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Item 11 - Appendix 7

West Dunbartonshire Council · 25 October 2023
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WEST DUNBARTONSHIRE COUNCIL APPENDIX 7
GENERAL SERVICES CAPITAL PROGRAMME
ANALYSIS OF PROJECTS
PERIOD END DATE
PERIOD 5
Budget Forecast
Spend
£000 £000 % £000 £000 %
1
Project Life Financials 15 3 22% 16 1 4%
Current Year Financials 2 2 119% 2 0 19%
Project Description
Project Manager Russell Hewton
Chief Officer Russell Hewton
Project Lifecycle 31-Mar-23 31-Mar-24
2
Project Life Financials 10 10 99% 20 10 99%
Current Year Financials 0 0 0% 10 10 13594%
Project Description
Project Manager Karen Shannon
Chief Officer Laurence Slavin
Project Lifecycle 31-Mar-24 31-Mar-24
3
Project Life Financials 50 43 86% 51 1 1%
Current Year Financials 7 0 0% 8 1 10%
Project Description
Project Manager Karen Shannon
Chief Officer Laurence Slavin
Project Lifecycle 31-Mar-23 31-Mar-24
4
Project Life Financials 40 5 12% 40 0 0%
Current Year Financials 35 0 0% 35 0 0%
Project Description
Project Manager Karen Shannon
Chief Officer Laurence Slavin
Project Lifecycle 30-Sep-23 30-Nov-23
Requisition ICT Equipment.
Planned End Date Forecast End Date
Main Issues / Reason for Variance
Replacement of laptops, monitors and other ICT equipment. No further spend anticipated.
Mitigating Action
31 August 2023
Budget Details
Project Life Financials
Spend to Date Variance
Valuation Joint Board - Requisition of ICT Equipment
Main Issues / Reason for Variance
Testing is ongoing with stakeholders and anticipated go live is late Autumn 2023.
Mitigating Action
None required at this time.
Anticipated Outcome
Upgraded version with PCI compliant telephone payment system.
None available at this time.
Anticipated Outcome
Requisition of ICT Equipment.
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
Mitigating Action
None required at this time.
Anticipated Outcome
Upgraded Electronic Insurance System.
Enhancements to Cash Receipting System
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
Electronic Insurance System
Acquisition of a claims/incident management system supported by an electronic document management system.
Planned End Date Forecast End Date
Main Issues / Reason for Variance
The overspend is due to inflationary costs.
Anticipated Outcome
Enhancements to the cash receipting system including PCI compliant telephone payment system.
Planned End Date Forecast End Date
Main Issues / Reason for Variance 
Budget has been reprofiled to Financial Year 2023-2024. Version 2 of the upgrade was completed Jan 2023. Currently working on Call Secure Module with an anticipated
go live late Autumn 2023.
Mitigating Action
None required at this time.

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Budget Forecast
Spend
£000 £000 % £000 £000 %
Budget Details
Project Life Financials
Spend to Date Variance
Valuation Joint Board - Requisition of ICT Equipment 
5
Project Life Financials 5 0 0% 5 0 0%
Current Year Financials 5 0 0% 5 0 0%
Project Description
Project Manager Jackie Nicol Thomson
Chief Officer Laurence Slavin
Project Lifecycle 31-Mar-23 31-Mar-24
6
Project Life Financials 1,150 1,145 100% 1,150 0 0%
Current Year Financials 5 0 0% 5 0 0%
Project Description
Project Manager Michelle Lynn
Chief Officer Laurence Slavin
Project Lifecycle 31-Mar-22 30-Apr-23
7
Project Life Financials 150 16 11% 150 (0) 0%
Current Year Financials 134 0 0% 134 (0) 0%
Project Description
Project Manager Michelle Lynn
Chief Officer Laurence Slavin
Project Lifecycle 31-Mar-21 31-Mar-24
8
Project Life Financials 2,375 90 4% 2,375 (0) 0%
Current Year Financials 1,085 16 1% 1,085 (0) 0%
Project Description
Project Manager Michelle Lynn
Chief Officer Laurence Slavin
Project Lifecycle 31-Mar-22 31-Mar-25
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
IFRS16 has been postponed and is due for implementation this financial year. It is anticipated that full spend will be incurred by 31 March 2024.
