estates strategy 2014-2017 - Stranmillis University College

ESTATES STRATEGY
2014-2017
Revised Strategy Approved by Governing Body on 19 June 2014
Sections
1
Executive Summary
2
Introduction and Overview
3
Structure
4
Strategic Objectives
5
College Estate and Related Data
6
Space Utilisation
7
Valuation of Estate
8
Anticipated Costs of Strategy
Appendices
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EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
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PURPOSE AND PERIOD FOR THE STRATEGY
This strategy aims to provide a long-term plan for developing and
managing the Estate in an optimum way in relation to the Institution’s
Corporate Plan and business needs. It covers the period 2014-2017.
In addition to the specific projects identified in this project the University
College will continue to set aside, as appropriate, a substantial
Maintenance Budget to address the routine and backlog of maintenance.
1.1
Strategic Objectives
The University College has a Strategic Plan in place for the years 20132016. While growth in full-time student numbers is not envisaged due to
the limits set by DEL, there is an anticipated increase in international
students, professional development courses (some with significant
associated teaching on campus), and curriculum development and
research projects. This strategy is built with the purpose of increasing
accommodation and investment into existing teaching and student
accommodation so that it is fit for purpose.
1.2
The University College Estate
The University College Estate has benefited from recently accelerated
investment in the fabric of its buildings and in the refurbishment of teaching
space and resources rooms within the Central Building. This investment
has brought the accommodation up to a level which is fit for purpose. While
the main teaching buildings are fit for purpose and well maintained, further
resources will be required to attend to other issues around campus. Other
works required will be in accordance with the attached Strategy.
There has been considerable investment in the Halls of Residence in the
past two years. Three blocks have been converted to en-suite facilities and
there has been substantial investment in the refurbishment of the
remaining blocks. By the start of the 2013-14 academic year there will be
one triple block and two west blocks remaining that require improvement
to provide a mix of facilities to meet the demands of the modern student
and conference guests.
1.3
Proposals
All buildings on campus have been subject to condition surveys carried out
in 2008. This report portrays the most up-to-date position in relation to the
backlog maintenance requirements to bring the campus up to present
teaching standards as identified within the University College Corporate
Plan. This Plan is now being updated to cover the period 2014-2017.
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1.4
Funding and Implementation
The funding required to complete the various works will be provided by
DEL capital funding, surplus cash reserves and in-year surpluses.
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INTRODUCTION AND OVERVIEW
2.1
Purpose of the Strategy
HEFCE has defined an Estates Strategy as:
“a long term plan for developing and managing the Estate in an optimum
way in relation to the Institution’s Corporate Plan and business needs.”
The structure of this document has been influenced by the HEFCE Guide
for Good Practice on Estate Strategies. This document aims to
complement the Corporate Plan for the period of 2014-2017. The Estates
Strategy seeks to:
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link the Corporate Plan and the Estates Strategy;
assess the University Colleges’ existing Estate condition and
performance;
outline current and future requirements of the Estate and the
changes required to implement those requirements;
summarise the challenges presented by the existing Estate;
identify opportunities for the development and rationalisation
(where they exist) of the Estate;
plan how to implement the Estate Strategy including the financial
requirements of the Strategy; and
to look ahead to how the Strategy can be converted into annual
plans which enable delivery.
Objectives of the Strategy
The objectives of the Strategy are:
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to develop a strategy which underpins and facilitates the University
College’s Corporate Plan and academic objectives in teaching and
research;
to encourage the efficient use of space;
to design and control the implementation of major capital and minor
works;
to upgrade and maintain the University College’s buildings, services
and grounds through an established policy and programmes of
planned and reactive maintenance whilst ensuring compliance with
current legislation, health and safety and best practice;
to assess systematically and regularly the condition of the University
College’s Estate and to prepare programmes for their maintenance;
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2.3
to embrace the principles of sustainability and be environmentally
conscious wherever possible in planning, design, operation and
maintenance of the estate and buildings.
Period for the Strategy and Consultation
The strategy covers the period 2014-2017. Discussions are ongoing with
the Corporate Planning and Academic Planning Teams, Students Union
and a wide range of other relevant staff.
2.4
Review
It is envisaged that this Strategy will be reviewed and updated annually.
