Appendix 1 Progress of Projects
Argyll and Bute Council · 12 October 2023
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Appendix 1 - PROGRESS OF PROJECTS TABLE 1 AREA PROJECT/ TIMESCALE FOR COMPLETION RESPONSIBLE SERVICE CROWN ESTATE FUNDING ALLOCATION FINANCIAL YEAR STATUS PROGRESS UPDATE – NOVEMBER 2022 – AUGUST 2023 B&C Dunoon Community STEM Hub Indicative timescale is the end of March 2024 (all funding will be spent). DEG £250,000 This is a Rural Growth Deal project and this funding is part of a total funding package of £1.75 million. £100,000 – 20/21 £150,000 – 21/22 Ongoing Project progress is as follows: Procurement ITT Stage 1 complete (selection of appropriate construction companies to undertake the works). Procurement ITT Stage 2 (quality and price) issued with tender returns due early October. On conclusion of the procurement process the affordability of repurposing the Hill Street building to a Community STEM Hub will be known. Alternative options discussed at a workshop facilitated by Hub North on 26th June 2023. Lead architects for the external Design Team currently looking at the viability of some of the options proposed if Hill Street is unaffordable. B&C Dunoon Active Travel Hub DEG £394,000 (additional £40k was reallocated from Bute and Cowal Climate Change Satellite Pods £249,000 – 20/21 £145,000 – 21/22 Ongoing Phase 1 works – exterior tiling and painting needs to be undertaken in order to complete the project. This will be
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Appendix 1 - PROGRESS OF PROJECTS TABLE 1 NEARING COMPLETION as per P&R report 16/06/22. This funding is part of a funding wider package. undertaken in September when the Phase 2 contractor is off site. Landscaping works – the works are almost complete. We have cobbled the entrance to the gate lodge, built the retaining wall and completed drainage works. Tarmacing the road is falling to the Roads and Amenity team which will be undertaken in September. Site works will be inspected Friday 25th August with a view to signing off on completion. Phase 2 works – the water connection is being installed at present. Electric installation is complete. The interior walls and floors have been completed. Final fixings and fixtures will be installed with an early October 2023 completion date. B&C Bute Bike Handover Station PROJECT COMPLETE DEG £10,000 20/21 Complete 1. Allocation drawn down with an underspend of £219.39. B&C Rothesay Pontoons PROJECT COMPLETE R&I £293,441 This funding is part of a funding wider package. £191,000 – 20/21 £102,441 – 21/22 Complete Previous update states all spent & project closed. The date of Completion of the whole of the works is 19th January 2023. Total Cost of the Works: £865,381.60
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Appendix 1 - PROGRESS OF PROJECTS TABLE 1 £151,000 was also allocated from 19/20. B&C Rothesay Kiddies Corner R&I £44,000 Re-allocation of funding source to Crown Estate. Moved to CE from PBI. 21/22 Ongoing Due to legal issues, this has proven to be a more difficult process than first anticipated. These issues have now been worked through and final amendments are being made to the grant contract and licence to occupy with the aim to issue shortly. B&C Glenmorag campervan site DEG £100,000 P&R 16 February 2023 (Para 3.b) - agreed to switch allocation of £100k to £100k CE funding allocation). Moved to CE table. 21/22 Ongoing Tender has been issued and officers await returns. MAKI Ardrishaig Public Realm Improvements PROJECT COMPLETE DEG £250,000 This funding is part of a funding wider package. £50,000 – 20/21 £200,000 – 21/22 Complete Works completed in April 2023 and the project was officially opened on 19 August 2023 during the community organised Ardrishaig Gala. The defects period will run until April 2024. MAKI Tarbert Public Realm Improvements March 2024 DEG £200,000 £4,000 – 20/21 £196,000 – 21/22 Ongoing Awaiting proposals from Tarbert harbour Authority who are keen to progress with a project within the centre of the village.
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Appendix 1 - PROGRESS OF PROJECTS TABLE 1 MAKI Kilmory Industrial Estate Phase 2 Subject to achieving the necessary statutory approvals and concluding the various legal agreements, M&K McLeod Ltd (MKML) forecast that physical works could commence October 2023 and run through until November 2024 Commercial Services £150,000 This funding is part of a funding wider package. 21/22 Ongoing Planning Application Approved in Feb-23 MKML progressing statutory utility applications for connections/diversions following planning approval MKML progressing statutory approvals from Transport Scotland and ABC Roads WoSAS have approved Written Investigation Statement for on-site archaeology, which will commence w/c 7 –Aug-23 Legal Agreements reaching conclusion MAKI Argyll and the Isles Countryside Trust (ACT) Eco Hub March 2024 DEG £50,000 20/21 Ongoing The Eco hub is on site. Retention of £5k still remains to be drawn down pending submission of building warrant and obtaining completion certificate. MAKI Port Ellen Public Realm DEG £6,000 21/22 Ongoing Works ongoing, onsite construction has commenced. MAKI Jura Community Gigabit Programme DEG £50,000 21/22 Ongoing After further discussions with our Roads Department, it was established that due to the fragile nature of the network along the route from Ardfernal to Knockrome, a series of poles to
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Appendix 1 - PROGRESS OF PROJECTS TABLE 1 accommodate the fibre would be required. This required significant survey work to be undertaken. The application for the installation of 28 new poles was approved. Over 50% of the project is complete, however Open Reach have raised concerns that take up is lower than anticipated, the financial viability of this project was subject to residents pledging their vouchers (85% required) these vouchers can only be redeemed once a service has been received. It is still being established whether the low take- up of the new service is down to affordability or premises being tied into existing contracts. MAKI War memorial upgrade, Campbeltown R&I £20,000 22/23 Ongoing Report received from Craig Frew Building Conservation which highlights works required. Quotes are currently being sought to carry out these works, however, extra funding may be required to complete these. Cleaning works will be undertaken in September/October 2023.
