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Hampshire County Council

Executive Member - Education Item

23 March 2006

Minor Projects - Progress Report

Report of the Director of Property, Business and Regulatory Services

Contact: Steve Clow Ext: 7858 e-mail: [email protected]

1. Summary

1.1 The purpose of this report is to provide an update of the progress made in implementing those schemes in the Education Capital Programme with a value of between £43,000 and £216,000 (exclusive of fees).

2. Current Position

2.1 The attached tables summarise the current position in relation to schemes funded by the Education 2004/05 and 2005/06 Capital Programme including Minor Works, Seed Challenge, William Price Trust, Schools Access Initiative (SAI), New Opportunities Fund (NOF) and Staff Workplaces budget. The tables provide details of the funding, a brief description of the works and a summary of the current position.

3. Minor Works Capital Programme 2005/06

3.1 South View Junior School, Basingstoke

      An allocation of £30,000, excluding fees, has been made in the 2005/06 Capital Programme and the school is making a contribution of £35,000 for works to extend the existing library.

      Tenders are due to be invited during April 2006, with an anticipated start on site during July 2006 and completion during September 2006.

3.2 The Wavell School, Farnborough

    The School has been successful in a Lottery bid for £43,000, excluding fees, together with a Rushmoor Borough Council contribution of £20,000, excluding fees, and a school contribution of £25,000 to fund a scheme to convert the existing gym into a movement space for the school.

    Tenders are due to be invited during May 2006, with an anticipated start on site during July 2006 and completion during August 2006.

4. Staff Workplace 2005/06

4.1 Burley Primary School, Ringwood

Since being reported in January 2006, this scheme has received planning approval to a revised scheme with an estimated building cost of £79,468

    An allocation of £25,800, excluding fees, has been made in the 2005/06 Capital Programme - Staff Workplaces Remodelling Budget along with a School devolved capital contribution of £53,668.

    Tenders will be invited during April 2006, with start on site anticipated during August 2006 and completion during December 2006.

4.2 Castle Hill Junior School, Basingstoke

      An allocation of £30,000, excluding fees, has been made in the 2005/06 Capital Programme and the school is making a contribution of £35,000 to form an extension to the staff room to provide additional space for staff during non-teaching time and to allow staff to prepare for lessons.

      Tenders will be invited during March 2006, with start on start anticipated during July 2006 and completion during September 2006.

5. NDS Modernisation - Schools Specialist Accommodation Programme

5.1 Aldworth Science College, Basingstoke

      An allocation of £85,411, excluding fees, has been made in the 2005/06 Capital Programme - NDS Modernisation - Schools Specialist Accommodation Programme for a scheme to refurbish two Craft, Design and Technology (CDT) classrooms at the above school. The school has contributed £39,423, excluding fees, towards the proposals and £3,136 will come from the Children's Services Capital Programme contingency.

    Work will comprise the stripping out of two existing classrooms and complete refurbishment, to include new flooring, ceilings, lighting, cabling and benching appropriate for a CDT classroom. Minor alterations to an internal store and the refurbishment of a preparation room will also be included.

    It is proposed that the windows to the two classrooms be replaced as part of these works and an allocation of £14,651, excluding fees, has been made from the Policy and Resources 2005/06 Capital Repairs budget. This brings the total value of the scheme to £142,621, excluding fees.

    It is proposed that this scheme be negotiated with Nolan Davies Contracting Ltd and approval to this course of action was given at the April 2005 meeting of the Executive Member for Policy and Resources.

    Work is due to commence on site during March 2006 and be completed during April 2006.

5. Schools Access Initiative (SAI) / Disability Discrimination Act (DDA) 2005/06

5.1 King's School, Winchester

Funding of £74,000, excluding fees, is available from the 2005/06 Capital Programme and £108,670, excluding fees, from the 2006/07 Capital Programme, to provide an internal lift.

It is proposed to tender the works during March 2006, with anticipated start on site during April 2006 and completion during August 2006.

5.2 Wyvern Technology College, Fair Oak

An allocation of £108,700, excluding fees, has been made in the Capital Programme (Schools Access Initiative) 2005/06 and the school is contributing £125,000, excluding fees, for toilet refurbishment works and internal modification works.

Tenders will be sought during March 2006 with an anticipated start on start during March 2006 and completion during July 2006.

6.0 Specialist School College Status Allocations 2006/07

6.1 Cowplain Community School

An allocation of £87,000, excluding fees, has been made in the Children's Services Capital Programme 2006/07 which, together with school contributions of £57,249 devolved capital and £50,000 fundraising, will be used for the extension and conversion of the existing caretaker's house to form an IT suite/video conference facilities and offices for school/community use.

