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March 13, 2009 - Bi-Weekly Conference Call Meeting Minutes

Cape Town

Schedule

Internal approvals affect overall Project Timeline. Advertising for Tendering Process can only start one week after the cost estimation has been approved.

Technical documents will be submitted to FFH on Monday, 16th of March.

Material Selection:

Walk through the finishing schedule.

Internal meeting next week in Cape Town with FFH to discuss materials.

More information regarding PVA paint wear and maintenance to be provided.

Details on solar panels requirements needed in order to design roof accordingly.

Tower:

The tower is a light tower which responds to this site and VPUU's direction for security.

Katrin raised the question of costing of the night illumination. The tower replaces several lampposts. Alternatively, renewable energy methods for the tower illumination will be investigated.

Signage:

Kimberley raised the question of the procedure for obtaining FIFA approval for signage on site and building. To be confirmed by FFH.

Kimberley CPT trip:

planned for the 23rd of March, for 2 weeks. Will allow to join the next Project Plan Meeting (26th of March); in parallel with Namibian architects selection.

Kenya

There are 2 sites, Huruma and MYSA HQ. Final site to be decided within next 3-4 weeks.

It was agreed that Isaac, design fellow, will conduct an analysis of the surrounding areas of the sites. The analysis will show whether similar health, education and sports facilities are in close proximity to the sites.

Isaac will be arriving on the 14th of March in Paarl and on the 27th of March in Nairobi.

Mali

Lucy, potential design fellow for Mali is being interviewed by Eugene.

Kimberley to incorporate Mali and Kenya timeline in the overall schedule.

Namibia

Land committed for Centre use in writing. MOU of land-use agreement with National Ministry of Sport and Recreation to be signed within next 2 weeks.

Rwanda and Ghana

Architecture for Humanity does not undergo to design development if there is no secure funding. Work and expectations of involved parties too big to risk.

Kimberley will send a cost budget for Rwanda and Ghana next week.

Paola underlined Rwanda will need special attention since there is no landownership and local methods are very particular.

 

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