Issue - meetings

Background:

This report provided details of the business case, based on an initial feasibility study, for the expansion of Brompton Westbrook Primary School to two forms of entry. The report stated that the development supported the School Organisation Plan 2011-2016 which highlighted the need for more pupil places in the Gillingham area.

The report provided background details of the school including its location, site surveys and the three options for the proposed new accommodation, with Option 2 as the preferred option. This would enable the school to be expanded to two forms of entry, with a planned admission number (PAN) of 60 pupils.

The report also provided details of the consultation process as well as resources and project management issues and contract management issues.

An exempt appendix contained finance and option costings information.

Reasons:

Option 2 is the preferred choice of the design team, the school and planners. This option also provides best value for money.

The cost estimates indicate that the preferred scheme, which will deliver the identified accommodation requirements, should be affordable within the provisional budget. Accurate cost estimates will be developed during the detailed design stage and presented for approval at Gateway 1 stage, prior to going out to tender.