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West Dunbartonshire Council · 20 December 2023
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WEST DUNBARTONSHIRE COUNCIL APPENDIX 7
GENERAL SERVICES CAPITAL PROGRAMME
ANALYSIS OF RED PROJECTS
PERIOD END DATE
PERIOD 7
Budget Forecast
Spend
£000 £000 % £000 £000 %
1
Project Life Financials 16 6 35% 16 (0) -2%
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% 10 (0) -1%
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 51 101% 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
31 October 2023
Budget Details
Project Life Financials
Spend to Date Variance
Valuation Joint Board - Requisition of ICT Equipment
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
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
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.
Main Issues / Reason for Variance
The module is now live
Mitigating Action
None required at this time.
Anticipated Outcome
Upgraded version with PCI compliant telephone payment system.
Mitigating Action
None required at this time.
Anticipated Outcome
Upgraded Electronic Insurance System.

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WEST DUNBARTONSHIRE COUNCIL APPENDIX 7
GENERAL SERVICES CAPITAL PROGRAMME
ANALYSIS OF RED PROJECTS
PERIOD END DATE
PERIOD 7
Budget Forecast
Spend
£000 £000 % £000 £000 %
31 October 2023
Budget Details
Project Life Financials
Spend to Date Variance
Valuation Joint Board - Requisition of ICT Equipment4
Project Life Financials 40 40 100% 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
5
Project Life Financials 5 5 100% 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 1,590 50 3% 1,590 0 0%
Current Year Financials 1,590 0 0% 50 (1,540) -97%
Project Description Re-development of Strathleven.
Project Manager Michelle Lynn
Chief Officer Laurence Slavin
Project Lifecycle Planned End Date 31-Mar-24 Forecast End
Date 31-Mar-25
Main Issues / Reason for Variance
Mitigating Action
None available at this time
Anticipated Outcome
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.  Call Secure Module went Live in October 2023.
Mitigating Action
None required at this time.
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
Mitigating Action
None available at this time.
Anticipated Outcome
Completion of project by 31 March 2024
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.
Strathleven Place
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.
Project delivered on budget with required specifications

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WEST DUNBARTONSHIRE COUNCIL APPENDIX 7
GENERAL SERVICES CAPITAL PROGRAMME
ANALYSIS OF RED PROJECTS
PERIOD END DATE
PERIOD 7
Budget Forecast
Spend
£000 £000 % £000 £000 %
31 October 2023
Budget Details
Project Life Financials
Spend to Date Variance
Valuation Joint Board - Requisition of ICT Equipment7
Project Life Financials 1,150 1,150 100% 1,150 (0) 0%
Current Year Financials 5 2 33% 5 0 0%
Project Description
Project Manager Michelle Lynn
Chief Officer Laurence Slavin
Project Lifecycle 31-Mar-22 30-Apr-23
8
Project Life Financials 349 9 3% 349 0 0%
Current Year Financials 340 0 0% 0 (340) -100%
Project Description
Project Manager Michelle Lynn
Chief Officer Laurence Slavin
Project Lifecycle 31-Mar-24 31-Mar-25
9
Project Life Financials 150 150 100% 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
New Sports Changing Facility Dumbarton West (Old OLSP site) 
New Sports Changing Facility Dumbarton West (Old OLSP site) 
Planned End Date Forecast End Date
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 to be complete by 31st March 2024.
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 available at this time.
Anticipated Outcome
To deliver new sports changing facility.

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WEST DUNBARTONSHIRE COUNCIL APPENDIX 7
GENERAL SERVICES CAPITAL PROGRAMME
ANALYSIS OF RED PROJECTS
PERIOD END DATE
PERIOD 7
Budget Forecast
Spend
£000 £000 % £000 £000 %
31 October 2023
Budget Details
Project Life Financials
Spend to Date Variance
Valuation Joint Board - Requisition of ICT Equipment10
Project Life Financials 2,375 185 8% 2,375 (0) 0%
Current Year Financials 1,085 16 1% 95 (990) -91%
Project Description
Project Manager Michelle Lynn
Chief Officer Laurence Slavin
Project Lifecycle 31-Mar-22 31-Mar-25
11
Project Life Financials 33 33 100% 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
12
Project Life Financials 61 4 6% 61 (0) 0%
Current Year Financials 58 1 1% 1 (57) -99%
Project Description
Project Manager Steven Milne
Chief Officer Alan Douglas
Project Lifecycle 31-Mar-23 31-Mar-25
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, and anticipate going to tender at end January with a site start in spring 2024.  Also awaiting confirmation of RCGF funding.
Mitigating Action
None available at this time.
New Westbridgend Community Centre
New Westbridgend Community Centre
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
Anticipated Outcome
New build community facility.
Legal Case Management System
Legal Case Management System
Planned End Date Forecast End Date
Mitigating Action
None Required.
Anticipated Outcome
Works to be undertaken in 24/25
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.

