MEETING OF COUNCIL - Town of Cambridge

COUNCIL MINUTES
TUESDAY 27 NOVEMBER 2012
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a further report be submitted to Council with a revised scope of works and budget,
including the cost of a permanent sprung stage."
Since that time, a clear roof marquee has been purchased as well as additional lighting,
audio and a new Tarkett ordered. In relation to a permanent stage, this is still being
investigated and a further report will be forwarded to Council on the outcome of this analysis.
In addition, the Department of Culture and Arts were approached regarding the use of WA
Ballet's sprung floor. However, as the floor is still used by other community groups it was not
available.
Cox Howlett and Bailey Woodland were appointed to undertake a design review of the
Quarry Amphitheatre. The Town also engaged Mr Graham Walne as specialist Theatre
Consultant to work with the architects. Both appointments were made in May 2012.
Over the past six months, Council has been briefed on the progress of the design review
during two forums (14 August 2012 and 9 October 2012). A number of major stakeholders
have also been consulted including WA Ballet, Perth City Ballet, Lloyd Events, Floreat Lions,
Cambridge Rotary and WASUP.
The design review has now been completed. A Concept Master Plan developed that can be
undertaken on a staged approach maintains the connection to the existing ambience of the
Quarry Amphitheatre and would meet current and future performing arts requirements.
A copy of the Concept Master Plan architectural drawings and the executive summary is
provided as an Attachment. Further, the full report prepared by Cox Howlett and Bailey
Woodland is also available for Elected Members on request. This report contains the
following information:-
• Executive Summary;
• Existing conditions;
• Design Review;
• Theatre Consultant Report;
• Structural Analysis;
• Infrastructure Analysis;
• Program Delivery; and
• Recommendations.
DETAILS:
Cox Howlett and Bailey Woodland, in association with Mr Graham Walne, addressed the
need for a number of key requirements which formed the focus of the design review and
ultimately the development of the Concept Master Plan that included:-
• Additional seating;
• New stage surface;
• Improved lighting and power supply;
• Off-stage storage;
• Improved access from the café to the stage area;
• New front of house facilities;
• New control room;
• Increased parking;
• Improved disabled access (to comply with new building code); and
• Increased number of toilets (to meet new building code).
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