They will also be asked to support the development of a detailed business case for major investment at Braes High School, which remains subject to future approval. 
 
A report going before the Executive on Thursday 19 June 2025 sets out how the proposed strategy will provide value for money, reduce risk, and keep project timescales on track through contract appointments. It will also look at how officers can bring in  experienced teams to support and manage the successful delivery of the projects.  
 
The approach includes appointing one contractor to manage the construction of the new community sports and leisure facilities at Bo’ness Academy and in Denny Town Centre, alongside technical consultants who would support design and delivery at both sites and help develop the business case for Braes. 
 
If approved, the procurement process would commence week beginning 23 June 2025, with appointments expected later in the summer. 

Design Development is already progressing at Bo’ness Academy to prepare for the proposed new £4.3m community sport and leisure wing, the first new facility of its kind to be built in the council’s Sport and Leisure Investment Programme. 
 
Site investigations are underway, statutory consents progressing, and internal school alterations are currently being finalised. If the procurement strategy is approved, construction is anticipated to start in late 2025 /early 2026, with completion targeted for autumn/winter 2026. 
 
The project involves several complex elements that require careful planning and management, including the demolition of the neighbouring former recreation centre – which involves asbestos removal – and the transition of the Academy from public-private partnership (PPP) back to Council ownership in August.  

The Denny project – a standalone facility in the town centre – forms part of phase two of the Sport and Leisure Investment Programme and is projected to cost £5.3 million.

It is anticipated that work will start in spring / summer 2026 and be complete by summer/autumn2027. The project represents a further phase of the regeneration of Denny Town Centre.  
 
Site investigations and design development are already underway, alongside work to progress statutory consents and preparation of a business case.  

Officers are continuing to develop a business case that considers the provision of community sport and leisure facilities together with future education accommodation needs within Braes High School.  
 
The business case is proposed to be considered by members in December 2025 and if the project is approved to proceed in principle, the required investment would be considered as part of the 2026/27 budget setting process. Indicative costs for the Braes project are estimated at £7.5m.  
 
To support development of the business case, the proposals include commissioning technical advisers at the same time as those for Bo’ness and Denny – helping to ensure consistency, deliver efficiencies, and make best use of available funding.