2.5
Status of this Strategy
This strategy is at a stage where the funding required for some projects
has been identified and allocated, whereas others are dependent on the
success of University College in generating surpluses or special funding
being made available by DEL. The profile is shown in Appendix 3.
2.6
The Existing Estate
The existing Estate is focused on one campus which covers an area of
approximately 46 acres and accommodates 22 buildings of some
32,780m² of floor area. This accommodation includes a mixture of
buildings used including for academic, support services and residential
purposes.
2.7
A Brief History of the Development of the Campus
The College has its origins on the present campus in October 1922 when
the site was acquired from Queen’s University. The main campus building
from this period (Stranmillis House) still exists although it is much altered.
A new building, known as the Main Building, was added and opened in
1930.
Development of the campus included the addition of the Orchard Building,
College Hall and Hostel Bungalows, along with the Henry Garrett Building.
During the 1960s there was a need to increase teaching and
accommodation space, and after the removal of all the Hostel Bungalows,
the new four-storey Central Building was erected. At the same time new
accommodation and dining blocks were erected in 1968 accommodating
some 450 students. The only new development that has taken place since
was the removal and replacement of the Orchard Building which was
completed in July 2007.
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STRUCTURE OF THIS STRATEGY
This Strategy will be based on an analysis of the Estate, updated
Corporate Plan, current resources and future opportunities. The key
sections are as follows:
Section 4 outlines:
 the strategic and academic objectives of the University College as
defined in the Corporate Plan 2013-2016.
Section 5 provides:
 An assessment of the existing estate.
 Identification of current and future requirements in order to satisfy
the University College’s strategic aims.
 Evaluation of available options for the expected future use
requirements of each building.
 The implementation plan showing how the proposals will be
achieved.
 Appendices.
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STRATEGIC OBJECTIVES
The Strategic Objectives of the University College with respect to the
Estates strategy in the 2014-17 planning cycle are set out below.
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To achieve a return where at least 70% of the buildings on campus
are assessed to be at least (B) against the following HEFCE
definitions i.e. Sound, operationally safe, exhibiting only minor
deterioration or better; (see Appendix 4).
To increase the utilisation of the buildings and increase rental
income, including that generated from strategic collaborative
partnerships.
UNIVERSITY COLLEGE ESTATE AND RELATED DATA
The University College seeks to provide an Estate that is at least
comparable with other HE Institutions. The implementation of the Estates
Strategy will significantly enhance the campus environment.
In accordance with HEFCE Good Practice Guide, buildings have been
assessed against the following RICS definitions:
A
B
C
D
As new
Sound, operationally safe, exhibiting only minor deterioration
Operational, but major repair or replacement needed soon
Inoperative or serious risk of failure or breakdown.
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Appendix 2 summarises the current RICS rating and the target ratings for
each year over the 2014-2017 period.
5.1
New Orchard Building
The original Orchard Building, which was a prefabricated building erected
in the late 1940s as temporary teaching accommodation, has been
demolished and a new purpose built building erected in its place.
This new Orchard Building, completed in 2007, now houses the Health
and Physical Education department, Technology and Design and Art and
Craft subjects. A planned preventative maintenance programme operates
to maintain the ‘as new’ A rating of this building. This is funded from the
University College’s routine maintenance budget.
Current Physical Condition: A
Target Physical Condition Maintain: A
5.2
Central Building
This building opened in 1970 and houses the main teaching facilities for
the College. The structure of the building requires works on the concrete
columns, due to some concrete spalling, and the replacement of single
glazed windows would enhance the energy efficiency of the building.
In order to enhance the student experience the building has been
substantially upgraded internally with the exception of the entrance foyer.
A series of refurbishment projects have been carried out to the internal
teaching areas on all levels of the building. The lecture theatres and all
other teaching space, including the Science laboratories and the library,
have been upgraded and a suite of toilets have been added to the Drama
Theatre. Minor internal upgrades are still required to office areas, toilets
and other common areas such as the entrance foyer. However with the
recent investment the teaching areas are now fit for purpose.
In addition to the above, a substantial services refurbishment has been
undertaken in the past few years including new mechanical and electrical
installations and new internal fit -out and re-roofing.
