Amenities block tender accepted

Gosford Council has accepted a tender from Cameo Homes for the construction of an amenities block at Ettalong Oval.

Council accepted the company's tender at its meeting of September 26.

The tender for the construction of the amenities block closed on September 5, with eight tenders received.

The work would include the construction of a brick building on an infill slab with trussed and skillion roof.

The building would incorporate change rooms, water closet, kiosk and a verandah.

The construction period is 16 weeks with the work scheduled to commence in October, to be completed before the 2007 winter playing season.

A council report stated that it was considered that the tender by Cameo Homes presented the most positive benefits to council.

It stated: "The comparison indicated that Cameo Homes ranked highly against all the stated criteria."

The estimated cost of the project is $300,000.

Council agenda COR.112, September 26