Presentation_ Toowoomba Regional Cncl

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LGMA Central Queensland Branch Conference -
Longreach
Mark Girard, Chief Executive
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Presentation Outline

• What is LGIS?
• LGIS objectives?
• LGIS Operating Model
• Examples of typical LGIS projects
• Emerging issues for Local Government
• Some LGIS Projects
• Opportunities for Councils in Central Queensland

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Who is LGIS?

• Operating since 2005
• A company owned by LGAQ and QTC in equal shares
• A State Body
• A 5 member board (3 independents)
• Shareholders (Stephen Rochester and Greg Hallam)
• David Jay, Brian Guthrie, Roger Short

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The key objectives of LGIS are to

• Reduce the risk and costs of procurement
• Capture economies of scale and scope
• Success is measured by the value we create for
  local government

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LGIS was created in response to the rising costs
of providing local government services and
limitations to the capacity of local government
to fully recover the cost.
Figure 1. The rising costs of providing local
government services relative to the capacity to
generate revenue
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Figure 2. LGIS Operating Model
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What are typical LGIS projects?

• Strategic planning for infrastructure
• Regional collaboration
• Due diligence for infrastructure procurement
• Project assurance reviews
• Carbon inventory and sustainability advice
• Project implementation
• Project funding and capital raising

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Emerging issues/opportunities for Councils?

• Carbon Pollution Reduction Scheme and National
  Greenhouse Emissions Reporting
• Rising unemployment improving access to skills
  and resources
• Increasingly competitive consultancy market
• Access to Federal funding and Infrastructure
  Australia

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Where did the workforce go?
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• 2.1 million project
• Funded by DLGSR
• Water saving of 52 ML/annum
• 250 worth of value
• Free to 800 homes
• Qualified Plumber
• Water efficient showerhead
• Fix any leaks inside and out
• Water audit and saving tips

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Central Queensland Waste Collection Contract

• 5 regional Councils
• Waste Collection and Recycling
• 30 million over 7 years
• Largest of its type ever in the history of
  Queensland
• ACCC Approval
• What did we learn?
• Timing is everything
• Scale savings everyone wins
• Achieve environmental outcomes previously
  unimaginable
• Market wants more

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Where do the opportunities exist in Central
Queensland?

• Waste Collection and Landfill Contracts
• Regional Water and Sewerage Management
• Road crews, plant and equipment
• Regional Airports
• Joint Fuel Purchasing

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How can I find out more?

• Visit our Website www.lgis.com.au
• Contact Mark Girard [phone]