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West Dunbartonshire Council · 25 October 2023
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WEST DUNBARTONSHIRE COUNCIL APPENDIX 8
GENERAL SERVICES CAPITAL PROGRAMME
ANALYSIS OF PROJECTS
PERIOD END DATE
PERIOD 5
Budget Forecast
Spend
£000 £000 % £000 £000 %
1
Project Life Financials 30 7 25% 30 0 0%
Current Year Financials 23 1 3% 23 0 0%
Project Description
Project Manager Adrian Gray
Chief Officer Laurence Slavin
Project Lifecycle 31-Mar-27 31-Mar-27
2
Project Life Financials 1,000 250 25% 1,000 0 0%
Current Year Financials 250 11 4% 250 0 0%
Project Description
Project Manager Adrian Gray
Chief Officer Laurence Slavin
Project Lifecycle 31-Mar-26 31-Mar-26
3
Project Life Financials 1,590 0 0% 1,590 0 0%
Current Year Financials 1,590 0 0% 1,590 0 0%
Project Description
Project Manager Michelle Lynn
Chief Officer Laurence Slavin
Project Lifecycle 31-Mar-24 31-Mar-25
4
Project Life Financials 2,030 228 11% 2,030 0 0%
Current Year Financials 2,030 228 11% 2,030 (0) 0%
Project Description
Project Manager Michelle Lynn
Chief Officer Laurence Slavin
Project Lifecycle 31-Mar-24 31-Mar-24
Agresso development
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.
Planned End Date Forecast End Date
Main Issues / Reason for Variance
Work planned for September to significantly reduce size of database in preparation for upgrade commencing.
Mitigating Action
None required
Anticipated Outcome
Anticipate completion of upgrade during 23-24 financial year.
Planned End Date Forecast End Date
Main Issues / Reason for Variance
No variances currently anticipated.
Mitigating Action
None required at this time.
Cost of Living
To support Council and community organisations with capital costs for cost of living initiatives.
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 ongoing for Glencairn House.
Mitigating Action
None available at this time
Anticipated Outcome
Project delivered on budget
Anticipated Outcome
Project will be delivered on time and on budget
Strathleven Place
Re-development of Strathleven.
Planned End Date Forecast End Date
Building Upgrades and H&S - lifecycle & reactive building upgrades
Lifecycle and reactive building upgrades.
Anticipated Outcome
Full budget spend anticipated.
Planned End Date Forecast End Date
Main Issues / Reason for Variance
Works progressing.
Mitigating Action
None required at this time
Spend to Date Variance
31 August 2023
Budget Details
Project Life Financials

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Budget Forecast
Spend
£000 £000 % £000 £000 %
Spend to Date VarianceBudget Details
Project Life Financials
5
Project Life Financials 349 9 3% 349 0 0%
Current Year Financials 340 0 0% 340 0 0%
Project Description
Project Manager Michelle Lynn
Chief Officer Laurence Slavin
Project Lifecycle 31-Mar-24 31-Mar-24
6
Project Life Financials 53 41 77% 48 (5) -10%
Current Year Financials 7 0 0% 7 0 0%
Project Description
Project Manager Alan Douglas
Chief Officer Alan Douglas
Project Lifecycle 31-Mar-24 31-Mar-24
7
Project Life Financials 30 10 33% 30 0 0%
Current Year Financials 10 0 0% 10 0 0%
Project Description
Project Manager Pamela Clifford
Chief Officer Alan Douglas
Project Lifecycle 31-Mar-24 31-Mar-24
8
Project Life Financials 155 145 93% 155 (0) 0%
Current Year Financials 10 0 0% 10 (0) 0%
Project Description
Project Manager Pamela Clifford
Chief Officer Alan Douglas
Project Lifecycle 31-Mar-24 31-Mar-24
9
Project Life Financials 87 0 0% 79 (8) -9%
Current Year Financials 79 68 86% 79 0 0%
Project Description
Project Manager Steven Milne
Chief Officer Alan Douglas
Project Lifecycle 31-Mar-23 31-Mar-24
New Sports Changing Facility Dumbarton West (Old OLSP site) 
New Sports Changing Facility Dumbarton West (Old OLSP site) 
Planned End Date Forecast End Date
Main Issues / Reason for Variance
Start date anticipated in 24/25.  This will be confirmed when works commence on the wider housing site.
Mitigating Action
None available at this time.
Anticipated Outcome
To deliver new sports changing facility.
Mitigating Action
None required at this time.
Anticipated Outcome
Solicitor support for Capital Projects, with full budget spend anticipated.
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.
