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West Dunbartonshire Council · 27 March 2024
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WEST DUNBARTONSHIRE COUNCIL APPENDIX 8
GENERAL SERVICES CAPITAL PROGRAMME
ANALYSIS OF GREEN PROJECTS
PERIOD END DATE
PERIOD 10
Budget Forecast
Spend
£000 £000 % £000 £000 %
1
Project Life Financials 24 6 23% 24 0 0%
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 20 10 50% 20 0 0%
Current Year Financials 10 0 0% 10 (0) -1%
Project Description
Project Manager Karen Shannon
Chief Officer Laurence Slavin
Project Lifecycle 31-Mar-24 31-Mar-24
3
Project Life Financials 1,000 500 50% 1,000 0 0%
Current Year Financials 250 180 72% 250 0 0%
Project Description
Project Manager Adrian Gray
Chief Officer Laurence Slavin
Project Lifecycle 31-Mar-26 31-Mar-26
4
Project Life Financials 53 48 90% 53 0 0%
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
5
Project Life Financials 30 20 67% 30 0 0%
Current Year Financials 10 1 10% 10 0 0%
Project Description
Project Manager Pamela Clifford
Chief Officer Alan Douglas
Project Lifecycle 31-Mar-24 31-Mar-24
Anticipated Outcome
Anticipate full budget spend.
Planned End Date Forecast End Date
Main Issues / Reason for Variance
This goes into the overall Antonine Project budget - 5 Councils and Historic Environment Scotland - Expected spent by March 2024
Mitigating Action
No action required
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
Project will be delivered on time and on budget
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
The module is live
Mitigating Action
None required at this time.
Anticipated Outcome
Upgraded version with PCI compliant telephone payment system.
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
31 January 2024
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.

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WEST DUNBARTONSHIRE COUNCIL APPENDIX 8
GENERAL SERVICES CAPITAL PROGRAMME
ANALYSIS OF GREEN PROJECTS
PERIOD END DATE
PERIOD 10
Budget Forecast
Spend
£000 £000 % £000 £000 %
31 January 2024
Budget Details
Project Life Financials
Spend to Date Variance
Valuation Joint Board - Requisition of ICT Equipment6
Project Life Financials 450 193 43% 193 (258) -57%
Current Year Financials 0 0 0% 0 0 0%
Project Description
Project Manager Rachel Moir
Chief Officer Alan Douglas
Project Lifecycle 31-Mar-24 31-Mar-24
7
Project Life Financials 421 421 100% 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-25
8
Project Life Financials 912 912 100% 912 0 0%
Current Year Financials 6 0 0% 6 0 0%
Project Description
Project Manager Elaine Troup
Chief Officer Amanda Graham
Project Lifecycle 31-Mar-24 31-Mar-24
9
Project Life Financials 478 21 4% 478 0 0%
Current Year Financials 478 21 4% 478 (0) 0%
Project Description
Project Manager Ian Bain
Chief Officer Gail MacFarlane
Project Lifecycle 31-Mar-24 31-Mar-24
10
Project Life Financials 221 221 100% 221 0 0%
Current Year Financials 8 7 87% 8 0 0%
Project Description
Project Manager Ian Bain
Chief Officer Gail MacFarlane
Project Lifecycle 03-Apr-21 31-Mar-24
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 required at this time.
Anticipated Outcome
Better access with parks, cemeteries and open spaces.
Public non-adopted paths and roads
Upgrades to drainage and lighting to enhance the lifespan of paths and roads within  facilities in public parks, cemeteries
and civic spaces.
Planned End Date Forecast End Date
Main Issues / Reason for Variance
Full budget committed
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.
Anticipated Outcome
Projects delivered on budget
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
Library colocations of Dalmuir and Balloch being fitted out by Asset Management.  Awaiting outcome for Duntocher and Parkhall libraries.  Remaining Libraries capital to
be spent in 24/25 once colocation plans completed.
Anticipated Outcome
Credit note received and project closed
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
Zero Carbon
Zero Carbon

