NEW HOUSE TO COMMENCE CONSTRUCTION AT SALT

The contract to construct a new single level residence in Avoca Street, Salt has been awarded to Casuarina construction company - Nu- Wave Constructions. It is anticipated that construction will commence mid January 2011.

SLAB POURED AT KAMALA CRESCENT

The swimming pool shell, footings and slabs have now been poured and the predicted wet weather over the coming weeks should ensure good curing of the slab. the erection of wall frames is scheduled for January 2011.

CHRISTMAS BREAK

This year our office will close at noon on Wednesday 22nd of December and reopen on Thursday 13th January 2011.
We wish all our clients, collegues and consultants a safe and relaxing holiday season, and will see you all in a prosperous 2011.

CONSTRUCTION COMMENCES AT KAMALA CRESCENT, CASUARINA

The contract for the construction of a three storey house in Kamala Crescent at Casuarina Beach has been awarded to Sanctuary 28 Projects. Construction is due to commence in early December and is due for completion in May 2011.

The three level dwelling enjoys views across to Casuarina Beach. The house is located on one of only a few sites that receives uninterrupted northern sunlight all year round with the design taking full advantage of its northern aspect and its views.

NSW HOUSING CODE UPDATE

The NSW Housing Code is a NSW Government initiative for people who want to build a new one or two storey home, renovate or improve their current home.

The Codes SEPP simplifies the NSW planning system by allowing low risk and low impact developments to
be carried out without the need for a development application. The advantages of this are significant time and cost saving benefits for home owners and small business owners across the state.

In order to expand these benefits, the Codes SEPP is being amended to:
• include additional types of low risk and low impact developments permissible as complying development
• reduce the areas that are excluded from the Codes SEPP
• simplify some of the existing development standards

These amendments are quite extensive and come into effect on 25 February 2011

For more information please visit the Housing Code website          http://housingcode.planning.nsw.gov.au

NSW BUILDING DESIGN AWARD

The NSW Building Designers Association annual awards were held in Hobart this year. We had one entry in the awards for residences from 251sqm to 350 sqm and were successful in winning that category with our design for a house in Petrel Avenue, Mermaid Beach.

We have now been invited to enter this house in the national awards, judging takes place in Adelaide early next year with entrants coming from the winners of each state award.

BDA NORTHERN RIVERS BRANCH AGM

The Northern Rivers Branch of the Building Designers Association held its annual Christmas Dinner and AGM at Dominics Restaurant, Brunswick Heads on Saturday 27th November. The well attended dinner was enjoyed by all the members and their partners with plenty of fine wine and food.
The Annual General Meeting was also held and the following office bearers were elected for 2011
President                  Pat Twohill
Vice President          Michael Schafer
Secretary                  Peter Turner
Treasurer                  John Bath