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Milestone 3 Report
September 2009
Project Title: Beacons for a climate-friendly era
Primary Author: Nia Emmanouil
Date: 30th
September 2009
Co authors: Noel Blencowe, Paul Adams, Stephen Mushin, Nick Curmi, Judy
Glick, Rhys Freeman (Project Managers)
Acknowledgements:
Project report approved by:
Cathy Keady for providing documented evidence on the CERES
Signage policy. Cinnamon Evans for providing photographs of the
EcoHouse renovations.
Zero Emissions CERES project managers
Overview
All September milestones have been accomplished, with the exception of the full installation of the 1.5kW wind turbine, which we expect to be installed on the
19th October. However, we are excited to report that the Education Centre has been completed ahead of schedule, which means that the building has received
its certificate of occupancy and is operational.
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1. Wind generators (1x1.5kW, 1x200W) installed – ONGOING
The 200W Rutland wind charger has been installed in the CERES Energy Park and is operating successfully. There has been a delay in the arrival of the 1.5kW
Swift wind turbine, which is yet to be installed. A special bracket to attach the wind turbine to the tower is currently being manufactured by Cubic Solutions,
with installation anticipated on the 19th October.
Refer to Appendix 1 for a photograph of the 200W Rutland wind charger.
2. Design completed for solar changing station – ACCOMPLISHED
A design for the solar charging station has been produced (refer to Appendix 2) and meets the following specifications:
• One ‘average car’ plug-in
• Two electric bicycle plug-ins
• Approximately 20 square meters of solar panels
• An overall footprint of approximately 24.2 square meters
• Maximum height of 4.8 metes
Key activities undertaken during this reporting period include:
• Researching the average distance travelled annually by an urban-based family vehicle
• Researching the amount of electricity required to power an ‘average household’ vehicle (approximately 16,500 km/yr)
• Consultation with a photovoltaic expert and the Alternative Technology Association on high efficiency photovoltaic panels
• Calculating the number of photovoltaic panels required
• Calculating the area of roof space required to house the required photovoltaic panels
• Consulting with the project architect to develop a design for the solar charging station
• Design completed for a solar charging station which could recharge an ‘average’ sized vehicle and electric bicycles
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3. Design completed for EcoHouse – ACCOMPLISHED
Strong progress has been made in the design and installation of a range of energy saving technologies in the CERES EcoHouse (Refer to Appendix 3 for
photographs of the energy saving measures being installed in the CERES EcoHouse). Many of these technologies have not only been designed, but already
installed, including:
• Double glazed windows
• Air lock
• Insulation
Elements of the energy efficient heating system have already been installed (hydronic pipes in the floor cavity) with the heater panels awaiting installation
once the carpet has been laid.
4. Design completed for Aquaponics – ACCOMPLISHED
CERES is currently in the design phase for the aquaponics project which is a major component of the ‘CERES Food Hubs’ concept. CERES Food hubs are
modular and temporary high density food production systems designed and envisaged to be sited throughout inner city Melbourne with the first of these
due to be completed in early 2010 (Refer to Appendix 4 for a detailed overview of the food hubs concept).
In the month of September CERES has been focussed on the development of its vision for CERES ‘Food Hubs’ and the design layout for the aquaponics
system in order to maximise the efficiency of water reticulation for efficient solar powering (Refer to Appendix 5 for Aquaponics Demonstration Facility
Systems Layout). CERES has also started looking at industrial land available to lease for the first Food Hub system which will house the aquaponics project.
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5. Design completed for Electric Vehicle conversion – ACCOMPLISHED
The budget for the Electric Vehicle (EV) conversion has been finalised and a preliminary conceptual design produced (refer to Appendices 6 - 8 for the project
summary, budget and conceptual design). Please note that the budget for the EV conversion also acts as a list of the specifications for the project.
