LGP News - April 2017

" Keeping you connected in local government procurement "

ISO 20400 - Key to A More Sustainable Economy

by Luke Kenny - Chief Executive Officer

Sustainability is arguably one of the most elusive goals for all who chase strategic procurement leadership. In April the International Organisation for Standardisation (ISO) will release ISO 20400, a brand new global guideline on what has been defined as excellence in sustainable procurement. The ISO 20400 standard will become the strongest foundation organizations can apply when looking to have sustainability and socially responsible procurement incorporated into their existing function.
For councils and suppliers in NSW local government, this new world-wide standard will provide comprehensive guidance for those who want to integrate sustainability into their procurement processes. What we can expect to see when the ISO 20400 guidelines are released in mid-April, includes:

Understanding the fundamentals of sustainable and socially responsible procurement
Integrating sustainability in procurement policy and strategy
Organizing the procurement function towards sustainability
Integrating sustainability into the procurement process

It will be these four key areas that will challenge all Local Government Procurement councils and contractors on what they see as leading sustainable procurement practice. I expect the bar is about to be raised….significantly. ISO 20400 focuses on establishing organisational capacities and qualifying employees, with a strong concentration on management issues, which can be applied to all organisations, including those purchasing is the public sector. The ISO website states, “…when we think that procurement in the public sector alone accounts for around 12 % of GDP and 29 % of government expenditure in OECD member countries…sustainable procurement should be the goal for any organization as it maximizes its positive social, environmental and economic impacts.”

In late 2016, Local Government Procurement began the conversation on preparing for ISO 20400, and we have commenced engagement with strategic partners, such as Sustainable Choice, who can help Local Government Procurement councils and suppliers adapt to these guidelines. With the guidelines due for release in mid-April, Local Government Procurement will have a suite of services to help those ‘early adopters’ talk to us about why, where and how ISO 20400 could be progressively integrated into their council or private sector organization.

Alongside ISO 20400 being released in April, will see as you read on in this newsletter, Local Government Procurement will unveil our theme and confirmed dates for our Annual Conference. Local Government Procurement has grown attendance numbers every year, and with a new future-focused theme, we expect that trend to continue. In April we will also release an expanded Networking in the Bush program. In 2016 we held our first event in Dubbo along with our usual metropolitan events, which was a great success. In 2017 we will take the event to 3 regional locations across NSW and one event in Sydney.

‘Networking in the Bush 2017’ will be encouraging council procurement staff, engineers and senior executives to take a few hours out to network with each other, unpack what is happening in your region, have Local Government Procurement tackle all your queries and discuss future procurement strategy. We will also be opening these events for exclusive contractor sponsorship. If you would like to take the opportunity to be the only contractor present and promoted at these events, shortly you will receive the sponsorship prospectus. With 800+ Local Government Procurement contractors, and only one contractor per event, I suggest you act fast as this opportunity will not last for long.

Finally over the past 6 weeks Local Government Procurement has been touring the regions with IPWEA NSW, supporting their annual roadshow. As a new person to Local Government Procurement and NSW local government, I have taken the opportunity to travel to some of these events to meet new people, learn more about the sector and better understand what is most important for our engineers in their sourcing roles with council.

One of the key messages in our presentation at these events was shedding some light on the outcomes of the Local Government Act Review, and what impact this could have on council procurement. This week we learnt that the NSW Auditor-General has identified and commenced work on three (3) initial topics for local government performance:

Council reporting on service delivery
Fraud control
Shared services

LGNSW have reported that planning for the audit of councils reporting on service delivery has already commenced. Audits relating to fraud control and shared services will commence later in 2017, with more information available at: http://www.lgnsw.org.au/files/LGW1217.pdf

I am unsure as to what impact councils will see from the audits conducted in these three areas as directed by the Auditor-General, however as we communicated in our IPWEA presentations, Local Government Procurement have services and solutions which we know can assist prior, during or post audit, and we are happy to work with those who want to understand more.

I thoroughly enjoyed my time in the regions with IPWEA, and with our new approach on ‘Networking in the Bush’, Local Government Procurement will continue our strategy of targeting and supporting NSW regional councils with our integrated procurement solution.

Race To The Finish Line

Margret Szanto - Procurement Manager, Tenders & Special Projects.

Prior to joining Local Government Procurement, as a Bid-Executive in 3 different sectors, responding to tenders was what I did for a living. These were the days when most tenders were still submitted in physical tender boxes!

