Appendix 1 - Detailed Updates on Current Projects (June 2022 - May 2023)
Perth and Kinross Council · 1 May 2023
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APPENDIX 1 Detailed Updates on Current Projects June 2022 – May 2023 Milestones Milestones are key tasks within a project plan which mark completion of a significant or critical phase of work or a decision point. When projects are in the “pre-delivery phase” (before a contract has been awarded), milestones dates are aspirational, and a general status update is provided. In terms of projects that are in the “delivery phase” the key milestones have the following dates: • The Programme Date (Baseline) is the date that the milestone is planned for completion based on the master programme agreed with the appointed Main Contractor. It is the baseline date for projects in the delivery phase; • The Current Projected Date is only relevant where there has been a deviation from the baseline and a change in achieving the milestone has occurred; and • Actual Date is the date the milestone is completed.
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NEW PRIMARY SCHOOL AT BERTHA PARK Overview Council (Report No. 16/277 refers) approved funding for a new build primary school for North/West Perth required to accommodate expected pupil numbers generated from planned housebuilding. As part of the School Estate Transformation Programme, on 2 November 2022, the Learning and Families Committee (Report No. 22/265 refers) approved the outcome of the statutory consultation on catchment changes and the establishment of a new primary school at Bertha Park with effect from August 2026. The proposed site is adjacent to Bertha Park High School. Sources of Funding The approved funding from the Composite Capital Programme for this project is £24m. Project Pre-delivery Progress The Statutory Consultation for the new catchment area for the school concluded in November 2022. A New Project Request (NPR) was submitted to Hub East Central Scotland (HubCo) in February 2023 and the procurement process for the Design Team is underway. In October 2022 a bid was submitted to the Scottish Government Learning Estate Investment Programme – Phase 3 for funding of 50% towards the project. If the bid is successful, the funding will be provided over a 25-year period based on the Council meeting specified targets. The planned date for operation of the new school is August 2026. HubCo Stage 1 design work will commence imminently.
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BLAIRGOWRIE RECREATION CENTRE - REPLACEMENT Overview Council approved a replacement Recreation Centre at Blairgowrie High School (Report No. 16/277 refers). This project will involve the replacement of the recreation centre on the playing fields of the existing site. Sources of Funding The approved funding from the Composite Capital Programme for this project is £36m. Project Delivery Progress Key Milestone Programme Date (Baseline) Current Projected Date Actual Date Progress Update Submit New Project Request (NPR) November 2018 June 2019 The Planning Application was approved at Planning and Placemaking Committee on 10 August 2022. On 1 March 2023 Council considered the Full Business Case for the project (Report No. 23/73 refers) and approved that the budget be increased by £9.3M to £36M. This enabled Financial Close to be concluded and construction work on the new recreation centre is expected to commence in May 2023. 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 August 2022 HubCo Stage 2 Agreed September 2021 March 2023 Financial Close October 2021 April 2023 Site Start November 2021 May 2023 Centre Operational March 2023 December 2024 Completion of External Works June 2024 July 2025
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METHVEN PRIMARY SCHOOL – REPLACEMENT DINING/ GYM FACILITIES Overview As part of the School Estate Transformation Programme, on 21 March 2018, Lifelong Learning Committee (Report No. 18/84 refers) approved the project to replace both the life-expired dining/gym facilities to improve the condition of Methven Primary School. Sources of Funding The project will be funded from the Composite Capital Programme. Project Pre-delivery Progress A feasibility exercise was carried out for the whole site and a preferred option has been selected which involves the construction of a standalone building to house the dining and gym facilities. Substantial enabling works have been completed on site including the demolition of the life-expired gym hall and improvements to the site access and external landscape. Design work for the new building is progressing and the programme to completion is currently being developed which will identify key project milestones.
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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 Composite Capital Programme. The budget allocation was £16.9m, of which £8.315m remains. Project Delivery Progress Key Milestone Programme Date (Baseline) Current Projected Date Actual Date Progress Update Phase 1 Refurbishment Works complete on site June 2021 July 2021 This phase involved various upgrades including a new CCTV installation, corridor lighting, external structural repairs, CDT ventilation and major infrastructure upgrades to the PE building. Phase 2 Refurbishment Works complete on site August 2021 August 2021 This phase involved improvements to student social space and classroom refurbishments. Phase 3 Refurbishment Works commenced on site June 2022 Ten classrooms were refurbished during the 2022 summer holidays. Phase 3 Refurbishment Works complete on site August 2023 Further classrooms are being refurbished during term time. External consultants have been appointed and are undertaking AV/Wi-Fi upgrade surveys and design work. Ground floor pupil toilets will be refurbished in Summer 2023. In addition, extensive roof upgrades have been completed and a furniture replacement programme is underway. Phase 4 Science Block Fabric Upgrades August 2024 Replacement of the curtain walling at the science block will improve the energy efficiency and performance of the external façade.
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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 Composite Capital Programme. The original budget was £7.05m, of which £4.967m remains. Project Delivery Progress Key Milestone Programme Date (Baseline) Current Projected Date Actual Date Progress Update Phases 1-4 Toilet Refurbishment Works complete on site October 2021 All planned toilet refurbishment phases were completed between April – October 2021. Phase 1 Classroom Refurbishment Work complete on site August 2022 August 2022 This phase involved improvements to student social space and classroom refurbishments. Audio Visual Replacement Programme April 2023 April 2023 Smart panels and display screens have been replaced in teaching spaces. Wi-Fi upgrades will be undertaken in a future phase. Future Phases TBC The next phases of refurbishment are currently being planned.
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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 Composite Capital Programme for this project is £80.2M. 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. Project Delivery Progress Key Milestone Programme Date (Baseline) Current Projected Date Actual Date Progress Update Submit NPR June 2019 June 2019 On 21 December 2022 Council considered the full business case for the project (Report No. 22/312 refers) and approved that the budget be increased by £11.5M to £80.2M. This enabled Financial Close to be concluded and construction works on the new school building commenced in February 2023. HubCo Stage 1 Formal Commencement July 2019 July 2019 Stage 1 Agreed May 2020 February 2021 Planning Application Submitted April 2021 September 2021 Planning Application Agreed August 2021 March 2022 HubCo Stage 2 Agreed January 2022 February 2023 Financial Close February 2022 March 2023 Site Start March 2022 February 2023 Construction Works Complete June 2024 July 2025 School Operational August 2024 August 2025 Completion of External Works July 2025 August 2026
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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 budget for Rattray Primary School was £4,325,000. Project Delivery Progress Key Milestone Programme Date (Baseline) Current Projected Date Actual Date Progress Update Review of Feasibility Study March 2018 March 2018 The extended nursery became operational in Summer 2022. 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 October 2022 Nursery Provision Operational August 2020 July 2022
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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 to accommodate pupils from both North Muirton and Balhousie Primary Schools. Sources of Funding The approved funding from the Composite Capital Programme for this project is £19.9m. 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. Project Delivery Progress Key Milestone Programme Date (Baseline) Current Projected Date Actual Date Progress Update Submit NPR June 2019 July 2019 Phase 1 is nearing completion with Riverside Primary School due to be operational in June 2023. Phase 2, including the demolition of the former North Muirton Primary School building, will commence thereafter. HubCo Stage 1 Formal Commencement November 2019 November 2019 Stage 1 Agreed May 2020 November 2020 Planning Application Submitted January 2021 January 2021 Planning Application Agreed May 2021 May 2021 Stage 2 Agreed July 2021 October 2021 Financial Close August 2021 October 2021 Site Start September 2021 November 2021 School Operational April 2023 June 2023 Completion of External Works July 2023