Appendix 13 1 1A 23/04/2013 - City of Gosnells

OCM 23 APRIL 2013MAJOR PROJECTS PROGRESS REPORT 2012/13APPENDIX 13.1.1AG On track O Slightly Manageable behind issues schedule R Urgent action required B CompletedProject Title Link to Community Plan Project Description Background Comments Next Step(s) Expected Situation at June 2013 Progress Jul-Sep 12 Progress Oct-Dec 12 Progress Jan-Mar 13 Progress Apr-Jun 13Upgrade certain railway Goal 9: Improve Transport For the State Government to upgrade Beckenham station is going to receive Lobby for significant upgrades to Further lobbying to have occurred.Upgrades to the Beckenham andstationsOutcomes for the Community the stations on the Armadale line which significant upgrades.Maddington, Kenwick and SeaforthMaddington stations have9.2 Lobby for a new train have yet to be upgraded.stations.commenced.station at Nicholson Road,Gimprovements to specific trainstations on the Armadale lineand improvements to busservicesImplement access to e-books at Goal 3: Provide opportunities To provide e-book options for librarylibrariesfor all3.2 Provide the community withopportunities to participate inBdiverse activitiesusers.E-books are rapidly increasing inpopularity and should be available tolibrary users.Provide e-books at libraries. E-books provided. The City began offering e-booksthrough a consortia arrangement withall other public libraries in the State inSeptember. The direct provision of e-books is in a setup phase at themoment and will be procured throughthe same supplier.Project complete. Local stock titlesare now also available forloan/download. Ongoing funding willbe sought in the Library Servicesoperational budget to continue thisservice.Implement the Eat, Act, LiveProgramGGoal 3: Provide opportunitiesfor all3.2 Provide the community withopportunities to participate indiverse activitiesEat, Act, Live program involves thefacilitation of four community health andwellbeing programs, which are targetedat unemployed adults.Funding for the program of $560,000 has Implement program.been obtained from the CommonwealthGovernment. The program is provided inconjunction with the City of Armadaleover an 18 month period.Key elements of the programimplemented.Weekly sessions were facilitated bythe City in the four programs listedbelow:1. Lift for Life2. Healthy Around the House3. Heartmoves4. Get FreshThe City continued with the facilitationof the Eat, Act, Live Program throughproviding weekly sessions in the fourprograms listed below:1. Lift for Life2. Healthy Around the House3. Heartmoves4. Get FreshThe City continued with the facilitationof the Eat, Act, Live Program throughproviding weekly sessions in the fourprograms listed below:1. Lift for Life2. Healthy Around the House3. Heartmoves4. Get FreshProvide programmed events for Goal 2: Promote a Proud andthe City of Gosnells'Harmonious Communitycommunity2.1 Conduct suitable eventsand activitiesGTo deliver a range of events for thecommunity.The City provides a range of eventseach year including the MulticulturalFood Fair, Gozzy Rock and the Summerin the City series.Implement events. All programmed events undertaken. Event planning was undertaken for the2012/13 series of community events(including the completion ofThe City's largest event, theMulticultural Food Fair, was held inNovember. A series of free outdoorapplications to source external funding movies were also provided for theand sponsorship).community at Wilkinson Homestead.The City's Ghost Walks programagain proved to be popular, with allsessions booked out.The inaugural City of GosnellsHomegrown Festival was held within arange of indoor and outdoor localvenues during February & March2013. Highlights included: IlluminateStreet Party, Community ArtExhibition, Comedy Under the Stars,and Little Scribblers. DRPAC alsohosted a re-launch party following thecompletion of internal refurbishments.Implement the Str8 Talkin'ProgramGGoal 10: Make ourCommunity a Safer Place10.3 Take actions to promotesafetyThe project engages young people in thedesign and delivery of innovativeeducational programs that promotecommunity safety and positive lifestylechoices for young people living inThornlie and Langford.Funding for the three year program of$450,000 has been obtained from theCommonwealth Government.Implement program.Key elements of the programimplemented.Str8 Talkin' programs implementedthis quarter include:* Community Champions - UpBeatDrumming Program: Facilitatedweekly at 4 schools.