I spent weeks on writing, collating, cutting and pasting text from previous documents, running around after the finance manager, the HR manager, the OHS officer and others, to obtain the information I needed to respond to the tender questions. The clock was ticking!

After finally accumulating all the data, I would spend days printing and reprinting. Correcting and printing again… only to run out of colour toner or the special A4 high gloss paper that the company demanded. I would produce three, four or even six copies of the one-hundred and twenty page response document. Then hole punch the pages, add the plastic indices, add the plastic pocket for the CD copy…… then over to the CEO; GM; Director to peruse, approve and sign the many pages tagged for signing, all the while the clock was ticking!

I would wait in anticipation that the final copy would be signed off and approved, ready for packaging and personally deliver to the tender box waiting for me. All the while the clock was ticking!

The 1.2 kilos, folder would be returned to me, with one and half hours to tender box close. Estimated forty-five minutes to delivery by car, including ten minutes to find parking (pay parking of course), no expense spared to make the deadline. The clock was ticking.

The folder had post-it flags in every colour strewn throughout the pages. My mind raced, I needed time to edit the document and reprint the four copies. Did I have enough special A4 high gloss paper? Was there enough colour toner left? The clock was ticking!

Not enough paper! The clock was ticking!

Finally, I printed only the pages that needed edits. Printed four of each and replaced those with edits. Okay, grabbed the admin assistant, grabbed the receptionist, I edited and printed, one person hole-punched, the other person replaced the pages. The clock was ticking.

Okay, finally it was all done, packed the four 1.2 kg., folders. The package weighed 5 kilos. It was all wrapped up, labelled correctly as instructed in the tender documents. The clock was ticking.

Thirty five minutes to go, ten minutes behind time, no time for parking. Okay, once again grabbed the receptionist, she drove, I directed using a Gregory’s Street directory. This was before GPS. The clock was ticking!

Wrong turn, next on the left. Back track, hit the next set of red lights. Oh please…city traffic, cars were passing by at snail pace, the lights were still red, and the clock kept ticking!

Okay that’s the building, she pulled over, ‘No Parking’ zone. Okay, she went around the block while I ran in. I got the lift. 5 minutes to tender close. The clock was ticking!

The lift was there, I waited as a guy with a trolley pulled out of the lift. I got in and the doors started to close when someone stuck their hand in. The door re-opened and more people entered the lift. 3 minutes to tender close. The clock was ticking!

Five stops later, level ten and I fell out of the lift where a glass security door awaited me. Rang the bell, peered and looked for signs of life. Finally, a man came to the door, saw me stand there with the huge package in my arms, my face red, flustered, stressed and wet with perspiration. He pointed to the tender box. The clock was ticking!

A gentleman stood beside the tender box with a stop watch in his hand. And said, “Just made it young lady, with twenty seconds to spare”. The clock finally stopped ticking!

It was because of experiences such as this, that I was determined to make it easier and less stressful for bid-executives once I got on to the other side.

No more special paper, no more 3; 4 or 6 copies, no more folders, no more hole-punching, no more printing and no more worrying about running out of toner. No more fighting traffic, looking for a parking spot, looking for change for parking meter and finding the right office in the right building.

As long as you manage your time, you can log-in and press the button and watch as your submission is being ‘sent’ and ‘received’.

Yes, you can still have issues such as ‘timing-out’ or the upload is taking longer than it should. But, if you attend my tender briefings, I will tell you the things to look out for. Next month, I’ll tell you about tender briefings and how you benefit from attending (then, maybe the clock will tick in your favour!).

UPCOMING EVENTS

'Networking in the Bush'

Registration Now Open!

Following the success of Local Government Procurement's Networking meetings last year, our first Regional Network meeting this year will be held on Thursday 11 May 2017 in Dubbo.

The meeting provides an opportunity for people in councils involved in procurement to meet in an environment where networking and information sharing is conducted, as well as discuss the latest procurement initiatives within local government.

Agenda: Click here

Local Government Procurement encourages people involved in procurement to attend our Regional Network meetings.

Further metro and regional meetings are planned and will be announced shortly.

Date: Thursday, 11 May 2017
Time: 9:15am to 3:30pm
Location: Dubbo Regional Council – Dubbo Branch,
Civic Administration Building, Central Conference Room,
Corner Church and Darling St, Dubbo
Cost: Free to attend

Register Now

If you would like a question to be addressed at the meeting, please email it to us not later than Friday 5th May 2017.

