Archived decisions

Hampshire County Council

Executive Member for Education

12 October 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).

1.2 The schemes within this report generally reflect the priorities in the Corporate Strategy by maximising the safety and accessibility of all users of the premises and enhancing the quality of place.

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 The Wavell School, Farnborough

    The scheme to convert the existing gymnasium to form a movement space was approved by the Executive Member for Education on 23 March 2006. The school has now increased its devolved capital contribution to fund additional works to provide an extension to an existing store room, additional acoustic lining panels, window shading, window boards and refurbishment of office space. The funding for this scheme is now £43,000, excluding fees, from the Capital Programme (Lottery funding) 06/07 , £20,000, excluding fees, from Rushmoor Borough Council and a contribution of £75,000, excluding fees from the School's devolved capital allocation. The works are currently on site and are expected to complete during September 2006.

3.2 Various schools in the Basingstoke area

A recent arson prevention survey carried out at schools in the Basingstoke area highlighted a need for rubbish bins to be placed in a secure position away from school buildings.

It is now proposed to install bin stores on 17 high-risk schools in the area. It is anticipated that the work will be carried out between December 2006 and March 2007.

The budget for the work is as follows:
£
Landlord's Fire Precaution NDS 06/07 25,000

    Children's Services Capital Programme 06/07 25,000
    School contribution (£2,500 from each of 17 schools) 42,500

              92,500

4. Security Funding 2006/07

4.1 Yateley Secondary School

An allocation of £103,500, excluding fees, was allocated in the 2005/06 Children's Services Capital Programme and carried forward into 2006/07 for works to improve security within the reception area of the sports hall. These works are to be negotiated with a preferred contractor. It is anticipated that works will commence on site during October 2006 and complete during December 2006.

5. Staff Workplace 2006/07 Schools Access Initiative (SAI)

5.1 Harrison Primary School, Fareham

It is proposed to carry out an internal reconfiguration of space to provide a more secure environment for pupils who are currently required to cross the main entrance/reception area to access the toilets. The existing administration and headteacher's offices are located in a secure position within the school and it is therefore proposed to relocate the existing toilets to this area, thus negating the need for pupils to cross the reception hallway. The same number of cubicles (including one accessible) will be provided.


The vacated toilet area will be refurbished to provide a headteacher's office, administration office, medical inspection room and extended reception area. New windows will be installed in the west and north elevations. A new bay window will be provided in the existing reception classroom, overlooking the external courtyard area. The total estimated cost of the scheme is £221,000, excluding fees. The funding is made up as follows:


School - devolved capital 179,000

    Capital Programme 06/07 (Staff Workforce) 13,000

    Capital Programme 06/07 (SAI) 13,000

    School Security budget 5,000

    Policy & Resources Minor Works budget 5,000

    Policy & Resources Landlord's budget 6,000

      221,000

      It is anticipated that tenders for the work will be invited during October 2006, with works commencing on site during November 2006 and completing during April 2007.

5.2 Lee-on-Solent Infant School

An allocation of £7,000, excluding fees, has been made in the Capital Programme (School Workforce) which together with a contribution of £72,500 school devolved capital will fund an extension and internal adaptation works to the staff workspace area.

It is anticipated that these works will commence on site during January 2007and complete during April 2007.

5.3 Portchester Community School

An allocation of £190,000, excluding fees, has been made in the Capital Programme 2006/07 (SAI) to fund the installation of a second external fire escape lift.

It is anticipated that the works will commence on site during late December 2006/early January 2007 and complete during May 2007.

5.4 Westfields Junior School, Yateley

      An allocation of £26,000, excluding fees, has been made in the Capital Programme 2006/07 (School Workforce) which together with a contribution of £65,000 school devolved capital will fund a staffroom extension.

      It is anticipated that tenders will be invited during October 2006, with start on site during January 2006 and completion during March 2007.

Recommendation

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

LINK(S) TO CORPORATE STRATEGY

 

Yes

No

Hampshire safer and more secure for all

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Maximising well-being

 

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Enhancing our quality of place

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This proposal does not link to the Corporate Strategy but, nevertheless, requires a decision because:

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.

                    TITLE FILE

      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

School devolved capital 23,000

              74,724

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 was completed on site during August 2006. The works to upgrade the hot water system were not carried out as part of the scheme and may be carried out at a later date.

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 October 2006 with completion during January 2007.

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 October 2006.

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

Works commenced on site during July 2006, with completion anticipated during September 2006.

South View Junior School

Basingstoke

Capital Programme 06/07 30,000

School - Devolved Capital 35,000

              65,000

Extension to library

Works commenced on site during August 2006, with completion anticipated during 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 works will commence on site during September 2006 and complete during December 2006.

St Luke's CE Primary School

Sway

School - Devolved Capital 50,338

Workforce Reform Budget 43,000

              93,338

Extension to provide staff room, plus entrance alterations.

Works commenced on site during July 2006 with completion anticipated in October 2006.

The funding has been adjusted in light of favourable tenders.

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

The works were completed on site during September 2006.

