Purpose

The purpose of this report is to provide an
update on the works required, and schedule associated with, the
Network Rail led Greek Street bridge renewal project. This includes
providing an overview of the potential subsequent disruption and
the responding mitigation works.

Content

The Cabinet has
considereed an update on the works required, and schedule
associated with, the Network Rail-led Greek Street bridge renewal
project including providing an overview of the potential subsequent
disruption and the responding mitigation works and has agreed:-
 
(1) That approval be
given to enter into the Bridgeguard 3 agreement and make any
payments to Network Rail necessary under this agreement.
 
(2) That authority be
delegated to the Director of Place Management in consultation with
the Cabinet Member for Parks, Highways & Transport Services in
conjunction with officers, to agree any necessary diversion routes
following engagement with members.
 
(3) That authority be
delegated to the Director of Place Management in consultation with
the Cabinet Member for Parks, Highways & Transport Services to
agree the final highway layout on the new structure following
consultation with the Member Working Group.
 
(4) That the work
undertaken to improve flood resilience in Stockport and support the
continued partnership working and investment in these areas be
noted.

Alternative options considered

None.