* Show Me the Consequences -Steppin On Art Project at ThornlieSenior High School.* After School Activities Program - HipHop Workshops - Thornlie CommunityCentre. 9 Sessions* The Buzz Community MentorsProgram - Young Women's & YoungMen's Group. 9 sessions* Stronger Family Program - Ask TheExpert - Two Parenting Workshops* It's My Place - Skating Program -Three Boyanup Road Trips, One FilmProjectStr8 Talkin' programs delivered thisquarter include:* 3 Schools hosted the "Up Beat"Program with 80 students involved.* Thornlie Skate crew completed theirskate film which will be available onthe City's Hive Website.* Str8 Talkin' ran the Youth Zone atthe Multicultural Food Fair inLangford, which was very successfulwith the young people.* The Thornlie Skate park was paintedthrough the "Its my Place" programwith local young people assisting theartist transform the Skate Park into aswimming pool theme.* South Side Beatz partnered withLangford Aboriginal Association for aChristmas party with over 150 youngpeople attending.Str8 Talkin' activities delivered thisquarter include:• Thornlie Skate crew held a competitionand clinic in January at the ThornlieSkate Park.• South Side Beatz camp was held inJanuary, 20 young Aboriginal youngpeople attended.• The Cognition Driver Education waslaunched in March.• The Hive website re-designcommenced with 6 Thornlie High Schoolstudents part of the consultation group.• 9-14 program continued in Februarywith 30 young people attending.• Mentor programs continued in February* Progress report forwarded to fundingbody.Provide a range of services andprograms for specificcommunity groupsGGoal 3: Provide opportunitiesfor all3.2 Provide support for specificcommunity groupsTo deliver a range of community basedprograms and services with an aim tohelp community members remain withinthe community.Using a combination of external grantsand City funds, the City has provided arange of services and programs forpeople from specific groups within thecommunity such as children, seniors,people with disabilities, Indigenous andmulticultural community members.An annual cycle of services andprograms to be implemented.All services and programs delivered asper funding agreements and budgets.1. Disability services run this quarter Disability and Seniors Servicesinclude:Annual calendar of programs and* Inclusive Recreation Program - 3240 services are being delivered onhours of direct supportschedule as per City's funding* Take a Break Program - 5064 hours agreements including Inclusiveof direct support and respite for Recreation Program and Take afamiliesBreak ProgramDisability Services - Annual calendarof programs and services are beingdelivered on schedule as per City'sfunding agreements includingInclusive Recreation Program, schoolholiday support and Take a BreakProgram.2. Senior services run this quarterinclude:* Safer Seniors Program -21 Home Safety Audits,* Stay on Your Feet Day 12September 2012 - 75 participants* 9 Falls Prevention Audits conductedin client's homes.Senior Services conducted events andprograms for Seniors Week. SeniorsChristmas program included Carols byCandlelight and Christmas LightTours. Home Safety audits for Seniorscontinue to be undertaken.Senior Services - All ongoingprograms i.e. Meals on Wheels and InCentre Dining, the Falls PreventionProgram and the Brain TrainingProgram have been delivered as pernormal operation over the January toMarch period. In the quarterly periodthe planning phase has beenundertaken for the implementation ofall Senior Services events for 2013depended on budget outcomes.Funding Agreement beingrenegotiated.

