 

20% 

0% 

2006/07 

2007/08 


Target 

2008/09 

1.5 Beach Safety and Associated Services 

Number 

300 

Beach Rescues 

Comment: Beach rescues have been fairly 

consistent with previous years with rescues largely 

governed by surf and weather condtions. (RNR) 

200 

100 

0 

Jul 

Aug 

Sep 

Oct 

Nov 

Dec 

Jan 

Feb 

Mar 

Apr 

May 

Jun 

2005/06 2006/07 

100% 

Beach Safety - Customer Satisfaction 

Comment: Customer satisfaction surveys 

completed at the beaches in January 2007, reveal 

excellent customer satisfaction levels amongst 

beach users. (RNR) 

80% 

60% 

40% 

20% 

0% 

2006/07 

2007/08 


Target 

2008/09 



Number 

7,000 

Beach Safety - Volunteer Labour 

Comment: Levels are slightly lower in 2006/07 

due to Surf Life Saving Illawarra not continuing 

Saturday assistance. (RNR) 

6,000 

5,000 

4,000 

3,000 

2,000 

1,000 

0 

Q1 

Q2 

Q3 

Q4 

2005/06 2006/07 Target 

1.6 Corrimal Beach - Shared Patrol Tower 


Date 

Works completed on time and within RNR Dec 2007 

budget 

Operational 

Risk 

Financial 

Risk 

Progress 


Comment: Project completed at end of 2006. 

1.7 Sandon Point Surf Club - Beach Patrol Tower 


Date 

Works completed on time and within RNR Jun 2007 

budget 

Operational 

Risk 

Financial 

Risk 

Progress 


Comment: The concept design was completed this year. Works scheduled for 2007/08 include estimate, 

quantity survey report and relevant site studies. Construction is due to commence in 2008/09. 

1.8 Commercial Redevelopment of Surf Clubs 


Date 

Priority list developed and endorsed by CPP Sep 2007 

target date 

Operational 

Risk 

Financial 

Risk 

Progress 


Comment: This project is commenced with initial focus on North Beach and Port Kembla Surf Clubs where 

significant commercial opportunities have been identified. A detailed assessment of the commercial 

viability of the remaining surf clubs will be completed by December 2007. 

05/06 Works to Thirroul Pool 



Works completed to target date RNR Sep 2007 Low Low Completed 

Comment: Project completed on time and budget during 1st quarter. 



2.1 "Surf Sense" Water Safety Education Program 

Participants in "Surf Sense" Program 

Number 

8,000 

Comment: Council's surf sense program was 

conducted in term 3 2006 with 65 schools 

participating. (RNR) 

7,000 

6,000 

5,000 

4,000 

3,000 

2,000 

1,000 

0 

2005/06 2006/07 Target 

2.2 UOW International Student Induction 

UOW International Student Inductions 

Number 

400 

Comment: Induction program was completed at 

the Univeristy of Wollongong during 3rd quarter 

2006 with over 300 participants. (RNR) 

300 

200 

100 

0 

Q1 

Q2 

Q3 

Q4 






Beaches and Pools 

Original 

Budget 

$'000 

Annual 

Budget 

$'000 

Actual 

$'000 

Proposed 

Carryover* 

$'000 

Budget 

Var 

$'000 










Activities 5,557 4,568 4,579 0 (12) 

$000's 


5,000 

4,500 

4,000 

3,500 

3,000 

2,500 

2,000 

1,500 

1,000 

500 

0 


Budget 

YTD Actual 





Amounts 409 33 30 0 (4) 


CAPITAL CONTRIBUTIONS (5,147) (4,535) (4,550) 0 (15) 


NET SURPLUS (DEFICIT) (4,928) (4,315) (4,327) 0 (12) 

$000's 


250 

200 

150 

100 

50 

0 


Budget 

YTD Actual 

Less Grants & Cont'n Transferred to RA(219) (219) (222) 0 (3) 



MOVEMENTS (5,147) (4,535) (4,550) 0 (15) 



0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 



Dapto Pool Refurbishment 100 (100) 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 

Rock Pools Priority Works 0 0 19 0 19 0 0 0 0 

Corrimal Beach Shared Patrol 

Tower 0 0 160 (154) 165 (154) 0 0 (4) 

Thirroul Pool Pumphouse 0 0 129 0 128 0 0 0 1 

Rock Pool Priority Program 150 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 

Towradgi Rock Pool Works 0 0 492 0 492 0 0 0 0 

900 

800 

700 

600 

500 

400 

300 

200 

100 

0 

$000's 



Budget 

YTD Actual 

250 (100) 801 (154) 804 (154) 0 0 (3) 






Beaches & Pools 



Surplus 

(Deficit) 

Comments 

Expense 

Employee Costs (54) 54 Saving offset by resource being 

utilised at Commercial Pools. 

Depreciation 49 (49) 

Other Expenses 25 (25) Partially offset by savings in Materials 

& Contracts ($15k); remainder as a 

result of unscheduled urgent asset 

repairs at Helensburgh & Continental 

Pools. 


Revenue 




Beaches & Pools 


Expense 


Revenue 

Surplus 

(Deficit) 

Comments 

Expense 

Employee Costs (55) 55 Tfr to operational projects including 

Lakeside Leisure Centre (48k) and 

Corrimal Beach Patrol Tower (7k). 





Function: Recreation and Leisure Enterprises 

1.1 Dapto Heated Pool Improved Works 



Works completed on time and budget RNR Jun 2007 Low Low Delayed 

Comment: Plans for final redevelopment work being completed for implementation during the Winter in 

2008. 

1.2 Lakeside Leisure Centre Improvement Works 



Works completed on time and budget RNR Jun 2007 Low Low Completed 

Comment: Project completed in January 2007, with new facilities officially opened by the Lord Mayor on 6 

February 2007. 

1.3 Corrimal and Dapto Heated Pools 

Number 

Dapto Heated Pool Attendances 

Comment: Attendances in 2006/07 on par with 

previous years. (RNR) 

16,000 

14,000 

12,000 

10,000 

8,000 

6,000 

4,000 

2,000 

0 

Jul 

Aug 

Sep 

Oct 

Nov 

Dec 

Jan 

Feb 

Mar 

Apr 

May 

Jun 

2005/06 2006/07 Target 

Number 

30,000 

Corrimal Heated Pool Attendances 

Comment: Attendances in 2006/07 on par with 

previous years. (RNR) 

20,000 

10,000 

0 

Jul 

Aug 

Sep 

Oct 

Nov 

Dec 

Jan 

Feb 

Mar 

Apr 

May 

Jun 

2005/06 2006/07 Target 



Dapto Heated Pool - Customer Satisfaction 

100% 

Comment: A survey completed by Marketing Unit 

in February 2007 of 238 respondants, indicated a 

high level of satisfaction at the pool. (RNR) 

80% 

60% 

40% 

20% 

0% 

2006/07 

2007/08 


Target 

2008/09 

Corrimal Heated Pool - Customer Satisfaction 

100% 

Comment: A survey completed in February 07 by 

Marketing Unit of 178 respondants indicated a 

high level of satisfaction at the pool. (RNR) 

80% 

60% 

40% 

20% 

0% 

2006/07 

2007/08 


Target 

2008/09 

Dapto Heated Pool - Cost Recovery 

Comment: Cost recovery of 28% achieved over 

the course of the year. (RNR) 

100% 

80% 

60% 

40% 

20% 

0% 

Jul 06 

Aug 06 

Sep 06 

Oct 06 

Nov 06 

Dec 06 

Jan 07 

Feb 07 

Mar 07 

Apr 07 

May 07 

Jun 07 

Actual 

Target 

Corrimal Heated Pool - Cost Recovery 

Comment: Cost recovery at centre (44.7%) 

slightly below target of 47%. (RNR) 

100% 

80% 

60% 

40% 

20% 

0% 

Jul 06 

Aug 06 

Sep 06 

Oct 06 

Nov 06 

Dec 06 

Jan 07 

Feb 07 

Mar 07 

Apr 07 

May 07 

Jun 07 

Actual 

Target 



1.4 Beaton Park and Lakeside Leisure Centres 

Beaton Park Leisure Centre - Total Visits 

Number 

50,000 

Comment: Annual attendances down overall by 

2% from previous year and 14% from target of 

best ever recorded attendances (RNR). 

40,000 

30,000 

20,000 

10,000 

0 

Jul 

Aug 

Sep 

Oct 

Nov 

Dec 

Jan 

Feb 

Mar 

Apr 

May 

Jun 

2005/06 2006/07 Target 

Lakeside Leisure Centre - Total Visits 

Number 

8,000 

7,000 

Comment: Overall usage for the year was slightly 

down on previous years which can be directly 

attributed to the redevelopment period when 

some services were not operational. (RNR) 

6,000 

5,000 

4,000 

3,000 

2,000 

1,000 

0 

Jul 

Aug 

Sep 

Oct 

Nov 

Dec 

Jan 

Feb 

Mar 

Apr 

May 

Jun 

2005/06 2006/07 Target 

Customer Satisfaction - Beaton Park Centre 

100% 

Comment: Customer satisfaction continually 

exceeded the corporate mark of 75% throughout 

the year. (RNR) 

80% 

60% 

40% 

20% 

0% 

Q1 

Q2 

Q3 

Q4 

2005/06 2006/07 Target 



Lakeside Leisure Centre - Customer Satisfaction 

100% 

Comment: Customer satisfaction results this year 

were outstanding with results continually above 

95%. (RNR) 

80% 

60% 

40% 

20% 

0% 

Q1 

Q2 

Q3 

Q4 

2005/06 2006/07 Target 

Beaton Park Leisure Centre - Cost Recovery 

160% 

140% 

Comment: Final result for the year was 93%, with 

lower then budgeted results attributed to 

additional spending on maintenance and reducing 

leave balances to enterprise agreement levels. 

(RNR) 

120% 

100% 

80% 

60% 

40% 

20% 

0% 

Jul 06 

Aug 06 

Sep 06 

Oct 06 

Nov 06 

Dec 06 

Jan 07 

Feb 07 

Mar 07 

Apr 07 

May 07 

Jun 07 

Actual 

Target 

Lakeside Leisure Centre - Cost Recovery 

160% 

140% 

Comment: Overall cost recovery (106%) just 

falling below corporate target of 110%. Target 

falling short in income which can be directly 

attributed to service closures during 

redevelopment. (RNR) 

120% 

100% 

80% 

60% 

40% 

20% 

0% 

Jul 06 

Aug 06 

Sep 06 

Oct 06 

Nov 06 

Dec 06 

Jan 07 

Feb 07 

Mar 07 

Apr 07 

May 07 

Jun 07 

Actual 

Target 

1.5 Table Tennis Multi-purpose Room at Beaton Park 



Works completed on time and budget RNR Feb 2008 High Low Revised 

Comment: Rescission motion in place from June Council meeting against proposed changes to Beaton 

Park Plan of Management. Project on hold until further information provided. 



1.6 Quality Standard Golf Course at Russell Vale 

R/Vale Golf Course - Customer Satisfaction 

100% 

80% 

Comment: Excellent customer satisfaction results 

derived from the 2006/07 survey indicate that 

both members and casual users of the facility are 

very satisfied with the management and 

presentation of Russell Vale Golf Course. (RNR) 

60% 

40% 

20% 

0% 

2006/07 

2007/08 

2008/09 

Member Non-member Target 

R/Vale Golf Course - Rounds Per Annum 

Number 

16,000 

14,000 

12,000 

Comment: The Russell Vale Golf Course rounds 

during 4th quarter were markedly down, due to 

prolonged wet weather. Exceptional participation 

during the 3rd quarter has compensated for poor 

4th quarter figures. (RNR) 

10,000 

8,000 

6,000 

4,000 

2,000 

0 

Q1 

Q2 

Q3 

Q4 

2004/05 2005/06 2006/07 

R/Vale Golf Course - Direct Expense Recovery 

160% 

Comment: Inclement weather has seen a reduced 

patronage and as a consequence reduction in 

green fees. This trend is consistent with other golf 

courses in the area. (RNR) 

140% 

120% 

100% 

80% 

60% 

40% 

20% 

0% 

Q1 

Q2 

Q3 

Q4 

2005/06 2006/07 Target 





Recreation and 

Leisure Enterprises 

Original 

Budget 

$'000 

Annual 

Budget 

$'000 

Actual 

$'000 

Proposed 

Carryover* 

$'000 

Budget 

Var 

$'000 










Activities 2,863 3,849 3,922 0 (73) 

$000's 


4,500 

4,000 

3,500 

3,000 

2,500 

2,000 

1,500 

1,000 

500 

0 


Budget 

YTD Actual 






Amounts 2,492 2,871 2,742 0 (129) 


CAPITAL CONTRIBUTIONS (370) (978) (1,180) 0 (202) 

$000's 


3,500 

3,000 

2,500 

2,000 

1,500 

1,000 

500 

0 



NET SURPLUS (DEFICIT) (58) (666) (1,043) 0 (377) 

Budget 

YTD Actual 






MOVEMENTS (370) (973) (1,180) 0 (207) 


2003/04 

Activities) 


RVGC Club Contribution To Work 0 0 15 (15) 10 (10) 0 0 0 

0 0 15 (15) 10 (10) 0 0 0 



Dapto Pool Refurbishment 0 0 18 (18) 18 (18) (5) 5 0 

Beaton Pk Athletic Track -Tfr To 

Reserve 30 0 30 0 30 0 0 0 0 

Beaton Park Equipment 

Replacement 30 0 30 0 29 0 0 0 1 

Lakeside Leisure Centre 

Refurbishment 250 (250) 768 (720) 806 (720) 0 0 (38) 

BPLC - Multi Purpose Room 0 0 1 (1) 2 (2) 0 0 0 

$000's 

1000 

800 

600 

400 

200 

0 




310 (250) 847 (738) 885 (739) (5) 5 (37) 






Recreation & Leisure Enterprises 



Surplus 

(Deficit) 

Comments 

Expense 

Employee Costs 99 (99) $47k over expenditure in wages by 

Commercial Pools is offset by 

corresponding saving in resource at 

free entry pools (Beaches & Pools); 

$37k Russell Vale Golf Course - $25k 

BIP submission was unable to be 

achieved during this financial year at 

RVCG however it can be offset by 

savings generated from City Parks 

function; $14k relief costs at Leisure 

Centres. 

Material & Contracts 24 (24) WorkCover compliance issues 

associated with pool blanket 

operation at Beaton Park Leisure 

Centre. 

Other Expenses (65) 65 Utility costs not as high as anticipated 

by previous years trends for 

Commercial Pools ($43k); Water 

savings at Russell Vale Golf Course 

due to wet weather and stormwater 

reuse project ($20k). 

Internal Charges 25 (25) Higher utilisation of plant hire than 

budget allows for at Russell Vale Golf 

Course. 


Revenue 

User Charges & Fees (179) (179) $50k offset by 'Other Revenues'; 

$40k deficit from BPLC - $13k 

outstanding lease debt, income 

achieved on par with 05/06 result. 

$27k represents a 1.6% shortfall to 

target; $60k deficit from Russell Vale 

Golf Course - attendance has been 

trending downwards over the entire 

industry, combined with the major 

impact of wet weather during May & 

June of 06/07 financial year with 

other minor shortfalls. 

Other Revenue 50 50 Budget for 'Other Revenues' included 

with bulk estimate for Commercial 

User Fees & Charges. 

Capital Grants and Contributions (175) (175) Lower than anticipated developer 

contributions. Offset by transfer to 

Restricted Assets. 





175 175 Reduction in anticipated developer 

contributions being transferred to 

Restricted Assets ledger. 


Surplus 


(Deficit) 

Comments 

Lakeside Leisure Centre Refurbishment 38 (38) Funded reserve for project overruns 

was reallocated to other Corporate 

Plan initiatives. 






Recreation & Leisure Enterprises 

Expense 


Revenue 

Surplus 

(Deficit) 

Expense 


Comments 




Function: Emergency Services 


1.1 Replace Mt Keira Emergency Power Generator 


Date 

Project completed by target date and WS Jun 2007 

within budget 

Operational 

Risk 

Financial 

Risk 

Progress 

High Low Delayed 

Comment: Generator delivered with installation scheduled in July 2007. 

1.2 Manage Bushfire Risk on Community Land 


Date 

Number of hazard reductions 

RNR Ongoing 

undertaken vs number scheduled 

Operational 

Risk 

Financial 

Risk 

Progress 


Comment: Works were fully completed at 2 sites and works are ongoing at 6 sites. At one site work is yet 

to begin because of recent rainy weather conditions. 


Date 

Complaints resolved vs number 

RNR Ongoing 

received 

Operational 

Risk 

Financial 

Risk 

Progress 


Comment: A total of 2 complaints were received during the quarter, while 3 complaints were resolved. 

Number 

40 

Community FIReady Events Held 

Comment: There was a slight increase in FIReady 

events this year. (RNR) 

30 

20 

10 

0 

Q1 

Q2 

Q3 

Q4 

2005/06 2006/07 

Number 

200 

FIReady Volunteer Hours 

Comment: The level of FIReady volunteer hours 

contributed has returned to standard levels this 

quarter. (RNR) 

150 

100 

50 

0 

Q1 

Q2 

Q3 

Q4 

2006/07 




Date 

% of APZ project implemented to 

WS Ongoing 

program 

Operational 

Risk 

Financial 

Risk 

Progress 


Comment: Recommendations of the Wollongong Bushfire Asset Protection Zone (APZ) Study continue to 

be implemented. Establishment of six Priority 4 APZs followed detailed design and environmental 

assessment of the works. APZ's are located at Stanwell Park, Austinmer, Thirroul, Bulli, Woonona, and 

Balgownie. Approximately 75% of the total APZ project has now been completed. 

Council has continued to maintain existing APZs through a combination of the FiReady community 

volunteer program and Council work crews. Two part time FiReady Co-ordinators work with the volunteer 

FiReady groups to carry out 2 hour monthly workdays within the APZs. The groups carry out a range of 

fuel management works including weed removal, reduction of ground and elevated fuels, replanting of 

native endemic species where appropriate. 

1.3 Provision of Services to NSW RFS 



Target dates met WS Ongoing Low Low Completed 

Comment: The June Quarterly Review meeting of the Wollongong City Council/Rural Fire Service Liaison 

Committee was held on 10/7/07. 



Service agreement reviewed quarterly WS Ongoing Low Low Completed 

Comment: The quarterly meeting of the Wollongong City Council/Rural Fire Service Liaison Committee 

was held on 10/7/07 at which time it was noted that all performance targets listed in the Service 

Agreement are generally being met. 

1.4 Local Emergency Management Committee Meetings 



Three meetings held per annum WS Ongoing Low Low Completed 

Comment: The Wollongong Local Emergency Management Committee (LEMC) met on 11/7/07. There 

were no incidents during the quarter requiring activation of the Emergency Operations Centre, however, 

the Centre was opened and prepared for an activation on the evening of 19/6/07 at the request of the 

Local Emergency Operations Controller when strong winds and heavy rain was predicted to hit the 

Wollongong Local Government Area. 

2.1 Suport new IRFS Headquarters at Albion Park Airport 



Target dates met WS Ongoing Moderate Low Completed 

Comment: Wollongong City Council is providing funding to the Rural Fire Service for the completion of this 

project. A Development Application has been submitted to Shellharbour City Council by Rural Fire Service 

and a Project Manager appointed by Shellharbour City Council. It is anticipated at this stage that tenders 

will be called early September 2007 with commencement of construction by November 2007. 

2.2 Support Local State Emergency Service 



Target dates met WS Ongoing Low Low Completed 

Comment: Council continues to meet its legislative responsibilities through the provision of funding and 

resources to the local Wollongong SES unit. 





Emergency Services 

Original 

Budget 

$'000 

Annual 

Budget 

$'000 

Actual 

$'000 

Proposed 

Carryover* 

$'000 

Budget 

Var 

$'000 




Materials and Contracts 1,488 563 357 25 180 






Activities 5,054 4,335 4,139 25 171 

$000's 


5,000 

4,500 

4,000 

3,500 

3,000 

2,500 

2,000 

1,500 

1,000 

500 

0 


Budget 

YTD Actual 




Amounts 206 270 303 0 33 




$000's 

350 

300 

250 

200 

150 

100 

50 

0 




Budget 

YTD Actual 



Transferred from RA 1,162 253 228 25 0 



MOVEMENTS (3,686) (3,822) (3,221) 0 601 


2003/04 

Activities) 


Asset Protection Zone Study 163 (162) 253 (252) 226 (226) 25 (25) 1 

RFS Regional Headquarters 1,000 (1,000) 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 

RFS Tomtom GPS Navigation 0 0 2 (2) 2 (2) 0 0 0 

1,163 (1,162) 254 (253) 228 (228) 25 (25) 1 



Rural Fire Service Contributed 

Assets 0 0 0 0 690 0 0 0 (690) 

Mt Keira - Emergency Power Gen 

Replace 50 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 

Otford RFS Depot Relocation of 

Door 0 0 7 (7) 7 (7) 0 0 0 

Darkes Forest RFS Extensions 0 0 60 (60) 0 0 60 (60) 0 

RFS Bushfire Wise Signage 0 0 10 (10) 9 (9) 0 0 0 

$000's 

1000 

900 

800 

700 

600 

500 

400 

300 

200 

100 

0 



Budget 

YTD Actual 

50 0 77 (77) 706 (16) 60 (60) (690) 









Surplus 

(Deficit) 

Comments 

Expense 

Employee Costs 110 (110) Council day labour utilised where 

appropriate in lieu of contract labour. 

Material & Contracts (180) 180 Council day labour utilised where 

appropriate in lieu of contract labour. 

Depreciation (168) 168 

Other Expenses 39 (39) Fire services contribution greater than 

that anticipated. 

Internal Charges 29 (29) Internal plant hire charges greater as 

Council day labour utilised requiring 

own plant. 

Revenue 

Grants - Operating 33 33 Fire services contribution greater than 

that anticipated. 

Capital Grants and Contributions 637 637 Rural Fire Service assets contributed. 




(239) (239) Fire services contribution greater than 

that anticipated transferred to 

reserve. 


Surplus 


(Deficit) 

Comments 

Rural Fire Service 690 (690) Recognition of assets contributed by 

Rural Fire Service. 




PROGRAM: INFRASTRUCTURE 

The following is a review of the 4th quarter 2006/07 financial year of the Infrastructure 

Program. The Infrastructure Program incorporates the following functions: 

- Roads & Bridges; 

- Carparks; 

- Footpaths & Cycleways; 

- Buildings. 


· Paid car parking facilities were fully occupied to June 2007. 

· The review of the management of Council’s fee paying car parking facilities has 

been completed. 

· Construction of the shared pathway in the Horsley area was completed. This will 

service the newer areas of the suburb and connect to the primary routes of Dapto. 

· A city-wide toilet audit was completed on 18 June 2007. 




