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HAMPSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL

BUILDING DESIGN PROJECT APPRAISAL

EDUCATION BUILDINGS ADVISORY GROUP

6 JANUARY 2004

EXECUTIVE MEMBER - EDUCATION

22 JANUARY 2004

BUILDINGS, LAND AND CONTRACTS PANEL

27 JANUARY 2004

EXECUTIVE MEMBER - POLICY AND RESOURCES

19 FEBRUARY 2004


PROJECT:	*THE WESTGATE SCHOOL, WINCHESTER*

	*NEW ADMINISTRATION ACCOMMODATION, SCIENCE UPGRADE AND NEW CLASSROOM*

COMMENCEMENT DATE:	*APRIL 2004*

COMPLETION DATE:	*DECEMBER 2004*

PLANNED YEAR OF START IN ACCORDANCE WITH CAPITAL PROGRAMME:		*2004/ 05*

RECOMMENDATION:

That the building design project appraisal for the The Westgate School scheme be approved.

1. FINANCE

Capital Expenditure	Current Estimate £'000	Capital Programme £'000
Buildings	1,016	215
Fees	144	35
Land to be purchased	_	_
TOTAL	*1,160	250

* The means by which the difference between the Current Estimate and the proposed 04/05 Capital Programme allocation is to be met is shown in the table below.

Furniture and Equipment: An allocation for furniture and equipment for the new hall has been made in the current funding available for these proposals.

Financial Provision for Total Scheme	Buildings £'000	Fees £'000	Total Cost £'000
1. From Education's own Resources:
a) Capital Programme 04/05	216	34	250
b) Capital Programme 04/05 NDS Modernisation	139	21	160
c) School	352	48	400
d) DfES Specialist School Status	86	14	100
2. From Other Resources:
a) Policy and Resources Capital contribution	223	27	250
TOTAL	1,016	144	1,160

Anticipated Devolved Capital allocations £'000

2002/03 40

2003/04 71

2004/05 85

TOTAL 196

Landlord Funded Work connected with this Scheme

A contribution of £223,000, excluding fees, will be made to this scheme from the Policy and Resources 2003/04 Capital Programme.

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 = £1,790 per m² (excluding abnormals)

(for new administrative building)

Gross Cost = N/A

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	-	-	-	60	60
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 £828 per annum, £3.45 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 improved Science accommodation is required as a result of the School's recently achieved Specialist College Status. Funding has been allocated from the DfES grant, together with contributions from the NDS Modernisation programme, to bring the existing Science Labs up to current standards as part of the on-going programme at secondary schools.

The School has chosen to use their own resources, together with a contribution from Policy & Resources as compensation for the loss of their playing field which will provide a site for the Winchester Early Years Centre, for additional teaching accommodation and a new administrative facility. This includes much-needed improvements to the front entrance and external works infrastructure.

3. DETAILS OF SITE

LOCATION

The Westgate School is located at Cheriton Road, Winchester and adjoins the site occupied by the Western Primary School.

ADJOINING LAND AND BUILDINGS

The existing school site is bounded to the north by the Rotherley Boarding House site with housing beyond, to the east by Cheriton Road with detached residential properties beyond, to the south by residential accommodation in Fordington Avenue, and to the west by Western Primary School and the linking playing fields.

AREA INCLUDING COMPARISON WITH LOCAL/NATIONAL STANDARDS

The total site area is 10.2 acres (4.12 hectares). The DfES guideline for a school of this size is 18.4 acres (7.45 hectares).

PLANNING POSITION

An application for detailed planning permission was submitted to the Environment Department during December 2003.

SUITABILITY FOR PROJECT

The proposals outlined in this design project appraisal have been approved by the County Education Officer, Headteacher and Governors of the School as being the most appropriate development to provide new administrative accommodation, science upgrade and a new classroom.

RESULTS OF TRIAL BORE HOLES

A recent site investigation has found the area to be sound chalk. There will be concrete strip foundations to the administrative block.

ACCESS

The existing main vehicular and pedestrian access points to the school are from Cheriton Road to the east of the site. It is proposed to improve the current situation by the addition of a new dedicated vehicular entrance, linking to the existing car parking area, thereby creating separate pedestrian access.

COMMENTS ON SITE LAYOUT

The school site is roughly rectangular in shape with the main school buildings positioned to the east of the site. The school parking areas are located along the northern boundary of the site, with access from Green Lane. Tennis/hard playcourts are located to the south and playing fields extend to the west. The site slopes downwards from the northwest to the southeast corner.

The proposed new administration wing will be located at the eastern end of the main school building on the site of the current caretaker's cottage (which is to be demolished).

The science upgrade is to the existing 1960's science block situated in the centre of the site and the proposed new classroom is located on the first floor of the adjoining single-storey building.

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 additional accommodation.

