Now that the majority of the concrete structure is in place the focus is on getting the roof on over the next few weeks before the rain comes. In the meantime, all the framework partitions are being erected in preparation for the external wall cladding.
The top soil for the new playing field is being placed in position in preparation for the new turf being laid in early December.
Gates
Over the past few months we have been automating the boundary gates on Kingsford Smith and Southern Cross avenues to open and close at specific times of the day. The gates are programmed to be open and closed during certain hours of the day.
Gate #3b (Flynn Ave - Vehicle Entry Sliding Gate): Open 6.45am to 8.30am, reopens 2.40pm to 5.45pm, Monday to Friday during term. If access is required outside these hours, the intercom can be used to speak with staff at reception.
Gate #11 (Kingsford Smith Ave - Pedestrian Gate): Unlocked at 6.45am and locked at 4.30pm, Monday to Friday during term. An intercom system is currently being installed for visitors to speak with staff at reception if access is required outside these hours. If pedestrians need to exit the college after 4.30pm, a gate release button is located on the post in the adjacent garden bed next to the gate.
Gate #12 (Kingsford Smith Ave - Vehicle Entry Sliding Gate): Open 6.45am to 4.30pm, Monday to Friday during term time.
Gate #13a (Kingsford Smith Ave - Vehicle Exit Sliding Gate): Open at 6.45am and closed at 4.30pm, Monday to Friday during term. It remains closed at all other times unless activated to open by crossing over the magnetic loop marked in yellow positioned across the exit driveway.
Gate #13b (Kingsford Smith Ave front staff carpark - New Vehicle Entry Sliding Gate): Programmed to automatically close at 9am and re-open at 2pm Monday to Friday.
Gate #13c (New Pedestrian Gate): Programmed to automatically lock at 9am and unlock at 2pm, Monday to Friday.
Gate #15 (Kingsford Smith Ave front staff carpark – Proposed New Vehicle Exit Sliding Gate – Jan 2018): Programmed to be closed at all times. Activated to open by crossing over future magnetic loop marked in yellow positioned across the exit driveway.
Gate #16 (Kingsford Smith Ave front staff carpark – Existing Pedestrian Gate – Jan 2018): Programmed to automatically unlock at 6.45am and lock at 8.30am, unlock at 2pm and lock at 4.30pm, Monday to Friday during term time.
Gate #17 (Southern Cross Ave - Pedestrian Gate – rear of A Block): Programmed to automatically unlock at 6.45am and lock at 8.30am, unlock at 2pm and lock at 4pm, Monday to Friday during term time. An intercom system is currently being installed for parents to speak with After College Care staff when access is required outside these hours.