CAPITAL DEVELOPMENT PLANNING FRAMEWORK
2009 to 2013

Updated: November 2009 (DRAFT)

1.      STRUCTURE OF CLASSES
1.1.   Overview
Trinity College provides education for boys (only) from Years 4 to 12.
In the Junior school there are 2 classes in each of Year 4, 5 and 6.  In the Secondary School there will eventually be 6 streams Year 7-12. In 2009 there are only 4 streams of Year 7 students increasing to 5 classes of year 8 Students in 2010.
The College makes provision in its enrolment strategy (mainly in the secondary school) for students with mild to moderate disabilities.
The College also makes provision for the enrolment of students of Aboriginal and Torres Strait background on a scholarship basis. The aim is to have 3% of our student population being Indigenous students (~36 students) as this broadly represents the demographics of society.

1.2.   Summary of Streams (2009)

2.      ENROLMENT TARGETS 2009 to 2013
The following table presents a summary of enrolment targets for the years 2009 to 2013:

3.      SUMMARY OF RECENT DEVELOPMENTS

Capital Development completed over recent years include:  

2003 - Tracey Centre

• - Design and Technology Centre (comprising a Design Room and workshop areas for wood, metal/plastics)
• - Special Education Centre (with lift and walkways)
• - Three replacement Science Laboratories
• - A replacement Junior Art Room.

• 50m heated swimming and water-polo pool

2008 – Renovation of all classrooms in B Block

4.      JUNIOR SCHOOL FACILITIES
4.1.   Teaching Areas

4.2.   Other

4.3.   Summary

5.      SECONDARY SCHOOL TEACHING FACILITIES
The following is a summary of facilities in the Secondary School:
5.1.   Classrooms

* These rooms have computer facilities included

5.2.   Specialist Areas

5.3.   Other

5.4.   Comment
The Secondary School has a good range of teaching facilities; however the required number of teaching classrooms is below our requirements.  Also the conditions of some rooms require attention, especially the Science Laboratories in the Senior Block. 

Music teaching facilities are spread throughout the College and need to be rationalized and improved. Music tuition rooms in the Administration Block are not soundproofed.

Concern has been expressed at the lack of drama teaching and drama facilities. The idea of developing a Performing Arts Centre for the College is a long term goal.

Administration, office, storage and interview room facilities are quite inadequate and need to be addressed in the near future.

Gibney Hall was air-conditioned in early 2007 however there are still aspects including the stage, sound system, lighting and curtains which need upgrading. The Kenny Lecture Theatre and the College Honour Boards also need urgent upgrading.

The Chapel has been undergoing refurbishment and should be completed by the end of year 2011.

6.      PRIORITY CAPITAL NEEDS
The following areas are those considered priorities.


6.1  Cultural Centre – consisting of Art Rooms, Administration Offices, Music Facilities and Campus Ministry Offices

Estimated cost: $12 million
Funding source: From CDF
Timeline:           2007-2008 planning – construction in 2009/2010

6.1A   Music Tuition Facilities
Currently, music teaching facilities are spread throughout the school at four different locations, with senior students being taught music - both instrumental and class music - in the Administration Block.
The new Cultural Centre will address the provision of adequate music facilities for tuition and performance.

 6.1B Administration Facilities
Currently the Heads of School are housed in temporary accommodation (arrived on site in 2000), plans to relocate them into better facilities will be incorporated into the new Building (Cultural Centre).
The Staff room is totally inadequate for our needs – with a staff of 160 FTE the current space of 180 m2 is not suitable to allow the staff to gather together.  A new staff room will be incorporated into the new Building (Cultural Centre), included with this will be new bathroom facilities which are currently inadequate for our needs.
The College does not have a suitable interview room and this will be addressed when the Cultural Centre is built and movement of personnel occurs (see section 7.4).

6.1C  Art Facilities
Currently our Junior School and Senior School Art rooms are a considerable distance apart – building two new art rooms side by side will allow for the much more efficient use of staff and resources.  Consequently two new Art rooms will be incorporated into the new Building (Cultural Centre).

6.1D  Campus Ministry Offices
With the expansion of Campus Ministry, purpose built offices as well as a meeting area will be incorporated into the new Cultural Centre.