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WEST DUNBARTONSHIRE COUNCIL APPENDIX 8
GENERAL SERVICES CAPITAL PROGRAMME
ANALYSIS OF GREEN PROJECTS
PERIOD END DATE
PERIOD 10
Budget Forecast
Spend
£000 £000 % £000 £000 %
31 January 2024
Budget Details
Project Life Financials
Spend to Date Variance
Valuation Joint Board - Requisition of ICT Equipment11
Project Life Financials 25 25 100% 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
12
Project Life Financials 485 485 100% 485 0 0%
Current Year Financials 430 430 100% 430 (0) 0%
Project Description
Project Manager Ian Bain
Chief Officer Gail MacFarlane
Project Lifecycle 31-Mar-24 31-Mar-24
13
Project Life Financials 60 60 100% 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-24 31-Mar-24
14
Project Life Financials 237 201 84% 237 0 0%
Current Year Financials 237 201 84% 237 0 0%
Project Description
Project Manager Raymond Walsh/ Derek Barr
Chief Officer Gail MacFarlane
Project Lifecycle 31-Mar-24 31-Mar-24
15
Project Life Financials 2,195 2,195 100% 2,195 (0) 0%
Current Year Financials 2,195 1,416 64% 2,195 (0) 0%
Project Description
Project Manager Hugh Campbell
Chief Officer Gail MacFarlane
Project Lifecycle 31-Mar-24 31-Mar-24
Mitigating Action
None required at this time.
Anticipated Outcome
Intention is to complete various surfacing works by the end of March 2024.
Infrastructure - Roads
Infrastructure - Roads.
Planned End Date Forecast End Date
Main Issues / Reason for Variance
Roads Operations have completed an extensive surfacing program additional locations to be addressed in March measurement claims received have been processed. A
programme of structural patching is ongoing.
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.
Flood Risk Management
Enhancement of drainage infrastructure to ensure compliance with Flood Risk Management Act 2009.
Planned End Date Forecast End Date
Mitigating Action
None required at this time.
Anticipated Outcome
Traffic calming to be installed in Dumbarton East.
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 installed March 2024
Main Issues / Reason for Variance
Projects identified with a number commenced.
Mitigating Action
None required at this time.
Anticipated Outcome
completion of project on time and on budget
Anticipated Outcome
Large bins provided for high traffic areas
Nature Restoration Fund
Nature resource for Faifley Community
Planned End Date Forecast End Date
Planned End Date Forecast End Date
Main Issues / Reason for Variance
Project complete.
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.

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WEST DUNBARTONSHIRE COUNCIL APPENDIX 8
GENERAL SERVICES CAPITAL PROGRAMME
ANALYSIS OF GREEN PROJECTS
PERIOD END DATE
PERIOD 10
Budget Forecast
Spend
£000 £000 % £000 £000 %
31 January 2024
Budget Details
Project Life Financials
Spend to Date Variance
Valuation Joint Board - Requisition of ICT Equipment16
Project Life Financials 84 7 8% 84 0 0%
Current Year Financials 84 7 8% 84 0 0%
Project Description
Project Manager Hugh Campbell
Chief Officer Gail MacFarlane
Project Lifecycle 31-Mar-24 31-Mar-24
17
Project Life Financials 80 80 100% 80 0 0%
Current Year Financials 75 9 12% 75 0 0%
Project Description
Project Manager Hugh Campbell
Chief Officer Gail MacFarlane
Project Lifecycle 31-Mar-25 31-Mar-25
18
Project Life Financials 300 300 100% 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
19
Project Life Financials 1,000 1,000 100% 1,000 0 0%
Current Year Financials 878 616 70% 878 0 0%
Project Description
Project Manager Hugh Campbell
Chief Officer Gail MacFarlane
Project Lifecycle 31-Mar-25 31-Mar-25
20
Project Life Financials 179 80 45% 179 0 0%
Current Year Financials 9 0 0% 9 (0) -4%
Project Description
Project Manager Gail MacFarlane
Chief Officer Gail MacFarlane
Project Lifecycle 31-Mar-23 31-Mar-24
Main Issues / Reason for Variance
Complete
Mitigating Action
None Required.
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
Mitigating Action
None required.
Anticipated Outcome
Improvement to pavements.
Pavement improvements
Various pavement improvement projects.
Planned End Date Forecast End Date
Main Issues / Reason for Variance
Footway resurfacing works completed final invoices to be received & processed by 31/3/24
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.
Anticipated Outcome
To purchase equipment.
Traffic Signal Upgrades
Upgrade Traffic Signals
Planned End Date Forecast End Date
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
Intention is to complete works within budget.
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.

