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AGFMA Newsletter

November 2017 – issue 10

Welcome

In this our 10th edition of the AGFMA Newsletter our focus on safety

continues and in this issue we discuss further the roles and

responsibilities under the WHS Act 2012. On page 3 we endeavour to

further raise awareness in regard to all parties duties of care for the safety

of the worker. Understanding and implementing or reviewing processes

and practices that support these roles and responsibilities is important to

manage your own and others risk so please discuss them at your next

Focus Group meeting.

There is still plenty of activity going on in the FAMIS and SAMIS space in

regard to bug fixes and minor enhancements. As both FM’s ramp up there

asset inspection programs the quality of data in SAMIS will improve which

in turn will improve asset whole of life and condition reports which will

support more informed decision making. A by-product of using our

information systems better is that we will want more from them. These

issues are discussed in detail at the SAMIS & FAMIS working groups. If

you want to be a part of these groups please contact Michael Alliston.

A Strategic Asset Management working group has formed providing an avenue of support to agencies involved in

the asset management process. See Julia Smethurst’s article on page 12.

Hands up – who’s going green? Have a read of Nicky Will’s article, page 15, on solar power and battery storage.

There is no denying it, momentum is building, more and more of us are getting it, fossil fuels are on the way out

(in Australia at least!) and lookout, here come renewables! The future’s not just bright it’s clean!

The Facilities Management Association (FMA) held an industry networking event at the Taxpayer in Victoria

Square earlier this month to introduce the current SA committee members to the FM community. Reports are

that it was well attended event with some 70 facilities, asset and property management practitioners getting to

know each other better. Look out for the next one. https://www.fma.com.au/

And finally, check out our Team News section. There is the final closure of the old RAH, a flashback / comeback

for an “old” rocker and a few new arrivals to the AGFMA section as well as at Spotless and Facilities Services.

Peter Keys –Manager AGFMA

Inside this issue

Quality Assurance 2

Safety - Roles & Responsibilities for the Worker

3

News from Facilities Services 6

News from Spotless 7

AGFMA Systems – SAMIS / FAMIS / Hotline

8

Strategic Asset Management 11

Contract Management & Agency Advocacy 13

Preventative Maintenance & Technical Data Sheets

14

Renewable Energy 15

AGFMA Team News 17

Useful Information and Links 21

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Quality Assurance

Spotless Work Health & Safety

Each quarter Spotless, as part of the Key Performance

Indicator (KPI) process, report the number of lost time

incidents that have occurred during the quarter. All lost

time incidents amongst the Contractor’s and

Subcontractor’s personnel undertaking work during the

quarter are measured. The reporting and recording of lost

time incidents as a measurement method reflects industry

best practice.

Spotless’ commitment to sound WHS practices, was

demonstrated via the recent Annual WHS Audit, where

the External Auditor found that Spotless had complied

with their contractual and legislated requirements.

Quarterly Audits

The AGFMA section continues to work with FM’s to deliver on their service

requirements and FM’s continue to review their claims validation processes

and educate subcontractors regarding chargeable items.

Customer Satisfaction Surveys

From the start of 2017/18 Customer Satisfaction Surveys will be undertaken

quarterly, rather than monthly.

The surveys are undertaken to assist in determining how Facilities

Managers are performing.

Results for the first quarter of 2017/18 indicate that both FM’s are performing well and clients are generally satisfied

with the FM’s performance and delivery of work. We all continue to drive continuous improvement.

The surveys relate to specific jobs and your responses provide DPTI and the Facilities Managers with valuable

feedback regarding performance on individual jobs. From this, FM’s are able to identify and address specific issues

or identify possible trends associated with particular job types or subcontractors.

DPTI and both FM’s appreciate the time that you take to participate in

the survey and the valuable feedback you provide. The next survey, for

the second quarter of 2017/18, will be undertaken in November 2017.

Survey questions relate to: Job attendance / job completion / how the

job was performed / overall satisfaction with the job.

The response scale for survey questions ranged from very dissatisfied

1 to very satisfied 6.

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Safety - Roles and Responsibilities for Worker

As mentioned in Newsletter issue 09, the role of the PCBU

and other parties under the WHS Act 2012 is a complex

one.

Asset owner, asset occupier, FMs, and workers all have a

role to play

There are a number of factors that will determine which party

or parties owe a particular duty to a worker in a given

arrangement, namely:

• Which party or parties has management and control of the workplace;

• Which party or parties has the capacity or ability to direct and influence the workers;

• What is reasonably practicable ;

• Contractual arrangements (as long as they don’t contradict the above).