OCM 23 APRIL 2013MAJOR PROJECTS PROGRESS REPORT 2012/13APPENDIX 13.1.1AG On track O Slightly Manageable behind issues schedule R Urgent action required B CompletedProject Title Link to Community Plan Project Description Background Comments Next Step(s) Expected Situation at June 2013 Progress Jul-Sep 12 Progress Oct-Dec 12 Progress Jan-Mar 13 Progress Apr-Jun 13Lot 800 Albany HighwayGGoal 1: Enhance our BuiltEnvironment1.4 Facilitate the developmentof undeveloped landSell or develop Lot 800 Albany Highway. 1. Expression of interest to develop orbuy advertised. No acceptableresponses.2. Sought a State Government tenant butthe State Government put a hold on itsExpression of Interest process.3. Application submitted forCommonwealth funding to develop thesite as a training facility.Reconsider options for land sale ordevelopment.Approach to development or disposal ofland finalised.Application for Commonwealthfunding unsuccessful.Other grant programs beingconsidered.Streatham Street SubdivisionOGoal 4: Obtain the Best Valuefrom City Assets4.3 Optimise the use of CityassetsTo subdivide and sell land at theStreatham Street Reserve and improvepublic open space at the site.1. Council approved a business plan for 1. Construct subdivision.the subdivision which has been released 2. Sell land.for public consultation.2. Subdivisional approval received.1. Construction completed.2. Lot sales commenced.Detailed engineering design forsubdivision being finalised.Detailed engineering design being Issues with the Urban Waterfinalised. The design is expected to be Management Plan (UWMP) havedelivered to the City for approval in delayed the finalisation of theFebruary.engineering design which will now besubmitted to the City for comment inMay. The landscaping design for thePOS is scheduled to submitted to theCity for comment mid April.Mills ParkGGoal 4: Obtain the Best Valuefrom City Assets4.3 Optimise the use of CityassetsDevelop and implement a Master Planfor the redevelopment of Mills Park.1. A new water storage system has beenconstructed.2. Consultation with users hascommenced.3. Concept plan has been refined.1. Complete community consultation.2. Finalise concept plan.3. Seek funding.4. Commence detailed designs.1. Public consultation completed onconcept.2. Concept plan finalised.3. Detailed design work beingprogressed.A revised master plan has beenprepared and was considered at aCouncillor workshop.The concept plan for Mills Park wasadopted by Council in November.Detailed design of the plan hascommenced. Council also agreed tothe appointment of an architecturaldesign team to prepare a conceptplan for the proposed Mills ParkCommunity Centre.Consultants for the architecturaldesign, environmentally sustainabledesign and the cost consultants haveall now been appointed.Rede Street ReserveRedevelopmentBGoal 4: Obtain the Best Valuefrom City Assets4.3 Optimise the use of CityassetsTo redevelop existing reserve.1. Reserve identified as in need ofredevelopment through Local OpenSpace Strategy.2. Redevelopment work underway,Complete construction.Completion of Reserve redevelopmentproject.The redevelopment of Rede StreetReserve is 95% completed.Redevelopment of Rede StreetReserve completed.Robinson Park DevelopmentGGoal 4: Obtain the Best Valuefrom City Assets4.3 Optimise the use of CityassetsTo subdivide and sell land at RobinsonPark and improve public open space atthe site.The Local Open Space Strategyidentifies Robinson Park as adevelopment opportunity.1. Determine concept design forsubdivision.2. Have concept design approved byWAPC.3. Develop Business Plan.1. Concept design completed andapproved by WAPC.2. Council has approved Business Plan.Development options for subject sitepresented to City staff.Drainage and geotechnicalA report on the geotechnical andinvestigations are being undertaken to drainage investigations will beconfirm that concept design for the