Errors stall Glen Eira pool opening
But while the council was pressing to have the centre open by the end of April, Cr Lipshutz said progress was ‘‘in the hands of the builder’’.
Hansen Yuncken will be forced to pay more than $1 million in liquidated damages for the project running late. To date, the council has paid Hansen Yuncken $36.89 million.
According to the council’s GESAC eNewsletter, the gym, indoor stadium, change rooms, child-care centre, reception and car parks have been completed.
Builders are still working on the outdoor concourse and final rectification works around the site.
Glen Eira Council spokesman Paul Burke said staff had started to install gym equipment.
“Once that is done and all construction work has been completed, the community will be advised of the precise opening date for GESAC,” he said.
Hansen Yuncken’s Victorian manager, Richard Hansen, said it was not appropriate to comment.
- Will Lipshutz’s comments get him into trouble? – ie. ‘cutting corners’
- Does ‘not appropriate to comment’ mean that residents should start looking out for a long and protracted legal battle? Will we be told even if this does eventuate?
- Tender for gym equipment went out (listed as higher purchase agreement with Westpac) in July 2011. It was still being discussed in camera at last council meeting. Thus, is there a problem Houston? If not, then why the need for another in camera ‘discussion’?
Glen Eira Debates 
April 2, 2012 at 11:43 PM
Another piece of brilliant example of how this Council communicates to their lowly residents and GESAC members.
And yet another drifting out of the GESAC opening date.
You better believe Hansen Yuncken have their legal eagles hovering and this is going to involve some serious protracted legal battles.
Bye bye under budget construction costs due liquidated damages – the legal fees will surpass the liquidated damage claim (even if the claim is decided in Glen Eira’s favour)
Hansen Yunkens comment is appropriate – “The Lips” comment is not. Didn’t he realise Hansen Yunken is not a Glen Eira resident.
April 4, 2012 at 1:14 AM
Isn’t it a strange thing but Cr Penhalluariack offered to assist the steering committee las June to hav eth eGESAC complted on time, but his offer was ignored, yet he is the only person on counil with any idea of building and construction!!! No wonder Cr Lioshutz is looking forward to litigation now!!
What a pty we cannot buy the swimming time of 2011/2012 season.
April 8, 2012 at 10:11 PM
Oh well thiswill be more wotrk for that famous law company and oh it would be a surprise to m if the Geyesore would be in any way available to the poor morcels who are paying for it until the litigation is really settled.
Oe wonders how far the million held back as compo will go to payig the interest of loand or capital investment on thereabouts of $45millio? Is Cr Lipshutz red i the face with the credit/debit situation???????