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WEST DUNBARTONSHIRE COUNCIL APPENDIX 4
GENERAL SERVICES CAPITAL PROGRAMME
OVERALL PROGRAMME SUMMARY
MONTH END DATE
PERIOD
Spend to
Date
Spend to
Date
£000 £000
Red
39 32% 13,947 12% 39 32% 4,976 18%
Amber
0 0% 0 0% 0 0% 0 0%
Green
83 68% 104,190 88% 83 68% 22,293 82%
122 100% 118,137 100% 122 100% 27,269 100%
Budget Spend to
Date
Forecast
Spend
Forecast
Variance Budget Spend to
Date
Forecast
Spend
Forecast
Variance Slippage Over/
(Under)
£000 £000 £000 £000 £000 £000 £000 £000 £000 £000
PL CY
94,040 13,947 92,114 (1,927) 29,294 4,976 4,976 (24,318) (28,666) 4,348 -2%
0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 #DIV/0! #DIV/0!
177,991 104,190 155,798 (22,192) 37,393 22,293 22,293 (15,101) (10,212) (4,888) -12% -40%
272,031 118,137 247,912 (24,119) 66,686 27,269 27,269 (39,418) (38,878) (540)
Projects are on target both in relation to overall budget and the forecast stages in the project life cycle and
no issues are anticipated at this time
TOTAL EXPENDITURE
Projects are forecast to be overspent and/or significant delay to completion
Amber
Projects are either at risk of being overspent and/or delay in completion (although this is unquantifiable at
present) or the project has any issues that require to be reported at this time
Green
Projects are on target both in relation to overall budget and the forecast stages in the project life cycle and
no issues are anticipated at this time
TOTAL EXPENDITURE
Project Life Financials Current Year Financials
Red
% Project
Spend at
RAG Status
Red
Projects are forecast to be overspent and/or experience material delay to completion
Amber
Projects are either at risk of being overspent and/or delay in completion (although this is unquantifiable at
present) or the project has any issues that require to be reported at this time
Green
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Project Status Analysis
Project Life Status Analysis Current Year Project Status Analysis
Number of
Projects at
RAG Status
% Projects at
RAG Status
% Project
Spend at
RAG Status
Number of
Projects at
RAG Status
% Projects at
RAG Status
ITEM 10 Revised Version
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WEST DUNBARTONSHIRE COUNCIL APPENDIX 4
GENERAL SERVICES CAPITAL PROGRAMME
ANALYSIS OF PROJECTS AT RED ALERT STATUS
PERIOD END DATE
PERIOD 12
Budget Forecast
Spend
£000 £000 % £000 £000 %
1
Project Life Financials 9 0 0% 9 0 0%
Current Year Financials 3 0 0% 0 (3) -100%
Project Description
Project Manager David Thomson
Chief Officer David Thomson
Project Lifecycle 31-Mar-23 31-Mar-23
2
Project Life Financials 0 3 0% 0 0 0%
Current Year Financials 0 3 0% 3 3 0%
Project Description
Project Manager David Thomson
Chief Officer David Thomson
Project Lifecycle 31-Mar-23 31-Mar-23
3
Project Life Financials 40 5 12% 40 (0) 0%
Current Year Financials 35 0 0% 0 (35) -100%
Project Description
Project Manager Karen Shannon
Chief Officer Laurence Slavin
Project Lifecycle 30-Sep-23 30-Sep-23
31 March 2023
Budget Details
Project Life Financials
Spend to Date Variance
Valuation Joint Board - Requisition of ICT Equipment
Requisition ICT Equipment.
Planned End Date Forecast End Date
Main Issues / Reason for Variance
This budget remains unspent and is likely to be carried forward into FY 2023/2024.
Mitigating Action
Valuation Joint Board - ICT Refresh FY 22/23
Replacement of laptops, monitors and other ICT equipment.
Planned End Date Forecast End Date
Mitigating Action
None available at this time.
Anticipated Outcome
Replacement of laptops and ICT equipment
None available at this time.
Anticipated Outcome
Requisition of ICT Equipment.
Enhancements to Cash Receipting System
Main Issues / Reason for Variance
Budget was rephased to 2022-2023 as this is a number of mini projects and the first part is the version upgrade which is actively progressing,
currently on phase 2. After this upgrade we can move onto other enhancements which are anticipated to finish in September 2023. Budget has
been reprofiled to FY 2023-2024.
Mitigating Action
None required at this time.
Anticipated Outcome
Enhancements to the cash receipting system including PCI compliant telephone payment system.
Main Issues / Reason for Variance
Replacement of laptops, monitors and other ICT equipment. No further spend anticipated.
To enhance the cash receipting system in the way payments are made and allocated to back office by
increasing the level of security that is required for online payments made by customers
Planned End Date Forecast End Date
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GENERAL SERVICES CAPITAL PROGRAMME
ANALYSIS OF PROJECTS AT RED ALERT STATUS
PERIOD END DATE
PERIOD 12
Budget Forecast
Spend
£000 £000 % £000 £000 %
31 March 2023
Budget Details
Project Life Financials
Spend to Date Variance
Valuation Joint Board - Requisition of ICT Equipment4
Project Life Financials 60 7 12% 57 (3) -4%
Current Year Financials 25 3 10% 3 (23) -100%
Project Description
Project Manager Adrian Gray
Chief Officer Laurence Slavin
Project Lifecycle 31-Mar-23 28-Feb-23
5
Project Life Financials 33 0 0% 33 0 0%
Current Year Financials 33 0 0% 0 (33) -100%
Project Description
Project Manager Alan Douglas
Chief Officer Alan Douglas
Project Lifecycle 31-Mar-24 31-Mar-24
6
Project Life Financials 61 3 5% 61 (0) 0%
Current Year Financials 55 0 0% 0 (55) -100%
Project Description
Project Manager Steven Milne/ John McKenna
Chief Officer Alan Douglas
Project Lifecycle 31-Mar-24 31-Mar-24
Mitigating Action
None possible at this time.
Anticipated Outcome
Development of Agresso system later than originally anticipated but within original budget.
Legal Case Management System
Forecast End Date
Main Issues / Reason for Variance
Budget has been rephased from 2021/22.  The project could not proceed as originally planned as Officers are required to access the office and
hardware the system will run on and COVID-19 restrictions have prevented this.  The project will have to go back out to tender following the
upgrade to Microsoft 365.  The project will not be completed in this financial year. 
Mitigating Action
Legal to discuss impact of Microsoft 365 with ICT.
Agresso development
Planned End Date Forecast End Date
Project to be completed in 2023/24.
Planned End Date
The purpose of this project is to carry out an upgrade of the Agresso Finance System which was last
upgraded in 2015. The requirement to upgrade is to maintain a level of support available from Unit 4 who
have advised that support for older versions of the system is being reduced.
Main Issues / Reason for Variance
Continued issues with server space have hampered progress on data clean-up. ICT working on a solution which will allow some progress prior
to financial year-end however upgrade work will need to be paused while Finance are working on20 22-2023 final accounts. The project will
recommence in summer and need to be carried over to 2023-24 financial year.
Legal Case Management System
Mitigating Action
Opportunities to mitigate are limited at this stage. 
Anticipated Outcome
Complete in 2023/24.
Installation of Solar PV at Clydebank Leisure Centre
Installation of Solar PV at Clydebank Leisure Centre.
Planned End Date
Anticipated Outcome
Main Issues / Reason for Variance
Specification delayed due to other priority works. Expect full spend in 2023-2024.
Forecast End Date
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GENERAL SERVICES CAPITAL PROGRAMME
ANALYSIS OF PROJECTS AT RED ALERT STATUS
PERIOD END DATE
PERIOD 12
Budget Forecast
Spend
£000 £000 % £000 £000 %
31 March 2023
Budget Details
Project Life Financials
Spend to Date Variance
Valuation Joint Board - Requisition of ICT Equipment7
Project Life Financials 83 8 9% 75 (8) -9%
Current Year Financials 83 8 9% 8 (75) -100%
Project Description
Project Manager Steven Milne/ John McKenna
Chief Officer Alan Douglas
Project Lifecycle 31-Mar-23 31-Mar-23
8
Project Life Financials 342 237 69% 347 5 1%
Current Year Financials 110 0 0% 0 (110) -100%
Project Description
Project Manager Steven Milne/ John McKenna
Chief Officer Alan Douglas
Project Lifecycle 31-Mar-24 31-Mar-24
9
Project Life Financials 290 63 22% 290 0 0%
Current Year Financials 216 0 0% 0 (216) -100%
Project Description
Project Manager Steven Milne/ John McKenna
Chief Officer Alan Douglas
Project Lifecycle 31-Mar-23 31-Mar-23
Chimney inspection being carried out. Project team established. Consultant appointed. All design works planned and tender documentation to
be completed by March 2023 with works being carried out in 2023-2024. Expect only design fees and survey fees and retention for St Marys to
be paid this year.
Mitigating Action
None available at this time.
Anticipated Outcome
Retention for St Mary's Primary School and design fees this year. Insufficient budget available to carry out Hub works.
Anticipated Outcome
Main Issues / Reason for Variance
Existing controls have been found to be obsolete and not compatible with a new AHU controls. Additional timelines and work involved. Design
team established and project specification and tender being compiled. Work will be carried out in 2023/2024.
Mitigating Action
All works to be complete in one tender package.
Planned End Date Forecast End Date
Forecast End Date
Planned End Date Forecast End Date
Main Issues / Reason for Variance
Works are integrated with the new Baths refurbishment. Received and approved initial design proposals from Vital. Waiting on final design and
costings. Works to be complete by 31 March 2023 to compliment the district heating installation.
Mitigating Action
None available at this time.
Replace existing main hall Air Handling unit at Clydebank Town Hall
Replace existing main hall Air Handling unit at Clydebank Town Hall.
Anticipated Outcome
Physical works being carried out by 31/3/23.
Replace obsolete boilers (plant greater than 30 years old).
Replace obsolete boilers (plant greater than 30 years old).
Planned End Date
Leisure Energy projects - air handling units, upgrade lighting, circulating pumps, and draught proofing
Main Issues / Reason for Variance
All works to be completed next financial year 2023/24.
Measures to be installed at both Meadow Centre & Vale of Leven Swimming Pool; new pool hall Air
Handling Units, upgrade lighting, circulating pumps Vale of Leven Swimming Pool, internal and external
lighting and draught proofing.
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GENERAL SERVICES CAPITAL PROGRAMME
ANALYSIS OF PROJECTS AT RED ALERT STATUS
PERIOD END DATE
PERIOD 12
Budget Forecast
Spend
£000 £000 % £000 £000 %
31 March 2023
Budget Details
Project Life Financials
Spend to Date Variance
Valuation Joint Board - Requisition of ICT Equipment10
Project Life Financials 80 21 27% 77 (3) -3%
Current Year Financials 61 3 4% 3 (59) -100%
Project Description
Project Manager Steven Milne/ John McKenna
Chief Officer Alan Douglas
Project Lifecycle 31-Mar-24 31-Mar-24
11
Project Life Financials 344 193 56% 86 (258) -75%
Current Year Financials 258 106 41% 106 (151) -100%
Project Description
Project Manager Steven Milne/ John McKenna
Chief Officer Alan Douglas
Project Lifecycle 31-Mar-24 31-Mar-24
12
Project Life Financials 16 14 85% 16 0 0%
Current Year Financials 2 0 0% 0 (2) -100%
Project Description
Project Manager Steven Milne/ John McKenna
Chief Officer Alan Douglas
Project Lifecycle 31-Mar-23 31-Mar-23
Project will be removed as agreed at Council on 21st December 2022.
Planned End Date Forecast End Date
Main Issues / Reason for Variance
All meters complient for water loggers. Budget not required.
Mitigating Action
None required
Water Meter Downsize
Water Meter Downsize.
Mitigating Action
None required.
Anticipated Outcome
Delivery of project within budget.
Anticipated Outcome
Planned End Date Forecast End Date
Main Issues / Reason for Variance
As agreed at Council on 21st Decemember 2022 this project will no longer progress and therefore no further spend will occur.
Energy Projects quick wins
Spend to Save projects.
