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      HAMPSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL

    BUILDING DESIGN PROJECT APPRAISAL

      EDUCATION BUILDINGS ADVISORY GROUP

      14 NOVEMBER 2003

      EXECUTIVE MEMBER - EDUCATION

      4 DECEMBER 2003

      BUILDINGS LAND AND CONTRACTS PANEL

      9 DECEMBER 2003

      EXECUTIVE MEMBER - POLICY AND RESOURCES

      11 DECEMBER 2003

    PROJECT:

    PARK PRIMARY SCHOOL, ALDERSHOT

    NEW EARLY YEARS CENTRE

    COMMENCEMENT DATE:

    FEBRUARY 2004

    COMPLETION DATE:

    OCTOBER / NOVEMBER 2004

    PLANNED YEAR OF START IN ACCORDANCE WITH CAPITAL PROGRAMME:

    2003/ 04

      RECOMMENDATION:

      That the building design project appraisal for a scheme to extend the Early Years Centre at Park Primary School, Aldershot be approved.

      1. FINANCE

    Capital Expenditure

    Current Estimate

    (at Nov '02 prices)

    £'000

    Capital Programme

    (at Nov '02 prices)

    £'000

    Buildings

    609

    609

    Fees

    91

    91

    Land to be purchased

    _

    _

    TOTAL

    700

    700

      £28,000 from the Children's Centre bid has been allocated towards the fit out of the new building and will form a separate contract to the main building works.

    Financial Provision for Total Scheme

    Buildings

    £'000

    Fees

    £'000

    Total

    Cost

    £'000

    1. From Committee's own Resources:

    a) Capital Programme 03/04 New Deal for Schools (NDS) Modernisation

    242

    36

    278

    b) Nursery Education in Disadvantaged Areas (NEDA) 03/04

    130

    20

    150

    c) New Opportunities Fund / Neighbourhood Nurseries Initiative 03/04**

    174

    26

    200

    d) Children's Centre programme 04/05**

    63

    9

    72

    TOTAL

    609

    91

    700

** Subject to the successful outcome of bids to the Children's Centres and New Opportunities Fund / Neighbourhood Nurseries Initiative.

Please note that the actual bid to the Children's Centre will total £100,000 (including fees). £72,000 has been allocated towards this scheme and £28,000 will be used for the fit out of the new centre and will form a separate contract.

Anticipated Devolved Capital allocations £'000

                  2002/03 15

              2003/04 21

              2004/05 23

TOTAL 59

Landlord Funded Work connected with this Scheme

There is no Landlord funded work associated with this scheme.

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 = £1,330 per m2 excluding abnormals of £40 per m2 associated with the substructure.

- Gross Cost = £1618 per m2

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

    -

    -

    -

    37

    37

    Unit cost (£)

    (e.g. per place)

    -

    -

    -

    -

    -

    % variation to

    Committee's

    budget

    -

    -

    Number of

    additional

    Staff (fte)

    -

    -

(a) Energy Costs

        It is anticipated that the additional increase in fuel cost for the school will be in the order of £4.57 per m2.

(b) Maintenance Costs

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

      2. STATEMENT OF NEED/JUSTIFICATION FOR PROJECT

          The Neighbourhood Nurseries Initiative (NNI) was launched by the Government in February 2001. The scheme aims to support children and families in the most disadvantaged areas by providing new childcare services so that parents may return to the world of work.

          Park Early Years Centre (EYC) in Heron Wood ward, Aldershot is one of the five wards in Hampshire which fall within the 20% most disadvantaged nationally on the Index of Multiple Deprivation (IMD). The NNI plan is integral to the Early Years Development and Childcare Strategic and Implementation Plans, which aims to support the development of high quality, affordable and accessible early education and childcare places.

          The audit of provision (updated June 2003) has indicated a significant shortfall of nursery education places (128) places. Therefore the proposed additional places, including childcare, will provide an important service for local families, who under the NNI criteria will be given priority. The enhanced facilities at the EYC will enable additional advice and family support to be made available to local parents and as such has been proposed as a children's centre for approval by the Sure Start Unit.

      3. DETAILS OF SITE

          LOCATION

          Park Primary School is located at Gloucester Road, Aldershot.

          ADJOINING LAND AND BUILDINGS

          The school is bounded by residential accommodation to all sides.

          AREA INCLUDING COMPARISON WITH LOCAL/NATIONAL STANDARDS

          The total site area is 4.2 acres (1.7 hectares). The DfES guideline for a school of this size is 3.07 to 3.51 acres (1.24 to 1.42 hectares).

          PLANNING POSITION

          A formal detailed Planning Application is due to be submitted during November 2003.

          SUITABILITY FOR PROJECT

          These proposals will enable the temporary nursery facility to be operational by 31 March 2004 and for the new permanent nursery to be completed by September 2004. The nursery will fulfil the criteria of the Neighbourhood Nurseries Initiative by providing a 69 place day nursery for 0 - 5 year olds.

          RESULTS OF TRIAL BORE HOLES

          Park Primary School was constructed during 1993. A full site investigation was undertaken at that time, the results of which have been used in the preparation of this report.

