Shire of Esperance

 

Esperance Roadwise Committee

Monday 15 February 2021

MINUTES

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

DISCLAIMER

 

No responsibility whatsoever is implied or accepted by the Shire of Esperance for any act, omission or statement or intimation occurring during Council or Committee meetings. The Shire of Esperance disclaims any liability for any loss whatsoever and howsoever caused arising out of reliance by any person or legal entity on any such act, omission or statement or intimation occurring during Council or Committee meetings. Any person or legal entity who acts or fails to act in reliance upon any statement, act or omission made in a Council or Committee meeting does so at that person’s or legal entity’s own risk.

 

In particular and without derogating in any way from the broad disclaimer above, in any discussion regarding any planning application or application for a licence, any statement or intimation of approval made by a member or officer of the Shire of Esperance during the course of any meeting is not intended to be and is not to be taken as notice of approval from the Shire of Esperance. The Shire of Esperance warns that anyone who has any application lodged with the Shire of Esperance must obtain and should only rely on written confirmation of the outcome of the application, and any conditions attaching to the decision made by the Shire of Esperance in respect of the application.

 

 

 

ETHICAL DECISION MAKING AND CONFLICTS OF INTEREST

 

Council is committed to a code of conduct and all decisions are based on an honest assessment of the issue, ethical decision-making and personal integrity. Councillors and staff adhere to the statutory requirements to declare financial, proximity and impartiality interests and once declared follow the legislation as required.

      

ATTACHMENTS

 

Please be advised that in order to save printing and paper costs, all attachments referenced in this paper are available in the original Agenda document for this meeting.

 

 

1.         OFFICIAL OPENING   4

2.         ATTENDANCE  4

3.         APOLOGIES & NOTIFICATION OF GRANTED LEAVE OF ABSENCE  4

4.         PUBLIC QUESTION TIME  4

5.         Deputations, Presentations, Inspections, Petitions  4

6.         DECLARATION OF MEMBERS INTERESTS  5

6.1      Declarations of Financial Interests – Local Government Act Section 5.60a  5

6.2      Declarations of Proximity Interests – Local Government Act Section 5.60b  5

6.3      Declarations of Impartiality Interests – Admin Regulations Section 34c  5

7.         CONFIRMATION OF MINUTES  5

8.         Advisory Committee Recommendations  6

9.         Matters Requiring a Determination of Committee  6

Dates for Upcoming Events  9

Recommendation & decision   9

9.1      Driver Reviver Site Upgrade Program

10.      Reports  9

10.1       Driver Reviver Report

11.      Financial Reports  9

12.      NEW BUSINESS OF AN URGENT NATURE  9

13.      Matters behind Closed Doors  9

14.      CLOSURE  9

 

 

 

1.       OFFICIAL OPENING

The Presiding Member declared the meeting open at 2.09pm.

 

2.       ATTENDANCE

 Members

Cr S McMullen                                  Shire of Esperance             Presiding Member

Mrs J Fitzpatrick                               Department of Education

Mr J Jose                                          Department of Transport

Mrs A McAlinden                              Main Roads WA

Mr P Gaughan                                  St John Ambulance

Rev R Dummermuth                         Community Representative

Ex Officio

Ms J Appleby                                    Supervisor Asset Administration

Engel Prendergast                            Acting WALGA Roadwise Officer

Miss H Logan                                   Trainee Administration Assistant - Asset Management

Public

 

 

3.       APOLOGIES & NOTIFICATION OF GRANTED LEAVE OF ABSENCE

          Cr R Chambers                                 Shire of Esperance (Deputy)

Ms M Smillie                                     Department of Health (Deputy)

Ms S Shortland                                 Department of Transport (Deputy)

Mr S Khan                                       Main Roads WA (Deputy)

S/C M Gulland                                  Esperance Police (Deputy)

Miss A Fitzgerald                              Community Representative

Mr M Walker                                     Director Asset Management

Mr N Williams                                    Manager Asset Development

Mr D Lykke                                       Department of Health

Sgt B Ashurst                                   Esperance Police

 

4.       PUBLIC QUESTION TIME

          Nil

 

5.       Deputations, Presentations, Inspections, Petitions

Nil  

6.       DECLARATION OF MEMBERS INTERESTS

6.1     Declarations of Financial Interests – Local Government Act Section 5.60a

6.2     Declarations of Proximity Interests – Local Government Act Section 5.60b

6.3     Declarations of Impartiality Interests – Admin Regulations Section 34c

 

7.       CONFIRMATION OF MINUTES

Moved:           Mr Dummermuth Seconded:     Mrs Fitzpatrick    RW0221-040   That the Minutes of the Esperance Roadwise Committee Meeting of the 14 December 2020 be confirmed as a true and correct record.  CARRIED

 

8.       Advisory Committee Recommendations

Nil

 

9.       Matters Requiring a Determination of Committee

Item: 9.1  

Driver Reviver Site Upgrade Program

Author/s	Hannah Logan	Trainee Administration Assistant - Asset Management
Authorisor/s	Mathew Walker	Director Asset Management

 

File Ref: D21/4257

 

Applicant

Internal

 

Location/Address

Coomalbidgup Roadside Stop

 

Executive Summary

For the Esperance Roadwise Committee to consider supporting a grant application for the Coomalbidgup Roadside Stop Driver Reviver Toilet through the Driver Reviver Site Upgrade Program Round 2.

