Scheme & Estimate report for an expansion of the Foundation Facility

The Director of Children’s Services presented a report proposing a scheme and estimate for alterations and an extension at Raeburn Primary School, Eastham, including improved teaching facilities for the Foundation Year, toilet accommodation to meet current requirements, and improved circulation within the existing school.  The scheme was being brought forward ahead of the main 2009/10 programme, which would be submitted to Cabinet at a future date, in order to allow works to be completed for September 2009 and maximize use of the summer closure. The scheme was a priority in an oversubscribed and full school and would form part of the 2009/10 programme. Delaying the scheme would introduce significant decant costs. It was recommended that the scheme and estimate be approved and that officers be instructed accordingly.

Resolved: - That:

(1)   the Scheme and Estimate as presented be accepted;

(2)  approval be given for Director of Technical Services to obtain tenders for the scheme and the Director of Children’s Services use his delegated powers, if appropriate, to accept the lowest bona fide tender and report back to Cabinet; and

(3)  the Director of Technical Services be authorised to obtain all necessary statutory approvals for the scheme.