Appendix IV – Significant Capital Projects Progress Update
Perth and Kinross Council · 5 February 2025
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SIGNIFICANT CAPITAL PROJECTS PROGRESS UPDATE APPENDIX IV Project Title Total Gross Budget Third Party Funding (£'000) Total Net Budget (£'000) Projected Outturn (£'000) Completion Date Contract Awarded On Site Status Change Since Last Report Additional Commentary Blairgowrie Recreation Centre - Replacement 36,000 0 36,000 36,000 Summer 2025 - new centre currently scheduled to open early 2025 Yes Yes On track Yes Work on programme for phase 1 completion early 2025. North/West Perth New Primary School* 24,000 0 24,000 24,000 Summer 2026 No No On track No Project has been put on hold for 2 years due to slow build out rates at Bertha Park. Riverside Primary New School 19,899 0 19,899 19,899 Early summer 2023 Yes Yes Complete No Project complete. Perth High School - New School Investment 80,200 0 80,200 80,200 Summer 2026 - school building curently scheduled to open summer 2025 Yes Yes On track No Works are on programme. Harris Academy/Invergowrie Extension 5,200 0 5,200 5,200 Late 2023 Yes Yes On track No Main extension complete. Cross Tay Link Road (CTLR) 150,500 40,000 110,500 110,500 Spring 2025 Yes Yes On programme No Main superstructure works on Destiny Bridge are complete with finishing works being undertaken and progressing on programme. Primarily finishing, snagging and testing works are being undertaken elsewhere.No change to completion date. Risks signficantly reduced in period, with weather being the main risk, particuarly in relation to the bridge surfacing. Comrie Flood Protection Scheme 40,353 32,657 7,696 7,696 Autumn 2026 Yes Yes Contract awarded Yes Works are on programme. Site setup, site clearance and formation of construction access routes are ongoing. Main civils construction works are on target to commence from February 2025. Perth Eco Innovation Park* 32,817 16,061 16,756 16,756 Not currently programmed No No Design package awarded - design programme on track Yes [See previous reports in relation to funding.] Amey continue with the design works package, with innovation workshops held along with regular design meetings involving JDLT's representative. Key risks include liaison with Transport Scotland and determination of innovation scope.Positive discussions continue with JDLT in terms of s75, planning and design with last meeting held on 17 Dec 2025. PH2O 90,000 0 90,000 90,000 Not currently programmed No No Thimblerow approved as new site for Ph2O project at Council on 4 September 2024. Yes Project Board established, programme under development, project no longer on hold. * Third Party Funding excludes Developer Contributions and receipts to be received in future years beyond the current 6-year programme.