The Infrastructure Program contains 12 projects that are being reported in a risk 




Projects with low operational 

and financial risk and that are on 

track 




Projects with a revised target 

date 

As can be seen from the pie chart above, 8 projects within the Infrastructure program 

have been completed and the 4 listed below are project with either moderate or high risk 

and/or have been delayed: 


193 Traffic Management Improvement Works 

200 City Car Parking Strategy - Inventory 

200 City Car Parking Strategy - Methodology/Program 

203 Footpaths & Cycleways Rolling Program 

S Baker-Finch 



Program: Infrastructure 

Function: Roads and Bridges 


1.1 Roads Rolling Program 


Date 

Projects undertaken compared to 

WS Jun 2007 

program 

Operational 

Risk 

Financial 

Risk 

Progress 


Comment: 2006/07 saw the completion of a large number of projects from the Roadwork Priority to 

improve condition, useability and safety of the City's road network. 

Despite extensive periods of inclement weather causing delays and damage to partially completed projects 

in May and June, the projects were all substantially completed by the end of the financial year. Major 

works completed include: Maynes and Ridley Parades, Unanderra; Kelly Street, Berkeley; sections of Yallah 

Road, Yallah and Avondale Road Avondale; Uralba Street, Figtree, Daisy Street, Fairy Meadow; Stage 1 of 

Gipps Road, Keiraville; and Stanhope Street, Woonona. 

Value of Roads Rolling Program Completed 

$4M 

$3M 

$2M 

Comment: Despite large delays due to inclement 

weather and damage due to rain events, the 

2006/07 road construction programme was 

substantially completed. Due to necessary 

increases in scope in other non-road projects, 

some funds from this programme were reallocated 

in the fourth quarter which is reflected in the 

lower final value verse original budget. (WS) 

$1M 

$0M 

Q1 

Q2 

Q3 

Q4 

2006/07 - Actual Expenditure 2006/07 - Target 

1.2 Works to Improve Traffic Management 


Date 


WS Jun 2007 

program 

Operational 

Risk 

Financial 

Risk 

Progress 


Comment: 2006/07 saw the completion of a large number of traffic facility projects including a number 

part funded by the Roads & Traffic Authority as part of the ongoing efforts to increase motor vehcile and 

pedestrian safety on the City's road newtork. Three smaller facility projects were delayed by weather in 

May-June and will be completed in the 1st quarter of the 2007/08 year. 

Major projects completed this year include: Roundabouts at the corners of West & Kenny Streets and 

Auburn and Swan Streets, Wollongong as well as Church and Edwards Streets, Smithhill; Parkes Road 

pedestrian refuge Woonona; Bellambi Lane level crossing upgrade, Bellambi; Nolan Street level crossing 

upgrade, Unanderra; the Kanahooka Road pedestrain crossing, Brownsville; and the construction of a new 

median on Lakelands Drive, Dapto. 



Value of Traffic Management Projects Completed 

$600K 

$500K 

$400K 

Comment: In May and June 2007 additional 

funding was provided by the Roads and Traffic 

Authority. These funds were used to construct 

pedestrian fencing at Flinders Street, North 

Wollongong and Northfields Avenue, Gwynneville. 

(WS) 

$300K 

$200K 

$100K 

$0K 

Q1 

Q2 

Q3 

Q4 

Actual Expenditure 

Target Expenditure 

1.3 Kerb and Gutter Rolling Program 

Number 

1,800 

1,600 

1,400 

1,200 

Kerb and Gutter Constructed 

Comment: Through out the 2006/07 financial year 

there has been an ongoing committment to the 

construction of new kerb and gutter (K&G) on 

existing roads and the reconstruction of existing 

sub standard K&G. The provision of K&G is 

imperitive to enhance the performance of Council's 

road pavements. (WS) 

1,000 

800 

600 

400 

200 

0 

Q1 

Q2 

Q3 

Q4 

2006/07 YTD - Linear Metres 

2.1 Lobby Government for Improvements to Arterial Roads 



Improvements made to arterial roads COO Ongoing Low Low On Track 

Comment: Wollongong City Council officers and Road and Traffic Authority officials met in May 2007 to 

discuss issues and share information on major projects. This was in accord with a commitment to 

particpate in quarterly high level liaison meeting to ensure matters of mutual interest are progressed. The 

next meeting is scheduled for quarter one in 2007/08. 

2.2 Funding for Local Roads 

Number 

20 

15 

Road Funding Applications 

Comment: Four applications were made to RTA 

for traffic facility projects for 2007/2008. A total 

of eight grants were received from RTA totalling 

$275,000 as 50% contributions to these projects. 

Seven of these were State Black Spot projects. 

(CS) 

10 

5 

0 

Q1 

Q2 

Q3 

Q4 

2006/07 - Applications Submitted 2006/07 - Applications Received 



$1,000K 

$800K 

Value of Road Funding Grants 

Comment: Council made four applications to the 

RTA for project funding on a 50:50 basis with the 

requested RTA contributions totalling $101,550. 

Grant funding totalling $275,000 was received 

from RTA this quarter of which $200,000 was 

State Black Spot funds. (CS) 

$600K 

$400K 

$200K 

$0K 

Q1 

Q2 

Q3 

Q4 






Roads and Bridges 

Original 

Budget 

$'000 

Annual 

Budget 

$'000 

Actual 

$'000 

Proposed 

Carryover* 

$'000 

Budget 

Var 

$'000 




Materials and Contracts 4,622 4,534 5,242 0 (708) 






Activities 10,013 9,984 10,123 0 (140) 

$000's 


12,000 

10,000 

8,000 

6,000 

4,000 

2,000 

0 


Budget 

YTD Actual 




Grants - Operating 1,620 1,620 1,691 0 71 

Contributions - Operating 377 1,454 1,409 0 (46) 


Amounts 2,413 3,760 4,144 0 383 


CAPITAL CONTRIBUTIONS (7,599) (6,223) (5,979) 0 244 

Capital Grants and Contributions 1,413 1,603 2,127 0 524 

$000's 


4,500 

4,000 

3,500 

3,000 

2,500 

2,000 

1,500 

1,000 

500 

0 


Budget 

YTD Actual 

NET SURPLUS (DEFICIT) (6,186) (4,620) (3,852) 0 768 

Less Grants & Cont'n Transferred to RA(1,413) (2,680) (3,137) 0 (457) 


Transferred from RA 1,322 1,283 1,095 0 (188) 



MOVEMENTS (6,277) (6,017) (5,895) 0 122 


2003/04 

Activities) 


State roads maintenance program 300 (300) 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 

Regional roads maintenance 

program 1,022 (1,022) 1,190 (1,100) 1,247 (1,043) 0 0 (114) 

Northcliffe Dr & Princes Hwy (Reg 

Roads) 0 0 0 0 3 0 0 0 (3) 

Dendrobium Project Administration 0 0 183 (183) 52 (52) 0 0 0 

Reseals - Additional Asset 

Renewal Funds 2,000 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 

Princes Highway Woronora - Road 

Componen 0 0 0 0 2 0 0 0 (2) 

9000 

8000 

7000 

6000 

5000 

4000 

3000 

2000 

1000 

0 

$000's 



Budget 

YTD Actual 

3,322 (1,322) 1,373 (1,283) 1,303 (1,095) 0 0 (119) 





Original Annual Actual Proposed 

Budget Budget 

Carryover* 

$'000 $'000 $'000 $'000 



Budget 

Var 

$'000 


Additional Asset Renewal 4,000 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 

Traffic Facility Improvements (50% 

RTA) 100 (50) 332 (150) 113 0 150 (150) 69 

Mt Ousley Road 0 0 (2) 0 0 0 0 0 (2) 

North Infrastructure Construction 1,232 0 1,241 (432) 1,012 (143) 289 (289) (60) 

South Infrastructure Construction 1,231 0 889 0 751 0 0 0 139 

Central Infrastructure Construction 1,231 0 2,383 (952) 2,150 (822) 197 (118) 24 

Northern Division - Special 

Projects 131 0 78 0 78 0 0 0 0 

Central Division - Special Projects 155 0 40 0 42 0 0 0 (2) 

Southern Division - Special 

Projects 108 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 

Safety Around Schools (SAS) 0 0 35 0 0 0 0 0 35 

Roads to Recovery Program 0 0 243 (200) 252 (200) 0 0 (9) 

Bus Shelter Installations 0 0 258 0 259 0 0 0 (0) 

Bong Bong Rd, West Dapto 0 0 (17) 0 (17) 0 0 0 (0) 

Mt Brown Traffic Calming Devices 0 0 4 0 4 0 0 0 (0) 

Stratford Rd, Unanderra - 

Roadworks 0 0 7 0 6 0 0 0 1 

Darcy Rd, Port Kembla - 

Roadworks 0 0 3 0 3 0 0 0 (0) 

George Hanley Dr, Nth W'gong - 

K&G 0 0 200 0 205 0 0 0 (5) 

Cordeaux Road, Figtree (Gibsons- 

Amaroo) 0 0 76 0 85 0 0 0 (9) 

Lakelands Drive, Dapto K & G 0 0 40 0 39 0 0 0 1 

Park Rd, Wonoona LATM 

Improvements 0 0 138 (121) 128 (121) 0 0 10 

Market St, Wollongong 0 0 23 0 18 0 0 0 5 

Roads to Recovery South 0 0 285 0 66 0 218 0 0 

Northfields Ave - Pedestrian 

Fencing 0 0 44 (30) 44 (30) 0 0 (0) 

8,189 (50) 6,299 (1,884) 5,237 (1,315) 854 (557) 195 




Infrastructure 

Roads & Bridges 


Expense 


Revenue 

Surplus 

(Deficit) 

Expense 

Employee Costs (223) 223 

Material & Contracts 708 (708) 

Depreciation (66) 66 

Other Expenses 43 (43) 

Internal Charges (321) 321 


Comments 

Overall expenditure over by $141k 

due to additional expenditure on the 

RTA Regional Roads Program, refer 

Operational Project below. 

Revenue 

User Charges & Fees 38 38 Extra income generated by 

employment of the regulatory unit. 

Other Revenue 321 321 Additional income received for 

restoration works at Cabbage Tree 

Lane and other various works. 

Grants - Operating 71 71 Local Bus Route Subsidy received but 

not budgeted for. 

Contributions - Operating (45) (45) Maintenance funding for Old Princes 

Highway Helensburgh yet to be 

received. 

Capital Grants and Contributions 524 524 Supplementary Roads to Recovery 

funding for use in future years work. 

This has been offset by additional 

transfer to reserve. 






(457) (457) Additional funding received 

transferred to reserve for use in both 

current and future years. 

(188) (188) Additional regional road funding 

utilised to compete works than 

projected. 



Surplus 

(Deficit) 

Comments 

Regional Roads Maintenance Program (57) 57 (114) Additional works required to complete 

2006/07 program. This can be offset 

in 2007/08. 


Variation on Operational Projects (52) 57 (119) 



Surplus 

(Deficit) 

Comments 

Traffic Facility Improvements (219) 150 69 Projects including Bong Bong Rd, 

Gloucester St and Military Rd works 

were not completed. 

North Infrastructure (229) 289 (60) Thirroul Commercial Centre additional 

work due to nightwork and extra 

expenditure on utilities. 

South Infrastructure (139) 139 Various projects not completed, will 

be funded from 2007/08 program 

including Kanahooka Rd and Kelly St, 

Berkeley. 

Central Infrastructure (36) 12 24 Gipps Rd Keiraville, works not 

completed, will be funded from 

2007/08 program. 

Safety Around Schools (35) 35 Works not carried out in 2006/07, to 

be completed 2007/08. 







Roads & Bridges 



Surplus 

(Deficit) 

Comments 

Expense 

Employee Costs 47 (47) Net transfer from Carparks Function 

to various Reseals projects. 

Material & Contracts 315 (315) Transfer of budget from Wentworth 

St PK Streetscape Improvement 

Project (Commercial Centres 

Function) $100K, and Hector Harvey 

Oval Carpark (Carparks Function) 

$127K to various reseal projects. 

$25k additional grant funds received 

from RTA for Regional Roads Traffic 

Facilities. $25k distribution of central 

for uninsured property damage to 

area where incident has occurred; 

and other various minor changes. 


Revenue 

Add Operational Grants and Contributions 

Transferred from RA 


24 24 Additional grant funds received from 

RTA for Regional Roads Traffic 

Facilities. 


Surplus 


(Deficit) 

Comments 

Traffic Facility Improvements (158) 158 $150k transferred to Gipps Road, 

Keiraville Roadworks project within 

Roads & Bridges Function and various 

other minor changes. 

North Infrastructure (64) 64 $35k transferred from Commercial 

Centres Function & distribution of 

budget to various projects. 

Safety Around Schools (SAS) 35 Transfer of budget from Traffic 

Management Function to fund new 

Safety Around Schools Project 

Bus Shelter Installations 100 $60k transferred from Waples Road, 

Farmborough Hts Footpath Project 

(Footpaths & Cycleways Function); 

$40k transferred from South 

Infrastructure Construction (Roads & 

Bridges Function) 

Northfields Avenue - Pedestrian Fencing 44 (30) (14) Introduction of new project partly 

funded from RTA and the University 

of Wollongong 




Function: Car Parks 


1.1a City Car Parking Strategy - Inventory 


Date 

Operational 

Risk 

Financial 

Risk 

Progress 

Inventory completed by target date CS Jun 2007 Low Low Delayed 

Comment: City Car Parking Strategy - Inventory is proceeding and due for completion at revised target 

date of December 2007. 

1.1b City Car Parking Strategy-Methodolgy/Program 


Date 

Methodology endorsed and program CS Jun 2007 

developed by target date 

Operational 

Risk 

Financial 

Risk 

Progress 


Comment: City Car Parking - Assessment Methodology and Program is proceeding and due for completion 

at revised target date of December 2007. 

2.1 Review WCC's Fee Paying Car Parking Facilities 



Review completed by target date WS Jun 2007 Low Low Completed 

Comment: The paid car parking facilities were fully occupied to June 2007. Belmore Street Car Park was 

handed over to Council in June 2007 and is fully occupied. The review of the management of Council's fee 

paying car parking Facilities has taken place. Work and Services Division is waiting legal advice on whether 

Council rates will be charged on paid car park areas. 

2.2 Car Parks Rolling Works Program 


Date 


WS Ongoing 

program 

Operational 

Risk 

Financial 

Risk 

Progress 


Comment: The 2006/07 financial year has seen a number of major car parking projects completed across 

the city in a effort to improve access to facilities for the community and tourists. 

Key projects completed this year include car parks either constructed or upgraded at: Stanwell Park Surf 

Life Saving Club; Rube Hargrave Park, Clifton as a part of the Grand Pacific Drive facilities; North Dalton 

Park, Fairy Meadow; Sid Parrish Park, Figtree; and the Tannery Street car park in Unanderra. 

Value of Car Parks Rolling Works Program 

Comment: Nil. (WS) 

$1,600K 

$1,400K 

$1,200K 

$1,000K 

$800K 

$600K 

$400K 

$200K 

$0K 

Q1 

Q2 

Q3 

Q4 


Programmed Expenditure 





Carparks 

Original 

Budget 

$'000 

Annual 

Budget 

$'000 

Actual 

$'000 

Proposed 

Carryover* 

$'000 

Budget 

Var 

$'000 










Activities 573 583 475 0 108 

$000's 


700 

600 

500 

400 

300 

200 

100 

0 


Budget 

YTD Actual 




Amounts 196 194 190 0 (4) 




$000's 

250 

200 

150 

100 

50 

0 




Budget 

YTD Actual 




MOVEMENTS (377) (390) (286) 0 104 


2003/04 

Activities) 


0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 



Tannery St, Unanderra - Carpark 0 0 170 0 186 0 0 0 (16) 

John Crehan Park, Cringila - 

Carpark 0 0 243 0 273 0 0 0 (29) 

$000's 

1000 

900 

800 

700 

600 

500 

400 

300 

200 

100 

0 



Budget 

YTD Actual 

* William Beach Park Embellishment 0 0 95 0 79 0 16 0 (0) 

North Dalton Park- Car Park 0 0 271 0 274 0 0 0 (3) 

Pop Erington Park, Fairy Meadow- 

Car Par 0 0 3 0 4 0 0 0 (1) 

Stanwell Park SLSC Carpark- Car 

Park 0 0 40 0 32 0 0 0 8 

* Rube Hargrave Park 0 0 0 0 7 0 0 0 (7) 

Figtree Oval Carpark Access Road 0 0 33 0 33 0 0 0 0 

Fred Finch Park Berkeley , Carpark 0 0 24 0 31 0 0 0 (7) 

0 0 880 0 918 0 16 0 (55) 






Carparks 



Surplus 

(Deficit) 

Comments 

Expense 

Employee Costs (42) 42 Less asset maintenance carried out 

by Council labour. 

Material & Contracts (40) 40 Less asset maintenance carried out 

by Council labour resulting in less 

material usage. 

Depreciation (22) 22 Timing of capital expenditure 

resulting in less depreciation expense 

than projected. 


Revenue 

Capital Grants and Contributions (15) (15) 

Less Grants & Cont'n Transferred to RA 15 15 




Surplus 


(Deficit) 

Comments 

John Crehan Park, Cringila - Carpark 29 (29) Increased costs as a result of design 

changes during course of project. 





Carparks 


Surplus 


(Deficit) 

Comments 

Tannery St, Unanderra - Carpark 45 (45) Transferred from John Crehan Park, 

Cringila and William Beach Park 

Embellishment Projects withing the 

Carparks Function. 

John Crehan Park, Cringila (20) 20 As above 

William Beach Park Embellishment (25) 25 As above 

North Dalton Park - Car Park 95 (95) Re-distribution of budget from 

various Central Infrastructure 

Construction projects in the Roads 

and Bridges Function. 





Function: Footpaths and Cycleways 

1.1 Pedestrian Footpath and Cycleway - Government Funding 

Footpaths and Cycelway Funding Applications 

Number 

8 

7 

Comment: Application made to RTA for $5,000 

(total project cost $10,000). No grants received 

this quarter for pedestrian, footpath and 

cycleways. (CS) 

6 

5 

4 

3 

2 

1 

0 

Q1 

Q2 

Q3 

Q4 


$300K 

Footpaths and Cycleways Grants 

Comment: One grant submitted to RTA totalling 

$5,000. (50% funding for total project cost of 

$10,000). No grants received this quarter for 

pedestrian, footpath and cycleways. (CS) 

$250K 

$200K 

$150K 

$100K 

$50K 

$0K 

Q1 

Q2 

Q3 

Q4 

2006/07 - Grant Submitted 2006/07 - Grants Received 

1.2 Footpaths and Cycleways Rolling Program 


Date 


WS Jun 2007 

program 

Operational 

Risk 

Financial 

Risk 

Progress 


Comment: A number of significant shared way (pedestrain/cycle) paths and a number of footpath 

construction projects were completed in the year. Completion of these projects has increased pedestrian 

and cycle access as well as commuter and recreational cycling across the city. 

Significant projects completed this year include footpaths on: Patterson Road, Coalcliff; Denison Street, 

Wollongong; Domville Road, Otford; Cordeaux Road, Figtree; and cycle or shared pathways at: 

Wollongong along Springhill Road adjacent to the Greenhouse Park; around the Coomaditchie Reserve, 

Port Kembla. 

Additional consultation and the late introduction of external funding resulted in delays to some footpaths 

projects. 



Footpaths and Cycleways Rolling Program 

No commentary entered 

$2,500K 

$2,000K 

$1,500K 

$1,000K 

$500K 

$0K 

Q1 

Q2 

Q3 

Q4 


Programmed Expenditure 

1.3 Horsley Cycleway Construction 



Construction completed by target date WS Jun 2007 Low Low Completed 

Comment: A significant length of shared pathways was added to the ever expanding city cycleway 

network with the completion of another stage of pathways in the Horsley area servicing the newer 

areas of the suburb and connecting to the primary routes connecting to Dapto. 

Works completed this year included approximately 2,800 lineal metres of new concrete pathways 

along Sierra Drive, Lucas Dr, Glenlee Drive, Parkdale Avenue and through the Dimond Bros reserve 

area connecting between Bong Bong Road and Greenbrook Place and Parkdale Avenue. As well as 

completing these missing links in the Horsley network, a number of pedestrian/cycle facilities were 

also upgraded or constructed such as improved kerb ramps and crossing facilities on Bong Bong 

Road, Fairwater Drive and Lucas Drive. 

2.1 Traffic Committee Recomendations Implemented 


Date 

Number and type of improvements WS Jun 2007 

identified 

Operational 

Risk 

Financial 

Risk 

Progress 


Comment: For the 2006/07 period Works & Services actioned a total of 509 requests for the installation 

and/or modification of statutory signs and road line marking based on Form 337 requests from the City of 

Wollongong Traffic Committee. 

The Form 337 requests included 414 sign only requests, 39 line marking only requests and 48 combination 

sign and line marking requests with a total cost of $118,600. 

2.2 Pedestrian and Cycleway Network Maintenance 

Pedestrian/Cycleway Network Maintenance 

Square Metres 

10,000 

Comment: Programmed and unprogrammed 

maintenance continued through the last quarter. 

(WS) 

8,000 

6,000 

4,000 

2,000 

0 

Q1 

Q2 

Q3 

Q4 

2005/06 Cumulative 2006/07 Cumulative 





Footpaths and 

Cycleways 

Original 

Budget 

$'000 

Annual 

Budget 

$'000 

Actual 

$'000 

Proposed 

Carryover* 

$'000 

Budget 

Var 

$'000 









Activities 1,039 1,100 1,201 0 (100) 

$000's 


1,400 

1,200 

1,000 

800 

600 

400 

200 

0 



Budget 

YTD Actual 

Rates and Annual Charges 0 0 (3) 0 (3) 



Amounts 0 0 2 0 2 


CAPITAL CONTRIBUTIONS (1,039) (1,100) (1,199) 0 (98) 


NET SURPLUS (DEFICIT) (1,039) (923) (789) 0 134 

$000's 


250 

200 

150 

100 

50 

0 


Budget 

YTD Actual 




MOVEMENTS (1,039) (1,100) (1,199) 0 (98) 


2003/04 

Activities) 


0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 



Shared Pathways 212 0 344 (175) 349 (173) 0 0 (7) 

Horsley Cycleway Construction 110 (110) 636 (448) 637 (447) 0 0 (2) 

* Andrew Lysaght Park 0 0 141 0 355 1 0 0 (215) 

* Thirroul Pool Pumphouse 0 0 1 0 1 0 0 0 0 

Pedestrian Safety 0 0 0 0 3 0 0 0 (3) 

Lake Ave, Cringila - Footpath 0 0 138 0 15 0 123 0 0 

Thirroul Beach Shared Pathway 0 0 47 0 46 0 0 0 1 

Towradgi Park Cycleway 0 0 7 0 7 0 0 0 0 

Commercial Centre Brick Paving 0 0 50 0 47 0 0 0 3 

Denison Street, Wollongong- 

Footpath 0 0 57 0 64 0 0 0 (7) 

Keiraville Links- Footpath 0 0 56 0 56 0 0 0 (0) 

Lysaght Street, Fairy Meadow- 

Footpath 0 0 40 0 39 0 0 0 1 

Paterson Road- Footpath 

Construction 0 0 95 0 103 0 0 0 (8) 

Nolan Street, Unanderra Cycleway 0 0 80 0 85 0 0 0 (5) 

Five Islands Road - Cycleway 0 0 240 (240) 52 (52) 188 (188) 0 

Comaditchie Reserve - Shareways 0 0 150 0 156 0 0 0 (6) 

Electrial Works - Mt Ousley Rd, Mt 

O 0 0 60 0 51 0 0 0 9 

Flinders St, Wgong - Fence 

Installation 0 0 90 (90) 87 (87) 0 0 0 

$000's 

2500 

2000 

1500 

1000 

500 

0 

-500 




322 (110) 2,233 (953) 2,153 (757) 311 (188) (240) 






Footpaths & Cycleways 



Surplus 

(Deficit) 

Comments 

Expense 

Employee Costs 177 (177) Higher levels of maintenance works 

carried out by Council day labour on 

footpaths and cycleways than roads, 

to reduce Council liability. 

