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HAMPSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL

Decision Report:

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

1) Summary of Decision Area:

1.1. This report seeks approval to the food technology refurbishment scheme at Wildern Secondary School, Hedge End.

2) Issues Covered in Report:

The following areas are outlined in this report:

2.1. Funding for the project has been secured from the school from the revenue budget and this report outlines the estimated costs.

2.2. Any significant issues from either the Risk or Combined Impact Assessment which will need to have specific attention in the design or implementation of this project.

2.3. The detail of the refurbishment proposals is laid out for approval.

3) Recommendations:

3.1. That the Executive Lead Member for Children's Services (Education) approves the refurbishment scheme at Wildern Secondary School, Hedge End, at a total estimated cost of £393,350, excluding fees.

MAIN REPORT

1) Purpose of the Report:

1.1. To seek approval to a scheme of refurbishment at Wildern Secondary School, Hedge End.

2) Contextual Information:

2.1. Wildern School is a large comprehensive secondary school that plays an important part in the surrounding community. The school is located at Wildern Lane, Hedge End, within a largely residential area. The campus comprises a number of diverse buildings of differing ages, heights and construction. The School's net capacity is for 1,836 places and there are currently 1,838 pupils (11-16 years) on roll.

2.2. The Acting Director of Property, Business and Regulatory Services has progressed the refurbishment proposals for the scheme at Wildern School and the purpose of this report is to outline and seek approval to the proposals.

2.3. The proposed scheme will maximise wellbeing and enhance the quality of place for all users of the School by providing refurbished food technology rooms which will meet current standards.

3) Key Issues:

Scope of Works


3.1. The proposed scheme involves a complete strip-out of the existing food technology areas. It is also proposed to carry out some internal structural alterations to incorporate existing storage areas into the teaching spaces, thus increasing the size of the classrooms.

3.2. Existing services will be replaced to current standards and some fire precaution upgrade works will also be carried out, to include new doors/services controls and upgrade of the existing local fire detection system.

3.3. Redecoration and reflooring works, together with the installation of new fixtures and fittings, are included within the proposals.

3.4. It is anticipated that, subject to sufficient funding being available, an existing textile room will also be refurbished to a similar specification as part of the proposals.


Funding and Timing

3.5. The total estimated cost of the works, excluding fees, is £393,350 (£450,000 including fees). The school is funding the works from their revenue budget.

3.6. It is anticipated that tenders will be invited during January 2009, works will commence on site during March 2009 and be completed during September 2009.

4) Outline of Options:

4.1. Option 1:

The need for the works has been identified as a priority and the works set out in the report are considered to be the most appropriate and cost-effective way of meeting that need.

5) Option Analysis / Comparison:

5.1. N/A

6) Conclusions:

6.1. The proposed scheme will provide refurbished food technology classrooms, to meet modern standards.

7) Summary Recommendations:

7.1. That the Executive Lead Member for Children's Services (Education) approves the refurbishment scheme at Wildern Secondary School, at an estimated total cost of £393,350, excluding fees.

CORPORATE OR LEGAL INFORMATION:

Appendix B

RISK & COMBINED IMPACT ASSESSMENT:

Race and Equality Impact assessment

Race and equality impact assessment has been considered in the development of this report and no adverse impact has been identified.

Crime prevention issues

The County Council has a legal obligation under Section 17 of the Crime and Disorder Act 1998 to consider the impact of all the decisions it makes on the prevention of crime. The proposals in this report have no impact on the prevention of crime.

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.

Climate Change

The proposed works are being carried out within the existing fabric of the building. Replacement hot and cold water services will be insulated to aid energy efficiency. Automatic light sensors will be fitted to ensure that lights are operational only when rooms are occupied and new energy efficient lighting will be installed.

Replacement appliances will be energy-efficient models.

Appendix C

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