Solicitor Project Support for Capital Projects
Solicitor costs to directly support capital projects
Planned End Date Forecast End Date
Main Issues / Reason for Variance
Trainee solicitor in place. Budget will be fully spent.
Anticipated Outcome
Anticipate full budget spend.
Demolition 215 Main Street Alexandria
Demolition of 215 Main Street Alexandria.
Planned End Date Forecast End Date
Planned End Date Forecast End Date
Main Issues / Reason for Variance
This goes into the overall Antonine Project budget.
Mitigating Action
No action required
Main Issues / Reason for Variance
This outstanding money is being sought through the recharging order and through debtors.
Mitigating Action
No action required at this time in the hands of Legal
Anticipated Outcome
Continue to pursue repayment
Planned End Date Forecast End Date
Main Issues / Reason for Variance
Works are currently being undertaken to upgrade controls in Clydebank Town Hall.
Mitigating Action
None Required.
Replace existing main hall Air Handling unit at Clydebank Town Hall
Replace existing main hall Air Handling unit at Clydebank Town Hall.
Anticipated Outcome
Replace existing main hall Air Handling unit at Clydebank Town Hall.

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Budget Forecast
Spend
£000 £000 % £000 £000 %
Spend to Date VarianceBudget Details
Project Life Financials
10
Project Life Financials 450 193 43% 193 (258) -57%
Current Year Financials 0 0 0% 0 0 0%
Project Description
Project Manager Steven Milne
Chief Officer Alan Douglas
Project Lifecycle 31-Mar-24 31-Mar-24
11
Project Life Financials 2,933 85 3% 2,933 0 0%
Current Year Financials 2,933 85 3% 2,933 (0) 0%
Project Description
Project Manager Gillian McNamara
Chief Officer Alan Douglas
Project Lifecycle 31-Mar-23 31-Mar-25
12
Project Life Financials 4,098 21 1% 4,098 0 0%
Current Year Financials 4,098 21 1% 4,098 (0) 0%
Project Description
Project Manager Gillian McNamara
Chief Officer Alan Douglas
Project Lifecycle 31-Mar-24 31-Mar-25
13
Project Life Financials 1,927 0 0% 1,927 0 0%
Current Year Financials 1,147 0 0% 676 (471) -41%
Project Description
Project Manager Gillian McNamara
Chief Officer Alan Douglas
Project Lifecycle 31-Mar-23 31-Mar-24
14
Project Life Financials 22,213 2,116 10% 22,100 (113) -1%
Current Year Financials 19,984 787 4% 19,984 0 0%
Project Description
Project Manager Gillian McNamara
Chief Officer Alan Douglas
Project Lifecycle 31-Mar-25 31-Mar-25
Zero Carbon
Zero Carbon
Anticipated Outcome
Credit note received and project closed
Regeneration/Local Economic Development
Budget to facilitate the delivery of Regeneration throughout West Dunbartonshire, aligned to the Economic Strategy.
Planned End Date Forecast End Date
Planned End Date Forecast End Date
Main Issues / Reason for Variance
This project has been completed. However a credit is outstanding and should be received this financial year.
Mitigating Action
Officers will continue to peruse the credit note
Regeneration Fund
Funding to implement major regeneration projects linked to community charrettes. 
Planned End Date Forecast End Date
Main Issues / Reason for Variance
Projects ongoing and expected be delivered on time and on budget.
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 2023/2024 the key projects to be developed and delivered include a Alexandria Town Centre Masterplan projects (Smollet Fountain, Green heritage
Corridors),  development costs associated related the Arc of Attraction Strategy projects in Dumbarton and in Clydebank implementation of the Development Framework.
Activity Centre in Clydebank is also planned to 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.
Mitigating Action
none required
Anticipated Outcome
projects delivered on time and on budget
Planned End Date Forecast End Date
Main Issues / Reason for Variance
Projects continue to be progressed and expected to complete this financial year.
Mitigating Action
None required at this time
Mitigating Action
None required
Anticipated Outcome
Projects delivered on time and on budget
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.
Anticipated Outcome
Projects delivered on budget
LUF
Year one LUF spend includes acquisition cost of Artizan Centre, and design development for Glencairn House and
Connecting Dumbarton
Anticipated Outcome
Projects delivered on budget
Planned End Date Forecast End Date
Main Issues / Reason for Variance
Following completion of the Developments Strategy the delivery plan has been revised and updated.  This budget should be spent by the end of March 2025.