Material & Contracts (28) 28 Work completed by Council day 

labour instead of external 

contractors. 

Internal Charges (49) 49 Less plant hire required than 

projected. 


Revenue 

Capital Grants and Contributions 232 232 Springhill Rd and Lawrence 

Herargrave Dr Cycleways grant 

funding received, offset by transfer to 

reserve. 


(232) (232) Transfer of above to reserve. 





Surplus 


(Deficit) 

Comments 

Andrew Lysaght Park (214) (1) 215 Scope of work significantly varied to 

original designs when budget was set 

including additional works in Quilky 

place. External forces required 

completion of works in an swift 

manner increasing costs. 


Variation on Capital Projects (238) (1) 239 



Footpaths & Cycleways 


Expense 

Revenue 

Surplus 

(Deficit) 

Comments 


Surplus 


(Deficit) 

Comments 

Shared Pathways (36) 36 Transferred to Ent. Precinct-Stage 3 

Quickley Pl. project within Footpaths 

and Cylcleways Function. 

Comaditchie Reserve - Shareways 50 (50) Funds transferred from Cordeaux Rd, 

Figtree(Gibsons - Amaroo) project 

within Footpaths and Cycleways 

Function. 

Flinders St, Wgong - Fence Installation 90 (90) 0 Introduction of new project fully 

funded by RTA. 

Variation on Capital Projects 104 (90) (14) 



Function: Buildings 


1.1 WCC's Building Assets - Programmed Maintenance 


Date 

Number and $ value of projects 

undertaken compared to program 

WS Jun 2007 

Operational 

Risk 

Financial 

Risk 

Progress 


Comment: All scheduled maintenance works were completed as programmed for 2006/07 financial year 

with a number of 2007/08 projects brought forward to expend all funds available pior to 30 June. 

1.2 Audit & Condition Assessment - Public Toilets 



Audit completed by target date WS Jun 2007 Low Low Completed 

Comment: The city wide toilet audit was completed on 18 June 2007. Data obtained from the survey is 

being utilised for forward maintenance planning to ensure Councils 104 Public Toilet Assets are maintained 

to acceptable service levels. 





Buildings 

Original 

Budget 

$'000 

Annual 

Budget 

$'000 

Actual 

$'000 

Proposed 

Carryover* 

$'000 

Budget 

Var 

$'000 





Depreciation, Amortisation + Impairment1,366 1,366 1,376 0 (10) 

Other Expenses 795 794 1,952 0 (1,158) 


Corporate Overheads (15) (15) 153 0 (168) 



Activities 8,531 9,321 10,777 0 (1,455) 

$000's 


12,000 

10,000 

8,000 

6,000 

4,000 

2,000 

0 


Budget 

YTD Actual 





Amounts 131 260 257 0 (3) 


CAPITAL CONTRIBUTIONS (8,400) (9,062) (10,519) 0 (1,458) 


NET SURPLUS (DEFICIT) (8,400) (9,060) (10,518) 0 (1,458) 

$000's 


3,000 

2,500 

2,000 

1,500 

1,000 

500 

0 


Budget 

YTD Actual 






MOVEMENTS (8,400) (8,951) (10,445) 0 (1,495) 





Original 

Budget 

$'000 

Annual 

Budget 

$'000 

Actual 

$'000 

Proposed 

Carryover* 

$'000 



Budget 

Var 

$'000 

Additional Building Maintenance 500 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 

Tourist Park Maintenance 0 0 (10) 0 (10) 0 0 0 0 

Glennifer Brae - Heritage Architect 0 0 20 0 29 0 0 0 (9) 

Port Kembla Pool Major 

Maintenance 0 0 74 (74) 74 (74) 0 0 0 

Wombarra Rock Pool Sheds - 

Cmty Feedback 0 0 7 0 8 0 0 0 (1) 

$000's 

3500 

3000 

2500 

2000 

1500 

1000 

500 

0 


Buildings 

500 0 91 (74) 101 (74) 0 0 (10) 



Admin Build Services Plant & 

Equipment 1,125 (1,125) 695 (695) 650 (650) 15 (15) (0) 

IPAC Refurbishment 0 0 (2) 0 0 0 0 0 (2) 

Art Gallery Building Mtce & 

* Improvements 0 0 12 (12) 13 (13) 0 0 0 

Trf to Building Maintenance 

Reserve 1,800 0 1,800 0 1,800 0 0 0 0 

IPAC - Equipment Replacement 0 0 353 (353) 371 (371) 0 0 0 

Wollongong Town Hall 

Refurbishment 0 0 0 0 (4) 0 0 0 4 

Admin Build Electrical Services 0 0 (4) 4 (4) 4 0 0 0 

Admin Build Fire Services 0 0 55 (55) 46 (46) 0 0 0 

Northern Suburbs Sewer 

Connection 0 0 4 0 4 0 0 0 (0) 

Mt Keira - Emergency Power Gen 

Replace 0 0 50 0 49 0 0 0 1 

* Kembla Terraces Airconditioning 0 0 0 0 18 0 0 0 (18) 

Bulli Tourist Park Electrical Works 0 0 98 0 93 0 0 0 5 

Windang Tourist Park Electrical 

Works 0 0 20 0 15 0 0 0 5 

Lockers - Admin Building 0 0 7 0 7 0 0 0 0 

Budget 

YTD Actual 

2,925 (1,125) 3,088 (1,111) 3,058 (1,076) 15 (15) (5) 






Buildings 



Surplus 

(Deficit) 

Comments 

Expense 

Employee Costs (106) 106 Largely due to leave taken by staff 

relating to maintenance and work 

carried out externally. 

Material & Contracts 202 (202) More work carried out by external 

contract than projected. 

Other Expenses 1,158 (1,158) During implementation of the AMIS, a 

number of assets were identified as 

demolished or disposed. 

Corporate Overheads 168 (168) EPA levy incurred for waste disposed 

at Helensburgh and Whytes Gully 

greater than budget due to increase 

in EPA levy rate. 

Internal Charges 27 (27) Additional internal plant hire required 

to complete maintenance works. 


Revenue 




Variation on Operational Activities 1,456 (40) (1,496) 

(37) (37) Energy Audit project funded from a 

different source than the building 

reserve. 


Surplus 


(Deficit) 

Comments 




Surplus 


(Deficit) 

Comments 




Buildings 


Expense 

Revenue 

Surplus 

(Deficit) 

Comments 

Expense 

Employee Costs 40 (40) Distribution of central budget for 

uninsured property damage to area 

where incident has occurred. 

Material & Contracts 121 (121) As above. 


Revenue 





37 37 Introduction of funding for 

Administration Building Audit. 



PROGRAM: CORPORATE SUPPORT 

The following is a review of the 4th quarter 2006/07 financial year of the Corporate 

Support Program. The Corporate Support Program incorporates the following functions: 

- Customer Service; 

- Corporate Governance; 

- Organisational Services; 

- People & Learning; 

- Infrastructure Programming, Design & Support. 


· The Fees & Charges Report was presented to the Executive in March 2007 with a 

revised draft printed and presented to Council during April 2007. The Comparative 

Return was checked and returned to the Department of Local Government during 

the quarter, with an external survey from Grange Securities completed during 

April 2007. 

· Policy & procedure regarding FBT requirements for domestic and business travel 

has been presented to the Executive. 

· The Procurement policy and procedures were adopted by the Executive in May 

2007 following consultation with staff, managers and Union representatives. 

· Council successfully passed the WorkCover Audit which was conducted in April this 

quarter. WorkCover have confirmed Council has returned to a 3 year self 

insurance licence. 

· The organisation moved to electronic timesheets for all wages and salaried staff 

on 29 June 2007. 




The Corporate Support Program contains 37 projects that are being reported in a risk 



PROJECT SUMMARY Projects 

Completed 


with low operational and financial 

risk and that are on track 


with moderate and/or or high 

operational and/or financial risk 

and/or delayed 

As can be seen from the pie chart above, 5 projects within the Corporate Support 

program are on track and have low operational financial risk, 26 have been completed 

and the 6 listed below are projects with either moderate or high risk and/or have been 

delayed: 


215 Compliance Management System 

224 File Classification System 

224 Content Management Policy & Strategy 

225 Analysis of Land Register 

226 Strategic Direction Plans 

232 Skills and Performance Management Assessment System - Evaluation 

S Payne 




Program: Corporate Support 

Function: Customer Service 

1.1 Customer Response Times 

Telephone Calls Abandoned at Switchboard 

5.0% 

Comment: During the year, Council's switchboard 

received in excess of 150,000 telephone calls. Of 

these only 1,757 calls or 1.15% were abandoned 

prior to being answered. (TA) 

4.0% 

3.0% 

2.0% 

1.0% 

0.0% 

Q1 

Q2 

Q3 

Q4 

2005/06 2006/07 Target 

Calls Answered in 30 sec (Grade of Service) 

Comment: Nil (TA) 

100.0% 

80.0% 

60.0% 

40.0% 

20.0% 

0.0% 

Q1 

Q2 

Q3 

Q4 

2005/06 2006/07 Target 

Correspondence Replied to within 10 Days 

Comment: Nil (TA) 

100.0% 

80.0% 

60.0% 

40.0% 

20.0% 

0.0% 

Q1 

Q2 

Q3 

Q4 

CEO CFO COO SUSTAIN P&C 

1.2 Organisational Customer Service Strategy 


Date 

Customer Service Strategy developed P&C Jun 2007 


Operational 

Risk 

Financial 

Risk 

Progress 




Comment: Steering Committee established and supported by an Advisory and Practitioners Group(s) that 

include officers from across council services and functions. Workshops were convened resulting in the 

development of the Draft WCC Customer Service Charter and Policy and Draft WCC Complaints Handling 

Policy and Procedure. Subsequently a Draft Customer Service Operational Model has been developed and 

exhibited internally for comment. 




Function: Corporate Governance 

1.1 Internal Audit Program 

Internal Audit Program 2006/07 Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 

1 West Dapto Transport Link Risk Assessment Completed 

2 Investment Management Progress 

3 Community Engagement Initiative Completed 

4 Cash Collection Contract Completed 

5 Divisional Business Plans Progress 

6 Tourist Park Revenue Collection Procedures Completed 

7 Use of Corporate Credit/Purchase Cards Completed 

8 Debtors Completed 

9 Fringe Benefits Tax Progress 

10 Executive and Senior Management Salary Packaging Planned 

11 Fraud Prevention Program Deferred 

12 General Organisational Compliance Progress 

13 PPP Compliance Progress 

Comment: The Audit & Governance Committee as its 20 November 2006 meeting considered the 

following (2005-06 Program) Review reports: 

• Internal Audit Report of Project Management Processes; 

• Internal Audit Report of Strategic Business Planning + Measurement 

• Internal Audit Report of Section 94 Processes 

The Internal Audit Program Status Update report shows that the Program for 2005-06 is now 

complete and the Program for 2006-07 has 5 Reviews in progress. 


date Risk Risk 

Compliance with statutory requirements CFO Ongoing Low Low On Track 

Comment: Under the auspices of the Technology & Admin Division, a Corporate Compliance Unit was set 

up in December 2006 and has commenced an organisational risk and compliance mapping project to 

better target high risk compliance areas. 

1.2 Compliance Management System for WCC 


Date 

Investigation completed and 

CFO Jun 2007 

recommendations identified by target 

date 

Operational 

Risk 

Financial 

Risk 

Progress 


Comment: Investigations are part way completed into systems support for the compliance function. This 

will be further evaluated when the organisational risk and compliance mapping project is completed in July 

2007. 


2.1 Provide Legal Services to Council 


$300K 

$250K 

Legal Services Comparative Costs 

Comment: 

2004/05 - Total year expenditure [$1.02M] 

2005/06 - Total year expenditure [$1.66M] 

2006/07 - Total year expenditure [$1.47M] (TA) 

$200K 

$150K 

$100K 

$50K 

$0K 

Jul 

Aug 

Sep 

Oct 

Nov 

Dec 

Jan 

Feb 

Mar 

Apr 

May 

Jun 

2004/05 2005/06 2006/07 

2.2 Provide Advice and Referral on Legal Matters 

Information/Referral Services on Legal Matters 

Number 

5 

Comment: A total of 500 staff have been 

provided with instruction. (TA) 

4 

3 

2 

1 

0 

Jul 06 

Aug 06 

Sep 06 

Oct 06 

Nov 06 

Dec 06 

Jan 07 

Feb 07 

Mar 07 

Apr 07 

May 07 

Jun 07 

Information & Referral Services 

3.1 Identify/Treat/Report WCC Risks 



Risk improvements identified TA May 2007 Low Low Completed 

Risk management is an ongoing management control process applicable to all council functions including 

projects. Risk improvements identified during 2006/07 include: 

• Property risk inspection of 18 council complexes undertaken by council's property insurer, Vero and 

various risk management recommendations implemented 

• Risk assessment model for handrails on council bridges developed and implemented 

• Illawarra Historical Museum fire protection measures identified and implemented 

• Public event risk management undertaken for council events including Mount Kembla Heritage Festival, 

Australia Day and New Years Eve Fireworks 

• Program for replacement of concrete bus shelters completed 

• Agreement reached with Rural Fire Service regarding insurance and indemnity provisions in the next 

version of the Service Level Agreement between RFS and this council 

3.2 Risk Financing (Insurance) for WCC 


Date 

Council's insurance in place by target TA May 2007 

date 

Operational 

Risk 

Financial 

Risk 

Progress 


All insurance requirements secured. Liability and property insurance premium costs have increased due to 

one significant liability claim and the increased value of Council's insured property. 



3.3 Claims Made Against WCC to Settlement 

Claims Settled < Claimed Amount 

Comment: Council is experiencing an increase in 

the number of minor claims. (TA) 

100% 

80% 

60% 

40% 

20% 

0% 

Jul 

Aug 

Sep 

Oct 

Nov 

Dec 

Jan 

Feb 

Ma 

Apr 

May 

Jun 

2005/06 2006/07 





Original 

Budget 

$'000 

Annual 

Budget 

$'000 


Actual 

$'000 

Proposed 

Carryover* 

$'000 

Budget 

Var 

$'000 

Corporate Governance 







Corporate Overheads (260) (260) (260) 0 (0) 

Internal Charges 6 (2) (2) 0 0 


Activities 4,625 5,525 3,682 579 1,264 

$000's 


6,000 

5,000 

4,000 

3,000 

2,000 

1,000 

0 


Budget 

YTD Actual 


Other Revenues 22 1,029 229 800 0 


Amounts 22 1,029 229 800 0 


CAPITAL CONTRIBUTIONS (4,602) (4,496) (3,453) 221 1,264 

NET SURPLUS (DEFICIT) (4,602) (4,496) (3,453) 221 1,264 






MOVEMENTS (4,602) (4,439) (3,397) 221 1,264 

$000's 


1,200 

1,000 

800 

600 

400 

200 

0 


Budget 

YTD Actual 


2003/04 

Activities) 


Valuations 0 0 0 0 7 0 0 0 (7) 

Council Policy Review & 

Development 0 0 50 0 42 0 8 0 0 

0 0 50 0 49 0 8 0 (7) 



$000's 

250 

200 

150 

100 

50 

0 




0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 




Corporate Support 





Surplus 

(Deficit) 

Comments 

Expense 

Material & Contracts (308) 308 Predominantly due to savings in legal 

costs $81K and public liability claim 

payments $227K. 

Other Expenses (964) 964 Savings attributable to insurance 

expenditure as follows: reduction in 

insurance provision for outstanding 

claims liability $533K, reduction in 

premiums $359K and lower level of 

below excess public liability and 

property damage expenditure $67K. 






Expense 


Revenue 

Surplus 

(Deficit) 

Comments 

Expense 

Material & Contracts 26 (26) Reallocation of budget from Other 

Expenses. 

Other Expenses (276) 276 $26k Reallocation of budget to 

materials & contracts, $250k 

distribution of below excess insurance 

funds to other divisions to support 

actuals. 





Function: Organisational Services 

1.1 External Reporting Requirements 


Date 

Operational 

Risk 

Financial 

Risk 

Progress 

Unqualified Audit FIN Ongoing Low Low Completed 

Comment: Wollongong City Council was audited by PricewaterhouseCoopers during August 2006. The 

audit report presented to Council by PricewaterhouseCoopers on 25 September 2006 was for an 

unqualified audit. The report is contained in the published Financial Reports year ended 30 June 2006 

which were presented to the public at the Council meeting of 23 October 2006. 

Days 

50 

40 

Complete Annual Statements 

Comment: The Annual Financial Statements were 

completed and accepted by Wollongong City 

Council's auditors PricewaterhouseCoopers by 19 

August 2006. (FIN) 

30 

20 

10 

0 

2005/06 2006/07 

Other Financial Reporting Requirements Met 

Number 

3 

Comment: Throughout the year the Finance 

Division has completed a number of financial 

reports/returns. All reports/returns were 

completed by the required date. Examples 

include: 

2 

1 

0 

Jul 06 

Aug 06 

Sep 06 

Oct 06 

Nov 06 

Dec 06 

Jan 07 

Feb 07 

Mar 07 

Days to Complete 

Apr 07 

May 07 

Jun 07 

• The Department of Local Government 

Financial Return (due on 7 November 2006) 

was lodged with the Department on 10 

October 2006. 

• Community Transport Statements were 

completed and forwarded to the Ministry of 

Transport on 11 October 2006. 

• Local Government Grants Commission 

General Return was completed and submitted 

on 30 November 2006 

• The Department of Local Government 

Comparative Information on NSW Local 

Government Councils 05/06 was reviewed 

and returned on 15 March 2007. (FIN) 

1.2 International Financial Reporting Standards 


date 

Australian Accounting Standards and FIN Ongoing 

Code of Accounting Practice and 

Reporting requirements met 

Operational 

Risk 

Financial 

Risk 

Progress 


Comment: The 2005/06 Financial Year was the first period that the adoption of Australian equivalents to 

International Financial Reporting Standards were reflected in Council's financial reports. Council's auditors 

PricewaterhouseCoopers were satisfied with Council's compliance with the standards. 





Unqualified Audit FIN Ongoing Low Low Completed 

Comment: Wollongong City Council was audited by PricewaterhouseCoopers during August 2006. The audit 

report presented to Council by PricewaterhouseCoopers on 25 September 2006 was for an unqualified 

audit. This report is contained in the published Financial Reports year ended 30 June 2006 presented to 

the public at the Council meeting of 23 October 2006. 

1.3 Corporate Accounting and Financial Systems 

Completion of Monthly Financial Reports 

Comment: Performance within benchmark. (FIN) 

Days 

10 

8 

6 

4 

2 

0 

Jul 

Aug 

Sep 

Oct 

Nov 

Dec 

Jan 

Feb 

Ma 

Apr 

May 

Jun 

2005/06 2006/07 Target 

1.4 GST and FBT Obligations 



Currency of Tax Manual FIN Ongoing Low Low Completed 

Comment: The following amendments have been made to the tax manual during the year: 

• Property flowcharts revised and additional charts developed including the margin scheme and 

valuation techniques; 

• Division 82 (The Minister's review); 

• The inclusion of Fringe Benefits Tax (FBT) requirements for domestic and business travel. 



BAS completed to ATO requirements FIN Ongoing Low Low Completed 

Comment: Statutory requirement met each month - Business Acitivity Statement is lodged with Australian 

Taxation Office by the 21st of each month. 



Number 

90 

80 

70 

60 

50 

40 

Days to Complete FBT Return 

Comment: The 2006/07 Fringe Benefit Tax return 

was completed and lodged with the Australian 

Taxation Office by the due date (21 May 2007). A 

refund of $150K is anticipated. The return for 

05/06 was delayed due to the problem with the 

motor vehicle data. An extension was requested 

and the return was lodged on 21 June 2006. The 

extension allowed Council to test the FBT process 

and compliance. (FIN) 

30 

20 

10 

0 

2004/05 2005/06 2006/07 



Number of compliance issues FIN Ongoing Low Low On Track 

Comment: PricewaterhouseCoopers completed a GST compliance check on Council in early May. Minimal 

minor issues were raised. A report went to Council regarding this to assist Council to sign off on the GST 

compliance certificate required by the Department of Local Government. The signed certificate was 

returned to the Department on 29 May 2007. 

An internal audit of the FBT process was completed by KPMG during May/June 2007. A report regarding 

this has yet to be received. 

1.5 Property Rating, Sundry Debtor and Collection 

Rates Outstanding as % of Collectables 

12% 

10% 

8% 

6% 

4% 

2% 

Comment: This indicator measures Council's rates 

arrears against the industry standard of 5%.The 

June 30th result for Council is 6.2%.Pensioner rate 

arrears represent 1% of the total arrears and are 

excluded from recovery actions by Council policy. 

The indicator illustrates a payment trend whereby 

an increasing amount of ratepayers are delaying 

the payment of their instalment until receipt of a 

reminder notice or subsequent legal action from 

Council. That is, paying anywhere between 1 to 60 

days after the due date. Council will investigate 

processes to induce earlier payment. 

0% 

Jul 06 

Aug 06 

Sep 06 

Oct 06 

Nov 06 

Dec 06 

Jan 07 

Feb 07 

Mar 07 

Apr 07 

May 07 

Jun 07 

Council will apply a 10% simple interest rate on 

the overdue rates and charges for 2007/08. 

