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Community and Client Services Monthly Review 1 - 31 October 2017
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Community and Client Services Monthly Review
1 to 31 October 2017
Community and Client Services Monthly Review 1 - 31 October 2017
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Table of Contents
Highlights of the Month 3
Workplace Health & Safety 5
Council in Community 7
Community & Council Happenings 8
Financial Data 11
Review of Operations
Community Lifestyle 13 Mackay Entertainment and Convention Centre and Events 23 Corporate Communications and Marketing 27 Emergency Management 35 Health and Regulatory Services 38
Community and Client Services Monthly Review 1 - 31 October 2017
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Highlights of the Month PROGRAM
PROJECT DETAIL
COMMUNITY LIFESTYLE
The Brown Sugar Festival The Festival, which celebrates and acknowledges Australian South Sea Islander culture and history, was held in Mackay on Sunday October 1. The Festival included a march through the City Centre (commencing at the Leichardt Tree), followed by information stalls and entertainment at the Mackay Showgrounds.
Anti-Poverty Week Food Drive
Council’s annual Anti-Poverty Week Food Drive took place from September 25 to October 21, with donated items passed on to Anglicare, St Pauls Uniting Church and Sarina Inter-Church Council to replenish their existing food pantries.
MECC & EVENTS In Kind Assistance MECC assisted/provided in-kind support to Stories from the Sisterhood – The Just Saying Project, and PBR at BB Print Stadium.
Global Grooves Despite the inclement weather, the community turned out in numbers to enjoy the event, embracing traditional cultural dance, song and food. Feedback from the event patrons has been positive and 90% of vendors have indicated they were happy with their trade, 100% were satisfied with communication from organisers and 85% will attend the event in 2018.
CORPORATE COMMUNICATIONS & MARKETING
Advertising-promotional feature in Australian Newspaper
Mackay was featured in an LGAQ lift-out in the Australian Newspaper
Promotional video produced for SEGRA
A new 2-minute video produced for SEGRA. Official launch of video in Mackay will take place in late November
EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT
Kinchant Dam Community Dam
Emergency Management Staff and SES in collaboration with Sunwater attended the Kinchant Dam Community day held on the 7th October 2017.
SES Forensic Search SES volunteers (Mackay and Mirani) assisted the Queensland Police Service in a forensic search in the Glenden area, missing person.
HEALTH & REGULATORY SERVICES Introduction of Parking
Meters
Parking meters were introduced to the Cinema and Mid-City Off Street Car Parks on 9 October to supplement the pay by phone, pay by app system, PayStay, already in use at these locations. People wanting to use these car parks can now use coins to pay for parking.
Animal Management Strategy
Following more than 12 months of work developing an Animal Management Strategy with animal advocacy groups and the community, the Strategy was adopted by Council on 25 October. The Strategy will enhance the community’s wellbeing through a stronger emphasis on education, developing innovative Animal Management Centre practices and encouraging responsible pet ownership.
Community and Client Services Monthly Review 1 - 31 October 2017
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Greater Whitsunday Food Network AGM
Officers from Environmental Health and Development Assessment attended the Greater Whitsunday Food Network AGM on 27 October, answered questions and provided advice to farmers wanting to add value to their primary produce and introduce farm stalls and tours.
Andrew Knight Director Organisational Services & Acting Director Community & Client Services.
Community and Client Services Monthly Review 1 - 31 October 2017
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Workplace Health & Safety
Summary
Nine incidents were reported during October.
For the 2017-18 year to date there continues to have been no lost time injuries, which is a very positive result.
Incidents and Injuries
There were four injuries to an MRC employee recorded in October:
• A worker stepped into a small hole in the floor, injuring her knee. • Two employees were replenishing a food hot box when their arms came into contact with a steel
cover, resulting in minor burns. • A worker injured their knee when pushing an equipment case up a ramp.
Other incidents included:
• A member of public incident where a customer’s foot was run over by a wheelchair. • Near miss incidents: where a small fire occurred in a food warmer; a staff member was confronted by
a verbally aggressive customer; and a tree was damaged when hit by a contractor’s truck.
Each incident is investigated and appropriate corrective measures implemented, to reduce future risks.
Community and Client Services Monthly Review 1 - 31 October 2017
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Lost Time Injuries & Days Lost
Department 2013-14 2014-15 2015-16 2016-17 2017-18
LTI Days Lost LTI Days
Lost LTI Days Lost LTI Days
Lost LTI Days Lost
Corporate Communications
Community Lifestyle 3 98 2 4
MECC & Events 2 57 1 11 2 4
Emergency Management
Health & Regulatory Services 1 2
Community & Client Services 5 155 1 11 2 4 3 6 0 0
Glossary
Incident Any unplanned event resulting in, or having a potential for injury or ill health. Lost Time Injury (LTI) Incidents that resulted in a fatality, permanent disability or time lost from work of one
day / part of a day or more Total Recordable Injuries (TRI) Incidents that result in a Lost Time Injury (LTI), Suitable Duties Injury (SDI) and
Medical Treatment Injury (MTI)
Community and Client Services Monthly Review 1 - 31 October 2017
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Council in Community Mackay Regional Councillors visited our Western region in October. Venues included:
• Wests Leagues Club
• Mackay Fibre Arts
• Palmyra Drag Club
• Eton Hotel
• Kinchant Dam Recreation Facility
• Homebush School During the day, several briefings were held with local community groups including Walkerston Rotary, Walkerston BMX, Walkerston Cycling, and Mackay Pony Club. The day concluded with a community afternoon tea with the year 6 students at Homebush State School, followed by a community catch-up. Other Councillor Community Engagement activities During the month, councillors attended other official community events. Included in October were:
Date Project Details Councillors
3.10.17 City South Carpark Lease Ending Pop up stall Cr Gee, Cr Mann,
Cr Paton
5.10.17 Norris Rd Skate Park Community Workshop 1 Cr Englert, Cr Paton,
Cr Bonaventura
6.10.17 Norris Rd Skate Park Community Workshop 2 Cr May, Cr Englert, Cr Mann,
Cr Gee
7.10.17 Northern Beaches Safe Swim Options Pop up stall Cr Williamson, Cr Mann,
Cr Gee, Cr Paton, Cr Bonaventura
17.10.17 Sichter Street Sarina Meeting with residents Cr Paton, Cr Mann, Cr Bella
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mun
ity a
nd C
lient
Ser
vice
s M
onth
ly R
evie
w 1
- 31
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ober
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ame
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ls
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C in
volv
emen
t
Frid
ay 1
0 N
ovem
ber
10am
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m
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nbow
For
um
Rel
atio
nshi
ps A
ustra
lia
45 V
icto
ria S
treet
, Le
vel 2
Wor
ley
Pars
ons
Build
ing,
Mac
kay
Indi
vidu
als,
cou
ples
, rai
nbow
fam
ilies,
al
lies
and
serv
ices
pro
vide
rs a
re
invi
ted
to d
iscu
ss w
hat s
uppo
rts a
re
need
ed in
the
com
mun
ity.