Key activities undertaken during this reporting period include:
• Formation of an EV conversion advisory group, including Rhys Freeman (EV conversion manager), Andrew Sammut (former Solar Systems engineer),
and Simon Dodd (Qantas aircraft mechanic). There have been over 15 meetings of the Advisory Group
• Consultation with the CERES Nursery to ascertain their vehicular requirements; the CERES Nursery requires a van which can carry between 400 – 600
plants and can drive over 100km
• Researching options for vehicle types; discussion amongst the Advisory Group over the vehicle type; selection of the Mercedes Sprinter Van (long
wheel based, mid-height range). The Mercedes Sprinter Van is a commonly used commercial carrier vehicle
• Researching techniques for mainstreaming an EV conversion ‘kit’
• Development and finalising of a budget and producing a preliminary design
6. Design completed for Smart Energy Management System - ACCOMPLISHED
This month’s milestone has been accomplished through the completion of the design for the Smart Energy Metering and Monitoring System (refer to
Appendix 9). Discussions with consultants and contractors have been held to determine the timing of installation. Also, a steering group has been formed to
determine the most appropriate style of interface between the energy metering and educational display and site management requirements.
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SEZ Expenditure to Sept 30th 2009
Total
Contribution to
come from SEZ
Amount being
claimed from SEZ for
period up to 30th
Sept 2009
Energy Savings
Renewable Energy Generation
1. Wind Generators 0 0
2. Solar Pavillion 0 0
3. Solar Charging Station 20,000 314
Electric Vehicle recharging and carpark with PV array
4. Solar Thermal Electricity Generation 20,000 314
Parabolic dish and sterling engine
5. Biogas Pilot 15,000 432
Establising biogas plant to deal with GPT Supermarket
Food Waste
Energy Conservation
6. Van Raay Centre
6a. Van Raay Centre – smart metering & energy
management system
12,500 196
6b. Van Raay Centre – hydronic heating system 24,000 5,222
6c. Van Raay Centre – energy efficient lighting 25,000 8,184
6d. Van Raay Centre – double glazing & insulation 28,000 26,280
6e. Van Raay Centre – hot water heat pump units 10,000 865
6f. Van Raay Centre – efficient refrigeration system for
Restaurant and Community Kitchen
20,000 314
6g. Van Raay Centre – efficient equipment for Restaurant
and Community Kitchen
7. Education Centre 8,000 8,000
8. Eco-House 8,000 6,925
9. Aquaponics 10,000 351
10. EV Conversion 20,000 314
11. Solar Cooking 10,000 351
12. Solar Refrigeration 15,000 379
11. Green Roof
12. Smart Energy Mangt Syst
Education - Behaviour Changes
13 Interpretive Signage, information, website info 10,000 157
14 New educational units for visiting groups and schools -
development, trial, deliver
10,000 539
15 New educational programs to change schools -
development, trial, deliver
0 0
16 Behaviour Change Programs 10,000 157
Project Management and Overhead Costs
17 Project Management 25,000 392
18 Overheads 20,000 314
Totals 320,500 60,000
(Refer to Attachment 22 for Invoice)
Noel Blencowe
CERES Team Leader and SEZ Project Manager
30/09/2009
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PROJECT
PROJECT PROGRESS
Formed
Advisory
Group
Prepared
Options
Paper
Decided on
preferred
option and
had it
approved
Design work
complete and
approved
Action Plan
and Budget
complete and
approved
Installation/con
struction begun
Installation/con
struction
underway
Installation/con
struction
completed
(anticipated
completion
date)
Measurements,
monitoring
Evaluation
1. Wind generators Sept 2010
2. Solar Pavilion Construction June 2010
3. Solar charging station June 2010
4. Solar thermal electricity
generation
Dec 2010
5. Biogas Pilot Plant Dec 2010
6. VR Smart metering and energy
management system
Jan 2010
7. VR Hydronic heating system 60% COMPLETE June 2010
8. VR Energy efficient lighting 50% COMPLETE June 2010
9. VR Double glazing and
insulation
75% COMPLETE June 2010
10. VR Hot water heat pump units 60% COMPLETE June 2010
11. VR Efficient refrigeration
system for Restaurant and
Community Kitchen
June 2010
12. Education Centre – passive
design, double glazing and
insulation
Dec 2009
100%
COMPLETE
13. EcoHouse ENERGY 80% COMPLETE June 2010
14. Aquaponics Dec 2010
15. EV Conversion Dec 2010
16. Solar cooking Dec 2010
17. Solar refrigeration (Cafe) Dec 2010
18. Green roof June 2010
19. EBC Interpretive signage,
information and website
Dec 2010
20. EBC New educational units for
visiting groups and schools
Dec 2010
21. Behaviour change programs Dec 2010
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PROJECT
Project achievements in this reporting cycle
