After the completion of stage 1 of the project in February, we understand that members are keen to know when stage 2 will commence. In our meeting with Council recently, they advised that the projected date for Stage 2 is scheduled for no sooner than Tuesday 3 October 2023 (the Tuesday after the Sept/Oct school holidays), subject to any delays in the delivery of parts arriving from overseas.
Hopefully this will allow you to organise your schedule around the lock closure, which is still programmed for 6 weeks.
Please note that we are still waiting for an update from Council on the findings from Stage 1 investigative works. We've been advised that we should get that update in the next few weeks.
We are also in open dialogue with Council regarding some minor upgrades based on feedback from members that will improve functionality and safety.
Potential upgrades include;
Remote activation of the lock
Vertical stainless handles / tie points inside the lock
More visible activation lighting
Better bracing for the scan points
Better signage and additional emergency stop buttons to improve safety
These upgrades are currently being assessed and costed.
Kind regards,
Neale Bertram
President
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