To summarise, it’s this:

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In practice, the thought processes, questions, and conversations all need to focus on:

Workplace manager Direct employer Principal

Has

management

and control

over….

Entry/exit to the workplace Workers deployed (i.e.

safe systems of work

including documented

procedures, training etc.)

Influence and control by

defining requirements and

monitoring performance

against them

Notes…. Has physical possession of

the workplace on a day-to-

day basis

Has access to the most

current risk and hazard info

related to the physical

environment, work groups

etc.

Directly hires, fires and

deploys workers

Can direct workers to

attend training (if directly

employed) or ensure that

workers are trained (if

subcontracting)

As the principal causes the

workers to be engaged, they

have responsibilities in

regards to ensuring that

workers are provided with safe

systems of work and sent to

safe workplaces.

The specifics of those

responsibilities are defined by

those matters over which the

principal could reasonably be

assumed to have influence

and control.

Maintain the safety of the

physical environment of the

workplace as far as it could

be reasonably expected that

the agency has management

and control.

Action: Directly engage

and deploy workers to

designated locations.

Duty: Ensure that

workers are not being

sent into unsafe

workplaces

Action: direct work

activities of workers

Duty: Provide and

maintain safe systems of

work

Action: Cause workers to be

engaged on behalf of the

PCBU

Duty: Seek assurance that

contractors are carrying out

their duties. Seek assurance

that safe systems of work are

provided and adequate, and

that safe systems of work are

maintained.

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Workplace manager Direct employer Principal

Example roles

AGFMA

(Maintenance,

Breakdown, Works

<$450k)

SA Heath sites – Strategic

Asset Mgr, Dir of Nursing

Schools – School Principal,

Business Mgr

Kindergarten – Director

SAPOL sites – Duty Sgt

Spotless and

Subcontractors

or

DPTI Facilities Services

and Subcontractors

DPTI – Asset Management

AGFMA

Construction Works

($450k - $1.0m)

Principal Contractor Principal Contractor and

Subcontractors

DPTI – Asset Management

Final note:

A worker's responsibility is to take reasonable care of their own safety and ensure that they do not adversely

affect the health and safety of anyone else (e.g. fellow worker, client, customer or visitor). Workers must also

comply with any reasonable instruction given by the PCBU and co-operate with their work health and safety

policies and procedures.

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Facilities Services

STEM Rockets into Space

Facilities Services assisted to deliver the Mars Surface project and Command Centre for staff and students at

Hamilton Secondary College Space School. The creation of a command control centre and Mars surface

simulation landscape included a multifaceted lighting and audio visual equipment arrangement to rival most movie

sets. The Mars geological landscape required sourcing geological material from the Adelaide Hills, Mount Gambier

and regional Victoria.

Minister Close and Andy Thomas AO were among the dignitaries and invited guests to speak at the launch and

opening which also coincided with Adelaide hosting the 68th International Astronautical Congress at the

Convention Centre. The project was extremely well received and a great deal of enthusiasm and excitement

from all involved from teaching staff directly responsible, through to

invited guest and students operating the various programs from

walking on the surface to operating and monitoring activities from

the control centre.

Andy Thomas mentioned to DPTI-Facilities Services that it was a very

exciting project and “an accurate representation of the Mars

Landscape although he hadn’t actually been there”.

Largely driven by the STEM focus (Science, Technology Engineering

and Math), students who are interested in a career in science,

especially space science, engineering, physics or astronomy are

selected from schools all over metropolitan and country SA. The

Space School has close links with NASA and the European Space

Agency and have been fortunate to have had 12 astronauts and the

even the Head of NASA speak at the school over the years. It will

assist and inspire students who are interested in a career in science,

especially space science, engineering, physics or astronomy.

Since 1997, Hamilton Secondary College teaching staff with a long

space connection found it difficult to access the only other equivalent Centre in Victoria (a private facility which

was always booked out). Accordingly the establishment of the Mars Surface project was met with interest and

enthusiasm, and if this was anything to go by, there may be more projects like this to come “watch this space”.

‘left to right’ Mr Michael Oats –

Manager Metropolitan Operations, Mr

Andrew Thomas Astronaut, and Mr

Bryce Heath Facility Manager that

delivered the project.

‘Mars’ is a student on the Mars Landscape. Students in the Command Centre.

