Yep – more issues again today
The complete shutoff on Wednesday(?) was tracked back to the guys out the front. There is some very odd historical routing of water under our footpath. The good news is that we’ve been able to see and photograph/document it all…and the valve was re-opened.
We’re not certain but seems today’s issues with v low pressure is related. It seems that we have a lot of air trapped in our system and it’s currently being flushed out.
We have a double bed that is looking for a new home. It’s only $50 including delivery to any apartment in Botanica.
It has a slat base and ortholatex mattress – all in v good condition
Call Sandy on 0438 085800
Yes we had some issues with water supply this morning – the John Holland contractors who are working our the front were sure it had nothing to do with them but they turned things back to how they were yesterday and water started flowing
An amazing co-incidence.
Our plumber will be on site tomorrow to do some more checking.
Apologies…and I was worried they’d our break our internet connection
This is for people who have purchased the additional unit that allows them to use their mobile phone to ‘answer the door’
Here is the full instruction book
It is all covered in there but a few hints from me – done from memory, so I hope it is right
Only other tricks when you are using
Still day 1 for me too – hope this all helps
Epsilon were here today and tell me that all intercoms are now working. I have done exhaustive testing – mine. I know that Paul has tested quite a few and so I am confident that we’re OK.
Please test yours and let Paul know if you have problems.
They still need to update the panel at the front door to say – press apartment number and then the bell…but it all works and most people will work it out.
The plasterer/painter was here today patching holes. If you have not already done so, please talk to Paul to ensure your apartment is on his list.
Basic instructions are here
I will do another post for people with the mobile phone unit
All scheduled new intercoms have been installed but the system is NOT fully operational. All units on Level 7 are not working at all and mobile phone connection system not yet enabled.
Epsilon security guys will be here again Monday/Tuesday
Keep Paul informed if you are having issues
Daniel, the painter/plasterer, will be on site on Monday to begin his reparation work around the new intercoms.
Can you let Paul know if you will be around on Monday / Tuesday or if you wish to leave a key.
This work will be spread over a couple of weeks
On MONDAY Sept 4 there will be NO driveway access to lower car park on Monday between 9am and 3pm
I understand that notices will be placed on cars and in letterboxes. There is a way for you to park in Ace Parking in Bowen Cres and claim the cost back
See attached
MMEW-JHG-DM-NTF-STK-0081 – Botanica St Kilda Rd DrivewayAccess_FNL[56709]
As I indicated a few weeks back, Metro Tunnel have agreed to come and talk to us on Tuesday September 12 at 6pm.
At that time I said it would be part of the AGM – well it seems that makes things a bit tricky. Under Victorian law only owners (or those with formal proxy from an owner) can attend the AGM.
The simple solution is
6pm – 6:30pm – Metro Rail – All owners and residents welcome
6:30pm – onwards – AGM – Only for Owners and those with formal proxy
Venue is In Caliente Espresso Bar at 1 Queens Rd
You should have received notification about impending work out the front of Botanica. It noted that we would lose access for 3 days to the driveway to the lower car park. I have been trying to clarify what this all means.
See email chain below
Dear Gary,
I just wanted to confirm that communication works are kicking off again from Wednesday with fencing to be installed and physical works commencing on Thursday. I am still confirming the timing of initial works across the driveway with NDD works, however as advised you will get 48 hours notice of this for vehicles parked in the St Kilda Road car park with information on alternate car parking arrangements for the day of these works.
As discussed when we met initially on site, NDD works to excavate the driveway will occur following which the entrance will be covered with road plates. There will then be subsequent days when new conduits and works to relocate all cables in the footpath between Bowen Crescent and Bowen Lane will occur and finally reinstatement works will be done. These days of works will not be consecutive but likely to be staged in accordance with each step of required works.
Next week, we have gas commissioning works in Bowen Crescent as you acknowledged in your email last night. I have followed up again and the team have confirmed access should be maintained to your Bowen Crescent driveway during these works, notwithstanding on Wednesday when we purge the gas main by pushing nitrogen through the new pipe and releasing it through a controlled flame. On this day there will be no access to St Kilda Road from your driveway but all vehicle access maintained from the west.
I will continue to do my best to keep you informed of impacts and timing.
Kind regards
Bec
Bec Rowe
Community & Stakeholder Manager Metro Tunnel Early Works
My questions were:
From: Gary Buck [mailto:buckgw@gmail.com]
Sent: Friday, 25 August 2017 3:53 PM
To: Bec Rowe <Bec.Rowe@jhg.com.au>
Cc: Jan Swinburne <jansw@westnet.com.au>
Subject: Re: Follow up on Communication Works and Gas Commissioning works
So to be clear
– our st Kilda Rd driveway will be ok at least Monday to Thursday next week?
– we will not have street parking next week – we are upgrading our entire building intercom system next Wednesday to Friday.
– when we lose access you will have some arrangement with Ace in Bowen Cres….and we will be able to get to Ace parking
– you will not breach the EPRs with beeping trucks on the gas or Comms work
Thanks
Gary
To which she replied
Hi Gary,
Yes, you are correct. You will have driveway access between Monday – Thursday next week. I have requested an update on Monday for driveway impacts so I can provide as much notice as possible.
Street parking will be impacted from Wednesday when fencing is re-established around works site.
When driveway access is not able to maintained, we will provide advance notice and offer to reimburse parking ticket costs for ACE Car park in Bowen Crescent.
As indicated when we met recently we are working through a program with Utility Service Providers to have their contractors swap over their beepers from squawkers. We remain committed to reducing the number of vehicles with beepers in advance of main works occurring.
Kind regards
Bec
The Botanica 
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