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Hampshire County Council Item 8
Education Buildings Advisory Group 27 April 2004 Executive Member - Education 13 May 2004 Cherbourg Primary School, Eastleigh Report by the Director of Property, Business and Regulatory Services |
Contact: Steve Clow Ext: 7858 e-mail: [email protected]
| How the conclusion in this report fits with the Corporate Strategy This scheme will impact on the delivery of all Corporate Aims, focusing most immediately on: Aim 5 - improving services: all users of the proposed new facilities will benefit from these proposals. |
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Summary |
1.1 |
Cherbourg Primary School is located within a residential area of Eastleigh with a current number on roll of 335 pupils (age 5-11 years). The school is of traditional construction, dating from 1911 and was recently extended by some six teaching spaces in 2000. |
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The proposal outlined in the attached design project appraisal comprises a new staff room and classroom, allowing an internal reconfiguration of space within the existing school for the provision of an Emotional and Behavioural Difficulties Unit (EBD Unit) for seven pupils. Three of the pupils who will use the EBD Unit already attend the school. The cost of the scheme is £310,000, excluding fees. A capital programme (04/05) allocation of £217,000, excluding fees, SEED challenge funding of £42,000, excluding fees, and school contribution of £60,000, excluding fees, is available for this purpose. |
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The Director of Property, Business and Regulatory Services has progressed the design of the proposed additional accommodation and the purpose of this report is to outline the design proposals and seek approval to the attached design project appraisal. |
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Architect's plans PMIS file
Building Profile Reports TMH
HAMPSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL
BUILDING DESIGN PROJECT APPRAISAL |
EDUCATION BUILDINGS ADVISORY GROUP
27 APRIL 2004
EXECUTIVE MEMBER - EDUCATION
13 MAY 2004
PROJECT: |
CHERBOURG PRIMARY SCHOOL, EASTLEIGH | |
NEW STAFF ROOM AND CLASSROOM NEW EMOTIONAL AND BEHAVIOURAL DIFFICULTIES (EBD) UNIT | ||
COMMENCEMENT DATE: |
JULY 2004 | |
COMPLETION DATE: |
NOVEMBER 2004 | |
PLANNED YEAR OF START IN ACCORDANCE WITH CAPITAL PROGRAMME: |
2004/ 05 | |
RECOMMENDATION:
That the building design project appraisal for the Cherbourg Primary School scheme be approved.
1. FINANCE
Capital Expenditure |
Current Estimate £'000 |
Capital Programme £'000 |
Buildings |
319 |
217 |
Fees |
41 |
33 |
Land to be purchased |
_ |
_ |
TOTAL |
*360 |
250 |
* 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 Committee's own Resources: |
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a) Capital Programme (as above) |
217 |
33 |
250 |
b) SEED Challenge |
42 |
6 |
48 |
c) School - devolved capital |
60 |
2 |
62 |
TOTAL |
319 |
41 |
360 |
Anticipated Devolved Capital allocations £'000
2002/03 26
2003/04 25
2004/05 29
2005/06 29
TOTAL 109
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 = £1,781 per m2
- Gross Cost = £1,839 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 |
Nil |
2 |
2 |
19 |
21 |
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 £4.28 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 proposal outlined in the project appraisal comprises a new staff room and classroom, allowing an internal reconfiguration of space within the existing school for the provision of a small and Emotional and Behavioural Difficulties Unit (EBD Unit) for seven pupils. Three of the pupils who will use the EBD Unit already attend the school. The cost of the scheme is £310,000, excluding fees. A capital programme (04/05) allocation of £217,000, excluding fees, SEED challenge funding of £42,000, excluding fees, and school contribution of £60,000, excluding fees, is available for this purpose.
3. DETAILS OF SITE
LOCATION
Cherbourg Primary School is located at Cherbourg Road, Eastleigh.
ADJOINING LAND AND BUILDINGS
The school site is within a residential area of Eastleigh, abuts the site with Eastleigh College and is opposite Barton Peveril College. The campus is surrounded on all sides by roads, with residential development beyond.
AREA INCLUDING COMPARISON WITH LOCAL/NATIONAL STANDARDS
The total site area is 1.17 acres (0.47 hectares). The DfES guideline for a school of this size is 3.54 acres (1.43 hectares).
PLANNING POSITION
A planning application was submitted to the Director of the Environment in March 2004.
