Whilst much of the concerns of recent months has been around the new sports and aquatic centre (GESAC) just up the road Council's other large project- the construction of the new pavillion at Duncan Mckinnon reserve ($8.8m total) is raising its own concerns.
From an expected commencement starting date of mid-2011 and with no tenders for construction yet before Council there are still no firm dates for this project to start and thus to be completed. As a regular visitor to the netball and athletics club activities I understand how this delay is leading to increased uncertainty after community expectations that this much needed new facility would be operational by September 2012.
At the first Councillor assembly meeting in January I have requested a full update and explanation by our administration for the current situation. I acknowledge there were some delays caused by VicRoads in approving the new carpark entrances. However this should not have prevented the preparation and finalisation of the tender documents for construction being completed.
Any potential further starting delay past mid 2012 could have ramifications for the 2013/14 summer athletic competitions.
I do smell a rat in "Lets sell the Carnegie Pool" to get out of this recent expensive development flurry.
ReplyDeleteSome other councillors have been the cheer leaders for the CEO's big spend-up, will they see this as an attractive way to raise money and help save the day.
The CEO is very good at these set-ups
thanks Anom, certainly the future of Carnegie Pool will become an increasingly important issue in the next few years with GESAC open- If re-elected i will be using my vote to support the refurbishment and updating of the Carhegie Pool.
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