Annual Report - City of Bayswater

Multipurpose centre in Maylands under constructionBuilding ServicesStatutory approvalsDuring the 2009-10 financial year, there was an increase in both the numberof approvals issued and value of works approved. Approvals rose by16 percent and the value of works increased by 25 percent. This furtherdemonstrates development in the City of Bayswater is recovering fromthe down turn experienced in 2008-09 which experienced a decline of14.7 percent for approvals and 25 percent in value of works.Type of constructionNumber ofapprovalsValueof workVariance2009-10Dwellings and additions 463 $117,879,921 18.36%Outbuildings, patios andpergolas 476 $4,306,064 7.56%Commercial, industrial, shopfit out and public buildings 60 $33,964,911 -1.67%Swimming pools 69 $1,659,035 43.48%Other (fences, retaining wallsand strata inspections) 134 $1,100,243 13.43%Demolition 173 – 33.53%Total 1,375 $158,910,174 16.44%Multipurpose centre, MaylandsThe multipurpose centre, Maylands at the corner of Guildford Road andEighth Avenue is well underway. Construction commenced in January 2010and the project is programmed to be completed by April/May 2011. Oncecompleted the $22 million, two storey centre, will provide a wide range ofrecreational and community facilities and incorporate extensive environmentalsustainable initiatives.Building maintenanceThe City continued to undertake anextensive maintenance program ofits building assets throughout theCity. These programs are a vital partof our commitment to ensure thatall facilities are fully maintained andkept to a standard that is safe foreveryone who uses them.As part of the 2009-10 buildingmaintenance program, a facilitiesaudit commenced to provide a fullreport on the current condition ofall building facilities within the City,(highlighting the condition, use andfuture works required).The Building Services Sectioncompleted the followingmaintenance works:BuildingMaintenance $348,475PreventativeMaintenance $544,935Special BuildingMaintenance $281,317CleaningMaintenance $550,298C IT Y O F BA Y S W ATER ANN U AL REP O RT 2009-1025