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Canon EOS XSi 12.2 MP Digital SLR Camera + Canon 18-55mm IS Lens + Tamron 75-300 Standard Telephoto Zoom Lens + 500mm Mirror Lens + 2x T-Mount Lens + .40x Wide Angle Lens Macro + Rokinon 500mm HD Telephoto Zoom Lens with 2x Converter (=1000mm) + (2) 8 GB Memory Cards + (2) UV Filters + (2) Circular Polarizer Filters + 57" Professional Full Size Tripod + Digital Slave Flash + Wireless Remote Control + 3 Year Celltime Warranty Repair Contract

You get the following Brand New items:

Canon EOS XSi
Canon EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 IS SLR Lens

Tamron 75-300mm Standard Telephoto Zoom Lens

500mm Mirror Lens

2x T-Mount Lens

.40 Lens

Rokinon 500mm Mirror with 2x Telephoto and Filter Kit

2 Circular Polarizer Filter

2 UV Filters

2 Cases (holster case plus system case

Digital Slave Flash

57" Tripod

Mini Travel Tripod

3 Piece Screen Protector

Memory Card Wallet

Lens Cleaning Fluid

Wireless Remote Control

2 8GB Memory Cards

High Speed Memory Card Reader

Original Canon LPE5 Battery + Spare Battery for Canon

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Environmental approach to preserving Kew Court House
4 June 2010

Paint stripping from older buildings can be a hazardous task. The City of Boroondara has found an environmentally sustainable solution for the works at local heritage icon, the Kew Police Station and Court House.

Council used an organic based paint stripping alternative as part of the repairs to the rendering on the building facade. Over nearly three months, the damaged and unsound render was removed, the paint was stripped and the render was repainted.

Usually, paint is removed via high pressure water cleaning or sandblasting. This is a harsh method and involves combining extreme high amounts of pressure, water and sand and is highly toxic. It also creates high noise levels.

In this 'green' project, Council used a soy bean paint stripper. The process uses a paste-like substance, which is highly effective, non toxic and biodegradable, and applied by hand.

Initially, a bandage is applied (much like a leg waxing strip) over the top of paste. It is allowed to dry and then the bandage is stripped off. Noise was kept to a minimum by using the paint stripping alternative.

Scrapings and bandages are then bagged and sent to the tip as landfill, so it does not end up in our water supply. The waste and debris don’t run-off into drains, and the bags and bi-products are biodegradable.

Studley Ward Councillor Phillip Healey explained that soy bean paint removal is not greatly used in Melbourne or the local government sector.

"We know of special cases where it has been used, such as high profile projects like Sydney Harbour Bridge, but Boroondara is one of the first in Victoria to employ this natural plant-based paint-stripping treatment to a large-scale building," Cr Healey said.

"What this means is that no harmful substances were used and no injury was caused, soy paint removal also preserves, protects and restores the heritage integrity and decorative stone masonry features of the historic building.

"This is a terrific example of our commitment to 'enhancing the environment' which is one of our key directions in the 2010–15 Council Plan."

The restoration of the Kew Court House and Police Station is expected to be completed in the year ahead. Council purchased the heritage building in 2007 with the intention for it to be restored and used for the community.

The building required extensive renovation including repair of the slate roof and ventilation dome, and the renovation plans include a new foyer, bathrooms and kitchen to ensure the venue meets a broad range of community needs. Heritage Victoria helped fund the cost of the roof repairs with a grant of $250,000, along with the Australian Government contributing $330,000 through its Regional and Local Community Infrastructure Program.

Restoration Underway

Concept plans for a new performance and exhibition space at the Kew Court House and Police Station have been developed by the City of Boroondara.

Two years ago, Council Purchased the Kew Court House and Police Station from the State Government for $825,000 with the intention for it to be restored and used for the community.

The building requires extensive renovation including repair of the slate roof and ventilation dome. The renovation plans include a new foyer, bathrooms and kitchen to ensure the venue meets a broad range of community needs.
The restoration has been assisted with a Federal Government grant of $330,000 under the Regional and Local Community Infrastructure Program.

In 2008, Council was also successful in obtaining a Heritage Victoria Grant of $250,000 towards the costs of the roof repairs. Having satisfied the necessary permit requirements, works are about to commence using slate of a similar quality to the original.

The City of Boroondara would like to thank all residents and businesses who have contributed to the Kew Court House Restoration Appeal which has raised $650,000.

Special thanks go to a private donor who donated $250,000 and the Kew Senior Citizens Club which contributed $50,000.








NEWS FLASH
14th March

“Council moves to provide certainty for the restoration of the courthouse”.

In a historic meeting last night 13th March 07 at Boroondara Council voted overwhelmingly to complete the purchase of the Kew Court House. The partnership continues between the Kew Court House Restoration Appeal and the Council to see this project through. The project now has the overwhelming support of Council.

“It is no longer about “if” it is about “when” the doors will re open” said Prof Peter McIntyre.

