Design plans given go-ahead for Multi-Purpose Centre
The concept design plans for the Tully Multi-Purpose Centre have been approved, paving the way for construction to begin in the New Year.
The Australian Government, Queensland Government, Cassowary Coast Regional Council, and Tully State High School P & C Association are partners in the building project, which will provide facilities for community events and functions, school, indoor and outdoor sports, and the performing arts in the grounds of the Tully State High School.
The Project Control Group, which includes representatives of the Council, Tully State High School, P & C Association, Government agencies and community representatives, has approved the amended concept plans developed by Suters Architects, for the $6.1 million project.
Cassowary Coast Mayor, Bill Shannon, said the Project Control Group was keen to ensure that key project roles were filled by the end of the year.
“The project manager, GHD Pty Ltd, and Suters Architects have now been authorised to finalise the detailed plans and specifications and complete the necessary documentation to enable tenders to be called for the construction of the centre” Cr. Shannon said. “If all goes according to plan, tenders for the building construction will be invited in mid-November and the contract for the work will be awarded by the end of December.”
A separate tender for the Bulk Earthworks associated with the building platform has been invited and will close on 12 October 2009. This work is programmed to be completed within five weeks of awarding the tender.
The building project is being jointly funded by the Australian Government Regional and Local Community Infrastructure Program ($2.1m), Education Queensland ($1.176m), Cassowary Coast Regional Council ($1.4m) and Queensland Department of Sport and Recreation ($1m)
An additional $200,000 is expected to be raised through public and corporate donations. The council and Tully High School P&C jointly funded the $32,000 feasibility study and business plan for the project, which was completed in 2006.