6.2 Renovations to Gibney Hall

In conjunction with the construction of the Cultural Centre, we will need to upgrade the Stage & Undercroft area of Gibney Hall. This was determined to be a better alternative than trying to replicate these facilities in the new building. Along with this renovation will be the need to renovate the College Canteen to incorporate a self-serve model. Renovations will also include the kitchen and the current Junior School Music room into a chair/desk store.
Estimated Cost:     $1,000,000
Funding Source:     CDF/Recurrent Income
Timeline:               2009/2010

6.3 Undercover Assembly Area

Due to the size of the school we need to have all major assemblies and liturgies in the open (currently we use the Courtyard of S Block).  Whilst the trees give us some protection a purpose built undercover area will have the effect of providing cover for these assemblies & liturgies and for the students during their break times. We plan to use the space between the new Cultural Centre and the current B Block.
Estimated Cost:       $400,000            
Funding Source:       CDF
Timeline:                 2010

6.4 Extending Library Wing around to Senior Block

With the increase in student numbers the Secondary Library is inadequate – this needs to be extended.  Also with more secondary students, the College needs to increase toilet and change room facilities. A building is needed which connects the current library with the senior block (incorporating an extended library on the first floor and changerooms/toilets underneath) – a walkway incorporated into this building will take some pressure off the current raised walkway.  Hopefully the design would still allow a view through to the River so that we do not feel too ‘hemmed’ in. This building will include additional classrooms and a Science faculty room.
Estimated Cost:          $3,000,000
Funding Source:          Federal government P21 Money/Recurrent Budget
Timeline:                    2009/2010

6.5 Modernise the Science Laboratories in the Senior Block

Our Senior School Science Block Laboratories are essentially in the same state as when they were constructed in the mid 70’s and urgent renovation is required.  In order to construct State of the Art Science Laboratories our Science Staff will visit other schools and then submit concept plans.
Estimated Cost:       $1,200,000
Funding Source:       Capital Income
Timeline:                 December 2009 (Physics Lab)
                              December 2010 (Chemistry and Biology Lab)

6.6 Walkway between the Administration Building and B Block

Provide a walkway (Multilevel) to link the administration block with Block B will be essential especially as the majority of teaching staff will have their work spaces in this building by the end of 2010.

Estimated Cost:        $500,000
Funding Source:       Capital Income
Timeline:                 2010

6.7 New Rowing Shed

Currently our Rowing Shed is located within the teaching envelope of the school and is too small for our requirements – a number of ‘shells’ and chase boats are stored outside. If the Board manages to obtain land from EPRA to the North of the school then a new rowing shed with Change room facilities will be constructed and the current Rowing Facility to be turned into Classrooms and Learning Spaces. The top floor of the new Rowing Shed would lend itself as a function/retreat centre and a display area for Memorabilia.

Estimated Cost:       $1,500,000
Funding Source:       Capital Income/Fundraising
Timeline:                 To be determined

7.      UPGRADING NEEDS
A number of Major maintenance and Upgrading projects have been identified over a period of time at the College – these are listed below.


7.1     2009 PROJECTS

7.1.1  Renovate the Classrooms in the Senior Block

 The classrooms in the Senior Block need new lighting, carpets and furniture.  Coupled with this is the need for another Science Lab – changing one GPLA into a Science Lab (S118) will take some pressure of the existing Science Labs.

Estimated Cost:    $300,000
Funding Source:    Capital Expenditure
Timeline:              Dec 2008/Jan 2009
COMPLETED

7.1.2  College Honour Boards
A committee has been working on this project for 12 months to try to honour students from the beginning of the College history (1894).

Estimated Cost:    $50,000
Funding Source:    Recurrent Income & Donations
Timeline:              2009/2010.

7.1.3  Uniform Shop
With the necessary renovations to Gibney Hall and the dislocation of the current Uniform Shop (both new and second-hand), a new space must be found.  Whilst a current Maintenance Shed can be used, the fit out (power, shelves, floor covering, paving etc) will have to be undertaken.

