Hampshire County Council

Executive Lead Member for Children's Services (Education)

17 July 2007

Court Moor School, Fleet

Report of the Director of Property, Business and Regulatory Services

1

Summary

1.1

Court Moor School is located in a residential area of Fleet at Spring Woods. 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 Court Moor School, Fleet, at a total estimated cost of £345,000, excluding fees.

3

Scope of the Works

3.1

The existing redgra hockey pitch is outdated and in very poor condition and it is proposed to provide a new synthetic grass surface football/hockey pitch with 2.6m high fencing and two sets of gates. The new pitch will be located over the old redgra pitch.

4

Funding and Timing

4.1

The funding for the scheme is as follows:

£'000

Children's Services Capital Programme 2007/08 135

NDS Condition 2007/08 70

School (devolved capital) 140

Total 345

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 November 2007.

4.3

Due to the presence of an established badger sett adjacent to the working area, a badger specialist has been commissioned to approve the pitch design and to assist with supervising construction activities. Construction methods and timings will be restricted to comply with the requirements of the Protection of Badgers Act 1992.

4.4

Any works inadvertently affecting the sett may cause delays to the programme and incur additional construction costs. The services of the badger specialist will help ensure that this risk is minimised.

5

Consultation with Local Member

5.1

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

Conclusion

The proposed scheme will provide Court Moor 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: