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Hampshire County Council Executive Lead Member for Children's Services (Education) 23 January 2008 Shamblehurst Primary School, Hedge End Report of the Acting Director of Property, Business and Regulatory Services

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

1	Summary
1.1	Shamblehurst Primary School is situated off Wildern Lane, adjacent to the campus of Wildern Secondary School. The school capacity is 420 and there are currently 421 pupils on roll. The main school building dates from the 1930s with a number of additions being made over the years, the most recent being a three-classroom extension which was completed in 1998.
1.2	A recent review of school facilities in the area has identified the need for a new permanent classroom to replace an existing double temporary building which is in very poor condition. It is also proposed to carry out internal refurbishment and reconfiguration works to the main school building.
1.3	The Director of Property, Business and Regulatory Services has progressed the design of the proposed scheme at Shamblehurst Primary School and the purpose of this report is to outline the design proposals and seek approval to the attached design project appraisal.
1.4	The proposed scheme will maximise wellbeing and enhance the quality of place for all users of Shamblehurst Primary School.
2	Recommendation
	That the Executive Lead Member for Children's Services (Education) approves the design project appraisal for the scheme at Shamblehurst Primary School, at an estimated total cost of £515,000, excluding fees.
3	Scope of the Works
3.1	It is proposed to locate the new classroom extension adjacent to the existing classroom accommodation, to the north of the site.
3.2	The classroom extension has been designed to link in to and complement existing buildings, and will form a rear access to the school from the playground area. A new canopy will provide an undercover area for parents waiting to collect children at the end of the school day.

3.3	The accommodation will provide one additional classroom space and covered linkway.
3.4	The internal refurbishment works consist of reconfiguration of two existing toilet areas, extension of an existing staff room, creation of a new IT area and special needs space and relocation of the existing library.
4	Funding and Timing
4.1	An allocation of £515,000, excluding fees, has been made in the Children's Services Capital Programme 2007/08.
4.2	Subject to the necessary approvals it is anticipated that tenders will be invited during March 2008, work will commence on site during June 2008 and be completed during December 2008.
5	Consultation with Local Member
5.1	Councillor Derek Blampied, the local Member, has been consulted on the proposals within this report and his comments will be reported to the final meeting.
Conclusion
The proposed scheme will provide permanent, purpose-built classroom accommodation and facilitate the removal from site of an existing double temporary classroom which is in very poor condition, together with internal reconfiguration and refurbishment works.

LINK(S) TO CORPORATE STRATEGY
	Yes	No
Hampshire safer and more secure for all		_
Maximising well-being	_
Enhancing our quality of place	_

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

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Title Location

Architect's plans PMIS file

Building Profile Reports TMH

Hampshire County Council Draft

Building Design Project Appraisal

Executive Lead Member for Children's Services

23 January 2008

Project:	Shamblehurst Primary School
	Classroom extension and internal refurbishment works
Commencement date:	June 2008
Completion date:	December 2008
Planned year of start in accordance with Capital Programme:		2008/09

Recommendation:

That the building design project appraisal for the Shamblehurst Primary School

scheme be approved.

1 Finance

Capital Expenditure	Current Estimate £'000	Capital Programme £'000
Buildings	515	515
Fees	85	85
Land to be purchased	_	_
Total	600	600

Financial Provision for Total Scheme	Buildings £'000	Fees £'000	Total cost £'000
1 From own Resources:
a) Capital Programme (as above)	515	85	600
Total	515	85	600

Building Cost - Net Cost = £2,297 per m²

This project has a substantial proportion of refurbishment and it is not appropriate to quote a gross cost.

Devolved Capital allocations £'000

2004/05 35,598

2005/06 35,775

2006/07 43,230

2007/08 45,086

Total 159,689

Landlord funded work connected with this scheme

There are no landlord funded works associated with this scheme.

Value of land already acquired for this project

The land forming the site of the development is an integral part of the school campus and is incapable of disposal in isolation. The land was acquired at historic cost and its current value to the County Council is as part of the ground of the establishment.

Revenue implications

	(a) Employees £'000	(b) Other £'000	(a+b) *Net Current Expenditure £'000	(c) Capital Charges £'000	(a+b+c) Total Net Expenditure £'000
Revenue Implications Additional+ /Reductions	-	-	-	32	32
Unit cost (£) (e.g. per place)	-	-	-	-	-
% variation to Committee's budget	-				-
Number of additional Staff (fte)	-				-

The overall level of the revenue budget for funding schools will (from April 2006) be prescribed by central government, and capital projects have no bearing on the level of this budget. Therefore, this proposed project will have no bearing on the overall level of the Children's Services budget, extra costs and savings being met from the same overall schools' funding level.

