Cataby Road Design

Iluka Cataby Project Mimegarra Road Design Endorsement

Location: Mimegarra Road, Cataby

Applicant: Iluka Resources

Folder Path: Business Classification Scheme / Roads / Applications / Realignments

Disclosure of Interest: Nil

Date: 10 February 2017

Author:

Signature of Author:

Senior Officer:

Signature of Senior Officer:

PROPOSAL Iluka Resources is seeking endorsement from the Shire of Dandaragan of the designs of the Mimegarra Road / “Mine Access Road” intersection, “Haul Road Crossing” and Mimegarra Road / Brand Highway intersection to enable them to proceed to construction phase.

BACKGROUND Iluka Resources has had ongoing consultation with Shire staff regarding various components of their Cataby Project. A key component of this that affects Shire assets and infrastructure is proposed design and construction of the following intersections along Mimegarra Road

•          Mimegarra Road / “Mine Access Road” intersection
•          “Haul Road Crossing” and
•           Mimegarra Road / Brand Highway intersection

The design of these intersections was previously put to Council for approval at the September 2014 Council Meeting. At that point in time Shire officers indicated that there were a number of issues that required further discussion and resolving between the Shire, Iluka and Main Roads WA. These primarily related to the following:

•           Specific technical design issue regarding the inclusion of a northbound left turn pocket from Brand Highway into Mimegarra Road.
•            Specific technical design issue regarding the inclusion of a westbound right turn pocket from Mimegarra Road into the “Mine Access Road”.
•              Specific technical design issue regarding the inclusion of an eastbound acceleration lane from “Mine Access Road” turning into Mimegarra Road.
•             Battery Limits and Cost Contribution for Mimegarra Works.
•         Timing of Iluka’s Mimegarra and Brand Highway works in relation to the Shire’s proposed upgrade of Mimegarra Road.

The following resolution was moved: Moved Cr Bailey, seconded Cr Short

That Council:

1. Endorses IlukaResources’ concept design of the Mimegarra Road / “Mine Access Road” intersection and “Haul Road Crossing” to proceed to detailed design stage.

2. Request the CEO to have follow-up discussions with Main Roads WA regarding the following design issues:

•       The inclusion of a left turn slip lane with an acceleration lane from “Mine Access Road” into Mimegarra Road.
•        The inclusion of a westbound right turn pocket from Mimegarra Road into the “Mine Access Road”.
•       The inclusion of a northbound left turn pocket from Brand Highway into Mimegarra Road.

3. Delineate Iluka Resources’ “battery limits” for their works to be undertaken on Mimegarra Road to be from SLK 0 (Brand Highway intersection) through to SLK 1.500 inclusive. Iluka Resources will be responsible for the cost and construction for all works within this area from Brand Highway intersection to SLK 1.500 including:

•       Mimegarra Road / Brand Highway intersection;
•           “Mine Access Road” (Mimegarra Road);
•           “Haul Road Crossing” (Mimegarra Road);
•           Services Crossing Mimegarra Road; and  
•       Mimegarra Road pavement and seal from SLK 0 to SLK 1.500.

4. Request the CEO to negotiate an ongoing maintenance agreement, with Iluka, for Mimegarra Road between SLK 0 and SLK 1.500.

5. Request the CEO to have follow-up discussions with Iluka Resources regarding the timeframe and scheduling of their Mimegarra Road and Brand Highway works in relation to the Shire’s proposed scheduling of works for Mimegarra Road upgrade.

CARRIED 7 / 0

COMMENT Since the September 2014 Council Meeting further discussions have taken place between Shire officers, Main Roads WA and Iluka Resources.

The key design issues raised by Council at the September 2014 Meeting Shire were put to Main Roads WA for comment and ultimate endorsement of the design. The following provides a summary of Main Roads response as received via email (Doc Id 86466).

“The drawings provided by Iluka have been reviewed by Main Roads and the following comments are provided for consideration in finalising the design:

BRAND HWY LEFT TURNING LANE A left turn lane is required to accommodate northbound vehicles turning left into Mimegarra Road. This section of Brand Hwy has limited overtaking opportunities south of this area and the site has a single barrier line which will stop following vehicles overtaking the turning vehicles.

