Fisher Street Public Car. Park

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1 A Capital Solution in a Stimulus World 24 August 2011 David Niven Fairfield City Council

2 Fairfield City Western Sydney Council Population 179, Census Figure id Community Profile

3 Fairfield City SEIFA Index Diverse community, 74% NESB Figure id Community Profile

4 Fairfield City Mortgage stress was also a significant factor at this time Figure id Community Profile

5 Fairfield Residents Unemployment rate 10.5% (Census 2006) Figure id Community Profile

6 Fairfield Residents Youth unemployment 21.5% Labour Force Statistics October 2009 Figure id Community Profile

7 Fairfield s Stimulus Opportunities Regional and Local Community Infrastructure Program Council Allocation Round 1 $1,360,000 Round 2 $ 552,000 Round 3 $ 552,000 Special Projects $5.61m DEEWR Jobs Fund Modular Sustainable Toilets $650,000 NSW Community Building Partnership Matched $132,000 TOTAL = $8,856, /2010 = $7,620,000 Fairfield Sustainable Toilet

8 Fairfield s Stimulus Challenges Project delivery on top of existing projects Limited in-house expertise Tight delivery timeframes Expenditure targets Marketplace disruptions

9 The Project - Location With the short timing of the project, a site suitable for a car park with minimal constraints was selected This also needed to sit within the long term approach to delivering parking within Cabramatta

10 The Project Outline Budget Grant $5,610k ARTC $681k Council 50k Total $6.341m Build: car park demolish old community centre tight time frame Part site after Community Centre demolished

11 The Project Methodology Identify critical activities Initiate activities early where possible Tie closely to cost management Understand schedule risks and manage

12 The Project Methodology Communicate Understand the decision making responsibilities and tie in your reporting accordingly

13 Procurement Activities - Design Project Manager Co-ordinate design team Clear identification of method, approach and desired results Tender initiated before grant released (risk) Special Council meetings Scope and Budget Control

14 Procurement Activities - Builder Reduced time frame Co-ordination with BER and Social Housing work packages Reduce risk around liquidation of company Proven performance record

15 Planning Approval Looked for planning approval options Joint Regional Planning Panel just setting up Nation Building Task Force Four (4) week turn around with ability to vary development controls Conditions of approval considered slightly more onerous than Council conditions

16 Risk Management Cost control Schedule Proximity of residents Fire solution

17 Risk Management Wet weather Compaction under first floor slab Unforeseen electrical contractor placed in receivership

18 Risk Management There are clearly identifiable points in each project where Council is able to consider budget, design and Stop/Go decisions. These need to be articulated with relevant information to make an informed decision

19 Key Success Factors Objective Provide at least 240 public parking spaces Car park is safe and accessible Integrate environmental measures to assist operational expenses Promote local ownership of the facility Meet budget parameters Achievement New structure provides 172 spaces with a further 72 spaces provided in Cumberland Street - Total parking 244 spaces in precinct Secure ing appointed as operator with ticketing system installed. Low patronage has operational loss occurring Car park visually open and attractive Fire stairs required to be isolated - provided with wide corridors and CCTV No incidents in car park during eight months of operation. One assault on walkway adjacent to car park (during afternoon on fine day) Anecdotal feedback is the car park is accessible, usable and looks good. Water trapping, filtering and reuse for toilet flushing and drip fed irrigation Green wall concept reduced to ivy (on both front centrepiece and southern façade) due to minimising maintenance requirements 33 kwatt system installed on a net meter arrangement (i.e. inverters convert DC current to AC for use with mains draw occurring when solar insufficient to power building needs) LED lights installed throughout complex Low patronage Some adverse impact on egress from car park as no longer connected to Cumberland Street arm Project completed within budget. Communication External Project manager role Expertise available to the project team Continuity of key players throughout the project Tight scope and budget control

20 Achievements - Schedule Milestone Project Plan Funding Agreement Achieved Lodgement of grant application 06 Mar 2009 Grant announcement 06 May Execution of funding agreement 08 Jun Jun Co-funding secured 10 Nov Jun 2010 PM engaged 10 Nov Jun 2009 Development approval Aug Nov Nov 2009 Demolition of existing facility 10 Nov 2009 Jul 2009 Excavation works undertaken 10 Nov 2009 Feb Provision of in-ground services 10 Feb Mar Completion of in-ground services 05 Apr Mar 2010 Erection of external walls commenced 5 Completion of external building work 21 Apr Jul Oct Completion of internal fit-out 10 Aug Nov Activity completion / Occupancy Certificate Jun Oct Dec 2010

21 Achievements - Cost Cash flow forecast and actual WIP leads cash flow by a month Completed within budget Period Year Month Forecast Actual Cash Cash Flow Flow 2009 Mar 0 0 Jun 449,135 0 Sep 26, ,106 Dec 2,007, , Mar 2,007, ,449 Jun 2,007,636 2,134,723 Sep 27, ,218 Dec 0 1,888, Mar 0 220,145 Jun 0 74,934 Total 6,525,717 6,332,651

22 Achievements Car 172 spaces on four split levels Wooden façade with inbuilt art pattern Solar panels LED Lighting augmenting natural light BMS zoned CCTV system installed

23 Achievements Art Work Koi Fish pattern inset in timber façade and playing on southern wall Timber feature wall on ground floor

24 Achievements Neighbours Landscaping zone buffer for residents Shield to block headlights Koi fish insets densest at living and bedroom locations

25 Achievements Access Lift Fire stairs north and south Entry foyer at grade

26 Learnings Understand design approach and implications car park entry Define operations so outcomes can be tailored to the right needs Understand the effect of emphasis placed on issues and how interpretation affects design Work on continuity of key players during project

27 Learnings continued Delegate decision making to facilitate progress Regular reporting to stakeholders on progress, decisions and risks Engage strongly and repeated with internal businesses for the transition to operations to be successful Western façade viewed from Railway Parade

28 Acknowledgements Davis Langdon Jason Richards, Project Manager David Hartigan, Contract Superintendent ADCO Construction James Richter, Project Manager Fairfield City Council Rhonda Tyne, Executive Manager City Outcomes