Planned End Date Forecast End Date
Zero Carbon Fund
Zero Carbon Fund.
Main Issues / Reason for Variance
Further orders have been raised and await invoices. Total expenditure this financial year estimated to be £0.010m with the rest of the funding
to be carried forward into next financial year.
Mitigating Action
None available at this time
Anticipated Outcome
Anticipate some spend this year and the remainder to be rephased into 2023/24.
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GENERAL SERVICES CAPITAL PROGRAMME
ANALYSIS OF PROJECTS AT RED ALERT STATUS
PERIOD END DATE
PERIOD 12
Budget Forecast
Spend
£000 £000 % £000 £000 %
31 March 2023
Budget Details
Project Life Financials
Spend to Date Variance
Valuation Joint Board - Requisition of ICT Equipment13
Project Life Financials 160 0 0% 8 (152) -95%
Current Year Financials 152 0 0% 0 (152) -100%
Project Description
Project Manager Steven Milne/ John McKenna
Chief Officer Alan Douglas
Project Lifecycle 31-Mar-24 31-Mar-24
14
Project Life Financials 2,188 594 27% 1,057 (1,132) -52%
Current Year Financials 1,651 594 36% 594 (1,057) -100%
Project Description
Project Manager Gillian McNamara
Chief Officer Alan Douglas
Project Lifecycle 31-Mar-23 31-Mar-24
15
Project Life Financials 750 0 0% 750 0 0%
Current Year Financials 750 0 0% 0 (750) -100%
Project Description
Project Manager Gillian McNamara
Chief Officer Alan Douglas
Project Lifecycle 31-Dec-22 30-Jun-23
None available at this time.
Anticipated Outcome
Improved town centres and strategic sites across West Dunbartonshire.
Planned End Date Forecast End Date
Main Issues / Reason for Variance
Due to factors outwith the Council's control, progress couldn’t be made on a timeline that would be acceptable to funders and as a result
Scottish Government will withdraw the grant offer.
Mitigating Action
None available at this time.
Anticipated Outcome
Viresco Studios and Arts Centre
Viresco Studios and Arts Centre in Alexandria, aimed to encourage wider participation in the arts, creative
enterprises and cultural activity in West Dunbartonshire.
Repurposing and restoration of B listed former St Andrew's church in Alexandria for community arts uses.
Regeneration/Local Economic Development
Budget to facilitate the delivery of Regeneration throughout West Dunbartonshire, aligned to the Economic
Strategy. External funding will be sought to maximise opportunities for redevelopment of these sites.
Forecast End Date
Main Issues / Reason for Variance
LED budget is invested across our town centres and strategic sites and is used to develop and implement projects as well as providing match
funding to lever in external funding. During 2022/2023 the key projects to be developed and delivered include a contribution towards Smollett
Fountain public realm,  development costs associated with Dumbarton Waterfront, the Arc of Attraction Strategy and in Clydebank
implementation of the Development Framework Activity Centre in Clydebank will be delivered in 2023/2024. Many regeneration projects are
subject to factors outwith Council control and close monitoring of the programming is required. Enabling works at Mitchell Way  have been
delayed as they are subject to the timescale of the developer. A contingency is included for increasing costs and new funding opportunities.
Upgrade obsolete heating controls (BEMS) across Council estate
Upgrade obsolete heating controls (BEMS) across Council estate.
Planned End Date Forecast End Date
Main Issues / Reason for Variance
As agreed at Council on 21st Decemember 2022 this project will no longer progress and therefore no further spend will occur.
Mitigating Action
None required.
Anticipated Outcome
Project will be removed as agreed at Council on 21st December 2022.
Mitigating Action
Planned End Date
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GENERAL SERVICES CAPITAL PROGRAMME
ANALYSIS OF PROJECTS AT RED ALERT STATUS
PERIOD END DATE
PERIOD 12
Budget Forecast
Spend
£000 £000 % £000 £000 %
31 March 2023
Budget Details
Project Life Financials
Spend to Date Variance
Valuation Joint Board - Requisition of ICT Equipment
16
Project Life Financials 747 40 5% 707 (40) -5%
Current Year Financials 747 40 5% 40 (707) -100%
Project Description
Project Manager Gillian McNamara
Chief Officer Alan Douglas
Project Lifecycle 31-Dec-22 30-Jun-23
17
Project Life Financials 22,213 2,116 10% 21,752 (461) -2%
Current Year Financials 7,465 348 5% 348 (7,117) -100%
Project Description
Project Manager Gillian McNamara
Chief Officer Alan Douglas
Project Lifecycle 31-Mar-25 31-Mar-25
18
Project Life Financials 11,220 156 1% 11,064 (156) -1%
Current Year Financials 3,720 156 4% 156 (3,564) -100%
Project Description
Project Manager Craig Jardine
Chief Officer Alan Douglas
Project Lifecycle 31-Mar-24 31-Mar-24
Main Issues / Reason for Variance
Kier is appointed to design and deliver the Activities Centre at Clydebank Town Centre. Design of the project is underway and a
commencement date for construction has been confirmed as April 2023. The budget will slip into 2023-2024 however some spend on design
development expected in the current financial year.
There were delays to Connecting Dumbarton (due to procurement issues) and Glencairn House (design development issues) resulting in
reduced projected spend for 2022/2023. A future programme for the Artizan Centre based on the Development Strategy report was reported to
IRED in September 2022. Costs will continue to be monitored by the LUF Project Board.
Mitigating Action
None available at this time.
Anticipated Outcome
Main Issues / Reason for Variance
Network expansion to GJNH (Golden Jubilee National Hospital) will commence pending approval to proceed by the GJNH Board. Budget to be
reprofiled to next financial year.
Mitigating Action
None available at this time.
Anticipated Outcome
New community-run activities centre in Clydebank Town Centre.
Project will be delivered on budget.
District Heating Network Expansion
District Heating Network Expansion.
Planned End Date Forecast End Date
LUF
Year one LUF spend includes acquisition cost of Artizan Centre, and design development for Glencairn
House and Connecting Dumbarton
Planned End Date Forecast End Date
Main Issues / Reason for Variance
Clydebank Can On The Canal
New activities centre in Clydebank Town Centre.
Anticipated Outcome
Mitigating Action
None available at this time.
Redevelopment of the Dumbarton Town Centre
Planned End Date Forecast End Date
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GENERAL SERVICES CAPITAL PROGRAMME
ANALYSIS OF PROJECTS AT RED ALERT STATUS
PERIOD END DATE
PERIOD 12
Budget Forecast
Spend
£000 £000 % £000 £000 %
31 March 2023
Budget Details
Project Life Financials
Spend to Date Variance
Valuation Joint Board - Requisition of ICT Equipment19
Project Life Financials 1,590 0 0% 1,590 0 0%
Current Year Financials 1,590 0 0% 0 (1,590) -100%
Project Description
Project Manager Michelle Lynn/ Sarah Christie
Chief Officer Amanda Graham
Project Lifecycle 31-Mar-24 31-Mar-24
20
Project Life Financials 40 0 0% 40 0 0%
Current Year Financials 40 0 0% 0 (40) -100%
Project Description
Project Manager John Anderson
Chief Officer Amanda Graham
Project Lifecycle 31-Mar-23 31-Mar-23
21
Project Life Financials 8,535 345 4% 8,309 (226) -3%
Current Year Financials 1,715 226 13% 226 (1,488) -100%
Project Description
Project Manager Sharon Jump/ Craig Jardine
Chief Officer Angela Wilson
Project Lifecycle 31-Mar-25 31-Mar-25
Project business case will be brought back to project board, IRED and Council.
Depot Rationalisation
Depot Rationalisation.
Planned End Date Forecast End Date
Main Issues / Reason for Variance
Design Team have been appointed to develop feasibility options for the DRP Project, currently in stage 1 of this phase reviewing service
requirements.  The conclusion of the feasibility report will provide input for the options appraisal exercise.  The intention would be to bring a
business case to a future IRED Committee in 2023.
Mitigating Action
None available at this time.
Anticipated Outcome
Main Issues / Reason for Variance
This project is linked to Glencairn House and Depot Rationalisation and will free up the current museum store and office space in Poplar Road.
Opportunities exist to attract external funding. Detailed design work will not commence until Spring 2023.
Mitigating Action
None available at this time.
Anticipated Outcome
Re-development of Strathleven Place
Strathleven Place
Re-development of Strathleven.
Planned End Date Forecast End Date
None required
Anticipated Outcome
New floor fitted in Alexandria Community Sports Hall.
Alexandria Community Centre Sports Hall re-flooring
Alexandria Community Centre Sports Hall re-flooring
Planned End Date Forecast End Date
Main Issues / Reason for Variance
The Alexandria Community Centre Sports Hall continues to be utilised as COVID-19 vaccine centre during 2022/23 and the work will be
postponed until next financial year.
Mitigating Action
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GENERAL SERVICES CAPITAL PROGRAMME
ANALYSIS OF PROJECTS AT RED ALERT STATUS
PERIOD END DATE
PERIOD 12
Budget Forecast
Spend
£000 £000 % £000 £000 %
31 March 2023
Budget Details
Project Life Financials
Spend to Date Variance
Valuation Joint Board - Requisition of ICT Equipment22
Project Life Financials 382 388 102% 382 (0) 0%
Current Year Financials 0 6 0% 6 6 0%
Project Description
Project Manager Michelle Lynn/ Craig Jardine
Chief Officer Angela Wilson
Project Lifecycle 31-Mar-21 31-Mar-21
23
Project Life Financials 2,375 90 4% 2,369 (6) 0%
Current Year Financials 1,090 6 1% 6 (1,085) -100%
Project Description
Project Manager Michelle Lynn/ Craig Jardine
Chief Officer Angela Wilson
Project Lifecycle 31-Mar-22 31-Mar-24
24
Project Life Financials 78 0 0% 0 (78) -100%
Current Year Financials 78 0 0% 0 (78) -100%
Project Description
Project Manager Martin Feeney
Chief Officer Angela Wilson
Project Lifecycle 31-Mar-23 31-Mar-23
25
Project Life Financials 45 0 0% 0 (45) -100%
Current Year Financials 45 0 0% 0 (45) -100%
Project Description
Project Manager Martin Feeney
Chief Officer Angela Wilson
Project Lifecycle 31-Mar-23 31-Mar-23
Main Issues / Reason for Variance
This budget is no longer required.
Mitigating Action
None available at this time.
Anticipated Outcome
Project delivered within budget.
Anticipated Outcome
Project delivered within budget.
Elevated Platforms (Building Services)
Elevated Platforms (Building Services).
Planned End Date Forecast End Date
Planned End Date Forecast End Date
Main Issues / Reason for Variance
This budget is no longer required.
Mitigating Action
None available at this time.
Mitigating Action
None available at this time.
Anticipated Outcome
New build community facility.
Purchase of 3 Welfare Units
The purchase of 3 Welfare Units as a spend-to-save proposal.
New Westbridgend Community Centre
New Westbridgend Community Centre
Planned End Date Forecast End Date
Main Issues / Reason for Variance
Various delays due to Covid and other utility issues. Planning was previously delayed but now resolved. Building warrant applications
submitted and tender to be issued. Anticipated to be onsite by April 2023.
Mitigating Action
None available at this time.
Anticipated Outcome
New sports changing facility completed.
New Sports Changing Facility at Duntocher
New Sports Changing Facility at Duntocher
Planned End Date Forecast End Date
Main Issues / Reason for Variance
Project completed over budget due to ground conditions on site.  Final costs now charged.