LINE MARKING & SIGNAGE Iluka to review and update drawings of the submitted Signs and Pavement marking drawings to reflect the comments from Main Roads as outlined below in conjunction with the relevant Main Roads’ guidelines drawings:

•         All existing and proposed signage should be detailed by a precise longitudinal location by an appropriate chainage / dimension or SLK from a known point;
•         All pavement marking lengths and precise location should be indicated by an appropriate chainage, dimension or SLK showing how to tie-in to the existing pavement marking;
•         Free flow slip lane island - edge line to be 300mm offset from kerb (refer attachment)
•         Free flow slip lane island for traffic exiting Mimegarra Road not delineated and travel path is not defined. Line marking on approach to median island to be revised – Include edge line/RRPM’s on the approach and tie into edge line of the through alignment;
•         Mimegarra intersection apron not clear in relation to the travel path. Recommend some form of treatment is applied to define the edge of seal and outer travel path.
•        Scale bar to added in drawings;
•         Lane widths to be detailed;
•         Recommend RRPM’s be installed through overtaking lanes as per MRWA drawing 200631-0039-10;
•         MRWA follows the Australian Standard 1742.2 for the installation of “STOP” signs with warrants based on visibility alone. Based on the available sight lines at the intersection the installation Give Way sign control is considered appropriate;
•         Does the proposed upgrade include the upgrade and sealing of Yandin Rd intersection? Only 10m of pavement marking is proposed - Recommended - 25 metres double two way barrier line;
•         Recommend consideration be given for the installation of guideposts/red unidirectional RRPM’s at the overtaking lane merge tapers in accordance with MRWA drawing 200631- 0039-10.”

Based upon this information received, Shire officers are now happy with design proposed by Iluka resources subject to above mentioned requirements outlined by Main Roads.

Shire officers still maintain that the following continue to be pursued with regard to the Shire’s ongoing position with Iluka regarding battery limits and maintenance:

1) Delineate Iluka Resources’ “battery limits” for their works to be undertaken on Mimegarra Road to be from SLK 0 (Brand Highway intersection) through to SLK 1.500 inclusive. Iluka Resources will be responsible for the cost and construction for all works within this area from Brand Highway intersection to SLK 1.500 including:

§     Mimegarra Road / Brand Highway intersection;

§     “Mine Access Road” (Mimegarra Road);

§     “Haul Road Crossing” (Mimegarra Road);

§     Services Crossing Mimegarra Road; and

§     Mimegarra Road pavement and seal from SLK 0 to SLK 1.500.

      2) Request the CEO to negotiate an ongoing maintenance agreement, with Iluka, for Mimegarra Road between SLK 0 and SLK 1.500.

CONSULTATION The following parties have been involved in consultation throughout this process

§     Deputy Chief Executive Officer

§     Manager Planning

§     Iluka Resources

§     Main Roads WA – Midwest Region

§     Main Roads WA – Wheatbelt Region

STATUTORY ENVIRONMENT Main Roads Act 1930 Sections 13, 13A, 15 and 15A.

POLICY IMPLICATIONS Policy Number 7.6 – Mimegarra Road from SLK 0 – SLK 1.500 will need to be reclassified Restricted Access Network 5 heavy haulage route, to be confirmed with Main Roads WA.

FINANCIAL IMPLICATIONS The Shire is still awaiting details of a maintenance agreement with Iluka regarding the ongoing maintenance of the affected 1.5km section of Mimegarra Road. At this stage no financial details are available.

STRATEGIC IMPLICATIONS 2016 - 2026 Strategic Community Plan

Goal 1: Great Place for Residential and Business Development

Objectives                                                                                                                                             1.3: Ensure timely provision of essential and strategic infrastructure 

How Shire will Contribute      

                       Provide and manage a network of roads and bridges for safe and efficient vehicle movement

Objectives

1.4: Ensure Shire is “open for business” and supports industry and business development

How Shire will Contribute      

b                 Identify and engage with future new business and industry opportunities

ATTACHMENTS Circulated with the agenda is the following item relevant to this report:

§     20170206 MRWA Email - Iluka proposed Mimegarra Road upgrade (Doc Id: 86466) (Marked 9.2.1)

VOTING REQUIREMENT Simple Majority

OFFICER RECOMMENDATION That Council:

1 Endorses Iluka Resources’ Mimegarra Road Design to proceed to construction including:

§     Mimegarra Road / “Mine Access Road” intersection,

§     “Haul Road Crossing” and

§     Mimegarra Road / Brand Highway intersection, and subject to the following requirements as outlined by Main Roads WA:

a. BRAND HWY LEFT TURNING LANE A left turn lane is required to accommodate northbound vehicles turning left into Mimegarra Road. This section of Brand Hwy has limited overtaking opportunities south of this area and the site has a single barrier line which will stop following vehicles overtaking the turning vehicles.

b. LINE MARKING & SIGNAGE Iluka to review and update drawings of the submitted Signs and Pavement marking drawings to reflect the comments as outlined by Main Roads in conjunction with the relevant Main Roads’ guidelines drawings.

2. Request the CEO to delineate Iluka Resources’ “battery limits” for their works to be undertaken on Mimegarra Road to be from SLK 0 (Brand Highway intersection) through to SLK 1.500 inclusive. Iluka Resources will be responsible for the cost of all maintenance works within this area from Brand Highway intersection to SLK 1.500 including:

§     Mimegarra Road / Brand Highway intersection;

§     “Mine Access Road” (Mimegarra Road);

§     “Haul Road Crossing” (Mimegarra Road);

§     Services Crossing Mimegarra Road; and

§     Mimegarra Road pavement and seal from SLK 0 to SLK 1.500.