 

Recommendation in Brief

That the Esperance Roadwise Committee provide a letter of support to Main Roads WA for the Coolmalbidgup rest stop toilet project for the Driver Reviver Site Upgrade Program Round 2 Grant.

 

Background

The Driver Reviver Site Upgrade Program Round 2 is currently receiving applications until 25 February 2021. Main Roads WA is requesting support from the Shire of Esperance and the Esperance Roadwise Committee for the installation of a toilet at the Coolmalbidgup rest stop. This had previously been noted as a stop point in holding a driver reviver regular station.  Coomalbidgup Roadside Stop Driver Reviver, for reasoning’s for the request to consider installing a toilet at this location.

 

Officer’s Comment

The inclusion of a toilet at the Coolmalbidgup rest stop would enhance the location as a Driver Reviver stop and hopefully entice more drivers to pull in and have a break.

 

Consultation

Main Roads WA

Financial Implications

Nil

Asset Management Implications

Nil

Statutory Implications

Nil

Policy Implications

Nil

Strategic Implications

Strategic Community Plan 2017 - 2027

Built Environment

Transport networks that meet the needs of our community and provide safe movement for all users

Deliver a diverse, efficient and safe transport system

 

Environmental Considerations

Nil

 

Attachments

a.

Coomalbidgup Roadside Stop - Driver Reviver

 

Coomalbidgup Roadside Stop Driver Reviver

The Esperance Roadwise Committee has put a lot of effort into getting the Driver Reviver Program running again. The reason the program ended was due to the lack of people to run it.

The shortfall in people required to man the Driver Reviver was filled by Volunteers from the local Lions Club, the Rotary Club and Teen Challenge. There’s never been so many helpers.

One of the biggest problems with the Driver Reviver is getting people to stop.

Over the years of running the Driver Reviver we have noticed that people like to use a toilet when they stop. People will stop to use a toilet.

Some people would drive past and use a bush and come back for a coffee and a chat. It wouldn’t be suitable to use a bush near the people gathering around for a coffee. This was preventing people from coming in and stopping.

Recognising the problem in the past we asked a local hire company if they could supply a Porta Loo on a trailer.

The hire company gave us the use of the Porta Loo for free. Because they recognised the value to the community in running the Driver Revivers and wanted to help. Unfortunately, this company isn’t operating any longer and the remaining hire company is not interested in supporting the Driver Reviver Program.

We have started taking Rob’s Camping Toilet and Tent so that the people running the Driver Reviver have a Toilet available. This is good but it adds to the setup time. And not suitable for high volume customer use.

The rest stop is popular among the travellers with its gazebo covered picnic tables. Even when the Driver reviver isn’t running.

Unfortunately, people like to use the toilet when they stop. So the bushes in the area are getting plenty of use.

This is causing a hygiene issue around the area. The bush is getting quite dirty and toilet paper and other rubbish is quite prominent.

If we want people to stop, we need to provide an area that they want to stop at.

I know from my own traveling experience that Google gets plenty of use looking for places to stop.

When traveling with groups and families with children. Finding a rest bay with a toilet was like winning lotto.

Having a Toilet at the Coomalbidgup Rest Stop will benefit the Driver Reviver Program and the whole community. Making it a place that people want to stop at.

Having the infrastructure in place that is capable of sustaining the volume of people stopping into the future is essential for the future of this rest stop.

John Jose
Regional Officer | Regional Services | Department of Transport
Bandy Creek Boat Harbour, Esperance WA 6450
Tel: (08) 92168196 | Fax:  | Mob: 0409 689 963
Email: John.Jose@transport.wa.gov.au | Web: www.transport.wa.gov.au

Dates for Upcoming Events

30 March 2021 - Driver Reviver Coomalbidgup

1st April 2021 - Driver reviver at Scadden

2nd April 2021- Blessing of the Roads

14 May 2021 - Roads & Transport Forum

 

Recommendation & decision

9.1     Driver Reviver Site Upgrade Program

Moved:           Mr Dummermuth Seconded:     Mr Gaughan   RW0221-041 That the Esperance Roadwise Committee provide a letter of support to Main Roads WA for the Coolmalbidgup rest stop toilet project for the Driver Reviver Site Upgrade Program Round 2 grant. CARRIED

 

10.     Reports

 

10.1   Driver Reviver Report

Officer’s Recommendation That the Esperance Roadwise Committee receive the Driver Reviver Program Report as attached. Simple Majority

 

11.     Financial Reports

Nil  

12.     NEW BUSINESS OF AN URGENT NATURE

Shire of Esperance and Roadwise committee to provide a letter of support for the driver reviver project.

13.     Matters behind Closed Doors

Nil

14.     CLOSURE

The Presiding Member declared the meeting closed at 3.07pm.