HEBE JEBES
JAN/FEB 2022
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REPORTS
At the recent AGM, I was delighted and somewhat daunted to be elected as Vice Commodore. I have been Treasurer for three years which, given my day job, was very much in my comfort zone. However, the Vice Commodore has traditionally overseen the Club's Planning and Works Committee, which is certainly not in my comfort zone. Fortunately, we have a very experienced and dedicated team on the Committee, together with the Club's project staff. As you all know, we have many projects in progress and some highlights of in-progress projects are set out below. Some of these projects will involve inconvenience to members as access to parts of the Club will need to be restricted for a period of time. We will keep any disruptions to a minimum and ask for your patience as the projects will provide an improved Club for your benefit. Seawall repairs Works were completed on 14 Dec 2021 which was ahead of schedule. The works were completed by Tong Kee and were within the agreed budget for the project.
ROBERT QUINLIVAN Vice Commodore
Changing rooms renovation The design for our new changing rooms is complete and we are proceeding with the construction in January. Temporary changing rooms have been installed and construction, starting with the ladies, began in late December. Once the ladies’ room is complete, construction on the disabled and men’s changing room will follow. The project is scheduled to be finished by June 2022. Air-conditioning upgrade Replacement of a significant component of our air-conditioning system is scheduled to start in January 2022. The works will mean that the restaurant will need to be closed for certain periods. The staff are working to minimise the disruption and provide alternative arrangements for members during the installation. Boat rack safety walkways A pilot walkway will be built in early January. Subject to the design being satisfactory, the walkways are scheduled to be complete by May 2022. Thanks to the Planning and Works Committee and the Club’s project team for a huge effort over 2021. In 2022, members will see more of the changes resulting from these and other projects which are part of the master-plan and lease renewal.
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