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General Council Meeting
Meeting of the Central Highlands Regional Council held
in the Council Chambers, 65 Egerton Street, Emerald
on
COUNCIL MINUTES
Wednesday, 25 August 2021
Commenced at 9.00am
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CENTRAL HIGHLANDS REGIONAL COUNCIL
GENERAL MEETING OF COUNCIL
WEDNESDAY 25 AUGUST 2021
MINUTES CONTENTS
PRESENT .................................................................................................................................................... 3
APOLOGIES ................................................................................................................................................ 3
LEAVE OF ABSENCE ................................................................................................................................. 3
ACKNOWLEDGEMENT OF COUNTRY ...................................................................................................... 3
CONFIRMATION OF MINUTES OF PREVIOUS MEETING ......................................................................... 3
General Council Meeting: 11 August 2021.................................................................................................... 3
REVIEW OF UPCOMING AGENDA ITEMS ................................................................................................. 3
CONFLICT OF INTEREST ........................................................................................................................... 4
PETITIONS (IF ANY) ................................................................................................................................... 4
DECISION ACTION REPORTS ................................................................................................................... 4
Communities ................................................................................................................................................ 4
DA015-2021 - Variation Application - Material change of use and Reconfiguring a lot - 12 Bottle Tree
Road Emerald - Lot 16 on SP248537 - T and H Harrold ........................................................................ 4
REDI Application - Viva Property Developments - Service Station – Blackwater ................................... 7
Corporate Services ....................................................................................................................................... 8
Monthly Finance Report......................................................................................................................... 8
Customer and Commercial Services............................................................................................................. 8
Emerald Airport Royal Flying Doctor Service (RFDS) Patient Transfer Facility ...................................... 8
Addition to resolution 2020/09/09/015 - Disposal of Housing ................................................................. 9
Infrastructure and Utilities ........................................................................................................................... 10
Resources Community Infrastructure Fund (RCIF) .............................................................................. 10
Chief Executive Officer ............................................................................................................................... 11
2021-22 Annual Donations - Royal Flying Doctor Service, Capricorn Helicopter Service and Heart of
Australia .............................................................................................................................................. 11
Qldwater Annual Forum ....................................................................................................................... 11
Local Government Association of Queensland (LGAQ) - Waste Forum ............................................... 12
Local Government Association of Queensland (LGAQ) 2021 Annual Conference ............................... 12
Queensland Beef Corridors Project ..................................................................................................... 12
Communities .............................................................................................................................................. 13
Local Disaster Management Group Annual Report 2020-2021 and Minutes - Local Disaster
Management Group - 18 May 2021 ..................................................................................................... 13
INFORMATION REPORT .......................................................................................................................... 13
LGAQ and IGEM Queensland Disaster Management Conference 2021 .............................................. 13
DECISION ACTION – CLOSED SESSION ................................................................................................ 14
Acquisition of Land – Capella .............................................................................................................. 14
INFORMATION REPORTS ........................................................................................................................ 15
Communities .............................................................................................................................................. 15
Library Strategy and Action Plan Update ............................................................................................. 15
Customer and Commercial Services........................................................................................................... 15
Record of Proceedings - Community Consultation - Comet - 2 August 2021 ....................................... 15
LATE AGENDA ITEMS .............................................................................................................................. 16
GENERAL BUSINESS ............................................................................................................................... 16
LEAVE OF ABSENCE ............................................................................................................................... 16
CLOSURE OF MEETING ........................................................................................................................... 16
MINUTES – GENERAL COUNCIL MEETING – WEDNESDAY 25 AUGUST 2021 – PAGE 3 MINUTES – GENERAL COUNCIL MEETING HELD AT 9.00AM WEDNESDAY 25 AUGUST 2021 IN THE CENTRAL HIGHLANDS REGIONAL COUNCIL CHAMBERS, EMERALD OFFICE PRESENT Councillors Councillor (Crs) Kerry Hayes (Mayor), Christine Rolfe (Deputy Mayor) Councillors (Crs) Charles Brimblecombe, Joseph Burns, Anne Carpenter, Natalie Curtis, Megan Daniels and Gai Sypher Officers Acting Chief Executive Officer Michael Parker PSM, General Manager Communities John McDougall, Acting General Manager Corporate Services Scott Greensill, General Manager Customer and Commercial Services Michelle Webster, Acting General Manager Infrastructure and Utilities Jason Hoolihan and Minute Secretary Marnie Wills APOLOGIES Cr Janice Moriarty Resolution: Cr Daniels moved and seconded by Cr Sypher “That an apology for Councillor Janice Moriarty for today’s meeting be recorded.” 2021 / 08 / 25 / 001 Carried (8-0) LEAVE OF ABSENCE Nil ACKNOWLEDGEMENT OF COUNTRY Mayor Hayes acknowledged the traditional custodians of the land on which we meet today and he paid our respects to the elders, past, present and emerging. CONFIRMATION OF MINUTES OF PREVIOUS MEETING General Council Meeting: 11 August 2021 Resolution: Cr Brimblecombe moved and seconded by Cr Carpenter “That the minutes of the previous General Council Meeting held on 11 August 2021 be confirmed.” 2021 / 08 / 25 / 002 Carried (8-0) BUSINESS ARISING OUT OF MINUTES Nil OUTSTANDING MEETING ACTIONS Councillors reviewed the resolution register (meeting actions) update REVIEW OF UPCOMING AGENDA ITEMS Discussions were held regarding upcoming agenda items.
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CONFLICT OF INTEREST
No conflicts of interest were declared.
PETITIONS (IF ANY)
Nil
Attendance
Manager Planning and Environment K. Byrne, Coordinator Planning and Development J. Kirkwood and
Planning Consultant Development and Assessment K. Isles (via skype) attended the meeting at 9.05am
DECISION ACTION REPORTS
Communities
DA015-2021 - Variation Application - Material change of use and Reconfiguring a lot - 12 Bottle Tree
Road Emerald - Lot 16 on SP248537 - T and H Harrold
Purpose
This report is being presented to the Central Highlands Regional Council (council) for a decision as it
involves a variation to council’s Planning Scheme and council officers do not have delegation to decide
variation development applications. Therefore, council is the only entity authorised to decide the
development application.