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GENERAL SERVICES CAPITAL PROGRAMME
ANALYSIS OF PROJECTS AT RED ALERT STATUS
PERIOD END DATE
PERIOD 12
Budget Forecast
Spend
£000 £000 % £000 £000 %
31 March 2023
Budget Details
Project Life Financials
Spend to Date Variance
Valuation Joint Board - Requisition of ICT Equipment
26
Project Life Financials 400 47 12% 397 (3) -1%
Current Year Financials 357 3 1% 3 (354) -100%
Project Description
Project Manager Ian Bain
Chief Officer Gail MacFarlane
Project Lifecycle 31-Oct-23 31-Oct-23
27
Project Life Financials 2,712 6,808 251% 4,733 2,021 75%
Current Year Financials 910 2,075 228% 2,075 1,165 -100%
Project Description
Project Manager Ian Bain
Chief Officer Gail MacFarlane
Project Lifecycle 31-Mar-22 31-Mar-23
28
Project Life Financials 817 288 35% 793 (24) -3%
Current Year Financials 553 24 4% 24 (529) -100%
Project Description
Project Manager Ian Bain
Chief Officer Gail MacFarlane
Project Lifecycle 31-Mar-24 31-Mar-24
Main Issues / Reason for Variance
Project is now being developed for tendering, with project commencing May 2023 and completion expected by 31 March 2024.  It is anticipated
that £0.150m will be spent this financial year mainly on consultant costs and enabling works.
Mitigating Action
None available at this time.
Anticipated Outcome
Extension to existing cemetery providing a sustainable burial environment.
Posties Park Sports Hub - New sports hub to include gym & running track
Creation of a sports hub at Posties/Marinecraft to include a new changing pavilion/Gym, new all-weather 6
lane running track, conversion of blaze sports pitch to grass, new fencing, upgrade of existing floodlights
and additional car parking.  This combines the budget approved by the Council in February 2015 for
Community Sports Facilities at Posties Park, draw down of budget from the generic sports facilities budget
line.
Planned End Date Forecast End Date
Main Issues / Reason for Variance
Project start was delayed due to planning issues and COVID-19 restrictions. Work commenced January 2021 with a proposed completion date
of March 2022 which has been extended to May 2023 due to design changes required by Planning. There is still a significant amount of work to
be undertaken to complete the project and the cost of this work has been affected by Covid, Brexit and supply chain issues. Additional budget
will be required to complete this project.
Vale of Leven Cemetery Extension
Extension of existing cemetery in Vale of Leven.
Planned End Date Forecast End Date
Mitigating Action
None required at this time.
Anticipated Outcome
New all weather running track and gymnasium.
Anticipated Outcome
Two new allotment sites with 80 plots and community growing space.
Planned End Date Forecast End Date
Main Issues / Reason for Variance
Two sites are being developed at Dillichip Loan Bonhill and Overburn Dumbarton. These sites will provide eighty traditional allotment plots
together with community food growing facilities. It is anticipated that project works will commence in June 2023 with a completion date of
October 2023. This project has successfully attracted £0.1 from Scottish Government Vacant and Derelict Land Fund.
Mitigating Action
None available at this time.
Allotment Development
To develop an allotment site.
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GENERAL SERVICES CAPITAL PROGRAMME
ANALYSIS OF PROJECTS AT RED ALERT STATUS
PERIOD END DATE
PERIOD 12
Budget Forecast
Spend
£000 £000 % £000 £000 %
31 March 2023
Budget Details
Project Life Financials
Spend to Date Variance
Valuation Joint Board - Requisition of ICT Equipment29
Project Life Financials 217 3 1% 217 0 0%
Current Year Financials 214 0 0% 0 (214) -100%
Project Description
Project Manager Derek Barr
Chief Officer Gail MacFarlane
Project Lifecycle 31-Mar-24 31-Mar-24
30
Project Life Financials 400 358 90% 400 0 0%
Current Year Financials 42 0 0% 0 (42) -100%
Project Description
Project Manager Derek Barr
Chief Officer Gail MacFarlane
Project Lifecycle 31-Mar-23 31-Mar-23
31
Project Life Financials 500 11 2% 500 0 0%
Current Year Financials 220 0 0% 0 (220) -100%
Project Description
Project Manager Raymond Walsh
Chief Officer Gail MacFarlane
Project Lifecycle 31-Mar-24 31-Mar-24
Mandatory 20mph Residential communities
Mandatory 20mph Residential communities.
Planned End Date Forecast End Date
Main Issues / Reason for Variance
Project to be delivered within budget.
Mitigating Action
None available at this time.
Anticipated Outcome
Awaiting Scottish Government recommendations.
Main Issues / Reason for Variance
Anticipated Outcome
To improve journey times and reliability of bus services.
Planned End Date Forecast End Date
Main Issues / Reason for Variance
Officers working with external partners to identify projects to support funding. Investigation on going however unlikely works will be able to
progress this financial year.
Mitigating Action
None required at this time.
Bus Rapid Deployment Fund
Funding has been awarded from Sustrans to assist with social distancing measures required as a result of
the COVID-19 pandemic.
Auld Street Clydebank - Bond
Completion of roadworks associated with Auld Street housing development. Creation of a footpath to
Golden Jubilee Hospital.
Planned End Date Forecast End Date
To complete remaining civil works required.
Road construction works completed in previous years. Remaining funds are insufficient to complete footpath construction. Works on hold until
such time as additional funds can be secured.
Mitigating Action
None available at this time.
Anticipated Outcome
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PERIOD END DATE
PERIOD 12
Budget Forecast
Spend
£000 £000 % £000 £000 %
31 March 2023
Budget Details
Project Life Financials
Spend to Date Variance
Valuation Joint Board - Requisition of ICT Equipment32
Project Life Financials 12 28 228% 0 (12) -100%
Current Year Financials 12 28 228% 28 16 -100%
Project Description
Project Manager Hugh Campbell
Chief Officer Gail MacFarlane
Project Lifecycle 31-Mar-23 31-Mar-23
33
Project Life Financials 1,000 0 0% 1,000 0 0%
Current Year Financials 1,000 0 0% 0 (1,000) -100%
Project Description
Project Manager Kenny Lang
Chief Officer Gail MacFarlane
Project Lifecycle 31-Mar-25 31-Mar-25
34
Project Life Financials 2,817 542 19% 2,274 (542) -19%
Current Year Financials 2,817 542 19% 542 (2,274) -100%
Project Description
Project Manager Kenny Lang
Chief Officer Gail MacFarlane
Project Lifecycle 31-Mar-24 31-Mar-24
Vehicle Replacement
Replacement of vehicles which have reached end of programmed lifespan (7 year heavy vehicles, 10 year
light vehicles).
Main Issues / Reason for Variance
Budget will be used for any service work carried out by Scottish Power before or after column replacement works.
Mitigating Action
None available at this time.
Anticipated Outcome
Intention is to complete works within budget.
Street lighting and associated electrical infrastructure
WDC is responsible for the maintenance of 18,000 street lighting columns and associated illuminated
signs and bollards.  This budget is required for this infrastructure.
Planned End Date Forecast End Date
Anticipated Outcome
Vehicle Replacement Strategy
Replacement of refuse collection vehicles.
Planned End Date Forecast End Date
Main Issues / Reason for Variance
Larger vehicles will be delayed due to supply chain issues. Delivery timescales anticipated at 18 months.
Mitigating Action
None available.
Anticipated Outcome
Planned End Date Forecast End Date
Main Issues / Reason for Variance
Vehicles are being ordered for delivery in this financial year but larger vehicles will be delayed into financial year 2023/2024.
Mitigating Action
None Required.
Replacement of refuse collection vehicles.
Replacement of fleet within budget.
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PERIOD END DATE
PERIOD 12
Budget Forecast
Spend
£000 £000 % £000 £000 %
31 March 2023
Budget Details
Project Life Financials
Spend to Date Variance
Valuation Joint Board - Requisition of ICT Equipment35
Project Life Financials 1,980 0 0% 1,980 0 0%
Current Year Financials 180 0 0% 0 (180) -100%
Project Description
Project Manager Kenny Lang
Chief Officer Gail MacFarlane
Project Lifecycle 31-Mar-24 31-Mar-24
36
Project Life Financials 29,450 900 3% 28,645 (805) -3%
Current Year Financials 2,797 805 29% 805 (1,992) -100%
Project Description
Project Manager Sharon Jump/ Craig Jardine
Chief Officer Laura Mason
Project Lifecycle 31-Mar-26 31-Mar-26
37
Project Life Financials 750 638 85% 749 (1) 0%
Current Year Financials 113 1 1% 1 (112) -100%
Project Description
Project Manager Michelle Lynn/ Craig Jardine
Chief Officer Laura Mason
Project Lifecycle 31-Mar-23 31-Mar-23
Schools Estate Improvement Plan - next Phase - Faifley Campus
Improvement of Schools Estate.
Planned End Date Forecast End Date
Main Issues / Reason for Variance
The next phase of the Schools Estate Improvement Plan involves the development of a new Campus provision in the Faifley area. WDC has
been successful in securing funding from the Scottish Government Learning Estate Improvement Programme. SFT confirmed the indicative
funding allocation for this project at £18.416m on the 4 May 2021, this will be received as a revenue stream over the 25 years of the Scottish
Government financial support (subject to the Council adhering to the funding criteria). Site Options Appraisal has taken place and Members
approved the recommendation to proceed with the new Faifley Campus on the St Joseph's site at Education Committee on 9th June 2021. 
The design team and main contractor have been appointed and the next phase will see the design development for the new Campus taking
place. The statutory consultation process was launched in September 2021 and a report was brought back to the Educational Services
committee in March 2022 concluding the process. RIBA Stage 2 Design development slightly behind programme but this will not have an
impact on the overall Phase 1 completion date for the project.
Mitigating Action
None available at this time.
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.
Delivery of the project will be on time.
Anticipated Outcome
Anticipated Outcome
Project delivered on budget.
Planned End Date
Choices Programme - to assist young people who require additional support
Bringing together Central Support Services which will include relocation of Choices Programme.
Mitigating Action
None Required.
Anticipated Outcome
Project delivered within budget.
Waste Transfer Station
The design, development and construction of a recycling and bulk waste transfer facility that will ensure all
Planned End Date Forecast End Date
Main Issues / Reason for Variance
Consultant project nearing completion and spend will be made thereafter.
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PERIOD END DATE
PERIOD 12
Budget Forecast
Spend
£000 £000 % £000 £000 %
31 March 2023
Budget Details
Project Life Financials
Spend to Date Variance
Valuation Joint Board - Requisition of ICT Equipment38
Project Life Financials 924 0 0% 924 0 0%
Current Year Financials 154 0 0% 0 (154) -100%
Project Description
Project Manager Julie Slavin
Chief Officer Beth Culshaw
Project Lifecycle 31-Mar-23 31-Mar-23
39
Project Life Financials 379 42 11% 379 (0) 0%
Current Year Financials 0 0 0% 0 0 0%
Project Description
Project Manager Arun Menon
Chief Officer Victoria Rogers
Project Lifecycle 31-Mar-30 31-Mar-30
Mitigating Action
None available at this time
Main Issues / Reason for Variance
Work continues on developments resulting in some spend in the current year.
Mitigating Action
None required.
Anticipated Outcome
Development of Workforce Management System.
Development of Workforce Management System
Project to develop the Workforce Management System.
Planned End Date Forecast End Date
Community Alarm upgrade
To upgrade Community Alarm
Planned End Date
Anticipated Outcome
Forecast End Date
Main Issues / Reason for Variance
Work is ongoing with HR colleagues in order to appoint a project manager to this post and it is anticipated that spend will progress in the final
half of the financial year.
Community Alarm Upgrade
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PERIOD END DATE
PERIOD 12
Budget Forecast
Spend
£000 £000 % £000 £000 %
1
Project Life Financials 30 10 33% 20 (10) -33%
Current Year Financials 30 10 33% 10 (20) -67%
Project Description
Project Manager Karen Shannon
Chief Officer Laurence Slavin
Project Lifecycle 31-Mar-24 31-Mar-24
2
Project Life Financials 50 43 86% 50 0 0%
Current Year Financials 7 0 0% 0 (7) -100%
Project Description
Project Manager Karen Shannon
Chief Officer Laurence Slavin
Project Lifecycle 31-Mar-23 31-Mar-23
31 March 2023
Budget Details
Project Life Financials
Spend to Date Variance
Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard (PCIDSS)
Module would ensure that WDC were compliant with the current requirements of PCIDSS for card
payments without the need for numerous costly workarounds
Planned End Date Forecast End Date
Main Issues / Reason for Variance
Budget was rephased to 2022-2023 as version upgrade of the Council's cash receipting system is required beforehand and is currently
underway. The Module for this has been secured and anticipated timescales for Go Live is May 2023. Initial project meeting has taken
place and system installed in test, work in progress to test and sign off by May 2023.
