Start-up phase timeline September 2013 - July 2014 The Start-up phase of the Ballarat Co-Lab project is expected to take approximately 10-11 months, with a planned opening in April 2014, and the phase continuing to the end of the first quarter of operations. The first main focus will be to assess potential sites further, and then to select and begin negotiations to secure a lease for the preferred site for the Ballarat Co-Lab. A participatory design process to develop the operational systems and the design of the space will be carried out and members of the community will be encourage to participate. A Pop-in Studio will be established to assist with this process by providing Ballarat Co-Lab with a physical presence prior to the opening and to provide potential members with an understanding of the coworking concept through Open Days.
START-UP
2013
FOCUS
Core Team Feasibility Study + Feedback
here studio
Participatory Design Builder?
Site Lease Selection Negotiations
Open Day Open Day (off site)
MILESTONES Stage 2 Report
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Dec
Pop-in Stud
The construction will commence in the new year with volunteers starting over the summer period and more technical works to be undertaken by a registered builder from February onwards.
The opening will be marked with a celebration party for the founding members and partners.
Nov
Stage 3
Memberships and partnerships will be developed and secured gradually through Open Days, marketing activities, and the partcipatory design/build process.
The board will be established a few months prior to opening, and staff training will also commence around this time and will continue into the transition period of the first quarter of operations.
Oct
Sept
Secure Lease