[200William-EC SP67851] SP 67851 - Basement Flooding & Fuel Odour from Avis
Matt Perkins
matt at spectrum.com.au
Mon Apr 3 16:52:58 AEST 2017
Hi Robin,
I would be very happy for you to take this up. I cant help but thing
as both the Avis tank and the Sewer Pump are under the same ramp that
they having something to do with each other. But as Nobody in Avis or
the commercial strata seem to care. I see no other alternative but to
get the EPA involved.
Matt.
On 3/4/17 4:40 pm, Robin Patrick wrote:
> Hi all,
>
> the fuel odor is back (not as severe as the first round) however was
> very noticeable today. The cleaner informed me that it was also strong
> yesterday. I am happy to take this up and be the author of the letter
> as I think we need to get this on the radar of the council/EPA and
> also the AVIS head office.
>
> Patrick, are you able to give me a run down of our investigations and
> your conversations that pointed us to AVIS etc, and I will craft into
> a letter to send back to the EC for approval. At that point we can
> decide who's name is best placed.
>
> Many thanks
>
> Robin
>
> On Thu, Mar 23, 2017 at 7:19 PM, Ed Sainsbury
> <edsainsbury at ozemail.com.au <mailto:edsainsbury at ozemail.com.au>> wrote:
>
> Agreed. Who is in a position to have the details for Council?
>
> Regards,
> Ed
>
> Sent from my iPhone
>
> On 23 Mar 2017, at 3:40 pm, Matt Perkins <matt at spectrum.com.au
> <mailto:matt at spectrum.com.au>> wrote:
>
>> I say let's ring Sydney council and the EPA and let them figure
>> it out for us. Only other thing I can think of is to go back
>> over the camera footage from the Friday when the smell began and
>> see if there are any outside influence at work. But judging by
>> the amount of fuel that our plumber said he detected it could not
>> be a car leaking. Would need to be someone emptying a Jerry can
>> down the drain. Which i guess is possible and should be ruled out .
>>
>>
>> Matt
>>
>>
>> On 23/3/17 1:30 pm, Patrick Rush wrote:
>>>
>>> Dear Committee,
>>>
>>> I have had Metro Coty Plumbing re-attend site earlier this week
>>> with Darren, Ben Mees and his assistant Building Manager from
>>> BMAUS and AVIS’s Manager.
>>>
>>> AVIS had advised the below over the weekend and as they believe
>>> there is no issue with their fuel tank, believe the fuel odour
>>> is coming from another area.
>>>
>>> //
>>>
>>> /“ Gilbarco have inspected and are of the opinion no fuel is
>>> leaking from our system. They believe it is pure coincidence
>>> that the amount of rain we have has created a puddle in the spot
>>> in question. When lit up you can actually see the water
>>> trickling from the adjacent storage area into the car spot, and
>>> they believe there was probably dried petrol from a parked car
>>> and when mixed with the rain water it has caused this issue./
>>>
>>> At this stage the is not much more that I can do and my hands
>>> are tied as the only way to confirm if the fuel tank is the
>>> cause of the fuel leak is to empty the tank and pressure test
>>> for leaks.
>>>
>>> As the tank is the property of AVIS this cannot be undertaken
>>> unless agreed by AVIS which is not going to be the case as per
>>> Tyler form Metro City’s attached report due to the costs that
>>> will be incurred.
>>>
>>> The report details that the area should be monitored, as Tyler
>>> states that his initial attached report still stands.
>>>
>>> *//*
>>>
>>> */Darren, can you please monitor over the next few days and
>>> confirm if the odour is worse, better or is constant?/**//*
>>>
>>> Kind regards,
>>>
>>> *Patrick Rush*
>>>
>>> Strata Manager
>>>
>>> Phone:(02) 9266 2600 | Email:prush at stratatitle.com.au
>>> <mailto:northshore at stratatitle.com.au> | Address:PO Box 2727,
>>> Taren Point, NSW 2229
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>>> <mailto:ec-bounces at 200william.com>] *On Behalf Of *Ed Sainsbury
>>> *Sent:* Saturday, 18 March 2017 11:47 AM
>>> *To:* Matt Perkins <matt at spectrum.com.au>
>>> <mailto:matt at spectrum.com.au>
>>> *Cc:* ec at 200william.com <mailto:ec at 200william.com>
>>> *Subject:* Re: [200William-EC SP67851] SP 67851 - Basement
>>> Flooding & Fuel Odour from Avis
>>>
>>> EC,
>>>
>>> Agree. Patrick would you please pass on this to Avis and then
>>> Sydney Council if you don't get a prompt response.
>>>
>>> Regards,
>>>
>>> Edward
>>>
>>> Sent from my iPhone
>>>
>>>
>>> On 17 Mar 2017, at 11:15 am, Matt Perkins <matt at spectrum.com.au
>>> <mailto:matt at spectrum.com.au>> wrote:
>>>
>>> Fully support that Robin. Sydney council. Sydney water and
>>> work cover I'm sure have interests here.