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WEST DUNBARTONSHIRE COUNCIL APPENDIX 7
GENERAL SERVICES CAPITAL PROGRAMME
ANALYSIS OF RED PROJECTS
PERIOD END DATE
PERIOD 7
Budget Forecast
Spend
£000 £000 % £000 £000 %
31 October 2023
Budget Details
Project Life Financials
Spend to Date Variance
Valuation Joint Board - Requisition of ICT Equipment13
Project Life Financials 20 20 100% 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
14
Project Life Financials 290 63 22% 290 0 0%
Current Year Financials 227 0 0% 0 (227) -100%
Project Description
Project Manager Steven Milne
Chief Officer Alan Douglas
Project Lifecycle 31-Mar-23 31-Mar-24
15
Project Life Financials 5,064 1,616 32% 4,527 (538) -11%
Current Year Financials 2,933 146 5% 1,022 (1,911) -65%
Project Description
Project Manager Gillian McNamara
Chief Officer Alan Douglas
Project Lifecycle 31-Mar-23 31-Mar-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
Regeneration/Local Economic Development
Budget to facilitate the delivery of Regeneration throughout West Dunbartonshire, aligned to the Economic Strategy. External
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.
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). Some projects including Arc of Attraction related projects in Dumbarton Development Framework projects in Clydebank as well and the new Activity Centre will
be progressed in 24/25. Many regeneration projects are subject to factors outwith Council control and close monitoring of the programming is required. A contingency is
included for increasing costs and new funding opportunities.
Mitigating Action
none required
Anticipated Outcome
projects delivered on time and on budget

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WEST DUNBARTONSHIRE COUNCIL APPENDIX 7
GENERAL SERVICES CAPITAL PROGRAMME
ANALYSIS OF RED PROJECTS
PERIOD END DATE
PERIOD 7
Budget Forecast
Spend
£000 £000 % £000 £000 %
31 October 2023
Budget Details
Project Life Financials
Spend to Date Variance
Valuation Joint Board - Requisition of ICT Equipment16
Project Life Financials 16,155 5,172 32% 13,997 (2,158) -13%
Current Year Financials 4,098 21 1% 274 (3,824) -93%
Project Description
Project Manager Gillian McNamara
Chief Officer Alan Douglas
Project Lifecycle 31-Mar-24 31-Mar-25
17
Project Life Financials 1,927 1,617 84% 1,927 0 0%
Current Year Financials 1,147 0 0% 837 (310) -27%
Project Description
Project Manager Gillian McNamara
Chief Officer Alan Douglas
Project Lifecycle 31-Mar-23 31-Mar-24
18
Project Life Financials 747 40 5% 747 0 0%
Current Year Financials 707 0 0% 0 (707) -100%
Project Description
Project Manager Gillian McNamara
Chief Officer Alan Douglas
Project Lifecycle 31-Dec-22 30-Jun-24
Regeneration Fund
Funding to implement major regeneration projects linked to community charrettes. 
Planned End Date Forecast End Date
Main Issues / Reason for Variance
Progress being made by Malin Group with expenditure of Clyde Mission funding at the Scottish Marine Technology Park. Remaining projects are multi-year.
Planned End Date Forecast End Date
Main Issues / Reason for Variance
Projects continue to be progressed.23/24 allocation will be distributed as capital grants.
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.
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 will
be 2024.
Mitigating Action
None available at this time
Anticipated Outcome
Projects delivered on budget
Anticipated Outcome
Projects delivered on budget
Clydebank Can On The Canal
New activities centre in Clydebank Town Centre.
Planned End Date Forecast End Date