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Spotless

Jottings from Wayne Rudland, Spotless, FMS Contract Manager (Central and Northern Metropolitan

Regions)

In previous jottings I mentioned our Sub-contractor Update program. This six-month program finished a few

days ago. As reported, it allocated resources specifically to assess our Sub-contractor capability. Initially

focussed on safety, the program assessed companies to the Hudson Safety maturity model. Here we found

65% of our contractors met our minimum acceptable standard rating of 3 or above on the Hudson scale. This is

encouraging but the flip-side meant that improvement is needed in 35% of our Sub-contractors to meet the

benchmark. Armed with this information a program is in place to specifically target the companies under our

benchmark. Encouragingly we have been pleased with the response from companies who fit into this category.

All have shown a real desire to improve and get to the benchmark.

Toward the end of the update program it became apparent that there was a willingness among the Sub-

contractors to not only be assessed but also gauge how they rate among their peers. This led to us developing

a broader assessment model which scores the Sub-contractors, not only against safety, but three other key

KPIs: Breakdown and Planned Maintenance achievement to the DPTI’s KPIs, and how quickly Sub-contractors

close out jobs. Each of these KPIs, including safety, were rated for each Sub-contractor where a score of 4

meant 100% compliance to all four KPIs. Next we grouped the Sub-contractors by trade group: Mechanical

(HVAC, etc.), Electrical, Plumbing and Refrigeration. Unsurprisingly comparing trade groups highlights where

we need to focus. As shown in the chart at the 50th Percentile (Median value - 50% of companies above and

50% below this Score) Mechanical companies score mid twos whereas Plumbing Sub-contractors score over 3

out of 4. The difference may not appear much but it is important as we strive in our goal of getting a median

score in the mid too high 3’s across all trade groups. More on this later but clearly our initial focus must go to

Mechanical companies for performance improvement as indicated.

I would like to take this opportunity to welcome Peter Slee to the business as the Spotless Strategic Asset

Manager. Peter is no stranger to the AGFMA; having served in a number of agencies most recently with

DEWNR. This useful background in asset management is nicely complemented with his last role in Perth with

Western Power. See Peter’s bio which is included in the Team News section.

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AGFMA Systems

Fixed Prices

A Fixed Price in FAMIS is the total cost of a planned job. A Planned job can

be initially raised in FAMIS with or without a Fixed Price. Once your Facilities

Manager has provided you with the quote/agreed cost, it is essential that a

Fixed Price is entered as soon as possible (DECD sites must go through the

Asset Support Centre). If a fixed price for a job is not entered in a timely

fashion, the FM will be unable to bill the job and subsequently hold up

payments. For assistance in fixing the price of a planned job please refer to

the FAMIS Training document “Entering Fixed Price Details”

(https://dpti.sa.gov.au/__data/assets/pdf_file/0008/81593/Entering_Fixed_Price_Details_v1_4.pdf). Once

entered, the fixed price will be displayed on the job the following business day.

Please note that a fixed price can only be entered once by the agency. If a fixed price is entered incorrectly,

please email the AGFMA Section (DPTI.AGFMASection@sa.gov.au) with the job number, the reason for the

change and the correct fixed price amount.

FAMIS Release 41

Testing has started on system enhancements and defects resolution as part of FAMIS Release 41.

The enhancements include:

When accessing the Asset List in FAMIS the screen time-out period will be increased.

When accessing the Approvals Tab when users have multiple agencies and users have set up an

individual profile, currently they cannot accept/approve jobs. This will be fixed so users can use their

individual profile for accepting and approving jobs in FAMIS.

Under Work Request in FAMIS and in New Requests in FRRS, next to ‘DESCRIPTION’, will be added

‘include Room Number’ as a reminder to users when logging jobs to include the Room Number (if

applicable).

We are increasing the refresh time in FAMIS to reduce

the lag time as you move between screens.

We are adding a column displaying the Asset name

under the Reports option in FAMIS for:

o New Jobs Within 1 Day

o New Jobs Within 2 Days

o New Jobs within 7 Days

When accessing Job Information in FAMIS, depending

on your profile, the Fixed Price and Total Fixed Price

were not showing. We will be changing this so all

profiles will now see Fixed Price and Total Fixed Price.

Some users have reported an unexpected error message or, the job cannot be found, even though the

job is there. A fix will be deployed to resolve this.

