Program 1 – Clean, Green and WaterSmart City
Clean, Green and WaterSmart City
Program Goal
Brisbane will be a clean, green and water smart city; a city that protects and supports our subtropical
environment by sustainably managing and caring for our natural surroundings and resources. We will ensure
Brisbane's open spaces and waterways are accessible and valued, now and for future generations, and our
built form supports clean, green and water smart outcomes.
Program Description
Brisbane is a unique city, defined by its subtropical climate and diverse natural environment, the curving
Brisbane River, waterways that criss-cross our suburbs, beautiful bushland and rolling hills.
It is a modern city renowned for its successful blending of urban and natural environments. Council
recognises that it is important to preserve and protect our natural assets now and for the future.
Brisbane's natural environment, open spaces, parklands and waterways help define the subtropical lifestyle
that contributes strongly to our city's success. These assets are not only important to the unique lifestyle
that we enjoy but are also integral to the economic and social wellbeing of Brisbane.
Council recognises that Brisbane is built on a floodplain and that flooding is a natural occurrence for the
city. Council will continue to manage the risk of flooding to create a more resilient city, one that is safe,
confident and prepared. Council understands that as our city grows and develops our built environment will
need to support natural area outcomes, and provide green assets that support Brisbane’s liveability and
lifestyle outcomes.
Council is committed to supporting the community to connect with, participate in and better understand our
natural assets and to be a city that sustainably embraces its environment. Council will continue to make
decisions about waste management and recycling to help protect our waterways, open spaces and quality
of life.
This program is focused on managing the sustainable development of our city to provide for the future
prosperity of Brisbane and to achieve Council's long term vision for Brisbane to be one of the cleanest and
greenest of the world’s capital cities that is safe, confident and prepared for natural hazards.
This will be achieved by:
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acting to make Brisbane a low carbon, resilient city that prospers in the global economy
•
protecting and managing the city's natural assets, improving the health of Brisbane's open spaces and
waterways and providing opportunities to enrich the lives of residents and visitors
•
connecting with our community to ensure our water resources and natural environment are used and
managed sustainably to support Brisbane's subtropical lifestyle
•
managing our environment creatively and sensitively in urban spaces to further enhance Brisbane as a
great place to live, work and visit
•
fostering partnerships with all levels of government, residents, community groups, land managers,
business and industry
•
maintaining and enhancing a diverse network of clean, accessible and safe parks providing attractive
shady spaces that contribute to Brisbane's liveability
•
maintaining a clean environment, managing collection of waste and recycling and encouraging waste
diversion.
Outcomes and services in this program contribute to the shared community aspirations identified as goals in
the Brisbane Vision:
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Our accessible, connected city
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Our active, healthy city
•
Our clean, green city
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Our friendly, safe city
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Our New World city
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Our smart, prosperous city
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Our vibrant, creative city
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Our well-designed, subtropical city.
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Program 1 – Clean, Green and WaterSmart City
Program Outcomes and Financial Summary
Program Outcomes
Anticipated
Proposed
Anticipated
Proposed
Anticipated
Proposed
2013-14
2014-15
2013-14
2014-15
2013-14
2014-15
$000
$000
$000
$000
$000
$000
1.1 - Sustainability Leadership
Expense
9,562 10,498
1.2 - Sustainable Brisbane
3,170
4,884
738
1,768
-
-
1.3 - Biodiverse Brisbane
25,627
23,477
58,848
61,768
19,718
17,089
122,568 121,964
49,620
51,659
32,074
58,032
1.4 - Parks, Gardens and Recreation
1.5 - Sustainable Water Management
Revenue
2,471
-
Capital
6,746
342
2,907
2,764
1,402
3,495
6,635
11,487
1.6 - Focus on the River, Bay and
Waterways
11,597
10,664
816
1,193
4,264
14,747
1.7 - Flood Management
77,719
73,751
19,180
17,657
44,852
50,085
1.8 - Pollution Free City
9,566
8,444
644
708
3,812
7,356
134,123 139,207
129,812 136,547
5,598
3,328
396,839 395,653
263,531 274,795
1.9 - Managing and Reducing Brisbane’s
Waste and Litter
Recurrent Operations Contracts
123,699 162,466
2015-16
$000
2016-17
$000
2017-18
$000
35,573
37,570
38,729
Outcome 1.1 Sustainability Leadership
Outcome description
Brisbane City Council will focus on the performance of our activities and operations to ensure that we are a
sustainable and low carbon organisation that:
• responds effectively and appropriately to maximise sustainability outcomes, reduce greenhouse emissions,
and support the achievement of a carbon neutral council
• is recognised as a leader in sustainability and uses its capacity to influence and support citywide and regional
sustainability outcomes
• manages Council's environmental performance effectively.
Where we are now
Brisbane City Council is acting on our commitment to make Brisbane Australia's most sustainable city.
Council's planning, systems, investments and decisions take into account environmental and sustainability
considerations.
Council is moving towards carbon neutrality through the purchase of 100 percent GreenPower and carbon
offsets. All electricity directly purchased by Council is emissions free GreenPower and emissions from vehicle,
bus and ferry fleets are offset through the purchase of accredited carbon offsets. Combined, these measures
reduce Council's carbon footprint by about 205,000 tonnes of carbon dioxide each year.
Council's Environmental Management System (EMS) provides a systematic process to assess our
environmental impacts and to develop risk-based operational, management and mitigation strategies. The
EMS also ensures Council complies with environmental legislative requirements and applicable national and
international standards.
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Where we want to be
We want to make Brisbane City Council a sustainable, low carbon organisation that meets the expectations of
residents and progresses towards carbon neutrality.
We will continue our significant reductions in greenhouse emissions. This will be achieved by appropriately
investing and modernising operations to bring about efficiencies while accommodating growth in services.
Council continues to be recognised as a leader in sustainability, using its capacity to support citywide and
regional sustainability outcomes.
Strategy 1.1.1 Carbon Neutral Council
Make Brisbane City Council carbon neutral by measuring our emissions, reducing these emissions through
improving energy efficiency, and using renewable energy and purchasing carbon offsets to negate our residual
emissions.
Service 1.1.1.1 Greenhouse Gas Reduction
Council will provide corporate leadership in sustainability research, planning and strategy development.
We will seek to make innovative use of the opportunities afforded to Council due to its scale and scope of
operations and ability to influence. In doing so Council will seek to maximise value for money and
environmental outcomes.
All electricity directly purchased by Council will continue to be emissions free GreenPower. Emissions from
vehicle, bus and ferry fleets will continue to be offset through the purchase of accredited carbon offsets.
Council will work to achieve further operational efficiencies to reduce emissions, contain costs and balance the
emissions impact of delivering services to a growing community.
Measurement and management of greenhouse emissions, including indirect emissions, will continue to ensure
Council meets all its legislative requirements and the voluntary emissions reduction commitments that were
adopted by Council.
To achieve this, the service will:
• maintain an annual inventory of Council's energy consumption and greenhouse gas emissions to identify
priority issues and inform opportunities for emission reductions through improved energy and operational
efficiency, plant modernisation and/or fuel switching
• provide capacity for Council to respond to administrative and cost implications associated with carbon policy
and legislation
• facilitate measures to reduce Council's energy use and carbon footprint
• ensure Council complies with relevant legislation
• purchase 100% GreenPower for all electricity directly purchased by Council
• purchase accredited carbon offsets to negate greenhouse gas emissions from Council's vehicle and bus fleet
and stationary fuel use
• undertake to create recognised carbon credits from Council activities where it is cost effective to do so
• use Council's influence to achieve effective regulation and remove barriers to sustainable practices
• source alternative revenue through grants, subsidies and other government funding programs, particularly
where these have an energy or carbon reduction outcome.
Operating
Expense
Revenue
Anticipated
2013-14
$000
Proposed
2014-15
$000
1,017
-
885
-
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Projects
100 Percent Green Power
25000 Street Lights Retrofit Program
Brisbane City Council - Carbon Offsets
Legislative Compliance and Administration
Capital
Expense
Revenue
Capital
Expense
Revenue
Capital
Expense
Revenue
Capital
Expense
Revenue
2014-15
$000
2015-16
$000
2016-17
$000
2017-18
$000
5,829
342
218
3,046
-
5,666
232
3,105
-
5,624
236
3,089
-
5,613
242
3,214
-
Strategy 1.1.2 Improve Environmental Management Practices
Manage Council activities and practices to reduce the environmental risks of Council's activities and operations.
Service 1.1.2.1 Integrated Environmental Management
This service aims to provide a systematic approach to the assessment of Council’s environmental impacts and
develop operational and management strategies that mitigate risk.
To achieve this, the service will:
• review and maintain Council's Environmental Management System (EMS) in a way that provides opportunities for
further improvement
• demonstrate leadership across Council in co-ordinating and communicating best practice environmental
management activities and requirements
• facilitate the development of strategies, operational procedures and guidelines across Council to deliver
reductions in the environmental risks of Council’s activities and operations, to ensure compliance with
environmental legislation and produce green and clean outcomes
• provide relevant mitigation strategies through the monitoring, managing and reporting of environmental risks
arising from Council's activities
• co-ordinate and undertake Council's quarterly environmental performance reporting
• further align energy, waste, transport and water performance efficiencies with corporate priorities to reduce costs
and improve outcomes.
Operating
Expense
Revenue
Anticipated
2013-14
$000
Proposed
2014-15
$000
501
-
520
-
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Outcome 1.2 Sustainable Brisbane
Outcome description
Council engages and works in partnership with the community to guide and empower changes to lifestyles and
practices that contribute to realising Brisbane’s sustainability aspirations.
Where we are now
The Green Heart program is delivering a broad range of behaviour change programs and initiatives to support
residents, schools, businesses and community groups.
Council continues to engage with the Brisbane community through its popular Green Heart sustainability
events, and residents and schools can access information, tools and support, through Council's Green Heart
Homes and Schools programs.
Council's Environment Centres deliver onsite environmental education experiences and interpretive services to
school children, residents and visitors. These complement other sustainability education and information
services.
Since its inception CitySmart Pty Ltd has been delivering new ways for business, industry, government and the
community of Brisbane to work together to make Brisbane Australia’s most sustainable city. In broadening
Council's sustainability agenda, it has helped reduce Brisbane's carbon emissions without sacrificing
commercial outcomes and it continues to guide various sectors of Brisbane as they work together to strengthen
the city’s response to the long-term sustainability challenges facing the city whilst maximising new business
opportunities that arise from designing a more sustainable future.