Pensioner 

Rebate 

Sundry Debtors as % of Last Month's Billings 

14% 

12% 

10% 

Comment: There has been a change in the debt 

recovery process in May 2007 involving the 

issuing of monthly statements to debtors. This 

should have a positive impact on the recovery of 

debts in the coming months. The agreed Debt 

recovery process is being followed and is working 

effectively. (FIN) 

8% 

6% 

4% 

2% 

0% 

Jul 06 

Aug 06 

Sep 06 

Oct 06 

Nov 06 

Dec 06 

Jan 07 

Feb 07 

Mar 07 

Apr 07 

May 07 

Jun 07 

Sundry Debtors 



1.6 Manage Procurement and Payment 

Creditors Paid Within Agreed Terms 

Comments: Nil (FIN) 

100% 

80% 

60% 

40% 

20% 

0% 

Jul 

Aug 

Sep 

Oct 

Nov 

Dec 

Jan 

Feb 

Ma 

Apr 

May 

Jun 

2005/06 2006/07 Target 

$50 

$40 

Total Finance Cost Per Payment 

Comment: The procurement cost per payment is 

calculated by dividing the total cost of the 

procurement Section for a particular period (i.e. 1 

January to 31 March) by the total number of 

payments made during that period. (FIN) 

$30 

$20 

$10 

$0 

Jul 

Aug 

Sep 

Oct 

Nov 

Dec 

Jan 

Feb 

Ma 

Apr 

May 

Jun 

2005/06 2006/07 

1.7 Revised Procurement Policy 



Policy implemented FIN Mar 2007 Low Low Completed 

Comment: The Procurement Policy and Procedures was adopted by the Executive Management Committee 

in May 2007 following broad consultation with staff, Managers and Union representatives. The document 

has been incorporated in the Council's Policy Register. 

The delay in implementing the policy was due to the time taken for consultation. 



WorkCover requirements met FIN Dec 2006 Low Low Completed 

Comment: The procurement OH&S strategy was put to the Peak Safety Committee and approved concepts 

have been built into the Procurement Policy & Procedures document (adopted May 2007) and the Financial 

Management Informaiton System. 

A pass was received in the WorkCover (April 2007) audit regarding Procurement and Occupational Health 

and Safety. 

1.8 Procurement System Functions 



System enhancements implemented FIN Dec 2006 Low Low Completed 

Comment: System enhancements are currently being implemented via supplier accreditation, accredited 

supplier catalogues in the FMIS and the adopted Procurement Policy and Procedures. Suppliers are being 

accredited on a staged basis. 

The delay in implementing the enhancements was due to the time taken for consultation of the draft 

Procurement Policy and Procedures and the staging of the supplier accreditation. 




Date 

OH&S controls meet WorkCover audit FIN Dec 2006 

requirements 

Operational 

Risk 

Financial 

Risk 

Progress 


Comment: The procurement OH&S strategy was put to the Peak Safety Committee and approved concepts 

have been built into the Procurement Policy & Procedures document (adopted May 2007) and the FMIS. 

A pass was received in the Workcover (April 2007) audit regarding Procurement & OHS. 

The delay in achieving the controls was due to the time taken for consultation of the draft Procurement 

Policy and Procedures and the staging of obtaining supplier catalogues for the FMIS. 

2.1 File Classification System 


Date 

File classification system prepared by TA Mar 2007 

target date 

Operational 

Risk 

Financial 

Risk 

Progress 


Comment: The project has been delayed due to the extended leave of the Records Coordinator and the 

appointment of an Information Management Unit Manager. The Information Management Unit Manager is 

to commence duties in early July 2007 and will work with a Project Team to review the file classification 

system with a view to having all Divisions of Council using the agreed system by 28 February 2008. 

Divisions Using File Classification System 

Number 

16 

14 

12 

10 

Comment: The classification system is now being 

used by the three (3) Divisions within the 

Governance Group. The new Information 

Management Unit Manager will work with a project 

team to review the file classification system with a 

view to having all Divisions using an agreed 

system by 28 February 2008. (TA) 

8 

6 

4 

2 

0 

Q1 

Q2 

Q3 

Q4 

2006/07 - Divisions 

2.2 Content Management Policy and Strategy 


Date 

Content management policy and 

P&C Jun 2007 

strategy endorsed by target date 

Operational 

Risk 

Financial 

Risk 

Progress 


Comment: A policy and strategy have not yet been developed however content management has been 

considered as part of the development of the Customer Service Strategy. Process mapping has 

commenced in a range of areas across the organisation and will contribute to the formation of policy and 

strategy. In addition, 2007/08 will see a stronger and clearer focus on content management delivery, with 

implementation identified for March 2008. 


2.3 Document Management System 


Electronic Documents Created Per Quarter 

Number 

25,000 

Comment: The number of electronic documents 

created is a result of a continued focus on staff 

training and increased awareness of electronic 

document management. (TA) 

20,000 

15,000 

10,000 

5,000 

0 

Q1 

Q2 

Q3 

Q4 

2005/06 2006/07 

Electronic Documents Created to Date 

Number 

140,000 

120,000 

Comment: The number of electronic documents 

created is a result of a continued focus on staff 

training and increased awareness of electronic 

document management. (TA) 

100,000 

80,000 

60,000 

40,000 

20,000 

0 

Q1 

Q2 

Q3 

Q4 

2005/06 Cumulative 2006/07 Cumulative 

3.1 Analysis of Land Register 


Date 

Surplus land identified and agreed to by CPP Jun 2007 

Council by target date 

Operational 

Risk 

Financial 

Risk 

Progress 


Comment: The reclassification of identified areas of surplus community land is tied into the City Wide LEP. 

Areas of operational land are currently being assessed for suitability for future development/sale. 

3.2 Plans of Management 


Date 

Three site specific Plans of Management CPP Jun 2007 

completed by target date 

Operational 

Risk 

Financial 

Risk 

Progress 


Comments: The Plans of Management for Botanic Gardens and Beaton Park are complete and adopted by 

Council. The draft Plan of Management for the City Foreshore is complete and will be submitted to Council 

in August 2007 seeking authority to be placed on exhibition. 


Date 

Review of Generic Plans of Management CPP Jun 2007 

completed by target date 

Operational 

Risk 

Financial 

Risk 

Progress 


Comments: The Review of the Generic Plans of Management was completed and adopted by Council in 

November 2006. The next review will be scheduled for November 2007. 


4.1 IT Strategic Direction Plans 




Plans completed by target date TA Jun 2007 Low Low Delayed 

Comment: Development of explicit detailed planshas been delayed due to competing priorities and lack 

of resources. Information Communication Technology (ICT) strategic plan has been used to inform 

development of Information Technolgy annual business plans to further other directions set by the adopted 

ICT plan. 

It is anticipated the plans will be finalised in March 2008 and will include an Information Management Plan 

and Mobile Technologies Strategy. 

5.1 Integrated Marketing Strategy for WCC 


Date 

Marketing strategy developed by 

CPR Sep 2006 

September 2006 

Operational 

Risk 

Financial 

Risk 

Progress 


Comment: Marketing plan for the year was completed for all projects that divisions commenced with the 

Marketing Unit. The corporate brand is continuing to evolve and a major project will commence in 2007/08 

reviewing all of the brands, logos and identities for the various divisions and functions of council. 

Complete Marketing Strategy Projects to Time 

100% 

80% 

Comment: Once again the Marketing Unit has 

delivered all projects within agreed timeframes. 

More work will continue in the reviewing of 

process to ensure that where possible even 

greater efficiency can be gained. (CPR) 

60% 

40% 

20% 

0% 

Q1 

Q2 

Q3 

Q4 

2004/05 2005/06 2006/07 



Projects completed within budget CPR Ongoing Low Low Completed 

Comment: Marketing Unit has delivered all projects within budget. 

Marketing Strategy Projects Undertaken 

Number 

1,000 

800 

Comment: This years efforts of refocusing the 

marketing unit's energy into guiding the 

organisation to present professional and effective 

marketing plans and collateral. This has in turn 

resulted in an increasing demand from the 

organisation for our quality work. (CPR) 

600 

400 

200 

0 

Q1 

Q2 

Q3 

Q4 

2004/05 2005/06 2006/07 



6.1 Plant, Vehicle and Equipment Repair/Replacement 

100% 

80% 

Plant Utilisation Rate 

Comment: The plant utilisation rate has increased 

over the final quarter for 06/07 to be in line with 

the target rate for the year. Further analysis of 

plant utilisation strategies will be carried out in 

07/08 to ensure that utilisation remains at or 

improves on the current target. (WS) 

60% 

40% 

20% 

0% 

Jul 

Aug 

Sep 

Oct 

Nov 

Dec 

Jan 

Feb 

Mar 

Apr 

May 

Jun 

2005/06 2006/07 Target 

6.2 Stores, Supply and Distribution 

140% 

120% 

Monthly Stock Turnover Rate 

Comment: The results indicate that stock 

turnover rates have generally exceeded the target 

throughout 06/07. (WS) 

100% 

80% 

60% 

40% 

20% 

0% 

Jul 

Aug 

Sep 

Oct 

Nov 

Dec 

Jan 

Feb 

Mar 

Apr 

May 

Jun 

2004/05 2005/06 2006/07 Target 

$500K 

$400K 

Value of Inventory 

Comment: Inventory over the year has increased 

due to the requirement to ensure fast moving and 

critical safety items are held in stock. This has 

been balanced to some extent by the decrease in 

inventory in slow moving stock. (WS) 

$300K 

$200K 

$100K 

$0K 

Q1 

Q2 

Q3 

Q4 

2004/05 2005/06 2006/07 





Organisational 

Services 

Original 

Budget 

$'000 

Annual 

Budget 

$'000 

Actual 

$'000 

Proposed 

Carryover* 

$'000 

Budget 

Var 

$'000 




Borrowing Costs 505 704 702 0 2 


Depreciation, Amortisation + Impairment23,089 23,089 22,518 0 571 


Divisional Overheads (323) (292) (295) 0 3 

Corporate Overheads (79) (79) (79) 0 (0) 

Internal Charges (4,006) (4,133) (3,887) 0 (246) 


Activities 42,329 42,072 40,713 981 379 

$000's 


45,000 

40,000 

35,000 

30,000 

25,000 

20,000 

15,000 

10,000 

5,000 

0 


Budget 

YTD Actual 




Investment Revenues 3,658 5,272 5,484 0 212 


Grants - Operating 13,058 13,280 13,277 0 (4) 

Profit/Loss on Disposal of Assets (109) (822) (680) (18) 124 


Amounts 108,780 110,373 110,982 (18) 591 

$000's 


120,000 

100,000 

80,000 

60,000 

40,000 

20,000 

0 



CAPITAL CONTRIBUTIONS 66,451 68,300 70,269 (999) 970 


NET SURPLUS (DEFICIT) 66,926 68,775 70,269 (999) 495 

Budget 

YTD Actual 

Less Grants & Cont'n Transferred to RA(1,295) (2,505) (2,039) 0 466 





MOVEMENTS 65,881 66,386 68,323 (977) 961 





Original 

Budget 

$'000 

Annual 

Budget 

$'000 

Actual 

Proposed 

Carryover* 

$'000 


2003/04 


Budget 

Var 

$'000 

Illawarra Escarpment - Geotech. 

Research 35 0 35 0 35 0 0 0 0 

Elections 0 0 0 0 3 0 0 0 (3) 

Minor Capital Admin 0 0 4 0 3 0 0 0 1 

IT Initiatives - Operating 1,256 (250) 924 0 377 0 877 0 (330) 

Document Storage 30 0 60 0 28 0 32 0 0 

Survey Equipment - Maintenance 7 0 7 0 0 0 0 0 7 

Town Hall Redevelopment 0 0 116 (116) 93 (93) 23 (23) 0 

GPS Survey Equip-Leasing-Debt 

Servicing 16 0 16 0 0 0 0 0 16 

Imaging Of 2001-2003 Devel. 

Applications 52 0 52 0 21 0 31 0 (0) 

Survey of Former Nightsoil Lanes 0 0 45 0 26 0 19 0 0 

Plant Lease Payments - Interest 326 0 326 0 319 0 0 0 7 

Plant Replacement -Minor Plant 0 0 0 0 69 (15) 0 0 (54) 

IT Equipment Lease 0 0 73 0 73 0 0 0 (0) 

IT Equipment Lease - Operating 1,135 0 662 0 453 0 0 0 209 

IT Equip Leases- Operating 

Extension 0 0 323 0 417 0 0 0 (94) 

$'000 

$000's 

30000 

25000 

20000 

15000 

10000 

5000 

0 

Organisational 

Services 


Budget 

YTD Actual 

2,858 (250) 2,643 (116) 1,918 (108) 981 (23) (242) 



Admin Bldg - Deferred Pmt 

Arrangement 12,358 (12,378) 12,358 (12,378) 12,358 (12,365) 0 0 (13) 

* IT Initiatives - Capital 1,115 (215) 2,603 (420) 2,292 (392) (86) (28) 397 

Aqcuisition - Bell St, Keiraville 0 0 43 0 0 0 0 0 43 

LIS Project - Shared 0 0 0 0 17 0 0 0 (17) 

Tfr to MacCabe Park Development 

Reserve 150 0 150 0 150 0 0 0 0 

* City 3D Model 0 0 0 0 0 0 (11) 0 11 

Purchase Land Zoned 9A,9C,9D 1,000 (1,000) 1,350 (1,350) 350 (350) 1,000 (1,000) 0 

Allianz Capital Work 0 0 0 (18) 0 (9) 0 0 (9) 

Stolen Rock Hammer 0 0 12 0 12 0 0 0 0 

Motor Vehicle:Replacement 5,045 (4,189) 4,678 (3,524) 5 0 0 (98) 1,247 

Motor Vehicle Replacement 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 (1) 

Motor Vehicle Replacement 0 0 0 0 124 (99) 0 0 (25) 

Motor Vehicle Replacement 0 0 0 0 2,416 (1,705) 0 0 (711) 

Motor Vehicle Replacement 0 0 0 0 2,119 (1,368) 0 0 (751) 

Plant Renewal Purchases 275 (140) 437 (100) 414 (152) 0 0 75 

Plant Purchases - Leased Plant 659 (659) 659 (674) 700 (795) 0 0 80 

Replace Pool & Pump Equipment 49 0 35 0 34 0 0 0 1 

Plant lease payments 1,611 0 1,611 0 1,178 0 0 0 434 

Plant Replacement -Minor Plant 202 0 53 (10) 0 0 0 0 43 

Buy-out LID67 0 0 69 0 69 0 0 0 0 

Buy-out LID62 0 0 8 0 8 0 0 0 0 

Land Acquisitions 0 0 6 (6) 0 0 0 0 0 

22,463 (18,580) 24,071 (18,478) 22,246 (17,235) 904 (1,127) 805 






Organisational Services 



Surplus 

(Deficit) 

Comments 

Expense 

Employee Costs (395) 395 Savings attributable to lower 

utilisation of casual, overtime and 

vacancy savings of $231K. There is 

also a $109K reduction in FBT 

liability. 

Material & Contracts 366 (366) Increase fuel cost $155K and 

reclassification of IT projects from 

capital to operating $330K, ofset by 

reduction in IT lease payments $115K 

and vairous other minor changes. 

Depreciation (571) 571 Decreased number of assets subject 

to depreciation than anticipated. 

Other Expenses (20) 20 Decreased postage usage. 

Internal Charges 246 (246) Recovery of costs for marketing and 

printing works performed for other 

areas. 


Revenue 

User Charges & Fees 46 46 Partially offset by additional income 

collected in marketing unit than 

anticipated. 

Investment Revenues 212 212 Additional revenue collected from 

investment earning strategies. 

Other Revenue 194 194 Additional revenue collected from the 

sale of property information. 

Profit/Loss on Disposal of Assets 124 124 Sales of plant not included in budget. 


Capital Grants and Contributions (475) (475) Delay in the collection of grants 


466 466 Delay in the collection of grants 




Surplus 


(Deficit) 

Comments 

IT Initiatives - Operating 330 (330) Offset by savings in capital projects, 

see below. 

Plant Replacement Minor Plant 38 (38) Offset by savings in capital purchases 

see below 

IT Equipment Lease - Operating (115) 115 Delayed renewal of leases. 



Surplus 


(Deficit) 

Comments 

IT Initiatives - Capital (397) 397 Offset by expenditure in operating 

project see above. 

Acquisition - Bell St, Keiraville (43) 43 Purchase has not proceeded. 

Motor Vehicle Replacement 289 (289) Lower proceeds on sale than 

budgeted. 

Plant renewal purchases (14) (52) 66 Offset by operational expenditure 

above and proceeds on sale not 

included in budget. purchases see 

below 

Plant purchases - Leased Plant (80) 80 Proceeds on sale of lease plant not 

included in original budget. 

Plant Lease payments (434) 434 $434K Delayed acquisition of leased 

plant. 

Variation on Capital Projects (679) (52) 731 






Expense 


Revenue 

Surplus 

(Deficit) 

Comments 

Expense 

Employee Costs (515) 515 $479k distribution of ELE budget 

from central provision in HR, $36k 

redistribution of salaries amongst 

functions. 

Material & Contracts (123) 123 Transfer of operational funds to 

capital projects for the IT leased 

equipment buy out $72K and 

acquisition of handheld devices fro 

parking rangers $50K 

Other Expenses 47 (47) $40k budget transferred from Library 

to Technology & Administration to 

cover ISDN costs previously paid by 

Library as approved by EMC, $7k 

distribution of below excess insurance 

funds to other divisions to support 

actuals. 





Function: People and Learning 


1.1 Skills and Performance Management Assessment System 


Date 

Operational 

Risk 

Financial 

Risk 

Progress 

Evaluation completed by target date HRIR Mar 2007 Low Low Delayed 

Comment: A review of the SPMAS commenced in November 2006 with focus groups being interviewed. 

Comments from these focus groups were considered and a position paper presented to the combined 

unions. Negotiations took place with an agreed final position being adopted by management and the 

combined unions in all items except for a preference by management to move the rating scale to 5 points. 

Combined unions filed a dispute in the Industrial Relations Commission in June 2007. Parties to the 

dispute will meet in conciliation with the IRC on 4 July 2007. This dispute has delayed the implementation 

of the review outcomes. 

1.2 E-Learning programs 


Date 

Types of E-Learning programs 

HRIR Ongoing 

implemented 

Operational 

Risk 

Financial 

Risk 

Progress 


Comment: E-Learning programs initially focussed on computer based training. 

Selection Techniques was developed and implemented using trial development software (Metamorphosis) 

in January 2007. 41 users have successfully completed this training module in the second half of the year. 

The module replaces a previous full day training course. 

Learning Seat have been engaged with a view to provide compliance related training,drawing on generic 

training modules and where relevant full development from within Council. Selection techniques has been 

reviewed to align to the Learning Seat format and an induction module draft forwarded to Learning seat for 

development and implementation. There is an need to identify compliance requirements to prioritise 

development of further modules. Expected commencement date for launch is October 2007. 

Number 

50 

40 

30 

20 

10 

Usage of E-Learning Programs 

Comment: E-Learning programs were 

implemented to rationalise expenditure ($45,000 

pa) on formal 'computer' training conducted 

offsite. The introduction of e-learning programs 

provides greater flexibility for users including 

access from home and ongoing availability of the 

resource following initial access. Program usage 

peaks following SPMAS Learning and 

Development review, highlighting the accessibility 

of the program. 141 users have accessed 10 

programs at an average usage time of 2.7 hours. 

Equivalent offsite courses conducted at $250 

(minimum) per person would equate to $35,250. 

0 

Q1 

Q2 

Q3 

Q4 

Benefits identifed: Real salary savings of 141 days 

Flexibility of training availability 

2006/07 - Events Held 





Number of evaluations conducted HRIR Ongoing Low Low On Track 

Comment: Evaluation of programs has indicated some resistance to the support of online learning. 

Resistance arises from preference for face to face teaching in a setting away from day to day work 

environment. 

In promoting the use of -learning we have promoted the use of IT skills in a safe learning environment to 

support use of Corporate systems. This is recognised by some however still remains an obstacle to some 

users. 

Benefits identified include accessibility and flexibility of use. 

Learning Seat trial and evaluation has resulted in contract commitment to the use of an externally hosted 

Learning Platform and initial evaluation of generic course content. 

There is a requirement for further development of modules that align to compliance requirements. This is 

currently behind schedule due to competing priorities. Expected implementation and identification of 

priorities October 2007. 

2.1 OH and S Management System 


Date 

Audit compliance with the Self Insurers HRIR Ongoing 

Licence 

Operational 

Risk 

Financial 

Risk 

Progress 


Comment: Council is a self insurer for workers compensation. One of the conditions for maintaining a 

licence is that organisations must demonstrate through formal assessment (audit)a defined standard of 

compliance to the WorkCover OHS Self Insurer's Model. Council successfully passed the WorkCover Audit 

which was conducted during the week 16 - 20 April 2007 (covering the Management Responsibility, OHS 

System, Risk Management and OHS Records elements). Council received confirmation from WorkCover 

that it has now returned to a 3 year self insurance licence. To ensure continued implementation of the OHS 

Systems across all areas of Council, an additional licence condition has been specified which requires 

quarterly reporting to WorkCover over the next twelve months. 


Date 

IT support system for OH&S 

HRIR Jun 2007 

Management System implemented by 

Dec 06 

Operational 

Risk 

Financial 

Risk 

Progress 


Comment: Through a joint project with Technology and Admin Division, the information and technology 

needs for the OHS system has been achieved through the application of the "info-form' technology. This 

technology is a free "Micro-soft" product that has been extensively customised to meet the organisations 

needs. The technology is specifically being applied for the use of risk assesments, standards operating 

procedures, safe work method statements and incident investigation and corrective action. 

In addition, the OHS inspection and testing needs are being designed for delivery through the Asset 

Management System. 



Number 

40 

Reduction in LTIFR 

Comment: Lost Time Injury (LTI) has continued 

to fail to meet identified target, however the trend 

is showing slow decline. (HRIR) 

30 

20 

10 

0 

Jul 

Aug 

Sep 

Oct 

Nov 

Dec 

Jan 

Feb 

Mar 

Apr 

May 

Jun 

2006/07 R12 

2006/07 No sun spots/journey claims 

2005/06 R12 

2005/06 Target 

Benchmark 

Treatments 

18 

16 

14 

12 

10 

8 

6 

4 

2 

Reduction in MTIFR 

Comment: (Medical Treatment Injuries) MTI have 

achieved target over the last two months 

demonstrating an overall improvement from 05/06 

performance. (HRIR) 

0 

Jul 

Aug 

Sep 

Oct 

Nov 

Dec 

Jan 

Feb 

Mar 

Apr 

May 

Jun 

2006/07 Actual 2005/06 Actual Target 

2.2 Employment Equity and Diversity Management Plan 



Strategies implemented HRIR Mar 2007 Low Low Completed 

Comment: Major resources have been allocated to the review of the Harassment Prevention in the 

Workplace policy. This policy was reviewed in consultation with all stakeholders to meet current legislative 

compliance and adjust the focus from a negative context to a positive context. Along with the major 

review the policy name was aligned to this positive context change in culture to - Positive Working 

Relationships Policy. To compliment the new policy intensive training was developed and implemented 

across the organisation from Executive management right through to general staff at all levels of the 

organisation including Councillors. 