When printing Work Details in FAMIS it is showing a dash (-) if the Client Region is not filled in. Also on

some of the screens the headings of Job Details and Site Contact have a grey line. We will be removing

the dash (-) in Client Region and also removing the grey line from Job Details and Site Contact.

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Currently when in Work Requests and using the ‘Save As Default’ and users log out and then back in to

FAMIS the system was not remembering what users had saved as the default details. When using the

Use Last button it was not using the correct Work Description. These issues will be resolved.

Currently when using the Long Left Click under Job Tracking, Job Note option is showing twice. This will

be resolved so Job Note only displays once.

Currently when using the Search Option for Address and then use the sub search, unless the address

users are wanting to find is showing on the page, it will display the asset details for the first asset only.

This will be fixed so it will display the sub search asset.

When using the Long Left click for Job Billing and there are more than 6 part payments, users currently

have to use their arrow up or down key to view all the part payments. This will be fixed with a vertical

scroll bar for easy access to the part payments.

SAMIS Build 13.22

SAMIS Build 13.22 is currently being worked on by DPTI’s developers. There are currently 11 changes that will

be included in the next SAMIS release, including:

Documents and Images Search Functionality

SAMIS Password changes

Changes to add Client Supervisors in the User

Administration screen

Ability for SAMIS Administrators to update Lifecycle

costs for assets with an override factor (e.g. increase

by CPI)

‘Export to Excel’ Functionality for Hazardous Materials

Improvements to Fast Data Entry and Slow Data Entry

Attribute History button moved to the Asset Details

Screen

AGFMA Hotline- Contact Details

The AGFMA Hotline provides dedicated phone numbers for reach FM region.

The AGFMA Hotline have also implemented a ‘call back’ feature to allow

users to hold their place in the queue.

Please refer to the AGFMA Hotline – Contact Details desktop aid for further

details.

https://dpti.sa.gov.au/__data/assets/pdf_file/0018/81414/DOCS_AND_FILES-

7700236-v2-AGFMA_Hotline_-_Contact_Details_v1_4.pdf

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A new addition to SAMIS

The Service Locator

Within the lasted initiative and enhancement for SAMIS the service locator was created. This new function

enables plant and equipment, such as air conditioners, to record the rooms that are serviced by that item of plant

or equipment.

Example: Multi Split Air Conditioning

Entering a new multi split air conditioner into SAMIS which services rooms 002, 003 and 004.

Start entering the data into SAMIS by entering all the general details, once these have been entered the next tab

within the toolbox is the new service location tab.

This tab allow the user to select the correct boxes to indicate where, within the building, that particular air

conditioner services. Once selected click ‘next’ and proceed with entering the remaining information.

Happy SAMIS data entry!!!!

SAMIS

Service Location

Tab Select the

appropriate box

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Strategic Asset Management

Dashboards

The AGFMA dashboard is ready for you to use!

Dashboards are a management information system that is

easy to read, often single page, real time-time user

interface, showing a graphical presentation of the current

status and historical trends of an organisation’s key

performance indicators. Dashboards enable informed

decisions to be made.

The AGFMA Section has been developing the AGFMA Dashboard for a couple of months now. Its development

has been influenced by the SAMIS and FAMIS User Groups and it continues to have new features added.

The AGFMA dashboard shows a variety of data sets. The four main data sets are

cost and job count for breakdown, minor works, preventative maintenance and

replacement refurbishment. It will compare your scheduled work with your

unplanned work. It will compare your preventative maintenance with your

breakdown maintenance. It will show you the current year data or go back over the last 6 years. You can select

the data at agency level or at site level, for one facilities management service provider or both.

How you can use this data? Here are a few questions the dashboard will answer; Trend analysis is vital, are your

costs increasing or falling? Is your budget correct? Is preventative maintenance driving down breakdowns?

Where are your most expensive sites? Armed with this data you are better informed to make your asset

management decisions.

For details on your agency dashboard please contact the DPTI:

Business Systems Service Desk -

DPTI.BusinessSystemsServiceDesk@sa.gov.au

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Strategic Asset Management

Industry News

ISO 55001 interlocks other management standards

The Strategic Asset Management Framework (SAMF) working group was formed to provide a forum for bringing

agencies together to share knowledge, experiences and resources to assist in promoting and developing a

consistent approach to asset management across government.

Many agencies are in the process of reviewing and updating their asset management policies, strategies, plans

and processes to align with the principles of the 2014 Asset Management Systems Standards ISO55000-02.

