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2.10. Reporting Authorities

The following reporting authorities must be consulted where applicable during the course of the application for Building Certification and Occupancy Permit.

Reporting Authority Matter to be reported on

Chief Officer, Melbourne Fire Brigade

Fire safety matters if those matters do not meet the deemed-to-satisfy or deemed-to-comply provisions in the BCA, fire mains, hydrants, hose reels, control valves, booster assemblies, emergency vehicle access, fire indicator panels, proscenium curtain drencher system, location and contents of fire control centre.

City of Melbourne, Building Department

Building over an easement. Projections beyond street alignment. Masts, poles, aerial, antenna, chimney or services pipes. A fence within 9mm of an intersection. Design meeting the performance criteria and objectives. Point of discharge of stormwater. Construction of buildings on land liable to flooding.

Citipower Provision of substations. Building over an electricity supply easement.

Melbourne Water Building over or immediately adjacent to a drainage easement.

Melbourne Water Building over or immediately adjacent to a sewerage easement.

2.11. Emergency Services

The proposed development must comply with the requirements of all relevant emergency service bodies notwithstanding the requirement for reporting authorities, as identified in Item 2.10.

Consideration must be given to disaster planning strategies to cope with evacuation procedures during peak use of the Centre

2.12. Disability Discrimination Act 1992

The building will be designed and constructed to meet the spirit and intent of the Disability Discrimination Act and to comply with the requirements of the current version, including amendments, of the following documents as it relates to access for people with disabilities:

Australian Standards AS 1428 parts 1 to 4 inclusive,

Building Code of Australia.

2.13. Other Relevant Acts / Authorities / Public Utilities

All reasonable requirements of, but not limited to, the following other relevant bodies are to be incorporated in the design and construction of the building work.

Occupational Health and Safety Act 1985 including all relevant design Codes and work practices published by the Occupational Health and Safety Authority.

Lifts and Cranes Act 1997 including the Lift Regulations 1988.

Gas and Fuel Corporation Act 1958 including the Gas Installation Regulations 1992.

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Pharmacy Act 1974 Including the Pharmacists’ Regulations 1992, and the Guidelines for Good Pharmaceutical Practice.

Water Act 1989 Including the Victoria Water Supply and Sewerage and Plumbing Regulations 1986, and AS 3500.

Health Act 1958, Food Act 1990 including the Children’s Services Centre Regulations 1988, Health (Eating House and Food Premises) Regulations 1984, and any requirements of the Liquor Control Commission.

State Electricity Commission Act 1958, Electric Light and Power Act 1958 including the SEC Wiring Regulations 1992, AS 3000, AS 1680 and AS 1788.

Dangerous Goods Act 1985 including Dangerous Goods (storage and handling) Regulations 1988.

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3 Schedule of Accommodation

3.1. Scope of Work

The scope of work is discussed in general terms in this section. It does not form a complete list of all work elements required complete the project. This section should be read in conjunction with the design documents and other specifications which respond to this Brief.

3.2. Base Building

The base building works are to include, but are not limited to, the provision of the following:

§ Sub Structure and Structure,

§ Roofs, canopies and awnings,

§ External Cladding, windows and doors,

§ Internal walls, wall finishes, floors, floor finishes, ceilings, doors and glazed partitions,

§ Joinery, fixed fittings and fixtures - cupboards, whiteboards, pinboards and shelves, spa and ice baths and associated plant, Reception/café/NMFC shop counters.

§ Electrical, Mechanical, Hydraulic, Lift and Fire Protection Services,

§ Hard Landscaping to the immediate building perimeter.

3.3. Tenant’s Works

Tenant’s works (ie. excluded from the Project Scope) are to include, but not be limited to, the supply and installation of the following where relevant to the respective tenant(s):

§ Office equipment, including workstations, tables, chairs, filing cabinets, computers and associated computer equipment, telephone PABX and handsets, loose cupboards, whiteboards, pinboards and shelves.