Mitigating Action
None available at this time.
Anticipated Outcome
Completion of project by 31 March 2024
Mitigating Action
None required.
Anticipated Outcome
To create new community facilities with additional space for early years provisions.
Dalmonach CE Centre
To create new community facilities with additional space for early years provisions.
Planned End Date Forecast End Date
Main Issues / Reason for Variance
Project complete and final account to be agreed.
New Sports Changing Facility at Lusset Glen in Old Kilpatrick
New Sports Changing Facility at Lusset Glen in Old Kilpatrick
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 due in Autumn 2023.
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. 
PQQ complete with 5 contractors invited to bid; due back end of September.  Also awaiting confirmation of RCGF funding due September.
Mitigating Action
None available at this time.
Mitigating Action
None available at this time.
Anticipated Outcome
To deliver new sports changing facility.
New Westbridgend Community Centre
New Westbridgend Community Centre
Anticipated Outcome
New build community facility.

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Budget Forecast
Spend
£000 £000 % £000 £000 %
Budget Details
Project Life Financials
Spend to Date Variance
Valuation Joint Board - Requisition of ICT Equipment
9
Project Life Financials 33 0 0% 33 0 0%
Current Year Financials 33 0 0% 33 0 0%
Project Description
Project Manager Alan Douglas
Chief Officer Alan Douglas
Project Lifecycle 31-Mar-24 31-Mar-24
10
Project Life Financials 61 3 5% 61 (0) 0%
Current Year Financials 58 1 1% 58 (0) 0%
Project Description
Project Manager Steven Milne
Chief Officer Alan Douglas
Project Lifecycle 31-Mar-23 31-Mar-24
11
Project Life Financials 20 13 66% 20 0 0%
Current Year Financials 7 1 19% 7 0 0%
Project Description
Project Manager Steven Milne
Chief Officer Alan Douglas
Project Lifecycle 31-Mar-23 31-Mar-24
12
Project Life Financials 290 63 22% 290 0 0%
Current Year Financials 227 0 0% 227 0 0%
Project Description
Project Manager Steven Milne
Chief Officer Alan Douglas
Project Lifecycle 31-Mar-23 31-Mar-24
Main Issues / Reason for Variance
Budget has been rephased from 2022/23. Project was originally delayed due to COVID19 restrictions and a decision was made to resume project once Microsoft 365 was
implemented. It is anticipated that the project will complete by 31 March 2024.
Mitigating Action
None available  at this time.
Anticipated Outcome
Project will be delivered on budget
Legal Case Management System
Legal Case Management System
Planned End Date Forecast End Date
Installation of Solar PV at Clydebank Leisure Centre
Installation of Solar PV at Clydebank Leisure Centre.
Planned End Date Forecast End Date
Main Issues / Reason for Variance
Tender works delayed due to Energy Officer being involved in other priority work. Aim to be tendered within this  financial year but  works will not be  completed.
Mitigating Action
None Required.
Anticipated Outcome
Works to be undertaken in 24/25
Main Issues / Reason for Variance
Expect full spend before 31 March 2024.
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 Forecast End Date
Mitigating Action
Liaising with Leisure to see if opportunity to carry works between Dec and March . Appoint new external structural engineer to provide SER.
Anticipated Outcome
It is anticipated that Tender will go out this financial year. Depending on feedback from leisure re opportunity to close centre for AHU works,  it is hoped Civil works will at
least be initiated this financial year with AHU works completed next financial year.
Leisure Energy projects - air handling units, upgrade lighting, circulating pumps, and draught proofing
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.
Planned End Date Forecast End Date
Main Issues / Reason for Variance
Expecting full spend prior to 31 March 2024.  Other priority projects have contributed to delay. Also require to appoint structural engineer to progress report and it is
anticipated that this will be undertaken in the near future.