>>>
>>> --
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>>> On 17 Mar 2017, at 10:57 am, Robin Patrick
>>> <robin.j.patrick at gmail.com
>>> <mailto:robin.j.patrick at gmail.com>> wrote:
>>>
>>> Agreed. Thanks Patrick.
>>>
>>> Now that we know the problem can you (as you no doubt
>>> already have) impress on AVIS/the commercial strata that
>>> I/we would like to see a solid action plan for how this
>>> will be resolved by end of day Tuesday, including how
>>> the matter will be future proofed. Feel free to share
>>> with them (if you feel appropriate) that if not, I will
>>> personally press the matter rigorously with both AVIS
>>> head office and the EPA. I would also insist that that
>>> action plan include not just stopping the leaking but
>>> also a clean up of the spill that has invaded the B4
>>> basement, particularly mine and Craig's areas.
>>>
>>> Also, I know not my decision alone, but I would be in
>>> favour of a strong communication back to the commercial
>>> strata that I/we am not willing to entertain any request
>>> for drainage, or other cooperation/action until this
>>> matter is resolved. While I am sympathetic to AVIS and
>>> their water and potential urine problem, i would like to
>>> remind them that for the last several days I have had to
>>> breath through a towel in the lift, had carcinogenic
>>> petrol fumes inside my apartment and petrol pooling in
>>> my car spot... and it is continuing to occur. While I am
>>> ranting at them I would also request them to fix their
>>> lights on top of the building. But of course this is a
>>> sample of one and I will leave it to your diplomatic
>>> discretion as to how to drive us to the best outcome.
>>>
>>> thanks again for all of your help.
>>>
>>> On Thu, Mar 16, 2017 at 6:49 PM, Matt Perkins
>>> <matt at spectrum.com.au <mailto:matt at spectrum.com.au>> wrote:
>>>
>>> Thanks Patrick.
>>>
>>> A big thank you for getting the right guys for this
>>> job. Needless to say we would be sleeping on a bomb
>>> had it not been for your work. Manny thanks
>>>
>>> I am very unhappy with Avis and particularly
>>>
>>> The commercial strata's attitude to this crisis. The
>>> long term effects of exposure to these fumes and the
>>> potential harm could have easily been averted had
>>> they not negligently denied what was obvious to
>>> anyone with a working olfactory system.
>>>
>>> Matt
>>>
>>> --
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>>>
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>>>
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>>>
>>> On 16 Mar 2017, at 5:26 pm, Patrick Rush
>>> <prush at stratatitle.com.au
>>> <mailto:prush at stratatitle.com.au>> wrote:
>>>
>>> Dear Committee,
>>>
>>> Please see attached the report and images from
>>> Metro City Plumbing’s inspection of the fuel
>>> odour and possible spillage which I have also
>>> sent to the Commercial Building Management
>>> Company to pass onto Avis.
>>>
>>>
>>> I have requested an official response from Avis
>>> and details of what action they have taken and
>>> will pass their response once I have this in
>>> writing.
>>>
>>> Kind regards,
>>>
>>> *Patrick Rush*
>>>
>>> Strata Manager
>>>
>>> Phone:(02) 9266 2600 |
>>> Email:prush at stratatitle.com.au
>>> <mailto:northshore at stratatitle.com.au> |
>>> Address:PO Box 2727, Taren Point, NSW 2229
>>>
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>>> *From:*Patrick Rush
>>> *Sent:* Wednesday, 15 March 2017 4:35 PM
>>> *To:* ec at 200william.com
>>> <mailto:ec at 200william.com>; 'Marquis'
>>> <Marquis at bfms.com.au <mailto:Marquis at bfms.com.au>>
>>> *Cc:* Kristine Naylor
>>> <knaylor at stratatitle.com.au
>>> <mailto:knaylor at stratatitle.com.au>>
>>> *Subject:* RE: SP 67851 - Basement Flooding &
>>> Fuel Odour from Avis
>>>
>>> Dear Committee,
>>>
>>> As an update on the fuel odour throughout the
>>> building, the Building Management company for
>>> commercial as well as AVIS deny any such odour
>>> even though the cleaner for the BMC was
>>> contacted this morning and advised there was
>>> still a strong odour, I have organised for an
>>> independent plumber to attend and investigate
>>> the matter.
>>>
>>> Metro City have the required equipment to test
>>> for combustibles and located the source of these.
>>>
>>> Metro City Plumbing will provide an urgent
>>> report which I will send to you once received.
>>>
>>> I will advise accordingly.
>>>
>>> Please also see the below email report which
>>> will be followed with a complete report early
>>> next week relating to the issues surrounding the
>>> pooling in basement car park Level 4.
