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Milestone 3 Report

September 2009

Project Title: Beacons for a climate-friendly era

Primary Author: Nia Emmanouil

Date: 30th

September 2009

Co authors: Noel Blencowe, Paul Adams, Stephen Mushin, Nick Curmi, Judy

Glick, Rhys Freeman (Project Managers)

Acknowledgements:

Project report approved by:

Cathy Keady for providing documented evidence on the CERES

Signage policy. Cinnamon Evans for providing photographs of the

EcoHouse renovations.

Zero Emissions CERES project managers

Overview

All September milestones have been accomplished, with the exception of the full installation of the 1.5kW wind turbine, which we expect to be installed on the

19th October. However, we are excited to report that the Education Centre has been completed ahead of schedule, which means that the building has received

its certificate of occupancy and is operational.

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1. Wind generators (1x1.5kW, 1x200W) installed – ONGOING

The 200W Rutland wind charger has been installed in the CERES Energy Park and is operating successfully. There has been a delay in the arrival of the 1.5kW

Swift wind turbine, which is yet to be installed. A special bracket to attach the wind turbine to the tower is currently being manufactured by Cubic Solutions,

with installation anticipated on the 19th October.

Refer to Appendix 1 for a photograph of the 200W Rutland wind charger.

2. Design completed for solar changing station – ACCOMPLISHED

A design for the solar charging station has been produced (refer to Appendix 2) and meets the following specifications:

• One ‘average car’ plug-in

• Two electric bicycle plug-ins

• Approximately 20 square meters of solar panels

• An overall footprint of approximately 24.2 square meters

• Maximum height of 4.8 metes

Key activities undertaken during this reporting period include:

• Researching the average distance travelled annually by an urban-based family vehicle

• Researching the amount of electricity required to power an ‘average household’ vehicle (approximately 16,500 km/yr)

• Consultation with a photovoltaic expert and the Alternative Technology Association on high efficiency photovoltaic panels

• Calculating the number of photovoltaic panels required

• Calculating the area of roof space required to house the required photovoltaic panels

• Consulting with the project architect to develop a design for the solar charging station

• Design completed for a solar charging station which could recharge an ‘average’ sized vehicle and electric bicycles

3. Design completed for EcoHouse – ACCOMPLISHED

Strong progress has been made in the design and installation of a range of energy saving technologies in the CERES EcoHouse (Refer to Appendix 3 for

photographs of the energy saving measures being installed in the CERES EcoHouse). Many of these technologies have not only been designed, but already

installed, including:

• Double glazed windows

• Air lock

• Insulation

Elements of the energy efficient heating system have already been installed (hydronic pipes in the floor cavity) with the heater panels awaiting installation

once the carpet has been laid.

4. Design completed for Aquaponics – ACCOMPLISHED

CERES is currently in the design phase for the aquaponics project which is a major component of the ‘CERES Food Hubs’ concept. CERES Food hubs are

modular and temporary high density food production systems designed and envisaged to be sited throughout inner city Melbourne with the first of these

due to be completed in early 2010 (Refer to Appendix 4 for a detailed overview of the food hubs concept).

In the month of September CERES has been focussed on the development of its vision for CERES ‘Food Hubs’ and the design layout for the aquaponics

system in order to maximise the efficiency of water reticulation for efficient solar powering (Refer to Appendix 5 for Aquaponics Demonstration Facility

Systems Layout). CERES has also started looking at industrial land available to lease for the first Food Hub system which will house the aquaponics project.

5. Design completed for Electric Vehicle conversion – ACCOMPLISHED

The budget for the Electric Vehicle (EV) conversion has been finalised and a preliminary conceptual design produced (refer to Appendices 6 - 8 for the project

summary, budget and conceptual design). Please note that the budget for the EV conversion also acts as a list of the specifications for the project.

Key activities undertaken during this reporting period include:

• Formation of an EV conversion advisory group, including Rhys Freeman (EV conversion manager), Andrew Sammut (former Solar Systems engineer),

and Simon Dodd (Qantas aircraft mechanic). There have been over 15 meetings of the Advisory Group

• Consultation with the CERES Nursery to ascertain their vehicular requirements; the CERES Nursery requires a van which can carry between 400 – 600

plants and can drive over 100km

• Researching options for vehicle types; discussion amongst the Advisory Group over the vehicle type; selection of the Mercedes Sprinter Van (long

wheel based, mid-height range). The Mercedes Sprinter Van is a commonly used commercial carrier vehicle

• Researching techniques for mainstreaming an EV conversion ‘kit’

• Development and finalising of a budget and producing a preliminary design

6. Design completed for Smart Energy Management System - ACCOMPLISHED

This month’s milestone has been accomplished through the completion of the design for the Smart Energy Metering and Monitoring System (refer to

Appendix 9). Discussions with consultants and contractors have been held to determine the timing of installation. Also, a steering group has been formed to

determine the most appropriate style of interface between the energy metering and educational display and site management requirements.