2.3 Employee Health Program 

Employess Enrolled as EHP Members 

Number 

80 

Comment: Numbers have increased slightly with 

membership currently at 105. (RNR) 

70 

60 

50 

40 

30 

20 

10 

0 

Q1 

Q2 

Q3 

Q4 

2006/07 - Employees 2006/07 - Other 



Employee Health Program Cost Recovery 

140% 

120% 

100% 

Comment: Cost recovery down due to additional 

non budgeted costs representing 15% of overall 

expenditure. Additional costs included utilities, 

Sydney to Gong ride and payment of sick leave on 

termination. Uncertainty about the future of Town 

Hall could also be impacting on overall 

performance. (RNR) 

80% 

60% 

40% 

20% 

0% 

Jul 

Aug 

Sep 

Oct 

Nov 

Dec 

Jan 

Feb 

Ma 

Apr 

May 

Jun 

2005/06 2006/07 Target 

Employee Health Program-Customer Satisfaction 

100% 

Comment: Overall satisfaction is on par with 

corporate target. Areas of most concern for 

members is age of equipment and size of facility. 

(RNR) 

80% 

60% 

40% 

20% 

0% 

2006/07 

2007/08 


Target 

2008/09 

3.1 Internal Communication Program 


Date 

Staff receive information from planned HRIR Ongoing 

internal communication initiatives 

Operational 

Risk 

Financial 

Risk 

Progress 


Comment: Ten editions of News and Views were successfully published throughout the year, including 

three during the 4th quarter. NV Weekly continued to be produced as the staff's pay-slip attached 

newsletter throughout the year. Staff continued to support the communication initiatives including the use 

of the Intranet and branded emails - Our Workplace, Our Values; Social Corner; Council Torque; 

Operation Juggler.(CPR) 

3.2 Internal Communication Strategy 

Staff Survey Participation Rate 

Comment: Nil (CPR) 

100% 

80% 

60% 

40% 

20% 

0% 

2001 2006 




Date 

Staff survey results indicating corporate CPR Aug 2008 

improvement 

Operational 

Risk 

Financial 

Risk 

Progress 


Comment: Nil (CPR) 

3.3 Transactional Employee Self Serve System 


Date 

Opportunities identified and 

HRIR Jun 2007 

transactions implemented 

Operational 

Risk 

Financial 

Risk 

Progress 


Comment: Transition to electronic timesheets for all wages and salaried staff went live on 29 June 2007. 

This project provides significant savings for the organisation administratively and for financial management 

of labour costs. 

3.4 Human Resources Information System Software 


Date 

Review completed and recommendations HRIR Jun 2007 

identified by target date 

Operational 

Risk 

Financial 

Risk 

Progress 


Comment: Priority of system review "electronic timesheets" has now been completed (see 3.3). Next 

phase for integration of OHS, Injury management and Workers Compensation is now programmed into the 

2007-08 Business Plan. 

4.1 Achievement & Recognition Awards 

Number 

180 

160 

140 

120 

100 

80 

60 

40 

20 

0 

Achievement & Recognition Awards 

Q1 

Q2 

Q3 

Q4 

Comment: This year saw a large number of 

employees being nominated for outstanding 

achievements through our Staff Achievement and 

Recognition Awards. A total of 325 staff members 

including individual and team nominations were 

received. 

The Lord Mayor congratulated nominees at various 

Morning Tea celebrations throughout the year. In 

addition, a celebration luncheon was held for 

nominees in the Town Hall on 5 December. Staff 

were encouraged to continue to nominate fellow 

colleagues for doing an outstanding job and 

providing them with the recognition they deserve. 

(CPBI) 

2005/06 2006/07 

4.2 LGMA Management Challenge 

Staff Competed in LGMA Management Challenge 

Number 

14 

12 

10 

8 

6 

4 

2 

Comment: Once again this year, 12 of our staff 

members competed in the annual Local 

Government Managers Association Management 

Challenge which is now in its 14th year. This 

year the major focus was on our environment 

with a particular focus on the water and climate 

crisis. This year, our two teams competed 

under the names of 'FActioN' and 'e-MerGenC'. 

Team members found it to be a hectic but funfilled 

day, and left the event with new ideas and 

a deeper understanding of the complex issues 

facing Council. 

0 

2004/05 2005/06 2006/07 

Through participation in this type of event, we 

reap the rewards of more effective crossfunctional 

teams, improved inter-divisional 

communication and closer working 

relationships. (CPBI) 



4.3 Cadets, Apprentices & Trainees Program 



Annual CATS intake HRIR Jun 2007 Low Low Completed 

Comment: The 2007 intake for cadets, apprentices and trainees was finalised in February 2007 with 6 

new cadets, 6 new apprentices and 2 new trainees commencing. This intake was the first intake where 

apprentices and trainees are being managed externally by Illawarra Group Training and Wollongong City 

Council acting as the host employer. This transition has been smooth and has proved to be a positive 

step for all concerned. June 2007 saw the commencement of discussions with all stakeholders in relation 

to identification of cadets, apprentices and trainees for the 2008 intake. These discussions centred around 

organisational strategic needs, regional skills shortages and social expectations. The finalisation of 

numbers for the 2008 intake will be endorsed by Executive Management in July 2007. 

25 

20 

Cadets, Apprentices and Trainees 

Comment: Utilisation of group training company 

has provided a more flexible approach which has 

in turn resulted in increased numbers and 

diversity of positions. (HRIR) 

15 

10 

5 

0 

Jan 05 

Jan 06 

Jan 07 

Cadets Apprentices Trainees 





People and Learning 

Original 

Budget 

$'000 

Annual 

Budget 

$'000 

Actual 

$'000 

Proposed 

Carryover* 

$'000 

Budget 

Var 

$'000 



Employee Costs 13,028 13,530 12,291 37 1,202 








Activities 13,211 13,913 12,603 84 1,226 

$000's 


14,000 

12,000 

10,000 

8,000 

6,000 

4,000 

2,000 

0 


Budget 

YTD Actual 






Amounts 261 313 194 0 (120) 


CAPITAL CONTRIBUTIONS (12,950) (13,600) (12,410) (84) 1,106 

$000's 

350 

300 

250 

200 

150 

100 

50 

0 



NET SURPLUS (DEFICIT) (12,950) (13,600) (12,410) (84) 1,106 

Budget 

YTD Actual 


Transferred from RA 0 0 1,084 0 1,084 



MOVEMENTS (12,950) (13,600) (11,326) (84) 2,190 


2003/04 


OH&S Self Insurers Compliance 

Project 60 0 60 0 27 0 33 0 (0) 

Emerging Leaders Program 60 0 76 0 62 0 14 0 0 

Sydney to W'gong Bike Ride 0 0 3 0 2 0 0 0 1 

120 0 139 0 91 0 47 0 1 



2000 

1800 

1600 

1400 

1200 

1000 

800 

600 

400 

200 

0 

$000's 



Budget 

YTD Actual 

Transfer to 

Employee/Superannuation 

Reserve 1,600 0 1,600 0 1,600 0 0 0 0 

1,600 0 1,600 0 1,600 0 0 0 0 






People & Learning 



Surplus 

(Deficit) 

Comments 

Expense 

Employee Costs (1,202) 1,202 Significant variation due to $1.1M 

increase in termination payments 

offset by transfer from the 

employee/superannuation reserve. 

$2.3M reduction in employee leave 

entitlements lpartially due to change 

in leave patterns and terminations. 

$225K increase in workers 

compensation provision based on the 

annual actuarial assessment of claims 

outstanding and $136K attributable to 

Senior Management recruitement. 

$134K salary and wage saving is due 

to reduced level of regrade and 

inceremental increases. 


Revenue 

Grants - Operating (118) (118) Reduction in level of grants received 

for training programs. 

Profit/Loss on Disposal of Assets (1) (1) 



1,084 1,084 Transfer from 

Employee/Superannuation to support 

additonal terminations payments 

made. 




People & Learning 



Surplus 

(Deficit) 

Comments 

Expense 







Function: Infrastructure Programming, Design and Support 

1.1 Designs for CP Projects and Ongoing Requirements 

Design Requests 

Comment: Nil (DES) 

Number 

50 

40 

30 

20 

10 

0 

Q1 

Q2 

Q3 

Q4 

2006/07 

Designs Active 


Number 

70 

60 

50 

40 

30 

20 

10 

0 

Q1 

Q2 

Q3 

Q4 

2006/07 

Number 

30 

Designs Completed 

Comment: A review of the database has indicated 

some completed jobs were not closed off correctly 

in previous quarters. (DES) 

20 

10 

0 

Q1 

Q2 

Q3 

Q4 

2006/07 


1.2 Develop Rolling Works Program 



Date 

3 year Rolling Works Program 

WS Mar 2008 

developed and endorsed by Council 

Operational 

Risk 

Financial 

Risk 

Progress 


Comment: The interim internal review was completed in the fourth quarter for the finalisation of the 

2007/08 construction programme. 

2.1 Provide Design Services to Support Organisational Activities 

Requests for Investigation 


Number 

100 

90 

80 

70 

60 

50 

40 

30 

20 

10 

0 

Q1 

Q2 

Q3 

Q4 

2006/07 

Active Requests 


Number 

60 

50 

40 

30 

20 

10 

0 

Q1 

Q2 

Q3 

Q4 

2006/07 

Number 

90 

80 

70 

60 

50 

40 

30 

20 

10 

0 

Requests Completed 

Comment: A review of the database has indicated 

some completed jobs were not closed off correctly 

in previous quarters. (DES) 

Q1 

Q2 

Q3 

Q4 

2006/07 


2.2 Provide Geotechnical Services 


Geotechnical Investigations Requested 

Number 

160 

Comment: A significant industry shortage of 

geotechnical skills has led to an increased 

workload. (WS) 

140 

120 

100 

80 

60 

40 

20 

0 

Q1 

Q2 

Q3 

Q4` 

2004/05 2005/06 2006/07 

Number 

50 

40 

Geotechnical Investigations Active 

Comment: The industry skills shortage in 

geotechnical consultants has resulted in longer 

response times for external consultants and this 

has resulted in more work "in house", with 

consequent delays in finalising investigations. 

(WS) 

30 

20 

10 

0 

Q1 

Q2 

Q3 

Q4 

2004/05 2005/06 2006/07 

Geotechnical Investigations Completed 

Number 

180 

160 

140 

Comment: Significant projects: Mt Keira landslide; 

Harry Graham Dr landslides; Stanwell Pk risk 

assessment; Bulli Cycleway collapse; Berkeley Rd 

part buried house; rejected concrete new 

Austinmer Beach culverts. (WS) 

120 

100 

80 

60 

40 

20 

0 

Q1 

Q2 

Q3 

Q4 

2004/05 2005/06 2006/07 


3.1 Reuse Materials from Civil and Building Works 

Civil and Building Waste Going to Landfill 

Tonnes 

9,000 

8,000 

7,000 

6,000 

5,000 

4,000 

3,000 

2,000 

1,000 

Q1 

Q2 


Q3 

Q4 

Comment: Substantial reductions in waste 

material production were achieved this year, as 

well as increases in the re-use of reclaimed 

pavement material, on a number of projects 

through the use of in-situ stabilisation and use of 

reclaimed asphaltic pavement (RAP) in the 

construction of new car parks and road pavement 

widenings as well as the screening and re-use of 

reclaimed top soils for backfilling of footpaths and 

landscaping areas. 

However, some significant projects such as Gipps 

Rd, Kieraville and other construction projects 

generated large amounts of material that were not 

0 

suitable for re-use due to the material type (e.g. 

weak clays) and cross contamination with other 

materials (e.g. coal wash, clay/soil mixes). These 

2005/06 2006/07 

unsuitable materials were transported to landfill 

though some were suitable for initial cover 

material on the tip faces and the extension of 

stormwater control devices and hence decreased 

the amount of external material being purchased. 

(WS) 

3.2 Civil Infrastructure Condition Assessment 


Date 

Condition assessment completed by WS Jun 2007 

target date 

Operational 

Risk 

Financial 

Risk 

Progress 


Comment: Projects undertaken in 2006/07 to compile inventory and condition assessment - kerb and 

gutter, footpaths. 

3.3 Civil Infrastructure Assets Electronic Mapping 



Action implemented by target date WS Jun 2007 Low Low Completed 

Comment: Pilot projects for electronic data capture and storage implemented during 2006/07 include 

stormwater detention dams, civil infrastructure in creeks and video images in stormwater pipes. 


Part B – Financial Summary 

PART B 

FINANCIAL SUMMARY 

244 4th Quarter Quarterly Corporate Review


Understanding the QCR Financial Information 

The Financial reports within the QCR are prepared to provide Council and the community 

information in relation to Councils financial performance and proposed amendments to its 

budget and forward estimates. The reports are prepared under accrual accounting 

principles in accordance with the requirements of the Local Government Act 1993. The 

various Statements of Financial Performance’s are prepared to conform with Australian 

Accounting Standards and specific requirements of the Department of Local Government 

as detailed in the Code of Accounting and Reporting Requirements Version 15 as required 

for external financial reporting. The Code has been designed to standardise financial 

reporting for local government throughout New South Wales. 

The Financial reports included in the QCR are as follows: 

1. Statements of Financial Performance 

2. Operational Projects 

3. Capital Projects 

4. Funding Statement 

5. Restricted Assets 

6. Variations 

a. Major Variations Proposed in QCR 

b. Movements during the Quarter 

7. Detailed Restricted Assets 

8. Carryover Projects 

9. Section 94 

Each report has its own purpose and provides the reader with information as explained 

below. 

STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL PERFORMANCE 

The QCR includes a Statement of Financial Performance for each Function in the body of 

the document and the Whole of Council. 

Each Statement of Financial Performance provides details of the Annual Budget, Year to 

Actual revenue and expenses, and any proposed variations or carryovers to future years, 

which are presented for consideration by Council at its meeting. 

The Annual Budget includes the original budget, any adjustments already approved by 

Council and any “fully funded” projects introduced up to the close of the Quarter. 

A graphical presentation of the cumulative monthly actuals against the “phased” or 

monthly trend budget is provided for visual reference. It is important to note at this 

stage that the “phased” budget has been developed at a relatively superficial level with 

the majority of the budget elements being phased equally over the twelve months. The 

only exceptions to this are the phasing of some specific projects which have been phased 

on timelines advised by the Division responsible for the project, and salaries, wages and 

plant which have been phased to coincide with the pay periods within each month. 

4th Quarter Quarterly Corporate Review 245


The Statement of Financial Performance measures Council’s financial performance over 

the period and shows whether or not Council has earned sufficient revenues to support 

its activities during that period, and whether or not surpluses have been created to fund 

additional or replacement assets to service community needs. 

The statements show where Council’s money comes from (Revenue) and how that 

revenue is consumed (Expenses) in providing the ordinary activities and services of the 

Council. Expenses are not the same as cash expenditure or spending, in that it only 

measures the consumption of resources (cash and other assets). 

The purchase of an asset for example is not a consumption of a resource; it is merely a 

transformation of an existing resource (cash) to another resource (asset), which inturn 

provides benefit for future periods. In the case of an asset that has a limited life such as 

a vehicle, the asset is consumed over its life by the organisation to provide services, and 

this consumption of an asset is reported as an expense in the Statement of Financial 

Performance as depreciation. 

Similarly an expense is recognised under accrual accounting when an event has occurred 

that commits the organisation to a future expenditure. An example of this is accrual of 

employee entitlements such as annual and long service leave. If an employee works for 

12 months and has accrued 5 weeks annual leave, and 1.3 weeks long service leave the 

expense included in the Statement of Financial Performance is the full cost of 

employment including the unpaid portion. This represents the amount of resource 

consumed in dollar terms, even though payment may not be required for many years. 

Other significant differences between the accrual concepts of revenue/expenses and cash 

or funds concepts include: 

• All revenue is recognised when controlled by Council (usually when funds are 

received or committed) not when expended.* 

• Loan Funds received are not revenue. 

• Transfers from reserves to fund expenditure are not revenue. 

• Loan repayments are not an expense. 

• Transfers to reserves are not an expense. 

• Payments made on termination for employee entitlements are not an expense, 

as they were already expensed in the year accrued. 

*The treatment of Grants within Councils is potentially the most confusing element of the reporting 

process. As revenue is recognised when controlled by Council the grants are treated as revenue 

when received or when the work or service giving rise to the grant has been carried out. Where the 

grant is received in advance of works, sometimes even if different years, the revenue does not 

match with the expenditure of the grant funds. For this reason, and to be able to provide “funds” 

results as well as the full accrual results, all specific purpose grants when received are transferred 

to Restricted Assets, and then transferred back out or Restricted assets when the funds are 

expended. The movements to and from reserves are not shown in the Statement of Financial 

Performance, but do form part of Councils Funding reports, and restricted asset reports. 

If a Statement of Financial Performance is in a deficit situation, this means that Council is 

not earning sufficient revenue to cover the costs of the consumption of cash and other 

assets in providing community amenity or services. At a functional level the deficit 

reflects the call on rates and other general revenues to fund the function. At a “Whole of 

Council” level a continued trend of deficit results will mean that over a period of time 

Council will not be able to carry out its existing levels of service, and maintain and 

replace its assets (predominately infrastructure assets such as roads, bridges, drainage, 

parks, buildings etc) at the time when they need to be replaced. Continual losses may 

indicate concern about Council’s ability to be financially viable in the longer term. 



OPERATIONAL PROJECTS 

Information in relation to operational projects is provided at the Functional level within 

the body of the report below the Statements of Financial Performance. 

Operational projects are services, tasks, studies, the purchase of minor goods, etc that 

are not deemed to provide an economic benefit to future periods. In other words they are 

not treated as assets of the organisation that will be used in future periods to provide 

services and facilities. Operational project expenses are included in the Statement of 

Financial Performance under the various expense types. 

[NOTE: Because Operational Projects are already included in the Statement of Financial 

Performance any budgets, year to date expenses or proposed variances will be shown twice in the 

financial information shown at Functional Level. The two reports are separate and can not be added 

together to provide meaningful information] 

The projects reported as Operational Projects are reported to provide additional 

accountability and information due to the significance of the project. The projects 

reported under this heading as classified for reporting purposes at the time of Budget, 

generally because they have been specifically funded through the Funding Allocation 

Process and are non-recurrent in nature (although the project may be completed over a 

number of years). The identification of expenses as a project ensures that accountability 

for the budget is maintained against the specific project and funds are not available for 

other operational activities. 

The project reports include a “funding” column against each project. Funding is the 

allocation of specific cash funds to the project. Cash funds applied to projects can be in 

the form of Transfers from Restricted Assets, Loan funds received, or the book value of 

assets being sold to assist in the acquisition of the new asset. 

In most cases the funding is “tied” to the specific project by external requirements or 

Council policy or budgetary decisions. The significance of this is that it is not possible to 

simply create savings in one project to assist in introducing a new project or expanding 

an existing project where there is specific funding in place. 

CAPITAL PROJECTS 

Information in relation to Capital Projects is provided within the body of the QCR at the 

Functional level below the Statements of Financial Performance and Operational Projects 

reports. 

A Capital Project is expenditure on assets that will be consumed or used by Council to 

provide future activities and services. Unlike the operational projects, Capital Project 

expenditure is not included in the Statement of Financial Performance. 

All Capital Projects or programs are included in the Capital Project report. The Capital 

Projects report also includes transfers to restricted assets as determined by Council 

policy or resolution. 

The projects reported in the Capital Projects report provide information and 

accountability. The identification of expenses as a project ensures that accountability for 

the budget is maintained against the specific project and funds are generally not 

available for other projects or activities without Council approval. 

The Capital Project report also includes a “funding” column against each project. Funding 

is the allocation of specific cash funds to the project. Cash funds applied to projects can 



be in the form of Transfers from Restricted Assets, Loan funds received, or the book 

value of assets being sold to assist in the acquisition of the new asset. 

As with operational projects most cases the funding is “tied” to the specific project by 

external requirements or Council policy or budgetary decisions. The significance of this is 

that it is not possible to simply create savings in one project to assist in introducing a 

new project or expanding an existing project where there is specific funding in place. 

FUNDING STATEMENT 

The Funding Statement is only provided at a whole of Council level in the Whole of 

Council Budget Report. The Funding Statement provides information about the source of 

cash and “cash like” funds, and how they have been (or are budgeted to be) applied in 

the Corporate Plan. 

The “source” of funds includes the surplus or deficit (a negative source) from ordinary 

activities of Council as expressed in the Statement of Financial Performance. In other 

words all of the ordinary activities of Council including collection of rates and other 

general income and provision of services are netted off and the remainder is available to 

provide a source of funds for other expenditure such as asset acquisition, loan 

repayments and transfer to reserve for future expenditure programs. 

Some of the transactions that have been “netted off” in the Statement of Financial 

Performance to assess the true costs incurred during the period are non cash 

transactions. These include expenses such as depreciation, the increase in unpaid 

employee leave entitlements, and the increase in other provisions to cover future events 

such as insurance and Workers Compensation provisions. As the cash has not been 

physically spent for these purposes during the period it remains available to apply (be 

spent now) for other purposes. For this reason non-cash transactions are added back to 

the Surplus / (deficit) from operations to reflect the full cash available to be applied from 

those operations. 

Other sources of cash funds reported in this report that are not included in the Statement 

of Financial Performance include the cash from the sale of assets (Book Value as profit 

and Loss on sale is included in the result), any loan funds received, and transfers from 

either internal or external reserves. 

The report also discloses how the cash was then applied to provide additional assets of 

Council, to reduce long term liabilities such as loans, or to set aside for future periods 

through transfers to reserves. 

The net result of this report provides the reader with the net movement in Available 

Funds, which is effectively the “bottom line” in Council’s budget process. 

RESTRICTED ASSETS 

The restricted assets report provides a full 10 years estimates of movements in the 

various restrictions based on current budgetary information. The report offers the reader 

a medium term perspective of ‘cash’ being held for future purposes. The report is divided 

between internal and external restrictions. 



VARIATIONS 

There are potentially four variations reports that may be included in the QCR depending 

upon transactions during the quarter: 

• Introduced During Quarter – By Council Resolution 

• Movements during the Quarter (Fully Funded Projects introduced and reintroduction 

of Carry Overs) 

• Major Variations Proposed in QCR 

• Projects Proposed for Carry Overs 

The first two reports are provided as information to the Council and the community to 

explain the adjustments that have been included in the Approved Budget during the 

quarter. 

The Major Variations Proposed report details all of the recommended changes to budget 

that have been put forward by management at this review for Councils consideration. 

Specific details of the variations are only provided for major variations which have been 

defined as those in excess of $20K. If the proposals are adopted by Council they will be 

included in the Annual Budget for future periods if there are ongoing aspects to those 

changes. 

