Lots more has been completed in the last week.
I went up this morning to have a look and the Project Manager and another were inspecting the recently attached first layer of roofing. There are multiple layers of material and mebrane to go over the top of the Araucari board. Must be a good view from up there!
The scaffolding supporting the roof has been detached and the scaffolding will be removed starting tomorrow. The roof is now supported by the cement post and wooden bracing etc.
The building of the stone walls are almost complete along the one side.
The roof beams are supported on the wooden beams which sit on the cement pillars and are bolted and welded into position
There are only two more roof beams to go now and then the fit out will really get going.
Grant
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That is looking wonderful Grant. Is the any chance of a date yet? so we can start planning a trip.
Regards Harry.
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There will be two main dates in 2013 that you may wish to visit Canberra .harry wrote:That is looking wonderful Grant. Is the any chance of a date yet? so we can start planning a trip.
Regards Harry.
One will be the opening of of the National Arboretum Canberra and the new NBPCA. This will be very early in 2013 but I still cannot release the proposed date until it is all signed off on.
The other date will be the AABC Convention in 18th to 20th May 2013.
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Thank you Grant will start planning and saving.NBPCA wrote:There will be two main dates in 2013 that you may wish to visit Canberra .harry wrote:That is looking wonderful Grant. Is the any chance of a date yet? so we can start planning a trip.
Regards Harry.
One will be the opening of of the National Arboretum Canberra and the new NBPCA. This will be very early in 2013 but I still cannot release the proposed date until it is all signed off on.
The other date will be the AABC Convention in 18th to 20th May 2013.
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Hi all,
The official opening date for the National Arboretum Canberra has been announced as Friday 1st February 2013 and the NBPCA should open the next day, Saturday february 2nd 2013.
Grant
The official opening date for the National Arboretum Canberra has been announced as Friday 1st February 2013 and the NBPCA should open the next day, Saturday february 2nd 2013.
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A different view of the Arboretum and Visitors Centre.
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Hi all,
A bit more of the construction.
Grant
A bit more of the construction.
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It's lookin great, must head up for a look when it's all done 
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Hi all,
Here are some of the artists impression of the completed buildings.
The Architects are Tonkin Zulaikha Greer
You can even see in to the collection from the outside and vice versa
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Here are some of the artists impression of the completed buildings.
The Architects are Tonkin Zulaikha Greer
You can even see in to the collection from the outside and vice versa
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Thanks for the updates 
I am now curious if it will cost anything to enter the visitors area the arboretum and the NBPCA in the new facility. Being Canberra I would not be surprised if most was able to be assessed for free like most attractions there but I am curious. If it does cost I wonder if there will be a yearly membership or friends program?
I am now curious if it will cost anything to enter the visitors area the arboretum and the NBPCA in the new facility. Being Canberra I would not be surprised if most was able to be assessed for free like most attractions there but I am curious. If it does cost I wonder if there will be a yearly membership or friends program?
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Hi Brett,
As far as I know there will be no charge. I believe the facility is being provided for the community to enjoy without an entry fee.
As far as I know there will be no charge. I believe the facility is being provided for the community to enjoy without an entry fee.
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That is one thing you have to love Canberra for 
Thanks Leigh
Thanks Leigh
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Hi all,
The final two roof trusses have gone into place and are being secured. Soon work will gain momentum in the NBPCA part of the Arboretum.
Grant
The final two roof trusses have gone into place and are being secured. Soon work will gain momentum in the NBPCA part of the Arboretum.
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Hi all,
Construction has started on the inside of the new collection. The ground has been filled and compacted inpreparation for paving; and the benches and pillars for the futrue display are rising like mushrooms from the ground. This was last Tuesday but the weather was too bad to go on site today.
Grant
Construction has started on the inside of the new collection. The ground has been filled and compacted inpreparation for paving; and the benches and pillars for the futrue display are rising like mushrooms from the ground. This was last Tuesday but the weather was too bad to go on site today.
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