The provision of free native plants to ratepayers, residents, new citizens and through Green Heart events
promotes the benefits of urban tree cover, and sustainable gardening that contributes to a more sustainable
city.
Where we want to be
Brisbane's community will be educated, interested and actively involved in reducing the city's environmental
footprint. All community members will be well informed about the crucial role they play in ensuring our city's
sustainability for future generations and adopt best practice activities and behaviours in all that they do.
Strategy 1.2.1 Green Heart Community Engagement Program
Deliver initiatives that help residents understand environmental and sustainability issues and be able to make
positive choices that help the environment and to live 'green' - reducing waste, protecting Brisbane’s native
plants and animals and saving energy, water and costs.
Service 1.2.1.1 Green Heart Community Engagement
Council continues to deliver behaviour change campaigns as a part of its Green Heart engagement initiatives
with residents, schools and community groups. The objective of this service is to engage with and empower
Brisbane residents to adopt lifestyles and practices that contribute to Brisbane achieving its long-term plan for
a more sustainable city.
To achieve this, the service will:
• deliver the Green Heart Wisdom program to help low income seniors improve their energy efficiency and stay
more comfortable in their homes
• educate and encourage residents and students to live more sustainably through the Green Heart Homes and
Schools programs
• work with all areas of Council associated with environmental sustainability to provide integrated support for
residents and schools
• deliver the Green Heart Events program as a key means of providing face-to-face community interaction
• continue to provide free native plants for ratepayers, community groups, new Australian citizens and schools
• continue to work with CitySmart Pty Ltd to deliver sustainability projects that reduce the city's environmental
footprint.
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Operating
Expense
Revenue
Anticipated
2013-14
$000
Proposed
2014-15
$000
435
-
834
-
Projects
Green Heart CitySmart Pty Ltd - Operations
Green Heart Environmental Hubs
Green Heart Homes and Schools
Green Heart Sustainability Events
Green Heart Wisdom
Capital
Expense
Revenue
Capital
Expense
Revenue
Capital
Expense
Revenue
Capital
Expense
Revenue
Capital
Expense
Revenue
2014-15
$000
2015-16
$000
2016-17
$000
2017-18
$000
599
117
575
599
2,160
1,768
623
575
623
-
619
575
619
-
617
575
617
-
Outcome 1.3 Biodiverse Brisbane
Outcome description
Brisbane values, protects and works, as a community, to sustain the diversity of Brisbane’s habitats, plants and
animals.
Where we are now
Brisbane is currently recognised as the most biodiverse capital city in Australia. The city supports a unique
diversity of ecosystems and wildlife. Located within the centre of South East Queensland, a fast growing
region, Brisbane is presented with a number of significant challenges including protecting Brisbane’s
biodiversity, and providing opportunities for the community to enjoy the city’s unique natural environment.
Where we want to be
Brisbane's natural environment contributes to the city’s aspiration to maintain its international status as a New
World City that is clean and green and offers an enviable lifestyle. Council will continue to value, protect and
restore the natural environment, ensuring there is a resilient, well-managed and accessible conservation
reserve network. This will be supported by complementary voluntary conservation measures on private land to
sustain our unique flora and fauna and through effective protection of significant vegetation on public and
private land. Council has an integrated planning and regulatory framework that protects the city’s most
important habitat areas. Council supports community involvement in the protection and restoration of
biodiversity.
Council is aiming to meet its 2031 target of natural habitat and open space cover within Brisbane. Council’s
continuation of its program to protect and restore key sites will contribute to the improvement of both the quality
and quantity of natural habitats in Brisbane.
Strategy 1.3.1 Growing the Conservation Reserve Network
Protect, manage and restore the city’s most significant habitat areas and to establish a network of resilient and
well-connected conservation reserves. This includes managing and expanding conservation reserves,
effectively implementing vegetation offset projects on priority sites, supporting community-driven revegetation
projects and restoring other strategic sites like acquired bushland.
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Service 1.3.1.1 Conservation Reserves Consolidation
This service aims to secure lands of significant biodiversity value using funds raised through the Bushland
Preservation Levy. Council's program of acquiring land with significant biodiversity value to add to the city's
conservation reserve estate will continue.
Activities in this service include:
• identifying significant lands for acquisition, in order to consolidate and connect the existing conservation
reserve estate
• sourcing property-related reports (legal and valuation) and biodiversity information to support land acquisitions
and sustainable asset management
• examining contemporary measures for protecting biodiversity through alternative and cost effective non-asset
alternatives
• improving the quality of the conservation reserve estate through management and maintenance of threatening
processes and restoring habitats
• supporting community involvement in protecting and promoting Brisbane's environmental assets.
The activities of this service are funded by projects.
Projects
Bulimba Creek Acquisition
Bushland Acquisition Program
Capital
Expense
Revenue
Capital
Expense
Revenue
2014-15
$000
2015-16
$000
2016-17
$000
2017-18
$000
711
14,039
1,225
15,264
14,826
1,250
16,076
15,614
1,275
16,889
15,909
1,300
17,209
Strategy 1.3.2 Brisbane's Urban Forest Management and Restoration Program
Protect, maintain, improve and increase Brisbane’s urban forest assets, including Council owned or controlled
conservation reserves, and native vegetation communities and significant landscape trees on public and
private land. Brisbane’s urban forest supports a range of ecosystem services including biodiversity, recreation,
education, economic vitality, waterway health, cooling urban heat island effects, outdoor lifestyle and
contributes to the Brisbane Vision goal of a well-designed, subtropical city.
Service 1.3.2.1 Conservation Reserves Management
The aim of this service is to manage conservation reserves to deliver an effective balance between sustaining
their ecological values and enhancing their recreation and education values.
Activities in this service include:
• management of the natural, cultural and recreational values of the city's 108 conservation reserves, including
reserves of historical significance such as Mt Coot-tha Forest and other areas of high significance that cover
approximately 8000 hectares
• bushland maintenance, access, rehabilitation, infrastructure and weed, pest and fire management
• strategic natural asset management
• community engagement in natural areas
• implementing Council’s Invasive Species Management Plan
• delivery of environmental education and interpretation services through Council’s Environment Centres.
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•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
The service will focus on:
providing access to the reserves for residents and visitors
implementing the Outdoor Recreation Management Strategy
active risk management, including establishing and maintaining fire management infrastructure, reducing fire
hazards and wildfire suppression
building on Council's improved approach to the management and activation planning of the reserves
managing the impacts of pest animals and plants on Conservation Reserves
continuing the delivery and improvement of Council’s evidence based and targeted approach to effective
reserve management
funding for Council's ongoing partnerships with community groups dedicated to conserving our environment.
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Operating
Expense
Revenue
Anticipated
2013-14
$000
Proposed
2014-15
$000
10,818
35,329
11,015
37,233
Projects
Brisbane Invasive Species Management Plan
Implementation
Community Conservation Assistance
Conservation Reserves Management Program
(Refer Appendix of Schedules)
Natural Areas Risk Management
Wipe Out Weeds
Capital
Expense
Revenue
Capital
Expense
Revenue
Capital
Expense
Revenue
Capital
Expense
Revenue
Capital
Expense
Revenue
2014-15
$000
2015-16
$000
2016-17
$000
2017-18
$000
1,066
1,066
797
797
3,050
1,018
4,068
127
2,909
2,909
1,107
1,107
817
817
3,409
1,043
4,452
131
2,981
2,981
1,120
1,120
838
838
4,433
1,070
5,503
130
1,588
1,588
1,118
1,118
859
859
3,904
1,096
5,000
133
1,628
1,628
Strategy 1.3.3 Protecting our Bushland and Water Catchments through Partnering
Protect and restore our biodiversity by sound planning and appropriate regulation to consolidate and connect
habitat and by partnering effectively with residents, private landholders and community groups.
Service 1.3.3.1 Community Partnering for Conservation
This service aims to promote involvement in bushland and habitat regeneration and caring for Brisbane's
wildlife through:
• fostering recognition of our diverse fauna, flora and ecosystems and promoting involvement in bushland
regeneration
• providing a rescue and rehabilitation service for sick, orphaned and injured wildlife within Brisbane
• providing support for the efforts of Brisbane residents and community groups including Creek Catchment
Officers, Habitat Brisbane Groups and the Wildlife Conservation Partnerships Program, to achieve improved
environmental outcomes through sustainable behaviours, participation in bushland restoration and caring for
Brisbane's wildlife
• encouraging and maintaining conservation partnerships with private landholders that complement protection
of biodiversity on public lands.
Operating
Expense
Revenue
Anticipated
2013-14
$000
Proposed
2014-15
$000
434
-
454
-
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Projects
Community Conservation Partnerships
Capital
Expense
Revenue
Capital
Expense
Revenue
Capital
Expense
Revenue
Lord Mayor's Community Sustainability and
Environment Grants
Native Animal Ambulances and Wildlife Carers
Grant
2014-15
$000
2015-16
$000
2016-17
$000
2017-18
$000
2,940
432
462
131
-
3,076
499
483
136
-
3,113
1,468
490
136
-
3,203
3,149
502
135
-
Service 1.3.3.2 Biodiversity Planning
This service aims to protect and sustain biodiversity through planning and statutory instruments including:
• the South East Queensland Regional Plan 2031, Brisbane City Plan 2014 and Neighbourhood Plans and
input into development assessment processes and decisions
• local laws including permits, breaches and requests for information
• plans, management strategies and guidelines for the protection and restoration of biodiversity, including
environmental offsets, wildlife movement solutions and threatened species management.
Operating
Anticipated
2013-14
$000
Proposed
2014-15
$000
619
-
622
-
Expense
Revenue
Outcome 1.4 Parks, Gardens and Recreation
Outcome description
Brisbane's parks and public open spaces reflect our subtropical lifestyle and are available to all. Our parks,
open spaces and streetscapes are attractive and the shady spaces provide valued visual, recreational,
heritage and cultural amenity to a diverse Brisbane.
Where we are now
The Brisbane community regards shady and attractive streets and accessible and diverse parks as an
important part of the city's image and recognises their contribution to the liveability of its suburbs. Tree planting
programs continue to target the most shade-hungry footpaths and park pathways.
Brisbane has an extensive and expanding park network of over 2000 parks, currently covering more than 6000
hectares in urban parks and more than 8000 hectares in conservation reserves. Parkland acquisitions continue
to focus on alignment between population growth and access to a range of outdoor activities, translated to cost
effective public park infrastructure network planning. The community remains highly engaged with our city's
parks and playgrounds, with around one-third of Brisbane residents visiting parks once or more per week.
