escalation occurring since their original cost estimate of August 2020. As a consequence, they said that while the City’s and State’s contribution of $154,600 would remain unchanged, the Club’s contribution would more than double to over $300,000. Not surprisingly the Club was appalled. At the suggestion of the Club at an April 2022 meeting, Council agreed to reconstitute the project to reduce the size of the green, removing the need for retaining and hopefully bringing the project back within budget. They indicated that because much of the work had already been undertaken, they would respond quickly by providing a project scope and full costing. Despite, many requests for a progress report, no information has been received since. Council cite Covid related resourcing issues for causing the project to be delayed to the extent that it has and for the consequential cost escalations. Needless to say, that without a project plan and costing and given the need to issue a range of supplier contracts, we cannot possibly provide an expected completion time line or costs nor refer to the Club’s membership for approval. – Wayne Gray
Alex and Team Sow Seeds for the Future
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e might have the most apt surname of any Sorrento bowler but Alex Third is more a lead when it comes to helping in a venture which could benefit our Club down the track. For three years now Alex and a band of helpers have been working with Year 10 students from
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