§ Audio visual equipment,

§ Communications antenna and microwave dishes,

§ Kitchen equipment including refrigerator, microwave and dishwasher,

§ Commercial kitchen equipment and food & beverage display units,

§ Retail shop fittings, cash register, merchandising display units,

§ Crockery, cutlery and loose cooking equipment,

§ Toilet consumables,

§ Gymnasium equipment,

§ Ice machines for treatment of injuries,

§ Training equipment,

§ Medical and massage tables and other specialised medical equipment,

§ Portable drinking fountains,

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§ Indoor planting,

§ Non-statutory signage,

§ Blinds and curtains,

§ Safe,

§ Artwork,

§ Loosewares generally,

§ Syringe bins,

§ EFTPOS Machines,

§ Vending machines,

§ Goods handling equipment.

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3.4. Main Entry / Foyer / Public spaces

Function

Functional Group: Entry, Foyer, Reception, Ticketing, Café, NMFC Shop (incl. store), Centre Mgmt. office.

§ Primary access for Community users, NMFC & general public into the building from street / entry forecourt.

§ Combined Reception desk (used as workstations) accommodating NMFC & Community reception, access control to NMFC & Community facilities (Sports Hall, Gym & Pools), NMFC phone enquiries & switchboard.

§ Foyer as central arcade to NMFC shop, Café servery, Club & Community Gallery.

§ Member services contact point – membership application and privileges.

Location

Adjacencies / links: Entry forecourt, Café terrace, Meeting Rooms, Community facilities (Sports Hall, Gym, Existing outdoor pools), NMFC Administration & Football Dept. Visual link to staff counter locations for job sharing and extra assistance.

Access: Easy pedestrian access at grade that does not conflict with vehicular traffic.

Performance

Reception – NMFC and Community imagery (print & audio visual), capacity to discreetly handle mail and small courier deliveries.

Café - food and drink retail servery and display, offering mostly pre-packaged & pre-prepared food (sandwiches, focaccia, cake, pastries, pies, salads, etc.) and limited made to order (coffee, toasted sandwiches, chips, etc.), seating for 20 people.

NMFC shop - retail and club membership counter combined (2 registers), adjacent product store (delivery via Property loading dock), high exposure into foyer and street, visual link from Reception. Distribution & handling of email orders (from store room).

Gallery - display club & community history (artefacts, photos, trophies, honour boards, etc.)

Technical Criteria

Cafe – mechanical exhaust for cooking, delivery and waste management system, sewer grease interceptor trap, assessment of power, gas and water load to kitchen.

Security – CCTV monitoring at reception.

Furnishings & Equipment

Fixed: Reception desk, Café counter and kitchen equip., NMFC retail counter

Loose: NMFC shop fittings, Café fixtures & seating.

NMFC provided items: NMFC shop fittings, …to be determined

CoM provided items: to be determined

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3.5. Gymnasium

Function

Functional Group/Activities: Free Weights, Pin-loaded weights, Cardio exercise, Warm-up/Stretching, Gym office, NMFC training gym, NMFC gym office, boxing, storage

§ Community & NMFC gymnasium – combination of shared and club only training spaces.

§ Shared – approx. xxx m2 free weights, weight machines, cardio exercise machines, warm up/stretching (open) space, and storage.

§ NMFC only – approx. xxx m2 heavy free weights, boxing. Upper range of weights significantly higher than community gym, and specialised equipment to suit AFL football players.

§ NMFC squad training limited exclusive use of whole gym (mid morning to early afternoon, bookings negotiated in advance as far as possible), Community gym members access to shared areas outside NMFC scheduled hours, NMFC rehabilitation smaller group (4 / 5 players with trainer) and individual training during shared hours with community users.

§ Gym offices - workstation, personal records storage, fitness testing.

§ Boxing studio – punching bags, balls, padded walls, demountable ring.

Location

Adjacencies / links: Entry foyer, Reception, NMFC players change, Community (dry) change rooms.