The Wavell School Farnborough

Capital Programme

(Lottery funding) 06/07 43,000

Rushmoor Borough Council 20,000

School - Devolved Capital 75,000

              138,000

Conversion of existing gymnasium to form a movement space

The school have contributed an additional £50,000 of devolved capital to cover additional works requested by them. The works commenced on site during August 2006 and completion is anticipated during September 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).

The school is a Grade II Listed Building within a Conservation Area and listed building consent to the scheme is currently being sought.

Various schools in the Basingstoke area

Landlord's Fire Precaution
NDS 06/07 25,000

Capital Programme 06/07 25,000
School contribution

(£2,500 from each of 17 schools) 42,500

                  92,500

Provision of secured bin storage

It is anticipated that the bins will be installed at the 17 schools between December 2006 and March 2007.

Security Funding 2006/07 (*including carry forwards)

School

Funding position £

Summary of Works

Comments

Yateley Secondary School

Capital Programme 06/07

SEED Challenge 103,500

Security improvements to sports hall reception area

These works are to be negotiated with Nolan Davis. It is anticipated that work will commence on site during October 2006 and complete during December 2006.

Staff Workplaces 2006/07 (including carry forwards)

School

Funding position £

Summary of Works

Comments

Burley Primary School

Staff Workplaces Remodelling

Budget 25,800

School - Devolved Capital 54,255

              80,055

Small extension to provide additional office accommodation.

Works are due to commence on site during September 2006 with completion anticipated 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 a new programme is to be agreed.

Harrison Primary School

Fareham

School - devolved capital 179,000

Capital Programme 06/07

(Staff Workforce) 13,000

Capital Programme 06/07 (SAI) 13,000

School Security budget 5,000

Policy & Resources

Minor Works budget 5,000

Policy & Resources

Landlord's budget 6,000

              221,000

Reconfiguration of existing toilet space/administrative area to provide more secure environment. External works to raise level of existing courtyard area for access by early years pupils.

It is anticipated that tenders will be sought during October 2006, that works will commence on site during November 2006 and complete during April 2007.

Lee-on-Solent Infant School

School - devolved capital 72,500

Capital Programme 06/07

(Staff Workforce) 7,000

              79,500

Extension and internal adaptation of staff workspace area.

It is anticipated that the works will commence on site during January 2007 and complete during April 2007.

Otterbourne Primary School

Winchester

Block Vote Staff Workforce 43,478

School - Devolved Capital 75,862
119,340

Internal adaptations to improve staff facilities.

The scheme is currently out to tender. It is anticipated that works will commence on site during October 2006 and complete during March 2007.

Westfields Junior School

Yateley

Capital Programme 06/07

(Staff Workforce) 26,000

School - Devolved Capital 65,000
91,000

Staffroom extension

It is anticipated that tenders will be invited during October 2006, with start on site during

January 2007 and completion during March 2007.

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

The works were completed on site during August 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 September 2006.

Kings School

Winchester

Capital Programme 06/07 27,000

School 23,000

              50,000

Refurbishment of existing therapy room and creation of foyer.

Works commenced on site during August 2006 and are due to complete during September 2006.

Otterbourne Primary School

Capital Programme 06/07 47,826

Ramps and level access and provision of accessible wc

This scheme has now been completed on site.

Portchester Community School

Capital Programme 06/07

(SAI) 190,000

Installation of second external fire escape lift

It is anticipated that works will commence on site during late December 2006/early January 2007 with completion during May 2007.

Rownhams St John's CE Primary School

Capital Programme 06/07

(SAI) 34,871

School - Devolved Capital 31,375

              66,246

Refurbishment of wcs and formation of disabled wc

The scheme is currently on site and completion is anticipated 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.

The level access works and alarm system are now complete. It is now anticipated that the wc modification works will be completed during January 2007.

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 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

This scheme was completed on site 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 are now complete on site.

NDS Modernisation Programme 2006/07 - Schools Specialist Accommodation Programme

School

Funding Position £

Summary of Works

Comments

Fordingbridge Infant School

NDS Modernisation 06/07 30,000

              30,000

Replacement windows and doors

These works were completed on site during September 2006.

Hythe Primary School

NDS Modernisation 06/07 30,000

              30,000

Replacement windows and doors

These works were completed on site during September 2006.

Quilley School of Engineering

Eastleigh

NDS Modernisation 06/07 74,000

School - Devolved Capital 25,000

              99,000

Refurbishment of food technology area

It is anticipated that works will commence on site during January 2007 and complete during February 2007

Shipton Bellinger Primary School

Tidworth

NDS Modernisation 06/07 47,000

School - Devolved Capital 65,000

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

Tenders were returned higher than anticipated. The works will now be carried out as two separate schemes. The school will fund the works to provide an accessible toilet. The water pipe replacement works will be carried out as landlord works. A programme for the works is currently being agreed with the school.

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 now complete.

Yateley Community School

NDS Modernisation 06/07 70,000

School - Devolved Capital 25,000

              95,000

Science Lab refurbishment

The scheme commenced on site during August 2006 and anticipated completion is October 2006.