Currently the entrance foyer is poorly designed and has no focal point for
visitors to the building. The business case has just been approved which
will allow for the refurbishment and enlargement of the entrance foyer to
accommodate a catering outlet to replace the existing Betty’s Coffee Shop
and include an enhanced reception area. This work will be part funded by
DEL capital funding in 2014-2015 and should commence in June/July
2014. The Project is being progressed in consultation with CPD. The
College Estates Team has worked with DFP Properties Division on the
design.
The repair of the external envelope, especially the deterioration of the
concrete cladding and the replacement of all windows would bring the
overall condition up to a ‘B+. However a further business case needs to
be prepared for DEL approval before the work can commence. If additional
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capital funding is made available in 2015-16 and 2016-17 it may be
possible to commence the work during the 2016-17 year.
Current Physical Condition: C +
Target Physical Condition: B/B+
5.3
Stranmillis House
This is the oldest building on campus. It traditionally housed mainly the
Students’ Union facilities. Large areas of this building were not in use due
to the poor design and layout. The building is made of sandstone and
many external areas are now showing deterioration due to many years of
weathering. Many external features such as the ornate pinnacles have
been removed and stored for safety. A specialised condition survey of the
exterior of the building is required.
A Business Case, for provision of disabled access facilities to include a
new ramp to the main entrance, lift, stair lift and upgraded toilet facilities
was prepared and planning and listed building consent was received. This
work is now complete and was funded largely from the DEL capital funding
allocation for 2013-2014. In addition the College funded a second phase
of refurbishment to update the electrical and IT systems within the building
and redecoration.
The completion of these works in March 2014 provided the University
College with a building where the staff and services from the ‘Main
Building’ have been relocated, given the fact that the College secured an
additional £2.81m to remove asbestos and refurbish the Main Building. On
completion of the Main Building works in Spring/Summer 2015 it is
expected that the staff and services previously accommodated within Main
Building will move back.
The College then plans to relocate its Student Support Services and a
number of other functions to Stranmillis House when the Main Building
works are complete.
This project has commenced before the reclassification of the College as
a NDPB and consequently CPD has not been involved.
Physical Condition: B
Target Physical Condition: B+
5.4
Refectory
This building, again circa 1970, contains the main kitchens and dining
rooms and a conference centre. Some refurbishment has been carried out
over the last 10 years, with a new roof being fitted, internal refurbishment
being carried out, to convert under-utilised space to create a purpose built
conferencing centre and reception area and in 2004 a major refurbishment
to the kitchen and servery areas was completed.
As the building features large glazed areas, the windows require upgrading
to conform to the latest standard for health and safety. Major works were
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carried out in 2004 to bring the building up to the latest fire and DDA
standards. However funds available at that time did not permit the
installation of a lift.
The heating system within the building and the adjacent Halls of
Residence blocks was totally replaced as part of the 5 year programme.
This was achieved by installing controlled radiator systems and air
handling systems for the dining rooms. Extensive electrical upgrade works
and the installation of energy efficient lighting was included in the project.
As part of the on-going review of usage of University College buildings to
meet emerging needs it was proposed to relocate Scholar’s bar from
Stranmillis House to the basement of the Refectory Building in 2013. This
move will consolidate the social and conferencing functions to the
Refectory Building. In addition accessibility will be improved by the
provision of a lift. This is in response to compliance with DDA
requirements. The business case for this project has been approved by
DEL. The College has funded the project, which nears completion at June
2014, from its cash reserves.
To complete the Refectory Project a second phase to replace the windows
and fire escape, improve top floor toilet facilities and re-clad the building
to both improve insulation, and energy efficiency and to enhance the
appearance of the building, creating an architectural linkage to buildings
elsewhere on campus will be required. Initial design details have already
been prepared and a business case will be submitted to DEL early in the
2014-15 academic year. It is anticipated that this phase will be partially
funded from DEL capital funding for 2014-15 plus College reserves.
This project has commenced before the reclassification of the College as
a NDPB and consequently CPD has not been involved. A further business
case for a project to undertake the re-cladding of the building façade and
replacement of the external glazing to create a more uniform campus will
be prepared for DEL approval. Some elements of the design work have
already been completed as part of the first phase of the project. Advice will
be sought from DEL and CPD about how the project should be progressed.