Access: Community members restricted via reception, NMFC from restricted club area. Outlook from gym to reserve and public circulation areas to be sought.

Performance

Gym - maximise visual exposure of gym from foyer / public circulation areas, and street. Ceiling height typically 3.5m to suit tall reach of players.

Technical Criteria

Security - access monitoring for all Community (gym members and visitors log-in register at reception) and NMFC users.

Electrical – data and power to cardio equipment (incl. flexibility for change), may require floor boxes.

Audio - high quality speaker and sound re-enforcement system.

Acoustic – moderate level of acoustic absorption (ie. not too reverberant).

Floor finish - resilient sports safety flooring, high durability, ease of cleaning.


Fixed Equipment: Speakers, wall mirrors, clocks, pinboards, TV mounting, wall mount equipment shelves / racks

Loose Furnishings: Gym equipment, Lifting pads

NMFC provided items: to be determined


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3.6. Sports Hall

Function

Functional Group: Multi-sports indoor court hall, storage, community change rooms, first aid room, and community oval access.

§ Single court achieving required sports standards (basketball, badminton, netball, volleyball, indoor soccer, indoor hockey, handball, and artistic and rhythmic gymnastics)

§ Community facility with NMFC access.

§ NMFC usage includes Yoga, Stretching, ball skills, speed & fitness exercise.

Location

Adjacencies / links: Community circulation, Oval (Community access from change rooms).

Access: Community members (& casuals) restricted via reception, NMFC from restricted club area.

Performance Criteria

Sports Hall – minimum 8m vertical clearance for high ball sports (NMFC seeking 10m vertical clearance & impact resistant ceiling treatment).

Community change – Male, Female & Unisex accessible, umpires / referees change room.

Storage – to accommodate all equipment including floor mats.

Technical Criteria

Sports Hall - high bay lighting with protective guards, sprung timber sports floor with sports court floor markings, CCTV security monitoring.


Fixed Equipment: Basketball back-boards (retractable), retractable sports net to divide space into two, floor sockets for net posts, climbing ropes from roof structure, climbing nets/ropes.

Loose Furnishings: Floor mats, resilient training broad mats,



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3.7. NMFC Player Change facilities

Function

Functional Group: Oval access, mud room, locker room, showers/WC’s.

§ Player change facilities, personal storage.

§ Direct access for training sessions on Oval.

§ Control area at edge of oval for member access to player appearances.

Location

Adjacencies / links: Oval, Property storage / counter, Spa / ice baths, gymnasium.

Access: Restricted / secured to club only, privacy screening to general circulation particularly female personnel.

Performance

Mud room – wet area lobby directly off oval for removing boots & soiled training gear with bench seat for full team squad.

Locker room – to fit 50 players with space to secure training kit bags.

Shower room / WC’s – 12 showers, 3 WC, 7 urinals, 3 basins,

Oval access – all weather slip resistant entry matting and shoe/boot scrape into building from Oval.

Technical Criteria

Mud room – boot scrape and wash down with silt trap.

Shower fixtures – require high durability and adjustable height for tall players.


Fixed: Purpose made lockers, bench seating, basin & full height mirrors, Spa & ice baths (shells, filters, pumps, etc.), Change room FF&E (WC partitions, soap dispensers, hand driers , etc.),

Loose: to be determined


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3.8. NMFC Medical / Rehabilitation

Function

Functional Group: Medical office, Consultation, Physiotherapy, Massage, Strapping, Spa / Ice Baths, Storage

§ Medical assessment, treatment and rehabilitation management.

§ Spa and ice bath hydrotherapy,

§ Player training preparation (strapping).

Location

Adjacencies / links: Oval access, Players change (for spa & ice baths), Gymnasium.

Access: Restricted / secured to club only, privacy screening to general circulation particularly female personnel.

Performance

Medical office – visual connection to other treatment areas, workstation and files, x-ray film and scan storage

Consultation – private room with examination table, used by club doctor and physicians, as well for Drug testing by ASADA (Govt. drug testing agency).

