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Following CPB's approval of the capital bid,
this is the accompanying OD, to allow funds (£34k) to be made
available from the Car Park Maintenance Reserve, to undertake the
works.
The agreed sum will allow the car park to be resurfaced and
relined. The resurfacing will have a service life of around 15
years and contribute towards the asset remaining serviceable for
the next 50-100 years.

Reasons for the decision

Good surface conditions contribute towards
health and safety and when combined with lining renewal, ensures
that motorists only park where they are supposed to.
During 2025, cold-lay asphalt has been used in a reactive manner,
to remedy hazardous surface conditions.
Failing to resurface the car park in a planned manner could lead to
trips / slips amongst pedestrians and damage to vehicles using the
car parks, resulting in the potential for increased insurance
claims / premiums.
Shalford Park CP serves around 10,000 paying customers per year and
generates £38k in ticket revenue per year net. It also serves
countless other non-fee-paying customers taking advantage of the
free parking for leisure pursuits at weekends.

Alternative options considered

Do nothing - increased health and safety risks
to staff and customers / less attractive to prospective users /
increased potential need to close facility permanently / reduced
revenue potential
Reactive maintenance - increased health and safety risks to staff
and customers / less attractive to prospective users / increased
potential need to close facility temporarily to undertake remedial
works in an unplanned manner / reduce revenue potential whilst car
park temporarily closed