One of the key principles of ISO55000 is to embed asset management in the overall organisational system,

similar to the way in which risk management is now a part of day-to-day business practices.

To achieve the benefits of an effective asset management system, understanding and commitment across all

areas of the organisation is needed. Therefore, leadership and governance are key attributes recognised as

critical to maximising the value that can be realise from its building assets.

Image: http://www.assetinsights.net/Glossary/G_ISO_55001.html

The working group provides an avenue of support to Agencies involved in the asset management process for

their Agency to complement the advisory service provided by DPTI-AGFMA on building asset management.

If you would like to join the working group or require any assistance, please contact Julia Smethurst on 8343

2380 or email Julia.smethurst@sa.gov.au.

For those that would like a basic understanding of Asset Management – please see this fantastic 3 minute video:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=el0A8js4vK8

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Contract Management & Agency Advocacy AGFMA Agency Advocates

Advocacy – Wiki Definition

Advocacy in all its forms seeks to ensure that people are able to:

Have their voice heard on issues that are important to them

Defend and safeguard their rights

Have their views and wishes genuinely considered when decisions are being made about their lives

Advocacy is a process of supporting and enabling people to:

Express their views and concerns

Access information and services

Defend and promote their rights and responsibilities

Explore choices and options

You may have noticed a subtle change in title for

David Herbert and Francois Koch.

As part of the AGFMA Sections continuous

improvement focus and refining our service response relating to the contract, the job descriptions for

both contract managers was modified and given the new title of Agency Advocate.

Apart from the broad definition of “advocacy”, the title of Agency Advocate reflects the contemporary

term for what this role comprises which in essence is: to promote, advocate, monitor, advise, inquire

and investigate agency interaction with the service providers.

Agencies should make use of their Advocate by: discussing issues, asking for advice, escalating any

unresolved issues, and following up on any advice given by their Advocate.

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Preventative Maintenance Servicing and Technical Data Sheets. Technical Data Sheet (TDS) Library – Update Highlights

Newly created TDSs include: H54 - Food Production Conveyor System; EQ375 - Rail System (Patient Hoist);

and ME281 - Glengowrie Tram Wash (Hydraulic Equipment). The TDS suite for Building - Roof Anchor Points

has been updated with: additional activities; detail, especially on the Proofing Test; references to Standards and

information on competency requirements for undertaking the service. The TDS suite for Generators has been

substantially updated following the Third Party review of TDS Package 1 and the comprehensive investigation of

appropriate servicing protocols. The TDS library website link is: http://www.st.dtei.sa.gov.au/tds/tds.php

Technical Data Sheet Review Package 1 (2017) – Outcome

For this package, the majority of TDSs are in the `high risk’ bracket and were selected for compliance, currency

and appropriate servicing levels concerns. The remainder were selected for potential servicing cost saving

opportunities. The review has been completed, the recommendations assessed and the TDSs have been

updated accordingly. A summary document has been written on the findings.

Technical Data Sheet Review Package 2 (2017) – Outcome

The criteria for the selection of this package were similar to the above. The work is also complete. Significant

updates were done to `high risk’ TDSs (hyperlinked): F39 Interface Testing of Fire Protection Systems and S49

Treated Mains Water Storage & Tank. A summary document has been written on the findings.

Technical Data Sheet Review Package 3 (2017) – Status

The selection of this package is being finalised. Part will cover the `high risk’ Health suite of TDSs for: Batch

Washers; Autoclaves; Heat Sealers; and Air Dryers. The servicing procedures for all these items are complex

(validation processes) and extensive, and are thus expensive. Common mechanical plant will also be included

e.g. Pumps, Boilers, Chillers, Heat Exchangers, Reverse Osmosis Units, and Solar Heating and Cooling Units.

Post 2017 Technical Data Sheet Review Packages – Associated Work

Two key tasks have been identified:

Analysis of the recommendations from the Reviews to determine any patterns: e.g. improvements;

typical omissions; and options for servicing cost savings which may be applicable to other TDSs; and

Further assessment of the preventative maintenance servicing cost implications, advice to the agencies’

key representatives, and liaison with the facility management providers.

Those with a passion for TDSs can contact Nicky Will and group discussions can be arranged.

Tindo Solar Production Floor, Mawson Lakes

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Let’s Talk Renewable Energy! Solar Panels and Battery Energy Storage Systems – Developments in Adelaide, South Australia

In 2015 the South Australian government announced a $1.1 million tender for the design, installation and

maintenance of battery energy storage systems in flagship government buildings that already had solar panels.