Current Physical Condition: B
Target Physical Condition: B+
5.5
Halls of Residence
Built circa 1968; the Halls of Residence comprise 6 blocks which are in
reasonable condition, having had new roofing systems installed and the
electrical systems replaced over the last ten years. Some major
refurbishment was carried out in 1997 to all bedrooms and common areas,
so that the buildings conformed with fire regulations. Further works were
carried out to comply with enhanced fire regulations in 2004.
DDA works have been carried out and disabled bedrooms have been
provided within Navan West and Nendrum blocks. All of Nendrum, Arboe
and Dunseverick blocks have been refurbished to incorporate high
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standard en-suite facilities. Navan Hall (North & South corridors) blocks
of standard rooms were refurbished in the summer of 2012 and the
Devenish Hall (North & South corridors) will be refurbished in the summer
of 2013.
The previous steam heating system has systematically been removed and
individual gas boilers have been installed in each building providing
individual heating and hot water systems. All the mechanical heating
systems and controls were also upgraded within all Halls of Residence. All
works were substantially funded by DEL.
During the 2013-16 planning cycle further refurbishment to increase the
number of en suite rooms and improve the condition of the remaining
standard rooms is planned. The targets are set out below.
Hall
Dunseverick
Arboe
Nedrum
Navan (North &
South)
Navan (West)
Devenish (North
& South)
Devenish West
Culmore (North &
South)
Culmore (West)
5.6
Current
Physical
Condition
June 2014
B+
B+
B+
B
Target
Physical
Condition
2013-14
Maintain as B+
Maintain as B+
Maintain as B+
Maintain as B
Target
Physical
Condition
2014-15
Maintain as B+
Maintain as B+
Maintain as B+
Maintain as B
Target
Physical
Condition
2015-16
Maintain as B+
Maintain as B+
Maintain as B+
Maintain as B
C
B
Maintain as C
Maintain as B
Maintain as C
Maintain as B
Maintain as C
Maintain as B
C
Maintain as C
Maintain as C
Maintain as C
C
Refurbish as B
Maintain as B
B
C
Maintain as C
Maintain as C
Maintain as C
Former Student Support Centre/Now Cybertub
The Student Support Centre has provided accommodation for the services
of Counselling, Medical Centre and general pastoral support to students.
This building sustained significant damage as a tree fell on the building in
March 2013. The building has now been repaired.
The Centre is now being used as an information point for students in
residence, provides a new location for student laundry facilities and
provides the base from which the Residence Co-ordinator (night worker)
operates. A number of resources and social space which residential
students require access to are being relocated to this building in order to
improve access for all students including those with disabilities.
Current Physical Condition B+
Target Physical Condition: B+
The
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5.7
Estates Offices/Farmyard Buildings
These buildings are in reasonable condition. Some repointing has been
carried out and new windows have been installed in all upper area
buildings which are used for offices and workshops. Internal refurbishment
and upgrading of the heating system has been carried out in upper
buildings also.
Physical Condition: B
Target Physical Condition: Maintain at B
5.8
Back Gate Lodge and Warden’s House
These two properties are let out to non-College residents at commercial
rents. The properties are in reasonable condition externally but were in
need of internal refurbishment.
Internal refurbishment has been carried out on both the Back Gate Lodge,
and the Warden’s House. A new gas boiler has been installed in the
Warden’s house.
Oak Lodge
Refurbishment on the Oak Lodge property was carried out in 2012 with the
addition of en –suite facilities and a new gas boiler. It is used mainly for
visiting Professors and academic staff. As a result of the works the
building has been re-designated as a B rating.
Physical Condition:Back Gate Lodge B
Oak Lodge
B+
Warden’s House
B
Target Physical Condition: Maintain at B and B+
5.9
Front Gate Lodge
The front gate Lodge is a listed cottage located by the front gates of the
campus which is occupied by the University College Security Department.
It requires some internal and external refurbishment including electrical
services upgrades.
Current Physical Condition: C
Target Physical Condition: Maintain at C
5.10
Main Building
This listed building was erected in 1930; the building is in reasonable
condition and, over the last ten years, the internal fabric has been
refurbished. Some external works have been carried out recently to the
rainwater goods. The mechanical and electrical services are beyond their
useful life and require replacing, with the upgrade of lighting for current
computer use regulations a priority. Some asbestos removal is required
within the roof space as a “dirty clean” was carried out some 20 years ago.