Issues arising
1. Wind generators • Installation of 200W wind generator on CERES site
• Manufacturing of bracket for 1.5kW Swift Wind Turbine
• Installation of 1.5kW Swift Wind Turbine to be completed on 19th
October
Delay in receiving 150kW Swift Wind
Turbine from interstate
2. Solar Pavilion
Construction
• Design completed for Solar Pavilion
• Selection of the SCHOTT ASI THRUTM
Thin Film Solar Module to be used in construction
• Currently seeking engineering consultation to provide engineering drawings for fabrication for the
construction of the project
Refer to Appendix 10 for Solar Pavilion design drawing
Refer to Appendix 11 for conceptual image
Refer to Appendix 12 for SCHOTT ASI THRUTM
Thin Film Solar Module brochure
3. Solar charging station • Researching the average distance travelled annually by an urban-based family vehicle
• Researching the amount of electricity required to power an ‘average household’ vehicle
(approximately 16,500 km/yr)
• Consultation with photovoltaic expert Byron Gaton and the Alternative Technology Association on
high efficiency photovoltaic panels
• Calculating the number of photovoltaic panels required
• Calculating the area of roof space required to house the required photovoltaic panels
• Consulting with the project architect to develop a design for the solar charging station
• Design completed for a solar charging station which could recharge an ‘average’ sized vehicle and
electric bicycles
4. Solar thermal
electricity generation
• Formation of an EV conversion advisory group, including Rhys Freeman (EV conversion manager),
Andrew Sammut (former Solar Systems engineer) and Simon Dodd (Qantas aircraft mechanic). There
have been over 15 meetings of the Advisory Group
• Researching the design of the mirror array. Both parabolic dish and mirror field options are being
investigated
• Selecting the design of the Sterling Engine to be manufactured
• Purchase of the engine to be used in manufacturing the Sterling Engine
Refer to Appendix 13 for images of mirror options being investigated
Refer to Appendix 14 for a working sketch of the Sterling Engine to be manufactured
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5. Biogas
Pilot Plant
• CERES is currently refining its design vision for the Biogas project. Recently CERES has sought advice
from engineers in the fields of biogas digester plant design and Combined Heat and Power systems
engineering to aid in understanding the parameters of the project
• The ideal system design currently under investigation will process food waste sourced from GPT
(CERES’ partner in the project) shopping centres to produce natural gas which will then be used to run
a CHP unit (a generator) providing heat and power for the CERES site (potentially the entire site
although more likely only the new Van Raay Centre buildings). Ideally electricity will also be exported
to the grid although this may be prohibitively expensive. In addition to producing energy, the biogas
plant will also produce a digestate slurry which will be dried and used as rich organic fertiliser
Refer to Appendix 15 for CERES Biogas Project Summary (draft)
6. VR Smart metering and
energy management
system
• Design of energy metering and monitoring system completed
• Discussion with consultants and contractors to determine the timing of installation
• Formation of steering group to determine the most appropriate style of interface between the energy
metering and educational display and site management requirements
• Set milestone has been accomplished - Design completed for Smart Energy Management System
7. VR Hydronic heating
system
• Design of Hydronic heating system has been completed by consultants
• Contractors and suppliers have provided detailed information regarding proposed heating panels and
reticulation
• Contractors have installed internal heating pipe reticulation, rough-in and associated equipment for
panel installations
• Contractors have partially installed external reticulation heating pipe work
Refer to Appendix 16 for heating layout drawings and extent of heating and location of boiler enclosure
Refer to Appendix17 for photographs detailing pipe work installed
8. VR Energy efficient
lighting
• Design and specification of energy efficient lighting completed by consultants
• Provision of detailed information regarding proposed light fittings by contractors and suppliers
• Installation of electrical rough-in for light installations by contractors
Refer to Appendices 18 & 19 for lighting layout drawings demonstrating the extent of light fittings
Refer to Appendix 20 for photographs detailing the electrical wiring installed
9. VR Double glazing and
insulation