Where we want to be
Brisbane's open spaces are important to our city. As Brisbane grows, community appreciation of, and need for,
accessible public parks with a greater diversity of facilities becomes more evident. Council is committed to
maximising community benefit from our green and open spaces and aims to deliver an accessible and
connected network of public and private open space. The challenge is to deliver an integrated network that
provides for a broad range of recreation opportunities and promotes our subtropical outdoor lifestyle while
integrating with the Brisbane Vision to provide water-smart, accessible and inclusive, and active and healthy
outcomes.
The program will ensure effective and sustainable management practices and accessible infrastructure that is
matched to community needs.
Street and park trees are a valued subset of Brisbane’s urban forest and make a major contribution to
Brisbane’s open space network. Their sustainable management is based on up-to-date knowledge of the
extent, composition and needs of the resource and the needs and priorities of the community, including:
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•
•
•
preservation of significant trees and high quality landscapes in Council projects and private developments,
especially urban consolidation sites
enhancement of our subtropical city with shady, tree lined, pedestrian friendly streets
support of alternative transport uptake and healthy lifestyles by greening and shading pathways, bikeways and
walk to school routes
expanding local community and industry involvement in amenity tree planting and maintenance programs.
Strategy 1.4.1 Enhancing and Maintaining Park and Street Trees
Strategically add to and proactively manage our street and park tree assets to optimise and sustain their
environmental, economic and social benefits, in the most cost effective way.
Service 1.4.1.1 Managing Trees on Public Land
Just over half the city’s tree canopy cover is growing in public parks and road reserves, and includes an
estimated 575,000 street trees.
This service aims to plant, maintain and protect street and park trees to sustain a healthy, low risk, fit-forpurpose, resilient asset of optimum community benefit for current and future generations.
Activities in this service include:
• efficient and targeted delivery of local street and park tree planting and proactive maintenance programs to
manage risk and meet local priorities and targets
• delivering Neighbourhood Shadeways, in partnership with the community, other program partners and
Queensland Government agencies, by planting shade trees to support walking, cycling and waterway health
• supporting integrated delivery of Subtropical Boulevard treatments along arterial entry roads and suburban
routes
• rededication of the Balmoral Park Avenue of Honour, and planning for restoration of memorial tree plantings
• promoting the multiple values of street and park trees and informing the community of schedules
• succession planning and planting for significant trees in the city’s parks
• providing support and resources for tree proactive and reactive tree maintenance in response to customer
requirements.
Operating
Expense
Revenue
Anticipated
2013-14
$000
Proposed
2014-15
$000
14,044
262
13,828
269
Projects
Boulevards and Shadeways
Park Tree Management
Capital
Expense
Revenue
Capital
Expense
Revenue
2014-15
$000
2015-16
$000
2016-17
$000
2017-18
$000
1,040
378
915
-
1,052
397
930
-
1,129
171
937
-
1,190
140
960
-
Strategy 1.4.2 Grow and Improve Brisbane's Network of Urban Parks
Adopt a planned approach to acquiring and developing new parks and improving existing ones to optimise
community benefits and meet the diverse recreational and cultural needs of an increasing population.
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Service 1.4.2.1 Park Development and Planning
Brisbane has an expanding network of over 2000 parks providing more than 6000 hectares of urban parkland
for residents. This service aims to enhance the parks network by acquiring and developing new parks and
improving existing parks.It leads the forward planning for the city's open space and parkland estate using
improved understanding of the community's expectations for parkland provision, activities, facilities and quality.
Activities in this service include:
• the ongoing review of the city's open space network and its representation in the Priority Infrastructure Plan
(PIP) in Brisbane City Plan 2014
• improving policies, rules and guidelines for development, use and management of the city's parks and public
space areas
• reviewing planning guidelines
• providing technical advice and assistance on open space issues for citywide, local and neighbourhood
planning
• planning and design for the development of sport and recreation parks and facilities and the activation of
existing parks
• master planning, designing and constructing parks and facilities to required standards
• improving community understanding and appreciation of our natural area parks by constructing a new
Environment Centre experience at Karawatha Forest
• opening a major new district recreation park and playground at Frew Park, Milton
• continuing to improve the accessibility of all of Brisbane's parks and playgrounds.
Ongoing projects such as the Parks Infrastructure Charges Program and City Parks Trust contribute towards
the acquisition of new parkland in this service.
Operating
Expense
Revenue
Anticipated
2013-14
$000
Proposed
2014-15
$000
2,225
-
1,825
-
Projects
Build Karawatha Forest Environment Centre
City Parks Trust
Frew Park Milton
Key City Park Upgrades
Parks Infrastructure Charges Program
Capital
Expense
Revenue
Capital
Expense
Revenue
Capital
Expense
Revenue
Capital
Expense
Revenue
Capital
Expense
Revenue
2014-15
$000
2015-16
$000
2016-17
$000
2017-18
$000
6,183
78
693
6,005
165
36
10,436
903
6,843
19,817
299
16,743
3,010
87
10,019
379
3,228
20,800
989
22,202
3,566
1,391
1,329
21,419
1,002
23,561
3,661
1,417
22,311
1,002
25,190
Strategy 1.4.3 Provide Well Maintained, Clean, Safe Parks
Ensure that we provide well maintained and clean facilities, lawns, gardens, playgrounds and general
amenities so that people can make the best use of our parks and public spaces for a wide range of active and
passive recreational activities including sports, jogging, walking, picnics and barbeques.
Service 1.4.3.1 Parks Maintenance and Enhancement
This service aims to maintain, refurbish and replace park assets so they are fit for purpose, well utilised and
accessible to all of the community.
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The service will provide:
• clean and safe parks, with well maintained facilities and activity spaces
• accessible parks so that Brisbane's residents and visitors can make best use of our public spaces
• play precincts in each region that provide a diverse range of opportunities for users of all abilities
• quality green assets such as heritage gardens, botanic gardens, attractive landscaping, trees and shrubs.
Activities in this service include:
• design and construction of parks and facilities to required standards
• park maintenance and operation, including cleaning, litter and rubbish removal, grass cutting, tree
maintenance, infrastructure maintenance, visitor services and emergency response
• liaison with sporting groups about best practice maintenance of sporting fields, including efficient and
alternative water use strategies and use of alternative surfaces
• support and advice for community management of sporting field facilities
• involving the community through regular liaison and feedback
• park asset rehabilitation schedules based on condition and community priority.
Ongoing projects provide for the periodic refurbishment and replacement of park infrastructure and facilities
such as dog off leash areas, toilets, picnic areas, playgrounds, boardwalks, utilities, memorials, recreation
facilities and pathways. The Metropolitan and District Playgrounds and Upgrade Key Neighbourhood Parks
projects contribute towards the upgrade and provision of new park facilities and park improvements.
The Additional Cuts Parks Grass project will provide additional grass cutting in popular parks. The frequency of
cuts will continue to take into account weather conditions and the needs of park users.
Operating
Expense
Revenue
Anticipated
2013-14
$000
Proposed
2014-15
$000
62,184
166
64,804
208
Projects
2014-15
$000
2015-16
$000
2016-17
$000
2017-18
$000
Additional Cuts - Parks Grass
1,896
353
184
79
965
957
1,016
848
3,062
276
2,768
1,045
-
1,972
364
174
1,161
767
1,404
544
2,876
414
2,597
892
-
2,017
366
178
1,241
751
2,591
869
2,658
492
2,519
924
-
2,061
367
162
1,268
751
1,582
217
2,350
438
2,580
935
-
Capital
Expense
Revenue
Dog Off Leash Area Refurbishment
Capital
(Refer Appendix of Schedules)
Expense
Revenue
Maintain Lakes Systems in Parks
Capital
Expense
Revenue
Memorials & Heritage Restoration
Capital
(Refer Appendix of Schedules)
Expense
Revenue
Metropolitan and District Playgrounds
Capital
Expense
Revenue
Park Access Assets Maintenance and Rehabilitation Capital
(Refer Appendix of Schedules)
Expense
Revenue
Park Infrastructure Facility and Landscape Upgrades Capital
(Refer Appendix of Schedules)
Expense
Revenue
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Play Safe Upgrades
981
140
4,980
591
-
Capital
Expense
Revenue
Capital
Expense
Revenue
(Refer Appendix of Schedules)
Upgrade Neighbourhood Parks
(Refer Appendix of Schedules)
1,013
144
4,692
495
-
1,039
147
3,848
494
-
1,040
146
4,526
494
-
Strategy 1.4.4 Regulate Parks and Reserves to Ensure Public Enjoyment and Safety
Uphold and enforce Council's local laws for parks, facilitating enjoyable and safe park experiences for visitors
and protecting people and park assets from the impacts of illegal and non-permitted activities.
Service 1.4.4.1 Parks and Reserves Compliance
This service regulates unlawful activities within parks to help deliver safe and enjoyable experiences for all.
Activities in this service include:
• undertaking investigations and compliance action in parks regarding breaches of Council's local laws relating
to Council lands and assets, including parks
• providing advice to the public and disseminating educational material about Council's local law for parks and
park assets.
Operating
Anticipated
2013-14
$000
Proposed
2014-15
$000
502
-
252
-
Expense
Revenue
Strategy 1.4.5 Manage Mt Coot-tha Botanic Gardens
Manage and promote the Brisbane Botanic Gardens, Mt Coot-tha as a significant horticultural, leisure, learning
and tourism destination that aspires to international standards while retaining its relevance and value as a key city
park that is well used by residents and visitors.
Service 1.4.5.1 Manage Brisbane Botanic Gardens, Mt Coot-tha
This service aims to ensure the Brisbane Botanic Gardens, Mt Coot-tha is efficiently and effectively managed,
promotes sustainable horticultural practices, provides quality visitor services and facilities that are well utilised,
provide learning for life opportunities and contribute to Brisbane’s sustained prosperity.
Activities in this service include:
• maintaining, repairing, refurbishing, replacing and operating garden assets
• designing, developing and establishing new features and infrastructure to enhance the experience of visitors and
garden operations
• maintaining landscape elements including grass, gardens, botanical displays, trees, shrubs, public art, ponds and
water features
• conducting educational, recreation and tourism programs, including volunteer guided tours
• providing technical advice and promoting sustainable gardening and amenity horticulture.