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SEZ Expenditure to Sept 30th 2009

Total

Contribution to

come from SEZ

Amount being

claimed from SEZ for

period up to 30th

Sept 2009

Energy Savings

Renewable Energy Generation

1. Wind Generators 0 0

2. Solar Pavillion 0 0

3. Solar Charging Station 20,000 314

Electric Vehicle recharging and carpark with PV array

4. Solar Thermal Electricity Generation 20,000 314

Parabolic dish and sterling engine

5. Biogas Pilot 15,000 432

Establising biogas plant to deal with GPT Supermarket

Food Waste

Energy Conservation

6. Van Raay Centre

6a. Van Raay Centre – smart metering & energy

management system

12,500 196

6b. Van Raay Centre – hydronic heating system 24,000 5,222

6c. Van Raay Centre – energy efficient lighting 25,000 8,184

6d. Van Raay Centre – double glazing & insulation 28,000 26,280

6e. Van Raay Centre – hot water heat pump units 10,000 865

6f. Van Raay Centre – efficient refrigeration system for

Restaurant and Community Kitchen

20,000 314

6g. Van Raay Centre – efficient equipment for Restaurant

and Community Kitchen

7. Education Centre 8,000 8,000

8. Eco-House 8,000 6,925

9. Aquaponics 10,000 351

10. EV Conversion 20,000 314

11. Solar Cooking 10,000 351

12. Solar Refrigeration 15,000 379

11. Green Roof

12. Smart Energy Mangt Syst

Education - Behaviour Changes

13 Interpretive Signage, information, website info 10,000 157

14 New educational units for visiting groups and schools -

development, trial, deliver

10,000 539

15 New educational programs to change schools -

development, trial, deliver

0 0

16 Behaviour Change Programs 10,000 157

Project Management and Overhead Costs

17 Project Management 25,000 392

18 Overheads 20,000 314

Totals 320,500 60,000

(Refer to Attachment 22 for Invoice)

Noel Blencowe

CERES Team Leader and SEZ Project Manager

30/09/2009

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PROJECT

PROJECT PROGRESS

Formed

Advisory

Group

Prepared

Options

Paper

Decided on

preferred

option and

had it

approved

Design work

complete and

approved

Action Plan

and Budget

complete and

approved

Installation/con

struction begun

Installation/con

struction

underway

Installation/con

struction

completed

(anticipated

completion

date)

Measurements,

monitoring

Evaluation

1. Wind generators Sept 2010

2. Solar Pavilion Construction June 2010

3. Solar charging station June 2010

4. Solar thermal electricity

generation

Dec 2010

5. Biogas Pilot Plant Dec 2010

6. VR Smart metering and energy

management system

Jan 2010

7. VR Hydronic heating system 60% COMPLETE June 2010

8. VR Energy efficient lighting 50% COMPLETE June 2010

9. VR Double glazing and

insulation

75% COMPLETE June 2010

10. VR Hot water heat pump units 60% COMPLETE June 2010

11. VR Efficient refrigeration

system for Restaurant and

Community Kitchen

June 2010

12. Education Centre – passive

design, double glazing and

insulation

Dec 2009

100%

COMPLETE

13. EcoHouse ENERGY 80% COMPLETE June 2010

14. Aquaponics Dec 2010

15. EV Conversion Dec 2010

16. Solar cooking Dec 2010

17. Solar refrigeration (Cafe) Dec 2010

18. Green roof June 2010

19. EBC Interpretive signage,

information and website

Dec 2010

20. EBC New educational units for

visiting groups and schools

Dec 2010

21. Behaviour change programs Dec 2010

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PROJECT

Project achievements in this reporting cycle

Issues arising

1. Wind generators • Installation of 200W wind generator on CERES site

• Manufacturing of bracket for 1.5kW Swift Wind Turbine

• Installation of 1.5kW Swift Wind Turbine to be completed on 19th

October

Delay in receiving 150kW Swift Wind

Turbine from interstate

2. Solar Pavilion

Construction

• Design completed for Solar Pavilion

• Selection of the SCHOTT ASI THRUTM

Thin Film Solar Module to be used in construction

• Currently seeking engineering consultation to provide engineering drawings for fabrication for the

