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Hampshire County Council

Executive Member for Education

18 January 2007

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 2006/07 and 2007/08 Capital Programme including Minor Works, Security Funding, Schools Access Initiative (SAI), Specialist College Status funding, NDS Modernisation 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 Horndean Technology College

An allocation of £146,552, excluding fees, has been allocated from the Children's Services Capital Programme 2006/07. The college have made a contribution of £68,103, excluding fees, giving a total of £214,655 for the proposed refurbishment scheme.

An existing internal area is to be refurbished to form a vocational training facility. It is anticipated that the works will commence on site during March 2007 and be completed during September 2007.

4. NDS Modernisation 2007/08

4.1 Calthorpe Park School, Fleet

An allocation of £140,000, excluding fees, has been made in the Education Capital Programme (NDS Modernisation 07/08) which together with a contribution from the school of £50,000 devolved capital, will fund works to refurbish two science laboratories.

It is proposed to procure the scheme with an SME framework contractor and works are anticipated to commence on site during July 2007 and complete during September 2007.

4.2 Thornden Community School, Chandler's Ford

An allocation of £70,000, excluding fees, has been made in the Education Capital Programme (NDS Modernisation 07/08) which together with a contribution from the school of £78,000, excluding fees, of devolved capital will fund works to refurbish two science laboratories.

It is proposed to procure the scheme with an SME framework contractor and works are anticipated to commence on site during June 2007 and complete during August 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.

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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

Froxfield CE Infant School

Petersfield

Capital Programme 06/07 4,310

School - devolved capital 131,897

              136,207

Erection of Homelodge building.

Tenders were returned over budget and a new programme/funding issues are currently being discussed with the school.

Horndean Technology College

Capital Programme 06/07 146,552

School - devolved capital 68,103

              214,655

Internal refurbishment to existing area to form vocational training facilities

It is anticipated that the scheme will commence on site during March 2007 and be completed during September 2007.

South View Junior School

Basingstoke

Capital Programme 06/07 30,000

School - devolved capital 35,000

              65,000

Extension to library

Some re-design work has been undertaken and it is now anticipated that the works will be complete during January 2007.

Staunton Park Community School

Havant

Capital Programme 06/07 18,000

School 188,450

School 6,000

    212,450

Construction of 4/5 floodlit tennis courts.

The scheme is currently on site, with completion anticipated during December 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. The scheme now has Listed Building consent and it is anticipated that works will commence on site during March 2007 and complete during September 2007.

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 up to

17 schools) 42,500

                  92,500

Provision of secured bin storage

It is anticipated that the bins will be installed at up to 17 schools between January 2007 and April 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 now anticipated that work will commence on site during January 2007 and complete during March 2007.

Staff Workplaces 2006/07 (including carry forwards)

School

Funding position £

Summary of Works

Comments

Burley Primary School

Staff Workplaces Remodelling

Budget 25,800

Capital Programme 06/07

(F&E budget) 1,395

School - Devolved Capital 54,255

              81,450

Extension to provide additional office accommodation. An additional contribution from the F&E budget has been made towards the cost of data transfer to the temporary office

The scheme is currently on site and it is anticipated the completion will take place 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. It is anticipated that tenders will be invited during December 2006.

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 December 2006 and complete during May 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.

Due to an error on the lowest tender, approval is now being sought to negotiate the contract with a view to commencing works on site in February 2007.

Westfields Junior School

Yateley

Capital Programme 06/07

(Staff Workforce) 26,000

School - Devolved Capital 65,000
91,000

Staffroom extension

To be procured through framework contract. It is anticipated that works will start on site during January 2007 and complete during April 2007.

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

School

Funding Position £

Summary of Works

Comments

Eling infant School

Capital Programme 06/07

SAI 50,000

Provision of hygiene room within existing area

Work commenced on site during December 2006 and completion is anticipated during March 2007.

Kings School

Winchester

Capital Programme 06/07 145,000

Capital Programme 06/07 56,150

              201,150

Internal lift access.

These works are now complete.

Portchester Community School

Capital Programme 06/07

(SAI) 190,000

Installation of second external fire escape lift

The scheme is currently under review and additional fire precaution works are being considered.

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. Completion for the other works is now anticipated during March 2007.

Specialist School College Status Allocations 2006/07

School

Funding Position £

Summary of Works

Comments

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.

NDS Modernisation Programme 2006/07 - Schools Specialist Accommodation Programme

School

Funding Position £

Summary of Works

Comments

Brune Park Secondary School

Gosport

NDS Modernisation 07/08 80,000

School - Devolved Capital 30,000

              110,000

Refurbishment of food technology area

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

Calthorpe Park School, Fleet

NDS Modernisation 07/08 140,000

School - Devolved Capital 50,000

190,000

Refurbishment of two science laboratories

The scheme will be procured with an SME framework contractor. It is anticipated that works will commence on site during July 2007 and be completed during September 2007.

Connaught School (The)

Aldershot

NDS Modernisation 06/07 80,000

School - Devolved Capital 25,000

              105,000

Refurbishment of food technology area

To be procured through framework contractor. It is anticipated that works will commence on site during July 2007 and complete during September 2007.

Quilley School of Engineering

Eastleigh

NDS Modernisation 06/07 70,000

School - Devolved Capital 25,000

              95,000

Refurbishment of food technology area

It is anticipated that the works will be carried out during April 2007.

Shipton Bellinger Primary School

Tidworth

School - Devolved Capital 55,000

Toilet refurbishment, provision of accessible wc. (The scheme to replace water pipes will now be carried out as a separate contract.)

Due to the school's requirement for the works to be carried out during a holiday period, it is now anticipated that the scheme will be on site during the summer holiday of 2007.

Thornden Community School

Chandler's Ford

NDS Modernisation 07/08 70,000

School - devolved capital 78,000

              148,000

Refurbishment of two science labs

The scheme will be procured with an SME framework contractor. It is anticipated that the works will commence on site during June 2007 and complete during August 2007.