• Double glazed windows and external doors have been installed (75%)
• Insulation has been installed (75%)
Refer to Appendix 21 for photographs which show the details of double glazing and insulation installed
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10. VR Hot water heat
pump units
• Design and specification of hot water heat pump system has been completed by consultants
• Contractors and suppliers have provided detailed information regarding proposed hot water units
• Contractors have installed internal hot water pipe reticulation, rough-in and associated equipment
for unit installation
• Contractors have partially installed external reticulation heating pipe work
Refer to Appendix 22 for design details
Refer to Appendix 23 for photographs detailing pipes installed
11. VR Efficient
refrigeration system for
Restaurant and
Community Kitchen
• Design and specification of efficient refrigeration system completed by consultants
• Discussions held with consultants and contractors to determine the timing of installation
• Provision of detailed information regarding proposed equipment and installations by contractors and
suppliers
• Kitchen base building services rough-in has been completed
Refer to Appendix 24 for Glycol Refrigeration system brochure and details of proposed system from
Williams Refrigeration
12. Education Centre –
passive design, double
glazing and insulation
• Formation of an advisory group consisting of Noel Blencowe, Nick Curmi and Paul Adams
• Installation of eaves on north-facing clerestory windows
• Double glazing installed to all new windows and external doors
• Insulation installed to all new building fabric
• Construction of air-lock and passive design energy efficiency features completed
Refer to Appendix 25 for photographs which detail the double glazing and insulation installed
Refer to Appendix 26 for floor plan which shows air-lock arrangement and design for energy efficiency
13. EcoHouse ENERGY • Installation of double glazed windows and doors
• Air curtain design completed
• Installation of air lock
• Installation of insulation
• Ongoing installation of energy efficient heating system (nearing fit-off)
14. Aquaponics • Development of a CERES ‘Food Hubs’ concept
• Development of a design layout for the aquaponics system
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15. EV Conversion • Formation of an EV conversion advisory group, including Rhys Freeman, EV conversion manager,
Andrew Samott, Solar Systems engineer, and Simon Dorr, Qantas aircraft mechanic. There have been
over 15 meetings of the Advisory Group
• Consultation with the CERES Nursery to ascertain their vehicular requirements; the CERES Nursery
requires a van which can carry between 400 – 600 plants and can drive over 100km
• Researching options for vehicle types; discussion amongst the Advisory Group over the vehicle type;
selection of the Mercedes Sprinter Van (long wheel based, mid-height range). The Mercedes Sprinter
Van is a commonly used commercial carrier vehicle
• Researching techniques for mainstreaming an EV conversion ‘kit’
• Development and finalising of a budget and producing a preliminary design
16. Solar cooking • Design consultation session held with SBE consultants (architects and engineers), CERES Cafe staff,
Green Tech Designer and CERES Site Manager to investigate the strategic future of the CERES Cafe;
including everything from types of food, what technologies and how socially a carbon neutral cafe of
2050 would look like and operate
• Currently establishing a working group which will consist of CERES Cafe staff, CERES Site Manager,
Green Tech Designer and reputable chefs from the broader community
Refer to Appendix 27 for CERES – The Cafe of the Future visioning poster
17. Solar refrigeration
(Cafe)
• Formation of an advisory group including, Stephen Mushin, Nick Curmi and Raymond Chang
• Investigation of design options and locations
18. Green roof • Negotiations are currently taking place within CERES as to which is the most appropriate roof for this
project to be situated
19. EBC Interpretive
signage, information
and website
• Development of a project brief for a CERES Signage Plan
• Awarding of a tender to consultants Aspect Studios to produce a CERES Integrated Signage Plan,
including a design/style guide (the CERES Integrated Signage Plan will be used by all groups in CERES
when developing information publications including the website, brochures, fliers and interpretive
signage)
Refer to Appendix 28 for CERES Signage Project – Consultant Recommendation Report
20. EBC New educational
units for visiting groups
and schools
• Formation of an advisory group consisting of educators in CERES’ Environmental Education Team.