Local Government Procurement Annual Conference 2017

Registration Now Open!

'Building Procurement Capability and Embracing Innovation' is the theme of the 2017 Local Government Procurement Conference. The key topics covered over the two days will revolve around people and culture, technology, supplier relationship management, sustainable procurement, innovation and future trends.

The Local Government Procurement Conference is an established industry event for NSW local government. The conference provides opportunities to develop new and build on existing professional networks and working relationships and to learn from industry experts and peers.

Local Government Procurement Annual Conference 2017 will be held on Thursday, 30 November and Friday, 1 December 2017 at the Sydney Masonic Centre, 66 Goulburn Street Sydney.

The conference will bring together local government managers to hear and learn about a range of procurement challenges within the sector. The conference is an ideal event for those involved in procurement, in particular:

Procurement Managers
Governance Managers
Purchasing Officers
Contracts Managers
General Managers and Senior Managers

Visit our website to view updated information, or register your interest here to receive conference updates direct to your inbox.

Sponsorship Opportunities
Local Government Procurement
Annual Conference 2017

The Local Government Procurement Conference is an established industry event for NSW local government. The conference provides a unique opportunity for suppliers to showcase their goods and services to a cross section of procurement professionals from across the state over two days. It is also an excellent opportunity to attract potential customers and build on existing relationships already established.

The conference will be held on Thursday 30 November and Friday, 1 December 2017 at the Sydney Masonic Centre, 66 Goulburn Street Sydney.

Sponsorship opportunities are limited. To ensure that you don’t miss out register your interest here to receive sponsorship updates direct to your inbox.

Local Government Procurement Training

Whatever you want to achieve, LGP can support you. We have an exciting and extensive range of training:

ProcureLearn, Local Government Procurements’s eLearning Program will use state-of-the-art technology delivering cost effective training, specifically designed for council employees engaged in purchasing, quoting, tendering and contract management.

Local Government Procurement Learning Centre, our face-to-face Training Program features a range of interactive and leading practice modules, designed specifically for NSW Local Government, covering critical areas of procurement and contract management.

Procurement Qualifications, accredited procurement qualifications courses developed specifically for NSW council staff.

ProcureLearn eLearning webinar

Date: Tuesday 2nd May 2017
Time: 10:30am – 11:30am
This is a free event.

This webinar is an overview of eLearning modules. Delivering a cost-effective flexible training option, specifically designed for council employees engaged in all aspects of purchasing.

ProcureLearn eLearning modules include:

Procurement essentials
Contract management essentials
Probity in purchasing and procurement

Register your interest

Upcoming Training

Advanced Contract Management
Sydney CBD – Tuesday 16 & Wednesday 17 May 2017
This two-day course, designed to advance skills in contract management, is suitable for those managing high-risk, complex contracts or wishing to learn more in this space. A large portion of value is extracted (or lost) post contract award. Through advanced contract management, you can manage risk, increase innovation, reduce waste and increase efficiency. More information and to register.

Evaluation, Supplier Selection and Contract Establishment
Sydney CBD – Wednesday 24 May 2017
This one day course supports supplier selection and evaluation techniques aligned to probity and value for money. Learn key tips on setting up evaluation criteria for the quotation and tender stage to ensure the right supplier is selected. Designed for staff either currently involved in quotation/tender evaluations or about to do so, participants will come away with practical skills applicable in the Local Government context. More information and to register.

Supplier Tender Training
Sydney CBD – Tuesday 20 June 2017
The Supplier Tender Training module will teach you basic principles and best practice in tender writing for local government. Our experienced trainers will assist you to develop your skills and confidence in bid writing. The objective is to provide you with insight from the buyer’s perspective as to what is required, how your proposals are considered, and the processes involved in their evaluation. More information and to register.

Training can be conducted at a location of your choice. For information; visit LGP Training Calendar or contact LGP Training or 02 8270 8709.

Government Procurement Training Procurement Qualifications

Register now for accredited procurement courses developed for NSW council staff.