This development application seeks:
a) a Preliminary Approval for a Material Change of Use for Dwelling Houses (including a variation
request to vary the effect of the Central Highlands Regional Council Planning Scheme 2016
Amendment no. 4); and
b) Reconfiguring a Lot - Development Permit for Subdivision (1 into 4 lots) at 12 Edgewood Drive,
Emerald described as 16 on SP248537 (Site).
The application made by Tony and Helena Harrold c/- Murray and Associates (Qld) Pty Ltd was properly
made on 23 April 2021 and has undergone Impact Assessment with the required 30 days public notification
occurring between 21 May 2021 and 7 July 2021. No submissions were received.
The application has been assessed against the relevant provisions of the planning scheme and the
Planning Act 2016. The application is recommended for approval subject to conditions.
Resolution:
Cr Sypher moved and seconded by Cr Burns “That Central Highlands Regional Council:
1. Approve in full development application DA015-2021 at 12 Edgewood Drive, Emerald described as
16 SP248537, for:
a. Preliminary Approval for a Material Change of Use for Dwelling houses (including a variation
request to vary the effect of the Central Highlands Regional Council Planning Scheme 2016
Amendment no. 4), subject to conditions; and
b. Reconfiguring a Lot - Development Permit for Subdivision (1 into 4 lots), subject to
conditions.
2. Issue an infrastructure charges notice in accordance with Central Highlands Regional Council
Charges Resolution (No 13) 2021.
3. Issue a development approval with the following conditions of approval:
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CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL:
PART A PRELIMINARY APPROVAL – VARIATION OF THE CENTRAL HIGHLANDS COUNCIL
PLANNING SCHEME (2016)
1. GENERAL – PLANNING PARAMETERS
1.1 PRELIMINARY APPROVAL
a) The Central Highlands Regional Council Planning Scheme (2016) is varied by applying the Rural
residential zone provisions to the land as generally shown on the approved plan.
Document Name Document Number Prepared By Date
Proposal Plans: Preliminary Approval
PLAN OF DEVELOPMENT - 44929 Murray & Associates 11 May 2021
Proposed material change of use to
vary the effect of the Central
Highlands Regional Council Planning
Scheme 2016
b) Future development carried out under this Preliminary Approval has a level of assessment in
accordance with the Table of Assessment applicable to the Rural residential zone (applying to
land as approved under this Variation Approval) under the Central Highlands Regional Council
Planning Scheme 2016.
c) All other provisions of the Central Highlands Regional Council Planning Scheme 2016 remain
applicable to the future development of the land.
d) This approval, granted under the provisions of the Planning Act 2016, shall lapse five (5) years
from the day the approval takes effect in accordance with the provisions of section 86 of the
Planning Act 2016.
PART B DEVELOPMENT PERMIT – RECONFIGURING A LOT – (1 LOT INTO 4 LOTS) AND
ACCESS EASEMENT
1. GENERAL – PLANNING PARAMETERS
1.1 COMPLIANCE WITH APPROVAL
a) The Applicant is responsible for ensuring compliance with this development approval and the
conditions of the approval by an employee, agent, contractor or invitee of the Applicant.
Timing: At all times.
1.2 WORKS – APPLICANTS EXPENSE
a) The cost of all works associated with the development and construction of the development
including services, facilities and/or public utility alterations required are met at no cost to the
Council or relevant utility provider.
Timing: At all times.
1.3 INFRASTRUCTURE CONDITIONS
a) All development conditions contained in this development approval about infrastructure under
Chapter 4 of the Planning Act 2016 (the Act), should be read as being non-trunk infrastructure
conditioned under section 145 of the Act, unless otherwise stated.
Timing: At all times.
1.4 DAMAGE TO COUNCIL ASSETS & SERVICES
a) The Applicant is required to have repaired any damage to existing infrastructure (e.g. kerb and
channel, footpath or roadway) that may have occurred during any works carried out associated
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with the development. To the extent the damage is deemed to create a hazard to the community,
it must be repaired immediately.
Timing: At all times.
1.5 WORKS – DESIGN, CONSTRUCTION & MAINTENANCE
a) Unless otherwise stated, all works must be designed, constructed and maintained in accordance
with the relevant Council policies, guidelines and standards.
Timing: At all times.
1.6 ENDORSING OR RELEASE OF SURVEY PLAN
a) Undertake all below actions prior to Council endorsing or releasing the Survey Plan for this
development:
(i) All conditions attached to this development approval have been fulfilled;
(ii) All outstanding rates and charges relating to the site have been paid;
(iii) Where a condition requiring infrastructure upgrades or works has not been carried out to
Council’s satisfaction, Council may accept a bond for the incomplete works. The bond
must be 150% of the value of the works to be completed; and
(iv) A statement demonstrating compliance with all conditions has been submitted to Council.
Timing: As specified within the wording of this condition.
2. APPROVED PLANS AND DOCUMENTS
2.1 APPROVED PLANS
a) Undertake the approved development generally in accordance with the approved plans and
supporting documents.
Document Name Document Number Prepared By Date
Proposal Plans
PLAN OF DEVELOPMENT - 44929 Murray & Associates 11 May 2021
Proposed material change of use to
vary the effect of the Central
Highlands Regional Council Planning
Scheme 2016
Timing: At all times.
2.2 CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL/APPROVED PLANS
a) Where there is a conflict between the conditions of this approval and the details shown on the
approved plans and documents, the conditions of approval must prevail.
Timing: At all times.
2.3 PLAN CERTIFICATION
a) Submit to Council certification from a Cadastral Surveyor that the lots have been created
generally in accordance with the approved plans.
Timing: Prior to endorsement of Survey Plan.
2.4 STREET NUMBERING
a) Submit to and have approved by Council a request for street numbering for each proposed lot.
Timing: With request for Survey Plan for endorsement.