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Budget Forecast
Spend
£000 £000 % £000 £000 %
Budget Details
Project Life Financials
Spend to Date Variance
Valuation Joint Board - Requisition of ICT Equipment
13
Project Life Financials 747 40 5% 747 0 0%
Current Year Financials 707 0 0% 707 0 0%
Project Description
Project Manager Gillian McNamara
Chief Officer Alan Douglas
Project Lifecycle 31-Dec-22 30-Jun-24
14
Project Life Financials 195 99 51% 195 0 0%
Current Year Financials 96 0 0% 96 0 0%
Project Description
Project Manager Gillian McNamara
Chief Officer Alan Douglas
Project Lifecycle 31-Mar-23 30-Jun-24
15
Project Life Financials 2,749 1,948 71% 2,762 13 0%
Current Year Financials 814 14 2% 814 (0) 0%
Project Description
Project Manager Sarah Christie/Michelle Lynn
Chief Officer Amanda Graham
Project Lifecycle 31-Mar-23 31-Mar-24
16
Project Life Financials 3,576 4,441 124% 5,305 1,729 48%
Current Year Financials 864 643 74% 864 0 0%
Project Description
Project Manager Ian Bain
Chief Officer Gail MacFarlane
Project Lifecycle 31-Mar-22 30-Nov-23
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 is
likely to be early 2024.
Mitigating Action
None available at this time
Anticipated Outcome
Projects delivered on budget
Clydebank Can On The Canal
New activities centre in Clydebank Town Centre.
Planned End Date Forecast End Date
Mitigating Action
None available at this time
Anticipated Outcome
Projects delivered on budget
Levelling Up Capacity
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 will be awarded LUF and the capacity funding will be used to fund
consultancy work associated with current and future LUF projects development.
Planned End Date Forecast End Date
Main Issues / Reason for Variance
Budget to be taken per Council savings option. 
Mitigating Action
None available at this time.
Heritage Capital Fund
Heritage Capital Fund.
Anticipated Outcome
Project to be delivered within amended budget and within revised timescale.
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 was 
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. The project overspent on budget last year and the project will  overspend  overall. Ongoing
connection issues with Scottish Water. Delay issues have been highlighted at a senior level within Scottish Water and communication seems to be improving. Expected
completion date is estimated to be November 2023. However, this is dependent on when water connection is made.
Mitigating Action
None available at this time
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.
Anticipated Outcome
New sports Hub delivered

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Budget Forecast
Spend
£000 £000 % £000 £000 %
Budget Details
Project Life Financials
Spend to Date Variance
Valuation Joint Board - Requisition of ICT Equipment
17
Project Life Financials 25 19 75% 25 0 0%
Current Year Financials 6 0 0% 6 0 0%
Project Description
Project Manager Ian Bain
Chief Officer Gail MacFarlane
Project Lifecycle 31-Mar-23 31-Mar-24
18
Project Life Financials 217 3 1% 217 0 0%
Current Year Financials 214 0 0% 214 0 0%
Project Description
Project Manager Derek Barr
Chief Officer Gail MacFarlane
Project Lifecycle 31-Mar-24 31-Mar-24
19
Project Life Financials 400 358 90% 400 (0) 0%
Current Year Financials 42 0 0% 42 (0) 0%
Project Description
Project Manager Derek Barr
Chief Officer Gail MacFarlane
Project Lifecycle 31-Mar-23 31-Mar-23
20
Project Life Financials 314 259 82% 314 (0) 0%
Current Year Financials 56 0 0% 56 (0) 0%
Project Description
Project Manager Derek Barr
Chief Officer Gail MacFarlane
Project Lifecycle 31-Mar-23 31-Mar-24
21
Project Life Financials 237 18 8% 237 0 0%
Current Year Financials 237 18 8% 237 (0) 0%
Project Description
Project Manager Raymond Walsh/ Derek Barr
Chief Officer Gail MacFarlane
Project Lifecycle 31-Mar-23 31-Mar-24
Planned End Date Forecast End Date
Main Issues / Reason for Variance
Supply and install extra large litter bins as a pilot project within hotspot problem areas. Project has commenced.
Mitigating Action
None required at this time.
Large bins for high traffic areas (pilot)
Supply and install extra large litter bins as a pilot project within hotspot problem areas.