Mitigating Action
None available at this time

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Budget Forecast
Spend
£000 £000 % £000 £000 %
Spend to Date VarianceBudget Details
Project Life Financials
15
Project Life Financials 11,220 156 1% 11,220 (0) 0%
Current Year Financials 7,209 9 0% 7,209 (0) 0%
Project Description
Project Manager Patricia Rowley/ Craig Jardine
Chief Officer Alan Douglas
Project Lifecycle 31-Mar-24 31-Mar-24
16
Project Life Financials 421 305 72% 421 (0) 0%
Current Year Financials 116 0 0% 116 0 0%
Project Description
Project Manager David Main
Chief Officer Amanda Graham
Project Lifecycle 31-Mar-24 31-Mar-24
17
Project Life Financials 912 906 99% 912 0 0%
Current Year Financials 6 (1) -11% 6 (0) 0%
Project Description
Project Manager Elaine Troup
Chief Officer Amanda Graham
Project Lifecycle 31-Mar-24 31-Mar-24
18
Project Life Financials 478 0 0% 478 0 0%
Current Year Financials 478 0 0% 478 (0) 0%
Project Description
Project Manager Ian Bain
Chief Officer Gail MacFarlane
Project Lifecycle 31-Mar-24 31-Mar-24
19
Project Life Financials 449 47 10% 492 44 10%
Current Year Financials 446 0 0% 446 0 0%
Project Description
Project Manager Ian Bain
Chief Officer Gail MacFarlane
Project Lifecycle 31-Mar-24 31-Mar-24
District Heating Network Expansion
District Heating Network Expansion.
Planned End Date Forecast End Date
Transformation of Infrastructure Libraries and Museums
To improve performance and efficiency of Council's Libraries and Cultural Services.
Planned End Date Forecast End Date
Main Issues / Reason for Variance
Project progressing well, due to be complete be end of financial year.
Main Issues / Reason for Variance
Network expansion to GJNH (Golden Jubilee National Hospital) will commence pending approval to proceed by the GJNH Board including agreeing tariff rates .  Unable
to confirm exact programme until approval has been given.
Mitigating Action
Network expansion to Golden Jubilee is discussed at every District Heating Project Board
Anticipated Outcome
Project to be delivered on programme and within budget once it has been fully set.
Mitigating Action
None required.
Anticipated Outcome
Projects delivered on budget
Main Issues / Reason for Variance
The budget will continue to support and contribute to building capacity in communities.
Mitigating Action
Project complete
Anticipated Outcome
Project complete
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
Mitigating Action
None required at this time.
Anticipated Outcome
Better access with parks, cemeteries and open spaces.
Allotment Development
To develop an allotment site.
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 2023/2024.
Anticipated Outcome
Additional allotments delivered within budget
Planned End Date Forecast End Date
Main Issues / Reason for Variance
Works progressing.
Mitigating Action
None required at this time.

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Budget Forecast
Spend
£000 £000 % £000 £000 %
Spend to Date VarianceBudget Details
Project Life Financials
20
Project Life Financials 50 37 73% 50 (0) 0%
Current Year Financials 13 0 0% 13 (0) 0%
Project Description
Project Manager Ian Bain
Chief Officer Gail MacFarlane
Project Lifecycle 31-Mar-23 31-Mar-24
21
Project Life Financials 250 0 0% 250 0 0%
Current Year Financials 250 0 0% 250 0 0%
Project Description
Project Manager Ian Bain
Chief Officer Gail MacFarlane
Project Lifecycle 31-Mar-24 31-Mar-24
22
Project Life Financials 221 214 97% 221 (0) 0%
Current Year Financials 8 0 0% 8 (0) 0%
Project Description
Project Manager Ian Bain
Chief Officer Gail MacFarlane
Project Lifecycle 03-Apr-21 31-Mar-23
23
Project Life Financials 817 288 35% 817 0 0%
Current Year Financials 529 0 0% 529 0 0%
Project Description
Project Manager Ian Bain
Chief Officer Gail MacFarlane
Project Lifecycle 31-Mar-24 31-Mar-24
24
Project Life Financials 200 0 0% 200 0 0%
Current Year Financials 200 0 0% 200 0 0%
Project Description
Project Manager Ian Bain
Chief Officer Gail MacFarlane
Project Lifecycle 31-Mar-24 31-Mar-25
25
Project Life Financials 739 59 8% 739 (0) 0%
Current Year Financials 380 14 4% 380 (0) 0%
Project Description
Project Manager Ian Bain
Chief Officer Gail MacFarlane
Project Lifecycle 31-Mar-28 31-Mar-28
Kilmaronock Cemetery Extension
Extension of existing cemetery at Kilmaronock. 
Planned End Date Forecast End Date
Cemetery Extension, North Dalnotter
00 January 1900
Planned End Date Forecast End Date
Main Issues / Reason for Variance
Works progressing.