3. Request the CEO to negotiate an ongoing maintenance agreement, with Iluka, for Mimegarra Road between SLK 0 and SLK 1.500 Redgum Village fully support this.

Aircraft Flight School

Proposed Microlight And Autogyros Aircraft Flight School -
Jurien Bay Airfield

Location: Jurien Bay Airfield Reserve 35408

Applicant: Patrick Connors

Folder Path: Business Classification Scheme/Traffic and Transport/Service Provision/Airports and Landing Facilities

Disclosure of Interest: None

Date: 13 February 2017

Author:

Signature of Author:

Senior Officer: Chief Executive Officer Signature of Senior Officer:

PROPOSAL To consider an application submitted by Patrick Connors to operate a flight training school (Microlight and Auto Gyros) out of the Jurien Bay Airfield.

BACKGROUND The applicant has provided the following background; The business model that we are proposing to the Shire is to provide the general public of all ages a modern, exciting and vibrant opportunity of learning to fly using the latest state of the art ‘sport’ microlight aircraft and auto gyros at a greatly reduced cost compared to general aviation.

Our business would provide Trial Instructional Flights (TIF) to allow ab-initio pilots the chance to take to the air and experience the wonder of flight hopefully inspiring them to take further lessons following a dedicated Civil Aviation Safety Association (CASA) syllabus by fully qualified and experienced instructors.

The business would be using aircraft manufactured by the largest and very successful microlight producer in Australia, ‘Airbourne Australia’, based in Newcastle NSW. They also import, assemble and distribute the latest high tech Italian made gyros by Magni of which we would utilize too. Along with TIF’s and flying instruction we would provide a full sales, syndicate, service and engineering back up with the support of Airbourne Australia where we would become a distributor for their aircraft.

Jeff and I have been in discussions with local businesses to make them aware of our intentions and to insure them that we hope to enhance their existing businesses, posing no threat to them. We understand the skydiving business is extremely busy and have viewed their aircraft frequency and have concluded that we can operate alongside them following standard aviation circuit protocol.
At this time, there is no one offering a similar service to what we plan, in fact there is only one other flying school operating from the aerodrome this being a relatively new business operating the much older, single engine Piper Warrior light aircraft, giving instruction towards the much more expensive category of ‘Private Pilots Licence’, not microlights or gyros.

There is in fact only one other such school providing microlight instruction and that operates out of ‘White Gum’ airfield east of York. With reference to the ‘Airsport Assist Jurien Bay Aerodrome Development Plan’ we feel that our business proposal fulfils such criteria listed within this document, hopefully promoting and increasing tourism and growth to the local area and shire. Regarding the aerodrome, we have also been in discussions to share one of the existing hangars;

However, we would be very interested in leasing one of the new ‘proposed’ hangars if and when available. Our aircraft utilize modern, lightweight designs with low engine noise of around 75 decibels, therefore we envisage minimal impact on the local environment with very little or no impact on local residents compared to other general aviation type aircraft.

Our aim, again, is to provide trial flights and deliver full training for prospective clients to obtain their unrestricted licence on these modern sport aircraft. Jeff and myself currently reside within the Perth metropolitan area, however we are prepared to relocate to the district as soon as the business enables us. Jeff and I will at all times be members of RAAS and HGFA and will have current instructor ratings as required to provide such training.

The plans are to have 2 staff members in attendance. We intend on operating weekends initially however we envisage there will be a small amount of attendance during the week. In regards to operating hours this does depend on weather conditions. We anticipate up to 5 hours per day on Saturday and Sunday and around 5 hours for the entire week. Students in attendance would be between 1 or 2 at any one time.

OFFICER RECOMMENDATION That Council grant approval to Patrick Connor to operate a flight training school (Microlight and Auto Gyros) out of the Jurien Bay Airstrip Reserve 35408 subject to the following conditions and advice notes:

1. All training flights shall be conducted:

(a) between to the hours of 7.00am to 6.00pm; and
(b) by a qualified aviation trainer.

2. All flights shall execute a flight plan/path away from built up areas of Jurien Bay and surrounding Rural Residential areas, to minimise the impact of noise.

3. The following documentation shall be submitted to the local government prior to the commencement of the operations:

•           a copy of the certificate of approval from the Civil Aviation Safety Authority to conduct flight training;
•           a copy of a current public liability insurance policy to a minimum value of $20 million for the period of this approval.

Advice Note

1. The erection of signage promoting the flight training is subject to a separate application for planning approval. The applicant be advised that “should you be aggrieved by this decision, or any conditions imposed, there is a Right of Review under the Planning and Development Act 2005.

An application for Review must be submitted in accordance with Part XIV of the Planning and Development Act within 28 days of the date of this decision to:

The State Administrative Tribunal GPO Box U1991 PERTH WA 6845”

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