Operating
Expense
Revenue
Anticipated
2013-14
$000
Proposed
2014-15
$000
4,212
146
4,042
133
Projects
Mt Coot-tha Botanic Gardens - Refurbish Assets
Capital
Expense
Revenue
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2014-15
$000
2015-16
$000
2016-17
$000
2017-18
$000
619
148
-
718
152
-
95
-
95
-
Program 1 – Clean, Green and WaterSmart City
Strategy 1.4.6 Manage Roma Street and South Bank Parklands
Manage and maintain Roma Street and South Bank Parklands as important horticultural, leisure and tourism
destinations while retaining relevance and value as iconic park assets well used by residents and visitors.
Service 1.4.6.1 Manage Roma Street and South Bank Parklands
This service aims to ensure Roma Street and South Bank Parklands are efficiently and effectively managed, well
utilised by the community and promote sustainable horticulture practices.
Funding for provision of these services is provided by the Queensland Government.
Activities include:
• maintaining, repairing, refurbishing, replacing and operating garden facilities
• maintaining landscape elements including grass cutting, gardens, displays, trees and shrubs, ponds and water
features
• conducting educational and tourism programs, including volunteer guided tours
• promoting the parklands' facilities and services
• organising public events in the parklands
• providing technical advice and promoting sustainable gardening and amenity horticulture.
Operating
Expense
Revenue
Anticipated
2013-14
$000
Proposed
2014-15
$000
29,048
29,014
27,426
27,426
Outcome 1.5 Sustainable Water Management
Outcome description
In partnership with the Brisbane community, Council will sustainably manage Brisbane's water resources through
the integrated management of our water supply, wastewater, stormwater and waterways. Through this integrated
approach, we maximise community benefit and help ensure the sustained liveability and economic prosperity of
Brisbane and the South East Queensland region.
Where we are now
Council employs a whole of water cycle approach to water management. Council's WaterSmart Strategy provides
strategic guidance for sustainable water management within the goals of a water smart community, a welldesigned subtropical city and sustainable water use. Brisbane's Total Water Cycle Management Plan identifies a
range of new opportunities to ensure water is managed effectively across Council's business.
In recent years, Brisbane's community has experienced the most sustained drought in over 100 years and the
largest flood in over 35 years. Brisbane's community responded effectively to drought, the Brisbane River flood of
January 2011 and the 2013 Australia Day Storm Event. The breadth of flexibility and resilience demonstrated in
these past events highlights our capacity to be a water smart community.
In contributing to a well-designed subtropical city, Council considers water resource issues broadly across the city,
integrating water resource management with land use and infrastructure planning.
Where we want to be
Brisbane's community will connect to water, participate in decision making and take actions to manage water
sustainably. Our community will have a greater awareness of water smart concepts and will demonstrate water
smart behaviour. Brisbane will be a flood-informed community with Council ensuring that it is well prepared to deal
with the issues and challenges presented with major flood events. Council and Brisbane’s community will support
and use a diverse mix of water sources, improving the city’s resilience to future unfavourable climatic events.
Brisbane will deliver key actions in Brisbane’s Total Water Cycle Management Plan that will guide waterway
planning and delivery. Brisbane will support development in a way that ensures our built environment minimises
adverse impacts on our environment and maximises the benefits the community receives from our local water
resources. All major infrastructure projects will include appropriate engagement with stakeholders in the
implementation of water smart design.
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Strategy 1.5.1 Integrated Water Cycle Management
Responsible and efficient management of the total water cycle.
Service 1.5.1.1 Water Smart
This service aims to engage the community, key partners and Council as an organisation, with initiatives that will
help achieve Brisbane’s vision to be Australia's most water smart city.
This service will provide:
• water smart communications and stakeholder engagement
• increased community awareness of catchment management and broader water cycle outcomes
• support for community networks, festivals, events and forums
• strategic investigations and advice in relation to water issues across Council
• instruments and tools to support policy development and delivery in flood management, regional and local
waterway health and other components of the water cycle.
Activities in this service include:
• reviewing strategic and legislative documents, including Queensland Government legislation, Council's plans and
strategies and land use planning documents
• initiating activities that support the local and regional management of the urban water cycle with input from
stakeholders including the community, all levels of governments and their agencies
• supporting local and national events, festivals and forums that celebrate water and waterways, and advance
water smart science, technology and practice
• providing compliance and regulatory services for greywater and blackwater treatment, from education to
enforcement.
Key initiatives to be delivered include:
• supporting community festivals, events and activities that celebrate water and waterways
• engaging, collaborating and partnering with the community, industry bodies, local business, government agencies
and regional partners in shaping our water future
• participating in research and education initiatives to progress water smart innovation, science and technology
• partnering with external agencies to implement water smart education campaigns to raise awareness of how our
community can live with water and take action to manage water sustainably
• implementing the Brisbane Total Water Cycle Management Plan to deliver water smart solutions across the city
• continued work on the Coorparoo Creek Park Project, demonstrating the multiple values of waterways in
contributing to liveability in an urban environment delivering stormwater harvesting in partnership and re-use
projects at seven locations across Brisbane to demonstrate integrated water cycle management solutions for the
city
• furthering the Norman Creek 2012-2031 Master Plan, which will provide Australia's first local government
example of integrated urban water resource management on a whole-of-catchment scale
• developing an integrated, outcome-based master plan and undertake key implementation initiatives for the Oxley
Creek Catchment in collaboration with the community and key stakeholders that considers environmental, social
and economic values of the catchment and identifies key activities to support the delivery of the master plan.
Operating
Expense
Revenue
Anticipated
2013-14
$000
Proposed
2014-15
$000
949
362
913
371
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Projects
Coorparoo Creek Park - Stage 1
Norman Creek 2012 - 2031
Stormwater Harvesting
Water Smart Communication and Engagement
Capital
Expense
Revenue
Capital
Expense
Revenue
Capital
Expense
Revenue
Capital
Expense
Revenue
2014-15
$000
2015-16
$000
2016-17
$000
2017-18
$000
2,945
59
2,210
362
6,332
34
3,124
54
-
3,035
59
2,630
407
2,497
39
1,000
57
-
2,904
59
3,192
425
56
-
1,601
57
3,287
427
58
-
Service 1.5.1.2 Integrated Water Cycle Implementation
This service aims to implement integrated water cycle planning solutions to deliver Council's WaterSmart Strategy
and support Council's planning.
To achieve this, the service will develop plans, information and programs that support and prioritise the
implementation of Council's WaterSmart Strategy and Brisbane’s Total Water Cycle Management Plan.
Key activities in this service include:
• preparing plans to meet Council's legislative obligations as identified by Queensland and Federal governments
• preparing studies and plans that provide information to support Council's land use planning activities, particularly
the Brisbane City Plan 2014, neighbourhood planning and urban renewal plans
• providing customer support to respond to queries concerning our water smart outcomes, guidelines and
standards
• continuing to fund customer service obligations for clearing blockages in combined drains
• supporting development assessment teams with policy advice on high level applications and key legislative
changes.
Key initiatives include:
• working with partners and industry to develop and implement tools that deliver water smart outcomes and
embedding these within sustainable and subtropical planning and design
• aligning the Brisbane City Plan 2014 with changes in the Queensland Government's regulatory and legislative
regimes.
Operating
Expense
Revenue
Anticipated
2013-14
$000
Proposed
2014-15
$000
1,291
-
1,341
-
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Outcome 1.6 Focus on the River, Bay and Waterways
Outcome description
The river, bay and waterways of the city support the liveability and lifestyle of Brisbane. Waterways support
multiple uses and are widely used, enjoyed and appreciated by the community as recreational, economic and
environmental assets. Water is an important factor in the design of Brisbane’s built form and is managed as an
economic asset to deliver value to business, industry, residents and nature alike.
Where we are now
The community recognises the value of protecting, enhancing and improving the river, bay and waterways, with
95% of residents believing waterways are important to Brisbane.
They are widely visited for a variety of uses. Council actively engages with stakeholders and the community in its
catchment and waterway management activities.
The river, bay and waterways support over 50,000 migratory shorebirds of 34 species as well as six of the seven
species of sea turtle and iconic Australian species such as the platypus. Council is committed to meeting
increasing community expectations for improving the health of our waterways and maintaining world-class access
to waterways, for all residents, to enjoy them as an open space resource within a growing city, recognising
Brisbane as a River City.
Over the last 10 years the health of the Brisbane River has steadily improved as shown by the results of the
Healthy Waterways Ecosystem Health Report Card. This is a result of improvements in various parts of the
catchment. However, further investment in improving the ecological health of the river is required to address
legacy issues including managing nutrient and sediment loads from existing and future land uses, coupled with
managing construction impacts within urbanising catchments. Land use change presents an opportunity for new
and improved sustainable and integrated water management, increased waterway activation and use, and for
existing urban areas to retrofit water smart outcomes to comply with Queensland Government regulations that aim
to secure waterway health improvements, while supporting integrated urban design, urban greening, city cooling
and better amenity outcomes.
The 2011 flood caused river bank erosion and slumping, posing a risk to both public safety as well as threatening
private and public infrastructure. The 2013 Australia Day Storm Event and other extreme weather events reinforce
a need to build resilience into our key natural system through focused management actions.
Waterway corridors are currently protected from development and this will, along with integrated stormwater
management, continue in the Brisbane City Plan 2014. Council participates in the South East Queensland Healthy
Waterways program to develop and maintain regional strategic and local activities that improve the condition of
our natural water assets.
Where we want to be
We want people to continue to value and appreciate the multiple benefits provided by Brisbane's waterways,
particularly the high ecological and social values of our waterways that support sustained economic prosperity for
Brisbane.
We want to actively support integrated planning and design outcomes that provide wider multiple outcomes and
the liveability benefits of water in the city.
We want cost effective, best practice asset management. Council is committed to taking a leadership role through
its own actions and by contributing to Federal and Queensland governments, regional initiatives and partnering in
programs that demonstrate Council's sustainable water management that supports the liveability of Brisbane.
Key activities in this service include:
• integrating water cycle services, such as flood conveyance, flood risk management and mitigation measures,
stormwater harvesting, biodiversity and park outcomes with waterway health outcomes
• meeting the water sensitive urban design objectives of Queensland Government policy, with a refocused effort
around cost effective, integrated solutions that support good design and liveability outcomes, providing welldesigned sustainable spaces and places that reflect subtropical design which are resilient to climate variability
• providing sustainable management of our catchments in partnership with the community and other stakeholders
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•
•
•
•
integrating water smart outcomes and environmental best practice in all aspects of Council operations and capital
works, urban planning, natural resource management and urban design
developing asset management frameworks for our water smart and waterway assets, supporting improved and
integrated asset planning
managing development impacts, including sediment control of construction works
evidence-based decision-making through local waterway evaluation, with a stronger emphasis on key indicators
such as sediment load and high value assets.
