Multi Outcome Construction Policy (final report)

– and simply part of the process in ensuring there was a good outcome for allinvolved. In other words the indirect costs of the involvement of representatives of thecommunity in the planning and delivery of the public art work ensured that theexternalities were positive in the delivery of a highly specific public asset.Expected and Unexpected Queensland Art Built-in PolicyInteresting costs (different to WA %Art)o Although the time is a burden, the extra time and effort helped todevelop closer working relationshipso The cost of administration was seen to be slightly higher than inWestern Australia – partially due to the competitive tenderingarrangements which applied at smaller project amounts (this has beenaddressed in new policy however)Interesting benefits (different to WA %Art)o potential benefits, such as publicity and media coverageo Client benefits – use of project in marketing campaign. Demonstratesanother different outcome from the Art Built-in projectso Some of the artists felt the remuneration in Queensland was lower thanthat in Western Australia, which may be due to the current policythreshold engaging at $100,000 which would result in quite smallprojects for artists. This is likely to be addressed in the new policywhich provides for larger projects.o In Western Australia the emphasis was on permanent pieces of publicart, whereas in Queensland ‘temporary’ public art works have beencommissioned – which are seen to be particularly important medium ofart which is often underfundedo a really interesting aspect – mentioned by the Project Manager – wasthe Artwork potential to help the building environmental impacto While Western Australia also noted that artists gained additional workout of the existing projects, in Queensland one company had managedto gain very large contracts internationally.160