For m
ore
info
rmat
ion,
ple
ase
call
Deb
bie
on
4957
495
2 or
Mic
hael
on
4953
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4.
Prom
otio
n of
the
even
t thr
ough
our
net
wor
ks.
Tues
day1
4 to
Th
ursd
ay 3
0 N
ovem
ber
Brea
stSc
reen
Que
ensl
and
Bus
CQ
Uni
vers
ity C
ampu
s C
arpa
rk,
Syd
ney
Stre
et, M
acka
y
Wom
en a
ged
50 –
74
are
enco
urag
ed
to h
ave
a m
amm
ogra
m e
very
2 y
ears
. W
omen
40
year
s an
d ov
er a
re a
lso
elig
ible
to jo
in th
e Br
east
Scre
en
Que
ensl
and
Prog
ram
. Out
-of-h
ours
ap
poin
tmen
ts a
vaila
ble,
no
refe
rral
ne
eded
. Pho
ne 1
3 20
50
or b
ook
onlin
e an
ytim
e at
w
ww
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asts
cree
n.ql
d.go
v.au
Prom
otio
n of
the
oppo
rtuni
ty th
roug
h ou
r ne
twor
ks.
Wed
nesd
ay 1
5 N
ovem
ber
Kuco
m C
omm
unity
The
atre
's 7
0th
Anni
vers
ary
Gal
a an
d Pr
oduc
tion
-
Tick
ets
to th
e ch
arity
nig
ht a
re
avai
labl
e to
loca
l cha
ritie
s an
d co
mm
unity
gro
ups
to e
nabl
e th
ese
grou
ps to
fund
rais
e fo
r the
ir ca
use.
To
regi
ster
, ple
ase
call
Andr
ea o
n
0438
674
616
.
Prom
otio
n of
the
even
t thr
ough
our
net
wor
ks.
Frid
ay 1
7 N
ovem
ber
9.45
am -
11am
Whi
te R
ibbo
n D
ay a
nd In
tern
atio
nal
Men
's D
ay C
eleb
ratio
ns
Blue
wat
er Q
uay
Syd
ney
Stre
et, M
acka
y
Cel
ebra
te M
en a
nd B
oys.
Tug
-of-W
ar,
Mov
embe
r Mou
stac
he c
onte
st a
nd
mor
e! F
or m
ore
info
rmat
ion,
con
tact
m
ikef
ry@
geor
gest
reet
nc.o
rg.a
u or
m
arlie
t@ce
ntac
are.
net.
Prom
otio
n of
the
even
t thr
ough
our
net
wor
ks.
Satu
rday
18
Nov
embe
r 6p
m
St A
ndre
w's
Day
Cei
lidh
Nor
th M
acka
y Bo
wls
C
lub
Mac
kay
and
Dis
trict
Pip
e B
and
with
An
nette
Wor
thin
gton
are
hos
ting
a ce
lebr
atio
n in
hon
our o
f Sco
tland
's
Nat
iona
l Day
. N
o co
ver c
harg
e fo
r the
ev
ent h
owev
er d
inne
r res
erva
tions
are
re
com
men
ded.
Ple
ase
cont
act
4942
339
3 to
mak
e a
rese
rvat
ion.
Prom
otio
n of
the
even
t thr
ough
our
net
wor
ks.
Com
mun
ity a
nd C
lient
Ser
vice
s M
onth
ly R
evie
w 1
- 31
Oct
ober
201
7
9
Dat
e an
d Ti
me
of E
vent
N
ame
of E
vent
Lo
catio
n D
etai
ls
MR
C in
volv
emen
t
Satu
rday
2
Dec
embe
r 4p
m -
9pm
4M
K C
arol
s in
the
City
Bl
uew
ater
Qua
y
Feat
ures
man
y ta
lent
ed c
omm
unity
m
usic
ians
and
sin
gers
who
will
ring
out
the
fest
ive
chee
r with
pop
ular
car
ols
and
Chr
istm
as s
ongs
. M
echa
nica
l rid
es a
nd a
mus
emen
ts fo
r the
kid
s.
Brin
g yo
ur d
eck
chai
r or p
icni
c bl
anke
t an
d si
ngin
g vo
ice.
Glo
w s
ticks
will
be
avai
labl
e fo
r pur
chas
e on
the
nigh
t.
Prom
otio
n of
the
even
t thr
ough
our
net
wor
ks.
Satu
rday
9
Dec
embe
r 5p
m -
8pm
Sa
rina
Chr
istm
as C
eleb
ratio
ns
Sarin
a C
ultu
ral H
all
Cel
ebra
tion
of C
hris
tmas
with
the
loca
l co
mm
unity
and
the
light
ing
of th
e C
hris
tmas
Tre
e.
Sarin
a N
eigh
bour
hood
Cen
tre is
coo
rdin
atin
g th
e ev
ent i
n co
njun
ctio
n w
ith th
e Sa
rina
Com
bine
d C
hurc
hes.
Fr
iday
26
Janu
ary
10am
- 1p
m
Sarin
a H
all 3
0 Ye
ar A
nniv
ersa
ry
Sarin
a C
ultu
ral H
all
Cel
ebra
ting
the
30th a
nniv
ersa
ry o
f the
C
omm
unity
Hal
l.
Sarin
a N
eigh
bour
hood
Cen
tre is
coo
rdin
atin
g th
e ev
ent.
Now
Ope
n M
enta
l Hea
lth R
efor
ms
Expr
essi
ons
of In
tere
st
-
Nor
ther
n Q
ueen
slan
d Pr
imar
y H
ealth
N
etw
ork
(NQ
PHN
) is
invi
ting
orga
nisa
tions
to d
eliv
er in
tegr
ated
pr
imar
y m
enta
l hea
lth c
are
serv
ices
as
part
of th
e Fe
dera
l Gov
ernm
ent's
St
eppe
d C
are
Mod
el re
form
s be
ing
impl
emen
ted
acro
ss A
ustra
lia. V
isit:
w
ww
.prim
aryh
ealth
.com
.au/
com
mis
sio
ning
.
