Issue - meetings

Malcolm MacFadyen – Facility Services

The Head of Facility Services gave a presentation on Oban High School Replacement.  Following a submission to the Scottish Government, it was agreed that the Council could receive 66% of the funding. 

The Council agreed on 25^th October 2012 to the development of an initial business case for consideration as part of the budget process.  The business case is to be presented to the Council in early 2013 for approval.

Future milestones following completion of the business case indicate 2015 before construction commences.

Peter Bain, Head Teacher at Oban High School provided information to the meeting on the enthusiasm he and the wider school community have for this project.

The Group put forward a number of questions relating to advantages and disadvantages of preferred locations and future usage of the school.

Decision

The Group noted the information provided, and the Head of Facility Services agreed to update the group on a regular basis, regarding progress at key milestones.