Appendix A
Perth and Kinross Council · 13 June 2022
Back to Property Sub-Committee — 13 June 2022 and its agenda
Text extracted from the council's PDF. Layout and reading order may differ from the original.
Page 1
APPENDIX A Detailed Updates on Current Projects January 2022 – June 2022 Milestones Milestones are key tasks within a project plan which mark completion of a significant or critical phase of work or a decision point. In terms of the following projects the milestones have the following dates: • The planned date is the original date planned for the project and does not change in the life of the project. These are generally aspirational dates based on a typical project; • The actual date is the date the milestone is completed; and • The forecast date is the date which is currently projected for completion.
Page 2
BLAIRGOWRIE RECREATION CENTRE - REPLACEMENT Overview Council (Report No. 16/277 refers) approved a replacement Recreation Centre at Blairgowrie High School. Sources of Funding The approved funding from the ECS Composite Capital Programme for this project is £26.7m. Progress Update Detailed design and tendering of work packages are progressing. The first User Reference Group was held virtually by email during May 2020 with four subsequent meetings held in September 2020, November 2020, May 2021 and June 2022. Key Milestones Milestone Planned Date Actual Date Forecast Date End of Consultation Period and Development of Brief November 2018 November 2018 Submit NPR November 2018 June 2019 HubCo Stage 1 Formal Commencement September 2019 September 2019 Stage 1 Agreed November 2020 April 2021 Planning Application Submitted January 2021 December 2021 Planning Application Agreed March 2022 TBC Stage 2 Agreed September 2021 TBC Financial Close October 2021 TBC Site Start November 2021 TBC Centre Operational March 2023 TBC Completion of External Works June 2024 TBC Current Issues A delay in the planning process, due to statutory consultee negotiations and approval, has resulted in a programme delay. In addition, due to current market volatility, achieving Financial Close is proving very challenging, therefore, Stage 2 of the process has been extended. This will result in a revised operational date for the centre. The impact of Brexit/COVID-19/construction supply capacity, and the war in Ukraine, is affecting costs and tender returns.
Page 3
PERTH ACADEMY – REFURBISHMENT Overview Funding has been secured to undertake a partial refurbishment of the existing school facilities to improve the condition and suitability. Due to the live school environment, ongoing works are being phased into manageable packages as part of a rolling programme. Sources of Funding This project is funded by the ECS Composite Capital Programme. The budget allocated was £16.9m, of which £10.049m remains. Progress Update Phase 1 was completed in 2021 involving various upgrades including a new CCTV installation, corridor lighting, external structural repairs, CDT ventilation and major infrastructure upgrades to the PE building. Phase 2, also completed in 2021, involved improvements to student social space and classroom refurbishments. Phase 3 Refurbishment Works package will be on site from July 2022 including classroom refurbishments, additional social spaces and roof replacement works. Ten classrooms will be complete during the 2022 summer holidays and then further classroom refurbishment will continue during term time. As part of this phase, external consultants have been appointed and are undertaking AV/Wi-Fi upgrade surveys and design work. A furniture replacement programme is also underway. Key Milestones Milestone Planned Date Actual Date Forecast Date Phase 1 Refurbishment Works complete on site June 2021 July 2021 Phase 2 Refurbishment Works complete on site August 2021 August 2021 Phase 3 Refurbishment Works complete on site June 2023 Current Issues The impact of Brexit/COVID-19/construction supply capacity, and the war in Ukraine, may affect costs and tender returns as the ongoing phases progress.
Page 4
PERTH GRAMMAR SCHOOL – REFURBISHMENT Overview Funding is available to undertake infrastructure upgrades to the existing school building. Additionally, approval was given for works to improve the entrance, reception and administration facilities which were carried out. Due to the live school environment, ongoing works are being phased into manageable packages as part of a rolling programme. Sources of Funding This project is funded by the ECS Composite Capital Programme. The original budget was £7.05m, of which £5.581m remains. Progress Update All toilet refurbishment phases were completed by October 2021. Phase 1 of classroom refurbishments will proceed during the summer holidays 2022 and involves upgrades of ten teaching spaces. Key Milestones Milestone Planned Date Actual Date Forecast Date Phase 1 Toilet Refurbishment Works complete on site April 2021 April 2021 Phase 2 Toilet Refurbishment Works complete on site July 2021 July 2021 Phase 3 Toilet Refurbishment Works complete on site August 2021 August 2021 Phase 4 Toilet Refurbishment Works complete on site September 2021 October 2021 Phase 1 Class Refurbishment Works complete on site August 2022 Current Issues The impact of Brexit/COVID-19/construction supply capacity, and the war in Ukraine, may affect costs and tender returns as the ongoing phases progress.