MAINTENANCE IMPLICATIONS

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

LANDSCAPE PROPOSALS

The site has been significantly relandscaped with each preceding phase of works and this theme will be continued as part of the current phase of works. The proposals include new hard paving around the administrative building and the science block, along with some with tree and shrub planting.

4. THE PROPOSED BUILDING/RATIONALISATION/CONVERSION

TYPE OF PROJECT, LAYOUT AND FACILITIES PROVIDED

New administration wing

· Headteacher's office with wc and cloaks

· conference room

· assistant Headteacher's office

· kitchenette

· general office space

· manager's office

· cleaner's store

· reception and waiting areas

As a result of this new-build, a classroom will be reinstated and a deputy headteacher's office, reprographic room, and a medical inspection room with en-suite wc will be provided within the existing main building.

Science upgrade

· upgrade of four laboratories (one for additional use by junior pupils as part of the Specialist Science College status)

· upgrade and linking of two preparation rooms

· provision of new science storage

· upgrading of staircase and escape routes

· provision of a new accessible toilet

New classroom

· 72m² classroom adjacent to science block (with option to upgrade to laboratory)

PLACES PROVIDED

45 additional places.

PRESENT/REDUNDANT BUILDINGS AND FUTURE USE

The existing main school building was built circa 1910 and is of a traditional brick construction. Many buildings and extensions have been added since then, the most recent addition being the new sports hall/ badminton centre which was completed in August 2002. The majority of the existing buildings on site are considered to be in good condition for their age and type.

TEMPORARY BUILDINGS

All temporary buildings have been removed from site as a result of previous phases of work. However, it will be necessary to provide temporary accommodation whilst the science refurbishment takes place and this will be removed from site on completion of the works.

SITUATION ON SITE AND ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT

All elements of the scheme have been designed to complement adjoining buildings on site.

The siting of the new administrative wing has been carefully chosen to provide a welcoming and clearly identified entrance point for visitors to the school.

TYPE OF CONSTRUCTION, FINISH AND APPEARANCE

New administrative wing

Brick cavity wall construction with steel frame and slate roof to match existing. Windows and doors will be composite timber and powder-coated aluminium. The entrance canopy and cupola will be lead-clad to match existing features.

Science upgrade

Internal works to bring science accommodation to current DfES and Science College standards, new fire exits to meet current standards, and improvements to environmental/energy standards.

New classroom

Lightweight steel frame construction with glazing in composite timber and aluminium. Pitched copper finish roof to match adjacent science block.

ACCESSIBLE FACILITIES

Two accessible parking spaces with level access to the proposed new administrative wing will be enhanced. There are three additional accessible parking spaces adjacent the recently completed sports hall/badminton centre.

An additional fully accessible wc will be provided within the refurbished science facility.

Ground floor access points to the science accommodation will be ramped to maximise accessibility.

HEATING AND VENTILATION SYSTEMS

Reception and Admininstration block

Underfloor heating system and naturally ventilated via opening windows.

Extract ventilation to wc's and cleaner's cupboard.

Heating in existing administration office to be retained for use as classroom.

Science rooms

New radiators to replace existing fan convectors. Natural ventilation. Preparation rooms to have new radiators to replace existing electric panel heating. Mechanical ventilation, as needed, to storage, preparation and wc.

SPRINKLER SYSTEM

These are not stand-alone buildings on a green field site and, in addition, an assessment concludes them to be low fire risk category buildings and therefore sprinkler systems are not considered appropriate and 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, and additional roof insulation will be incorporated in the existing Science block roof.

ALTERNATIVE STANDARDS OF PROVISION CONSIDERED

These proposals have been approved by the Headteacher and Governors of the School as meeting the accommodation requirements of the School.

CAR PARKING

Seven additional car parking spaces will be provided adjacent to the new administrative wing as part of this scheme. (This forms the last phase of the master plan largely implemented with the upgrade to Green Lane and associated parking which took place with the construction of the new sports hall/badminton centre.)

CONSULTATIONS

The following have been consulted during the development of the project: Headteacher and Governors of the school, County Education Officer, Environment Department, Access Officer, local Councillor.

5. THE BUILDING DEVELOPMENT

This scheme will provide the new administration wing, science upgrade and new classroom required by the school and will rationalise the eastern end of the site, providing a welcoming approach to the school.

6. BUILDING MANAGEMENT

CLEANING

Existing arrangements will apply.

CATERING

Existing arrangements will apply.

7. FURNITURE AND EQUIPMENT

An allocation for furniture and equipment for the new hall has been made in the current funding available for these proposals.

8. STAFFING

No change.

9. FEES

Architectural Services - Property, Business & Regulatory

Quantity Surveying - Property, Business & Regulatory

Electrical and Mechanical Engineering - Property, Business & Regulatory

Structural Engineering - WSP

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