BUSINESS PAPER - Upper Lachlan Shire Council · 11.6 Community Strategic Plan ... PURSUANT TO SECTION 451 OF THE NSW LOCAL GOVERNMENT ACT 1993 (AS AMENDED) ... Circular 12-19 - September

BUSINESS PAPER

ORDINARY MEETING

Thursday 16 August 20129.00am

Council Chambers, Crookwell

COUNCIL'S VISION

To be a diverse local government area that provides various lifestyle, businessenterprise, leisure and recreation alternatives, whilst ensuring environmental

sustainability, preservation of our history and a sense of belonging in our.

community.

COUNCIL'S MISSION

To provide services and facilities to enhance the quality of life and economic viabilitywithin the Council area.

COUNCIL'S AIMS

To perform services in a cost efficient, effective and friendly manner in order toachieve Council's Mission in meeting the annual objectives and performance targets.

NOTICE OF MEETING

7 August 2012

Councillors

Dear Members

Ordinary Meeting of Council

Notice is hereby given that the next Ordinary Meeting of Council will take place onThursday 16 August 2012 in the Council Chambers, Crookwell commencing at9.00am.

Your presence is requested.

Yours faithfullya ûU

t/^,JK Bell

General ManagerUpper Lachlan Shire Council

AGENDA

ACKNOWLEDGEMENT OF COUNTRY

would like to acknowledge the Traditional Custodians of this Land. would also liketo pay respect to the Elders past and present, of the Wiradjuri Nation, and extendthat respect to other Aboriginals present.

APOLOGIES AND LEAVE OF ABSENCE

2 CITIZENSHIP CEREMONY

Nil

3 DECLARATIONS OF INTEREST

4 CONFIRMATION OF MINUTES .................................................................... n

5 MAYORAL MINUTES .39....... . . . .

Nil

6 PRESENTATIONS TO COUNCIL/PUBLIC6.1 Mr N Valentine - Collector Windfarm

7 CORRESPONDENCE.................................................................................... 417.1 Correspondence tabled for the month of August 42

8 LATE CORRESPONDENCE

REPORTS FROM STAFF AND STANDING COMMITTEES

9 ENVIRONMENT AND PLANNING ................................................................ 819.1 Monthly Weed Activities Report 82

9.2 Development Status Report 86

9.3 2012 - 2013 Local Heritage Fund 92

9.4 A New Planning System for NSW - Green Paper 106

9.5 Collector Wind Farm - Exhibition of the Environmental Assessment 1139.6 Development Application 65/2012 - Subdivision of Land; Road, Lot

38 DP753030, 388 Alps Road, Bigga 115

10 WORKS AND OPERATIONS...................................................................... 12310.1 Works In Progress - Construction & Maintenance 124

10.2 Works in Progress -Technical and Managerial Tasks 127

10.3 Water and Sewer Update 129

10.4 Grading Inventory 13310.5 Request for Construction Work on Parliament Hill Fire Trail 14110.6 Waste Operations Update 148

11 FINANCE AND ADMINISTRATION............................................................. 15111.1 Investments to 31 July 2012 152

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11.2 Bank Balances and Reconciliation to 31 July 2012 155

11.3 Rates and Charges Outstanding as at 31 July 2012 157

11.4 Upper Lachlan Shire Council Local Government Area BoundaryAdjustment Final Report 161

11.5 Library Fourth Quarter Report 2011-2012 165

11.6 Community Strategic Plan - End of Term Report 2012 168

11.7 Bank Overdraft Facility Policy Review 2012 191

11.8 Corporate Credit Card Policy 195

12 GENERAL MANAGER................................................................................ 2012.1 Staffing Matters 202

12.2 Promoting Better Practice Program Review Report 204

12.3 Consultative Committee Meeting Minutes 20612.4 WH&S Committee Minutes 208

12.5 Councillor Induction Workshop 209

12.6 Action Summary - Council decisions 215

13 LATE REPORTS

14 REPORTS FROM OTHER COMMITTEES, SECTION 355 COMMITTEESAND DELEGATES 219........

14.1 Reports for the Month of August 201 2 220

15 BUSINESS WITHOUT NOTICE

16 NOTICES OF MOTION 229.........

Nil

17 QUESTIONS WITH NOTICE........................................................................ 231Nil

18 TENDER PANEL......................................................................................... 233Nil

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UPPER LACHLAN SHIRE COUNCIL

LEAVE OF ABSENCE

General ManagerUpper Lachlan Shire CouncilSpring StreetCROOKWELL NSW 2583

Dear Sir

wish to apply for leave of absence from the Council Meeting to be held on

Date:

I will be absent for the following reason/s:

. . . . . . . . .

.

. . . . . . . . .

Yours faithfully

(Councillor Signature)

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ETHICAL DECISION MAKING AND CONFLICTS OF INTEREST

A GUIDING CHECKLIST FOR COUNCILLORS. OFFICERS AND COMMUNITYCOMMITTEES

ETHICAL DECISION MAKING

Is the decision or conduct legal?.

Is it consistent with Government policy, Council's objectives and Code of.

Conduct?

What will the outcome be for you, your colleagues, the Council, anyone else?.

Does it raise a conflict of interest?.

Could your possible conflict of interest lead to private gain or loss at public.

expense?Can the decision be justified in terms of public interest?.

Would it withstand public scrutiny?.

CONFLICT OF INTEREST

A conflict of interest Js a clash between private interest and public duty. There.

are two types of conflict:1. Pecuniary - regulated by the Local Government Act and Department

of Local Government and,2. Non-pecuniary_- regulated by Codes of Conduct and policy, ICAC,

Ombudsman, Department of Local Government (advice only).

THE TEST FOR CONFLICT OF INTEREST

Is itjikely could be influenced by personal interest in carrying out my public.

duty?Would a fair and reasonable person believe I could be so influenced?.

Conflict of interest is closely tied to the layperson-s definition of "corruption- -.

using public office for private gain.Important to consider public perceptions of whether you have a conflict of.

interest.

IDENTIFYING PROBLEMS

stDo I have private interest affected by a matter am officially involved in?

nd2 Is my official role one of influence or perceived influence over the matter?rd3 Do my private interest conflict with my official role?

Whilst seeking advice is generally useful, the ultimate decision rests with the personconcerned.


AGENCY ADVICE

Officers of the following agencies are available during office hours to discuss theobligations placed on Councillors Officers and Community Committee members byvarious pieces of legislation, regulation and Codes.

Contact Phone Email WebsiteUpper Lachlan (02)48301000 [email protected] www.upperlachlan.loca!-Shire Council e. nsw.aov.auICAC (02)8281 5999 [email protected] .

www.lcac.nsw.aov.auToll Free1800463909

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Division of (02)44284100 [email protected] www.dla.nsw.aov.auLocalGovernment

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NSW (02)92861000 [email protected] www.ombo.nsw.aov.auOmbudsman Toll Free

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COUNCILLORS DISCLOSURE OF A

PECUNIARY INTEREST

PURSUANT TO SECTION 451 OF THE NSW LOCAL GOVERNMENT ACT 1993(AS AMENDED)

To the General Manager

)

Declare a Conflict of Interest, being a PECUNIARY Interest.

COUNCIL MEETING

Name of Meeting

Date of Meeting

Page Number Item Number

Subject

Reason for Interest

OTHER THAN COUNCIL MEETINGS

Reason for Interest

Signature Date

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COUNCILLORS DISCLOSURE OF A

NON-PECUNIARY INTEREST

PURSUANT TO SECTION 451 OF THE NSW LOCAL GOVERNMENT ACT 1993(AS AMENDED)

To the General Manager

Declare a Conflict of Interest, being a NON-PECUNIARY Interest.

a Significant 1-1 Non Significant

COUNCIL MEETINGS

Name of Meeting

Date of Meeting

Page Number Item Number

Subject

Reason for Interest

As a result of my non-pecuniary interest, my involvement in the meeting will be as follows:

Option A - Make a declaration, stay in the Chamber, participate in the debate, and vote.

Option B - Make a declaration, stay in the Chamber, participate in the debate, but notvote.

Option C - Make a declaration, stay in the Chamber, participate in the debate, but leavethe Chamber for the vote.

Option D - Make a declaration, stay in the Chamber, not participate in the debate, butvote.

Option E - Make a declaration, stay in the Chamber, not participate in the debate andnot vote.

Option F - Make a declaration, do not participate in the debate, leave the Chamberupon making the declaration, and not return until the matter is resolved.

Signature Date


4 CONFIRMATION OF MINUTES

The following minutes are submitted for confirmation -

4.1 MinutesoftheOrdinary Meeting of Council of 19 July 2012............................ 13


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ORDINARY MEETING OF COUNCIL

HELD IN THE COUNCIL CHAMBERS

ON 19 JULY 2012

PRESENT: Mayor, Councillor Shaw,Councillors Moloney, Wheelwright, Barlow, Mayoh, Coley,Culhane and Bill, Messrs J Bell (General Manager). A Crok'e(Director of Finance and Administration), P Newham (Director ofWorks and Operations), Mrs T Dodson (Director of Environmentand. plannin9). Messrs P Brown (Manager Noxious Weeds),RWong (Manager Environment and Planning) G Anable (ManagerWorks), H Spirek (Media Officer) and Mrs H Peterson (ExecutiveAssistant).

THE MAYOR DECLARED THE MEETING OPEN AT 9.00AM

SECTION 1: APOLOGIES

An apology was received for the absence of Clr McCormack.

207/12 RESOLVED by Clr Councillor Coley and Clr CouncillorWheelwright that the apology be received and the leave ofabsence granted.

SECTION 2: CITIZENSHIP CEREMONY

Nil

SECTION 3: DECLARATIONS OF INTEREST

Councillor B Moloney declared a significant Non - Pecuniary Interest under the LocalGovernment Act Section 451 in Section 7 Correspondence, Item 12 VariousResidents - Petition - Golspie Wind Farm and he will make the declaration, stay in theChamber, participate in the debate, but leave the Chamber for the vote.

SECTION 4: CONFIRMATION OF MINUTES

208/12 RESOLVED by Clr Coley and Clr Culhane

That the minutes of the Ordinary Council Meeting held on 21 June2012 be adopted.