2.5 EXISTING BUILDINGS & STRUCTURES
a) Demolish or relocate off site any existing buildings and/or structures on the site that are located:
(i) Over any proposed lot boundary;
(ii) On land proposed to be dedicated to Council as trustee or transferred to Council in fee
simple; and
(iii) Within any easement required to be registered across any part of the land.
Timing: Prior to endorsement of Survey Plan.
3. ENGINEERING AND SERVICES
3.1 STORMWATER – LAWFUL POINT OF DISCHARGE
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a) Lawful point of discharge for the development is the open drain in Bottle Tree Road. Discharge all
minor storm flows that fall or pass onto the site to the lawful point of discharge without causing
annoyance or nuisance to any person in accordance with the Queensland Urban Drainage
Manual (QUDM).
Timing: At all times.
3.2 ENGINEERING WORK – WATER SUPPLY
a) Connect all lots within the development to Council’s reticulated water network. Each of the
approved lots must be provided with its own separate water connection point, located wholly
within its respective boundary.
Timing: Prior to endorsement of Survey Plan.
b) Ensure the property service connections and water meters servicing the development are
installed by Council at the applicant’s cost.
Timing: Prior to endorsement of Survey Plan.
3.3 ON SITE SEWERAGE TREATMENT & DISPOSAL
a) For each lot provide and maintain on-site sewerage treatment and disposal in accordance with
the requirements of the Plumbing and Drainage Act 2018, including the Queensland Plumbing
and Wastewater Code.
Timing: Prior to the sealing of the survey plan for existing dwellings or prior to the construction of a
new dwelling and at all times thereafter.
3.4 VEHICULAR ACCESS
a) All vehicles associated with the development are only permitted to enter and exit the site in a
forward gear.
Timing: At all times.
3.5 EASEMENTS – ACCESS & SERVICES
a) Register and retain an access and services easement as per the approved plans having a
minimum width of 20 metres, burdening existing Lot 16 on SP248537 to the benefit of proposed
Lots 16, 17 and 18.
Timing: Prior to endorsement of Survey Plan.
3.6 ELECTRICITY & TELECOMMUNICATIONS
a) Connect each lot to reticulated electricity and telecommunications to the standard of the relevant
service provider. Submit to Council evidence of connection from the relevant service provider.
Timing: Prior to endorsement of Survey Plan.
- END OF CONDITIONS -
2021 / 08 / 25 / 003 Carried (8-0)
Attendance
Coordinator Planning and Development J. Kirkwood and Planning Consultant Development and
Assessment K. Isles (via skype) left the meeting at 9.14am
Senior Planner Strategic Land Use S. Ronnfeldt attended the meeting at 9.14am
REDI Application - Viva Property Developments - Service Station – Blackwater
Purpose:
This report evaluates an application for the Regional Economic Development Incentive lodged by Viva
Property Group (on behalf of Brisbane Prestige Property Developments) for an approved service station
and associated signage at 2 Bluff Street, Blackwater.
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Resolution:
Cr Curtis moved and seconded by Cr Brimblecombe “That Central Highlands Regional Council:
1. Approve the Regional Economic Development Incentive application associated with development
application DA054 – 2020 for a Material Change of Use – Service station and Operational work:
Advertising devices over Lots 18 and 19 on H596 for Brisbane Prestige Property Developments to
create a new service station in Blackwater with a total incentive refund amount of $11,252.80 which
includes a 100% refund of application fees ($6,097), 40% of infrastructure charges ($3,560.80) and
a full planning and development certificate valued at $1,595.00.
2. Require that the applicant must claim the payment by 30 June 2022.”
2021 / 08 / 25 / 004 Carried (8-0)
Attendance
Manager Planning and Environment K. Byrne and Senior Planner Strategic Land Use S. Ronnfeldt left the
meeting at 9.18am
Manager Finance V. Coleman attended the meeting at 9.19am
Manager Airport S. Kloppers attended the meeting at 9.19am
Corporate Services
Monthly Finance Report
Purpose:
This report is produced in accordance with section 204 of the Local Government Regulation 2012, meeting
the requirement for financial reporting to be presented to council once a month. This ensures adequate
oversight of council’s financial position and performance against the latest approved budget and reinforces
sound financial management practices throughout the organisation.
Resolution:
Cr Brimblecombe moved and seconded by Cr Carpenter “That Central Highlands Regional Council adopt
the monthly financial report for the period ended 31 July 2021.”
2021 / 08 / 25 / 005 Carried (8-0)
Attendance
Manager Finance V. Coleman left the meeting at 9.25am
General Manager Communities J. McDougall left the meeting at 9.32am
Manager Planning and Environment attended the meeting at 9.32am
Customer and Commercial Services
Emerald Airport Royal Flying Doctor Service (RFDS) Patient Transfer Facility
Purpose:
This report seeks to inform Council of additional discussions held between Central Highlands Regional
Council, the Royal Flying Doctors Service, Emerald Rotarians and related parties with regards to the
establishment of a Patient Transfer Facility at Emerald Airport. Current discussions focus on the upgrading
of the existing airport residence house. Council is being requested to note the proposals contained in the
report and consider delegating the Chief Executive Officer to negotiate a lease with the Royal Flying
Doctors Service at Emerald Airport for a Patient Transfer Facility.
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Resolution:
Cr Daniels moved and seconded by Cr Sypher “That Central Highlands Regional Council:
1. Approve the use of the Emerald Airport dwelling house for the establishment of a Patient Transfer
Facility at Emerald Airport subject to:
a. any costs associated with the upgrade of the house and ongoing operation and maintenance
are to be at the cost of the Royal Flying Doctors Service of Australia.
b. any town planning and/or building approvals are to be undertaken by the Royal Flying
Doctors Service of Australia at their cost for the use.
2. Approve the exception open to not-for-profit organisations as community organisations under
section 236(1)(b)(ii) of the Local Government Regulation 2012 to:
a. progress with the Royal Flying Doctors Service of Australia a lease without first undertaking
an auction or tender.
b. note the registration of the Royal Flying Doctors Service of Australia as a not-for-profit
charity with the Australian Charities and not-for-profits Commission.