Anticipated Outcome
Upgraded Electronic Insurance System.
Planned End Date Forecast End Date
Mitigating Action
None required at this time.
Anticipated Outcome
Upgraded version with PCI compliant telephone payment system.
Electronic Insurance System
Acquisition of a claims/incident management system supported by an electronic document
management system.
Main Issues / Reason for Variance
The various claim forms and departmental reports have been reviewed and updated and the relevant online request forms were
submitted to the Digital Sub-Group to be converted to Online Achieve Forms.  The various claim forms and departmental reports have
now been converted to Online Achieve Forms and are in the process of being tested. Once complete, the supplier will take matters
forward with their design team. An anticipated timeline for completion of the project, taking into account the various stages i.e.
development, testing, going live etc. will be drawn up in conjunction with the supplier at that time.  Budget spend anticipated in
2022/23.
Mitigating Action
None required at this time.
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PERIOD END DATE
PERIOD 12
Budget Forecast
Spend
£000 £000 % £000 £000 %
31 March 2023
Budget Details
Project Life Financials
Spend to Date Variance
3
Project Life Financials 5 0 0% 5 0 0%
Current Year Financials 5 0 0% 0 (5) -100%
Project Description
Project Manager Jackie Nicol Thomson
Chief Officer Laurence Slavin
Project Lifecycle 31-Mar-23 31-Mar-23
4
Project Life Financials 1,000 0 0% 1,000 0 0%
Current Year Financials 1,000 0 0% 0 (1,000) -100%
Project Description
Project Manager Gillian McNeilly
Chief Officer Laurence Slavin
Project Lifecycle 31-Mar-23 31-Mar-23
5
Project Life Financials 53 41 77% 25 (28) -52%
Current Year Financials 33 0 0% 0 (33) -100%
Project Description
Project Manager Alan Douglas
Chief Officer Alan Douglas
Project Lifecycle 31-Mar-24 31-Mar-24
Trainee solicitor in place. Budget will be fully spent.
Mitigating Action
None required at this time.
Anticipated Outcome
Solicitor support for Capital Projects, with full budget spend anticipated.
IFRS 16 Database
This is a system which will ensure that WDC has the correct level of information and adheres to
correct reporting of IFRS16 - Leasing. 
Planned End Date Forecast End Date
Main Issues / Reason for Variance
The purchase of software to allow new accounting treatment of leases to be appropriately reported is on track. Full spend anticipated
FY 2022/2023.
Mitigating Action
None required
Anticipated Outcome
Purchase of software for accounting for leases.
Cost of Living
To support Council and community organisations with capital costs for cost of living initiatives.
Planned End Date Forecast End Date
Main Issues / Reason for Variance
Working Group currently developing proposals for initiative. The budget will be spread equally over four years and £0.75m has been
rephased.
Mitigating Action
None required
Anticipated Outcome
Initialive will assist with cost of living crisis
Main Issues / Reason for Variance
Solicitor Project Support for Capital Projects
Solicitor costs to directly support capital projects
Planned End Date Forecast End Date
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PERIOD END DATE
PERIOD 12
Budget Forecast
Spend
£000 £000 % £000 £000 %
31 March 2023
Budget Details
Project Life Financials
Spend to Date Variance
6
Project Life Financials 30 10 33% 20 (10) -33%
Current Year Financials 10 10 100% 10 0 0%
Project Description
Project Manager Pamela Clifford
Chief Officer Alan Douglas
Project Lifecycle 31-Mar-23 31-Mar-23
7
Project Life Financials 155 145 93% 10 (145) -93%
Current Year Financials 155 145 93% 145 (10) -7%
Project Description
Project Manager Pamela Clifford
Chief Officer Alan Douglas
Project Lifecycle 31-Mar-23 31-Mar-23
8
Project Life Financials 20 13 66% 20 0 0%
Current Year Financials 7 0 0% 0 (7) -100%
Project Description
Project Manager Steven Milne/ John McKenna
Chief Officer Alan Douglas
Project Lifecycle 31-Mar-23 31-Mar-23
Mitigating Action
None required.
Anticipated Outcome
Delivery of project with full budget spend.
Replace failed heating controls/valves & recommission
Replace failed heating controls/valves & recommission.
Planned End Date Actual End Date
Main Issues / Reason for Variance
Further works ordered. Expect full spend by 31 March 2023.
Anticipated Outcome
Preservation of Historic Site.
Planned End Date Forecast End Date
Main Issues / Reason for Variance
Council's capital contribution towards the multi-partner (five local authorities and Historic Environment Scotland) Rediscovering the
Antonine Wall project.
Mitigating Action
None Required.
Re -imagine Antonine Wall  
Council's capital contribution towards the multi-partner (five local authorities and Historic
Environment Scotland) Rediscovering the Antonine Wall project which is also funded by the
Heritage Lottery Fund.
Demolition 215 Main Street Alexandria
Demolition of 215 Main Street Alexandria.
Planned End Date Forecast End Date
Main Issues / Reason for Variance
Emergency works carried out to former St Andrews Church resulting in complete demoliton to remove a dangerous structure. Budget
was agreed by special powers.
Mitigating Action
None Required.
Anticipated Outcome
Demolition of unsafe building
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PERIOD END DATE
PERIOD 12
Budget Forecast
Spend
£000 £000 % £000 £000 %
31 March 2023
Budget Details
Project Life Financials
Spend to Date Variance
9
Project Life Financials 85 55 64% 55 (30) -36%
Current Year Financials 30 0 0% 0 (30) -100%
Project Description
Project Manager Steven Milne/ John McKenna
Chief Officer Alan Douglas
Project Lifecycle 31-Mar-23 31-Mar-23
10
Project Life Financials 50 0 0% 0 (50) -100%
Current Year Financials 50 0 0% 0 (50) -100%
Project Description
Project Manager Steven Milne/ John McKenna
Chief Officer Alan Douglas
Project Lifecycle 31-Mar-23 31-Mar-23
Lighting upgrades to LED in schools and Corporate buildings
Upgrade lighting in schools and corporate buildings.
Planned End Date Forecast End Date
Main Issues / Reason for Variance
As agreed at Council on 21st Decemember 2022 this project will no longer progress and therefore no further spend will occur.
Mitigating Action
None required.
Anticipated Outcome
Project will be removed as agreed at Council on 21st December 2022.
Mitigating Action
None required.
Anticipated Outcome
Project will be removed as agreed at Council on 21st December 2022.
Automatic Meter Readers - Water
Automatic Meter Readers.
Planned End Date Forecast End Date
Main Issues / Reason for Variance
As agreed at Council on 21st Decemember 2022 this project will no longer progress and therefore no further spend will occur.
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PERIOD END DATE
PERIOD 12
Budget Forecast
Spend
£000 £000 % £000 £000 %
31 March 2023
Budget Details
Project Life Financials
Spend to Date Variance
11
Project Life Financials 9,982 4,898 49% 9,997 15 0%
Current Year Financials 2,423 (0) 0% 0 (2,423) -100%
Project Description
Project Manager Gillian McNamara
Chief Officer Alan Douglas
Project Lifecycle 31-Mar-24 31-Mar-24
12
Project Life Financials 1,166 1,166 100% 1,023 (143) -12%
Current Year Financials 143 143 100% 143 0 0%
Project Description
Project Manager Gillian McNamara
Chief Officer Alan Douglas
Project Lifecycle 31-Mar-23 31-Mar-23
Anticipated Outcome
Progress towards delivery of planned projects from Economic Development Strategy and Charrette Action Plans albeit later than
originally anticipated.
Town Centre Fund
Scottish Government funding to help improve local town centres.
Planned End Date Forecast End Date
Main Issues / Reason for Variance
The remaining Town Centre Fund will be spent on the Smollett Fountain public realm works which will be completed by the end of the
financial year.
Mitigating Action
None available at this time.
Anticipated Outcome
Regenerated Town Centres.
Planned End Date Forecast End Date
Main Issues / Reason for Variance
The remaining Regeneration Fund projects are Dumbarton Waterfront Path; the contribution towards the costs of Glencairn House;
Connecting Dumbarton; and the Scottish Marine Technology Park at the former Carless site. As Levelling Up Fund is programmed to
be spent before Regeneration Fund for Glencairn House and Connecting Dumbarton, it is not anticipated that any Regeneration Fund
will be spent on these projects during this financial year and will be carried forward. Spend against The £2.0m Clyde Mission funding
for SMTP will continue during the financial year 2022/2023 before an agreement is reached on the £2.0m of Regeneration Fund
investment. Dumbarton Waterfront Path will be developed according to landowner timescales, and there is no spend anticipated in
22/23.
Mitigating Action
Programme management approach to delivery.
Regeneration Fund
Funding to implement major regeneration projects linked to community charrettes. 
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PERIOD END DATE
PERIOD 12
Budget Forecast
Spend
£000 £000 % £000 £000 %
31 March 2023
Budget Details
Project Life Financials
Spend to Date Variance
13
Project Life Financials 1,456 780 54% 815 (641) -44%
Current Year Financials 1,317 641 49% 641 (676) -51%
Project Description
Project Manager Gillian McNamara
Chief Officer Alan Douglas
Project Lifecycle 31-Mar-23 31-Mar-23
14
Project Life Financials 125 99 79% 83 (42) -34%
Current Year Financials 69 42 62% 42 (26) -38%
Project Description
Project Manager Gillian McNamara
Chief Officer Alan Douglas
Project Lifecycle 31-Mar-23 30-Jun-23
Levelling Up
Successful LUF applications that meet UK Government's over-riding objective of Levelling Up and
transformational regeneration.
Planned End Date Forecast End Date
Main Issues / Reason for Variance
This capacity funding was awarded by UK Government to assist with development of LUF bids. WDC has been awarded a grant from
LUF Round 1 and the capacity funding will be used in part to produce Artizan Centre redevelopment options. The balance will be used
for Roads/Transportation to develop a major transportation bid for LUF2.
Mitigating Action
None available at this time.
Anticipated Outcome
Successful LUF applications that meet UK Government's over-riding objective of Levelling Up and transformational regeneration.
Mitigating Action
Programme involves  expenditure over a number of projects led by different services. Regular reporting between services will help
early identification of risk.
Anticipated Outcome
Place-based improvements that advance Scottish Government's priorities of 20 minute neighbourhoods and carbon zero.
Place Based Investment Programme
Scottish Government Funding to establish a Place-Based Investment Programme to ensure that
all place based investments are shaped by the needs and aspirations of local communities.
Planned End Date Forecast End Date
Main Issues / Reason for Variance
The budget includes a £0.641m contribution to Titan Boulevard at Queens Quay and £0.676m towards implementation of Alexandria
Masterplan projects.
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PERIOD END DATE
PERIOD 12
Budget Forecast
Spend
£000 £000 % £000 £000 %
31 March 2023
Budget Details
Project Life Financials
Spend to Date Variance
15
Project Life Financials 34,050 3,946 12% 32,784 (1,266) -4%
Current Year Financials 986 1,265 128% 1,265 279 28%
Project Description
Project Manager Patricia Rowley/ Craig Jardine
Chief Officer Alan Douglas
Project Lifecycle 31-Mar-27 31-Mar-27
16
Project Life Financials 0 30 0 30 30 0
Current Year Financials 0 30 0 30 0 0
Project Description
Project Manager
Chief Officer
Project Lifecycle 31-Mar-23 31-Mar-23
36 CARMAN VIEW, DUMBARTON
Emergency works carried out to 36 Carman View, Bellsmyre resulting in complete demolition to
remove dangerous structure after house fire 
Pamela Clifford Forecast End Date
Main Issues / Reason for Variance
project complete
Mitigating Action
none requried
Anticipated Outcome
project complete
Pamela Clifford
Pamela Clifford
Mitigating Action
None required.
Anticipated Outcome
Delivery of the project on time and within the increased budget.
