Purpose

1. To note an update on the project progress
to date, remaining programmes, current immediate works and further findings.
2. To note the new revised estimated funding to fully stabilise the
critically identified New Cut River Walls.
3. To seek approval to progress the works as recommended.
4. To seek approval for the reallocation of
capital funding.
 

Content

That Cabinet:

1.     
Noted an update on the project progress to date, remaining
programmes, current immediate works and
further findings.

2.     
Authorised the Executive Director for Growth and Regeneration, in
consultation with the Cabinet Member for Transport to take all
steps required to proceed with the works in relation to the
High-Risk priority sites and additional priority river facing wall
sites as outlined in recommended options 3 and 4 in this report
including procuring and awarding contracts over the key decision
threshold.

3.     
Authorised the Executive Director for Growth and Regeneration, in
consultation with the Cabinet Member for Transport and Cabinet
Member for City Economy, Finance and Performance to approve in
principle the revised capital funding required for the project
noting that priority funding of up to £6.10m be considered
for inclusion in the Council’s Capital Programme for 2024-25
, the remainder known to be required as a priority in 2025-26 and
beyond will be subject to approval as part of the Council’s
capital process.