Requests Details
| Request No. | 2017/7 |
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| Priority | Standard |
| Date Reported | 06th Jan 2017 |
| Reported By | evav |
| Area | CARM2 |
| Managed By | catherinem |
| Description | Rising Damp: Update from Drew: To Ru Kumar C/- Caval Re reported rising damp Address 4 Park Dve Bundoora Brief: Ru Kumar contacted Drew McClaren of MPH Developments by telephone on Friday 6 January 2017 reporting a possible case of rising damp at Caval 4 park Dve Bundoora at which point a site meeting was arranged for Monday 09/01/2017 an email was also provided showing a photograph taken sometime in 2013. Inspection: On inspection 09/01/2017 the area in question is located in the storage building in the (Hydrant and Sprinkler Pump Room) Very evident in this area is the presence of efflorescence (powdery white salts) along the full extent of western wall this however does not appear to be rising damp but suggests more that moisture is present at the back of the wall slowly leaching through. Upon inspection it is noted that a 360,000 litre sheet metal water tank approximately 4m deep 2m wide and 15m long is in place along the entire wall in question it is also noted that the tank is supported on a 400mm slab and possible piers, therefore it is considered virtually impossible to perform exploratory works on the outside of this wall. Worth noting is the wall does not to appear to have deteriorated over the 3-4 years since the initial photograph was taken refer attachment 1 taken 2013 the second attachment shows the full sprinkler room taken 09/01/2017 and attachment 3 shows a photo taken 09/01/2017 in the same area as the 2013 photograph. It is the writers opinion that a waterproofing expert be engaged to provide a solution to ensure no deterioration will occur to existing besser block wall upon your approval MPH Developments will engage our water proof expert to provide the most reliable and cost effective solution, given access is not financially viable due to placement of fire water tank. Please advise at your earliest convenience if you wish to proceed. |
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| Date Notified | 06th Jan 2017 |
| Date Resolved | 01st Nov 2018 |
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