Prom
otio
n of
the
oppo
rtuni
ty th
roug
h ou
r ne
twor
ks.
On-
Goi
ng
Red
Hea
rt C
ampa
ign
- Hel
ping
Kid
s in
Cris
is
-
The
Red
Hea
rt C
ampa
ign
is s
eeki
ng
dona
tions
of t
oile
try c
are
pack
s an
d ba
by c
are
pack
s fo
r chi
ldre
n liv
ing
in
refu
ges
or h
otel
s as
a re
sult
of
dom
estic
vio
lenc
e. F
or m
ore
info
rmat
ion,
ple
ase
emai
l ad
min
@th
ered
hear
tcam
paig
n.or
g, o
r ca
ll 04
12 2
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01, o
r mes
sage
The
R
ed H
eart
Cam
paig
n Fa
cebo
ok p
age.
Prom
otio
n of
the
cam
paig
n th
roug
h ou
r ne
twor
ks.
On-
Goi
ng
Mon
day
- Frid
ay
10am
- 3p
m
Angl
icar
e Lo
w C
ost F
ood
Ass
ist
Cen
tre
14 W
ood
Stre
et, M
acka
y It
carr
ies
non-
peris
habl
es a
nd to
iletri
es
avai
labl
e fo
r sal
e at
low
cos
t to
elig
ible
ca
rd h
olde
rs.
Prom
otio
n of
the
initi
ativ
e th
roug
h ou
r ne
twor
ks.
Com
mun
ity a
nd C
lient
Ser
vice
s M
onth
ly R
evie
w 1
- 31
Oct
ober
201
7
10
Dat
e an
d Ti
me
of E
vent
N
ame
of E
vent
Lo
catio
n D
etai
ls
MR
C in
volv
emen
t
Ope
n un
til 3
1 D
ecem
ber
Elec
trici
ty R
ebat
e fo
r Elig
ible
Q
ueen
slan
ders
-
Que
ensl
ande
rs w
ith a
Com
mon
wea
lth
Hea
lthca
re C
ard
and
asyl
um s
eeke
rs
can
appl
y fo
r a b
ackd
ated
ele
ctric
ity
reba
te.
Mor
e in
form
atio
n av
aila
ble
at
ww
w.q
ld.g
ov.a
u/co
mm
unity
/cos
t-of-
livin
g-su
ppor
t/ele
ctric
ity-g
as-r
ebat
e.
Prom
otio
n of
the
initi
ativ
e th
roug
h ou
r ne
twor
ks.
- Au
stra
lia P
ost R
edire
ctio
n fo
r Spe
cial
C
ircum
stan
ces
-
Aust
ralia
Pos
t is
expa
ndin
g th
e 12
-m
onth
free
mai
l red
irect
ion
offe
rs fo
r sp
ecia
l circ
umst
ance
s to
incl
ude
supp
ort f
or v
ictim
s of
dom
estic
vi
olen
ce a
nd fa
mily
vio
lenc
e. O
ther
el
igib
le s
peci
al c
ircum
stan
ces
incl
ude
vict
ims
of n
atur
al d
isas
ters
and
ca
reta
kers
for d
ecea
sed
esta
tes.
For
m
ore
info
rmat
ion,
vis
it w
ww
.aus
post
.com
.au/
parc
els-
mai
l/man
age-
your
-mai
l/red
irect
-hol
d-m
ail/r
edire
ct-m
ail.
Prom
otio
n of
the
initi
ativ
e th
roug
h ou
r ne
twor
ks.
- Sa
lvat
ion
Arm
y C
hris
tmas
Ham
pers
an
d G
ift D
rive
-
Ever
y ye
ar th
e Sa
lvat
ion
Arm
y di
strib
utes
ham
pers
to fa
milie
s w
ho a
re
not a
ble
to a
fford
Chr
istm
as lu
nch
or
dinn
er.
If yo
u w
ould
like
to s
uppo
rt th
ese
fam
ilies,
ple
ase
cons
ider
do
natin
g no
n-pe
risha
ble
food
s or
gift
s vo
uche
rs fo
r sup
erm
arke
ts.
The
Salv
atio
n Ar
my
also
see
ks d
onat
ions
of
gift
s fo
r chi
ldre
n an
d te
enag
ers.
Pl
ease
dro
p al
l don
atio
ns o
ff at
48
Gre
gory
Stre
et, o
r pho
ne 4
957
3576
fo
r mor
e in
form
atio
n.
Prom
otio
n of
the
cam
paig
n th
roug
h ou
r ne
twor
ks.
Com
mun
ity a
nd C
lient
Ser
vice
s M
onth
ly R
evie
w 1
- 31
Oct
ober
201
7
11
Fina
ncia
l Dat
a - O
ctob
er 2
017
Actu
als m
ore
than
10%
ove
r bud
get
Act
uals
betw
een
5% a
nd 1
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ver b
udge
t A
ctua
ls be
twee
n 5%
ove
r and
10%
und
er b
udge
t A
ctua
ls be
twee
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und
er b
udge
t
Actu
als m
ore
than
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und
er b
udge
t
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ratin
g Re
sult
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D Bu
dget
YTD
Actu
alYT
D Va
rianc
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omm
unity
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lient
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vices
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agem
ent
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mun
ity L
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rate
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mun
icat
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ting
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alth
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Com
men
ts
On
track
On
track
Budg
et tr
acki
ng w
ell w
ith s
ome
larg
e ev
ent a
dver
tisin
g ex
pend
iture
to c
ome
in n
ext 2
mon
ths.
Inco
me
from
lice
nses
and
regi
stra
tions
is m
inim
ally
hi
gher
and
em
ploy
ee c
osts
hav
e re
duce
d wh
ile re
crui
ting
for n
ew O
ffice
rs.
Purc
hase
ord
ers
for c
omm
ittal
s ha
ve b
een
ente
red
agai
nst G
et R
eady
Fun
ding
, $17
,000
. Th
e m
oney
for
Get
Rea
dy F
undi
ng h
ad n
ot b
een
depo
site
d wh
en th
is
repo
rt wa
s do
ne.