Main Issues / Reason for Variance
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 2023/2024.
Mitigating Action
None available at this time
Anticipated Outcome
Sustainable burial environment for local residents.
Mitigating Action
None required at this time.
Anticipated Outcome
Sustainable burial environment for local residents.
Main Issues / Reason for Variance
Project works complete.  Retentions to be paid.
Mitigating Action
None required at this time.
Anticipated Outcome
New all weather tennis courts.
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.
Planned End Date Forecast End Date
Mitigating Action
None available at this time.
Anticipated Outcome
Extension to existing cemetery providing a sustainable burial environment.
East End Park Resurfacing
Resurfacing of 3G pitch at East End Park.
Vale of Leven Cemetery Extension
Extension of existing cemetery in Vale of Leven.
Planned End Date Forecast End Date
Main Issues / Reason for Variance
Project is now being developed for tendering, with project commencing May 2023 and completion expected by 31 March 2024. 
Anticipated Outcome
Resurfacing of 3G pitch at East End Park.
Play Parks Grant Funding
Renew and replace play park equipment
Planned End Date Forecast End Date
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.
Main Issues / Reason for Variance
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

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Budget Forecast
Spend
£000 £000 % £000 £000 %
Spend to Date VarianceBudget Details
Project Life Financials
26
Project Life Financials 210 0 0% 210 0 0%
Current Year Financials 210 0 0% 210 0 0%
Project Description
Project Manager Ian Bain
Chief Officer Gail MacFarlane
Project Lifecycle 30-Nov-23 31-Mar-24
27
Project Life Financials 485 55 11% 485 0 0%
Current Year Financials 430 0 0% 430 0 0%
Project Description
Project Manager Ian Bain
Chief Officer Gail MacFarlane
Project Lifecycle 31-Mar-24 31-Mar-24
28
Project Life Financials 905 0 0% 905 0 0%
Current Year Financials 905 0 0% 905 0 0%
Project Description
Project Manager Derek Barr
Chief Officer Gail MacFarlane
Project Lifecycle 31-Mar-24 31-Mar-24
29
Project Life Financials 60 55 91% 60 0 0%
Current Year Financials 5 0 0% 5 0 0%
Project Description
Project Manager Derek Barr
Chief Officer Gail MacFarlane
Project Lifecycle 31-Mar-23 31-Mar-24
30
Project Life Financials 2,277 797 35% 2,277 0 0%
Current Year Financials 1,480 0 0% 1,480 0 0%
Project Description
Project Manager Raymond Walsh
Chief Officer Gail MacFarlane
Project Lifecycle 31-Mar-24 31-Mar-24
31
Project Life Financials 2,195 23 1% 2,195 0 0%
Current Year Financials 2,195 23 1% 2,195 (0) 0%
Project Description
Project Manager Hugh Campbell
Chief Officer Gail MacFarlane
Project Lifecycle 31-Mar-24 31-Mar-24
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. Invoice for project received.
Mitigating Action
None required at this time.
Anticipated Outcome
Mountain bike track
Main Issues / Reason for Variance
Additional funding received and projects will be allocated.
Mitigating Action
None required at this time.
Anticipated Outcome
completion of project on time and on budget
Nature Restoration Fund
Nature resource for Faifley Community
Planned End Date Forecast End Date
Cycling, Walking and Safer Streets
Introduction of enhanced walking routes and traffic calming schemes to introduce safer streets within West Dunbartonshire.
Anticipated Outcome
To improve connectivity and enhanced Cycling routes within West Dunbartonshire.
Planned End Date Forecast End Date
Main Issues / Reason for Variance
Works are underway for footway/cycleway improvement at Bellsmyre Avenue. Dropped kerbs various locations are underway. Proposed further works due to commence
October 2023.
Mitigating Action
None required at this time.
Turnberry Homes - traffic calming/ management at Turnberry housing development off Castle Road
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
Speed Humps to be programmed.
Mitigating Action
None required at this time.
Anticipated Outcome
Traffic calming to be installed in Dumbarton East.
Strathclyde Partnership for Transport - Bus, cycling and walking infrastructure improvements & Park and Rides
Strathclyde Partnership for Transport - Bus, cycling and walking infrastructure improvements.
Planned End Date Forecast End Date
Infrastructure - Roads
Infrastructure - Roads.
Planned End Date Forecast End Date
Main Issues / Reason for Variance
Roads Operations have almost completed an extensive surfacing program and are progressing measurement claims at this time.