Tenders are currently being sought and it is anticipated that works will commence on site during April 2006 and complete during September 2006.

Recommendation

      1. That the changes to the minor works programme be approved.

      Section 100 D - Local Government Act 1972 - background papers

      The following documents disclose facts or matters on which this report, or an important part of it, is based and has been relied upon to a material extent in the preparation of this report.

      NB the list excludes:

      1. Published works.

      2. Documents which disclose exempt or confidential information as defined in the act.

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      Architect's plans Property Management Contract Reconciliation Statements Information File, PBRS

Minor Works Capital Programme 2005/06 (* including carry forwards)

School

Funding Position £

Summary of works

Comments

Alderman Quilley School, Eastleigh

Residue of NOF sports hall

Project 18,000

School Devolved Capital 15,000

Environment - Safe Routes to

School 04/05 76,120

Education Capital Programme

05/06 20,000

P&R External Works Budget

05/06 20,000

              149,120

Relocation of school car park to new location behind Sports Hall with new access roads, footpaths and cycle ways.

The Scheme was completed on site during February 2006.

Bordon Junior School

Capital Programme 05/06 50,103

School - Devolved Capital 66,000

P&R NDS Condition 05/06 25,000

              141,103

Entrance lobby, canopy and internal alterations to admin office.

Capital Programme funding has been increased by £7,000 and school funding by £6,000. The scheme is currently on site with completion anticipated during April 2006.

Butts Primary School,

Alton

Capital Programme 05/06 77,586

P&R Capital Repairs 20,000

School - Devolved Capital 45,049

              162,635

Extend existing building to improve administrative/staff accommodation and provide a multi purpose teaching room.

Works commenced on site during September 2005 and it is anticipated they will complete during March 2006.

Chase Children's Centre Bordon

Capital Programme 05/06 47,627

              47,627 4

Extension to office accommodation and provision of ramped access to the Centre.

It is proposed to negotiate this scheme with a preferred contractor. Anticipated start on site date is April 2006 with completion during June 2006.

Hamble Primary School

Capital Programme 05/06 100,000

School - Devolved Capital 55,000

              155,000

Extension to classroom to create additional teaching space, cloak and alterations to lobby/entrance area.

Tenders are currently being sought. It is anticipated that works will commence on site in April 2006 with completion in August 2006.

Littlefold Family Centre, Waterlooville

Capital Programme 06/07

- Sure Start Capital 245,000

              245.000

Conversion from existing Family Centre to Children's Centre

This scheme is now included as a major project report elsewhere on the agenda.

South View junior School

Basingstoke

Capital Programme 05/06 30,000

School - Devolved Capital 35,000

              65,000

Extension to library

It is proposed to invited tenders during April 2006 with works commencing on site in July 2006 and completion anticipated in September 2006.

St Luke's CE Primary School

Sway

Education Capital Programme

(Security Budget) 05/06 21,000

School - Devolved Capital 67,000

Workforce Reform Budget 43,000

              131,000

Extension to provide staff room, plus entrance alterations.

It is proposed to invite tenders during March 2006 with works commencing on site during July 2006 and completion anticipated in October 2006.

The Wavell School, Farnborough

Education Capital Programme

(Lottery funding) 06/07 43,000

Rushmoor Borough Council 20,000

School - Devolved Capital 25,000

              88,000

Conversion of existing gymnasium to form a movement space

It is proposed to invite tenders during May 2006 with works commencing on site in July 2006 and completion anticipated in August 2006.

Staff Workplaces 2005/06 (*including carry forwards)

School

Funding position £

Summary of Works

Comments

Burley Primary School

Capital Programme 05/06 34,255

Staff Workplaces Remodelling

Budget 25,800

School - Devolved Capital 20,000

              80,055

Small extension to provide additional office accommodation.

Tenders are due to be sought during February 2006 with an anticipated start on site date during April 2006 and completion during July 2006.

Castle Hill Junior School, Basingstoke

Capital Programme 05/06 30,000

School - Devolved Capital 35,000

              65,000

Extension to staff room to provide additional space for staff.

Tenders are due to be sought during February 2006 with an anticipated start on site date during July 2006 and completion during September 2006.

Itchen Abbas Primary School, Winchester

Capital Programme 05/06 43,500

Education - School Security 17,400

School - Devolved Capital 73,275

              134,175

Relocation of admin office and Headteacher's office to first floor to provide improved security and staff office facilities.

Works commenced on site during November 2005 and completion is anticipated during March 2006.

Yateley School, Yateley

Education - School Security 97,969

              97,969

New reception to sports/ performing arts studio

It is proposed to negotiate this scheme with a preferred contractor who will be on site during the summer holiday to carry out recladding works.

