Item 15 Appendix 7
West Dunbartonshire Council · 14 December 2022
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WEST DUNBARTONSHIRE COUNCIL APPENDIX 7 GENERAL SERVICES CAPITAL PROGRAMME ANALYSIS OF PROJECTS AT GREEN ALERT STATUS PERIOD END DATE PERIOD 7 Budget Forecast Spend £000 £000 % £000 £000 % 1 Project Life Financials 1,110 232 21% 1,110 (0) 0% Current Year Financials 441 43 10% 441 0 0% Project Description Project Manager David Jones/ Julie McGrogan Chief Officer Laura Mason Project Lifecycle 31-Mar-29 31-Mar-29 2 Project Life Financials 376 335 89% 376 (0) 0% Current Year Financials 41 0 0% 41 0 0% Project Description Project Manager David Jones/ Julie McGrogan Chief Officer Laura Mason Project Lifecycle 31-Mar-23 31-Mar-23 3 Project Life Financials 20,241 15,299 76% 20,241 0 0% Current Year Financials 1,005 482 48% 1,005 0 0% Project Description Project Manager Sharon Jump/ Michelle Lynn/ Craig Jardine Chief Officer Laura Mason Project Lifecycle 31-Mar-24 31-Mar-24 Anticipated Outcome Project delivered within budget and to the revised programme, following COVID-19. 31 October 2022 Budget Details Project Life Financials Spend to Date Variance Digital Inclusion Increase the ratio of chrome book devices for most disadvantaged children and families and support for families with remote access. Planned End Date Forecast End Date Main Issues / Reason for Variance Additional devices have been ordered to increase the ratio of devices to pupils as part of a commitment towards a 1:1 device ratio. The project is on track to be fully spent in 2022/2023. Main Issues / Reason for Variance Although there is re-profiling of budget caused mainly by the academic year starting several months after the financial year the project is still on track to be completed by the planned end date. Mitigating Action None available at this time. Anticipated Outcome Forecast End Date Planned End Date Forecast End Date Main Issues / Reason for Variance Renton Campus: The overall construction is programmed to complete by 25 July 2022. (Previously April 2022 but re-programmed due to 13 week COVID-19 site closure). Phase 1 of the project was handed over on Monday 18 October 2021, with pupils returning to the new school campus on Wednesday 20 October 2021. Phase 2 on schedule to be handed over 25th July 2022. There is an acceleration of spend due to part retention being paid 2022/2023. St Mary's: anticipated commencement of MUGA is September 2022 which means new build kitchen will slip to June 2023. Pitch onsite September and dining hall will be July 2023 as cannot be onsite at the same time as pitch works. Additional ASN Provision: temporary accommodation for Choices will be in place by September and plans for rebuild extension ongoing. Additional scoping in respect of vacant space at Choices and former Riverside ELC ongoing. Skills School: scoping ongoing. Balloch Campus, Lomond Base, artificial grass installation is complete. Mitigating Action None required Mitigating Action None required at this time. Anticipated Outcome Increase the Chromebook ratio for most disadvantaged children. Schools Estate Improvement Plan Improvement of Schools Estate. AV Equipment - Education Purchase of AV Equipment for Education. Planned End Date Purchase of AV Equipment for Education.
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WEST DUNBARTONSHIRE COUNCIL APPENDIX 7 GENERAL SERVICES CAPITAL PROGRAMME ANALYSIS OF PROJECTS AT GREEN ALERT STATUS PERIOD END DATE PERIOD 7 Budget Forecast Spend £000 £000 % £000 £000 % 31 October 2022 Budget Details Project Life Financials Spend to Date Variance 4 Project Life Financials 694 251 36% 694 0 0% Current Year Financials 504 62 12% 504 0 0% Project Description Project Manager Michelle Lynn/ Craig Jardine Chief Officer Laura Mason Project Lifecycle 31-Mar-24 31-Mar-24 5 Project Life Financials 750 638 85% 750 0 0% Current Year Financials 113 1 1% 113 (0) 0% Project Description Project Manager Michelle Lynn/ Craig Jardine Chief Officer Laura Mason Project Lifecycle 31-Mar-23 31-Mar-23 6 Project Life Financials 5,508 5,505 100% 5,508 (0) 0% Current Year Financials 3 0 0% 3 0 0% Project Description Project Manager Michelle Lynn/ Craig Jardine Chief Officer Laura Mason Project Lifecycle 31-Mar-22 30-Apr-22 Main Issues / Reason for Variance Project complete and await final charges. Mitigating Action None required. Anticipated Outcome Project delivered on time and within budget Anticipated Outcome Project delivered on budget. Schools Estate Refurbishment Plan Completion of condition surveys has been carried out to identify works required to bring various schools from Condition C to Condition B. Planned End Date Forecast End Date Planned End Date Forecast End Date Main Issues / Reason for Variance A new contractor has been appointed and looking at the programme of works. Mitigating Action None available at this time. Mitigating Action None available at this time. Anticipated Outcome Project delivered within amended timescales. Choices Programme - to assist young people who require additional support Provision of Capital Funding from Scottish Government to implement free school meal initiative. Planned End Date Forecast End Date Main Issues / Reason for Variance Project is complete other than snagging works which can only be completed when school is closed however project end date is still on target. Additional budget required in relation to electrical phasing which was unknown at the time of project inception. Additional funding granted for Free School Meals Expansion. Bringing together Central Support Services which will include relocation of Choices Programme. Free School Meals
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WEST DUNBARTONSHIRE COUNCIL APPENDIX 7 GENERAL SERVICES CAPITAL PROGRAMME ANALYSIS OF PROJECTS AT GREEN ALERT STATUS PERIOD END DATE PERIOD 7 Budget Forecast Spend £000 £000 % £000 £000 % 31 October 2022 Budget Details Project Life Financials Spend to Date Variance 7 Project Life Financials 8,748 7,990 91% 8,748 (0) 0% Current Year Financials 795 37 5% 795 (0) 0% Project Description Project Manager Michelle Lynn/ Craig Jardine Chief Officer Laura Mason Project Lifecycle 31-Mar-23 31-Mar-23 The project will be completed to deliver the requirements of the Early Years expansion plans. Mitigating Action None required at this time. Anticipated Outcome Early Years Early Learning and Childcare Funding Early learning and childcare funding awarded to West Dunbartonshire Council to facilitate the expansion in entitlement to funded ELCC to 1140 hours from August 2020. Planned End Date Forecast End Date Main Issues / Reason for Variance Works progressing and budget spend anticipated in 2022/2023.