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HAMPSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL

BUILDING DESIGN PROJECT APPRAISAL

EDUCATION BUILDINGS ADVISORY GROUP

3 JANUARY 2003

EXECUTIVE MEMBER - EDUCATION

23 JANUARY 2003

BUILDINGS, LAND AND CONTRACTS PANEL

3 FEBRUARY 2003

EXECUTIVE MEMBER - POLICY AND RESOURCES

13 FEBRUARY 2003

PROJECT:	WARBLINGTON SECONDARY SCHOOL, HAVANT
	MODERNISATION AND REFURBISHMENT OF EXISTING ACCOMMODATION AND IMPROVEMENT TO EXISTING SERVICES
COMMENCEMENT DATE:	MAY 2003
COMPLETION DATE:	SEPTEMBER 2003
PLANNED YEAR OF START IN ACCORDANCE WITH CAPITAL PROGRAMME:		2002/ 03

RECOMMENDATION:

That the building design project appraisal for the scheme to improve the existing design and food technology accommodation (including re-roofing), upgrade the existing mechanical and electrical services, installation of a new fire alarm and make improvements to the interior of the existing accommodation at Warblington Secondary School be approved.

1. FINANCE

Capital Expenditure	Current Estimate (at Nov '01 prices) £'000	Capital Programme (at Nov '01 prices) £'000
Buildings	1,176	505
Fees	153	81
Land to be purchased	_	_
TOTAL	* 1,329	586

* The means by which the difference between the Current Estimate and the Capital Programme allocation is to be met can be found in the table below.

Furniture and Equipment: subject to the County Education Officer's assessment of need with the Headteacher, together with the availability of funding, a furniture and equipment allocation will be made from the block vote in the Education Committee's Capital Programme in the appropriate financial year.

Financial Provision for Total Scheme	Buildings £'000	Fees £'000	Total Cost £'000
1. From Committee's own Resources:
a) Capital Programme 2003/04 - NDS Modernisation fund	505	81	586
b) School	181	13*	194
2. From Other Resources:
a) Policy and Resources Committee's 2003/04 - NDS Condition fund	390	47	437
b) Policy and Resources Committee's 2003/04 - NDS Condition fund	100	12	112
TOTAL	1,176	153	1,329

* A contribution to professional services over and above those covered by the Property Services service level agreement.

Anticipated Devolved Capital allocations £

2001/02 41,000

2002/03 43,000

2003/04 74,000

TOTAL £158,000

Landlord Funded Work connected with this Scheme

A contribution of £390,000, excluding fees, has been added to this scheme from the Policy and Resources Committee's 2003/04 NDS Condition fund along with £100,000, excluding fees, from NDS Condition Fund 2003/04 to address maintenance issues associated with existing mechanical and electrical services, re-roof the technology block and to make improvements to the interior of the building.

Value of Land already acquired for this Project

The land forming the site of the development is an integral part of the school campus and is incapable of disposal in isolation. The land was acquired at historic cost and its current value to the County Council is as part of the ground of the establishment.

Building Cost - Net Cost It would be misleading to provide a net cost per m² as this scheme comprises internal alterations to the existing buildings on site.

Revenue Implications

	(a) Employees £'000	(b) Other £'000	(a+b) Net Current Expenditure £'000	(c) Capital Charges £'000	(a+b+c) Total Net Expenditure £'000
Revenue Implications Additional+ /Reductions	0	0	0	70	70
Unit cost (£) (e.g. per place)	-	-	-	-	-
% variation to Committee's budget	-				-
Number of additional Staff (fte)	-				-

(a) Energy Costs

Upon completion of these works there should be no additional running costs. The annual running cost for this area is currently in the order of £4.43 per m².

(b) Maintenance Costs

The detailed design and choice of materials will minimise future maintenance liability.

2. STATEMENT OF NEED/JUSTIFICATION FOR PROJECT

£586,000 including fees has been identified in total from the NDS (Modernisation) budget along with funding from the school and Policy and Resources for a scheme of major refurbishment of the technology accommodation. The enhanced project as referred to in this report provides for a much-improved scheme by addressing the technology deficiencies identified in the school's asset management plan. The project will also enable better suiting of the curriculum areas.

3. DETAILS OF SITE

LOCATION

Warblington Secondary School is located at South Leigh Road, Havant.

ADJOINING LAND AND BUILDINGS

The school is bounded by residential accommodation to the east, south and west and the London to Portsmouth railway line runs along the northern boundary of the site with further housing beyond.

AREA INCLUDING COMPARISON WITH LOCAL/NATIONAL STANDARDS

The total site area for the school is 23.15 acres (9.37 hectares). The DfES guideline for a school of this size is 19.3 acres (7.81 hectares) (max); 17.76 acres (7.19 hectares) (min).

The Head of Estates Practice is investigating the capital receipt potential from any surplus land. This school development will not prejudice the investigations.

PLANNING POSITION

A planning application is not required for this scheme as the work mainly comprises internal alterations to the exiting accommodation.

SUITABILITY FOR PROJECT

These proposals will enable the provision of much improved design and food technology accommodation in line with the requirements of a large secondary school of this type. The additional capital funding from the Policy and Resources Committee's 2003/04 NDS Condition fund will enable improvements to the existing mechanical and electrical services and re-roofing to the technology block which will minimise future maintenance liabilities.

