Decision details

The Deputy Leader, Councillor Peter Wilson presented the confidential report of the Director of Planning and Property.

The purpose of the report was to ensure the essential reservoir embankment works specified by the Environment Agency were completed by the end of 2024 in order to maintain the reservoir safety and satisfy the Inspecting Engineer’s recommendations.

The Deputy Leader of the Opposition, Councillor Alan Platt, spoke in favour of the proposals. 

The Deputy Leader, Councillor Peter Wilson proposed and the Executive Leader, Councillor Alistair Bradley seconded and it was Resolved (unanimously)

1.         To approve procurement exercise to undertake a competitive tender for essential reservoir embankment work through the open Chest portal in accordance with procurement procedures and to appoint the successful contractor.

2.         To approve a 3-year rolling programme to undertake to undertake further repairs to the west and southwest elevations.

3.         To approve the establishment of a budget totalling £400,000 to be added to the capital programme.

4.         To delegate the approval of the procurement strategies to the Director of Property and Planning for recommendation 1 & 2.

5.         To delegate the contract award decisions for the Contractor to the Executive Member of Resources for approval.