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This building houses corporate administration, some teaching space and
a number of project teams. Certain areas are also allocated for
conference/meeting use.
In 2004 the building was upgraded to bring it up to the required standards
for Fire Safety and DDA.
A business case for the removal of asbestos and refurbishment of the
building was approved by DEL and an application for listed building
consent for works to the Main Building has also been processed. The
works include asbestos removal, replacement ceilings and replacement
and upgrade of mechanical and electrical services and some replacement
windows. The Main Building will be unoccupied for the duration of the
works and staff and services from this building were relocated to
Stranmillis House in March 2014 for the duration of the required works.
The works on the Main Building commenced in March/April 2014 and it is
estimated that the work will take 12-14 months to complete.
This project has commenced before the reclassification of the College as
a NDPB and consequently CPD has not been involved.
Current Physical Condition: C
Target Physical Condition: A
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College Hall
This is a prefabricated building, circa 1940. The building is used mainly as
an examination hall and for accommodating some social events.
The main hall has had new electrical circuits installed and some
redecoration completed. New controls have been fitted to the heating
circuits, which enable the conditions within the building to remain more
stable using very old under floor heating. Replacement of this heating
system would be advantageous as it is presently very inefficient to run.
The toilets have been refurbished and a disabled toilet and ramps added
to meet disabled access requirements. All low level windows have been
replaced with safety glass.
The old animal house and back stage areas need refurbishment and the
scenery store is cladded with asbestos sheeting both inside and out. This
will have to be removed in due course.
College Hall will be maintained at grade C in the immediate future.
However, the long term proposal is to demolish the building and provide a
new purpose built facility on the site in response to anticipated future
needs.
Physical Condition: C
Target Physical Condition: Maintain at C
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5.12
Lagan Lodge
Built in 1934; this five bedroom house was used by College Principals until
around 1990 when it was rented out for a short period. It has not been
used for accommodation since the early 1990s and has deteriorated
internally to such an extent that it is unsafe and requires demolition. An
application was lodged for approval to demolish which was granted in
Spring 2013.
The Demolition Business Case has been approved by DEL. The plan is
now to demolish the building by July 2014 and retain the footprint of the
building for possible future use such as additional car parking. In the
interim the ground will be landscaped following the demolition of the
building.
This project had commenced before the reclassification of the College as
a NDPB and consequently CPD has not been involved.
Note: The building has been demolished
5.13
Henry Garrett Building
This building was closed in 2008 as it was no longer fit for purpose and
was replaced by the new Orchard Building. The main part of the building
is listed. However, the former Technology Centre, which was an add-on,
is not listed and the University College has recently obtained the
necessary consent to demolish the non-listed addition to the building. The
University College is currently exploring a number of potential partnering
arrangements whereby the building could be refurbished and rented out to
an appropriate strategic partner. This would also enable the University
College to meet its statutory obligations to maintain and protect a listed
building.
The Demolition Business Case has been approved by DEL. The plan is
now to demolish the Technology Centre by July 2014 and retain the
footprint of the building for possible future use such as additional car
parking. In the interim the ground will be landscaped following the
demolition of the building. The works have commenced.
This project has commenced before the reclassification of the College as
a NDPB and consequently CPD has not been involved.
Physical Condition: D
Target Physical Condition: Maintain at D
5.14
All-Weather Pitch
The University College presently has a 25+ year old hockey pitch / training
area made from quarry dust which is no longer fit for purpose as required
by today’s sports bodies.
For the University College to overcome this shortfall of facilities it wishes
to install a purpose made all weather hockey / training area with suitable
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floodlighting, changing rooms and adjacent car parking facilities which
would enhance both the student and external user experience.
A Business Case for this project is currently being prepared for DEL
approval. This project will be progressed in consultation with CPD. If
further capital funding is available from DEL, it is anticipated that the works
will commence in 2015-16.
Physical Condition: C
Target Physical Condition: A
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SPACE UTILISATION
The University College is planning to introduce a computerised timetabling
and room booking system to ensure that accommodation is used to
maximum efficiency both for teaching and conference uses. However, it is
evident that flexibility in the use of space is inhibited in many cases by the
specialised nature of many of the rooms. It is important that the University
College demonstrates that the accommodation is used to best advantage
therefore more general purpose teaching rooms offering greater flexibility
of use have been created within the main teaching block.