3. Authorise the Chief Executive Officer to negotiate and enter into a peppercorn lease agreement with
the Royal Flying Doctors Service of Australia for use of the house as a Patient Transfer Facility:
a. for a period of not exceeding ten years.
b. terms and conditions of the lease shall recognise the community benefit that the Patient
Transfer Facility will provide to patients being transferred to other medical facilities through
Emerald Airport.
4. Provide a letter of support to the Royal Flying Doctors Service of Australia in support of their
application to the Resources Community Infrastructure Fund.”
2021 / 08 / 25 / 006 Carried (8-0)
Attendance
Manager Airport S. Kloppers left the meeting at 9.48am
Coordinator Property Services A. Hewitt attended the meeting at 9.48am
Addition to resolution 2020/09/09/015 - Disposal of Housing
Purpose:
The report proposes an addition to resolution 2020/09/09/015 to include auction as a form of disposal
where then council can decide to either tender or auction property identified for disposal.
Resolution:
Cr Burns moved and seconded by Cr Carpenter “That Central Highlands Regional Council approve the
inclusion of auction pursuant to section 227 of the Local Government Regulation 2012 as a method of
disposal for council resolution 2020/09/09/015.
Current resolution 2020/09/09/015:
1. Accept the disposal and communication plan.
2. Approve the disposal schedule for employee housing assets ‘valuable non-current assets’ by tender
under section 227 and 228 of the Local Government Regulation 2012 with the understanding that
the years may change, but the properties for disposal will remain the same.
3. Approve, for any property in the schedule that remains unsold after having been offered for sale by
tender:
a. The competitive sale process exception pursuant to section 236 of the Local Government
Regulation 2012.
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b. The Chief Executive Officer may sell a house (separately, and for removal from the land)
without inviting further tenders or offering it at auction, for a sum not less than $1.00 more than
the highest price tendered for the property.
c. The Chief Executive officer may sell a property comprising land and improvements, without
inviting further tenders or offering it at auction, for a sum not less than the higher of:
i. Market value; and
ii. A sum exceeding the highest price tendered for the property.
d. For each sale, subject to the minimum price requirements in subparagraphs (b) and (c), the
Chief Executive Officer may:
i. Determine the sale conditions; and
ii. Negotiate amendments to the sale conditions that he considered necessary or
appropriate in conformity with the sound contracting principles.
4. Approve the net sale proceeds to fund the purchase or construction of replacement housing in
strategic community locations to be identified.
Replacement resolution:
1. Accept the disposal and communication plan.
2. Approve the disposal schedule for employee housing assets ‘valuable non-current assets’ by tender
or auction under section 227 and 228 of the Local Government Regulation 2012 with the
understanding that the years may change, but the properties for disposal will remain the same.
3. Approve, for any property in the schedule that remains unsold after having been offered for sale by
tender or auction:
e. The competitive sale process exception pursuant to section 236 of the Local Government
Regulation 2012.
f. The Chief Executive Officer may sell a house (separately, and for removal from the land)
without inviting further tenders or offering it at auction, for a sum not less than $1.00 more than
the highest price tendered for the property.
g. The Chief Executive officer may sell a property comprising land and improvements, without
inviting further tenders or offering it at auction, for a sum not less than the higher of:
i. Market value; and
ii. A sum exceeding the highest price tendered for the property.
h. For each sale, subject to the minimum price requirements in subparagraphs (b) and (c), the
Chief Executive Officer may:
i. Determine the sale conditions; and
ii. Negotiate amendments to the sale conditions that he considered necessary or
appropriate in conformity with the sound contracting principles.
4. Approve the net sale proceeds to fund the purchase or construction of replacement housing in
strategic community locations to be identified.
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Attendance
Coordinator Property Services A. Hewitt left the meeting at 9.55am
Infrastructure and Utilities
Resources Community Infrastructure Fund (RCIF)
Purpose:
The purpose of this report is to seek council endorsement of projects proposed for application for funding
through the Resources Community Infrastructure Fund – Round One.MINUTES – GENERAL COUNCIL MEETING – WEDNESDAY 25 AUGUST 2021 – PAGE 11
Resolution:
Cr Curtis moved and seconded by Cr Brimblecombe “That Central Highlands Regional Council endorse the
following projects for submission under the Resources Community Infrastructure Fund – Round One:
Projects: Application Amount:
Major Projects (over $1 million to $8 million)
Mulcahys Road Upgrade $3,900,000
Inlet Works - Park Avenue Wastewater Treatment Plant $1,900,000
Minor Projects ($100,000 to $1 million)
Bedford Weir toilets upgrade $245,000
Blackwater State High School Raw Water Supply $500,000”
2021 / 08 / 25 / 008 Carried (8-0)
Chief Executive Officer
2021-22 Annual Donations - Royal Flying Doctor Service, Capricorn Helicopter Service and Heart of
Australia
Purpose:
This report is seeking council’s approval for the continuation of the annual donation to the Royal Flying
Doctor Service, Capricorn Rescue Helicopter Service and Heart of Australia.
Recommendation:
That Central Highlands Regional Council approve:
1. Annual donation to the Royal Flying Doctor Service and Capricorn Helicopter Service in the amount
of $10,000 for the 2021-22 financial year.
2. Annual donation to Heart of Australia in the amount of $3,000 for the 2021-22 financial year.”
Resolution:
Cr Burns moved and seconded by Cr Carpenter “That Central Highlands Regional Council approve the
annual donation to the Royal Flying Doctor Service, Capricorn Helicopter Service and Heart of Australia in
the amount of $7,500 each for the 2021-22 financial year.”
2021 / 08 / 25 / 009 Carried (8-0)
Qldwater Annual Forum
Purpose:
The qldwater Directorate Annual Forum, Technical Tour and Best of the Queensland Water Taste Test is
being held at Redcliffe from 7 to 9 September 2021.
This report is to determine councils’ attendance at the annual forum.