presented to the City in April 2013.subdivision can be constructed in anefficient, environmental sustainableand economic manner.4. Have Council approve Business Plan.Charles Hook ParkDevelopmentGGoal 4: Obtain the Best Valuefrom City Assets4.3 Optimise the use of CityassetsTo subdivide and sell land at CharlesHook Park and improve public openspace at the site.The Local Open Space Strategyidentifies Charles Hook Park as adevelopment opportunity.1. Determine concept design forsubdivision.2. Have concept design approved byWAPC.3. Develop Business Plan.1. Concept design completed andapproved by WAPC.2. Council has approved Business Plan.Development options for subject sitepresented to City staff.Drainage and geotechnicalA report on the geotechnical andinvestigations are being undertaken to drainage investigations will beconfirm that concept design for the presented to the City in April 2013.subdivision can be constructed in anefficient, environmentally sustainableand economic manner.4. Have Council approve Business Plan.Belfast Close ReserveRedevelopmentOGoal 4: Obtain the Best Valuefrom City Assets4.3 Optimise the use of CityassetsTo redevelop existing reserve.Reserve identified as in need ofredevelopment through Local OpenSpace Strategy.Undertake planning and construction.Completion of Reserve redevelopmentproject.The project has not commenced as Drainage and geotechnicalthe reserve is low lying and the City is investigations are being undertaken toawaiting for a hydrological study to confirm that concept design for thedetermine which areas of the site may subdivision can be constructed in anbe suitable for development. efficient, environmental sustainableand economic manner.Yilgarn Way ReserveRedevelopmentGLimbee Glade ReserveRedevelopmentONicholson Road / Garden Street/ Yale Road - IntersectionUpgradeGStreetscape Development -Warton RoadBGoal 4: Obtain the Best Valuefrom City Assets4.3 Optimise the use of CityassetsGoal 4: Obtain the Best Valuefrom City Assets4.3 Optimise the use of CityassetsGoal 9: Improve TransportOutcomes for the Community9.1 Construct new roads andpathways to improvecommunity connectivity andreduce travel timesGoal 1: Enhance our BuiltEnvironment1.1 Create an attractive andvibrant communityTo redevelop existing reserve.To redevelop existing reserve.Upgrade the roundabout to reducecongestion.To improve the median strip and vergeson Warton Road.Reserve identified as in need ofredevelopment through Local OpenSpace Strategy.Reserve identified as in need ofredevelopment through Local OpenSpace Strategy.1. The roundabout at the NicholsonRoad / Garden Street / Yale Roadintersection is heavily congested withtraffic and has long been in need of anupgrade to ease the congestion duringpeak periods.2. $1 million has been provided by theState Government to complete Stage 1works.To support work previously undertakenon Warton Road.Undertake planning and construction.Undertake planning and construction.Completion of Reserve redevelopmentproject.Completion of Reserve redevelopmentproject.The project is currently in designstage.This project has not commenced asthe City is awaiting for adjoiningsubdivision approval to enable thewhole reserve to be developed in itsentirety.Undertake improvement works. Complete Stage One of the upgrade. Roadworks have commenced forStage One.Undertake improvement works.Completion of landscape improvementwork to median and verges.Implementation of this project hascommenced and is currently 10%complete.Design almost complete. Currentlypreparing specification and tenderdocumentation with constructionprogrammed to commence April/May2013.* Stage One roadworks almostcompleted.* Stage Two works (a slip lanebetween Nicholson Road north andYale Road) commencing.Project is completed.Construction commenced in March.Bulk earthworks have beencompleted.* Stage One roadworks completed.* Stage Two roadworks almostcomplete.

