La Chasse: Internal reconfiguration

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A decision made on 18 September 2019

Decision Reference: MD-PH-2019-0025
Decision Summary Title:	Internal reconfiguration of property “La Chasse”		Date of Decision Summary:	17 September 2019
Decision Summary Author:	Finance Business Partner		Decision Summary: Public or Exempt?	Public
Type of Report: Oral or Written?	Written		Person Giving Oral Report:	N/A
Written Report Title:	La Chasse Redevelopment		Date of Written Report:	17 September 2019
Written Report Author:	Maintenance Officer – Projects		Written Report : Public or Exempt?	Exempt Clause refs. QE Article 33(b) and 34(b)
Subject: Internal reconfiguration of the property “La Chasse” to provide fit for purpose clinical areas for vulnerable Health clients, upgrade Mechanical & Electrical services and enhance security for between staff and clients.
Decision(s): The Minister approved the project to reconfigure the property “La Chasse” and the associated drawings: 1237_100a – Ground Floor Demolitions – Construction 1237_101 b – First Floor Demolitions – Construction 1237_102b – Ground Floor Layout & East Elevation – Construction 1237_103a – First Floor Layout & West Elevation – Construction 1237_104a – Ground Floor Floor Finishes – Construction 1237_105a – First Floor Floor Finishes – Construction 1237_106b – Ground Floor Ceiling Finishes – Construction 1237_107b – First Floor Ceiling Finishes – Construction 1237_108c – Ground Floor Door Schedule – Construction 1237_109b – First Floor Door Schedule – Construction 1237_110 – Kitchen Layouts – Construction 1237_111 – Disabled Toilet Layout – Construction
Reason(s) for Decision: In accordance with Standing Order 168 (1d) “the approval of plans for the construction or alterations of buildings where the work is to be funded wholly or partly by money voted by the States”, the Minister is required to approve the drawings and specifications.
Resource Implications: There is sufficient funding within the property maintenance budget so there will be no further resource implications.
Action required: The Head of Financial Governance to notify the Head of Finance Business Partnering for GHE once the decision has been signed.
Signature:		Position: Deputy K Lewis, Minister for Infrastructure
Date Signed:		Date of Decision: