WBC Accumulated Savings

4 500 000 4 000 000 3 500 000 3 000 000 2 500 000 2 000 000 1 500 000 1 000 000 500 000 0 2005/2006 2006/2007 2007/2008 2008/2009 2009/2010 2010/2011

WBC STRATEGIC ALLLIANCE

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C.O.R.E

Principles for Successful Collaboration

National Awards Excellence in Local Government Category Winner 2009

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ommunication

what, how, when and to whom……

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Structure, processes, governance, chances to explore……

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esources

the stuff you need for a successful trip

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nthusiasm

leadership, common direction and……knowing the way

What we have achieved?

 8 years as an Alliance with continuing strength and commitment  Over $4 million in savings and efficiencies  55 collaborative projects completed  Successful joint funding applications  2 new shared positions  Joint tenders - the IT project -$400 000 savings

Infrastructure and Assets Achievements?

Joint project for the initial design of asset plan framework and templates – estimated saving of $90k over 2 years by joint engagement of consultant (started in 2007) Common Engineering Guidelines – consistent approach to engineering design (including generic set of drawings) Standard Conditions of Consent – combined with Environmental Health staff to develop common consent document – reduced from over 900 in use to 280!

What we have achieved?

 New project for standard Development Control Plans  Joint plant purchasing (new project just commencing to review how we manage fleet and if it could be centralised)  “Mates rates”for use of plant…….

 Use of neighboring outdoor crews on boundary road maintenance  Joint training on grader operation, project management

What we have achieved?

 Use of internal expertise from one council for Environmental Management Plans and on-site assessments  Internal expert trainer for WH&S and tickets/certificates  Joint project for development of Integrated Water Cycle Management Plans – saved $ 164k by joint engagement of consultants  RTA Single Invitation Contract on behalf of the member councils……..saved $275k in 08/09

So, where next

?

 Shared Service Model –Developing Business Case for a shared service model for “niche” functions…..

 Fleet Management   Food Shop Inspections Trade Waste  New Governance Model……..can’t move to shared services without it  Implementation of new and upgraded IT systems and streamlined business processing

Don’t forget to celebrate along  the way – acknowledge the efforts and achievements

For more information:

Contact Donna Galvin, Executive Manager [email protected]

Or check out the website at: www.wbcalliance.nsw.gov.au