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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: |
PERINS COMMUNITY SCHOOL, ALRESFORD | |
PHASE 1 - DANCE STUDIO, FITNESS SUITE AND PE CLASSROOM | ||
COMMENCEMENT DATE: |
MAY 2004 | |
COMPLETION DATE: |
JANUARY 2005 | |
PLANNED YEAR OF START IN ACCORDANCE WITH CAPITAL PROGRAMME: |
2004/ 05 | |
RECOMMENDATION:
That the building design project appraisal for the Perins Community School scheme be approved.
1. FINANCE
Capital Expenditure |
Current Estimate (at Nov '03 prices) £'000 |
Capital Programme (at Nov '03 prices) £'000 |
Buildings |
1,551 |
733 |
Fees |
194 |
117 |
Land to be purchased |
- |
|
TOTAL |
1,745 |
850 |
* The means by which the difference between the Current Estimate and the Capital Programme allocation is to be met is shown 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 Education's Capital Programme in the appropriate financial year.
Financial Provision for Total Scheme |
Buildings £'000 |
Fees £'000 |
Total Cost £'000 |
1. From own Resources: |
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a) Capital Programme (as above) |
733 |
117 |
850 |
b) School |
270 |
27 |
297 |
c) Special College Status |
86 |
14 |
100 |
2. From Other Resources: |
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a) Policy and Resources Funding |
300 |
36 |
336 |
TOTAL |
**1,389 |
194 |
1,583 |
**This estimate is in excess of the funding by £162,000. Further funding is being sought through a bid to the Football Foundation and possible Winchester City Council funding. The funding and costs will be reviewed upon receipt of a tender.
Anticipated Devolved Capital allocations £'000
2002/03 35
2003/04 64
2004/05 77
TOTAL 176
Landlord Funded Work connected with this Scheme
There is no landlord funded work associated with this scheme at the present time. However, an investigation on the condition of the existing electrical sub main infrastructure for the landlord is underway and this upgrade work may well be included in the capital works at some stage.
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 = £1,310 per m2 (excluding abnormals) - Gross Cost = £1,679 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 |
- |
12 |
- |
83 |
95 |
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 £6,640, £4.30 per m².
(b) Maintenance Costs
The detailed design and choice of materials will minimise future maintenance liability.
2. STATEMENT OF NEED/JUSTIFICATION FOR PROJECT
A bid was made to the DfES in September 2001 to extend the school by 89 places to take the capacity to 913 places.
There are currently 909 pupils on roll and this is expected to remain at, or close to this level for the foreseeable future.
The first phase of the work will provide an additional 67 places, with the other places being provided by the new sports hall.
DETAILS OF SITE
LOCATION
Perins Community School is located at Pound Hill, Alresford.
ADJOINING LAND AND BUILDINGS
The school site is situated in a mainly residential area of Alresford. The site is bounded to the north by Pound Hill and The Avenue; to the east by a fire station and housing; to the south by part of the Watercress Line and housing; and to the west by Bridge Road.
AREA INCLUDING COMPARISON WITH LOCAL/NATIONAL STANDARDS
The total site area is 20.15 acres (8.15 hectares). The DfES guideline for a school of this size is 17.30 acres (7 hectares). The Land and Property Review identified the western part of the site for investigation into alternative uses. These are in hand as part of the Key Worker Housing Initiative. This proposed development will not prejudice these investigations.
PLANNING POSITION
Detailed planning permission for this scheme was granted in October 2003.
SUITABILITY FOR PROJECT
The proposals of this two-phase scheme have been approved by the Headteacher and Governors of the School as meeting the requirements of the School and will also provide first-class sports facilities for the local community.
RESULTS OF TRIAL BORE HOLES
The original ground investigation was inconclusive and two bore holes were instructed to confirm the findings of the trial pits. The supplementary ground investigation concluded that topsoil and shrinkable clay to a depth of about 4.7m below ground level overlaid a layer of dense/very dense gravel. The recommendation is for deep strip mass concrete foundations to a depth of 2.7m below ground level. The presence of shrinkable clay and proximity to trees indicates that a suspended ground floor slab is required.
ACCESS
Existing access arrangements to the site via Pound Hill to the north and Jacklyns Lane to the east will not be affected by these proposals. A dedicated contractor's site access and haul road is to be provided off Pound Hill for the duration of the works. The haul road will cross the school access to the all-weather pitch and will be managed by the contractor in consultation with the school, to ensure safety is maintained at all times.
COMMENTS ON SITE LAYOUT
This sloping school site is rectangular in shape with the buildings clustered to the east of the site with the playing fields extending to the west.