A Carry Over report is included where necessary to show project expenditure that was 

intended to be expended in the current year that needs to be transferred to future years. 

The variations included in this report are also included in the Major Variations Proposed 

report, however additional information is provided in this report to show the original 

budget provision, expenditure to date, and the recommended carry over amount. 

DETAILED RESTRICTED ASSETS 

These reports are shown to provide detail of individual restrictions. This includes details 

of the objective, funding source, proposed utilisation of the funds, and the current years 

budgeted transactions to and from the Restricted Asset. 

It is considered that these reports provide full and clear disclosure on a very significant 

component of Council’s budgetary process. 

SECTION 94 

Section 94 refers to the section of the Environmental Planning and Assessment Act that 

gives Council the power to levy developer contributions to provide community assets, 

and sets out the accounting and management requirements for such funds. 

The report provides summary information in relation to the amount of funds held the 

transactions that have occurred in the year to date, and any allocations that have been 

approved from the funds in future periods. The report shows the balance of funds held at 

the end of the quarter and the balance of unallocated funds that will be applied in future 

periods. 

Council reviewed its Section 94 plans during 2005-06 and adopted a new Section 94A 

plan that replaces all existing plans other than the specific plan that will be developed for 

West Dapto (incorporating the current Horsley Section 94 plan), 




Pre Audit Result For the period ended 30 June 2007 

Original Annual YTD Proposed Budget 

Budget Budget Actual Carry over Var 

$000's $'000 $'000 $'000 $'000 

+'ve = good 


EXPENSES FROM ORDINARY ACTIVITIES 

Employee Costs 73,629 74,406 72,795 54 1,557 

Borrowing Costs 612 2,273 2,271 0 2 

Materials & Contracts 40,645 44,879 40,593 3,774 513 

Depreciation, Amortisation + Impairment 33,185 34,316 33,431 0 885 




Internal Charges (403) (470) (788) 0 318 

Total Expenses from Ordinary Activities 169,619 178,575 171,087 3,886 3,602 

REVENUES FROM ORDINARY ACTIVITIES 

$000's 

200,000 

150,000 

100,000 

50,000 

0 

Operating Expenses 

Budget 

YTD 



Investment Revenues 3,658 5,272 5,483 0 212 


Grants - Operating 17,785 18,674 20,244 0 1,570 

Contributions - Operating 801 2,086 2,026 0 (60) 

Profit/Loss on Disposal of Assets (109) 3,243 3,536 (18) 274 

Revenues before Capital Amounts 153,465 162,190 163,897 794 2,500 

SURPLUS (DEFICIT) BEFORE CAPITAL 

AMOUNTS (16,154) (16,385) (7,191) (3,093) 6,102 

Capital Grants and Contributions 7,877 8,682 8,963 0 281 

NET SURPLUS (DEFICIT) (8,277) (7,703) 1,772 (3,093) 6,383 

$000's 

200,000 

150,000 

100,000 

50,000 

0 

Operating Revenue 

Budget 

YTD 

SOURCE OF FUNDS 

Surplus (Deficit) from Operations - Accrual (8,277) (7,703) 1,772 (3,093) 6,383 

Add back non funded transactions 

- Increase in Leave Entitlememts 1,933 1,939 (373) 0 (2,313) 

- Increase in WC Provision 690 200 425 0 225 

Entitlememts 0 0 (534) 0 (534) 

- Depreciation 33,185 34,316 33,431 0 (885) 

- Amortisation of Discount on FV 0 1,724 1,724 0 0 

- Assets Written Off 0 0 1,437 0 1,437 

Sale of Assets (Book Value) 4,437 6,281 5,932 (117) (465) 

Loan Funds Received 1,076 836 877 0 41 

Loan Issues Repaid 15 15 15 0 0 

Transfer from Internal Reserves 4,090 8,647 8,741 773 867 

Transfer from External Reserves 30,083 36,386 28,147 6,088 (2,151) 

Net Funds Available 67,232 82,640 81,594 3,651 2,605 

APPLICATION OF FUNDS 


Assets Acquired 35,375 43,473 34,634 8,170 670 

Loan Repayments Made 14,267 14,078 13,643 0 435 

Loans Issued 0 6,000 6,000 0 0 

Transfer to Internal Reserves 3,901 6,507 6,951 7 (451) 

Transfer to External Reserves 14,920 18,868 20,409 0 (1,541) 

Total Funds Applied 68,463 88,927 81,637 8,177 (886) 

TOTAL FUNDS SURPLUS (DEFICIT) (1,231) (6,287) (42) (4,526) 1,719 




10 Year Financials 

2006/07 2007/08 2008/09 2009/10 2010/11 2011/12 2012/13 2013/14 2014/15 2015/16 2016/17 

Budget Forecast Forecast Forecast Forecast Forecast Forecast Forecast Forecast Forecast Forecast 

$'000 $'000 $'000 $'000 $'000 $'000 $'000 $'000 $'000 $'000 $'000 


EXPENSES FROM ORDINARY ACTIVITIES 

Employee Costs 72,795 75,903 79,173 81,065 83,411 86,237 89,500 93,375 97,103 100,972 104,409 

Borrowing Costs 2,271 2,644 4,355 5,023 5,172 5,669 5,529 5,443 5,394 5,381 5,350 

Materials & Contracts 40,593 46,813 43,271 43,936 44,329 44,670 45,091 45,892 46,658 47,575 48,040 

Depreciation 33,431 34,366 35,451 35,874 36,346 36,791 36,883 36,973 37,063 37,153 37,243 

Other Expenses 22,785 28,402 29,445 29,643 30,585 31,433 32,853 33,327 34,336 35,365 35,901 

Divisional Overheads 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 (1) (1) 

Corporate Overheads 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 

Internal Charges (788) (526) (511) (571) (579) (606) (622) (633) (650) (668) (664) 

Total Expenses from Ordinary Activities 171,087 187,602 191,183 194,970 199,264 204,194 209,234 214,378 219,903 225,778 230,278 

REVENUES FROM ORDINARY ACTIVITIES 

Rates & Annual Charges 107,285 116,344 122,577 124,995 128,556 132,222 135,992 139,886 143,887 148,008 152,062 

User Charges & Fees 19,600 22,640 23,717 24,510 25,609 26,699 27,341 28,110 28,952 29,816 30,240 

Investment Revenues 5,483 3,956 3,980 3,996 3,905 3,925 3,946 3,969 3,991 4,008 4,050 

Other Revenues 5,723 5,899 5,213 5,317 5,451 5,575 5,620 5,748 5,880 6,016 6,095 

Grants - Operating 20,244 18,010 18,316 18,687 19,124 19,559 20,006 20,466 20,939 21,425 21,973 

Contributions - Operating 2,026 1,820 1,824 1,817 1,819 1,817 1,817 1,818 1,818 1,818 1,818 

Profit/Loss on Disposal of Assets 3,536 (23) 651 437 374 339 (250) 50 (48) 105 262 

Revenues before Capital Amounts 163,897 168,645 176,278 179,759 184,837 190,136 194,473 200,046 205,419 211,196 216,500 

SURPLUS (DEFICIT) BEFORE CAPITAL 

AMOUNTS (7,191) (18,957) (14,906) (15,211) (14,427) (14,058) (14,761) (14,332) (14,484) (14,582) (13,778) 

Capital Grants & Contributions 8,963 10,718 12,344 13,231 11,150 11,261 11,377 11,495 11,617 11,742 11,872 

NET SURPLUS (DEFICIT) 1,772 (8,239) (2,561) (1,980) (3,277) (2,796) (3,385) (2,837) (2,867) (2,840) (1,906) 


SOURCE OF FUNDS 

Surplus (Deficit) from Operations - Accrual 1,772 (8,239) (2,561) (1,980) (3,277) (2,796) (3,385) (2,837) (2,867) (2,840) (1,906) 

Add back non funded transactions 

included in operations above 

- Increase in Leave Entitlements (373) 1,734 1,774 2,057 2,243 2,491 2,838 3,396 3,694 4,019 4,380 

- Increase in WC Provision 425 200 200 200 200 200 200 200 200 200 200 

- Increase in Insurance (534) 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 

- Depreciation 33,431 34,366 35,451 35,874 36,346 36,791 36,883 36,973 37,063 37,153 37,243 

- Amortisation of Discount on FV 1,724 1,617 1,714 1,817 1,926 2,041 2,164 2,293 2,431 2,577 2,732 

- Assets Written Off 1,437 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 

Value of Assets Sold - Proceeds 9,468 4,721 5,427 5,285 5,367 5,482 5,048 5,506 5,572 5,725 5,882 

- Less Profit (loss) (3,536) 23 (651) (437) (374) (339) 250 (50) 48 (105) (262) 

Loan Funds Received 877 11,830 25,139 11,016 3,908 9,031 362 2,246 1,696 1,696 1,696 

Loan Issues Repaid 15 15 15 15 15 15 15 15 15 15 15 

Transfer from Internal Reserves 8,741 12,607 6,055 5,142 5,268 5,444 5,467 5,613 5,763 5,917 6,072 

Transfer from External Reserves 28,147 37,898 30,423 35,894 27,832 33,016 9,731 9,743 9,756 23,249 9,776 

Total Source of Funds 81,594 96,772 102,986 94,882 79,454 91,377 59,572 63,099 63,371 77,606 65,828 

APPLICATION OF FUNDS 

Assets Acquired 34,634 75,497 68,089 65,379 50,461 61,148 29,083 31,732 31,754 45,815 32,938 

Loan Repayments Made 13,643 2,547 3,858 4,202 4,092 4,305 4,403 4,652 4,362 4,477 4,610 

Loans Issued 6,000 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 

Transfer to Internal Reserves 6,951 7,005 5,539 5,869 6,174 6,465 6,519 6,663 6,808 6,955 7,399 

Transfer to External Reserves 20,409 18,481 26,088 20,926 18,532 19,175 18,986 19,294 19,629 19,986 20,210 

Termination Payments made 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 

Total Funds Applied 81,637 103,530 103,575 96,375 79,259 91,093 58,992 62,341 62,553 77,233 65,157 

TOTAL FUNDS SURPLUS (DEFICIT) (43) (6,759) (589) (1,493) 195 284 581 758 818 373 671 

Available Funds Opening Balance 11,086 11,042 4,284 3,695 2,203 2,398 2,682 3,263 4,021 4,839 5,212 

Funds Surplus (Deficit) for year (43) (6,759) (589) (1,493) 195 284 581 758 818 373 671 

AVAILABLE FUNDS 11,042 4,284 3,695 2,203 2,398 2,682 3,263 4,021 4,839 5,212 5,883 




Ten Year Summary Restricted Cash 

2006/07 2007/08 2008/09 2009/10 2010/11 2011/12 2012/13 2013/14 2014/15 2015/16 2016/17 

($,000) ($,000) ($,000) ($,000) ($,000) ($,000) ($,000) ($,000) ($,000) ($,000) ($,000) 

Purpose of Restricted Cash Balance Transfer Balance Transfer Balance Transfer Balance Transfer Balance Transfer Balance Transfer Balance Transfer Balance Transfer Balance Transfer Balance Transfer Balance Transfer Balance 

30/06/06 In Out Carry Over 30/06/07 In Out 30/06/08 In Out 30/06/09 In Out 30/06/10 In Out 30/06/11 In Out 30/06/12 In Out 30/06/13 In Out 30/06/14 In Out 30/06/15 In Out 30/06/16 In Out 30/06/17 

Internally Restricted Assets 

Future Fund Cash (Property Reserve) 572 2,667 2,532 23 685 2,803 3,184 304 3,079 3,339 44 3,403 3,648 -201 3,703 3,969 -467 3,988 4,291 -770 4,037 4,434 -1,167 4,176 4,579 -1,570 4,315 4,728 -1,983 4,457 4,881 -2,407 4,895 5,035 -2,547 

MacCabe Park 150 150 300 150 450 150 600 150 750 150 900 150 1,050 150 1,200 150 1,350 150 1,500 150 1,650 150 1,800 

Building Maintenance 4,484 1,813 2,233 645 3,420 1,800 2,205 3,015 1,800 2,350 2,465 1,800 1,200 3,065 1,800 1,000 3,865 1,800 850 4,815 1,800 850 5,765 1,800 850 6,715 1,800 850 7,665 1,800 850 8,615 1,800 850 9,565 

Beaton Park Athletic Track 281 30 311 43 354 44 398 44 442 45 487 45 532 46 577 46 623 46 670 47 717 47 764 

Shared Pathways and Cycleways 

Insurance 117 206 283 39 

Flood Mitigation Works 432 66 31 335 335 335 335 335 335 335 335 335 335 335 

Workers Compensation 

Future Capital Projects 10,781 65 1,672 5,359 3,815 550 3,265 3,265 3,265 3,265 3,265 3,265 3,265 3,265 3,265 3,265 

North Dalton Park Development 201 35 236 48 48 49 97 49 146 50 196 50 246 51 297 51 348 51 399 52 451 52 504 

Community Safety 305 146 188 50 212 136 253 95 136 188 43 136 115 64 136 118 82 136 121 97 136 233 136 369 136 505 136 641 136 777 

Sports Priority Program 154 150 57 246 250 150 346 254 150 450 257 150 557 260 150 667 263 150 780 267 150 897 270 150 1,017 274 150 1,140 277 150 1,267 281 150 1,398 

Carryover Projects 465 392 73 

Litter Infringement 11 11 11 11 11 11 11 11 11 11 11 11 

Disabled Parking Infringements 38 19 -2 58 58 58 58 58 58 58 58 58 58 58 

Employee/Superannuation Reserve 1,972 1,600 1,084 2,488 1,641 4,129 4,129 4,129 4,129 4,129 4,129 4,129 4,129 4,129 4,129 

Global & National Emergency Fund 100 100 100 100 100 100 100 100 100 100 100 

Darcy Wentworth Park Revenue 23 23 26 51 -2 28 28 -2 29 29 -2 31 31 -2 32 32 -2 33 33 -2 34 34 -2 35 35 -2 36 36 -2 37 37 -2 

Total Internally Restricted Assets 19,961 6,903 8,741 6,220 11,903 6,998 6,393 12,507 5,539 6,055 11,991 5,869 5,142 12,718 6,174 5,268 13,624 6,465 5,444 14,645 6,519 5,467 15,696 6,663 5,613 16,746 6,808 5,763 17,791 6,955 5,917 18,829 7,399 6,072 20,156 

Externally Restricted Assets 

Administration Building 12,099 130 12,228 

Section 94 880 880 880 880 880 880 880 880 880 880 880 880 

Section 94A City Wide 19,642 4,526 4,007 10,039 10,121 3,713 10,218 3,615 3,585 8,358 -1,158 3,598 2,586 -146 3,817 3,781 -110 3,929 3,301 517 4,094 1,546 3,065 4,310 1,546 5,829 4,550 1,546 8,832 4,809 15,026 -1,385 4,938 1,546 2,007 

Section 94A City Centre 9,824 9,719 105 3,900 4,900 -895 3,500 2,998 -393 3,944 7,433 -3,882 3,500 -382 3,500 3,118 3,500 6,618 3,500 10,118 3,500 13,618 

Section 94A West Dapto 816 816 816 816 816 816 816 816 816 816 816 816 816 816 816 816 816 816 816 816 

Grants 6,200 10,463 7,862 2,649 6,153 7,243 7,506 5,890 7,140 7,492 5,539 7,830 8,162 5,207 5,530 5,673 5,065 5,531 5,436 5,159 5,531 5,415 5,275 5,531 5,419 5,388 5,531 5,423 5,496 5,531 5,427 5,600 5,531 5,431 5,701 

Garbage Disposal Facility 5,671 2,867 1,704 2,137 4,698 2,770 50 7,418 2,845 2,050 8,212 2,912 1,550 9,574 2,991 1,550 11,015 3,070 50 14,035 3,151 50 17,136 3,235 50 20,320 3,321 50 23,591 3,409 50 26,950 3,500 50 30,400 

Other Contributions 2,043 757 679 4,856 -2,736 200 446 -2,981 200 311 -3,091 183 193 -3,101 183 193 -3,111 183 193 -3,121 184 193 -3,130 184 193 -3,140 185 194 -3,149 185 194 -3,157 185 194 -3,166 

Trf to Reserves - Internal Charges 68 48 116 116 116 116 116 116 116 116 116 116 116 

Stormwater Management Service Charge 1,666 1,666 1,669 1,669 1,677 1,677 1,687 1,687 1,694 1,694 1,702 1,702 1,711 1,711 1,719 1,719 1,727 1,727 1,735 1,735 1,739 1,739 

Total Externally Restricted Assets 46,602 20,457 28,147 19,681 19,232 16,411 20,705 14,938 26,088 30,423 10,602 20,926 19,894 11,635 18,532 16,705 13,461 19,175 18,931 13,705 18,986 9,731 22,960 19,294 9,743 32,511 19,629 9,756 42,385 19,986 23,249 39,122 20,210 9,776 49,556 

GRAND TOTAL 66,564 27,360 36,888 25,902 31,135 23,409 27,098 27,445 31,627 36,478 22,594 26,795 25,036 24,353 24,706 21,973 27,085 25,640 24,376 28,349 25,505 15,198 38,656 25,958 15,357 49,258 26,437 15,519 60,176 26,941 29,166 57,951 27,609 15,848 69,712 



DETAILED RESTRICTED CASH - GENERAL PROPERTY DEVELOPMENT 

OBJECTIVE: 

To accumulate, by way of surplus profits from property development and 

income from land sales sufficient to finance - 

- Development of land within the City of Wollongong. 

- Specific Capital Works as determined by Council Resolution. 

FUNDING SOURCES: 

- Gross proceeds generated from property development activities, 

including industrial land. 

- Proceeds from sale of land surplus to Council's requirements. 

- Repayment of advances made to support income producing initiatives. 

UTILISATION OF FUNDS: 

- Purchase of land for the purpose of redevelopment with a view to 

making profit by way of resale including industrial lands. 

- Financing the development costs of such projects. 

- Funding of net income producing activities supported by business case. 

2006-07 RESERVE MOVEMENTS 

Balance as at 1 July 2006 571,909 

ADD: 

Transfer to Restricted Cash 2,667,024 2,667,024 

LESS: 

Commission/Advertising Surplus Land Sales 121,333 

Property Holding Costs 16,648 

Land Acquisitions 0 

Dividend from Commercial Enterprises 2,021,000 

Tourist Parks - TAFE Cabins 279,827 

Town Hall Redevelopment 92,908 

Wollongong Cemetery - Security Fencing 0 

2,531,716 

Balance as at 30 June 2007 *** 707,217 

Above balance includes a commitment per proposed carryovers for: 

$'000s 

*** Town Hall Redevelopment 23 

23 



DETAILED RESTRICTED CASH - MacCABE PARK DEVELOPMENT 

OBJECTIVE: 

To accumulate cash for the acquisition of properties adjacent to 

MacCabe Park as and when they are offered to Council in accordance 

with the planning provisions applicable from time to time. 


Allocation of cash made by Council. 


Purchase of land and properties to achieve the objectives of extending 

MacCabe Park. 



ADD: 

Transfer from General Fund 150,000 150,000 

LESS: 

Transfer from Restricted Cash 0 0 

Balance as at 30 June 2007 300,000 



DETAILED RESTRICTED CASH - BUILDING MAINTENANCE 

OBJECTIVE: 

To accumulate cash to provide for replacement or repair of major items of 

plant and equipment in the Library/Administration Building, Illawarra 

Performing Arts Centre, Wollongong City Art Gallery and the 

Wollongong Town Hall & Community Centre. 


Revenue of Council. 


Payment of expenditure incurred to replace or repair major plant and 

equipment items in the Library/Administration Building, Illawarra Performing 

Arts Centre, Wollongong City Art Gallery and Wollongong Town Hall & 

Community Centre. 


Balance as at 1 July 2006 4,484,343 

ADD: 


LESS: 

Transfer from Restricted Cash 

Admin Bldg - electrical services -4,000 

Admin Bldg - fire services 46,059 

Admin Bldg - Paint Library Areas 82,969 

Admin Bldg - Plant & Equipment 566,706 

Admin Bldg Energy Audit 163,049 

Art Gallery building maintenance & improvements 371,353 

IPAC - Equipment Replacement 816,926 

Town Hall & Community Centre 29,842 

Kembla Terraces Air conditioning (FAP ref 333) 160,000 

Total Transfer from Restricted Cash 2,232,904 

Balance as at 30 June 2007 *** 4,064,639 


$'000s 

*** Town Hall & Community Centre 243 

*** Admin Bldg - Plant & Equipment 402 

645 



DETAILED RESTRICTED CASH - BEATON PARK ATHLETIC TRACK 

OBJECTIVE: 

To accumulate cash for the purpose of replacing the surface of the 

Beaton Park Athletic Track. 




Replace the track surface. 



ADD: 

Transfer to Restricted Cash 30,000 30,000 

LESS: 





DETAILED RESTRICTED CASH - INSURANCE 

OBJECTIVE: 

To accumulate funds to allow Council to build capacity for increased level of 

excess and to manage price variations in the insurance markets. 




To meet future excess payments. 



ADD: 


LESS: 


Illawarra Canoe Club Building 20,713 

PL Claims - Insolvent Underwriters 262,412 283,125 



$'000s 

*** Illawarra Canoe Club Building 39 

39 



DETAILED RESTRICTED CASH - FLOOD MITIGATION WORKS 

OBJECTIVE: 

To accumulate cash for future flood mitigation works. 




Provision of flood mitigation works through the city. 



ADD: 

Transfer to Restricted Cash 0 

LESS: 

Transfer from Restricted Cash 66,445 66,445 




DETAILED RESTRICTED CASH - FUTURE CAPITAL PROJECTS 

OBJECTIVE: 

To accumulate funds for future capital projects. 




Provision of future capital projects identified by Council. 



ADD: 

Transfer to Restricted Cash 

Community Land Sales 0 

352 Lawrence Hargrave rental 0 

Crown St Mall CCTV Loan 64,610 64,610 

LESS: 


Lakeside Leisure Centre Refurbishment 720,000 

Wollongong Foreshore Precinct Improvement 2,375 

Public Art Program 19,000 

Balgownie Village Community Centre 725 

Dapto Pool - Design 17,677 

Wollongong City Gateway 478,622 

Crown Street Mall CCTV - Loan 278,500 

Surf Life Saving Sculpture 36,833 

Reorganise Central Library 49,066 

Facilities Strategic Plan 69,232 




$'000s 

*** Wollongong Foreshore Precinct Improvement 124 

*** Public Art Program 31 

*** Thirroul Community Centre 1,014 

*** Balgownie Village Community Centre 263 

*** Dapto Pool - Design 114 

*** Wollongong City Gateway 3,517 

*** Surf Life Saving Sculpture 13 

*** North Beach - Shared Way & Way Improvement 275 

5,352 

Balance as at 30 June 2007 (including carryovers) 3,821,966 



DETAILED RESTRICTED CASH - NORTH DALTON PARK DEVELOPMENT 

OBJECTIVE: 

To accumulate funds for future capital projects at North Dalton Park. 