Estimated Cost:          $50,000
Funding Source:          Recurrent Income
Timeline:                    Term 2, 2009.
COMPLETED

7.1.4   Repair and realign the Entrance Road and extend parking at the Waterford playing fields
Due to high volume of traffic there is a need to improve the entrance road at Waterford – part of this project will also extend the current parking which is totally inadequate, especially on Saturday mornings.

Estimated Cost:          $150,000
Funding Source:          2009 Budget
Timeline:                    Term 1/2 2009
COMPLETED

7.1.5  Undercover Protection – Shelter between S block and the new Demountables
Although provision of shelter and seating has been on our CDP for many years, it is becoming imperative that different spaces which protect the boys from the sun and the rain is provided.

Estimated Cost:    $100,000
Funding Source:    Recurrent Income
Timeline:              Term 2/3 2009
COMPLETED

7.1.6   Undercover Walkways – walkways between classrooms located in the Junior School and the Senior School (will also allow the Junior School boys to access the Chapel and new Cultural centre more easily)
Provide a walkway link between the existing secondary School and the new secondary classrooms located in the Junior School.
 
Estimated Cost:     $140,000
Funding Source:    Federal Government BER Money
Timeline:              Term 2/3 2009
COMPLETED

7.1.7  Repair and realign the Entrance Road leading into the College
Due to the high water table, our front entrance road does not cope with the high volume of traffic. Realignment and better ground preparation is needed to remedy this situation.

Estimated Cost:     $100,000
Funding Source:    2009 Budget
Timeline:              December 2009

7.1.8 Parking
Parking continues to be a critical issue where we do not have enough parking for our staff – the construction of a Car Park near the entrance of the College needs to be undertaken.

Estimated Cost:          $50,000
Funding Source:          Recurrent Income
Timeline:                    December 2009.

7.1.9  Cricket net relocation
With the construction of the car park and swale it will be necessary to relocate our Cricket nets – still backing onto Trinity Avenue but closer to the WACA corner.

Estimated Cost:     $15,000
Funding Source:    Recurrent Income
Timeline:              Term 3, 2009

7.1.10 Conversion of some of the Maintenance Areas currently located on the ground floor of the Foley Centre into a GPLA and Physical Education Resource Centre
Moving maintenance to the perimeter of the property into existing sheds and to Waterford, would allow this facility to be used for traditional educational purposes.

Estimated Cost:          $50,000
Funding Source:          Recurrent Income
Timeline:                    Term 3/ Term 4 2009

7.2 PROJECTS TO OCCUR WHEN DEVELOPMENT OF THE NEW ROAD (BETWEEN TRINITY AND THE WACA) OCCURS

7.2.1  Relocate Athletics facilities
With the proposed road going through our long jump and triple jump pits, these will have to be relocated.

Estimated Cost:     $ 30,000
Funding Source:    Recurrent Income
Timeline:              To be determined

7.2.2  Perimeter Fencing – new road
Whilst significant portions of our property are well fenced, a number of areas still need to be fenced using the “Centenary Fencing” which exists along Trinity Avenue and Nelson Crescent – the new road will see the need for this to occur in order for our students that “play” on Mann Oval to be safe. This will need to occur in conjunction with the development of the road.

Estimated Cost:          $ 200,000
Funding Source:          EPRA
Timeline:                    To be determined

7.2.3  Perimeter Fencing – new land
Whilst significant portions of our property are well fenced, a number of areas still need to be fenced using the “Centenary Fencing” which exists along Trinity Avenue and Nelson Crescent – should we gain access to the land on our Northern boundary this will need to be fenced to make it safe for our boys.

Estimated Cost:     $ 200,000
Funding Source:    Recurrent Income
Timeline:              2010/2011

7.3 PROJECTS TO OCCUR FOLLOWING COMPLETION OF THE NEW CULTURAL CENTRE

7.3.1  Library Renovations
The relocation of the Careers and VET into the Cultural Centre will allow us to extend the library into space previously occupied by these offices – with the enrolment of Year 7’s this extra room is essential.

Estimated Cost:    $5,000
Funding Source:    Recurrent Income
Timeline:              Semester 2, 2010.

