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Hampshire County Council Item

Executive Member for Education

21 July 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 Children's Services 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 Children's Service 2005/06 and 2006/07 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 2006/07

3.1 Baycroft Special School, Stubbington

Since reporting this scheme in May 2006, additional funding of £23,000 school devolved capital and £20,000 Policy and Resources Capital Repairs has been made available for works to upgrade the heating and hot water system. This brings the total estimated cost of the scheme to £94,724, excluding fees.

4. Staff Workplace 2006/07

4.1 Castle Hill Junior School, Basingstoke

Since reporting this scheme in March 2006, an additional £30,000 from the Policy and Resources Landlord's funding has made available for the scheme to extend the staff room facilities at the school. This brings the total estimated cost of the scheme to £95,000, excluding fees.

Tenders will be invited shortly and works are anticipated to commence on site during August and complete during October 2006.

5. Schools Access Initiative (SAI) / Disability Discrimination Act (DDA) 2006/07

5.1 Otterbourne Primary School, Winchester

An allocation of £47,826, excluding fees, has been made in the Capital Programme 06/07 (SAI), which together with a contribution from the school of £75,862, excluding fees, will fund works to provide an accessible wc, ramps and level access.

It is anticipated that the works will commence on site during August and complete during September 2006.

5.2 Rownhams St John's CE Primary School, Rownhams

An allocation of £20,000, excluding fees, has been made in the Capital Programme 06/07 (SAI) which, together with a contribution of £30,000 from the school's devolved capital, will fund works to refurbish the toilets and provide an accessible toilet.

The scheme is currently being tendered and it is anticipated that works will commence on site at the end of July with completion during September 2006.

5.3 Upham CE Primary School

An allocation of £50,000, excluding fees, has been made in the Capital Programme 06/07 (SAI) for ramping works and accessible toilet.

It is proposed to carry out the scheme over the Summer holiday period.

5.4 Wildern Secondary School, Hedge End

An allocation of £58,522 has been made in the Capital Programme 06/07 (SAI) to install an alarm system for the hearing impaired and to carry out toilet and level access modifications.

It is anticipated that works will commence on site during July with completion during November 2006.

6. NDS Modernisation Programme 2006/07 - Schools Specialist Accommodation Programme

6.1 Fordingbridge Infant School

      An allocation of £30,000 has been made in the Capital Programme 06/07 (NDS Modernisation) for replacement windows and doors. Works are due to be carried out over the summer holiday period.

6.2 Hythe Primary School

An allocation of £30,000 has been made in the Capital Programme 06/07 (NDS Modernisation) for replacement windows and doors. Works are due to be carried out over the summer holiday period.

6.3 Shipton Bellinger Primary School, Tidworth

An allocation of £30,000, excluding fees, has been made in the Capital Programme 06/07 (NDS Modernisation) which together with a contribution from the school's devolved capital of £43,000, excluding fees, will fund works to refurbish existing toilets, provide an accessible wc, and replace all internal water pipes.

It is anticipated that works will commence on site during July 2006 and complete during September 2006.

6.4 Yateley Community School

    An allocation of £70,000, excluding fees, has been made in the Capital Programme 06/07 (NDS Modernisation), which together with a contribution from the school's devolved capital of £25,000, excluding fees, will fund refurbishment works to the science laboratory.

    It is proposed to negotiate this work with Nolan Davis who are currently on site. It is anticipated that works will commence during August 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 2006/07 ( including carry forwards)

School

Funding Position £

Summary of works

Comments

Baycroft Special School

Fareham

Capital Programme 06/07 51,724

P&R Capital Repairs 20,000

School devolved capital 23,000

              94,724

Refurbishment of original school house to provide two areas as an environment for pupils to learn domestic skills. Some external groundworks will also be carried out to protect the dampproof course.

The scheme is to be negotiated with a framework contractor, with expected start on site during July and completion during September 2006. Additional funding has been added for works to upgrade the heating and hot water system.

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.

This scheme was completed on site during June 2006.

