BONGOLAND BnB DESIGN MEETING MINUTES NO. 1-zoom
PROJECT
:
Proposed Bongoland Bed and Breakfast Victoria Falls
CLIENT
:
NATIONAL RAILWAYS OF ZIMBABWE PENSION FUND (NRZPF)
DATE
:
Tuesday 7th March 2023
TIME
:
11:15Hrs
01.01
ATTENDANCE
01.01.1
PRESENT
FIRM
C. Hlabangana
T. Chiume
Busi
Eric
Thabo
Madzivire
Pardon
O. Nyakunika
S. Mbavhuma
S. Masuku
G. Simela
T. Chagwiza
I. Dzinotyiwei
A. Elamin
D. Tshabalala
G. Charamba
NATIONAL RAILWAYS OF ZIMBABWE PENSION FUND
C. Ncube
NATIONAL RAILWAYS OF ZIMBABWE PENSION FUND
NATIONAL RAILWAYS OF ZIMBABWE PENSION FUND
NATIONAL RAILWAYS OF ZIMBABWE PENSION FUND
NATIONAL RAILWAYS OF ZIMBABWE PENSION FUND
NATIONAL RAILWAYS OF ZIMBABWE PENSION FUND
NATIONAL RAILWAYS OF ZIMBABWE PENSION FUND
KNIGHTFRANK
KNIGHTFRANK
KNIGHTFRANK
HBN Simela Architects
HBN Simela Architects
Marsden Consultants Africa; QS
Marsden Consultants Africa; QS
Inter-Africa Consulting
Unimage Design Consultants
CN Cube Consulting Engineers
01.01.2
APOLOGIES
01.02
01.02.1
CORRECTIONS TO PREVIOUS MINUTES
REPRESENTING
NRZPF
NRZPF
NRZPF
NRZPF
NRZPF
NRZPF
NRZPF
KF
KF
KF
HBN
HBN
MCA
MCA
IAC
UDC
CNC
ACTION
ALL
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01.03.1
Project team for Bongoland and Princess Mansion to be recommended by HBN and
HBN
approved by the Client.
01.04.2
• Knight Frank recommended HBN to be the Project Manager, Client approved.
HBN
• It was noted that the Princess Mansion project has come at an opportune time where
small lettable units are in demand.
01.04.3
HBN presented the Princess Mansions design proposal.
• Follow-up design meetings to be done to get Client input.
HBN
• Client advised that the food court might not be required since Chicken Slice is present
and budget needs to be trimmed which might do away with the bridge.
HBN
• The thrust is to reduce the development cost and focus on retail. A feasibility study could
be needed to ascertain the profitability.
• HBN advised that preliminary working drawings had been done.
HBN
• Submission of plans for approval by BCC can be done while final details are being worked
HBN
out with the Client.
• Knight Frank advised that the tenant will be given 6months notice to vacate and make
way for the project. All processes up to tender stage should be complete by then.
KF
• Knight Frank are the letting agents for the development.
• HBN advised that the project team is as was selected upon project inception in 2014:
Architect & Project Manager
– HBN Simela Architects
Structural Engineer
– Inter-Africa Consulting
Quantity Surveyor
– Marsden Consultants Africa
Electrical & Mechanical Engineer
– CN Cube
• Consultants were working at risk, once Client approves the project contracts will signed.
• Knight Frank recommended the project team to the Client, Client noted that they will
continue working with the team therefore profiles must be ready for submission.
• First Project Management meeting to be held on Tuesday 14th March 2023.
• It was advised that all consultants to have offices in Bulawayo.
01.05.4
ALL
ALL
HBN
ALL
HBN presented the Bongoland BnB design proposal.
•
Total number of units will be 19 from 22 due to 3 units being taken up by ancillary
facilities.
•
Café seating; 14No. Internal and 70No. external
•
Client expressed concern over having 4bedrooms in some of the units, HBN advised
HBN
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that operator specific input will be required to inform the design.
•
The Client advised that the running of the facility will be done by an operator.
•
Some units are self-catering while others will be serviced by the Café.
•
Client to flight RFP to get operator input to finalise the design.
•
HBN Advised that the project team will be as follows:
Architect & Project Manager
– HBN Simela Architects
Structural Engineer
– InterAfrica Consulting
Quantity Surveyor
– Marsden Consultants Africa
Electrical & Mechanical Engineer
– Unimage Design Consultants
•
•
HBN will be required by the Client to act as the Project Manager.
•
The Client indicated that the formalization of the project team to be done as soon
as possible.
Client to meet with the investments committee on the 5th of May 2023, all design
proposals to have been finalized and detailed.
•
NRZPF
HBN
ALL
ALL
HBN
MCA advised that the budget estimated submitted is based on the Architect’s
proposal, Client and operator input quantified once received.
•
NRZPF
HBN to submit drawings to Council to save time maintain project momentum, after
operator input has been incorporated ‘as-built’ drawings will then be submitted.
•
NRZPF
Mr Chiume is the point person for the Client and a property officer will be coming
on board.
•
HBN
MCA
Two estimates were tabled; leaving the units as they are and converting the
kitchens into bedrooms. Cost difference is estimated to be $200,000.00.
•
A suggestion was made to include a conference centre in the admin. The operator
to give input on this.
•
Client to circulate RFQ to the project team prior to send it out to operators.
HBN
NRZPF
AOB
01.06.1
With no other matters to discuss the meeting was closed at 12:30hrs.
01.07.1
NEXT MEETING
To be held on Tuesday 14th March 2023 time 14.30 at NRZ Boardroom Bulawayo.
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DISTRIBUTION
C. Hlabangana
T. Chiume
Busi
Derick
Thabo
Madzivire
Pardon
O. Nyakunika
S. Mbavhuma
S. Masuku
G. Simela
T. Chagwiza
I Dzinotyiweyi
A Elamin
C. Ncube
G. Charamba
D. Tshabalala
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NRZ Pension Fund; ( chipo@nrzcpf.co.zw);
NRZ Pension Fund; ( thomas@nrzcpf.co.zw);
NRZ Pension Fund; ( busi@nrzcpf.co.zw);
NRZ Pension Fund; ( derick@nrzcpf.co.zw);
NRZ Pension Fund; ( thabo@nrzcpf.co.zw);
NRZ Pension Fund; ( madzivire@nrzcpf.co.zw);
NRZ Pension Fund; ( pardon@nrzcpf.co.zw);
Knight Frank; ( oswald.nyakunika@zw.knightfrank.com); 0292 2267231
Knight Frank; I nkosi.mbavhumana@zw.knightfrank.com); 0773409359
Knight Frank; ( siza.masuku@zw.knightfrank.com); 0772252463
HBN Simela Architects; (hbnsimela@gmail.com); 0292 72219 / 0786 840939
HBN Simela Architects; (tchagwiza@hbnsimela.co.zw); 0775 932531
Marsden Consultants Africa; (mcainno@mweb.co.zw); 0772 201482
Marsden Consultants Africa; (mcahre1@mweb.co.zw); 0772 312823
C.N. Cube Consulting Engineers; (clement.ncube@hotmail.com); 0292 482281 / 0780 285445
Unimage Design Consultants; (georgecharamba@gmail.com); 0292 72219 / 0777989067
Inter-Africa Consulting; (dinga@interafricaglobal.com); 0779424765/ WhatsApp: +27 82 337
3078
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