Page 4344 - Week 13 - Thursday, 19 November 2015
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(f) Nil.
(2) Timeframes are as follows:
(a) Public consultation was undertaken at various times throughout the 2012-13 Forward Design stage project, with the final design displayed at the shop and on the TAMS website for public information. During construction, stakeholders were informed of the commencement of construction and the design was displayed at the shop for the duration. Ongoing liaison with the business owner occurred as required throughout the construction phase in 2014-15.
(b) The Theodore Forward Design stage, undertaken in 2012-13, was one of six studies all of which were completed within the 12 months.
The Theodore Shops detailed design, undertaken in 2013-14, was one of three detailed designs all of which were completed in 10 months.
(c) Construction was undertaken in 2014-15 over eight months. This period includes the 13 week period during which the new grass and shrubs were established.
(d) Changes to the works were completed in one month.
(3) The original timeframe for the upgrade was seven months, including the 13 weeks grass and shrub establishment period. There was a one month adjustment to the timeframe.
(4) Two submissions were received. Comments were received from the South Tuggeranong Residents Association on behalf of Theodore residents, as well as from the shop owner at Theodore.
(5) Suggestions received included:
• provide decking/paved seating area with shade/shade cloths;
• install picnic tables;
• make the large grassed area in front of shop more inviting;
• improve lighting;
• provide a community notice board; and
• provide a landscaped area.
(6) The owner of the business at the Theodore Shops was advised of the expected timetable for the upgrade via a letter. A plan showing the staging of the construction works was also provided. Throughout the project, the TAMS project officer liaised with the shop owner either by phone or personally on site for the duration of the project.
(7) The upgrades to the Theodore Shops are in accordance with the relevant Australian Standards. Between the Forward Design stage and the detailed design, the layout of the gathering area was refined. Between the detailed design and construction phase, adjustments were made to the following:
• location of light poles;
• the style of community notice board;
• Theodore Shops identification sign, and
• anti-climb elements added to the roof of the shade structure.
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