With the property secured the fundraising can now be completed without the encumbrances and we know the restoration will be undertaken as the funds become available from the appeal.

Work can commence as soon as significant fund raising is achieved.

“The community, philanthropists and corporations can now enter this project with certainty.
7th March
At the Council mee

Looking out the doors


Environmental approach to preserving Kew Court House
4 June 2010

Paint stripping from older buildings can be a hazardous task. The City of Boroondara has found an environmentally sustainable solution for the works at local heritage icon, the Kew Police Station and Court House.

Council used an organic based paint stripping alternative as part of the repairs to the rendering on the building facade. Over nearly three months, the damaged and unsound render was removed, the paint was stripped and the render was repainted.

Usually, paint is removed via high pressure water cleaning or sandblasting. This is a harsh method and involves combining extreme high amounts of pressure, water and sand and is highly toxic. It also creates high noise levels.

In this 'green' project, Council used a soy bean paint stripper. The process uses a paste-like substance, which is highly effective, non toxic and biodegradable, and applied by hand.

Initially, a bandage is applied (much like a leg waxing strip) over the top of paste. It is allowed to dry and then the bandage is stripped off. Noise was kept to a minimum by using the paint stripping alternative.

Scrapings and bandages are then bagged and sent to the tip as landfill, so it does not end up in our water supply. The waste and debris don’t run-off into drains, and the bags and bi-products are biodegradable.

Studley Ward Councillor Phillip Healey explained that soy bean paint removal is not greatly used in Melbourne or the local government sector.

"We know of special cases where it has been used, such as high profile projects like Sydney Harbour Bridge, but Boroondara is one of the first in Victoria to employ this natural plant-based paint-stripping treatment to a large-scale building," Cr Healey said.

"What this means is that no harmful substances were used and no injury was caused, soy paint removal also preserves, protects and restores the heritage integrity and decorative stone masonry features of the historic building.

"This is a terrific example of our commitment to 'enhancing the environment' which is one of our key directions in the 2010–15 Council Plan."

The restoration of the Kew Court House and Police Station is expected to be completed in the year ahead. Council purchased the heritage building in 2007 with the intention for it to be restored and used for the community.

The building required extensive renovation including repair of the slate roof and ventilation dome, and the renovation plans include a new foyer, bathrooms and kitchen to ensure the venue meets a broad range of community needs. Heritage Victoria helped fund the cost of the roof repairs with a grant of $250,000, along with the Australian Government contributing $330,000 through its Regional and Local Community Infrastructure Program.

Restoration Underway

Concept plans for a new performance and exhibition space at the Kew Court House and Police Station have been developed by the City of Boroondara.

Two years ago, Council Purchased the Kew Court House and Police Station from the State Government for $825,000 with the intention for it to be restored and used for the community.

The building requires extensive renovation including repair of the slate roof and ventilation dome. The renovation plans include a new foyer, bathrooms and kitchen to ensure the venue meets a broad range of community needs.
The restoration has been assisted with a Federal Government grant of $330,000 under the Regional and Local Community Infrastructure Program.

In 2008, Council was also successful in obtaining a Heritage Victoria Grant of $250,000 towards the costs of the roof repairs. Having satisfied the necessary permit requirements, works are about to commence using slate of a similar quality to the original.

The City of Boroondara would like to thank all residents and businesses who have contributed to the Kew Court House Restoration Appeal which has raised $650,000.

Special thanks go to a private donor who donated $250,000 and the Kew Senior Citizens Club which contributed $50,000.








NEWS FLASH
14th March

“Council moves to provide certainty for the restoration of the courthouse”.

In a historic meeting last night 13th March 07 at Boroondara Council voted overwhelmingly to complete the purchase of the Kew Court House. The partnership continues between the Kew Court House Restoration Appeal and the Council to see this project through. The project now has the overwhelming support of Council.

“It is no longer about “if” it is about “when” the doors will re open” said Prof Peter McIntyre.

With the property secured the fundraising can now be completed without the encumbrances and we know the restoration will be undertaken as the funds become available from the appeal.

Work can commence as soon as significant fund raising is achieved.

“The community, philanthropists and corporations can now enter this project with certainty.
7th March
At the Council m

You get the following Brand New items:

Canon EOS 7D
Tamron AF 28-80mm Conventional Standard Zoom Lens

Tamron 75-300mm Standard Telephoto Zoom Lens

500mm Mirror Lens

2x T-Mount Lens

.40 Lens

Rokinon 500mm Mirror with 2x Telephoto and Filter Kit

2 Circular Polarizer Filter

2 UV Filters

2 Cases (holster case plus system case

Digital Slave Flash

57" Tripod

Mini Travel Tripod

3 Piece Screen Protector

Memory Card Wallet

Lens Cleaning Fluid

Wireless Remote Control

2 8GB Memory Cards

High Speed Memory Card Reader

Original Canon LPE5 Battery + Spare Battery for Canon