Anticipated Outcome
Large bins provided for high traffic areas
Mitigating Action
None available at this time.
Anticipated Outcome
To improve journey times and reliability of bus services.
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.
Planned End Date Forecast End Date
Main Issues / Reason for Variance
Officers working in partnership with the City Region Bus Partnership to develop projects to support funding. 
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
Main Issues / Reason for Variance
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
To complete remaining civil works required.
Planned End Date Forecast End Date
Main Issues / Reason for Variance
Moss O' Balloch charging points installed 22/23 awaiting commissioning by Scottish Power.
Mitigating Action
None required at this time.
Electrical Charging Points - Rapid Charge
Funding has been awarded from Transport Scotland for the Installation of electrical charging points
Main Issues / Reason for Variance
Ongoing works will be completed by 31/3/24.
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

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Budget Forecast
Spend
£000 £000 % £000 £000 %
Budget Details
Project Life Financials
Spend to Date Variance
Valuation Joint Board - Requisition of ICT Equipment
22
Project Life Financials 500 0 0% 500 0 0%
Current Year Financials 500 0 0% 500 0 0%
Project Description
Project Manager Raymond Walsh
Chief Officer Gail MacFarlane
Project Lifecycle 31-Mar-23 31-Mar-24
23
Project Life Financials 800 181 23% 800 0 0%
Current Year Financials 620 0 0% 620 0 0%
Project Description
Project Manager Raymond Walsh
Chief Officer Gail MacFarlane
Project Lifecycle 31-Mar-23 31-Mar-24
24
Project Life Financials 4,300 4,161 97% 4,300 (0) 0%
Current Year Financials 138 0 0% 138 0 0%
Project Description
Project Manager Sharron Worthington
Chief Officer Gail MacFarlane
Project Lifecycle 31-Mar-22 31-Mar-24
25
Project Life Financials 400 0 0% 400 0 0%
Current Year Financials 400 0 0% 400 0 0%
Project Description
Project Manager Hugh Campbell
Chief Officer Gail MacFarlane
Project Lifecycle 31-Mar-23 31-Mar-24
26
Project Life Financials 869 261 30% 869 (0) 0%
Current Year Financials 397 0 0% 397 (0) 0%
Project Description
Project Manager David Jones/ Julie McGrogan
Chief Officer Laura Mason
Project Lifecycle 31-Mar-29 31-Mar-29
Mitigating Action
None required at this time.
Anticipated Outcome
Projects should be complete within budget.
River Leven Flood Prevention Scheme
River Leven Flood Prevention Scheme.
Flood Prevention
Various flood prevention projects.
Planned End Date Forecast End Date
Main Issues / Reason for Variance
Various Flood Prevention Projects being undertaken.
Anticipated Outcome
Project should be completed within budget.
Planned End Date Forecast End Date
Main Issues / Reason for Variance
Awaiting outcome of Scottish Government & SEPA consideration of submitted study .
Mitigating Action
None required at this time.
Clydebank Charrette, A814
Clydebank Charrette, A814
Planned End Date Forecast End Date
Main Issues / Reason for Variance
Works complete and on maintenance period - retention payment due prior to March 2024.
Mitigating Action
None available at this time.
Anticipated Outcome
Project will enhance the A814 through Clydebank.
Purchase of gritters
Purchase of gritters.
Planned End Date Forecast End Date
Main Issues / Reason for Variance
Gritters have been received by the Service.
Mitigating Action
None available at this time.
Anticipated Outcome
Project delivered within  budget.
AV Equipment - Education
Purchase of AV Equipment for Education.
Anticipated Outcome
Purchase of AV Equipment for Education.
Planned End Date Forecast End Date
Main Issues / Reason for Variance
Carrying out establishment evaluation and change in procurement process - now obtaining 3 quotes to ensure best value.
Mitigating Action
None required at this time.

