HEBE JEBES
NOV/DEC 2021
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REPORTS
Again another hectic month, and we have multiple projects approved by GenCom and coming online soon. Masterplan and lease renewal We have now signed the contract with Knight Frank to help the Club with the submission to Lands Department to get the required lease modification for the Regatta Deck underway ASAP. Once we have the approval, we can then demolish the unauthorised tent and build the new Regatta Deck. Once we’ve demolished the tent, we can also reactivate the lease modification for the existing Boat Racks. We are also working out the planning and logistics for the builds of the access lift and new storage areas for the kitchen & garden bar. Seawall repairs update GenCom has approved the engagement of a contractor to proceed with repairs to the existing sloping seawalls. This will include the reconstruction of existing sloping seawall adjacent to the car park, digging up rutted asphalt in the boatyard and restatement of concrete pavement, reconstruction of concrete slipway—near Marine office/tender moorings and reconstruction of concrete slipway—near the Restaurant. PAUL ARKWRIGHT Vice Commodore
Marina pile long-term replacement project GenCom has approved a construction contractor’s engagement to conduct the Ground Investigation (GI) works in preparation for the complete replacement of the marina piles. Boat rack safety walkways The contractor will prepare a mock-up for inspection by Matthew and the boatyard team before the full rollout of the build in December 2021. Changing rooms projects After completing the designs for the complete refurbishment of the Club changing rooms and their ventilation system, we are now accessing tenders for the works. At the same time, GenCom has approved the purchase of a temporary mobile shower and toilet block needs to be purchased before the renovation, so everyone has somewhere to shower and use the washrooms during the refurbishment. This refurbishment will be phased starting with the female washrooms, followed by the disabled washroom, and finally the male washrooms. Solar power project We are finalising the contract with Amosola to ensure proper liability coverage, including property damage, third-party injury, and public material liability. Due to the structural strength of the existing roof of the clubhouse, we are also exploring the use of lightweight solar panels for this project. Air-conditioning system reinstallation The appointed contractor, ProfitGo, will be placing the order of the VRV system with Daikin. Daikin has indicated the need for a complete shutdown of both the inner and outer restaurant for around two weeks in January 2022, and we will work out alternative dining arrangements for this period, which might well include a BBQ frenzy fortnight. I am looking forward to helping oversee these projects from a much more operational perspective shortly after returning from Australia.
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