Strategy 1.6.1 Active Partnerships and Regional Waterway Management
Participation in partnerships that support regional water planning activities and improvement of the condition of
regional waterways.
Service 1.6.1.1 Regional Water Quality Management
This service aims to work with regional partners to assist the planning and implementation of management actions
to achieve improved water quality and wider liveability outcomes associated with water and waterways in South
East Queensland and the upper catchments of the Brisbane River. This service also supports the development
and delivery of best practice water quality management.
This service will provide:
• leadership in research that translates into integrated delivery opportunities for Council and all regional partners
• strategic policy integration, interpretation and issue management with Federal and Queensland governments and
regional partners in water quality management
• stakeholder engagement with all regional partners
• capacity building around current best practice requirements.
Key activities in this service include:
• linking Council’s projects and programs with key findings from the Water Sensitive Cities Cooperative Research
Centre, a national research partnership that involves investigation of policy frameworks, new technologies and
knowledge requirements to manage water sustainability from an urban perspective
• continuing to develop strategies for regional water sensitive urban design retrofit and water quality offsets in
partnership with surrounding local governments
• erosion and sediment control research and policy development, systems improvement and capacity building
• contributing to the South East Queensland Healthy Waterways program delivering the Ecosystem Health
Monitoring Program (EHMP) and Report Card, regional recreational waters Human Health Program and the
Healthy Waterways River Clean-up Program
• supporting, as a foundational partner, the activities of the International River Foundation
• reviewing implementation and management strategies to reduce stormwater pollution.
Operating
Expense
Revenue
Anticipated
2013-14
$000
Proposed
2014-15
$000
1,232
-
859
-
Strategy 1.6.2 Protecting Waterway Health
Actions to improve the quality of stormwater and waterway health.
Service 1.6.2.1 Improve Ecological Health and Liveability of Waterways
Waterway rehabilitation and enhancement works will continue to be undertaken to improve the resilience of our
waterways to the impacts of a growing city.
This service aims to support multiple outcomes for our waterways including their social, economic, environmental
and recreational values to support the sustained liveability of Brisbane, and ensures the built environment cost
effectively mitigates adverse impacts on waterways and supports wider liveability outcomes through integrated
design solutions.
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Key initiatives include:
• waterway rehabilitation and enhancement works in key locations, including developing future integrated design
solutions
• developing waterway and water smart asset registers, classification manuals and strategic asset management
plans to support optimised delivery and service level planning
• developing a waterway multiple use framework to support integrated delivery planning, guiding water smart
interventions across the catchment
• delivering 10 water smart asset renewal projects over two years to support improved asset management
• supporting the Brisbane City Plan 2014 stormwater code implementation and waterway health outcomes through
neighbourhood planning activities
• construction of creek filtration systems to improve stormwater quality flowing to waterways
• ongoing maintenance of water smart assets, including a risk assessment to support a prioritised asset
management program
• integrating the results of sediment source studies within project planning, evaluating high value aquatic assets,
and ongoing citywide recreational waterway health monitoring
• enhanced erosion and sediment control compliance by maintaining a strong Council field presence and
supporting planning frameworks
• implementation of healthy waters commitments, legislative and regional requirements through Brisbane City Plan
2014 and other planning instruments.
Operating
Expense
Revenue
Anticipated
2013-14
$000
Proposed
2014-15
$000
3,319
656
3,811
672
Projects
Creek Filtration Systems Trial
Erosion and Sediment Control Compliance Project
Local Waterways Health Assessment and
Evaluation
Oxley Creek Improvement Program
Waterway Human Health and Safety - Site
Monitoring
Waterways Health Enhancement
(Refer Appendix of Schedules)
Capital
Expense
Revenue
Capital
Expense
Revenue
Capital
Expense
Revenue
Capital
Expense
Revenue
Capital
Expense
Revenue
Capital
Expense
Revenue
2014-15
$000
2015-16
$000
2016-17
$000
2017-18
$000
529
34
469
160
505
361
361
111
3,840
-
532
39
488
160
614
361
361
121
4,141
-
496
160
505
361
361
126
4,256
-
500
160
514
361
361
128
4,424
-
Strategy 1.6.3 Access and Use of Waterways
Ensuring that the river, bay and waterways can be safely accessed and are widely used as recreational, economic
and environmental resources.
Service 1.6.3.1 Wharves, Jetties and Pontoons
This service aims to provide safe and improved access to Brisbane's waterways to help achieve recreational,
economic and environmental outcomes.
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Activities in this service include:
• improving the provision of safe access to the Brisbane River, bay and waterways for residents and visitors
• ensuring Council's waterway assets are maintained at an appropriate level to optimise operation and access to
creeks, the river and the bay
• continue to provide safe facilities that deliver Zero Harm
• continue to maintain and seek improvement in the delivery of services according to Council’s service standards.
Key initiatives in this service include:
• constructing new wharves, jetties, pontoons, fishing platforms and associated land improvements (such as car
parks) for recreational purposes
• maintaining and rehabilitating existing wharves, jetties, pontoons and fishing platforms to ensure safe operation
and optimum access to waterways
• resurfacing of ramps and access points
• enhancing and improving parking and storage facilities.
A key project within this service is the rehabilitation of Shorncliffe Pier.
Operating
Expense
Revenue
Anticipated
2013-14
$000
Proposed
2014-15
$000
347
-
338
-
Projects
CBD Marina
Shorncliffe Pier
Wharves Jetties Pontoons and Fishing Platforms
(Refer Appendix of Schedules)
Capital
Expense
Revenue
Capital
Expense
Revenue
Capital
Expense
Revenue
2014-15
$000
2015-16
$000
2016-17
$000
2017-18
$000
218
11,521
1,335
-
7,123
527
-
533
-
551
-
Service 1.6.3.2 Sea and River Walls
This service aims to provide structures that improve the use of, access to, and the protection of Council land
adjacent to Brisbane’s creeks, river and bay.
The service will provide:
• effective planning and work, that takes into consideration unexpected climatic events, to enable and ongoing
protection of foreshore and riverbank public infrastructure from damage by tidal waters and erosion
• safe community access and use of parks and Council land adjacent to the Brisbane River and Moreton Bay
• high standards of service and continuous assessment of existing assets and identification of required
rehabilitation or replacements.
Activities in this service include:
• constructing sea and river walls
• maintaining and rehabilitating sea and river walls in a safe, functional and visually appealing way.
Key initiatives to be delivered include:
• increasing erosion immunity to adjoining Council land, infrastructure, and natural assets
• providing a first line of defence against storm surge
• where possible, implementing innovative engineering solutions that protect assets from natural processes
• using public shared paths and other facilities to extend existing passive recreational uses.
Operating
Expense
Revenue
Anticipated
2013-14
$000
Proposed
2014-15
$000
126
-
118
-
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Projects
Sea and River Walls Rehabilitation
(Refer Appendix of Schedules)
Capital
Expense
Revenue
2014-15
$000
2015-16
$000
2016-17
$000
2017-18
$000
1,361
-
1,489
-
1,062
-
1,094
-
Outcome 1.7 Flood Management
Outcome description
Manage the risk of flooding by making Brisbane a city that is safe, confident and prepared for flooding. This
means ensuring flooding is expected, designed and planned for. Brisbane will be prepared for flooding and will
respond and recover effectively from flood events.
Where we are now
Like many cities around the world, our climate and landscape make flood experiences an ongoing reality for
Brisbane.
Brisbane's FloodSmart Future Strategy sets out Council’s approach to flood risk management to help reduce the
risks of flooding and its impacts to people, property and infrastructure. The strategy integrates a range of activities
including:
• structural measures to reduce flood risk, including improving the flood immunity of infrastructure and enhancing
and maintaining the stormwater drainage networks
• developing land use planning policies that steer inappropriate development away from areas at risk and
regulating development pursuant to these policies
• raising community awareness, access to and understanding of, flood information
• continually improving emergency response plans and our capacity to respond to floods.
A program of flood studies and associated catchment floodplain management plans is underway and will provide
the basis for ensuring that flooding is managed as effectively as possible.
Council will continue to take action to minimise the risk of flooding and its impacts on people, property and
infrastructure with a program of flood studies and associated catchment floodplain management plans and
infrastructure solutions including Council’s Priority Infrastructure Plan (PIP) and Infrastructure Charges Plans. The
development of these plans will inform Council’s delivery of effective flood management efforts.
Where we want to be
Council will continue to manage the risk of flooding and its impact on people, property and infrastructure through
the ongoing the implementation of the Brisbane’s FloodSmart Future Strategy and associated actions from the
Flood Action Plan.
This involves integrating the approaches made to managing flood risk across Council including smart land use
planning and building, the provision of good quality flood information to an educated and resilient community,
world-class response and recovery planning and well-maintained and improved structural assets.
The potential risks of flooding on future development will be minimised through planning and assessment
processes. The risks of flooding on existing dwellings will be reduced by increasing community resilience to
flooding as well as ongoing structural maintenance, rehabilitation and upgrades of the stormwater drainage
network.
Brisbane will be prepared for flooding and will respond and recover effectively from flood events. Up-to-date and
reliable information on flood risk across the city will be easily accessible to all Council officers and the community.
Flood and overland flow mapping information will be available free to the public and will provide fit-for-purpose,
simple and accessible information which will clearly articulate how risks can be mitigated through recommended
actions.
Residents will be aware of the potential impact of flooding on their property and their local area from river, creeks,
storm surge and overland flow and will be able to take appropriate actions to minimise the risks of flooding to
themselves and their property.
Strategy 1.7.1 Reduce Flooding
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Investigation, design and construction of drainage schemes to relieve flooding.
Service 1.7.1.1 Drainage Investigation and Design
This service aims to minimise the impacts of flooding through strategic forward planning of drainage infrastructure,
both strategically and in response to community reports of flooding. A comprehensive view of water smart
outcomes from across Council works are important to delivering best practice water smart and sustainable
drainage practices, maintaining the health of our waterways, providing wider community benefits and minimising
the costs associated with the maintenance of drainage infrastructure.