Planned End Date Forecast End Date
Main Issues / Reason for Variance
Regular updates are provided at every Council meeting and monthly Project Board meetings and to City Deal.  The main issues
contained within the new Council's approved Outline Business Case are still valid, which include Exxon's remediation strategy, land
transfer arrangements and issues relating to adjoining owners.  WDC Consultants are monitoring the remediation process to ensure
compliance with specification, also Esso are independently monitoring the remediation works.  Final Business Case submission is June
2023. Through the Scape framework we are working closely with Balfour Beatty to achieve a formal pre construction agreement to
allow the detailed design works to commence and the full construction programme to be developed. Agreements in principle are
progressing with third party land owners.
Exxon City Deal
As part of the City Deal project the WDC Exxon site at Bowling regeneration with alternative A82
route included.
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PERIOD 12
Budget Forecast
Spend
£000 £000 % £000 £000 %
31 March 2023
Budget Details
Project Life Financials
Spend to Date Variance
17
Project Life Financials 15 6 41% 4 (11) -76%
Current Year Financials 11 3 23% 3 (9) -77%
Project Description
Project Manager Stephen Daly
Chief Officer Amanda Graham
Project Lifecycle 31-Mar-23 31-Mar-23
18
Project Life Financials 421 305 72% 345 (76) -18%
Current Year Financials 91 76 83% 76 (16) -17%
Project Description
Project Manager David Main
Chief Officer Amanda Graham
Project Lifecycle 31-Mar-24 31-Mar-24
19
Project Life Financials 3,998 1,948 49% 3,249 (748) -19%
Current Year Financials 1,673 761 46% 761 (912) -54%
Project Description
Project Manager Sarah Christie/Michelle Lynn
Chief Officer Amanda Graham
Project Lifecycle 31-Mar-23 31-Mar-23
Heritage Capital Fund
Heritage Capital Fund.
Main Issues / Reason for Variance
Work is underway to progress furniture replacement at Dumbarton, Duntocher and Parkhall libraries during 2022/2023.  Budget has
been rephased to next financial year for Dalmuir library as work is currently scheduled for 2023/2024.
Mitigating Action
None required.
Anticipated Outcome
Project carried forward to align with Asset Management programme.
Anticipated Outcome
Project to be delivered on budget and within revised timescale.
Planned End Date Forecast End Date
None available at this time.
Anticipated Outcome
Project will be removed as agreed at Council on 21st December 2022.
Transformation of Infrastructure Libraries and Museums
To improve performance and efficiency of Council's Libraries and Cultural Services.
Planned End Date Forecast End Date
Planned End Date Forecast End Date
Main Issues / Reason for Variance
As agreed at Council on 21st Decemember 2022 this project will no longer progress and therefore no further spend will occur.
Mitigating Action
None required.
Telephone System Upgrade
To improve Housing Repairs telephone platform for incoming calls, providing improved
Management Information.
Main Issues / Reason for Variance
The original projected spend has been affected by internal and external delays due to the Covid 19 recovery, a reduction in the scope
of the Clydebank Town Hall project, a change in the delivery date for the Clydebank Museum at Clydebank Library during the contract
award stage, while the new Dalmuir Library and Gallery had to be rescheduled for approval in August 2021. Officers are now making
progress to get projects back on track, projects will still be delivered in full, and a review of optimism bias will be undertaken in the
projections for 2022/23.
Mitigating Action
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PERIOD END DATE
PERIOD 12
Budget Forecast
Spend
£000 £000 % £000 £000 %
31 March 2023
Budget Details
Project Life Financials
Spend to Date Variance
20
Project Life Financials 1,912 2,663 139% (751) (2,663) -139%
Current Year Financials 1,912 2,663 139% 2,663 751 39%
Project Description
Project Manager Michelle Lynn/ Craig Jardine
Chief Officer Angela Wilson
Project Lifecycle 31-Mar-23 31-Mar-23
21
Project Life Financials 350 9 3% 350 0 0%
Current Year Financials 0 0 0% 0 0 0%
Project Description
Project Manager Michelle Lynn/ Craig Jardine
Chief Officer Angela Wilson
Project Lifecycle 31-Mar-24 31-Mar-24
22
Project Life Financials 150 16 11% 150 0 0%
Current Year Financials 134 0 0% 0 (134) -100%
Project Description
Project Manager Michelle Lynn/ Craig Jardine
Chief Officer Angela Wilson
Project Lifecycle 31-Mar-21 31-Mar-23
Anticipated Outcome
To deliver new sports changing facility.
Planned End Date Forecast End Date
Main Issues / Reason for Variance
Project had been delayed due to a number of COVID-19 related issues and utilities issues.  Unit is now in production but delay to site
due to the utility disconnection and demolition works. Demolition works complete and waiting for a date for installation.
Mitigating Action
None available at this time.
New Sports Changing Facility at Lusset Glen in Old Kilpatrick
New Sports Changing Facility at Lusset Glen in Old Kilpatrick
Main Issues / Reason for Variance
The budget for this project has been rephased to FY 2023/2024.
Mitigating Action
None available at this time.
Anticipated Outcome
To deliver new sports changing facility.
Anticipated Outcome
Full budget spend anticipated.
New Sports Changing Facility Dumbarton West (Old OLSP site) 
New Sports Changing Facility Dumbarton West (Old OLSP site) 
Planned End Date Forecast End Date
Planned End Date Forecast End Date
Main Issues / Reason for Variance
Works progressing.
Mitigating Action
None available at this time.
Building Upgrades and H&S - lifecycle & reactive building upgrades
Lifecycle and reactive building upgrades.
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PERIOD 12
Budget Forecast
Spend
£000 £000 % £000 £000 %
31 March 2023
Budget Details
Project Life Financials
Spend to Date Variance
23
Project Life Financials 750 751 100% 664 (86) -11%
Current Year Financials 86 87 101% 87 1 1%
Project Description
Project Manager Michelle Lynn/ Craig Jardine
Chief Officer Angela Wilson
Project Lifecycle 31-Mar-22 31-Mar-23
24
Project Life Financials 150 0 0% 0 (150) -100%
Current Year Financials 150 0 0% 0 (150) -100%
Project Description
Project Manager Michelle Lynn
Chief Officer Angela Wilson
Project Lifecycle 31-Mar-25 31-Mar-25
25
Project Life Financials 912 893 98% 852 (61) -7%
Current Year Financials 80 74 92% 74 (6) -8%
Project Description
Project Manager Elaine Troup
Chief Officer Peter Barry
Project Lifecycle 31-Mar-23 31-Mar-23
Mitigating Action
None required at this time.
Anticipated Outcome
Full spend is anticipated on this year's budget.
Invest in "Your Community Initiative"
Capital budget to support the roll out of Your Community,  an initiative designed to achieve
coordinated service delivery in response to community need. This is complimented by community
capacity building, empowering WD citizens to do more for their own communities (leading to less
reliance on council).  Also included is the implementation of participatory budgeting to support and
build capacity in communities.
Planned End Date Forecast End Date
Main Issues / Reason for Variance
Application process is planned for later in this financial year.
Changing Places Toilet Provision
Changing places toilet provision in various public buildings.
Planned End Date Forecast End Date
Main Issues / Reason for Variance
As agreed at Council on 21st Decemember 2022 this project will no longer progress and therefore no further spend will occur.
Mitigating Action
None required.
Anticipated Outcome
Project will be removed as agreed at Council on 21st December 2022.
Main Issues / Reason for Variance
Project now complete.
Mitigating Action
None available at this time.
Anticipated Outcome
Project delivered on budget.
Holm Park & Yoker Athletic FC
Develop a new 3G pitch to act as a home venue for Clydebank FC with extensive community
access.
Planned End Date Forecast End Date
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PERIOD 12
Budget Forecast
Spend
£000 £000 % £000 £000 %
31 March 2023
Budget Details
Project Life Financials
Spend to Date Variance
26
Project Life Financials 100 23 23% 83 (17) -17%
Current Year Financials 17 0 0% 0 (17) -100%
Project Description
Project Manager Graham Watters
Chief Officer Peter Barry
Project Lifecycle 31-Mar-30 31-Mar-30
27
Project Life Financials 200 0 0% 200 0 0%
Current Year Financials 50 0 0% 0 (50) -100%
Project Description
Project Manager John Kerr
Chief Officer Peter Barry
Project Lifecycle 31-Mar-30 31-Mar-30
28
Project Life Financials 405 152 38% 253 (152) -38%
Current Year Financials 405 152 38% 152 (253) -62%
Project Description
Project Manager Ian Bain
Chief Officer Gail MacFarlane
Project Lifecycle 31-Mar-23 31-Mar-23
Mitigating Action
None required at this time.
Anticipated Outcome
Better access with parks, cemeteries and open spaces.
Public non-adopted paths and roads
Upgrades to drainage and lighting to enhance the lifespan of paths and roads within  facilities in
public parks, cemeteries and civic spaces.
Planned End Date Forecast End Date
Main Issues / Reason for Variance
Projects are currently being developed to deliver better access in our parks, cemeteries and open spaces. Full budget spend
anticipated in 2022/2023.
Main Issues / Reason for Variance
The Council is currently trying to secure new funding to provide new accommodation within the Dennystoun Forge site. This may
require some redesign of the existing site and has resulted in proposed works to provide additional play and security measures being
held until future design proposals are confirmed.
Mitigating Action
Officers carried out some proactive consultative work to establish the tenant priorities this will allow the work programme to be
developed timeously.
Anticipated Outcome
It is expected the works programme  will be completed during 2022/2023.
Anticipated Outcome
Project will be removed as agreed at Council on 21st December 2022.
Dennystoun Forge Site Improvements
Dennystoun Forge Site Improvements
Planned End Date Forecast End Date
Planned End Date Forecast End Date
Main Issues / Reason for Variance
As agreed at Council on 21st Decemember 2022 this project will no longer progress and therefore no further spend will occur.
Mitigating Action
None required.
Integrated Housing Management System
Development of IHMS system.
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PERIOD END DATE
PERIOD 12
Budget Forecast
Spend
£000 £000 % £000 £000 %
31 March 2023
Budget Details
Project Life Financials
Spend to Date Variance
29
Project Life Financials 1,726 1,753 102% 1,686 (40) -2%
Current Year Financials 13 40 308% 40 27 208%
Project Description
Project Manager Ian Bain
Chief Officer Gail MacFarlane
Project Lifecycle 31-Mar-23 31-Mar-23
30
Project Life Financials 50 37 73% 50 (0) 0%
Current Year Financials 13 0 0% 0 (13) -100%
Project Description
Project Manager Ian Bain
Chief Officer Gail MacFarlane
Project Lifecycle 31-Mar-23 31-Mar-23
31
Project Life Financials 220 214 97% 220 0 0%
Current Year Financials 7 0 0% 0 (7) -100%
Project Description
Project Manager Ian Bain
Chief Officer Gail MacFarlane
Project Lifecycle 03-Apr-21 31-Mar-22
Anticipated Outcome
Improvements to the environment of West Dunbartonshire.
Kilmaronock Cemetery Extension
Extension of existing cemetery at Kilmaronock. 
Planned End Date Actual End Date
Anticipated Outcome
Sustainable burial environment for local residents.
Planned End Date Forecast End Date
Main Issues / Reason for Variance
Mitigating Action
None required at this time.
Environmental Improvement Fund
This fund has been created to deliver environmental improvement projects for communities
throughout West Dunbartonshire.
Planned End Date Forecast End Date
This budget will be used to develop an area of the existing Cemetery for additional burials.  Project scope has now been developed
and will be tendered under the minor civils framework.  Budget spend anticipated in 2022/2023.
Mitigating Action
None required at this time.
Anticipated Outcome
New all weather tennis courts.
Project works complete.  Retentions to be paid in 2022/2023.
Mitigating Action
None required at this time.
Main Issues / Reason for Variance
Sports Facilities Upgrades - Argyll Park - Construction of 3 All Weather Tennis Courts
Project is part of wider investment in sporting facilities and is dependent on match funding from
Sports Scotland. Agreement in principle to wider WDC strategic priorities.
Main Issues / Reason for Variance
Remaining budget rephased from 2021/2022 to progress with tree planting in 2022/2023 in line with the Councils Climate Change and
Biodiversity action plans.  Full budget spend anticipated.
