Policing UK 2013 - Police Federation

SPONSORED FEATURE
Case Study:
Crawley Police Station, South London
Office compliance issues as well as on
whole life costs and the long-term viability
of projects. We also know they like the
peace of mind in having a professional
consultancy service representing their
interests and managing their budgets
accordingly.
When the time comes to making
physical changes to the estate, Scape’s
construction frameworks are geared up
to get schemes onto site within just a
few weeks. Look at the case studies, for
example, of works done. That’s very
appealing for clients; it reduces the risk
of precious funds being clawed back by
Government if it hasn’t already been
allocated within pre-existing financial year
cycles. And that’s just one of the many
benefits of using Scape.
We also ensure our suppliers meet
contractually binding targets to create
local employment and supply chain
opportunities within the project area.
For the police sector in particular,
that’s important. It means we’re taking
action to stimulate growth in their own
communities, thus reducing the potential
for crime and disorder as a result of
higher unemployment.
It’s clear that no stone can be left
unturned in the quest for public sector
savings. Despite only 20% of policing
spend being allocated to goods, services,
premises and capital nationally, Scape
believes the efficiencies that can be
realised across these areas of delivery are
substantial.
We know our clients see us as a trusted
partner who understands the complexities
of state funded bodies. Our offer is simple,
quick and certain – something that cannot
be overlooked in during these times of
change.” n
Through Scape, Kier was appointed to deliver a £1.1m
extension and alterations to an existing custody suite at
Crawley Police Station, within the Divisional Headquarters
complex. The works provided nine new cells, waiting,
holding and shower rooms, plus the existing custody charge
area was completely reformed for the increased capacity
with new services and a charge desk.
To ensure continuity of service and
minimal operational disruption, Kier
delivered the works over a 15-week
programme between February and May
2010, with only a two-week total shutdown
period. During this time, the existing cells
and the custody charge area was stripped
out and completely reformed.
Case Study:
Northumbria Police Authority
As part of Northumbria Police Authority’s estates management transformation project,
F+G has, through Scape’s framework, worked on several feasibility studies including on the
refurbishment of a number of police stations within the region. The focus was to ensure the
custody suites and adjoining cells could be reconfigured and redeveloped in order to bring
them to current standards. In addition, F+G has also carried out condition surveys, option
appraisals, feasibility studies and best use of assets on the Authority’s offices, custody suite
and transport facilities.
One particular project which came to fruition was the Newcastle City Centre Police
Station. This is a new £28m facility which is currently being built by Willmott Dixon, also
through Scape’s framework. It is a highly complex project, involving a Grade II listed building
on a brownfield site that’s been acquired adjacent to an active railway line and in the heart of
the city. The project involves linking existing structures and the construction of a new, iconic
three-storey building, to create a state of the art facility to improve services to the community.
As well as multiple stakeholders being involved in the scheme, including Network Rail,
Northumbria Police Authority, English Heritage, Home Office and Newcastle City Council,
other interesting aspects of the project include the development of a large energy centre,
within a new structure that replaces an existing 160-year-old building. There have also been
almost 2,000 design drawings and approximately 150 reports and surveys, illustrating the
complexities involved.
Work on site started in September 2011, with completion due in March 2014. 44% of total
project spend will be procured within 20 miles of the site, and an accelerated construction
programme of 140 weeks is expected due to the use of pre-fabricated cells within the new
custody suite.
Contact Mark Robinson on markr@
scapebuild.co.uk or 0115 8523 811.
www.scapebuild.co.uk