Main Issues / Reason for Variance
For Bus Infrastructure a program of works Is being developed. For A8014 Kilbowie Rd works are being planned awaiting further feedback from Utilities, For A814
Congestion measures further development & expansion of vehicle detection systems and for Balloch P & R Consultants are appointed, agreement in principal with
Network Rail & further investigatory works are planned.
Mitigating Action
None required at this time.
Anticipated Outcome
Improve accessibility to Public Transport and improve journey time reliability.
Mitigating Action
None required at this time.
Anticipated Outcome
Intention is to complete various surfacing works by the end of March 2024.

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Budget Forecast
Spend
£000 £000 % £000 £000 %
Spend to Date VarianceBudget Details
Project Life Financials
32
Project Life Financials 84 6 7% 84 0 0%
Current Year Financials 84 6 7% 84 0 0%
Project Description
Project Manager Hugh Campbell
Chief Officer Gail MacFarlane
Project Lifecycle 31-Mar-24 31-Mar-24
33
Project Life Financials 97 68 70% 97 (0) 0%
Current Year Financials 29 4 15% 29 0 0%
Project Description
Project Manager Hugh Campbell
Chief Officer Gail MacFarlane
Project Lifecycle 31-Mar-24 31-Mar-24
34
Project Life Financials 15,053 454 3% 15,053 (0) 0%
Current Year Financials 1,530 0 0% 1,530 0 0%
Project Description
Project Manager Sharron Worthington
Chief Officer Gail MacFarlane
Project Lifecycle 31-Mar-24 31-Mar-25
35
Project Life Financials 1,700 1,007 59% 1,700 (0) 0%
Current Year Financials 693 0 0% 693 (0) 0%
Project Description
Project Manager Derek Barr
Chief Officer Gail MacFarlane
Project Lifecycle 31-Mar-24 31-Mar-24
36
Project Life Financials 134 0 0% 134 0 0%
Current Year Financials 134 0 0% 134 0 0%
Project Description
Project Manager Sharron Worthington
Chief Officer Gail MacFarlane
Project Lifecycle 31-Mar-24 31-Mar-24
37
Project Life Financials 81 5 7% 81 0 0%
Current Year Financials 75 1 1% 75 0 0%
Project Description
Project Manager Hugh Campbell
Chief Officer Gail MacFarlane
Project Lifecycle 31-Mar-25 31-Mar-25
Planned End Date Forecast End Date
Main Issues / Reason for Variance
Ongoing lighting works to be completed by 31/3/24.
Mitigating Action
None available at this time.
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.
Main Issues / Reason for Variance
New wash bay being installed & new pressure washer purchased.
Mitigating Action
None available at this time.
Anticipated Outcome
Intention is to complete works within budget.
Anticipated Outcome
Intention is to complete works within budget.
Depot Improvement Works
Improvement of WDC Roads Depot.
Planned End Date Forecast End Date
Mitigating Action
None available at this time.
Anticipated Outcome
Project should be completed within budget.
A813 Road Improvement Phase 1
Funding has been awarded from Sustrans to assist with social distancing measures required as a result of the COVID-19
pandemic.
Gruggies Burn Flood Prevention
Commission of Gruggies Flood Prevention Scheme.
Planned End Date Forecast End Date
Main Issues / Reason for Variance
Detailed design underway.
Anticipated Outcome
To improve journey times and reliability of bus services.
Roads Safety
Roads Safety
Planned End Date Forecast End Date
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. 
Mitigating Action
None available at this time.
Main Issues / Reason for Variance
New funding which will be allocated to appropriate projects.
Mitigating Action
None required at this time.
Anticipated Outcome
Projects delivered on time and on budget
Planned End Date Forecast End Date
Main Issues / Reason for Variance
New plant has been purchased.
Mitigating Action
None required.
Roads Plant
Purchase of Roads plant and equipment.
Anticipated Outcome
To purchase equipment.