construction of the project

Refer to Appendix 10 for Solar Pavilion design drawing

Refer to Appendix 11 for conceptual image

Refer to Appendix 12 for SCHOTT ASI THRUTM

Thin Film Solar Module brochure

3. Solar charging station • Researching the average distance travelled annually by an urban-based family vehicle

• Researching the amount of electricity required to power an ‘average household’ vehicle

(approximately 16,500 km/yr)

• Consultation with photovoltaic expert Byron Gaton and the Alternative Technology Association on

high efficiency photovoltaic panels

• Calculating the number of photovoltaic panels required

• Calculating the area of roof space required to house the required photovoltaic panels

• Consulting with the project architect to develop a design for the solar charging station

• Design completed for a solar charging station which could recharge an ‘average’ sized vehicle and

electric bicycles

4. Solar thermal

electricity generation

• Formation of an EV conversion advisory group, including Rhys Freeman (EV conversion manager),

Andrew Sammut (former Solar Systems engineer) and Simon Dodd (Qantas aircraft mechanic). There

have been over 15 meetings of the Advisory Group

• Researching the design of the mirror array. Both parabolic dish and mirror field options are being

investigated

• Selecting the design of the Sterling Engine to be manufactured

• Purchase of the engine to be used in manufacturing the Sterling Engine

Refer to Appendix 13 for images of mirror options being investigated

Refer to Appendix 14 for a working sketch of the Sterling Engine to be manufactured

5. Biogas

Pilot Plant

• CERES is currently refining its design vision for the Biogas project. Recently CERES has sought advice

from engineers in the fields of biogas digester plant design and Combined Heat and Power systems

engineering to aid in understanding the parameters of the project

• The ideal system design currently under investigation will process food waste sourced from GPT

(CERES’ partner in the project) shopping centres to produce natural gas which will then be used to run

a CHP unit (a generator) providing heat and power for the CERES site (potentially the entire site

although more likely only the new Van Raay Centre buildings). Ideally electricity will also be exported

to the grid although this may be prohibitively expensive. In addition to producing energy, the biogas

plant will also produce a digestate slurry which will be dried and used as rich organic fertiliser

Refer to Appendix 15 for CERES Biogas Project Summary (draft)

6. VR Smart metering and

energy management

system

• Design of energy metering and monitoring system completed

• Discussion with consultants and contractors to determine the timing of installation

• Formation of steering group to determine the most appropriate style of interface between the energy

metering and educational display and site management requirements

• Set milestone has been accomplished - Design completed for Smart Energy Management System

7. VR Hydronic heating

system

• Design of Hydronic heating system has been completed by consultants

• Contractors and suppliers have provided detailed information regarding proposed heating panels and

reticulation

• Contractors have installed internal heating pipe reticulation, rough-in and associated equipment for

panel installations

• Contractors have partially installed external reticulation heating pipe work

Refer to Appendix 16 for heating layout drawings and extent of heating and location of boiler enclosure

Refer to Appendix17 for photographs detailing pipe work installed

8. VR Energy efficient

lighting

• Design and specification of energy efficient lighting completed by consultants

• Provision of detailed information regarding proposed light fittings by contractors and suppliers

• Installation of electrical rough-in for light installations by contractors

Refer to Appendices 18 & 19 for lighting layout drawings demonstrating the extent of light fittings

Refer to Appendix 20 for photographs detailing the electrical wiring installed

9. VR Double glazing and

insulation

• Double glazed windows and external doors have been installed (75%)

• Insulation has been installed (75%)

Refer to Appendix 21 for photographs which show the details of double glazing and insulation installed

10. VR Hot water heat

pump units

• Design and specification of hot water heat pump system has been completed by consultants

• Contractors and suppliers have provided detailed information regarding proposed hot water units

• Contractors have installed internal hot water pipe reticulation, rough-in and associated equipment

for unit installation

• Contractors have partially installed external reticulation heating pipe work

Refer to Appendix 22 for design details

Refer to Appendix 23 for photographs detailing pipes installed

11. VR Efficient

refrigeration system for

Restaurant and

Community Kitchen

• Design and specification of efficient refrigeration system completed by consultants