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PERIOD END DATE
PERIOD 12
Budget Forecast
Spend
£000 £000 % £000 £000 %
31 March 2023
Budget Details
Project Life Financials
Spend to Date Variance
32
Project Life Financials 200 0 0% 200 0 0%
Current Year Financials 30 0 0% 0 (30) -100%
Project Description
Project Manager Ian Bain
Chief Officer Gail MacFarlane
Project Lifecycle 31-Mar-24 31-Mar-24
33
Project Life Financials 1,444 59 4% 1,444 (0) 0%
Current Year Financials 201 0 0% 0 (201) -100%
Project Description
Project Manager Ian Bain
Chief Officer Gail MacFarlane
Project Lifecycle 31-Mar-23 31-Mar-23
34
Project Life Financials 210 0 0% 210 0 0%
Current Year Financials 10 0 0% 0 (10) -100%
Project Description
Project Manager Ian Bain
Chief Officer Gail MacFarlane
Project Lifecycle 30-Nov-23 30-Nov-23
Development of play areas to improve accessibility and inclusiveness of play areas throughout West Dunbartonshire. Projects are
being developed for implementation over the next five years.
Mitigating Action
None required at this time.
Anticipated Outcome
Renewal of play parks
East End Park Resurfacing
Resurfacing of 3G pitch at East End Park.
Main Issues / Reason for Variance
Planned End Date Forecast End Date
Play Parks Grant Funding
Renew and replace play park equipment
Planned End Date Forecast End Date
Main Issues / Reason for Variance
Consultant and design team fees for resurfacing of 3G pitch at East End Park.
Mitigating Action
None required.
Anticipated Outcome
Resurfacing of 3G pitch at East End Park.
Balloch Mountain Bike Track
Develop a mountain bike skills trail at Balloch Castle Country Park.
Planned End Date Forecast End Date
Main Issues / Reason for Variance
Design fees to develop Mountain bike skills trail in Balloch country park. Application will be submitted to Sport Scotland for match
funding. Project to commence April 2023 and works to be complete by November 2023.
Mitigating Action
None required at this time.
Anticipated Outcome
Mountain bike track
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PERIOD END DATE
PERIOD 12
Budget Forecast
Spend
£000 £000 % £000 £000 %
31 March 2023
Budget Details
Project Life Financials
Spend to Date Variance
35
Project Life Financials 25 19 75% 6 (19) -75%
Current Year Financials 25 19 75% 19 (6) -25%
Project Description
Project Manager Ian Bain
Chief Officer Gail MacFarlane
Project Lifecycle 31-Mar-23 31-Mar-23
36
Project Life Financials 228 55 24% 173 (55) -24%
Current Year Financials 228 55 24% 55 (173) -76%
Project Description
Project Manager Ian Bain
Chief Officer Gail MacFarlane
Project Lifecycle 31-Mar-23 31-Mar-23
37
Project Life Financials 740 350 47% 350 (390) -53%
Current Year Financials 390 0 0% 0 (390) -100%
Project Description
Project Manager Derek Barr
Chief Officer Gail MacFarlane
Project Lifecycle 31-Jul-22 31-Jul-22
Nature Restoration Fund
Spaces for People
Mitigating Action
None required at this time.
Planned End Date
Anticipated Outcome
To provide people of West Dunbartonshire additional space to help adhere to social distancing guidelines.
Supply and install extra large litter bins as a pilot project within hotspot problem areas. Project has commenced and completion is
anticipated by March 2023.
Mitigating Action
None required at this time.
Anticipated Outcome
Nature resource for Faifley Community
Planned End Date Forecast End Date
Main Issues / Reason for Variance
Large bins provided for high traffic areas
Nature resource for Faifley Community
Large bins for high traffic areas (pilot)
Supply and install extra large litter bins as a pilot project within hotspot problem areas.
Planned End Date Forecast End Date
Funding has been awarded from Sustrans to assist with social distancing measures required as a
result of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Funding received from Nature Restoration Fund to build nature resource for Faifley community has been completed and additional
funding has been received and projects are currently being developed and to be delivered by March 2023.
Mitigating Action
None required at this time.
Anticipated Outcome
Main Issues / Reason for Variance
Forecast End Date
Main Issues / Reason for Variance
The programme is now complete and there will be no further expenditure.
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PERIOD END DATE
PERIOD 12
Budget Forecast
Spend
£000 £000 % £000 £000 %
31 March 2023
Budget Details
Project Life Financials
Spend to Date Variance
38
Project Life Financials 683 145 21% 566 (117) -17%
Current Year Financials 683 338 50% 338 (344) -50%
Project Description
Project Manager Derek Barr
Chief Officer Gail MacFarlane
Project Lifecycle 31-Mar-23 31-Mar-23
39
Project Life Financials 203 0 0% 107 (96) -47%
Current Year Financials 107 0 0% 0 (107) -100%
Project Description
Project Manager Derek Barr
Chief Officer Gail MacFarlane
Project Lifecycle 31-Mar-23 31-Mar-23
40
Project Life Financials 200 5 3% 0 (200) -100%
Current Year Financials 5 5 100% 5 0 0%
Project Description
Project Manager Derek Barr
Chief Officer Gail MacFarlane
Project Lifecycle 31-Mar-23 31-Mar-23Planned End Date Forecast End Date
Main Issues / Reason for Variance
Budget to be used for retention payment from last years surfacing of Dumbarton East footways.
Mitigating Action
None required at this time.
Forecast End Date
Main Issues / Reason for Variance
Projects and locations still to be decided.
Main Issues / Reason for Variance
To develop projects including Balloch Cycle Way (Pier Road to Mollanbowie/Boturich Road), and other projects principally around
National Cycle Network 7 including Angus Street/Bonhill Bridge and Atlus Street/Cart Street, Clydebank and pedestrian dropped kerbs.
Mitigating Action
None required at this time.
Anticipated Outcome
To improve connectivity and enhanced Cycling routes within West Dunbartonshire.
Anticipated Outcome
To improve Footways in West Dunbartonshire.
Mitigating Action
None required at this time.
Anticipated Outcome
To improve Footways in West Dunbartonshire.
Additional Pavement Improvements
Extra funding to accelerate pavement maintenance and improvements across West
Dunbartonshire.
Footways/Cycle Path Upgrades
Renewal and/or enhancement of failed footpaths/cycle paths through West Dunbartonshire.
Planned End Date
Cycling, Walking and Safer Streets
Introduction of enhanced walking routes and traffic calming schemes to introduce safer streets
within West Dunbartonshire.
Planned End Date Forecast End Date
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PERIOD END DATE
PERIOD 12
Budget Forecast
Spend
£000 £000 % £000 £000 %
31 March 2023
Budget Details
Project Life Financials
Spend to Date Variance
41
Project Life Financials 60 55 91% 60 0 0%
Current Year Financials 5 0 0% 0 (5) -100%
Project Description
Project Manager Derek Barr
Chief Officer Gail MacFarlane
Project Lifecycle 31-Mar-23 31-Mar-23
42
Project Life Financials 314 259 82% 270 (44) -14%
Current Year Financials 100 44 44% 44 (56) -56%
Project Description
Project Manager Derek Barr
Chief Officer Gail MacFarlane
Project Lifecycle 31-Mar-23 31-Mar-23
43
Project Life Financials 1,257 112 9% 1,144 (112) -9%
Current Year Financials 1,257 112 9% 112 (1,144) -91%
Project Description
Project Manager Raymond Walsh/ Derek Barr
Chief Officer Gail MacFarlane
Project Lifecycle 31-Mar-23 31-Mar-23
Turnberry Homes - traffic calming/ management at Turnberry housing development off Castle Road
Mitigating Action
Funding has been received from Turnberry Homes and will be used to introduce traffic calming
and traffic management measures to mitigate the impact of additional traffic accessing the housing
development off Castle Road, Dumbarton.
Planned End Date Forecast End Date
Main Issues / Reason for Variance
Consultation completed 2021/2022 and speed humps will be installed prior to 31 March 2023.
None required at this time.
Anticipated Outcome
Traffic calming to be installed in Dumbarton East.
Electrical Charging Points - Rapid Charge
Funding has been awarded from Transport Scotland for the Installation of electrical charging points
Planned End Date Forecast End Date
Main Issues / Reason for Variance
Main Issues / Reason for Variance
A detailed design for Gruggies Burn will be undertaken by the end of the financial year.
Mitigating Action
None required at this time.
Anticipated Outcome
Project should be complete within budget.
Anticipated Outcome
To provide Electric Vehicle Charging points within West Dunbartonshire.
Flood Risk Management
Enhancement of drainage infrastructure to ensure compliance with Flood Risk Management Act
2009.
Planned End Date Forecast End Date
Charging points to be installed at Moss O' Balloch park by the end of this financial year.
Mitigating Action
None required at this time.
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PERIOD END DATE
PERIOD 12
Budget Forecast
Spend
£000 £000 % £000 £000 %
31 March 2023
Budget Details
Project Life Financials
Spend to Date Variance
44
Project Life Financials 500 0 0% 500 0 0%
Current Year Financials 500 0 0% 0 (500) -100%
Project Description
Project Manager Raymond Walsh
Chief Officer Gail MacFarlane
Project Lifecycle 31-Mar-23 31-Mar-23
45
Project Life Financials 149 0 0% 149 0 0%
Current Year Financials 149 0 0% 0 (149) -100%
Project Description
Project Manager Raymond Walsh
Chief Officer Gail MacFarlane
Project Lifecycle 31-Mar-23 31-Mar-23
46
Project Life Financials 800 181 23% 800 (0) 0%
Current Year Financials 620 0 0% 0 (620) -100%
Project Description
Project Manager Raymond Walsh
Chief Officer Gail MacFarlane
Project Lifecycle 31-Mar-23 31-Mar-23
Mitigating Action
Infrastructure - Flooding
Essential renewal of failed drainage assets to minimise flood risk within West Dunbartonshire.
Planned End Date Forecast End Date
Main Issues / Reason for Variance
Small value projects to tackle flooding events in various areas.
Main Issues / Reason for Variance
Plans are under consideration by officers and will be submitted to Elected Members for approval.
Mitigating Action
None required at this time.
Anticipated Outcome
Projects should be complete within budget.
Flood Prevention
Various flood prevention projects.
Forecast End Date
Anticipated Outcome
Project should be completed within budget.
Planned End Date Forecast End Date
Main Issues / Reason for Variance
Planned End Date
Awaiting outcome of Scottish Government & SEPA deliberations, however officers are hopeful full budget spend can be incurred by the
end of the financial year.
None required at this time.
Mitigating Action
None required at this time.
Anticipated Outcome
Intention is to complete works within budget.
River Leven Flood Prevention Scheme
River Leven Flood Prevention Scheme.
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PERIOD END DATE
PERIOD 12
Budget Forecast
Spend
£000 £000 % £000 £000 %
31 March 2023
Budget Details
Project Life Financials
Spend to Date Variance
47
Project Life Financials 1,627 797 49% 278 (1,350) -83%
Current Year Financials 1,627 797 49% 797 (830) -51%
Project Description
Project Manager Raymond Walsh
Chief Officer Gail MacFarlane
Project Lifecycle 31-Mar-23 31-Mar-23
48
Project Life Financials 2,444 4,677 191% (1,233) (3,677) -150%
Current Year Financials 3,444 4,677 136% 4,677 1,233 36%
Project Description
Project Manager Hugh Campbell
Chief Officer Gail MacFarlane
Project Lifecycle 31-Mar-23 31-Mar-23
49
Project Life Financials 97 68 70% 63 (34) -35%
Current Year Financials 55 34 61% 34 (22) -39%
Project Description
Project Manager Hugh Campbell
Chief Officer Gail MacFarlane
Project Lifecycle 31-Mar-23 31-Mar-23
Mitigating Action
None available at this time.
Anticipated Outcome
Intention is to complete works within budget.
Depot Improvement Works
Improvement of WDC Roads Depot.
Planned End Date Forecast End Date
Main Issues / Reason for Variance
This budget will be utilised for depot rationalisation works during the financial year.
Planned End Date Forecast End Date
Main Issues / Reason for Variance
Roads Operations are progressing an extensive surfacing program and have a number of schemes to be completed by the end of the
financial year.
Mitigating Action
None required at this time.
Infrastructure - Roads
Infrastructure - Roads.