The proposals outlined in this appraisal have been prepared in consultation with the County Education Officer and the Headteacher and Governors of the School.

RESULTS OF TRIAL BORE HOLES

A site investigation has not been undertaken for this scheme as the work is to the internal fabric of the building and no new accommodation will be constructed.

ACCESS

The vehicular and pedestrian access points to the school are from South Leigh Road to the east of the site.

The existing vehicular and pedestrian entrance arrangements will remain unaltered.

COMMENTS ON SITE LAYOUT

The school site is square in shape with the school buildings positioned towards the east of the site. The car park is adjacent to the main vehicular entrance and is positioned along the eastern boundary of the site. The hard play areas are positioned in the heart of the school with blocks of accommodation enclosing the play area to the north, east and south. The school playing field extends from the school to the west

The design and food technology block is a three storey building located to the very south of the site.

MAINS SERVICES POSITION

Existing mains services will be extended as required to serve the proposed new accommodation.

MAINTENANCE IMPLICATIONS

The site will continue to be maintained in accordance with current County Council standards.

LANDSCAPE PROPOSALS

Landscaping associated with these works will be minimal and will comprise the replacement of hard paving to the exit doors of the design technology building.

4. PROPOSEDBUILDING/RATIONALISATION/CONVERSION

TYPE OF PROJECT, LAYOUT AND FACILITIES PROVIDED

The work to the interior of the building will comprise the reorganisation and complete refurbishment of existing design technology classrooms. Work will be undertaken to the ground floor accommodation of an existing three storey and adjoining two storey block located to the south of the site. This design does not lend itself to the current teaching requirements and it is proposed to completely strip out the classrooms, including some of the interior block walls, and re-provide large purpose designed classrooms with appropriate storage areas. The re-suited and refurbished ground floor will offer the following accommodation:

- three design technology classrooms

- food technology classroom

- textiles classroom

- two art classrooms

- art textiles classroom

- technology staff room

- technology meeting room

- three large design technology stores

- one food technology store

- two textiles stores

- two art stores

- kiln room

- art office

- cleaners store

- plant room

A new staff and accessible WC will be created and the existing male and female pupil WCs will be refurbished and all new sanitary ware fitted. The existing circulation areas will be reorganised and will increase exhibition areas for pupils to display their work. This area will have roof lights fitted to provide natural daylight.

The whole of the area will have new ceilings, lighting and floor finishes and appropriate IT cabling and benching will be provided to the design technology classrooms. Asbestos will be removed from the ceiling and the air handling equipment will be altered to serve the reorganised accommodation.

It is proposed to improve the existing fire escape and fire stairwell in the building and provide new internal fire doors within the ground floor.

Work in the main teaching block which accommodates the main entrance, reception, administration suite and general teaching classrooms will include the removal or encapsulation of asbestos panels from within the building along with improvements to the lighting and fire alarm system.

PLACES PROVIDED

No additional places will be provided as a result of this project.

PRESENT/REDUNDANT BUILDINGS AND FUTURE USE

The school is made up of different blocks of accommodation in varying styles with the most recent developments being an art block and three classrooms infill extension constructed in 1995 and a new drama block completed in 1998. The existing buildings on site are considered to be in a fair condition for their age and type.

TEMPORARY BUILDINGS

There are no temporary buildings on this school site and none will be required either during or on completion of these proposals.

SITUATION ON SITE AND ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT

There will be no visual change to the exterior of the building as these proposals comprise alterations and modifications to the interior of the building only.

TYPE OF CONSTRUCTION, FINISH AND APPEARANCE

No new accommodation will be constructed as part of this project.

FACILITIES FOR THE DISABLED

A new accessible WC will be provided in the refurbished design technology block and level access will be provided throughout the ground floor.

HEATING AND VENTILATION SYSTEMS

The existing ceiling heaters will be replaced with radiant panels to serve the proposed reorganised accommodation.

Ventilation to the teaching areas will be by natural means via opening windows with mechanical assistance to the WCs.

ENERGY EFFICIENCY OF BUILDING

The external envelope of the building is unaffected.

ALTERNATIVE STANDARDS OF PROVISION CONSIDERED

These proposals will provide much improved accommodation and facilities to meet the needs of the design and food technology curriculum. Pupils and staff will greatly benefit from the improvements made to the building.

CAR PARKING

The car parking arrangements at this school will remain unaltered.

CONSULTATIONS

The following have been consulted during the development of the project: Headteacher of the school, County Education Officer, County Planning Officer, Borough Council, County Surveyor, Estates Practice, Executive Member - Education, Local County Councillor.

5. THE BUILDING DEVELOPMENT

These proposals will provide teaching accommodation to meet the needs of a secondary school of this type. The maintenance work to be included in this scheme will reduce the maintenance liability in the near future.

6. BUILDING MANAGEMENT

CLEANING

Current arrangements will continue when the new building is complete.

CATERING

Current arrangements will continue when the new building is complete.

7. FURNITURE AND EQUIPMENT

From the block vote in the Education Committee's Capital Programme.

8. STAFFING

No effect.

9. FEES

Architectural Services Property, Business

Quantity Surveying and Regulatory

Electrical and Mechanical Engineering Services

Structural Engineering - WSP

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