Physio – 3 tables with working space around, bench seat for 2, wet area floor.

Spa & ice bath – wet area floor and wall finishes, one spa bath sized to fit 810people seated, ice bath(s) sized to fit 46 people (3x2people or 1x46 people), access into baths at floor level (no steps),

Strapping – 3m width room, high bench seat (1.0m afl) to one side, shelving to opposite side, approx. 5m long to strap 4 players at one time.

Massage – 5 tables with working space around, calm & relaxing environment.

Technical Criteria

Sap & Ice baths – re-circulating treated water system (filtered & disinfected), spa heated to 36o C, ice bath chilled to 7 o C. Wetdeck shower (to rinse before entering baths), wash down hose bibs, water spill drains to floor and high load stainless steel grab rails (to accommodate large AFL football players)


Fixed: Purpose made joinery (benches, cupboards, drawers, shelves) to Physio, Massage, & Strapping, WC adjacent to Consultation.

Loose: Ice machines for treatment of injuries/strains.


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3.9. Meeting Rooms/ Theatrette

Functional Group: Meeting rooms (to suit 30, 12 & 6 people), 60 seat Theatrette,

§ Shared between Community & NMFC – Community to utilise generally in the evenings & weekends, and NMFC generally during business hours, although exceptions by arrangement for both as required – bookings to be managed through reception.

§ General purpose meeting rooms configured with seats at central table.

§ Theatrette configured as for lecture theatre – tiered rows of seats facing speakers podium & AV presentation to front of room.

§ Theatrette is NMFC primary team/club meeting room, usage includes team meetings, players association seminars, leadership programmes, media conferences.

§ Lobby to act as for milling space for Meeting rooms and NMFC guests waiting area.

Location

Adjacencies / links: Entry foyer, reception, NMFC Administration, NMFC Football Dept., public toilet.

Access: Community users restricted via reception, NMFC from restricted club area.

Performance

Theatrette – Full audio/visual capacity, configured for data projection to retractable screen, fixed theatre style seating suitable for use in excess of one hour (ie. moderately high comfort level), seat rows at 1.1m centres for player leg room.

Technical Criteria

Acoustic – moderately high level of acoustic absorption (soft coverings, panels, ceiling tiles) for clarity of speech and audio amplification, and high level acoustic isolation.

Accessibility - hearing aid loop audio re-enforcement to Theatrette.

Lighting; Theatrette - dimmable and zoned control, low glare.

Electrical – Data / Comms, AV, MATV.


Fixed: Theatrette - speaker presentation podium with AV control interface and microphone, AV system and accessories, magnetic board / game strategy display with privacy screen to fully conceal from general view.

Meeting rooms – blinds to internal & external windows.

Loose: Mobile white board



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3.10. NMFC Administration

Functional Group: Offices / workstations - Snr. Mgmt., Finance, Membership, Merchandising, Marketing, Events, Sponsorship, Communications.

§ Office planning to reflect and support organisational structure of NMFC administrative functions.

§ Open plan workstation layout intermingled among offices.

§ Spare workstation capacity for seasonal demand (eg. membership renewal in November).

Location

Adjacencies / links: Meeting rooms & Theatrette, NMFC Football Dept., NMFC Support amenities, Entry Foyer, Reception.

Access: Restricted / secured to club only.

Performance

Office & open plan workstation environment - high level of visual connection, natural light, minimal circulation, contemporary data & communication services, provision for natural air ventilation, minimum 2.7m high ceilings, arranged around hubs (staff meeting points).

Technical Criteria

Acoustic – moderate level of acoustic absorption and isolation (to offices).


Fixed: to be determined

Loose: Office FF&E – workstations, low height partitions, desks, chairs, filing cabinets, storage shelves & cupboards.


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3.11. NMFC Football Department

Functional Group: Offices / workstations - Coaches, Managers, Recruiting, Player Welfare, IT / Video Tech.