21. Behaviour change
programs
• Appointment of a Behaviour Change Co-ordinator, Dave Seignior
• Preliminary research into applicable behaviour change programs
• Drafting of a behaviour change program pilot program, to be implemented in the CERES EcoHouse
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Appendix 1: 200W Rutland Wind Charger
25th September 2009
Appendix 2: Solar Charging Station Design
Refer to Attachment 1
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Appendix 3: EcoHouse Energy Saving Measures
Interior of EcoHouse
Under-floor insulation being installed.
Exterior of EcoHouse
Air lock being constructed at the front entrance
of the house.
Exterioir of EcoHouse
Double glazed doors and windows installed.
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Appendix 4: Food Hubs Concept Brochure
Refer to Attachment 2
Appendix 5: Aquaponics Demonstration Facility Systems Layout
Refer to Attachment 3
Interior of EcoHouse
Wall insulation being installed.
Interior of EcoHouse
Wall insulation installed; plastering in progress.
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Appendix 6: CERES Electric Sprinter Van Project Summary
Project Goals:
1. To convert a van to electric to meet the flowing minimum requirements for CERES:
a. Fully Electric Van
b. Able to travel a minimum of 100 kms per charge
c. Able to carry 880 kgs
Basic Specifications
Vehicle: Mercedes Sprinter Van, LWB, Mid Roof
Range: 100-120 kms per charge
Budget: $105K (original petrol vehicle - $51K new)
Timing: 18 months
Motor: 70-90kW (approx)
Batteries: Lithium Ion
GVM: 3550 kgs
Kerb weight: 1960 kgs
Battery pack size: 60 kwh ($35K)
Voltage, amp hour rating, charging
methods
288 volt, 200 amp hour, dual chargers
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Appendix 7: CERES Electric Vehicle Budget (estimated costs) 10/09/2009
Item Supplier QTY Unit Cost Total Cost Obtained
Parts and Materials
Donor Vehicle (Mercedes Sprinter) 1 $13,000.00 $13,000.00
Red push button - main disconnect 1 $20.00 $20.00
Inertia switch 1 $25.00 $25.00
Vacuum Brake system 1 $336.74 $336.74
Vacuum tank 1 $50.00 $50.00
Pot Box 1 $180.00 $180.00
AC Motor,inverter 1 $20,000.00 $20,000.00
Electric Water Heater 1 $1,000.00 $1,000.00
Postage, GST, etc.. for above 1 $4,500.00 $4,500.00
DC-DC Converter 1 $500.00 $500.00
Fuses cable connectors conduit relays circuit breakers etc ... 1 $3,000.00 $3,000.00
Charger 1 $4,000.00 $4,000.00
Battery monitor and shunt 1 $1,173.94 $1,173.94
Batteries (200Ah) Limit Max Amps if required 90 $350.00 $31,500.00
Battery freight 1 $500.00 $500.00
BMS System 1 $1,700.00 $1,700.00
Steel 1 $500.00 $500.00
Power Steering Pump (and Air Conditioning) 1 $1,000.00 $1,000.00
Component box 1 $200.00 $200.00
Electric emblem 1 $20.00 $20.00
High voltage stickers 1 $20.00 $20.00
VicRoads approval 1 $900.00 $900.00
EV Water pump 1 $216.45 $216.45
Plasti-Dip 1 $100.00 $100.00
Automotive Paint 1 $100.00 $100.00
Various nuts and bolts 1 $200.00 $200.00
Grinding discs 1 $100.00 $100.00
Rubber and insulation 1 $200.00 $200.00
New plug socket 1 $50.00 $50.00
Exhaust pipe components 1 $150.00 $150.00
Misc metal 1 $200.00 $200.00