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SECTION 5: MAYORAL MINUTES

Nil

SECTION 6: PRESENTATIONS TO COUNCIL/PUBLIC

Nil

SECTION 7: CORRESPONDENCE

ITEM 7.1 CORRESPONDENCE TABLED JULY 2012

209/12 RESOLVED by Clr Bill and Clr Coley

That Item 7.1 - [Correspondence/lnformation] listed below bereceived:

1. Canberra Airport - High Speed Rail.

210/12 RESOLVED by Clr Culhane and Clr Coley that Council forwardcorrespondence to both the NSW Premier, the Hon Barry OTarrellMP_and the Federal Minister for Infrastructure and Transport, the HonAnthony Albanese MP to offer in principle support for the provision ofhigh speed rail to Canberra Airport.

2. Gunning Patchwork Weekend - Request for subsided use ofHall for Patchwork Workshops.

3. Hon Greg Hunt MP - Carbon Tax.4. Department of Premier and Cabinet (Local Government) -

Circular 12-19 - September 2012 Elections - CaretakerProvisions.

5. Electoral Commission - Calendar of Dates for September 2012Elections.

6. Department of Premier and Cabinet (Local Government) -Circular 12-20 - September Elections - Use of CouncilsResources and Electoral Material.

7. Planning and Infrastructure - Joint Regional PlanningReappointment's.

8. Hon Katy_Gallagher MLA - Regional Leaders Forum (RLF) -Regional Organisations of Councils.

9. Department of Primary Industries - 2012 Hidden TreasuresHonour Roll.

10. Acciona Energy - Television reception in Crookwell.11. Hon Geoff Provest MP - Response Natural Disaster Declaration

- February Floods.



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The time being 9.18am the Director of Finance and Administration leftthe meeting.

12. Various Residents - Petition - Golspie Wind farm.

A motion was moved Clr Barlow and Clr Bill that:

Council expresses its support for the petitioners, and so asks theState Government to decline to approve the proposed Golspie WindFarm because:

As outlined to Council in November 2011, it does not complya

with Council's DCP for Wind Farms.b As evidenced by the petition there is a high degree of local

opposition to the project, especially in the impacted area.c Already there are 6 wind farms operational or approved in the

eastern part of the Shire: totalling 237 turbines, the extra 100turbines of this project represents an excessive cumulativeimpact in the more closely settled part of the Shire.

RESOLVED Clr Bill and Clr Mayoh that Council move into Committee211/12of the Whole.

212/12 RESOLVED Clr Mayoh and Clr Bill that Council move out ofCommittee of the Whole.

An amendment was moved Clr Coley and Clr Mayoh that Councilexpresses its support in principle for the petitioners, and so asks theNSW State Government to decline to approve a proposed Golspieyy^n.^-^?r?^tr?r!h?.^_x1ie,n!.that Presently if might not comply withCouncil's DCP for Wind Farms. As evidenced by the petition'there isa high degree of local opposition to the outlined'project, especially inthe impacted area. Already there are 6 wind farms operational orapproved in the eastern part of the Shire: totalling 237 turbines; theextra 100 turbines of this project represents an excessive cumulativeimpact in the more closely settled part of the Shire.

Clr Moloney left the meeting the time being 9.55am.

The amendment was moved and carried and became the motion.

213/12 RESOLVED by Clr Coley and Clr Mayoh that Council expresses itssupport in principle for the petitioners, and so asks the NSW StateGovernment to decline to approve a proposed Golspie Wind Farm tothe extent that presently it might not comply with Council's DCP for


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Wind Farms. As evidenced by the petition there is a high degree oflocal opposition to the outlined project, especially in the impactedarea. Already there are 6 wind farms operational or approved in theeastern part of the Shire: totalling 237 turbines; the extra 100 turbinesof this project represents an excessive cumulative impact in the moreclosely settled part of the Shire.

The Motion was put to the meeting and was carried unanimously

Clr Moloney returned to the meeting the time being 9.56am.

13. Department of Premier and Cabinet (Local Government) -Circular 12-22 - Preparation of Non-Residential Rolls.

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SECTION 8: LATE CORRESPONDENCE

Nil

REPORTS FROM STAFF AND STANDING COMMITTEES

SECTION 9: ENVIRONMENT AND PLANNING

ITEM 9.1 MONTHLY WEED ACTIVITIES REPORT

214/12 RESOLVED by Clr Bill and Clr Culhane

1. Council receive and note the report as information.

Councillors who voted for:- Councillors Shaw, Wheelwright,Barlow, Bill, Moloney, Mayoh, Coley and Culhane.

Councillors who voted against:- Nil.

Absent: Clr McCormack

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The time being 10.05am the Director of Finance and Administration returned to themeeting.

ITEM 9.2 LOCAL CONTROL AUTHORITY DELEGATIONS UNDER THENOXIOUS WEEDS ACT 1993

215/12 RESOLVED by Clr Mayoh and Clr Barlow

1. Council delegate the powers, functions and responsibilitiesunder Section 68 of the Noxious Weeds Act 1993 to thepositions as outlined below:

Position Delegations under the Noxious Weeds Act 1993

Section 12 Failure to Control Noxious Weeds.Subsection (1)Delegate authority to initiate prosecutions under this provision to theGeneral Manager.

Subsection (2)Delegate authority to issue a notice under this provision to theDirector of Environment and Planning, Noxious Weed Manager,Senior Noxious Weeds Officer and Noxious Weeds Officer.

Subsection (4)Delegate authority to initiate prosecutions under this provision to theGeneral Manager.

Section 15 Failure to Notify Presence of Notifiable Noxious WeedsDelegate authority to initiate prosecutions under this section to theGeneral Manager.

Section 16A Failure of Other Persons to Notify Presence of NotifiableNoxious Weeds

Delegate authority to initiate prosecutions under this section to theGeneral Manager.

Section 18 Weed Control Notices.Delegate authority to issue and to amend or revoke a weed controlnotice to the General Manager, Director of Environment and Planning,Noxious Weed Manager, Senior Noxious Weeds Officer and NoxiousWeeds Officer



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Section 18A Prior notice of weed control noticeDelegate authority to issue a notice of a proposed weed control noticeto the Noxious Weed Manager, Senior Noxious Weeds Officer andNoxious Weeds Officer.

Subsection (2) (c) and (d)Delegate the duty to consider submissions from occupiers regarding aproposed weed control notice to the General Manager and Director" ofEnvironment and Planning.

Subsection (3)Delegate the duty to give oral or written notice of an emergency weedcontrol notice to the Noxious Weed Manager, Senior Noxious WeedsOfficer and Noxious Weeds Officer.

Section 19 Failure to Comply with a Weed Control Notice.Delegate authority to initiate prosecutions under this section to theGeneral Manager.

Section 20 Noxious Weed Control by LCA after Weed Control Noticenot complied with.Subsection (1)Delegate authority to authorise such work to the General Manager.

Subsection (2)Delegate authority to carry out such work to Noxious Weed ManagerSenior Noxious Weeds Officer and Noxious Weeds Officer.

Subsection (3)Delegate responsibility to issue notices to occupiers, prior to actionunder this section to the General Manager, Director of Environmentand Planning.

Section 26 ExpensesDelegate authority to recovery expenses in accordance with thissection to the General Manager.

Section 28 Sale or Removal from Land, of Notifiable Weed Material.Delegate authority to initiate prosecutions under this section to theGeneral Manager.

Section 29 Sale of Turf etc. From Land Infested With NotifiableWeeds.




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Section 30 Scattering of Notifiable Weed Material.Delegate authority to initiate prosecutions under this section to theGeneral Manager.

Section 32 Use of Agricultural Machines that are Carrying NotifiableWeeds.


Section 36A Temporary Restrictions during Weed Control.Subsection (2)Delegate authority to require an occupier to remove livestock and tokeep livestock out of land for purposes of work carried out underSection 20, to the Noxious Weed Manager, Senior Noxious WeedsOfficer and Noxious Weeds Officer.

Subsection (3) to subsection (5) inclusiveDelegate authority to impose temporary restrictions during noxiousweed control to the Noxious Weed Manager, Senior Noxious WeedsOfficer and Noxious Weeds Officer.

Section 37 Record Keeping ObligationsSubsection (1)Delegate responsibility to monitor presence of noxious weeds and tokeep records to the General Manager.

Subsection (2)Delegate responsibility to report to the Director General on thepresence and distribution of noxious weeds to the General Manager

Section 38 Aquatic WeedsDelegate the power to authorise the draining of a swamp on land tothe General Manager.

Section 41 Appointment of Inspectors.Delegate the power to appoint inspectors under the Noxious WeedsAct for the local control authority to the General Manager.

Section 45 Notice of Entry.Delegate the duty to give occupiers notice prior to entry to Director ofEnvironment and Planning, Noxious Weed Manager, Senior NoxiousWeeds Officer and Noxious Weeds Officer.

Section 46 Use of Force.Delegate power to authorise use of force to gain entry to premises to



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the General Manager.

Section 47 Notification of Use of Force.Delegate responsibility to notify an occupier of the use of force to theGeneral Manager.

Section 49 CompensationDelegate responsibility to authorise payment of compensation to theGeneral Manager.

Section 50 Certificates of Authority.Delegate power to issue Certificates of Authority for Inspectors underthe Noxious Weeds Act 1993 to the General Manager.

Section 54 Offences: Obstructing an Inspector etc.Delegate authority to initiate prosecutions under this section to theGeneral Manager.

Section 55 Offence: Impersonation of an Inspector.Delegate authority to initiate prosecutions under this section to theGeneral Manager.

Section 64 Certificates as to Weed Control Notices etc. on land.Subsection (3)

Delegate power to issue such certificates to the General Manager andDirector of Environment and Planning.



Absent: Clr McCormack.