Reve
nue
YTD
not
mee
ting
expe
ctat
ions
. Cos
ts a
re b
eing
re
viewe
d, w
ith s
ome
cost
s in
curr
ed b
y ot
her i
nter
nal
MRC
pro
gram
s to
be
jour
nale
d ou
t. Th
is w
ill br
ing
net
posi
tion
clos
er to
bud
get,
howe
ver c
lose
mon
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Community Lifestyle
Community Programs
Activity Measure
Number of Community Enquiries 550
Sarina Neighbourhood Centre - meeting rooms utilisation
22 bookings involving 54 members of the Sarina community
Number of Emergency Relief Assistance Packages Provided
23
JP Services provided to community 23
Community Development
RADF 2017/2018 Round 1 closed on Wednesday October 5. 11 applications were received, requesting funds to the value of $66,684. The assessment meeting was held on Monday October 23 with recommendations to go to council for ratification on Wednesday November 15.
The Valley District Youth Council has been short-listed for the Queensland Community Achievement Awards and are one of 7 semi-finalists selected from entries across the state. Finalists will be announced at an awards presentation on November 18.
The Sarina Neighbourhood Centre is providing support to the newly-formed Sarina Women’s Group, an initiative of the Mackay Women’s Centre. The group meet each Thursday at the Field of Dreams Parkland in the old school room.
An application has been made for a 2018 Queensland Women’s Week grant to host a Women’s Health and Wellbeing Forum during Queensland Women’s Week (March 3 – 18, 2018). The Forum will feature local speakers, demonstrations and a community market place of information stalls hosted by local services and providers.
Support is being provided to the development of a community-based training project for Indigenous youth in Sarina, in conjunction with Aurizon Jilalan. The project will look to engage Indigenous youth in a one-day-a-week training program, due to commence in June 2018.
Support is being provided to the Mackay Regional Botanic Gardens to further develop the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultural garden precincts. The interpretive walk project has been discussed with Yuibera/Yuwibara representatives to ensure engagement and participation from an early stage.
Support is being provided to Boomerang Bags Mackay to assist in hosting a display in the Canelands Creative Space in January 2018. The display is intended to raise awareness of the ban on single-use plastic shopping bags (which comes into effect in Queensland in July 2018); promote the local volunteer group; provide tips and advice for alternatives to single-use plastic bags and act as a drop-off zone for recycled material donations that will be used to make the cloth Boomerang Bags.
Community Meetings / Events / Interagency Meetings.
71 meetings and events were held, highlights included:
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SafeTALK: Suicide Prevention Training was delivered to 139 council staff members this month. The training program alerts participants to signs that a person may be considering suicide. Participants learn to recognise when someone may have thoughts of suicide and to respond in ways that link them with further suicide intervention help.
Council’s Anti-Poverty Week Food Drive took place from September 25 to October 21, with donated items passed on to Anglicare, St Pauls Uniting Church and Sarina Inter-Church Council to replenish their existing food pantries. The strong response from the local community and council staff resulted in a high level of non-perishables being donated. One local resident (who chose to remain anonymous) generously donated $500 worth of groceries to this year’s food drive.
Support was provided for the delivery of the annual Global Grooves: Multicultural festival was held on Saturday October 21 at Queen’s Park to promote the cultural diversity of the Mackay region. 24 local cultural groups were supported to host food stalls and traditional dance and music performances at the festival.
Sister Cities Program
Planning will commence shortly for the 2018 Mackay Ambassador Trip (September 2018 school holidays), Matsuura Citizen Tour (2018 date to be determined) and Matsuura Student Tour (August 2018).
Sport & Recreation
Planning is underway for the February 2018 Sports Expo and Sign-On Day, which will take place on Sunday February 11, from 9am – 1pm at the MECC. The launch of North Queensland Games (being held in Mackay in 2018) will held at next year’s Sports Expo.
Two new Sport and Recreation Officers commenced in their roles on Monday October 16. They have been busy making connections with local sporting clubs and groups.
A Sport & Recreation Advisory Committee has been established. Members of the advisory committee met for the first time on Monday October 30.
Community Recovery
The Community Development Officer – Recovery has been engaging with residents and community progress associations in localities which were significantly affected by Cyclone Debbie, including, Midge Point, Sarina Range, Kinchant Dam, and Koumala. Engagement and consultation is leading towards the development of local recovery plans, in partnership with local residents and community/progress associations.
The CDO-Recovery has been working with the Queensland Department of Communities, and attended the annual Queensland Community Recovery Forum to identify methodologies for building community resilience to disasters.
Museums
Sarina Museum Open: Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday from 9am to 2pm. Visitors: 65 Volunteer hours contributed: 414
• Volunteers are researching the effect the 1918 cyclone had on Sarina to inform an exhibitionearly next year
• 45 children from Mirani State High School visited the museum on Thursday October 26.
Mackay Museum Open: Tuesday, Thursday and Sunday from 10am to 2pm. Visitors: 7 Volunteer hours contributed: 136
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• Volunteers have been preparing displays for the commemoration of the 1918 Cyclone and compiling information and photographs for the 1918 commemorative booklet to be produced in partnership with The Daily Mercury.
• A book titled “And the Memory Remains” is being published locally using research from the Mackay Museum.
Pioneer Valley Museum Open: Tuesday to Thursday 9.30am to 2.30pm Visitors: 27 Volunteer hours contributed: 264
• Developing content for inclusion in the 1918 cyclone display and attending several combined museum planning meetings for the exhibition.
• 6 Friends attended the annual Whitsunday and Mackay (WHAM) Museums meeting in Proserpine on October 28.
Greenmount Homestead Open: Sunday - Friday 9.30am - 12.30pm Visitors: 79 Volunteer hours contributed: 161
• Volunteers currently preparing display material to commemorate 1918 cyclone • 3 weddings / events held within the grounds
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Inkind Assistance requests 8 applications from local community groups were processed during October to the value of $1,138. Junior Sporting/Arts & Culture Grants 7 applications were processed to the value of $2,075. Better Community Building Fund Update
Organisation Amount On Track Comments
Bakers Creek Tigers Australian Football Club Changeroom Upgrade
$25,000
Partition walls and doors have been ordered, along with the water-proofing materials. A site meeting has been held with the plumber and works will commence shortly.
Brothers Bulldogs Junior Rugby League Club Facility Establishment
$80,000
The sewage line to connect the new sheds needs to be connected under Beaconsfield Road and will cost an estimated $60,000. The club is currently looking at funding options.
Eastern Swans Australian Football Club Fencing of the Perimeter
$30,000
Currently awaiting finalisation of water main construction across a footpath (being completed by council and will take 8 weeks). Works will commence immediately afterwards.
Eungella Community Development Association Amenities Building
$250,000 The foundations and retaining walls have been completed, with the under-floor services installed and the concrete slab finished.
