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David L. Jones

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I had a chance on the weekend to take a tour of the new Sydney Water
building in Parramatta before it opens.
http://www.sydneywater.com.au/Whoweare/OneSmithStreet/

Wow!, I've got work environment envy now :-(

It's one smart building indeed, lots of techno gadgets included to make it
smart and user friendly.
Things like fully automated conference rooms. Put a piece of paper down on
the desk in a specific marked location and it automatically gets projected
onto the big screen, the blinds drop, and the lights dim etc.

The "chilled beam" air-con system is terrific too, with fresh air pumped
through the open metal mesh ceiling tiles constantly. You feel like someones
left all the doors and windows open it's so fresh.

I won't even mention the workstations and office space, but you might as
well be working from your living room at home.

I was excited about our company moving into a brand spanking new purpose
designed building next week, but now I know it's just not going to cut the
mustard. The lab is one floor down and on the opposite side of the building
from my desk for starters...

Dave.
 
David L. Jones wrote:
I had a chance on the weekend to take a tour of the new Sydney Water
building in Parramatta before it opens.
http://www.sydneywater.com.au/Whoweare/OneSmithStreet/

Wow!, I've got work environment envy now :-(

It's one smart building indeed, lots of techno gadgets included to make it
smart and user friendly.
Things like fully automated conference rooms. Put a piece of paper down on
the desk in a specific marked location and it automatically gets projected
onto the big screen, the blinds drop, and the lights dim etc.

The "chilled beam" air-con system is terrific too, with fresh air pumped
through the open metal mesh ceiling tiles constantly. You feel like someones
left all the doors and windows open it's so fresh.

I won't even mention the workstations and office space, but you might as
well be working from your living room at home.

I was excited about our company moving into a brand spanking new purpose
designed building next week, but now I know it's just not going to cut the
mustard. The lab is one floor down and on the opposite side of the building
from my desk for starters...

Dave.
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Only the best when you're a regulated monopoly. All you have to do is
justify the expenditure to the regulator, and the customers will have to
pay for it.

Sylvia.
 
"Sylvia Else" <sylvia@not.at.this.address> wrote in message
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David L. Jones wrote:
I had a chance on the weekend to take a tour of the new Sydney Water
building in Parramatta before it opens.
http://www.sydneywater.com.au/Whoweare/OneSmithStreet/

Wow!, I've got work environment envy now :-(

It's one smart building indeed, lots of techno gadgets included to make
it smart and user friendly.
Things like fully automated conference rooms. Put a piece of paper down
on the desk in a specific marked location and it automatically gets
projected onto the big screen, the blinds drop, and the lights dim etc.

The "chilled beam" air-con system is terrific too, with fresh air pumped
through the open metal mesh ceiling tiles constantly. You feel like
someones left all the doors and windows open it's so fresh.

I won't even mention the workstations and office space, but you might as
well be working from your living room at home.

I was excited about our company moving into a brand spanking new purpose
designed building next week, but now I know it's just not going to cut
the mustard. The lab is one floor down and on the opposite side of the
building from my desk for starters...

Dave.

Only the best when you're a regulated monopoly. All you have to do is
justify the expenditure to the regulator, and the customers will have to
pay for it.
Click to expand...
Wrong.
The move will save Sydney Water money in many ways.

Dave.
 
David L. Jones wrote:
"Sylvia Else" <sylvia@not.at.this.address> wrote in message
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David L. Jones wrote:
I had a chance on the weekend to take a tour of the new Sydney Water
building in Parramatta before it opens.
http://www.sydneywater.com.au/Whoweare/OneSmithStreet/

Wow!, I've got work environment envy now :-(

It's one smart building indeed, lots of techno gadgets included to make
it smart and user friendly.
Things like fully automated conference rooms. Put a piece of paper down
on the desk in a specific marked location and it automatically gets
projected onto the big screen, the blinds drop, and the lights dim etc.

The "chilled beam" air-con system is terrific too, with fresh air pumped
through the open metal mesh ceiling tiles constantly. You feel like
someones left all the doors and windows open it's so fresh.

I won't even mention the workstations and office space, but you might as
well be working from your living room at home.

I was excited about our company moving into a brand spanking new purpose
designed building next week, but now I know it's just not going to cut
the mustard. The lab is one floor down and on the opposite side of the
building from my desk for starters...

Dave.
Only the best when you're a regulated monopoly. All you have to do is
justify the expenditure to the regulator, and the customers will have to
pay for it.