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ITEM 9.3 DEVELOPMENT STATUS REPORT

216/12 /?£SOLVED by Clr Coley and Clr Bill

1. Council receive the report and note the information.



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ITEM 9.4 TARALGA WIND FARM

217/12 RESOLVED by Clr Barlow and Clr Coley





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ITEM 9.5 ECONOMIC ANALYSIS OF WAUBRA AND GUNNING WINDFARMS

218/12 RESOLVED by Clr Bill and Clr Culhane






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ITEM 9.6 PROPOSED DALTON POWER PROJECT

219/12 RESOLVED by Clr Wheelwright and Clr Coley

1. Council endorse the lodgement of a submission to the NSWPlanning _ Assessment Commission outlining the followingsuggested conditions that Council would consider appropriate toaddress the concerns raised by Council.

Proposed C41 Water Quality and Hydrology.

The Proponent shall provide a compensatory water supply toany^ owner of^ privately-owned land and/or operator of anypublicly owned water utility whose water supply is adverselyimpacted (other than an impact that is negligible) as a result ofthe project, in consultation with the NSW Office of Water, and tothe satisfaction of the Director-General.

The compensatory water supply measures must provide analternative long-term supply of water that is equivalent to theloss attributed to the project. Equivalent water supply must beprovided by way of the installation of a pipeline and associatedinfrastructure from Gunning.

The pipeline is to be constructed and maintained for the life ofthe project by the proponent.

If the Proponent and the landowner and/or the operator of thepublicly owned water utility cannot agree on the measures to beimplemented, or there is a dispute about the implementation ofthese measures, then either party may refer the matter to theDirector-General for resolution.

If the proponent is unable to provide an alternative long-termsupply of water, then the Proponent shall provide alternativecompensation to the satisfaction of the Director-General.

Amendment to Condition No B16. Planning Agreement.

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agreed by the Director-General, the Proponent shall enter into aPlanning Agreement with Council in accordance with Division 6of Part 4 of the Act, to provide contributions to Council for aCommunity Enhancement Fund.

The contributions and conditions shall be consistent with thoseidentified contributions and conditions in the Voluntary PlanningAgreement dated the 17 May 2012 signed by both UpperLachlan Shire Council and the Proponent (AGL Energy Ltd).




CARRIED

The meeting adjourned for morning tea the time being 10.30am.

The meeting resumed the time being 10.50am.

ITEM 9.7 PROPOSED PEELWOOD NORTH - OPEN CUT COPPER, LEADAND ZINC MINE

220/12 RESOLVED by Clr Wheelwright and Clr Moloney


Councillors who voted for- Councillors Shaw, Wheelwright,Barlow, Bill, Moloney, Mayoh, Coley and Culhane.



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ITEM 9.8 DEVELOPMENT APPLICATION 51/2010 - HOLIDAY CABIN, LOT 7DP114312, MARES FOREST ROAD, WOMBEYAN CAVES

221/12 RESOLVED by Clr Moloney and Clr Bill that Council move intoCommittee of the whole.

222/12 RESOLVED by Clr Bill and Clr Coley that Council move out ofCommittee of the Whole.

223/12 RESOLVED by Clr Culhane and Clr Wheelwright

1. Council refuse the application for the following reasons:

The proposed development is considered to be for the purpose ofa dwelling house as defined by the Environmental Planning andAssessment Model Provisions 1980, on which basis:

(a) Council is not satisfied that the proposed development isconsistent_with the aims specified at subdauses (a) and (c)of clause 2 (Aims of Policy) of State Environmental PlanningPolicy (Rural Lands) 2008 ("the Rural Lands SEPP"):

to facilitate the orderly and economic use and.

development of rural lands for rural and relatedpurposes,

to implement measures designed to reduce land use.

conflicts;

(b) Having regard to subclause (3) of clause 10 (Matters to beconsidered in determining development applications for ruralsubdivisions or rural dwellings) of the Rural Lands SEPP,the proposed development is considered by Council to havepotential^ lead to significant negative impacts on existing,preferred and predominant rural land uses in the locality,and to be incompatible with those uses;

(c) Having regard to subclause (3) of clause 9 (Zone objectivesand development control table) of Mulwaree LocalEnvironmental Plan 1995 (the LEP), Council is not of theopinion that the carrying out of the development isconsistent with the objectives of Zone 1 (a) (General Rural)to:

Promote, enhance and conserve agricultural land in a.

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agricultural production potential, andMinimise the costs to the community of fragmented and.

isolated development of rural land;

(d) The subject land does not satisfy any of the mattersspecified by subclauses (3) (a)-(f) and (4) (b) of clause 19(Dwelling-houses within Zone No 1 (a), 1 (b), 7 (a) or 7 (b))of the LEP;

(e) Having regard to subclause (d) of clause 33 (Land subject tobush fire hazards) of the LEP, Council is not of the opinionthat satisfactory fire protection measures can be undertakenwithin the boundaries of the subject land;

(f) Having regard to clause 38 (Development along roads withinZone No 1 (a), 1 (b) or 7 (b)) of the LEP, the proposedbuilding would be erected at a distance less than 50m fromthe road boundary and, having regard to clause 7 (Consentmay be granted) of State Environmental Planning Policy No1-Development Standards (SEPP 1), Council:

is not satisfied that the applicant's submitted objection to.

the development standard specified by clause 38 of theLEP is well founded, andis not of the opinion that granting of consent to the.

development application is consistent with the aims setout in clause 3 (Aims, objectives etc) of SEPP 1 .

Councillors who voted for:- Councillors Shaw, Bill,Wheelwright, Barlow, Moloney, Coley and Culhane.

Councillors who voted against:- Clr Mayoh.


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ITEM 9.9 GULLEN RANGE WIND FARM - DRAFT COMMUNITYENHANCEMENT PROGRAM


1. Council endorse the revised Draft Gullen Range Wind FarmCommunity Enhancement Program referenced GR-PM-PRC-0001, Rev B, dated the 5 July 2012 to allow Goldwind Australia



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to undertake consultation with the community.




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SECTION 10: WORKS AND OPERATIONS

ITEM 10.1 WORKS IN PROGRESS - CONSTRUCTION & MAINTENANCE225/12 RESOLVED by Clr Wheelwright and Clr Bill


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ITEM 10.2 WORKS IN PROGRESS - TECHNICAL AND MANAGERIALTASKS

226/12 RESOLVED by Clr Coley and Clr Moloney


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ITEM 10.3 WATER AND SEWER UPDATE

227/12 RESOLVED by Clr Moloney and Clr Coley

1. Council receive the report and note as information

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ITEM 10.4 REPAIRS TO CROOKWELL TOWN CLOCK

228/12 RESOLVED by Clr Mayoh and Clr Wheelwright

1. Councij receive and note the report regarding the refurbishmentof the Crookwell Town Clock.

2. Council consider allocating funds for the refurbishment of theCrookwell Town Clock when formulating its 2013/14 OperationalPlan.

CARRIED

ITEM 10.5 LOCAL ROADS GRAVEL RE-SHEETING PROGRAM

229/12 RESOLVED by Clr Bill and Clr Barlow

1. Council endorse the proposed 2012/2013 Local Roads GravelRe-sheeting Programme.

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SECTION 11: FINANCE AND ADMINISTRATION

ITEM 11.1 INVESTMENTS TO 30 JUNE 2012

230/12 RESOLVED by Clr Mayoh and Clr Culhane

1. Council receives and note the report as information.

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ITEM 11.2 STORES STOCKTAKE JUNE 2012

231/12 RESOLVED by Clr Coley and Clr Barlow

1. Council resolves to write on stores to the value of $630.62.

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ITEM11.3 BANK BALANCES AND RECONCILIATION TO 30 JUNE 2012232/12 RESOLVED by Clr Mayoh and Clr Wheelwright


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ITEM 11.4 RATES AND CHARGES OUTSTANDING AS AT 30 JUNE 2012233/12 RESOLVED by Clr Wheelwright and Clr Coley


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ITEM 11.5 GIPA POLICY REVIEW

234/12 RESOLVED by Clr Bill and Clr Wheelwright

1. Council adopts the reviewed Government Information (PublicAccess) Policy and Agency Information Guide.

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ITEM 11.6 LIBRARY SPONSORSHIP POLICY - REVIEW

235/12 RESOLVED by Clr Mayoh and Clr Culhane

1. Council adopts the reviewed Library Sponsorship Policy.

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ITEM 11 7 SERVICE DELIVERY POLICY REVIEW

236/12 RESOLVED by Clr Wheelwright and Clr Barlow

1. Council adopts the reviewed Service Delivery Policy.

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ITEM 11.8 LEASE TO SDN CHILDREN'S SERVICES - CROWN RESERVETRUST

237/12 RESOLVED by Clr Mayoh and Clr Wheelwright

1. Council's Mayor and General Manager sign the Deed of LeaseAgreement with SDN Children's Services for Crown ReserveTrust Number 91469, Land Title - Lot 1 DP39590, Colyer Street,Crookwell.

2. Council_affix the Common Seal to the Deed of Lease Agreementfor the Crown Reserve Trust Number 91469.

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ITEM 11.9 DELIVERY PROGRAM REVIEW 2011/2012

238/12 RESOLVED by Clr Culhane and Clr Mayoh

1. Council resolves to adopt the Delivery Program Review for thesix month period to 30 June 2012.

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SECTION 2: GENERAL MANAGER

ITEM 12.1 STAFFING MATTERS

239/12 RESOLVED by Clr Wheelwright and Clr Bill


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ITEM 12.2 DISCLOSURE OF INTERESTS AT MEETING POLICY ANDPROCEDURE


1. council ad°Pt the reviewed Disclosure of Interests at MeetingsPolicy and Procedure.

CARRIED



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ITEM 12.3 CHILD PROTECTION POLICY

241/12 RESOLVED by Clr Wheelwright and Clr Mayoh

1. Council adopts the reviewed Child Protection Policy

- CARRIED

ITEM 12.4 INTERACTION BETWEEN COUNCILLORS AND STAFF POLICY242/12 RESOLVED by Clr Wheelwright and Clr Moloney

1. Council adopt the reviewed Interaction between Councillors andStaff Policy.

- CARRIED

ITEM 12.5 COMPLAINTS POLICY & PROCEDURE


1. Council gives public notice of its intention to adopt and amendthe Complaints Policy & Procedure allowing 28 days for themaking of public submissions.