Habana and Districts Progress Association Church Relocation and Community
$100,000 Additional funding is being sought through Building Stronger Communities as initial costings for amenity requirements were
Behind Schedule
Emerging Concerns
On Track
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Organisation Amount On Track Comments Facility Project underestimated and an all-abilities ramp is
required. Mackay Aero Club Roof Replacement $50,000 Complete The project has been completed.
Mackay Area Fish Stocking Association Hatchery Emergency Backup Generator
$18,000 The generator is due to be delivered in late November.
Mackay Basketball Incorporated Grandstand – Court 4 $100,000 Works have commenced following
completion of a recent competition.
Mackay Brothers Football Club Water Retention/Irrigation Project $100,000 Operational works drawings are due to be
submitted to Council for approval shortly. Mackay Junior Rugby League Association - Clubhouse Stand, Shelter and Lights
$80,000 Works have commenced and are expected to be completed before the end of the year.
Mackay North Horse and Pony Club Completion of Stage 1 Upgrades/Minor Works
$50,000 The Club is currently seeking advice from Council officers before proceeding with the Operational Works.
Mackay Pioneer BMX Club Track Redesign and Upgrade $120,000 The Operational Works Permit application is
currently being prepared.
Mackay Rowing Club River Bank Stabilisation $100,000 Awaiting Council design approval.
Mackay Tennis Association Replacement and Upgrading of Lighting
$119,000 All lighting poles and LEDs have been ordered, with installation being delayed due to a backorder being created.
North Mackay Saints Australian Football Club Facility Enhancement
$33,000
The tiling has been completed in the 3 amenities. The club is currently sourcing a contractor to complete the works on the cubicles.
Palmyra Drag Racing Club Burnout Pad
$26,000 Complete The project has been completed. Grand opening held 28 October 2017.
Pioneer Tennis Stage 2 – Building ITF Courts $80,000 A Master Plan has been completed and
submitted to Council for approval. Pioneer Valley Golf Club Buggy Shed $75,000 The shed has been erected and the electrical
work will commence shortly.
Seaforth Bowls Club Irrigation Water Storage $50,000
The tanks have been received and are in place on site. Final connections will occur next week.
Southern Suburbs Junior Rugby League Complete Lighting on Fields 3 and 4
$80,000 Works have commenced and are expected to be completed before the end of the year.
The Scout Assoc of Qld – Central Coast Region Construction of Machinery Workshop and Storage
$39,000 The concrete foundation is currently curing. Steel framework erection are expected to commence shortly.
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Organisation Amount On Track Comments
The Valley Theatrical Players Inc Pinnacle Playhouse Upgrade
$45,000
Four air-conditioning units have been installed and are operational. The next phase is for the safety cages to be installed around the units.
Western Suburbs Rugby League Football Club Undercover Lawn Bowls Green
$250,000
An application to the Building Better Regions program was unsuccessful. The Club has applied to the Federal Government's Bowen Basin Job Creation Funding Program.
Libraries
Library Highlights Database usage has increased 30% on last month.
The featured on-line service for October is: Pressreader
• Available 24/7 from Home • Wake up to the Daily Mercury on your device each morning • Access and download newspapers and magazines from all over the world, including the New
York Times
Contact the nearest library for more information.
The First 5 Forever (F5F) team continue to create stronger language and literacy environments for young children from 0-5 years and their families inclusively.
Mackay Paint the town REaD welcomed Berky the Brush Turkey at this year’s Global Grooves.
The F5F team continued the reading of the book, “How the brush turkey lost his egg”. Berky’s name originates from the local indigenous word for brush turkey, berkoom.
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Service/Activity Annual KPI YTD Achievement
RAG Status Comment
Library Loans 630,000 243,717 Ahead of target
Database Hits 35,000 10,735 Below target, but trending upwards with a 30% increase on last month
Social Media Followers
6,000 Facebook 3,249
Instagram 749
Ahead of target
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eAudio eBooks eMags eFilms eMusic
eNewspapers Library Catalogue Library website on-Line Databases
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In-person Visits 400,000 136,391 Ahead of target
Web Visits 305,000 111,054 Ahead of target
Volunteer Hours 2,100 781 Ahead of target
Programs/Events/ Classes
25,000 10,246 Ahead of target
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Artspace Mackay Current Exhibitions - Artspace Mackay Gallery One - Coming into Fashion an international exhibition of fashion photography selected from the Condé Nast archives of New York, Paris and Milan. This inspirational show includes photographs by some of the most famous names in Vogue and Vanity Fair fashion photography from 1911 – 2011, including Cecil Beaton, Irving Penn, Helmut Newton and Mario Testino. Gallery Two A – Humanics: Shane Gibbs Humanics presents a collection of hairpieces that reflect Shane Gibbs’ desire to blur the boundary between traditional hairdressing and art. Creating sculptural ‘looks’ from unconventional materials such as steel wool, pipes, wire and wooden skewers, Gibbs playfully pushes these boundaries, revealing his fascination with form and the avant-garde. With over 30 years’ experience in the hair industry, hairdressing doubles as both a profession and means of creative expression. Gallery Two B – Emerging designer: Bethany Cordwell. Winner of the 2017 Artspace Mackay Foundation ‘Hands On’ Bursary, Bethany Cordwell is a rising talent in the field of fashion design, currently studying at Queensland University of Technology (QUT). Gallery Three - A Milliner’s Tale Brenda Lui. In this latest collection of works, Mackay milliner Brenda Lui presents her interpretation of millinery trends past, present and future. Inspired by everyday encounters, from art and vintage fashion to urban design and the natural world, Lui’s practice combines luscious, colourful fabrics with her fresh take on form. In her latest collection, Lui creates a world that is distinctly feminine, paying homage to her love of both contemporary and vintage design Public Programs Speed Date the Collection After the success of its first two collection focussed events, Artspace has had ongoing public and volunteer interest in Speed Date the Collection ensuring the continuation of the program on the last Thursday of each month. Outreach visits into the Pioneer Valley were conducted by the public programs team to meet and thank all primary school students at Eungella, Finch Hatton and Gargett State Schools. People’s Choice Award winners were congratulated and prizes awarded. BMA Kidspace has remained Artspace Mackay’s ever-popular art, craft and music program for toddlers and their carers. The October event attracted over 140 participants. Kids Art Club for Term Four with Rosemary Payne had its first two sessions for the term with enrolments sufficient to keep running the classes in two age groups. The Dark Arts: Shane Gibbs’ Humanals Come to Life was a great success, with more than 80 people in attendance. This special event was a great way to culminate the exhibition, enabling the public to see all of Shane’s artworks from the exhibition ‘come to life’ and worn by models in a surreal performance event with music, lights, colour and fun. This added another dynamic to the exhibition and showed the hair art pieces worn in conjunction with elaborate costume and makeup. Outreach Tonal Painting & Charcoal Drawing Workshops: Inspired by the ‘nature’ aspects of both of the forthcoming exhibitions by William T Cooper and Emma Lindsay, specialist art tutor Nick Leavey delivered Plein air (in the outdoors) workshops in Cape Hillsborough National Park. These workshops
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were well attended and successful community outreach for the gallery into the region’s northerly beach communities, partnering with Cape Hillsborough Nature Resort.