>>>
>>>
>>> Some of these items may well be BMC, such as
>>> plumbing and sewerage. I have also sent the
>>> below to the Commercial (SP 67850) Building
>>> Mangers to have AVIS rectify the highlighted
>>> matter urgently as this defective -
>>>
>>> /Hi Patrick,
>>>
>>> Following the investigation I am pleased to
>>> inform that we have identified the source of the
>>> water ingress into car bays 12 and 15.
>>>
>>> There is an existing in-ground general purpose
>>> arrestor and sewer pump wet well in the ramp
>>> adjacent the car bays. The in-ground arrestor
>>> and pump wet well have been installed within a
>>> cut out in the slab. It appears that ground
>>> water has entered into the cut out surrounding
>>> the sewer pump wet well. The ground water is
>>> applying hydrostatic pressure to the carpark
>>> slab which is presenting as surface water.
>>>
>>> As part of the current commission AJ Whipps will
>>> provide a scope of works addressing the source
>>> of water ingress. This will include draining of
>>> the ground water in the cut out with new pumps
>>> and restoring the operation of the in-ground
>>> sewer wet well system to ensure the structural
>>> integrity of the carpark slab is maintained
>>> whilst providing safe means of access for future
>>> maintenance. /
>>>
>>> //
>>>
>>> /In addition we have identified separate issues
>>> within the carpark which we will outline within
>>> a brief cover letter for the Owners
>>> consideration and action:/
>>>
>>> //
>>>
>>> /1.////The basement subsurface drainage system
>>> around the perimeter is not draining
>>> effectively. The installation of the pipework in
>>> the dish drains is restricting water flow into
>>> the subsurface drainage system. AJ Whipps can
>>> also provide a scope of works to restore the
>>> operation of the perimeter subsurface drains if
>>> requested by the Owners. /
>>>
>>> //
>>>
>>> /2.////The reclaim water tank from AVIS car wash
>>> bay appears to be leaking and is currently being
>>> drained by means of a garden hose into the lower
>>> level basement subsurface drainage system. This
>>> is permitting additional uncontrolled water flow
>>> into the drainage system which needs to be
>>> pumped out more frequently. We recommend that
>>> this defect is further investigated as part of a
>>> new commission. /
>>>
>>> //
>>>
>>> //
>>>
>>> /Photos attached for your reference. /
>>>
>>> //
>>>
>>> /Please feel free to contact me should you have
>>> any queries. /
>>>
>>> //
>>>
>>> /Behrang Dehestani
>>> Remedial Engineer
>>> Forensic Analysis Remedial Engineering
>>>
>>> AJ Whipps Consulting Group
>>> 2/101 Union Street
>>> McMahons Point, NSW 2060
>>> t 02 8923 8444
>>> f 02 8923 8484
>>> e bdehestani at ajwhipps.com.au
>>> <mailto:bdehestani at ajwhipps.com.au%0b>
>>> www.ajwhipps.com.au <http://ajwhipps.com.au/>/
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>> Kind regards,
>>>
>>> Patrick Rush
>>>
>>> Strata Manager
>>>
>>> Phone: (02) 9266 2600 | Email:
>>> prush at stratatitle.com.au
>>> <mailto:prush at stratatitle.com.au> | Address: PO
>>> Box 2727, Taren Point, NSW 2229
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>>> -----Original Message-----
>>> From: ec-bounces at 200william.com
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>>> [mailto:ec-bounces at 200william.com
>>> <mailto:ec-bounces at 200william.com>] On Behalf Of
>>> Matt Perkins
>>> Sent: Tuesday, 14 March 2017 7:15 PM
>>> To: ec at 200william.com <mailto:ec at 200william.com>
>>> Subject: Re: [200William-EC SP67851] Basement
>>> flooding from Avis
>>>
>>> More investigation seems to indicate that this
>>> is overflow from Avis car wash.
>>>
>>> May I suggest this need to be plumbed to the
>>> drain sump of the building and and not dumped
>>> through a garden hose into the wet wall. This is
>>> likely one of the reasons that he basement
>>> floods so often.
>>>
>>> Darren were the hydraulic engineers aware of this.
>>>
>>> Matt
>>>
>>> --
>>>
>>> /* Matt Perkins
>>>
>>> Direct 1300 137 379 Spectrum Networks Ptd. Ltd.
>>>
>>> Office 1300 133 299 matt at spectrum.com.au
>>> <mailto:matt at spectrum.com.au>
>>>
>>> Fax 1300 133 255 Level 6, 350 George
>>> Street Sydney 2000
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>>> > On 14 Mar 2017, at 6:42 pm, Matt Perkins
>>> <matt at spectrum.com.au
>>> <mailto:matt at spectrum.com.au>> wrote:
>>>
>>> >
>>>
>>> > Can someone explain to me why Avis are pumping
>>> water into the walls
>>>
>>> > with the over flow being a garden hose. It's
>>> now flooding the basement
>>>
>>> >
>>>
>>> > <Video.MOV>
>>>
>>> >
>>>
>>> >
>>>
>>> >
>>>
>>> >
>>>
>>> > --
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