The initiative is directly linked with the plan to make Adelaide the

world’s first “carbon neutral” city – with a 50% renewable energy

target by 2025. Other benefits include: greenhouse gas reduction;

energy load management; and energy cost reduction. When the

power output from the Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS) is

insufficient, additional power is drawn from the grid. Electricity can

also be bought when prices are low e.g. at night and then used to

offset the power needs when prices are high.

The installation of the BESS at the Art Gallery of SA started in late July 2017 and was

commissioned in October. Installed in the sub-basement in a 2 hour fire rated room, it

has a storage capacity of 64kWh with a power output of 22.5kW. The batteries were

supplied by LG Chem (South Korea) and the inverters, Inverters Selectronic SP PRO

(Victoria). The solar panels are about 4 years old and were installed by Zen Energy.

The BESS at the State Library of SA is planned to be completed this December. DAC

approval has been granted and final approval from Adelaide City Council is expected

soon. It will be installed in the Plant Room and in roof space in a 2 hour fire rated room.

The storage capacity is 270kWh with a peak power output of 100kW. The batteries were

supplied by LG Chem (South Korea) and the inverters, Parker (USA). The solar panels

were installed c.2005 and are due to be replaced in approximately 15 years. They are

only partially working due to inverter failures.

The DAC approval for the BESS submission for Adelaide High School is pending and

installation is forecasted for February 2018. The storage capacity is 115kWh with a peak

power output of 100kW. The manufacturers are the same as those for the State Library.

Solar Panels and Battery Energy Storage Systems – Developments in regional South Australia

The SA Government is establishing a Renewable Technology Fund which will provide $75 million in grants and

$75 million in loans for eligible projects e.g. solar thermal; bio-mass; hydrogen energy; and pumped hydro.

Tesla Battery Energy Storage System - Jamestown

This is the first project using the Fund and has been

enabled by an agreement between the Government and

renewable companies: Neoen (France) and Tesla (US).

It is understood the Government has the right to tap up

to 70% of the battery’s output at times. This, the world’s

largest, lithium ion battery system, will be connected to

the grid and to the adjacent Hornsdale Wind Farm built

by Neoen. The batteries will be a modular network with

each `Powerpack’ 2.1m tall x 1.3m long and 0.8m wide in

size and 1.2 tonnes each.

Government Building Kw)*1 (kWh)*2

Art Gallery of SA 30 3,226,717

SA Museum 30 531,552

Parliament House 20 TBC

State Library of SA 18.5 5,202,362

Adelaide Railway Stn. 21 TBC

Adelaide High School 15 703,520

*1 Solar Panel Capacity *2 2013/14 Annual Usage

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The Wind Farm consists of 99 turbines producing up to 315MW of energy. Tesla have committed to delivering

this 129MWh storage / 100MW output battery storage system within 100 days of signing the agreement – the

reported date is 01 December 2017. Their advice is that the replaceable batteries will have a lifespan of

approximately 15 years and the circuitry 20-30 years.

Tesla claims the system will provide enough power for

more than 30,000 homes. For comparison, Tesla, in

conjunction with company, Southern California

Edison, have built a similar system in southern

California with 80MWh storage / 20MW power

output which is reported to power 15,000 homes.

The key benefits of the system will be the provision

of stabilisation services for renewable energy and the

availability of emergency back-up power if needed. Technology & economic viability – ARENA ESCRI Report, Phase 1

This evolving technology is looking increasingly attractive with rapidly dropping prices in lithium ion batteries and

associated infrastructure. Elon Musk (Tesla) predicted that the 2015 cost of ~400US$/kWh will plummet to

~100US$/kWh by 2020. This is shown in the graph above. As evident, 2017 is the point at which the Net Present

Value tips into the positive upper half of the graph and where a real business case for the commercial operation

of grid connected battery systems emerges.

ESCRI Battery Energy Storage System – Dalrymple Substation (Yorke Peninsula)

The $30 million Energy Storage for Commercial

Renewable Integration (ESCRI) project requires

Australian Renewable Energy Agency (ARENA) funding

of up to $12 million. It will be owned by Electranet and

leased to a major energy retailer.

