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"it would be preferable, however, to utilise monies which would be spent on a major rehabilitation programme to provide additional new public rental housing units in Canberra".
15. Landscaping - construction, privacy, childrens playgrounds.
"In the longer term (15-20 years) the aim should be towards a total reconstruction programme ...".
16. Non-Equity co-op management.
17. Caretaker.
18. Pets.
19. Review of Neighbourhood Centre - few use it.
21/21. Carpenters.
6. 1986/87 - Prototype Upgrades
Twelve two bedroom units (183/194) were upgraded by the NCDC and handed over in July 1987. Different claddings were used to test solutions.
No information is available as to why this program went ahead despite the AIRBUS recommendations.
Cost per flat ranged from $26,400 (192/194) to $50,000 (190 APU). The total cost of the exercise, including monitoring, was $632,500.
(There is a Project Managers Report on this matter is unavailable).
Evaluations available:
a. Melba Flats Study:
"The generally low quality of construction of Melba Flats and the likelihood that it is cost ineffective to upgrade them to current Government Rousing Standards, leads one to believe that it is difficult to justify a major upgrade" (p 19).
"Progress Report on Evaluation of Melba Flat Prototype Upgrading" (CAM 28/09/87).
The report does not provide an overall evaluation. In detail:
No reports of water penetration.
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