Project update October 2018

It has been a very productive month since the 13 September Council resolution regarding the way the project approaches the market for consulting services and construction of the building (i.e. method of procurement) and funding to parallel process Schematic Design and the preparation of the Development Application. These changes have expedited the project in line with Council’s resolution on 14 June in a way that:

• Does not increase the overall project budget
• Protects the delivery of outcomes for Council and the community
• Offers a prudent approach to execution of the project
• Is in accordance with the procurement requirements of NSW Local Government

Two grant proposals were submitted to NSW Government in September. One is a $9m application to Regional Cultural Fund Round 2, the other is an expression of interest to Regional Growth, Environment & Tourism Fund Round 2 for $5m.

A request for tender has been issued and evaluated to procure the services of an external project manager for the rest of this financial year.

In the coming weeks the project will go to market for the services of an architect, town planner and other design and planning specialists. This will enable design and development application work through into 2019 when the design will emerge so we can all start to see what the space will be like.