The Works Depot is a multi-functional department responsible for the construction and maintenance of Council’s buildings, the quarry and the weighbridge. Under a service delivery with the Commonwealth, the Works Depot also maintains the KAVHA buildings and the landing places at Kingston and Cascade.
The Works Depot is made up of the following sections:
Works Management
Building Maintenance
Cascade - sale of rock
Grounds
Lighterage
Mechanics
Roads
Stores.
The Works Depot is responsible for the:
construction of new buildings
improvements to existing buildings in accordance with plan specifications and building codes
maintenance and repairs to Council buildings and properties
community assistance for burials
undertaking of removal of rock materials from the quarry
weighing of all materials taken from the quarry
upkeep and maintenance of all grounds and public spaces, including sporting grounds
erection of marquee and auxiliary tents
maintenance and mowing of gardens and picnic areas
mowing and maintaining: Puppy’s Point Reserve, Anson Bay Reserve, ANZCAN Station, Bicentennial Centre, Waste Management Reserve
movement of cargo and passengers from ship to shore and the provision of plant/equipment to undertake this work.
The Works Depot carries out a broad range of duties across all departments of the Regional Council, including:
preventative maintenance
mechanical repairs
engineering and metal fabrication
vehicle detailing
panel beating and spray painting
sign/guide post-maintenance
general maintenance of all roads i.e. patching, culvert maintenance, water runoffs, private sealing works
The Stores department operates on behalf of all sections of the Regional Council for the procurement of goods required for the efficient operation of the Council.