§ Office planning to reflect and support organisational structure of NMFC Football Department functions.

§ Integrated into the NMFC administration areas.

§ IT / video tech. workstation, video store

Location

Adjacencies / links: Meeting rooms & Theatrette, NMFC Support amenities, Entry foyer, Reception, NMFC Administration, Players Change


Performance

Office & open plan workstation environment - high level of visual connection, natural light, minimal circulation, contemporary data & communication services, provision for natural air ventilation, minimum 2.7m high ceilings, arranged around hubs (staff meeting points).

Technical Criteria

Acoustic – moderate level of acoustic absorption and isolation (to offices).


Fixed: to be determined

Loose: Office FF&E – workstations, low height partitions, desks, chairs, filing cabinets, storage shelves & cupboards.


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3.12. NMFC Support Amenities

Functional Group: Board Room, Match Committee Room, Players Lounge, Admin. Support Hub, Staff Amenities (change, WC’s), Coaches change room, Staff kitchen & lunch room, IT Server.

§ Grouping of larger rooms (Board room, Staff lunch room, 30 person meeting room) to be combined using operable walls to form club function room –accommodating 60-140 people, serviced by staff kitchen (using external catering), with view across the Oval.

§ Admin. support hub serving Football Dept. & Admin staff - records, storage (supplies, documents), print, copy, communications, staff lounge, players workstations (8 study corrals), players pigeon holes.

§ Staff Lunch room & kitchen – social hub and amenity for all NMFC personnel including players (lunch, after training, gatherings of trainers / past players / officials / etc.).

§ Players Lounge – private retreat with lounge furnishings by players (no kitchen).

§ Staff amenities – includes coaches change and locker room.

Location

Adjacencies / links: NMFC Admin, NMFC Football Dept., Meeting rooms, Players change, external courtyard (or balcony)


Performance

Board room – table seating 16 people.

Match committee room - table seating 12 people.

Players lounge – 45 players

Coaches change room – 12 lockers

Technical Criteria

Acoustic – moderately high level isolation (privacy) to meeting rooms.

Electrical – Data / Comms, AV, MATV to all meeting rooms, and Players Lounge.

Function room - provision for temporary bar service.

IT Server- UPS power system, air temperature controlled, anti-static floor coverings., spare capacity to rack and conduits.


Fixed: Purpose made joinery (benches, cupboards, drawers) to all meeting rooms and Players Lounge, Staff Toilet FF&E (WC partitions, soap dispensers, hand driers , etc.), Server racks

Loose: Servers,


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3.13. NMFC Property Handling

Functional Group: Delivery / Loading Dock, Storage cages, Property room and counter, Laundry.

§ Handling, cleaning, maintenance and storage of Players apparel.

§ Delivery / loading vehicle dock – inventory control and storage of all ingoing and outgoing goods, supplies, equipment.

§ Storage for Football Dept. equipment, Merchandising and Marketing products & supplies, Admin supplies, Food & drink, General holding,

Location

Adjacencies / links: Road access, Main building circulation passage, Players change (to Property room), Oval.


Performance

Property room – control point (counter) for distribution and receipt of football equipment and players apparel.

Laundry – to suit 3 commercial washing / drying machines, with airing space.

Storage cages – secure wire mesh enclosures with fixed shelving, remote access control.

Delivery / Loading dock – undercover split level vehicle dock with garage for property van.

Technical Criteria

Laundry sewer outlet – requires grease trap (massage oil from towels & table covers)


Fixed: Shelves and racking purpose fit for football apparel and equipment (jumpers, training clothes, boots, towels,)

Loose: Washing / drying machines,


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3.14. Ancillary amenities

Function

Functional Group: Stairs, Passenger Lift, Cleaner’s Rooms, Plant rooms, Refuse enclosure, Oval groundkeeper equipment storage

§ Stairs- general circulation and emergency egress.

