Council is excited to inform the community that the Taylor Park re-development project is progressing, with Council procuring some of the large key play pieces in the last month through competitive tender and quote processes.
As part of Council's efforts to engage local business and contractors in the creation of the new playspace and park upgrade, Council held an open information session on August 29 for trades who might be interested in being involved with the project.
There was a fantastic roll up of 12 contractors interested in hearing about the project and the scope of works required to make it happen. With others indicating they were unable to attend the meeting but would still be interested in providing quotes. Council are looking forward to utilising local contractors as much as possible to assist with the project.
Council staff were joined by Kim Becherand from the Touched by Olivia Foundation, who are in partnership with Council to deliver a Livvi's Place, inclusive playspace, for children, youth, the local community and wider district. Also in attendance were Shareen Alford and Sue Montier from sala4D, who are supporting the project delivery.
Emphasis was placed on encouraging local contractors to share their expertise when quoting. Delivery will require all contractors working together, through the council's project management team, to ensure we build a schedule that is efficient and effective for all involved, will meet delivery deadlines, and be something that everyone in the community can be a part of and proud of.
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"It was so wonderful to have so much local expertise gathered at the start of the project." said Kim Becherand. "The devil is in the detail with inclusive playspace delivery, doing things differently to ensure that we get better outcomes, and that we create a space that is safe, welcoming and usable for everyone. Just as the community was deeply engaged to design this space, we now see the local contractors willing to get behind the creation of the playspace and wider park amenity - together we are building a place that will be owned and loved by all for many generations to come".
A project plan is being developed for the stages in which the work will commence. There are a number of upcoming community events held in Taylor Park such the Combined Church’s Carols in December and the Australia Day Ceremony in January that need to be taken into consideration.
The project will be broken up into various stages, with stage 1 underway in the coming month and completed before the Christmas Carols event in December 2024. Any works unable to be finished by this time will be in stage 2 which will take place after Australia Day 2025, to ensure we still have full use of the park for these events.
Notices for the Request for Quotes across the various aspects of the project will be advertised via the Grenfell Record, Councils website and Councils social media. We encourage anyone interested in being a part of this exciting project for the community to apply. We will require trades in concreting, landscaping, building, arborists, etc.
Council is also planning a number of ways in which the community can be involved in the project such as, creating message poles with the children and youth and a community planting day. More details will be announced about this closer to the time.
Please visit the Council website to keep up to date with this project. You will also find the engagement report and concept plans (Master Plan) located there.
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