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WEST DUNBARTONSHIRE COUNCIL APPENDIX 7
GENERAL SERVICES CAPITAL PROGRAMME
ANALYSIS OF RED PROJECTS
PERIOD END DATE
PERIOD 7
Budget Forecast
Spend
£000 £000 % £000 £000 %
31 October 2023
Budget Details
Project Life Financials
Spend to Date Variance
Valuation Joint Board - Requisition of ICT Equipment19
Project Life Financials 320 134 42% 320 0 0%
Current Year Financials 221 0 0% 35 (186) -84%
Project Description
Project Manager Gillian McNamara
Chief Officer Alan Douglas
Project Lifecycle 31-Mar-23 30-Jun-24
20
Project Life Financials 11,220 406 4% 11,220 (0) 0%
Current Year Financials 7,209 312 4% 250 (6,959) -97%
Project Description
Project Manager Patricia Rowley/ Craig Jardine
Chief Officer Alan Douglas
Project Lifecycle 31-Mar-24 31-Mar-24
21
Project Life Financials 2,749 2,203 80% 2,762 13 0%
Current Year Financials 814 (113) -14% 255 (558) -69%
Project Description
Project Manager Sarah Christie/Michelle Lynn
Chief Officer Amanda Graham
Project Lifecycle 31-Mar-23 31-Mar-24
District Heating Network Expansion
District Heating Network Expansion.
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.
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.
Anticipated Outcome
Project to be delivered within amended budget and within revised timescale.

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WEST DUNBARTONSHIRE COUNCIL APPENDIX 7
GENERAL SERVICES CAPITAL PROGRAMME
ANALYSIS OF RED PROJECTS
PERIOD END DATE
PERIOD 7
Budget Forecast
Spend
£000 £000 % £000 £000 %
31 October 2023
Budget Details
Project Life Financials
Spend to Date Variance
Valuation Joint Board - Requisition of ICT Equipment22
Project Life Financials 449 307 68% 492 44 10%
Current Year Financials 446 10 2% 260 (186) -42%
Project Description
Project Manager Ian Bain
Chief Officer Gail MacFarlane
Project Lifecycle 31-Mar-24 31/09/2024
23
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
24
Project Life Financials 250 0 0% 250 0 0%
Current Year Financials 250 0 0% 0 (250) -100%
Project Description
Project Manager Ian Bain
Chief Officer Gail MacFarlane
Project Lifecycle 31-Mar-24 31-Mar-25
Planned End Date Forecast End Date
Main Issues / Reason for Variance
Works Progressing
Mitigating Action
None required at this time.
Allotment Development
To develop an allotment site.
Main Issues / Reason for Variance
Project Underway
Mitigating Action
None available at this time
Anticipated Outcome
Sustainable burial environment for local residents.
Anticipated Outcome
Additional allotments delivered within budget
Kilmaronock Cemetery Expansion
Expansion of existing cemetery at Kilmaronock. 
Planned End Date Forecast End Date
Mitigating Action
None required at this time.
Anticipated Outcome
Sustainable burial environment for local residents.
Cemetery Extension, North Dalnotter
Cemetery Extension, North Dalnotter
Planned End Date Forecast End Date
Main Issues / Reason for Variance
North Dalnotter will now be delivered in financial year 24/25

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WEST DUNBARTONSHIRE COUNCIL APPENDIX 7
GENERAL SERVICES CAPITAL PROGRAMME
ANALYSIS OF RED PROJECTS
PERIOD END DATE
PERIOD 7
Budget Forecast
Spend
£000 £000 % £000 £000 %
31 October 2023
Budget Details
Project Life Financials
Spend to Date Variance
Valuation Joint Board - Requisition of ICT Equipment25
Project Life Financials 3,576 5,348 150% 5,348 1,772 50%
Current Year Financials 864 907 105% 907 43 5%
Project Description
Project Manager Craig Jardine
Chief Officer Gail MacFarlane
Project Lifecycle 31-Mar-22 31-Mar-24
26
Project Life Financials 817 588 72% 817 (0) 0%
Current Year Financials 529 0 0% 300 (229) -43%
Project Description
Project Manager Ian Bain
Chief Officer Gail MacFarlane
Project Lifecycle 31-Mar-24 31-Mar-25
27
Project Life Financials 200 200 100% 200 0 0%
Current Year Financials 210 0 0% 200 (10) -5%
Project Description
Project Manager Ian Bain
Chief Officer Gail MacFarlane
Project Lifecycle 31-Mar-24 31-Mar-25
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.
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 will be completed Summer 2024
Anticipated Outcome
New sports Hub delivered
Planned End Date Forecast End Date
Main Issues / Reason for Variance
Scottish Water connection now complete.  Programme to completion being finalised by Contractor, anticipated February 24
Mitigating Action
None available at this time
Planned End Date Forecast End Date
Main Issues / Reason for Variance
External funding confirmed and design commencing.
Mitigating Action
None required.
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.
Anticipated Outcome
Resurfacing of 3G pitch at East End Park.