Wrong.
The move will save Sydney Water money in many ways.
Click to expand...
They could apparently have saved more money by having less luxurious
accomodation and facilities.

Sylvia.
 
"Sylvia Else" <sylvia@not.at.this.address> wrote in message
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David L. Jones wrote:
"Sylvia Else" <sylvia@not.at.this.address> wrote in message
news:000c73c5$0$22302$c3e8da3@news.astraweb.com...
David L. Jones wrote:
I had a chance on the weekend to take a tour of the new Sydney Water
building in Parramatta before it opens.
http://www.sydneywater.com.au/Whoweare/OneSmithStreet/

Wow!, I've got work environment envy now :-(

It's one smart building indeed, lots of techno gadgets included to make
it smart and user friendly.
Things like fully automated conference rooms. Put a piece of paper down
on the desk in a specific marked location and it automatically gets
projected onto the big screen, the blinds drop, and the lights dim etc.

The "chilled beam" air-con system is terrific too, with fresh air
pumped through the open metal mesh ceiling tiles constantly. You feel
like someones left all the doors and windows open it's so fresh.

I won't even mention the workstations and office space, but you might
as well be working from your living room at home.

I was excited about our company moving into a brand spanking new
purpose designed building next week, but now I know it's just not going
to cut the mustard. The lab is one floor down and on the opposite side
of the building from my desk for starters...

Dave.
Only the best when you're a regulated monopoly. All you have to do is
justify the expenditure to the regulator, and the customers will have to
pay for it.

Wrong.
The move will save Sydney Water money in many ways.


They could apparently have saved more money by having less luxurious
accomodation and facilities.
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Not by any really significant amount, no.

And anyway the building is a showpiece, designed to demonstrate water/energy
efficiency and sustainability etc.

Dave.
 
"MisterE" <mistere@nigma.net> wrote in message
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And anyway the building is a showpiece, designed to demonstrate
water/energy efficiency and sustainability etc.

LOL
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What's so funny about that?
If you don't care about that sort of thing, then fine, but to those that do
it's actualy pretty cool, and a very well implemented example.

Dave.
 
David L. Jones wrote:
"MisterE" <mistere@nigma.net> wrote in message
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And anyway the building is a showpiece, designed to demonstrate
water/energy efficiency and sustainability etc.
LOL

What's so funny about that?
If you don't care about that sort of thing, then fine, but to those that do
it's actualy pretty cool, and a very well implemented example.

Dave.
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Does it have a lower total cost of ownership, or is it merely
demonstrating how energy and water consumption can be reduced if you
have access to other people's money to cover the required capital?

Sylvia.
 
"Sylvia Else" <sylvia@not.at.this.address> wrote in message
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David L. Jones wrote:
"MisterE" <mistere@nigma.net> wrote in message
news:49c89155$0$7704$afc38c87@news.optusnet.com.au...
And anyway the building is a showpiece, designed to demonstrate
water/energy efficiency and sustainability etc.
LOL

What's so funny about that?
If you don't care about that sort of thing, then fine, but to those that
do it's actualy pretty cool, and a very well implemented example.

Dave.

Does it have a lower total cost of ownership
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As a result of those features?, yes, I'm lead to believe that's the case
here.

or is it merely demonstrating how energy and water consumption can be
reduced if you have access to other people's money to cover the required
capital?
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This might come as a surprise to you, but a lot of this stuff doesn't cost
extra, and in fact can be cheaper if you plan it right.
Talking to the builders rep they said these sorts of systems are getting
more common because they can in fact be cheaper to implement up front as
well as save you money on running costs, help the environment, and provide a
better working environment. Can be a winner all-round if you get it right.

Dave.
 
On Tue, 24 Mar 2009 19:04:08 +1100, David L. Jones wrote:

What's so funny about that?
If you don't care about that sort of thing, then fine, but to those that
do it's actualy pretty cool, and a very well implemented example.
Click to expand...
Except, there are almost certainly better ways of achieving the same
goals.
 
terryc wrote:
On Tue, 24 Mar 2009 19:04:08 +1100, David L. Jones wrote:

What's so funny about that?
If you don't care about that sort of thing, then fine, but to those that
do it's actualy pretty cool, and a very well implemented example.

Except, there are almost certainly better ways of achieving the same
goals.



Sydney water, what are they going to do in that building, work on more
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water saving stickers? find new ways to screw your water bill? Yeah I
can see they needed a new building for that.
 