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Budget Forecast
Spend
£000 £000 % £000 £000 %
Budget Details
Project Life Financials
Spend to Date Variance
Valuation Joint Board - Requisition of ICT Equipment
27
Project Life Financials 376 335 89% 376 0 0%
Current Year Financials 41 0 0% 41 0 0%
Project Description
Project Manager David Jones/ Julie McGrogan
Chief Officer Laura Mason
Project Lifecycle 31-Mar-23 31-Mar-23
28
Project Life Financials 20,621 15,544 75% 20,308 (313) -2%
Current Year Financials 4,222 414 10% 4,222 (0) 0%
Project Description
Project Manager Michelle Lynn/ Craig Jardine
Chief Officer Laura Mason
Project Lifecycle 31-Mar-24 31-Mar-24
29
Project Life Financials 2,011 572 28% 2,011 0 0%
Current Year Financials 1,439 22 2% 1,439 0 0%
Project Description
Project Manager Michelle Lynn
Chief Officer Laura Mason
Project Lifecycle 31-Mar-24 31-Mar-24
30
Project Life Financials 750 638 85% 638 (112) -15%
Current Year Financials 112 0 0% 0 (112) -100%
Project Description
Project Manager Michelle Lynn
Chief Officer Laura Mason
Project Lifecycle 31-Mar-23 31-Mar-24
31
Project Life Financials 5,508 5,508 100% 5,508 (0) 0%
Current Year Financials 0 0 0% 0 (0) -1%
Project Description
Project Manager Michelle Lynn
Chief Officer Laura Mason
Project Lifecycle 31-Mar-22 30-Apr-23
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
Schools Estate Improvement Plan
Improvement of Schools Estate.
Planned End Date Forecast End Date
Main Issues / Reason for Variance
Works progressing in line with programme.
Main Issues / Reason for Variance
Awaiting Scot Gov award of new web based proprietary device contract  - ITT returns due 12 October 2023 expected spend this academic year.
Mitigating Action
None required at this time.
Anticipated Outcome
Increase the Chromebook ratio for most disadvantaged children.
Mitigating Action
None at this time
Anticipated Outcome
Project delivered within budget and to required specification
Main Issues / Reason for Variance
Awaiting invoices and internal recharges.
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
Mitigating Action
None available at this time.
Anticipated Outcome
Project delivered on budget.
Schools Estate Refurbishment Plan
Completion of condition surveys has been carried out to identify works required to bring various schools from Condition C to
Condition B.
Choices Programme - to assist young people who require additional support
Bringing together Central Support Services which will include relocation of Choices Programme.
Planned End Date Forecast End Date
Main Issues / Reason for Variance
Complete.
Anticipated Outcome
Project delivered on time and within budget
Planned End Date Forecast End Date
Main Issues / Reason for Variance
Complete.
Mitigating Action
None required.

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Budget Forecast
Spend
£000 £000 % £000 £000 %
Budget Details
Project Life Financials
Spend to Date Variance
Valuation Joint Board - Requisition of ICT Equipment
32
Project Life Financials 8,628 8,440 98% 8,727 99 1%
Current Year Financials 287 23 8% 287 0 0%
Project Description
Project Manager Michelle Lynn
Chief Officer Laura Mason
Project Lifecycle 31-Mar-23 31-Mar-23
33
Project Life Financials 60 50 83% 50 (10) -17%
Current Year Financials 10 0 0% 0 (10) -100%
Project Description
Project Manager James Gallacher
Chief Officer Victoria Rogers
Project Lifecycle 31-Oct-22 31-Mar-24
Early Years Early Learning and Childcare Funding
Early learning and childcare funding awarded to West Dunbartonshire Council to facilitate the expansion in entitlement to
funded ELCC to 1140 hours from August 2020.
Planned End Date Forecast End Date
Main Issues / Reason for Variance
Works progressing and budget spend anticipated in 2023/24.
Mitigating Action
None at this time
Anticipated Outcome
The project will be completed to deliver the requirements of the Early Years expansion plans.
Internet of Things Asset Tracking
Asset Tracking.
Planned End Date Forecast End Date
Main Issues / Reason for Variance
Project completed.
Mitigating Action
None available at this time.
Anticipated Outcome
Technical aspect of the project is complete and WDC assisting with user testing. Delayed but on budget.