SUITABILITY FOR PROJECT
The proposed scheme will provide a new staff room and classroom, allowing an internal reconfiguration of space to provide an Emotional and Behavioural Difficulties Units (EBD) within the existing school. These proposals have been approved by the Headteacher and Governors of the School as meeting the accommodation requirements of the School.
RESULTS OF TRIAL BORE HOLES
Trial holes have been dug for a previous development on this site and revealed good bearing conditions. The proposed new accommodation will have a combination of trench and pad foundations.
ACCESS
Pedestrian and vehicular access to the site is from Cranbury Road. Contractor's access during the course of the works will be from a new gate entrance along Cranbury Road. During the works this gate will be controlled to maintain the safety of the school users at all times.
COMMENTS ON SITE LAYOUT
The site is `L' shaped with Eastleigh College Annexe to the southeast. The school has no playing fields. Its external spaces are predominantly hard with a playground and multi-use games area, with two small areas of softer surfaces on either side. The school currently makes arrangements with nearby Alderman Quilley Community Comprehensive School for its annual sports day.
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
To minimise the impact on valuable hard play space, the play court will be reinstated up to the footprint of the new building.
4. THE PROPOSED BUILDING/RATIONALISATION/CONVERSION
TYPE OF PROJECT, LAYOUT AND FACILITIES PROVIDED
It is proposed to extend the school with the provision of one classroom and staff room. This will replace an existing under-sized classroom and allow the space vacated by the staff room to be converted to a small EBD resource.
The accommodation provided comprises:
· classroom
· staff room
· EBD resource area
· SEN room
· library area
PLACES PROVIDED
No additional places will be provided.
PRESENT/REDUNDANT BUILDINGS AND FUTURE USE
The original Victorian school building is of traditional load-bearing masonry wall construction, comprising red brickwork with a distinctive slate roof, with gables facing onto the street. The most recent addition is a six-classroom extension which continues the gable theme. These buildings are considered to be in good condition for their age and type.
TEMPORARY BUILDINGS
There is currently one temporary building on site which will remain on completion of the proposed scheme. During the latter part of the works it will be necessary to provide another temporary classroom for decanting purposes, which will also be removed on completion of the scheme.
SITUATION ON SITE AND ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT
The proposed new building will be located north of the existing main building and has been designed to mirror the recent six-classroom extension to the south, both in form and materials.
TYPE OF CONSTRUCTION, FINISH AND APPEARANCE
The construction method is a steel frame clad with a slate roof. The gable ends are aluminium framed glazing at ground floor with timber cladding over. The end wall is facing brickwork.
ACCESSIBLE FACILITIES
There are no changes to the existing accessible facilities within the school and the extension has been designed with level access throughout. A meeting with the Access Officer confirms the scheme is in accordance with his requirements.
HEATING AND VENTILATION SYSTEMS
New building
A new boiler with spare capacity for a potential future two-classroom extension will be installed to provide low pressure hot water to serve the underfloor heating to the classroom, staff room and entrance.
The new classroom will be naturally ventilated via opening windows and doors. The staff room will be provided with the addition of a local extract fan to assist in ventilation during periods of high occupancy.
Existing system
The existing heating system will be adapted to suit the revised room layout/uses and will incorporate protection against hot surfaces.
As a result of the building works, it will be necessary to provide the existing toilets with mechanical extract.
SPRINKLER SYSTEM
In accordance with County Council policy, a fire risk assessment has been undertaken. The results of this demonstrated that this building is low risk and therefore a sprinkler system is not recommended.
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
The proposed classroom/staff room extension allows for the provision of a small EBD unit within the main school building and is considered to be the most suitable proposal to meet the school's current requirements. An internal reconfiguration of space will also provide an SEN and library area.
CAR PARKING
There will be no change to the car parking provision at the school as a result of the proposed scheme.
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 County Councillor.
5. THE BUILDING DEVELOPMENT
The provision of a new staff room and classroom will facilitate an internal reconfiguration of space and the provision of a small EBD unit within the existing school building. The provision of dedicated SEN and library areas will benefit the staff and pupils of the school.
6. BUILDING MANAGEMENT
CLEANING
Existing arrangements will apply.
CATERING
Existing arrangements will apply.
7. FURNITURE AND EQUIPMENT
From the block vote in Education's Capital Programme.
8. STAFFING
No change.
9. FEES
Architectural Services } Alexander Design
Quantity Surveying } Currie & Brown
Electrical and Mechanical Engineering } Giffords
Structural Engineering } R J Watkinson