Resolution:
Cr Curtis moved and seconded by Cr Carpenter “That Central Highlands Regional Council be represented
at the 2021 qldwater Annual Forum to be held at Redcliffe from 7 to 9 September 2021 by Councillor
Brimblecombe.”
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Local Government Association of Queensland (LGAQ) - Waste Forum
Purpose:
The Local Government Association of Queensland (LGAQ) Waste Forum – progressing sustainable
solutions is being held at Brisbane from 28 to 29 September 2021.
This report is to determine council’s attendance at the forum.
Resolution:
Cr Rolfe moved and seconded by Cr Burns “That Central Highlands Regional Council be represented at the
Local Government Association of Queensland Waste Forum to be held at Brisbane from 28 to 29
September 2021 by Councillors Daniels and Sypher.”
2021 / 08 / 25 / 011 Carried (8-0)
Local Government Association of Queensland (LGAQ) 2021 Annual Conference
Purpose:
The Local Government Association of Queensland (LGAQ) 125th Annual Conference is being held in
Mackay from 25 to 27 October 2021.
This report is to determine councils’ attendance at this conference.
Resolution:
Cr Sypher moved and seconded by Cr Burns “That Central Highlands Regional Council be represented at
the Local Government Association of Queensland (LGAQ) 125th Annual Conference to be held in Mackay
from 25 to 27 October 2021 by its Mayor Cr Kerry Hayes (delegate), Deputy Mayor Cr Christine Rolfe
(delegate) and Councillors Daniels, Brimblecombe, Carpenter along with the Chief Executive Officer.”
2021 / 08 / 25 / 012 Carried (8-0)
Adjournment
Meeting was adjourned at 10.20am
Meeting was resumed at 10.55am
Attendance
General Manager Communities J. McDougall returned to the meeting at 10.55am
Manager Planning and Environment K. Byrne did not return to the meeting
Queensland Beef Corridors Project
Purpose:
The purpose of this report is to:
1. Inform council on the progress of the Queensland Beef Corridors Project
2. Seek Council approval to allocate funds for engagement of an external project management
resource to prepare the detailed Project Options Analysis and Project Management Plan
3. Support for advocacy documents that will progress the initiatives of the Project, prior to the
forthcoming Federal election.MINUTES – GENERAL COUNCIL MEETING – WEDNESDAY 25 AUGUST 2021 – PAGE 13
Resolution:
Cr Rolfe moved and seconded by Cr Brimblecombe “That Central Highlands Regional Council participate
with the seven other local government authorities that have formed an alliance for the Queensland Beef
Corridors Project and allocate funding of $25,000 ($12,500 in cash and $12,500 for in-kind staff support) to
allow the engagement of external project management resources to be administered by the Central
Highlands Development Corporation.”
2021 / 08 / 25 / 013 Carried (8-0)
Attendance
Coordinator Disaster Management and Community Resilience G. Bell attended the meeting at 11.22am
Minute Secretary M. Wills left the meeting at 11.25am and returned at 11.28am
Communities
Local Disaster Management Group Annual Report 2020-2021 and Minutes - Local Disaster
Management Group - 18 May 2021
Purpose:
The purpose of this report is to adopt the Central Highlands Regional Council Local Disaster Management
Group (LDMG) Annual Report which summaries the activities undertaken for the period of 1 July 2020 to 30
June 2021. It is also to receive the minutes of the Central Highlands Regional Council Local Disaster
Management Group meeting held on 18 May 2021.
Resolution:
Cr Daniels moved and seconded by Cr Carpenter “That Central Highlands Regional Council:
1. Adopt the Central Highlands Regional Council Local Disaster Management Group Annual Report
2020-2021; and
2. Receives the minutes of the Central Highlands Regional Council Local Disaster Management Group
held on 18 May 2021.”
2021 / 08 / 25 / 014 Carried (8-0)
INFORMATION REPORT
LGAQ and IGEM Queensland Disaster Management Conference 2021
Purpose:
This report summarises current disaster management and community safety issues discussed at the recent
Disaster Management Conference held in Brisbane 9 to 11 June 2021, preceded by the Inspector General
Emergency Management Disaster Management Officers forum.
Resolution:
Cr Brimblecombe moved and seconded by Cr Burns “That Central Highlands Regional Council receives
this report on the Disaster Management Conference held in Brisbane 9 to 11 June 2021.”
2021 / 08 / 25 / 015 Carried (8-0)
Attendance
Coordinator Disaster Management and Community Resilience G. Bell left the meeting at 12.02pmMINUTES – GENERAL COUNCIL MEETING – WEDNESDAY 25 AUGUST 2021 – PAGE 14
DECISION ACTION – CLOSED SESSION
Into Closed Session
Resolution:
Cr Daniels moved and seconded by Cr Carpenter “That Council close its meeting to the public in
accordance with Section 254 (J) (3) (g) (j) of the Local Government Regulation 2012 and that Council staff
involved in the closed discussions remain in the room.”
(g) negotiations relating to a commercial matter involving the local government for which a public
discussion would be likely to prejudice the interests of the local government;
(i) a matter the local government is required to keep confidential under a law of, or formal
arrangement with, the Commonwealth or a State.
2021 / 08 / 25 / 016 Carried (8-0)
The meeting was closed at 12.03pm
Attendance
Coordinator Property Services A. Hewitt and Senior Property Officer M. Ellwood attended the meeting at
12.03pm
Acquisition of Land – Capella
Out of Closed Session
Resolution:
Cr Brimblecombe moved and seconded by Cr Daniels “That the meeting now be re-opened to the public.”
2021 / 08 / 25 / 017 Carried (8-0)
The meeting was opened at 12.15pm
Attendance
Coordinator Property Services A. Hewitt and Senior Property Officer M. Ellwood left the meeting at
12.15pm
Acquisition of Land – Capella
Purpose:
This report seeks council’s consideration for the acquisition of land for sale at Capella, identified as Lot 23
SP136237.
Resolution:
Cr Sypher moved and seconded by Cr Curtis “That Central Highlands Regional Council:
1. Subject to the completion of favourable due diligence investigations, approve the acquisition of Lot
23 on SP136237.