Anticipated Outcome
Intention is to complete various surfacing works by the end of March 2023.
Strathclyde Partnership for Transport - Bus, cycling and walking infrastructure improvements & Park and Rides
Strathclyde Partnership for Transport - Bus, cycling and walking infrastructure improvements.
Main Issues / Reason for Variance
Work will be undertaken during this financial year for A8014 Kilbowie Road, Balloch Station Park and Ride and Bus Infrastructure
Improvements. A814 Congestion measures contractor arrived on site mid-August. Works are progressing well and completion
expected by the end of February 2023. The budget for Balloch Station will be used for consultancy works and planning application
fees.
Mitigating Action
None required at this time.
Anticipated Outcome
Improve accessibility to Public Transport and improve journey time reliability.
Planned End Date Forecast End Date
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PERIOD END DATE
PERIOD 12
Budget Forecast
Spend
£000 £000 % £000 £000 %
31 March 2023
Budget Details
Project Life Financials
Spend to Date Variance
50
Project Life Financials 15,053 454 3% 15,020 (33) 0%
Current Year Financials 1,524 33 2% 33 (1,491) -98%
Project Description
Project Manager Sharron Worthington
Chief Officer Gail MacFarlane
Project Lifecycle 31-Mar-24 31-Mar-24
51
Project Life Financials 2,325 1,007 43% 2,325 0 0%
Current Year Financials 693 0 0% 0 (693) -100%
Project Description
Project Manager Sharron Worthington
Chief Officer Gail MacFarlane
Project Lifecycle 31-Mar-26 31-Mar-26
52
Project Life Financials 2,325 0 0% 2,325 0 0%
Current Year Financials 0 0 0% 0 0 0%
Project Description
Project Manager Sharron Worthington
Chief Officer Gail MacFarlane
Project Lifecycle 31-Mar-26 31-Mar-26
Mitigating Action
None required at this time.
Anticipated Outcome
To provide an improved A813.
Main Issues / Reason for Variance
These works are not due to commence until Phase 1 has been completed.
Main Issues / Reason for Variance
Plans have been developed for carriageway widening and footway and cycleway construction between Strathleven and Lions Gate. 
There are ongoing discussions with Aggreko and other land owners in regards to access and land acquisition with construction
commencing during 2022/2023.
Mitigating Action
None required at this time.
Anticipated Outcome
To provide an improved A813.
Anticipated Outcome
Project should be completed within budget.
A813 Road Improvement Phase 1
A813 Road Improvement Phase 1.
Planned End Date Forecast End Date
None available at this time.
Gruggies Burn Flood Prevention
Commission of Gruggies Flood Prevention Scheme.
A813 Road Improvement Phase 2
A813 Road Improvement Phase 2.
Planned End Date Forecast End Date
Planned End Date Forecast End Date
Main Issues / Reason for Variance
Budget to be used for a detailed design for Gruggies Burn.
Mitigating Action
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PERIOD END DATE
PERIOD 12
Budget Forecast
Spend
£000 £000 % £000 £000 %
31 March 2023
Budget Details
Project Life Financials
Spend to Date Variance
53
Project Life Financials 4,300 4,161 97% 3,940 (359) -8%
Current Year Financials 498 359 72% 359 (138) -28%
Project Description
Project Manager Sharron Worthington
Chief Officer Gail MacFarlane
Project Lifecycle 31-Mar-22 31-Mar-22
54
Project Life Financials 3,930 3,846 98% 3,846 (84) -2%
Current Year Financials 84 0 0% 0 (84) -100%
Project Description
Project Manager Cameron Muir
Chief Officer Gail MacFarlane
Project Lifecycle 31-Mar-22 31-May-21
55
Project Life Financials 1,039 643 62% 1,039 (0) 0%
Current Year Financials 117 0 0% 0 (117) -100%
Project Description
Project Manager Cameron Muir
Chief Officer Gail MacFarlane
Project Lifecycle 31-Mar-25 31-Mar-25
To upgrade bridges within West Dunbartonshire.
Planned End Date Forecast End Date
Main Issues / Reason for Variance
Works substantially complete. Additional works as a compensation event started on Wallace street in July 2022.
Mitigating Action
Works to Renton footbridge are now complete and work will commence on the other bridges.
Mitigating Action
None available at this time.
Anticipated Outcome
Mitigating Action
None required.
Anticipated Outcome
To provide an improved Lomond Bridge.
Protective overcoating to 4 over bridges River Leven
To overcoat 4 bridges over River Leven.
Planned End Date Forecast End Date
Main Issues / Reason for Variance
Anticipated Outcome
Project should be completed within budget enhancing the A814 through Clydebank.
A811 Lomond Bridge
Clydebank Charrette, A814
Clydebank Charrette, A814
Upgrade of Lomond Bridge.
Planned End Date Actual End Date
None required at this time.
Main Issues / Reason for Variance
Works to Lomond Bridge were completed May 2021. No further costs expected.
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PERIOD 12
Budget Forecast
Spend
£000 £000 % £000 £000 %
31 March 2023
Budget Details
Project Life Financials
Spend to Date Variance
56
Project Life Financials 80 5 7% 75 (5) -7%
Current Year Financials 40 5 13% 5 (35) -87%
Project Description
Project Manager Hugh Campbell
Chief Officer Gail MacFarlane
Project Lifecycle 31-Mar-25 31-Mar-25
57
Project Life Financials 350 0 0% 350 0 0%
Current Year Financials 350 0 0% 0 (350) -100%
Project Description
Project Manager Hugh Campbell
Chief Officer Gail MacFarlane
Project Lifecycle 31-Mar-25 31-Mar-25
58
Project Life Financials 300 274 91% 26 (274) -91%
Current Year Financials 300 274 91% 274 (26) -9%
Project Description
Project Manager Raymond Walsh
Chief Officer Gail MacFarlane
Project Lifecycle 31-Mar-25 31-Mar-25
To purchase equipment.
Traffic Signal Upgrades
Upgrade Traffic Signals
Planned End Date Forecast End Date
Main Issues / Reason for Variance
Forecast End Date
Main Issues / Reason for Variance
New Plant to be purchased
Roads Plant
Mitigating Action
None required.
Anticipated Outcome
Purchase of Roads plant and equipment.
Planned End Date
These will be included in LUF2 and we await Scottish Government decision on application.
Mitigating Action
None required.
Anticipated Outcome
To upgrade traffic signals.
Mitigating Action
None required.
Anticipated Outcome
Resurface footways.
Footway Resurfacing (RAMP)
Footway resurfacing
Planned End Date Forecast End Date
Main Issues / Reason for Variance
Projects and locations to be decided.
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PERIOD 12
Budget Forecast
Spend
£000 £000 % £000 £000 %
31 March 2023
Budget Details
Project Life Financials
Spend to Date Variance
59
Project Life Financials 1,000 0 0% 1,000 0 0%
Current Year Financials 1,000 0 0% 0 (1,000) -100%
Project Description
Project Manager Hugh Campbell
Chief Officer Gail MacFarlane
Project Lifecycle 31-Mar-25 31-Mar-25
60
Project Life Financials 100 0 0% 100 0 0%
Current Year Financials 100 0 0% 0 (100) -100%
Project Description
Project Manager Raymond Walsh
Chief Officer Gail MacFarlane
Project Lifecycle 31-Mar-25 31-Mar-25
61
Project Life Financials 1,000 122 12% 878 (122) -12%
Current Year Financials 1,000 122 12% 122 (878) -88%
Project Description
Project Manager Hugh Campbell
Chief Officer Gail MacFarlane
Project Lifecycle 31-Mar-25 31-Mar-25
Renewal of street signage.
Pavement improvements
Various pavement improvement projects.
None required.
Anticipated Outcome
Various road improvement projects
Planned End Date Forecast End Date
None required.
Anticipated Outcome
Planned End Date Forecast End Date
Main Issues / Reason for Variance
Surveys being undertaken to collate lists of locations and procurement of a contractor.
Mitigating Action
Improvement to pavements.
Planned End Date Forecast End Date
Main Issues / Reason for Variance
Projects and locations to be decided.
Mitigating Action
Street sign renewal
Renewal of street signs
Roads improvements
Main Issues / Reason for Variance
Projects and locations to be decided.
Mitigating Action
None required.
Anticipated Outcome
Improvements to roads
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ANALYSIS OF PROJECTS MASTER LIST
PERIOD END DATE
PERIOD 12
Budget Forecast
Spend
£000 £000 % £000 £000 %
31 March 2023
Budget Details
Project Life Financials
Spend to Date Variance
62
Project Life Financials 30 0 0% 30 0 0%
Current Year Financials 30 0 0% 0 (30) -100%
Project Description
Project Manager Derek Barr
Chief Officer Gail MacFarlane
Project Lifecycle 31-Mar-23 31-Mar-23
63
Project Life Financials 400 0 0% 400 0 0%
Current Year Financials 400 0 0% 0 (400) -100%
Project Description
Project Manager Hugh Campbell
Chief Officer Gail MacFarlane
Project Lifecycle 31-Mar-23 31-Mar-23
64
Project Life Financials 160 71 44% 89 (71) -44%
Current Year Financials 80 71 88% 71 (9) -12%
Project Description
Project Manager Kenny Lang
Chief Officer Gail MacFarlane
Project Lifecycle 31-Mar-23 31-Mar-23
Forecast End Date
Water Safety
Mitigating Action
None required
To develop Water Safety Policy & enhance water safety equipment in WDC
Planned End Date
Anticipated Outcome
Planned End Date Forecast End Date
Main Issues / Reason for Variance
Compactors have now been delivered.
Mitigating Action
None Required.
Replacement of compactors at Dalmoak civic amenity site
The purchase of 2 compactors for the Council civic amenity site at Dalmoak.
Planned End Date Forecast End Date
Main Issues / Reason for Variance
Expenditure on water safety equipment will be made as required throughout the year.
Anticipated Outcome
Purchase of gritters
Purchase of gritters.
Water safety equipment as required.
Main Issues / Reason for Variance
Delivery delayed by the supplier. Full budget spend expected before the end of the financial year.
Mitigating Action
None available at this time.
Anticipated Outcome
Project delivered within  budget.
Project delivered within  budget.
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PERIOD END DATE
PERIOD 12
Budget Forecast
Spend
£000 £000 % £000 £000 %
31 March 2023
Budget Details
Project Life Financials
Spend to Date Variance
65
Project Life Financials 60 44 73% 60 0 0%
Current Year Financials 60 44 73% 44 (16) -27%
Project Description
Project Manager Gail MacFarlane
Chief Officer Gail MacFarlane
Project Lifecycle 31-Mar-23 31-Mar-23
66
Project Life Financials 50 50 100% 0 (50) -100%
Current Year Financials 50 50 100% 50 0 0%
Project Description
Project Manager Magda Swider
Chief Officer Gail MacFarlane
Project Lifecycle 00-Jan-00 00-Jan-00
67
Project Life Financials 1,110 261 24% 1,037 (73) -7%
Current Year Financials 441 73 17% 73 (368) -83%
Project Description
Project Manager David Jones/ Julie McGrogan
Chief Officer Laura Mason
Project Lifecycle 31-Mar-29 31-Mar-29
Main Issues / Reason for Variance
2022/23 GRANT OFFER FOR ELECTRIC VEHICLE INFRASTRUCTURE
2022/23 GRANT OFFER FOR ELECTRIC VEHICLE INFRASTRUCTURE
Planned End Date
New grant for elctrical vehicles
Mitigating Action
None Required.
Anticipated Outcome
Forecast End Date
Anticipated Outcome
Purchase of AV Equipment for Education.
None available at this time.
Mitigating Action
none required
Anticipated Outcome
project complete
Planned End Date Forecast End Date
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
SPT Funding Smollet Fountain - public realm improvements
Public realm improvements around Smollet Fountain in Alxeandria including creation of a raised
Planned End Date Forecast End Date
Main Issues / Reason for Variance
Project completed
Project delivered within budget.
AV Equipment - Education
Purchase of AV Equipment for Education.