• Discussions held with consultants and contractors to determine the timing of installation

• Provision of detailed information regarding proposed equipment and installations by contractors and

suppliers

• Kitchen base building services rough-in has been completed

Refer to Appendix 24 for Glycol Refrigeration system brochure and details of proposed system from

Williams Refrigeration

12. Education Centre –

passive design, double

glazing and insulation

• Formation of an advisory group consisting of Noel Blencowe, Nick Curmi and Paul Adams

• Installation of eaves on north-facing clerestory windows

• Double glazing installed to all new windows and external doors

• Insulation installed to all new building fabric

• Construction of air-lock and passive design energy efficiency features completed

Refer to Appendix 25 for photographs which detail the double glazing and insulation installed

Refer to Appendix 26 for floor plan which shows air-lock arrangement and design for energy efficiency

13. EcoHouse ENERGY • Installation of double glazed windows and doors

• Air curtain design completed

• Installation of air lock

• Installation of insulation

• Ongoing installation of energy efficient heating system (nearing fit-off)

14. Aquaponics • Development of a CERES ‘Food Hubs’ concept

• Development of a design layout for the aquaponics system

15. EV Conversion • Formation of an EV conversion advisory group, including Rhys Freeman, EV conversion manager,

Andrew Samott, Solar Systems engineer, and Simon Dorr, Qantas aircraft mechanic. There have been

over 15 meetings of the Advisory Group

• Consultation with the CERES Nursery to ascertain their vehicular requirements; the CERES Nursery

requires a van which can carry between 400 – 600 plants and can drive over 100km

• Researching options for vehicle types; discussion amongst the Advisory Group over the vehicle type;

selection of the Mercedes Sprinter Van (long wheel based, mid-height range). The Mercedes Sprinter

Van is a commonly used commercial carrier vehicle

• Researching techniques for mainstreaming an EV conversion ‘kit’

• Development and finalising of a budget and producing a preliminary design

16. Solar cooking • Design consultation session held with SBE consultants (architects and engineers), CERES Cafe staff,

Green Tech Designer and CERES Site Manager to investigate the strategic future of the CERES Cafe;

including everything from types of food, what technologies and how socially a carbon neutral cafe of

2050 would look like and operate

• Currently establishing a working group which will consist of CERES Cafe staff, CERES Site Manager,

Green Tech Designer and reputable chefs from the broader community

Refer to Appendix 27 for CERES – The Cafe of the Future visioning poster

17. Solar refrigeration

(Cafe)

• Formation of an advisory group including, Stephen Mushin, Nick Curmi and Raymond Chang

• Investigation of design options and locations

18. Green roof • Negotiations are currently taking place within CERES as to which is the most appropriate roof for this

project to be situated

19. EBC Interpretive

signage, information

and website

• Development of a project brief for a CERES Signage Plan

• Awarding of a tender to consultants Aspect Studios to produce a CERES Integrated Signage Plan,

including a design/style guide (the CERES Integrated Signage Plan will be used by all groups in CERES

when developing information publications including the website, brochures, fliers and interpretive

signage)

Refer to Appendix 28 for CERES Signage Project – Consultant Recommendation Report

20. EBC New educational

units for visiting groups

and schools

• Formation of an advisory group consisting of educators in CERES’ Environmental Education Team.

21. Behaviour change

programs

• Appointment of a Behaviour Change Co-ordinator, Dave Seignior

• Preliminary research into applicable behaviour change programs

• Drafting of a behaviour change program pilot program, to be implemented in the CERES EcoHouse

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Appendix 1: 200W Rutland Wind Charger

25th September 2009

Appendix 2: Solar Charging Station Design

Refer to Attachment 1

Appendix 3: EcoHouse Energy Saving Measures

Interior of EcoHouse

Under-floor insulation being installed.

Exterior of EcoHouse

Air lock being constructed at the front entrance

of the house.

Exterioir of EcoHouse

Double glazed doors and windows installed.

Appendix 4: Food Hubs Concept Brochure


Appendix 5: Aquaponics Demonstration Facility Systems Layout



Wall insulation being installed.


Wall insulation installed; plastering in progress.

