City of Palmerston annual report 2008-09
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2008/2009
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28 Improved Council infrastructure Council achievements for 2008/09 Councils commitment to providing a safe road network continued through its traffic and accident monitoring program. Stage 1 of the Chung Wah Terrace resealing was completed at a cost of $200,000 to the Federal Government Roads to Recovery Program Local area traffic management was completed on key intersections, pedestrian focal points and road mid blocks on Driver Avenue. New footpaths were constructed in Rosebery and Farrar, in addition to paths constructed as part of new developments. Domestic waste tonnage collected from Palmerston residences was 5570 tonnes compared to 5490 from the previous year. The domestic kerbside recycling program continued throughout the year. The tonnage at the Archer Transfer Station remained consistent with the previous year at 75 in 2008/09. Council continued negotiations with the Northern Territory Government to secure a site for the development to a Waste Management Facility to replace Archer. Work continued with neighbouring Councils and the Northern Territory Government to secure a site for a major regional facility. Council continued to regularly sweep its road network. Council was awarded a grant from the Department of Natural Resources, Environment, The Arts and Sport to deliver a composting rebate to Palmerston residents. The program aimed to increase the number of Palmerston's residents undertaking composting while reducing the amount of waste to landfill and hence reduce the amount of greenhouse gas. Council offered residents a one off reimbursement for 50% of the value of their compost bin up to a maximum of $20. The aquatic weed harvester which is critical to the operation of Councils nine stormwater drainage treatment lakes was reconditioned and put back into service. Cane toads monitoring and controls continued in Council public places, however due to increased vandalism the project was severely compromised. Effective waste management Control of pests