CARRIED



MINUTES OF THE



ON 19 JULY 2012

ITEM 12.6 PAYMENT OF EXPENSES AND PROVISION OF FACILITIES244/12 RESOLVED by Clr Mayoh and Clr Barlow

1. Council under s253 (1) of the Local Government Act 1993,Council gives public notice of its intention to adopt and amendthe policy for the payment of expenses and provision of facilitiesallowing 28 days for the making of public submissions.

- CARRIED

ITEM 12.7 INDEPENDANT LOCAL GOVERNMENT REVIEW PANEL245/12 RESOLVED by Clr Barlow and Clr Moloney

1. Council accepts the invitation for the Upper Lachlan ShireCouncil to address the SEROC Stage 1 meeting with theIndependent Local Government Review Panel and following theSEROC meeting the Mayor and the General Manager are todecide as to whether it would be advantageous for Council toalso address the CENTROC Stage 1~ meeting with theIndependent Local Government Review Panel.

- CARRIED



MINUTES OF THE



ON 19 JULY 2012

ITEM 12.8 DESIGNATED PERSONS DISCLOSING INTERESTS - RETURNSPOLICY

246/12 RESOLVED by Clr Wheelwright and Clr Bill

1. Council adopts the_ reviewed Designated Persons DisclosingInterests - Returns Policy.

- CARRIED

ITEM 12.9 ACTION SUMMARY - COUNCIL DECISIONS

247/12 RESOLVED by Clr Moloney and Clr Culhane


- CARRIED

SECTION 13: LATE REPORTS

248/12 RESOLVED Clr Coley and Clr Bill that the late report be received.

ITEM 13.1 COST SHIFTING SURVEY 2010-2011


1. Council receives and notes the report as information.

- CARRIED



MINUTES OF THE



ON 19 JULY 2012

SECTION 14: REPORTS FROM OTHER COMMITTEES, SECTION 355COMMITTEES AND DELEGATES

ITEM 14.1 REPORTS FOR THE MONTH OF JULY 2012250/12 RESOLVED by Clr Coley and Clr Mayoh

That Item 14.1 - [Minutes of Committee/lnformation] listed below bereceived:

1. Community Transport Committee minutes from meeting held 31May 2012.

2. Local Emergency Management Committee minutes frommeeting held 26 June 2012.

- CARRIED

SECTION 15: BUSINESS WITHOUT NOTICE

Nil

SECTION 16: NOTICES OF MOTION

Nil

SECTION 17: QUESTIONS WITH NOTICE

Nil

CLOSED COUNCIL ITEMS

In accordance with the Local Government Act 1993 and the Local Government(General) Regulation 2005, in the opinion of the General Manager, the followingbusiness is of a kind as referred to in 10A (2) 2d(i) of the Act and should be dealt within a part of the meeting closed to the public and the media.



MINUTES OF THE



ON 19 JULY 2012

tye'^^lrsânt to.cl,ause 25(1) of the Local_ Government (Meetings) Regulation,Council invites verbal representation by members of the public about whether theitems listed below should not be considered by Council in a Closed Meeting. Theitems are:

251/12 RESOLVED by Clr Mayoh and Clr Bill

1. That Council move into closed Council to consider businessidentified, together with any late reports tabled at the meeting.

2. That pursuant to section 10A (2) 2d(i) of the Local GovernmentAct 1993: the press and public be excluded from the meeting onthe basis that the business to be considered is classifiedconfidential under the provisions of section 10A (2) as outlinedabove.

3. That the report relevant to the subject business be withheld fromaccess to_the media and public as required by section 11(2) ofthe Local Government Act, 1993.

- CARRIED

Council closed its meeting at 12.40pm and the public, staff and press left thechambers.

252/12 RESOLVED by Clr Bill and Clr Wheelwright

That Council move out of closed Council and into open Council.

- CARRIED

Open Council resumed at 12.50pm.

Resolutions from the Closed Council Meeting

The following resolutions of Council, while the meeting was closed to the public, wereread to the meeting by the Mayor



MINUTES OF THE



ON 19 JULY 2012

SECTION 18: CONFIDENTIAL SESSION

ITEM 18.1 TENDERS FOR THE SUPPLY OF TWO BACKHOES253/12 RESOLVED by Clr Mayoh and Clr Barlow

1. Council receive and note the report regarding the purchase oftwo new backhoes.

2. Council purchase two Volvo BL71B backhoes from CJD P/L forthe sum of $318,000 (ex GST).

3. Council sell existing backhoe Plant No.6 via GraysonlineAuctions.

4. Council sell existing backhoe Plant No.304 to CJD P/L for thesum of $21,000 (ex GST).

- CARRIED

ITEM 18.2 TENDERS FOR THE PURCHASE OF ONE NEW MOTOR GRADER254/12 RESOLVED by Clr Wheelwright and Clr Barlow

1. Council receive and note the report regarding the purchase ofone new motor grader.

2. Council purchase one new Caterpillar 12 M motor grader fromWestrac P/L for the sum of $339,850.00.

3. Council purchase a Topcon 3D - MC2 machine control systemfrom Position Partners P/L for the sum of $71,184.00.

4. Council sell Caterpillar grader Plant No. 303 via Pickles AuctionsP/L.

- CARRIED



MINUTES OF THE



ON 19 JULY 2012

SECTION 13: TENDER PANEL

Nil

THE MEETING CLOSED AT 12.51PM.

Minutes confirmed 16 AUGUST 2012

Mayor


5 MAYORAL MINUTES

There were no items submitted for this section at the time the Agenda was compiled.


7 CORRESPONDENCE

The following item is submitted for consideration -

7.1 Correspondence tabled for the month of August 42


Correspondence -16 August 2012

ITEM Correspondence tabled for the month of August

RECOMMENDATION:

That Item 7.1 - [Correspondence/lnformation] listed below be received:

A. Hon Katrina Hodgkinson MP - Taralga Water Supply Augmentation Scheme.B. Various Residents - Petition to fix Gurrundah Road.c. Wind Prospect CWP - Golspie Wind Farm - Resolution 213/12.D. RAC - Proposed Collector Windfarm - Public Exhibition Period.E. Australian Trucking Association - Intelligent Access Program (IAP).F. NSW Government Planning and Infrastructure - GoTspie Windfarm Petition

acknowledgment.

ATTACHMENTS

A. Fhe Hon Katrina Hodgkinson - Construction of Taralga Water AttachmentSupply Augmentation Scheme

B. Petition - Gurrundah Road Residents Attachmentc. Wind Prospect CWP - Golspie Wind Farm - Resokjtior^213/12 AttachmentD. RAC - Proposed Collector Windfarm - Public Exhibition Period AttachmentE. Australian Trucking Association - Intelligent Access Program (IAP) AttachmentF. NSW Govt Planning & Infrastructure - Petition Golspie Windfarm Attachment

Acknowledged

Ordinary Meeting of Council held on 16 August 2012Paae 42

Item: 7.1 Attachment A.: The Hon Katrina Hodgkinson - Construction of Taralga Water Supply AugmentationScheme

The Hon Katrina Hodgkinson MPMinister for Primary Industries

^*GOVERNMENT Minister for Small Business

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Thank you for Courfcil's letter of 26 June 2012 (your reference: F10/70) regardingfinancial assistance towards the cost of the construction of the Taralga Water SupplyAugmentation Scheme.

I am pleased to offer Council financial assistance of $853,525 (being 50 per cent of$1,707,049,_excluding GST) under the Country Towns Water Supply and SewerageProgram (CTWS&SP), towards the cost of the Scheme. A schedule of costs isattached for Council's information.

Under the CTWS&SP rules, there are no provisions for revised estimates oradditional costs. The upper limit of financial assistance for this phase of the work is$853,525.

The standard conditions that will apply to this financial assistance are attached induplicate. Council is requested to return a signed original of these conditions toMr Colin McLean, Executive Director, Urban Water, Office of Water, GPO Box 3889,Sydney 2001. The attached conditions for the use of NSW Government funds for theconstruction of water supply and sewerage scheme supersede all previously issuedconditions.

In particular, I draw Council's attention to the condition for timely completion of theworks. This financial assistance is contingent on completion of the project withinthree years from the date of this offer. Project delays within Council's control mayresult in financial assistance being reduced or withdrawn.

This financial assistance is also dependent upon substantial compliance by Councilwith each of the criteria in the Best Practice Management of Water Supply andSewerage Guidelines, which are listed in the attached Schedule 3 to the Conditions.Council will note that some payments will be withheld, as nominated in Schedule 2 ofthe Conditions, until Council complies with the Guidelines and as listed in Schedule 3of the attached standard conditions.

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Level 30, Governor Macquarle Tower, 1 Farrer Place, Sydney NSW 2000Phone: (61 2) 9228 5210 Fax: (61 2) 9228 5960 Emait: [email protected]

Ordinary Meeting of Council held on 16 August 2012 Page 43


Councillor John Shaw -2- Minister for Primary Industries

Council may proceed to issue a Letter of Acceptance for the construction of theTaralga Water Supply Augmentation Scheme as soon as it desires.

I have requested that Mr Paul Lee, Regional Manager South, Office of Water, beavailable to discuss management of the project and due processes to determineeligibility of, and timing for, funding with you. Mr Lee may be contacted on02 4224 9733.

Yours sincerely

^^t8X 2012

Katrina Hodgkinson MPMinister for Primary Industries

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TARALGA WATER SUPPLY AUGMENTATION SCHEME

PROJECT COST SUMMARY

Item Description Cost Govt Govt($) Subsidy Subsidy

Rate AmountI%1 i$l

1 Fhis Offernw

1.1 Pre-construction activities 140,547 50 70,2741.2 Water treatment plant 1,312,002 50 656,0011.3 Power supply 72,000 50 36,000

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1.4 Land matters 102,500 50 51,2501.5 PrpjecVConstruction management 80,000 50 40,000

Sub-Total this offer 1,707,049 50 853,525

TOTAL 1,707,049 50 853,525.

Note:

All figures for this offer exclude GST.