Service/Activity YTD Achievement October 17
YTD Achievement October 16
Comment
Visitors 21,217 20,563 Ahead of same period last year
Web Visits 12,475 12,101 Ahead of same period last year
Total Number of e-Newsletter Subscribers
1,779 1,279 Ahead of same period last year
Facebook Subscribers 5,110 3,801 Ahead of same period last year
Exhibitions 5 7 Ahead of same period last year
Public Program Participants
10,061 8,923 Ahead of same period last year
Public programs (inc tours, BMA Kidspace, workshops, exhibition openings, markets, etc)
88 73 Ahead of same period last year
Volunteer hours 1,252 - Volunteers continue to make a significant and valued contribution to the gallery
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Mackay Entertainment & Convention Centre and Events Overview Overall October attendance was similar to October 2016, with slightly stronger Eisteddfod attendance (36,736) largely due to a higher number of performers than the last two years and a few new sections, increasing patron attendance and performer access to the building over the duration. The MECC also hosted Waste-Q 2017, The Glen Miller Orchestra, Peter Williams Live, #First World White Girls, World Festival of Magic and Mackay Northern Beaches SHS Annual awards night for the month. MECC assisted/provided in-kind support to Stories from the Sisterhood – The Just Saying Project, and PBR at BB Print Stadium.
Business Events Development
A satellite workshop for international delegates attending The Australasian Bioenergy and Bioproducts Symposium in Brisbane in October 2017. 17 delegates from The United States, Canada, South Africa, Japan and Australia spent quality time in engagement with local industry stakeholders, sharing knowledge and experiences. The delegates then visited the QUT Bio commodities Plant at Racecourse Mill, Mackay Sugar Ltd. Publication of a news story about upcoming conferences in national Business Events Press. Festivals and Events Sonia Anderson, has been recruited into the Festival & Events Producer - 6-month temporary contract role. Sonia will start on 20 November and be on board to deliver the NYE River Party and Mackay City Centre Easter Carnival during her 6-month contract.
Global Grooves Global Grooves was delivered Saturday 28 October at Queens Park to a crowd of approximately 2000 – 2500 people. The weather forecast in the week leading up to the event was not deemed significant enough to cancel or postpone the event, with many factors making it almost impossible to do so as listed below:
• Significant preparations had been made by local cultural groups and food vendors that couldn’t be reversed.
• Availability of performers in this volume on an alternative date before the end of the year was extremely low including the headline act.
The event was set and prepared to start at 3pm, light rain began and continued and off until approximately 6.30pm before drying out. The events team liaised with food vendors, cultural groups, electricians and contractors to ensure the ongoing safety of the event for all stakeholders despite the weather. Grounds safety was monitored and deemed safe to continue the event. The patrons took shelter under the marquees and umbrellas provided until the rain ceased.
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Despite the unidyllic weather, the community turned out in numbers to enjoy the event, embracing traditional cultural dance, song and food. Feedback from the event patrons has been positive and 90% of vendors have indicated they were happy with their trade, 100% were satisfied with communication from organisers and 85% will attend the event in 2018. The event did fall short in patronage this year due to the weather, however the involvement, consultation and integration of communities KPI’s were exceeded with 23 groups involved, listed below.
• Yuibera – Traditional Owners • Mackay Filipino Australian Society • Mackay and District Italian Association Incorporated • Fiji Association for Mackay Region • Chinese Community • Maltese Community • Mackay Host Lions Pacifica Island Community • Australian South Sea Islander community • Mackay Aboriginal Dance Group • Respect Vanuatu (dance) • Thai Aussie Community • Mackay and District Pipe Band • Nepalese Australian Association of Mackay Regional Council • Chinese Community • Latin Dance • Mackay Indians (dance) • Mackay Conservation Group • CQU • Feros Care • George Street Neighbourhood Centre • Mackay Lions Club • Paint The Town ReAD – MRC project • Stroke Foundation
New Year's Eve River Party Final preparations are being made to deliver the event come December 31st. The Festival and Events team is finalising programming, sponsorship and on the day event delivery. The 2018 event will have a family focus and will run until 9pm. In consultation with the Festival & Events Team, the City Centre Coordinator has organised a paid feature advertisement that will promote what’s on in the City Centre this New Year’s Eve – driving people into the city for the River Party and to other venues hosting NYE related events. Mackay City Centre Easter Carnival Programming for the City Centre Easter Carnival will commence November 20, 2018. In previous years, the formula for the Carnival has been highly successful and there are no major changes to the plan for 2018. Entertainment will include a number of children and family based activities free for the family to enjoy Easter Sunday, concluded with the Dive In Movie at Bluewater Lagoon.
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Mackay Festival of Arts
• October has been a big month for the Festival as programming is now complete. • Sponsorship Proposal are out and negotiations have begun for the 2018 program of events
with major sponsors indicating they are likely to go to contract before the new year. • Tourism & Events Queensland Destination Events Funding Application lodged • Festivals Australia funding application lodged to host Illuminate for its second year. • The Fringe Program applications have opened to the region.
