[200William-EC SP67851] SP 67851 - URGENT Variations 2 & 3 Request for Approval & Meeting Minutes 07.07.17

Tue Jul 11 18:38:10 AEST 2017

Hello Patrick and EC members,

I recommend the following:

1.  Refer to the tenders which Patrick Rush sent to us on Dec01, 2016  - the
differences in how much soil/plants had to be taken out vary significantly
in size and cost. Based on what is in green below, all planter boxes should
be emptied and new membrane put in. The existing planter box membrane has
been proven to be deteriorated...this was exactly the same situation about 5
years ago.  Ridiculous that our engineer (after visiting my home at least 3
times) and seeing stalactites all the way along the edge of the overhang,
didn't state to each of the companies which submitted tenders that all the
planter boxes should be emptied and new membrane installed.

2. I do not agree with Matt that all north facing balconies need to be
repaired.  We have had notice of one recently and we should treat each
separately as each becomes critical.   Are there any other balconies which
are in a dire situation? I haven't heard of any.  Have you Patrick been
informed of any?

3. What does our brilliant engineer suggest we do for 2 or 3 layer torchings
(below)?  I'm not an expert in this regard.

Would all kind members of the EC respond asap.  

Regards,

Craig Laforest

I have just spoken with Chris, the contractor from Preservation
Technologies, and he has advised me that he has been told by the Engineer to
only take out 5 metres of the plants from level 7 instead of the full
length.  He is stunned, as am I, as to why only 5 metres is to be taken out
and a new membrane put down on this length only.  I have stalactites hanging
toward the other end of the planter box, nowhere near the area where plants
have been taken out.  Can you investigate and explain please asap.

The planter boxes were flood tested by Cutler and Wright at the start of the
year and found to not cause any leaks into the below units. Only 5m of the
planters were removed to physically examine the condition of the
waterproofing. If the waterproofing was found to be adequate no further work
would be needed, saving the SC from these additional cost. However, the
physical examination of the planter boxes showed the waterproofing has in
fact deteriorated and would need replacement. Therefore this has been added
to the meeting minutes as a consideration for the SC. The SC can decide if
they would like to proceed with waterproofing the planter boxes at a
variation cost to be provided by Prestech. 

From: ec-bounces at 200william.com [mailto:ec-bounces at 200william.com] On Behalf
Of Matt Perkins
Sent: Tuesday, 11 July 2017 5:17 PM
To: ec at 200william.com
Subject: Re: [200William-EC SP67851] SP 67851 - URGENT Variations 2 & 3
Request for Approval & Meeting Minutes 07.07.17

Hi Patrick,
 Can we get comment from the engineer on their recommendation torch on vs
liquid membrane.  Also how does this sit within the budget given the works
on P4 and also very likely works to all the north facing balcony's. 

Can we also get approval from the rest of the group regarding the engineers
inspection of the north facing balcony's which seem to have the same problem
as the roof. 

Matt

On 11/7/17 5:06 pm, Patrick Rush wrote:

Dear Committee,

See attached the minutes of the meetings on site by Strata Engineering
Solutions.

The 1st set of minutes state that a variations was required on the
demolition costs due to the additional work required to dispose of building
material such as insulation, chicken wire, etc. As stated below and in the
attached minutes this variation was required and the cost is highlighted
below in blue as being $8,500.00 + GST (Variation 1).

The 2nd set of minutes states that an additional variation will be required
for the membrane to be installed on the podium as it was originally thought
the membrane installed was not a torch on membrane and a cheaper option
could be installed.

Please review the below information, highlighted in green and confirm if you
would prefer to go with Variation 2 or 3 for a torch on membrane with the
only difference being the life span of the membrane for an additional layer
for double the price?

Variation 2 -Extra over cost to install 2 layer torch on membrane instead of
liquid membrane would be $4,981 + GST 

Variation 3 - Extra over cost to install 3 layer torch on membrane instead
of liquid membrane would be $8,331 + GST 

At this stage and until a decision on the above is made work at the property
has ceased.

Paul McKay will be attending the property in the coming days to provide
further feedback on the planter boxes and if the waterproofing in these is
required to be rectified.

Please urgently advise on the above which will ultimately cause the attached
schedule to be ameneded again?

Kind regards,

Patrick Rush

Senior Community Manager

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From: Patrick Rush [mailto:prush at stratatitle.com.au] 
Sent: Tuesday, 11 July 2017 12:29 PM
To: Tanaz Dhondy  <mailto:tanaz.dhondy at costinroe.com.au>
<tanaz.dhondy at costinroe.com.au>
Cc: Paul McKay  <mailto:paul.mckay at costinroe.com.au>
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Subject: SP 67851 - URGENT Variations 2 & 3 Request for Approval & Meeting
Minutes 07.07.17
Importance: High

Hi Tanaz,

Before I send the below and attached to the Committee, can you please
confirm the cost of Variation 1 and what this was for?

Cost for disposal of the additional building material (i.e. insulation,
chicken wire and drainage cell) $8,500+GST

Can you provided an updated work schedule?

Prestech will update their work schedule based on the SC determining what
work they would like us to proceed with. 

Can you also advise on the below comments from an Owner that received
yesterday -

I have just spoken with Chris, the contractor from Preservation
Technologies, and he has advised me that he has been told by the Engineer to
only take out 5 metres of the plants from level 7 instead of the full
length.  He is stunned, as am I, as to why only 5 metres is to be taken out
and a new membrane put down on this length only.  I have stalactites hanging
toward the other end of the planter box, nowhere near the area where plants
have been taken out.  Can you investigate and explain please asap.

The planter boxes were flood tested by Cutler and Wright at the start of the
year and found to not cause any leaks into the below units. Only 5m of the
planters were removed to physically examine the condition of the
waterproofing. If the waterproofing was found to be adequate no further work
would be needed, saving the SC from these additional cost. However, the
physical examination of the planter boxes showed the waterproofing has in
fact deteriorated and would need replacement. Therefore this has been added
to the meeting minutes as a consideration for the SC. The SC can decide if
they would like to proceed with waterproofing the planter boxes at a
variation cost to be provided by Prestech. 

Kind regards,

Patrick Rush

Senior Community Manager

Phone: (02) 9266 2600 | DirectPhone: (02) 9266 2695 | Email:
prush at stratatitle.com.au <mailto:northshore at stratatitle.com.au>  | Address:
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From: Tanaz Dhondy [mailto:tanaz.dhondy at costinroe.com.au] 
Sent: Friday, 7 July 2017 6:37 PM
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<knaylor at smartercommunities.com.au>
Subject: Meeting Minutes 07.07.17

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Hi Patrick/Darren,

Please see attached meeting minutes from today's meeting.

Regards,

Tanaz 

Best Regards,

Tanaz Dhondy
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Subject: FW: SP67851 Terrace Remediation - meeting minutes 28 June 

Hi Patrick/Darren,

Can you please pass on the variation cost of applying a torch-on membrane to
the terrace slab, as per the prices below. The amounts provided by Prestech
is an addition to the current contract sum. 

V2 includes 2 layers of torch-on membrane, while V3 is 3 layers of torch-on
membrane; with the only different being an additional service life.

The scope has specified a liquid membrane. Given that a torch-on membrane
was found on the slab after demolition we have decided to consider this
option, and would also potentially have a longer manufacturers warrantee. If
the SC could please advise if they would like us to proceed with this
variation, and if so which option, or maintain the current scope with the
liquid applied membrane?

Is there any further update on whether the SC have decided to reinstate the
insulation on the terrace slab?

Regards,

Tanaz