Page 5
PERTH HIGH SCHOOL – REPLACEMENT Overview Council approved the replacement of Perth High School (Report No. 18/212 refers). This project will involve the replacement of the existing school building on the playing field of the existing site. Sources of Funding The approved funding from the ECS Composite Capital Programme for this project is £68.7m. A bid made to the Scottish Government Learning Estate Investment Programme – Phase 2 for funding of 50% towards the project was successful. The funding will be provided over a 25-year period based on the Council meeting specified targets. Progress Update The planning application was approved in March 2022. Key Milestones Milestone Planned Date Actual Date Forecast Date Submit Final NPR June 2019 June 2019 HubCo Stage 1 Formal Commencement July 2019 July 2019 Stage 1 Agreed May 2020 Feb 2021 Planning Application Submitted April 2021 Sept 2021 Planning Application Agreed August 2021 March 2022 Stage 2 Agreed January 2022 TBC Financial Close February 2022 TBC Site Start March 2022 TBC Construction Works Complete June 2024 TBC School Operational August 2024 TBC Completion of External Works August 2025 TBC Current Issues Due to current market volatility, achieving Financial Close is proving very challenging, therefore, Stage 2 of the process has been extended. This will result in a revised operational date for the new school. The impact of Brexit/COVID-19, and the war in Ukraine, may cause delays as the project progresses.
Page 6
RATTRAY PRIMARY SCHOOL - NURSERY EXTENSION & REFURBISHMENT Overview Lifelong Learning Committee approved Education and Children’s Services Early Learning and Childcare (ELC) Expansion Plan (Report No. 17/314 refers). As part of the plan, it was proposed that the capacity of the nursery at Rattray Primary School will be increased by 26. Sources of Funding The Scottish Government confirmed Perth and Kinross Council’s allocation of capital funding for the expansion of ELC. The indicative budget for Rattray Primary School is £4,325,000. Progress Update Construction of the nursery extension was re-phased due to COVID-19 restrictions preventing works starting on the programmed date. Works included a new nursery extension, classroom refurbishments, new electric and heating infrastructure and new Wi-Fi with updated audio/visual technology in teaching spaces. All classrooms have now been refurbished. The staff room and general-purpose space will be refurbished following completion of the new nursery. Key Milestones Milestone Planned Date Actual Date Forecast Date Review of Feasibility Study March 2018 March 2018 Planning Application Submitted November 2018 January 2019 Planning Application Agreed December 2018 May 2019 Contract Cost Agreed April 2020 January 2021 Site Start June 2020 June 2021 Construction Works Complete August 2021 August 2022 Nursery Provision Operational August 2020 June 2022 Current Issues No issues.
Page 7
RIVERSIDE PRIMARY SCHOOL – NEW BUILD SCHOOL Overview As part of the School Estate Transformation Programme Council, Lifelong Learning Committee (Report No. 18/15 refers) approved the construction of a new primary school on the playing field of the existing North Muirton Primary School site. This new building will accommodate pupils from both North Muirton and Balhousie Primary Schools. Sources of Funding The approved funding from the ECS Composite Capital Programme for this project is £19.9m. Progress Update Full planning approval was granted in May 2021, financial close was approved in October 2021 and the construction works began on-site November 2021. Works continue to progress well on site with the structural frame now erected. On 31 January 2022, Lifelong Learning Committee (LLC) approved the proposal to name the new primary school Riverside Primary School (Report No. 22/23 refers). Key Milestones Milestone Planned Date Actual Date Forecast Date Submit NPR July 2019 July 2019 HubCo Stage 1 Formal Commencement Nov 2019 Nov 2019 Stage 1 Agreed May 2020 Nov 2020 Planning Application Submitted Jan 2021 Jan 2021 Planning Application Agreed May 2021 May 2021 Stage 2 Agreed July 2021 Oct 2021 Financial Close Aug 2021 Oct 2021 Site Start Sep 2021 Nov 2021 School Operational April 2023 April 2023 Completion of External Works July 2023 Current Issues The impact of COVID-19, Brexit and the war in Ukraine on the supply chain may cause delays as the project progresses.