Provided by Site Supervisor Greg Dowse

• Drainage Investigations

  • Over the past few months, we have undertaken site investigations, including camera inspections of the existing drainage systems, and consulted with a civil engineer regarding options to reduce the risk of future flooding.

• Civil Engineering Recommendations

  • Our findings and recommendations have been provided to the civil engineer, and we are now awaiting his formal recommendations before the required drainage works can be incorporated into the construction programme.

• Scope, Sequencing and Design Documentation

  • The initial wing and proposed sequence of works have now been confirmed. A scope of works has also been obtained and issued to the architect, who commenced preparing the required drawings and details this week to enable the works to proceed.

Provided by Site Supervisor Greg Dowse

• Project Location and Logistics

  • The distance from Perth remains a key logistical risk for the project. We are currently awaiting the completed construction drawings and do not intend to commence the works until the required details have been finalised.

• Site Supervision and Local Resourcing

  • We are also actively seeking a site supervisor or experienced leading hand who can be based in Albany to coordinate the day-to-day works and assist with programme delivery.

• Existing Water Services

  • During our investigations, we identified that the existing water pipework has been installed using a product that is no longer available and is known to be susceptible to failure. This is likely to require replacement of the existing ring main and associated water feeds.

  • As the facility cannot be upgraded in its entirety at one time, we are currently investigating how a new system can be progressively integrated with the existing system. The aim is to allow the works to be completed one wing at a time while maintaining water services to the remainder of the facility.

Provided by Site Supervisor Greg Dowse

• Met with the air-conditioning contractor to review the plans and liaised with the architect. Updated mechanical drawings have now been received.

• Confirmed the scope for the internal and external doors. A quote has been received, contractor queries have been worked through, and the plans are being updated to reflect the revised door heights.

• Met with the concrete contractor to review scope and programme timelines, and the final quote has now been received.

• Liaised with the plumbers and arranged for decommissioning of reticulation, soak wells and associated services.

• Measured up and prepared a drawing for the fencing contractor to enable quoting.

• Arranged for the walls to be marked up for cutting works. Currently awaiting the demolition permit before proceeding.

Provided by Site Supervisor Greg Dowse

• Awaiting decisions regarding FFE levels, finishes, the CEO’s bathroom and other outstanding design items.

• Awaiting confirmation as to whether Stage 2 will be incorporated into Stage 1.

• Incomplete documentation and delayed design decisions will inevitably impact both commencement and completion dates.

• These outstanding items are also preventing finalisation of an accurate cost-to-complete and a definitive construction programme