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WEST DUNBARTONSHIRE COUNCIL APPENDIX 7
GENERAL SERVICES CAPITAL PROGRAMME
ANALYSIS OF RED PROJECTS
PERIOD END DATE
PERIOD 7
Budget Forecast
Spend
£000 £000 % £000 £000 %
31 October 2023
Budget Details
Project Life Financials
Spend to Date Variance
Valuation Joint Board - Requisition of ICT Equipment28
Project Life Financials 739 259 35% 739 (0) 0%
Current Year Financials 380 30 8% 200 (180) -47%
Project Description
Project Manager Ian Bain
Chief Officer Gail MacFarlane
Project Lifecycle 31-Mar-28 31-Mar-28
29
Project Life Financials 210 10 5% 190 (20) -10%
Current Year Financials 200 0 0% 10 (190) -95%
Project Description
Project Manager Ian Bain
Chief Officer Gail MacFarlane
Project Lifecycle 30-Nov-23 31-Mar-25
30
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
Main Issues / Reason for Variance
Tender documentation complete, commencement programmed February 24.
Mitigating Action
None required at this time.
Anticipated Outcome
Renewal of play parks
Play Parks Grant Funding
Renew and replace play park equipment
Planned End Date Forecast End Date
Mitigating Action
00-Jan-00
Anticipated Outcome
00-Jan-00
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 undertaken this financial year.
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
External Funding bid submitted by City Region to Scottish Government.  If successful Officers will be informed of quantum of funding available for project delivery

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GENERAL SERVICES CAPITAL PROGRAMME
ANALYSIS OF RED PROJECTS
PERIOD END DATE
PERIOD 7
Budget Forecast
Spend
£000 £000 % £000 £000 %
31 October 2023
Budget Details
Project Life Financials
Spend to Date Variance
Valuation Joint Board - Requisition of ICT Equipment31
Project Life Financials 400 400 100% 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-24 31-Mar-24
32
Project Life Financials 314 314 100% 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
33
Project Life Financials 237 166 70% 237 0 0%
Current Year Financials 237 166 70% 237 (0) 0%
Project Description
Project Manager Raymond Walsh/ Derek Barr
Chief Officer Gail MacFarlane
Project Lifecycle 31-Mar-24 31-Mar-24
Auld Street Clydebank - Bond
00 January 1900
Planned End Date Forecast End Date
Planned End Date Forecast End Date
Main Issues / Reason for Variance
Moss O' Balloch charging points installed 22/23 awaiting commissioning by Scottish Power.  Further locations identified for installation.
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
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.
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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GENERAL SERVICES CAPITAL PROGRAMME
ANALYSIS OF RED PROJECTS
PERIOD END DATE
PERIOD 7
Budget Forecast
Spend
£000 £000 % £000 £000 %
31 October 2023
Budget Details
Project Life Financials
Spend to Date Variance
Valuation Joint Board - Requisition of ICT Equipment34
Project Life Financials 500 18 4% 500 0 0%
Current Year Financials 500 18 4% 350 (150) -30%
Project Description
Project Manager Raymond Walsh
Chief Officer Gail MacFarlane
Project Lifecycle 31-Mar-24 31-Mar-24
35
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-24 31-Mar-26
36
Project Life Financials 15,053 1,054 7% 15,053 (0) 0%
Current Year Financials 1,530 0 0% 600 (930) -61%
Project Description
Project Manager Sharron Worthington
Chief Officer Gail MacFarlane
Project Lifecycle 31-Mar-24 31-Mar-27
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 with limited uptake on property protection scheme. 
Gruggies Burn Flood Prevention
Commission of Gruggies Flood Prevention Scheme.
Planned End Date Forecast End Date
Main Issues / Reason for Variance
Detailed design underway. Design will be completed 24/25
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.
Mitigating Action
None available at this time.
Anticipated Outcome
Project should be completed within budget.