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NSW OFFICE OF WATERCountry Towns Water Supply and Sewerage Program

SCHEDULE 1 TO THE CONDITIONS

FOR COUNCIL MANAGED WATER SUPPLY AND SEWERAGEJ/VORKS

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Upper Lachlan Shire Council^ s-

The Work: Faralga Water Supply Augmentation

The Work comprises:

Pre-construction activitiesdh

2 Water treatment plant

3 Power supply

4 Land matters

5 Prqject/Construction management

The Estimated Cost

The estimated cost for the Work is $1,707,049 (excluding GST).The Amount of Grant

I.h.^,!J^r-Aûnt of this Grantl referred to in the Clause 9 of the Conditions is $853,525(excluding GST).

The Common Seal of Councilwas hereunto affixed on

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IM12/23311NSW OFFICE OF WATER

Country Towns Water Supply and Sewerage Program


FOR COUNCIL MANAGED WATER SUPPLY AND SEWERAGE WORKS

Taralga Water Supply Augmentation

Grant Payments against Project Milestones:

Items and .I

Components Maximum Amount of Grantor Stages of Project Milestones Payment and Term of Paymentthe Work in Subject to Note 1 belowSchedule 1

Payment at the rate of 50% of eligibleCompletion of pre-construction1 expenditure on award of the water

activities treatment plant construction contractto a maximum amount of $70,274

At 25%, 50% and 75%2 completion of the water Three payments each of $164,000 to

treatment plant contract works a maximum total of $492,000

Payment at the rate of 50% of the3 Completion of power supply eligible expenditure to a maximum

amount of $36,000Payment at the rate of 50% of the

4 Completion of land matters eligible expenditure to a maximumamount of $51,250

Satisfactory progress of Progressive payments at the rate of5 projecVconstruction 50% of the eligible expenditure to a

management maximum amount of $40,000100% Practical Compfetion of

the Works in Schedule 1including commissioning and2achievement of Best Practice Payment of $164,001Compliance as set down in

Schedule 3.

Total $853,525

NOTE 1:

5!X.n^^»îi!!-^ s^f5*?-!aJ???.^?lyî()m?Ietion. ^th? Yvor^s aJ1d c<)mPl"a"cewith the enclosed "Conditions for Using Government Funds for the Construction ofWater Supply and Sewerage Scheme"

The Common Seal of Councilwas hereunto affixed on

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IM12/23311

NSW OFFICE OF WATER

Country Towns Water Supply and Sewerage Program


FOR COUNCIL MANAGED WATER SUPPLY AND SEWERAGE WORKS

Taralga Water Supply Augmentation Scheme

Best Practice Criteria Requiring Completion

Complete and/or update strategic business plans and financial plans;.

Complete IWCM Strategy..


Item: 7.1 Attachment A.: The Hon Katrina Hodgkinson - Construction ofTaralga Water Supply AugmentationScheme

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NEW SOUTH WALES OFFICE OF WATERURBAN WATER

CONDITIONS FOR USING GOVERNMENT FUNDSFOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF WATER SUPPLY AND SEWERAGE SCHEME

1: Definitions

"Act" means, unless otherwise indicated, the GownmentAct, 1993^%'G i.ftf.i-tw ^^-nCouncil" means Council* / . <

"Oflfics" means the New South Wales Office of Water

"General Manager" means the General Manager of CouncilKC.

Fixed Grant" means the approved maximum amount of financial assistance which maybe provkled under this Agreement against the Work as set out in Schedule 1

"Minister" means the Minister for Primary Industries.

"Work" means the works set out in the Schedule 1 attached and includes *

(a) The approved pre-construction activities after adoption of a preferred optionThese are concept design, survey, project management, design, communityconsultation, environmental assessments, preparation of tender documentsand risk management; and

(b) Construction management and construction of the works and (and acquisition inconnection with the works

"Scheme" means Council's overall system providing the water or sewerage servicewhich is managed as a single financial entity and of which the Work will be part

2: Recitals

Whereas.

(i) Council has made application to the Minister for construction of the Work inaccordance with Section 57(1) of the Act; and

(ii) the Minister has, subject to this agreement, approved financrat assistance toCouncil for the tendered cost of the Work set out in the covering letter attachedhereto and the Schedule 1; and

(iii) the Minister has appointed the Office to act on the Minister's behaff in relation tothe matters set out in this agreement;

then subject to Council's acceptance of and compliance with the conditions set outherein, the Minister may make progress and final payments in relation to the Workstrictly as described herein



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(i) The requirement under Section 60 of the Act for Council to seek the Minister'sapproval shall apply in respect of the Work.

("} Council shall_be the proponent of the relevant activity relating to the Work underPart 5 of the Environmental Planning & Assessment Act 1979

(iii) Council shall conduct the Work as determined by all the relevant determiningauthorities in the environmental impact assessment under Part 5 of theEnvironmental Planning snd Assessment Act 1979 for the activities associatedwith the Work.

^ TJ?.TJ^!l!'f^sr.. !?.a^. ?!l!IIS?51-?o-"ncll _wi^. t(?.e c^1? ^? management of the existingsewerage work in the Scheme under Section 58 of the Act.

4: Role of the Office

(0 Anything that the Minister may do under this agreement, including but not limitedto the giving of approval, directions and notification, may be done by the Office onbehalf of the Minister as the Minister's representative,

(") Any approval required to be sought from the Minister shall be sought from theOffice acting on the Minister's behalf as the Minister's representative

[iii) Any thing required to be given to the Minister under this Agreement, including butnot limited to notification, documents, and certificates, shall be given to the Officeon behalf of the Minister as the Minister's representative

(iv) Any participation of the Minister which the Minister may undertake under thisAgreement may be carried out by the Office, and any liaison required to be earnedout with the Minister shall be carried out with the Office,'as the Minister'srepresentative

6: Carrying Out of the Work

(i) Prior to commencing _ the Work, Council shall satisfy iteelf as to the adequacy ofthe Work for its intended purpose

(ii) Council shall commence the Work as soon as practicable upon being advised bythe Mmrster that funds under this Agreement are available

(Hi) Council shall ensure that any agreed program of the Work is strictly observed.

(iv) CouncH shall notify the Minister without delay of any ircumstance relating to workthat may reduce or increase the cost of the Work

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6: Responsibility for the Carrying Out and Operation of the Work

(i) The Work shall be performed at Council's risk Council accepts full responsibilityfor the Work mcluding the design and construction

(iO The Minister accepts no responsibility in relation to investigation, design orconstruction of the Work but relies on the Council and any professional personengaged by it to ensure proper standards are maintained at all stages of designand construction and that the design and construction comply with anyinstruction/directions, standards, criteria or benchmarks/policies as specified inthis Agreement

(ill) The ongoing operation of the Work shall be the responsibMfty of Council whichmust be undertaken to proper standards, in compliance with all statutoryrequirements and so that the performance capacity of the Work is achieved TheMinister will not be liable for any failure of Council to perform its ongoingobligations following construction of the Work.

7: Liability for Cost of the Work

(D Subject to the contribution to the cost of the Work to be made by the Minister ashereinafter provided, all direct costs involved in the carrying out and completion ofthe components of the Work set out in the Schedule 1 shall be borne by Council.

(") The amount of grant is fixed and cannot be varied Council shall bear the full costof any additional costs above the tendered contract price for individualcomponents of the Work set out in the Schedule 1 in aH circumstanoes

8; CorUficationoftheWork

(0 As soon as practicable upon the completion of particular components of the Workas specified in the Schedule 1, Council shall submit to the Minister a Certificate,provided by a suitably qualified and competent professional person appointed bythe General Manager, that the construction of the Work is satisfactory andcomplies with proper engineering standards of construction.

(") As soon as practicable upon the completion of particular components of Work asspecified In the Schedule 1 , the General Manager shall provkle his certification ofthe moneys spent on the Work, referenced to the Work or part of the Workactually carried out By the presentation of the Certificate of the Generalf

Manager, Council thereby represents that the Work or that part of the Work isbeing performed satisfactorily pursuant to these Conditions

(ill) As soon as practicable upon the completion of the whole of the Work the GeneralManager shall provide a Final Certificate to the Office certifying that the Work hasbeen completed in accordance with the conditions herein and setting out theactual Final Cost of the items listed in the Schedule 1.

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(iv) These Certificates shall be relied on by the Minister for the purpose of ensuringthe proper performance of the Work for the purpose of payments as provided forin this agreement.

(V) Council shall retain all Certificates for inspection by an auditor of Councilappointed pursuant to Chapter 13 Part 3 of the Act, or such persons as areauthorised by the Minister

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9; Payment by the Minister

(I) Financial assistance will be contingent on completion of the Work withinthree (3) years of the date of this offer. Failure to complete the Work in thistimeframe may result in financial assistance being reduced orwithdrawn ^

(ii) Financial assistance will be contingent on Council as the Local Water Utilityachieving substantial compliance with the Best Practice Management of WaterSupply and Sewerage Guidelines as gazetted in May 2004 Failure to complymay result in financial assistance being reduced or withdrawn Requirements toachieve this level of compliance are set out in the Schedule 3

(iii) Subject to the matters set out in this Clause, the Minister may make paymentsbased on completion of the Project Milestones specified in the Schedule 2 forcomponents of the Work.

(iv) The Minister shall not make any Progress Payments based on part compfetion ofthe Project Milestones specified in the Schedule 2 for components of the Workunless otherwise agreed and specified in the Schedule 2 The making of suchProgress Payments shall be at the complete discretion of the Minister.