Diploma of Procurement & Contracting - Sydney CBD
Block 1: 29-31 May 2017
Block 2: 21-23 June 2017
Block 3: 26-27 July 2017
Block 4: 14-16 August 2017

This specialist qualification covers the competencies required for independent and self-directed work as a procurement and contract manager in the local government sector. The program is suitable for local government staff who have completed Certificate IV to progress to a higher qualification. Participants must attend all 4 blocks.
Learn to: Conduct more significant procurements, including managing contract performance; Apply government processes, implement policy and promote and monitor compliance with legislation; Coordinate risk management activities and manage contract risk. More information and to register.

Advanced Diploma of Procurement and Contracting - Sydney CBD
Block 1: 19-21 July 2017
Block 2: 28-30 August 2017
Block 3: 12-14 September 2017
Block 4:10-12 October 2017

A practical program in which participants will develop strategic management skills necessary to operate at middle-to-senior management level in the public sector, with emphasis on conducting and managing higher level and more complex procurement processes. Students will participate in significant case studies and negotiation scenarios, make presentations and examine the legal, legislative and policy framework in which higher level procurements occur. Participants must attend all four blocks.
Learn to: Develop a comprehensive understanding of strategic procurement and contract management in the public sector, including legislative requirements; Understand the importance of good corporate governance and internal controls; Support strategic thinking in relation to government procurement issues; Communicate effectively with staff and other stakeholders; Support productive working relationships and achieve results. More information and to register.

Certificate IV in Procurement and Contracting - Sydney CBD
Block 1: 8-10 August 2017
Block 2: 23-25 August 2017
Block 3: 18-19 September 2017
Block 4: 16-18 October 2017

A practical, hands-on program that gives participants practice gaining approvals, and developing procurement plans, related legislation and key documents such as specification requirements, the Request for Tender and the Tender Evaluation Plan. Participants must attend all four blocks. More information and to register.

Our in-house training is cost-effective and convenient. For more information visit our website or email or call 02 8270 8709.

Finalising Your VendorPanel Quotes

To ensure a transparent end to end process, buyers should finalise all quotes in VendorPanel, by either ‘selecting’ or ‘declining’ responses.

Declining a contractor’s response advises them that they have been unsuccessful, and including feedback can assist the contractor in future quotations.

Finalising quotes also enables Local Government Procurement to cross check expenditure reports which are used to calculate rebate payments to councils.

Workflow to finalise quotes.

When you log into VendorPanel, your Dashboard will show you RFx’s which are overdue for finalization. Select Click here.

You can either Evaluate Responses or Extend decision date if you’re not ready to notify the panel.

If you have evaluated the responses and are ready to notify the panel, choose ‘Select’ for the company you have elected to use, or ‘Decline’ next to those companies whose submission(s) you are rejecting. You will be given an opportunity to provide some feedback/comments for the contractor as to why you are selecting/declining their response.

Should you have any questions regarding the process, please contact your Business Manager.

To Call or Not to Call???
That’s the Question

Have you had a conversation with your local supplier or contractor where they have asked “What is Local Government Procurement?” or “How do I get on one of the Local Government Procurement contracts?”

We know these conversations happen regularly and the awareness of our contracts and services is growing because we receive up to 70-80 phone calls and emails per week with enquiries from potential suppliers asking us these questions.

If you are having these conversations with your local suppliers it is worthwhile directing them to the Local Government Procurement website as this will provide them all the information they will need as well as an opportunity to register to receive notification of upcoming tender opportunities.

All the information suppliers may need regarding how to become an ‘Approved Contractor’ with Local Government Procurement is available on our website. Suppliers should read the information in its entirety as it will most likely address any questions about Local Government Procurement’s upcoming tenders and the process.

There is no possibility to be added to a Local Government Procurement contract panel unless a Request For Tender (RFT) is issued. View the current contracts page to see existing contracts and terms.

Local Government Procurement generally goes to market with a RFT 6 months before a contract term ends (or the optional extension may be taken). All RFTs are advertised in the SMH and Daily Telegraph and the e-tendering portal Tenderlink issues email notifications to registered users.

Local Government Procurement recommends that potential tenderers register their organisation’s details at www.tenderlink.com/lgp, this will ensure that they are notified of any Local Government Procurement related advertised tenders that match the criteria they select (i.e. based on the industry and categories specified when registering). Please note that this does not mean they are a ‘Local Government Procurement Approved Contractor’. Rather, they have simply registered their details for notification of certain advertised Local Government Procurement tenders.

Local Government Procurement conducts Supplier Tender training to assist suppliers in understanding the requirements of tendering to local government in NSW. View the Supplier Tender Training information.

