Decision details

The Deputy Chief Executive presented the report seeking final approval for the development of the new leisure complex, St Sidwell’s Point and the new bus station, and to seek approval for the additional funding to undertake the project as one construction contract and to enter into contract with the successful tenderer.

Member’s attention was drawn to the tender return figures, the build costs and the three options.

The minutes of the Leisure Complex and Bus Station Programme Board of 10 July 2017 were circulated and noted.

RECOMMENDED to Council to approve:-

(1)        the allocation of an additional £0.62 million for the bus station and £7.05 million for the leisure centre to develop a new leisure complex and bus station; and

(2)        that once the overall budget of £39.92 million is agreed by the Council, the Deputy Chief Executive be authorised to enter into a written contract with the successful tenderer prior to the commencement of any works on site.

(In accordance with Standing Order no.43, Councillor Leadbetter requested that his voting against this recommendation be recorded)