Issue - meetings
Replacement of a Passenger Lift
Meeting: 09/12/2014 - Executive (Item 118)
118 Proposed Passenger Lift at RAMM Queen Street entrance 
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To consider the report of the Museums Manager and Visitor Services Officer.
Scrutiny Committee – Resources considered the report at its meeting on 19 November 2014 and its comments will be reported.
Decision:
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Agreed
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That it is recommended to Council to approvethe installation of an enclosed passenger lift at RAMM`s Queen Street entrance and associated works with a budget of £45,000. |
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Reason for Decision:
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To provide a more robust and reliable lift facility that can accommodate all user groups and the volume of visitor traffic that wish or need to use the lift facility. |
Minutes:
The report of the Museums Manager and Visitor Services Officer was submitted updating Members on the issues relating to the museum’s existing DPAL (Disability Platform Access Lift) at the Queen Street entrance, mis-haps and potential risk to visitors and the Council. The lift had not been included as part of the redevelopment of the Museum and there was now a need to ensure that the lift was fit for purpose.
Scrutiny Committee – Resources considered the report at its meeting on 19 November 2014 and the support and comments of the Members were noted.
RECOMMENDED that Council approvesthe installation of an enclosed passenger lift at RAMM`s Queen Street entrance and associated works with a budget of £45,000.
Meeting: 19/11/2014 - Scrutiny Committee - Resources (Item 48)
48 Proposed Passenger Lift at RAMM Queen Street Entrance PDF 102 KB
To consider the report of the Museums Manager and Visitor Services Officer.
Minutes:
The Museums Manager presented a report relating to the Royal Albert Memorial Museum’s (RAMM) existing Disability Platform Access Lift situated at the Queen Street entrance and sought approval for its replacement. She stated that the lift now needed updating to facilitate the increased footfall and regular use by young families with prams and larger mobility scooters. The lift was not included as part of the redevelopment of the Museum, and was now in use beyond its designed purpose and capacity. Members offered their support for this project and wished to ensure that all visitors to the Museum had the opportunity to visit without any incident.
Scrutiny Committee - Resources noted the report and recommended Executive and Council approve the installation of an enclosed passenger lift at RAMM`s Queen Street entrance and associated works with a budget of £45,000.