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GENERAL SERVICES CAPITAL PROGRAMME
ANALYSIS OF RED PROJECTS
PERIOD END DATE
PERIOD 7
Budget Forecast
Spend
£000 £000 % £000 £000 %
31 October 2023
Budget Details
Project Life Financials
Spend to Date Variance
Valuation Joint Board - Requisition of ICT Equipment37
Project Life Financials 1,700 1,207 71% 1,700 0 0%
Current Year Financials 693 0 0% 200 (493) -71%
Project Description
Project Manager Sharron Worthington
Chief Officer Gail MacFarlane
Project Lifecycle 31-Mar-26 31-Mar-27
38
Project Life Financials 4,300 4,300 100% 4,300 (0) 0%
Current Year Financials 138 4 3% 138 0 0%
Project Description
Project Manager Sharron Worthington
Chief Officer Gail MacFarlane
Project Lifecycle 31-Mar-22 31-Mar-24
39
Project Life Financials 1,000 500 50% 1,000 0 0%
Current Year Financials 1,000 0 0% 500 (500) -50%
Project Description
Project Manager Gail MacFarlane
Chief Officer Gail MacFarlane
Project Lifecycle 31-Mar-25 31-Mar-25
Anticipated Outcome
To provide an improved A813.
Planned End Date Forecast End Date
Main Issues / Reason for Variance
Detailed design ongoing and will determine programme of delivery.
Mitigating Action
None required at this time.
A813 Road Improvement Phase 1
A813 Road Improvement Phase 1.
Mitigating Action
None available at this time.
Anticipated Outcome
Project will enhance the A814 through Clydebank.
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.
Vehicle Replacement Strategy
Replacement of refuse collection vehicles.
Planned End Date Forecast End Date
Main Issues / Reason for Variance
Bin lorries ordered and build slot allocated this financial year.  Expected March 24
Mitigating Action
None available.
Anticipated Outcome
Replacement of refuse collection vehicles.

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GENERAL SERVICES CAPITAL PROGRAMME
ANALYSIS OF RED PROJECTS
PERIOD END DATE
PERIOD 7
Budget Forecast
Spend
£000 £000 % £000 £000 %
31 October 2023
Budget Details
Project Life Financials
Spend to Date Variance
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Project Life Financials 12,177 3,542 29% 12,177 0 0%
Current Year Financials 3,314 455 14% 3,000 (314) -9%
Project Description
Project Manager Gail MacFarlane
Chief Officer Gail MacFarlane
Project Lifecycle 31-Mar-24 30-May-24
41
Project Life Financials 400 400 100% 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
42
Project Life Financials 1,980 200 10% 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-Dec-25
Mitigating Action
None available at this time.
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 recycling material
can be sorted and disposed off appropriately to ensure compliance with landfill ban in 2025.
Purchase of gritters
Purchase of gritters.
Planned End Date Forecast End Date
Main Issues / Reason for Variance
Gritters received
Anticipated Outcome
Project delivered within budget.
Planned End Date Forecast End Date
Main Issues / Reason for Variance
Detailed design ongoing
Mitigating Action
None Required.
Anticipated Outcome
Replacement of fleet within budget.
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
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.

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GENERAL SERVICES CAPITAL PROGRAMME
ANALYSIS OF RED PROJECTS
PERIOD END DATE
PERIOD 7
Budget Forecast
Spend
£000 £000 % £000 £000 %
31 October 2023
Budget Details
Project Life Financials
Spend to Date Variance
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Project Life Financials 33,491 7,946 24% 34,049 558 2%
Current Year Financials 11,845 1,179 10% 4,000 (7,845) -66%
Project Description
Project Manager Patricia Rowley
Chief Officer Gail McFarlane
Project Lifecycle 31-Mar-27 31-Mar-27
44
Project Life Financials 8,535 645 8% 8,535 (0) 0%
Current Year Financials 2,238 17 1% 300 (1,938) -87%
Project Description
Project Manager Michelle Lynn/Craig Jardine
Chief Officer Gail McFarlane
Project Lifecycle 31-Mar-25 31-Mar-25
45
Project Life Financials 869 361 42% 869 (0) 0%
Current Year Financials 397 0 0% 100 (297) -75%
Project Description
Project Manager David Jones/ Julie McGrogan
Chief Officer Laura Mason
Project Lifecycle 31-Mar-29 31-Mar-29
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
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.
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
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.
Mitigating Action
None available at this time
Anticipated Outcome
Deliver project outcomes within agreed budget
AV Equipment - Education
Purchase of AV Equipment for Education.
Anticipated Outcome
Purchase of AV Equipment for Education.