§ Passenger lift – access to upper levels for users with disabilities, and movement of goods (protective blankets).

§ Cleaners room(s) – to serve NMFC & Community areas of the building.

§ Waste management – recycling, general waste disposal.

Performance

Plantrooms – internal floor area to be provided (no major rooftop plant to satisfy OH&S regulations).

Groundkeeper – equipment storage and minor workshop for tractor, tractor attachments and consumables.

Technical Criteria

Stair – smoke lobbies to be determined.

Lift – 13 person capacity, Disability access to BCA & AS 1428.2 requirements, BCA compliance required for Fire Indices (floor, wall & ceiling linings).


Fixed: Cleaners sinks,

Loose: to be determined



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4 General Requirements

4.1. Building materials & components

Floor Loading: 5kPa

Wall Loading: to be determined

Door Size/Type: Typically 920mm wide x 2040mm (minimum) high hinged doors.

Auto opening sliding doors to external entries.

Window Size/Type: to be determined

Floor Finish: Slip resistant floor coverings, high durability and ease of maintenance.

Wall Finish: Hard wearing, durable materials and finishes

Ceiling Finish: Acoustic performance

Building Service Requirements

Power: Typically double GPO’s, single phase

Lights: Lighting levels are to provide a safe environment for staff and patrons in accordance BCA requirements. Type to be determined.

Communications: to be determined

Mechanical Req: Ventilation to comply with BCA requirements

Hydraulic Requirements: to be determined

Fire Protection: to be determined

Security: to be determined

Maintenance Req: Hard wearing, durable and easily cleanable finishes and materials

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4.2. Parking

Function

NMFC parking - numbers and location (on-street / off-street) to be resolved between NMFC and City of Melbourne.

Location

To be located within close proximity of the building.

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A Site Survey Plan

“North Melbourne Recreation Reserve – Existing Conditions Plan”

Feature and Level survey prepared by Surfcoast Survey & Drafting Services for the City of Melbourne (date unknown).

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B Site Options Report

“Draft Issue C” Sept. 2006

Summary of site factors influencing review of site options prepared by WR in consultation with the Project Working Group.

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Agenda Item 5.5 Docklands and Major Projects Committee

5 December 2006

FINANCE ATTACHMENT

ACTIVE MELBOURNE – FOOTBALL GROUNDS UPDATE

Funding of $6.050 million (gross) has been included in the 2006/07 budget for the North Melbourne Football Club redevelopment.

External contributions by the AFL, State Government and North Melbourne Football Club will be $5 million.

Council’s direct contribution in 2006/07 will be $1.027 million (including $0.477 million carry forward from 2005/06). The sum of $0.327 million will be set aside from the carry forward for the demolition of the grandstand.

A further bid of $1.3 million will be included in the 2007/08 budget process and be subject to the normal budget processes.

Any further funding will be subject to normal budget processes.

Joe Groher Manager Financial Services

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Agenda Item 5.5 Docklands and Major Projects Committee

5 December 2006

LEGAL ATTACHMENT

ACTIVE MELBOURNE – FOOTBALL GROUNDS UPDATE

The matters detailed in this report are within the functions and powers of the Council under the Local Government Act 1989 (“the Act”). Legal advice will be provided as required in relation to the various proposals.

Section 3C(1) of the Act provides that:

“The primary objective of a Council is to endeavour to achieve the best outcomes for the local community having regard to the long term and cumulative effects of decisions.”

Section 3C(2) of the Act provides that in seeking to achieve its primary objective the Council must have regard to facilitating objectives including:

“(c) to improve the overall quality of life of people in the local community;

(e) to ensure that services and facilities provided by the Council are accessible and equitable;”

Section 3E(1) of the Act provides that the functions of a Council include:

“(a) advocating and promoting proposals which are in the best interests of the local community;

(b) planning for and providing services and facilities for the local community;

(c) providing and maintaining community infrastructure in the municipal district;”

Kim Wood Manager Legal Services

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