(V) Council shall not seek payment for the Work or part of the Work until the Ministeris satisfied that the Council has complied with its obligations set out in Clause 8above

(vi) If the Minister is at any time of the opinion that Council failed to comply withthe terms, ronditjons and provisions contained herein, the Minister may. at hiscomplete discretion, withhold from Council for such period as he deems fit thepayment of any or all of the sums agreed to be paid to Council by the Minister.Any such decision by the Minister shall not be a waiver of the rights set out inClause AA below

(vii) Council shalj not be entitled to interest payments on any amounts due but unpaidby the Minister

(viii) Payment shall at all times be subject to continuance of available funding from theGovernment of New South Wales

10; Minister's Final Payment towards Final Land Acquisition Costs and Closing offthe Project

(i) Immediately upon commissioning of the assets in the final contract, the Council shallprovide anestimate of all remaining land acquisition costs prepared by the VatuerGeneral's Department or a valuer approved by the Valuer General's Departmentto the Minister

(D When all_Payments that may be made for the completion of components of theWork under this agreement have been made, and all certifications required to begiven to the Minister in accordance with Clause 8 have been given, and theMinister is satisfied that the Council has complied with all its obligations under thisagreement, the Minister may make Final Payment towards the Approved Estimateof the Final Land Acquisition Costs

(Hi) After the Minister's Final Payment is made, the Work is deemed to be finalisedand closed off

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11: Conduct of the Work

(D Council shall apply the relevant guidelines in the Total Asset Management Manual2006 in the performance of the Work, and shall ensure participation of the Ministerin any value management and risk management assessments

(") Council shall prepare a Project for the Work which shows CounciFs plan toimplement obligations under the Conditions herein The Plan shall provide forliaison with the Minister including the opportunity for review and concurrence atidentified Project Milestones

("D Council shall at all times be able to demonstrate compliance with the LocalGovernment (Tendering) Regulation 1999, and show support of the use of Codesof Practice and Tendering for the NS\N Construction Industry (published byConstruction Policy Steering Committee of New South Wales).

(iv) Council shall at all times permit the Minister or his authorised officers to inspectthe Work and any of Council's books of account, papers and other documentsrelating to the Work.

(v) Council shall from time to time promptly furnish to the Minister all such infatmationand particulars of and concerning the Work and the cost thereof as the Ministermay from time to time require

12: Records

(D Upon completion of the Work and precedent to the Final Payment, Council shallhave construction records including a construction report, a complete set ofdrawings showing the Work as executed and documentation for proper opsrationand maintenance for the Work, and finalisation details for all associated serviceprovider engagements and contracts

(ii) Council shall have records to demonstrate that the Work has been carried out inaccordance with the Project Development Plan as approved, and has notcontravened.

relevant environmental impact assessment documentation under the.

Environmental Planning and Assessment Act 1979. andLocal Government (Tendering) Regulation 1999.

13: Transparency of Government's Financial Assistance

At least one sign is to be displayed for the duration of the Work at a prominent tocatronto acknowledge the Government's Financial Assistance towards the Work

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14: Breach of Condition

If Council falls to perform the Work or achieve the Project Milestones in the timespecified in the Schedule 2, the Minister may terminate Government's financial^!'^T-rIC?-^_^?".îLS?alLre.p.ay. ^° thl Mini?ter the whole or any parts of anyflnanciaf assistance made by the Minister Council shall also repay any costs, chargesand expenses incurred by the Minister in respect of the Work together with mterestthereon at the interest rate specified in the gazette under Section 566 (3) of the LocalGovernment Act. 1993, as determined by the Minister.

15: Notice

Any written notice or demand provided for in these conditions may be served on Councilby ordinary prepaid post addressed to Council's Chambers or its postal address 9-

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Item: 7.1 Attachment B.: Petition - Gurrundah Road Residents

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Item: 7.1 Attachment C.: Wind Prospect CWP - Golspie Wind Farm - Resolution 213/12

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From: Daniel MqcDonald rSMTP:(laniel.macdonald(5>wDcwD.com au1To: UDDer.Lachten Shireôuncil fEX:/0=UPPER LACHLAN SHIRE

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Dear John,

Thank you very much for your time on the phone today. I heard the news that apetition containing 465 signatures against the proposed Golspie Wind FarnTwastabled to Council last week, resulting in resolution 213/12 being passed.

I am very keen to ensure that a successful Golspie Wind Farm project can benefitnot only the environment by producing clean energy but also deliver sustainableand l gte^ outcomes.for y°ur local. êrnn.ent-.re., the landholders-of-Golspieand Fullerton and the businesses of the Crookwell, Taralga and greater area.

I would like to reaffirm our commitment to working hard to deliver the bestpossible-wllld.£arffi_pro3ect îch co.plies_with the relevant planning requirementsand.9i^careful_consideration.to cowlcns °CP.2010._We feel-that-^s-prcjectcould deliver significant positives for the region and our assessment'woA over

the next_12 months will ensure that_ weând all stakeholders, know ^hat "impact;the_construction and operation of the wind farm may produce. We would hope-to~beableô_o££sâny potent.al short-term negative outcomes with longer:termpositive benefits such a key project can bring to the area.

I_^very_keen to me^ with Council again in the near future to field questionsand to continue_to seek to understand the interests of the local-government~a'rea!^-OT!nul^yJ-I.am.always avanableto those who are interested in directlyconveying their concerns to me and who would like to discuss the merits'andimpacts of the proposed wind farm.

!^l!!Lf^lJ^L^.° F.T^ ^?_emai1,^11 to the councillo'-s and encourage them tocontact me directly with their specific concerns or comments, if'thatawiH~be''o£help.

^?^ T?î?-.an^?_^^_enûre.you-c?nt^nue-.t^be kept up to date with upcomingevents and key milestones for the Golspie Wind Farm project.

Sincerely,

Daniel

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Daniel MacDonald - B.Eng(Civil) (Hons)

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Item: 7.1 Attachment P.: RAC - Proposed Collector Wmdfarm - Public Exhibition Period

RATCH-Australla CorporationLevel 13,111 Pacific HighwayNorth Sydney NSW 2060Telephone: +61 2 9464 1613wwwjatchaustralla.comwww.windfarms.net.au

25 July 2012

Mr John Bell

General ManagerUpper Lachlan Shire CouncilPO Box 10Crookwell NSW 2583

BY EMAIL: [email protected]

PROPOSED COLLECTOR WIND FARM - PUBLIC EXHIBITION COMMENCES

RATCH-Austratia is pleased to announce the commencement of the public exhibition processfor its Collector Wind Farm Environmental Assessment Report (EAR). The exhibition period willextend from Thursday, 26 July through to Monday, 24 September 2012 inclusive - a period of60 days. I enclose/attach for your interest a copy of the latest RATCH-Australia Collector WindFarm Development newsletter

Wind farm developments have attracted considerable community, government and mediaattention in recent times and we anticipate that this proposal will be of interest to you and theCouncil. We would like to offer you a briefing on the Collector Wind Farm at your convenience,including a tour of the site if desired. Our project development representatives will be availablethroughout the public exhibition period and beyond should your office have any queries.

Following exhaustive environmental investigations and extensive community and stakeholderconsultation, the Department of Planning and Infrastructure (DoPI) now considers the EAR hasadequately addressed the Director-General's Requirements. The EAR has most recently beenamended to consider the Draft NSW Planning Guidelines: Wind Farms in accordance withinstructions from DoPI.

There are hard copies of the EAR at Poidevins Cafe in Collector, the Gunning Library, theUpper Lachlan Shire Council offices in Crookwell, at the Goulburn-Mulwaree Council offices inGoulburn, at the Nature Conservation Council in Newtown, and at the NSW Department ofPlanning and Infrastructure offices in Sydney. We are able to send you an electronic copy of thedocuments and it's also available to download at ours and the Department's websites at:www.maiorDroiects.Dlannina.nsw.aov.au/ or www.windfarms.net.au

We look forward to, indeed encourage, the participation of the community and otherstakeholders during the exhibition period. Consistent with our ongoing commitment tocommunity consultation, we will be hosting a series of information sessions in the CollectorMemorial Hall to assist the community's understanding of the EAR and respond to any


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questions and concerns. We will also be seeking people from the community to form IheCollector Wind Farm Forum, which will be established to enable open discussion betweenRATCH-Australia, the community, the Upper Lachlan Shire Council and other interestedstakeholders on issues_directly relating to the wind farm. Former ABC radio presenter DeborahCameron will chair the Forum, which will meet regularly throughout the life of the project. One ofthe first issues the Forum will consider is how to administer the Community Benefit Fund.

We believe our proposal has significant merit; not only in its contribuh'on to Australia's bipartisantarget that 20% of Australia's electricity supply must come from renewable sources by 2020,but also through its contribution to the local community and economy through investment,employment and a $200,000 per annum community benefit fund once the wind turbines areoperational.

Please do_not hesitate to contact me or (he RATCH-Australia project development team shouldyou need further information.

Yours sincerely

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Steve LoxtonCEORATCH-Australia Corporation

RATCH-Australia's Collector Wind Farm Project Directors

Anthony Yeates Nick Valentinephone: 02 9464 1382 phone: 02 9963 9924email: [email protected] email: [email protected]

About RATCH-Australla

RATCH-Australia is a strong supporter of wind energy. We currently own three operating windfarms and are working on additional proposals including the Collector Wind Farm. As well as ourinvestments in wind energy, RATCH-Australia owns coal and gas fired power stations includingthe Collinsville Power Station and Townsville Power Station in Queensland and the KemertonPower Station and BP Kwinana Power Station in Western Australia.


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a ncitiond end stete-baspd snapshot on v-v'iriJ farm investment, jobs and c?rbonabatement. SKM .ookeo at e.'::st.ng wind farm financial dsts and intervitwed fûrcompsnies with experience u, numercus wind farm proiects. The report presentsa brcakdowr of investment cu-ing the' construction and operalicns phases of aTiajorv-ind "arm, collated frcm actual data provided by developers, contractors.aci'.'êrs and consultants.

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BENEFITS OFWIND FARMS N REG ONAL COMMUNITIES

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Pr:un and March are bndhotd'rs F, r tht. Capik-lV.'i.u' Fannal Brn._,e'.dore - they have 27 ;jrb'nef on the;, pr"p"rty.Th-; ciosesl lurbine is 900 metres from their horn".The propfcrly has Leer. in t;ie f.'mily c;:nce 1866.

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"This ch'.-nge has been acctTinanied by an ircreasc in > tack te.fVwnlhLy. parrots and eaijlfts - ncni. of which seen afffcctod

^by the adjacent tcrbifies.