Froxfield CE Infant School

Petersfield

Capital Programme 06/07 4,310

School - devolved capital 131,897

              136,207

Erection of Homelodge building.

It is anticipated that the scheme will commence on site during September 2006 with completion during December 2006.

Hamble Primary School

Capital Programme 05/06 100,000

Capital Programme 06/07 13,793

P&R 38,000

School - Devolved Capital 58,000

              209,793

Extension to create additional teaching space, cloak and alterations to lobby/

entrance area.

These works are currently on site with completion anticipated in September 2006. Tenders were returned high and additional funding has been added to the scheme for a new fire alarm panel, asbestos and landscaping works.

Oak Meadow Primary School

/Early Years Unit

Fareham

Capital Programme 06/07

- Block allocation surplus

place removal 50,000

Relocation of Nurture Unit from EYC to Primary School building

It is proposed to negotiate this scheme with an SME contractor, with anticipated start on site during July 2006 and completion during August 2006.

South View Junior School

Basingstoke

Capital Programme 06/07 30,000

School - Devolved Capital 35,000

              65,000

Extension to library

Tenders are currently being sought and it is anticipated that works will commence on site in August 2006 with completion anticipated in October 2006.

Staunton Park Community School

Havant

Capital Programme 06/07 18,000

School 188,450

    206,450

Construction of 4/5 floodlit tennis courts

It is anticipated that tenders will be invited during July 2006, with start on site in August and completion during November 2006.

St Luke's CE Primary School

Sway

Capital Programme

(Security Budget) 06/07 21,000

School - Devolved Capital 67,000

Workforce Reform Budget 43,000

              131,000

Extension to provide staff room, plus entrance alterations.

It is anticipated that works will commence on site during July 2006 with completion anticipated in October 2006.

St Michael's Junior School

Aldershot

Capital Programme 06/07

Block Vote/Staff Improvements 25,862

Local Management of Schools 17,000

School - Devolved Capital 73,000

              115,862

Internal alterations and refurbishment works to form a staff workspace

This scheme is to be procured through a negotiated contract. It is anticipated the works will commence on site during July and completion during October 2006.

The Wavell School Farnborough

Capital Programme

(Lottery funding) 06/07 43,000

Rushmoor Borough Council 20,000

School - Devolved Capital 34,000

              97,000

Conversion of existing gymnasium to form a movement space

It is anticipated the works will commence on site in July 2006 with completion in August 2006.

West Meon Primary School

Petersfield

Capital Programme 06/07 146,400

School - Devolved Capital 40,000

              186,400

First floor extension over existing admin office to form additional classroom to free up existing area for use as main hall.

This scheme is to be negotiated with a preferred contractor (P&R approval 6.4.04).

It is anticipated that the scheme will commence on site during August 06 but this is dependent on the planning process (the school is a Grade II Listed Building within a Conservation Area).

Staff Workplaces 2006/07 (including carry forwards)

School

Funding position £

Summary of Works

Comments

Burley Primary School

Capital Programme 06/07 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 July 2006 with an anticipated start on site date during early September 2006 and completion during January 2007.

Castle Hill Junior School

Basingstoke

Capital Programme 06/07 30,000

P&R Landlord's 30,000

School - Devolved Capital 35,000

              95,000

Extension to staff room to provide additional space for staff.

The school have requested some redesign and tenders are now due to be sought during July 2006 with an anticipated start on site date during August 2006 and completion during October 2006.

Otterbourne Primary School

Winchester

Block Vote Staff Workforce 47,826

School - Devolved Capital 75,862
123,688

Internal adaptations to improve staff facilities.

The scheme is due to be tendered during July 2006, with anticipated start on site during July 2006 and completion during October 2006.

Schools Access Initiative (SAI) / Disability Discrimination Act (DDA) 2006/07 (including carry forwards)

School

Funding Position £

Summary of Works

Comments

Bohunt Community School

Capital Programme 05/06 57,800

Improvements to provide accessibility

This scheme is currently being undertaken and much of the work has been completed. However, due to difficulties with access to certain operational areas of the school, full completion is likely to be during July 2006.