Provision of future capital projects identified by North Dalton Park 

Committee. 



ADD: 


LESS: 

North Dalton Park Field Lighting 235,676 235,676 

Balance as at 30 June 2007 0 



DETAILED RESTRICTED CASH - COMMUNITY SAFETY 

OBJECTIVE: 

To accumulate funds for the enhancement of community safety. 


Net proceeds of parking infringement income. Net 

proceeds to be determined on annual basis at the 

conclusion of the financial year with funds available for 

allocation to projects in the subsequent year. 


Funds to be applied to projects that will enhance the safety of the 

community. 



ADD: 


LESS: 


Berkeley Park Embellishment 22,906 

Graffiti Op Plan - Pilot 96,304 

Port kembla, W'rrg & Berkeley Community Renewal 50,869 

Dapto Area New & Emerging Communities 7,841 

Graffitti Pilot project (BID 316) Per FAP not approved 0 

Crime Prevention Van Donation 10,000 

Total Transfer from Restricted Cash 187,920 


Above balance includes a commitment per proposed carryover for: 

$'000s 

*** Dapto Area New & Emerging Communities 49 

*** Berkeley Park Embellishment 1 

50 

Balance as at 30 June 2007 (including carryovers) 212,298 



DETAILED RESTRICTED CASH - SPORT PRIORITY PROGRAMS 

OBJECTIVE: 

To provide funding for projects determined by the Sports & Facilities Reference 

Group. 




To be used to fund projects recommended by 

the Sports & Facilities Reference Group. 



ADD: 


LESS: 

Fred Finch Park Baseball Field 57,260 

Total Transfer from Restricted Cash 57,260 




DETAILED RESTRICTED CASH - LITTER INFRINGEMENTS 

OBJECTIVE: 

To accumulate funds for environmental enhancement. 


Fifty percent of litter infringements income received . 

Proceeds to be determined on an annual basis at the 


allocation of projects in the subsequent year. 


Funds to be applied to projects that will enhance the environment of the 

community. 



ADD: 

Transfer to Restricted Cash 0 0 

LESS: 





DETAILED RESTRICTED CASH - DISABLED PARKING INFRINGEMENTS 

OBJECTIVE: 

To accumulate funds to provide enhanced disabled access. 


Fifty percent of proceeds received from disabled parking 

infringement income. 

Proceeds to be determined on an annual basis at the 


allocation to projects in the subsequent year. 


Funds to be applied to projects that will enhance disabled access within the 

community. 



ADD: 


LESS: 

Transfer from Restricted Cash -1,700 -1,700 




DETAILED RESTRICTED CASH - EMPLOYEE/SUPERANNUATION RESERVE 

OBJECTIVE: 

To accumulate funds to support future variations in employee and 

superannuation costs 


Savings resulting from the postponement to the foreshadowed 

increases in superannuation contributions for defined benefit 

schemes. 


Funds to be applied to mitigate variations resulting from increased 

superannuation requirements and other employee related costs. 



ADD: 


LESS: 

Transfer from Restricted Cash 1,083,982 1,083,982 

Balance as at 30 June 2007 2,488,014 



DETAILED RESTRICTED CASH - DARCY WENTWORTH PARK REVENUE 

OBJECTIVE: 

To accumulate funds for he upgrade of sporting facilities 


Proceeds from the rental of Darcy Wentworth Park Carpark 


Upgrading sporting facilities in Ward 6. On completion of these facilities 

the additional funds be allocated to the Sports & Facilities Reference 

Group, to embellish sporting facilities across the City 


Balance as at 1 July 2006 0 

ADD: 


LESS: 





DETAILED RESTRICTED CASH - GARBAGE DISPOSAL FACILITY 

OBJECTIVE: 

To accumulate funds for the future provision of garbage disposal facilities. 


Inclusion of development costs in the pricing structure of 

domestic waste management charges and other charges 

applied for commercial services. 


Provision of future garbage disposal facilities. 



ADD: 

Interest paid on reserve funds 445,116 

Helensburgh Waste Facility 298,692 

Whytes Gully 1,924,428 

Builderes Waste Facility 199,128 

LESS: 


Sulo Bins - public areas 44,335 

Whytes Gully Capital Works 447,605 

Southern Councils Group 29,145 

Helensburgh Waste Depot 88,239 

Leachate Treatment Plant 8,059 

Waste disposal facility 916,808 

Whytes Gully new amenities 90,309 

Whytes Gully dual weighbridge 14,425 

Whytes Gully Liner 64,966 

2,867,364 



Above balance includes a commitment per proposed carryover for: 

$'000s 

*** Whytes Gully Capital Works 893 

*** Whytes Gully new amenities 129 

*** Whytes Gully dual weighbridge 586 

*** Whytes Gully conversion of SWERF to Trf Station 500 

*** Whytes Gully Liner 30 

2137 

Balance as at 30 June 2007 (including carryovers) 4,697,774 



CARRY OVER PROJECTS 

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Budget 

PROGRAM:City Leadership 

Strategic City Planning 

1030 Struct. Plan -Land West Dapto 313,132 (97,727) 0 0 0 0 0 0 313,132 (97,727) 

1033 City Centre Revitalisation 54,502 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 54,502 0 

1385 Urban Design Strategy - Dapto 3,810 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 3,810 0 

1520 Integrated Plan for the City 131,339 (59,177) 0 0 0 0 0 0 131,339 (59,177) 

1522 PK Main Street Control Plan/Design 30,000 0 0 0 20,000 0 0 0 50,000 0 

1905 West Dapto Landscape & Cultural Heritage 16,000 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 16,000 0 

1906 Crown St Mall Pedestrian/Urban Design MP 59,807 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 59,807 0 

1915 Corrimal Commercial Revatalistn Strategy 50,000 0 0 0 125,000 0 0 0 175,000 0 

1918 Illawarra Escarpment Strategic Mgmt Plan (15,000) 15,000 30,000 (15,000) 0 0 0 0 15,000 0 

1957 Berkeley Commercial Centre Study 30,000 0 0 0 20,000 0 0 0 50,000 0 

1970 West Dapto S94 Contribution Plan 113,102 (113,102) 0 0 0 0 0 0 113,102 (113,102) 

1971 Public Domain Technical Manual 66,767 0 50,000 0 0 0 0 0 116,767 0 

2002 West Dapto Transport Link Design 345,862 (111,032) 700,000 (700,000) 0 0 0 0 1,045,862 (811,032) 

2235 Wollongong City Centre Parking Policy 1,000 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1,000 0 

Total Strategic City Planning 1,200,321 (366,038) 780,000 (715,000) 165,000 0 0 0 2,145,321 (1,081,038) 

Financial Strategy and Asset Management 

2131 Financial Sustainability Review 29,938 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 29,938 0 

Total Financial Strategy and Asset Mana 29,938 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 29,938 0 


1238 City Entry Statement 12,968 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 12,968 0 

1865 City Entrance Banners (14,426) 0 14,426 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 

Total Communications (1,458) 0 14,426 0 0 0 0 0 12,968 0 

Community Engagement 

1003 Community Survey 26,187 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 26,187 0 

Total Community Engagement 26,187 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 26,187 0 

TOTAL City Leadership 1,254,988 (366,038) 794,426 (715,000) 165,000 0 0 0 2,214,414 (1,081,038) 





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Budget 

PROGRAM:Development Management 

Development Assessment and Compliance 

1958 Heritage Process Review Implementation 10,000 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 10,000 0 

1965 Sandon Pt Cultural Heritage Assess Study 7,989 (7,989) 0 0 0 0 0 0 7,989 (7,989) 

2105 Larkins Lane Aboriginal Heritage Study 81,903 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 81,903 0 

Total Development Assessment and Com 99,892 (7,989) 0 0 0 0 0 0 99,892 (7,989) 


1384 DCP - Wollongong Cycleway Plan 2,342 (852) 0 0 0 0 0 0 2,342 (852) 

1386 Roads Safety Strategic Plan 10,000 (8,000) 0 0 0 0 0 0 10,000 (8,000) 

1388 Safety Around Schools - RTA Projects 5,310 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 5,310 0 

1524 Speed Management Strategy 7,447 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 7,447 0 

1715 CBD Integrated Bus & Traffic Mgt Plan 7,624 (2,170) 0 0 0 0 0 0 7,624 (2,170) 

1716 Pedestrian Access & Mobility Plan - CBD 32,654 (16,327) 0 0 0 0 0 0 32,654 (16,327) 

Total Traffic Management 65,377 (27,349) 0 0 0 0 0 0 65,377 (27,349) 

TOTAL Development Management 165,269 (35,338) 0 0 0 0 0 0 165,269 (35,338) 

PROGRAM:Environment and Conservation 


1515 W'gong City Natural Resource Mgmt Plan 8,786 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 8,786 0 

1616 EF9 - Vegetation Improvement 13,580 (13,580) 0 0 0 0 0 0 13,580 (13,580) 

1617 EF10 - Install Online Pollution 4,640 (2,320) 35,000 (17,500) 0 0 0 0 39,640 (19,820) 

1618 EF20 - Wetland Improvement 8,000 3,652 0 0 0 0 0 0 8,000 3,652 

1621 EF32 - Weir Removal 2,373 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2,373 0 

1627 EF12 - Remediation Work/Rehab of Creek 29,750 (29,750) 0 0 0 0 0 0 29,750 (29,750) 

1628 EF58 - Riparian Rehabilitation 1,980 (1,685) 0 0 0 0 0 0 1,980 (1,685) 

1660 Waniora Point, Bulli Embellishment S94 22,500 (22,500) 0 0 0 0 0 0 22,500 (22,500) 

1723 EF65 - Stormwater Treatment Devices 33,328 0 70,000 0 100,000 0 0 0 203,328 0 

1724 EF68 - Water Quality Monitoring 3,292 (2,537) 0 0 0 0 0 0 3,292 (2,537) 

1725 EF69 - Water Quality Education Officer 6,538 0 40,000 0 100,000 0 0 0 146,538 0 

1726 EF59 - Bushcare - Threatened Species 38,132 (9,392) 0 0 0 0 0 0 38,132 (9,392) 

1727 EF60 - Threatened Species 21,622 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 21,622 0 

1728 EF61 - River Rehab 14,000 (7,000) 0 0 0 0 0 0 14,000 (7,000) 

1729 EF62 - Native Vegetation 23,701 (6,332) 0 0 0 0 0 0 23,701 (6,332) 

1730 EF63 - Estuary/Wetland Program 9,833 (1,024) 0 0 0 0 0 0 9,833 (1,024) 

1732 EF73 - Industry/Business Sustainability 45,540 0 85,000 0 200,000 0 0 0 330,540 0 

1733 EF74 - Sustainability Education Officer 10,989 0 20,000 0 0 0 0 0 30,989 0 

1734 Community Funded Projects 3,194 0 0 0 50,000 0 0 0 53,194 0 

1793 Willow & Coral Tree Removal 1,641 (687) 0 0 0 0 0 0 1,641 (687) 

1814 EF64 - Stormwater Trtmnt Device - Maint. 4,716 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 4,716 0 

2092 EF70 - Sportsfield Irrigation 2,505 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2,505 0 

2111 Sydney Water Vegetation Maintenance 3,217 (3,217) 0 0 0 0 0 0 3,217 (3,217) 

2140 EF75 Upper Brooks Ck Restoration 19,552 (9,867) 0 0 0 0 0 0 19,552 (9,867) 

2147 EF76 Dry-Subtropical Rainforest Restoration 23,300 (13,448) 0 0 0 0 0 0 23,300 (13,448) 

2148 EF77 Community Food Access 9,504 (7,604) 0 0 0 0 0 0 9,504 (7,604) 

2236 EF78 Rehabilitation Mullet creek Dapto 14,910 (9,910) 0 0 0 0 0 0 14,910 (9,910) 

Total Natural Area Management 381,123 (137,201) 250,000 (17,500) 450,000 0 0 0 1,081,123 (154,701) 





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1534 Sustainable Resource Projects 93,916 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 93,916 0 

1752 Greenhouse Park - Interpretation Ctr 15,618 (15,618) 0 0 0 0 0 0 15,618 (15,618) 

1959 Sustainability program 9,636 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 9,636 0 

Total Environmental Education 119,170 (15,618) 0 0 0 0 0 0 119,170 (15,618) 


1248 Whytes Gully Capital Works Program 892,869 (892,869) 0 0 0 0 0 0 892,869 (892,869) 

1899 Whytes Gully - Liner Installation 128,545 (128,545) 0 0 0 0 0 0 128,545 (128,545) 

1900 Whytes Gully - Dual Weigbridge 48,650 (48,650) 236,925 (236,925) 300,000 (300,000) 0 0 585,575 (585,575) 

1902 Whytes Gully- SWERF to Transfer Station 0 0 100,000 (100,000) 400,000 (400,000) 0 0 500,000 (500,000) 

1903 Whytes Gully - New Amenities Facility 30,034 (30,034) 0 0 0 0 0 0 30,034 (30,034) 

2146 Glengarry Cottage Permaculture Garden 4,545 (4,545) 0 0 0 0 0 0 4,545 (4,545) 

Total Waste Management 1,104,643 (1,104,643) 336,925 (336,925) 700,000 (700,000) 0 0 2,141,568 (2,141,568) 

Floodplain and Stormwater Management 

1287 Flood Education (15,000) 15,000 15,000 (15,000) 0 0 0 0 0 0 

1297 Fairy Creek FMW - Crawford Ave 57,614 (38,409) 0 0 0 0 0 0 57,614 (38,409) 

1873 Lachlan St - Culvert Modifications 61,245 (40,830) 0 0 0 0 0 0 61,245 (40,830) 

1875 Minnigang Ck VP 24,172 (8,034) 0 0 0 0 0 0 24,172 (8,034) 

1877 Railway St - Culvert Upgrade 48,533 (32,355) 0 0 0 0 0 0 48,533 (32,355) 

1879 Colgong Cres - Footbridge Replacement 31,300 (31,300) 0 0 0 0 0 0 31,300 (31,300) 

1893 Dam Safety Emergency Mgmt Plans 13,747 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 13,747 0 

2061 Lawrence Hargrave Drive- Culvert Replace 80,413 (11,525) 0 0 0 0 0 0 80,413 (11,525) 

2119 2008 Floodplain Management Conference 65,460 (65,460) 0 0 0 0 0 0 65,460 (65,460) 

2123 Crawford Ave - Railway St Culvert Upgrade 0 0 360,000 (239,999) 0 0 0 0 360,000 (239,999) 

2130 Lake Illawarra Floodplain Risk Study 6,500 (4,333) 0 0 0 0 0 0 6,500 (4,333) 

2187 Barina Park Spillway & Floodway Design 41,600 (27,733) 0 0 0 0 0 0 41,600 (27,733) 

2188 Underwood St Drainage Design 57,240 (38,160) 0 0 0 0 0 0 57,240 (38,160) 

2189 The Drive Stanwell Park Drainage Design 45,000 (45,000) 0 0 0 0 0 0 45,000 (45,000) 

2267 City Wide Digital Elevation Model (DEM) 60,000 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 60,000 0 

Total Floodplain and Stormwater Manag 577,824 (328,139) 375,000 (254,999) 0 0 0 0 952,824 (583,138) 

Public Health 

1160 Companion Animals Mgt Implementation 20,411 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 20,411 0 

Total Public Health 20,411 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 20,411 0 

TOTAL Environment and Conservatio 2,203,171 (1,585,601) 961,925 (609,424) 1,150,000 (700,000) 0 0 4,315,096 (2,895,025) 





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Budget 

PROGRAM:Economic Growth 


1781 Port Kembla Land Use Strategies 6,146 (3,757) 0 0 0 0 0 0 6,146 (3,757) 

Total Economic Development 6,146 (3,757) 0 0 0 0 0 0 6,146 (3,757) 


2136 City Centre CCTV Installation 137,150 (137,150) 0 0 0 0 0 0 137,150 (137,150) 

Total Commercial Centres 137,150 (137,150) 0 0 0 0 0 0 137,150 (137,150) 

Tourism 

1510 W'gong Foreshore Precinct Masterplan 26,188 (26,188) 169,000 (169,000) 0 0 0 0 195,188 (195,188) 

1706 Brighton Beach - Seawall & Boardwalk 162,341 (162,341) 150,000 (150,000) 0 0 0 0 312,341 (312,341) 

1708 North Beach - Shared Way & Wall Improv 0 0 750,000 (750,000) 0 0 0 0 750,000 (750,000) 

2089 Rube Hargrave Park 3,482 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 3,482 0 

Total Tourism 192,011 (188,529) 1,069,000 (1,069,000) 0 0 0 0 1,261,011 (1,257,529) 


1451 Southern Gateway - Construction 119,970 (119,970) 5,468,000 (5,468,000) 0 0 0 0 5,587,970 (5,587,970) 

1897 Mt Keira Power Supply 92,038 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 92,038 0 

Total Commercial Property 212,008 (119,970) 5,468,000 (5,468,000) 0 0 0 0 5,680,008 (5,587,970) 

TOTAL Economic Growth 547,315 (449,406) 6,537,000 (6,537,000) 0 0 0 0 7,084,315 (6,986,406) 





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Budget 

PROGRAM:Community Life 

Community Development and Support 

1602 CALD Training - Family First Projects 0 0 9,213 (9,213) 0 0 0 0 9,213 (9,213) 

1921 Dapto Area New & Emerging Communities 0 0 41,000 (41,000) 8,000 (8,000) 0 0 49,000 (49,000) 

2144 Community Connections Project 1,915 (1,915) 0 0 0 0 0 0 1,915 (1,915) 

2145 Remix - Living in Harmony 6,763 (6,763) 0 0 0 0 0 0 6,763 (6,763) 

2237 Rapid Removal Project 54,347 (54,347) 0 0 0 0 0 0 54,347 (54,347) 

Total Community Development and Sup 63,025 (63,025) 50,213 (50,213) 8,000 (8,000) 0 0 121,238 (121,238) 

Community Services and Facilities 

1455 352 Lawrence Hargrave Dr, Thirroul 11,720 (11,720) 0 0 0 0 0 0 11,720 (11,720) 

1517 Corrimal Pensioners Centre 0 0 0 0 300,000 (300,000) 0 0 300,000 (300,000) 

1518 Horsley Childcare Centre 0 0 0 0 1,800,000 (1,800,000) 0 0 1,800,000 (1,800,000) 

1550 Balgownie Village Comm. Ctr - Redevelop 378,808 (276,431) 0 0 0 0 0 0 378,808 (276,431) 

1674 Thirroul Dist CC & Lib - Operations 82,000 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 82,000 0 

2107 Volunteer Recognition 4,494 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 4,494 0 

2185 Regional Day Care Development 3,073 (3,073) 7,000 (7,000) 0 0 0 0 10,073 (10,073) 

9508 HACC Bus Replacement 154,812 (154,812) 0 0 0 0 0 0 154,812 (154,812) 

9519 CIARR Project 0 0 4,047 (4,047) 0 0 0 0 4,047 (4,047) 

9526 Day Respite Program 0 0 20,992 (20,992) 0 0 0 0 20,992 (20,992) 

9554 Dapto District Community Centre 248,557 (248,557) 0 0 0 0 0 0 248,557 (248,557) 

9559 CALD Transport Project 11,904 (11,904) 0 0 0 0 0 0 11,904 (11,904) 

9570 Thirroul Dist CC & Lib - Construction 1,805,055 (805,055) 213,800 (213,800) 5,825,000 (5,825,000) 0 0 7,843,855 (6,843,855) 

9571 Wollongong Town Hall & CC 242,764 (242,764) 0 0 0 0 0 0 242,764 (242,764) 

Total Community Services and Facilities 2,943,187 (1,754,316) 245,839 (245,839) 7,925,000 (7,925,000) 0 0 11,114,026 (9,925,155) 

Arts and Culture 

1553 Public Art Program 31,000 (31,000) 0 0 0 0 0 0 31,000 (31,000) 

1947 Cultural Plan Implementation 10,341 (10,341) 0 0 0 0 0 0 10,341 (10,341) 

2128 Surf Lifesaving Centenary Sculpture 23,700 (23,700) 0 0 0 0 0 0 23,700 (23,700) 

9556 Main St Program 6,040 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 6,040 0 

9557 Federation Public Art 34,200 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 34,200 0 

9582 Cultural Centres Operations 0 0 95,090 (93,090) 0 0 0 0 95,090 (93,090) 

9585 Viva La Gong Festival 85,519 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 85,519 0 

Total Arts and Culture 190,800 (65,041) 95,090 (93,090) 0 0 0 0 285,890 (158,131) 


2087 Newspaper Indexing Project 12,615 (12,615) 50,000 (50,000) 0 0 0 0 62,615 (62,615) 

2238 Central Audio 6,689 (6,689) 0 0 0 0 0 0 6,689 (6,689) 

Total Library Services 19,304 (19,304) 50,000 (50,000) 0 0 0 0 69,304 (69,304) 





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Parks, Gardens and Sportsfields 

1501 New Playground Installations 54,678 (15,838) 0 0 0 0 0 0 54,678 (15,838) 

1507 Kawasaki Sister City Bridge 6,956 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 6,956 0 

1607 BG - Duck Pond Embellishment 0 0 0 0 100,000 (100,000) 0 0 100,000 (100,000) 

1665 Berkeley Park Embellishment S94 1,126 (1,126) 0 0 0 0 0 0 1,126 (1,126) 

1677 Rex Jackson Park - Master Plan 89,279 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 89,279 0 

1680 Illawarra Canoe Club Building 21,045 (21,045) 20,000 (20,000) 0 0 0 0 41,045 (41,045) 

1681 Hill 60 - Remedial Work 41,215 (16,006) 0 0 0 0 0 0 41,215 (16,006) 

1689 Mt Keira Lookout Refurbishment 12,586 (2,663) 0 0 0 0 0 0 12,586 (2,663) 

1753 Towradgi Park - Implement Master Plan 366,773 (366,853) 0 0 0 0 0 0 366,773 (366,853) 

1757 Diamond Bros Res- Toddler's Playground 22,744 (22,744) 0 0 0 0 0 0 22,744 (22,744) 

1762 McCauley Park - Embellishment 9,101 (9,101) 0 0 0 0 0 0 9,101 (9,101) 

1765 William Beach Pk-Shelters & BBQ 31,360 (31,360) 0 0 0 0 0 0 31,360 (31,360) 

1919 Southern Exposures - Cringila Park Stg 2 61,000 (61,000) 0 0 0 0 0 0 61,000 (61,000) 

1920 Southern Exposures - Foreshore Embell. 81,000 (81,000) 0 0 0 0 0 0 81,000 (81,000) 

1937 Southern Exposure - Foreshore Mtnce (5,500) 0 5,500 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 

2091 Unanderra Park Lighting 13,520 (13,520) 0 0 0 0 0 0 13,520 (13,520) 

2268 Minor Cap- Future Sports Facs Requirements 30,000 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 30,000 0 

2269 Minor Cap- Charles Harper Pk H'burgh War M 14,000 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 14,000 0 

Total Parks, Gardens and Sportsfields 850,883 (642,256) 25,500 (20,000) 100,000 (100,000) 0 0 976,383 (762,256) 

