Archived decisions

Hampshire County Council

Executive Lead Member for Children's Services (Education)

17 July 2007

The Toynbee School, Chandler's Ford

Report of the Director of Property, Business and Regulatory Services

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

1

Summary

1.1

The Toynbee School is located in a residential area on the edge of Chandler's Ford. The existing redgra sports pitch is in very poor condition and this report seeks approval to its replacement with a new synthetic turf pitch (STP). The proposal will maximise wellbeing for all users of the facility.

2

Recommendation

2.1

That the Executive Lead Member approves the proposal to replace the existing redgra pitch at The Toynbee School, Chandler's Ford, at a total estimated cost of £461,000, excluding fees.

3

Scope of the Works

3.1

It is proposed to overlay the existing redgra pitch to form a new, full-sized synthetic grass surface football/hockey pitch.

3.2

It is also proposed to provide floodlighting, a new 3.6m high galvanised fence with lower rebound fence and two sets of gates. A new drainage system will also be installed.

4

Funding and Timing

4.1

The funding for the scheme is as follows:

                      £'000

School (devolved capital) 150

Children's Services Capital Programme 2007/08 144

Football Foundation 22

Eastleigh Borough Council 45

External Works budget 20

NDS Condition 2007/08 80

Total 461

4.2

Subject to the necessary approvals it is anticipated that tenders will be invited during July 2007, work will commence on site during September 2007 and be completed during January 2008.

5

Consultation with Local Member

5.1

Councillor Colin Davidovitz, the local Member for this area, has been consulted on the proposals within this report and he has confirmed that he is supportive of the scheme.

Conclusion

The proposed scheme will provide The Toynbee School with a modern, high-quality sports facility that can be used year-round.

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 Location

    Architect's plans PMIS file

    Building Profile Reports TMH