Existing vehicle repairs 1 $500.00 $500.00
$85,942.13
Labour
Welding work boxes and lids 1 $4,000.00 $4,000.00
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Appendix 8: CERES Electric Sprinter Van - Conceptual Layout Design
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Electrical Work 1 $2,000.00 $2,000.00
$6,000.00
Project Management
Project Management 416 $30.00 $12,480.00
$12,480.00
Total $104,422.13
MOTOR BATTERY PACK CHARGE
GEARBOX
CONTROLLER
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Appendix 9: Smart Energy Metering Design and Specifications
Refer to Attachment 4
Appendix 10: Solar Pavilion Design
Refer to Attachment 5
Appendix 11: Solar Pavilion Conceptual Drawings
Refer to Attachment 6
Appendix 12: SCHOTT ASI THRUTM
Thin Film Solar Module brochure
Refer to Attachment 7
Appendix 13: Solar thermal mirror array options (examples from elsewhere)
Option A: Parabolic reflector
Source: http://www.ida.net/users/tetonsl/solar/solarhom.htm
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Option B: Heliostat
This is a large-scale application of a heliostat array. If CERES adopts the heliostat option the array would be much
smaller.
Source: http://www.homerweb.com/cache.html?a=cachedContent&id=303190&a2=web
Appendix 14: Working Sketch of the Sterling Engine
Refer to Attachment 8
Appendix 15: Bio-gas Project Summary (draft)
Refer to Attachment 9
Appendix 16: Van Raay Hydronic Heating Layout and Location of Boiler Enclosure
Refer to Attachment 10
Appendix 17: Photographs of Van Raay Hydronic Heating Installation
Refer to Attachment 11
Appendix 18: Van Raay Energy Efficient Lighting – Layout Drawings
Refer to Attachment 12
Appendix 19: Van Raay Energy Efficient Lighting – Extent of Fittings
Refer to Attachment 13
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Appendix 20: Photographs Detailing Electical Wiring for Van Raay Energy Efficient
Lighting
Refer to Attachment 14
Appendix 21: Photographs Detailing Double Glazing and Insulation Installed in the
Van Raay Buildings
Refer to Attachment 15
Appendix 22: Van Raay Hot Water Heater Pump Unit Design
Refer to Attachment 16
Appendix 23: Photographs Detailing Pipes Installed For The Van Raay Hot Water
Heater Pump Unit Design
Refer to Attachment 17
Appendix 24: Glycol Refrigeration System Brochure and Details of Proposed System
From Williams Refrigeration
Refer to Attachment 18
Appendix 25: Photographs Detailing Double Glazing and Insulation Installed In The
Education Centre
Refer to Attachment 19
Appendix 26: Education Centre Floor Plan Which Shows Air-lock Arrangement and
Design For Energy Efficiency
Refer to Attachment 20
Appendix 27: CERES – The Cafe of the Future visioning poster
Refer to Attachment 21
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Appendix 28: CERES Signage Project – Consultant Recommendation Report
Consultant Recommendation Report 8 Sept 2009
In August 2009, CERES invited submissions from design consultants suitably experienced in interpretive and directional
signage development, community engagement and environmental sustainability to work as part of a team to develop
an integrated signage scheme.