7.3.2  Convert current Music Rooms into Staff Studies and current Staff Studies into Classrooms
Construct new staff studies in the vacated Staff Room and Music rooms that are in the main Administration Block. Also redevelop the existing staff studies rooms into four classrooms.

Estimated Cost:           $100,000
Funding Source:          Recurrent Income
Timeline:                    Semester 2, 2010.

7.3.3 Renovation of Current Administration Building and Board Room
With the provision of a new Board/meeting room in the new building we will take the opportunity to revamp the current Board room into the Principal’s Office (plus PA Office).  This will allow use of rooms in the current ground floor Administration to be converted into a better reception area and interview rooms – with the majority of our staff located upstairs this will be imperative.

Estimated Cost:          $180,000
Funding Source:          Recurrent Income
Timeline:                    Semester 2, 2010

7.3.4 Convert: current Senior School Art Room into GPLA
current Campus Ministry into GPLA current Junior School Art Room into new D&T room
With the provision of an art room in the new Cultural centre the existing art room can be converted into a GPLA. The current campus ministry room will need to be returned back into a GPLA and the Junior School art room will be included as part of the D&T centre.

Estimated Cost:           $25,000
Funding Source:          Recurrent Income
Timeline:                      Semester 2, 2010


7.3.5  Renovate Student Services
The Student Services Office is currently inadequate and will need to be reviewed, as well as the size and location of the College sick bay.  A decision may be made to centralise student services with the main reception and use current Student Services as the Vice Principal’s office.

Estimated Cost:    $50,000
Funding Source:    Recurrent Income
Timeline:              Semester 2, 2010.

7.3.6  Undercover area near front of school (in place of current HOS’s demountable)
Another way of providing undercover area will be to put up a structure where the current HoS’s demountable is located. The area will need to be raised to meet the surrounding areas and either a tensile canopy or hard roofed shelter will need to be erected.  Seating will be provided for lunch times and for periods when students are waiting for parents to pick them up.

Estimated Cost:     $ 100,000
Funding Source:    Recurrent Income
Timeline:              Semester 2, 2010.

7.3.7  Relocate current Demountables to Camp Kelly (Dwellingup)
A decision was made to buy the demountables needed for the increase in student numbers with the understanding that they will be relocated to Dwellingup to be used at Camp Kelly. Relocation will also involve site works and Electricity connections.

Estimated Cost:          $ 150,000
Funding Source:          Recurrent Income
Timeline:                    Christmas 2010

7.3.8  Conversion of Junior School Staffroom into Activity AreaWith the building of the new staff room, an opportunity presents itself to convert the current JS Staffroom into a wet area – allowing some of the more “messy” classroom activities to occur out of the classrooms.

Estimated Cost:     $ 5,000
Funding Source:    Recurrent Income
Timeline:               To be determined

7.4       OTHER PROJECTS

7.4.1   Replace the roof on the Chapel
The original roof (1962) is showing signs of needing replacement.  Although temporary repairs have been undertaken recently, within the next two years the entire roof and the Verniculite ceiling will need to be replaced.

Estimated Cost:     $150,000
Funding Source:    Recurrent Income
Timeline:               To be determined

7.4.2  Removing the stairs in Tracey Centre
            Currently the stairs are in the middle of the undercover space, taking up very valuable undercover area. Demolishing these will be much better use of space.

Estimated Cost:     $ 50,000
Funding Source:    Recurrent Income
Timeline:               To be determined

7.4.3  Conversion of some of the Maintenance Areas currently located on the ground floor of the Foley Centre into a GPLA and Physical Education Resource Centre
            Moving maintenance to the perimeter of the property into existing sheds and to Waterford, would allow this facility to be used for traditional educational purposes.

Estimated Cost:     $ 50,000
Funding Source:    Recurrent Income
Timeline:               To be determined

7.4.4  Perimeter Fencing
            Whilst significant portions of our property are well fenced, a number of areas still need to be fenced using the “Centenary Fencing” especially the section of our property that runs along the river from the rowing gates around to the basketball courts. Timing will be dependent on whether the College receives land in this corner as a swap for land lost due to the new Trinity Avenue.

