Demolition of Le Rocquier School building

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A decision made to approve the contract to authorise the demolition of the existing Le Rocquier School buildings.

Subject:	Le Rocquier School Phase 3 – Demolition of old School
Decision Reference:		Exempt clause(s):		N/A
Type of Report (oral or written):	Oral	Person Giving Report (if oral):		Richard Cheal Capital Projects Manager John Poole Colin Smith Partnership
Telephone or e-mail Meeting?	n/a	Report File ref:		N/A
Written Report – Title:	N/A	Written report – Author:		Director of Education, Sport and Culture
Decision(s): To approve the contract to authorise the demolition of the existing Le Rocquier School buildings in accordance with the scheme previously approved by the States.
Reason(s) for decision: To give effect to the completion of project approved by the States.
Action required: To sign the building contract with DB Cummins (Jersey) Limited in the sum of £333,813.50p To refer the signed contract document and drawings to the Greffier of the States.
Signature:			Date of Decision: