Cost guidance

This guidance provides a range of information relating to the construction costs and ongoing maintenance costs of typical good quality sports facilities that the National Lottery has supported in the past together with other facilities that we have received regular enquiries on for cost information.

Our cost guidance is provided in two sections:

• Facility Capital Costs (often referred to as Planning Kitbag Costs)
• Life Cycle costs
  

Facility Capital Costs

The Facility Capital Costs document is based on current day typical cost estimates of sports facilities inclusive of Fees and External Works ie typical out-turn costs of sports facilities based on the usual assumptions of site conditions, inflation and regional adjustments.

Costs are updated regularly in conjunction with information provided by the BCIS (Building Cost Information Service) and other Quantity Surveyors.

The document is often referred to as the Planning Kitbag costs as the figures are often used by Planners and Developers when reviewing potential Planning Contributions to site developments.

Facility Life Cycle costs

The Life Cycle costs documents have been developed to review the ongoing costs to keep a facility open and operational over the life of the facility. Costs are therefore provided for major replacement and Planned Preventative Maintenance (PPM) (day to day repairs).

The costs are expressed as a percentage of the capital cost. Facility operators should not underestimate the importance of regular maintenance and the expense in maintaining a facility throughout its life.

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