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.

The scheme completed on site during June 2006.

Kings School

Winchester

Capital Programme 06/07 145,000

Capital Programme 06/07 56,150

              201,150

Internal lift access.

The works commenced on site during June 2006 and completion is anticipated during August 2006.

Kings School

Winchester

Capital Programme 06/07 27,000

School 23,000

              50,000

Refurbishment of existing therapy room and creation of foyer.

To be procured through a framework contractor. It is anticipated that works will commence on site during August 2006 and complete during September 2006.

Otterbourne Primary School

Capital Programme 06/07 47,826

School - Devolved Capital 75,862

              123,688

Ramps and level access and provision of accessible wc

It is anticipated that works will commence on site during July 2006 with completion during August 2006

Ringwood Infant School

Ringwood

Capital Programme 05/06 78,250

School - Devolved Capital 39,750

              118,000

Internal access and modifications to WCs.

Work was completed on site during June 2006.

Rownhams St John's CE Primary School

Capital Programme 06/07

(SAI) 20,000

School - Devolved Capital 30,000

              50,000

Refurbishment of wcs and formation of disabled wc

The scheme is currently out to tender. It is anticipated that works will commence on site during July 2006 and complete during September 2006.

Wildern Secondary School Hedge End

Capital Programme 06/07 58,522

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

It is anticipated that works will commence on site during July with completion during November 2006.

Wyvern Technology College

Fair Oak

Capital Programme 06/07 39,130

School - devolved capital 110,827

P&R Capital Repairs 10,000

              159,957

Provision of hygiene room and accessible wc. Toilet refurbishment works.

Works commenced on site during June 2006 with completion anticipated during July 2006.

William Price Trust 2006/07 (including carry forwards )

School

Funding Position £

Summary of Works

Comments

Heathfield Special School

Fareham

Capital Programme 05/06 56,100

School - Devolved Capital 36,000

External Works budget 06/07 7,500

              99,600

Improvement and extension of existing Early Years playground.

The works were completed on site during July 2006.

Specialist School College Status Allocations 2006/07

School

Funding Position £

Summary of Works

Comments

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

Works commenced on site during April 2006 and it is anticipated that completion will be during September 2006.

Crestwood College for Business and Enterprise

Eastleigh

Capital Programme 05/06 105,000

School funding tbc

Specialist school allocation

On hold. An alternative scheme is currently being discussed with the school.

Mill Chase Community Technology College

Bordon

Capital Programme 06/07 87,000

School - Devolved Capital 20,000

              107,000

Refurbishment of CDT accommodation

The works will be negotiated through the framework agreement with Nolan Davis Contracting. It is anticipated that works will commence on site during July 2006 with completion during September 2006.

NDS Modernisation Programme 2006/07 - 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

Works were completed on site during June 2006.

Fordingbridge Infant School

NDS Modernisation 06/07 30,000

              30,000

Replacement windows and doors

It is anticipated that works will commence on site during July 06 and complete during September 06.

Hythe Primary School

NDS Modernisation 06/07 30,000

              30,000

Replacement windows and doors

It is anticipated that works will commence on site during July 06 and complete during September 06.

Shipton Bellinger Primary School

Tidworth

NDS Modernisation 06/07 30,000

School - Devolved Capital 43,000

              73,000

Toilet refurbishment, provision of accessible wc and replacement of internal water pipes

It is anticipated that works will commence on site during July 2006 and complete during September 2006.

Test Valley School

Stockbridge

NDS Modernisation 06/07 43,478

F&E Budget 14,500

              57,478

1 No. Science lab refurbishment

This scheme is due to be carried out over the summer holiday.

Yateley Community School

NDS Modernisation 06/07 70,000

School - Devolved Capital 25,000

              95,000

Science Lab refurbishment

It is proposed to negotiate this work with Nolan Davis who are currently on site. It is anticipated that works will commence during August 2006 and complete during September 2006.