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
Full details are in the Circular to Residents – Intercom Upgrade Installation
There should have been a copy in your letterbox also.
It is all happening next Wednesday and Friday – make sure you book a slot to have yours done.
By the end of today all letterbox keys will have been changed. The new system is much more secure.
You need to see Paul and sign for your two new keys. Without a new key you cannot get your mail.
If you can’t see him during his normal hours, contact him and make alternative arrangements.
His phone is 0467 444 074, his email is Botanica400@tpg.com.au
I know that many of you are hanging out for the big event of 2017 – The Botanica AGM!! Details on the venue are a tightly kept secret but it will be good.
In the next 12 months the Metro Rail project will have a big impact on us all, come and find out the latest news.
You should have seen this document in your letterbox
2017 07 MM NOTIFICATION 030717 Service Relocations Update[37827]
It outlines some major work that will impact us greatly. Essentially John Holland will be digging up the footpath from Bowen Crescent to Bowen Lane, immediately next to our wall. They need to do this to move all of the telecommunications cables that run under the footpath – essentially moving them further from the road edge (and effectively further from the edge of the new station).
More information will be coming out from John Holland soon.
Be aware
Don’t forget to check out the ongoing photos of the tram work here
Metro Rail told me some time back that they are going to enforce the rule that all ‘vehicles’ on site will need to have the new generation reversing beepers – the ones that sound more like a quack and are MUCH less penetrating.
MOST vehicles have complied but some have not, I’ve been told that perhaps the sub-contractors have not yet changed their equipment…tough. Tell them they are banned from site until the fix it!!
Here is an example of the banned one
If you hear one – take a short video plus a still photo to identify the offender. I’ll start sending through to MMRA
I have had discussions with Metro Rail about their method of sending LOTS of flyers but not providing much clarity. The flyers have been very ‘project focused’ and not ‘customer focused’. I don’t really care if the lane closures are for gas work, sewer work or tram work – I want to know what is closed and when.
They have now done this summary
It is MUCH better and gives a summary by each road area. A few things to note:
On another matter, I know that Botanica residents had a letterbox drop late last week about night works on June 14 and 15. It had an error, it shows the work immediately outside Botanica but calls it 420 St Kilda Rd. I have notified Metro Rail but assume the work is going to occur outside Botanica.
The attachment above has most of the upcoming impacts from MMRA. There is a separate one for the tram changes. MM-FACT-SHEET-Toorak-Road-West-Construction-Stage
For your information I have today had confirmation that they are looking at changing the format, with a greater focus on a consolidated 4-week look-ahead of all Metro Tunnel related works.
That will be most welcome.
I suggested a consolidated view with timing and impacts across everything. I don’t particularly care if it is power, water, sewer or tram …just tell me when, what is happening and how bad.
I strongly suggest that you go to this site and register to get updates directly to your email.
Don’t forget that there is a ‘drop in’ session tonight at 6:30pm at the Royce
Details here
The Botanica 
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