Beaches and Pools 

1536 Stanwell Park Beach Storage Facility 0 0 0 0 60,000 (60,000) 0 0 60,000 (60,000) 

2134 Bellambi Toddlers Rock Pool 0 0 0 0 176,661 (138,112) 0 0 176,661 (138,112) 

Total Beaches and Pools 0 0 0 0 236,661 (198,112) 0 0 236,661 (198,112) 

Recreation and Leisure Enterprises 

1183 Dapto Pool Refurbishment (4,641) 4,641 114,126 (114,126) 0 0 0 0 109,485 (109,485) 

1768 BPLC - Multi Purpose Room 0 0 99,234 (99,234) 0 0 0 0 99,234 (99,234) 

Total Recreation and Leisure Enterprise (4,641) 4,641 213,360 (213,360) 0 0 0 0 208,719 (208,719) 


1090 RFS Equipment 0 0 0 0 22,000 (22,000) 0 0 22,000 (22,000) 

1195 Asset Protection Zone Study 25,468 (25,468) 0 0 0 0 0 0 25,468 (25,468) 

1311 RFS Equipment 0 0 110,000 (110,000) 25,000 (25,000) 0 0 135,000 (135,000) 

2138 Darkes Forest RFS Extensions 60,000 (60,000) 0 0 0 0 0 0 60,000 (60,000) 

Total Emergency Services 85,468 (85,468) 110,000 (110,000) 47,000 (47,000) 0 0 242,468 (242,468) 

TOTAL Community Life 4,148,026 (2,624,769) 790,002 (782,502) 8,316,661 (8,278,112) 0 0 13,254,689 (11,685,383) 





Project 

Number 

Project 

CARRYOVERS Q4 


Budget 

CARRYOVERS Q3 


Budget 

CARRYOVERS Q2 


Budget 

CARRYOVERS Q1 


Budget 



Budget 

PROGRAM:Infrastructure 


1138 Traffic facilities Comm votes-Bulk 50% G 150,000 (150,000) 0 0 0 0 0 0 150,000 (150,000) 

1256 North Infrastructure Construction 289,011 (289,011) 0 0 0 0 0 0 289,011 (289,011) 

1258 Central Infrastructure Construction 197,193 (117,924) 0 0 0 0 0 0 197,193 (117,924) 

1612 Dendrobium Project Administration 0 0 180,000 (180,000) 0 0 0 0 180,000 (180,000) 

2143 Harry Graham Drive 218,168 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 218,168 0 

Total Roads and Bridges 854,372 (556,935) 180,000 (180,000) 0 0 0 0 1,034,372 (736,935) 

Footpaths and Cycleways 

1821 Lake Ave, Cringila - Footpath 122,983 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 122,983 0 

2069 Five Islands Road- Cycleway 188,210 (188,210) 0 0 0 0 0 0 188,210 (188,210) 

Total Footpaths and Cycleways 311,193 (188,210) 0 0 0 0 0 0 311,193 (188,210) 

Carparks 

1987 William Beach Park Embellishment 16,396 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 16,396 0 

Total Carparks 16,396 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 16,396 0 

Buildings 

1062 Admin Build Services Plant & Equipment 14,726 (14,726) 342,207 (342,207) 45,000 (45,000) 0 0 401,933 (401,933) 

Total Buildings 14,726 (14,726) 342,207 (342,207) 45,000 (45,000) 0 0 401,933 (401,933) 

TOTAL Infrastructure 1,196,687 (759,871) 522,207 (522,207) 45,000 (45,000) 0 0 1,763,894 (1,327,078) 





Project 

Number 

Project 

CARRYOVERS Q4 


Budget 

CARRYOVERS Q3 


Budget 

CARRYOVERS Q2 


Budget 

CARRYOVERS Q1 


Budget 



Budget 

PROGRAM:Corporate Support 


2191 Council Policy Review & Development 7,979 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 7,979 0 

8815 PL Above Excess Payments 571,000 (800,000) 0 0 0 0 0 0 571,000 (800,000) 

Total Corporate Governance 578,979 (800,000) 0 0 0 0 0 0 578,979 (800,000) 


1231 IT Initiatives - Capital (85,717) (28,417) 652,000 (45,000) 0 0 0 0 566,283 (73,417) 

1675 IT Initiatives - Operating 877,140 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 877,140 0 

1697 Document Storage 31,933 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 31,933 0 

1886 Town Hall Redevelopment 22,682 (22,682) 0 0 0 0 0 0 22,682 (22,682) 

1909 City 3D Model (10,703) 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 (10,703) 0 

1951 Imaging Of 2001-2003 Devel. Applications 30,570 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 30,570 0 

2023 Purchase Land Zoned 9A,9C,9D 1,000,000 (1,000,000) 0 0 0 0 0 0 1,000,000 (1,000,000) 

2244 Survey of Former Nightsoil Lanes 18,750 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 18,750 0 

8900 Motor Vehicle:Replacement 0 18,200 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 18,200 

Total Organisational Services 1,884,655 (1,032,899) 652,000 (45,000) 0 0 0 0 2,536,655 (1,077,899) 

People and Learning 

1211 O H & S Training 36,905 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 36,905 0 

1704 OH&S Self Insurers Compliance Project 33,161 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 33,161 0 

1931 Emerging Leaders Program 13,748 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 13,748 0 

Total People and Learning 83,814 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 83,814 0 

TOTAL Corporate Support 2,547,448 (1,832,899) 652,000 (45,000) 0 0 0 0 3,199,448 (1,877,899) 

TOTAL PROJECTS 12,062,918 (7,653,922) 10,257,574 (9,211,133) 9,676,675 (9,023,112) 14 0 31,997,139 (25,888,167) 



SUMMARY OF S94 CONTRIBUTIONS 

JUNE 2007 

Contribution Plan 

Opening Balance 

Closing Balance Committed Expenditure 

Held As Exp. In Receipts Interest Expended Funds Trf Held As Exp. In Current Future Unallocated 

Restricted Advance YTD YTD YTD To S94A Restricted Advance Year Years Balance 

$'000 $'000 $'000 $'000 $'000 $'000 $'000 $'000 $'000 $'000 $'000 

Open Space Embellishment (Local) 894 209 51 489 98 568 291 114 163 

Open Space Embellishment (Regional) 75 63 6 29 115 75 40 

Recreational Facilities (Local) 521 353 31 207 133 566 20 299 246 

Recreational Facilities (Regional) 7 5 2 2 

Community Facilities 2,394 717 171 1,131 240 1,911 591 672 648 

Traffic & Roadworks 642 13 45 1 698 642 56 

Car Parking 255 266 22 77 465 255 210 

Studies & Administration 163 61 10 48 34 152 114 37 

Horsley Release Area Stage 1 4,499 (261) 236 286 536 4,225 112 2,500 1,612 

Mt Brown LATM 1 1 

Sandon Point Land Acquisition 

Unara Rd & Yalunga St Traffic 

Bank St Car Parking 

Bank St Roadworks 

North Wollongong Car Parking 

Library Resources 54 1 17 38 38 

Non Plans - Old Monies 

Total Contributions 9,443 (261) 1,980 623 2,411 634 8,740 1,204 4,482 3,054 

OPEN SPACE EMBELLISHMENT (LOCAL) 

Component 





$'000 $'000 $'000 $'000 $'000 $'000 $'000 $'000 $'000 $'000 $'000 

Local Unit 1 49 23 3 49 8 18 18 

Local Unit 2 14 8 7 7 

Local Unit 3 26 37 2 17 26 22 9 13 

Local Unit 4 279 10 16 148 8 149 132 18 

Local Unit 5 25 17 1 25 2 17 17 

Local Unit 6 197 93 14 21 39 245 76 100 69 

Local Unit 7 110 6 6 93 2 28 17 11 

Local Unit 8 209 3 9 138 3 81 57 14 9 


Loca Unit 10 

Open Space Land Dedication 

Cont Plan No. 1 (Amendment) 

Total Contributions 894 209 51 489 98 568 291 114 163 



OPEN SPACE EMBELLISHMENT (REGIONAL) 

Component 

Opening Balance Closing Balance Committed Expenditure 



$'000 $'000 $'000 $'000 $'000 $'000 $'000 $'000 $'000 $'000 $'000 

Combined Local Units 1 To 10 75 63 6 29 115 75 40 

Total Contributions 75 63 6 29 115 75 40 

RECREATIONAL FACILITIES (LOCAL) 

Component 





$'000 $'000 $'000 $'000 $'000 $'000 $'000 $'000 $'000 $'000 $'000 

Local Unit 1 28 12 16 16 

Local Unit 2 30 2 32 30 2 

Local Unit 3 75 1 46 30 30 

Local Unit 4 100 7 2 100 6 4 4 

Local Unit 5 20 2 18 18 

Local Unit 6 205 110 12 107 56 165 (1) 99 67 

Local Unit 7 2 1 1 

Local Unit 8 170 8 12 8 182 5 170 7 

Local Unit 9 17 103 1 1 3 117 16 101 

Loca Unit 10 

Total Contributions 521 353 31 207 133 566 20 299 246 

RECREATIONAL FACILITIES (REGIONAL) 

Local Unit 





$'000 $'000 $'000 $'000 $'000 $'000 $'000 $'000 $'000 $'000 $'000 

Combined Local Units 1 To 10 7 5 2 2 

Total Contributions 7 5 2 2 



COMMUNITY FACILITIES 

Local Unit 





$'000 $'000 $'000 $'000 $'000 $'000 $'000 $'000 $'000 $'000 $'000 

Local Unit 1 112 1 110 3 3 

Local Unit 2 103 13 7 7 117 100 16 

Local Unit 3 1,738 20 117 1,126 14 735 343 272 121 

Local Unit 4 300 11 21 9 323 300 23 


Local Unit 6 169 2 86 85 85 


Local Unit 8 253 312 22 5 9 573 249 325 

Local Unit 9 69 3 66 66 

Loca Unit 10 

Total Contributions 2,394 717 171 1,131 240 1,911 591 672 648 

TRAFFIC MANAGEMENT & ROADWORKS 

Local Unit 




$'000 $'000 $'000 $'000 $'000 $'000 $'000 $'000 $'000 $'000 $'000 

Walker St Helensburgh 

Fords Rd Thirroul 

Point St Bulli 

Mt Pleasant Rd Mt Pleasant 

West Wollongong LATM 103 10 7 120 103 17 

Mt St Thomas LATM 20 1 21 20 1 

Smiths Hill LATM 325 2 23 350 325 25 

Cordeaux Heights 194 14 208 194 14 

Reddalls Rd Roadworks 

Reddalls Rd Drainage 

Pioneer Rd Roundabouts 

Pioneer Rd Drainage 

Smiths Lane West Dapto 

O'Briens Rd Figtree 

Rd Shoulder Constr City Wide 

Pavement Constr City Wide 

Rixons Pass 

Traffic Management & Roadworks 1 1 




CARPARKING 





$'000 $'000 $'000 $'000 $'000 $'000 $'000 $'000 $'000 $'000 $'000 

Helensburgh 

Thirroul 

Woonona 

Corrimal 

Dapto 66 66 

Port Kembla 

Windang 

Wollongong CBD 255 107 20 11 371 255 116 

Figtree 

Unanderra 92 2 94 94 

Fairy Meadow 

Berkley 


STUDIES & ADMINISTRATION 

Component 




$'000 $'000 $'000 $'000 $'000 $'000 $'000 $'000 $'000 $'000 $'000 

Local Unit 1 16 3 1 5 3 13 11 1 

Local Unit 2 16 2 1 5 1 13 11 2 

Local Unit 3 16 10 1 4 8 17 13 4 

Local Unit 4 16 3 1 5 2 13 11 1 

Local Unit 5 16 5 1 5 1 17 11 5 

Local Unit 6 16 34 1 5 16 30 11 19 

Local Unit 7 16 1 1 5 13 11 2 

Local Unit 8 16 2 1 5 2 12 11 1 

Local Unit 9 16 1 1 5 1 13 11 1 

Local Unit 10 16 1 5 12 11 1 

Total Contributions 163 61 10 48 34 152 114 37 



HORSLEY RELEASE AREA STAGE 1 

Component 




$'000 $'000 $'000 $'000 $'000 $'000 $'000 $'000 $'000 $'000 $'000 

Studies & Administration 6 2 8 8 

Fowlers Road 998 43 71 89 1,022 111 700 211 

West Dapto Road 554 8 39 601 601 

Link Road 166 25 13 203 203 

Roundabout 1 (Part 7) 51 1 4 56 56 




Roundabout 5 (Part 18) (88) 1 (6) (93) (93) 




Cycleway 448 18 13 447 32 1 31 

Openspace (350) (24) (374) (374) 

Community & Recreation 2,401 99 172 2,672 1,800 872 

Water Quality 873 32 62 967 967 

Strategic Studies (993) (69) (1,062) (1,062) 

Total Contributions 4,499 (261) 236 286 536 4,225 112 2,500 1,612 

MT BROWN LATM 

Component 




$'000 $'000 $'000 $'000 $'000 $'000 $'000 $'000 $'000 $'000 $'000 

Mt Brown Road 1 1 

Burke Road 

Laver Road 

Total Contributions 1 1 



SANDON POINT LAND ACQUISITION 

Component 

Open Space 

Total Contributions 





$'000 $'000 $'000 $'000 $'000 $'000 $'000 $'000 $'000 $'000 $'000 

BANK STREET CARPARKING 

Component 

Parking 




$'000 $'000 $'000 $'000 $'000 $'000 $'000 $'000 $'000 $'000 $'000 


BANK STREET ROADWORKS 

Component 

Traffic Facilities 




$'000 $'000 $'000 $'000 $'000 $'000 $'000 $'000 $'000 $'000 $'000 


NORTH WOLLONGONG CAR PARKING 

Component 




$'000 $'000 $'000 $'000 $'000 $'000 $'000 $'000 $'000 $'000 $'000 

Parking 


LIBRARY RESOURCES 

Local Unit 




$'000 $'000 $'000 $'000 $'000 $'000 $'000 $'000 $'000 $'000 $'000 

Combined Local Units 1 To 10 54 1 17 38 38 

Total Contributions 54 1 17 38 38 



NON PLANS - OLD MONIES 

Component 

Car Parking Old Money 

Road Works Old Money 

Flood Mitigation Old Money 

Open Space Old Money 

Berkeley Road Old Money 

Misc Old Money 




$'000 $'000 $'000 $'000 $'000 $'000 $'000 $'000 $'000 $'000 $'000 




SUMMARY OF S94A CONTRIBUTIONS 

JUNE 2007 

Contribution Plan 


Closing Balance Committed Expenditure Receipts 

Held As Exp. In Receipts Interest Expended Funds Trf Held As Exp. In Current Future Required 

Restricted Advance YTD YTD YTD From S94 Restricted Advance Year Years 2007-2017 

$'000 $'000 $'000 $'000 $'000 $'000 $'000 $'000 $'000 $'000 $'000 

S94A Plan 11,125 1,112 811 1,596 634 12,086 2,819 47,562 (38,295) 

Total Contributions 11,125 1,112 811 1,596 634 12,086 2,819 47,562 (38,295) 

2006/07 Approved Projects For S94A Funding Allocated S94A Funding For Specified Projects 

Project Description Endorsed Expended Balance Of Project Description 2007/08 2008/09 2009/10 2010/11 2011/12 Total 

Funding YTD Proj Funds $'000 $'000 $'000 $'000 $'000 $'000 

$'000 $'000 $'000 

Balgownie Village Comm. Ctr - Redelop 100 87 13 Koonawarra Cmty Ctre - Redevel. 500 500 

Southern Exposures - Cringila Park Stg 2 61 61 Warrawong DCC-Upgrade 100 100 

Southern Exposures - Foreshore Embell. 81 81 S94 Admin Support - Finance 9 9 9 9 9 44 

Cultural Plan Implementation 20 10 10 Library Books 200 200 200 200 200 1,000 

Thirroul Dist CC & Lib - Builder 367 367 Purchase Land Zoned 9A,9C,9D 750 750 750 750 750 3,750 

S94 Admin Support - Finance 9 9 Sandon Point Land Acquisition 3,000 2,772 5,772 

Brighton Beach - Seawall & Boardwalk 25 38 (13) New Playground Installations 200 200 200 200 200 1,000 

Library Books 200 200 Sandon Point Surf Club Constr 400 400 

Andrew Lysaght Park 245 242 3 Towradgi Pk - Implement M/Plan 300 300 

Purchase Land Zoned 9A,9C,9D 1,000 1,000 Thomas Gibson Park - Embellish 100 100 100 100 400 

Purhase 90 Railway St, Corrimal 350 350 Sportsfield Irrigation Project 50 50 50 50 200 

Grand Pacific Dr Public Toilet Facility 150 150 Bulli Park Facility Development 350 350 

New Playground Installations 200 185 15 Fred Finch Pk-L/Scape Dsgn 150 150 100 100 500 

Corrimal Beach Shared Patrol Tower 54 54 S94 Planner 87 87 87 87 87 437 

Towradgi Park - Implement Master Plan 300 54 246 Dapto CBD Upgrade 750 750 1,500 

Sportsfield Irrigation Project 50 50 Port Kembla CBD Works 1,000 1,300 2,300 

Fred Finch Pk,Berk.-Lndscpe Dsgn&Infra. 15 15 Thirroul CBD Works 300 300 250 250 250 1,350 

William Beach Park Embellishment 100 100 Bong Bong Rd, West Dapto 60 60 

S94 Planner 87 52 35 Glebe/Corrimal Traffic Facility 600 600 

City Centre Revitalisation Works 1,000 1,000 O'Briens Road K&G & Cycleway 975 975 

Bicycle Plan 300 300 300 300 300 1,500 

Thirroul Dist CC & Lib - Const. 2,798 2,798 

Thirroul DCC&L Land Acq 255 255 

Brighton Beach -Seawall & B/walk 150 150 

Projects For 2012/13 - 2016/17 21,321 

Total 4,415 1,596 2,819 Total 11,734 7,368 3,296 2,046 1,796 47,562 

Note: Future receipt requirements are based on the current S94A project forecasts. A review of S94A projects will be required in the 2007-2011 Corporate Planning process, to reflect revised income estimates 

based on Council & Statutory changes to S94A Plans. 



Glossary 

Asset condition data 

Physical condition of asset. 

Benchmarking 

Task of measuring the progress of 

business units through quantitative and 

qualitative comparisons with 

organisations offering a similar range of 

goods, services and facilities. 

Best Practice 

A concept whereby a business or 

organisation strives to perform at a 

higher level than any of its competitors 

with regard to the provision of goods and 

services. 

Best Value 

Provision of quality services in a 

competitive environment to achieve 

service levels demanded by customers. 

Billable Hours 

Yearly production target after all leave, 

training and downtime is deducted from 

the total available working hours. 

Biodiversity 

The variety of life in all its forms, levels 

and combinations. Includes ecosystem 

diversity, species diversity, and genetic 

diversity. 

CALD 

Culturally and linguistically diverse. 

Corporate Plan 

A rolling management plan that sets 

direction over a five-year period and 

identifies objectives and performance 

indicators for each corporate program. 

Councillors 

Elected representatives, who set 

strategic direction, monitor 

organisational performance, liaise with 

stakeholders, and ensure operational 

compliance. 

DCP 

A Development Control Plan provides 

policy statements and 

more detail beyond the provisions 

contained in a Local Environmental Plan 

and serves to further guide development 

decisions across the city. 

ESD - Ecological Sustainable 

Development/Sustainability 

Development that improves the quality 

of life, both now and in the future, in a 

way that maintains the ecological 

processes on which life depends. 

EEO 

Equal Employment Opportunity. 

Facilitate 

To engage and involve others in 

accomplishing an objective. 

FMIS 

Financial Management Information 

System. 


Roads, buildings, bridges, pavements 

cycleways and other constructions. 

Key Performance Indicator 

A set of indicators that assist in 

measuring overall performance and 

reflect the health of the organisation. 

LEP 

A Local Environment Plan is an 

environmental planning instrument that 

contains legally binding provisions 

relating to development. It may deal 

with a whole local government area or 

simply one small block of land. 

Market share 

The organisation’s percentage of its 

industry's total sales. 

Mission 

Overall corporate philosophy that 

articulates how an organisation’s vision 

will be achieved. 

NAIDOC 

National Aboriginal and Islander Day 

Observance Committee. 

OH&S 

Occupational Health and Safety. 

OH&SIM 

Occupational Health and Safety Injury 

Management. 



Performance indicator 

Measurable statistic identifying the 

extent of activity in meeting a specific 

objective. 

Place Making 

Place making involves local communities 

and develops strategic partnerships to 

create public art that celebrates local 

identity and encourage a strong sense of 

ownership and sense of place. 

Principal Certifying Authority 

A council or private accredited certifier 

that oversees the building or subdivision 

process. 

Public Art 

Public art is defined broadly to include all 

art forms, permanent or temporary, 

which are located in, or associated with a 

public space, environment or facility that 

is highly accessible to members of the 

public. 

Riparian 

Along the edges of creeks, lagoons and 

other waterways 

Situated along the edges of creeks, 

lagoons and other waterways. 

Risk Management 

Good management which operates to 

minimise the incidence of injury, 

damage, or loss to persons or property 

and to the good reputation of Council. 

Service level agreement 

An agreement between the provider and 

the user that specifies the level of 

service that is expected during its term. 

Shared Projects 

A Shared Project indicates that a 

component of a project is being carried 

out in the Function where it is 

shown, while the overall project and 

responsibility for delivery of a project 

rests in another Function. The shared 

project should not have any cost unless 

the amount expended on that 

component exceeds the allocation 

assigned by the project "owner". 

Stakeholder 

Any individual or group having a 

particular interest in a project or action. 

State of Environment Report 

Mechanism for providing details on the 

current status of the main environmental 

issues utilising the Pressure, State, 

Response model. 

Triple Bottom Line 

The framework for measuring and 

reporting corporate performance against 

economic, social and environmental 

parameters 

Unqualified Audit 

The auditors are able to express their 

opinion, that their examination of the 

financial reports, has found the 

statements have been prepared in 

accordance with applicable accounting 

standards and legislation, in all material 

respects. 

Up time 

Time during which information 

technology is functioning or operational. 

Values 

Underlying attitudes that influence 

decision and actions to maximise an 

organisation’s performance. 

Vision 

Statement of direction that articulates 

the aspirations of Council and serves as 

a guide to all those who contribute to the 

organisation.

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