OCM 23 APRIL 2013MAJOR PROJECTS PROGRESS REPORT 2012/13APPENDIX 13.1.1AG On track O Slightly Manageable behind issues schedule R Urgent action required B CompletedProject Title Link to Community Plan Project Description Background Comments Next Step(s) Expected Situation at June 2013 Progress Jul-Sep 12 Progress Oct-Dec 12 Progress Jan-Mar 13 Progress Apr-Jun 13Burslem Drive Road and Bridge Goal 9: Improve Transport To duplicate Burslem Drive between Two Federal grant applications were Undertake planning and begin 1. Planning stage completed A tender to establish an accurate cost A company has been appointed to Awaiting presentation of 15% designDuplicationOutcomes for the Community Olga Road and the Thornlie Polytechnic submitted to attain funding for this construction.for this project based on a 15% design develop the 15% designcostings.9.1 Construct new roads and West.project, both were unsuccessful. Theis being let.specifications.Gpathways to improveCity will fund the project with the supportcommunity connectivity andof State Government Road funding.reduce travel timesCorfield Street dualling -VernaStreet to Eileen StreetBGoal 9: Improve Transport To extend the dual carriageway onOutcomes for the Community Corfield Street from Verna Street to9.1 Construct new roads and Eileen Street.pathways to improvecommunity connectivity andreduce travel times1. Funding has been received toundertake this project.2. Construction work has commenced.Complete construction. Completion of dual carriageway project. Second carriageway has beencompleted and the existingcarriageway has been reconstructed.Paths and crossovers reinstated.Median work in progress.Dual carriageway roadworkscompleted.Installation of traffic signals atAlbany Hwy & Gosnells RdWest intersectionBNicholson Road dualling -Ranford Road to ClontarfTerraceOLeisure World FitnessExtensionGGoal 10: Make ourCommunity a Safer Place10.3 Take actions to promotesafetyTo install traffic signals.Goal 9: Improve Transport To extend the dual carriageway onOutcomes for the Community Nicholson Road from Ranford Road to9.1 Construct new roads and Clontarf Terrace.pathways to improvecommunity connectivity andreduce travel timesGoal 3: Provide Opportunitiesfor All3.2 Provide the community withopportunities to participate indiverse activitiesExtend the existing Leisure World gym;construct three multi-purpose communityrooms; and install new universalaccess/automatic doors inside the centreto maximise access for people with adisability, frail aged and people withprams.1. This site has been identified asdangerous and in need of traffic lights.2. Design work has been finalised andfunding obtained.This project will take place over twoyears.The Leisure World fitness area iscurrently operating and full capacity andan extension is required to cater forcurrent and future demand. LeisureWorld gymnasium members are oftenrequired to wait in the foyer due toinsufficient space in the gym. Theproposed project will address this issueby providing more space for thecommunity to undertake leisure, with thecorresponding benefits being a healthierand happier community.Commence construction. Completion of traffic signals. Works to install the traffic signalshave commenced.Finalise design work and commenceconstruction.1. Council to approve the fitnessextension proposal.2. Call for tenders.3. Commence project.Construction works commenced.Construction commenced.Some land acquisition is required toenable the dualling of the road whichis covered under the West CanningVale ODP. Instructions have beengiven to progress acquisition.Preliminary design has beencompleted.Tender documentation 95% complete.Tenders to be invited in 1st quarter2013.Installation of the traffic signals isalmost complete.Received a grant of $500,000 fromLotterywest to implement this project.Project complete.Still waiting to finalise a landacquisition. Construction is likely tocommence in September 2013.Finalised associated car parkingarrangements for development.DRPAC refurbishmentBGoal 4: Obtain the Best Valuefrom City Assets4.3 Optimise the use of CityassetsUpgrade DRPAC by replacing the carpetand refurbishing the theatre chairs. Theexisting chairs may be re-upholstered ornew chairs may be supplied (to bedecided once the existing chair coversare removed to determine the structuralintegrity of the chairs)The centre opened in 1994 and containsthe original carpet and seating. Thecarpet and chairs are showing signs ofwear and tear, as they are now 18 yearsold. A large percentage of the DRPACpatrons are seniors who have mobilityissues, so this project will minimise triphazards caused by sections ofworn/frayed carpet and improve theaesthetics of the centre.Determine who will undertake the workswhich are scheduled to be performedbetween December 2012 and March2013.Project completed.New carpet and seating has beenordered.Council approved painting of thetheatre in conjunction with thereplacement of carpets and seating.Project complete.Establish a new EquestrianFacility at Orange GroveGGoal 3: Provide Opportunitiesfor All3.2 Provide the community withopportunities to participate indiverse activitiesTo establish a co-located equestrianfacility at Orange Grove.A collocated facility would support the 1. Relocate archers from Orange Grove. Archers relocated, Council approvalGosnells Riding and Pony Club, Orangegranted and funding sought.Grove Horse and Pony Club and Riding 2. Council approval for new co-locatedfor the Disabled. Negotiations have been facility.ongoing with these groups to achieve colocation.3. Obtain funding for new facility.Council approved the Master Plan inJuly. Detailed design, and quotationscompleted. Funding submission toCSRFF completed and lodged end ofSeptember 2012.No further action, funding outcomesdue in January 2013.