The 30MW system will be the second biggest in the world

and is the first grid-scale battery system to be designed,

built and commercially operated in Australia. It is located

adjacent to the 90MW Wattle Point Wind Farm, offering a

potential future connection. Construction has started and

completion is forecasted for May 2018. For the ARENA

ESCRI report the link is:

https://arena.gov.au/assets/2016/04/ESCRI-General-Project-Report-Phase-1.pdf#page=69 Zen Energy Renewable Energy Projects – Whyalla, Middleback Ranges, Port Augusta (Eyre Peninsula)

In late October 2017 Zen Energy approved the following projects:

200MW of solar panel infrastructure - 80MW in the Whyalla Council industrial area and 120MW on

adjacent land owned by Liberty OneSteel;

A 100MWh/100MW battery energy storage system at Port Augusta;

100MW of Demand Response’ at the Whyalla Steelworks and other sites in South Australia;

A 600MWh/120MW Pumped Hydro Storage Facility at a disused iron ore mine pit in the Middleback

Ranges, south-west of Whyalla; and

480MW of additional solar power capacity to support industrial expansion in Whyalla and other industrial

loads in South Australia.

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Team News

RAH Transition

As I am sure everyone is aware we have had a very busy last couple of months working through the challenges

associated with the move from the old Royal Adelaide Hospital. I would like to personally thank both current and

former Royal Adelaide Hospital employees as well as Spotless and SA Health staff for their understanding and

assistance during what was a challenging time. Fortunately, thanks in no small part to the dedication and hard

work of the trades staff, the move went as well as could be expected with several challenges met and obstacles

overcome.

It has been interesting and I am sure for the staff who have spent in some cases over 40 years working on the

site, somewhat bittersweet, to see the hospital change from a vibrant and bustling medical centre to a relatively

quiet and near empty group of buildings awaiting demolition.

The highlight of the transition for myself was the farewell barbeque and get together to celebrate the many years

of service as well as good memories and friendships that were built along the way. It was a beautiful day to

celebrate on the lawns and it was great to see so many former employees return to share a snag with some

salad and reminisce about old times.

RAH trades employees and associated staff, past and present, gathered to catch-up and farewell the site.

Jonathon Dreyer – A/G Operations Manager Made Available Trades

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Team News

Tshering Penjor (AKA ‘TP’)

I am an undergraduate student of University of South Australia. I am from Gross National Happiness (GNH)

country called Bhutan. I came to Australia in February 2012 to study and complete an Associate Degree in

Engineering and Diploma of Building Design. Currently, I am final year civil engineering student at University of

South Australia.

I am so happy that I was selected as a graduate student working in the Across Government Facilities Management

Arrangements (AGFMA) section of DPTI as my industrial experience. On my first day I was made very welcome

by Nicky and Michael. My first compulsory reading was “Who Moved My Cheese?” written by Dr. Spencer Johnson!

I consider the book as an inspiration for me to move forward with my industrial experience. After that it was reading

“Guidelines for the Control of Legionella” which was another new thing I learned which I was not aware of. It is a

bacteria grown in water particles which is a big issue to manage and control the growth of legionella in the

manufactured water system. Therefore, I am learning new things day by day and very optimistic about the next 12

weeks with DPTI.

I am married with two daughters but unfortunately they are back in Bhutan and I have not seen them for the last 3

years. My wife Sonam is with me as my dependent and during my free time I skype with my daughters.

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Team News

Kerri Cook I joined the AGFMA team in August 2017 as the Contracts Team Business Support Officer.

I have been working with DPTI for over 35 years and have spent the last 13 years in Operational

Support Roles. During this time I have gained a good understanding

in Transport Safety Compliance activities that the Department

undertakes which include Marine, Heavy Vehicle and Taxi

Compliance.

I have spent the past 10 months as PA to the General Manager of

Transport Operations, so I have a good understanding of the work

the Department does within the Bus, Rail and Traffic Operations

areas.

I am able to bring to the AGFMA team my administration

experience and knowledge of DPTI processes and hope to make

a difference in the way the team tackles the many systems and

programs which are a part of this busy Section.

When I am not working, I enjoy watching my two son’s play soccer.

I follow the AFL (Go the Crow’s!), walking with my Staffy, and I love catching up with family and

friends.

Francisco Lacar joined Facilities Services in July

2016 as Manager Strategic Operations and Contracts

after serving South Australia Police for 8 years in the

areas of project and contracts, managing capital

works and facilities management services. Prior to

that, he served in the Housing Trust (now Renewal

SA) for 9 years project managing urban renewal

projects.