Estimated Cost:     $ 200,000
Funding Source:    Recurrent Income
Timeline:               To be determined

7.4.5  Renovation of Kenny Lecture theatre
This lecture theatre is used as overflow for Gibney Hall and with our increased numbers is now of vital importance. Seating, Lighting and Technology needs to be upgraded.

Estimated Cost:     $ 150,000
Funding Source:    Recurrent Income
Timeline:               To be determined

7.4.6  Air-conditioning of the Chapel
Many aspects of our Chapel have been upgraded over the last two years, however the Chapel is very hot in summer with little air movement .  Air-conditioning this facility will be a wonderful addition to the Liturgical Life of the College.

Estimated Cost:     $ 70,000
Funding Source:    Recurrent Income
Timeline:               To be determined

7.4.7  Upgrade to Camp Kelly (Dwellingup)
            Improved kitchen facilities, outdoor areas and meeting rooms as well as walkways between buildings.

Estimated Cost:     $ 50,000
Funding Source:    Recurrent Income
Timeline:               To be determined

7.4.8 Locker Areas
There exists a need to find suitable areas to locate student lockers. Due to the need to provide “half” size lockers (as opposed to just ‘book’ lockers) for students’ blazers, sport gear and extra bags these lockers need extra under cover space. Some locker areas have been identified and suitable shelters need to be erected.

Estimated Cost:           $50,000
Funding Source:          Recurrent Income
Timeline:                    To be determined

7.4.9  Renovate the Classrooms in the “A” Block
In order to complete the refurbishment of all classrooms, the remaining classrooms in A Block will be refurbished.  This will not include the classrooms that will be refurbished due to the current Staff Studies begin converted back to GPLAs.

Estimated Cost:          $200,000
Funding Source:          Capital Expenditure
Timeline:                    2011

7.4.10 Renovate the Classrooms in the Junior School
In order to ensure that all classrooms are renovated on a cyclic timetable, it will be necessary to renovate the Classrooms in the Junior School.
 
Estimated Cost:          $180,000
Funding Source:          Capital Expenditure
Timeline:                    2012

7.4.11  Upgrade Mann Oval Pavilion
This decision will become more clear when EPRA has made a decision about the new road.  Assuming that the Pavilion remains, improved kitchen & dining facilities (function room) are required, as is the repair of seating and backing boards.

Estimated Cost:    $ 50,000
Funding Source:    Recurrent Income
Timeline:              To be determined

7.4.12  Improve IT Support facilities
With the growth of  ICT it is necessary for the College to have better planned ICT Support facilities and office space – especially for our IT staff and for interaction/support of staff and students.  This may be achieved through rationalisation of current Computer rooms or the development of purpose built facilities in the extension of the library around to S block.

Estimated Cost:           $ 100,000 (conversion)/$300,000 for new
                                  facility
Funding Source:          Recurrent Income
Timeline:                    2011/2012

7.4.13  Provision of an extra Science Laboratory
Whilst the College has 7 Science Labs, the increased student enrolments (with Year 7 students now being part of the Secondary School) necessitates the need for another Science Laboratory – a conversion of one of the classrooms (similar to S118) into a Science Lab will assist in the delivery of a first class Science education to our students.

Estimated Cost:          $ 200,000
Funding Source:          Recurrent Income
Timeline:                    Christmas 2010

7.4.14  Improve Kitchenette facilities in Foley Centre
Currently the upstairs kitchenette needs some modification –
including better storage, improved hot water, a boiling point, and a screen to block this area from the classroom

Estimated Cost:          $ 15,000
Funding Source:          Recurrent Income
Timeline:                    2010/2011

7.4.15  Improve Waterford Clubrooms and Entrance Statements
Currently the Waterford Clubrooms need some improvement including – brick-paving, better storage, new carpet and painting. Improved signage both at the corner of Elderfield and Manning Rd and at the entrance is needed.

Estimated Cost:          $ 25,000
Funding Source:          Recurrent Income
Timeline:                    2010/2011

7.4.16  Foley Centre – Gym Floor
Every ten years the floor of the Gym should be cut back and re sealed and lines repainted for the various sports.

Estimated Cost:          $ 20,000
Funding Source:          Recurrent Income
Timeline:                    2010/2011