So, to call or not to call – for these reasons the website will provide a more comprehensive answer to the question than a phone call.

For more information please contact your local Business Manager.

New Contracts Announcement

Workwear & Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) (NPN3.11-2)

The contract initially concludes on 30 September 2019 with optional [2] x [12] month extensions. For further information contact your Local Government Procurement Business Manager.

Panel Status Update:

Akubra Hats Pty Ltd - Approved
Alltrades Safety & Workwear Supplies - Approved
Amare Safety Pty Ltd - Approved
Ambassador Apparel Group Pty Ltd - Approved
Atom - Approved
Blackwoods - Approved
Brandworx Australia - Approved
Defender Safety Pty Ltd - Approved
Elliott Australia Pty Ltd - Approved
Jiyano Promotional Merchandise & Uniforms Pty Ltd - Approved
Lifestyle Australia Pty Ltd - Approved
Marque Haus Pty Ltd - Approved
Mensland, Sportspower, Camping World - Approved Pending Deed
Onsite Safety Australia Pty Ltd - Approved
Orange Clothing Company Pty Ltd - Approved
Prescription Safety Glasses Pty Ltd - Approved
Protecta-Vision Australia - Approved
Ray-Safe Workwear - Approved
RSEA Pty Ltd - Approved
Safety Supplies (SA) Pty Ltd - Approved
SafetyQuip Sunshine Coast - Approved
Southern Cross Safety & Workwear Pty Ltd - Approved
Staples Australia Pty Ltd - Approved
The Workwear Group Pty Ltd - Approved
Totally Workwear Management Pty Ltd - Approved
Tuffwear - Approved
Uniform Shop SA Pty Ltd - Approved
Workin' Gear - Approved
Worksense Safety & Workwear - Approved

Library Books and Resource Materials (LGP507-3)

The contract concludes on 29 February 2020 with optional [2] x [12] month extensions. For further information contact your local Government Procurement Business Manager.

Panel Status Update:

Abbey's Bookshop, Language Book Centre, Galaxy Bookshop - Approved
All Access Australasia - Approved
ALS Library Services Pty Ltd - Approved
Aussie Global Books Pty Ltd - Approved
Bolinda Publishing Pty Ltd - Approved
Book Supplies Pty Ltd - Approved
Bridge Bookshop - Approved
CAVAL Languages Direct - Approved Pending Deed
Digital Education Services Pty Ltd - Approved Pending Deed
Dymocks Parramatta - Approved
Educational Concepts, Book Zone Sales - Approved
Gametraders Parramatta - Approved
Global Language Books Pty Ltd - Approved
Impact Comics - Approved
James Bennett Pty Ltd - Approved
Kairos International Pty Ltd - Approved Pending Deed
Keith Ainsworth Pty Ltd - Approved
Library AV and Large Print Pty Ltd - Approved
LOTE Libraries Direct Pty Ltd - Approved
MDM Entertainment Pty Ltd - Approved
Peter Pal Library Supplier - Approved
Phoenix Library Services - Approved
Sound Text Media Pty Ltd - Approved
Sydney Books Online - Approved
The Book House - Approved
Ulverscroft Large Print (Australia) Pty Ltd - Approved
Wavesound Pty Ltd - Approved
Zenith Management Services Group Pty Ltd - Approved

Local Government Procurement's Project Team

Often councils do not have the time or required resources to dedicate to Procurement. With this in mind, Local Government Procurement has a specialised team with over 20 years’ procurement experience in local government and global organisations to provide personalised and customised support to councils in relation to their specific procurement projects. Some of the services offered by the Projects Team on a very competitive ‘fee for service’ basis are listed below include but are not limited to:

RFX Facilitation
Review and development of Procurement Processes, Policies and Procedures
Probity Advice and Audit Services
Customised supplier tender training
Contract Management
Procurement Project Management
Council specific procurement training

Over 40 individual and customised projects have been delivered to both local and regional councils. These projects have delivered councils requirements for due diligence, probity, fairness and transparency. The process delivered by the Projects team ensures best practice and is in accordance with the Local Government Act 1993 (NSW) Section 55, Local Government (General) Regulation 2005 (NSW) Part 7 Tendering and Tendering Guidelines for (NSW) Local Government (2009).

For more information, please email the Projects Team or call 8270 8747.