Activities in this service include:
• investigating and providing feasibility, option analysis, detailed design and cost estimates for local and major
drainage and drainage rehabilitation projects
• developing and upgrading local stormwater management plans to align with integrated water cycle management
principles
• delivering integrated water smart drainage outcomes through Council work schedules, that include developing
improved screening protocols, business plans, support systems and the ongoing review of guidelines and
practices
• supporting water smart drainage investigation and design through focused delivery on achieving multiple
outcomes, cost effective and innovative design solutions providing advice and flood information data.
The activities of this service are funded by projects.
Projects
Drainage Design
Capital
Expense
Revenue
2014-15
$000
2015-16
$000
2016-17
$000
2017-18
$000
2,380
219
-
2,517
183
-
2,519
180
-
2,517
186
-
Service 1.7.1.2 Gather and Provide Flood Information
This service aims to ensure flood risk across the city is fully understood and information provided to the public and
Council officers is fit for purpose, simple and accessible and links risks to action, so that flooding can be planned
for effectively.
The service ensures Council has robust, reliable and comprehensive flood information to inform its disaster
response, planning, infrastructure design and construction activities as recommended by the Queensland Floods
Commission of Inquiry. Council will also gather and provide flood information data to minimise damage to
Council's assets during a flood event.
The service will continue to:
• implement recommendations from the Flood Action Plan
• identify and analyse flood risk and potential catchment-based mitigation and management measures to reduce
flood risk via priority creek Catchment Flood Management Plans (CFMPs)
• undertake to collect stormwater network data which will inform Council's planning scheme and development
assessment
• maintain Council's hydrometric system of rainfall gauges and creek flood level gauges which provide the critical
inputs to the FloodWise Information System and the Early Warning Alert System
• provide flood information such as FloodWise Property Reports and flood awareness maps that are easy to
access and understand. Flood information key messages will deliver simple, accessible, fit-for-purpose flood
information that links identification of flood risk to action as recommended by the Queensland Floods Commission
of Inquiry
• provide public access to flood studies and flood information by ensuring copies of Council-commissioned flood
studies are held in the Brisbane Square Library
• regularly update flood awareness products to ensure reliability and currency as recommended by the Queensland
Floods Commission of Inquiry
• ensure Council's flood models provide flood risk data as needed for planning and development purposes as
recommended by the Queensland Floods Commission of Inquiry
• gather and maintain flood and rainfall data through telemetry, maximum height gauges and other related systems
to inform stormwater policy, planning, investigation and design processes
• ensure the telemetry network continues to be a reliable and functioning network and covers areas where flood
risk information is needed.
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Activities in this service include:
• continuing to update Council's hydraulic flood models with the latest catchment changes which also align to the
Queensland Floods Commission of Inquiry
• making flood information accessible through an online 'flood hub' channel providing access to flood awareness
maps, FloodWise Property Reports and other flood awareness information
• operating Council's telemetry network
• provision of warning devices at high flood risk road crossings to warn users of flooded roads
• preparation of CFMP's in priority catchments
• undertaking field surveys to obtain flood data for flood events.
Operating
Expense
Revenue
Anticipated
2013-14
$000
Proposed
2014-15
$000
867
270
847
-
Projects
All Hazards Brisbane Ready for Summer Campaign
Catchment Flood Risk Management Plans
Flood Information Online
Flood Smart Assets
Gecko Drainage Data Update
Maintain and Enhance Flood Models
Telemetry Gauges and Warning Devices
Capital
Expense
Revenue
Capital
Expense
Revenue
Capital
Expense
Revenue
Capital
Expense
Revenue
Capital
Expense
Revenue
Capital
Expense
Revenue
Capital
Expense
Revenue
2014-15
$000
2015-16
$000
2016-17
$000
2017-18
$000
435
270
1,275
218
24
67
1,046
62
11
-
437
270
681
113
23
79
1,044
13
-
429
270
704
113
27
85
1,095
14
-
435
270
716
117
25
87
1,114
14
-
Service 1.7.1.3 Flooding Investigations and Planning
This service aims to implement the direct actions from the Flood Action Plan and to manage Council's flood and
drainage investigation program to reduce the impact of flooding on people, property and infrastructure.
The service will continue to:
• implement actions from the Flood Action Plan
• manage Council's stormwater relief drainage and flood investigation schedule to reduce flooding in high priority
residential areas
• work on stormwater and waterway policy development to plan and manage the city's stormwater and waterway
network to reduce flooding in priority areas affected by river, creek, storm surge and overland flow flooding.
• Activities in this service include:
• developing an implementation framework for Brisbane’s FloodSmart Future Strategy
• contributing to the Queensland Government led Brisbane River Flood Study project as recommended by the
Queensland Floods Commission of Inquiry
• managing the delivery of the rolling stormwater capital works schedule
• input into Brisbane City Plan 2014 amendments based on the WaterSmart Strategy in alignment with the
Queensland Floods Commission of Inquiry
• preparing and reviewing planning and policy documents related to stormwater management.
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Operating
Expense
Revenue
Anticipated
2013-14
$000
Proposed
2014-15
$000
2,339
-
2,804
-
Projects
A Floodsmart Future
Capital
Expense
Revenue
2014-15
$000
2015-16
$000
2016-17
$000
2017-18
$000
1,660
-
717
-
389
-
746
-
Service 1.7.1.4 Local Drainage
The aim of this service is to minimise flooding impacts in local catchments by constructing drainage infrastructure,
obtaining drainage easements and acquiring land.
The service will manage and implement local stormwater drainage solutions to reduce flooding in high priority
residential areas.
Activities in this service include:
• constructing new stormwater drainage
• acquiring land for drainage easements
• upgrading drainage for capacity aligned with Council’s drainage standards and compliance.
The activities of this service are funded by projects.
Projects
Local Drainage Construction
(Refer Appendix of Schedules)
Capital
Expense
Revenue
2014-15
$000
2015-16
$000
2016-17
$000
2017-18
$000
4,803
62
-
4,906
68
-
5,302
66
-
5,420
66
-
Service 1.7.1.5 Major Drainage
The aim of this service is to minimise flooding impacts to properties and associated infrastructure in drainage
catchments by constructing new major drainage infrastructure, obtaining drainage easements and acquiring land.
The service will continue to manage and implement Council's stormwater major drainage schedule to reduce
flooding in high priority areas.
In addition Council will continue its commitment to implementing the Lord Mayor's Taskforce on Suburban
Flooding Report's Voluntary Home Purchase Scheme to purchase properties affected by frequent creek or local
flooding.
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Activities in this service include:
• acquiring flood prone land to accommodate overland flow paths
• constructing new trunk stormwater infrastructure
• upgrading stormwater infrastructure for capacity as per Council’s relief drainage standards and compliance
• voluntary home purchases as recommended by the Lord Mayor's Taskforce on Suburban Flooding and the
Queensland Floods Commission of Inquiry.
The activities of this service are funded by projects.
Projects
Lord Mayor's Flood Taskforce - Voluntary Purchase
Major Drainage Construction
(Refer Appendix of Schedules)
Capital
Expense
Revenue
Capital
Expense
Revenue
2014-15
$000
2015-16
$000
2016-17
$000
2017-18
$000
7,138
362
10,165
94
-
7,091
409
10,442
102
-
4,581
419
8,818
100
-
4,575
425
8,881
100
-
Service 1.7.1.6 Plan for Future Infrastructure
This service aims to progressively provide new stormwater infrastructure as appropriate to support the growth and
liveability of the city.
The service will prioritise improvements to the capacity of existing flood infrastructure in areas where upgrades are
identified as needed to meet the capacity requirements of future development within a catchment.
The service will build on the previous investment made by Council to further extend the:
• facilitation of the integration of stormwater drainage and water quality infrastructure, within a wider approach to
water cycle management, to provide water availability, waterway health, protect the environment and improve the
liveability of our city
• facilitation of the construction of stormwater drainage and water quality infrastructure to meet sequenced
stormwater planning for the city's development
• development of integrated solutions that contribute to long term sustainability
• delivery of new growth areas that are planned and built to align with development needs.
Activities in this service include:
• managing the delivery of new and upgraded infrastructure to support development
• managing Council's support to the development industry in the construction of infrastructure to standards
specified in development conditions
• facilitating the delivery of water quality infrastructure to meet Council's water quality objectives
• developing and upgrading the stormwater network for neighbourhood planning and urban renewal planning
strategies via amendments to the Priority Infrastructure Plan.
The activities of this service are funded by projects.
Projects
Stormwater ICP Infrastructure
(Refer Appendix of Schedules)
Stormwater ICP Revenue
Capital
Expense
Revenue
Capital
Expense
Revenue
2014-15
$000
2015-16
$000
2016-17
$000
2017-18
$000
6,906
196
11,262
7,698
209
13,714
7,735
236
13,714
7,903
240
13,714
Service 1.7.1.7 Manage Contributed Stormwater Assets
The aim of this service is to ensure contributed stormwater assets meet Council design standards and regulatory
assessment.
The service will manage the contributed assets recognition and valuation process. Activities in this service include:
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•
•
•
•
•
aligning Council's requirements to design standards
providing guidance to developers on Council requirements
updating inventory information
valuing and recognising the contributions as revenue
capitalising the assets to the stormwater network asset register.
The activities of this service are funded by projects.
Projects
Drainage Contributed Assets
Capital
Expense
Revenue
2014-15
$000
2015-16
$000
2016-17
$000
2017-18
$000
12,000
12,000
12,000
12,000
12,000
12,000
12,000
12,000
Strategy 1.7.2 Maintenance and Rehabilitation of Flood Management Assets
Maintain and rehabilitate stormwater and flood mitigation assets.
Service 1.7.2.1 Maintain Enclosed Drains
The aim of this service is to ensure that Brisbane's 3000 kilometre stormwater pipe network operates at its
optimum capacity.
The service will undertake a range of maintenance activities including:
• cleaning stormwater gully inlets
• desilting pipes
• rehabilitating damaged stormwater gully inlets
• replacing gully grates
• repairing and raising manholes
• repairing enclosed drainage
• clearing blocked stormwater pipes, gullies, manholes, inlets and outlets.
Operating
Expense
Revenue
Anticipated
2013-14
$000
Proposed
2014-15
$000
7,506
-
8,088
-
Service 1.7.2.2 Maintain and Rehabilitate Open Drainage
The aim of this service is to ensure that Brisbane's open drainage network operates at optimum capacity to
minimise the impact of flooding on people, property and infrastructure.