The proposed development will be positioned to the west of the site, between the most westerly teaching block (the Pascal block) and the all-weather pitch.
MAINS SERVICES POSITION
There are insufficient mains services (electricity/water/foul drainage) in the vicinity of the proposed development and new services will need to be provided.
MAINTENANCE IMPLICATIONS
The site will continue to be maintained in accordance with current County Council standards.
LANDSCAPE PROPOSALS
The proposed development will enclose a new external space for the school with a courtyard bounded by the existing Eliot and Pascal buildings. Paved areas will be provided immediately adjacent to the new building to give service and fire escape access.
New young tree planting is proposed between the proposed development and the existing all-weather pitch.
4. THE PROPOSED BUILDING/RATIONALISATION/CONVERSION
TYPE OF PROJECT, LAYOUT AND FACILITIES PROVIDED
This is a two-phase scheme comprising:
Phase 1
The first phase of the scheme will provide ancillary accommodation consisting of:
Ground Floor
· PE classroom
· School changing facilities/wc's/showers
· Lift
First Floor
· Dance studio
· Health and fitness suite
· Community changing facilities/wc's showers
Phase 2
Phase 2 comprises the construction of a new four court sports hall and ancillary offices.
PLACES PROVIDED
67 additional spaces.
PRESENT/REDUNDANT BUILDINGS AND FUTURE USE
There school campus consists of mainly traditional, with some system built buildings. The original school buildings were constructed in the early 20th century, with additions being made throughout the 1960's and 70's, the most recent construction being a science laboratory and drama studio in 2001. The existing buildings on site are generally considered to be in a fair condition for their age and type.
TEMPORARY BUILDINGS
There are currently six temporary buildings on the school site which are due to be removed on completion of both Phase 1 and Phase 2, subject to agreement between the County Education Officer and the Headteacher.SITUATION ON SITE AND ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT
The proposed development is to be located to the rear of the Pascal block, adjacent the all-weather pitch, and has been sited and designed to have minimal environmental impact and to complement the character of existing buildings on site, in particular the recently completed drama studios.
TYPE OF CONSTRUCTION, FINISH AND APPEARANCE
The form of the building is separated into two parts, the sports hall (Phase 2) and the ancillary accommodation, separated by a corridor.
The building will be constructed of brick and metal cladding. A glazed stairway to the first floor will mark the entrance to the building. Red brick and blue render will reflect the recently completed drama studios and provide visual continuity on the school site.
ACCESSIBLE FACILITIES
The proposed development has been designed with level thresholds throughout. A lift will be installed as part of the first phase of works. Two accessible parking spaces are to be provided.
HEATING AND VENTILATION SYSTEMS
Three separate ventilation systems are proposed, one supplies and extracts air from the proposed sports hall (Phase 2), one from the activity areas (dance studio, fitness suite, shower areas, etc), and the third will serve the general areas such as reception, corridors and stores.
The ventilation systems will supply a combination of fresh and recirculated air in the case of the sports hall and general areas. The unit serving the activity areas will supply all fresh air.
To supplement the ventilation system, gas fired low pressure hot water heating system will be provided in all areas. This will comprise wall-mounted radiators in all areas with the exception of the sports hall where high-level radiant panels are proposed.
SPRINKLER SYSTEM
The requirement for a sprinkler system has been risk assessed in accordance with the Design Unit Practice Note and it concluded that the building was not at sufficient risk to justify the inclusion of a sprinkler system.
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 were developed in consultation with the Headteacher and Governors of the School and are considered to be the most appropriate design solution to meet the needs of the School and community.
CAR PARKING
Two accessible parking spaces will be provided adjacent the proposed developmentl. The parking requirements of the school will not change as a result of this scheme as community use will be during the evenings and weekends.
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
Phase 1 of the scheme will provide ancillary accommodation consisting of PE classroom, school changing facilities/wc's/showers, dance studio, health and fitness suite and community changing facilities/wc's/ showers and lift.
Phase 2 of the scheme will provide a new four court sports hall and ancillary offices (to be reported in a future project appraisal).
6. BUILDING MANAGEMENT
CLEANING
Existing arrangements will apply.
CATERING
Existing arrangements will apply.
7. FURNITURE AND EQUIPMENT
From the block vote in the Education's Capital Programme.
8. STAFFING
No change.
9. FEES
Architectural Services } Property, Business & Regulatory
Quantity Surveying } Property, Business & Regulatory
Electrical and Mechanical Engineering } RHB
Structural Engineering } Price & Myers