2. Delegate to the Chief Executive Officer authority to negotiate a purchase price in the vicinity of the
market valuation assessment and to execute all documents necessary to complete the purchase on
behalf of Council.MINUTES – GENERAL COUNCIL MEETING – WEDNESDAY 25 AUGUST 2021 – PAGE 15
3. Subject to acquisition council approve capital budget to be included in the 2021-22 budget for
purchase of the subject land (inclusive of negotiated price and costs - approximately $90,000 excl
GST) with funds offset from the Land Development Fund reserve.”
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Attendance
Manager Connected Communities S. Poulter and Coordinator Libraries K. Nuss attended the meeting at
12.17pm
INFORMATION REPORTS
Communities
Library Strategy and Action Plan Update
Purpose:
This report provides councillors:
• an update on the Library Strategy and Action Plan 2019-2021 for the period between January and
June 2021 and
• the Library Strategy and Action Plan 2019-2021 infographic rounding up the achievements made
over the plan’s three-year lifecycle.
Resolution:
Cr Rolfe moved and seconded by Cr Brimblecombe “That Central Highlands Regional Council receives the
Library Strategy and Action Plan 2019-2021 report for the period between January and June 2021 and
Library Strategy and Action Plan 2018-2021 infographic.”
2021 / 08 / 25 / 019 Carried (8-0)
Attendance
Manager Connected Communities S. Poulter and Coordinator Libraries K. Nuss left the meeting at
12.37pm
Customer and Commercial Services
Record of Proceedings - Community Consultation - Comet - 2 August 2021
Purpose:
This report provides a record of proceedings from the Comet Community Consultation forum held at Comet
School of Arts Hall on 2 August 2021.
Resolution:
Cr Carpenter moved and seconded by Cr Daniels “That Central Highlands Regional Council receive the
record of proceedings from the Comet Community Consultation forum held at Comet School of Arts Hall on
2 August 2021, noting the following actions have been logged as a Customer Request (CRM):
1. Engagement with wider community requested on town beautification project to review and provide
input into plans [CRM2021/130301].
2. Council to liaise with Transport and Main Roads and Queensland Rail to organise a meeting to
resolve road drainage issue on Capricorn highway, Yamala [CRM2021/130304].MINUTES – GENERAL COUNCIL MEETING – WEDNESDAY 25 AUGUST 2021 – PAGE 16
3. Council to inspect Comet Rolleston Road and install line marking where appropriate to address
safety concerns [CRM2021/130310].
4. Council to replace street sign for Cable Street, Comet [CRM2021/130314].
5. Council to repair water leak between Shakespeare and Ballard Streets and Corio and MacPherson
Streets, Comet [CRM2021/130319].”
2021 / 08 / 25 / 020 Carried (8-0)
LATE AGENDA ITEMS
Nil report
GENERAL BUSINESS
(Verbal matters raised by Councillors either as a question, acknowledgement and or additional follow-up by officers)
Cr Sypher
• Advised that she has recently lodged two customer requests regarding leucaena growing on the
dam bank and the pump stations and at the pump station at the bridge in Capella.
Cr Rolfe
• Attended QTrip meeting with Department of Transport and Main Roads in Brisbane on 23 August
2021 and it was raised that the department were installing finely tuned cameras to view drivers not
using seatbelts and usage of mobile phones. The new fines will come into effect 1 November 2021.
Cr Brimblecombe
• leucaena is also growing along the road reserves along the Gregory Highway (Emerald to Capella).
Cr Rolfe
• Confirmed that the leucaena is growing throughout the region.
LEAVE OF ABSENCE
Resolution:
Cr Rolfe moved and seconded by Cr Curtis “That a leave of absence be granted for Councillor
Brimblecombe for the General Council Meeting of 8 September 2021.”
2021 / 08 / 25 / 021 Carried (8-0)
CLOSURE OF MEETING
There being no further business, the Mayor closed the meeting at 12.49pm.
CONFIRMED
MAYOR
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Executive Summary ...................................................................................................................................... 4
(A) PREVENTION ....................................................................................................................................... 6
(B) PREPAREDNESS ............................................................................................................................... 11
(C) RESPONSE ........................................................................................................................................ 22
(D) RECOVERY ........................................................................................................................................ 24
(E) REVIEW AND ASSESSMENT............................................................................................................. 26
(F) LDMG Membership .............................................................................................................................. 27
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Executive Summary
Council’s Disaster Management and Community Resilience Department (DMCRD) with the assistance of
all council areas has undertaken and finalised many prevention, preparedness, response and recovery
operations throughout 2020-2021.
Council’s DMCRD staff have continued to provide advice and support to state agencies and council’s
Crisis Management Team and Incident Response Team since the World Health Organization declared
the coronavirus outbreak a public health emergency of international concern.
The team also led the response to a major flooding event at the Gemfields in March 2021, where 216 mm
of rain fell around Sapphire overnight, causing Retreat Creek to rise rapidly and peak at 9.7 metres at
Sapphire. Several residences at Rifle-range Road and Graves Hill had water over floorboards, one
around 2 metres. Rubyvale was also inundated by flash flood waters with several homes affected by
water at Goanna Flats Road. All impacted residents were evacuated to safety.
Council’s DMCRD staff stood up when the Central Highlands Regional Council’s (CHRC) water utilities
team reported a ruptured water main at Harris Street, Emerald in June. Major works were required
resulting in an extended water outage for parts of Emerald north of the Capricorn Highway and south of
the highway between Opal and Riverview Streets, Slack Drive and Selma Road.
In the prevention space, GHD Advisory’s final report following an all-hazards risk analysis (AHRA)
utilising the Queensland Emergency Risk Management Framework (QERMF) was endorsed by the Local
Disaster Management Group on 21 July 2021. This involved identifying the agencies involved, and the
exposed elements for each hazards type, and the treatments and controls in place to mitigate impacts.
Staff have also been involved in the development of the 2021 Bushfire Risk Management Plan and
Operation Cool Burn strategy.