A range of maintenance and rehabilitation activities will be undertaken within this service. Activated through
responses to rainfall events and notified issues reported by residents these maintenance activities can eventuate
as a mix of planned, cyclic works and incident responsive maintenance.
Activities in this service include:
• vegetation management in open drainage
• desilting to remove accumulation of sediment likely to exacerbate flooding in locations including concrete-lined
sections of open channels, low flow channels, inlet structures, access ramps and table drains
• weed eradication in water courses
• vegetation management in waterways at key locations where flooding conveyance is restricted.
Operating
Expense
Revenue
Anticipated
2013-14
$000
Proposed
2014-15
$000
7,690
-
7,535
-
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Projects
Lord Mayor's Flood Taskforce - Major Waterways
Vegetation Management
(Refer Appendix of Schedules)
Capital
Expense
Revenue
2014-15
$000
2015-16
$000
2016-17
$000
2017-18
$000
1,471
-
1,477
-
1,610
-
1,618
-
Service 1.7.2.3 Drainage Rehabilitation
The aim of this service is to rehabilitate sections of the stormwater drainage network so it can operate to its design
capacity thereby reducing the impact of flooding on people, property and infrastructure.
To achieve this, works will be carried out under the drainage rehabilitation program to maintain asset performance
and reduce flooding.
Key activities in this service include:
• replacing damaged and collapsed pipes
• extending the remaining life of assets through innovative technology such as relining
• repairing damaged inlets and outlets
• prioritising and scheduling rehabilitation works to ensure the network can operate to its optimum capacity
• upgrading the network for capacity and compliance.
The activities of this service are funded by projects.
Projects
Stormwater Drainage Rehabilitation
(Refer Appendix of Schedules)
Capital
Expense
Revenue
2014-15
$000
2015-16
$000
2016-17
$000
2017-18
$000
5,090
56
-
5,170
62
-
5,127
60
-
5,472
60
-
Service 1.7.2.4 Mitigate Flooding
The aim of this service is to reduce the impact of flooding on people, property and infrastructure from flood
mitigated waterways.
The service will:
• inspect, survey, investigate and assess the condition of flood mitigated waterways
• develop asset maintenance management plans
• schedule and prioritise the maintenance and rehabilitation of mitigation works.
Activities in this service include:
• maintenance and rehabilitation works
• grass cutting in and along flood mitigated creeks
• bank maintenance
• desilting
• vegetation management
• minor flood mitigation maintenance
• cyclic desilting, which removes accumulated silt, sand and gravel from the beds and banks of creeks, with
selective mangrove management to reduce the impacts of flooding on people, property and infrastructure
adjacent to creeks.
Operating
Expense
Revenue
Anticipated
2013-14
$000
Proposed
2014-15
$000
547
-
614
-
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Projects
Cyclic Desilting Waterways and Drains
Flood Mitigation Studies and Investigation
Capital
Expense
Revenue
Capital
Expense
Revenue
2014-15
$000
2015-16
$000
2016-17
$000
2017-18
$000
771
348
-
836
404
-
902
294
-
922
302
-
Service 1.7.2.5 Manage and Maintain Assets
The aim of this service is to manage a $2 billion portfolio of stormwater assets to ensure the most effective
outcomes are achieved for Council and the community.
Using Council’s Total Asset Management framework this service will provide for the strategic asset management
of this large portfolio.
Activities in this service include:
• managing the assets on a day-to-day basis by responding to requests regarding stormwater assets
• inspecting the assets
• surveying pipes, gullies and inlets
• scheduling maintenance, rehabilitation and enhancement works
• ensuring maintenance and rehabilitation works programs are delivered
• updating as-constructed stormwater infrastructure assets
• undertaking financial management of the asset portfolio, including valuing and depreciating assets.
Operating
Expense
Revenue
Anticipated
2013-14
$000
Proposed
2014-15
$000
45,820
-5,676
45,372
-5,876
Projects
Dial Before You Dig
Capital
Expense
Revenue
2014-15
$000
2015-16
$000
2016-17
$000
2017-18
$000
175
-
175
-
175
-
175
-
Service 1.7.2.6 Reconstruct Gullies
The aim of this service is to reconstruct stormwater drainage inlets to ensure they can perform their function of
capturing stormwater from roads and bikeways and are safe for pedestrians, bikes and vehicles.
The service will:
• reconstruct stormwater gully inlets that are in poor condition
• replace gully grates that are not bike safe
• replace stormwater gullies that impact on bike access in traffic corridors or are likely to adversely impact on
pedestrians, bikes or vehicles.
Activities in this service include:
• inspection of gullies
• repair of aged and damaged components
• implementing upgrades for capacity and compliance including replacement of non-compliant grates with those
suitable for pedestrians, bikes and vehicles.
The activities of this service are funded by projects.
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Projects
Gully Reconstruction
(Refer Appendix of Schedules)
Capital
Expense
Revenue
2014-15
$000
2015-16
$000
2016-17
$000
2017-18
$000
1,541
-
1,590
-
1,789
-
1,947
-
Outcome 1.8 Pollution Free City
Outcome description
Brisbane residents enjoy a clean and healthy environment. Environmental pollutants, contaminated land, closed
landfills and dangerous goods are managed to prevent and minimise their impact on the community and the
environment.
Where we are now
Compared to many major cities Brisbane has clean air. However, Brisbane has a high potential for smog due to
the regional topography, climate and population growth.
Air pollution, noise pollution and contaminated land from industrial, commercial, transport and residential sources
can degrade the environment and significantly impact on the quality of life of residents.
There are approximately 150 closed landfills in Brisbane, many of which are used as parks and sports fields.
Many of these sites require ongoing remediation and maintenance as a result of natural settling, decomposition of
waste and public use.
Council implements a remediation and maintenance program to protect the community and the environment from
safety hazards, water and air pollution generated by these sites.
Where we want to be
Brisbane's clean air is maintained and trends in smog and particulate pollutants are reduced.
Brisbane's industries implement measures to minimise pollution and its impacts on the community and
environment. Brisbane residents and businesses adopt low-polluting behaviours.
Strategy 1.8.1 Pollution Prevention and Management
To protect the community and the environment from pollution and chemical hazards.
Service 1.8.1.1 Reduce Pollution
The aim of this service is to lead and co-ordinate efforts to maintain Brisbane’s achievement of clean air, and to
prevent impacts on the community and the environment posed by air pollution, noise pollution and chemical
hazards.
Activities in this service include:
• reducing red tape, improving useability for customers and officers and improving pollution outcomes
• leading and co-ordinating the implementation of the Brisbane Clean Air Strategy
• providing specialist scientific air quality, noise, and chemical hazards advice and support to enable delivery of
Council’s regulatory services, neighbourhood planning and infrastructure projects
• providing technical and policy advice for development assessment to enable Council to deliver timely, responsible
and compliant development
• developing and improving pollution prevention requirements for industry and the community in consultation with
government, industry and the community
• producing industry and community environmental education and assistance materials
• conducting research to guide Council achieving pollution prevention outcomes
• investigating and reporting pollution level and trend statistics.
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Operating
Anticipated
2013-14
$000
Proposed
2014-15
$000
953
-
929
-
Expense
Revenue
Strategy 1.8.2 Maintain Closed Landfills
Provide assessment and maintenance of closed landfill sites to reduce environmental and public risks.
Service 1.8.2.1 Closed Landfill Management
The aim of this service is to prevent adverse impacts on the environment and community from Brisbane's closed
landfills and ensure Council complies with environmental legislation.
Activities in this service include:
• monitoring sites
• responding to risks to public safety and the environment
• implementing a maintenance program
• implementing capital remediation works such as capping, drainage, and installation of leachate and landfill gas
collection systems
• producing asset and environmental management plans to protect public safety and the environment
• monitoring the effectiveness of the works.
Operating
Anticipated
2013-14
$000
Proposed
2014-15
$000
7,010
76
5,975
54
Expense
Revenue
Projects
Remediation of Cannon Hill Community Links
Capital
Expense
Revenue
Capital
Expense
Revenue
Restoration for Recreation
2014-15
$000
2015-16
$000
2016-17
$000
2017-18
$000
5,219
2,137
4
-
223
3,515
3
-
223
3,511
4
-
222
3,512
4
-
Strategy 1.8.3 Environmental Regulatory Services
Prevent impacts on the community by implementing the Environmental Protection Act 1994 and local laws.
Service 1.8.3.1 Environmental Licensing and Compliance
The aim of this service is to prevent impacts on the community and the environment posed by pollution by
implementing the Environmental Protection Act 1994 and local laws.
Consistent with Queensland Government deregulation, the scope of Council’s activities in this service have been
refined. However, consistent with Queensland Government legislation, Council will continue:
• risk-based environmental audits of industry
• risk-based investigation of complaints and incidents
• enforcement and prosecution of offences.
Operating
Expense
Revenue
Anticipated
2013-14
$000
Proposed
2014-15
$000
1,603
568
1,536
654
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Outcome 1.9 Managing and Reducing Brisbane's Waste and Litter
Outcome description
Manage Brisbane's waste streams and infrastructure to:
• maximise resource recovery
• reduce waste to landfill
• promote waste minimisation initiatives
• keep the streets, roadways and footpaths of the city clean and litter free.
Where we are now
Council is regarded as leading the way for Australian councils in waste and litter management with a detailed
waste management strategy ‘Towards Zero Waste’ and award winning infrastructure and collection, disposal and
litter management services. Brisbane's waste and litter management meets key performance indicators and
ratepayer satisfaction is high, but Council faces the challenges and demands of an expanding population and
waste volumes growing as a consequence of 'throw it away' thinking, rather than resource recovery and re-use.
The cleanliness of the busy public places within the Central Business District (CBD), the Valley and the
entertainment precincts across the city requires ongoing attention to cleansing infrastructure and smarter use of
available resources. In common with communities across Australia, Brisbane is grappling with issues such as
littering from vehicles and illegal dumping, and the consequential diversion of resources to cleaning and patrolling
rather than providing community infrastructure.
Where we want to be
Brisbane's stature as Australia's New World City will be evidenced by its leadership in resource recovery and
citywide cleansing, providing best practice service integration, infrastructure and innovation.
Strategy 1.9.1 Effective Waste Stream Management and Reduction
Manage waste through kerbside collection of domestic waste, green waste and recyclables and the operation of
engineered landfills and waste transfer facilities. Encourage people to reduce, reuse and recycle.
Service 1.9.1.1 Waste Stream Management and Reduction
The objective of this service is to effectively manage Brisbane's waste streams in conjunction with the overall aims
of increased recycling and reduced waste to landfill. The service contributes to the Brisbane Vision goal of a
clean, green city.
