2009/2010 - MINDS

BUILDING & FACILITIES COMMITTEE
In order to meet MINDS Vision to be a world-class
VWO, our facilities must be kept in good condition and
regularly upgraded to meet new demands and operate
with high efficiency. The role of Building & Facilities
Committee (BFC) is to oversee MINDS facilities and to
provide guidance in the area of facilities management
and cyclical maintenance.
The Committee is still actively looking for new
members.
BUILDING & FACILITIES
INFRASTRUCTURE
Three new purpose-built facilities started operation in
2008 and the warranty for these facilities ended in
2009. FGS commenced operations on 30 June 2008
while WGS and WEDC commenced operations on 1
July 2008. The layout and special features of these
purpose-built facilities were designed with inputs
from staff and committee members to ensure high
operational safety standard and user friendliness.
FY 2010/2011 WORKPLAN
a) Review Cyclical Maintenance and Upgrading works
on the older facilities like MINDS HQ, SIA-MINDS
EDC, LGS, MindsVille@Napiri and Ang Mo Kio and
Clementi TDCs. Cyclical Maintenance is carried out
at pre-determined intervals and intended to spruce up,
repair and renew equipment and facilities necessitated
from frequent breakdown, obsolescence and expiry
of its useful life.
b) Major renovation work will be carried out in SMEDC
and MINDS HQ.
c) Developing long term maintenance programmes for
all the facilities and carry out awareness training for
staff at all levels to build a culture of environment
excellence in MINDS. Some of the activities would
include :
• ATDC – Cyclical Maintenance
• CTDC – Cyclical Maintenance
• SMEDC – Cyclical Maintenance
• SMEDC and MINDS HQ – Additions & Alterations
and Upgrading Works (carried out concurrently with
Cyclical Maintenance)
• MINDSville@Napiri – Additional laundry facilities
• MINDSville@Napiri – Renewal of Fire Certificate and
Cleaning contract
• IEDC – Washroom facilities at level one
• Building and hygiene inspections
• Building maintenance inspections
• Emergency Preparedness and Fire Safety Awareness
for Schools, TDCs and EDCs
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