The Isaac Regional Flood Model was finalised along with the Bluff Flood Mitigation Study. New stream
rating models and stream rating curves were developed for Consuelo AL, Lake Brown Al, Rewan AL and
Foleyvale AL, and new rain gauges were installed at Deacey, Grenada, Planet Downs, Silver Hills and
Sheep Station. Additional insulations have also taken place Panorama crossing Dawson Highway and
Deep Channel crossing Injune Carnarvon Highway including a high-resolution day/night zoomable
camera system on both sites.
The Sapphire Early Warning Sirens have been installed – one at Sapphire and one at Graves Hill.
The Fitzroy Basin Water Group (FBWG) has been successful in gaining funding for a Regional Resilience
Officer to work with stakeholders to improve their network management. Twenty new and upgraded
monitoring stations for areas of need within the Fitzroy Basin were also secured through QRRRF funding
in 2020 and 2021.
The Local Disaster Management Group’s (LDMG) preparedness continues to be enhanced with its Local
Disaster Management Plan reviewed to bring it in line with the Emergency Management Assurance
Framework. The Pandemic Management (Regional Response) Sub Plan SP-16 was developed and
adopted ensuring a consistent approach and incorporating council’s workplace health and safety policies,
Business Continuity Plans and Central Queensland Hospital and Health Service Pandemic Influenza Plan
January 2020. Council’s DMCRD staff have also been able to review and have endorsed the Human and
Social Recovery Sub Plan (Regional Response) SP3 and the Financial Management Sub Plan SP7.
On 24 March 2021, CHRC agreed at its general council meeting to apply for funding for Evacuation Route
Planning. The application was successful, with council contributing $80,000 and $80,000 through state
and federal disaster resilience funding. The project was scheduled to start on 1 August 2021 and
conclude on 30 June 2023.
Council has leased a section of the former Emerald Agricultural College building which will serve as the
Central Highlands’ new Local Disaster Coordination Centre with two permanent staff working from the
building. Apart from the main coordination room, the centre also has two offices, a boardroom and a
kitchenette. When activated, it will be able to hold around 25 people under current COVIDSafe
requirements.
CHRC continues to enhance its Emergency Management Dashboard with over 61,648 views this year.
The busiest day so far was 18 March 2-21 with 5,552 views. Site improvements continued with the
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introduction of a new subscriber service, business portal, moderated Q&A forum, subscriber image
uploader and, interactive disaster awareness game.
During the 2020-21 year, 168 participants in Central Highlands have completed a face-to-face training
module including QDMA training for the Emerald SES Group volunteers. DMCRD staff were involved in
13 exercises conducted at all levels.
Disaster recovery continues to be a focus for Central Highlands Regional Council’s Local Disaster
Manager Group (LDMG), and its Human and Social Recovery Group (H&SRG) with the coordinated
provision of assistance to impacted residents for the Gemfields flood event.
The Central Highlands Development Corporation led an Economic Recovery & Transition (ERT) Project
established to boost the economic opportunity through COVID-19 with the additional view to economic
transitioning initiatives.
In the time since the 2018 fires in Central Highlands, several successful recovery activities and programs
have occurred, including:
• Drafting of the Central Highlands Recovery Plan in collaboration with the Queensland
Reconstruction Authority and relevant stakeholders
• Successful and well-attended full-day workshops in Dingo, Rolleston, and Bauhinia (‘Rural
Community Connect’) delivered in partnership between council, Department of Resources,
Queensland Fire and Emergency Services, Queensland Parks and Wildlife Service, Queensland
Health, and other agencies
• Development/delivery of the Recovery Portal (embedded in the Central Highlands Emergency
Management Dashboard - http://beprepared.chrc.qld.gov.au/) to enable interactive engagement
with community members before, during, and after disasters (including a Q&A functionality) to
build resilience and support recovery
• Several community workshops including repurposing wire, a chainsaw course, and more.
The DMCRD continues to respond to the ever-changing COVID-19 situation, along with BAU activities in
the areas of Prevention, Preparedness Response and Recovery providing a safer more resilient
community.
Glenn Bell
Coordinator Disaster Management and Community Resilience
Central Highlands Regional Council
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(A) PREVENTION 1
All-Hazards Risk Assessment 2021
GHD Advisory was engaged initially by CHRC in 2019 to
facilitate an all-hazards risk analysis (AHRA) utilising the
Queensland Emergency Risk Management Framework
(QERMF). This involved identifying the agencies involved,
and the exposed elements for each hazards type, and the
treatments and controls in place to mitigate impacts.
The project and final results were developed in alignment
with:
• Queensland Fire and Emergency Services (QFES)
provided State Hazard Assessments
• ISO 31000:2009 Risk management – Principles
and guidelines
• SA/SNZ HB 436: 2013 Risk management
guidelines – companion to AS/NZS ISO
31000:2009
• SA/SNZ HB 89:2013 Risk management –
Guidelines on risk assessment techniques
• AS/NZS 5050: 2010 Business continuity –
Managing disruption-related risk
• National Emergency Risk Assessment Guidelines (NERAG) (Australian Emergency
Management Institute, 2015)
• Queensland Climate Adaptation Strategy
The hazards were identified, and grouped into those largely recommended by QFES, with a commonality
of impacts, exposure, and response methods as follows:
• Severe Tropical Cyclone – Category 3-5
• Severe Thunderstorm Event
• Bushfire
• Earthquake (Magnitude 5.35 similar to 1989 Newcastle)
• Heatwave
• Pandemic/Epidemic
• Exotic Animal/Plant Disease
• Major Accident (Air, Road or Rail Transport, Urban Fire, Hazardous Materials)
• Terrorism/Cybersecurity Attack
It is noted that previously separated hazards such as flooding (flash and riverine), landslides, and critical
infrastructure were assessed as consequences of each of the applicable hazards listed above.
