MAStER PlAN - Somerville House

Master PlanA 2020 VisionOur Vision for their future starts today.Construction Update #20 - 23 October 2013In Summary>> Parents are reminded that construction sites are out of bounds andtherefore must not be entered or used for student drop-off or pick-up,under any circumstances. These conditions apply to The ChambersArea Redevelopment and the New School Building.>> As an additional safety measure, students should be dropped off andpicked up on the southern end of Graham Street (beyond Gate 6),avoiding the School driveway and The Chambers construction areas.>> One-way traffic conditions on Raymond Terrace continue.>> The Set-Down Loop is accessible for morning drop off from 7:45 am to8:30 am and afternoon pick up from 2:30 pm to 3:30 pm.>> School construction enquiries can be made to the Somerville HouseEnquiries and Issues Line on (07) 3033 9275.>> Enquiries and issues with the construction of the Queensland Children’sHospital and traffic management on Graham Street are to be logged viathe QCH project hotline on 1800 285 839.New School Building Project Update>> Container gantries have been removed from the Set-Down Loop inpreparation for Level 6 formwork>> Perimeter scaffolding has progressed>> Level 6 slab formwork and reinforcing continues>> Upcoming concrete pours are scheduled for Level 6>> Work on Level 6 and Level 7 columns, lift and stair shaft continue>> Hammer head crane continues to operate on site respecting exclusionzones.Chambers Area Redevelopment and LandscapingProject Update>> Rock wall stabilisation continues in The Chambers area>> Removal of vegetation from the rock face at the rear of The Chambersbuilding has been completed>> Removal of landscaping and the concrete path around The Chambersbuilding has commenced>> Shotcrete of the rock face at the rear of The Chambers building willprogress over the next three weeks>> Access to The Chambers building is strictly via the main entrancestaircase on the corner of Vulture and Graham Streets. There is noaccess through the car park or rear stairs.>> There are no parking or drop-off facilities available in The Chambers carpark. The Chambers driveway must not be used to drop-off or pick-upstudents under any circumstances.

Commencement of D Block and MallRefurbishment Update>> Scheduled for commencement in late 2013.>> Temporary, fully fitted and air-conditioned, classroom facilities will bepositioned on the Oval towards the completion of Term 4, 2013 inpreparation for Term 1, 2014 as refurbishments to the Mary SomervilleScience Centre continue.Student pick-up timesPrep: 2.30 pmYear 1: 2.35 pmYear 2: 2.40 pmYear 3: 2.45 pmYear 4 to Year 6: 2.50 pmMiddle and Senior School students: 3:10 pmIf you have more than one daughter, please collect your daughters at thelater pick-up time.Raymond Terrace Remains One-Way>> Raymond Terrace remains one-way between Hancock and GrahamStreets, with no access to Graham Street from Raymond Terrace.>> Vehicles can enter Raymond Terrace from Graham Street, however,Raymond Terrace will be closed to west-bound traffic betweenHancock Street and Graham Street.Traffic managementPlease help us create a safe and efficient pick-upenvironment for your daughter.>> Adhere to the 40km school zone speed limit on local streets>> Park and stop in allocated areas eg Graham Street Set-Down Loop,Graham Street Pick-Up/Drop-Off zone, Stephens Road Drop-Off/Pick-Upzones>> Do not enter the School grounds for drop-off or pick-up>> Do not obstruct driveways or stop on yellow lines to pick-up your daughter>> Arrive as close to your designated pick-up time as possible (and notbeforehand)>> Drive slowly and be conscious of workers, pedestrians and vehicles aroundthe School.>> Raymond Terrace is also closed to pedestrian traffic with access viathe footpath at the top of Graham Street, directly behind the QCHEPand A&RF sites, and in front of the Hancock Street car park.>> The map below indicates vehicle and pedestrian traffic in the Precinct.>> The School continues to request a return to two-way lanes onRaymond Terrace to try and ease traffic congestion, despite approvalsgiven by the Brisbane City Council.Enquiries and Issues LineSchool construction enquiries can be made to the Somerville HouseEnquiries and Issues Line on (07) 3033 9275. Should the phone beunattended, please leave a message and your call will be returned assoon as possible.Enquiries and issues associated with the construction of the QueenslandChildren’s Hospital and traffic management on Graham Street are to belogged via the QCH project hotline on 1800 285 839.Open footpathsClosed footpathsStage 1 Program of works23/09/13 – 23/10/13Work SiteWorkAreaPedestrian access aroundQCH worksite