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VALUATION OF ESTATE
The Valuation & Lands Agency carried out an assessment of the value of
the buildings and land on campus as at July 2009. The land was valued at
£25m and the buildings at £24.31m. The valuation was prepared on the
basis of depreciated replacement value.
The value for each building is shown in Appendix 1.
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ANTICIPATED COSTS OF THE ESTATES STRATEGY
A revised summary of project costs, along with the associated funding
sources when known, relating to the 2014-17 strategy is shown in
Appendix 3.
For the final 2 years of the current CSR period, to 31 March 2015, major
projects totalling £6.9m have been identified and works are either
underway or business cases and plans are currently being prepared.
This includes approximately £2.7m expenditure relating to the Main
Building. DEL capital funding received for these 2 years (2013-14 and
2014-15) amounts to £3.95M including £2.8m of special DEL funding
which was secured in October 2013 re 2014-15 towards the Main Building
project. This has enabled the timing of this major project to be accelerated.
A further £1.14M of funding from DEL contributes to the costs of these
projects with the College contributing an anticipated £2.95m from its cash
reserves.
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The projections included in Appendix 3 also outline 3 major anticipated
projects costing an estimated £2.57m for the period 2015 -19. There are
also 2 further priority projects for which no estimated costs are yet
available. The 2015-19 period is linked to the next Comprehensive
Spending Review period, when the University College should receive a
further allocation of capital monies from its sponsoring department. At the
time of writing the level of capital finding beyond 31 March 2015 is not
known. Given the lengthy lead in times required for capital projects this
does present challenges in being exact about the timing and affordability
of priority projects identified in the Estates Strategy.
It should be noted that some of the information provided is in the form of
cost estimates and the timing of these projects is unclear.
Furthermore, the amount of money available to spend on the University
College’s maintenance programme will be determined by availability of
funds and the success of the University College’s income generation
strategy.
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Appendix 1
Appendix 1: Valuation of the Estate
Depreciated Replacement Cost - 1 July 2009
£
Main
Central
Stran House
College Hall
Orchard Building
Estate Buildings
Refectory
Halls of Residence
Student Support Centre
Front Gate Lodge
Residences
External works
Land
2513300
4903993
925978
188235
5030012
101573
1689756
5796068
88631
24570
1375000
1670986
25000000
TOTAL
49,308102
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Appendix 2: Summary of building assessments and targets using the following RICS definitions:
A As new; B/B+ Sound, operationally safe, exhibiting only minor deterioration; C/C+ Operational, but major repair or replacement needed
soon; D Inoperative or serious risk of failure or breakdown.
No
Building/Facilities
1
New Orchard Building
2
3.
4.
Physical
Condition –
Target 2014-15
Target 2015-16
Target 2016-17
A
Maintain as A
Maintain as A
Maintain as A
Central Building
Stranmillis House
Refectory Building
Halls of Residence:
Dunseverick
Arboe
Nendrum
Navan (North/South)
Navan (West)
Devenish(North/South)
Devenish (West)
Culmore (North/South)
Culmore (West)
B
B
B
B+
Maintain as B+
Maintain as B+
Maintain as B+
Maintain as B+
Maintain as B+
Maintain as B+
Maintain as B+
Maintain as B+
B+
B+
B+
B
C
B
C
C
C
Maintain B+
Maintain B+
Maintain B+
Maintain B
Maintain C
Maintain B
Maintain C
Maintain B
Maintain C
Maintain B+
Maintain B+
Maintain B+
Maintain B
Maintain C
Maintain B
Maintain C
Maintain B
Maintain C
Maintain B+
Maintain B+
Maintain B+
Maintain B
Maintain C
Maintain B
Maintain C
Maintain B
Maintain C
Student
Support/Information
Centre/Cybertub
Estates
Offices/Farmyard
Back Gate Lodge
B
Maintain as B+
Maintain as B+
Maintain as B+
B
Maintain B
Maintain B
Maintain B
B
Maintain B
Maintain B
Maintain B
June 2014
5.
6.
7.
8.
9.
10.
11.
12.
13.
14.
15.
16.
17
No
Building/Facilities
Physical
Condition –
Target 2014-15
Target 2015-16
Target 2016-17
Target 2014-15
Target 2015-16
Target 2016-17
Maintain B+
Maintain B+
Maintain B+
June 2014
Building
17.