"I'm always surpriseu when peopk.' usk if our livestock mindthe wind turbines. Our maiden Merino wool last year was

«some of the be5t wool we've over had. Our clas:scr said it The roads put in by the wind farm .\was the best we had .->vcr shown >,im and right amongst developer give us much better accessthe best he hao ever seen. Their upbnnping was almostE-xclusively in the padducks beneath the wind towers." to our property which has improved

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BENEFITS OF WIND FARMS N REGIONAL COMMUNITIES

BRIAN AND JILLWILSONLandholders at Clements Gap Wind Farm. SAI

BACKGROUND!

Brian cnc .'ill own 3EOO acres, "he p-sp-Tly hz-.s been:n the family sinc" '|S72 (thsy -.r . ;!ith generafon 'i;rmers]wilii ar. emphaE':s en crops ^~d £h?ep. Tiie" ha'/6 threechildren and their ctcseet t'!rbi"e is 'l.m from their house.

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'This ir the first ti'ne we iiavt; had another soured riincome not dependent on r;'t].fell-Turbiri:>s h;:-.'" helpedus to drought-procf the farm.

"The road track; are c.ls.o .n asse: bc'h as fire '-reaks KRdgi-.'irg us greater BSCCSE to all pir.s of our prcisrty.

I"It i<; a real benefit having the v;')r!,ers .irorr.d, ar extraset of ay';s. They noiify us if there is an injured oi.iri-11.dsm;.gcd ft nec or en opi.-i pnts. 1

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aflsl " 1 year;-., S...iah w bo'n icc-:l:y. ~I.,.v marsg... 2,j0 3 M.'t.r. intc^-'st in renfcwabie cr'eryy.hecta, vs, with jOCO cstt;e on tl;e iLni.. Thi; cr'ucle h;.ve four

' Th" wind farm opi-'nc-d ur. s dour to vegetation cffse > -chi.Jrcn uuca 22, 20, .; 6 and 1.:.wis'ing scrub is nowprolcclcd, con.i.T.'pu forthr f'lturo.

'The Kind company helps to (ur.d the Landcare Croupwhich Lentfits the ;oc,i> csmnnunity.

"In a funny way the wind farm haspreserved the coastline becauseit can't be sub-divided. "

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PUBLIC EXHIBITIONm.

Your opportunityto review the proposal and, if you WBh.tomakeasubmisaonin response

Fotowmg exhaustive environmartal investigations,and extensive communityconsultation, vue are pleased that the Department of Planning and Irrfiastnicturehas approved our enviionnnental aswssmentfar public nwtew.

Now it's yourtumto reviewour proposal askquesuons and pnmde comment,either Infarmally, or formally by makmg a submission tolhe Department This isa veiy Imponant pan of the plannng pl and we welcome and encourageuucaa

yourparticipatton Our proposal is now up for sautmy, and your views wiNa$sin the Government m makng a deaston on the pBOjea Our EmitonmemalAssessment Report wfU be on Pubkc Exhibinan for 60 days (rom Tliuisday 26 Juhr2012 "The documents contain ? kit of mlbnnation and you are encouraged toexamine our submuaon ctosely

There are haid copies of the pioposal at the RoidevinsCafS in Collector, theGunning Ubiaiy, the Upper Lachbn Shire Council offices m Crookwel, atGoubun^Muhwaree&aunal and at the NSWDepaitment of Planning andInftastructureoflfcesinSydney WeaFeabtelDsendyuuanelectromccopyofthe docwnerrt^ and ifa also available to downkad at aura and the Departmenrtwebsite at www.majorprojects4ilanningjisw.gov.au/www.windfamunetau

Any member of the public may contribute to the planning process for thisprqiert by making a submission. Vfe parttculafty encourage residents ofCollector and surrounds to participate If you wish to make a submission,tt must be made during the PubBc Exhibition penod which ends on Monday24 September 2012 find out more about howtomakeasubmlsston atwww.majorpTcêctsîlaimmgjisw.gflw.au/i inline/

A number of our representatives will host infbnnatton sesskms at in theCollector Memorial Hall, Bourke Street, CoBector on the (faUowing dates:Fnday27 July 2012 between 3pm and 7pmSaturday 28 July 2012 between 12pm and 4pmWednesday 1 August 2012 between 5pm and 8pmThursday 2 August 2012 between 1pm to 6pmThursday 9 August 2012 between 1 pn 1 to 6pm

Mte would like to see you there. Wfe will be abte to step you through theenvironmental documentation.and you wUI be aUetoview large she printOUB of how the wind farm wll look. Vfc encourage you to ask questions, makesuggesttons, or peihaps share hteas (or howtoobtato maximum benefits fromthe tommunity Benefit Fund (or Collector which wiB be establshed.

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create a Community Benefit Fund to which we will donate $200,000 peryear once the wind farm starts operating which is $5m over the life ofthe project Our intention is that the community will getto decide wherethe money is spent through the deliberations of the Collector Wind farmForum which is to be established shortly.

Giving back to the community: Pictured is the fire truck Inflgen Energypurchased for the Taylors Creek Road Bushflre Service and forthecommunity ofTarago.

The Collector Wind Farm ForumThe Collector Wind Farm Forum will be established to enable opendiscussion between RATCH-Australia, the community, the UpperLachlan Shire Council and other interested stakeholders on issuesdirectly relating to the wind farm. Former ABC radio presenter,Deborah Cameron will chairthe Forum, which will meet regularlythroughout the life of the project One ofthe first issues the Forumwill consider is how to administer the Community Benefit Fund.

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Opportunities for contractorsGoulbum business operator Andy Divall needs no convincing of the benefits of wind farms tofinal communities. Dlvalh, a family owned earthmoving operation in Goulbum, has had keycontracts on Infigerfs Woodlawn and Capital wind farms as well on the CuBerin Range andWalwa wind farms. Mr Dlvall said wind farms are "a great economic stimulus package andemployment source for rural communities. The economic benefits are dear. There have been 1

few opportunities since we've been in business Nkethese wind farms and we'd be keen tosee them continue.

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Taralga resident Andrew McDade is one local already seeing the benefits of the growingrenewable sector In his job on Capital Wind Fami.1 see the wind farms as an opportunity forlocals to giabiThe opportunities are few and far benween in nird area5i and this is a great one.The money is good and you dont necessarily need the qualifkationsto geta start. I workatongskte a shearer, a butcher, a welder, car mechanks, a helicopter mechanic as wellas electridans and fitters.We come from all walks of life and we all team together.After all, it is a new industry.'

Mr McDade said he gets asked a k»t of questions about the wind fann.1 suffer no ill effectsfrom being in and around the turbines, and steep ve»y wet at night after a haid day's work. Ifanything, my 1'ife has changed for the better*

impact on property pricesBungendore area real estate agents were recently surveyed abouttheir perceptions on the effectof the wind farms on property values - in their opinion. overal property sates and values in thearea have not been affected. One agent saiA-WesoM one in between tvw wind milk and itdidn't impact the sale at all. That was about 1 8 months ago"

Another commented: "We are still selling properties with views of the wind farm; thereino effect on prices."

poi>ilr step forward for climate change

TOsdevelopment will power the equivalent of75fl00homesayear,savingupto 11 millontonnes of greenhouse gas emissions over its lifespan of 25 years.Thatt a significant achievementas we move from fossil fuel generation to dean energy.



CLEAN ENERGY NOW.

RATCH-Australia Corporation

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Wind fact #1 Wind fact #3There is no evidence that wind turbines cause We're meeting some of the toughestadverse health effects. environmental guidelines in the world.We recognise this is a hot topic and there are many views. On We have designed our wind farm to comply with the NSWthis Issue, we must pay attention to Australia's peak public health Government's draft windfarmnolseguaelines, which the NSWbody, the National Health & Medical Research Council (NHMRC). Planning Minister has calledthe toughest in the countiy, possiblyfallowing a review of all available scientific literature the NHMRC the worU" Noise ham the wind farm wont exceed more than

determinedthere is currently no published sdentHic evidence 35 decibels, day or night, which is equivalent to a quiet libraryto positively link wind turbines with adverse health effects'and and is less than the wind farm noise levels permitted In Victoria,there Is no reliable evidence that sounds below the hearing South Australia, New Zealand, Europe and North America. Bythreshold produce physiological or psychological effects: The comparison, load noise from Federal Highway in Collector can be

up to 55 decibels.NSW Department of Health and the Victorian Department ofHealth both accept the findings of the NHMRC We are also observing strict fire safety standards. All wind farmsSo why are health concerns circulated so widely? Whether it's are required to comply with International Electrotechnlcal

because people nearby are simply annoyed or have other reasons Commission safety standards. Ahhough the potential for firps infor not wanting wind turbines nearby, we cant speculate. All wind turbines Is very low we've incorporated various fire safetywe can do is to have regard to the weight of scientiffc evidence measures, including automatic shutdown, electrical and thermal

on the matter. International research has consistently found no fault alarms and lightning safety. Intheeventofkical bushflres,health issues caused by wind farms. The NSW Department of the new roads will provide easier access for RFS.Health has said that the wkielydrculirted fears regaiding healthissues are "not scientifically valid:

Windfuct#4In any event, we welcome continued research Into any impactwind tuibines may have. RATCH-Aujtralia will continue to beguided by the NHMRC and any future research. There are now 54 wind farms in Australia,

generating more than 2% of our electricity.In South Australia, wind turbines already

Wind fact #2 supply 20% of the state's electricity.

Most people in your community support Wind Is the most cost-eflectlve form of renewable energy InAustralia. The cost of producing energyftom wind has droppedwind farms by 80% over the past 25 years and is continuing total.

We polled the Collector area in November 2010, and found that Collector Wind Farm isa highly eflldent way to produce energy,68% of respondents support this proposal compared with Just and is designed to make the most of what isa wry windy area.18% saying they oppose or strongly oppose. Wind power does not need any additional backup powerfiom

fossil fuel generators.These findings are backed by many other independent studiesin rural areas. For example, in the NSW Government's surveyof community attitudes ta wind farms in 201 0,89% of peoplesurveyed in Yass, Goulbum, Boorowa, Collector, Ciookurell andsurrounding regions favour wind farms, 79% agreed wind farmswould benefit their local community, and an overwhelming 98%agreed wind was a dean source of energy.