"Giggs" <flame.001@hotmail.com> wrote in message
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terryc wrote:
On Tue, 24 Mar 2009 19:04:08 +1100, David L. Jones wrote:

What's so funny about that?
If you don't care about that sort of thing, then fine, but to those that
do it's actualy pretty cool, and a very well implemented example.

Except, there are almost certainly better ways of achieving the same
goals.



Sydney water, what are they going to do in that building, work on more
water saving stickers? find new ways to screw your water bill? Yeah I can
see they needed a new building for that.
Click to expand...
Would you like to complain about the high price of water too while you're at
it?

Dave.
 
David L. Jones wrote:
"Giggs" <flame.001@hotmail.com> wrote in message
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terryc wrote:
On Tue, 24 Mar 2009 19:04:08 +1100, David L. Jones wrote:

What's so funny about that?
If you don't care about that sort of thing, then fine, but to those that
do it's actualy pretty cool, and a very well implemented example.
Except, there are almost certainly better ways of achieving the same
goals.



Sydney water, what are they going to do in that building, work on more
water saving stickers? find new ways to screw your water bill? Yeah I can
see they needed a new building for that.

Would you like to complain about the high price of water too while you're at
it?

Dave.

Are water prices high in NSW? Do you have water in NSW?
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"Giggs" <flame.001@hotmail.com> wrote in message
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David L. Jones wrote:
"Giggs" <flame.001@hotmail.com> wrote in message
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terryc wrote:
On Tue, 24 Mar 2009 19:04:08 +1100, David L. Jones wrote:

What's so funny about that?
If you don't care about that sort of thing, then fine, but to those
that
do it's actualy pretty cool, and a very well implemented example.
Except, there are almost certainly better ways of achieving the same
goals.



Sydney water, what are they going to do in that building, work on more
water saving stickers? find new ways to screw your water bill? Yeah I
can see they needed a new building for that.

Would you like to complain about the high price of water too while you're
at it?

Dave.
Are water prices high in NSW?
Click to expand...
No.
Many people actually pay a lot less than what it actually costs to
distribute it to them.

Do you have water in NSW?
Click to expand...
Of course.
You are not from NSW?

Dave.
 
David L. Jones wrote:
"Giggs" <flame.001@hotmail.com> wrote in message
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David L. Jones wrote:
"Giggs" <flame.001@hotmail.com> wrote in message
news:49d96175$1@news.mel.dft.com.au...
terryc wrote:
On Tue, 24 Mar 2009 19:04:08 +1100, David L. Jones wrote:

What's so funny about that?
If you don't care about that sort of thing, then fine, but to those
that
do it's actualy pretty cool, and a very well implemented example.
Except, there are almost certainly better ways of achieving the same
goals.



Sydney water, what are they going to do in that building, work on more
water saving stickers? find new ways to screw your water bill? Yeah I
can see they needed a new building for that.
Would you like to complain about the high price of water too while you're
at it?

Dave.
Are water prices high in NSW?

No.
Many people actually pay a lot less than what it actually costs to
distribute it to them.

Do you have water in NSW?

Of course.
You are not from NSW?

Dave.


I hate to live in a broken ass state where the governemt has to ask Rudd
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for money to bail them out. How does it feel living in a state that
actually didn't have a boom and instead just went into recesson before
the rest of the world...... still glad that Sydney water have such a
nice building to do nothing in.
 
David L. Jones wrote:
"Giggs" <flame.001@hotmail.com> wrote in message
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David L. Jones wrote:
"Giggs" <flame.001@hotmail.com> wrote in message
news:49d96175$1@news.mel.dft.com.au...
terryc wrote:
On Tue, 24 Mar 2009 19:04:08 +1100, David L. Jones wrote:

What's so funny about that?
If you don't care about that sort of thing, then fine, but to those
that
do it's actualy pretty cool, and a very well implemented example.
Except, there are almost certainly better ways of achieving the same
goals.



Sydney water, what are they going to do in that building, work on more
water saving stickers? find new ways to screw your water bill? Yeah I
can see they needed a new building for that.
Would you like to complain about the high price of water too while you're
at it?

Dave.
Are water prices high in NSW?

No.
Many people actually pay a lot less than what it actually costs to
distribute it to them.
Click to expand...
A lot of people make up for this shortfall by buying bottled water at a
price higher than petrol...

Do you have water in NSW?

Of course.
You are not from NSW?

Dave.
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