Executive Manager's Report No. WK54/10
Works Division
Date of Meeting: 18/08/2010
17 WORKS PROGRESS REPORT - JUNE QUARTER 2010 - DESIGN AND CONSTRUCTION BRANCH
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
This is a report on the progress of works which are carried out by the Design and Construction Branch of the Works Division for the fourth quarter of 2009/2010. Overall, projects were undertaken in accordance with the timing and budgets shown in the previously adopted program.
PURPOSE/OBJECTIVE
The purpose of this report is to provide information as to the progress of the various 2009/2010 Improvement Programs (Civil Works), and other works undertaken by the Design and Construction Branch.
DISCUSSION
Improvement Program
Construction works are carried out under Council's various Improvement Programs namely: Local Roads, Footpaths, Stormwater Drainage, Traffic Facilities and Special Projects. In addition to this, the Design and Construction Branch is involved in other works such as Catchment Remediation projects for the Water Catchments Team of the Environment Division and civil works for the Parks and Landscape Team.
The Gantt charts for the programs listed above, together with comments in the right hand column as to the status of each project, form part of this report.
Any change in the timing of construction for any project from the adopted program, is shown on the Gantt charts by shading the construction period shown on the previously adopted program.
Significant Impacts
The Design and Construction Branch has a number of staff vacancies in the Design Team, with contract resources being utilised as necessary to ensure deadlines are met. These staff vacancies have impacted on preconstruction activities for the 2010/2011 Program. Some additional temporary resources are being sought with a view of catching up on programs. Progress in this regard will be monitored and further reported in the future.
Tenders / Contracts
Tenders called during the June quarter were:
1. Electrical Services
2. Supply and Delivery of Road Materials
3. Supply and Delivery of Concrete
4. Expression of Interest – Storey Park Community and Child Care Centre, Design and Project Management
5. Design and Construction Management of Hornsby Aquatic Centre
Current contracts include:
1. Material Testing of Site Investigation
2. Concreting Form and Finish
3. Supply of Delivery of Precast Concrete Drainage Products
4. Design and Construction Epping Water Harvesting Schemes
5. Construction of Water Supply to Crosslands Reserve
6. Minor Asphalt Works
7. Stabilisation of Road Pavements
8. Supply and Delivery of Precast Concrete Drainage Products
9. Plumbing Services
10. Construction and Reconstruction of Vehicular Crossings and Footpaths
11. Sprayed Bituminous Surfacing
12. Patching of Road Pavements with Full Depth Asphalt
13. Supply and Lay Asphaltic Concrete
14. Pavement Marking (NSROC)
15. Grass Cutting of Roadsides
16. Greenway Park Community Centre Upgrade and Construction of Childcare Centre
17. Cherrybrook Community Childcare Facility – Consultant to Finalise Plans and Documentation
18. Architectural Services for Development of a Fire Control District Office – Berowra Waters Toll Gates Site
19. Construction of Hornsby Ku-ring-gai District Rural Fire Centre and Emergency Facility
20. Hornsby Quarry – Land Filling Approval
Tenders expected to be called in the first quarter of 2010/11 are:
1. Patching of Road Pavements with Full Depth Asphalt
2. Supply and Lay Asphaltic Concrete
3. Expression of Interest - Storey Park – Design and Construction Management
Customer Satisfaction Surveys
In order to ensure that the Design and Construction Branch is informing the community of the projects it undertakes, designs are now available to the community on Council’s website. In order to ensure that the Branch is meeting the needs of our customers, at the completion of most Local Road projects, customer satisfaction survey forms are sent to residents in the vicinity of the works. Of the forty five survey forms that have been returned, 85% of residents rated projects as very good/good. Following is a summarised copy of the results.
Vehicular Crossing Construction
The Design and Construction Branch is also responsible for issuing plans and specifications and supervising vehicular crossing construction. Property owners have the choice of using a contractor from Council's Authorised Contractors List, or pay Council to construct vehicular crossings on their behalf. There are currently 46 Authorised Contractors, including two new contractors authorised during the quarter.
During the June quarter 66 plans and specifications were issued and 6 crossing were constructed by Council's contractors.
BUDGET
Expenditure and budget of projects is shown in the Gantt charts included in this report.
POLICY
There are no policy implications.
CONSULTATION
The program has been developed in consultation with the respective program managers.
TRIPLE BOTTOM LINE SUMMARY
A Triple bottom line summary is not required for this report as this is done at an individual program level.
RESPONSIBLE OFFICER
The responsible officer is the Manager, Design & Construction, Mr Rob Rajca who can be contacted on telephone 9847 6675 between 8.30am - 5.00pm, Monday to Friday.
RECOMMENDATION
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THAT the contents of Executive Manager’s Report No. WK54/10 be received and noted. |
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Maxwell Woodward Executive Manager Works Division |
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File Reference: F2004/05959-02
Document Number: D01459711