Oak Lodge
Physical
Condition –
June 2014
B+
18.
Warden’s House
B
Maintain B
Maintain B
Maintain B
19.
20.
21.
Front Gate Lodge
Main Building
College Hall
C
C
C
Maintain as C
Maintain as A
Maintain as C
Maintain as C
Maintain as A
Maintain as C
Maintain as C
Maintain as A
Maintain as C
22.
Lagan Lodge
Demolished
23.
24.
Henry Garrett
All Weather Pitch
D
C
Maintain as D
Maintain as C
Maintain as D
A
Maintain as D
Maintain as A
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Appendix 3
Current and Target Rating of Stranmillis Estate 2014-2017 @ June 2014
Total no of buildings in each category
June 2014
2014-15
2015-16
2016-17
A
1
2
3
3
B+
5
8
8
8
B
7
6
6
6
C+
1
0
0
0
C
8
6
5
5
D
1
1
1
1
Total
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23
23
23
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% of buildings in each category
June 2014
2014-15
2015-16
2016-17
A
B+
B
C+
C
D
4%
22%
31%
4%
35%
4%
9%
35%
26%
0%
26%
4%
13 %
35%
26%
0%
22%
4%
13 %
35%
26%
0%
22%
4%
Total
100.00%
% B and above
57%
100.00% 100.00% 100.00%
70%
74%
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74%
2012 ‐ 2 0 1 7 E S T A T E S S T R A T E G Y
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ONE CAMPUS
46 ACRES
21 BUILDINGS of
32,780m2 Floor Area
 ACADEMIC
 SUPPORT
 RECREATION
 RESIDENTIAL
THE CAMPUS PLAN
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STRATEGY PURPOSES
• To establish the work required
• To determine the work priority
• To provide a methodology for work sequencing
STRATEGY OBJECTIVES
• Invest in upgrading and maintaining the site
• To enhance the student experience
• To future proof the campus for beyond 2015
STRATEGY PURPOSES & OBJECTIVES
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• ONE CAMPUS
• 46 ACRES
• LARGE AREAS OF GRASS
• MATURE WOODLAND AREAS
• MATURE TREES THROUGHOUT SITE
• POND
• STEEP TOPOGRAPHY THROUGHOUT
SITE
TOPOGRAPHY
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LISTED BUILDINGS
•
MAIN BUILDING
RATING A
•
HENRY GARRETT
RATING B+
•
STRANMILLIS HOUSE
RATING B1
•
FRONT GATE LODGE
RATING B2
•
BACK GATE LODGE
RATING B1
•
GATEWAY
RATING B1
•
SITE BOUNDARY WALL TO
STRANMILLIS ROAD
RATING B1
CONSERVATION AREA
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CONDITION SURVEY JUNE 2012
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CONDITION SURVEY 2015 +
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WORK TO HENRY GARRETT
•
PARTIAL DEMOLITION OF EXISTING
BUILDINGS TO:
- DIVERT MONEY INTO MAINTAINING
BUILDING FOR FUTURE – IN REGONITION
OF REPONSIBILITIES AND BUILT HERITAGE
- ALLOW SPACE FOR FUTURE CAR PARKING
•
OPPORTUNITY FOR PARTNERSHIP TO
PROMOTE FUTURE DEVELOPMENT AND USE
WORK TO PRINCIPAL’S HOUSE
•
APPLICATION FOR DEMOLITION LODGED
•
MAY BE CONSIDERED IMPORTANT AND
PROTECTED BY HENRY GARRETT LISTING
AND CONSERVATION AREA – ALTERNATIVE
USE AND UPGRADE TO BE PROPOSED
TIME LINE 2015 + HENRY GARRETT &
PRINCIPALS HOUSE
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New Pedestrian Node link from Orchard to Central Building
New link from Henry Garrett to Central Building
•
•
•
•
•
New covered link from Henry Garrett
New high level link to Central Building
New soft landscaping
New resource/library building
New pedestrian node behind Stran House
•
•
•
•
•
•
New hard and soft landscape proposal
New front entrance proposal to Central Building
Traffic Calming and road narrowing
New safe pedestrian route to College North
New covered information points
Pedestrian Priority
2015 +NEW LINKS
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