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GENERAL SERVICES CAPITAL PROGRAMME
ANALYSIS OF RED PROJECTS
PERIOD END DATE
PERIOD 7
Budget Forecast
Spend
£000 £000 % £000 £000 %
31 October 2023
Budget Details
Project Life Financials
Spend to Date Variance
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Project Life Financials 376 376 100% 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-24
47
Project Life Financials 20,621 18,805 91% 20,332 (290) -1%
Current Year Financials 4,222 469 11% 3,237 (985) -23%
Project Description
Project Manager Michelle Lynn/ Craig Jardine
Chief Officer Laura Mason
Project Lifecycle 31-Mar-24 31-Mar-24
48
Project Life Financials 35,619 3,805 11% 35,619 0 0%
Current Year Financials 3,495 419 12% 3,000 (495) -14%
Project Description
Project Manager Craig Jardine
Chief Officer Laura Mason
Project Lifecycle 31-Mar-26 31-Jul-27
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.
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
Mitigating Action
None at this time
Anticipated Outcome
Project delivered within budget and to required specification
Schools Estate Improvement Plan - next Phase - Faifley Campus
Improvement of Schools Estate.
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
Anticipated Outcome
Delivery of the project within budget and on time.
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.  Work is progressing well to reach Financial Close by the end of November which will enable the Contractor to be on site pre-Christmas.  Planning
permission has been agreed and Stage 1 Building Warrant approved. 
Mitigating Action
None required at this time

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GENERAL SERVICES CAPITAL PROGRAMME
ANALYSIS OF RED PROJECTS
PERIOD END DATE
PERIOD 7
Budget Forecast
Spend
£000 £000 % £000 £000 %
31 October 2023
Budget Details
Project Life Financials
Spend to Date Variance
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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
50
Project Life Financials 584 50 9% 584 0 0%
Current Year Financials 584 16 3% 50 (534) -91%
Project Description
Project Manager Alastair Handley
Chief Officer Beth Culshaw
Project Lifecycle 31-Mar-24 31-Mar-24
51
Project Life Financials 308 50 16% 308 0 0%
Current Year Financials 308 0 0% 50 (258) -84%
Project Description
Project Manager Julie Slavin
Chief Officer Beth Culshaw
Project Lifecycle 31-Mar-24 31-Mar-24
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.
Planned End Date Forecast End Date
Main Issues / Reason for Variance
Work is ongoing to consider spend plans which will be developed as part of the digital strategy, however delays in recruitment of the Digital manager has impacted on this
to date.  It is unlikely that the budget will be fully spent by March 2024, however the budget will be required to be carried forward to next financial year to progress planned
works.
Mitigating Action
None available at this time
HSCP ICT Upgrade of systems
Review/replace the current case management systems.
Mitigating Action
None available at this time.
Anticipated Outcome
Project delivered on budget.
Unfortunately there has been very little progress on the project to date, however the phone providers are progressing at speed with the Analogue to Digital transition, the
award for the National digital platform should be complete next month and the process to formalise arrangements with East Dunbartonshire Council for the ARC cover for
the calls is ongoing. The National Digital office have indicated that West Dunbartonshire should be transitioned to the new digital platform during early 2024.  Once details
Mitigating Action
None available at this time
Anticipated Outcome
Community Alarm Upgrade
Anticipated Outcome
Review/replace the current case management systems.
Community Alarm upgrade
To upgrade Community Alarm
Planned End Date Forecast End Date
Main Issues / Reason for Variance

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GENERAL SERVICES CAPITAL PROGRAMME
ANALYSIS OF RED PROJECTS
PERIOD END DATE
PERIOD 7
Budget Forecast
Spend
£000 £000 % £000 £000 %
31 October 2023
Budget Details
Project Life Financials
Spend to Date Variance
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Project Life Financials 27,550 27,272 99% 27,272 (277) -1%
Current Year Financials 277 0 0% 0 (277) -100%
Project Description
Project Manager Craig Jardine
Chief Officer Beth Culshaw
Project Lifecycle 31-Mar-22 31-Mar-24
53
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
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.
Internet of Things Asset Tracking
Asset Tracking.
Planned End Date Forecast End Date
Main Issues / Reason for Variance
Project completed.
Anticipated Outcome
Dumbarton Care Home opened 2017.  Clydebank Care Home was certified complete on 9 November 2020.
Planned End Date Forecast End Date
Main Issues / Reason for Variance
Project Complete.
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.
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.