Appendix 6: CERES Electric Sprinter Van Project Summary

Project Goals:

1. To convert a van to electric to meet the flowing minimum requirements for CERES:

a. Fully Electric Van

b. Able to travel a minimum of 100 kms per charge

c. Able to carry 880 kgs

Basic Specifications

Vehicle: Mercedes Sprinter Van, LWB, Mid Roof

Range: 100-120 kms per charge

Budget: $105K (original petrol vehicle - $51K new)

Timing: 18 months

Motor: 70-90kW (approx)

Batteries: Lithium Ion

GVM: 3550 kgs

Kerb weight: 1960 kgs

Battery pack size: 60 kwh ($35K)

Voltage, amp hour rating, charging

methods

288 volt, 200 amp hour, dual chargers

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Appendix 7: CERES Electric Vehicle Budget (estimated costs) 10/09/2009

Item Supplier QTY Unit Cost Total Cost Obtained

Parts and Materials

Donor Vehicle (Mercedes Sprinter) 1 $13,000.00 $13,000.00

Red push button - main disconnect 1 $20.00 $20.00

Inertia switch 1 $25.00 $25.00

Vacuum Brake system 1 $336.74 $336.74

Vacuum tank 1 $50.00 $50.00

Pot Box 1 $180.00 $180.00

AC Motor,inverter 1 $20,000.00 $20,000.00

Electric Water Heater 1 $1,000.00 $1,000.00

Postage, GST, etc.. for above 1 $4,500.00 $4,500.00

DC-DC Converter 1 $500.00 $500.00

Fuses cable connectors conduit relays circuit breakers etc ... 1 $3,000.00 $3,000.00

Charger 1 $4,000.00 $4,000.00

Battery monitor and shunt 1 $1,173.94 $1,173.94

Batteries (200Ah) Limit Max Amps if required 90 $350.00 $31,500.00

Battery freight 1 $500.00 $500.00

BMS System 1 $1,700.00 $1,700.00

Steel 1 $500.00 $500.00

Power Steering Pump (and Air Conditioning) 1 $1,000.00 $1,000.00

Component box 1 $200.00 $200.00

Electric emblem 1 $20.00 $20.00

High voltage stickers 1 $20.00 $20.00

VicRoads approval 1 $900.00 $900.00

EV Water pump 1 $216.45 $216.45

Plasti-Dip 1 $100.00 $100.00

Automotive Paint 1 $100.00 $100.00

Various nuts and bolts 1 $200.00 $200.00

Grinding discs 1 $100.00 $100.00

Rubber and insulation 1 $200.00 $200.00

New plug socket 1 $50.00 $50.00

Exhaust pipe components 1 $150.00 $150.00

Misc metal 1 $200.00 $200.00

Existing vehicle repairs 1 $500.00 $500.00

$85,942.13

Labour

Welding work boxes and lids 1 $4,000.00 $4,000.00

Appendix 8: CERES Electric Sprinter Van - Conceptual Layout Design

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Electrical Work 1 $2,000.00 $2,000.00

$6,000.00

Project Management

Project Management 416 $30.00 $12,480.00

$12,480.00

Total $104,422.13

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GEARBOX

CONTROLLER

Appendix 9: Smart Energy Metering Design and Specifications


Appendix 10: Solar Pavilion Design


Appendix 11: Solar Pavilion Conceptual Drawings


Appendix 12: SCHOTT ASI THRUTM

Thin Film Solar Module brochure


Appendix 13: Solar thermal mirror array options (examples from elsewhere)

Option A: Parabolic reflector

Source: http://www.ida.net/users/tetonsl/solar/solarhom.htm

Option B: Heliostat

This is a large-scale application of a heliostat array. If CERES adopts the heliostat option the array would be much

smaller.

Source: http://www.homerweb.com/cache.html?a=cachedContent&id=303190&a2=web

Appendix 14: Working Sketch of the Sterling Engine


Appendix 15: Bio-gas Project Summary (draft)


Appendix 16: Van Raay Hydronic Heating Layout and Location of Boiler Enclosure


Appendix 17: Photographs of Van Raay Hydronic Heating Installation


Appendix 18: Van Raay Energy Efficient Lighting – Layout Drawings


Appendix 19: Van Raay Energy Efficient Lighting – Extent of Fittings


Appendix 20: Photographs Detailing Electical Wiring for Van Raay Energy Efficient

Lighting


Appendix 21: Photographs Detailing Double Glazing and Insulation Installed in the

Van Raay Buildings


Appendix 22: Van Raay Hot Water Heater Pump Unit Design


Appendix 23: Photographs Detailing Pipes Installed For The Van Raay Hot Water

Heater Pump Unit Design


Appendix 24: Glycol Refrigeration System Brochure and Details of Proposed System

From Williams Refrigeration


Appendix 25: Photographs Detailing Double Glazing and Insulation Installed In The