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Spend to Date VarianceBudget Details
Project Life Financials
38
Project Life Financials 300 274 91% 300 (0) 0%
Current Year Financials 26 0 0% 26 (0) 0%
Project Description
Project Manager Raymond Walsh
Chief Officer Gail MacFarlane
Project Lifecycle 31-Mar-25 31-Mar-25
39
Project Life Financials 1,000 122 12% 1,000 0 0%
Current Year Financials 878 388 44% 878 0 0%
Project Description
Project Manager Hugh Campbell
Chief Officer Gail MacFarlane
Project Lifecycle 31-Mar-25 31-Mar-25
40
Project Life Financials 1,000 0 0% 1,000 0 0%
Current Year Financials 1,000 0 0% 1,000 0 0%
Project Description
Project Manager Gail MacFarlane
Chief Officer Gail MacFarlane
Project Lifecycle 31-Mar-25 31-Mar-25
41
Project Life Financials 3,314 455 14% 3,314 0 0%
Current Year Financials 3,314 455 14% 3,314 (0) 0%
Project Description
Project Manager Gail MacFarlane
Chief Officer Gail MacFarlane
Project Lifecycle 31-Mar-24 31-Mar-24
42
Project Life Financials 1,980 0 0% 1,980 0 0%
Current Year Financials 1,980 0 0% 200 (1,780) -90%
Project Description
Project Manager Gail MacFarlane
Chief Officer Gail MacFarlane
Project Lifecycle 31-Mar-24 31-Mar-24
43
Project Life Financials 179 71 40% 160 (19) -10%
Current Year Financials 9 0 0% 9 0 0%
Project Description
Project Manager Gail MacFarlane
Chief Officer Gail MacFarlane
Project Lifecycle 31-Mar-23 31-Mar-23
Main Issues / Reason for Variance
Upgrade of obsolete equipment will be completed by 31/3/24.
Mitigating Action
None required.
Anticipated Outcome
To upgrade traffic signals.
Traffic Signal Upgrades
Upgrade Traffic Signals
Planned End Date Forecast End Date
Mitigating Action
None required.
Anticipated Outcome
Improvement to pavements.
Vehicle Replacement Strategy
Replacement of refuse collection vehicles.
Pavement improvements
Various pavement improvement projects.
Planned End Date Forecast End Date
Main Issues / Reason for Variance
Footway resurfacing works in Longden street (Whitecrook), Sycamore Drive (Parkhall) & Beechwood Drive are ongoing with further projects to be programmed.
Anticipated Outcome
Replacement of refuse collection vehicles.
Vehicle Replacement
Replacement of vehicles which have reached end of programmed lifespan (7 year heavy vehicles, 10 year light vehicles).
Planned End Date Forecast End Date
Planned End Date Forecast End Date
Main Issues / Reason for Variance
Bin lorries ordered and build slot allocated this financial year.
Mitigating Action
None available.
Main Issues / Reason for Variance
Vehicles have been ordered including bin lorries, sweepers and tractors.  It is anticipated budget will be fully spent.
Mitigating Action
None Required.
Anticipated Outcome
Replacement of fleet within budget.
Planned End Date Forecast End Date
Main Issues / Reason for Variance
Detailed design commencing and location approved.  Construction will be carried out 24/25.
Mitigating Action
None Required.
Waste Transfer Station
The design, development and construction of a recycling and bulk waste transfer facility that will ensure all recycling material
can be sorted and disposed off appropriately to ensure compliance with landfill ban in 2025.
Main Issues / Reason for Variance
Compactors received and installed.
Mitigating Action
None Required.
Anticipated Outcome
Project delivered within  budget.
Anticipated Outcome
Project delivered within budget.
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

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Project Life Financials
44
Project Life Financials 60 44 73% 60 0 0%
Current Year Financials 16 5 30% 16 0 0%
Project Description
Project Manager Gail MacFarlane
Chief Officer Gail MacFarlane
Project Lifecycle 31-Mar-23 31-Mar-23
45
Project Life Financials 79 0 0% 79 0 0%
Current Year Financials 79 0 0% 79 0 0%
Project Description
Project Manager Gail MacFarlane
Chief Officer Gail MacFarlane
Project Lifecycle 31-Mar-24 31-Mar-24
46
Project Life Financials 20 0 0% 20 0 0%
Current Year Financials 20 0 0% 20 0 0%
Project Description
Project Manager Gail MacFarlane
Chief Officer Gail MacFarlane
Project Lifecycle 31-Mar-24 31-Mar-24
47
Project Life Financials 150 0 0% 150 0 0%
Current Year Financials 150 0 0% 150 0 0%
Project Description
Project Manager Gail MacFarlane
Chief Officer Gail MacFarlane
Project Lifecycle 31-Mar-24 31-Mar-24
48
Project Life Financials 59 0 0% 59 (0) 0%
Current Year Financials 59 43 74% 59 (0) 0%
Project Description
Project Manager Ian Bain
Chief Officer Gail MacFarlane
Project Lifecycle 31-Mar-24 31-Mar-24
Mitigating Action
None Required.
Anticipated Outcome
Project delivered within  budget.
Smarter Choices
Smarter Choices, Smarter Places
2022/23 GRANT OFFER FOR ELECTRIC VEHICLE INFRASTRUCTURE
2022/23 GRANT OFFER FOR ELECTRIC VEHICLE INFRASTRUCTURE
Planned End Date Forecast End Date
Main Issues / Reason for Variance
Project in progress.