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PERIOD END DATE
PERIOD 12
Budget Forecast
Spend
£000 £000 % £000 £000 %
31 March 2023
Budget Details
Project Life Financials
Spend to Date Variance
68
Project Life Financials 376 335 89% 376 (0) 0%
Current Year Financials 41 0 0% 0 (41) -100%
Project Description
Project Manager David Jones/ Julie McGrogan
Chief Officer Laura Mason
Project Lifecycle 31-Mar-23 31-Mar-23
69
Project Life Financials 20,241 15,544 77% 19,513 (728) -4%
Current Year Financials 1,005 728 72% 728 (277) -28%
Project Description
Project Manager Sharon Jump/ Michelle Lynn/ Craig Jardine
Chief Officer Laura Mason
Project Lifecycle 31-Mar-24 31-Mar-24
Schools Estate Improvement Plan
Mitigating Action
None required
Anticipated Outcome
Project delivered within budget and to the revised programme, following COVID-19.
Improvement of Schools Estate.
Planned End Date
Increase the Chromebook ratio for most disadvantaged children.
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
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.
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.
Mitigating Action
None required at this time.
Anticipated Outcome
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PERIOD END DATE
PERIOD 12
Budget Forecast
Spend
£000 £000 % £000 £000 %
31 March 2023
Budget Details
Project Life Financials
Spend to Date Variance
70
Project Life Financials 694 572 82% 190 (504) -73%
Current Year Financials 504 383 76% 383 (122) -24%
Project Description
Project Manager Michelle Lynn/ Craig Jardine
Chief Officer Laura Mason
Project Lifecycle 31-Mar-24 31-Mar-24
71
Project Life Financials 5,508 5,508 100% 5,505 (3) 0%
Current Year Financials 3 3 98% 3 (0) -2%
Project Description
Project Manager Michelle Lynn/ Craig Jardine
Chief Officer Laura Mason
Project Lifecycle 31-Mar-22 30-Apr-22
72
Project Life Financials 8,748 8,534 98% 8,338 (410) -5%
Current Year Financials 795 508 64% 508 (287) -36%
Project Description
Project Manager Michelle Lynn/ Craig Jardine
Chief Officer Laura Mason
Project Lifecycle 31-Mar-23 31-Mar-23
Mitigating Action
None available at this time.
Anticipated Outcome
Project delivered within amended timescales.
Free School Meals
Provision of Capital Funding from Scottish Government to implement free school meal initiative.
Planned End Date Forecast End Date
Planned End Date Forecast End Date
Main Issues / Reason for Variance
Project complete and await final charges.
Mitigating Action
None required.
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.
None required at this time.
Anticipated Outcome
The project will be completed to deliver the requirements of the Early Years expansion plans.
Anticipated Outcome
Project delivered on time and within budget
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
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.
Works progressing and budget spend anticipated in 2022/2023.
Mitigating Action
Main Issues / Reason for Variance
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PERIOD END DATE
PERIOD 12
Budget Forecast
Spend
£000 £000 % £000 £000 %
31 March 2023
Budget Details
Project Life Financials
Spend to Date Variance
73
Project Life Financials 1,150 1,145 100% 1,130 (20) -2%
Current Year Financials 26 20 79% 20 (5) -21%
Project Description
Project Manager Michelle Lynn/ Craig Jardine
Chief Officer Angela Wilson
Project Lifecycle 31-Mar-22 30-Apr-22
74
Project Life Financials 1,053 928 88% 125 (928) -88%
Current Year Financials 1,053 928 88% 928 (125) -12%
Project Description
Project Manager Julie Slavin
Chief Officer Beth Culshaw
Project Lifecycle 31-Mar-23 31-Mar-23
75
Project Life Financials 1,400 0 0% 1,120 (280) -20%
Current Year Financials 280 0 0% 0 (280) -100%
Project Description
Project Manager Julie Slavin
Chief Officer Beth Culshaw
Project Lifecycle 31-Mar-23 31-Mar-23
Planned End Date Forecast End Date
Planned End Date Forecast End Date
Main Issues / Reason for Variance
As agreed at Council on 21st Decemember 2022 this project will no longer progress and therefore no further spend will occur.
Mitigating Action
None available at this time
Anticipated Outcome
Provision of adaptations and equipment to HSCP clients as anticipated.
Mitigating Action
None available at this time
Anticipated Outcome
Project will be removed as agreed at Council on 21st December 2022.
Replacement of Care First
Replacement of Care First
Dalmonach CE Centre
To create new community facilities with additional space for early years provisions.
Reactive budget to provide adaptations and equipment for HSCP clients.
Planned End Date Forecast End Date
Anticipated Outcome
To create new community facilities with additional space for early years provisions.
Aids & Adaptations - Special Needs Adaptations & Equipment
Project complete and final account to be agreed.
Mitigating Action
None required.
Main Issues / Reason for Variance
Provision of aids and adaptations to clients as required.
Main Issues / Reason for Variance
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PERIOD END DATE
PERIOD 12
Budget Forecast
Spend
£000 £000 % £000 £000 %
31 March 2023
Budget Details
Project Life Financials
Spend to Date Variance
76
Project Life Financials 73 54 74% 19 (54) -74%
Current Year Financials 73 54 74% 54 (19) -26%
Project Description
Project Manager Julie Slavin
Chief Officer Beth Culshaw
Project Lifecycle 31-Mar-23 31-Mar-23
77
Project Life Financials 27,531 27,272 99% 27,469 (61) 0%
Current Year Financials 61 61 100% 61 (0) 0%
Project Description
Project Manager Sharon Jump/ Craig Jardine
Chief Officer Beth Culshaw
Project Lifecycle 31-Mar-22 31-Mar-22
Replace Elderly Care Homes and Day Care Centres
Design and construction of replacement elderly care homes and day care centres in Dumbarton
and Clydebank areas.
Mitigating Action
The statement of final account has been signed and financial risk exposure should be reduced through efforts to dispose of the
existing properties at the earliest opportunity.
Anticipated Outcome
Dumbarton Care Home opened 2017.  Clydebank Care Home was certified complete on 9 November 2020.
Anticipated Outcome
Renovation of Unit 11 Levenside Business Court
Planned End Date Forecast End Date
Main Issues / Reason for Variance
The construction of an office and storage refit with a mezzanine floor within an existing workshop unit which will include associated
finishes works and electrical installations. The multi-purpose new office space will accommodate two members of staff with an office
base and allow space to set up a training facility indoors. Project expected to be completed by 31 March 2023.
Mitigating Action
None available at this time
Criminal Justice Adaptations
Renovation of Unit 11 Levenside Business Court.
Planned End Date Forecast End Date
Main Issues / Reason for Variance
Project complete with a slight overspend due to additional works required in relation to roof vents which required to be installed.
Acceleration of budget has been requested in relation to an overspend in the current year.
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PERIOD END DATE
PERIOD 12
Budget Forecast
Spend
£000 £000 % £000 £000 %
31 March 2023
Budget Details
Project Life Financials
Spend to Date Variance
78
Project Life Financials 1,422 883 62% 539 (883) -62%
Current Year Financials 1,422 883 62% 883 (539) -38%
Project Description
Project Manager Patricia Kerr
Chief Officer Victoria Rogers
Project Lifecycle 31-Mar-23 31-Mar-23
79
Project Life Financials 60 50 83% 53 (7) -11%
Current Year Financials 17 7 40% 7 (10) -60%
Project Description
Project Manager Patricia Kerr
Chief Officer Victoria Rogers
Project Lifecycle 31-Oct-22 31-Oct-22
80
Project Life Financials 1,297 1,153 89% 144 (1,153) -89%
Current Year Financials 1,297 1,153 89% 1,153 (144) -11%
Project Description
Project Manager Brian Miller/ Patricia Kerr
Chief Officer Victoria Rogers
Project Lifecycle 31-Mar-23 31-Mar-23
Planned End Date Forecast End Date
Main Issues / Reason for Variance
Mobile phone replacements continue but many are on hold due to dependency on ITune module of Microsoft 365.  Assessing the next
volume of Chromebook replacements and continuing to liaise with Education.
Mitigating Action
Continue to escalate and meet framework suppliers to confirm delivery lead times.
Technical aspect of the project is complete and WDC assisting with user testing. Delayed but on budget.
Asset Tracking.
Planned End Date Forecast End Date
Anticipated Outcome
Anticipated Outcome
Most of the capital allocated to HSCP (approx £500k) will be used to review/replace the current case management systems and will be
rephased in line with the project plan. Supply chain delays may continue to impact delivery and spend.
Internet of Things Asset Tracking
Main Issues / Reason for Variance
Technical aspect of the project is complete and WDC are assisting with user testing. Delayed but on budget. This is funded by Scottish
Government budget.
Mitigating Action
None available at this time.
ICT Modernisation
This budget is to facilitate ICT infrastructure and modernise working practices.
Monitor supply chain issues. Continue tendering processes and implementation stages for each project.
Anticipated Outcome
Anticipate two thirds of the budget being spent this financial year due to supply chain issues. Additionally, some works are planned for
the last quarter of the year for Public Sector Network (PSN) annual compliance submission.
ICT Security & DR
The project is for the enhancement of security systems, server replacement and the update of
corporate applications to ensure compliance with 15/16 PSN requirements, to enhance the
disaster recovery capabilities of WDC.
Planned End Date Forecast End Date
Main Issues / Reason for Variance
Storage Area Network (SAN) installation ongoing. Server replacement at procurement stage. Wi-Fi access equipment scoping for end
of life items and estimated potential £0.300m spend to replace up to 900 - 1000 wireless access points.  Planning procurement for
secondary storage (data domains) underway and estimated £0.150m spend. Indications are that global supply chain issues will impact
Wi-Fi and storage lead times.
Mitigating Action
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PERIOD END DATE
PERIOD 12
Budget Forecast
Spend
£000 £000 % £000 £000 %
31 March 2023
Budget Details
Project Life Financials
Spend to Date Variance
81
Project Life Financials 450 318 71% 309 (141) -31%
Current Year Financials 173 141 82% 141 (32) -18%
Project Description
Project Manager Dorota Piotrowicz/ Patricia Kerr
Chief Officer Victoria Rogers
Project Lifecycle 30-Sep-23 30-Sep-23
82
Project Life Financials 77 77 100% 47 (30) -39%
Current Year Financials 30 30 100% 30 0 0%
Project Description
Project Manager Patricia Kerr
Chief Officer Victoria Rogers
Project Lifecycle 31-Mar-25 31-Mar-25
83
Project Life Financials 3,502 4,092 117% 0 (3,502) -100%
Current Year Financials 3,502 4,140 118% 4,140 638 18%
Project Description
Project Manager N/A
Chief Officer N/A
Project Lifecycle 31-Mar-23 31-Mar-23
None required.
Anticipated Outcome
Direct project support costs allocated as appropriate.
Direct Project Support
Business support cost such as reallocation of architects and project support at year end.
Planned End Date Forecast End Date
Main Issues / Reason for Variance
Salary Capitalisation in 2022/2023.
Mitigating Action
Mitigating Action
None required.
Anticipated Outcome
Completion of project by 2025
Session Initial Protocol (SIP) project Swan Trunking
This project is to replace legacy Analogue Telephony infastructure with new Digital Telephony
infrastructure due to the phasing out of the Legacy infrastructue by 2025
Planned End Date Forecast End Date
Main Issues / Reason for Variance
This project to replace legacy Analogue Telephony infastructure with new Digital Telephony infrastructure has just started and will
continue until 2025.
Main Issues / Reason for Variance
Project spend relates to internal and external resources to implement new systems, processes and user training skills. Mailbox
migration aspect of the project now being resumed as cloud backup solution is in place. Implementation of device management
functionality in 365 is live for corporate devices but full rollout is linked to mailbox migrations. Information governance work stream in
progress. Project resourcing issues continue due to competing demands and competitive environment for recruitment.
Mitigating Action
Continue to monitor the various work streams to accelerate aspects of the project where possible if suppliers can provide resource.
Anticipated Outcome
Majority of budget spent but delayed.
365 Implementation
Project services to delivery Microsoft 365 Implementation including 3rd party supplier, training,
technical consultancy etc.
Planned End Date Forecast End Date
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Budget Forecast
Spend
£000 £000 % £000 £000 %
31 March 2023
Budget Details
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Spend to Date Variance
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