Education Centre


Appendix 26: Education Centre Floor Plan Which Shows Air-lock Arrangement and

Design For Energy Efficiency


Appendix 27: CERES – The Cafe of the Future visioning poster


Appendix 28: CERES Signage Project – Consultant Recommendation Report

Consultant Recommendation Report 8 Sept 2009

In August 2009, CERES invited submissions from design consultants suitably experienced in interpretive and directional

signage development, community engagement and environmental sustainability to work as part of a team to develop

an integrated signage scheme.

Aspect Studios, were selected as the most competent and experienced candidate.

This report outlines the project, the selection process and rationale.

Aim of Signage Project

Part 1

• The key aim is to establish an integrated signage scheme for the CERES site, in which all signs, regulatory,

directional, interpretive, educational trails and sponsor acknowledgement all fit into.

• Within this scheme, establish a directional and way finding system that creates a user friendly means by which to

easily navigate the CERES park (building on preliminary work).

• Once this unified strategy has been established, create template designs for each signage type within the

scheme:

Identified Signage Types:

Large Map Sign at each site entrance point, including ‘Welcome to CERES’ info. (Main entrance Van Raay Centre,

Lee Street Gate, South Bike Path Gate, North Bike Path Gate).

Large Hub Sign (signs at major precints displaying key activities/ buildings and interpretive information).

Interpretive signage – medium and small sized signs with educational content about a particular topic or

innovation eg, the ecohouse, the café.

Part 2

The consultant will create the artwork for:

• An integrated interpretive food trail signage system (interpretive content prepared internally)

• A concept design plan for CERES Centre interpretive information

• A welcome sign with map and directional information to be situated at the Mosaic gate entrance.

• A welcome sign for the CERES Centre entrance with vision statement and description of the Centre’s features.

Include map and directional arrows to CERES Centre features

• Design an updatable sponsor sign for acknowledgement of CERES Centre principal funders.

Selection Process

CERES signage project was developed in response to; visitor information needs, to alleviate interuptions to the Nursery

and to other enterprises by visitors seeking information and to meet significant opportunities to communicate/educate

with visitors on-site. In addition, grant money has become available from a variety of funding sources to develop

particular elements of signage around the site. In order to proceed in meeting these signage objectives, it is recognised

that an over-arching signage scheme and master plan is needed.

A consultant proposal brief that outlined the project aims, conditions of submission and the selection process was

created by Cath K in liaison with members of the Communications, Site, Education and CERES Centre Project team.

The brief was forwarded on the 28th July 2009 to seven design consultants that were recommended by industry

members or had previously expressed interest. All candidates were contacted via phone on the day the brief was sent

out (via email) inviting their submission. The tender process was conducted over two weeks and a site tour offered (3

candidates accepted this offer).

Three submissions were received from Fizz, Aspects Studios and MauHaus by the deadline on Monday 10th August.

The signage steering group (Cathy N, Nick, Paul, Sandra and Cath K) met to discuss and evaluate the submissions against

the selection criteria listed in the brief on Tuesday 11th August. It was decided to interview Fizz and MauHaus to clarify

costings and relevant experience.

At this point, Cinnamon replaced Cathy N as a project coordinator, and further clarified available funding for the unified

scheme.

Interviews were conducted by Cath K, Cathy N with MauHaus and Fizz on the 18 August 2009 and with Aspect Studios by

Cath K and Cinnamon on 9 September 2009. The consultants each re-submitted fee proposals to meet our $25,000

budget for phase 1.

A final selection meeting with Cath K, Paul and Cinnamon was held on 9 September 2009, where it was decided to

engage Aspect Studios to complete the project.

Rationale for Consultant Selection

Aspect Studios were selected for the following reasons:

• Met price requirements (including generous sponsorship)

• Excellent landscape architecture and urban design experience

• Strong experience in designing and implementing unified signage systems

• Demonstrated follow-through competencies

• Connection with Moreland Council – recently designed and implemented Merri Creek Signage Scheme. There is

potential opportunities for Council calibration and support, as well as a smooth transition between schemes

• Demonstrated clarity of process and outputs for Phase 1 - outlined in Part 1 Task 3 of their proposal

• Offered an excellent price to achieve Part 2 (therefore we will be able to apply and test the unified system

immediately)

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