Local Government Procurement at NSW Revenue Professionals Conference, Hunter Valley - Mar'17

Local Government Procurement participated in 'NSW Revenue Professionals Conference 2017' which recently concluded in Hunter Valley.

Local Government Procurement’s Business Manager for Western Councils - Bruce Rose attended the conference and caught up with current contractors who are on the Local Government Procurement contract that were present at the conference and also with other companies that provide ‘Debt Recovery’ services.

Bruce spoke to representatives of many councils about when the new tender that Local Government Procurement

is in the process of evaluating to replace the current contract is to occur. (This is expected to be 1 July 2017).

Feedback from participants was that the conference was a good learning experience where they gained knowledge and an opportunity to network with their peers.

Local Government Procurement promotes such conferences and networking meetings and believes that they are ideal opportunities for contractors and council staff to get to know each other outside of the workplace in a relaxed atmosphere.

Want to Know Who Your
Business Manager is at LGP?

Local Government Procurement has dedicated business managers to look after the needs of councils, approved contractors, not for profit organisations and other government bodies.

Click here to see who can help you.

As part of our commitment to more sustainable procurement, Local Government Procurement is proud to be a member of Social Procurement Australasia (SPA).

Find out more about who SPA are here.

Procurement
Tip of The Month

By LGP Projects Team

Pre-tender Briefing/Site Inspections

Pre-tender Briefing and Site Inspections are a considerable cost to council. These session are very important processes for tenderers to gain practical knowledge of the tender requirements, and a familiarity of council. The purpose of facilitating these sessions is to encourage quality and competitive submissions that will benefit council. If site inspections are physically and resourcefully impossible, consider an alternative where photographs are inserted into the tender document. If considered fair and within the bounds of governance and probity, prepare the documents for a multi stage process. The initial stage will be evaluated based on criteria that will ideally result in a shortlist of tenderers.

Then after this stage, perform site inspections for shortlisted (smaller number) applicants to better manage these sessions.

Most briefing session tend to be held in a single central location. The importance of these sessions is to provide tenderers opportunities, to engage with council staff face-to-face rather than through forum’s or emails. A briefing session can also be used to clarify the structure of the request for tender document, submission and lodgment details. Ensure that you provide prospective tenderers with an agenda outline, register of attendees, have a prepared presentation, and outline the probity and governance of the sessions.

Local Government Procurement Tender & Contract Information

Current Tenders

For information regarding Local Government Procurement tenders, including current status, click here.

Current Contracts

Find out what current contracts are available at Local Government Procurement, click here.

Upcoming Tenders & New Contracts

To find out what tenders are coming up or what new contracts have commenced at Local Government Procurement, click here.

Contract Amendments

To find information about amendments that have occurred between Local Government Procurement and Approved Contractors, click here.

What Does ‘Mistake’ In Contracts Mean?

If we accept that a commercial contract only exists when there is certainty and an intention by both parties to enter into a contractual relationship (and what the terms of that relationship are), then we can question how a mistake can be accepted as a reason for rescission or even an order for damages. This brief article will look at how to apply some legal principles surrounding ‘mistake’.

'Mistake' mostly, when we refer to mistakes in contracts we mean a mistake of a factual matter. For example, whether one of the parties is in fact who s/he claims to be, the contractual terms, or the existence of something. Frequently, one party may claim that a mistake has occurred because of a representation that the other party has made.

Message to take away

Pre contractual discussions and well drafted and thorough documents can avoid mistakes.
Pleading mistake at law is a difficult and uncertain argument to run before a court.
Research the party you intend to contract with and the goods and services you intend to sell or buy.

Monica Kelly from Prevention Partners explains more here.

What's Happening With Local Government Procurement Approved Contractors?

Professional Consulting Services Contract - LGP1208-3

Total Surveying Solutions (TSS) have been a Local Government Procurement ‘Approved Contractor’ since May 2016.

In that time, Total Surveying Solutions has provided surveying services to multiple councils on different projects, including North Sydney Council for the Hume Street Park Precinct.

North Sydney Council appointed Total Surveying Solutions to provide multiple Detail Surveys & associated Utility Locating services in an area over 8,000m2, spanning multiple streets, parks and buildings. Due to the size and complexity of the project, Total Surveying Solutions ability to mobilise surveyors immediately was highly regarded. This resulted in a more cost effective solution for North Sydney Council and assisted in meeting time deadlines.

For more information email Eric Fremouw.