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In accordance with Chapter 3, Rules 57 and 59, of the Governance Rules developed by Council in accordance with section 60 of the Local Government Act 2020.

In accordance with Chapter 3, Rules 57 and 59, of the Governance Rules developed by Council in accordance with section 60 of the Local Government Act 2020.

QUESTION 1

Sue Thompson of Kilsyth asked;

Last year the council installed bollards around the street trees in Castella Street between Chapel and Jones streets to prevent cars parking next to the tree trunks. Has the initial installation of bollards been successful? If so will council investigate a similar treatment to Castella Street to Gardiner Street and the west side of Anderson Street between Chapel and Jones streets as we need to do all we can to stop cars parking next to the tree trunks and protect our street trees?

Hjalmar Philip, Director Built Environment and Infrastructure:

Thank you for your question.

The observation and feedback to date is that the bollards have achieved their purpose which is to prevent cars parking against trees and thereby damaging tree trunks/structural roots.

In early 2024 Council officers will investigate whether a similar treatment is a viable option for vulnerable street trees along Castella Street to Gardiner Street and the west side of Anderson Street between Chapel and Jones streets.

Thank you

QUESTION 2

Sebastian Quezada of Kilsyth asked;

What would be the cost, both in total for the budget and per household, of collecting the general rubbish (red bins) weekly?

Kath McClusky, Director Planning and Sustainable Futures:

Sebastian thank you for your question regarding our household waste collection services.

Council’s waste collection services are provided under contract with all rates being Commercial in Confidence as such providing a specific figure for household waste collection isn’t possible under the parameters of Council’s procurement policy.

I can confirm that in February this year Council awarded the Kerbside Collection & Mobile Bin Supply and Distribution tender for an estimated value of $160,826,000, (excl. GST) for a ten (10) year term. The contract covers waste, recycling and food organics and garden organics transportation, collection and disposal, and the future roll out of a glass service as required by State legislation. It also includes the purchase of trucks required to fulfill Council’s waste collection obligations, fuel and contractor staffing costs. The provision of bins, kitchen caddies and liners are also included in the contract value.

I acknowledge in this instance we were unable to provide the specific details you were after, however there are probity, procurement and commercial contract obligations that we must adhere to.  

QUESTION 3

Wendy Wright of Wandin North asked;

Council promised a 6-month review of waste management changes implemented on October 1 (2023). What format will this review take - for example, will community be invited to participate? What date will submissions to this review be opened? Will there be a broad-ranging invitation to ensure a high level of participation is encouraged?

Kath McClusky, Director Planning and Sustainable Futures:

Wendy, thank you for your question.

Council Officers are currently working through the format this informal review will take. 

Furthermore, since the implementation of the new waste services, we have been receiving and collecting feedback from our community on how the change in services has impact them, this feedback will inform the review. We will provide further information as appropriate in due course.

There were no Submissions listed on the Agenda for this meeting.