Anticipated Outcome
Project delivered within  budget.
River bank erosion repair - Levenhowe
River bank erosion repair in the Levenhowe area
Planned End Date Forecast End Date
Planned End Date Forecast End Date
Main Issues / Reason for Variance
New Funding - Project in progress.
Mitigating Action
None Required.
Park Improvements and Multi Games Area - Goldenhill Park
Park Improvements and Multi Games Area - Goldenhill Park
Planned End Date Forecast End Date
Main Issues / Reason for Variance
New path completed and flagpole has been repaired. Tender documents are being developed for the MUGA and this will be completed by 31st March 2024.
Main Issues / Reason for Variance
Project in progress.
Mitigating Action
None Required.
Anticipated Outcome
Project delivered within  budget.
Planned End Date Forecast End Date
Main Issues / Reason for Variance
Project in progress.
Mitigating Action
None Required.
Mitigating Action
None Required.
Anticipated Outcome
Project delivered within  budget.
Whitecrook Tennis Court Up-grade
Whitecrook Tennis Court Up-grade
Anticipated Outcome
Project delivered within  budget.

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Spend
£000 £000 % £000 £000 %
Spend to Date VarianceBudget Details
Project Life Financials
49
Project Life Financials 29,214 3,946 14% 29,772 558 2%
Current Year Financials 11,845 1,030 9% 5,350 (6,495) -55%
Project Description
Project Manager Patricia Rowley
Chief Officer Gail McFarlane
Project Lifecycle 31-Mar-27 31-Mar-27
50
Project Life Financials 8,535 345 4% 8,535 (0) 0%
Current Year Financials 2,238 14 1% 2,238 0 0%
Project Description
Project Manager Michelle Lynn/Craig Jardine
Chief Officer Gail McFarlane
Project Lifecycle 31-Mar-25 31-Mar-25
51
Project Life Financials 35,714 900 3% 35,714 (0) 0%
Current Year Financials 3,495 411 12% 3,495 0 0%
Project Description
Project Manager Craig Jardine
Chief Officer Laura Mason
Project Lifecycle 31-Mar-26 31-Jul-27
52
Project Life Financials 845 1 0% 845 0 0%
Current Year Financials 845 1 0% 845 0 0%
Project Description
Project Manager Julie Slavin
Chief Officer Beth Culshaw
Project Lifecycle 31-Mar-23 31-Mar-23
53
Project Life Financials 1,584 0 0% 1,584 0 0%
Current Year Financials 584 19 3% 584 0 0%
Project Description
Project Manager Alastair Handley
Chief Officer Beth Culshaw
Project Lifecycle 31-Mar-24 31-Mar-24
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 was 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.
Mitigating Action
None Required
Anticipated Outcome
Delivery of the project on time and within the increased budget
Exxon City Deal
As part of the City Deal project the WDC Exxon site at Bowling regeneration with alternative A82 route included.
Planned End Date Forecast End Date
Mitigating Action
None available at this time
Anticipated Outcome
Deliver project outcomes within agreed budget
Depot Rationalisation
Depot Rationalisation.
Planned End Date Forecast End Date
Main Issues / Reason for Variance
Committee approval given to upgrade and improve depots.  Project delivery will be phased, work underway to determine phasing of spend and scope.
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 4 is now complete with an expected Planning Committee date of September/October 2023. 
Mitigating Action
None required at this time
Schools Estate Improvement Plan - next Phase - Faifley Campus
Improvement of Schools Estate.
Anticipated Outcome
Delivery of the project within budget and on time.
Aids & Adaptations - Special Needs Adaptations & Equipment
Reactive budget to provide adaptations and equipment for HSCP clients.
Planned End Date Forecast End Date
Main Issues / Reason for Variance
Anticipate the budget to be fully spent in 2023/24.
Planned End Date Forecast End Date
Main Issues / Reason for Variance
Anticipate the budget to be fully spent in 2023/24.
Mitigating Action
None available at this time
Mitigating Action
None available at this time
Anticipated Outcome
Provision of adaptations and equipment to HSCP clients as anticipated.
HSCP ICT Upgrade of systems
Review/replace the current case management systems.
Anticipated Outcome
Review/replace the current case management systems.