Aspect Studios, were selected as the most competent and experienced candidate.
This report outlines the project, the selection process and rationale.
Aim of Signage Project
Part 1
• The key aim is to establish an integrated signage scheme for the CERES site, in which all signs, regulatory,
directional, interpretive, educational trails and sponsor acknowledgement all fit into.
• Within this scheme, establish a directional and way finding system that creates a user friendly means by which to
easily navigate the CERES park (building on preliminary work).
• Once this unified strategy has been established, create template designs for each signage type within the
scheme:
Identified Signage Types:
Large Map Sign at each site entrance point, including ‘Welcome to CERES’ info. (Main entrance Van Raay Centre,
Lee Street Gate, South Bike Path Gate, North Bike Path Gate).
Large Hub Sign (signs at major precints displaying key activities/ buildings and interpretive information).
Interpretive signage – medium and small sized signs with educational content about a particular topic or
innovation eg, the ecohouse, the café.
Part 2
The consultant will create the artwork for:
• An integrated interpretive food trail signage system (interpretive content prepared internally)
• A concept design plan for CERES Centre interpretive information
• A welcome sign with map and directional information to be situated at the Mosaic gate entrance.
• A welcome sign for the CERES Centre entrance with vision statement and description of the Centre’s features.
Include map and directional arrows to CERES Centre features
• Design an updatable sponsor sign for acknowledgement of CERES Centre principal funders.
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Selection Process
CERES signage project was developed in response to; visitor information needs, to alleviate interuptions to the Nursery
and to other enterprises by visitors seeking information and to meet significant opportunities to communicate/educate
with visitors on-site. In addition, grant money has become available from a variety of funding sources to develop
particular elements of signage around the site. In order to proceed in meeting these signage objectives, it is recognised
that an over-arching signage scheme and master plan is needed.
A consultant proposal brief that outlined the project aims, conditions of submission and the selection process was
created by Cath K in liaison with members of the Communications, Site, Education and CERES Centre Project team.
The brief was forwarded on the 28th July 2009 to seven design consultants that were recommended by industry
members or had previously expressed interest. All candidates were contacted via phone on the day the brief was sent
out (via email) inviting their submission. The tender process was conducted over two weeks and a site tour offered (3
candidates accepted this offer).
Three submissions were received from Fizz, Aspects Studios and MauHaus by the deadline on Monday 10th August.
The signage steering group (Cathy N, Nick, Paul, Sandra and Cath K) met to discuss and evaluate the submissions against
the selection criteria listed in the brief on Tuesday 11th August. It was decided to interview Fizz and MauHaus to clarify
costings and relevant experience.
At this point, Cinnamon replaced Cathy N as a project coordinator, and further clarified available funding for the unified
scheme.
Interviews were conducted by Cath K, Cathy N with MauHaus and Fizz on the 18 August 2009 and with Aspect Studios by
Cath K and Cinnamon on 9 September 2009. The consultants each re-submitted fee proposals to meet our $25,000
budget for phase 1.
A final selection meeting with Cath K, Paul and Cinnamon was held on 9 September 2009, where it was decided to
engage Aspect Studios to complete the project.
Rationale for Consultant Selection
Aspect Studios were selected for the following reasons:
• Met price requirements (including generous sponsorship)
• Excellent landscape architecture and urban design experience
• Strong experience in designing and implementing unified signage systems
• Demonstrated follow-through competencies
• Connection with Moreland Council – recently designed and implemented Merri Creek Signage Scheme. There is
potential opportunities for Council calibration and support, as well as a smooth transition between schemes
• Demonstrated clarity of process and outputs for Phase 1 - outlined in Part 1 Task 3 of their proposal
• Offered an excellent price to achieve Part 2 (therefore we will be able to apply and test the unified system
immediately)
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