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WEST DUNBARTONSHIRE COUNCIL APPENDIX 8
GENERAL SERVICES CAPITAL PROGRAMME
ANALYSIS OF GREEN PROJECTS
PERIOD END DATE
PERIOD 10
Budget Forecast
Spend
£000 £000 % £000 £000 %
31 January 2024
Budget Details
Project Life Financials
Spend to Date Variance
Valuation Joint Board - Requisition of ICT Equipment21
Project Life Financials 89 44 49% 89 0 0%
Current Year Financials 44 33 76% 44 0 0%
Project Description
Project Manager Gail MacFarlane
Chief Officer Gail MacFarlane
Project Lifecycle 31-Mar-23 31-Mar-24
22
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
23
Project Life Financials 150 150 100% 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-25
24
Project Life Financials 59 59 100% 59 0 0%
Current Year Financials 59 43 74% 50 (9) -15%
Project Description
Project Manager Ian Bain
Chief Officer Gail MacFarlane
Project Lifecycle 31-Mar-24 31-Mar-24
25
Project Life Financials 200 200 100% 200 0 0%
Current Year Financials 200 150 75% 200 0 0%
Project Description
Project Manager Ian Bain
Chief Officer Gail MacFarlane
Project Lifecycle 30-Nov-23 30-Nov-23
Mitigating Action
None at this time
Anticipated Outcome
Steps at Dalmonach are more accessible.
Dalmonach Steps upgrade
Upgrading steps at Dalmonach to make them more accesible
Planned End Date Forecast End Date
Main Issues / Reason for Variance
Works progressing.
Mitigating Action
None Required.
Anticipated Outcome
Project delivered within  budget.
Whitecrook Tennis Court Up-grade
Whitecrook Tennis Court Up-grade
Planned End Date Forecast End Date
Main Issues / Reason for Variance
Project Complete
Main Issues / Reason for Variance
MUGA due for commencement in February and environmental improvements complete
Mitigating Action
None Required.
Anticipated Outcome
Project delivered within  budget.
Anticipated Outcome
Project delivered within  budget.
Park Improvements and Multi Games Area - Goldenhill Park
Park Improvements and Multi Games Area - Goldenhill Park
Planned End Date Forecast End Date
Planned End Date Forecast End Date
Main Issues / Reason for Variance
Works complete awaiting final invoice
Mitigating Action
None Required.
Mitigating Action
None Required.
Anticipated Outcome
Project delivered within  budget.
River bank erosion repair - Levenhowe
River bank erosion repair in the Levenhowe area
ELECTRIC VEHICLE INFRASTRUCTURE
Electric Vehicle Infrastructure
Planned End Date Forecast End Date
Main Issues / Reason for Variance
Project in progress.

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WEST DUNBARTONSHIRE COUNCIL APPENDIX 8
GENERAL SERVICES CAPITAL PROGRAMME
ANALYSIS OF GREEN PROJECTS
PERIOD END DATE
PERIOD 10
Budget Forecast
Spend
£000 £000 % £000 £000 %
31 January 2024
Budget Details
Project Life Financials
Spend to Date Variance
Valuation Joint Board - Requisition of ICT Equipment26
Project Life Financials 892 290 32% 892 0 0%
Current Year Financials 892 290 32% 892 0 0%
Project Description
Project Manager James Gallacher
Chief Officer Victoria Rogers
Project Lifecycle 31-Mar-24 31-Mar-24
27
Project Life Financials 873 296 34% 873 0 0%
Current Year Financials 873 296 34% 873 0 0%
Project Description
Project Manager James Gallacher
Chief Officer Victoria Rogers
Project Lifecycle 31-Mar-24 31-Mar-24
28
Project Life Financials 983 503 51% 983 0 0%
Current Year Financials 185 53 29% 185 0 0%
Project Description
Project Manager James Gallacher
Chief Officer Victoria Rogers
Project Lifecycle 30-Sep-23 30-Sep-23
29
Project Life Financials 337 88 26% 337 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
30
Project Life Financials 1,586 130 8% 1,586 0 0%
Current Year Financials 1,586 130 8% 1,586 0 0%
Project Description
Project Manager N/A
Chief Officer N/A
Project Lifecycle 31-Mar-24 31-Mar-24
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
Work continues on developments resulting in some spend in the current year.
Main Issues / Reason for Variance
Delay to Sharepoint implementation project. External resourcing requirements less than expected and small underspend being carried to next year.
Mitigating Action
none required
Anticipated Outcome
projects delivered on time and on budget
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
Planned End Date Forecast End Date
Main Issues / Reason for Variance
Various projects in progress and orders raised for Cyber Security technology, Citrix replacement devices, SAN storage, server hardware, system security remediation and
upgrades,  Anticipate full budget spend subject to delivery timescales.
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.
Main Issues / Reason for Variance
Device replacement project in progress and orders raised totally £480k awaiting delivery.
Mitigating Action
none required
Anticipated Outcome
projects delivered on time and on budget
ICT Modernisation
This budget is to facilitate ICT infrastructure and modernise working practices.
Planned End Date Forecast End Date