SEED Challenge 2005/06 (*including carry forwards)

School

Funding position £

Summary of Works

Comments

Marnel Junior School, Basingstoke

SEED 04/05 11,638

School Devolved Capital 76,318

              87,956

Alterations and refurbishment.

Works were completed during February 2006.

Schools Access Initiative (SAI) / Disability Discrimination Act (DDA) 2005/06 (*including carry forwards)

School

Funding Position £

Summary of Works

Comments

Andrew's Endowed Primary

Alton

Capital Programme 06/07 46,956

Access/wc

New allocation - Capital Programme 2006/07

Bohunt Community School

Capital Programme 05/06 57,800

Improvements to provide accessibility

Tenders will be invited during January 06, with start on site and completion anticipated during April 2006.

Brookfield Community School

Sarisbury

Capital Programme 06/07 66,956

Access

New allocation - Capital Programme 2006/07

Cove Secondary School

Farnborough

Capital Programme 06/07 73,043

Hearing impairment works

New allocation - Capital Programme 2006/07

Frogmore Community School, Yateley

Capital Programme 05/06 69,565

Toilet upgrade and physio rooms with ramp access.

Scheme currently on hold pending further discussions with the School.

Gomer Junior School

Gosport

Capital Programme 06/07 58,260

Access/ramps

New allocation - Capital Programme 2006/07

Horndean Junior School, Waterlooville

Capital Programme 05/06 63,930

School - Devolved Capital 9,500

              73,430

Accessible WC and alterations to girls WC and alterations to provide level access.

Due to the high value of tenders returned, this scheme has been revised and tenders are currently being sought.

Kings School, Winchester

Capital Programme 05/06 74,000

Capital Programme 06/07 108,670

              182,670

Internal lift access.

Tenders are due to be sought during March 2006, with anticipated start on site in April 2006 and completion in August 2006.

Kings School, Winchester

Capital Programme 06/07 108,695

Access/refurbishment

New allocation - Capital Programme 2006/07

Kings Copse Primary

Hedge End

Capital Programme 06/07 124,347

Visual impairment unit

New allocation - Capital Programme 2006/07

Locks Heath Junior

Sarisbury

Capital Programme 06/07 52,173

Accessible toilet

New allocation - Capital Programme 2006/07

Netley Abbey Junior School

Capital Programme 06/07 46,086

Accessible wc/access

New allocation - Capital Programme 2006/07

Neville Lovett Community

School, Fareham

Capital Programme 06/07 86,956

Further hearing impairment works and accessibility improvements

New allocation - Capital Programme 2006/07

Otterbourne Primary School

Capital Programme 06/07 47,826

Ramps and access

New allocation - Capital Programme 2006/07

Ringwood Infant School, Ringwood

Capital Programme 05/06 78,250

School - Devolved Capital 39,750

              118,000

Internal access and modifications to WCs.

Work is due to start on site in January 2006 with completion anticipated during April 2006.

Stockbridge Primary School

Capital Programme 06/07 53,913

Accessible wc/access

New allocation

Weyford Infant School

Capital Programme 05/06 70,174

Ramps, accessible WC and platform lift.

The accessible wc/platform lift works were completed during September 2005. Ramps to form part of framework agreement. Works are due to commence and complete during April 2006

Wildern Secondary School, Hedge End

Capital Programme 05/06 58,522

Alarm system for HI, modifications to WC's and level access.

Feasibility/design underway and programme being agreed.

Wyvern Technology College, Fair Oak

Capital Programme 05/06 108,700

School - devolved capital 125,000

              133,700

Refurbishment of WC's and internal modification work

It is anticipated that the project will go out to tender in March 2006 and start on site in May 2006 with completion in July 2006.

William Price Trust 2005/06 (*including carry forwards )

School

Funding Position £

Summary of Works

Comments

Heathfield Special School. Fareham

Capital Programme 05/06 56,100

School - Devolved Capital 24,000

              81,100

Improvement and extension of existing Early Years playground.

Tenders are currently being sought. Start on site is anticipated in April 2006, completion anticipated July 2006.

Oak Meadow Early Years Centre, Fareham

Capital Programme 05/06

Phase I 95,000

Phase II 46,400

141,400

Internal alterations to form additional meeting areas, creation of new external entrance, provide toilets, and storage areas. Also formation of car park with 17 spaces including some accessible spaces, new footpath, entrance and external storage shed.

Due to higher-than-expected tenders, the scheme is now being carried out in two phases: Phase I completed in November 2005. An additional sum of £13,574 has been allocated from Education Capital Programme 06/07. Phase II (internal alterations) is due to commence during February 2006.

