2.1 Background

• The Outcome sought is building alterations and upgrades to make Block G more functional and more connected to the adjacent buildings and the Sports fields in line with the school’s teaching requirements.

• The building’s use has evolved over time and is no longer 100% fit for purpose and these improvements will extend the useability of the Block into the future.

• There may be a requirement for phasing and/or staged handover of the project, this will be discussed at the mandatory site visit.

• Asbestos has been identified in the building and a Management Survey was carried out in 2020 by BluBeez Environmental. Asbestos removal is to be included in the works to the MOE guidelines and standards.

• Project consultants are:

   o Project Manager: WSP – Roger Allsopp

   o Lead Designer: Bishops – Aaron Thomsen

2.2 Required solution (method and approach)

a) The Contract Works required are: 3 separate stages of building alterations and upgrades to make Block G more functional and more connected to adjacent buildings and the Sports fields.

Overview: Demolition of selected walls and construction of some new walls to change the layout of the building. Installation of several ranch sliders to improve indoor/outdoor flow. Building covered decks for Outdoor learning opportunities with stairs/seating on the outlook to the sports fields. Relocation of services where required to suit.

• Nature of the Works is: (to be read in conjunction with draft drawings):

• Removal of Asbestos present as per the Asbestos Management Survey Report conducted in 2020 by BluBeez Environmental.

• Stage 1 – Rooms 8 and 9:

-Replacement of existing windows with stacker doors.

- Construction of deck with stairs and roof over between rooms 8 and 9 and to the east of room 9.

- Replacement of floor coverings

• Stage 2 - Room 10:

-Replacement of corner windows with stacker door and sliding window.

- Construction of deck with stairs and roof over to the east and south of room 10.

- Replacement of floor coverings

• Stage 3 – Room 11 and Music room:

- Replacement of existing window with stacker door.

- Replacement of floor coverings

- Installation of new Heat pump to Room 11

- Remove wall to west end of room 11 to link it to the music room

- Construct new wall between Room 11 and music room to re-apportion space between the 2 areas.

- Relocate existing sink and re-connect to existing services.

- Replace floor coverings