Energy costs

The estimated annual energy consumption for the new accommodation will meet that required by current Building Regulations. No increase in fuel cost for the school is anticipated following removal of the temporary building.

2 Details of site and existing infrastructure

Location/adjoining land and buildings

Shamblehurst Primary School is located adjacent to the campus of Wildern Secondary School, off Wildern Lane at Hedge End. The site is open to the north (playing field area), and is bounded to the west by Wildern Lane.

Area including comparison with local/national standards

The total site area is 4.769 acres (1.93 hectares). The DfES guideline for a school of this size is 3.088 acres (1.25 hectares).

Access

The main site access is from Wildern Lane. For the duration of the works, the contractor will use the main access and the site compound will be on the southern edge of the existing school field adjacent to the area for the new extension.

Once within the school boundaries, pupils and staff will be clearly separated from construction traffic and activities. Deliveries and movement of plant will be restricted during the school day to ensure the safety of all those involved.

Existing buildings and temporary buildings

The existing school buildings date from the 1930s and are of traditional construction. A number of additions have been made over the years, the most recent being a three classroom extension which was completed in 1998.

The proposed scheme will facilitate the removal from site of an existing double temporary classroom which is in very poor condition. There are no further temporary buildings on the site.

Results of trial boreholes

A previous site investigation was undertaken in 1998 and revealed firm to sandy clays and laminated clays. It is therefore proposed to use conventional strip foundations with beam and block floor.

Mains services position

The existing mains services are considered to be of sufficient capacity to be extended and adapted as required to serve the proposed additional accommodation.

3 Scope of the Project

Type of project, layout and facilities provided

Classroom extension

The proposed extension will provide:

· one classroom

· associated storage area

· enclosed corridor

Refurbishment/reconfiguration works

These works will provide:

· refurbished wcs

· enlarged staff room

· new office space

· refurbishment of existing classroom to form new IT area

· refurbishment of space to form a new SEN area

Places provided

No additional places are provided as a result of the proposed scheme.

4 The Proposed Building

Type of construction, finish and appearance

The new classroom is designed to complement the adjacent extension and will be of blockwork construction with external render finish. The link passageway extends an existing glulam timber canopy and this structure will be continued on southern side of the proposed extension to form a covered area adjacent to the playground. The roof will be of high performance felt construction with zinc parapet copings. The windows and doors will be a curtain walling system with timber internal frames to complement the glulam beams.

Impact Assessment

The new classroom and refurbished existing areas have level access throughout.

Assessment of the Race Relations (Amendment) Act has been considered in the development of this proposal. No adverse impact has been identified in terms of race, creed or gender.

Heating and ventilation systems

The existing heating system will be extended to serve the proposed extension. Ventilation will be by natural means (opening windows).

Fire risk assessment

In consultation with the Hampshire Fire and Rescue Service, a fire risk assessment

concludes that this is a low fire risk category building. Therefore a sprinkler system will not be installed.

Health and safety

A designer's risk assessment and a design health and safety plan, in accordance with the Construction Design and Management Regulations 2007, have been undertaken for the proposed scheme

5 External Works

Car parking

No change to the current provision.

Landscape proposals

Minor landscaping works to make good the area around the new-build, to include extending the paved and woodchip areas to create an outside play space.

Situation on site and environmental impact

The proposed extension is located on the north side of the site, is bounded by a playing field and mature trees and is not overlooked by any residential areas. The Wildern School drama block is located on the far eastern boundary beyond the school playground

6 Planning

Detailed planning permission was granted during November 2007.

7 Building management

Existing arrangements will apply to cleaning, catering, local management and maintenance arrangements.

8 Furniture and equipment

A separate allocation will be made from within the block vote in the Children's Services Capital Programme.

9 Professional resources

Architectural Services } Property, Business and Regulatory Quantity Surveying } Grant Associates

Electrical and Mechanical Engineering } Gary Young Associates

Structural Engineering } WSP

10 Consultations

The following have been consulted during the development of the project: Headteacher and Governors of the school, Children's Services Department, Environment Department, Fire Officer, Access Officer, local County Councillor.