Specialist School College Status Allocations 2005/06

School

Funding Position £

Summary of Works

Comments

Alderman Quilley Secondary School, Eastleigh

Specialist School Funding 05/06 87,000

P&R Capital Repairs 05/06 20,000

School funding 18,200

NDS Condition Fund 05/06 15,000 43,500

              140,200

New doors/ramp. Internal refurbishment/decoration, electrical/mechanical works. Enabling package for asbestos removal (£5k)

Enabling works to remove asbestos have been completed. The main package of work is due to commence in February 2006, with completion anticipated April 2006.

Calthorpe Park, Fleet

Capital Programme 05/06 87,000

Specialist school allocation

New allocation - 2006/07 Capital Programme

Cams Hill, Fareham

Capital Programme 05/06 87,000

Specialist school allocation

New allocation - 2006/07Capital Programme

Cowplain Community School

Capital Programme 05/06 87,000

School - Devolved Capital 57,249

School - fundraising 50,000

              194,249

Specialist school allocation. Extension and conversion of caretaker's house for use as an IT suite/video conference facilities and offices for school/ community use

Tenders have recently been returned and are currently being analysed. Anticipated start on site is April 2006 with completion September 2006.

Crestwood College for Business and Enterprise, Eastleigh

Capital Programme 05/06 105,000

School funding tbc

Specialist school allocation

Feasibility/design underway and programme being agreed.

Crofton Secondary School, Fareham

Capital Programme 06/07 87,000

Specialist school allocation

New allocation - 2006/07 Capital Programme

School

Funding Position £

Summary of Works

Comments

Fernhill Primary School,

Farnborough

Capital Programme 06/07 87,000

Specialist school allocation

New allocation - 2006/07 Capital Programme

(The) Hayling College

Capital Programme 06/07 87,000

Specialist school allocation

New allocation - 2006/07 Capital Programme

Mill Chase Community Technology College, Bordon

Capital Programme 06/07 87,000

Specialist school allocation

CDT refurbishment

New allocation - 2006/07Capital Programme

Portchester Community School, Fareham

Capital Programme 05/06 87,000

Specialist school allocation

Funding included as part of a major project. Please see report elsewhere on the agenda.

Staunton Park Community School, Havant

Capital Programme 06/07 87,000

Specialist school allocation

(Sport)

New allocation - 2006/07 Capital Programme

Testbourne Community School, Whitchurch

Capital Programme 05/06 87,000

Specialist school allocation

(Arts)

Funding included as part of a major project. Please see report elsewhere on the agenda.

Warblington School, Havant

Capital Programme 06/07 87,000

Specialist school allocation

(Science)

New allocation - 2006/07 Capital Programme

Winton School, Andover

Capital Programme 06/07 87,000

Specialist school allocation

(Technology)

New allocation - 2006/07 Capital Programme

NDS Modernisation Programme 2005/6 - Schools Specialist Accommodation Programme

School

Funding Position £

Summary of Works

Comments

Aldworth Science College, Basingstoke

NDS Modernisation 05/06 85,411

P&R Capital Repairs 05/06 14,651

School 39,423

Contingency 3,136

                  142,621

Refurbishment of CDT classrooms

Work is due to commence on site during March 2006 and be completed during April 2006.

Brune Park Community College, Gosport

NDS Modernisation 05/06 43,478

School - Devolved Capital 24,239

67,717

1 No. Science lab refurbishment

Work is due to commence on site during February 2006 and be completed during April 2006.

Cowplain Community School, Waterlooville

Capital Programme 05/06 43,478

School 30,979

74,457

1 No. Science lab refurbishment at Cowplain.

Work is due to commence on site during February 2006 and be completed during March 2006.

Fordingbridge Infant School

Capital Programme 05/06 60,000

              60,000

Replacement windows and doors

It is proposed that this work will be tendered during April 2006 with a view to commencing on site during July 06 and completion September 06.

Hythe Primary School

Capital Programme 05/06 60,000

              60,000

Replacement windows and doors

It is proposed that this work will be tendered during April 2006 with a view to commencing on site during July 06 and completion September 06.

Noadswood School,

Dibden Purlieu

NDS Modernisation 05/06 86,956

School - Devolved Capital 34,629

121,585

2 No. Science lab refurbishment

Work is due to commence on site during February 2006 and be completed during April 2006.

Test Valley School, Stockbridge

Capital Programme 05/06 43,478

1 No. Science lab refurbishment at Test Valley

It is proposed that this work be undertaken during the summer 2006. A programme of work is to be agreed with the school.