Hampshire County Council

Item

Executive Member - Policy and Resources

25 July 2003

Amery Hill Secondary School, Alton

Report by the Director of Property, Business and Regulatory Services

1

Summary

1.1

The following decision is sought:

1.2

That approval be given to the project appraisal for the construction of additional teaching accommodation at Amery Hill Secondary School at an estimated cost of £2.6m, excluding fees.

2

Reason

2.1

To upgrade existing facilities to provide additional teaching space to accommodate a rise in roll numbers and to facilitate the removal of four temporary classrooms currently on site.

3

Other options considered and rejected

3.1

The need of the school for the facilities in question has been identified as a priority and the works set out in the design project appraisal are considered to be the most appropriate and cost effective way of meeting that need.

4

Conflicts of interest declared by the decision-maker or a member or officer consulted

4.1

None.

5

Dispensation granted by the Standards Committee

5.1

Not applicable.

6

Reason(s) for the matter being dealt with if urgent

6.1

Not applicable

Approved by:

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Date of decision:

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Councillor K Thornber