Council manages waste through the kerbside collection of domestic waste and recyclables, disposal of waste to
engineered landfills and recycling facilities and the operation of four transfer stations.
Key activities in this service include:
• contract management of service providers
• ensuring regulatory compliance and strategic asset management of key waste management facilities (four
transfer stations and Rochedale landfill)
• continuing minimisation of waste from Council's facilities and operations
• producing industry and community education and information materials such as a resource booklet, fact sheets,
recycling guide and recycling information on the Council website
• working with industry stakeholders to ensure cleaner production, less packaging, and to promote recycling and
re-use initiatives.
Council will continue to implement initiatives under the Towards Zero Waste Strategy aimed at reducing the
amount of waste going to landfill and maximising the city's recycling, including:
• the Green Waste Recycling Service, providing a wheelie bin green waste service to residents
• the Additional Household Recycling Capacity service, providing a larger recycling bin to residents of Brisbane
• the Recycling Service for Businesses, providing a recycling service to commercial premises
• Brisbane Tip Shops, reducing waste to landfill in partnership with the Endeavour Foundation
• development of resource recovery centres at transfer stations
• conducting hazardous waste collection events.
Operating
Anticipated
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Proposed
Program 1 – Clean, Green and WaterSmart City
Expense
Revenue
2013-14
$000
2014-15
$000
101,937
123,584
106,324
129,587
Projects
Annual Kerbside Large Item Collection
Enhance Public Place Recycling
Green Waste Recycling Service
Recycling Service for Businesses
Tip Shops
Towards Zero Waste Communication Education
and Research
Transfer Stations - Resource Recovery Centres
Waste Contract Renewal
Capital
Expense
Revenue
Capital
Expense
Revenue
Capital
Expense
Revenue
Capital
Expense
Revenue
Capital
Expense
Revenue
Capital
Expense
Revenue
Capital
Expense
Revenue
Capital
Expense
Revenue
2014-15
$000
2015-16
$000
2016-17
$000
2017-18
$000
5,821
80
380
5,328
4,126
368
368
6,054
80
389
5,970
4,698
404
400
6,423
80
394
6,332
5,006
422
419
647
344
299
3,328
598
-
796
371
306
2,145
913
-
6,292
80
385
6,203
4,884
416
411
828
369
313
911
-
850
375
320
652
-
Strategy 1.9.2 Keeping our City Clean
Keeping our city clean and preserving the visual amenity by protecting our environment from waste and litter
pollution.
Service 1.9.2.1 City Cleansing
This service aims to ensure that the:
• streets, roadways and footpaths of the city are kept clean and litter free, preventing potential pollutants from
entering the environment
• city's ecosystems are kept clean and healthy by preventing potential pollutants (litter and waste) entering our
waterways.
Activities in this service include:
• emphasis on cleaning busy public areas (CBD and Valley Malls)
• litter prevention services across the suburbs
• waste collection to reduce litter and enhance the amenity of public space by providing additional bin capacity and
collection services in parks and on roadsides
• street cleaning and road sweeping on major roads, around shopping centres and industrial areas, and residential
streets
• street scrubbing machinery
• pressure cleaning of streets
• assessment of litter 'hot spots'
• operation of gum removal vehicles
• litter awareness promotions and campaigns.
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Operating
Expense
Revenue
Anticipated
2013-14
$000
Proposed
2014-15
$000
6,568
-
6,187
-
Projects
Additional Maintenance - Flying Gangs
Citywide Litter Prevention
Litter Prevention Awareness
Street Sweeping
Capital
Expense
Revenue
Capital
Expense
Revenue
Capital
Expense
Revenue
Capital
Expense
Revenue
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2014-15
$000
2015-16
$000
2016-17
$000
2017-18
$000
2,205
6,029
2,088
58
4,917
-
2,304
6,531
2,150
61
4,090
-
2,394
6,476
2,216
60
3,958
-
2,410
6,630
2,281
60
4,050
-
Program 1 – Clean, Green and WaterSmart City
Total Project Expenditure combined with Rolling Projects
Project
100 Per cent Green Power
25000 Street Lights Retrofit Program
A Floodsmart Future
Additional Cuts - Parks Grass
Additional Maintenance - Flying Gangs
All Hazards Brisbane Ready for Summer
Campaign
Annual Kerbside Large Item Collection
Boulevards and Shadeways
Brisbane City Council - Carbon Offsets
Brisbane Invasive Species Management Plan
Implementation
Build Karawatha Forest Environment Centre
Bulimba Creek Acquisition
Bushland Acquisition Program
Catchment Flood Risk Management Plans
CBD Marina
City Parks Trust
Citywide Litter Prevention
Community Conservation Assistance
Community Conservation Partnerships
Conservation Reserves Management Program
2014-15
$000
5,829
342
1,660
1,896
2,205
435
2015-16
$000
5,666
717
1,972
2,304
437
2016-17
$000
5,624
389
2,017
2,394
429
2017-18
$000
5,613
746
2,061
2,410
435
5,821
1,418
218
1,066
6,054
1,449
232
1,107
6,292
1,300
236
1,120
6,423
1,330
242
1,118
6,261
711
15,264
1,275
218
693
6,029
797
2,940
4,068
3,097
16,076
681
6,531
817
3,076
4,452
16,889
704
6,476
838
3,113
5,503
17,209
716
6,630
859
3,203
5,000
3,004
563
771
175
537
3,094
571
836
175
538
2,963
902
175
544
1,658
922
175
529
12,000
2,599
380
469
12,000
2,700
389
488
12,000
2,699
385
496
12,000
2,703
394
500
218
348
24
6,170
67
599
117
575
599
2,160
5,328
1,541
113
404
23
79
623
575
623
5,970
1,590
113
294
27
85
619
575
619
6,203
1,789
117
302
25
87
617
575
617
6,332
1,947
11,339
10,398
4,957
5,078
3,046
3,105
3,089
3,214
58
61
60
60
(Refer Appendix of Schedules)
Coorparoo Creek Park - Stage 1
Creek Filtration Systems Trial
Cyclic Desilting Waterways and Drains
Dial Before You Dig
Dog Off Leash Area Refurbishment
(Refer Appendix of Schedules)
Drainage Contributed Assets
Drainage Design
Enhance Public Place Recycling
Erosion and Sediment Control Compliance
Project
Flood Information Online
Flood Mitigation Studies and Investigation
Flood Smart Assets
Frew Park Milton
Gecko Drainage Data Update
Green Heart CitySmart Pty Ltd - Operations
Green Heart Environmental Hubs
Green Heart Homes and Schools
Green Heart Sustainability Events
Green Heart Wisdom
Green Waste Recycling Service
Gully Reconstruction
(Refer Appendix of Schedules)
Key City Park Upgrades
Legislative Compliance and Administration
Litter Prevention Awareness
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Total Project Expenditure combined with Rolling Projects
Project
Local Drainage Construction
2014-15
$000
4,865
2015-16
$000
4,974
2016-17
$000
5,368
2017-18
$000
5,486
505
614
505
514
462
483
490
502
1,471
1,477
1,610
1,618
7,500
7,500
5,000
5,000
1,046
1,044
10,259
1,044
1,161
10,544
1,095
1,241
8,918
1,114
1,268
8,981
957
767
751
751
1,864
767
131
1,948
870
136
3,460
95
136
1,799
95
135
127
2,572
361
3,338
131
3,037
361
3,290
130
3,617
361
3,150
133
3,714
361
2,788
3,813
3,489
3,443
3,515
915
20,116
1,121
930
21,789
1,157
937
22,421
1,186
960
23,313
1,186
368
5,219
2,141
1,361
404
223
3,518
1,489
416
223
3,515
1,062
422
222
3,516
1,094
11,521
5,146
7,123
5,232
5,187
5,532
6,366
7,102
2,536
7,907
7,971
8,143
4,917
73
647
344
4,090
13
796
371
3,958
14
828
369
4,050
14
850
375
3,328
5,571
2,145
5,187
4,342
5,020
(Refer Appendix of Schedules)
Local Waterways Health Assessment and
Evaluation
Lord Mayor's Community Sustainability and
Environment Grants
Lord Mayor's Flood Taskforce - Major Waterways
Vegetation Management
(Refer Appendix of Schedules)
Lord Mayor's Flood Taskforce - Voluntary
Purchase
Maintain and Enhance Flood Models
Maintain Lakes Systems in Parks
Major Drainage Construction
(Refer Appendix of Schedules)
Memorials & Heritage Restoration
(Refer Appendix of Schedules)
Metropolitan and District Playgrounds
Mt Coot-tha Botanic Gardens - Refurbish Assets
Native Animal Ambulances and Wildlife Carers
Grant
Natural Areas Risk Management
Norman Creek 2012 - 2031
Oxley Creek Improvement Program
Park Access Assets Maintenance and
Rehabilitation
(Refer Appendix of Schedules)
Park Infrastructure Facility and Landscape
Upgrades (Refer Appendix of Schedules)
Park Tree Management
Parks Infrastructure Charges Program
Play Safe Upgrades
(Refer Appendix of Schedules)
Recycling Service for Businesses
Remediation of Cannon Hill Community Links
Restoration for Recreation
Sea and River Walls Rehabilitation
(Refer Appendix of Schedules)
Shorncliffe Pier
Stormwater Drainage Rehabilitation
(Refer Appendix of Schedules)
Stormwater Harvesting
Stormwater ICP Infrastructure
(Refer Appendix of Schedules)
Street Sweeping
Telemetry Gauges and Warning Devices
Tip Shops
Towards Zero Waste Communication Education
and Research
Transfer Stations - Resource Recovery Centres
Upgrade Neighbourhood Parks
(Refer Appendix of Schedules)
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Total Project Expenditure combined with Rolling Projects
Project
Waste Contract Renewal
Water Smart Communication and Engagement
Waterway Human Health and Safety - Site
Monitoring
Waterways Health Enhancement
2014-15
$000
598
54
111
2015-16
$000
913
57
121
2016-17
$000
911
56
126
2017-18
$000
652
58
128
3,840
4,141
4,256
4,424
1,335
527
533
551
2,909
2,981
1,588
1,628
238,018
214,499
191,187
191,759
(Refer Appendix of Schedules)
Wharves Jetties Pontoons and Fishing Platforms
(Refer Appendix of Schedules)
Wipe Out Weeds
TOTAL
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