Target as at OCTOBER 2017 Comments
Number of Performances fully cost recovered
50% 50% On track
Minimum number of catered functions (excluding performances)
140 52 On track
Average attendance at events Auditorium 550 Auditorium 436
Just below target but on track with forward projections
Foyer/space 100 Foyer/space 64 Just below target but on track with forward projections
Halls 600 Halls 207 Just below target but on track with forward projections
One Hall only 200 One Hall only 103 Just below target but on track with forward projections
Number of non-utilised days 90 6 On track
Number of Performances at the MECC
200 139 On track
Number of Conferences/Expos 20 8 On track
Number of Events with Attendance from outside Mackay Region LG area (Post Code Data)
40 9 On track
Number of Student Attendances 2,000 1,417 On track
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Number of workshops > Youth 6 2
More Workshop opportunities are available in first 1/2 2018
Number of engagement workshops/activities
5 7 Exceeded Target
Yearly occupancy of facility 175,000 64,958 On track
Customer Hire Satisfaction 80% 93% On track
Number of regional events assisted through either financial or in-kind assistance
6 12 Exceeded Target
Number of regional events ticketed 8 6 On track
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Corporate Communications and Marketing
Overview Finishing touches have been put to council’s Annual Report 2016-17 which will be adopted by the full council in late November. Filming has been completed for a new reiteration of a #MackayPride video which will showcase the different aspects of our region. Once editing is complete, it will be launched via social media in late November. The program assisted in the promotion of Global Grooves and is now finalising the marketing campaigns for Australia Day community grants and the call for Australia Day nominations. The program organised another Citizenship Ceremony in October, resulting in about 35 new citizens pledging their allegiance to the country. Several school visits were also conducted during the month, to promote the work of Local Government to youngsters. Pre-planning work for the Queens Baton Relay to Mackay and the February Sports Expo event continue. Both events are on track for delivery in early 2018. Graphic Design team has carried out a considerable amount of work on a significant piece of artwork for the Works 4 Queensland Project at the Nebo Road Water Treatment Plant. The signage is due for installation in late November. Signage preparation completed for new Jubilee Community Centre .Installation to occur mid-November October visits to council-owned websites
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October website statistics Visits: 52,552
Unique Visitors: 41,905
Pageviews: 134,141
Average Visit Duration: 2 minutes 19 seconds
Monthly trend for website visits for mackay.qld.gov.au
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Social media monthly trends
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Followers: 2466
Followers: 1468
YouTube
Video views: 1301
Estimated minutes watched: 1148
Followers:1733
E-newsletter subscribers
Artspace: 1779 (Last month 1789)
Botanic Gardens: 1288 (Last month 1305)
Community Development: 1249 (Last month 1256)
Council Connect: 2841 (Last month 2899)
Library: 2323 (Last month 2330)
Creative Mackay Ebulletin: 1348 (Last month 1347)
Recreation Services: 1178 (Last month 1178)
Mackay Region Planning Scheme 1337 (Last month 1337)
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Advertising spend for the month across council departments
Total of 148 council-related stories during October
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Media Monitoring Break-Down October 2017 News Clips/Articles
Seven Television
Nine News
Daily Mercury/Midweek
The Australian
Council Leader
Courier Mail
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Community Engagement
Project Name Location Department Engagement Activities Level of
Engagement
Pacific Parks Estate Sarina Development
Services
Meeting to discuss project.
Create online portal and engagement materials.
Awaiting concept plans to upload and ask for community comment.
Consult
Mirani Railway Park Playground
Mirani Development
Services
Meeting to discuss project.
Awaiting further information. Consult
Camilleri Street Park Project
Northern Beaches
Development Services
Meeting to discuss project.
Created community engagement plan and
approved by Parks.
Organised for community meeting – awaiting
Councillors’ availability.
Collaborate
Local Coastal Plans Midge Point
Midge Point Development
Services
Meeting to discuss project.
Created community engagement plan and
engagement materials for approval.
Organised community meeting – awaiting on Councillors’
availability.
Consult
Local Coastal Plans Lamberts Beach & Slade Point
Lamberts Beach/Slade
Point
Development Services
Meeting to discuss project.
Will start in April 2018.
Consult
Northern Beaches Community Hub
Northern Beaches
Community & Client Services
Waiting for further Project Details.
Collaborate
Mackay Regional Sports Precinct
South Mackay Community & Client Services
Mail merged community engagement material and
disseminated to residents and neighbouring properties.
Inform
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Project Name Location Department Engagement Activities Level of
Engagement
Northern Beaches Safe Swim (Bucasia Beach Swimming Enclosure)
Northern Beaches
Development Services
Input hard copy surveys into system.
Notify participants of incomplete surveys and advise
of online survey.
Deliver surveys and community engagement material to stakeholder.
Consult
Coastal and Inland Flood Hazard Adaptation Strategy
Region Wide Development
Services Waiting for further Project
Details. Collaborate
VMX Lease Application Mirani Community & Client Services
No final decision made. Process of deliberating
continuing.
Consult
Blacks Beach Park All-Abilities Beach Access Project
Blacks Beach Development
Services
Attended community meetings.
Online survey closed.
Interrogating data and preparing consultation report.
Awaiting concept design to further request community
feedback.
Consult
Reconstruction of Ferries Terrace
Sarina Beach
Engineering and
Commercial Infrastructure
Awaiting on update from technical services on
Connecting Mackay resource. Consult
Sarina Swimming Pool Sarina Organisational
Services Community informed – Lease
with CEO Inform
Domestic Violence Strategy - Campaign
N/A Community & Client Services
Collateral being developed N/A
Sydney Street “Coles” Carpark Lease Finalisation
Mackay City Community & Client Services
Project completed. Inform
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Norris Road Skate Park North Mackay Development
Services Attended workshop. Consult.
Community Development Strategy
Region wide Community
Lifestyle
Awaiting completed draft – uploading onto portal asking
for comment Consult
Sichter Street Road Upgrade
Sarina
Engineering and
Commercial Infrastructure
Letter box drop.
Attended street meeting.
Addressed query from resident and forwarded to Pete Owen.
Inform
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Community Engagement Activities by Program1 October to 31 October 2017
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Emergency Management Overview All four local recovery groups (Human/Social, Infrastructure, Economic and Environmental) met during this month to discuss any outstanding issues from TC Debbie and moving into the 17/18 Storm Season period. From a Human and Social perspective, this is particularly important, due to the high anxiety currently felt in the rural communities from TC Debbie. Emergency Management staff in collaboration with Sunwater held a community day on the 7th October at Kinchant Dam. This was a great opportunity for downstream residents to attend, discuss any issues, discuss preparatory actions to take leading into the next storm season and get a better understanding of the catchment and operations of Kinchant Dam. Get Ready week and SES week was held from the 8th to 15th October 2017. During this reporting period Cyclone Saturday has been confirmed with Canelands Central Management team for the 9th December 2017. A brief was provided to SLPT on the proposed Disaster Dashboard, River and Rain Alert Project and the progress on the 84 recommendations detailed in the After-Action Review from TC Debbie. Emergency Management Coordinator attended the Queensland Tropical Cyclone and Consultative Committee meeting held in Mackay, 31st October 2017. Exercises
Mackay Airport conducted their annual Discussion Exercise (DISCEX), “Wet Feet” which was held in Council’s Reception Room.
