Historical information

These records, plans, maps and documentation revolve around the Soldiers Memorial Institute Pall Mall Bendigo. (Bendigo Military Museum)
This sequence of events regarding works begins in 2009 and goes through to 2015.It can be broken up into Phase 1 (P1) and Phase 2 (P2) as one followed the other and overlapped.
The following list by date/year is a very brief outline of the discussions, meetings, planning and works.
October 2009 P1. Asbestos Audit carried out.
2010 P1. First assessment of Asbestos in the Office, Foyer, Passage & Meeting room. Asbestos was removed from the Men’s toilet. This would also include a new Trap door over the Mine situated under the Billiard room.
11.10.2011 P1. New trap door installed in the Billiard room.
15.10.2011 P1. Mine is checked with ground penetrating Radar.
June 2011 P1. Asbestos removal in the kitchen. (Not in use) Following on :
Asbestos in the Meeting room & Passage is clear, carpet in the Office to come up, asbestos removal in the Women’s toilets. Structural damage to the front wall of the Office and Fireplace wall, false ceiling in the office (refer Cat No……….)
At this point a group being CoGB Property Manager, Heritage, Contractors, Museum Curator/Chairman Sub Committee Peter (C/C) RSL Secretary Paul, RSL Club Manager Erik & Maiintenance Ken to be involved. C/C Peter to Co Ordinate a time line, Museum closures and a basic plans for Office upgrade.
1.9.2011 P1. Due to Office walls damage talks decided to upgrade the Office, the room is stripped and the false ceiling comes down.
15.9.2011 P1. Foyer, asbestos tiles removed.
20.9.2011 P1. Floor and timber finish approved by Property Manager. Some works being done in the kitchen.
Phase 2 P2. During 2011 the Sec RSL Paul discussed with C/C Peter a broader upgrade of the entire building with emphasis on the Rear Fibro addition which incorporated the stage, toilets and storage.
Sec Paul, Pres Cliff C/C Peter met to form a plan forward.
20.10.2011 P2. Letter to C of GB regarding this phase and request for a meeting.
22.11.2011 P2. Meeting between 2 x C o GB and 3 x RSL. C/C Peter to draw up a Dot point plan.

Physical description

.1) Occupation Health and Safety Report re Asbestos in the Soldiers Memorial Institute Hall Pall Mall Bendigo for the City of Greater Bendigo - prepared by “Safety Systems PTY LTD Bendigo - October 2009”. 4 pages double sided, all print in B & W.
.2) Correspondance 20.10.2011 -