5.14.71 On 24th May 2016, the City of Edinburgh Council was advised that it was now unlikely that either Drummond or Royal High Schools (both Phase 1 schools) would be able to reopen in line with their previously advised date of 20th June 2016. This was as a result of the structural analysis which had been undertaken, which demonstrated the need for up to 80 retrofitted windposts in just one of the schools.
5.14.72 There was however some positive news in that it was being predicted that several schools could possibly reopen ahead of their scheduled date. The schools in question were:
• Pirniehall/St. David's (Phase 1).
• Broomhouse/St. Joseph's (Phase 1).
• Rowanfield (Phase 1).
• Howdenhall (Phase 1).
• Firrhill (Phase 2).
5.14.73 In order that Amey would have a better idea of the scale and nature of the work that was required to be undertaken by them on the Phase 1 schools, ESP had taken Amey to see the completed remedial work at Oxgangs School. It was confirmed by ESP that Amey would use the same sub-contractors employed by Galliford Try to benefit from their familiarity with the nature of the work.
5.14.74 The proposal previously put forward by Amey to increase the size of their workforce had not yet taken place.