Activity Event Comments SES Activation Members from Mackay Group attended a call-out for storm
damage during a rain event Activation Members from Mackay & Mirani Groups assisted the
Queensland Police Service with a forensic search in the Glenden area
Community event Members from Mackay & Mirani Groups assisted Run for MI Life Walkerston with course marshalling
Community event Mirani Group took part in an educational display at the Kinchant Dam Open Day
Community education Presentation on storm season preparation delivered to the Commonwealth Respite & Carelink Centre
Emergency Management
Community Event Kinchant Dam community day attended by EM staff and SES volunteer. This was done in conjunction with Sunwater staff.
School Visit Northview State School – Disaster Management presentation to grade 5 students.
Disaster Management Training
Disaster management training conducted for new EM staff from MRC and IRC, Queensland Disaster Management Arrangements and LDMG Inductions.
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Mackay Regional SES Unit - active membership numbers
Emergency Management Capital Projects & Facility Upgrades
Project Phase % complete Time Budget Comments
Ness Street SES Facility Upgrade Project
Construction 70% Frame for the building is completed other than small flashing to be installed. Fitout inside of building well underway. Completion date of 30th Nov 2017 still on track.
River and Rainfall Alert Stations Project
Construction 95% Majority of work completed by 20th October 2017. Waiting on delivery of parts which were delayed such as orifice caps, new pressure transducer. A HS40 compressor on one station needs replacing as it was faulty, 3 to 4 week delivery.
Communication Network Issues, TC Debbie
Investigation Completed Final draft of report from Gravelroad tabled in October. Provided to Councillors and Directors for feedback. Draft implementation plan developed.
Group Sept 17 Oct 17 Membership Notes Armstrong Beach 4 4 Community recruitment day scheduled for November Calen 7 7 No changes Campwin Beach 5 5 No changes Koumala 15 15 No changes Mackay 113 115 Two new members Midge Point 2 2 Proposed recruitment day in December Mirani 26 26 No changes Sarina 24 24 Community recruitment day scheduled for December TOTAL 196 198
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Mackay Regional SES Unit Hours
Campwin Beach, Koumala and Midge Point Groups are currently not training due to work commitments and / or low membership numbers. Members from these groups are able to train with other groups in order to maintain their competencies. Facilities and equipment relating to these groups are operational.
Group Operations Training Admin Maintenance Comm Ed Total
Calen 0 26 2 1.5 23.5 53
Mackay 17.25 687 45 78 18.5 846.25
Mirani 110.5 189 19
8.75 0 327.25
Sarina 52 125 8 8 0 199.75
Armstrong Beach
0 16 2 2 0 20
TOTAL 179.75 1,043 76 98.25 42 1,446.25
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Health & Regulatory Services Vector Control The table below represents the mosquito control work carried out by the Vector Control team in September 2017.
Sites Inspected Sites Treated Hectares Treated
164 32 94ha
Licensing and Approvals Summary for Current Month
Premises Premises Inspected
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% Non - compliant
New and Renewal
Applications Approved
Minor# Major+
Caravan Park 1
Accommodation 3 67% 33% 3
Food 34 76% 15% 9% 22
Swimming Pools 3 100% 2
Outdoor Entertainment/Event Permit
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Footpath Dining 1 100% 1
Skin Penetration 1 100% 1
Temporary Food 3 100% 10
Vending 1
Total 45 46
# Minor = small number and /or low risk requisitions required to be actioned by operator through an Officer issuing a verbal direction, inspection report or letter. + Major = high number and /or high risk requisitions required to be actioned by operator through an Officer issuing a notice or improvement notice.
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Pest Management
• Baiting Programs for wild dogs and pigs in October 2017 – 102 hours on 134 properties • Surveying and spraying biosecurity risk weeds in October 2017 – 46 hours
Education and Training Sessions
Food safety training sessions are conducted for non-profit organisations and for food handlers at festivals and events. School education includes responsible pet ownership and dengue fever awareness.
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Customer Requests Throughout October 2017, 686 requests for service were received, compared with 657 for October 2016. 75% were completed in nominated timeframes. Health and Regulatory Services aim to complete 85% of requests for service within nominated timeframes, however, depending on the circumstances of each individual matter and the speed at which compliance can be achieved using compliance processes, timeframes for completion can be influenced.
Community and Client Services Monthly Review 1 - 31 October 2017
Monthly Infringements Activity
The graphs below provide a summary of infringement activity for Health & Regulatory Services over the past 12 months. Officers regulate 2,525 on street car parks, off street car parks, loading zones and car parks designated for disabled people, daily.
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Animal Registrations - Number of Dogs & Cats Registered
Animal Type Registrations
1 – 30 October 2017
Registrations
1 – 30 October 2016
Cat 47 65
Dog 273 285
Local Laws Infringements Environmental Services
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Animal not registered (6)
Animal wandering at large (3)
Fail to comply with a notice (1)
Fail to comply with a compliance notice (1)
Deposit litter – individual (2)
Illegally dump waste less than 2,500L – individual (1)
Compliance notice - advertising material & documents – individual (1)
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Off Street Car Parking – PayStay
From the previous report after 23 weeks, the graph shows a minor decrease in total sessions. However, numbers were still trending higher than when new payment options were introduced earlier in the year.
The closure of the Council regulated City South Off Street Car Park has also influenced parking numbers at other off street car parks.
Glossary for PayStay:
47400002 wharf carpark - 137 parks
47400003 riverside carpark - 110 parks
47400004 mid-city carpark - 117 parks
47400005 cinema carpark - 39 parks
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Refer to Glossary
Total revenue each week through PayStay has marginally retracted. This is indicative of the City South Off Street Car Park closure and introduction of meters.
Meter results are not included in this table.
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Refer to Glossary
Averages have been calculated over the full PayStay life, consisting of 28 weeks.
Notes of interest consist of:
• City South Car Park closure on the 9th October • Meter installation at Cinema (47400005) and Mid City (47400004) Car Parks 9th October
Averages of remaining carparks have been largely unaffected by closure.
Parking sessions of remaining carparks have shown an increase around 0.7%, however the Cinema Car Park has shown an increase of sessions by 2.3%.
These results are reported from PayStay and exclude meter results.
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Refer to Glossary
Since the introduction of meters:
• Meter revenue makes up for 14% of total weekly revenue. • Average total revenue for a week is $3,893. This is an increase of 11% over previous weekly
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