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Appendix 1 - PROGRESS OF PROJECTS TABLE 1 MAKI Campbeltown Community Action Plan September 2024 DEG £50,000 20/21 Ongoing Two proposals have been received. A grant agreement is being prepared for South Kintyre Development Trust in relation to a food growing project. Further information is awaited from Campbeltown Community Council in relation to a proposal for upgrades to the jubilee/trench path. MAKI Colonsay Roads PROJECT COMPLETE R&I £200,000 22/23 Complete Works are complete. Loop road surface dressed with overlays and strengthening to localised areas adjacent to the ferry port. MAKI Bowmore Hall, Islay Phase 1 – End of 2023 DEG £225,000 22/23 Ongoing Works are ongoing. The remaining grant will be drawdown by the end of 2023. Drawdown figure to date is £171,775. MAKI Jura Passenger Ferry Infrastructure R&I £100,000 22/23 Ongoing Background: This to provide safe foot passenger access to any smaller vessel brought in to cover for repair or breakdown of the main Jura Ferry. Presently having to use a vertical ladder for access. Survey work completed and tender is being prepared for a design / build or premade pontoon structure with gangway.
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Appendix 1 - PROGRESS OF PROJECTS TABLE 1 MAKI Kilmartin Overflow Carpark DEG £50,000 22/23 Ongoing Draft contract to be issued. Awaiting confirmation of funding package and planning permission outcome. Planning permission withdrawn due to access concerns. Discussions ongoing regarding resubmission. OLI Tobermory Cemetery PROJECT COMPLETE R&I £400,000 21/22 Complete P&R 16 February 2023 (Para 3.1.b) - agreed to use the 400k allocation for the Tobermory car park and staycation facilities to instead deliver the cemetery extension at Kilmory. The Cemetery extension has now been completed and we are finalising the snagging and payments. This can now be marked complete. OLI Kerrera Road PROJECT COMPLETE DEG £200,000 20/21 Complete Works are complete. OLI Feasibility study and specification work for pier infrastructure at Ellenabeich and Easdale which would support the ongoing provision of the council ferry service R&I £100,000 22/23 Ongoing Terms Of Reference produced and work is being carried out by Caledonian Economics.
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Appendix 1 - PROGRESS OF PROJECTS TABLE 1 OLI Island Airport Resilience (part of the unsuccessful Islands Infrastructure bid). Provision of CCTV at both Coll and Colonsay Airport & Provision of a small fire training rig on each island March 2024 DEG £100,000 22/23 Ongoing On target with spend Training rigs and CCTV for airports – out to tender. OLI Tobermory Harbour Wall and Railings, Phase 2 December 2023 R&I £100,000 This funding is part of a funding wider package. 22/23 Ongoing Works Ongoing. Tender Value – £398,255.10 Date of Award – 07/03/2023 Total Payment to Contractor to date – £174,018.39 It is proposed to move this allocation over to Place Based Investment funding and replace this with The Rockfield Centre due to the wider flexibility of Crown Estate funding. H&L Helensburgh 5-7 Clyde Street Refurbishment Timescale for completion DEG £350,000 20/21 Ongoing Some progress has been made in securing involvement of ACHA in developing a permanent solution. Property also added to Councils SHIP which will access additional funding. Final costings being
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Appendix 1 - PROGRESS OF PROJECTS TABLE 1 cannot yet be confirmed as there are still ongoing issues to resolved I the project but likely to be 2024 discussed to identify financial viability of the project and whether sufficient funding is available. ACHA have made application to Scottish Government for additional grant funding. H&L Arrochar Car Parking Timescale cannot be confirmed as yet, as there is an issue with land ownership. R&I £250,000 20/21 Ongoing Currently confirming land ownership permission before this can progress. This is still with Legal trying to get ownership transferred to the Council. H&L Helensburgh Masonry Pier PROJECT COMPLETE Commercial Services £69,224 This funding is part of a funding wider package. 21/22 Complete Works are complete. ALL Charging Mechanisms in high footfall public conveniences. TBC R&I £200,000 22/23 Ongoing Following confirmation of the Crown Estate funding of £200,000 in addition to the £100,000 council funding the contract was awarded for all 16 sites. Regrettably the contractor has not been able to mobilise at the pace we would have liked. We are continuing to engage with them to move things along and expect a programme to be submitted for approval shortly.
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Appendix 1 - PROGRESS OF PROJECTS TABLE 1 ALL Cemetery maintenance and roads access fund to be delegated £75,000 to each Area Committee to agree the best options for the Fund. This may include un-adopted roads and officers would need to seek agreement from landowners – this would be a temporary diversion of the Council’s policy to only upgrade and maintain adopted roads until the fund is fully spent. R&I £300,000 22/23 Ongoing A number of sunken lairs have been re-levelled with the majority of the works across the four administrative areas, as agreed through Area Committees, on track to be delivered during the winter months when the demands on the grounds team are reduced. Agreement being drawn up for works to be undertaken in the winter for Brackley cemetery to allow improvements to be made to the access road. ALL Contingency DEG £14,441 22/23 Ongoing Agreed at P&R on 13 October 2022 that the unallocated funds of £75,939 would be used as contingency. £61,498 of this has been reallocated. ALL Funding for Project Officers DEG £101,000 22/23 Ongoing Agreed at P&R on 17 February 2022. TOTAL £4,627,106