          The site consists mainly of firm clay and it is proposed to use traditional strip / trench foundations with a ground bearing floor slab.

          ACCESS

          Vehicular and Pedestrian access to the school site is from Gloucester Road to the west of the site. For the duration of the contract the contractor will use this main entrance and a secure compound will be established to the north of the existing school, adjacent to the site of the new Early Years Centre.

          Appropriate arrangements regarding deliveries and the movement of construction vehicles around the site will be made locally with the school to ensure site safety is maintained at all times during the construction period.

          Access to the proposed new Early Years Centre will be via the main school entrance with a new pedestrian pathway leading to the Centre.

          COMMENTS ON SITE LAYOUT

          The school site is roughly diamond shaped with the main school building positioned centrally, with its playing fields to the south. The main entrance is from Gloucester Road to the west.

          The proposed new Early Years Centre will be constructed to the north of the school on an area currently laid to grass.

          MAINS SERVICES POSITION

          The existing mains services are considered to be of sufficient capacity to be extended and adapted 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

          It is proposed to create covered outside play areas to the south of the group rooms. External play areas will be fenced to a height of 1200mm with a secure fencing material which allows views through to other areas.

          Soft landscaping will include the planting of shrubs and trees around the site which will offer privacy and shade and will pull the buildings together whilst creating separation between the school and the new Centre.

      4. THE PROPOSED BUILDING/RATIONALISATION/CONVERSION

          TYPE OF PROJECT, LAYOUT AND FACILITIES PROVIDED

          A single storey building will be constructed to the north of the existing school building and will provide a 69 place nursery for 0-5 year olds in the following accommodation:

          - four main group rooms:

                      0-2 year olds (9 places)

                      2-3 year olds (18 places)

                      2-4 year olds (24 places)

                      3-4 year olds (18 places)

          - community / group room

          - crèche / medical room

          - sensory / quiet room

          - kitchen / training room

          - staff / staff work room

          - milk kitchen

          - sleep room

          - reception

          - administration office

          - Centre Manager's office

          - entrance hall

          - porch area

          - children's WCs

          - baby changing room

          - staff WC

          - cloakroom

          - Accessible WC

          - visitor's WC

          - storage room

          - laundry

          - cleaner's room

          - plant room

          - switch room

          - sheltered waiting area

          - entrance court

          - covered outside play areas

          - planted courtyard area.

          PLACES PROVIDED

          On completion the Early Years Centre will provide 69 places.

          PRESENT/REDUNDANT BUILDINGS AND FUTURE USE

          This is a relatively new school, constructed in 1993, and is of a traditional load bearing brick design. An extension to the existing pre-school room was completed in 1995. The building is considered to be in a good condition.

          TEMPORARY BUILDINGS

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

          SITUATION ON SITE AND ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT

          The new Early Years Centre has been designed to compliment the original school and where possible, materials have been chosen to match the existing building on site.

          TYPE OF CONSTRUCTION, FINISH AND APPEARANCE

          The proposed new building will be of a traditional brick, timber and glass construction. The roof will have a high performance covering. The windows will be timber framed and double glazed.

          ACCESSIBLE FACILITIES

          Accessible WCs will be provided within the new extension and level access will be maintained throughout.

          HEATING AND VENTILATION SYSTEMS

          A new gas fired boiler serving a combination of radiators and under floor heating will be installed within the new plant room of the building.

          Extract ventilation will be provided to the kitchen and WC areas.

          SPRINKLER SYSTEM

          The proposal is to provide extensions to the existing school building and as such the works do not constitute new stand alone buildings on a green field site. A risk assessment has concluded that this is a low risk category and therefore a sprinkler system will not be installed.

          ENERGY EFFICIENCY OF BUILDING

          The estimated annual energy consumption for the new building will meet that required by current Building Regulations.

          ALTERNATIVE STANDARDS OF PROVISION CONSIDERED

          These proposals will enable a temporary nursery to be established within the existing school from March 2004 until the completion of the new nursery in September 2004. The building will provide the required accommodation to serve the local community with first class nursery facilities.

          CAR PARKING

          An additional seven parking spaces will be provided as part of these proposals for the staff of the new Centre.

          CONSULTATIONS

          The following have been consulted during the development of the project: Headteacher and Governors of the school, County Education Officer, County Planning Officer, Early Years Centre, Early Education and Childcare Unit, Director of Environment, Access Officer, Local Councillor.

      5. THE BUILDING DEVELOPMENT

          These proposals will provide a specific nursery facility in a single, purposed designed building which will fulfil the requirements of a modern nursery.

      6. BUILDING MANAGEMENT

          CLEANING

          Existing arrangements will apply.

          CATERING

          Existing arrangements will apply.

      7. FURNITURE AND EQUIPMENT

          Furniture and equipment will be funded from the Children's Centre bid.

      8. STAFFING

          No effect.

      9. FEES

        Architectural Services } Property, Business and Regulatory Services

          Quantity Surveying } Davis, Langdon & Everest

          Electrical and Mechanical Engineering } Engineering Design Partnership

        Structural Engineering } Property, Business and Regulatory Services