His many years of project and contract management

experience in built assets allows him to strategically

look for ways to improve contracts, operations and

compliance systems within Facilities Services.

Francisco is married with 1 child, and enjoys the

privilege of being able to oxygenate in the gym in

between work and family life. Outside of work,

Francisco loves reading and travelling to places that

offer immersive cultural and food

experience. Indulging in quality family time, leisure

reading, travel and going to the gym are activities he

enjoys to maintaining a healthy life, mind and body.

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Team News Peter Slee - Spotless

A bit of a good news story about one of the our Agency clients

Jim Mountzouris the Strategic Asset Manager for the

Women's and Children's Health Network is back

entertaining the masses, for those who don’t know, Jim

played in the 80”s Adelaide band Vertical Hold that had a

number of hits on the local and national charts such as

the classic pop songs “My Imagination” and “Tears of

Emotion. Vertical Hold also made a number of

appearances on “Countdown” the iconic 80s pop music

show on the ABC.

Recently Jim has made a “comeback” and has been seen

playing a couple of gigs at “The Gov” and word has it that

he will be playing in next year’s Fringe Festival

Prepared by David Herbert

https://youtu.be/csBL2gQnjME

Hello Everyone, My working history has been spread across private

and public sectors, with the greater portion of the past 25 years

being in the public sector serving DPTI (SACON/Building

Management), SAHT, DECD (DECS at the time) and DEWNR. I

have just returned to South Australia after 3+ years in Perth working

for Western Power maintaining their owned and leased office

accommodation and works depots across the South West

Interconnected System (SWIS).

All of my roles have been very asset, facilities and maintenance

management centric serving both client-side and suppliers, across

multiple industries, in centralised and regionally structured

organisations. I am confident this depth of experience and knowledge

will add value to the FM arrangements across Government.

The opportunity at Spotless excites me and I can already see avenues

to advance the continuous improvement programs already in place.

A clear focus is on data integrity and utilising the available information

to provide key trend indicators of asset performance that assists sites

in a clear, simple manner.

I look forward to working with you all.

Peter Slee

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Useful links

Across Government Facilities Management website: Please be advised that our website is getting a makeover and content is being progressively reviewed to maintain currency. Go to http://dpti.sa.gov.au/facilities_management or select Asset Management from the DPTI website.

Current FM Arrangements brochure: this publication provides an overview of the FM Services Arrangements,

services provided, benefits of participation and roles and responsibilities of the parties within a contract based on

collaboration:

http://www.dpti.sa.gov.au/__data/assets/pdf_file/0003/164415/AGFMA_Brochure_2015-24_Revised_2017.pdf

Agency work procedure manual: this document provides a guide to the work procedures to be followed by

employees of South Australian agencies participating in the Across Government Facilities Management Services

Arrangements to request, monitor, accept and approve for payment facilities management services provided under

the FM Services Arrangements:

http://www.infrastructure.sa.gov.au/__data/assets/pdf_file/0007/174364/agency_work_procedure_manual.PDF

SAMIS: your one stop shop for all things SAMIS:

http://www.dpti.sa.gov.au/BuildingManagement/systems_and_reports/samis

FAMIS: FAMIS holds information on the facilities management activity within agencies using the Across

Government Facilities Management Arrangements. This information is available to FAMIS users within each

agency via a password authenticated login:

https://famis.sa.gov.au/famis/login/login.jsp

DPTI Friday Notes:

Every Friday the DPTI Chief Executive Officer, Michael Deegan, sends out a synopsis of what has occurred across

the department the preceding week. The Friday Note can be accessed here:

DPTI Chief Executive Friday Note

New Contact Numbers

Peter Keys: ............... 08 8402 1714

Andrew Porter: .......... 08 8402 1736

Annie Skein: ............. 08 8402 1723

Cheryl Lees: ............. 08 8343 2139

David Herbert: .......... 08 8402 1717

Julia Smethurst: ........ 08 8340 2380

James McPherson: ... 08 8402 1772

Francois Koch: ......... 08 8402 1766

Jonathon Dreyer: ..... 08 8402 1281

Mark Peterson: ........ 08 8402 1756

Michael Alliston: ....... 08 8402 1765

Nicky Will: ................ 08 8402 1725

Vivian Asadi………….08 8343 2356

Kerri Cook: …………08 7109 7105

BS Service Help Desk:

................................. 08 8343 2850