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Spend
£000 £000 % £000 £000 %
Spend to Date VarianceBudget Details
Project Life Financials
54
Project Life Financials 308 0 0% 308 0 0%
Current Year Financials 308 0 0% 308 0 0%
Project Description
Project Manager Julie Slavin
Chief Officer Beth Culshaw
Project Lifecycle 31-Mar-23 31-Mar-23
55
Project Life Financials 19 1 3% 19 0 0%
Current Year Financials 19 1 3% 19 0 0%
Project Description
Project Manager Julie Slavin
Chief Officer Beth Culshaw
Project Lifecycle 31-Mar-23 31-Mar-23
56
Project Life Financials 27,550 27,272 99% 27,550 0 0%
Current Year Financials 277 0 0% 277 (0) 0%
Project Description
Project Manager Craig Jardine
Chief Officer Beth Culshaw
Project Lifecycle 31-Mar-22 31-Mar-23
57
Project Life Financials 1,457 56 4% 1,457 0 0%
Current Year Financials 892 56 6% 892 0 0%
Project Description
Project Manager James Gallacher
Chief Officer Victoria Rogers
Project Lifecycle 31-Mar-24 31-Mar-24
58
Project Life Financials 873 164 19% 873 0 0%
Current Year Financials 873 164 19% 873 0 0%
Project Description
Project Manager James Gallacher
Chief Officer Victoria Rogers
Project Lifecycle 31-Mar-24 31-Mar-24
Main Issues / Reason for Variance
Anticipate the budget to be fully spent in 2023/24.
Mitigating Action
None available at this time
Anticipated Outcome
Community Alarm Upgrade
Community Alarm upgrade
To upgrade Community Alarm
Planned End Date Forecast End Date
Mitigating Action
None available at this time
Anticipated Outcome
Renovation of Unit 11 Levenside Business Court
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.
Criminal Justice Adaptations
Renovation of Unit 11 Levenside Business Court.
Planned End Date Forecast End Date
Main Issues / Reason for Variance
Anticipate the budget to be fully spent in 2023/24.
Anticipated Outcome
Dumbarton Care Home opened 2017.  Clydebank Care Home was certified complete on 9 November 2020.
ICT Modernisation
This budget is to facilitate ICT infrastructure and modernise working practices.
Planned End Date Forecast End Date
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.
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.
Main Issues / Reason for Variance
Device replacement budget - planning replacement 2500 devices across budget period with an anticipated spend of £670k. Project Resourcing - capital posts,
consultancy (off payroll/suppliers) anticipated £123k spend.
Mitigating Action
none required
Anticipated Outcome
projects delivered on time and on budget
Planned End Date Forecast End Date
Main Issues / Reason for Variance
£205k spent to-date. Due to delays on SWAN2 contract some of this capital budget may be required to carry to 24/25 budget and will be clarified further at contract sign
off. Wireless access project installation continues across the council with estimated installation costs of £75k. Technology replacement project ongoing with pilots in
progress. Infrastructure hardware replacement estimated £100k spend and  Security & Compliance remediation estimated £70k
Mitigating Action
none required
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.
Anticipated Outcome
projects delivered on time and on budget

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Spend
£000 £000 % £000 £000 %
Spend to Date VarianceBudget Details
Project Life Financials
59
Project Life Financials 503 318 63% 503 0 0%
Current Year Financials 185 (1) 0% 185 (0) 0%
Project Description
Project Manager James Gallacher
Chief Officer Victoria Rogers
Project Lifecycle 30-Sep-23 30-Sep-23
60
Project Life Financials 379 42 11% 379 (0) 0%
Current Year Financials 46 0 0% 46 0 0%
Project Description
Project Manager Arun Menon
Chief Officer Victoria Rogers
Project Lifecycle 31-Mar-30 31-Mar-30
61
Project Life Financials 1,586 52 3% 1,586 0 0%
Current Year Financials 1,586 52 3% 1,586 0 0%
Project Description
Project Manager N/A
Chief Officer N/A
Project Lifecycle 31-Mar-23 31-Mar-23
Work continues on developments resulting in some spend in the current year.
Main Issues / Reason for Variance
Budget spend for plannedSharepoint discovery and implementation alongside One Drive for Business.  Further external consultancy required for 365 Tenancy
configuration and to ensure Security of 365 environment.
Mitigating Action
none required
Anticipated Outcome
projects delivered on time and on budget
365 Implementation
Project services to delivery Microsoft 365 Implementation including 3rd party supplier, training, technical consultancy etc.
Planned End Date Forecast End Date
Anticipated Outcome
Direct project support costs allocated as appropriate.
Planned End Date Forecast End Date
Main Issues / Reason for Variance
Salary Capitalisation in 2023/2024.
Mitigating Action
None required.
Mitigating Action
none required
Anticipated Outcome
Work continues on developments resulting in some spend in the current year.
Direct Project Support
Business support cost such as reallocation of architects and project support at year end.
Development of Workforce Management System
Project to develop the Workforce Management System.
Planned End Date Forecast End Date
Main Issues / Reason for Variance