GHD compiled the information provided from CHRC including previous local and district risk
assessments. Material from other sources included:
• QERMF tool and guidelines
• QFES provided state-wide risk assessments and probability statistics to be applied
• Sourcing information from www.longpaddock.qld.gov.au and other official climate change
sources
• Applicable and relevant information from assessments from other Queensland councils and
LDMGs
• Information sourced from lead and key agencies
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The QERMF tool is populated with the following:
• Risk description
• Nominated climate change scenario to be included as applicable
• Known vulnerabilities and history
• Lead agencies/key agencies for each element
• Known plans, strategies and measures in place for each - preventive and preparedness, and
response and recovery
• Comments and assessments on the effectiveness of current controls
• Current risk rating in terms of consequence and likelihood – prepopulated from QFES state-
wide assessments
• Established risk actions in line with risk appetite to either accept the current risk level, or if not
accepted, mitigate what is in the LDMG’s control, and transfer (escalate) the risks that are not
Bushfire Hazard Reduction
Concerns have been raised with regards to the present fire risk within the Central Highlands and
surrounding areas and the possible impact this may have on the 2021-2022 fire season. This season has
a high potential fire risk, with significant available fuel at this time of the year.
The challenge is getting the message out to
prepare early. All CHRC departments and
areas, all agencies and stakeholders need to
encourage the community to get on board
and consolidate the efforts of other agencies
to be as prepared as we can for this
upcoming fire season.
Rainfall in 2020-2021 has enhanced grass
growth. Unfortunately, in many cases, this
rain has not delivered sufficient water runoff
to refill water supplies such as dams, creeks
and tanks etc.
2021 rainfall has been below average over most of the area and, with prolonged high temperatures, has
seen rapid grassland curing and water supplies greatly depleted.
Road corridors are overgrown increasing the potential bushfire risk, with some areas around Emerald,
and between Rolleston and Emerald to Clermont, Comet, Bluff of concern. Early discussions with Main
Roads, AURIZON, QR National, and DNRM have proven beneficial in identifying possible mitigation
options and priorities.
The Central Highlands Regional Area Fire Management Group has met and developed a 2021 Bushfire
Risk Management Plan and Operation Cool Burn strategy.
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Flood Studies
• Completed Isaac Regional Flood Model and flood model outputs – hazard, depth, height and
velocities for a range of design events and the calibration flood event March 2017 TC Debbie. An
additional technical bulletin assessing a range of climate change scenarios has also been
prepared. The outcomes of the study will assist in emergency preparedness and inclusion in
Isaac Regional Council’s Planning Scheme.
• Completed Bluff Flood Mitigation Study with several mitigation solutions costed to 75% circa.
• Completed a new regional flood model for Panorama Creek catchment.
• Completed new stream rating models and stream rating curves for Consuelo AL, Lake Brown Al,
Rewan AL and Foleyvale AL.
• Updated the Emerald flood model to a higher resolution flood model that now extends as one
continuous model from Fairbairn Dam spillway to downstream of Emerald.
• Provided the latest DFE flood model outputs (hazard, depth, height and velocity) to the planning
team for inclusion in the town planning flood amendments. The planning team completed a
roadshow and presented this information to each community.
Early Warning Systems
• Installed the following new rain gauges:
o Deacey AL in the Upper Connors catchment
o Grenada AL in Theresa Creek catchment
o Planet Downs AL in Comet catchment
o Silver Hills AL and Sheep Station Creek AL in Upper
Retreat catchment
• Installed the following new rain/ river height gauges:
o The equipment has now been installed at Panorama
crossing Dawson Highway and Deep Channel crossing
Injune Carnarvon Highway. High-resolution day/night
zoomable camera systems on both sites with gauge
boards allowing remote visualisation of water depth on
road and traffic monitoring. Panorama also has a river
level sensor that we will connect into our Enviromon
software that we will set triggers in for water on deck
and Enviromon will issue alerts accordingly.
o Panorama Creek (Dawson Highway) AL was a
partnership and joint investment by Glencore (Rolleston) Coal, TMR, council and the
state.
• The Sapphire Early Warning Sirens have been installed – one at Sapphire and one at Graves
Hill.
o These have been set up for flood warnings and bushfire warnings.
o The sirens have two modes of remote communication and activation – 4G and VHF
radio.
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o The activation can be done remotely from Emerald using a software interface; they can
also be activated from a local control console at the Sapphire SES
facility and then individually at each siren pole. This provides an
extremely comprehensive fail-safe mechanism for siren activation.
• Sunwater and council have been in discussions around the
operation and activation of the Emerald Early Warning sirens.
Sunwater owns the assets and will only activate the sirens in an
emergency dam break scenario. Council would be best suited to
activate during riverine flood events. Quotes have been obtained to
install technologies that would allow the sirens to be activated by
the LDMG during an event, but more importantly, the design will
allow the preparation and transmission of custom voice messages
to be issued to the sirens. This would maximise the functional use
of the sirens.
Radio Communications
Council prepared technical specifications and tender process to install a private mobile radio network for
the whole of CHRC, including public CB radio coverage for key tourist areas within the shire.
Implementation will be staged over the next two years.
Fitzroy Regional Resilience Strategy (Flood)
The Fitzroy Regional Resilience Strategy (Flood) was one of the four pilot projects for Resilient
Queensland and is part of the Queensland Government’s commitment to support every region across the
state with an individually-tailored regional resilience plan by 2022. In 2019-20, the Queensland
Government partnered with six councils to deliver the strategy, which uses a collaborative catchment
approach for best practice management of flood warning infrastructure.
The purpose of the strategy is to provide a consistent and
coordinated approach to manage flood warning infrastructure
throughout the region that will enhance community safety and
resilience. Future actions for the strategy will include an integrated,
multi-hazard and multi-disciplinary approach to coordinating
resilience actions across the Fitzroy and Capricornia region.
The strategy has been developed in consultation with Central
Queensland Regional Organisation of Councils (CQROC); Banana
Shire Council; Central Highlands Regional Council; Isaac Regional
Council; Livingstone Shire Council; Rockhampton Regional
Council; Woorabinda Aboriginal Shire Council; with input from
supporting stakeholder agencies including the Bureau of
Meteorology, Fitzroy Basin Association and Sunwater.
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