Item: 7.1 Attachment P.: RAC - Proposed Collector Windfarm^Pyblic Exhibition Period

Contact details:

If you wouM like an electronic copy of our Eiwironmental Assessment Report,or require more mfbnnatton, please contact

NkkWitendne Anthony YeatesT; 02 9963 9924 T! 02 94641382E [email protected] Eanthony.yeates@>retchaustralacom

r LEA NOW.»_ RATCH-AutnB* Corporation


Item: 7. Attachment E.: Australian Trucking Association - Intelligent Access Program (IAP)

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Wesj>ii n$eJ gfoctilffes Gin QursupgOT^^ket.sheiwss, fueS stVwa $ewi!ye statbn and rnedlGa)suppEfes in Qitt bosptEsis: Vtfith 8 popu'aSoo on Uierase, {he m&s( set»a1?i6 seluSon is to ei-icffufSge<fi0 we ofiqng&c; safer coRifcfinstie'ro, which cany mwe fr.eig.ili, ThtS Has bsen daiW iq Vidoria (OF!TO?re than a decade. This decisiQR by Weioria fs enci»i(age tftes® wei-siG'es: has seten ftfa industfy'sptfflcluiddvtly skyrocket wnen compared to NSW.

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Item: 7.1 AttachmenFETAusiraiian Trucking Association-lnteiiiflent Access Prosram^lAP^

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locai eoifncits ba\t: iwen: ied to feel'eve tiiaUAP ffiarsagsscGB'^tanse. ?(.c^<;Gm^lsa(ic& iôtmsiioais passed bScfe.te i6;a1 cpyncifs by NSW fioasfes'ssi ^srWnie Sej-^c^ iRiMS:;i, who are resp^s&ief%rf»!3ns®;ng 8ie ?A:P: How csi?i anycouneu Wsive <S6R%ief;£etfte program .wofkSs?

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locs! cwciia oeed to tell gte^ stgtefipbfemmertt tftgtJAP ^Qijid got t>& oquS'eci .as a £OR((?8ofli.o?sc%s&.!^ fa6t> .soyRcys sôylrf be a!tst«tB.Qpftft>V8 as^sste tneir feads &» vehitetes ope^ng asHML, reganiltess ofw^sih^ 8n Qperstor hgs (AP £K- ?i6t

The pFsviQas (^SW governmenS has denfed pi-oau^wty. e^viransienit^ gnd safety jgaips W ou;'son-'ânJfy; Wis rseed to ensunB RM$ is aware Its po.lidjsis ate ^(itfig our date's pot&'itiai {o g%wproductivityvasgy, lAP shoyld bn r»F)6>iited as a cpnî^pr! ter ^hi'cfes ifk&S-ifouBfes Wid semi"fraiiecs wsoti'ng to access HiyiL.

On teehSifofyoyr cpi.fncilai'sd rate payers, we encourage yay to w}^. to ^MSto ^ww yoiur suppert(pr ;a betSer prodwiivity oyteiome fisr NSW; Yo'-t isafl sd^foss yoiir corresponiie^ce to;

Mr Peter DiwisanChief ExscyfiyfiRoaa & Maritime ServicesLoctedBa8@2§Nortts Sydney NSW20S9

Tbs"i; (he next tims a trsnsport Qperatof seeks te access csyrcft feads W) » iongeir, safe?comtewiittons, ftink about how many trucft moveRwnt&you are sau>n@ wd grsnt spp^vî withpvrtfhs need Kw fAP. Where you do (teted tniicks on ydyrrosetg, Shioicsbot.it how you s'e encoyragfng.jse of ths safest combmafforts - fiwse tbsit.c^^dss 8t H^L, ihose;tbat fwtwss bgttertraiaerfAww?. ariit 1?'os© thatcoffipty w'tth sxfra safety rgquiremtefriSs, Yic8.i wit! be doiFig your commynity aSasiW.

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Item: 7.1 Attachment E.: Australian Trucking Association - Intelligent Access Program (IAP)

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smatier trucks ^Dpvsis of bhger: s?»fef tretA:;', woca pro!Jye<iv&itiu<A;8Kk« 8-<toufo!e&, nsedte undertaite ir(e»st(a»!?»n»3 toftiiêtbâvehîes. in $wnacasfc5: tbsy RIU^ a'so tinê.'-tsh^riiedteai ^wScs. GE.ffiês ensyre (heiir stwwssre e(Mnpei@KS ap^ gppr8priasriy;tia?ae(i befcre ssp^figihwm sS in a rtisjor asset ?1ki6s a 8-doubte.

FACT "Accidents invoiving frucRs and othervehSctes &rs often Sw fauii of the oUn>r driver

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.Rseefti stycii^ by hiafi&n^ Ti^nsiSOri (nsuonee: <NT!) PACT ~ IAP is not beSng used in the was? if wasshwStsS >n ^siat <afa?fe ;?t<St(!e^s inv.&iwng a tn»»i gnd intendedsnoteet VRhK3g. tlva sithgi-dnver Aas at <9u8 sn 8£% o?the aeektertts, n&têtfuekdrivsr Be'tter edDcatfCift st IAP i«a6dwsned a? a too? forqswnFnectay? r^'nofe.rfcardwer?, atahg witft <f'8K)v$3 'eaas. #ou«i go 9 iorsg mansgs c-ofenitia! 'iste?. so ssrtsftws !»?ras(iiciyre. iikewayfo rethicitig (he ntiffifcief ^ tet&i c-ashes o^ (iW KSgei8.Ves:yhg8v<np6iwsies, piarst, ana iiqutpmeFd mayFoads. eaas6 ctamagi&to ^frssti-ueitir©^3tOii?iusyaS utiit

tyiass SR8 m^ss .clisti'sbtjtfein. LWwiis ateo (iew?foved toruse w Sypsiyjspfylnterwintiort Crders fo' systfMnstic- crpefs'stsRt y?>sw8S sft fte »ns%, {iimeBskw araj ioad

r ~( rs®{r<iifi* 9re@ Now.» h^s been sypiieci t'-; jsescriptive.nwiutSf <w?if'b>sat)0f!_, and th&ss wanURg to ^p^t'ate athiftw <r«as^ lirrtits: wters- there is no incr&afiiN ssk toroad?.

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The pnsiôus i^SSV gewi'hmeni iropfsflrepted iAP !)t.(8}sd hocmawier In frJSW, fciisef, 'sate' owtei"«tisa8 iik'eB-dotibtes<6p8!atihg dt higher mass limtts), 8'tFtêsaiftd AS-t'-ipte8 <wft»on pfWiKte pfoductivSy apd safetygains vriis/i coFBpfirod towstiiiitwai Tt>ad t-'Sifts an?? seini-trailers) w. rwswed So have (AP, Roaci trains bji&fStel> yw,

<wihwt m^QWff Stt\4 OT any rosd (ft a ^-esmifcied arearACT-IAP teexpensive for operatorsto us® yf N5SV wS senn^rsjisrs a?i& gweraily uRffisii'sCtod

hence, the teetsw, ssSw c.sriKipaiiQfs is S'tsaA'^ssKs^,The Rosts <t» ^:si}»raior te:l;>ecw(ie:resgtst^re(J wtb JAP denying NSW ffiush ns<8d8d pcociueCvity envirottmwste}wd i6 NaifJlStfi s system: arB prOhiOstiv^. Mainy arid, .rapcs't^tTtiy. saifejygains,fr^nsport comDaiites opfetâe on a 3% to S;A nst pi-crfit ^/ ff L~^

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f'R ort;eri& >swwsn*wos-~i%>t.%i*-'s<ite.s thsi fhs .i.îctesare seiss^ loaded to this coi'rees .n'sighte:, oBWBto'F sneisqtii%d io yRitet^îrtefnsJ renews swS tee SudSed.by art gpcrsvgd atirfttor. R<?iX)rds are (sqyted te? »e ;:i">''i;j-<;:;3?. .,-^.:^SV

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This is wt the case, Vehicles thai hav6 road f?tendiy ytfro:ng. Let's, say a stîa'rnatket needs 1.000 tonnes s?freightSuspenskm, and which operste at higher mass timiste, totsme into the asifore. TKe labte betow shows

cause no irtoiewesirte roads iban vîcfos thstdo not townW^tr^s w6>ufd &^neecle<;i by ftp {iSfersnt typssuse (hi? ii/i of suspenston and wbteh opsrate at gen- oftnicKs to get ttie frâftt ttt (h]6.sup6marl(et:

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iW»TH - Bigger tructes are otare pollutmgto QUFenvironment than smaDer tFucks

WYTIH - Ofmvs, of tarfle tieavy vehfetess drivsfyrthw, and are therefoire at a :hi!gher rfe* <rf Wrong again, lafêr irucks use tess fue^ }h?n smstifatigue relatetf incidents t"^sto steiivertbe same amount ^ flight. Ttife Wfeans

^.»r6-c(oyb!ee)iawipt8afc Ewben:comp^f80(6t{ieih'ee axte-Ttgid fcses jusi 69%of sfMet rûtffia.toinwrocS. Dtiyers of vetwtes over 12.tor»ms ^ sêct compjete 8 sams fre^ task, resuftoa fo ie$sto shcgsntfirtjgite laws, whish gWem .tn&amoyrit c^ emfssKms.work a driwr cap camRjate fn a.d^f, a.tweek, of a

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Item: 7.1 Attachment F.: NSW Govt Planning & Infrastructure - Petition Golspie Windfarm Acknowledged

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IJ^?L^.i'?y-r.{St^ta MrJsaiBri^Ha£tete^ Wretyiw Geoeral, Depac»rsent of Planning andIntra^cturaendos^^Gûndi Has ^.^ ouf^ppoôn-toWproposaTtcconstrct a wind isrm at Qotspie JStSW.

The Director ÔTeifal has asked m^ Jo ackflOwJecJQe yw Nter af}d to advise that IheDeparts ftas yet to rîw^n gn^nêntai A^sment for thte wject. If -anEnwoRmeoia) assessment is receh^ the Dspartmerti wif fate ascowt of CoSs^spMkwio its assessment.

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