* Received a grant of $625,000 toconstruct the equestrian facility.* Construction of archery range almostcomplete.Establish a Waste TransferStationGGoal 8: Manage Waste To determine whether to establish aActivities More Efficiently and waste transfer station on the City'sEffectivelyformer tip site on Kelvin Road and if so,8.1 Investigate theconstruct a facility.establishment of a wastetransfer stationInitial designs for a facility have beenprepared and testing of land suitabilityhas commenced.1. Complete testing of land suitability.2. Obtain Council approval of the wayforward.Policies Internal administration activity. Annual Review. 1. Council Policy 5.4.5 requires a review Draft report on review of policiesof policies on an annual basis dependant circulated to Councillors forupon the risk rating accorded to each. consideration at a workshop scheduledBfor third week in July.2. Cross Directorate policy workinggroup established in April to conduct areview of policies.Land suitability identified, consultationconducted and Council approval of theway forward determined.Policy review for 2013 finalised.Geotechnical Report has beenreceived. Consultant has beenengaged to progress the project toEnvironmental Impact Assessmentstage which includes the preparationof a master plan.The policy review has been finalised.Consultant has produced a draft City staff have completed the reviewconceptual design and cost estimates of the Consultant's Draft Submission.for the WTS and Community Comments and an Alternative designRecycling Facility. Draft is in process have been issued to the Consultant forof being reviewed by City staff. further development.Delegations of Authority Internal administration activity. Annual Review. Section 4.46(2) of the Local GovernmentAct 1995 prescribes delegations arereviewed at least once every financialBBFB / SES HeadquartersGGoal 10: Make ourCommunity a Safer Place10.1 Plan for community safetyTo identify an appropriate site for a BFB/ SES headquarters and construct a newbuilding.year.1. Some funding for a new building hasbeen provided by the State Government.2. An appropriate location for the newbuilding is being sought.Review of delegations will beundertaken to determine currency andneed for any additions, amendments ordeletions.1. Determine most appropriate location.2. Commence construction.Council adopts outcomes from thereview of delegations.Location determined and constructioncommenced.City officers are currently reviewingtheir delegations with a reportscheduled to be presented to the 27November OCM.Land on the corner of The Link andHorley Road Kenwick, owned by theWAPC has been identified as thepreferred site. WAPC have advisedthey have no objection to the Cityundertaking detailed planning anddesign with a view to a site beingsubdivided from the parent lot. ADevelopment Application for theproject is currently being prepared.The delegation review has beenfinalised.A Subdivision application for the sitehas been submitted to the WAPC.The City expects to receive theapproval of the subdivision subject toconditions by mid February. Detaileddesign of the proposed SES/ BFBEmergency Coordination Centre isplanned to commence in February.Letter from DEC dated 25 Februaryadvising they have no objection to thesubdivision application. Still awaitingfinal approval from WAPC.

OCM 23 APRIL 2013MAJOR PROJECTS PROGRESS REPORT 2012/13APPENDIX 13.1.1AG On track O Slightly Manageable behind issues schedule R Urgent action required B CompletedProject Title Link to Community Plan Project Description Background Comments Next Step(s) Expected Situation at June 2013 Progress Jul-Sep 12 Progress Oct-Dec 12 Progress Jan-Mar 13 Progress Apr-Jun 13City WebsiteGoal 5: Adopt Technological To establish a new and improved Significant development of a new Finalise development and upload new New website operating effectively. Final editing of the new website * The new website is now operational.Advances and Techniques to website.website has occurred.website.content is currently occurring.Improve Efficiency and* The City has also implementedEnvironmental Outcomesseparate websites for tenders and jobB5.2 Implement technologicalapplications.advances and techniques toachieve operational efficienciesand a safer work environment

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